Re: [Goanet] The euphoria has evaporated

[Mervyn Lobo]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Carmen Miranda wrote:
> When I finally decided to join Goanet a few weeks ago, I  did so with the
> intention to just concentrate on what is *happening in Goa* and for that
> matter  *on this century* ,  as I mistakenly saw this net as a way to help
> and contribute to improve things in Goa and support our brothers and sisters
> in Goa in their battles against  the serious issues that have been
> deteriorating Goa for a few years now.




Carmen,
Welcome to Goanet!

Simply put, Goanet will be what you want it to be.
 

For example, you can use it to find like minded people who want to tackle 
the problems Goa and Goans face today. You could also use Goanet as an
excellent source of info. Then again, if you want to, Goanet can be an
an neat place to read the musing of self described 'lone voices.' Lone voices
of people who are completely out of touch with reality.
 
 
For example, how about this completely weird quote from one Mario 
Goveia, who claims to be living in the US? "In the meantime, life in the US is 
terrible and racist.  Millions are not covered by health insurance. Millions 
are 
dying in the streets writhing in pain while others pass them by without 
compassion. The life expectancy is plummeting."
 
 

> And Obama is trying to  do exactly that - cleaning the system! And that 
> takes time! > I am not surprised that people like you don't like it! Tough!

 
 
Barrack Obama (blessed be, slightly bent, his names) is going to radically 
change the US health care system this year by providing health care to all US 
residents who are presently denied the health services that the rest of the 
industrialized world enjoys. 
 
 
In the meantime, I am looking forward to your input on how Goa and Goans too
need changes. Changes for the better.
 
 
Mervyn1650Lobo
"I would be glad to know which is worst, to be ravished a hundred times by 
Negro 
pirates, to have one buttock cut off, to run the gauntlet among the Bulgarians, 
to be whipped and hanged by the Inquisition, to be dissected, to be chained to 
an oar in a slave ship; and, in short, to experience all the miseries through 
which 
every one of us has passed, or to remain here doing nothing?"
"This," said Candide, "is a grand question."
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Re: [Goanet] Intellect. Pubbies?? No such animals! Clinging at Straws and hoping that the euphoria will fully evaporate

[lyrawmn]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Dear J. Colaco and FN,
 
Lighten up, gentlemen!  
 
I don't want to get into a contretemps over intellect. Neither was the intent 
personal as you impute.
This is not about your intellect or my intellect but about word usage i.e  
'Pubbies' to describe republican voters in the USA. 
 
Your word is not used in mainstream American reporting media, which is why I 
looked it up.   
The  aspect of 'intellect'  is Urban Dictionary defined.
Now there is a delicious resource mirroring evolving English neologisms in the 
USA.  
 
Since you asked, I would describe my intellect as pedestrian, though others 
(read family, always reliable) would describe it as deficient.
And no, I am not having a melt-down.
best,
I. Nunes
 

--- On Thu, 8/6/09, J. Colaco < jc>  wrote:


From: J. Colaco < jc> 
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Pubbies?? No such animals Clinging at Straws and hoping 
that the euphoria will fully evaporate
To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" 
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 4:38 PM


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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Dear Nunes

A person of lesser intellect is how I would describe myself. Absolutely!

How would you describe yourself?

jc

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2009/8/6 lyrawmn wrote: Pubbie: Word used by those of lesser intellect
to describe other people in a game."


earlier jc had written:

They are now even following well known Dem traditions of
"sweet-hearting" with other women. What? But then what is a man to
do with the irrestible call of Argentina from the Appalachians?

These are 'licentious' times, as the Sadhu Sant Senhor Rano would say
when referring to Samirbab.
To the Pubbies, I say "Take a Hike" even if it is in the Appalachians.

jc



  

[Goanet] Goa news for August 8, 2009

[Goanet News Service]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.

*** Berger Paints plans unit in South - Hindu
y-Industry/Indl-Goods-Svs/Chem-Fertilisers/Berger-Paints-to-set-up-plant-in-south-India/articleshow/4868806.cms&usg=AFQjCNEG8vIhrX-kHKnmmZ0t7tUdiZtq4Q">Berger
Paints to set up plant in south India
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/08/stories/2009080853571700.htm&usg=AFQjCNFIEwtHJWU1HD5yTcilm8wS97uF0g

*** Passengers from Pune to be screened for swine flu in Goa -
Times of India
mes of IndiaMeanwhile, the health minister said that Goa
requires a thermal scanner which could be installed at Dabolim
airport. "This we must have, keeping in mind ...
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*** Senate confirmes the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor. -
Examiner.com
oa e-mail alert "But faced with mounting pressure from
grassroots in his state, Sen. Hatch broke with long-standing
tradition regarding his support for ...
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*** Over 100 foreigners doing illegal business in Goa:
Legislator - Sify
sa-uk-news/latest-news/643926/National/1/20/1&usg=AFQjCNEt6TRJug7jg0qH0vCqxo74bJuGlw">'Foreigners
on tourist visa illegally engaging in business'
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*** Goa to close mines near wildlife sanctuaries - Economic
Times
elps-electricity-dept-detect-billing-flaw&usg=AFQjCNGiqucEdzOQAucHREZY1zYPinJOwg">Consumer
helps electricity dept detect billing flaw
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Flora-Fauna/Goa-to-close-mines-near-wildlife-sanctuaries-/articleshow/4863836.cms&usg=AFQjCNGd3BQvld-6u4MldudApJiYww80wA

*** Goa to reconsider award of number plate contract: Kamat -
SINDH TODAY
NDH TODAYPanaji, Aug 7 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat
Friday said the government would reconsider the decision to
award a contract for installing high ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.sindhtoday.net/news/1/38847.htm&usg=AFQjCNEgs2hXXsB0DIe0dctuYMkZz_8yCA

*** Off-shore casinos cause losses: Goa mining industry - Press
Trust of India
ffshore-casinos-impeding-barge-traffic-says-mining-industry_100229176.html&usg=AFQjCNFWuK6ebEUWh5OZs6JZ41E2JRhtJQ">Goa
offshore casinos impeding barge traffic, says mining industry
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/218533_Off-shore-casinos-cause-losses--Goa-mining-industry&usg=AFQjCNE3i0HHoXlp_Wm-LAMGQpnwqkMFbA

*** A new dawn for dance - guardian.co.uk
trong crowd. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/aug/08/india-festivals-goa-dance-party&usg=AFQjCNGL-YeAJxMBLEkl8jVYWySzC6Ua0Q

*** Margao: Goa Govt constitutes Core Committee to monitor
Swine Flu - Daijiworld.com
ijiworld.comMargao, Aug 7: The government of Goa has
constituted a core committee of doctors and officials, to
monitor and supervise the treatment of swine flu in the ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=63775&n_tit=Margao%3A+Goa+Govt+constitutes+Core+Committee+to+monitor+Swine+Flu&usg=AFQjCNG704eYsCRJe3LzTABgF2OQhHe-2g

*** Old Goa theft suspect nabbed in Punjab - Times of India
mes of IndiaThe Old Goa police, who are investigating into a
housebreaking theft, will arrive in Goa with the accused on
Friday. It may be recalled that an NRI, ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4865301.cms&usg=AFQjCNHDdIleWao06LK-0qg7vg84tQ8wTw


Compiled by Goanet News Service
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[Goanet] Is my GMC colleague upstaging the real Comedy show?

[J. Colaco < jc>]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Santosh Helekar wrote:

 I am appending below an updated letter to Herald with names of your
fellow inmates at Aguada. About 20 or so have signed up so far to
share the daily rations with Samir Kelekar and Peter Fernandes. I
thank Vivian for offering to supplement our rations. The names of
inmates below are in alphabetical order. It is indeed fitting that
Alfredchacha leads the pack.

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My dear Santoshbab,

I regret that I have to disagree with your approach on this occasion..

It is unfortunate that you are unable to give credit where credit is due.

First of all:

1: Why should Samir be in the Fort Aguada hotel? Does he have prior
reservations?

2: Secondly, Are you sure that Vivian has the 'licentiousness' (to
borrow Salazarano's phrase wrt Samir) to supply Aguada guests with
food?

This action of yours is unjust, unreasonable and unnecessary.

I "chaked" with my contacto at the phacilitee and found that there is
a waiting list of people who have priority access to Fort Aguada. The
list is available at this url   http://tinyurl.com/Goenche-Comedians

Please give this list the due priority it deserves

jc

On a serious note: Every ruling by the Loud-Speaker is recorded. We
need to know if it was indeed a ruling, or just the passing of
Hydrogen Suiphide.

Somebody get me an Air-freshner piliss.

[Goanet] Gurunath Kelekar: MARG - Years of Dedicated Service

[Eddie Fernandes]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Author: Gurunath Kelekar
Title: MARG - Years of Dedicated Service
Source: Navhind Times  8 Aug 2009. Opinions: Letters 

Full text:

This is in reference to the news item 'Write-ups in local daily draw ire
from Assembly Speaker', (NT, August 5). The news item is about what happened
in the Assembly session on August 4 in reference to the article 'Politicians
and Martyrs' written by my son Mr Samir Kelekar in a local daily of the same
date. MLA, Dayanand Narvekar has made a mention of my name and that of MARG,
stating that 'Mr Kelekar is the son of Mr Gurunath Kelekar, the Convenor of
Movement for Amity towards Roads in Goa (MARG) which is a body on which the
government spends large amounts of money'. Mr Narvekar said, retorting 'Have
we questioned how this money is being utilised?' 

Instead of the above introduction of Mr Samir, it would have been wise on
the part of Mr Narvekar to introduce Mr Samir-since he knows him quite
well-as the former Director of Info Tech Corporation. Mr Narvekar, then the
Minister for IT, without his asking, had nominated Mr Samir, a topper in
Goan educational institutions, a first class IIT and a Doctor of the
Columbia University, New York in computer technology. 

I am compelled to also state that the government is not spending any money
to benefit MARG. Instead, MARG is entrusted with the heavy responsibility by
the Chief Minister and Transport Minister to carry on the educational work
in the field of transport and traffic which is being done 24 x 7 by the aged
Freedom Fighters Trustees without any salary or honorarium. Many advise us
and are ready to accompany us too, to go to Singapore or Kuwait or Dubai etc
just to 'study' the roads there. But I have to inform the readers that my
son having been in the US for ten years, I have refrained for the simple
reason that it would pain me for not having that quality of roads in Goa. 

I am sure the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat, who over the years has
lauded the work being done by MARG, will let the MLA know that it was he
that had requested MARG to take up the responsibility of educating the road
users, which is being done with total dedication by the trustees of MARG.

GURUNATH KELEKAR, Margao

[Goanet] Fw: Dubai celebrates World Goa Day with pomp

[rene barreto]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Goemkars ! 

CONGRATULATIONS to Cynthia Fenandes and Goans of Dubai ,
for a Great show ! 

A report from Benedict Lobo  in Dubai - appended.

rene 


From: Benedict Lobo 
To: renebarreto 
Subject: Dubai celebrates World Goa Day

Dubai celebrates World Goa Day with pomp
http://www.radiogoa.net/comments.shtml?id=466

UAE: Dubai celebrated the World Goa Day with much fanfare today at the 
Renaissance hotel in Deira.The event  featured some of the best  talent Dubai 
has to offer.From Goan folk dances to jive.The main attraction being Sanio ,
the one man band who composed the theme song for the event.The tickets 
were sold out and many had to go home disappointed. 

World Goa Day  which is celebrated in over 30 countries world wide was 
hosted by Cynthia  and friends in Dubai.

Benedict Lobo 
RadioGoa.net

Keeping the Konkani Culture Alive ! Worldwide
Goamag.net > 
http://www.radiogoa.net/comments.shtml?id=466

Where Global Goans Connect !
Follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/radiogoa

=
TOGETHER we have MADE IT HAPPEN  ! 
We have put UNITY back into our GOAN  commUNITY!

rene  barreto
Overall Coordinator ,
WORLD GOA DAY - WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS

WORLD GOA DAY - a day set aside  to CELEBRATE our Goan Cultural Heritage,
a day to promise to help the less fortunate in our Goan community: 
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[Goanet] comedy show

[Venantius Pinto]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Hi Santosh,
Please include me in standing alongside Samir and Peter.

venantius j pinto

Re: [Goanet] Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa

[Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न ोरोन्या]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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2009/8/7 marlon menezes  If and when I hear  the real  full time locals in
> Goa start complaining (e.g. FN, Cecil Pinto,
> my parents and family) about the so called
> ghatti (aka Indian Nigger) influx, I will
> reverse my opinions.

Lest anyone misunderstands it, I would hasten to add that I'm a Goan
by accident. An accident of birth (and genetics) and migration of
ancestors (who knows when they were part of the tribes invading or
settling in Goa) , and an accident of history (particularly of
Portuguese conquests, Timoja's betrayal, the economics of the spice
trade, etc).

I would shudder to call people Ghantis (a clearly derogatory term,
just as I don't like it when someone calls me a pig-eater!).

To me, the crux of the hour is (i) defining what that vague term
called "Goan interests" is really, if such a thing exists (ii)
understanding who, regardless of ethnicity and accidents of birth, is
supporting it and who's cutting against it (iii) helping to align
in-migrant interests with local concerns -- some already feel more
strongly about Goa than do the Goans (iv) finding ways to avoid
near-racist attempts by politicians, sometimes the media, and others
to scrapegoat recent migrants (v) extend the size of the pie, so that
more resources are available (educational, health, cultural, etc) so
that there's less reason to fight with one another!

And, of course, there are many other unfinished tasks! FN
--
FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490
Konkani adages  http://konkani-adages.notlong.com/
Medieval Goa     http://medieval-goa.notlong.com/

[Goanet] Jatropha – Diesel Fuel Plant

[JoeGoaUk]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Jatropha – Diesel Fuel Plant   
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk21/3798914104/sizes/l/
 
Read more about making biodiesel - se link below the pic
 
We call it 'Endda Zaadd' or 'Erondd'
We used it 'dhink' to blow air-bubbles.
We used it's leaves to make.bake thick 'Bhakri' 
We used it's branches to brush our teeth
We used it's round but light ball like fruits as marbles.
 
Endda foll (Now, Endda Follam 'Diesel')
Endda Dhink
Endda Rompi
Endda Panam
Endda Zadd
Endda Dentt
Endda Pallam
Endda Sal(i)
 
Xirap: 
Tujem ghor moddon nisannttonn Zaum
or
Tujem ghor moddon tacher eronndd kilom



joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

for Goa & NRI related info... 
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ 

For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc


  

[Goanet] ‘Raj Bid', the road you see was on ce a major water/river channel route of the port capital of the Kadamba dynasty

[JoeGoaUk]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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‘Raj Bid', the road you see was once a major water/river channel route of the 
port capital of the Kadamba dynasty 
 
You also see a large Cross or a part of it in every pic which must be equally
 old. Don’t know how old? Any one?
 
The Cross and the Road or Raj bid  towards Agassaim Dandim/Zuari River
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3773535666/sizes/l/
 
 
Towards Goa Velha/St. Anthony chapel
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3798820188/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3798004859/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3798005679/sizes/l/
 
 
This 'Raj bid'. originates from Agassaim Dandim (Zuari River) to  near hill top
 (St. Simao) via St. Anthony chapel, Goa-Velha
 
Raj bid = the ancient royal road 'Rajveedhi' that connected Ela or Brahmapuri
 (now Old Goa) to the port and was the quay where the ships docked
 
This cross is on the main Road NH17. close to Dakonkar Hospital
or at St. Anthony Chapel road junction (near Pilar junction)
 
Pic of st. Anthony chapel/road
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3622120097
 


joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

for Goa & NRI related info... 
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ 

For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc


  

[Goanet] Rane's Outburst Against The Freedom Of Press

[Samir Kelekar]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Carmen writes:
>Well done Heraldo ! Carry on the good work!

When people get emotional, lose their sense of humor, it is a first
sign that they are losing it. It means something has hit where it hurts,
and that is what has led to this backlash.

regards,
Samir





  

[Goanet] Rane's Outburst Against The Freedom Of Press

[Carmen Miranda]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Well done Heraldo ! Carry on the good work!

DEMOCRACY is not suppose to repress freedom of speach - we had plenty of
that during Salazar's time

DEMOCRACY  is  not suppose to repress the power of the people -  it is
suppose to unleash the power of the people, so it is up to us to take it now
and change politics in Goa.

Long term power corrupts - although our politicians I suppose were corrupt
even before they had power

We need a change my friends, so let's work towards it. We must stop voting
for the same old people that from where I am standing looks as if they don't
know if they coming or going... let's show them the way out!

Carmen

Re: [Goanet] Comedy show

[Santosh Helekar]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Dear Marshall and others,

Thanks for showing the courage of your convictions. I was especially touched by 
the fact that a mother of a 10 year-old girl wrote to me privately to tell me 
that her daughter wants to join her parents on the paid vacation to Aguada to 
reaffirm her desire to live in a free country where ordinary citizens have more 
power than their government and elected officials.

I am appending below an updated letter to Herald with names of your fellow 
inmates at Aguada. About 20 or so have signed up so far to share the daily 
rations with Samir Kelekar and Peter Fernandes. I thank Vivian for offering to 
supplement our rations. The names of inmates below are in alphabetical order. 
It is indeed fitting that Alfredchacha leads the pack.

Cheers,

Santosh

LETTER

Dear Sir,

I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The 
threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against him and Peter 
Fernandes, two private citizens, for speaking their mind in public, just proved 
this fact. 

I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir and Peter to defend my right to 
freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. I 
ask all Goans to sign on with us in this symbolic stand to affirm the principle 
that in a free democracy ordinary citizens, individually and collectively, are 
more powerful than any branch of their government or any elected representative 
that serves at their pleasure.

Sincerely,

Alfred de Tavares, Denmark
Anand Virgincar, U.K.
Augusto Pinto, India
Blasio Fernandes, U.A.E.
Cecil Pinto, India
Cornel Da Costa, U.K.
Eddie Fernandes, U.K.
George Pinto, U.S.A.
Gabriel de Figueiredo, Australia
Ignatius Fernandes, U.K.
Kevin Fernandes, U.A.E.
Louise Fernandes, U.A.E.
Marlon Menezes, U.S.A.
Marshall Mendonza, India
Mervyn Lobo, Canada
Sandeep Heble, India
Santosh Helekar, U.S.A.
Selma Carvalho, U.K. 
Shrikant Barve, India
Wendell Rodricks, India



--- On Thu, 8/6/09, Marshall Mendonza  wrote:

> 
> Dear Santosh,
> Please add my name to the petition.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Marshall
> 


  

[Goanet] TR: Murder of Panchat Raj in Goa

[Gomes Bruno]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Dear Sir

 


Please edit this letter in your paper / magazine

 

 

Murder of Panchat Raj in Goa

 

 

The Goa Legislative Assembly passed the Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill,
2009. This bill is gone unnoticed to the public scrutiny. What is amazing is
that our intelligentsia did not make any hue and cry over the amendment.  If
you analyse the section 47, it has far reaching consequences of this monster
amendment. How can our well educated members of the legislative assembly
could, accept such an amendment that will bring chaos in the Panchyat
administration, and rampant corruption and misuse of powers by ministers.

What are the consequences of this bill for a common man? Who will benefit of
this amendment? Are  Goan  aware of  or understood the ulterior motive of
this amendment? 

 

The amendment to the Section 47 of the said Act empowers the secretary of
the Panchayat to execute orders passed by the authority.

 

"The amendment to the Section 47 (b) of the Bill does not specify the
authority, whose orders the secretary has to follow,"

 

Panchayati Raj, a decentralized form of Government where each village is
responsible for its own affairs, as the foundation of India's political
system. His term for such a vision was "Gram Swaraj
 " (Village Self-governance). was
adopted by state governments during the 1950s and 60s as laws were passed to
establish Panchayats in various states. It also found backing in the Indian
Constitution  , with the
73rd amendment in 1992 to accommodate the idea. The Amendment Act of 1992
contains provision for devolution of powers and responsibilities to the
panchayats to both for preparation of plans for economic development and
social justice and for implementation in relation to twenty-nine subjects
listed in the eleventh schedule of the constitution.[2]
 

It is said that in such a system, each villager can voice his opinion in the
governance of his village

Currently the grama sabhas are the deciding body in this regard; the only
platform we have that recognises true participation of every citizen to
participate in decision-making. This amendment revokes this right. The
message is loud and clear: people are now being held to ransom by the
government, who want to usurp virtually all powers, including those given to
constitutionally mandate local bodies.

 

Panchayat Minister clarifying the bill said that "the BDO will pass the
orders only wherever panchayat is creating problem."  What does he mean by
Panchayat creating problem? The CM also add in the soup that amendment to
the Bill is only to help small constructions

That is to say that it will help the construction lobby in return of
kickbacks to ministers and MLA's 

 

 Can Ministers, MLAs (Governement) take away the powers of citizens that we
have elected to represent us in the legislative assembly? Can government
usurp the rights of the grama sabhas?  

 Do our Minister have knowledge and insights that are superior to the
members of a grama sabha regarding the needs and situation of individuals in
each grama sabha?

 

We should remind MLAs, Ministers,  Governement  that we have not given them
open-ended powers to pass laws to usurp every privilege for themselves.
People elect legislators primarily to enact laws and not to control the
delivery of services that are, in accordance with the Constitution, to be
delivered by panchayats. Legislators cannot look at works undertaken in
their constituencies with a proprietorial air. They make big new paper
headlines saying that they are developing the constituency. It is public
funds that are being spent by the state and panchayats, not the pocket money
of MLAs and the Ministers. The works undertaken or the services delivered
cannot be owned by any category of elected member. 

Goans, Our inaction and apathy at this stage will only encourage more
unconstitutional actions. Were this amendment to become law, the government
could at any time, without any notice to us, revoke our participatory rights
and decisions. Rather than moving towards the vision of our founding fathers
and active and informed civil society participation, what we notice today is
that we are regressing towards a dictatorship of legislators over citizens
and other levels of elected government. This is not an issue that concerns
panchayat members alone - undermining the ward sabhas and grama sabhas
truncates the powers of the people themselves. This action of the government

Re: [Goanet] Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa

[marlon menezes]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

-

- Original Message 

From: Freddy Fernandes 

Some have even asked Arwin to leave the Gulf and go to Goa and start acting on
his notions rather than filling up cyberspace, is it a guilt feeling that they
have, of having left their home land for greener pastures, and want to be
respected by their accommodators, they need not have that guilt feeling and I am
sure our Goans in other countries will never ever out number the locals and
dirty their surroundings,  I would like to tell those guys who think like wise
that Awirn has done and is still doing a lot more for Goa and Goans from here in
the Gulf and during his numerous visits to Goa, than what the wise guys must
have collectively done for Goa.
---
Sorry, Arwin has very limited credibility in this regard, because he has 
himself "abandoned" Goa for greener pastures abroad. The large outflux of Goans 
is one reason why openings have been created for non-Goans to enter Goa. Rajan, 
who is a US citizen who maintains a US residence is another part time patriot.  
Based on  your email, it looks like you too are holiday Goan. If and when I 
hear  the real  full time locals in Goa start complaining (e.g. FN, Cecil 
Pinto, my parents and family) about the so called  ghatti (aka Indian Nigger) 
influx, I will reverse my opinions.
If you guys don't like the way Goa is turning out to be, you have two choices: 
move to Goa permanently and bring change, or just leave Goa for good. 
Marlon

Re: [Goanet] The Pope's moral blunders on outsourcing S AAiyar(Times of India)

[Bosco D'Mello]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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-Original Message-
From: Mario Goveia

> Ooops!  Looks like Bosco has stepped in cow-cakes again:-))

RESPONSE: Wht?? Mario located more people like him, more people that 
Aiyar-ji 
did a number on!! Shabash!!! And Mario is yet to read the referenced 48-page 
encyclical from the Pope. Shabash again!!!


> I wonder what part of my comments above did Bosco fail to understand?

RESPONSE: The same part that Mario fails to understand; stuff that he writes. 
Same 
part.


> http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/world/europe/08pope.html
> http://www.indiancatholic.in/news/storydetails.php/12752-1-6-Pope%E2%80%99s-Encyclical-creates-fear-in-outsourcing-industry-in-India
> http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=14970

RESPONSE: And why all these links?? Mario has already been crowned the "top 
cut-and-paste artist here while at the same time having close to zero knowledge 
about what he writes about. Numero Uno!!!". Mind you with all these links he is 
forwarding from the anti-Bush liberal media, perhaps he is like the proverbial 
wolf 
in sheep's clothing [1] - lambasting Obama while being a local campaign manager 
propping up the Dems.


I hope Carmen does not take Mario's pomposity seriously. He is after all the 
voice 
of the "top cut-and-paste artist". He is best at taking jabs at fellow 
Goanetters. 
Does it on a daily basis. He ensures we see his name four times each day except 
on 
weekends.

Whaaat?? Ohh!! You are welcome, Mario!! I know you like cup-cakes!

- B


[1] -  Wolf In Sheep's Clothing   by   This Providence

Re: [Goanet] What's your official Salary Mr. Goa MLA?

[Tony de Sa]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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>From: JoeGoaUk 
>Subject: [Goanet] What's your official Salary Mr. Goa MLA?

What a shame that the Government of the aam aadmi has money to perk
the pockets of the 40 chors but has no money to Pay

a) KTC workers, CCP Workers, etc 6th pay commission salaries.
b) Teachers covered under the PPan scheme the arrears from 1.1.2006 to
c) Retired teachers and Government staff the arrears from 1.1.2006 to
date of retirement.

Moreover the shameless fellows call themselves the government of the aam aadmi.

Shame on you!
-- 
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Ph: +91 832 2470 148
M: +91 9975162897
E:  tonyd...@gmail.com

Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality in action

[Gabe Menezes]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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2009/8/6 Mario Goveia 

>
>
> Mario responds:
>
> What we see above is a graphic example of the infamous Goan crab mentality
> in action: two Goanetters falling over each other to be critical without
> having any idea what they are talking about [see link below].
>
>
RESPONSE: Goan crab mentality? Yeah, sure. I had a very nice job which I
would do all over again and get out early, which I would also do all over
again. Worked overseas in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong and  Saudi for
several years, besides London. I have a wonderful wife, who feeds us well,
two amazing, handsome sons! Very content, going to many Goan fests, will be
there for the function in Staines too, dancing away merrily. Many would give
an arm and a leg to be in my 'dancing shoes' !

Now what exactly do I have to envy ? An ability to spew self-aggrandizement
on this forum day in and day out? You may keep that bit all for yourself.
Only a handful of us disbelieve you, thousands believe what you write, so do
keep it up.

Not only are you the sole voice of truth, reason and peace but you are also
the most gifted and most intelligent person on this forum, without a doubt.

What you write today, others follow and copy tomorrow. They cut and paste
the URL's of your postings, as reference to bolster their arguments.



-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM.

Gabe Menezes.
London.

Re: [Goanet] PATRICIA ROZARIO & MUSICIANS All-India Tour

[Marinella Proenca]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

-

PATRICIA ROZARIO & MUSICIANS

All-India Tour of Performances and Vocal Auditions



20th to 30th August 2009

in

Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Goa





Association Sargam is privileged to announce the India tour of the
internationally reputed soprano, Patricia Rozario.  She will be accompanied
by Mark Troop (piano), Dhilan Gnanadurai (baritone) and Alistair Digges
(tenor).  The events, in Delhi, Pune, Mumbai and Goa, will be organised and
presented by some of India’s finest cultural organisations



Patricia Rozario undertakes this tour with a dual commitment: that of
offering young vocalists performance opportunities in recognition of their
talent and secondly, long-term training of talented vocal students within
India.



She has therefore invited two young vocalists who have just completed their
training at the Guildhall School of Music in London: Dhilan Gnanadurai and
Alistair Digges to accompany her on her India tour. The recitals will be
operatic evenings comprising arias, solos, duets and trios, a varied
soprano, tenor and baritone repertoire, with accompaniment by the
accomplished pianist, Mark Troop.



As an Indian, born in Mumbai where she had her initial musical training,
Patricia Rozario has also set for herself the goal of long-term training in
the field of vocal music in India.  To further this commitment, she will
conduct vocal auditions in the four cities she visits, with invaluable
assistance from local organisers and teachers.  The auditions will enable
her to identify local talent, students who will, in the near future, attend
a series of workshops to be conducted by this eminent artist.



Patricia Rozario seeks to offer her vast performing and teaching experience
in the field of vocal music, that she has mastered and in which she has
gained international recognition.



Tour dates & organisers:



Delhi: The Neemrana Music Foundation: Tel: +91 11 40775177

Thursday 20th August – Performance

Friday 21st August – Workshop





Pune: The Poona Music Society: Tel: 09823 050912

Sunday 23rd August – Performance

Monday 24th August – Audition





Mumbai: National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA): Tel: 022. 22845600.
NCPA Box-office – 66223724 / 22824567 / 66548135

Wednesday 26th August – Performance

Thursday 27th August – Audition





Goa: Kala Academy: Tel:  2420452

Friday 28th August – Audition

Saturday 29th August – Performance

[Goanet] the euphoria has evaporated

[Mario Goveia]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Carmen Miranda carmitamiranda at gmail.com
Fri Aug 7 01:54:41 PDT 2009

Thanks Frederick , you are the second person who wrote to me to say not to
waste my time with Mario.
I had no intention of wasting my time with further arguments with him, but I 
just could not let it pass this time, as I don't know who Mario is besides 
being a reactionary probably living in USA.

Mario responds:

Carmen,

As you become familiar with this forum you will come to realize that I am the 
lone and consistent voice on Goanet for reason, truth and peace, who will 
support you in your stated objective in opposing illegal development in Goa and 
lobbying for reform, or may, Saiba boggus, provide contrary information or 
opinion on occasion as in the munificence and infallibility of Comrade Obama - 
as his new friend Hugo Chavez calls him - or that the sky is falling or we will 
all soon drown due to climate change.

I welcome responses that are factual and critiques and disagreements that are 
well thought out.  I tend to respect those with strong contrary opinions, 
whether they agree with me or not, if they are based on facts and a modicum of 
common sense.  Selma, Ana Maria, Rina, Diana - currently MIA - Valmiki, 
Floriano, Santosh, Rajan come quickly to mind where we sometimes agree and 
sometimes agree to disagree.

There are a small handful of Goanetters like Fred, usually admirers of Karl 
Marx to one extent or the other, who are unable to deal with my verifiable 
facts and trenchant opinions in defense of the capitalist system that has 
produced the best quality of life for the most people while retaining their 
personal freedoms, whose only option to retain some semblance of self esteem is 
to start calling me names and childishly trying to ridicule me.  You saw an 
example in one response to you and Fred on the issue of Obama's declining 
popularity. It never works, but they keep trying.

For example, I take no issue with anyone who thinks that the US needs to find a 
way to provide health insurance for the approx. 25 million people - out of 320 
million - who are not able to afford it right now, even if the government has 
to help them do so.  The 50 million figure you read in the left wing media is 
bogus because most of that is comprised of illegal aliens and younger people 
who can afford to buy health insurance but don't think they need it right now 
or haven't made it a priority.

However, I will take issue with those who want the government to be involved in 
managing the US health care system because then we will begin to descend to the 
level of Britain and Canada where everyone is ostensibly covered "for free" but 
government bureaucrats with no personal incentive are setting standards and 
deciding how to ration scarce health resources and waiting lists have become 
commonplace for serious medical procedures, especially for older people.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/5955840/Patients-forced-to-live-in-agony-after-NHS-refuses-to-pay-for-painkilling-injections.html

http://www.nowpublic.com/world/canadian-healthcare-cracking-multiple-months-waiting-list-just-see-doctor

BTW, I not only live in the USA, most of the time, I am an American of 
Bhayya-Goan heritage whose family were nationalists during Goa's struggle for 
freedom from white colonial rule.

While you and Fred may think "reactionary" in opposing Comrade Obama is a 
pejorative, in our circumstances, it is a badge of honor.

Carmen wrote:

Obviously I am new to goanet and learning the ropes! But my intention is to
just concentrate on what is going on in Goa now and engage in constructive
exchange of ideas to see if we can really achieve something more concrete
than just an exchange of e-mails

Mario observes:

Ah-ha!  I see you are planning to be a "reactionary" in Goa:-))

Re: [Goanet] Cancel all Goan Conventions and World Goa Daycommemorations ???- A appeal - straight from the heart

[floriano]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

-

I respect Vivian and I respect his views.
Here he has mentioned  AND DO SOMETHING TANGIBLE FOR GOA.. as his 
last 
line.

And I wonder what Vivian had in mind when he used the word 'tangible'
According to the Chamber's Dictionary 'tangible' means ... capable of being 
possessed of realized.

According to me the only thing Goans world-wide want to realize is  " THE GOA 
OF 
THEIR DREAMS".
And this is not possible without realizing a true, unselfish, transparent and 
accountable POLITICAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE which will merge the multitude of 
dreams 
into one to satisfy everyone at the same time.

I have been shouting from the roof tops for most of my retired life (since 
1995) 
that GOA needs to banish the Delhi and Nagpur High Commands and take the 
Governance 
of our State in our own hands, to set up our own GOA COMMAND, at least on trial 
basis for just one term of 5 years [if it should last that much :-))]. I went 
ahead 
and supported this request with an impeccable written down system of governance 
through the ROAD MAP FOR GOA complete with the formation of a Party with a 
constitution that no Party anywhere [in India] can boast of having,   the 
provisions 
that this Party's constitution which are sealed against future amendments in 
the 
articles 34, 37, 38, 40 and 41.

We know that it takes time for something like this to take hold in the minds of 
the 
people who are used to the prevailing political gimmicks to retain power.
But the question we ask of Goans world-wide is:
1. Is ten years not enough to prove that this party means business?
2. External bravadoes of showing our Goan-ness by celebrating Goa Days and 
things 
like that are enough?
3. Are we serious in what we say and talk over the many internet forums, the 
newspapers and electronic media?
4. Do we still wait for some invisible  savior to come down and save Goa which 
we 
see is going to dogs by the day?

Let me say here, and let me say it loud and clear.

I am a NGO at heart and I am totally disillusioned with NGOs as far as saving 
Goa is 
concerned. I believe that piecemeal attacks here and there on the politics of 
the 
day do not shape up the system of governance that we need and want. And  I have 
found that it is impossible for NGOs to come together for a larger and greater 
cause. That is why I have qualified myself into a political entity believing 
that 
only politics is relevant that can save Goa. That remaining 'apolitical' is a 
cardinal sin which goes against the grain of humanity in a democratic society.

I sincerely want each and every one of you, my Goan brothers and sisters, sons 
and 
daughters of Goa,  to take a good look at what my Party is offering. Take a 
good 
look if anyone is offering anything like this. And if you find so, go for it. 
But do 
take a  decision to support this political entity so that  Goa may show the way 
how 
a state, a country,  needs to be governed. And we Goans have more than the 
capacity 
to do just that.  And should this,  our joint/collective  effort  fail, then 
let us 
take it that nothing and/or no one can save our beloved Goa and let us 
collectively 
come forward to tear out  the  GOA OF OUR DREAMS  to pieces and feed it to the 
hyenas for good  and be free of the pre-occupation of saving  OUR GOA once and 
for 
all.

And last but not the least, the Goa Su-Raj Party is not floriano lobo or dr. 
dumo, 
or Adv. antonio lobo or mathias vaz etc. These people have used their grey 
matters 
in to formulate it  to ensure that it is made fit for a mega marathon run. It 
will 
be you, you and you, all of us who are yearning for a better Goa  who will 
ultimately bask in the glory for having come forward to realize a dream close 
to 
your hearts. And if there is any inhibition/s about the name Goa Su-Raj, then 
let us 
find another suitable name  and re-organize ourselves de novo to  make us all 
happy 
and work towards the prime obligation of saving Goa without wasting precious 
time. 
But this we can only do by shedding our tendency of pulling down one another.


Cheers
floriano
goasuraj

PS: I thank Vivian for having giving me this opportunity  that I have been 
waiting 
for. I could fill up pages with names of Goans who can be the catalysts but 
that 
will not be necessary. It is enough that we are Goans.

- Original Message - From: "Vivian A. DSouza" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 8:30 AM
Subject: [Goanet] Cancel all Goan Conventions and World Goa Daycommemorations 
???



While I still question the utility of Goan Conventions and the scant 
participation 
in these big spend events, 

[Goanet] AMCHEM NOXIB Actor RITA LOBO lives in Amboli, Mumbai

[Ancy D'Souza]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

-

Dear Friends,
I found someone inquiring about the whereabouts of Mangalorean Actress
Mrs. Rita Lobo who acted in the first Goan Konkani Film "AMCHEM
NOXIB".
MangaloreanCatholics group member DORA REGO says that RITA LOBO is her
neighbour and lives in AMBOLI, ANDHERI WEST.
Those who wants to get more information may contact me or contact Rita
Lobo directly. I spoke to her and she says she can be contacted on her
land line number. Her address is as below/
Rita H LANDERS,CEASAR APTS,CEASAR ROAD 6,ANDHERI
WEST,400058 Telephone: 022-26773783
With best regards
Ancy Paladka
Email: anc...@gmail.com
___
Dear Ancy
Rita lobo who acted in Amche Nashib is in my neighbourhood. She is now
known as Rita Landers. She lives in Caesar apts on first floor. She
keeps coming  and going to Dubai. Just this morning after mass I saw
her. At present she is here in Mumbai. Anymore information she needs
they can email me. I can pass on the message.
Emails to Mangalorean Catholics group are not going from my email.
that's why I'm sening this email as I read the Mangalorean Catholics.
I appreciate you of sending me Mangaloean Catholics. I make a point to
red them as they give me uptodate information what is happening
everywhere.
Thank you
DORA REGO
A-9 BLASIAN APTS
CAESAR ROAD, AMBOLI,
ANDHERI WEST, MUMBAI -400 058
TEL. 2677 3376

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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[Goanet] Rane's Outburst Against The Freedom Of Press

[Freddy Fernandes]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Rane's Outburst Against The Freedom Of Press

 

The out burst of Rane Sr. against Samir is totally unwarranted and uncalled for,
and the threat to the news papers is totally undemocratic and looks more to be
of the "Hitler" era rather than of the 21st century democracy, it's a disgrace
to the seat of democracy in Goa. 

 

Samir was though wrong in comparing them to our earnest hardworking Tiatrist,
and an insult to out much revered Tiatrist brothers, I would indeed go a step
further and call our esteemed elected representative a pack of jokers falling
flat on their jokes, like this present one, truth does hurt and is sometimes
difficult to digest, it would be better for all concerned that they (Rane and
Company) put their act together and refrain from threatening the public,  I am
sure Rane must be wise enough not to irk the public in the present condition, if
he wants to stay in power and healthy as well. 

 

Rane warning to Herald to stick to the truth, is indeed hypocrisy, the elected
can get away with all the evil in the world and the truth should be held back by
the press, is this democracy ? It's like a sword trying to fight a pen for all
the wrong reasons. The elected representatives have to be true themselves in the
first place, I wonder what would be the chances of Ali Baba and his looting
party if they are called to the "Such Ka Samna" show, I would like to infact
propose this to be made a mandatory criteria for getting an election ticket.

 

I would like to congratulate Herald for fearlessly exposing our corrupt
government and providing Goans the platform to express themselves fearless
against the dictatorial and corrupt regime of Mr. Digambar Kamat and his
cohorts.  Well done Herald, we are with you, long live democracy.

 

Freddy Agnelo Fernandes


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[Goanet] Topics beginning with A-Ag: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

[Con Menezes]

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Useful Health Encyclopaedia  for Goanetters.

Con


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[Goanet] NEW BOOKS: Panchayattantra

[Frederick Noronha [फ़रेदरिक नोरो नया]]

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Panchayattantra
Empowering Local Governance Through Role Definition
by Fernandes, Aureliano
Published in 2008, M/s University Book House (Pvt) Ltd, 79 Chaura
Rasta, Jaipur 3 uni_bookho...@yahoo.com (Jaipur, India)
Panchayattantra
Fernandes, Aureliano
Change Cover
Language: English
Edition: First
Format: Hardbound

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Data comes from Amazon, Library of Congress, and users like you.

Notes: Aureliano Freddy Fernandes is the Head of the Department of
Political Science, at Goa University. His initial training was in
Philosophy and Education. He has a Ph.D. in Political Science from the
University of Goa. He is also the author of the book 'Cabinet
Government in Goa 1961-1993'.

First sentence: Just when adoption of Liberal democracy seemed to be
perceived as the 'end point of India's evolution as a democracy', 43
years later the 73rd Amendment came as a challenge, threatening to
knock out the feudal glass ceiling over India's democracy.

Essentially aimed at comparative decentralization scholars and those
engaged with the praxis of the art of local governance, the book is a
modest attempt at showcasing how even a relatively well 'developed
policy' such as Goa seeks to go through the motion of devolution
without engendering meaningful participatory governance and by working
the development process by exclusion.

Table of contents
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   Acknowledgement v
   Foreword vii
   Introduction xi
   Changing Role fo Panchayat Raj Institutions in India 1
   73rd Constitutional Amendment and its implications 17
   Role of Village Government and Village Level Functionaries 26
   Role of Block Level Functionaries 60
   Role of District Government and District Level Functionaries 73
   Role of Governor, State Government and State Level Functionaries 96
   Role of National Government and National Level Functionaries 133
   Agenda for Local Governance 143
   Bibliography 147
Annexure 1   The Constitution 73rd Amendment and 11th Schedule 151
Annexure II   Schedule I of Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 163
Annexure III   Schedule I of Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 167
Annexure IV   Time Scale of Devolution of Powers to PRIs in Goa 171
Annexure V   Status of Devolution across India 172

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[Goanet] Mario-lectics.

[eric pinto]

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   I subject Mario to epistles that represent what may be labeled left-wing 
reaction. He has yet to call me a reactionary. He can get carried away, but so 
do many of us,  and the reasons can be diverse, not just politics. I suggest we 
not shout each other down. We have options, and the delete button is an easy 
route to relief. One can also opt to depart although I hope Carmen stays on, 
she will, after all, have much to complain about after Cameroon holds sway at 
Whitehall.   eric.

--- On Fri, 8/7/09, Carmen Miranda  wrote

Thanks Frederick , you are the second person who wrote to me to say not to
waste my time with Mario.
I had no intention of wasting my time with further arguments with him, but I
just could not let it pass this time, as I don't know who Mario is besides
being a reactionary probably living in USA.



  

[Goanet] Ministers hunt for 4, 000 'bogus' foreign students - Education News, Education - The Independent

[Ruby Goes]

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Goanetters,
Australia is not the only country with the education scams.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/ministers-hunt-fo
r-4000-bogus-foreign-students-1768508.html

rubygoes

Re: [Goanet] Maharastrawadi Gomantak's failed pogrom

[Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न ोरोन्या]

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2009/8/7 Bernado Colaco :

> Thanks for the info on Goanet which clearly shows
> via the writings of Pirolkar the intent of the MG party
> to demolish the Catholic Goans. The crooks under
> the leadership of Bandodcar were heralded into
> power in 1964 in an alleged rigged poll. Then came

Whoa, not so fast (as our favourite poster would say)! Bernado, you're
outdoing yourself in distant Macau, giving a very Ole Xacist view of
post-1961 developments in Goa.

If the only identity you can see is religious, in what way is your
perspective different from the saffronistas you so decry? --Sivaji
Norendra.

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[Goanet] Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: Smoking and Risk of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis Among Women and Men: A Population-Based Cohort Study, March 23, 2009, Tolstrup et al. 169 (6): 603

[Con Menezes]

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Smoking and one of its many risks.

Con

http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/169/6/603?lookupType=volpage&vol=169&fp=603&view=short

[Goanet] What's your official Salary Mr. Goa MLA?

[JoeGoaUk]

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Tiatr Tiatr Goa Tiatr

Tiatr Tickets increased


So,  What's your official Salary Mr. Goa MLA?

Well, it depends.

 This is on top of our fixed salary say Rs.5,000 pm (?)

 
Other perks:
Constituency allowance Rs.55,000 pm (see note 1)

House attending/sitting/accommodation allowance: Rs.7,000 (av. pm) 
see note2

Personal Assistants salary Allowance: 
Each MLA can have upto four PAs with a Salary of Max. Rs. 8000 pm per PA.
(However, MLA can have one PA and show other 3 as dummy PAs (as in CCP) 
and claim or earn additional  upto Rs.24,000 pm.

Pension: This amount vary. Min. being Rs.8000 pm to Max.50,000 pm 
e.g.
Pratap Singh Rane will get the highest Rs.50,000 pm (see note 3)  

His Son Jr. Rane will get  Rs.10,500 pm

Manohar Parrikar BJP will get Rs.25,500 pm.

Agxi MLA Silveira to get Rs.19,250 pm.

Micky Pacheco  Rs.15,000 pm.

Diggu Kamat CM will get Rs.25,500 pm.

Pratap Gawas, the newest, will get Rs.8,000 pm.


Plus 
- Other perks like cheap loan up to Rs.32 lacs to buy land/houses paying in 20 
years. 
- Free Plots etc

Other unofficial (haram) perks:

- A percentage from builders/mega projects etc

- A fixed percentage from other local/civil contractors

- A fixed monthly  income from Matka bookies/gamblers/illegal bullfights

 And lot more

 

So, who wants to be an MLA?

 

Notes: 

1. CM  Digu (and Parrikar) says that the last revision was done 5 years ago but 
It was only increased from 8K to 26K March last year (?) and MLA 
Anil Sangaokar  suggested to increase the same 3 times more?

2. Assuming there are 5 sessions in a year each of 10 days duration)

3. Although Sr. Rane  is entitled to 53k as per rules, he will get only 50k, 
max limit being  50K pm)

4. I think, earlier, MLA was getting pension only if he/she completes full 

5 year term but now everyone is a pensioner?

5. Figures shown under pension above are the minimum one can get
 as on date, however, if the same  MLAs are also Ministers,  they 
could get  more.

6. The above figs arrived based on the recent bill ‘The Goa 
Salary,Allowance and Pension of MLAs’ which just got through the 
Goa Assembly  costing additional financial burden to Goa of 
Rs.5.81 crores.

joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

for Goa & NRI related info... 
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ 

For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc


  

[Goanet] Maharastrawadi Gomantak's failed pogrom

[Bernado Colaco]

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Thanks for the info on Goanet which clearly shows via the writings of Pirolkar 
the intent of the MG party to demolish the Catholic Goans. The crooks under the 
leadership of Bandodcar were heralded into power in 1964 in an alleged rigged 
poll. Then came the scheme of a duff Opinion Poll to get Goa merged into 
maharastra wadi which Goans foolishly subscribed but won thanks to the Goan 
militants like Maurilio Furtado and Prof. Olympio Dias who supported the hands 
of Dr. Jack Sequeira - of the anti-merger movement. 
 
If not for the gallant efforts of these Goans,  Goanet net today would probably 
have had the name of Gomantak net and one of its moderators forced to convert 
to hinduism may have had the name of Sivaji Norendra.
 
The next step of the MG were to bring in maratistas to work in the government, 
if that was enough after the death of Bandodcar (after his cargo of gold was 
found) the attempted pogrom continued by his daughter Sashikala Kakodkar. 
Thanks to the student movement in the late seventies which than saw the death 
of MG. 
 
One wonders where were the caste and Portuguese bashers during the 60's? They 
are often seen on Goanet. Can they save a sinking Goa now free from MG, but 
faced with new challenges like Manohar Parrikar, HJS or RSS?
 
BC


  

[Goanet] Comedy Show

[Blasio Fernandes]

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Santosh,

You can count me in too. Though not in Goa, frequent Goa quite often..

Blasio

On Wed, 8/5/09, Santosh Helekar  wrote:

> 
> Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the 
> speaker and other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a 
> letter-petition to the Herald newspaper with our names on it:
> 

Re: [Goanet] Comedy Show

[Gabriel de Figueiredo]

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Hi Santosh,

Please add my name to the petition. 

I may not always agree with yours or Samir's opinions, but in this case, I am 
willing risk the state of my health to defend freedom of speech in Goa. 

Cheers,

Gabriel.



- Original Message 
From: Santosh Helekar 
To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list 
Sent: Thursday, 6 August, 2009 11:19:01 AM
Subject: [Goanet] Comedy Show


  
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Re: [Goanet] Pubbies?? No such animals Clinging at Straws and hoping that the euphoria will fully evaporate

[Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न ोरोन्या]

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2009/8/7 J. Colaco  < jc> :

> A person of lesser intellect is how I would describe myself. Absolutely!
>
> How would you describe yourself?

A person more careful with definitions, I guess! FN
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Re: [Goanet] Comedy Show

[marlon menezes]

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Santosh, 
Count me in. Assuming I make it to Goa this year, I will at most only be able 
to stay at the Taj Aguada Prison for 2 weeks. Do they take rambunctious 3 and 5 
year olds? If so, please inform them to make arrangements for my kids as well. 
Perhaps they can keep them locked up for a bit longer than 3 weeks (.. I'm 
thinking 10 years).
Marlon



- Original Message 
From: Santosh Helekar 

Mervyn,

Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the speaker and 
other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a letter-petition to 
the Herald newspaper with our names on it:

LETTER

Dear Sir,

I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The 
threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private 
citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to 
spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this 
opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours.

Sincerely,

Santosh Helekar 

Goanetters, if you are willing to add your name to this petition, please say so 
in this forum or privately to me. I will send it to the editor of Herald as 
soon as I receive 100 names. I need to know how many people will be there with 
us because I have to make reservations at Aguada. We need at least 100 bodkam 
because ex-President Pandurang has told me that we get a special discount for a 
party of 100 or more. 

Regarding sending the above letter as an email to the actors in the comedy 
show, their email addresses are listed on the following website:

http://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/mlas.php

Cheers,

Santosh

[Goanet] Politicians and Censorship

[josefplourenco]

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The Goa assembly has apparently been outraged by an article by Samir Kelekar in 
the Herald referring to the Assembly proceedings as a comedy. The Speaker had 
stern words for Samir and the Herald, threatening punitive action. Since when 
has the not so august House become so sensitive to opinions of the public? I 
recall Parrikar had similarly taken umbrage to some press writing some years 
back, and had slammed defamation notices on some papers.

The last article I have pasted mentions Narvekar as saying - "Mr Kelekar is the 
son of  Mr Gurunath Kelekar, the convenor of Movement for Amity towards Roads 
in Goa (MARG), which is a body on which government spends large amount of 
money, Mr Narvekar said, retorting Have we questioned how this money is being 
utilised."

Hah! A multi-crore cricket-scam accused speaketh thus! When I was travelling 
with Gurunath Kelekar as part of a survey team to document the condition of the 
Statues and Memorials in Goa, I recall the senior Kelekar walking into a 
restaurant (by the Highway) with us, to have our meals. When he looked at the 
menu prices,he said - no no, too costly -  and took us to another cheaper 
restaurant to eat. This is government money, he would say, we have to 
economise. We did all our travelling around Goa in MARG's rickety Maruti van, 
for which Kelekar claimed minimal expenses. If Narvekar was our team leader, I 
would have travelled in a Merc!

And Narvekar would take a shot at this gentleman! I think Samir Kelekar has 
done well in raising the hackles of the politicos. Hats off to the Herald. 

I also know that Samir himself donates very generously to support the public 
causes that his father espouses. Samir's rage at the behaviour of the 
politicians will resonate with every like-minded Goan. I believe Narvekar's ire 
was largely due to the fact that Samir Kelekar had exposed his corrupt 
activities as Head of the Information Technology ministry. Samir was a member 
of the IT Committee, but was unceremoniously thrown out after he asked too many 
uncomfortable questions. The IT parks were/are nothing but real estate scams by 
proxy.

 Regards
 Jose Lourenco

Re: [Goanet] Clinging at Straws and hoping that the euphoria will fully evaporate

[Mario Goveia]

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Frederick [FN] Noronha responded:

Hi Carmen, Don't worry too much about Mario and his reactionary political 
views. 

Mario responds:

Coming from someone who thinks Karl Marx was God's gift to humanity, whose 
philosophies have been thrown by all its major previous proponents on the 
thrash heap of history where they really belong, I don't think we have much to 
learn from Fred's "actionary" political views if we want progress and 
prosperity for the less advantaged folks in Goa or anywhere else - other than 
to avoid these views like the plague, of course, as India has done in recent 
years to their benefit:-))

I will respond to Carmen separately since she is obviously very emotional about 
the slippery slope the Messiah Hussein Obama is on, as are most far left 
wingers, some of whom think he is not radical enough. She has picked on certain 
editorial comments and completely missed the big picture.  

None of Carmen's barrage of apoplectic rhetorical questions can cover up for 
Obama's drastic loss in popularity in just six months as he busily goes about 
trying to destroy everything that made this country great while warming the 
dark hearts of every one of America's mortal enemies.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll

Hey, lookee here, Fred.  This report should warm the cockles of your heart - 
even your friends at Pravda have figured out what is going on:

http://engforum.pravda.ru/showthread.php?t=256329

Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:59:20 -0400
From: "J. Colaco  < jc>" 

I submit that Mario strongly believes in what he says/write. He is a
pucca Republican, and his views are clearly mainstream Republican
viewsand are available daily on Fixed News.

Mario responds:

Now here we see Jose trying his hand at ridicule and falling flat on his face 
by making a bogus assumption.  I am not a Republican.  Based on bogus 
assumptions, the rest of his comments are equally bogus or speculative.

JC wrote:

So, what exactly are the Pubbies to do with this guy called Obama?
You would expect them to criticise him, would you not?

Mario responds:

So, JC, you think the Rasmussen Daily Tracking Poll is a straw we are clinging 
to, hanh?!  It seems YOU'RE the one clinging to a fantasy.

Folks, if JC had some clue about what was going on in the US he would be 
familiar with the trend shown in the link above, a poll of likely voters from 
across the political spectrum, not just his favorite bogeymen, the Pubbies.

JC wrote:

I believe that in trying to Overhaul HealthCare, he might overwhelm
himself. 

Mario responds:

I am more worried about the rest of us, JC, because Obama is not honest or 
ethical enough to put himself and other federal politicians and employees under 
the same health care plans he wants for everyone else.

I'm also worried about our Canadian friends because if Obama succeeds in making 
the US health care system as efficient as Canada's, they will have to look 
elsewhere for their serious treatments and procedures if they want to live.

Re: [Goanet] Getting Goa books in overseas libraries

[Gabriel de Figueiredo]

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Not only in America, but here (in Aussie) too. 

The second generation has only visited Goa as a holiday destination - their 
thought processes are totally Australian. Except for one family I know of, no 
one talks in Konkani to their children, or talks about Goa to them.  I am 
guilty of this fault too.  

Most World Goa Day functions are about food (sometimes arrangements are made 
for children to have bland food because they cannot stomach the xacutis and 
sorpotels), dancing to the (deafening) bands and generally having a "good 
time". Any Goan content is drowned out by people talking - there seems to be 
absolutely no discipline on part of the Goan audience to keep quiet so that the 
efforts of those putting up a show can be appreciated or explanatory speeches 
listened to. So everyone goes home from these functions not any wiser.  I hope 
current occasions are a lot better in this respect than ones I've attended a 
number of years ago.  

Gabriel.



- Original Message 
From: Michael Ali 
To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Sent: Thursday, 6 August, 2009 12:35:09 AM
Subject: [Goanet] Getting Goa books in overseas libraries


* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S *


Many Goans very honestly told me that they do not feel any Goanness about 
themselves and were Americans/Canadians now. 


  
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[Goanet] SSA Save Our Trees

[Tony de Sa]

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SSA Save Our Trees

Environmental issues and concerns have become widespread due to the
media and more so because of changes in weather conditions which can
be perceived by all. One of the causes of changes in weather
conditions is deforestation, which is due to many reasons – mining,
urbanization and habitation of forest areas, industry such as the
paper industry, timber industry and so on.

In our schools, we teach children to protect the environment in all
possible ways, specially our trees. We celebrate Vanamahotsava, we
have environmental studies, we try to tell the students not to waste
space in their note books to save paper. Some schools even encourage
the students to write in the margins of their note books in an attempt
to save paper. We make carry bags out of newspaper and recycle paper.
All this results in saving trees.

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is doing good work by providing free
text books for Stds I through Std VIII every year. However, once the
text books are used, they are consigned to the rubbish heap at the end
of the year. This results in colossal waste of tons of paper. Why
can't the text books be reused in the same school for (say) a period
of three years i.e. for the books which do not change?

I studied in schools in Tanzania where the books were reused for a
number of years. The system followed was this: Every text book was
given a number and was entered in a register where the student's
(borrower's) name was entered along with other relevant details. The
book also had a slip  attached to the back of the book (like a library
record) which had the name of the student and the academic year. The
student could use the book for that particular academic year and was
responsible to maintain the book in good order. No marks or
annotations were permitted. It was the class teacher's responsibility
to ensure that the book was returned in good condition. Erring
students were asked to make good the damage.

If this system is followed, then it will result in the saving of tons
of paper and resultantly thousands of trees as also lakhs of rupees
which could be used to give children a better mid-day meal. Also, it
will have a bonus effect of teaching children the value of neatness,
tidiness, preservation of one's possessions (however temporary),
responsibility and so on. Oh, but I don't know about the commissions
to the middle men.

Will the Government and the SSA act in this matter?

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[Goanet] calling Aires D' Costa/ Da Costa & Maxwel Queeny Rock/Rocque

[Venantius Pinto]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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If anyone knows Aires D' Costa/ Da Costa and Maxwell Queeny Rock (Rocque ?),
please have them contact me. The batch of 85 of JJ Applied would like to
have him be part of our group on the JJ Applied Art Alumni Network.

Please come home. All are waiting,
venantius j pinto

[Goanet] the euphoria has evaporated

[Carmen Miranda]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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Thanks Frederick , you are the second person who wrote to me to say not to
waste my time with Mario.
I had no intention of wasting my time with further arguments with him, but I
just could not let it pass this time, as I don't know who Mario is besides
being a reactionary probably living in USA.

Obviously I am new to goanet and learning the ropes! But my intention is to
just concentrate on what is going on in Goa now and engage in constructive
exchange of ideas to see if we can really achieve something more concrete
than just an exchange of e-mails
Thanks again and regards
Carmen



Message: 7
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:36:10 +0530
From: Frederick [FN] Noronha *  
   
Subject: Re: [Goanet] The euphoria has evaporated
To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!"
   
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Hi Carmen, Don't worry too much about Mario and his reactionary
political views. I often suspect that he repeats them often so as to
convince himself!

On the other hand, if you dare to discuss with him, then you will soon
find yourself (and Goanet) caught in a quagmire of ceaseless
discussion, that never ends, tires you out and simply wins on the
basis of triumphant last-wordism!

In a short time on Goanet, it's easy to discern who's worth debating
with, and who's just a waste of time! Of course, we all have our own
respective bees in our Goan bonnets! FN

[Goanet] NEWS: Extra trains for festival season...

[Goanet News]

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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/

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PRESS RELEASE
GANPATI SPECIAL TRAINS FROM BANDRA TERMINUS

Good news for Ganesh devotees going to Konkan region for Ganpati
festival ! The Ganesh devotees' wish to have Ganpati Special trains
from Bandra Terminus has been fulfilled as it has been decided to run
Bandra Terminus-Madgaon-Andheri special trains via Konkan Railway
route during the festival to clear the extra rush of passengers. The
train leaving Madgaon will be terminated at Andheri station.

Train no. 0965 Bandra Terminus-Madgaon special train will be run on
21st and 28th August, 2009. The train will leave from Bandra Terminus
at 2345 hrs and reach Madgaon at 1545 hrs on next day.

Train no. 0966 Madgaon- Andheri special train will be run on 22nd and
29th August, 2009. The train will leave from Madgaon at 1845 hrs and
reach Andheri at 1010 hrs next day.

The train will halt at Borivali, Vasai Rd, Bhiwandi, Panvel, Roha,
Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Vaibhavwadi Rd, Kankavali,
Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Rd, Thivim, and Karmali.

The train will have 20 coaches.

Detailed time table can be seen on www.konkanrailway.com and enquiry on139.

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