[Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 205
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Come to think of it I would be a Chardo/Charddi. To my understanding, comprehension, and path---Robinson and other grand Dames aside, nothing but a misplaced sense of place could tell me that I am "high" anything or high on anything else (ganna jiuce?). There are a lot of things, as in various ideas, specific ways of beings (including schlepping around pretending to be hip) that is the lot pf various individuals as they see it from the priorities granted them by their own affiliations (publicly-rejected or closet-cherished). venantius j pinto From: Jason Keith Fernandes To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 205 You might want to read the VERY interesting introduction written by Rowena Robinson to the book *Christians of India* (Sage publications, 2003).. (del) Finally, it is not just brahmins who are stuck up on caste, its the Chardos (as a 'high' ranking caste group) and other caste groups as well. regards J
[Goanet] Daily Grook #630
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- DAILY GROOK #630 STICKY DICKY by Francis Rodrigues teenies want liberty that's indeed scary, do remember puberty can be pretty hairy! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910 _
[Goanet] Children in Panjim Carnival Floats – A video clip
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Children in Panjim Carnival Floats – A video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8iHOUWNbEE I have talked about children participation in carnival floats earlier. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-February/189908.html If you agree, pl forward this to related NGOs Pl. Note: Above clip is only a selection. Not all floats could be captured particularly those after 6pm. Carnival floats parade ended at 8.15pm (at Kala Acadmy) 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 Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
[Goanet] Racist Tourists in Goa
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Apropos the apparent "take over" of parts of the Morjem beach area, by Russians, I came across some interesting comments made in the correspondence columns of a then U.K.-based Goan magazine, nearly 20 years ago, which I'd like to share with goanetters.Extracts from one letter read: "We are being flooded with low budget European tourists who find themselves receiving fantastic treatment from the locals, quite out ofproportion to what they have paid for their holiday.These tourists are clearly from the rough end of the social classes in Britain or Germany(my comment -*Russians had not* *entered the tourist scene then). Sadly, we Goans have such slavish attitudes to white people that we are prepared to accept all kinds of abuse from them"* *Another correspondent wrote:* *"Because of these tourists, we locals have to pay more for food and transport; we get kicked by these people and have to even put up with* *pockets of prostitution and concubinage in the Baga-Calangute belt and Dona Paula"..and then goes on to add .."if there are more of these* *colour-conscious and arrogant European tourists, I won't be surprised* *if parts of our beaches become, "WHITES ONLY" zones. I hope* *socially-conscious groups take up the issue of these new colonialist,* *half-naked tourists and their local tour operator/hotelier running dogs."* *Doesn't appear that much has changed since these comments were made?* * * * * *Mervyn (Maciel) * -- Mervyn
[Goanet] Portugal: Radio Programme: Antena 2
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- 21 Feb: 17:00 RTP Radio Antenna 2. Paginas de Portugues. The presence of the Portuguese in Goa resulted in a unique culture which is reflected in people, architecture, music and literature Reflections by two Goans, the historian Teotónio R. de Sousa, Professor of Lusophone University, and ex Deputy, Narana Coissoró of the Fundação Oriente. Listen live Sun. 21 Feb. at 17.00 (GMT) or later from the archive by going to http://tv.rtp.pt/programas-rtp/index.php?p_id=1833&e_id=21022010&c_id=2&dif= radio
[Goanet] Rajesh Desai's identity
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- >Hello Samir, Referring to your private message to me, I am not too happy with giving out my postal address simply because I do not want that to ever get out. I am a very private person and would like to keep it so. Knowing my background, I >hope you will understand my reasons. Rajesh, It is very interesting that while you respect your own privacy, you have no problem about posting my private message to you on Goanet. What privacy do you believe in? Let me put it bluntly. Plese prove your identity, that you as a person exists, and it is not someone else using a fake name as Rajesh Desai to post on Goanet. There will be no more response to your posts from me unless you prove your identity. I wont not like to waste my time on frauds. btw, Marg does not have its newsletter on email. regards, Samir
Re: [Goanet] Coffin v/s cloth - By Onilda Fernandes
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- This man must go down in history. The cloth is a great idea. But I can see some vain people asking for a Wendell Rodricks Silk Cloth :o) About the rest... On 17 February 2010 07:05, Cecil Pinto wrote: > After a lot of informative and insightful feedback received from > people I have decided that these are my preferences after death in > descending order. > 1) Full body donation to medical science > OUR FENI FILLED LIVERS WILL MAKE FOR A GOOD STUDY > 2) Cremation in an electric crematorium > THIS IS SOMETHING THAT DOES NOT EXIST IN GOA AND WE SHOULD WORK TOWARDS HAVING ONE (A CATHOLIC IN GOA WAS SURPRISED TO HEAR OF A LACK OF AN ELECTRIC CREAMTORIUM IN GOA WHEN SHE WAS TOLD HER BODY WOULD HAVE TO BE FLOWN IN TO BOMBAY FOR THAT) > 3) Burial in a bamboo basket > BAMBOO FROM OUR GARDENS CAN BE PUT TO BETTER USE THAN FOR THE DEAD > > One female respondent (Goan Roman Catholic) also mentioned that she > was a pall bearer at her father's funeral and many people, including > members of the clergy, objected. Does anyone know if there is a rule > that females cannot be pall bearers in the Roman Catholic funeral > tradition? > WHAT HAPPENS WHEN NUNS IN CONVENTS OR CLOISTERS DIE? I AM SURE THEY DONT ALLOW MEN INTO THEIR HALLOWED WALLS > > Cheers! > > Cecil > > == > -- cell: +91-9422443029 Office hours: +91-832-2420604 Office email:rns.wend...@gmail.com www.wendellrodricks.com
[Goanet] Paul Tops U.S. Presidential Poll at Conservative Conference
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- This will please one USA Goenkar on this forum and upset the other immensely! Both of them, though, seem to have taken time off? Full read @ http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=agyjklcYFXsM&pos=8 -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] Migrant issue
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Very interesting choices offered to Arwin by Samir Kelekar, choose between Mining or Migrants. Ha, Ha! It is obvious why he ignores an equally devastating activity called Construction and real estate. This is from where several prominent secular activists get their cakes and snacks. I cannot forget the scene at Grace Church hall in Margao after the screening of Rajan's documentary 'Rape of Goa'. A so called secular Gandhian from margao was enjoying the mining scenes but became restless when it came to real estate and construction in and around Salcette. He began convincing Rajan about how good one real estate developer was until Rajan slammed him with some facts. Goa is a small place. The RP 2011 game may be the last for these master manipulators that have time and again succeeded in arousing the emotions of Goans for their personal gains. Things have become too obvious. Only fools could fall prey to cock and bull stories about "Save Goa'. Soter will continue to be communal for having once been a member of BJP until April 2002, but persons who brought about a tie-up of BJP and MGP in the late nineties and sat close to Manohar Parrikar in the Chambers of Commerce and Industry until Babush spoilt their construction plans in 2004 -2005 continue to be baptised as secular souls by a migrant publisher. Then, every one had overnight put on their robes of 'Nitoll Jinn' to embarass Manohar Parrikar. Want more about the brains and motives behind the anti-RP 2011 frenzy of December 2006? We know it. -Soter
[Goanet] Obit - Sad Demise of Arcanjo Eugenio Lobo (Arcu)
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Arcanjo Eugenio Lobo [Ex-East Africa], husband of late Angela Lobo, father of Crispino, Johnny, Leslie Lobo of Pirazona, Moira expired in Toronto, Canada, after a brief illness. This is for kind information of all. floriano goasuraj GOA does not only need HONEST persons to contest elections. Goa does not only need HONEST voters to elect honest persons. GOA urgently needs an 'HONEST SYSTEM of GOVERNANCE'. Wherein, even a dishonest person is forced to be honest or to QUIT. Such HONEST SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE is knocking at GOA's portals. GOA SU-RAJ IS THE 'PRECIOUS GIFT' to GOA & GOANS by committed GOANS. A 'GIFT HORSE' that must not be looked in the mouth. PPS=PEOPLE for POLITICAL SANITY Display the 'PPS' sticker on your vehicle today, to reject political madness tomorrow. [Note: PPS stickers are available at CHAMPS Sports Shops - Mapusa-Panjim-Margao]
[Goanet] Farmers of Goa under the banners of Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott stage a day long Dharna at Quepem today
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- By John Fernandes Quepem The farmers of Goa under the banner of Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott in order to highlight the plight of farming community in Goa and as a part of its agitation decided in its first meeting held on 2nd October 2009 at Lohia Maidan Margao had a demonstration at Quepem Municipal Garden on Sunday. That around 100 farmers from different parts of Goa participated in the day long agitation. The farmers also had photo exebition Speaking to reporters Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott president Deelip Hegde stated that the main purpose of the agitation is to reach to farmers of different part of Goa. He further stated that today, the goan government under the garb of public purpose rampantly acquiring prime agricultural land. The acquisition of agricultural land is going on in violation of central policy on agriculture which states that no agriculture land should be acquired unless there is an emergency to do so. The farmers of Goa will unite to fight these injustice. He further stated that our MLA and ministers who are all way out to sell Goa for their selfish gain have became agents of Mining Companies and Real Estates. In the future all farmers will unitedly fight against the government against the injustice that is being done to them. Such a demonstration will be held in different parts of Goa. Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott Secretary Paul Fernandes stated that today government shout that people are keeping their land barren but the same government does not bother to find out the reason. He stated that most of the land in salcete which are kept barren is due to stray cattle, the irrigation facility which is provided at the cost of cores of rupees goes in vain if stray cattle problem is solved then the farmers will cultivate their respective land. He further stated that the government is seen doing nothing to implement the Agricultural Tenancy Act which show how much the government is concerned about the farming community. At the Dharna farmers of different villages share their view with farmers of other villagers to other farmers Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
Re: [Goanet] ...Vol5,112...Carmen Miranda and the Western Ghats
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- If any one can make a dent in the destruction of the environment in Goa, Carmen can. She has an impressive work record of accomplishments towards saving planet Earth. It is of course very important work that all environmentally conscious activists in Goa are doing, but seems to me that leadership on a very wide scale is being demonstrated here, and all of us need to support Carmen . So Carmen, ask for help when you are ready to.You certainly epitomize the principle of talking less and doing more. Celina Pereira Celina Pereira, MD Staff Physician Univ. of Rhode Island Health Services 6 Butterfield Road Kingston, RI 02881 401-874-2246 401-874-2586 fax c...@uri.edu
Re: [Goanet] Traffic issues
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- MARG is "Movement for Amity towards Roads in Goa". MARG will one day go out of Goa and become "Movement for Amity towards Roads in General". Not only Goa, but also India needs MARG. And MARG is not for traffic only. MARG is for, besides traffic, for cleanliness, non-pollution, beautification and worthy behaviour on roads. That makes "MARG's panchsheel", means five principles. MARG calls it road culture. Sunderlal Bahuguna of Chipko fame cares about trees; Maneka Gandhi takes care of animals; here Goans love roads. All want roads for cars. MARG firstly wants roads for people to walk. Who created the road? We walked and there was the road. We call it paem-vatt . Now cars have come and have taken possession of roads. Car has become the queen of the road. Car has made all diabetics. This is not to be tolerated. Car needs to be shown its way. First give me my paem-vatt and then give the car a road. My house is "I" and my road is "we". When we say "love thy road", we say make friend with who is on the road. Respect the road and the road user. And the road is secular. Half the population in India has made road its abode. The road will never ask you whether you are a Hindu or Muslim or Christian. Or for that matter, whether you are poor or rich. There is none more generous than the road. Now to whom does the road belong? Does it belong to your father, the law breaker will ask you. And you will not dare to say "Yes, it belongs to my father," or "I am the father / mother of the road." Now henceonward Goans will say, we will own the road and teach India what road is. This is a gift that Goa can offer India. Has Goa nothing to give to India? Do we have nothing to export? During Portuguese times we lived on imported goods. Even rice and potatoes. Now we are importing lecurers from outside Goa and spending lakhs of rupees on this. There is body pleasure in listening to a good lecture. Do you mean to say that we have nobody to go out and give a good lecture or thought? No one will invite a Goan to Mumbai, or Delhi or Belgaum for that matter. Goans do not want to act, They love siesta and gossip! They love to sing "Mhaka Saiba vatt kollonna; mhaka Saiba Vatt dakhoi!" The prophets of doom say, the day is not far away when there will be Goa, but there will be no Goan in Goa! No negative thought. We say be a MARG mogi and strengthen citizenship. Say"Mhaka Saiba vatt kolltta!" Thank you. Gurunath Kelekar.
Re: [Goanet] Reprints of Goa-related books available from AES, Delhi (long)
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Dear Fred, Thanks for the list, I thought it would never end! Some of the titles are just masterpieces in their own right, and I thought they would never be ever available for general reading, leave alone private ownership. I would like to order a few of these, but I thought of double checking with you something: who are these publishes (private / govt) and do they reprint with copyright consent from the previous publishers, estates, etc? I know that reprints in India that I have are nowhere close to the stunning original lithos and engravings, but before I add such material into my Goa related library, I really wanted to be sure these books are reprinted with copyright. Many thanks, JP Read all Goanet messages at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/
[Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the Bleep cares about perfection and austerity?
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Title: Who the Bleep cares about perfection and austerity? By: Selma Carvalho Source: Goan Voice Newsletter 22 Feb. 2010 at http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ Have you seen that woman? The one with shiny white teeth, the perfect husband, the perfect kids, the perfect house and the perfect life? A shiny facetious smile pasted onto her perfect face. I hate that woman. I want to knock off her perfect teeth. She makes me feel so inadequate. I am a blunder-bus. I blunder through everything in life. I'm blundering through motherhood for instance. I've never read a child-psychology book. I let her watch telly, go to bed without brushing her teeth and lately I've taken to telling her rather loudly, in supermarkets, much to the chagrin of my husband and other shoppers, that we don't have money for all the endless things she wants. What's wrong with telling your child that you don't have money? My mother never shied away from telling me that we didn't have money. We learnt that lesson very early in life. That there wasn't an endless hoard of money stashed away in the back room to fund every doll or dress I wanted. I learnt that my parents worked extremely hard for their money and that it was sparse. And even though it was sparse, some of it had to be given away as charity to others who had less than us. Why are we so ashamed to teach our children this fundamental lesson in life? We are so stressed trying to fill their bottomless pit of need. Coming to London from America has taught me that a small life is actually very good for you. In America, I lived in a building complex with two swimming pools, four tennis courts and a fully equipped gym. I had my own car and everything cost half of what it costs in London. The truth is I never went swimming, I don't know how to play tennis and I'm too lazy to go to the gym. In London, I don't have a car of my own but I enjoy taking the bus; it means I exercise my legs and protect the ozone layer. Our apartment is smaller than it was in America but it's taught me I don't need half the things I had. They were useless, mindless things I bought to fill the cupboards I had. I've learnt other virtues in the UK. That it's okay to wait in an over-crowded NHS reception room to be seen by a doctor if it means everyone else has access to public health care. It's good to recycle, worry about your carbon foot-print, protect the environment and, preserve the dignity of small towns and villages. Small is good. Big is vulgar. Best of all I've learnt to be courageous enough to tell my child we can't afford things. It's a lie of course. But the last thing I want is for her to grow up to be that perfect woman with that perfect husband, kids and house. The facile, vacuous, monstrous lie of perfection we, middle-class Goans hide behind. Alright, I don't quite want her to be the blunder-bus that I am either but that's another column altogether. Do leave your feedback at carvalho_...@yahoo.com
[Goanet] Re. Rajan Parrikar and the migrant issue
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Message: 8 Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:26:56 -0800 (PST) From: Samir Kelekar To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Rajan Parrikar and the migrant issue Message-ID: <684217.94629...@web34207.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii "Hi Arwin: No one denies the importance of the migrant issue. The problem is what is the right solution. Perhaps, a solution is to force the employers (those who employ migrants) to bear the cost of their accomodation, and clear the slums in a phased manner in a few years" Hi Samir, In addition to your point above, I would also like to add that Mega Housing Projects also play a huge role in bringing in worker (migrants) and other residents (Migrants); addressing these will help stop the un-controlled migrant influx!! Arwin
[Goanet] Tiatr for Lent and Easter
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Tiatr for Lent and Easter There are atleast 4 tiatr for this lent season Fr. Nevile Gracias Tiatr ‘TUJI KUXI ZAUM’ Advertised on 17th Feb, a list of 56 shows in 43 days. Continuously, at least one show per day from 17th Feb to 31st March (11 - 2 shows per day and on 28th March 3 shows) Next lenten show (2011) will be ‘MHOJEA SOMIA ANI MHOJEA DEVA’ Whereas, NOVO ROSTO by Fr. Kyriel D’Souza had 39 shows listing on the same day Easter 4th April Samuel Carvalho TIN HORANCHO RAZA With Chitra Cynet, Sonia, Cibel, Willim De Cutroim, Com Marcus, Com Michael, Neville, Rumald etc S Caitan de Raia (London) VCD NANV John D’ Silva KUTTUMB Anil-Olga XIM-MER ASONK ZAI Bento de Vasco & Martin de Ponda AIZ AMKAM DIEAT Watch American girl acting first time in Konkani VCD/DVD PORDESANT JIVIT By Manuel Colaco (Shot in USA & Goa) Minin de Bandar KOXTT TARVOTEANCHE Comedian Agostinho ADVOGAD Price Jacob AIZ HANV FALEAM TUM This ad also appearing in herald http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4376382199/sizes/o/ 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 Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
Re: [Goanet] Reprint of Goa-related books
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- It is great to see these old historical books about Goa re-surface. As we review them along with current writings on Goa, the "old books" are very valuable. These "old accounts" give us contemporary information in the context in which it occurred. We do not see this contextual relation in modern accounts of Goa. Some "modern accounts" do not have access to Goa-information, that was available to these prior historians. This is because some documents got burnt, destroyed at sea during their transportation to Portugal or Brazil, lost, in deep storage archives, and some some in Brazil. Some contemporary authors write to carve out a niche for themselves i.e. be provocative. They, thus present Goa is some "new light." Yet some of these modern accounts usually by foreign professors / PhD students / fictional authors, (whose writings are then regurgitated by Goan native or diaspora writers) have only a passing interest in Goa - their PhD thesis, their upcoming novel, or magazine article. Plainly these accounts amount to BS. Yet their White skin and their foreign university affiliation, make some of us go ga .. ga. We do not even take the trouble to piece their information together, corroborating that with our own wide reading and knowledge of the geography and history on the ground. Regards, GL - Frederick Noronha THE CITY OF GOA is famed throughout the world: few men are ignorant of its name, its geographical situation, and its title of capital of the Portuguese Asia -- Denis L. Cottineau de Kloguen, in 'An Historical Sketch of Goa' (1835).
[Goanet] Farmers' Market
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[Goanet] Russian Tourists
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Russians tourists who come to Goa have "all kinds of vices", the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) state unit chief Laxmikant Parsenkar Sunday said, calling on the local people not to "encourage them too much". Parsenkar, legislator from the coastal constituency of Mandrem, was speaking at a gram sabha (village council) meeting at the Morjim village panchayat Sunday, where irate villagers have demanded Russian nationals be banned from carrying out tourism-related businesses. "These Russians have all kinds of vices and the moment you have Russian tourists coming to one place, all other tourists flee from there. It is not a good thing for the people of Morjim. Even earlier we had tourists from other countries, but we never had this problem," Parsenkar said. Morjim, a relatively new beach tourism spot, 25 km from Panaji, has for long been a favourite haunt of the Russian tourists, who throng the coastal village in large numbers every tourism season. While villagers have constantly complained of the "over bearing" and "rude" nature of the Russian tourists, the recent murder of a local taxi driver Rohidas Shetgaonkar by a Russian restaurateur Constantine Alexander Borowski has turned the local population against them. Parsenkar said that the volume of Russian tourists in the state had triggered a virtual cultural invasion in Morjim and surrounding areas and that because of their sheer numbers, the Russians were indulging in "dadagiri" (bullying). "We should not encourage them (Russian tourists) too much. We should not become helpless before them," he said, adding the village panchayat authorities must crack the whip against illegally run Russian establishments and Russian sign boards and hoardings in its jurisdiction. Goa has, over the years, emerged as a popular tourism destination for Russian tourists. With nearly more than 40,000 Russian tourists hitting the sunny Goan beaches annually over the last two years, Russia ranks a close second after Britain vis a vis the volume of foreign tourists arrivals in the state. This increase in volume, however, has also corresponded with some highly sensational crimes in which Russian citizens were involved. The rape of a nine-year-old Russian girl Jan 26 triggered a nationwide media debate on the safety of women tourists in Goa. The union tourism ministry even had to shoot off a letter to the state government seeking details on the issue of safety of tourists in the state. Earlier, a 25-year-old Russian woman was allegedly raped by a Goan politician in December last year. Police have also been unable to crack the mysterious death of Russian teenager Elena Sukhonova, whose mangled body was found on the railway tracks near Thivim, 25 km from Panaji, in May last year. Goa receives nearly two million tourists annually, nearly half a million of which are foreigners. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] Samir and his problems with Rajan's citizenship.
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Rajan P. Parrikar to me show details 20:02 (6 minutes ago) Selma Carvalho wrote: ( trying to change the original thread) >Anil Desai accuses me of hating Hindus. On has only to read Goenchinxapotan >to know who wears communal hats and how pointy some of these hats are. Response: First of all Selma, look in the mirror and you will see a communal person. Show me or the Goanetters a single contribution I have made to Goenchixapotam and is communal. If you cannot, take a truth-pill. Your 'Hindus being trained to hate Catholics' is in the archives of Goanet. You have indirectly referred to me as 'Saffronite' because you know that this is the easiest way to poison Catholic minds particularly in Goa. >Rajan Parrikar has given a blow-by-blow account of how much his documentary >has achieved in Goa. It's a shame he repeatedly tells us how little everyone else >has achieved. Response: Again, this is a lie and Selma knows this. It was Samir who first raised the question about what Rajan or I have done for Goa. He has been totally silent about his work for Goa. Rajan has in the past recognised the work of Goa Sudharop, Soter, Matanhy Saldhana and many others. What Selma cannot stomach is his fearless criticism of some other people, notably, Oscar Rebello who has single handedly done immeasurable harm to Goa's interest. >When my village was putting together a regional plan, the GBA were most >helpful. The government technical expertise which was promised never materialised. >This is the sort of work the GBA has been doing. Efforts to educate people, to >create awareness and bring about grass-root change. To the best of my knowledge >they are all volunteers. They spend their time and energy visiting these distant >outposts to disseminate information. What does it take to diminish other people's >achievements. Nothing. A few internet posts and letters to the editor of Herald. > >If Rajan and Anil have questions for the GBA, MARG and (just about everyone >who they don't like) then march into their offices with proof and demand a formal >inquiry. Instead what they do is blab and blab and blab on internets and ruin people's >lives. Let me also remind everyone that Rajan has attacked Gadgil, Venita Coelho, >Frederick Noronha, Jason Keith Fernandes, Miguel Braganza, Sandeep Heble, >Samir Kelekar, the list goes on and on. Not to mention, a few days ago, I had >mysteriously morphed into one Praxy Fernandes and started writing to the Herald >according to Rajan. So the truth is the only two men of utmost honesty are >Rajan and Anil. Response: My dear Selma, I am afraid when we need suggestions from you about how we should tackle MARG's or Oscar's indiscretions, Rajan and/or I will ask you. Until we feel this urge, I will do it my way and Rajan his. You try doing just one small thing for us: Remove your saffron tinted glasses and answer our legitimate questions. Anil Desai
[Goanet] The Gram Sabha of Moira - 21 February 2010
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Dears Today I attended the Gram Sabha of Moira. Before you congratulate me on being a model citizen let me inform you that I did not go there to do good for the village. The real reason why I showed my face at this expression of local democracy was to say, "Hi hello hello - how come I never see you guys nowadays?" to people of my village who I meet in cyberspace but rarely in person. Alas! There was no sign of Floriano Lobo, Venita Coelho or Tony D'Sa. No cheers Augusto P.S: As a matter of record nothing spoken during the Gram Sabha will be of any significance to our lives. -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com or ypinto...@yahoo.co.in P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
[Goanet] Migrant issue
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- >He began convincing Rajan about how good one real estate developer was until Rajan slammed him >with some facts. >From what I heard, Rajan started abusing in public. We have seen this umpteen times, that when Rajan can't handle things, he turns on his most (im)potent weapon. It doesnt take much for him to do that. regards, Samir
[Goanet] Goa news for February 22, 2010
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Sorry for sonic booms that scared state, says Antony - Times of India ike ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Sorry-for-sonic-booms-that-scared-state-says-Antony/articleshow/5595330.cms&usg=AFQjCNGHna9SQwFy6yrLq5630XQSl-muXA *** Increase in Russian mafia activity can affect tourism in Goa - Daily News & Analysis ape&usg=AFQjCNEQ__3EzNxRj5BoRcuPAbll4XrF6g">Opinion: Goa is no rape capital http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_increase-in-russian-mafia-activity-can-affect-tourism-in-goa_1350130&usg=AFQjCNFP6QhhfJF5qD0drOlPPnoDzalrAQ *** PFI holds Muslim reservation program in Goa - TwoCircles.net EMAND-10-RESERVATION-bring-the-039weakest-link039-at-par-with-other-links-of-the-fleet/2010-02-21/Reservation/Story-Detail/NMMR-hails-WB-10-quota-for-Muslims-deplores-AP-HC-decision.html&usg=AFQjCNEYAKiTfjYbhpGel8k_Ku2KckmA9g">NMMR hails WB 10% quota for Muslims, deplores AP HC decision http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://twocircles.net/2010feb21/pfi_holds_muslim_reservation_program_goa.html&usg=AFQjCNGX5hWcTMOS2tm5AP1zdU_ftf0Brg *** Russians tourists have 'all kinds of vices': Goa BJP chief - Times of India lothes-that-dont-tease-goa-bjp-tells-tourists_100323931.html&usg=AFQjCNGmOAOMOerKEtdr915avXEgh2DL2A">Wear clothes that don't 'tease', Goa BJP tells tourists http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Russians-tourists-have-all-kinds-of-vices-Goa-BJP-chief/articleshow/5599918.cms&usg=AFQjCNF7uCj8rZgriv0ydc2VHTJMC15OMw *** NRI alleges cheating in land deal in Goa - Press Trust of India ased NRI and chairman of a hotel group, which has investment interests in Goa's hospitality sector, has alleged that he was ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/529098_NRI-alleges-cheating-in-land-deal-in-Goa&usg=AFQjCNFlaWOJ6w0aICB9OhKU8aW0b0rPbA *** Travel: Goan..treat yourself - Mirror.co.uk efurbished Riviera de Goa Hotel in North Goa provided exactly that. Under Portuguese control until 1961, the area is more westernised than ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/advice/travel/2010/02/21/travel-goan-treat-yourself-115875-22059533/&usg=AFQjCNFhORFudBws4Mm-zb9bOd6EkfNfqg *** Now, Goa may contribute to the national tiger count? - South Asian Observer uth Asian ObserverThis follows in the wake of the famous tiger poaching case from Mhadei wildlife sanctuary in north Goa last year, in which noted environmentalist Rajendra ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.southasianobserver.com/newsbackhome_news.php?mid=12&cid=9200&usg=AFQjCNFfkPv0PNeSgwWuN1mcj6E9nvG8Iw *** Goa women's panel will issue notice to police in Russian rape case - Daily News & Analysis ear-old Russian ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_goa-women-s-panel-will-issue-notice-to-police-in-russian-rape-case_1350651&usg=AFQjCNGNAVWeGCxYVK4IpOcXH3XiLlP8Lg *** Need for public discussion on Goa Police Bill: CICH - Times of India ntroduce the Goa Police Bill without necessary ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Need-for-public-discussion-on-Goa-Police-Bill-CICH/articleshow/5600662.cms&usg=AFQjCNGVBUsiUX-GOop1FIz3nIysZQWNMQ *** Freeze all permissions till RP2021 finalized, demands GBA - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan and village groups from all over Goa demanded that the government freeze all permissions till Regional Plan 2021 is finalized ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Freeze-all-permissions-till-RP2021-finalized-demands-GBA/articleshow/5600661.cms&usg=AFQjCNEWBl9BXLGQVqJxVO0w0kOR1MA3zg Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Samir's IT intoxication
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- In defence of the jobs that Samir Kelekar will produce in Goa, (while he himself has opted to work in Bangaluru) as soon as the current chief Minister of Goa, who has recently been appointed as the chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) called MARG, sanctions money to Samir, Selma wrote: >This is balderdash of the worst sort, Soter. Throw in a few words like "western >economic mindset", intelligentsia and elitism and voila, you some populist taleos. >Do you think, water and electricity drop from heaven like the proverbial manna? Do >you think, really think, there is something called Western economic mindset which >would mean only the West wants to eat while the East wants to sit in endless >meditation under the banyan tree and take the higher moral ground? > >Let's hear what a Eastern economic mindset it? Your Eastern economic mindset >has been harping about nothing more than divulging powers to the panchayats >in Goa. And guess what, 99.9% of Goa's panchs are even more corrupt than the >government. So much for finding a solution, let alone electricity and water. You >better start taking Samir's Western mindset more seriously, you might have >some progress in Goa. Response: Bravo Selma! In just a few days you have demonstrated your doublespeak and double standards. In another post, you were shedding tears for Oscar and others as you felt that Rajan and I had demolished their reputations. You forgot Samir, by the way. And now you come out with this. I have met Soter just once for a lengthy chat but what I know of him from friends, he has worked tirelessly from within and outside GBA for making Goa a better place. You said before that you can feel shame. Rajan was right when he said you have a lot to be ashamed about and your above post is one such thing. Anil Desai
Re: [Goanet] Our Resident Frank Bryant and other issue
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Anil Desai wrote: My dear Selma, I am afraid when we need suggestions from you about how we should tackle MARG's or Oscar's indiscretions, Rajan and/or I will ask you. Until we feel this urge, I will do it my way and Rajan his. You try doing just one small thing for us: Remove your saffron tinted glasses and answer our legitimate questions. Anil Desai Dear Anil, I can see you are a strong Marlon Brando contender. Maybe even Amitabh Bachan, in his younger Dewaar days. What are you going to come out with next? The proverbial horses head in the bed? It always strikes me as funny that people who have no qualms about throwing stones, squeal like pigs when a few are returned. Rest assured Anil and Rajan, I will not be interfering with you again. I wish all of you well. Best, selma
Re: [Goanet] Migrant issue
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- To Goanet - Samir Kelekar fantasizes: >From what I heard, Rajan started abusing in public. After confessing that he is insignificant and irrelevant in Goa, Samir Kelekar now reveals that he also has hearing problems. The so-called Gandhian was given a dispassionate rebuttal in polite tones and his offer to arrange a meeting of me with the said Margao builder politely rebuffed. What's more, there are independent witnesses to corroborate this account. r
[Goanet] Russian tourists have "all kinds of vices" --- Goa BJP chief
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Russians-tourists-have-all-kinds-of-vices-Goa-BJP-chief/articleshow/5599918.cms It is quite interesting that our resident NRG boot lickers shout against non-Goan Indian migrants to Goa but never speak against any of the white tourists. Is it any surprising ? After all, they look at them as their masters. What a shame! regards, Samir
[Goanet] Migrants
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Soter writes: >Very interesting choices offered to Arwin by Samir Kelekar, choose between Mining or Migrants. Ha, Ha! It is obvious why he ignores an equally >devastating activity called Construction and real estate. Soter: This is an open challenge to you. If you want to make any allegations, make them openly and directly. Why obfuscate things ? Dont you have the guts to say things openly? I have nothing to gain from construction. Please put down in concrete terms if I have gained anything from construction. Also, it will be good if you can tell the public what all your financial interests are, where all your income, if any, comes from. Also, you have still to give your take on how Goans can be susegaad and still survive. Or are you only about criticizing and complaining? You seem like a sore loser, man, and it is becoming more and more obvious to the world that you have nothing positive to contribute to Goa other than just criticising any positive steps. Let me warn you and others publicly that criticism for criticisms sake is not going to work. If you have anything constructive, then surely you are welcome. regards, Samir
[Goanet] Need for public discussion on Goa Police Bill: CICH
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Need for public discussion on Goa Police Bill: CICH TNN, Feb 21, 2010, 10.30pm IST PANAJI: Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony (CICH) has expressed concern over moves to re-introduce the Goa Police Bill without necessary participatory and collective processes as suggested at a round table on the same which had the participation of several community and civil society organizations and concerned individuals. According to a press release by CICH convenors, Ramesh Gauns and Albertina Almeida, CICH made the representation to the Goa legislature secretary recently. CICH has warned that if the Goa Police Bill is passed without the consultative processes, it augurs badly for the future of human rights, civil liberties and democracy in Goa. CICH has threatened to launch a state-wide protest and also called upon citizens to raise their voices and make their positions known to the house committee which is supposedly scheduled to meet on February 26. CICH has pointed out that a similar demand has also emerged from several other organizations concerned about the issue. CICH has drawn attention to the conclusion at the round table that in a democracy, informed hearings at village and taluka levels need to be held by the house committee and a reasoned report submitted. CICH has pointed out that this was the consensus that emerged from the participation of representatives of women's, children's rights, tribal, youth and minority groups, trade unions, organizations working on local self-governance, civic issues, informal workers' groups, non-government organizations, and educational institutions, besides lawyers and other concerned citizens. Some of the emerging areas of concern conveyed were issues of access to police by vulnerable and differently abled sections of society, assumptions in the bill about the criminality of tenants and migrants even as gated communities with their mega-facilities and clout are ignored, accountability and transparency of the police, politically motivated transfers of police, protection being afforded to violators in the name of averting a law and order situation generated by the very violators, need for human rights education as part of police training and education, sensitization for dealing with communal tensions, a SEZ-like formation in the name of Special Security Zones. -- (M) 9326137682 When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge.- Tuli Kupferbug
Re: [Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the Bleep cares about perfection andausterity?
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Selma, Thank you for this dose of reality and a word of wisdom towards the perfect way of bringing up a child, the gennext GOAN. ""I never had pocket money in my childhood. Let my children enjoy the bounty that God has given me"" line that we most parents follow be reviewed. We shall be able to keep the money for good use as well as keep the child as an asset to humanity. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org GOA does not only need HONEST persons to contest elections. Goa does not only need HONEST voters to elect honest persons. GOA urgently needs an 'HONEST SYSTEM of GOVERNANCE'. Wherein, even a dishonest person is forced to be honest or to QUIT. Such HONEST SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE is knocking at GOA's portals. GOA SU-RAJ IS THE 'PRECIOUS GIFT' to GOA & GOANS by committed GOANS. A 'GIFT HORSE' that must not be looked in the mouth. PPS=PEOPLE for POLITICAL SANITY Display the 'PPS' sticker on your vehicle today, to reject political madness tomorrow. [Note: PPS stickers are available at CHAMPS Sports Shops - Mapusa-Panjim-Margao] - Original Message - From: "Eddie Fernandes" To: "'Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!'" Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:50 PM Subject: [Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the Bleep cares about perfection andausterity? Title: Who the Bleep cares about perfection and austerity? By: Selma Carvalho Source: Goan Voice Newsletter 22 Feb. 2010 at http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ Best of all I've learnt to be courageous enough to tell my child we can't afford things. It's a lie of course. But the last thing I want is for her to grow up to be that perfect woman with that perfect husband, kids and house. The facile, vacuous, monstrous lie of perfection we, middle-class Goans hide behind. Alright, I don't quite want her to be the blunder-bus that I am either but that's another column altogether. .
[Goanet] Freeze all permissions till RP2021 finalized, demands GBA
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Freeze all permissions till RP2021 finalized, demands GBA TNN, Feb 21, 2010, 10.30pm IST PANAJI: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan and village groups from all over Goa demanded that the government freeze all permissions till Regional Plan 2021 is finalized and announce a date for its release at the earliest or it would take to the streets from March 4, 2010 to fight the destruction of Goa through illegal projects. In a meeting facilitated by GBA on Sunday in the city, representatives of about 20 villages from Poinguinim to Mayem and from the coast to Sahayadris and all-Goa level groups involved in participatory planning process for Regional Plan 2021 were present and a working committee was formed to counter the incidents of hill cutting, reclamation and illegal development in agricultural and mangrove areas and illegal permissions for projects while the RP2021 is being finalized. The NGOs raised doubts about the government's sincerity as it has replied in an application under right to information that it cannot provide information about the number of NOCs issued after the draft RP 2021 was announced in October 2008. Solano D Silva informed the meeting that in reply to the RTI application of Pilerne Citizens Forum, the government has said the NOCs were 'considerable' and giving details would mean diverting the staff from their day-to-day duties. Threatening an agitation if the government does not fulfill the demands listed by the GBA and others, GBA co convenor said the government should scrap the section16 and section 16 A through which backdoor entry is given to mega projects. After the representatives had shared their views on the status of their village plans and the ongoing "development" in the forested or eco-sensitive zones of their villages as well as their actions to protect the land, a consensus was arrived that all the groups should work together on the common issues. All the persons present were unanimous in their demand that the government announce a firm date by which the Regional Plan would be made public and to freeze all NOCs and permissions for construction or mining or any other development in Eco-Sensitive zones till the final notification was issued. The persons present then decided to form a Working Group with the GBA and many persons volunteered. The Working Group on Planning then held a meeting to plot it course of action. The members will share the decisions with their respective village groups and meet again by the end of February, 2010, to finalize the action. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Freeze-all-permissions-till-RP2021-finalized-demands-GBA/articleshow/5600661.cms
[Goanet] Sculpture Camp @ Kerkar Art Complex
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Nine sculptors from all over the country are brought together by Gallery Beyond at Subodh Kerkar’s studio to re-invent, record, process and sometimes ephemerally realign the times we live in. Art camps or workshops, in the good old fashioned way, are still sometimes, one of the few ways for the art fraternity to meet, communicate and exchange ideas. Films/silides, of the participating artists are collectively viewed and discussed. New ideas, exchange of techniques and information of what is happening from the various parts of the country that the artists have come from find a place in the discussions. A lot of them are today traveling the world over visiting and participating in the art fairs. A showing at the end of the camp gives the artists and viewers a chance to meet. Photos: http://bit.ly/cxKfXL While Subodh is in and out, attending other previously committed workshops and meeting deadlines, Vibhuraj of Gallery Beyond takes over the temporal ‘comfort-bubble’ in which the artists let themselves go and create, stretch and re-invent themselves. Prithpal Singh Ladi from Shillong, is the senior-most and internationally well-known. He has come back to Goa after 32 years with his charming wife and son. He is working on a ‘Pandora’s box’, a menagerie of memories of what Goa was and has become. Reghunandhan from Kochi is putting in form his concerns of over populations, may be depletion of nature in the form of a steep hill (vertical migration), while homes rub shoulders with factories, coconut palms with trains, the whole teeming with the most unlikely neighbors. Subodh Kerkar is working on a series of heads reflecting each other, talking of may be Narcissus to begin with, but taking on definite overtures to masquerades and facades. Puneet Kaushik from Delhi takes the fragility of his stainless steel woven images to yet another level. The workshop has allowed him to literally think out of the box and bring into his oeuvre materials he had not flirted with earlier. The very resin in conjunction with his wired images, colour, old letters and while in Goa, of course the boats, fragile autumn like leaves speaking volumes of the teeming humanity who is in and out of Goa, realizing dreams, spent dreams. Viraj Naik is eking out an Elfin-like adult with a single horn on his head, perhaps talking about the demons within each of us. Pradeep Naik, a father of just a few weeks is understandably overwhelmed by little cherubs and God-like heads. Ratna Gupta from Mumbai is continuing her quest of mapping the DNA of trees – her fear being that the years to come, may be that’s all you might get to see. Shiv Kumar from Ahmedabad, a master printmaker, has for the past some years been involved in children’s theatre and of late, designing eco-friendly (bamboo) toys. The magic he creates with ordinary wire mesh speaks volumes for this young man’s talent. Karl Antao from Ahmedabad, is known for his very surrealistic imagery. One is still not clear of what image he might throw up in this workshop. This ten days workshop seems to be throwing up sculptures which might turn out to be the milestones in the history of workshops. The works from this workshop will be on display at the Kerkar Art Complex, Calangute from the 24th February 2010 for a month. Photos: http://bit.ly/cxKfXL SOURCE: Kerkar Art Complex Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment
[Goanet] Cajetan Godinho Honoured by United Goans Centre-Kuwait
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Cajetan Godinho Honoured by United Goans Centre-Kuwait Shuwaikh, Kuwait, Friday, 19 Feb 2010: It was exactly 30 years that Cajetan Godinho (fondly called as Caje) hailing from Majorda, Goa played in the first-ever football tournament held by United Goan Centre (UGC) in Kuwait. The year was 1979, doning the colours for the then formidable Goan Sporting Team and winning the finals at the famous Soor Grounds, Kuwait City. Cajetan Godinho holds a unique record for being the only player among Expatriate Indians not to have received a warning/caution (yellow card) throughout his carrier that has spanned three (3) decades now. A rare attribute for the skillful footballer. Photos: http://bit.ly/bF4n2K Today, UGC awarded Cajetan Godinho played for United Friends Club who defeated CRCC Chinchinim in the finals by a solitary goal, lifted the UGC Trophy. A special plaque as the "Longest Serving Player" was presented to Cajetan Godinho at the prize distribution ceremony of the 28th edition of UGC's tournament at the MOH Grounds to a thunderous applause in recognition of his efforts and consistent display of his football skills, discipline - both on and off the field, and his ever encouragement and advise to youngsters and the organizers. In his short speech after receiving the prize memento at the hands of UGC President, Pascoal and the individual winner's cup at the hands of KIFF President Fidelis Fernandes, he expressed his gratitude to the organizers, support by his fans and their love towards the game of football. Cajetan Godinho also has a good hand and talent at creative poetry writing and his Konkani poems have been widely read on both the internet and print media. Goa-world.com team congratulates UFC team players, management and Cajetan Godinho. May Goa produce more of his calibre and talent. Gaspar Almeida Associate, www.goa-world.com Moderator, Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter (since 1994) http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ Photos by: Lino G. Fernandes (Kuwait/Nuvem) linoferns2...@yahoo.com www.goa-world.com
Re: [Goanet] Migrant issue
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Hi Soter, I have slowly come to believe that our Goan people are like the folks in Nazareth. It was the ones in Nazareth, his townspeople who though less of him. May sense dawn upon those afflicted with "locked-jaw," and may they see you in a different light. venantius j pinto > Message: 9 > Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:48:35 +0530 > From: "soter" > To: > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Migrant issue > > (del) > Soter will continue to be communal for having once been a member of BJP > until April 2002, but persons who brought about a tie-up of BJP and MGP in > the late nineties and sat close to Manohar Parrikar in the Chambers of > Commerce and Industry until Babush spoilt their construction plans in > 2004 -2005 continue to be baptised as secular souls by a migrant > publisher. > Then, every one had overnight put on their robes of 'Nitoll Jinn' to > embarass Manohar Parrikar. > (del) > -Soter > >
Re: [Goanet] Samir's IT intoxication
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- I am on record of telling dear Soter as many times as he has pronounced 'devolution of more powers to panchayats' that he is living a pseudo 'peaceful society' :-)) That today's political gurus will look like saints in front of the present panches/sarpanches when they land into the Goa Legislative Assembly. Prominent photo ads are already filling our ad pages in the newspapers, their wearing 'gaddis'. That before devolution of powers as per 73rd. and 74th. amendment, the Panchayat Raj Act and the Municipalities Act must be put into the fire. And if at all these come out safe and sound, these should be adopted and then powers to these bodies devolved. But sadly, Soter seems to be aping the 'MIGRANT'S' peaceful and foolish mind himself and telling Goans to hate migrants. Goa cannot have a peaceful society the blue-print of which Soter is trying to sell to Goans. One good and careful look at today's Goa's Gram Sabhas will prove this. He should also take into account the recent Press Statement issued by Ms. Geraldine Fernandes of GANV GHOR RAKHONN MANCH :-)) floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org To: Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:09 AM Subject: [Goanet] Samir's IT intoxication Let's hear what a Eastern economic mindset it? Your Eastern economic mindset has been harping about nothing more than divulging powers to the panchayats in Goa. And guess what, 99.9% of Goa's panchs are even more corrupt than the government. So much for finding a solution, let alone electricity and water. You better start taking Samir's Western mindset more seriously, you might have some progress in Goa. Anil Desai
Re: [Goanet] Our Resident Frank Bryant
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- To Goanet - Selma Carvalho wrote: > >Rest assured Anil and Rajan, I will not be interfering with you again. You should have listened to momma on the first day itself and stuck to your own featherweight class. >I wish all of you well. Good luck to you, too. Regards, r
[Goanet] NGOs & VCOs
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- People, Could someone give me a sense of the difference between an NGO and VCO? And also curious to know why we rarely hear the term VCO. I believe my sis-in-law and her husband are a VCO, but am putting this out there. venantius j pinto
[Goanet] USA, USA.
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Folks, I watched my second hockey game ever today. USA v/s Canada USA 5, Canada 3 Congrats to my US friends. The next Olympic program was figure skating. To my astonishment, two skaters from the USA wore costumes designed on traditional Indian clothes, had Indian jewelry and danced to Indian music. They are currently leading the table with the most points. Mervyn1126Lobo __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
[Goanet] Special Status for Goa
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- For the benefit of those opine that Goans in Goa are not complaining about issues threatening Goa's Identity http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13 *Special Status for Goa Peter Noronha, Fatorda *I appreciate Jonathan de Souza’s views in his article ‘Time for GBA to press for special status’ (Herald, 10 Feb), something that many of our fellow Goans fail to pay attention. It is time for my fellow Goans to rise against our swindling government, regardless of its costs and consequences, to save Goa for our future generations. Do we Goans need non-Goan builders and developers? Do we need non-Goan businessmen? Do we need 70 per cent non-Goans to sell their votes to our so-called democratic government? As Mr De Souza has rightly said, time has now come for even 30 per cent Goans to save this little state only by demanding special status for Goa. It may not be too long before terrorism and chaos start… something that we Goans would hate to see happen in Goa. In the name and help from our Patron St Francis Xavier, I would ask our Goa government for an immediate separate status for Goa. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/ 6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim 7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (22Feb10)
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- *** Panjim Weeps as Govt Sleeps *** "Dogui Bodmas...the CCP and GSUDA for NOT using Rs 60crores for refurbishing Panjim" To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Fires of Darkness - English Play
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Da Vinci Theatre Company in association with Kala Academy, Goa presents the World Premier of FIRES OF DARKNESS A Psychological Thriller (English) written and directed by the acclaimed theatre personality from Ireland, Dr. Savio Sequeira Date: 3rd and 4th March, 8 pm Dinanth Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Panjim Tickets Rs. 100/- Available at Kala Academy,Panjim Broadway Book Centre, Panjim Champs Sports Shop, Panjim Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2702 - Release Date: 02/21/10 19:34:00
Re: [Goanet] Migrant issue
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- To Goanet - Mitigation of poverty in India (and around the world) is a moral imperative. This goes without saying (or writing) and is obvious to everyone except the phony poverty peacocks on Goanet. Importing migrant poverty into Goa is NOT going resolve the issue of poverty in India. All it will do is muck up Goa, the last idyll left in India. Furthermore, why should Goans bear the burden for the screw-ups of the rest of India? India has an infinite supply of the poor (look up the population of Bihar & UP and do the math assuming even a tiny fraction gets into Goa). Are we going to let them swamp us? Think of an image - a house designed for a family of 5. Right now it is bursting with 20. And at the rate things are going there will soon be 100 packed into that house, with the walls, the roof and every available square-inch taken up. It should not take you much to compute what would happen in this event. That house of 5 with 20 occupants is today Goa. 150 years ago it was Mumbai. 70 years ago it was Bangalore. You know the condition of Mumbai and Bangalore today. This is the story of India - take heaven and convert it into hell in next to no time. I just posted photographs of the Gaude farmers whose lives continue to be diminished with every passing day. None of the phony peacocks have any time for the poor Goans. Unlike the pliant ghatis there are no goodies to finagle by pretending to be their benefactors. What does it take to strut around like Gandhian peacock anyway these days? Well, first buy a khadi shirt - you are 90% on your way to being "Gandhian." Then work on the remaining balance of 10% by spinning yarns about what a compassionate cat you are. Regards, r
[Goanet] Goan catholic surnames
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- The ten most popular surnames among Goans are: Fernandes, Souza, Rodrigues, Pereira, Costa, Dias, Gomes, Silva, Rebello and Barreto. The other popular surnames are: ABREU,Afonso, Aguiar, Alemao, Almeida, Alvares,Andrade, Antao, Araujo, Athayde and Azavedo. BARBOSA, Barros, Borges, Braganza, Britto. CABRAL, Caldeira, Cardozo, Carneiro, Carrasco, Carvalho, Castellino, Coelho, Colaco, Cordeiro, Correia, Coutinho, Crasto, Cruz and Cunha. DINIZ and Dourado, FALCAO,Falleiro, Faria, Ferrao, Ferreira, Figueiredo, Fonseca, and Furtado,. GAMA, Godinhao, Goes, Gonsalves, Gracias. LIMA, Lobo, Lopes. MACHADO,Madeira, Marques, Martins, Martyres, Mascarenhas, Melo Mendes, Mendonca, Menezes, Mesquita, Miranda, Moniz, Monteiro , Morais. NAZARETH, Noronha, Nunes. PACHECO Paes, Pimenta, Pinheiro. Pinto. Pires. REGO Remedios, Ribeiro, Rocha. SA Saldanha, Sequeira Silveira, Simoes, Soares. TAVARES, Teles, Teixeira, Trindade VALES, Vaz and Viegas. The other less popular are: ABRANCHES, Albuquerque, Alcasoas, Alphonso, Alves, Amaral,Amor, Arrez Antunes, Aranha. BARBUDA, Barco Baptista, Barneto, Barracho, Boadita, Bocarro, Botelho, Branco. CAEIRO, Caiado, Camara, Campos, Cardinho, Carmelo, Castanha, Castro Catao, Chagas, Chaves, Chico, Clemente, Colimao, Conceicao, Coqueiro, Cordo, Cortez, Cota, Couto, Creado, DANTAS, Delgado, Drego, Duarte. EGYPSY. Esteves, Estibeiro, Estrocio, Eremita. FASCHO, Felizardo, Ferros, Fialho, Figueira, Flanders, Flor, Flores, Florindo, Fortes, Francis, Franco, Freitas, Frias, Frois. GEORGE. Gomendes, Gouveia, Granjo, Grau, Guarda, Gurjao,; HENRIQUES, Heredia, Homem,Horta. JACQUES, Joanes, Joao. LACERDA, Leal, Leitao, Leite, Lemos, Lisboa, Lobato, Lorena, Lourenco, Louzado,Loyola, Luis. MACEDO, Maciel, Magalhaes, Marchon, Matias, Matos Mazarello, Meyrelles, Mendanha, Meni no, Messias, Monseratte, Montes, Morena, Mota. NEGREDO, Netos, Neves, Nobres, Novais, OLIVEIRA, Ozorio,PAIVA, Palha, Palmeira, Pango, Parros, Passanha, Pedroso, Pegado, Peixote, Penha, Peres, Picardo, Pinho, Po Pontes, Povo, Prazeres, Pretto, Proenca.QUADROS, Queiroz, Quintal, RAMOS, Rangel, Raposo, Rasquinha, Ratos, Reis, Reveredo, Rogtao, Roncon, Rosa.Rosario. SEIXES, Semedo, Semelhago, Serrao Severes, Sacrafamilia, Salema, Sales,, Santamaria, Santana, Santiago, Santimano, Santos, Sapeco, Sardinha, Sobrinho, Souto. TAVEIRA, Tavora, Temudo, Torcato, Torrado, Torres,Toscano,, Travasso. VALLADARES, Varella, Velho, Verdes, Vieira XAVIER, ZUZARTE.
[Goanet] WEB of LIFE – MondayMuse(22Feb ’10)
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- MONDAY MUSE (22 February 2010) WEB OF LIFE In environmental education, the activity called ‘web of life’ reveals the interconnectedness of various animals, plants and elements of nature. A person poses as the sun in the centre of a ring of persons representing different elements of nature. One end of a ball of string is tied to the finger of the central person and then connected to the finger of a person who states his relationship with the sun. The string moves across various connections to create an intertwined web. It is now physically possible to understand the interconnectedness between various players. When the facilitator presses any particular string, the strain is felt not only by the fingers of the directly connected; others too feel the pain since the pressed string passes on the tension to other connections that it criss-crosses. Variants of the game display interconnectedness between communities, stakeholders and teams. In an interdependent world, our actions or those of others result in a related gain or pain for even seemingly unrelated players. The Buddhist concept of no self or no other, suggests that the world of interrelatedness needs mindfulness (be aware), compassion (shun selfish actions) and openness (accountability). To be better at making the web of life sustainable for all, we must be responsible in our actions and responsive to positive and negative roles around us. After all, it is said so well that either we are part of the solution or we are part of the problem! The web of life shows that our world is clearly interconnected... May we BE BETTER to fulfil our responsibilities interrelated! - Pravin K. Sabnis The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Porvorim/Socorro Panchayat dancing to the tunes of Ministers?
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Porvorim/Socorro Panchayat dancing to the tunes of Ministers? We apply for construction license to Panchayat with four sets/files. Panchayat, then forwards files (Through applicant) to TCP. PWD & PHC with a covering letter. If permission or license is not to be given then it should not forwarding files to above depts. first place. Strange are the ways of functioning of Goan Panchayats Excerpt: Sarpanch Pratima Narvekar replied that once project files are approved by Town and Country Planning Department, they are forced to issue construction licenses. “If the permissions are withhold, then the ministers pressurizes us to grant construction licenses and occupancy certificates,” alleged Narvekar. More http://oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Socorro-meet-opposes-multi-dwelling-units/33818.html 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 Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
Re: [Goanet] Migrant issue
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Samir wrote: From what I heard, Rajan started abusing in public. We have seen this umpteen times, that when Rajan can't handle things, he turns on his most (im)potent weapon. It doesnt take much for him to do that. I say this is very very sad that Samir now resorts to mega lying like the mega builder's chamchas from margao and his migrant domesticated publisher. I was present for the program from beginning to end and was witness to everything. In the audience was Fr. Cleto the Parish priest of Grace Church who inaugurated the program. I am 300 percent sure that Rajan spoke in whispers in the last row and was damn civil and polite in his reply when the Gandhian appeared ruffled from the footages screened and broached the topic of the builder. I was sitted close to Rajan so I overheard the conversation. It was there that I understood the close nexus between some prominent activists from margao and the secular builders in Goa. -Soter D'Souza
