[Goanet-News] Goanet highlights: Konkani, Portuguese? This is a mando... (by Selma Carvalho)
Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho se...@goanet.org R. Benedito Ferrao in an essay titled 'Goan Kenyans and the Crisis of Identity', examines the identity crisis of Goans who grew up in Kenya. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/191005.html One of the most incisive rebuttals to the M F Hussain controversy was written by Sandeep Heble this week. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190846.html Rajan Parrikar has started blogging at the Huffington Post. Read his take on Ganesha, God of knowledge. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190847.html An interesting discussion that took place on Goanet revolved around the Konkani phrase 'Dev borem korum.' This phrase does not translate precisely to its English counterpart of Thank you. Various scenarios were put forward which examined its possible social connotations. Artist Venantius Pinto: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190607.html Writer Lino Dourado: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190635.html Writer Dominic Fernandes: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190688.html Writer Victor Rangel-Ribeiro: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190768.html In a recent interview with Frederick Noronha, writer Ben Antao made the candid observation that Goans don't read. Partying is what Goans like to do. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190903.html In an article titled 'The Art of Noise', designer Wendell Rodricks reminisces about a lost Goa, the quiet of days gone by in his home village of Colva. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190895.html Who is the liar, the journalist or the minister? Asks JoeGoaUk following a recent altercation between a journalist and a minister. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190894.html Politicians in Goa are just taking care of their own interests, asserts Nisser Dias. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190900.html Who cares about racism, shame, appeasement and religion? Asks Selma Carvalho in her weekly column. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190995.html Owning a home in Goa may be a dream for many people but it has come at a cost for some. Lionel Messias investigates. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/191010.html Pravin Sabnis gives us a thought-provoking tale of building bridges. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/191029.html Adeus korchea vellar, meaning, at the time of parting, is a lilting mando, close to the heart of Goans. It's a song sung to mourn the departure of friends and family, a frequent occasion for a people who have one of the most dispersed diaspora in the world. Enjoy a unique version of this celebrated mando. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190959.html Sandeep Heble forwarded a brilliant speech by author Salman Rushdie on the growing intolerance in India. This speech recorded on video is well worth a watch. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190974.html And finally if you intend to visit Goa soon, make sure you don't ride the scooter topless. Goa government finally issued guidelines on nudity for all visiting tourists. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190954.html Subscribe to Goanet at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org Send in your comments to goa...@goanet.org
Re: [Goanet] Norman Cardoz, Lorna ani Pak Pak
Selma, The original song is sung by Lorna...and the song title is Kantaram Kortam from the album Unforgettable Hits of Lorna. The voice in the video is not Lorna . I have mailed the original song of Lorna for you. Check it out. Edward Verdes - Original Message - From: Carvalho To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Someone has corrected me and let me know that Paka Paka was not sung by Lorna but by Usha. Can anyone send more light. Maybe JoeGoaUK. Thanks, selma
Re: [Goanet] wedding cakes
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Re: [Goanet] Dev borem korum
Dear friends, Many thanks for your several responses which only go to prove the point that I wanted to make: that Konkani has many words and expressions for expressing gratitude without expressly invoking God and that the hackneyed expression can sometimes go to ridiculous limits like if we were to say Dev borem korum, Deva! Expressions like din'vastam, upkar man'tam, abhar man'tam, borem zaum have been there since before the arrival of the Portuguese. These are found in the 16-17th century literature in which argam ditam is also used but only for God and saints. Then, how did Dev come in? I think it was introduced by the Padres. At first they translated bom dia, boa tarde and boa noite for which Konkani did not have equivalents in vogue. God is not an explicit part of these Portuguese expressions, but is implied in the sense (may God give you a) Good Day etc. So God was explicitly inserted into the Konkani equivalents, because the literal translation Boro Dis! might not have conveyed the exact sense of the Portuguese greeting. That the source is Portuguese can be judged from the fact that we do not have the Konkani equivalent of the English Good afternoon. Having done this, they took up the equivalent of obrigado or muito obrigado wherein God is not even implied. The Konkani equivalent was (tujem) Borem zaum. Here borem is a noun and hence means good in the sense of welfare. Therefore, here too, God is implied. Hence Dev (tujem) borem korum. In the course of time, this has become Tuka Dev borem korum which is not exactly the same thing. It is worse when 'muito obrigado is translated as tuka chodd Dev borem korum and muitissimo obrigado as tuka choddant chodd Dev borem korum. Grammatically, the correct forms should be tuka Dev(an) chodd borem korum and tuka Dev(an) choddant chodd borem korum because the adjective applies to 'borem' and not to 'Dev.' And now our Konklish Goans have turned Bore...m zaum into Tenkyu aaam! We also often hear from a platform: Hanv tumkam Dev borem korum mhonnttam which is akin to saying I say Thank you to you. According to Msgr. Dalgado 'dhin'vas' comes from the Sanskrit 'dhonyovad.' (One of the meanings of this would be 'I say that I am blessed.') Among the European expressions, I find that the Portuguese 'muito obrigado' comes closest to this in meaning. How does 'dhonyovad' convert to 'dhin'vas'? There are some patterns (laws) in the ethymological evolution of a Konkani word. Any borrowed long word (whether from Sanskrit or Portuguese) automatically shortens on the Konkani tongue. The Sanskrit 'dhonyovad' being masculine would first become 'dhonyovadu' in Konkani the syllables 'dho' and 'va' being accented. The accented syllables generally survive. Therefore quadrisyllabic dho-nyo-va-du gets converted to a trisyllabic dhon'-va-du. From here 'dhon' became 'dhin' and 'vadu' became 'vas'. Please note that the Sanskrit 'gnean' and 'grahok' have become 'ginean' and 'girak' respectively in Konkani. Meaningful discussion from knowledgeable persons would be most elucidating and welcome. Mog asum. Sebastian borges On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 Venantius J Pinto venantius.pi...@gmail.com wrote: Finally, philology on Goanet, yet I will sit this one out a bit. But I like your spirit FN. Tread gently, gotcha could turn into gotchi (not of the Shakuntale kind though). : ). venantus Gotcha! What say, Prof. Borges? FN PS: What is the precise connotation of dinvastam? Origins of the word? On 16 March 2010 21:08, Domnic Fernandes domval...@hotmail.com wrote: Generally, we would say: ?Dhoniam Deva Tuka dinvastam. Moi-mogan, -- Frederick Noronha * Goa,1556 (alt.publishers) P +91-832-2409490 M +91-9822122436 Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
Re: [Goanet] Internet Hindu, Talk show-radio American and tabloid Brit
--- On Tue, 3/16/10, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote: They are never eliminated, the only counter is to have their power neutered by counter-propaganda. They need to be countered by providing cold hard facts and by educating the public, not by engaging in counter-propaganda. Propaganda always involves deception and blowing things out of proportion. It is evident at both extremes of the political spectrum. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (17Mar10)
The Womens/Quota within quota bill is good...if there is only one seat per family! Or... We'll have the likes of Gandhi's...Rane's...Alemao's, Dhavlikars hoist their own Dynastic Rule! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Panjim's ruin
To Goanet - Two years ago I had a testy exchange with a Bengali dweeb at a meeting called by the Chief Secretary to enforce the High Court directives issued in the Panjim PIL ruling. This Bengali was the secretary in one of the concerned departments and he was babbling, in effect telling me why Panjim should be allowed to rot. I told him that I did not want Panjim to become another Indian sewer like Kolkota. It was clear to me that the turbaned CS, the Bengali dweeb, and other bhaile officials had no interest whatsoever in the wellbeing of Goa much less that of Panjim. Why were - and are - parasites like these in charge of matters in Goa? Their sole interest is in feathering their own nest. This is not new of course. It is par for the course for every outsider deputed from Delhi to steal grab the minute he checks into Goa. What is astonishing is that Goans are such spineless folks to let this happen year after year without the slightest demur. It is natural for fellows like the Bengali dweeb, brought up in a Kolkota sewer, to want to turn Goa into another Indian sewer. But what is the excuse for Goans? JoeGoaUk has been keeping us abreast of Panjim's continuing slide into the gutter. Ghatis has virtually taken over the promenade. Azad Maidan is a dump - ghatis pissing on Martyr's memorial, vomiting on TB Cunha memorial, etc etc. The useless Goan journos watch this charade every single day from across from the street while blowing beedie smoke at Cafe Prakash. This is not some seedy corner of town. IT IS THE CENTRE OF PANJIM. In Feb 2009 I was at the High Court to sort out my contempt petition (the CCP is in contempt of the High Court's rulings on Panjim's maintenance) when someone accosted me. It was a well known lawyer, the son of a very senior lawyer known to be the most sought-after legal mind in Goa today. The son pressed a couple of photos in my hand, requesting me to include them in my petition. The photos were about squatters on the pavement. Why, I asked him, did people of his considerable professional and social standing have to wait for me to do this? Why couldn't they simply marshal a like-minded group and pursue this vigorously? Let's just say the conversation soon petered out. Later I found out teh real reason for lawyer-bab's inchoate interest in Panjim's health. The menace has now landed at his doorstep - or rather, too close to his office building. This encapsulates the Goan ethic, which may be summarized thusly: as long as I am not personally affected, I don't care. To those Goans who are reading this and who continue to be passive, let me tell you this: the day is not far when the ghati menace will land at your own doorstep. By that time it will be too late to do anything. We have to demand from the govt to (a) enforce all our civic laws and (b) curb migrant influx (both high end and low end) into Goa. NOW. Regards, r
[Goanet] Dev Borem Korum
Chalu vorsachea 'prachit khallar' Goanet-ar Devachem nanv motean gazot asa. Hi ek khuxechi gozal. Prithum Rochtolea Bapa-chi tust ani zoy-zoy kortoleank, Isvoran odik bholayken samballche. Lino Dourado http://aitaracheokaskuleo.blogspot.com/
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 285 (Secret Ballot)
OH yes,it has happened ! Corruption is endemic in our system.(Police,people,everyone is corrupted by monetary or for political reasons) Those manning/operating chosen from amongst government officials,and powerful ministers control. It can happen during counting or at leisure anytime after.Quoting /following the British system is not a panacea for our ills. --- On Tue, 16/3/10, goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org wrote: From: goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org Subject: Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 285 To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Tuesday, 16 March, 2010, 9:19 PM The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Daily Grook #648
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[Goanet] Deu borem korun
Whenever I've used Deu borem korun or Deu boro dis dium in the past, I've always heard the response, tuka-i-dium. Doesn't kurpa refer more to grace- in the religious sort of sense? -- Mervyn Maciel
[Goanet] A lift proves deadly for 3 in Bicholim
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, MARCH 16 Hitching a lift proved costly for three persons who died on the spot, while two drivers were injured when two trucks collided with each other at Vagus-Pali in Bicholim on Tuesday. According to Bicholim police, the incident occurred at 4.10 pm when a mining truck (GA-04-T-8962) was plying from Ponda to Vagus, while the other truck (GA-04-T-1460) was plying from Vagus to Ponda. The two trucks collided with each other on a slope at Vagus. The collision was such that the front portions of both trucks were destroyed. Three persons who had hitched a lift in the two trucks died on the spot, while the drivers were shifted to GMC hospital at Bambolim. One Mohamad Miya from Jharkhand was traveling in one truck, while Ravi Desai (21) and Girish Mandrekar (26), both from Bhamai Pali, were travelling in the other truck. One truck driver, Isttiag, and the other unidentified driver were shifted to Goa Medical College Bambolim.
[Goanet] jesus fest
JesusFest - 26th of Mar'10 - celebrating 25 years of World Youth Day. Gospel music and a candle light way of the cross, 7.30 pm onwards, at Mount Carmel Church, bandra w. entry free.
[Goanet] TRAPS STILL BEING LAID AT NANODA; FOREST DEPT FAILS TO KEEP CHECK
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 16: Even as many villagers from Pistewada Nanoda Bicholim, where the a leopard had attacked a person while another was killed, have preferred to keep tight-lipped, when Herald tried to investigate have found traps still being laid in the jungle. It may be recalled that on Sunday a leopard had attacked a person while another leopard was found dead being caught in a trap. On Monday, the people from the village had blatantly denied of laying any traps in the jungle and had expressed their unawareness about the incident. Today, when Herald searched for the fact it was found that there were several traps still laid in the jungle. Most of these traps were the wire traps used by the villagers to catch small animals like that of rabbits. During the two hour search one live trap was found in the forest while several other traps were also discovered, eventhough the wires of these traps were missing. The people who lay trap might have removed all these wire traps after the leopard incident. So only the wooden poles were found which support these traps Bicholim Animal Rescue squad chief, Amrut Singh told Herald. The usual wire trap used by most of the hunters consist of a cable wire which is tied to two wooden poles on both sides and at the center several traps are made. These type of wire traps are placed in the forest on the way from where the animals usually move. Once any animal is caught in the trap it becomes very difficult for him to rescue as the knot of the cable becomes tight as the animal uses force to rescue itself. This is an usual technique used by the hunters and it was in the same type of trap laid for the wild boar that the leopard was caught and died. Amrut Singh explained the wire traps are usual thing in the area and the trap that we got today is used to catch rabbits, it is surprising that even after such incident the villagers are still laying traps. The forest department should act swiftly and nab those involved in the act We are yet to find the trap in which the leopard was caught eventhough we searched the entire area he told. It may be stated that Nanoda is a village where wild boar, porcupines, monkeys and other small animals are very commonly found. So, the hunters place traps to catch wild boar whose flesh fetches them huge money.
[Goanet] Lorna's Pak Pak
Dear Eddi, I've just listened to Lorna's version of the song. It's absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much for sharing. Thanks also to Jesus and JoeGoaUK. Best, Selma
[Goanet] Internet Hindu, talk-show radio American and tabloid Brit
Dear Santosh, Yes, I agree with what you have written. I used the word counter-propaganda inappropriatedly. I meant they need to be countered. Best, selma
[Goanet] ‘Of Camels and Trucks’ Subodh Kerka r’s new work
Kerkar Art Complex Holiday Street Gaurawado, Calangute Bardez, Goa - 403516 India. Tel: 0091 - 832 - 2276017 Fax: 0091 - 832 - 2276509 Email: *kerkar...@gmail.com* / *subodhker...@satyam.net.in* Website: www.subodhkerkar.com *‘Of Camels and Trucks’* Trucks and camel carts ply on the roads of Rajasthan. The truck tyres get worn out and so do the hooves of camels. Subodh Kerkar created a camel foot using worn out tyre pieces, fibreglass and acrylic paints at an art camp organized by Bhoruka Charitable Trust in Jaipur. Size: 75 cm x 100 cm x 75 cm
[Goanet] M F Hussain, saint or sinner
Dotor bab, I had asked yo the question because I was sure that you did not hear the songs..If you had really heard all the songs you would not come to the wrong conclusion...the meaning of Bodmass itself says a lot about Calvert. Fyi, there are 14 songs on this CD and of these 5 songs are exposing local politician..the same politician whom Calvert had introduced to the local people as his friend and got him elected...even after knowing the politican was a kallo kanvlo... There are no religious extremists involved in this. Calvert has himself admitted that the men who were sent to his house were sent by the politician and the rival panch. This is not the first time that songs on priest are sung but there have been instances in the past too, how come there was no violence that time. So called accusations are only from Calvert...n he has not provided any proof for the same. Edward Verdes - Original Message - From: anil desai Response: Since you asked this question, I heard one song on youtube. I heard two serious accusations made against the priest of Colva. You may or may not know but right now two Hindu godmen are under arrest in India and a third one is under investigation. You should be aware of paedophilia allegations against catholic priests and currently even Pope is accused of inadvertently sheltering a paedophile priest. Last week, the chief exorcist for the Vatican claimed that Satan had taken residence in the Vatican I believe all religions, including mine, have religious leaders who betray trust of their followers.It is for our respective religions to sort out their internal problems. My interest is not human frailties but breaking of law by violence or threats of violence by people with extremist opinions and particularly its exploitation by pseudo-secular political operatives. Threat of violence against Hussain was wrong and so was the violence in Colva. I condemn both in no uncertain terms. The pseudo-secularist political operators in India see bad in Hindu religion only. Marshal is one such operator. Anand and I have asked him several simple questions and he is clearly having difficulty answering them. Anil Desai
[Goanet] On the Calvert/Micky issue.
I had attended Christmas morning mass at the Church in Colva - very nice choir - English Mass. I was more than perturbed to hear the priest pronounce that Micky was a contributor to the Church Funds. Does the Colva Church accept money without so much as a question from doggy persons? By accepting money from doggy persons are they absolving them of their sins? -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] On the Calvert/Micky issue.
Gabe Menezes wrote: I had attended Christmas morning mass at the Church in Colva - very nice choir - English Mass. I was more than perturbed to hear the priest pronounce that Micky was a contributor to the Church Funds. [1] Does the Colva Church accept money without so much as a question from doggy persons? [2] By accepting money from doggy persons are they absolving them of their sins? Dear Gabe, Do you remember the story of the woman who was about to be stoned for her sins .when Jesus is said to have intervened? Are we the final judges of dodgy persons? Does the giving of donations translate into forgiveness of sins? How do we know what goes on in the hearts and minds of other people? sincerely jc
[Goanet] When the fringe benefits (Hindustan T imes)... Was: Re: Don’t block the ‘Internet Hindus’ by Kanchan Gupta
Another point of view here: http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/columnsothers/When-the-fringe-benefits/Article1-516263.aspx Why are these Internet Hindus worthy of notice at all? There are three reasons. First, a collective of the intellectually inadequate, the professionally frustrated and the plain bigoted, they represent the collapse of Hindu politico-intellectual space into a caricature of the very Talibanism it opposes. Second, as Hindutva as an idea has contracted in real-world politics, it has become shrill and over-the-top in cyberspace. The Left has its universities, journals and institutional support system. It is a commentary on Internet Hindus that they only have multiple email accounts. Third, there is a hard question for the BJP. How quickly can it delink itself from Internet Hindus and their offline equivalents? A party that seeks to build broad-spectrum opposition unity in Parliament on governance issues can do without such viral downloads.
[Goanet] Ugly Goans and hooligan migrants
Frederick Noronha now sees Goans as ugly in his article published by himself in Herald today. That is definitely a compliment for all Goans who have now realised how they are being taken for granted by the rampaging ghattis. Let us hope the migrants keep away from Goa now that Frederick's propaganda of ugly Goans goes across to them. Being ugly is definitely a blessing as the beautiful in Goa run the risk of being raped or molested. Time has come to throw out the fair and lovely of Goa's literati if Goa is to be saved. -Soter
[Goanet] Internet Hindu, talk-show radio American and tabloid Brit
One general slogan is there if character is lost everything is lost I have met M F Hussain in person in 90's at least twice. I feel he has given Neutron Bomb to insult Hinduism. He is in association with 'D' company and enjoying the fruits in his new found land 'Kuwait'. Similar stories regarding Sanjay Dutt. As a young boy he was playing with AK47. Bad part is our Judiciary accepts it. There are many such issues... including Churchil Alemao etc. Our Secular sympathizer will go hell bend to protect them... Shrikant Vinayak Barve The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Selective quotesmeister
To Goanet - That would be Frederick Noronha (allegedly a journo). Today he quotes Ashok Malik to buttress his point (although nobody quite knows what his point is). Now two can play this game. Here is Ashok Malik paying a glowing tribute to Veer Savarkar, the personification of Hindutva - http://rajeev2004.blogspot.com/2008/06/ashok-malik-savarkar-man-who-saw.html Regards, r
[Goanet] GOANS TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAY QUEEN BALL
GOANS TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAY QUEEN BALL The Goan Welfare Association (GWA), Qatar is all set to organize the tenth anniversary of May Queen Ball (a dinner dance) the most successful and colourful social annual gathering promises to be fun filled event on 6th May 2010 at the Diplomatic Club from 8.30 pm onwards. The May Ball event has been growing in stature with every passing year. Due to the tremendous public demand, India’s most celebrated and Goa’s top live band will be flown in to Qatar to render the exhilarating performances. The highlight of the event will be crowning of May Queen by the renowned Bollywood Stars. Every year the quality of the event has been rated high and improved tremendously with the support of sponsors and participants. The Goan Welfare Association endeavours to be on the forefront to organize major events keeping in mind the traditional hospitality, cultural heritage and music. This year all the past nine May Queen winners will be invited to attend the 10th anniversary, said the organizers. More details of the event can be had by phoning on 5550491. The May Ball has been successful in getting worldwide coverage and is one of the eagerly awaited events among the Indian community here. Meanwhile, GWA also appeals to the Goan community to contact Martin Mascarenhas on 6828980 to complete the new membership formalities.
[Goanet] Internet Hindu, talk-show radio American and tabloid Brit
Shrikant Barve wrote: I feel he has given Neutron Bomb to insult Hinduism. He is in association with 'D' company and enjoying the fruits in his new found land 'Kuwait'. -- First of all Mr Barve, Kuwait is not Qatar. They are two separate states. So let's at least get our geography right, if we can't get our historical heritage quite right. I've been to Qatar. One desolate, God forsaken corner of the earth; lonely, spartan Arabesque buildings rising out of salt-flats. No human on earth would take its citizenship unless it is a sort of self-imposed incarceration akin to being exiled to Siberia. That is what we Indians have sentenced Hussain to, our most eminent artist, to live in Qatar. He could have taken the citizenship of any other country. I'm quite sure a heaving Dubai would have offered it to him, but I have little doubt that at 91, all this man wants is peace and escape from the world. There is a brilliant line in Amitav Ghosh's novel the Glass Palace when the king of Burma is exiled by the British to live in Ratnagiri, India. He took his hour-glass with him and there he knew he would be buried watching its sand shift. I hope that in some way pleases you. Best, Selma
[Goanet] ST JOSEPH'S FEAST
March 19 is the feast of St Joseph. St Joseph was the patron Saint of the Dr. Ribeiro Goan School in Nairobi Kenya. The School was a pioneer and principal centre of learning in Kenya for Goans of every strata of life. It churned out many Goan personalities in various fields and was an institution dedicated to excellence in the field of education. The feast of St Joseph was celebrated annually, and each and every child who attended the school participated. For a very nominal fee, the school provide some snacks and a pop and although all students were present on that day, Lessons were suspended and a Soccer game between Bardez and Salcete was played on the schools Grounds. I wish to take this opportunity to wish all Ex Students of the school a Happy Feast. I wish we could arrange a get together in Toronto where there are several Ex Students to celebrate the feast and to reminisce about the good old days. Regards.. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares.
[Goanet] Goanet highlights: Konkani, Portuguese? This is a mando... (by Selma Carvalho)
Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho se...@goanet.org R. Benedito Ferrao in an essay titled 'Goan Kenyans and the Crisis of Identity', examines the identity crisis of Goans who grew up in Kenya. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/191005.html One of the most incisive rebuttals to the M F Hussain controversy was written by Sandeep Heble this week. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190846.html Rajan Parrikar has started blogging at the Huffington Post. Read his take on Ganesha, God of knowledge. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190847.html An interesting discussion that took place on Goanet revolved around the Konkani phrase 'Dev borem korum.' This phrase does not translate precisely to its English counterpart of Thank you. Various scenarios were put forward which examined its possible social connotations. Artist Venantius Pinto: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190607.html Writer Lino Dourado: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190635.html Writer Dominic Fernandes: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190688.html Writer Victor Rangel-Ribeiro: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190768.html In a recent interview with Frederick Noronha, writer Ben Antao made the candid observation that Goans don't read. Partying is what Goans like to do. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190903.html In an article titled 'The Art of Noise', designer Wendell Rodricks reminisces about a lost Goa, the quiet of days gone by in his home village of Colva. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190895.html Who is the liar, the journalist or the minister? Asks JoeGoaUk following a recent altercation between a journalist and a minister. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190894.html Politicians in Goa are just taking care of their own interests, asserts Nisser Dias. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190900.html Who cares about racism, shame, appeasement and religion? Asks Selma Carvalho in her weekly column. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190995.html Owning a home in Goa may be a dream for many people but it has come at a cost for some. Lionel Messias investigates. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/191010.html Pravin Sabnis gives us a thought-provoking tale of building bridges. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/191029.html Adeus korchea vellar, meaning, at the time of parting, is a lilting mando, close to the heart of Goans. It's a song sung to mourn the departure of friends and family, a frequent occasion for a people who have one of the most dispersed diaspora in the world. Enjoy a unique version of this celebrated mando. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190959.html Sandeep Heble forwarded a brilliant speech by author Salman Rushdie on the growing intolerance in India. This speech recorded on video is well worth a watch. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190974.html And finally if you intend to visit Goa soon, make sure you don't ride the scooter topless. Goa government finally issued guidelines on nudity for all visiting tourists. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-March/190954.html Subscribe to Goanet at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org Send in your comments to goa...@goanet.org
[Goanet] Goanet] A Repugnant Suggestion By The Chief Justice Of
I agree that Rape is Rape and a serious criminal offence which should not be taken lightly nor must the punishment be diluted because the victim has agreed to marry the perpetrator. We know that our principles and religious beliefs sometimes force our young women caught up in this dilemma brought about by rape to agree to do anything including marry a rapist in order to save face or preserve the Family name. Therefore the rapist must be punished for his crime to dissuade others who would commit such grievous offences against our Weakest and most vulnerable members of society. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares
[Goanet] But he did not have a shirt (tribute to S.K. Banerji, hardnewsmedia.com)
http://www.hardnewsmedia.com/2010/03/3467 But he did not have a shirt Sanjay Kapoor I have been seeing him for so many years; he would slip out of his car and slowly walk towards Delhi's India International Centre's well-stacked library. One of the last surviving Indian Civil Services (ICS) officers, till he died on January 28, 2010 at the ripe age of 97, SK Banerji did not mind the anonymity that isolation of old age brings to people when many of their friends, admirers and relatives have long died or gone their own ways. On occasions when I met him at his house in Vasant Vihar, I found him surrounded by his Jamini Roys and nursing a glass of his favourite whiskey. He was remarkably alert for his age and gave a quiet chuckle when I presented him Gabriel Garcia Marquez's book Memories of My Melancholy Whores on his 92nd birthday. The protagonist of Marquez's book is a 90-year-old man who makes one last visit to his favourite whore believ¬ing that a 90-year-old could perform better than many of those young 80-year-olds. Indeed, I could never really check with Banerji what he thought of the venerable magic realism litterateur's interesting submission. Banerji was a nationalist. He was not one of those types who remained mired in the past and celebrated the goodness of the British Raj. He joined the British steel frame of administration, ICS, in 1937, and retired in 1972 as secretary in the ministry of external affairs. Before his retirement he played an important role in building support for India in the Bangladesh war. Save for a brief assignment as the Lt Governor of Goa, where he donated a major part of his famous art collection, he did not really chase any other job and remained an astute observer of national and international happenings. His book, From dependence to non-alignment, provides an interesting sweep of India in transition from 1937 onwards. Besides detailing many foreign policy issues in his book, Banerji provides enough evidence of the mindless hunting of tigers by the British and how it contributed to bringing down the population of the big cat. Banerjiwas posted at area around Chindwara - better known these days as the constituency of Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath - where he discovered that there was little danger from tigers or panthers, who justifiably avoided human beings. He did not find any conflict between the tribals and animals, something that is often shown as a reason for the fall of the tiger population. I tried to stop a lone Gond walking through the forest in the direction I had just seen a tiger, he just grunted and continued on his way, unperturbed, writes Banerji. In those days, he says, tiger skins and stuffed heads of the great cat used to leap out of the walls of drawing rooms and guest houses, especially princely dwellings and landmarks of the British raj. Nearly everyone used to talk about the 'shikaar experience' and the hunting of man-eaters (also, the majestic tigers in the wild who were largely not man-eaters). There were so many tigers in central India and in other parts that one of Banerji's forest officers who thought he was following a man-eater turned to find that he was instead being stealthily pursued by another great cat. Fortunately for the officer, a Gond tribal beat up the tiger with his axe and chased him away. Later, the tribal was given an award for valour, but as he did not have a shirt, that award could not be pinned onto him. Banerji reminisces about an India where needs of the people were limited and many people never felt the need to even lock their houses. Even the circuit houses where district officials during their tour used to stay did not need to be padlocked during the day. Only in the night they had to be barred due to a reason: the tiger or leopards would casually saunter towards the guest house. In the morning, Banerji writes, pugmarks could be found all around the guest house. However, snakes, according to him, presented the biggest threat, and his orderlies put his golf club to good use and bludgeoned them. There are more interesting vignettes that Banerji provided about how the steel frame worked in India. The one that gets precedence is the need for supervision to ensure that the subordinate staff does not become slothful and corrupt. Although the ICS was neither Indian nor civil nor a service, there were many attributes visible in legendary officers like SK Banerji that have not been replicated by the new generation of bureaucrats. Perhaps the most significant being writing reports or keeping a diary about the happenings in their districts. The reports by former ICS officers had literary merit as well as future use. Now no one writes to anyone. MARCH 2010
[Goanet] Cruise Chronicle: You need visa power (Wendell Rodricks)
Cruise Chronicle | Wendell Rodricks wendellrodri...@gmail.com You need visa power Ahead of a 51-day cruise around South America, the merry-go-round begins at home. Say Gren-a (as in hey)-daa. It is not Gran-aa-daa. That's in Spain, I am told by local Grenadians, who are justifiably proud of their Island of Spice, an emerald in a pale turquoise Caribbean Sea. Life moves slowly, more naturally here, barely touched by the horrors of mass tourism. At the Laluna hotel in Morne Rouge, recommended by every single luxury travel site and travel connoisseur, the cove is a private paradise. Early one morning, I see my first moonset ever. When jet lag drags me out on to the silver sands, there, shining like the final scene in Mamma Mia, is this giant orb, lending a silver touch to the waters before it slides into the sea. On this island, with its light muscovado beaches and cinnamon-scented fields, it makes perfect sense to sit on the beach, local rum punch in hand, and watch as the sailboats of the annual Grenada Sailing Festival flutter by. The adventurer can trek to the Grand Etang National Park and see the Seven Sisters Waterfalls in St Andrews. Apart from the delicious Italian at Laluna, sample the culinary delights at Carib Sushi, La Belle Creole, Karma Club, Rhodes Restaurant or Nutmeg Café. Shopaholics will find comfort and more at the Best Little Liquor Store (buy the Clarke's Court Rum and the local chocolate) and the St George's Saturday market. Even as I sip the rum punch, I wonder that we are in Grenada at all. It was never part of the plan. For many years now, we've had this dream, to see the entire continent of South America in one grand go, on a cruise. On an earlier trip with cruise company Silversea, we heard about a new ship that would do an inaugural 51-day voyage through Barbados, French Guiana, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Cape Horn, the Chilean fjords, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and end up on the Mexican Riviera in Acapulco. So finally, we did the once-in-a-lifetime thing and booked two berths on the Silver Spirit. PHOTO: Paradise: Grenada is still untouched by mass tourism. Wendell Rodricks See http://www.livemint.com/2010/02/18204616/You-need-visa-power.html That was the easiest part. A trip as long and as varied as this comes with its own complications. For instance, visas. We could not apply too early since the papers would be valid for six months only. So in December we filled out forms: I had valid US, EU and UK visas in my passport, but as an Indian, I still needed seven more visas -- for Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Mexico and Barbados. Along the way, we discovered that Barbados has no representative in India. Ask for a visa in Singapore, someone suggested. Get on with the other visas, I bellowed. Two visas later, we were told, Barbados is not represented in Asia. You have to call London. I did. They asked us to courier our passports. But no courier was willing to do this. Besides, our passports were in Delhi, doing the visa rounds. Call the immigration at Barbados. Maybe they will grant you a visa on arrival. A week later, I was told, No visas on arrival, sir. But you can apply and we can give you the visa in three weeks. Three weeks? We are two weeks away from departure! Meanwhile, Argentina was throwing a fit: Your ship is going to the Falklands. We don't recognize that name. Reapply with 'Islas Malvinas'. I curse the Falklands War and reapply with newly attested fingerprints and affidavit. Finally, all visas are in the bag -- except Barbados, the embarkation point. Five days away from departure. So, we cancel Barbados and land in this paradise called Grenada, the Silver Spirit's second port of call. Arriving in Mumbai from Goa after an hour-long plane ride, we catch an Etihad flight at 4am, land in Abu Dhabi and, after 4 hours, board the plane for New York. Fourteen hours of pampering later, we touch down at a freezing JFK, New York, and take off again 10 hours later, amid snowfall, for San Juan, Puerto Rico. Just the sound of those words is enough for my heart to sing West Side Story songs -- or maybe the sunshine has something to do with it. (Left) The highly recommended Laluna hotel; and a drink served at the hotel. Wendell Rodricks See: http://www.livemint.com/2010/02/18204616/You-need-visa-power.html A delicious Creole lunch at Raices restaurant later (my partner Jerome has a pork chop double the size of his thighs, while I savour a Mahi Mahi fish), we see the sights over our six-hour transit: Old San Juan, a beautiful Caribbean city within high fortress walls, is a delight. Then to Grenada, where we would board the Silver Spirit, a two-hour ATR flight away. The ship will be our home for the next 50 days. Our verandah will keep the coast in
[Goanet] Loot of Goan Artefacts
Is there anyone who has made any inventory of the of the loss of Goan artefacts looted by the Delhi appointed Governors of Goa which graced the Governors palace in Altinho. Will my query stir up a hornets nest? Regards Ignatius Fernandes. _ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/
Re: [Goanet] On the Calvert/Micky issue.
On 17 March 2010 16:39, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Gabe, Do you remember the story of the woman who was about to be stoned for her sins .when Jesus is said to have intervened? Are we the final judges of dodgy persons? Does the giving of donations translate into forgiveness of sins? How do we know what goes on in the hearts and minds of other people? sincerely jc My Dear Jose, RESPONSE: My recollection is a tad rusty; was it not said - He that is without sin *among you*, *let* him *first cast* a *stone* at her. *...* As well, were her sins not forgiven her and she was told not go on her way and sin no more? Can we then apply the same yard stick to our present day 'stalwarts' - I think not. The announcement made regarding the donation gives the donor some sort of status, don't you think so? By the bye your namesake's team had a good win against Chelsea last night, deservedly so. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Goanet] 'Khawateen cant discard purdah for politics'
This is atrocious. Why cannot Women have the same rights as men? This is tantamount to likening Women to Animals who are kept on a leash and are subject to the wills of their masters. Even animals have rights and under the Muslim system, it would appear that women do not have any rights whatsoever. What an antiquated and biased system. No wonder they have to resort to violence to make a point. And perhaps this is the way they subjugate their women into obedience. Regards.. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.
Re: [Goanet] Internet Hindu, talk-show radio American and tabloid Brit
On 17 March 2010 19:15, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote: First of all Mr Barve, Kuwait is not Qatar. They are two separate states. So let's at least get our geography right, if we can't get our historical heritage quite right. I've been to Qatar. One desolate, God forsaken corner of the earth; lonely, spartan Arabesque buildings rising out of salt-flats. No human on earth would take its citizenship unless it is a sort of self-imposed incarceration akin to being exiled to Siberia... I hope that in some way pleases you. Best, Selma RESPONSE: Selma, I think you went to Doha yonks ago, today there are many Goans who lost their jobs in Dubai who are thankful for Qatar. If you went to Qatar today you would be presently surprised - rents, I have heard outpace those in Dubai and are second only to Abu Dhabi in the Mid East. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] Internet Hindu, Talk show-radio American and tabloid Brit
On 17 March 2010 11:16, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: Propaganda always involves deception and blowing things out of proportion. It is evident at both extremes of the political spectrum. Always? Propaganda as a term is not pejorative in origin. It comes from the Latin propagare to propagate. Still, in some cultures, it has neutral or even positive connotations. In the 20th century, it took on negative meanings particularly in the West, because of the campaigns (propaganda) by ideologies seen as hostile to Western liberal capitalism. Some groups have described themselves with the P label: don't forget Congregatio de Propaganda Fide! US and the UK in World War II and the Cold War suggest that it's an activity not only restricted to both extremes of the political spectrum. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propaganda
Re: [Goanet] Cruise Chronicle: You need visa power (Wendell Rodricks)
Wendell Rodricks wrote: You need visa power On this island, with its light muscovado beaches and cinnamon-scented fields, it makes perfect sense to sit on the beach, local rum punch in hand, and watch as the sailboats of the annual Grenada Sailing Festival flutter by. The adventurer can trek to the Grand Etang National Park and see the Seven Sisters Waterfalls in St Andrews. -- Folks, The more I read Wendell Rodricks, the more convinced I get that he may have missed his calling. The man should have been a writer as the above para, flowing so easy, aptly describes the most idyllic morning/afternoon/evening. My thanks to whoever posted this article here and hopefully the rest of the journey will be posted too. Mervyn1122Lobo BTW, It usually takes about two days to bump into the first Goan crew member. On a ship the size Wendell describes, there will be more than a thousand crew members. __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
[Goanet] Sleep habits linked to fat gain in younger adults | Reuters
Does insufficient sleep promotes weight gain?? From' Reuters' Find out more. C http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62059F20100301?feedType=RSSfeedName=healthNewsutm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FhealthNews+(News+%2F+US+%2F+Health+News)
[Goanet] Alfred Rose Songs - Musical Show held at Margao today
Alfred Rose Songs - Musical Show held at Margao today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XalQgqjBByk Presented by Aniceto Lourenco in association with TAG Band: Luis Cotta a Pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4441143455/ 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 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Why Should We Shut Up?
A reponse in the Times of India to the letter written by Hilda Raja doing the internet rounds. Refer link below. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/Why-Should-We-Shut-Up/articleshow/5687175.cms
[Goanet] Goa news for March 18, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Offshore Patrol Vessel inducted into Coast Guard - The Hindu f-the-art new generation Offshore ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hindu.com/2010/03/18/stories/2010031863761300.htmusg=AFQjCNGret6_PUvHr4jjv-8fEhkAkTrC-A *** TTML to sell telecom towers to Tata Quippo for Rs 1318 crore - Economic Times onomic TimesAs part of the deal, TTML #148; which offers services in Mumbai, Maharashtra and Goa circles #148; will give its 2535 towers, being run by its subsidiary 21st ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/TTML-to-sell-telecom-towers-to-Tata-Quippo-for-Rs-1318-crore/articleshow/5695966.cmsusg=AFQjCNHSly1FVGSnE6_y_aKrPBnp9OC14Q *** BJP alleges cover-up in Goa police-drug mafia nexus probe - Sify fyWhile Dudu has reportedly named a former editor of a local English daily and kin of a cabinet minister as being part of the narcotics chain in Goa, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/bjp-alleges-cover-up-in-goa-police-drug-mafia-nexus-probe-news-national-kdqukcdjhig.htmlusg=AFQjCNHmHDxPgfwX9NDtMNt5W31wQEw9gQ *** 36 Hours in Goa, India - New York Times ight dance parties held under a full moon. But India's popular seaside destination ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/14/travel/14hours.htmlusg=AFQjCNESrgFloMCv2Z_04ewWaLPe2MXMqg *** Scarlett Keeling murder trial in Goa adjourned - The Guardian e GuardianScarlett Keeling, the British teenager who was found dead on Anjuna beach in Goa, India. Photograph: AP The trial of two men accused of killing British ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/17/scarlett-keeling-goa-trial-murderusg=AFQjCNGeRGthN8BAo_3f2rBKxKa0TsbwPw *** Topless tourists warned against nude sunbathing in Goa - Daily Mail ews/india-tells-topless-tourists-to-cover-up-in-goa-20100316-qbsr.htmlusg=AFQjCNEGr36GPhGTnxpWCO1X3VpQwwUgWQIndia tells topless tourists to cover up in Goa http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1258599/Topless-tourists-warned-nude-sunbathing-Goa.htmlusg=AFQjCNGJ4iaiCNzuJaVAYSOP02ie5LoqnQ *** Russian woman found dead in Goa hotel - Sify ear-old Russian woman was found dead in a hotel room in North Goa's Arpora town late Wednesday, police said. The victim, who was a tourist, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/russian-woman-found-dead-in-goa-hotel-news-national-kdrxudajjje.htmlusg=AFQjCNGoiKxlWwY5SSk3gnOGcVhQ8WaiAg *** Rights group questions Goa housing project - Sify udget-on-March-25/34680.htmlusg=AFQjCNE9pD2yD8etBLE0Yzo5PC1fSvxb0gState Budget on March 25 http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/rights-group-questions-goa-housing-project-news-national-kdqtObicggg.htmlusg=AFQjCNF6sYdGKBmoRLXB-YgwcaoXByqo2Q *** 15 cos under lens for FEMA violations in Goa - Hindu Business Line oing ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/03/18/stories/2010031854080100.htmusg=AFQjCNFTPIg2FNKUzc3_n2KLEYeeV9wI9w *** Goa traffic cop suspended for taking bribe - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: A traffic constable has been suspended by the Goa police after he was caught on hidden camera for allegedly accepting bribe of Rs 300. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-traffic-cop-suspended-for-taking-bribe/articleshow/5693616.cmsusg=AFQjCNFidQHRXmy5ET-xOixp43nx9fxC9Q Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Dev borem korum
We grew up using the Konkani greeting wishing people in the morning thus: Dev boro dis dium (May God grant you a good day.) The reply to the above greeting is: “Jezu kurpa dium [tuzo dis boro zavnk.]” (May Jesus grant you grace [to make your day good.]) In the afternoon, evening and at night, we use the following Konkani greeting(s): “Dev boro donpar dium.” (May God grant you a good afternoon). “Dev bori sanz dium.” (May God grant you a good evening). “Dev bori rat dium.” (May God grant you a good night). Unlike in the morning, the responses in the above three cases are as follows: “[Dev] Tukai [boro donpar] dium.” (May God also grant you a good afternoon or Wish you the same.) “[Dev] Tukai [bori sanz] dium.” (May God also grant you a good evening or Wish you the same.) “[Dev] Tukai [bori rat] dium.” (May God also grant you a good night or Wish you the same.) We do not ask for Jesus’ grace again because we already asked for it in our response in the morning. Dev borem korum. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201 Whenever I've used Deu borem korun or Deu boro dis dium in the past, I've always heard the response, tuka-i-dium. Doesn't kurpa refer more to grace- in the religious sort of sense? Mervyn Maciel __ Sena, Shah Rukh and the fight over Mumbai Sign up now.
[Goanet] A Perfect Lesson For Us All
A Perfect Lesson For Us All http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/randomaccess/entry/a-humane-tigress-and -heartless The above article once again reminds us that we should not mess with nature and nature's natural progression. We all agree that nature by all means is beautiful, even though, we sometimes have to bear the ferocity that can devastate humanity, be it the volcanoes, the tsunami's, the thunder and lightening, fire, wind, waves, rain, fog, clouds, snow or hailstones, all these nature's happenings have ever so entranced and enchanted mankind, and man is still fighting a loosing battle to find the causes and the ways and means to control them or curb them. Scientists and geologists have spent their life time, going through hardships and even death to educate us and the generations to come, about the repercussions of messing with nature, but alas, when will it ever sink into our thick skulls that we should leave nature, to it's self to create the required balance, for the survival of this very planet. History has been a witness to the wrath and fury of nature, which mankind is still very much ill equipped to face, leave alone tackle or even dream of curbing. On more occasions than not, man has invited the fury of nature unto himself, and has been swept away each and every time. Even with all the wisdom and the advancement in science and technology, man is helpless against the force and fury of nature. So the only viable option to mankind is to leave nature to it's own terms and progressions. In Goa, our money minded politicians to make a fast buck, have played havoc with nature by allowing rampant mining, destroying forests and hills, destroying the precious vegetation, and driving wild animals away from their natural habitat. We have been witnesses to the dwindling water resources, fertile lands being scorched and to the loss of our flora and fauna as a result of this atrocious attack on mother nature, as a result of which some of us have borne the fury of nature, and what have we learnt from it, or have we ? Of late we have been hearing of wild animals attacking humans, in and around their homes. If our homes are destroyed don't we seek food and shelter else where ? So too it is with wild animals. Once their natural habitat in destroyed and devastated by mining, where are they suppose to go, find food and shelter ? When we mess with nature, we invite the ills on ourselves. Wild life, left to it's self in their own habitat, will not attack humans as long as their domain is not invaded, but will man's curiosity and greed, ever let him do it ? The above article is a perfect lesson for each one of us and more so for the forest officials. Even though the tigress felt threatened, she just displayed her natural instincts, but in no uncertain terms warned the man responsible for the threat, to leave her and her cubs alone and was lucky, that he lost just one eye rather than his life, in the standoff. Live and let live should be our precise objective towards nature, if we want to live in harmony with nature. Our corrupt politicians have been pacifying the environmental activists, by setting up different commissions and committees, but have they at any time followed the proposals, that have been made or recommended, to protect our environment ? What exactly happened to the remains of the tiger, that were found at Keri ? Or are the officials still trying to make Mr. Kamat the scapegoat, for their short comings and inefficiency ? It goes to show just how indifferent, our authorities are towards wild life and our environment. Our present corrupt politicians certainly lack the integrity, basic ethics, honesty, dedication and above all morals, to make Goa the Jewel that it once was, by protecting and preserving what's left of Mother Goa and providing a clean and constructive governance. Will I be wrong in saying, that just because electricity comes from electrons, why should we expect morality and good constructive governance from morons, we keep electing over and over again, thus proving, we ourselves are morons. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __
[Goanet] G.O.A. (U.K.) Ltd: Big Faux Pas: Paul De Mendonca.....
Legal and Admin Director wrote to me, letter received 12th December 2009, rejecting my resignation, furthermore giving me an ultimatum - might as well call him 'De Mendonca, the ultimatum man!' This was when the G.O.A. Board were fully aware that I was away on vacation. I arrived back in the U.K. with just a couple of days to spare.The letter stated that it was unacceptable that I had posted my resignation on Goanet, even though I had sent my letter to the Company secretary, by recorded delivery mail - in short, they were peeved that I had resigned on an open forum as well. This is what was quoted back to me by 'honourable Legal and Admin Dir. Paul De Mendonca:- ''I quote below the relevant Article (5) on this subject. ''any such member may resign from the G.O.A. by giving notice in writing to the Secretary..'' Then I was given a specimen letter, on how to resign by 'Hon Legal and Admin Dir. Paul De Mendonca' The specimen letter was to be addressed to the 'Company Secretary'. I was further informed elsewhere in the letter to tender my resignation to the 'Company Secretary' or else they would call an E.G.M. to expel me - apparently this was an unanimous decision by the General Body! Decision arrived at, after hearing their side of the story; my letter of protestation was not read. The Board of the G.O.A. prejudged and only put their side of the story and directed the outcome at the E.G.M. Instead of following best practice benchmark standard - they follow worst practice standard. I replied, that according to the Rules, the resignation letter had to be sent to the 'Secretary' not the 'Company Secretary' as stated by' Hon Admin and Legal Director, Paul De Mendonca. The only reason that I had sent my letter to the Company Secretary was because the Secretary would not correspond with me. This is an example of a person at the helm of the G.O.A. who is supposedly a 'Legal and Admin Director' but one who can't read or does not know the difference between a 'Secretary and a Company Secretary'...but still wants to show me the way! The Secretary and I had a big fall out some years ago and that is why she refused to correspond with me - even though I was a Life Member. She had written a letter to me requesting that I support her pet Charity - a young girl who needed funds in the region of £50k for a cochlear implant - the Secreary, wife of the President, applied mild pressure or tried to coerce, by stating that we were Catholics and that we should open up our wallets - words to this effect were used. I replied and asked her if she was a proper Catholic herself. It was meant to question her marital status, as a Catholic. She understood me full well and that is where the problem stems. Time and money spent on the G.O.A. I put in my own money, time and effort to save the Club, also in 1984 on a visit from Hong kong, I immediately opened my wallet and donated on the spot £500 towards a T.V. This was promptly stolen along with a safe which had a substantial sum of money. The Police declared that it was an inside job. No guesses to who was in charge then and who was the Financial Director at that time! I put in money to pay up the Debenture holders who would have every right to foreclose the Association if they were not promptly paid on time. This calamity arose because one Genius of a President had decided and convinced the General Body that the funds that had been set aside to pay the Debenture Holders would be better used to bail out his Board and their outstandings. In short, had I along with two others not stepped in to save the Association, there would have been no assets to crow about now and definitely no G.O.A. (U.K.) Ltd today. It ain't a big task to run an organisation with no encumberances to stymie performance, with income over and above expenditure. Another piece This week Galliard has been advertising a “luxury stock liquidation” of new-build flats in Ilford, Essex, with two-bedroom apartments reduced from £320,000 to £149,000. “This just shows how overpriced the properties were in the first place,” says Kate Faulkner, of Designs on Property, the advice website. “Buyers need to do their own research, and not be swayed by promises of a ‘bargain’. “Many who bought off-plan before the credit crunch fell victim to a slick sales pitch from developers without consulting their own independent advisers. For many it has been a very expensive mistake.” Full read @ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/money/property_and_mortgages/article7051479.ece Ends The recent newsletter by the Board asks if they should buy another property. Well why not -- in for a Penny in for a Pound. Averaging makes good sense at this stage. Especially as there are oodles of properties in the same region as the existing investment. Whatever happened to the mooted idea of buying Office space? Lastly, I received an acknowledgement of my resignation over a month later. This is contrary to what the President
Re: [Goanet] On the Calvert/Micky issue.
Gabe Menezes wrote: He that is without sin *among you*, *let* him *first cast* a *stone* at her. *.. [1] Can we then apply the same yard stick to our present day 'stalwarts' - I think not. [2] The announcement made regarding the donation gives the donor some sort of status, don't you think so? [3] By the bye your namesake's team had a good win against Chelsea last night, deservedly so. My dear Gabe, I do not believe that I have the right to judge another person's sins. The announcement, possibly, will accord the donor some form of recognition. But what would you want the church to do - Hide the fact that the funds were given by Mr X or Ms Y? Yes, Mourinho's Inter pulled a good victory over Chelsea. My guess (from his muted post-victory comments) is that he does not wish the door to be closed. good wishes jc
[Goanet] Matano Gracias retires after 37 years career with U.S. Army in Europe
409th CSB civilian retires after 37 years of service Story by Sgt. Fay Conroy, 21st TSC Public Affairs http://www.21tsc.army.mil/21tsc/Articles/2010/2010-03-15-054_409civilianretireswith37years.htm KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Napoleon Bonaparte said that an army marches on its stomach, which means that an army cannot march without support. It can also be said that the Army cannot march without the support and dedication of its civilian employees. One such employee is Matano Gracias, a procurement analyst with the Wiesbaden Contracting Center, Matano Gracias, a procurement analyst with the Wiesbaden Contracting Center, 409th Contracting Support Brigade, 21st Theater Sistainment Command, retired March 16 after 37 years of service with the U.S. government. (U.S. Army photo) which is part of the 409th Contracting Support Brigade in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Gracias retired March 16 after 37 years of service with the U.S. government. Originally from Caranzalem, India, a former Portuguese colony, Gracias began working for the U.S. government in 1973 as an accounts clerk for the quartermaster laundry in Frankfurt. After serving in various positions in the Frankfurt area for 22 years, Gracias began working in his current position in Wiesbaden. “I don’t think I’ve met someone who enjoys his job as much as he does,” said Lt. Col. Ralph Tremaglio, the command counsel for the 409th CSB, 21st Theater Sustainment Command. “While I’m happy for him to retire, this command will take a huge hit. No one can replace him, and no one will.” “If you ever want to know what real dedication is, he showed it with the Frankfurt bombing and hasn’t let up since then,” said Tremaglio. The year was 1985 and Germany was still a divided country. There had been a rash of terrorist bombings on military installations. Gracias had just started his new position as the deputy chief of the Regional Contracting Office in Frankfurt. A car bomb went off in the parking lot of the Post Exchange in Frankfurt Nov. 24. Thirty-four people were injured in the attack that carved a 6-foot crater into the parking lot and damaged the buildings. Gracias was at home on annual leave attending to his wife, who had just had a baby, when he heard about the bombing. “I called Mr. Meisegades, chief of the Regional Contracting Office in Frankfurt, and offered my services. We had a meeting early morning the next day, and I was put in charge of the project to rebuild the area, said Gracias. “Contracts to repair the damages were awarded same day and within three days the commissary and PX were open for shopping. The rest of the work was completed by the end of January 1986.” Gracias continued to draft and administer contracts throughout his career, he also has earned himself the name of “fraud fighter” as he was dubbed by Tremaglio. “I have been working with Mat for 18 months, but I have known about him for some time,” Tremaglio said. “He has probably saved the government more money than anyone I know in the government.” One of the ways Gracias has saved the government money is by investigating cases of possible fraud. When a claim is made by a contractor or civilian for a certain amount of money, Gracias makes sure that the amount is correct or determines how much should actually be paid. “If something goes through Mr. Gracias and he says that the government owes you, then they owe that much and not a penny more,” said Tremaglio. Although his years as a fraud fighter are almost behind him, Gracias said he plans to continue his work even in retirement by continuing to advise his co-workers. I’ve worked hard and done my best,” he said. “I’ve offered my services after I retired, free of charge.” Gracias plans to do a lot of traveling with his wife now that he is retired, he said. He has been married for almost 30 years to Annelore, and they plan on enjoying life and relaxing as much as possible.
[Goanet] Internet Hindu, talk-show radio American and tabloid Brit
First of all Mr Barve, Kuwait is not Qatar. Madam Selma, Thanks for correcting me. Shrikant Vinayak Barve The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: Nominate a volunteer
Goa Sudharop is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this year and our theme for 2010 is “YEAR OF THE GOAN VOLUNTEER SPIRIT”. A team of mostly High School volunteers in the San Francisco Bay Area are currently working on putting together a Volunteer E-book that will be on our website at www.goasudharop.org We are asking Goans throughout the world for nominations of a Goan or others (alive or deceased) who have inspired them through their volunteer work with any organization. If there is someone you would like to nominate/recognize please email Shilla at shilla.alme...@gmail.com with a brief description of their volunteer activity. This Volunteer E-Book will be launched on April 4, 2010 at the Goa Sudharop 10 year anniversary celebration in California and the E-book will be open for nominations through the end of this year. However, we hope to receive a few nominations prior to March 25th for our official launch date. Sincerely, Goa Sudharop High School Team San Francisco Bay Area
[Goanet] F.M. Hussain
India's Banishment of Hussain is a tragic affair motivated more politically than anything else. Hussain is an artist and just like many well known artists has produced nude portraits of various subjects. The Roman were not offended to see their gods in the nude and which one of us was born fully clothed? Have we become so narrow minded in our outlook that we cannot see art for what is? One should therefore be appalled by the statues of King David and Other Roman Generals like Caesar who are portrayed nude or nearly in the nude and showing their genitals. What have we become? Are we moving forward or are we sinking back into an intolerable society? Why blame the Muslims for being extremists when we ourselves are portraying our intolerance in its ugliest form. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.
[Goanet] The Natural Advocate - Best Self USA/Health: Remarkable Paper in British Medical Journal - vitamin D
+Vitamin D an important factor in our well being. Read more..from The Natural Advocate C http://thenaturaladvocate.blogspot.com/2010/02/remarkable-paper-in-british-medical.html
Re: [Goanet] wedding cakes
Pandu Lampiao wrote: A question to folks out theredo you think they use real butter in the cakes (example, phamous Goichi plum cakes) or is it mar-ga-rin? Punda, Ghee, that is what they use in those cakes. I will send you the recipe. Some use the same to comb up their toupee. Just asking. Maybe old friend *meow* Lionel the fury tom cat that roars can investigate *meow, meow*! Yep, the moderators will take no action when, for absolutely no reason, someone attacks the contributors here. I think you will learn, or have learnt, the hard way that action only occurs when the moderators are attacked. Mervyn1122Lobo __ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
[Goanet] Omega-3-rich meals have blood vessel benefits: Study
Omega-3 Benefits Nutra Open this link.. C http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Omega-3-rich-meals-have-blood-vessel-benefits-Study/?c=KlYnp4hkqTA3F0bMRP9b6Q%3D%3Dutm_source=Newsletter_Subjectutm_medium=emailutm_campaign=Newsletter%2BSubject
