Re: [Goanet] Nadia's divorce proceedings expose Mickky
Dear Jim, From all accounts, Sonia was/is a good teacher. Her deceased husband, Francis, was a volleyball friend from Loutulim. Unfortunately, after she was widowed, she encountered another Francisco, a.k.a. Mickky. The rest, as they say, is history, yet unfolding in Goa. Incidentally, the Times of India (Goa edition) carried a snippet in today's Balcao Banter column of a very young boy watching TV news on this story. His parents wondered aloud why the dead woman kept rat poison with her toiletries. Junior explained, Nadia must have known Mickky was also known as Mickey Mouse. Incidentally again, Sonia was not the only hottie at Loyola-Margao. She had, I believe, competition. A certain teacher, Miss Figueiredo, was the apple of the eye of a certain Principal, Rev. Castellino, SJ. Loyolites from the era on this mail list may like to throw more light on this. I cannot -- I had been kicked out both from the Loyola boarding and day school in my penultimate year for a grave act of indiscipline in April-1971. Rgds, v - Original Message - From: Jim Fernandes amigo...@att.net To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 7:30 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Nadia's divorce proceedings expose Mickky I speak to my sister, who is married to a gentleman from Loutolim, almost every other day. But we never brought this topic, until this morning. She started by asking, Did you know Nadia's mother? She ia a school teacher at Loyola's? I immediately knew, she was talking about the dead girl and her mother from her husband's village. At first, I said, I don't think so. But I was curious to know what her mother's name was and she said Sonia. Damn! How could I have not known her! She was my class teacher in grade 6 and taught me for at least three more years after that. Suddenly, I felt very sad and admitted to my sister, that indeed a teacher by that name taught me at Loyola's. But back then I think she was single and probably went by the last name of D'Sa. Because of the current situation, people tend to portray the family in bad light, but I am not sure who to believe. It is true that Sonia, was the hottest young teacher on the staff at the school back in late seventies/early eighties. She was a great teacher to our class, but some of us were more interested in her physique than the material she taught us. With the manufacture of testosterone kicking into our systems, we were quite nasty kids back then. I still can't believe that we are talking about the shy attractive school teacher and her daughter. What a small world! Jim F New York.
[Goanet] Who is responsible?
This is reference to recent pollution on Goa's beaches due to appearance of tar balls (blobs of solidified tar). It is quite obvious with this recurring phenomenon that we in India do not have stringent maritime laws or the mechanism to implement the feeble laws that are in place. We are now in the 21st century but our maritime laws (just as criminal or civil laws) are of 19th Century and hence not in sync with the commerce and trade of 21st century. It is ironical that India is aiming to conquer Space and Moon when we don't even have control over our Land and Sea. Goa's economy is directly or indirectly dependent on sea. 70 percent of Goan population survival depends on how we manage our marine and sea coast environment. It is depressing to see the State of Goa is not in control of its land or resources even after gaining Statehood 23 years ago. Marmagoa Port is under occupation of MPT. Dabolim Airport is under occupation of Navy and thousand of hacters of land is with the Army. The Forest area is looted and plundered by illegal mining mafia. The western shoreline in now more of sore line and under control real estate sharks. We have MPT whose primary objective seems to mint money by encouraging old rusted cargo ships to call Marmagoa Port. There are hundreds of ship marooned off Marmagoa Port some for loading Iron ore and some just idling and discharging waste into the sea. There is no one to monitor these ships which spills chemical oil (fuel/lub etc), which result in environmental damage to life property. Frequently, there is chemical and oily water discharge in the marine environment which not only pollutes the beaches but also endangers the marine life. As the port operator it does very little to stop/control any of the spills/pollution within the territorial waters of Goa.Navy or coast Guard the guardian of our territorial boundaries is as clue less as MPT and has not shown any interest in protection of Goa's sea cost. Oil spills and chemical discharge at high seas by the marooned/passing vessel must be treated as act of terrorism. If people with arms and ammunition kill the people so are these ships which kill and endanger the marine life and destroy biodiversity of the state. In the last decade, the Goa-based NIO has discovered and explored three wrecks, which includes a 17th century merchant ship, known to be the oldest underwater wreck traced in the seas off India. Thanks to government apathy Goa's underwater heritage is gnawed by the rouge treasure hunters. If none of these organizations can protect or help the people of Goa of this menace, why we need them? I hope people of Goa will take resonance of these facts when they select the next government. Agnelo Pinheiro Raia/Dubai
Re: [Goanet] these f****g overseas Goans from the cozy comfort
*clearing my throat* Pessimistic? Where do you get that from Irmao Fred? I am optimistic: Goa is already deep in the rot and there is no reversing. Trying to save Goa is pessimistic!! Anyways, wondering which coconut tree your claimed up to get a view of the impromptu riots that took place in '82? The reaction to Padre Dessai little protest march was impromptu. No one organized them, unless that happened a few days later when Rane with the railways arranged for trains to transport people out (his baaiko is from the neighbouring state BTW). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExDhrelBsmUfeature=related (so this guy singing is also an pretext to go on a rampage . make a fast buck for..). Good thinking. Yo, Prince Jakob, aaikotai re (he did a tiatre on the subject)? So tell me, if there is a procession in Saligao calling Goas cowards, you will sit on the balcao and continue smoking your pipe, or what ever it is you are smoking? Nice to know. Its in the constitution, the right to protest that is as it is your right to smoke in your balcony. But then, you are in Bardez and the riots took place in Salcette/Murmagao. Big difference. Today the Mangoor slum boasts of a t*mple or two or three (maybe even a m*sque that loud speakers 'the call' at an unearthly hour), all on communadade land! Say very constitutional, the right to squat. They even have a former Chief Minister as their chief guest. How legit. I know Fr. Dessai from the time he arrived and took up lodgings in the slum...he came with intentions...school, toilets for the slum dwellers, etc. He believed Goans were against the 'ghaatis' because they were afraid to fight their employers. Prior to those days, the area was from a relatively clean (Mangoor Hill), and grew to be the first slum in Goa. On communadade land. Today, a lodging in the slum can change hands for no less than 5-10-15 (take a guess), and there are a few Goan families who have moved there because they cannot afford to live elsewhere! As well, around the time Fr.Dessai arrived, the neighbouring convent even opened its doors to the afternoon free school those living in the slums, and it continues till date. The person who took a bold step was a Goan nun born in British Columbia, Kanada. That was unheard of in those days. What self-fulfilling prophecy? What Saligao weed did you put in your smoking pipe? Pandu Lampiao wrote: The 'Goans are c** ' was phrased by one Fr. Premand Dessai (originally Morias of Cuncolim, a jesuit) when he did the march from Mangor Hill in Vasco.this lead to the non-Goans get out of Goa riots of 1984 or 85 I think. Fr Kristanand Desai (not Premand) was the name, and, if I recall right, it was around 1982. The march used as a pretext to go on a rampage by ideologies and individuals who went on to make a fast buck for themselves, get elected to power, play controversial games, etc ... The march was -- again if I recall correct -- to ask for a school for the migrant poor to learn in the language of their choice. This is part of the Constitutionally-guaranteed educational rights to minorities, whether religious or linguistic. Even the Pais deploy the same for some of their educational institutions in the Udupi-Mangalore belt, and Konkani communities too have the right to ask for it if they have the numbers for a classroom or a small school. (English being squeezed out at the primary level under various pretexts in today's Goa is quite another matter.) Pandu, I think your overall pessimism could turn into a 'good' self-fulfilling prophecy! FN
[Goanet] Worth thinking about_Think of our Indian Forces too; on and off and what they put out for India
For almost a year Newsnight has been following the progress of A Company, 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards), as they prepared for and carried out a six month tour in Sangin, in Afghanistan's Helmand Province. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/8722835.stm ++ vjp
[Goanet] Showers bring relief from heat
Heavy rains lashed Goa on Monday evening, bringing immense relief from the sultry weather and creating conditions for the onset of the monsoon. The south west monsoon has advanced up to Karwar and conditions are favourable for its onset over Goa, meteorologial department director K V Singh said on Monday. Though Singh declined to state whether the monsoon would arrive in Goa on Tuesday, he said the monsoon current has built up adequately. All signs of cyclone Phet had disappeared by Sunday evening and the current had built up for restoration of the monsoon. The cyclone had deflected it, resulting in a delay in the arrival of the monsoon, though the monsoon usually arrives in Goa by the first week of June. The monsoon had advanced over Kerala and some southern parts of Karnataka, but it advanced further over most other parts of the neighbouring state by Monday evening, heralding the end of summer there. By Monday evening, most parts of Goa had received moderate to heavy showers. Various parts of Goa experienced at least 2mm of rainfall during the 24 hours up to 8.30am Monday. Quepem witnessed heavy rainfall with the weathermen recording 25.2 mm there. It was followed by Margao, which had 21.2mm. The met department has predicted moderate to rather heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours in the state. _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP IN KUWAIT FOR GOAN STUDENTS
Goan Welfare Society Announces Scholarship The GWS Annual scholarship Awards for top ranking Goan students, enrolled in Indian Schools in Kuwait during the academic year 2009 -2010, will be awarded to three students who secure the highest aggregate marks in Standard XII, one in each stream – Science (PCB), Science (PCM) and Commerce, at the examinations conducted by the CBSE Board in March 2010. A part from, another two awards will be awarded to students of Standard X who secure the highest and second highest aggregate marks at the examination conducted by the CBSE Board in March 2010. The GWS awards are donated by Mr. Mrs. Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the Goan Welfare Society. Only Students of Goan origins are eligible to apply for the awards under each of the said five categories. All those who qualify for the awards are requested to submit their application along with photocopies of marks sheet certified by their school authorities, copies of their passport, copies of their birth certificate and that of their parents, in proof of their origin addressed to Alex Wilson Coelho, President of Goan Welfare Society, P.O.Box 1335 Safat 13014 – Kuwait within two weeks from the date of declaration of the CBSE results 2010. The application may be sent by post or hand delivered to any of the new GWS managing committee members as per the convenience of the students. The GWS awards are instituted as a goodwill gesture in order to encourage goan students to do well in their academic career. We wish to convey our best wishes to all aspiring students – Good Luck to all. For further information please contact Tel: 22429435 or 67065878 after 5pm or email: goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] DKA – when and why formed? - I
Dear friends, The question is now all but settled, you will say. Hopefully, because, with politicians, one never knows. So, don't be surprised if he returns with the same old canard which has now been debunked for the nth time: Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) was established in 1989, in order to fight the injustice meted out to Konkani in Roman script. I am sure some of you will ask me: How does it concern you? How are you (or we, for that matter) personally affected by the year of its establishment? Have we not expended enough time and band-width on this trivial matter, that you should be testing our patience further by wasting some more? These are very valid questions. So I must attend to them. But, before that, here's a bombshell. Tomazinho Cardozo has done it again! In his letter appearing in V.IXTT dated 5/6/2010, he refuses to admit that the GKA was established (and existed) in 1988. And this is in spite of the fact that the evidence, that he has himself proffered in the form of Minutes of a meeting, is typed on a paper which has the name and address of the Akademi PRINTED thereon but also bears the RUBBER-STAMP President, Dalgado Konknni Akademi under the signature of Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa. This means that as on the day of the meeting, the Akademi had existed as an entity for a considerable period of time and this fact supports the history given by Fr. Pratap Naik in which he clearly says that the DKA was established on 28-08-1988 at Loyola High School, Margao. Moreover, the Minutes vouchsafe for the following: (a) A full-day meeting of the DKA was held on 8/11/2008 between 10 am and 5 pm at Instituto N. Sra. da Piedade, Panaji. (b) It was attended by over 75 members. (c) At least two meetings were held prior to this and the minutes of both were read at this very meeting by the General Secretary, hold your breath, Tomazinho Cardozo himself. (d) The Akademi had appointed a committee to frame orthographic rules and the same had already submitted its recommendations which would be published shortly thereafter. (We know that the booklet was published in 1988 itself and I have a copy. The members were: Dr. Mathew Almeida sj (Secretary), Felicio Cardoso, Fr. Moreno de Souza sj, Fr. Kyriel D'Souza sfx, Fr. Anastasio Gomes ocd and Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa.) (e) The Akademi had appointed a committee for framing its constitution; this constitution was deliberated upon and passed in this very meeting. (f) The Akademi was to bring out an annual during the ensuing Christmas-New Year. The publication (Goencho Pormoll 1989) was in fact brought out in January 1989 and the Editorial Board consisted of Prabhakar Tendulkar, Bonaventure D'Pietro, Felicio Cardoso, Thomas Fernandes, Agnel Pires and Irene Cardozo. (g) The Akademi was to hold an exhibition of books and periodicals on 2/2/2009. Now, would there be another person in the entire world that could still persist with a lie in the face of such overwhelming evidence? Please see the Minutes here: http://tinyurl.com/2vumz6j Truly, I am not in the least bit personally affected by the year of establishment of DKA. I do not stand to gain anything if it was established in 1988 nor do I lose anything if it was founded in 1989. But I am concerned with the truth. I apprehend the entanglement of time-lines if Tomazinho Cardozo's above-quoted statement is allowed to stand. Hence it is not a trivial matter. My apprehension has already come true. In Professor Olivinho Gomes' recent book it is stated erroneously that DKA was established in 1989 (see pg. 179). Now, imagine a not so implausible situation, some 40 or so years hence, when a budding researcher delves into the history of the Konkani Movement. Obviously, the history of DKA will form a part of the research. The researcher will come across the writings of Cardozo and also of Gomes. From these he will conclude that the DKA was established in 1989. This conclusion will be reinforced by the Sthap 1989 in the logo of the Akademi. He may then stumble upon a booklet Konkani Orthography in Roman Script and find that it was compiled by a Committee appointed by the same Akademi and published in 1988. Obviously he will be in a dilemma: How could an Akademi established in 1989 come to publish a book in 1988, and, that too, a book which was compiled by its own committee? In order to solve the conundrum, he will look into the credentials of Gomes and Cardozo. He will find that Gomes was not only an esteemed Professor of Konkani but also an eminent researcher with several books and papers to his credit. He will also find that Cardozo was a Headmaster as well as a Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly and author of several books. With such impeccable credentials of the authors, he will have no hesitation to conclude that the year 1988 on the booklet is a misprint. And THAT would be an erroneous conclusion; the booklet was indeed published in 1988. Many such events could be
[Goanet] Micky is not the first politician to bow out of office...
Mickky Pacheco is not the first politician to bow out of office over allegations of involvement with women. Little more than two decades ago, then speaker of Goa's assembly Dayanand Narvekar was embroiled in a major controversy. He faced an allegation of having molested a woman working in his secretariat office at Panaji. Though the nature of the charge against Narvekar, who is presently the Aldona MLA, was different, he was in the news for trying to defend himself by claiming that it was a false charge made by his political rivals. Ultimately after an agitation, Narvekar had to put in his papers. The molestation issue had its effect on the electoral politics. In the assembly elections held some months later in 1989, Narvekar lost the Aldona seat to an MGP candidate Ratnakar Chopdekar by just 333 votes. _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
Re: [Goanet] Goa Fotu
Huh? Irmao Fred. You wearing 'choota-che ookalem'. I said the images of flying garbage are missing. The pictures are nice, pretty even. On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org wrote: Pandubab, Whatever made you think that $ydney was a gutter-inspector? I love his images: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/sydneya/ Pandu Lampiao wrote: Some nice pictures of the state. Wonder how they missed all the piles of garbage, free-floating plastic bags smelling of pesch. Enjoy. http://www.flickriver.com/search/goa/ FN -- - June 2010 | Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa | +91-832-2409490 1 2 3 4 5 | 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 | My latest photos from South India 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 | http://photosfromgoa.notlong.com 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 | 27 28 29 30 | -
[Goanet] Arithmetic Magic
From: floriano floriano.l...@gmail.com Brilliant but just brilliant, I must say, Fr. Ivo. PS: even 'brilliant' fetches 97% which is short of the mark. But if I am adamant that brilliant should score 100%, then I will have to voluntarily mis-spell it as 'brillint' and and justify it to say that I was only 'emphasizing' the word. And that is 'corruption' by all means which is at 149 % . No wonder it is rampant everywhere. So who ever wants your hardwork, knowledge and attitude?? when havala is available???. This brings us to the important topic - that your preaching must change drastically to bring in a worthy substitute to compete with 'CORRUPTION @ 149%'. **Congratulations, Floriano, for your hard work against corruption which has become a lifestyle in our public life. It is really brilliant (or if you prefer, brillint). Let us all work wholeheartedly and unitedly. As far as we can contribute as Catholic priests, we do conscientise people, but it is rather difficult, as you know from your own experience. Honesty is the best policy! Regards. Fr.Ivo Absolutely amazing! Beauty of Mathematics !
[Goanet] New twist to the NADIA TORRADO case.
In a new twist to the Nadia Joelle Torrado unnatural death case, Lyndon Monteiro, who was officer on special duty to Francisco Mickky Pacheco, who resigned as Goa's tourism minister on Saturday, moved the court for anticipatory bail on Monday. Meanwhile, Nadia's family was interrogated by the crime branch for the fourth consecutive day in connection with her unnatural death. Pacheco's bodyguards and the principal of a college where Nadia studied were also called by crime branch in connection with the investigation. Though Monteiro moved for anticipatory bail, police spokesperson A V Deshpande said, Lyndon is till date not a suspect in the case. He was asked to appear for interrogation by the crime branch. Today he has filed for anticipatory bail. Monteiro, apprehending arrest in the case, moved the sessions court at Margao for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of CrPC after the crime branch summoned him to their office at Dona Paula on Sunday. In his application, Monteiro claimed that he is in no manner connected with the death of Nadia or to the personal life of the former minister except sharing a professional relationship. Monteiro requested the court to direct the police to release him on bail in the event of his arrest and also sought for an interim order releasing him on interim bail pending the hearing or disposal of the anticipatory bail application. His lawyer Amit Palekar told TOI that notices have been served on both the respondents for filing their say in the matter. Though Maina-Curtorim police had registered the offence, the CID/crime branch is entrusted the work of probing the case. As such notices have been served on both the respondents, he explained. The application is likely to come up for hearing Tuesday afternoon. Monteiro said in his bail application that the former minister has been falsely implicated in the case due to political reasons. _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] Mumbai Goans say 'viva la Portugal' this World Cup
The first thing the Mumbai Goans need to do is learn some basic Portuguese! Viva la Portugal is not Portuguese. It is about time goans that like to bring a touch of latin flavour into their conversations or names of dwellings, restaurants etc, learn the difference between Spanish and Portuguese. The word La is Spanish, unless you mean there in Portuguese. When it comes to cheering the Portuguese would just say VIVA PORTUGAL. Carmen Miranda http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mumbai-goans-say-viva-la-portugal-this-world-cup-season_1393270
[Goanet] Where are the experienced pilots gone?
With surplus commercial pilots from the eastern bloc available at cut-throat prices, some airlines want to save expenses at the cost of safety of passengers. Watch this plane landing and decide for yourself, at least it has not landed like the one that did at Mangalore. The pilot may have been a cowboy!? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ1tbWUzi3k Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. _ See the news as it happens on MSN videos http://video.in.msn.com/
[Goanet] Daily Grook #719
DAILY GROOK #719 = COFFEE LAFFEE = by Francis Rodrigues coffee does ease but the raw java, turns the office into a brew-haha! *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 _ Turn down-time into play-time with Messenger games http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9734385
Re: [Goanet] Arithmetic Magic
Dear Fr. Ivo, Thank you for the encouraging words. However, I shall certainly take you up on your word when you say: 'Let us all work wholeheartedly and unitedly' BTW and incidentally, that is the only last thing left for us Goans to do. No?? best floriano From: Ivo icso...@bsnl.in To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 1:22 AM Subject: [Goanet] Arithmetic Magic **Congratulations, Floriano, for your hard work against corruption which has become a lifestyle in our public life. It is really brilliant (or if you prefer, brillint). Let us all work wholeheartedly and unitedly. As far as we can contribute as Catholic priests, we do conscientise people, but it is rather difficult, as you know from your own experience. Honesty is the best policy! Regards. Fr.Ivo Absolutely amazing! Beauty of Mathematics !
[Goanet] Divine hand for GOA CM.
Goa chief minister Digamber Kamat has said that a divine hand was guiding him in the governance which is helping him overcome the obstacles. Kamat, in a booklet released by the state government on the completion of three years, said, I am conscious of the fact that the divine hand is guiding me to fulfill my life mission of service to fellowmen and helping me overcome obstacles in my path. The chief minister has faced two major revolts during last three years of governance when its coalition ally - NCP, along with supporting legislators raised banner of discontent against him. The revolt was calmed down by intervention of Congress and NCP high commands. There is a feeling that much more could have been accomplished had there been a totally favourable ambience, Kamat said in the booklet 'Golden Glow,' released yesterday. When questioned on what was the non-favourable ambience, Kamat avoided a direct answer. I mean I could have done better. I feel, I could have done better which I am trying to do in future, he said. Kamat said some areas of concern and challenges are decline in agrarian economy and making agriculture an economically viable proposition. Existence of unemployment and underemployment, rising migration, slums and related social issues, solid waste management, disposal issues, coverage of sewerage and sanitation facilities, sustainable development with environmental protection and adequate availability of financial resources are the challenges faced by government, he said. _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] Goa Badminton Association Calendar 2010-11
The ‘Goa Badminton Association’ at its Executive Committee Meeting has finalized its Badminton Calendar for 2010-11. The following events will be organized during the season (includes BAI events as applicable to Goa): Rich Builders Ranking (16-19 June at Panaji), BPS Club Margao Ranking(15-18 July at Margao), Ponda Shuttlers Ranking(22-25 July at Ponda), Dhond Memorial Ranking(18-22 August at Panaji), Wilred Ranking(25-29 August at Margao), Ponda Badminton Club Ranking(2-5 September at Ponda), SAG State Championship(22-26 September at Panaji), Preparatory Camp for West ZoneSub Junior Nationals(19-28 October at Panaji), West Zone Championship(28-30 October at Panaji), Sub Junior Nationals(3-9 November at Hyderabad), PBC Pro Badminton league(11-14 November at Panaji), Preparatory Camp for Juniors(19-27 November at Panaji), Junior Nationals(1-8 December at Andhra Pradesh), Shuttler’s Club Ranking(9-12 December at Mapusa), Panjim Badminton Club Ranking(16-19 December at Panaji), Preparatory Camp for Seniors(18-28 December at Panaji), Senior Nationals(2-10 January at haryana), Veteran Nationals(9-13 March at Imphal, Manipur). Entry Forms for Major Ranking Tournaments will be available with Roy Athaide, Vinayak Kamat or Rajeev Bhargava ( N.I.S. Coaches at Indoor Stadiums Panjim/Mapusa, Margao and Ponda respectively) or Narahar Thakur, Hon. Secretary, Oasis Petrol Pump, Panaji-Goa. All entries must be submitted latest by 5 pm, 3 days prior to each event. Yours sincerely Sandeep Heble 9326129171 Member, Goa Badminton Association
[Goanet] Ex-Tourism Minister of Goa shown dancing/in a happy mood on grave
Cover Story, Lead Story in GOAN OBSERVER of June 6, 2010 By Rajan Narayan www.goanobserver.com Nadia Torrado was a tragedy waiting to happen. Because Mickky Pacheco has made a habit ... - Do Goans approve of such a cover page which shows utter disregard to the deceased and the family and to the Christian community as a whole? Do the pubishers of Goan Observer have to stoop so low? G. Almeida Posted by Goa-World.COM
[Goanet] THE FIRST WORLD KONKANI CULTURAL CONVENTION – MEETING AT MUMBAI
THE FIRST WORLD KONKANI CULTURAL CONVENTION – MEETING AT MUMBAI On Sunday, May 30 2010, at 3.00 pm, at Gyan Ashram, Andheri(E); around 30 representatives of various Konkani organizations met, to acquaint themselves with the details of the First World Konkani Cultural Convention, a 25- days’ world-level Konkani cultural festival, to be held in Mangalore from November 25 to December 19, 2010. Sri Eric Ozario, Gurkaar, Mandd Sobhann, who was in Mumbai conducting a Konkani heritage camp for adults, had convened this meeting. Sri John B. D’Silva, Vice President, Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Maharashtra and Director, Kalaangann; Rev. Fr. Ramesh Francis Naik Bandodkar, Chief Patron, Kalaangann; Sri Ullas Kamath, President, Triveni Kala Sangam(representing Saraswaths and G.S.B.s); Sri Fausto V. da Costa, editor, Gulab and representing Goan Review Art Foundation; Sri Lawrence D’Souza Kamani, secretary, Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Maharashtra were on stage. Eric Baab explained that the FIRST WORLD KONKANI CULTURAL CONVENTION would invite over 60 Konkani troupes consisting of over a thousand artistes from around the world, to present theatre, song, dance and folk performances. He said that the Cultural Convention, the first of its kind, would also involve a Konkani Film Festival, a Konkani Food Festival, a Konkani Youth Festival, a Konkani Art Festival, a Konkani Kavita Fest, a Konkani Bazaar and Competitions in Konkani games, costumes and cuisine. The ‘2nd Global Konkani Music Award’ as well as the ‘6th Kalaakaar Puraskaar’ would also be awarded at the Cultural Convention. He also stated that 25 institutions/individuals from around the world who have enriched Konkani culture will be honoured, as also dignitaries from around the world would be invited as Chief Guests and Guests of Honour every day. He called upon all Konkani organizations and individuals around the world to involve, to participate and to contribute towards the success of this world event. All gathered unanimously congratulated Mandd Sobhann for taking this bold step to unite Konkanis of all regions, dialects, castes and creeds, and they also declared that this great event will showcase Konkani culture in all its variety, beauty and diversity and make every Konkani proud of his/her identity. For details of our organisation, please log on to our website www.kalaangann.com.
[Goanet] Fwd: Agriculture
Today I visited the Zonal agricultural office at Margao as we had recently received a letter from them stating they had given no permission to the TCP or any other department for change in land use or zone . While I was discussing I asked the department head why he does not take up seriously the case of construction near agricultural fields and should not there be a buffer zone while he agreed that all this construction was affecting agriculture and the farmers he was helpless .He very eagerly told me to go either to the pollution control board or the collector .[I have reached a stage whereby I hate to be told by some department where to go as its their way of passing the buck and not taking action and being accountable] . I told him please do not tell a poor farmer to go to the Collector and to PCB Panjim We know you as the agricultural department and its up to you to assist us . I told him if he issued letters on the farmers behalf to the PCB he would get copies of the report and the outcome which could be studied and if the results prove across the board what we fear that construction near paddy fields affects agriculture and the health of the farmers [sores etc have been reported from many places] then he should immediately send this to the collector and the TCP as it’s the collector that issues Sanads along with the report of the TCP and the Mamlatdar the agriculture department however has no say in the matter . The poor man already burdened with nothing to do was not willing to take this extra job .I told him while I was sitting making this valid suggestion which would help so many suffering farmers at the cost of my daughter waiting to be picked up he was being paid and refusing to assist the farmer .I went on to tell him if the department continued like this and did not assert itself they would need to close and perhaps it did not matter as he would anyway be nearing the retirement age . Conclusion :If someone can please invite information where construction has come or coming up near fields or in them ask the PCB to do a report of the pollution effects on the soil and water in the area compile the data and send to the TCP collector and expose what is taking place in the name of development .However if this is already done then please advise with the same so others can use in their respective cases . At the close I fail to understand how Rs 150 for about a week can help the 1 farmer as it takes more than one to work on the field !! besides labourers take more than Rs 150 . I do not understand why the zonal agricultural department does not visit the villages to distribute manure etc instead of the local MLA !!?? After asking the Panchayat for over 3 years to clean the ponds rebuild the bundhs etc its still not done never mind agriculture we can at least have rain water harvesting which our Prime Minister speaks about so our water table is maintained . Seems like all the departments and people that have to do what they need to are busy doing something else no wonder things are the way they are . Kim -- check ou www.ganvghor.blogspot.com GANV GHOR RAKHONN MANCH is an increasing collective of all village groups who are fighting to protect lives, livelihoods and environment in their villages
Re: [Goanet] Divine hand for GOA CM.
2010/6/8 Mauricio Pereira mpqa...@hotmail.com Goa chief minister Digamber Kamat has said that a divine hand was guiding him in the governance which is helping him overcome the obstacles. Kamat, in a booklet released by the state government on the completion of three years, said, I am conscious of the fact that the divine hand is guiding me to fulfill my life mission of service to fellowmen and helping me overcome obstacles in my path. COMMENT: God also spoke to George Bush and his most ardent supporter will testify to his by telepathic transmission to you! God told me to strike at al Qaeda and I struck them, and then he instructed me to strike at Saddam [Hussein], which I did, http://www.gainesvillehumanists.org/dubya.htm Tony Blair as well:- Tony Blair 'talked to God over Iraq' http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-467175/Tony-Blair-talked-God-Iraq.html It appears that God talks to all great leaders; certainly Kamat is one of the greatest if not the greatest, above his friend Modi. Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] An Ode to Goa.
Thanks to Alfred for the material, he has not traced the source of the melancholy piece. We thank the author. Eric. The Sea-King - A Goan Seaman's Story Minguel Antonio Piedade Gonsalves was born in Sinquetim, a large ward of Navelim village, the third child of a poor mundcar couple. He had nine other siblings, jointly the cause of his parents having to do all sorts of odd jobs in addition to their back-breaking share-cropper occupations. As a child Minguel was the most spirited and energetic and yet the most respectful, often being rudely compared to the runt of the litter. It was these qualities that made one of his uncles who lived in Bombay and worked in the Port Trust, decide to take Minguel with him for a better life in the city. What could his parents do but acquiesce to what looked a better future than that he could expect in Goa. So, when he was 14, Minguel tearfully left his family and took the first leg of many stages of the trip that would finally land him in his uncle's house in Umerkhadi. In those days there was no direct transportation from Goa and one would be lucky to reach a Bombay destination in less than 48 to 72 hours. Especially if one's travel budget did not allow for shorter routes. He was placed in St. Joseph's School which had a largely Mangalorean student roster. Second only to of course the Muslims whose community dominated the neighborhood. By the time he was 18, he decided to drop out in commiseration with the lack of funds of his uncle and his desire to be independent through employment. The kindly priest in charge of the bursary at St Joseph's would always meet the shortfall in fees, uniforms and text book expenses but Minguel was a free spirit and had no desire to be obligated. In no time at all a sympathetic soul in the municipal housing projects where he lived, took Minguel to the Seafarers Union and got him a job on a foreign tramp steamer. Minguel had at last found his niche. The brotherhood of Goan sailors who transited Bombay to and from their villages in Goa were a united lot. They were utterly honest with each other. They had a self-imposed hierarchical system among themselves, based mostly on the years at sea. On returning from their long global voyages, they would meet their fellow-kudcars in the many clubs or Goan kudds that dot Dhobitalao, Girgaum, Cavel and even Ballard Estate and parts of the Fort Area. There they would debrief and that information would be used profitably by those coming from Goa and on to the lines at the Seaman's Club for jobs on the next available tramps, ro-ros, liners or tankers. As he prospered, Minguel married Felicidade and built a small modern house on a minor parcel of land that his friendly bhatcar sold to him at a very concessional price. Minguel knew his place and though his house contained all the comforts of life, none of it was ostentatious and none of it flaunted in the face of his bhatcar. It was in these pleasant surroundings that Feli gave birth to Minguel's son Valeri, a name taken by Minguel from a large Russian tanker that crossed his ship in the mid-Atlantic on one of his voyages. Felicidade was an educated Goan girl whose father was a PWD contractor from Portuguese times, belonging to the same low caste as Minguel. Make no mistake. Every little luxury that Feli and little Valeri enjoyed was paid for with the blood, hard work and loneliness of Minguel at sea. He endured all manner of insults from the officers and all kinds of rough treatment from crew of various nationalities that he encountered. But so did his other Goan brother seamen. And none of them let out the slightest hint of that endurance to any of their family back home in Goa. Even over drinks at the local bar. One day on his return, he presented his son with a Sea King swiss-made wrist watch from Favre Leuba. That model along with the Sea Chief also made by Favre Leuba was a favorite among Goan seamen. They gave it to their sons and to any of their non-seamen friends they genuinely liked. Feli raised Valeri in the best Goan traditions. He was a an academically gifted boy and shone through school and college without much effort. In time he was admitted to the prestigious Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad and in his final semester he was recruited as a management trainee to work at Merrill Lynch in Manhattan at their Bond Desk. Within three years, Valeri was a VP sent out to bolster the Houston office to rake in all that oil money from their major accounts in that city. Wherever he went he carried his father's Sea-King. He didn't wear it for fear it would tarnish, but being automatic, he ensured it kept on working continuously. It reminded him of his father who had missed out on many of the family's milestones. Minguel was proud of his boy but Valeri knew nothing of the ship's toilets cleaned and the officers' cabins washed by his father to make a living they enjoyed. He
[Goanet] Tip The Den, Mickey !
Tip The Den, Mickey ! As kids most of us must have played hide and seek and tip the den games one time of the other, both are similar but tip the den is certainly the more exciting one, as kids it was very exciting and enjoyed it too, it did not require to many kids as well, could be played even between just two kids, with not much space required either, one could play it anywhere and everywhere. In villages even today, every time I watch kids play that game a smile lights up my face and takes me back in time, to the good old days of yore. While playing this game we hid, not just behind trees or structures but also in some of the most difficult of places not worried of the dirtiness around or the availability of light either, we just made ourselves as invisible as possible, leaving the poor soul (the den) to spot us before we tipped the den, sometimes a few of us would come in a group out of nowhere and tip the den, leaving the den confused and immobile. For kids it does sound good but when the grown up's play this game, they look ridiculously silly. Last couple of day the media is all about our Hip Hop politician Mickey playing tip the den with our security services and I am sure he is going to tip the den even before our den, the police, realize it, making them look utterly foolish. Mickey Mickey Mickey where are thou ? asks the security services, how can a man of your stature and acumen do this to us, when we supported you in all your endeavors, acted blind to all your aggressions, even against our very own, and time and again reached late to curb your favourite indulgence the direos, we even let you drive your expensive all terrain vehicle the Hummer without registration, helped you by delaying the FIR filed by your wife Sara, and the complain by the Engineer whom you had slapped. Even in this case too we will help you as much as we can, now just because it's fresh news, everyone is interested, but after a while everything will be forgotten. We have been so nice and accommodating and why do you like to make us look foolish in front the Goan people ? Most of us know the fire brand politician who got his kicks by breaking every rule in the book or on second thoughts, he could have been ignorant of the rules, a possibility knowing his personal limitations. He was a tailor by profession, he then goes to Bahrain where he struggles and in some years reaches the land of opportunities called USA, like a lot of migrants his stars seemed to have shone too and out of a nobody he suddenly becomes everybody's envy, as he lands up in a fortune that nobody had dreamt off. He than comes back to Goa flaunting his newly acquired riches and locks horns with our Great Churchill Almeao and before anyone could say Alleluia he kicks Churchill's backside and wins the election from the constituency of Benaulim and voila in no time showing his muscle and money power becomes a minister, if one dud can become a Minister or even a Chief Minister why not the other ? So starts the political life line of Mickey. He even went to the extent of owning a football team but then as the football governing body of India did not bow to his ethics he withdrew his team. But as it is said it's impossible to straighten the tail of a dog, so also the problematic life style of the flamboyant Mickey. Old habits are hard to die is an old axiom which is very much applicable to Mickey, his inherent temper and his flair for expensive cars, women and equally fast lifestyle were not the perfect panaceas for all his ills and did put him in a lot of trouble both personally, as well as a politician and the latest episode has culminated into Mickey playing tip the den with the security services. How far and how long it's to go ? We'll have to just wait and watch. Mean while speculations and anxiety over the situation grows the bereaved family has to go through muck and acrimony. This is indeed tragic. In any crime the guilty must be punished, but isn't it true that every crime should be treated equally ? Every individual has to be given justice ? Does not our constitution give justice for all ? So, when so many other equally questionable suicides, murders and abetments are just ignored, while only a few are looked into, why is the life of this young lady so important and that of the others so worthless ? Are we seeking justice ? Or are we seeking revenge ? Or are we seeking political mileage ? In fulfilling our political agendas we just do not mind whom we trample over or what distress we cause to the other, as long as we get the publicity. 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
[Goanet] Is the nation in a coma? - Comments
Comments: This article has been forwarded to us by a party member based in Kuwait. Why? Because he knows that when Goa Su-Raj Party comes to power with the help of the people who will hit the streets saying 'enough is enough' it will start dismembering the skeleton of corruption, limb by limb, vertebra by vertebra. BTW: Manmohan Singh is already losing his 'shine' as the PM of India which he had immaculately cultivated as a clean bureaucrat. No wonder he is in a terrible hurry to hang the title in Rahul Gandhi's neck. The unclean want this bacchuu because they will be able to immerse him completely. Please read on and be shamed to be Indian floriano goasuraj floriano.l...@gmail.com 9890470896 ** Is the nation in a coma? Mohan Murti The Hindu, Business Line Date:31/05/2010 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/05/31/stories/2010053150300900.htm Europeans believe that Indian leaders are too blinded by new wealth and deceit to comprehend that the day will come when the have-nots will hit the streets. A few days ago I was in a panel discussion on mergers and acquisitions in Frankfurt, Germany, organised by Euro-forum and The Handelsblatt, one of the most prestigious newspapers in German-speaking Europe. The other panellists were senior officials of two of the largest carmakers and two top insurance companies - all German multinationals operating in India. The panel discussion was moderated by a professor from the esteemed European Business School. The hall had an audience that exceeded a hundred well-known European CEOs. I was the only Indian. After the panel discussion, the floor was open for questions. That was when my moment of truth turned into an hour of shame, embarrassment - when the participants fired questions and made remarks on their experiences with the evil of corruption in India. The awkwardness and humiliation I went through reminded of The Moment of Truth, the popular Anglo-American game. The more questions I answered truthfully, the more the questions get tougher. Tougher here means more embarrassing. European disquiet Questions ranged from Is your nation in a coma?, the corruption in judiciary, the possible impeachment of a judge, the 2G scam and to the money parked illegally in tax havens. It is a fact that the problem of corruption in India has assumed enormous and embarrassing proportions in recent years, although it has been with us for decades. The questions and the debate that followed in the panel discussion was indicative of the European disquiet. At the end of the QA session, I surmised Europeans perceive India to be at one of those junctures where tripping over the precipice cannot be ruled out. Let me substantiate this further with what the European media has to say in recent days. In a popular prime-time television discussion in Germany, the panellist, a member of the German Parliament quoting a blog said: If all the scams of the last five years are added up, they are likely to rival and exceed the British colonial loot of India of about a trillion dollars. Banana Republic One German business daily which wrote an editorial on India said: India is becoming a Banana Republic instead of being an economic superpower. To get the cut motion designated out, assurances are made to political allays. Special treatment is promised at the expense of the people. So, Ms Mayawati who is Chief Minister of the most densely inhabited state, is calmed when an intelligence agency probe is scrapped. The multi-million dollars fodder scam by another former chief minister wielding enormous power is put in cold storage. Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh chairs over this kind of unparalleled loot. An article in a French newspaper titled Playing the Game, Indian Style wrote: Investigations into the shadowy financial deals of the Indian cricket league have revealed a web of transactions across tax havens like Switzerland, the Virgin Islands, Mauritius and Cyprus. In the same article, the name of one Hassan Ali of Pune is mentioned as operating with his wife a one-billion-dollar illegal Swiss account with sanction of the Indian regime. A third story narrated in the damaging article is that of the former chief minister of Jharkhand, Madhu Koda, who was reported to have funds in various tax havens that were partly used to buy mines in Liberia. Unfortunately, the Indian public do not know the status of that enquiry, the article concluded. In the nastiest business scam in Indian records (Satyam) the government adroitly covered up the political aspects of the swindle - predominantly involving real estate, wrote an Austrian newspaper. If the Indian Prime Minister knows nothing about these scandals, he is ignorant of ground realities and does not deserve to be Prime Minister. If he does, is he a collaborator in crime? The Telegraph of the UK reported the 2G scam saying: Naturally, India's elephantine legal
[Goanet] Broadcast mp3
Jazz Goa went on A.I.R. (All India Radio) 105.4 FM Rainbow on the 7th of June 10 pm, with a slickly produced show featuring ONLY local talent. Those of you who were unable to tune in can download the broadcast here: http://www.filefront.com/16685211/Radio-1.wav
[Goanet] Truth about Keith Vaz and crooked lawyer
The Goan Voice (U.K.) had a clipping on the following; As stated here not that long ago the Mail has it in for Keith Vaz. Whether what they have now stated will hold, we shall have to wait and see. Truth about Keith Vaz and crooked lawyer: Sleaze scandal as Labour MP tries to take charge of crucial committee Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1262589/Keith-Vaz-The-truth-crooked-lawyer-Labour-MP-tries-charge-crucial-committee.html#ixzz0qFmwty7m Excerpt Our new disclosures about the £10,000 jolly to Rome in February 2008, which included business class flights and accommodation at the five star Hotel Eden, cast doubt on Mr Vaz's version of events and the credibility of the inquiry conducted by John Lyon, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. In May 2008 Mireskandari even turned up at a Vaz-led Home Affairs Select Committee trip to Moscow. When asked about Mireskandari's presence at a formal dinner and meeting at the Russian parliament, Mr Vaz pretended to fellow MPs that he didn't know him very well. But the following month, in his capacity as chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee, Mr Vaz wrote to the High Court asking that a case involving Mireskandari be delayed pending the outcome of an investigation into complaints he had made against two previous judges involved in the case. He did not seek the permission of fellow committee members, and did not disclose his 'strong' friendship with Mireskandari to the court. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1262589/Keith-Vaz-The-truth-crooked-lawyer-Labour-MP-tries-charge-crucial-committee.html#ixzz0qFmoXJg9 Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1262589/Keith-Vaz-The-truth-crooked-lawyer-Labour-MP-tries-charge-crucial-committee.html#ixzz0qFmcooZi Full read @ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1262589/Keith-Vaz-The-truth-crooked-lawyer-Labour-MP-tries-charge-crucial-committee.html -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Goa's missing ex-Minister of Tourism Mickey Pacheco has applied for anticipatory bail in a Goa court
Goa's missing ex-Minister of Tourism Mickey Pacheco has applied for anticipatory bail in a Goa court. The court will hear the plea tomorrow. The prosecution has complained that Pacheco is not cooperating with the police. Pacheco's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) OSD, Lyndon Monteiro has also filed an anticipatory bail application as he too fears arrest. Mickey Pacheco had resigned on Saturday, a day after the police interrogated him in connection with the death of his friend Nadia Torrado, a 28-year-old woman. He then went missing and still is. All police stations in Goa had been informed that Pacheco had gone missing. Nadia had died in a Chennai hospital recently after she allegedly consumed poison. Trouble started for the NCP minister when women's organisations accused him of being responsible for her death. However, Nadia's family members, including her estranged husband Wilson Barretto; have stood by Pacheco saying she accidentally used a tube of rat poison mistaking it for toothpaste. In his anticipatory bail plea Mickey Pacheco has said he is innocent. He has pointed to the fact that Nadia's family says she consumed poison by mistake. He has termed allegations against him as absurd, far-fetched and baseless and assured the court that he won't jump bail, tamper with evidence or influence witnesses. He has also said that his name has been dragged into the case by political rivals to destroy his career and has alleged that the police are acting at the behest of those rivals. Police have said that though it is too early to say if the former minister is involved in the young woman's death, they believe he is connected in some way to the case. Pacheco, 46, quit from as minister stating that he wanted the police to conduct a free and fair inquiry into the incident. (*With PTI inputs*) Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/news/india/missing-goa-ex-minister-files-for-anticipatory-bail-says-he-is-innocent-30533.php?cp http://www.ndtv.com/news/india/missing-goa-ex-minister-files-for-anticipatory-bail-says-he-is-innocent-30533.php -- COMMENT: The Court should ask for his presence to hear his plea. DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Mickky Pacheco named the main suspect in Nadia's murder
Mickky Pacheco named main suspect in Nadia's murder 8 Jun: 18:21 IST. Mickky Pacheco has been named the main suspect in the murder of Nadia Torrado . Torrado died because of injuries caused by a blunt weapon . post-mortem shows 11 injuries on Torrado's arms, thighs, lower lip and chest . In its report filed in court, the Goa Police states that evidence related to Nadia's murder was destroyed systematically, most likely by Pacheco.. 287 words. Full text at http://www.ndtv.com/news/india/goa-minister-who-resigned-is-main-suspect-in- murder-30555.php?u=1817
[Goanet] Arundhati Roy, Operation Green Hunt And The Indian Middle Class By Abhijit Dutta
An eye witness account by Roy's critical middle class admirer, Abhijit Dutta who attended the meeting of Committee for Protection of Democratic Rights (CPDR) on the ‘War Against People’ in Mumbai She is a writer. So she writes. Who does she write for? Who is the audience? Where does she publish? Do her exclusive 32 page essays appear in the monthly magazines published out of Dantewada (scribbled, one would imagine, in blood, on tendu leaves) or does it appear in magazines to the said middle class, who forks out the Rs. 20 that the essay costs? Would seminars like these, where she enters with a phalanx of photographers, where adoring fans (yes, fans. One woman, dressed in a blue cotton saree with tribal print, said breathlessly: I just want to touch her feet) wait with bated breath, attract anyone at all if she wasn’t popular? As a writer, to make any change at all, she needs to be read! Guess who, in this country of a billion, can read? The first name begins with an ‘M’ and the second with ‘C’. Members of India's great middle class need to read the interesting account http://www.countercurrents.org/dutta070610.htm -- Dr. Nandkumar Kamat, GOA
[Goanet] World cup sweepstakes - World cup Calendar.
http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mundial/sudafrica-2010/calendario-english.html -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Chennai Journalist Nandini Krishnan says-We need Arundhati Roy like a hole in the head
A thoughtful critique by Journalist Nandini Krishnan, Chennai Excerpts:- The Maoists have consistently turned down invitations to hold talks. India doesn’t have the best record where ‘talks’ are concerned - we’ve been ‘talking’ to Pakistan for half a century - but is killing non-Naxals a solution to this? It may have been Abraham Lincoln who famously quoted the Bible and said “a house divided against itself cannot stand”. But the adage hasn’t been proved true as many times in any other country as in India. It is this quality which saw parts being swallowed whole by the Mughals and then raped by the British. We can debate about a government attacking its own citizens, but how can those who claim to be exempt from the law qualify as citizens? We live in far more dangerous times than the Colonial Era, and the world is watching as the big candidate for the United Nations Security Council struggles with ‘internal security threats’. In an age of neo-colonialism and terrorism, with far too many vested interests to keep track of, what are we opening ourselves to in providing forums for Maoist sympathisers? read the full interesting story http://sify.com/news/we-need-arundhati-roy-like-a-hole-in-the-head-news-columns-kghkzpgcacd.html
[Goanet] Revised: Pacheco named main suspect in Nadia Torrado's death
The NDTV earlier (18:21)IST report has been altered several times. The 20:42 IST version has changed significantly, from Torrado died because of injuries caused by a blunt weapon To Torrado died of multi organ failure after consuming rat poison. I recall reading a report at the weekend to the effect that Nadia's mother had said that her daughter was unwell in the morning of fateful day with a stomach upset. Mickky came to the house at 1.30 pm. At 2.00 pm Nadia's condition had worsened and she began to vomit yellow stuff Hours she was moved to hospital. Unfortunately I cannot recall where I read that report NDTV Live is continually updating the story on its website and on TV which is available online. The 21:00 broadcast had comments by Oscar Rebello and the revelation at Nadia's passport, mobile phone and laptop are missing. To check the latest go, on the hour (Indian time), to http://www.ndtv.com/news/videos/video_live.php?id=LIVE_BG24x7live=tv Revised: Pacheco named main suspect in Nadia Torrado's death 8 Jun: NDTV. 20:42 IST. Mickky Pacheco has been named the main suspect in the death of Nadia Torrado . Torrado suffered serious injuries from a blunt weapon . evidence related to Nadia's death was destroyed systematically, most likely by Pacheco. The post-mortem shows 11 injuries on Torrado's body . Torrado died of multi organ failure after consuming rat poison. But what the police want to find out is whether she consumed it herself or she was forced to consume it . 366 words. http://www.ndtv.com/news/india/goa-minister-who-resigned-is-main-suspect-in- murder-30555.php?u=2047cp
[Goanet] Arundhati Roy...
Arundhati Roy and related topics http://blogs.outlookindia.com/posts.aspx?ddm=2eid=31
[Goanet] For Goan men....
The boiler-plate letter below is for Goan men who need to call in sick during World Cup Football. All you need to do is fill in your Supervisor's name and your name and send. George Dear Supervisor abc Every four years around this time I get ill. Very ill such that my doctor has advised complete rest at home in front of the TV till I feel well again. Or at least until the World Cup Football final is over. Furthermore, my doctor has advised me to minimize use of the internet to only urban legends posts and fake anti-Christian emails which my friends circulate which even a 5 year-old knows is fake but I assume is true. Hence, I cannot work from home. Since my medical condition is a special case with ongoing tests being done, we cannot currently isolate the disease. However, for my Personnel file, please pick any random disease from this list http://www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions/. Do not pick any sexual disease as I am not a Goan politician with my pants unzipped. I expect to make a complete recovery by July 11. For times, I am most likely to be very sick and unreachable by phone, see http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mundial/sudafrica-2010/calendario-english.html Wishing the company continued success. Your loyal employee, xyz
[Goanet] For Goan men.... Part II
The boiler-plate letter below is for Goan men to address to their wives during World Cup Football. All you need to do is fill in your wife's name and your name and send. In the case of Goan politicians fill in your wife's name, mistress' name, girlfriend's name, etc. George Dear gorgeous, most beautiful, most understanding abc I have just returned from the doctor's office and have some sad news. My life is at risk and only drastic measures over the next 5 weeks will save me. Even the chiropractor, mail-order medical scam artist, untrained homeopath, part-time ayurvedic practitioner, all agree I need 5 weeks in a comfortable chair to recover. To improve my eyesight (which will make me appreciate the things you do even more) I also need eye exercises. Lo and behold, they all agree that watching the World Cup football is just the right eye treatment. As you know, I always follow the doctor's advice. I have also been advised to watch the pre-game and post-game shows and analysis. This could run about 18 hours a day for the next 5 weeks, which means no time for hanky-panky. Please understand, I am doing this for health reasons. Since your love knows no bounds, please provide regular chilled beer with snacks which will speed up my recovery. You do want me to live long to see the grandchildren grow up? Yes, I am doing this for them. I expect to make a complete recovery by July 11. For times, I am most likely to be very sick and in need of solitude, see http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mundial/sudafrica-2010/calendario-english.html Wishing you strength through this difficult period. Your one true love, xyz P.S. Tesco's and Safeway both have good sales on beer and chips.
[Goanet] Today's Pics : No respect for freedom fighters?
Today's Pics : No respect for freedom fighters? Looks like this place is tidied up only 3 days in a year i.e. 1. 10 days from now i.e. 18th June 2. 15th August 3. 19th December Remaining 362 days – who cares? Not even the so called living FFs http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682253765/sizes/l/ Yes, yes, this is ‘Goa’ , thanks for reminding http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682254765/sizes/l/ No, no, isn’t a camera pose The subject is fast asleep Time 5pm on 8/6/10 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682883824/sizes/l/ This Goa Police Head Quarters just across the Road – just about 5-6 meters away http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682256527/sizes/l/ Work in progress (18th June Celebrations/renovation) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682885436/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] We are two consenting adults – You bug ger off!
We are two consenting adults – You bugger off! Well, don’t you have anything better to do? I have a girlfriend and you don’t – are you jealous? I have a wife, so what? Can’t I have a girlfriend? Which world you live in? Having a girlfriend nowadays, is a fashion for godsake. Sometime we need to talk to someone to share feelings, experience or to explore.. Sometimes, we need a privacy – just two of us Away from narrow minded people like you http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682251211/sizes/l/ Today, we may not be that close to each other But this could change tomorrow. And if it does happen.. What’s wrong with that? We two are consenting adults, remember? Mind your own business Get a life Get yourself a girlfriend or boyfriend or just shut up, will you? Reflection: Don’t we have skeletons in our cubboards? 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
Re: [Goanet] Today's Pics : No respect for freedom fighters?
I cannot, for the life of me, find any fault with these FREE souls; they seem to be, truly, enjoying their FREEDOM. where else, more appropriately, than on the Azad Maidan...the fields of Freedom...les Champs de Liberté... What is their misdemeanour? Wherin does it lie? Do they deserve less in LIBERATED GOA than many of the so called FREEDOM FIGHTERS, that carried on their flourishing smuggling...bootlegging... manny other nefarious activities...al under the cover of SWATANTR...along the way duping the genuine FFs? AZAD GOMANTAK forsooth! Alfred de Tavares, Stockholm, 2010-06-08 Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 18:17:03 + From: joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Today's Pics : No respect for freedom fighters? Today's Pics : No respect for freedom fighters? Looks like this place is tidied up only 3 days in a year i.e. 1. 10 days from now i.e. 18th June 2. 15th August 3. 19th December Remaining 362 days – who cares? Not even the so called living FFs http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682253765/sizes/l/ Yes, yes, this is ‘Goa’ , thanks for reminding http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682254765/sizes/l/ No, no, isn’t a camera pose The subject is fast asleep Time 5pm on 8/6/10 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682883824/sizes/l/ This Goa Police Head Quarters just across the Road – just about 5-6 meters away http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682256527/sizes/l/ Work in progress (18th June Celebrations/renovation) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682885436/sizes/l/ 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 E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: Youth Volunteer Leadership team
From: Shilla Almeida, Goa Sudharop, International Youth Coordinator The Goa Sudharop Youth Volunteer Leadership team is pleased to announce the Summer Youth Volunteer Projects: 1) Flip Flop Drive - Kiran Shastri 2) Educational Toys and Books Drive - Samantha Mascarenhas 3) Treat Me Sweet - Anjali Shastri Some of these projects were identified during the April Launch of the Youth Volunteer E-Book (www.goasudharop.org) and this team is dedicated to follow through on their ideas and will work along with anyone interested. We are also pleased to announce that Goa Sudharop is a certified organization for the President's Volunteer Service Awards. This is your opportunity to volunteer and receive credit for the Presidential Service Award. In our continued efforts with our theme The Spirit of Volunteerism Goa Sudharop Volunteers can qualify to receive recognition of the Presidential Service Awards for Bronze, Silver Gold Levels. Award Criteria: Any individual, family, or group can receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours earned over a 12-month period or over the course of a lifetime at home or abroad. The following are the eligibility requirements for each age group: . Kids: Age 5-14 . Young Adults: Individual Age 15-25 . Adults: Individual Age 26 + http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/tg/pvsainfo/dspAboutAwards.cfm For youth that wish to participate in these projects, please respond with your contact information (email and phone) to Shilla Almeida: shilla.alme...@gmail.com. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming youth projects. Please forward this email to your children, grandchildren, and any youth you know in the community. Thank you for your support. Shilla Almeida Goa Sudharop, International Youth Coordinator shilla.alme...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Fuloi, fuloi Goemkara
Fuloi - Fuloi - Horad Goemkar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlw2jA2yfmQ 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
Re: [Goanet] RADIO-GOA: Tuning into Diversity 2 (Community Radio Workshop)
Hi FN, Can I attend as convenient for my own knowledge/help community building, and perhaps I may be able to give some input or usefully spread something positive.I will probably not need boarding and certainly not lodging lodging...JEG .
[Goanet] Goa news for June 9, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Monsoon to hit city within two days: Met deparment - Indian Express 6-07/advancing-india-monsoon-to-benefit-cotton-sugar-cane-update1-.htmlusg=AFQjCNFPOHQY04IqZ8MI_CC0fEZPDtN2BQAdvancing India Monsoon to Benefit Cotton, Sugar Cane http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Monsoon-to-hit-city-within-two-days--Met-deparment/630878/usg=AFQjCNFGSNnRC7EtTezIFGDNW69hJBRkRw *** Goa gets new minister, Mickky key suspect in death - Sify oa-minister-pacheco-asks-anticipatory-bail-in-nadia-case-news-national-kgirOdciega.htmlusg=AFQjCNHxWOkiqIVlsmwpsnE2vPKSOtY-wQFormer Goa Minister Pacheco asks anticipatory bail in Nadia case http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/goa-gets-new-minister-mickky-key-suspect-in-death-news-national-kgiv4cejidf.htmlusg=AFQjCNFVBFD_v9LiG57G9AS1Fd6YbiH1GA *** CCCL bags Goa Airport project - The Hindu rore Goa Airport ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://beta.thehindu.com/business/companies/article450098.eceusg=AFQjCNE8L5XLIzTYFo9DJm1thut7DydAhg *** Goa University Results 2010 Declared - india-server.com erver.comThe University of Goa or UniGoa has declared the results of BSc, BCom, and BA examinations. Students can check the results from the official website of the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.india-server.com/news/goa-university-results-2010-declared-27926.htmlusg=AFQjCNHDzVisG3f29yT6SZzG9NpA5C6APw *** NCP's Halarnkar inducted in Goa Cabinet in place of Pacheco - Hindustan Times and-guiding-me-Goa-CM/articleshow/6023118.cmsusg=AFQjCNGKQX2lKWNY2ZJgtqb0AtkmHQjvrwDivine hand guiding me: Goa CM http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/NCP-s-Halarnkar-inducted-in-Goa-Cabinet-in-place-of-Pacheco/Article1-554943.aspxusg=AFQjCNGnzWs7yih98d9OtgT8Mp_ScJRkHQ *** Monsoon touches Goa border - digITal Goa After eluding Goa for couple of days, South West monsoon is finally knocking on the door of Goa , two days behind schedule. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.digitalgoa.com/ca_disp.php?id=1216usg=AFQjCNH04xmXoTJb5OJGCB8dsnw-_AsfWA *** Chain-in-the-rain protest by GBA - Times of India YlQGBA to protest against Kamat govt on Fri http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Chain-in-the-rain-protest-by-GBA/articleshow/6025846.cmsusg=AFQjCNHtoush1l24LKHjJmIbFUppVZ_N5A *** Rains lash north India, mercury scales down - Hindustan Times imalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and northeastern ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Rains-lash-north-India-mercury-scales-down/Article1-554859.aspxusg=AFQjCNEiJo-wCFEDxv61tgRCRESdkpyweA *** Government Releases New Report On Performance Rights Act - FMQB QBThe GOA also stated that it is taking into account a letter from the FCC in which the agency emphasized the financial difficulties in the broadcast radio ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=1833548usg=AFQjCNHz6xE7_T3oHhGADlDd-Ds5T3-tMg *** Navy rescues sick Jordanian from ship off Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaThe patient Mohamad Abdallah Ayyad was suffering from severe appendicitis on the ship which was about 80km from the Goa coast. The Indian Naval authorities ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Navy-rescues-sick-Jordanian-from-ship-off-Goa/articleshow/6016550.cmsusg=AFQjCNGpjeCzsFpXIGTP-TclOS4yByGnaw Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] SONIA MOVES HIGHCOURT For CBI PROBE.
** *An appeal to GoanS!* *Hello GOA?? PLs.support this family * *Torrado Family seek CBI PROBE In Nadia's Death.* If You were involved and guilty even a little in the Nadia Torrado death case, would you ask the best in the country to probe?? IF There are any doubts And more (False?) allegations that Sonia Torrado would go out of her way to harm her own daughter,(as alleged in the section of the Goan Press) this should keep the cynics quite for a while. Stating total despair of over harrasment and unfair means in the investigation process,Nadia's bereaved mother Sonia Along with her son Conrad and Nadia estranged huband Winston Baretto have petitioned for a impartial and complete probe into the sad demise of Nadia with the Central.Bureau of Investigation.With Mickky Now back town and prime accused The first hearing is scheduled for Tommorow the 10th Of June 2010 May justice be pevail Sonia Torrado in her press conference has appealed I NEED SUPPORT OF MY GOAN PEOPLE!! Pls Help me and my family we are beingharassed any GOAN HERE? A personal note.I think in one death and before this family who i personally know as Friends and former neighbours have died a 100 ts and over!!! enough gut wrenching pain.i appeal to fellow Goans that If you cant help or don't wont to help them PLEASE STOP MESSING WITH THEM!! and let justice take its course.al policing Truth will surface,--- pls quit making monster out of a mother This mother has just lost her daughter under horrifyingconditions and the nitemare never cease??nobody is above the law. If Sonia has have broken the law e will have to face the music. PLEASE GIVE her the benefit of doubt until proven guilty
