[Goanet] BOMBAY HIGH COURT SHOULD EXPEDITIOUSLY PROBE JUDGE NUTAN SARDESAI
The Bombay High Court should expeditiously hold an inquiry against North Goa District Judge Nutan Sardesai for her having heard cases in violation of judicial propriety. In a recent judgment passed by a Division Bench of the Bombay High Court at Goa comprising of Justice A.S.Oka and Justice F.M.Reis certain very serious observations have been made against District Judge Nutan Sardesai. These observations were made by the High Court while quashing an order passed by her on 29th April 2009 as Principal District Judge, Margao in a matter connected to the grounded vessel River Princess. The High Court in its judgment has held that Judge Nutan Sardesai had exercised her discretion contrary to the well settled principles of law and had committed a serious error in appreciating the evidence in the case. The High Court has further held that Judge Nutan Sardesai had totally misdirected and committed an error by directing the Goa government to refund Rs five and half crores to Jaisu Shipping Ltd even though there was no such prayer from that company in their petition. The observations made in the High Court judgment only confirms the allegations against Judge Nutan Sardesai. It was very improper for Judge Nutan Sardesai to have heard matters involving the interests of her former employer Industrialist Mr. Anil Salgaocar. Judge Nutan Sardesai contrary to judicial propriety and high standards of judicial ethics that is being sought to be laid down by the Supreme Court had also heard a divorce matter relating to her own cousin brother. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Talking Photo: Capital City turning into another dirty Mapusa?
This place turning into another dirty Mapusa? Looks like it. It really stinks http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/5032397669/sizes/l/ Check this another new feature Open space used for drying of fish – It really stinks and is there for last 3 days One day it was completely soaked by rain water. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/5033017238/sizes/l/ Talking about Mapusa.. It was in the news recently Notices are being served to KTC management to fix the problems including open urinating etc Btw, who own Mapusa-net? One letter sent to it 10 days ago not appeared yet This one a letter to the editor in GT with pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk30/5007130435/ 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] Padri Pulitikent Kityak Poddtat?
Dear Goanetters
Priests should remain far away from politics and politicians at least for time
being. They should work for the benefit of the lay people whom they represent.
I have seen lots of Catholic youth unemployed or under paid and however hard
they try they do not get sucess in life and live a poor and unpleasent life.
Most of our churches are huge structures and have plenty of rooms which collect
dust. If priest along with the lay get together and use these vacant rooms to
start some business for the lay people where someone can earn his daily bread.
Most ofthe women folks know cooking, etc stiching etc. The church can help them
to start either some classes or small scale industries. Many times people in
the locality for various reasons do not get time to cook, go to the bank etc
etc may be they are sick, old or have small children. Many times we see working
mothers have lots of problems to look after their little ones and pay so much
for useless maids. These small scale industries can plan out various projects.
One project where woman get together and make kitchen items like sweets,
pickles, or food stuff. Others can market or sell these products. Why do we
need priests to get in politics ? It does not serve the people in any way. What
I have written may not be too clear for everyone but I hope some one has
understood my message. albert
From: icso...@bsnl.in
To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:18:29 +0530
Subject: [Goanet] Padri Pulitikent Kityak Poddtat?
Pritichya vachpyamno,
Ho mozho lekh tumche mukhar haddtam. To tumkam faydyacho zayt. Dev borem
korum!
Fr.Ivo
Padri Pulitikent Kityak Poddtat?
*Ivo da Conceição Souza
Azkal Goyeam ani akhea Bharatant rajki fuddaryanchim nanvam lokachea
tonddar khelltat. Khoynchya pokxak zoyt melltelem, tem ami uloyt astat,
uprant pokx nivddun yeta, dusro pokx ken’na yetolo, osli ast ballgit ravtat.
Rajki serkos ken’na suru zayt, hem ami nokllot. Amchem jivit rajkornnent
vinnlolem asa. Arthik ani somajik mollanr rajkornnecho porinnam' asa.
Tornnya-dhakttyancho, nennttya-zanntyancho, dadlya-bailancho husko toch.
Xallamni lhan bhurgyancho poryant kityak nhoy? Tor oslea adhunik kallar ho
vichar amchya kananr sadta: Padri pulitikent kityak poddtat? Tancho vaur
otmik, tankam osleo ratti lagonant... Osle nare aikunk yetat.
Hea vicharak zobab diunche khatir amchem mon uzvaddaunk zay. To don
panvddeamni amchyamni dium yeta:
i)Rajkaronn (politics) mhonnche kitem? Azkal rajki fuddari soglea mollanr
misoll zatat. Lokoy tanche koddle zobab soglea prosnnank magtat. Rajkaronn
mhollyar xhar-proza (city-state [Gresia desantli POLIS]) cholovpachi vidhya
ani kola. Doreka mon'xan mon'xallayen-bhavponnan vinnlolem bhiradd bandunk
vaurunk zai. Doreka Kristi mon'xan hea jogant Devachem Raj sthapunk proyotn
korunk zay. Ponn rajkoronn mhellem zayt veta. Vikas vaddche boldek
broxttachar-burxeponn ani apsvarth amchea desant ghans ghetat. Rajki
fuddaryamni des zannvayen cholounk zay, somajik-arthik-sonvskruthik ani
rajki mollanr udorgot haddunk zai, projecho samball-seva korunk vavrunk
zay. Oslya vavrant borya sobhavachim mon'xam gorjechim.
Ponn amche modim vegllench ghoddta: okxikxit, lapitt, chor, mortikar,
broxttachari, fotting amkam melltat. Gunddagiri-dadagiri choloytole monis
rajkarnnant ghustat. Hat-maram' bhitor soron aplim bolsam bhortat, durboll
asle te grest zatat, nagoun-chorun, broxttachar korun...
Dekhun bhurgyanchea monant ho vichar yeta: Khoinche nokrent mhaka odik
poyxe melltele? Tanchea monant ekoch zobab mhollear ho: Rajkarnnant bhitor
soron mhojean sottasott duddu ('fast buck') komaum yeta. Xikpachi
poryant goroz na. Hotelamni ani xallamni waiter vo peon koso nokri
mellounk SSC-cho dorzo zay, ponn rajki am’dar koxe nivddun yeunk xikpachi
ani xikxonnechi goroz na. Itlench nhoy: Soglech Mukhel Montri zaunk sodhtat,
aplya faydeak zhogddon amchi seva kortat mhonn fottoytat… Oslya mon'xanchea
hatamni amim amcho ani Goyencho fuddar ghatla...
Sobhav naslole monis amkam rajkarnnant melltat, hantunt konnoch dubhav
dhorpasarko na. Khoynchoy pokx aplea totvamni ani mulyamni cholona, ponn
poixyancher cholta...koxem tem tech zannant. Ek pokx soddun dusrea pokxant
bhitor soron, am’dar aplo jiv samballtat, ponn Goyenkarank lojek ghaltat...
Broxttachar khup chol’la mhonn sogottoch zannot. Ponn amcho lokoy oslea
rajkarnnaranchya ghansak sampoddta. Ken’na-ken’nai lok vikharya
karkhannyancher virud’dh aplo tallo ubartat, ponn rajkarnnar apnnak zay tem
korun lokak pilltat. Soglya nagrikank mon'xall-somajik hok'k asat,
khoyncheay dhormache te zaum, khoynchoy tancho vavr zaum... Mhonntoch
Katolk yadnikank loka vangdda broxttacharacher add zhuzunk kaydo ani
zobabdari asat. Te hinsa proghottinant, ponn mog, nit, promannikponn
xikoytat!
ii)Katolk Yadnikancho Vavr kitem? Yadnikancho vavr mhollyar Devachem Utor
ani Mog projek vanttunk ani he vorvim lokak mon'xallayen ani povitrtayen
jiyeunk
[Goanet] Hi Dubaikars/UAE people, Re. Flickr
Thanks Reny, that's good news indeed! Hi Dubaikars/UAE people, At last Good news for us. TRA has finally lifted the ban on Flickr on Monday and now one can enjoy all your photos specially from JoeGoaUk. enjoy and cheers Msg from GOAN-NRI . __,_._,___
[Goanet] Regrets of the Dying
Top Five Regrets of the Dying. Worth reading and pondering upon, though the points may or may not be regrets in everyone's life, http://public-awareness-kl.blogspot.com/2010/09/five-regrets-of-dying.html Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Jr Nat hockey: Pune too good for Goa
Jr Nat hockey: Pune too good for Goa September 25, 2010 20:21 IST Hosts Pune District Hockey Association (PDHA) launched their campaign in grand fashion as they pulled off a deserving 5-1 win over a doughty Goa [ Images ] in a boys' pool 'C' league match of the 35th Junior (under-20) National Hockey Championship for boys and girls, organised by the Pune District Hockey Association, under the auspices of the Indian Hockey Federation, at the Major Dhyanchand ground, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nehrunagar, on Saturday evening. The Pune side was clearly the better of the two, but found Goa goalkeeper Naveen M difficult to beat and were unable to find the net in the first half. But after the change of ends, the Pune lads combined effectively to take the match away. Pramod Shingede and Deep Patel, with two goals each, played a stellar role in the victory while Vinit Kamble got the fifth. For Goa, Bashir Tirkey scored the lone goal. http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010/sep/25/hockey-junior-national.htm
Re: [Goanet] Service occupations of another era...
venantius heard, venantius speaks--- Chougula cannot be a caste, nor a service occupation. Not listed in K. S.. Singh (Oxford). It is a position. Earlier assigned to those who owned lands. The word has to do with the ability to hold, control retain. Chou = four. So, holding four--as in being in control. I feels its about holding control/owning large tracts of land as in the four directions. No, andher nagari, choupat raja here. A name also assigned to those in martial command. (SEE Wiki please, as well as the link at bottom on Chowdhury aka Chowgula). I have heard this used to mean a clerk--but that cannot be correct unless an analogy has got formed to mean someone in power (IN THE PAST) --- a clerk wielding power/control. Chaudvi ka chand ANYONE?! Chougula: Related to Maharashtra. Chougula = village Patil, aka Chowdhury/Chowdhari. (see alternative spellings at the bottom link) Perhaps you may find other angles of interest at the link below. http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/pdf/Land%20%20People%20%20Final/L%20%20P%20pdf/Chapter%20VI/2%20Places%20of%20Pilgrimage.pdf We have some information about the rural society and administrative system in Maharashtra in the days of the Yadavas (A. D. 973 to 1318). The village Patil was called Gramkut, Chowdhari, or Chougula. The Gram Paìnchayat was known as Gramsamiti and its members were called Mahattar. Spellings of Chowdhury (of course transliteration from various scripts) and more, as found at: http://www.worldlingo.com/ma/enwiki/en/Chowdhury - *Chowdhury*(Main Spelling) - Chaudhuri - Chaudhry - Chaudhary - Chaudhery - Chaudary - Choudhary - Chaudry - Chouddery - Chaudhari - Chaudhury - Choudhry - Chowdhary - Chowdhry - Chawdhauri - Chaudhri - Chaudri - Choudary - Choudhuri - Choudry - Chowdary - Chowdhary - Choudhry venantius j pinto From: Frederick Noronha fredericknoron...@gmail.com Subject: [Goanet] Service occupations of another era... (DEL) 1) Chougula 2) Mahar (Watchman ) 3) Sutar ( Carpenter ) 4) Lohar ( Blacksmith ) 5) Kumbhar ( Potter ) 6) Chambhar ( Shoe maker ) 7) Nhawi ( Barber ) 8) Sonar ( Goldsmith ) 9) Joshi ( village astrologer ) 10)Parit (Washerman) 11)Gurav (Idol-Dresser) 12)Koli ( Water Carrier ) And, would someone like Venantius tell us what the translation of Chougula be? Milkman? FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Portuguese order of Merito to XXXXX
What ??? No hordes of so-called Freedom Fighters demonstrating against the award by our former colonial masters ? It shows the bankruptcy of their beliefs. And now we hear that one of the so-called freedom fighters actually attended the award ceremony as a guest. Ho ho ho, what bunkum !
[Goanet] Daily Grook #814
DAILY GROOK #814 == FOOT TRUTH == by Francis Rodrigues many a soccer fan rents a nice hall, so that they can hold a football! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910
[Goanet] Hitler's view on Fiasco
Dr U.G.Barad, The weblink you have given below is now redundant as the following message is displayed on Youtube website: This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Constantin Film. Better luck next time ! Cheers ! SILVAN M. DE SA . U. G. Barad wrote: Subject: [Goanet] Hitler's view on Fiasco Message-ID: 4ca1e1d7.1156730a.4e82.c...@mx.google.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii How about some humor. After Supreme Court Verdict http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBcn782_wvI
[Goanet] Song for the day!
One of my wife's favourite songs! Patsy Cline http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuZTk1hdpMs Boots - instrumental http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X51on5O-Wng Connie Francis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td7r8PRBacg -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Urgent: Dharna on Gram Sabha for 1st Oct. is cancelled
Urgent: The dharna on Gram Sabha organised by Goa Democratic Decentralisation movement and other organisations which was to be held on 1st October 2010 at the Directorate of Panchayats, Junta House, Panjim stands cancelled in vuiew of sec. 144 imposed in North Goa till 3rd October. Inconveneience regretted. -Soter D'souza
[Goanet] DidYouKnowThis: The word nicotiana ...
There are many species of tobacco in the plant genus *Nicotiana*. The word * nicotiana* (as well as *nicotine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine*) is in honor of Jean Nicot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Nicot, French ambassador to Portugal, who in 1559 sent it as a medicine to the court of Catherine de Medici http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_de_Medici. Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490
Re: [Goanet] Vol 5, Issue 1052: Indian hypocrisy (V/s Goan hypocrisy)
Floriano wrote: PS: India is for all Indians, may be. Not my GOA, definately NOT. Only those who can support themselves will get entry into my GOA. Others please sleep/beg outside the PARLIAMENT OF INDIA or outside the Raj Bhavan in Delhi. Let the President of India feed these unfortunates since nobody needs to beg when Kalmadi Co run a parallel economy. Reply: Also on the footpath Opposite Tato, I saw a security guard sozzled unconscious. Goa is/was dubiously associated with drunks and drinking, I had seen drunken coconut pluckers and toddy tappers climbing tall-dangerously swaying-in-the-breeze palms in high monsoons but never a rummy security man pissed drunk on streets. That Goa is history! Attached is his picture, hoping the admin would know how to use it here. I am trying to upload the picture I had taken, but my flickr page is not uploading. in case the admin can not upload my pic here I shall post the link to that pic on my flickr page once I upload it.
Re: [Goanet] God Sandwich
Mr. Gabe, Words are self explanatory 'A miss is as good as a mile' Talking about Goa? No. We talk about Sodom OR Gomorra. Goa is under curse. By who? you name it. Land is utilized only for transportation and luxury housing. Go to enjoy with THAT goa, you will have good transportation and luxury living. Hungry???!!! Carry your DRY Sandwich from where you move. Cheers!!
[Goanet] We want a Government in Goa that Governs!
We want a Government in Goa that Governs! The time has come for every Goan to voice their opinion in a strong and clear voice and intensify the struggle to hold the Government of Goa accountable. RP2021 is no where in sight and it serves the Government of Goa to keep us hanging in limbo all these years so that they can take advantage of the deficiencies by not heeding to the voices of the people. It is evident to all that the Government of Goa doesn’t care for Goa nor for the common man in Goa. All that our Ministers, Government officials, TCP, Directorate of Panchayats, Forest Department can think of are devious means to rake in the loot and hoist all sorts of con-schemes to the detriment of the people. What do they care for Goa and Goans! We need to question our elected Representatives whether it's the MLA, the Panchayat members or our Government Officials! All Goans need to rally together to take this agitation forward before it’s too late. The following news report is from the Times of India. * GBA to agitate from Oct 14 as RP 2021 not released yet TNN, Sep 29, 2010, 02.26am IST PANAJI: Protesting the chief minister`s failed assurances of releasing the Regional Plan 2021 by end-September as promised in the legislative assembly, the Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) will launch an agitation from October 14. Announcing this at a press conference on Tuesday, GBA convener Sabina Martins also demanded the notification of a freeze on constructions at 50 FAR in settlement zones till the finalization of RP 2021. The GBA also demanded a notification defining the protection of eco-zones as outlined in the draft RP. The organization has called upon citizens to assemble at Azad Maidan, Panaji, in large numbers at 4.30pm on October 14. The group will thereafter march to the chief minister`s Altinho residence to press for these demands and rally against misgovernance. These plans are, however, tentative and the GBA may decide to lead a march to the chief minister`s Margao residence on the same day. Plans are yet to be finalized, Martins said. `We want a government that governs!`, will be the slogan of the GBA`s campaign, she added. Stating that the GBA and affected groups will start a campaign in villages and towns, calling for awareness and action against such continued abuse, Martins said the GBA will urge people to question their elected representatives. GBA pointed out that although the government had set September as the deadline for the release of the completed RP 2021, it had failed to even publish the two taluka plans (Canacona and Pernem) which were promised in August. It also pointed out that although a committee for review of the Town and Country Planning Act and inclusion of people`s participation was formed, the committee has not met even once. A press release by GBA secretary Reboni Saha stated, Despite water shortages and power problems, constructions at 80 FAR continues unabated, threatening the quality of life and identity of the people. This is further supported by the new building bylaws. Cases filed in the high court relating to over-construction, water and power shortages—as in the case of Chimbel and Soccoro—have clearly pointed out the problems, yet our government is doing nothing. The GBA complained that large housing projects have emerged in villages with no study on the carrying capacity of roads and infrastructure, leading to problems of garbage, sewage and attendant water problems. Piecemeal changes to the TCP Act will allow backdoor permissions for large projects like the stadium in Tivim, without it being part of the RP, GBA pointed out. The GBA also lamented that the Land Acquisition Act is being used to acquire fertile fields to facilitate projects with no regard to the overall plan, the stakeholders and the actual demography of the place. The organization also alleged that mining continues unchecked in forest land, sidelining the original inhabitants who have lived and nurtured their surroundings for generations. A delay in the implementation of the Tribal Act further allows abuse by the mining industry, the GBA pointed out. All this relates to the delay in the release of RP 2021. But till the regional plan is released, at least notify a freeze on construction at 50 FAR in settlement zones, Martins said.
[Goanet] My heart bleeds ....
First it was a liter of 'piss and vinegar' from Goa Then it was pint of 'purple piss' from London. Now that Augusto Pinto got what he wanted - name and reasons, I would have like to have read answers to why does the professor spams: Is it the prof. does not want his students to read his e-mails? Does he instruct students to observe the 'upper-lip' English etiquette, while he ignores net-etiquette in private? Are you happy that you had to be spoon fed? Are you proud that Gabe identified you as a spammer? Or rather you help identify yourself as a spammer? But all I read was 'bupkis'. http://www.wordnik.com/words/bupkis Speakig for myself, I did not see Augusto Pinto's post coming. And Augusto likely did not see Gabe's reply coming. As the Yankees say, the two-word Konkani idiom from England popped the English professor's balloon. I hope all the educated Goans who spam will take the two-word idiom to heart. Etiquette is a reflection of ones' upbringing; which brings credit or discredit to the individual's parents. Regards, GL
[Goanet] CONDOLENCES
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)® www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ www.goa-world.com CONDOLENCES AVC-Kuwait deeply mourn the sad demise of Mrs Tomacina Carneiro, beloved mother of our dear friend Mario Carneiro (Katty de Navelim). May the Almighty Lord give strength and courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss. May her soul rest in peace. Xavier Furtado Managing Committee, Members and Players of AVC-Kuwait Email: xavierfurtad...@yahoo.co.uk
[Goanet] 'Relief for PIOs, to be allotted extendable visas only'
29 Sep. 2010. IANS. Persons of Indian origin (PIO) visiting India will now be issued only long-term extendable visas and not tourist visas, Goa's Non-Resident Indian (NRI) commissioner Eduardo Faleiro said Wednesday. Faleiro, a former union minister of state for external affairs, told reporters here that the union government's visa manual has been revised to ensure that PIOs do not face hardships when they visit their home country. Goans holding foreign passports were being given tourist visas and asked to leave the country as soon as the rather short period of the tourist visa expired. But that has changed for the better now, Faleiro said. As per the revised visa manual, all Goans as well other PIOs holding foreign passports will henceforth be issued only long-term 'X' visas (extendable visas) and not tourist visas, he said, adding that the earlier conditions were inhuman and unfair to PIOs, who had roots in India. I had earlier received several complaints from Goans holding foreign passports that some of our embassies and high commissions abroad, issue them tourist visas (valid for three to six months) at the end of which they have to leave the country though they have property matters to deal with and have families here, Faleiro said. Source: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/relief-for-pios-to-be-allotted- extendable-visas-only_100436327.html Has there been any official Govt. of India announcement about this?
Re: [Goanet] Hitler's view on Fiasco
Re: Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:26:49 +0530 From: Silvan M. De Sa sil...@dataone.in To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Hitler's view on Fiasco Dr U.G.Barad, The weblink you have given below is now redundant as the following message is displayed on Youtube website: This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Constantin Film. Better luck next time ! Cheers ! SILVAN M. DE SA . U. G. Barad wrote: Subject: [Goanet] Hitler's view on Fiasco Message-ID: 4ca1e1d7.1156730a.4e82.c...@mx.google.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii How about some humor. After Supreme Court Verdict http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBcn782_wvI I assume it's about the Commonwealth Games clusterf%$#*@! And I also assume the spoof is based on the film 'Der Untergang' about the last days in Hitler's bunker (Berlin, April-May 1945) The spoof is an oldie and has been churned out innumerable times, especially by geeks, to deride Apple, Microsoft and whichever tech firm launching a new attack on customers' valets with deficient products and/or market domination strategies (but pet foods, airlines or educational institutions are also favorite targets). The spoof is also a bit jejune. It simply undertitles with appropriate english texts (how dumb must you be to make a mobile device that cannot phone or the such) the scene in which Hitler has one of his famous choleric fits, slams with his fists on military maps and vituperates against his generals for failing to field army corps annihilated long time ago. The German original soundtrack is kept - assuming nobody understands it anyway. Constantin film has decided the first few Youtube clips were funny, but that it was now time to put a halt to it. So they have made known to Youtube that they would 'robustly protect their copyright' and Youtube takes the clips out as soon as they notice 'm (and that's very soon) Cheers, patrizio Dnooos!
[Goanet] basic portuguese course
Portuguese Course Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Alto Porvorim (www.xchr.in) will conduct a Portuguese basic course - reading and conversation. Classes will be held from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from October 4 to December 17. For details contact office: 2417772.
[Goanet] About the two died in road accident at Riband ar on 27th Sept…
About the two died in road accident at Ribandar on 27th Sept… At lunch time today, I asked the other ‘Where is Preetam?’ (as if I did not see him for long)* - ‘Tuka khobor nam’? (Don’t you know?) Soddun ghelo kitem re? (left the job o what?) - Preetam bhair poddlo poir Somara disa (Preetam expired on Monday) What? Died?...How? - He along with his cousin brother met with an accident Oh, the news about two died at Ribandar was flashing on all the newspapers, is that one? - Yes. Sorry, we thought you already know through other colleagues. Plus it came on Tarun Bharat with photos But no pics came on English papers. I was shocked to know about the death of Preetam whom I last saw on Sunday noon (less than 24hours prior to his death)* Preetam was very quite and shy but hardworking person. Instead of saying ‘hello’ he would just give his smile. He must be around 21 (contrary to the news reports which says 31, 26 etc) Preetam along with his deceased cousin brother worked for the same restaurant in Panjim (Not Campal as in some reports). Shivaji, his cousin brother worked in the kitchen so we don’t remember seeing him. Sunday being half day, they decided to go to their native place Dodamarg. When coming back to work next morning, their bike hit the oncoming Pvt Bus at Ribandar Ice Factory and the rider, our friend Preetam died instantly followed by his cousin. We miss you Preetam http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5035972234/sizes/l/ I am sensitively upset today as the news came to me as shock Don’t know what their families are going through God, give them courage to bear the tragic losses. 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] Jazz Goa launches music DVD!
Jazz Goa has launched a DVD of original music recorded and filmed in Goa, featuring Goa's amazing music talent. Jazz Goa has been a platform for local artistes, recording and broadcasting them on 105.4 FM Rainbow every Monday at 10pm. Now, with the launch of the DVD, these artistes will also be broadcast on several local television channels aswell, details of which will be announced soon. Just as the 16 track audio CD is being distributed free of cost, the DVD will also be available free of cost. If you would like to have a copy of the DVD contact Jazz Goa through the website www.jazzgoa.com
[Goanet] Moira Panchayat fortnightly G.B. meet a damp squib
There were 5 members of the Gram Sabha who attended the above Panchayat ( usually a closed door affair) as observers to fullfil the citizen's right to know what the people's representatives are up to. The meeting that was slated to start at 10.30 a.m. got underway at 11.00 a.m minus the Sarpanch and the Povoacao ward member Prakash Rawool who reported sick when not sick at all. In all probability the sickness was induced by the threat of observers sitting in the meeting. The Dy. Sarpanch, Ms. Doris D'Mello chaired the meet. Other members present were: Ms. Urmila Rawool- Raim; Shri. Bobab Kerkar- Pirazona/Caturli; Shri. Sagar-Sataporio; Shri. Philip D'Souza- Atafondem Ms. Doris D'Mello - Calizor; Members of Bambordem-Sarpanch and Povoacao-Prakash Rawool reporting sick. The Secretary Shri. Chetan Shirodkar was the one man show. Except for a few queries by the Chairperson, and a few 'Oks' and 'keep it for the next meeting' there was embargo on talking. Aparently, there were no quotations given for the Computer printer. If there were, they have been downplayed. The Panchayat G.B. Meet of 7 looked like a much bigger meet of 10 with the observers crowding into the Sarpancha's Chamber. The application for Occupancy certificate which was inwarded on 20/9/10 did not find its way into the agenda as the agenda for this meet was fixed on 18/9/10. I wonder how the Panchayat will progress vis a vis development if delay tactics lke these are a common place. [Was I not right when I asked the new Tourism Minister who is the MLA of Moira to demolish the Panchayat as it is harassing people on petty matters??] What was discussed in the meet was sweet nothing. No wonder Moidekars do not find any development taking place in Moira. There were atleast 2 letters from the public threatening the Panchayat with dire consequences and court actions for not forwarding letters to the various departments in time. The meet got over in a jiffy at 11.45 as there was no business to conduct at all. Most of the time of the meeting was taken up by the reading of previous minutes, which nobody challenged. In all the meet was a damp squib with a lot of nervousness set-in. All that was said was that the letter received from floriano lobo suggesting that henceforth large number of GS members shall be attending the GB meets - the decision on this was differed since all members were not present. The only part of the meeting that was very relevant is the fact that there was a letter from a govt dept asking the panchayat to identify/shortlist a disabled/handicapped person a national award or something. There was luke-warm reception to this query. Hopefully, there will be more GS members attending the next GB meeting of the Panchayat which is scheduled for 15th Oct. 2010 or thereabout and hopefully they will not be hurdled in the Sarpancha's cubicle. :-) Cheers floriano GS member. Note: It is hightime that Moidekars get working to constitute a ' village panel' to contest the next Pachayat elections on a forward looking agenda for Moira, the most neglected village of prominence in Goa. It is not ENOUGH that GOOD, HONEST citizens contest elections. It is not ENOUGH that GOOD, HONEST citizen voters elect good, honest representatives. GOA urgently needs 'GOOD, HONEST, DISCIPLINED SYSTEM of GOVERNANCE'. Wherein, even a dishonest person is forced to be good, honest n disciplined, or to QUIT. Only through PPS can such 'good, honest n disciplined system of governance' be identified and accepted. PPS GOA =PEOPLE for POLITICAL SANITY = PEOPLE'S POWER SYSTEM for a date in 2012 Display the 'PPS' sticker on your vehicle today, to reject political madness tomorrow. http://www.goasu-raj.org/gen/articles/70.asp
Re: [Goanet] Padri Pulitikent Kityak Poddtat?
Dear Albert,
I had published some time back my article on Renovaçao. Now I tried to make
it known to Goaneters.
What you are suggesting is being put into practice by several priests and
church organizations.
I am not discussing here what you suggested. You can put it forward in your
encounters with the concerned people or forums.
Thank you for the remarks. May God bless you!
Regards.
Fr.Ivo
From: Albert Desouza alizadeso...@hotmail.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Padri Pulitikent Kityak Poddtat?
Dear Goanetters
Priests should remain far away from politics and politicians at least for
time being. They should work for the benefit of the lay people whom they
represent. I have seen lots of Catholic youth unemployed or under paid and
however hard they try they do not get sucess in life and live a poor and
unpleasent life. Most of our churches are huge structures and have plenty of
rooms which collect dust. If priest along with the lay get together and use
these vacant rooms to start some business for the lay people where someone
can earn his daily bread. Most ofthe women folks know cooking, etc stiching
etc. The church can help them to start either some classes or small scale
industries. Many times people in the locality for various reasons do not get
time to cook, go to the bank etc etc may be they are sick, old or have small
children. Many times we see working mothers have lots of problems to look
after their little ones and pay so much for useless maids. These small scale
industries can plan out various projects. One project where woman get
together and make kitchen items like sweets, pickles, or food stuff. Others
can market or sell these products. Why do we need priests to get in politics
? It does not serve the people in any way. What I have written may not be
too clear for everyone but I hope some one has understood my message. albert
From: icso...@bsnl.in
To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:18:29 +0530
Subject: [Goanet] Padri Pulitikent Kityak Poddtat?
Pritichya vachpyamno,
Ho mhozo lekh tumche mukhar haddtam. To tumkam faydyacho zayt. Dev borem
korum!
Fr.Ivo
Padri Pulitikent Kityak Poddtat?
*Ivo da Conceição Souza
Azkal Goyeam ani akhya Bharatant rajki fuddaryanchim nanvam lokachya
tonddar khelltat. Khoynchya pokxak zoyt melltelem, tem ami uloyt astat,
uprant pokx nivddun yeta, dusro pokx ken’na yetolo, osli ast ballgit
ravtat.
Rajki serkos ken’na suru zayt, hem ami nokllot. Amchem jivit rajkornnent
vinnlolem asa. Arthik ani somajik mollanr rajkornnecho porinnam' asa.
Tornnya-dhakttyancho, nennttya-zanntyancho, dadlya-bailancho husko toch.
Xallamni lhan bhurgyancho poryant kityak nhoy? Tor oslea adhunik kallar ho
vichar amchya kananr sadta: Padri pulitikent kityak poddtat? Tancho vaur
otmik, tankam osleo ratti lagonant... Osle nare aikunk yetat.
Hea vicharak zobab diunche khatir amchem mon uzvaddaunk zay. To don
panvddyamni amchyamni dium yeta:
i)Rajkaronn (politics) mhonnche kitem? Azkal rajki fuddari soglea mollanr
misoll zatat. Lokoy tanche koddle zobab soglea prosnnank magtat. Rajkaronn
mhollyar xhar-proza (city-state [Gresia desantli POLIS]) cholovpachi
vidhya
ani kola. Doreka mon'xan mon'xallayen-bhavponnan vinnlolem bhiradd bandunk
vaurunk zai. Doreka Kristi mon'xan hea jogant Devachem Raj sthapunk
proyotn
korunk zay. Ponn rajkoronn mhellem zayt veta. Vikas vaddche boldek
broxttachar-burxeponn ani apsvarth amchea desant ghans ghetat. Rajki
fuddaryamni des zannvayen cholounk zay, somajik-arthik-sonvskruthik ani
rajki mollanr udorgot haddunk zai, projecho samball-seva korunk vavrunk
zay. Oslya vavrant borya sobhavachim mon'xam gorjechim.
Ponn amche modim vegllench ghoddta: okxikxit, lapitt, chor, mortikar,
broxttachari, fotting amkam melltat. Gunddagiri-dadagiri choloytole monis
rajkarnnant ghustat. Hat-maram' bhitor soron aplim bolsam bhortat, durboll
asle te grest zatat, nagoun-chorun, broxttachar korun...
Dekhun bhurgyanchea monant ho vichar yeta: Khoinche nokrent mhaka odik
poyxe melltele? Tanchea monant ekoch zobab mhollear ho: Rajkarnnant
bhitor
soron mhojean sottasott duddu ('fast buck') komaum yeta. Xikpachi
poryant goroz na. Hotelamni ani xallamni waiter vo peon koso nokri
mellounk SSC-cho dorzo zay, ponn rajki am’dar koxe nivddun yeunk xikpachi
ani xikxonnechi goroz na. Itlench nhoy: Soglech Mukhel Montri zaunk
sodhtat,
aplya faydeak zhogddon amchi seva kortat mhonn fottoytat… Oslya
mon'xanchea
hatamni amim amcho ani Goyencho fuddar ghatla...
Sobhav naslole monis amkam rajkarnnant melltat, hantunt konnoch dubhav
dhorpasarko na. Khoynchoy pokx aplea totvamni ani mulyamni cholona, ponn
poixyancher cholta...koxem tem tech zannant. Ek pokx soddun dusrea pokxant
bhitor soron, am’dar aplo jiv samballtat, ponn Goyenkarank lojek
ghaltat...
Broxttachar khup chol’la mhonn sogottoch zannot. Ponn amcho lokoy oslea
rajkarnnaranchya ghansak sampoddta. Ken’na-ken’nai lok vikharya
[Goanet] Press statement for kind favour of pubication - Re: Navy's attempt to grab the island off Mormugao/Vasco.
The Goa Su-Raj Party categorically states that the Indian Navy should not have the Islands of Mormugao to its ownership. The Goa Su-Raj Party is in complete agreement with those Goans who feel that the Navy should not be given even an inch of more Goan territory than what it is already occupying, viz. the Dabolim Airport included. The Navy should desist from trying to acquire more land in Goa and instead should be already disbanding and dismantling its installations in Goa and shift to the legitimately provided Sea Bird Base at Karwar. The Indian Navy is not welcome in Goa as it is here in violation of all democratic norms when it is illegally holding on to the spoils of war since 1961. And to add insult to injury, it is trying very hard to expand. Having the Indian Naval installation in Goa is useless for Goa for the simple reason that it cannot even safe-guard and monitor the 200 nautical miles territorial waters off Goa to control the tar ball menace which is destroying Goa's bread and butter, the golden beaches. It is only trying to consolidate its position in Goa citing security reasons. At any time, day or night, Goa can be blown off by a couple of mercenary terrorists despite the big bla bla the Navy is giving us of providing security to Goa. It only wants to secure its position in Goa for its personnel to enjoy and make merry. The Goa Su-Raj party is in solidarity with all those who vehemently oppose the expansion of the Indian Navy at Goa, may it be the Rajya Sabha MP, the Councillors of Mumugao Municipal Council , the Panches and Sarpanches of the vicinity, the Goan fisherfolk and the people of Goa. It will be in the dear interest of the Indian Navy in Goa to see that Goa Su-Raj Party does not come to power in Goa. Because, when it does, the first thing that will happen is that the Navy will be kicked away to Karwar Sea Bird Base for ever and be rid of something which is useless to Goa and Goans. Goa has no obligation to stretch itself thin and be undermined in the name of providing security to India. Let other states bear this burden, for once. Sd/- Floriano Lobo Gen. Secretary, Goa Su-Raj Party 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org It is not ENOUGH that GOOD, HONEST citizens contest elections. It is not ENOUGH that GOOD, HONEST citizen voters elect good, honest representatives. GOA urgently needs 'GOOD, HONEST, DISCIPLINED SYSTEM of GOVERNANCE'. Wherein, even a dishonest person is forced to be good, honest n disciplined, or to QUIT. Only through PPS can such 'good, honest n disciplined system of governance' be identified and accepted. PPS GOA =PEOPLE for POLITICAL SANITY = PEOPLE'S POWER SYSTEM for a date in 2012 Display the 'PPS' sticker on your vehicle today, to reject political madness tomorrow. http://www.goasu-raj.org/gen/articles/70.asp http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/254068/1043608998/name/roadmap_goa-su-raj_party.pdf http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/attachments/folder/132590897/item/64224316/view
[Goanet] God Sandwiches,Atheism and Religion
Do Atheists know more about religion? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/28/us/28religion.html?_r=1src=meref=homepage September 28, 2010 Basic Religion Test Stumps Many AmericansBy LAURIE GOODSTEINAmericans are by all measures a deeply religious people, but they are also deeply ignorant about religion. Researchers from the independent Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life phoned more than 3,400 Americans and asked them 32 questions about the Bible, Christianity and other world religions, famous religious figures and the constitutional principles governing religion in public life. On average, people who took the survey answered half the questions incorrectly, and many flubbed even questions about their own faith. Those who scored the highest were atheists and agnostics, as well as two religious minorities: Jews and Mormons. The results were the same even after the researchers controlled for factors like age and racial differences. “Even after all these other factors, including education, are taken into account, atheists and agnostics, Jews and Mormons still outperform all the other religious groups in our survey,” said Greg Smith, a senior researcher at Pew. That finding might surprise some, but not Dave Silverman, president of American Atheists, an advocacy group for nonbelievers that was founded by Madalyn Murray O’Hair. “I have heard many times that atheists know more about religion than religious people,” Mr. Silverman said. “Atheism is an effect of that knowledge, not a lack of knowledge. I gave a Bible to my daughter. That’s how you make atheists.” Among the topics covered in the survey were: Where was Jesus born? What is Ramadan? Whose writings inspired the Protestant Reformation? Which Biblical figure led the exodus from Egypt? What religion is the Dalai Lama? Joseph Smith? Mother Teresa? In most cases, the format was multiple choice. The researchers said that the questionnaire was designed to represent a breadth of knowledge about religion, but was not intended to be regarded as a list of the most essential facts about the subject. Most of the questions were easy, but a few were difficult enough to discern which respondents were highly knowledgeable. On questions about the Bible and Christianity, the groups that answered the most right were Mormons and white evangelical Protestants. On questions about world religions, like Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Judaism, the groups that did the best were atheists, agnostics and Jews. One finding that may grab the attention of policy makers is that most Americans wrongly believe that anything having to do with religion is prohibited in public schools. An overwhelming 89 percent of respondents, asked whether public school teachers are permitted to lead a class in prayer, correctly answered no. But fewer than one of four knew that a public school teacher is permitted “to read from the Bible as an example of literature.” And only about one third knew that a public school teacher is permitted to offer a class comparing the world’s religions. The survey’s authors concluded that there was “widespread confusion” about “the line between teaching and preaching.” Mr. Smith said the survey appeared to be the first comprehensive effort at assessing the basic religious knowledge of Americans, so it is impossible to tell whether they are more or less informed than in the past. The phone interviews were conducted in English and Spanish in May and June. There were not enough Muslim, Buddhist or Hindu respondents to say how those groups ranked. Clergy members who are concerned that their congregants know little about the essentials of their own faith will no doubt be appalled by some of these findings: ¶ Fifty-three percent of Protestants could not identify Martin Luther as the man who started the Protestant Reformation. ¶ Forty-five percent of Catholics did not know that their church teaches that the consecrated bread and wine in holy communion are not merely symbols, but actually become the body and blood of Christ. ¶ Forty-three percent of Jews did not know that Maimonides, one of the foremost rabbinical authorities and philosophers, was Jewish. The question about Maimonides was the one that the fewest people answered correctly. But 51 percent knew that Joseph Smith was Mormon, and 82 percent knew that Mother Teresa was Roman Catholic. -
[Goanet] Letter to the Editor(Adv Nigel Costa Frias )
Subject: Adv Nigel Costa Frias Ref http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Complaint-against-HC-lawyer-for-abuse/41327.html I was shocked to learn of the complaint by a Junior Advocate alleging verbal abuse by Adv Nigel Costa Frias. To my knowledge, Adv Nigel is a rare breed of advocates in Goa, fighting for geniune cases in Goa against the corrupt Anti Goans. We are all aware that various Goan Activists have been intimidated via various means by the Anti Goan Government Machinery e.g. False Police Complaints etc so as to allow the corrupt Politicians and comrades to continue with their exploits? Is this a new way by the Anti Goans to intimidate genuine pro-goan advocates fighting for Goa? Arwin Mesquita, UAE Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/ 6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim 7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] (no subject)
Retired Age Working people frequently ask me a retired person what I do to make my days interesting. Well, for example, the other day the wife and I went into town and went into a shop. We were only in there for about 5 minutes. When we came out, there was a cop writing out a parking ticket. We went up to him and I said, 'Come on man, how about giving a senior citizen a break?' He ignored us and continued writing the ticket. I called him a Dumb ass. He glared at me and started writing another ticket for having worn tires. So Nina called him a moron. He finished the second ticket and put it on the windshield with the first. Then he started writing a third ticket. This went on for about 20 minutes. The more we abused him, the more tickets he wrote. Just then our bus arrived and we got on it and went home. We try to have a little fun each day now that we're retired. It's important at our age.
[Goanet] Letter to the Editor (Greater Goan Identity)
Subject: Greater Goan Identity Ref http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Sardinha-opposes-Greater-Goa/41433.html In Principle, I agree with statements by Senior Congress Leader Mr. Luizinho Faleiro and MP Francisco Sardinha that Goan Identity has to be preserved; whilst expressing in their opposition to the Greater Goa proposals; which meant adding territory from other states to Goa. But however other than their lip service, what action has been taken? Their government is actively attracting migrant vote banks, issuing ration cards to migrants, supporting demography changing migrant attractive mega projects, bringing in industries favoring employment to outsiders, destroying the environment, contaminating land/water, facilitating large scale land sales to outsiders, facilitating the large scale Goan migration out of Goa due to lack of opportunities etc. Even after 20 years Konkani still does not have her place in Goa. Sonia Gandhi promised Special Status during the 2009 Lok Sabha Election campaign. In August 2008, the Goa Legislative Assembly passed a unanimous resolution strongly recommending that the state government take up with the Centre the urgent need to grant special status to Goa; this was done to ensure that the state preserves its unique identity. Can these Senior Congress Leaders follow up on the same and provide an update to Goans and challenge their “High Command”? Today Goa is rapidly losing its prized identity within just 50 years of liberation. If the Goan Majority and their politicians do not want to address this critical issue then perhaps, it is better to go for Greater Goa or even merger with another state; let us bury the issue of Preserving Goan Identity once and for all!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/ 6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim 7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?267227
Goanetters might find this article interesting: http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?267227 The rumour decibels in the corridors of our high courts have steadily gone up in the past few years. The issue, of course, is the moral and monetary corruption of those that sit in judgement in these highest courts. Proof may be a bit elusive but reputations have hit rock bottom. Indeed, there is no dearth of anecdotal tales in the bar councils on how some judges routinely dole out favours. The latest controversy in this long list involves the chief justice of the Allahabad HC, Justice F.I. Rebello. A complaint has now been sent to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice S.H. Kapadia, on September 23. It alleges that Rebello passed administrative orders that favoured UP chief minister Mayawati in a case related to her role in the Taj corridor case. Two years ago, a writ petition had been filed in the HC challenging the state governor’s refusal to grant sanction to prosecute Mayawati. Justices Pradeep Kant and Shabihul Husnain had been hearing the case for almost two years and it had reached a critical stage. The spoiler, it seems, came after a meeting between Mayawati and the chief justice on June 26 this year.. Cheers Augusto -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com or ypinto...@yahoo.co.in P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
[Goanet] 'Relief for PIOs, to be allotted extendable visas only'
Does this mean that Goans foreign passport holders were not permitted to renew their visas but say a German Goan could do so? Was this happening?! If so, I was not aware of this fuggdi circle. Also, interesting language. Either of the earlier governments--the Congress as well as the BJP could have made the amendment on their watch. But as they say., look not into the past. venantius j pinto Message: 3 Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:35:25 +0100 From: Eddie Fernandes eddie.fernan...@gmail.com Subject: [Goanet] 'Relief for PIOs, to be allotted extendable visas only' 29 Sep. 2010. IANS. Persons of Indian origin (PIO) visiting India will now be issued only long-term extendable visas and not tourist visas, Goa's Non-Resident Indian (NRI) commissioner Eduardo Faleiro said Wednesday. del Goans holding foreign passports were being given tourist visas and asked to leave the country as soon as the rather short period of the tourist visa expired. But that has changed for the better now, Faleiro said. As per the revised visa manual, all Goans as well other PIOs holding foreign passports will henceforth be issued only long-term 'X' visas (extendable visas) and not tourist visas, he said, adding that the earlier conditions were inhuman and unfair to PIOs, who had roots in India. del
Re: [Goanet] My heart bleeds ....
--- On Tue, 9/28/10, Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote: Now that Augusto Pinto got what he wanted - name and reasons, I would have like to have read answers to why does the professor spams: Actually, it was Gilbert who got what he deserved from Augusto. Someone had to say it. Augusto did. He told it like it is. Please see: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-September/199514.html Despite my many disagreements with Augusto Pinto I can say that none of the garbage written below applies to him. Cheers, Santosh --- On Tue, 9/28/10, Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote: First it was a liter of 'piss and vinegar' from Goa Then it was pint of 'purple piss' from London. Now that Augusto Pinto got what he wanted - name and reasons, I would have like to have read answers to why does the professor spams: Is it the prof. does not want his students to read his e-mails? Does he instruct students to observe the 'upper-lip' English etiquette, while he ignores net-etiquette in private? Are you happy that you had to be spoon fed? Are you proud that Gabe identified you as a spammer? Or rather you help identify yourself as a spammer? But all I read was 'bupkis'. http://www.wordnik.com/words/bupkis Speakig for myself, I did not see Augusto Pinto's post coming. And Augusto likely did not see Gabe's reply coming. As the Yankees say, the two-word Konkani idiom from England popped the English professor's balloon. I hope all the educated Goans who spam will take the two-word idiom to heart. Etiquette is a reflection of ones' upbringing; which brings credit or discredit to the individual's parents. Regards, GL
[Goanet] CWG: Defusing an explosive story, another artifice in this carefully constructed story
Defusing an explosive story, another artifice in this carefully constructed story Channel Seven's explosive investigation into New Delhi's Commonwealth Games security sent shockwaves around the world. However, as Media Watch discovered, what looked like a major breach of security by reporter Mike Duffy was not quite what it seemed. And was Duffy's suitcase, which we were led to believe contained a remote detonation device that 'could flatten an entire building', just another artifice in this carefully constructed story? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6xk-Tm_1y4 Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] My heart bleeds ....
Bupkis Bokdichea bonkak poilear Lawry dhaun dita kiss Fuddem kitem zata tem sanginam - Punn Lawry sangta - Bupkis! .. On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:21:11 -0700 (PDT) Gilbert Lawrence wrote on the subject line My heart bleeds : 'But all I read was 'bupkis'. http://www.wordnik.com/words/bupkis ... Speakig for myself, I did not see Augusto Pinto's post coming...' Cheers Augusto P.S. For bupkis see http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bupkis Etymology From Yiddish באָבקעס (bobkes, “(large) beans”), from קאָזעבאָפּקעס (kozebopkes, “goat droppings”), from Proto-Slavic *koza (“goat”), and diminutive of Slavonic root боб (bob, “bean”). [edit] Noun bupkis (uncountable) 1. absolutely nothing; nothing of value, significance, or substance We searched for hours and found bupkis. Usage notes Often translated as meaning small round fecal pellets, referring to the shape of goat droppings. A colorful usage, though more emphatic expression (in Yiddish more so than in English) is Bupkis mit Kuduchas, translating roughly to shivering shit balls - kuduchas referring to the condition of generalized shaking palsy.' Cheers again ;-O Augusto -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com or ypinto...@yahoo.co.in P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
[Goanet] A Few Home Truths for Indians
To Goanet - The US is the world’s most powerful country. That’s clear enough to the casual observer. What should also be clear is that the US does not hesitate to use its power. Very few would disagree that the US does not always use that power responsibly, nor is it always successful in whatever it sets out to do militarily. No nation — even the most successful — is ruled by the infallible and the infinitely wise. Infallibility and infinite wisdom can only be claimed by the dynastic rulers of third world countries such as North Korea and India... . . The present Mrs Gandhi is putting some effort into the National Unique ID system. Though not a sufficient condition for a police state in the making, it is definitely a necessary one for a modern police state... http://www.deeshaa.org/2010/09/29/readings-a-few-home-truths-for-indians/ Regards, r
[Goanet] Moira Panchayat fortnightly G.B. meet a damp squib
This state of affairs is unacceptable. Why weren't any pertinent questions posed to the elected representatives? Are we so timid as to just keep quiet and let what will be, be? Or let the representatives walk away feeling further empowered to do whatever they want with impunity? We should stand up for our rights and know what our representatives are doing on our behalf and point them in the right direction by finding out precisely what they are up to and what plan they have to better the lot of the people who elected them. If they are incapable or inefficient, then we must ensure that they are replaced by competent and selfless people who would consider it an honor to do the job. The Sarpanch and the Povoacao ward member Prakash Rawool obviously had something to cover up otherwise they would have attended. At the next meeting, they must be taken to task for not attending this very important meeting and any pertinent questions requiring their conduct of affairs of the Sarpanch be posed and answered by them to the satisfaction of the people or they must be the first to be voted out of office. Regards. Manuel; (Eddie) Tavares
[Goanet] We want a Government in Goa that Governs!
We should all support the efforts initiated by the GBA and join in their Agitation protest on October 14 en mass. We have got to show Dogu and his 40 thieves that we will not stand idly by and watch them steal Goa from under us. We have got to demonstrate that the state of Goa belongs to the Goans and that they are merely representing our views as our elected representatives and not as our masters or as a means for them to enrich themselves at our expense. Furthermore, we must make it clear to the Chief Minister that he needs to implement change to ensure that the will of the people is followed and not the corrupt and selfish will of his and his forty thieves in the legislature. When a petition is handed over to him, we must ensure that a timetable is drawn up setting goals on all items requiring attention and ensure that follow up action in the form of further agitation if necessary is instituted. It must be consistent and we must be persistent in demanding accountability every step of the way, otherwise they will think that this just a one day affair and continue just as before. We have to assert our right to direct our future and make every member of the legislature understand that the will of the people must prevail and that they are the people's representatives and not sent there to do whatever they like without consequences. I therefore appeal to all Goans especially those RG's to rally to the call and ensure that this time, we take the destiny of our Goa into our hands and turn it around for the better. Regards.. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.
[Goanet] 'Relief for PIOs, to be allotted extendable visas only'
CORRECTION: I meant to say, Does this mean that Goans foreign passport holders were not permitted to renew their visas but say a Indo-German (not Goan) could do so? venantius j pinto Subject: [Goanet] 'Relief for PIOs, to be allotted extendable visas only' Does this mean that Goans foreign passport holders were not permitted to renew their visas but say a German Goan could do so? Was this happening?! If so, I was not aware of this fuggdi circle. Also, interesting language. Either of the earlier governments--the Congress as well as the BJP could have made the amendment on their watch. But as they say., look not into the past. venantius j pinto
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1056
Where is it said that the holders of PIO will be entitled for Visit Visa only This might be applicable to the persons who did not officially apply for the official PIO or OCI Cards Goans/Indians holding foreign Passports are either given PIO or OCI Cards/booklets after official scrutiny by the Ministry of Home affairs, Government of India from Delhi as a part of the dual Citizenship procedure. A PIO holder is given a visa valid for a certain number of years e.g. 10 or 15 years which can be renewed on payment ofnbsp; the prescribed fee. An OCI holder is given a LIFELONG visa by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Government of India in Delhi on payment of the prescribed fee. During my visit to Goa in July, I had written an e-mail to the Editor of Heraldo on this subject after watching an interview of the NRI Commissioner on the local TV but regretfully this letter never saw the light of the day in quot;Letters to the Editorquot;. Where does the question come of someone's recommendation and acceptance by the Government of India when the rules are already laid down and implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi ! Are the next elections or recommendation to the prestigious positions in Goa around the corner Peternbsp; Fernandes Message: 3 Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:35:25 +0100 From: quot;Eddie Fernandesquot; lt;eddie.fernan...@gmail.comgt; To: quot;Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!quot; lt;goanet@lists.goanet.orggt; Subject: [Goanet] 'Relief for PIOs, to be allotted extendable visas only' Message-ID: lt;009701cb5fb1$44277dc0$cc7679...@gmail.comgt; Content-Type: text/plain; charset=quot;us-asciiquot; 29 Sep. 2010. IANS. Persons of Indian origin (PIO) visiting India will now be issued only long-term extendable visas and not tourist visas, Goa's Non-Resident Indian (NRI) commissioner Eduardo Faleiro said Wednesday. Faleiro, a former union minister of state for external affairs, told reporters here that the union government's visa manual has been revised to ensure that PIOs do not face hardships when they visit their home country. quot;Goans holding foreign passports were being given tourist visas and asked to leave the country as soon as the rather short period of the tourist visa expired. But that has changed for the better now,quot; Faleiro said. quot;As per the revised visa manual, all Goans as well other PIOs holding foreign passports will henceforth be issued only long-term 'X' visas (extendable visas) and not tourist visas,quot; he said, adding that the earlier conditions were inhuman and unfair to PIOs, who had roots in India. quot;I had earlier received several complaints from Goans holding foreign passports that some of our embassies and high commissions abroad, issue them tourist visas (valid for three to six months) at the end of which they have to leave the country though they have property matters to deal with and have families here,quot; Faleiro said. Source: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/relief-for-pios-to-be-allotted- extendable-visas-only_100436327.html Has there been any official Govt. of India announcement about this?
[Goanet] Land Abuse - A Looming Water Scarcity
With the abuse of agricultural wetlands, bad general land management in Goa, coupled with the pollution in rivers caused by unbridled and inefficient mining practices, the long term risk of water famine looms large. See the world water map http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11435522 The last paragraph puts it succinctly and is relevant to the Goa and general Indian landscapes: Climate change is going to affect the amount of water that comes in as precipitation; and if you overlay that on an already stressed population, we're rolling the dice. A beautiful land that once had a sustainable land to population ratio, nature largely left alone and adequate rains, will pay the price of development. That's the bad news. The good news is that it is not too late to reverse a large part of it. To expect that of the morons ruling Goa is however, in the favorite phrase of my cousin from Loutulim, out of question. Roland.
[Goanet] Jr. Hockey
Gone are the days when only Goans used to grace the Goa team. I guess this is the changing tide of Goan identity. As for the team the coach should probably feed them on milk for quick recovery. BC The Pune side was clearly the better of the two, but found Goa goalkeeper Naveen M difficult to beat and were unable to find the net in the first half.
[Goanet] Take Steps Now To Protect Your Mind | Dr. Cutler
Take Steps Now to Protect your Mind Dr. Cutler http://www.drcutler.com/dr-cutler-true-health-blog-archive/take-steps-now-to-protect-your-mind/
[Goanet] Goa news for September 30, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Heritage group asks Goa Govt to act against antique smugglers - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGHCjCkV5Q5f8kTrQBHvpWjyxWD6gurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/heritage-group-asks-goa-govt-to-act-against-antique-smugglers/361888.html *** NSUI Goa Chief receives death threat - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGz7j1I3B5UkR_QqjpYZP-jtnhprQurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/nsui-goa-chief-receives-death-threat/362368.html *** 'Relief for PIOs, to be allotted extendable visas only' - Economic Times erm extendable visas and not tourist visas, Goa's Non-Resident Indian (NRI) commissioner Eduardo ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFl2nXFf9-sEaH2FffmAiYGV_lP0Qurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/travel/visa-power/Relief-for-PIOs-to-be-allotted-extendable-visas-only/articleshow/6652566.cms *** Draw of lots allots 234 beach shacks to North Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The tourism department on Tuesday, allotted 234 temporary beach shacks for north Goa at the draw of lots held in Panaji. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFGXYxEPALAGY1CWXLjr5_WzWL8xgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Draw-of-lots-allots-234-beach-shacks-to-North-Goa/articleshow/6647898.cms *** Ayodhya verdict: Disturbance possible in Goa - Economic Times erdict-after-mumbai-now-goa-also-tightens-security-in-the-wake-of-ayodhya-verdict-2010092987214Ayodhya Verdict : After Mumbai now Goa also tightens security in the wake of ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF04WLmoAoa-52VM1ZjwMnT4RZYvgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Ayodhya-verdict-Disturbance-possible-in-Goa/articleshow/6649491.cms *** ADB to lend $250 mn to three Indian states - Economic Times elp-protect-coastal-areas-in-three-vulnerablein.htmlADB to help protect coastal areas in three vulnerable Indian states http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEKsc4F48X35H-DOEdMnuftMP352Aurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/ADB-to-lend-250-mn-to-three-Indian-states/articleshow/6652111.cms *** 'Goa Government Employees Association is a registered body' - Times of India S6I2QUToZIM http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHirMIC-9AqJEuDMvIFTbQdZW4UXwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa-Government-Employees-Association-is-a-registered-body/articleshow/6655424.cms *** Pinc Panthers wins 'Goa Super Sixes' championship - India Infoline.com dia Infoline.comPinc Panthers(Pinc Group) won the coveted 'Goa Super Sixes' championship title, India's first premium annual corporate cricket tournament organised by ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHXangvMJyTefuNBtaUVe85t2volgurl=http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Pinc-Panthers-wins-Goa-Super-Sixes-championship/4945962021 *** GTDC to initiate inter-state tourism circuits at ITM Goa 2010 - TravelBizMonitor tate tourism, Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) is in discussions with state tourism ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH9dFUKXBSZBUGdafOlTDjvBloYtgurl=http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/gtdc-to-initiate-interstate-tourism-circuits-at-itm-goa-2010-11625 *** Citizens' protests stall Goa's real estate bonanza - Livemint rofit organization, moved a petition in the Goa high court ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNExkLIKIYniNXJUFdC7v8MIJuBohgurl=http://www.livemint.com/2010/09/29185026/Citizens8217-protests-stall.html?atype=tp Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] GOVERNANCE
The present coalition govt.headed by Mr Digamber Kamat can not be called a govt,which has a will to govern the state of Goa or to safeguard the interests of Goans or Goan identity,this govt is protecting interests of mining lobby,casinos,real estate lobby,and migrants,at the cost of Goan AAM ADAMI,Firstly does this govt has a mandate to rule the state? this govt is a opportunistic coalition of THUGS who are out to plunder Goa,All the Goans irrespective of cast, creed,religion,and political affiliations should gather under a apolitical organization,and compel all the so called people's representatives to fall in line or else they should be defeated in coming assembly elections by a mass popular movement the need of the hour is to make common people aware of their rights, and empower them wake up GOANS.
Re: [Goanet] Fundamental Questions about Life
Dear Goanetters, I think that with the material offered from modern Science, Biology: Science of Life, Santosh is wasting his energy and our time. He is trying to refute what the Holy Father Benedict XVI told the audience at St.Mary's University College, in South West London (as quoted from The Telegraph). I had quoted the Holy Father for his fundamental questions about Life, not for scientific answers, which have been given by Biology, but do not answer all the fundamental questions about human life. The Holy Father certainly knows them, as he mentioned: human and natural sciences provide us with an 'invaluable understanding' of aspects of our existence. But he said that the disciplines cannot satisfy the fundamental question about why we exist. I have with me the whole material on the Science of Life (57 chapters), and much more..., which answer more than the 10 questions of Santosh. But nobody can answer the fundamental questions, neither Richard Dawkins, nor Santosh Helekar. Medical students do not have time for all the questions on Life. They are so overburdened with their studies and exams--how to cram their memory and answer the questions (objective and essay type) and get the best marks. Let, therefore, Dr.Ferdinando ask the questions and try to respond to those difficult riddles, as he is trying to do... not to what all of us know from the books of Biology. I had studied them already when I was a young student, in Biology as well as in Sociology (Population-Heredity, which I taught later on): Mendelian Laws, coming from a monk, Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884), who was an Augustinian priest, scientist, and father of modern genetics, with his laws of heredity. Now it is even more advanced. Regards. Fr.Ivo --- On Sat, 9/18/10, Ivo icso...@bsnl.in wrote: Dear Goanetters, Benedict XVI explains why Science cannot explain meaning of life. The Pope told an audience of religious leaders from different faiths that the human and natural sciences provide us with an ''invaluable understanding'' of aspects of our existence. But he said the disciplines cannot satisfy the ''fundamental'' question about why we exist. They cannot satisfy the deepest longings of the human heart, they cannot fully explain to us our origin and our destiny, why and for what purpose we exist, nor indeed can they provide us with an exhaustive answer to the question 'Why is there something rather than nothing?', Benedict XVI told his audience at St Mary's University College in Twickenham, south west London. (cf.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/the-pope/8009242/Pope-says-science-cannot-explain-meaning-of-life.html)
[Goanet] CWG: Defusing an explosive story
To Goanet - As usual, Indians have it backwards. The duffers believe that this is an indictment of the Western media. The truth is the exact opposite. It is an indictment of Duffy; the Western media comes off looking quite well. After all, it wasn't Burqa or Rajdeep that pursued the story and got to the bottom of the truth. It was the error detection and correction filter of the Western system itself (something quite unknown to Indians) that brought to light Duffy's fraud. His journo career in the West is effectively over. I think Duffy should now move to India and join NDTV where he will truly shine alongside Prannoy Calangute panchayat hanky-panky Roy and baby Burqa.. Note: The media in the West has its problems, but if I were Indian I would not make much of it. The world got to see Indian media and the hysterics of Burqa et al on 11/26 after the Mumbai attacks, and it wasn't a pretty picture. Regards, r
Re: [Goanet] 'Relief for PIOs, to be allotted extendable visas only'
From: Venantius J Pinto CORRECTION: I meant to say, Does this mean that Goans foreign passport holders were not permitted to renew their visas but say a Indo-German (not Goan) could do so? - RESPONSE: There is no difference in visa entitlement between a Goan and any other Indian. Mr Faleiro has been pressing for visa liberalisation for PIOs and seems to have won some kind of concession, hence he made the announcement. Check out the video clip of his statement today at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvBfOdg4zEo However, the situation is far from clear. As far as I am aware, The Indian Govt and Visa Centres have not announced any changes. The changes, if true, may not be universally liked by the casual PIO visitor to India who makes a trip every five years or so. Instead of paying £30 for a 6 month visa, he will have to pay £135 for an X visa. Multiply that for a family and the cost becomes significant. Also, already India has been reported to the European Court of Human Rights for treating British citizens of Pakistan origin differently from other British citizens regarding visa applications. Can India get away with treating PIOs differently? Yes, I know it already does so with OCI and PIO cards. Eddie Fernandes.
Re: [Goanet] In Karnataka village, Hindus rebuild a crumbling mosque
Dear Dr. Barad, Whatever the Court verdict, it is high time that the Babri Masjid is rebuilt by all the karsevaks of the BJP RSS combine; and in this statergy all their leaders, past and present, should all use the 'hammer and spade' and get to work immediately. And stop forever 'singing bhajans' in the nation's trains. These will be acts worthy of good great persons. Would you communicate this to your saffron parties and their supporters? And also 'change' the leading parts in these party Manifests, to be in line with the 'letter and spirit' of the Constitution of India! Thanking you in advance. Nascy Caldeira --- On Tue, 28/9/10, U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: HUBLI: As the nation anxiously awaits one mosque verdict, villagers in Karnataka's Gadag district have made their judgment clear as far as their local mosque is concerned. The spirited folk of Purtageri, a village around 500km from Bangalore, dissolved religious lines to come together and rebuild a mosque that was crumbling.
[Goanet] Panama-Flagged Asphalt Venture Hijacked Off Tanzania by Pirates
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Panama-Flagged Asphalt Venture Hijacked Off Tanzania by Pirates
2010-09-29 09:57:08.78 GMT
By Sarah McGregor
Sept. 29 (Blooomberg) -- Pirates seized an empty
Panama-flagged bitumen tanker with 15 Indian crew members on
board off the coast of Tanzania, Andrew Mwangura, head of the
East Africa Seafarers’ Assistance Programme, said.
The Asphalt Venture was hijacked early this morning while
traveling between Durban, South Africa, and the Kenyan port of
Mombasa, Mwangura said in a phone interview today from Mombasa.
The pirates appear to be taking the vessel toward Somalia and
haven’t made any ransom demands yet, he said.
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[Goanet] My heart bleeds ....
Another Goan spammer identifies himself. Ditto comments about spammers made in prior posts apply. A little spoon-feeding needed as usual.:=)) The Jack of all subjects has become the Master of smear, distortions and bogus comments. So please continue with what you do best. I cannot compete with the master. Once again, please remove my name from your spam list. Augusto, did you know your 'friend' (protects you when it gets hard)? Regards, GL --- Santosh Helekar Actually, it was Gilbert who got what he deserved from Augusto. Someone had to say it. Augusto did. He told it like it is. -- Gilbert Lawrence Now that Augusto Pinto got what he wanted - name and reasons, I would have like to have read answers to why does the professor spams. I hope all the educated Goans who spam will take the two-word idiom to heart. Etiquette is a reflection of ones' upbringing; which brings credit or discredit to the individual's parents.
