[Goanet] Why I am not an atheist
The illiteracy among Goans in regards to the events of 61 is huge. I remember a few years I challenged a priest a bharati who came with stories as hamara desh etc, - and who was among a congregation of party goers. I told him about the results of neo colonial rule. The priest never liked it but many in the group were surprised (true Goan ignorance) by the information. Likewise habari yakos have little or no knowlegde of Goa during the events of 61. Therefore the quagmire stories have to be recounted continously. Answers about fixing Goa was responded on a another list this in reference to the Global Goa convention recently held in Quwait. Now if people who are interested only in foreign exchange rates clearly will not be added to such a list. Get a life and know more about Goa and the events that has led to the failure in governance since 1961. BC Goanet is a forum where most?posters seem unable to get out of a quagmire. A quagmire?that they insist on?making worse.?There seem to be two issues?that have to be?regurgitated frequently if not every week. The first?issue is 1961. The second issue is the subject?the subject of?God or more appropriately, beliefs.
[Goanet] Talking Photos: A view from NH17 Merces (Bypass) - Lake, birds, Megaprojects etc
A view from NH17 Merces (Bypass) Lake, birds, Megaprojects etc New development –Mega Project http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5194490175/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5194488333/sizes/l/ A water bird in the lake with spreaded wings http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5194488005/sizes/l/ Meet my new found friend Very photogenic . Kya chizz hai! http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5194492059/ A memorial (Road Accident Victim?) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5195093846/ Buffalo and Herons -Lake http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5194491151/sizes/l/ in a line http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5195092942/sizes/z/ Bokim ou Bollaram http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5195090380/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] RIBANDAR CHURCH CASE CHARGE SHEET WAS FILED WITH THEN CM RANE’S APPROVAL
On Sun Nov 21 08:26:25 PST 2010 J. Colaco < jc> colaco1 at gmail.com wrote:<<< Dear learned Sirjee, Thank you for confirming that Criteria is NOT singular, and that you were in error in your previous post. Must say that your humility, in accepting your errors, is striking. May I add that except by way of recombinant technology, medical dictionaries are unlikely to be able to make singular out of plural. If you do not believe me, please check with Santoshbab. He is an A+ in Englsih, and you a D-. Which school did you attend? Did they not have a good English teacher on staff? jc >>> COMMENT : Dear , you are as superior as your “Santoshbab” in ignorance. You cited a dictionary because I wrote “a criteria” stating in singular it is ‘criterion’. Well accepted. I have directed you to this medical dictionary cite: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/criteria Does it not give you the description of ‘Criteria’ as : A set of rules…/ A listing of…? Have I stated in my post “one of the criteria?” , I do not need grades from a College of Ignorance that you and your ‘Santoshbab’ belong. I know where I stand. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Telecom scam
Marshall Mendonza wrote, on above subject: We have been reading quite a bit on the telecom scam here in this forum mostly culled out from sangh parivar publications which has its own biases and slants. Here is an interview of Kapil Sibal by Arnab Goswami on Times Now which gives the other point of view. http://www.timesnow.tv/articleshow/4358701.cms My response: Marshall, you appear to be all out to say come what may, I will defend my soni but you proved to be a very weak advocate for Kangress. You appeared to be just got out from your slumber with total ignorance about the views and stands taken by other political parties in India. And that you have not even heard nor comprehended the interview of Kapil Sibal with Arnab Goswami properly but preferred to forward the web-link to goanet in defense of 2G(andi)s an perfect copy cat practice of Clerk. Marshall even pretends has though he does not know how media personnel are hired to do what Kangress wants. Yes, staying in power is a privilege, but explosions of scams after scam has proved that to hold on to power with the help of corrupt scam-artist ministers and partners is not a safe bet for PM any more, although it has proved to be the safest bet for 2 G(andi)s has they are unaccountable to anyone. While concluding this posting, I pose few questions which most Indians are asking in connection with telecom scam: 1) is not PM entrusted by the constitution to uphold the national interest first? Has he done justice to this basic requirement? 2) how could he ignore his cabinet minister Raja choking a public revenue stream? 3) why did he not say NO to Raj and defined his limits of his arbitrariness 4) why did he allow the CBI to underperform in investigating telecom scandal? 5) it appears that Manmohan Singh works as though he is answerable to hidden extra-constitutional force and not to entire nation? If so, which is that hiding force? Although answers are self-evident, I expect Marshall Mendonza will answer them. In telecom scam, Manmohan Singh is not only guilty of omission but is on the verge of being accused of complicity. Best regards, U. G. Barad
[Goanet] Eduardo Faleiro: A Career Well Charte d (Mário Cabral e Sá)
A Career Well Charted Published on: November 6, 2010 - 20:29 By Mário Cabral e Sá I am glad Eduardo Faleiro was felicitated on his 70th birthday. I could not attend for reasons of health his graceful invitation to lunch at his house at Raia, his ancestral village. His late wife, Muriel had caringly rebuilt the house and I was sad she was not present to see the public recognition his work for India and Goans - at home and at large - as commissioner for NRI affairs received. I happen to know Eduardo since he was a child with a sad look on his face, holding by his hand his father professor Martinho Faleiro, who taught Sanskrit and Marathi at the Lycée. He had gone almost totally blind. His mother had died when he was still a child and his only brother had died of rabies. For a while he boarded with my neighbour and former librarian Aleixo Costa and his wife Olga, a very artistic seamstress, embroiderer and craft teacher of many a nubile girl of my generation. She looked after Eduardo very caringly. Eduardo was a very good student and went with his father to Lisbon when he retired. Unsurprisingly, he earned with distinction his law degree in Lisbon. Just when he had concluded his graduation, Goa was taken over by the Indian Armed Forces. Eduardo and many other Goan students returned to Goa. My co-islander, the great professor Armando Menezes, a brilliant poet and the then Vice chancellor of the just carved-out Dharwad University that was till then a faculty affiliated to the Bombay University, gave him a most helpful hand. He got him admitted, straightaway, to the LLM course. He practiced for a while in Goan courts with moderate success. By then Goa was in the thick of partisan politics, and Erasmo Sequeira, the emince gris of his father, Jack de Sequeira picked him as a UGP candidate for the Curtorim constituency, which till then Enio Pimenta, a fine orator who did his homework meticulously, had represented. Why really Enio and Jack parted company I do not know, but guess. His independence of character and mind, his best qualities, may not have pleased the UGP supremo Jack de Sequeira. South Goa was then represented in parliament by a nominated MP, António Colaço, a distinguished physician with a large practice but, again, a very independent minded-man. Then my friend, Mukund Sinkcre surprisingly won the election on an MGP ticket and, if I mistake not, later Erasmo was elected. UGP broke its ties with the Congress. Indira Gandhi rushed to Goa with her then trusted party treasurer Uma Shankar Dixit, who at a memorable meeting with Sequeira proposed that he merge his party with the Congress. Jack de Sequeira, haughty as ever, riposted, “Why instead does not the Congress merge with the UGP?” Dixit was left speechless. He mockingly bowed to Sequeira, reverentially bared his head and said, “Doctor Sahib, mand lia”, and left it at that. With elections knocking at the door, Eduardo Faleiro was the choice by default. Salcette was solidly for UGP, but had the commonsense to see through Jack de Sequeira’s flatulence and he met the destiny that awaited him. To Eduardo’s credit he worked his way into Indira’s heart and unlike the chameleons that abounded in the Congress (by now Congress (I)) stuck with her through thick and thin. She inducted him in her cabinet as a junior minister. Knowing Portuguese at that point in time perhaps better than English he acquitted himself with distinction in the long drawn out controversy over what in common parlance is known as “BNU Gold”. The case was that on the eve of Goa’s assault by the Indian Armed Forces BNU’s general manager sent all the gold pledged by its borrowers by the last ship to Lisbon. India ordered the currency notes issued by it lying in its coffers to be burnt to ashes. Two junior officers were put in charge of the operation and Taleigao being in the interior was the chosen place. Small wonder some of the BNU officers, menials and perhaps some passers-by as well helped themselves to the notes. Some were burnt to ashes, those which were not enriched the retrievers. BNU, as with all Portuguese banking organisations, had carefully packed and sealed the gold pledged with it with the signature of the borrower, his identity and thumb impressions. When the gold eventually was returned to Goa it was discovered that some of the packages contained tinsel, but that was a trick played by the borrowers in collusion with the respective BNU teller. Kudos to Eduardo for his mission successful. I cannot say the same thing about his loan melas. My dear friend, the advocate Mukund Sinkcre, once told me that he had cautioned an old client, who was a clean and sumptuous man, “Are you participating in a ‘mela’? Remember you will have to repay the money. You have enough of your own. Why borrow then?” And the client replied in good Salcette Konkani “Saib, yen rinn nuin, ho ‘loan’ assa.” A ‘rin
[Goanet] Local news daily has hammered the last nail in Goa’s coffin
Local news daily has hammered the last nail in Goa’s coffin By Nisser Dias nisserdias at gmail.com SMS to 9422437029 Last week one of the highest selling news daily in Goa created ripples not only in Goa but all over the world with irresponsible, inaccurate caption that 45 percent of Goans are alcoholics. Several requests to the editor to issue a corrigendum fell on deaf ears; furthermore the issue was further muddled with an editorial which said that 45 percent of Goans consume alcohol. Now whom do we believe the reporter who has actually filed the news item or the sub-editor who captioned the story or the editor. This is yet to be clarified by the newspaper but still today this news daily is keeping its readers and Goans all over the globe that check the online edition in suspense. This is irresponsible reporting that Dr. Joe D’souza had recently written about in his article titled, “The crisis of scientific reporting in Goa.” The incident occurred with some personalities associated with Alcoholic Annonymous (AA) issuing a press-note as a run-up of its worldwide convention in Goa, wherein it was stated that, “approximately more than 45 percent of Goans consume legal alcohol – way ahead of the Indian average of 25 percent for other states. It is estimated that there might be about a lakh of alcoholics in Goa.” The reporter seems to have filed the news item as per the press-note without verifying the facts or maybe to quantify his daily stories. Firstly the personalities who issued the press-note had to be questioned on the veracity of the facts and figures, secondly the reporter should have had knowledge that AA is not allowed to provide percentages or figures as they do not gather statistics. The reporter miserably failed to adhere to the basic norms of journalism that is to verify and confirm facts and figure placed before him by somebody else. Secondly the sub-editor in-charge of the front page acted in most the irresponsible manner while giving the caption that screamed, “45% Goans are alcoholics” It is very evident that the careless journalist read only the first two sentences of the news item and did not understand those two lines also but went ahead with the caption. If one pauses for a minute and ponders the caption sounds ridiculous because such a high percentage roughly adds to around six lakhs out of the total 14 lakh population. This means seeing a Goan fallen by the roadside or in a gutter would be common sight. The rate of domestic violence would have been higher, unemployment should have been much higher. Then we have a vibrant economy, tourism is thriving with lakhs of youth have a stake in it, young entrepreneurs have become prosperous and more are in the making. But this simple logic or thoughts did not seem to have struck the sub-editor while giving the title. Now coming to the second aspect of the news item that states, “there might be about a lakh of alcoholics in Goa.” The sub-editor should have taken a note of this as for one lakh does not add to 45 percent. At the same time the usage of term ‘might be’ should have sparked a light in the reporter’s as well as the sub-editor’s head, it is an irony that it did not. Worse still the report appeared on the front page of the news daily which indicates that it also had the sanction of the chief sub editor and the news editor but nothing was done to rectify the underlying damage such an irresponsible report would do to Goans all over the globe. It is a height of incompetency. Taking the argument further that there are one lakh alcoholics in Goa. This is including migrant population like night loaders, day coolies, construction workers, daily wage workers, factory workers. And more importantly those alcoholics who have attained sobriety are also included in this bracket. So what is the correct percent of Goans being alcoholics. I am not saying that alcoholism is not prevalent in Goa, it is very much present but given Goan scenario like our life style, brewing two types of feni’s in thousands of homes, enjoying Urrak during summers in almost every household in Goa besides easy availability of other alcohol across lakhs of counters, in taverns, bars and restaurants and shacks the percentage of alcoholism is comparatively low. By this I surely mean that we cannot lie back and relax, we have to arrest the growing menace of alcoholism among the youth. Alcoholic Anonymous is doing a great among the alcoholics but the state government should set mechanism in place to educate youth about the ill-effects of the consuming alcohol. Then there should be stringent punishment to those who sell and serve alcohol to youth below the age of 18 years. Of course that is another aspect of alcoholism. But this news daily which is widely sold in south Goa has done is unknowingly joined hands with the Bollywood, which have been portraying Goans as drunkards or boozards for time imme
[Goanet] Fwd: Aquem sabha demands notice to builder of mega project
Aquem sabha demands notice to builder of mega project HERALD REPORTER http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Aquem-sabha-demands-notice-to-builder-of-mega-project/43130.html Aquem sabha demands notice to builder of mega project HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 21 The Aquem Baixo gram sabha on Sunday demanded that the panchayat issue a show cause notice of a builder at Goraksheewadi to stop the mega housing project with immediate effect. The gram sabha member also adopted a resolution asking the Panchayat to re-auction the Panchayat shops as per rules. At the gram sabha meeting held on Sunday, the mega housing project coming up on land admeasuring around 40,000 square meters dominated the meeting with agitated members demanding an immediate stop to the project. Members pointed out that the housing project is coming up in a low lying area and raised apprehensions that the entire area will be inundated during monsoons.. The members recalled the decision of the gram sabha not to permit filling up of low lying area in the village. The project was also opposed on grounds that the existing infrastructure in the village fall short of the requirements, with members contending that the project would only compound the problems relating to water supply, power and garbage disposal. Some members also demanded to know from the Panchayat body whether the land in question is tenanted one or not. They demanded that the Panchayat make available the records of the land in question, including the orders from the District Collector to ascertain the status of the land. It was pointed out that the even the High court had recently directed some of the village Panchayats not to issue occupancy certifications to projects if the Panchayats have failed to provide garbage disposal facility. After much discussions, the gram sabha told the Sarpanch to issue the show cause notice to the owner of the project by next week. Meanwhile, gram sabha members pointed out that the shops leased by the Panchayat body has not been re-auctioned by the body since the last 12 years. Members pointed out that rules mandates the Panchayat to auction the shops every three years, with one member claiming that one of the shops has been transferred in violation of the rules. -- 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] TABLA restaurant to close
For those of you around the New York area, 37 days to enjoy the food before this remarkable restaurant closes. Floyd Cardoz did an excellent job http://www.tablany.com/ George
[Goanet] Talking Photos: More Seasonal Flowers
Talking Photos: More Seasonal Flowers Double Decker Doxinn (Hibiscus) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5162662412/ These Shebdulim are very particular about time 5 o’clock means 5 o’clock http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5162663308/ It starts at 5 and by 6 all done Tambdde Rosa Tuje Pole.. Or Bomboi son Roz eilam, ujeache gaddienu http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5162056159/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5162055451/ Mak’bai loz dista (don't touch me) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5181982729/ Butanv or buttons http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5185881190/ I guess these are also flowers http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5157811800/ tiny yellow http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5162659294/ Not mini Sant Anton but Mini Anant http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5164527211/ Misc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5162660014/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/5170166350/ 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] St. Joseph Church Renovation - Zanzibar, Tanzania- Update # 5
Folks, For anyone interested or who is able to help, here is the latest update on an effort to renovate a Cathedral in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Mervyn1360Lobo -- From: AntonioA To: sjcszanzi...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, November 21, 2010 1:49:30 PM Subject: [SJCSZanzibar] St. Joseph Church Renovation,-Zanzibar,Tanzania- Update # 5 As of November 21, 2010, we have received/pledged $25,380.26 from Zanzibaris and friends in the USA, Canada, England, Australia and Denmark. Funds received by each of the Committees is as follows: USA/Australia$11,713.26-31 families Canada/Denmark---$10,505.00-62 families England--$3,162.00--5 families We thank all those who have contributed/pledged to help restore our beautiful church in Zanzibar where our faith was nourished and supported. This church was the place where we worshipped, were baptized, confirmed, married and celebrated the death of our loved ones. Let us restore the Church for those who still use it as a Beacon of Hope. The Bishop and the Restoration Committee in Zanzibar are busy supervising the restoration and "fund raising" activities in Zanzibar and Dar-es-Salaam. Phase II and III requires a lot of financial support (See Update # 4). The Committee in England started late due to conflicts in vacation plans and other matters. A very dedicated group of members have been assembled. They have met and are busy planning fund raising activities and will soon be raising funds. Christmas is around the corner. We have a few weeks left of 2010. So please consider a monetary donation to the restoration of our church in Zanzibar. Spread the "good news" among your friends and relatives to join us in this worthy cause and God bless each and every one of you. "For it is in Giving that we Receive" St. Francis of Assisi Anthony Antao aan...@wi.rr.com
[Goanet] Implementation of the Sectarian Act
Implementation of the Sectarian Act The Official Language Act of Goa , in its present form is “lop-sided’ and hence, it is wrong to implement it. The Oficial Language Act of Goa in its present form is ‘Sectarian” and hence, it is divisive in nature. The Official Language Act of Goa in its present form is “Communal” and hence, it promotes communalism in Goa. Inspite of all these negatives , if the Government of Goa is hell-bent on implementing it, it will only lead to chaos, confusion and add one more communal - wedge between two major communities of Goa , viz. the Hindus & Christians.. However, the biggest sufferer of the enforced implementation , will be the Konkani Language itself. Our mother-tongue Konkani will become the “sacrificial lamb” at the altar of the sadists and communalists. The Official Language Act in its present form has already succeeded in alienating major players from the Konkani Field & now by its enforced implementation, the Government of Goa will only be sending one more negative signal to the Christian community of Goa that “Salazar-giri” is back in Goa in the form of present Politicians and Devnagari -Script fanatics. The move to implement the Official Language Act in its present form, is nothing but utter “Communalism”. It gives Goans the feeling that some communal elements in the Government or some communal advisors of the present Government , are attempting a frustrated back-door entry. They are telling the Christian Community that since the communalists have failed in ‘forceful religious conversions” , they will now, forcefully convert the Goan Christians in their non-religious fields viz. Employment, Education, Art & Culture . But will it work ? Do they really think that the Christian Community of Goa is “dumb” ? No . The Christian Community of Goa is not “dumb”. Their only weakness is “tolerance” , but believe me even “tolerance” of Goans from the Christian community , has a limit. Please do not push them beyond a point. Christians of Goa who are 99.9% Roman Script users , can best be described by the famous Goan saying “ Saad ghaltolya Kombyak , panttle pondak dhamplo mhunn tho kaim Saad ghalinastana rauta ?” Since these communalists have the “power” of the Government Machinery behind them , they may succeed with their money , up to a particular point but at grave cost to the Goan Society , ie. they may drive the Roman Script users to a point of desperation forcing them to embrace English, at the cost of Konkani. As it is , in the present set up, the entire younger generation of Goa, including those from the Hindu Community , is already in the clutches of the English language. What we need most , now , is a spirit of give and take, a spirit of compromise , a spirit of accommodation among all Goans and not “Salazar-giri” as is being shown by the present Government . Goa needs leaders from among the people with a rationalistic approach , not self- proclaimed leaders filled with arrogance. Goa needs “Nehrus” , not “Nagesh Karmalis” Nagesh Karmali may have his way by changing the name plates at Government Offices into Devanagri Konkani , but what will Nagesh Karmali do, if the entire Private Sector in Goa decides to have their name-plates in “Roman-Script-Konkani “ ? This is a “food for thought” for the all the Nagesh Karmalis in our Government. Wilmix Wilson Mazarello (Convenor, ‘Romi Lipi Action Front’)
Re: [Goanet] Complete ignorance - was Politics, lies or Ignorance?
Gabe Menezes wrote: > Had the same questions, re status referee been asked of theGreatest > guru ever to grace Goanet M.G. what would his answer have been? Gabe, It took me a lot of time to figure out who you were referring to with the initials M.G. Poor guy. While he was on Goanet I assured him that despite all his health problems, he would live to see gold at $1,650. The dude could/would not accept this because of his extreme right wing philosophy. Strangely enough, the mantra of the tea party i.e. those who have hijacked the Republican agenda, now is: "Gold, God and Guns," The question I have for you is: Would you invest any of your savings in a company M.G. worked for? More importantly, would you invest your savings in a car manufacturing company owned by the US and Canadian governments? The company, believe it or not has MG's initials in reverse. GM, (Government Motors) told all its former shareholders that their shares were worthless and then issued shares to the Canadian and US governments. I would love to see the car built by govt bureaucrats. Capitalism, especially the hybrid practised by the US today, can be very interesting. Mervyn1650Lobo
[Goanet] Churchill's Interview On Goamag
Churchill’s Interview On Goamag I use to like watching Rajat Sharma in “Aap Ki Adalat” taking pot-shots at a number of politicians and bureaucrats and making a mickey of them, it was good entertainment, it would be a relief for every politician when the show ended, as he would corner and target all the politicians but one day I saw the demise of Rajat Sharma when the lion of Maharashtra Babashaib Thackrey was called on his show, I had finished all my chores well in advance and wouldn’t have missed it for the world, I had high regards for Rajat Sharma and the expectations were even more but as the show progressed it was evident that Rajat Sharma had left his balls behind when he took on the mighty Lion and he looked like a mere mouse cornered by the big cat, looking for a way out, that was the last episode of “Aap ki adalat” I ever watched. I wouldn’t put Goamag’s interview of King Momo of Goa, Churchill Alemao in the same category as that of “Aap ki adalat” but the timidity and the appeasing of Goamag, of the man himself was very much evident and I have to agree with Agnelo Pinheiro on his assumption of the interview, it was not to bring facts in front of the public but a mere publicity stunt to promote the monster of corruption and it is indeed clear that the whole setup was for the benefit of, one of the most corrupt politician in Goa’s history, who is know to buy anyone and everyone who can be used by him, I am very much disappointed with the attitude of some of our Dubai Goans who instead of helping our harassed brethren in Goa are supporting their oppression. Here are the questions asked to Churchill and my views: Question 1: Why is politics treated as a dirty subject by the general public ? According to Churchill It’s each ones perception, he most certainly does not see the dirt and the muck because he himself is full of it now and can see no difference. This reminds me of a fisher women who stayed overnight at the house of a woman who sold flowers and complained of the stinking flowers, fishermen will always be okay with the stink of fish around them, I mean no offence to the fishing community. Question 2: We find political parties engaged in catfights and blame game, why so ? Churchill is right in his answer that he too thought the same before he joined politics. But now since he is part of the catfights and blame game, he has now realized that it’s the name of the game without it one just cannot survive or thrive. How often he has blamed others for all the his ills ? How often has he threatened to over throw governments and has succeeded in becoming CM through the same process. Has anyone forgotten how BJP came into power for the first time in Goa ? Question 3: You have widespread support among NRI community, whose remittances helped keep our economy buoyant. Are there any plans by your government to help NRI’s retire back to Goa or some special incentives for them ? First point to be noted who said Churchill has widespread support from NRI’s ? Only a few of his boot lickers support him, it looks like Goamag has joined the few. For Churchill Alemao all Goans are special especially those whom he can milk, I was told of a women who is a temporary worker at one of the municipalities, when this lady approached the man to request for permanent status she was asked to pay 3 lakhs. One can imagine if such low job costs such high bribes what about all the top notch jobs ? No wonder “bhailes” are holding all the top positions in Goa. Can Goans afford these exorbitant sums ? There is another fact staring at the NRI community in the face, if you see the RP, Industries, mining, hotels, casinos have been mentioned as the main contributors to Goa’s economy but unfortunately the remittance of NRI’s is not acknowledged at all, that means NRI’s contribute nothing to Goa’s economy ? Wasn’t Goamag aware of it ? Probably did not want to exposed and upset their new found demigod. Question 4: There have been reports in the press and on the internet that Churchill Alemao called Goans pigs. How would explain that ? Luizinho was the reply, blame game at it’s best but he agrees he referred it to the NGO’s and the people objecting to maga-projects, did not Goamag know that the NGO’s and activists were niz Goans ? Have any politicians ever excepted the wrong that they have said or done and regretted publicly for hurting the feelings of the people ? They are all liars and he is at the top of the list. It is people like Orlando and Roger that are being targeted by these corrupt politicians and some of the NRG’s are singing paeans of the corrupt politicians. Did Goamag not know that Churchill supported Raheja’s maga-builders because they would employ Goans as watchmen ? Churchill said that he and his family gave their life for Konkanni ? Did Churchill make the Konkanni movement or the movement made him, so that he could stab Goans in the back
[Goanet] Fahaheel Bros win Don Bosco Oratory 7-a-Side Tournament (Kuwait)
Fahaheel Bros win Don Bosco Oratory 7-a-Side Tournament Kuwait: The day started at 6:30 am on a lovely cool morning the weather perfect to play soccer at the Digital Grounds in Kuwait City. Fahaheel Brothers had high expectations, and would settle for nothing less. Their players were highly regarded as favorites to win the 7-a-side open soccer league cum knock-out tournament. This was the first 7 A Side soccer tournament organized by Don Bosco Oratory for season 2010-11. Many spectators believed it was a well organized tournament to the meticulous details. Teams like Real Betalbatim (white) and (Blue) / Librament Boys / Ruas / Veterans United /Feni 7 / Skynet / Magones and Fahaheel Brothers all living up to their high standards, entertained the holiday supporters. A notable weekend of teams bonding after the mid-season breaks for the Indian Football Federation - Kuwait. Interestingly, Fahaheel Brothers went on for a record second win in a 7 A side tournament. They made it to the finals by beating: Veterans United by 1 goal, Ruas 1 goal, Real Betalbatim a draw; and Feni-7 in the Semi Finals. The second finals Real Betalbatim (White) the second team made it ahead of the Real Betalbatim (Blue) having the best selected players from the club. Most of the games were ’nail-biting' finish. Talking to the committee member of Don Bosco Oratory, Mr. Christopher Fernandes on the strategy of the tournament. "Our plans were something special", said Mr. Christopher. "There was a good response, but due to some unfortunate turn of events, some teams had to withdraw". We have, like in the past, continue to move forward, "once you start with this cool idea about organizing a tournament and spread the concept of friendship through soccer". The tournament ended on a high note and was really happy to see everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks to all teams for their participating and the audience for their support. Our appreciation for their support/ assistance from professional referees - Indian Football Referee Association (IFRA), and to all, including the news media, newspapers and e-forums. In the thanksgiving speach, Don Bosco Oratory gratefully acknowledged the cooperation of all teams and the team officials. The tournament Winners are Fahaheel Brothers, Runners’ up- Real Betalbatim (White), third place - Feni 7, fourth place - Magones were all awarded distinctive trophies. Other awarded went to various categories including: Best Half - Fahaheel Brothers (Ismail), Best Keeper - Veterans United (Bernard Fernandes), Best Defender- Magones (Stevin), Fair team - SkyNet, Player of the Final - Real Betalbatim (Robin). A special thanks to Mr. Stephen Fernandes Sports Secretary DBPPA and Mr. Y. Mubarak, the Guest of Honour, for taking the time and spending the day with us". Christopher went on to say "Every defeat is a victory in itself ". Kudos to the Don Bosco Oratory and Indian Football Federation (IFF-Kuwait).The next tournament fixtures of the Indian Football Federation (IFF-Kuwait) 9-a-sides once again will be based on league cum knock out, giving all teams more matches to play during the weekend holidays, throughout the coming months, all for the love of the game, football. - As published in Arab Times www.arabtimesonline.com and IndiansinKuwait.com website.
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (22Nov10)
"IFFI is going to be breath-taking spectacle! "Because of the over-scented IFFI stars" "No...Because of Goa's spectacular Garbage! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] Why I'm not an atheist
Marshall Mendonza wrote: > For the atheists on this list here is some food for thought. > > http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/6942693.cms Marshall, Goanet is a forum where most posters seem unable to get out of a quagmire. A quagmire that they insist on making worse. There seem to be two issues that have to be regurgitated frequently if not every week. The first issue is 1961. The second issue is the subject the subject of God or more appropriately, beliefs. Everyone here is an expert on the first subject. The second subject remains a fascination to those who are the most insecure with their beliefs. Some of us here are more concerned with the future. A future that does not belong to 1961 or to the belief system. I ask you and others to leave the quagmire behind and concentrate on deciding what the future will look like i.e. the future for yourselves and for Goa. Mervyn1650Lobo
[Goanet] Safe bet for 2Gs!
So far year 2010 has unearthed scams after scams: CWG scam; Adarsh scam; 2G scam; Land scam; and many more scams are likely to come up. These scams have proved to be a Good Food for media personnel, but have proved to be a poison for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Yes, staying in power is a privilege, but explosions of scams after scam has proved that to hold on to power with the help of corrupt scam-artist ministers and partners is not a safe bet for PM any more, although it has proved to be the safest bet for 2 G(andi)s has they are unaccountable to anyone but to themselves. Best regards, U. G. Barad
Re: [Goanet] Comment on misrepresentation of science
Isn't "Science" (as understood today) a fairly "new" (relatively speaking) term, which dates back a few centuries at best, and one whose meaning has changed quite significantly along the way? Doesn't the view below make sense too: Philosopher of science Paul K Feyerabend ... holds that there are no useful and exception-free methodological rules governing the progress of science or the growth of knowledge, and that the idea that science can or should operate according to universal and fixed rules is unrealistic, pernicious and detrimental to science itself. Feyerabend advocates treating science as an ideology alongside others such as religion, magic and mythology, and considers the dominance of science in society authoritarian and unjustified. He also contended ... that the demarcation problem of distinguishing science from pseudoscience on objective grounds is not possible and thus fatal to the notion of science running according to fixed, universal rules. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science I find the science-can-do-no-wrong suggestion to be religious, if not fanatical, in its approach. FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 > The truth is the above claim is unscientific > and bogus from an objective factual > standpoint. Science has nothing to do > with the supernatural. It has nothing to > say about the question of God, one > way or the other. It does not support > or refute anybody's religious beliefs.
[Goanet] Goa news for November 22, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Heads 'West" for Opening Film - Hollywood Reporter ased body Directorate of Film Festivals and the Entertainment Society of Goa. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGYu5_h2q01tr0q1uMVudyiigr7kQ&url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/goa-heads-west-opening-film-47919 *** Abhishek flies in to Mumbai from Goa for 'Guzaarish' - Indian Express ustan's 'Players' made a quick trip home here yesterday to catch the special screening ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFW3wwXBXhnHWPmyqnNyoAJYq8lKw&url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Abhishek-flies-in-to-Mumbai-from-Goa-for---Guzaarish--/713787 *** Indian Music Conference launched in Goa - Times of India nticipated music-cum-networking event the Indian Music Conference was finally launched in high spirits in Goa. At a conference held for the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHQlvsVFaDnQHG7w_AoSvX3SRG_SQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parties/delhi/Indian-Music-Conference-launched-in-Goa/articleshow/6964382.cms *** DirectRooms.com - Make a Splash at the Goa International Boat Show from 4 to 6 ... - PR-USA.net (press release) SA.net (press release)Visitors invited to attend the 2010 Goa International Boat Show include exporters and importers, as well as manufacturers of boating, canoeing and sailing ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHH6JCK5k3CIX06RKTh_J2NRITNnA&url=http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=543022&Itemid=32 *** Water board to dig 52 new bore wells - Times of India mes of IndiaHowever, the samples do not cover all problem areas in Goa, especially industrial estates and springs and some coastal villages which have been contaminated ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHB_VbwESig3hiGXIqqo4RqjG_tRg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Water-board-to-dig-52-new-bore-wells/articleshow/6966644.cms *** Man stabs self to death after row with wife - Times of India mes of IndiaMukdam, from Belgaum in Karnataka, works as a labourer in Goa and had married last year. They stayed in a rented room in Assagao. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGsbKLWZpYtU8GS-Q0yf1rfApiDJg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Man-stabs-self-to-death-after-row-with-wife/articleshow/6966643.cms *** Plans to start Goa to Mumbai passenger liner - Times of India mes of IndiaMany living in Mumbai and Goa will recall journeys aboard the Konkan Shakti and Konkan Sevak in the seventies and eighties. The ships berthed at the ferry ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGKd7pmI5lZD34kkR2jJejVFL_LQw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Plans-to-start-Goa-to-Mumbai-passenger-liner/articleshow/6962094.cms *** GBA wants transparency in NH alignment plans - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) sought the inspection of the National Highway alignment plans at the land acquisition office which were officially ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGKbAE7cpmeNhxowoWXegB021WqZQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/GBA-wants-transparency-in-NH-alignment-plans/articleshow/6962078.cms *** Homestay tourism gets a boost in the city - Times of India a concept that until recently was confined to places like Kerala and Goa. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG6ho9qTbiF1qZ6basmVTtcc6FhoA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Homestay-tourism-gets-a-boost-in-the-city/articleshow/6966520.cms *** Memorandum to Kamat on Qurbani - Times of India mes of IndiaAccording to Mansur Pasha, member of the committee, "Our team visited the Goa Meat Complex (GMC), which is legally permitted to carry out the Qurbani, ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFr_I8eClC5diiYrtg1lZ0wjd1lkA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Memorandum-to-Kamat-on-Qurbani/articleshow/6966642.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Talking Photos/TMVN: Stinking Garbage on NH17 near GMC, Bambolim
Stinking Garbage on NH17 near GMC, Bambolim TMVN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfzq2VfbZqc Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Minister Churchill Alemao, Minister Jose Philip, Minister Filipe Neri, Minister Joaquim Alemao, Minister Aleixo Sequeira etc pass this was everyday but it seems nobody cares Other day I was travelling this way (to Anjuna) and there was a terrible smell.. looked throughthe car window and saw gabage piled up right on the NH17 (near Bambolim GMC towards the Bypass) Today, I set out on a mission.. I got down Merces junction , assuming it was nearby Merces. But no, I walked upto Bambolim to identify the spot. Captured the site one handedly as the other hand needed to block my nose. Terrible stink. I can’t believe that his is allowed to happen right on the busy NH17 which is not far away from Goa Medical College & Hospital. Don’t our ministers have noses and eyes? Oh, I forgot, Ministers are not aam Aadmi. They travel in luxury cars with tinted glasses and offcourse, Air-conditioned. Almost all minsters, Chairmen and top officers pass this way either to go to the airport or otherwise. This garbage is piling up here for months or perhaps years now. What more? There are so many food serving joints in the vicinity. In the name of IFFI, I see everywhere white wash. I see people scrubbing Zuari bridge and other buildings on the NH17 How about these stinking unhealthy areas? Does anybody care? Or the IFFI delegates, VIPs also transported in a A/c cars with tinted glasses? Health minister Viswajeet Rane, are you reading this? You may also please forward this to the respective ministers There is another garbage dumping area just infront of GMC hospital Complex. see pics and clip Welcome to Garbage infested Goa. video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfzq2VfbZqc Pics On NH17 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5195120084/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5194520801/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5194521775/sizes/l/ Close to GMC Complex http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5195122892/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5194523651/sizes/l/ This one near Merces http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5195102066/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] LIKE THE PM IS OUR CM
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s long silence and inaction on the 2G Spectrum scam is unforgivable. Action against the corrupt has to be ruthless and dealt with an iron hand. The string of scams and the escalating rise in graft and greed should be a matter of great concern. In Goa we have a Chief Minister who continues to shield and take no action against the State’s Advocate General Subodh Kantak who is embroiled in a mountain of documented evidence of financial and other irregularities. May be its time for the High Court to direct Chief Minister Mr. Digambar Kamat to file an affidavit on the issue. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
Re: [Goanet] Politics, lies or Ignorance?
On 21 November 2010 13:12, J. Colaco < jc> wrote: > > > also re #2 & #3: You are being patently unfair in your line of > questioning. I ask you the following: Have you asked similar questions > of Sir Isaac Newton, Bill Gates, Michael Bloomberg, Srinivas > Mahalingam or Dr. Gloria Estefan? If not, why do you ask such > questions of Dr. Falcao? > > yours very sincerely > > jc > RESPONSE: Had the same questions, re status referee been asked of the Greatest guru ever to grace Goanet M.G. what would his answer have been? Go and f#$% yourself. Yes I agree with honourable Dr. Colaco - wrong to ask anyone on this forum for their credentials. For the benefit of his khakis - please convey to him prime rate in 1980 was 20 percent in the USA and in that time of stress even blue chip companies were paying prime plus one or two percent. Check this out:- 1980-04-02 20.00 http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/data/PRIME.txt The dolt had stated that interest rates at worst had not gone beyond mid teens. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Dailymotion - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra - Take the "A" Train - a Music video
Bands of Yesteryear...Duke Ellington http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3r80t_duke-ellington-his-orchestra-take-t_music
Re: [Goanet] Shrine priest suspended for not fulfilling requirements
Will this Goan priest ( priest?) go down in history, wrtten up in the goan diasparo books, as a goan of courage, entrpreneurship, foresight... or will his name be removed from any connection with goans??>.. interesting!. - Original Message - From: "Goanet News" Shrine priest suspended for not fulfilling requirements The Rev. Neville Monteiro, pastor of Saint Pius V Shrine in Lake Zurich, has been suspended by the Archdiocese of Chicago for not fulfilling church requirements. By Lee Filas
Re: [Goanet] Portugal Travel advice
--to move about within lisbon city the underground metro is the fastest,cheap and very well connected to all parts of the city. --porto is about 250 kms north of lisbon so going by bus is covinient un less u r well aquainted with the roads and left hand drive. --SETE RIOS bus station is in the heard of the city and buses r available to go to porto,fatima,batala.fatima is about 75 kms from lisbon and batala is close to it.costs about 8 euros. --sintra is well connected by train(not metro)from set-rios station as busstop is adjecent to it .sintra is the last stop on the line and takes about 45 min and the station is right in the central tourist area .local bus from there takes u to the fort and palace. --not been to the other places. --the meusum at belem in lisbon has stuff showing vasco da gama s indian adventure. > From: gift.pinhe...@gmail.com > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org > Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:51:31 +0400 > Subject: [Goanet] Portugal Travel advice > > Hello GoaNeters, > > > > I will be transiting through Portugal from 20th to 26th Dec, though main > purpose is to visit Fatima but will go around places like Tomar, Batalha, > Alcobaca, Obidos, Porto, Sintra & Lisboa > > > > I will be most grateful if someone can provide some tips/advice on the > following. > > > > What is the best way to move around car bus or train? > > > > Is self driving a good idea considering it is wet time of the year? > > > > Any site/place that has some relevance to Goa or Goan history that is worth > visiting. > > > > Thank you in advance. > > > > Agnelo Pinheiro
[Goanet] Politics, lies or Ignorance?
On Sat Nov 20 20:47:57 PST 2010 Santosh Helekar chimbelcho at yahoo.com wrote: <<>> COMMENT : Santosh, you seem to be getting increasingly more ignorant and asinine with every post of yours. You ask questions and say there was no answer, then quote me as to what I stated as an evidence of me claiming to have superior qualification. If the answer to your question is in front of your eyes and quoted from your mouth and you still feel there is no answer; I think you are incapable of conversing with another human. You know Santosh, when I was young in the 50’s, my father used to tell me that the mad people of Goa used to be sent to Chimbel. I believe there was a home there for the deranged. Are you by any chance aware of it? Santosh said:<<< Please let me know if you need any more evidence of your undeserved and foolish bluster in what you have written on Goanet.>>> COMMENT : Santosh, what I write on Goanet is for intellectuals and rational humans and not for those who cannot comprehend the English language, from Marathi medium who follow “Urban Dictionary” for their English requirements. Santosh, I think you must have heard about cross-pollination in your college days. With a “Migrant Nagar” in your village Chimbel and also a Home for the deranged in the vicinity; I was just thinking aloud about genetic mutation. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. M.B.,B.S.(Bom) Margão - GOATel : + 91 . 832 . 2703 100.
[Goanet] NEWS: Experience Rescuing Teenagers Caught in Sex Trafficking Motivates Student's Research
Experience Rescuing Teenagers Caught in Sex Trafficking Motivates Student's Research BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When University at Buffalo School of Social Work doctoral candidate Bincy Wilson tried to rescue teenage women from sexual trade slavery working the streets of Goa, India, she was the frequent target of threats made by the pimps -- some of them family members of the women -- whose livelihood relied on keeping these women in sexual servitude. (Media-Newswire.com) - BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When University at Buffalo School of Social Work doctoral candidate Bincy Wilson tried to rescue teenage women from sexual trade slavery working the streets of Goa, India, she was the frequent target of threats made by the pimps -- some of them family members of the women -- whose livelihood relied on keeping these women in sexual servitude. "Threats, oh yes, they were part of the job," says Wilson, who recently finished two international conferences in which she presented on the need for trans-cultural holistic interventions for women exiting the sex trade, and the traumatic experiences of women in the trade. "You don't stay put fearing for your own life when there is a need to rescue others. We worked in this field because we were passionate about what we did, and the smile of hope on the emancipated victims' faces is worth the risk taken." Wilson, 27, has tapped into the experiences of her young life for her study at UB. A native of Bangalore, India, Wilson spent three years in Goa assisting women in finding alternatives to working in the sex trade. More recently as a therapist at "SAGE," an agency with a similar mission in San Francisco, she was able to address the traumatization in this prostitute population -- which has fueled her interest and sense of urgency in her research. She intends to use the knowledge gained from her research to help organizations develop good interventions and other ways to provide services to victims of sex trafficking. Essential in Wilson's research is the fact that sex trafficking is both a worldwide and dramatically increasing problem. A 2010 report prepared by the U.S. Department of State Government concluded the numbers of people -- mostly women -- involved in human trafficking had increased by 59 percent in the past two years. The International Labor Organization estimates that there are at least 12.3 million adults and children who are trafficked for forced labor, bonded labor and sex trade. And the problem extends across the globe, from developed to developing countries, according to Wilson's research. "Sex trafficking is a global social justice issue," Wilson said in her presentation, "Developing Interventions for Women Exiting the Sex Trade: Societal Perspectives," that she and Barbara Rittner, associate dean for external affairs in the UB School of Social Work, delivered at the annual Conference on Human Trafficking, Prostitution and Sex Work held at the University of Toledo. "Whatever attention it receives is driven by the rapidly increasing numbers of people being trafficked internationally and by ( medical and health ) concerns about sexually transmitted disease such as HIV/AIDS associated with the trade." "Working with Bincy created an important shift in my thinking," says Rittner. "Most of my work has been with children in foster care in the states, many of whom had mothers in the sex trade, and many of my female adolescent foster children were runaways recruited into the sex trade from the streets. "The work Bincy and I are doing has helped me think differently about how women enter the trade, why they stay in the trade and why what works in the West to encourage exit may not be workable in the East or subcontinent India. This is what makes working with international doctoral students so exciting." Wilson's two academic presentations, including a recent presentation in Atlanta, tapped into her unique mix of scholarly expertise and experiences. They were lessons from the years she and her coworkers intervened in the lives of young women -- many still in their teens -- trying to escape lives of prostitution and exploitation from pimps, who sometimes were their husbands and family members. She was program manager at an Indian organization Arz, which translates to "Life Without Injustice," in the Indian coastal city of Goa where she worked as a counselor rehabilitating young women forced to work in the sex trade for money. "You see exploitation of these women in every way," says Wilson, who came to Buffalo with her husband who also enrolled in a doctoral program at UB. "Not only is the trauma associated with their experience while in the sex trade, but it is also attached to their past, even before they enter the trade. Most of them are coming from lives of abuse, neglect and abject poverty, situations in which they do not have a square meal or basic resources. "The debilitating impact of being in the sex trade is visible not only when they are in the sex trade, but also w
[Goanet] Telecom Scam
Marshall wrote- We have been reading quite a bit on the telecom scam here in this forum mostly culled out from sangh parivar publications which has its own biases and slants. Here is another perspective from the completely opposite side of the Sangh Parivar- PM should admit if he has made a mistake on spectrum issue:CPI(M) Sun, Nov 21 06:14 PM New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) Asking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to accept if he had made a "mistake" on the 2G spectrum issue, CPI(M) today said the telecom department has admitted that it had kept the Prime Minister''s Office informed on all decisions and there was "no difference of opinion" between them. Senior CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury quoted an affidavit filed by the Department of Telecommunications in the Supreme Court as saying that "not only was there no difference of opinion with the Hon''ble Prime Minister, his office was also fully kept informed of all decisions". Copies of portions of the affidavit were circulated at the CPI(M) press conference, along with several letters exchanged between the Prime Minister and former Telecom Minister A Raja on 2G spectrum allocation between 2007 and 2008. Yechury said it was the government''s "own admission, and not an opposition charge and Government itself and the former Minister (A Raja) have dragged the PM''s name. " "There is always a charge against us that we are questioning the integrity (of the Prime Minister). What we are questioning is your infallibility and not your integrity. If you have made a mistake, accept it," Yechury said. He reiterated the party''s demand that the Prime Minister should make a statement in Parliament and accept a joint parliamentary committee probe into the scam. "We want the JPC to be announced tomorrow. Let the Prime Minister speak and explain, we are ready to hear him. We are talking of a scam which is not a small issue. It could have otherwise created a better India," Yechury said. The estimated loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore could have "eliminated hunger" through a universal public distribution system and funded universal education throughout the country," he said. CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat, who briefed the press conference on the deliberations of the three-day Central Committee meeting, said, "It is not just a question of one Minister or Ministry. It is very clear that what happened (on the spectrum issue) was known to the Prime Minister, the Finance Ministry, the Law Ministry and the entire government". He said that was why there was a need to have a JPC probe and there were "much wider ramifications. . Why this massive loss was allowed to happen? Why was nothing done for full two years". Karat demanded action against all those guilty, including the "corporates who colluded to deprive the nation". Responding to Union Minister Kapil Sibal''s statement that the 2G licences should not be cancelled, he said the UPA was "willing to condone corporate crime. They are more concerned about scaring investors but not about the huge loss of funds". (more) PTI ARC SC.
[Goanet] Holocaust Survivor's View on Fanatic Islam
This is one of the best explanations of the Muslim terrorist situation. His references to past history are accurate and clear. Not long, easy to understand, and well worth the read. The author of this email is Dr. Emanuel Tanay, a well-known and well respected psychiatrist. A Holocaust Survivor's View on Islam A man, whose family was German aristocracy prior to World War II, owned a number of large industries and estates. When asked how many German people were true Nazis, the answer he gave can guide our attitude toward fanaticism. 'Very few people were true Nazis,' he said, 'but many enjoyed the return of German pride, and many more were too busy to care. I was one of those who just thought the Nazis were a bunch of fools. So, the majority just sat back and let it all happen. Then, before we knew it, they owned us, and we had lost control, and the end of the world had come. My family lost everything. I ended up in a concentration camp and the Allies destroyed my factories.' We are told again and again by 'experts' and 'talking heads' that Islam is the religion of peace and that the vast majority of Muslims just want to live in peace. Although this unqualified assertion may be true, it is entirely irrelevant. It is meaningless fluff, meant to make us feel better, and meant to somehow diminish the specter of fanatics rampaging across the globe in the name of Islam. The fact is that the fanatics rule Islam at this moment in history. It is the fanatics who march... It is the fanatics who wage any one of 50 shooting wars worldwide. It is the fanatics who systematically slaughter Christian or tribal groups throughout Africa and are gradually taking over the entire continent in an Islamic wave. It is the fanatics who bomb, behead, murder, or honor-kill. It is the fanatics who take over mosque after mosque. It is the fanatics who zealously spread the stoning and hanging of rape victims and homosexuals. It is the fanatics who teach their young to kill and to become suicide bombers. The hard, quantifiable fact is that the peaceful majority, the 'silent majority,' is cowed and extraneous. Communist Russia was comprised of Russians who just wanted to live in peace, yet the Russian Communists were responsible for the murder of about 20 million people. The peaceful majority were irrelevant. China's huge population was peaceful as well, but Chinese Communists managed to kill a staggering 70 million people. The average Japanese individual prior to World War II was not a warmongering sadist. Yet, Japan murdered and slaughtered its way across South East Asia in an orgy of killing that included the systematic murder of 12 million Chinese civilians; most killed by sword, shovel, and bayonet. And who can forget Rwanda , which collapsed into butchery. Could it not be said that the majority of Rwandans were 'peace loving'? History lessons are often incredibly simple and blunt, yet for all our powers of reason, we often miss the most basic and uncomplicated of points: Peace-loving Muslims have been made irrelevant by their silence. Peace-loving Muslims will become our enemy if they don't speak up, because like my friend from Germany , they will awaken one day and find that the fanatics own them, and the end of their world will have begun. Peace-loving Germans, Japanese, Chinese, Russians, Rwandans, Serbs, Afghans, Iraqis, Palestinians, Somalis, Nigerians, Algerians, and many others have died because the peaceful majority did not speak up until it was too late. As for us who watch it all unfold, we must pay attention to the only group that counts -- the fanatics who threaten our way of life. Lastly, anyone who doubts that the issue is serious and just deletes this email without sending it on is contributing to the passiveness that allows the problems to expand. So, extend yourself a bit and send this on and on and on! Let us hope that thousands, world-wide, read this and think about it, and send it on - before it's too late. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" John Stuart Mill
[Goanet] Fw: Global Goan Convention - Kuwait - An Address
- Original Message - From: floriano To: Santos Carmo ; Gasper Almeida ; sjnazaret...@yahoo.com ; benedictl...@gmail.com ; cra...@hotmail.com ; canada goans ; isidordan...@yahoo.co.in ; Simon D'Silva Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 11:28 AM Subject: Global Goan Convention - Kuwait - An Address If I was to address the GLOBAL GOAN CONVENTION 2010 in KUWAIT, this would be it. The Honourable Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa his Excellency Adv. Eduardo Faleiro, His Excellency, Mr. Ajay Malhotra, Honourable Ambassador of India to the State of Kuwait, Distinguished GCC Chairperson/President Mr. Carmo Santos and other worthy Office bearers of this potent Goan Cultural Organization, Global Goan Convention Co-ordinators, Goan Expatriates in the Gulf region, and all other Countries who are attending this Convention, And Last but not the least, all my Goenkar brothers and sisters in Kuwait and the world over. My name is Floriano Lobo and what I say in this address will be very acerbic to the powers that be in my own Country and my own State of Goa. But then this is the reality that we Goans cannot run away from, but must face it head-on as it is going to catch up with us sooner than later. I represent the new entrant in the Goa's political spectrum, being it's 'founding' President and presently it's General Secretary. It is the GOA SU-RAJ PARTY [GSRP], registered with the Election Commission of India on 31st. August, 2010. It is born to change how Goa looks at organized POLITICs and to bring-in . down to earth, sensible and creditable ADMINISTRATION to this rather small State. If I did not comment on the erstwhile Portuguese regime in Goa which lasted for 4 and half centuries to start with, something would be missing, because, I have grown-up to my adolescent with this foreign regime ruling Goa. Reflecting back on those days, and striking a comparison, patriotism or no patriotism, I would say that Goa certainly does not want, I repeat, 'does not want' the Portuguese back again, but very badly needs the Portuguese Rule of Law and its unique administration (that was seen working in Goa) back again, like yesterday, period. And the political party that I have help 'found' is going to do just that - Give Goa the erstwhile Portuguese administration in its entirety, plus more. Goans like me are disappointed with the present rule in Goa because it smacks of a colonial rule nonetheless, it having changed from foreign colonial rule to a home grown one. Today, my beloved GOA is in a MESS created by this imported so called biggest DEMOCRARY of the world, with none accountable and responsible, including the last vestiges of 'justice' for a common man which is the JUDICIARY. [ I am talking of Shanti & Prashant Bhushan, on corrupt Supreme Court Justices] The psyche of Goans, the world must remember, has been formulated and sealed with the 450 years of this foreign rule and it cannot be erased from the Goan blood-stream. The first gross mistake that the Portuguese did (read Antonio de Oliveira Salazar) was to allow India to walk in and annex Goa through an act of war. Forewarned, the Portuguese should have been wise enough to hand-over the governance of this tiny colony to the indigenous Goans, who, except for a few imported officials, military commandants and basic contingent of troopers, were handling the day to day affairs of this then Estado da India, and perfectly so. It would be the Goans who would then decide how to get along with its immediate neighbouring big brother, without losing their centuries old meticulously carved-out cultural ethos that was distinctly different from the 'Portuguese' as well as from those of the rest of India. Even if Goans had to decide that Goa should be a part of India, they would certainly ask for a limited autonomy or ' Special Status ' for Goa, to run their own lives and prosper the way they felt best, including the promotion of their mother tongue - KONKANI , which the Portuguese suppressed to no end, conniving with certain lobbies of Goan Hindus, who played a big role in sweetening the ears of their foreign masters against Goa's bonafide mother tongue. It is not too difficult to identity this lobby which ultimately geared up Goans for the merger with Maharashtra. It is a well known fact that when the entire Goan population which included Hindus, Christians and Muslims grew-up speaking Konkani, no Konkani schools were allowed to be set up, neither the English language schools were allowed to have 'Konkani' as a subject, while the religious language of the Goan Hindus , the Marathi language, flourished, with primary schools called 'XALAHS' being allowed to run unhindered. One will have to make a conscious effort to find out if any other territory of the world has gone way-out to suppress one's own mother-tongue. It is also a fact that the mother tongue of Goans,
[Goanet] Talking Photo: Goa, now to have 5 lane highway
== Goa to have 5 lane Highway In a special cabinet meeting held today (Sunday), it was unanimously decided that the special 5th lane to be added to the controversial 4 lane project passing through Goa from Karwar to Partradevi NH17 and Panjim to Anmod via Ponda. NH4A The middle lane will be exclusively reserved for.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk33/5194487567/sizes/l/ Some religious and welfare groups welcome the move. Jai ho Goa Sarkar Extra: The 5 lane pattern will be similar to this one (Net pic) http://www.ccroadwise.org/file/images/bees_ferry_rd_5_lane_section_small.jpg == 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] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the context of Goa.
-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 26th Nov. from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa. TOPIC: The UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the context of Goa. SPEAKERS: Open Discussion. We invite you to express your viewpoint by attending the FRIDAY BALCAO. If you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by email to goad...@gmail.com best wishes, Roland Martins --- Don't miss out on the discussion. Information is power, Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !! --- GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail to: goad...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Goa Day 2010 - Doha, Qatar
Goa Day 2010, Doha Qatar Organized by: Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) Date: November 19, 2010 Time: 5:30pm onwards Cost: Free (All Goans welcome) Location: Conference Hall, Municipality Bldg, Near Islamic Museum Round About at Corniche, Doha, Qatar PHOTOS: http://bit.ly/GoaDayDoha2010 PROGRAM 1 COMPERE / OPENING SPEECH - (Mathew) 2 OPENING SONG - (Paul & Group of 11) 3 KIDS DANCE - (Kotti) by Carmine 4 DUET - (Paul / Vincy) 5 KONKANI DANCE - (Lizet / Rosina) 6 DUET - (Rosefern) 7 DEKHNI Maria and Pearl 8 BEBDO - (Fravel / Sansha) 9 KONKANI COMEDY - (Vaz) 10 DUET - (Paul / Joanna) 11 SOLO SONG - (Vincy) 12 CLAUDIA DUET - (Sansha / Paul) 13 INSTRUMENTAL - (SAXOPHONE 1) Interval 14 MARRIAGE CEREMONY (Lyzette , Rozina and group) 15 BEBDO - (Swizel & Co.) 16 MANDO (Natsy and group) 17 BEBDO DANCE - (Swizel & Group) 18 SKIT SANKISTAO - (Rosefern) 19 GOMTIAK DAIEN - (Rosario Dias) 20 INSTRUMENTAL - (SAXOPHONE 2) 21 SOLO WORLD CUP - (Rosefern) 22 THANK YOU SPEECH - (Maurice) 23 KURRUDIN (Maria, Pearl and Olly’s group) 24 Comedy by Vincy and Vaz 25 Bingo 26 Thanks on behalf of DGSC by Vice President Mr. Lubino Soares 27 CLOSING SONG - Ami Sogelle Ek (Paul) REPORT: - Gathering welcomed and emceed by Mathew Estrocio - Chief guest - Walter Dias unique choice director - Vice President, Lubino Soares, Guest of honor Rev. Fr. Anand, & Arthur Mendonca along with the Patron of the Club Mr. Basil Coutinho’ welcomed The following were feliciated: - Community welfare award was presented to Basil Coutinho for his services rendered towards the club and the community. - Young Talent Award (below 16) presented to Belina Dsouza for her expertise in music and playing the saxophone at various functions at school and other program and shows. - Outstanding Award (16 and above) presented to Emelina Soares towards her performance in Arts, Sports and Drama. She recently performed in the Konkani Tiatr (Soglyank Nomoskar) as a bride. She also performed in a theatre production of 'Wizard of OZ' in three roles. She also participated in 3 dance and play programs at today’s WORLD GOA Day celebrations in Doha, Qatar and will be performing in Bugsymalone (play) in December 2010. - Academic Awards (Pending). The club will felicitate 2 students for their academic performance annually at a later date. The above awards will be awarded every year to individuals after adequate verification and appropriate approvals from the committee. The advisor of DGSC, Mr. Mathew Estrocio, conveyed a message to the audience on the concept of World Goa Day and says that this day is in preparation to unite all Goans to focus on their culture, tradition and Konkani language, to promote Sports, and motivate the young talents in among us. Fr. Anand too in his speech was very pleased to witness the crowd of over 500 guests and strongly supported as well as encouraged these activities. Walter Dias, the chief guest, with a heart full of gratitude was confident of the success of this occasion, designed for positive thinking, organized by DGSC. He encouraged DGSC to sustain these activities and pledged his unlimited support. The Patron, Mr. Basil Coutinho, will be continually consulting and supporting this club due to the positive speech addressed by our cultural director, Mr. Mauricio Pereira. There was a huge round of applause after that comforting speech. Mr. Mauricio Pereira gave a vote of thanks to all the sponsors and to all the Participants who put up the program. The vice president Mr. Lubino concluded the show by thanking all who were present to witness the Gala event, for without them this should would not be successful. Viva Goenkars in Qatar!! Viva Goa!! PHOTOS: http://bit.ly/GoaDayDoha2010 SOURCES: Lubino Soares, Mauricio Pereira, Emelina Soares, Armstrong Augusto Vaz Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment
[Goanet] Arossim...
Had a chance to visit Arossim on the weekend, and here are some pics from the area. Many thanks to Goanetter Themistocles "Themis" D'Silva for showing me around http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157625433499086/ Some photos are en route to the village -- the last one before Mormugao taluka gives into Salcete. A few sunset shots are actually from Siridao or Santa Cruz (Kalapur). FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Portugal Travel advice
Hello GoaNeters, I will be transiting through Portugal from 20th to 26th Dec, though main purpose is to visit Fatima but will go around places like Tomar, Batalha, Alcobaca, Obidos, Porto, Sintra & Lisboa I will be most grateful if someone can provide some tips/advice on the following. What is the best way to move around car bus or train? Is self driving a good idea considering it is wet time of the year? Any site/place that has some relevance to Goa or Goan history that is worth visiting. Thank you in advance. Agnelo Pinheiro
Re: [Goanet] 12. Re: Talking Photos: Fr. Agnelo...
"> All these pics are taken today between the above hours. > Sadly, we could not get inside the house at Anjuna as we > were told the inmates of the house had gone out > (Fr. Agnelo brother's (grand?)daughter- in-law and > her son). Hope I got it right." > joego...@yahoo.co.uk __ I should also add my two bits in appreciation of joego...@yahoo.co.uk's committed postings of photographs on this forum. They may not be Cartier Bresson but they are snaps of day to day living in Goa, which I for one enjoy to the hilt!. BRAVO. Charudatta Prabhudesai Auroville . South India.
Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR CHURCH CASE CHARGE SHEET WAS F ILED WITH THEN CM RANE’S APPROVAL
When advised that Criteria, the plural of criterion, is not acceptable as a singular noun" http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/criterion Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão wrote the following in Falconish brilliance : Sorry , I thought you were conscious you were from the medical profession as I was referring you a paediatric problem. I did not know you had problems with your memory. Please check the medical dictionary here. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/criteria Dear learned Sirjee, Thank you for confirming that Criteria is NOT singular, and that you were in error in your previous post. Must say that your humility, in accepting your errors, is striking. May I add that except by way of recombinant technology, medical dictionaries are unlikely to be able to make singular out of plural. If you do not believe me, please check with Santoshbab. He is an A+ in Englsih, and you a D-. Which school did you attend? Did they not have a good English teacher on staff? jc
[Goanet] Comment on misrepresentation of science
I would like to comment on inaccurate statements made in the article provided below, as they pertain to something being scientific or unscientific. I have no interest in discussing the author's religious beliefs. He like everybody else is entitled to practice his own religion. But to misrepresent science in order to promote one's own parochial religious beliefs is wrong. In the present case the author named Mani Bhaumik is trying to promote his Hindu beliefs while refuting the beliefs of Christianity, and calling it being scientific. Please see the following statement: QUOTE An impartial appraisal of the warp and weft of physical reality reveals that woven throughout the universe is an abstract intelligence that is akin to a Creator and Sustainer, in the sense meant by Brahmn in Indic thought. This is not an anthropomorphic God who rages and rules and demands obeisance. The perception of the elegant order of the universe and its existence as a single significant whole, which Einstein called the "cosmic religious feeling", is devoid of a god conceived in man's image. UNQUOTE .Mani Bhaumik The truth is the above claim is unscientific and bogus from an objective factual standpoint. Science has nothing to do with the supernatural. It has nothing to say about the question of God, one way or the other. It does not support or refute anybody's religious beliefs. Cheers, Santosh --- On Sun, 11/21/10, Marshall Mendonza wrote: > > http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/6942693.cms >
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: BADHTE KADAM 2010
Please see event information below and support the DISABILITY ASSOCIATION OF GOA. There are 15,000+ disabled persons in Goa. Goa Sudharop Building a better Goa WORLD G.O.A.N. network. _ The State Nodal Agency Centre (Sangath), Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) and the NGOs in the disability sector in Goa cordially invites you with family and friends to BADHTE KADAM 2010 An all India discoverability programme of the National Trust for the welfare of persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) in collaboration with ONGC Held in Goa at the following venues and dates: 22nd Nov. 4 pm to 7 pm Don Bosco, Panjim 23rd Nov. 10 am to 1 pm Shetkari Hall, Pernem 24th Nov. 4 pm to 7 pm Ambedkar hall, Vasco 25th Nov. 4 pm to 7 pm Shri Shradanand Hall, Poinguinim 26th Nov. 10 am to 1 pm Hirabhai Zantye Hall, Bicholim 27th Nov. 4 pm to 7 pm SGPDA Ground, Margao Attractions: Cultural Programme, stalls by special schools, felicitation of persons with disabilities, grievance redressal forum, employment bureau, talks on UN Convention on rights of persons with disabilities, success stories of persons with disabilities and lots more. DISABILITY ASSOCIATION OF GOA C/o Star Investments Opp. Head Post Office Panjim, Goa - 403 001. Telefax: 0832 - 2427160 Email: dra...@rediffmail.com http://www.disabilitygoa.com "Making way for the differently abled in Goa"
Re: [Goanet] Politics, lies or Ignorance?
On 20 November 2010 23:47, Santosh Helekar wrote: [1] Mr. Ferdinando, [2] I am disappointed that you could not answer simple straightforward questions regarding your qualifications and the pre-1961 history of Goa. I am sorry to say this, but this tells me that all the claims you have made regarding your knowledge and qualifications are bogus [3] But please note that you are afraid to tell us what your real qualifications are. My dear Santoshbab, You surely expected that I would disagree with your above line of questioning. re #1: You inappropriately address the great GMC clinician, Dr. Falcao as Mr. Ferdinando; Please ensure that you always address hm correctly. re #2: Let us acknowledge one fact: Pre-1961 and pre-historic history was written by Dr. Falcao. You have no 'locus standi' to ask such irreverent questions of him. also re #2 & #3: You are being patently unfair in your line of questioning. I ask you the following: Have you asked similar questions of Sir Isaac Newton, Bill Gates, Michael Bloomberg, Srinivas Mahalingam or Dr. Gloria Estefan? If not, why do you ask such questions of Dr. Falcao? yours very sincerely jc
[Goanet] View 'stars' by day, sleep under stars by night (ToI)
View 'stars' by day, sleep under stars by night Claire Antao, TNN, Nov 21, 2010, 05.23am IST PANAJI: Another November and the movies are almost in town. Delegates who registered well in advance get in line to collect their precious entry passes, media folk still await theirs, the umbrellas are up and the paint has dried, the boulevard's lit up and decked to the nines with the blue peacock peeking from a lamppost, fence, wall or sidewalk. Iffi 2010 is a heartbeat away. With innovative online ticketing, beefed up security, expansion in management, additional film clubs for special screenings, and a food and shopping festival in the neighbourhood, this year's movie marathon seems filled with new ventures. While the state is also well into its tourist season, room rates and resort tariffs are at their peak making housing an expensive affair especially in the capital city. So, green tents are being pitched at the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) campsite forming the film village. "This is an ESG initiative to help students travelling from outside the state to avail of cost-effective, efficient housing while attending the festival," says Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) CEO Manoj Srivastava. These tents are being provided by SAG along with the directorate of sports and youth affairs. The cost per person per night is 200. People living at the village can also avail of the canteen facilities and sports facilities like the badminton court, rock climbing, etc, available in the SAG premises at a nominal price. Although about 40 tents were to be put up according to ESG sources three days ago, there were only 12 ready and fixed on Saturday morning. "We have only arranged 12 tents so far as about 100 people registered and about 10 people can fit comfortably in each tent. We will add more tents as more people register," said Mahesh Naik, SAG assistant secretary (complexes). "The tents are sturdy and waterproof with a green layer outside for weather protection and a thick layer inside for comfort. We will also provide the people with sheets and blankets and have made available 24 lockers which they can use to keep their valuables. Since most of them are coming in groups, the lockers should suffice and we are trying to arrange more," he added "There will be eight toilets and eight bathrooms located near the camp site and the camp residents can also use the toilet facilities of the swimming pool building. We have redesigned our security system so that the camp area will have round-the-clock security," said Naik. "We have made arrangements by using the resources we have. We will spend on electricity for the tents," he added. Students registered online or on the phone from their hometowns and tents were allotted on a first-come-first-served basis by the ESG. "We have received registration from students from Hyderabad, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. Students of the Satyajit Ray Film Institute in Kolkata will also be staying at the village," said ESG sources. The first filmi campers are expected to arrive on Monday, adding life to the village that will be decorated with running lights. Each year, the festival gains added momentum, through interesting and fresh innovations like these, said sources. This year after watching film stars all day, the film village residents can sleep under the stars at night. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Documentaries-on-classical-dance-at-Iffi/articleshow/6962068.cms
[Goanet] Invitation to a Public Meet: "Police Reforms: For A Citizen Friendly Police" on November 25.
PRESS NOTE FOR MEDIA. PLEASE DEPUTE YOUR REPORTER TO COVER THIS EVENT Best Regards, Dolphy D'souza Behalf of CIP 9820226227 CITIZENS' INITIATIVE FOR PEACE Invites You to a Public Meeting on Police Reforms: For A Citizen Friendly Police At St. Xavier's College Hall, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 40001 On Thursday 25th November 2010 at 5:30 PM SPEAKERS Dr.Kiran Bedi Magsaysay Award winner & Former IPS Officer Ms Maja Daruwala Director, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Mihir Desai High Court Advocate & Member, Governing Council of ICHRL Talks to be followed by an Interactive Session All are welcome Website: www.mumbaicitizens.com Contact: Salil 9324869143, Dolphy 9820226227, Soheb 9833627173
[Goanet] A BUNGALOW IN A CHURCH
A BUNGALOW IN A CHURCH While the Mumbai office of the Archaeological Survey of India, or the ASI, prepares lectures and college exhibitions to mark World Heritage Week from November 19 to 25, violations of heritage conservation laws seem to be taking place right under its nose. Within the precincts of a 500-year-old Portuguese fort in Chaul, 20 km from Alibaug, a private bungalow has been built inside an Augustinian church built in the 1560s. The bungalow has a garden, a grilled gate fixed into the arched stone entrance and a children's swimming pool in what would have been the church's inner sanctuary. According to ASI officials in Mumbai, this church, along with four other churches in Chaul fort, features on a list of ASI-protected heritage monuments in Raigad district. In the list, a copy of which the Hindustan Times has, the church has been allotted a notification number in 1910 - a number that is given by the ASI to all protected monuments. This would mean that any new constructions built within 100 metres of the monument could be legally deemed unauthorised by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958. When the Hindustan Times visited the site of the Augustinian church earlier this week, the bungalow's caretaker who lives in a hut outside the church walls, said that the house was built five years ago by a Mumbai-based businessman who visits it with his family a few times a year. ASI officials in Mumbai, when questioned by the Hindustan Times , claimed that they were unaware of the bungalow's existence and that the heritage status of the church was questionable despite it being on their list of protected monuments. "We are yet to verify whether the building that is known as the Augustinian church is in fact an Augustinian church," said MS Chauhan, superintending archaeologist of ASI's Mumbai circle. "There are several such monuments in our records, which are listed by name but lack details such as the plot number and area number, and so cannot be labelled as ASI protected." Chauhan added that the list of protected heritage structures in Raigad was passed down to the Mumbai office from the Aurangabad circle of the ASI in 2004, when Raigad was shifted to the jurisdiction of ASI Mumbai. But a few hundred metres around the church in question, four other churches as well as the two gates of Chaul fort have been marked as protected sites on large ASI signboards placed outside them. "The Augustinian church is the only site in the area with the sign mysteriously missing," said David Cardoz, architect and former member of the state government's heritage committee who has visited the site thrice. When told this, Chauhan said he did not know how one church, which is just as old as the other ruins of the fort, could not be verified as heritage. "We will look into it soon," he said. Members of the Archdiocesan Heritage Committee, the heritage conservation wing of the Mumbai archdiocese, came to know about the bungalow in the church more than a year ago, and in August used Right to Information procedures to obtain maps of all the heritage structures in Chaul from the ASI. The ASI sent the committee a list of 18 structures, of which five are churches. It also attached floor maps of each structure. The Hindustan Times has a copy of this. The Augustinian church was listed third in the index of 18 structures, but its floor map is missing. "It's rather strange, isn't it?" asked Father Warner D'Souza, a member of the Committee. Shailendra Kamble, the local official in charge of heritage sites in Alibaug, claimed he had known about the bungalow since 2007 when he was posted there, but did not look into the matter because he claimed that it had not been certified as a heritage structure by archaeologists. "Our job is conservation, but only after the archaeologist has notified the structure as heritage," said Kamble. But when told that the church appears on the ASI protected monuments list along with the other churches within the fort, he said, "I will now question the local gram punchayat about the bungalow."
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Preparation for IFFI 2010 (21.11.10)
Talking Photos: Preparation for IFFI 2010 (21.11.10) International Film Festival of India (IFFI) starts 22nd and end 2nd Dec.2010 Following are todays pic - all day time up to 4pm KTC Circle (Panjim) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194370389/sizes/l/ Marquinez Palace http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194369929/sizes/l/ Inox Courtyard http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194969326/sizes/l/ River Front/ Promenade Near Market http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194368241/sizes/l/ Delegates cards collection counters At Old GMC http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194368873/sizes/l/ Kingfisher Village http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194967708/sizes/l/ King Kong in the making.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194367305/sizes/l/ Giant TV (Not real) there atleast two or upto 6 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194966390/sizes/l/ Power house under the rain trees /Promenade near KA http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194366151/sizes/l/ Kala Academy http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194365563/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194365045/sizes/l/ Miramar Circle http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi/5194364481/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] Telecom scam
Marshall Mendoza wrote: We have been reading quite a bit on the telecom scam here in this forum mostly culled out from sangh parivar publications which has its own biases and slants. Here is an interview of Kapil Sibal by Arnab Goswami on Times Now which gives the other point of view. http://www.timesnow.tv/articleshow/4358701.cms Regards, Marshall Response: It is interesting how a scam that involves a loss of $39 billion to the country's exchequer becomes BJP sponsored media invention for this partisan Congress boy. I found a couple of comments by Sibal who is an eminent and experienced Harvard educated lawyer, very interesting I quote: "Arnab: Why is SC taking this matter so seriously? Sibal: We only respond to judgments. We don't respond to judgments. I will not respond to any observations. Arnab: others say the procedure is not rightly followed. Why did the Solicitor General say that all the five letters of Subramaniam Swamy have been 'dealt with'? Sibal: Please don't ask a minister in the government as to what happened in the court. I think it is inappropriate I can tell you what the complaint was (flashes complaint papers). I have the complaint with me. What all it have - newspapers report. PM has to give sanction on a newspaper report? Then a written document. PM is supposed to give sanction on this? Here is a PM who is sensitive, Here is a PM who is extremely concerned about integrity. " And he probably said it all with a straight face as well. Mr Clean Mr Singh has to now answer the highest court in the land about this mess happening under his watch and hopefully we will see whether it is his incompetence or the bounty he and Madam shared with Raja that is responsible. Of course he could take a leaf out of Digu's political bible and pass an amendment to the constitution that stops Supreme Court from asking any questions to a sitting PM. Is it any surprise that the same CBI that cannot arrest Kalmadi despite considerable evidence of corruption, or Ashok chavan for the blatant lawbreaking in case of Adarsh Scam is now trying to deflect attention by statements such as CBI agents believe that some obscure Swami was the main perpetrator of blasts in ajmer etc. Were these officers asleep at work for all these years? Why do they have to feed these snippets to the press instead of prosecuting the alleged criminals with alacrity? Do they have to constantly re-assure Madam that they are on her side? As the Barkha tapes reveal, Congress is ever so willing to supply such stories to their stooges in the media. Have we heard from Tehelka yet on the CWG, Adarsh or telecom scam yet? Go on Mr Mendoza, have fun while the country is being looted. Blame it all on the BJP supporting media. Anil Desai
[Goanet] Narayanan Krishnan of Akshaya Trust chosen CNN Hero
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/archive10/naryanan.krishnan.html Narayanan Krishnan brings hot meals and dignity to India's homeless and destitute -- 365 days per year -- through his nonprofit Akshaya Trust. Since 2002, he has served more than 1.2 million meals. http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/11/21/cnnheroes.hero.of.year/index.html?hpt=C1
[Goanet] NEWS: Jakati's ten-wicket haul guides Goa to big victory (PTI/TOI)
Jakati's ten-wicket haul guides Goa to big victory PTI, Nov 20, 2010, 09.08pm IST PORVORIM ( Goa): Spinner Shadab Jakati, who had rattled Jharkhand in the first innings, once again came good with the ball to guide Goa to an innings and 127-run win in the Group A Plate Ranji Trophy match at GCA Cricket Academy Ground, on Saturday. The win saw Goa collect six points, including one bonus, and take their tally to eight from three matches. Also, they have put themselves in the race for the knock-out stage. Jharkhand, who lost today, have six points from three matches. The visitors, resuming at overnight second innings score of 14 for no loss, lost wickets at regular intervals, even as Jakati accounted for six wickets, and were all out for 189 after following on. Goa, who had made 583 in their first edition, bundled out Jharkhand for 267 and then enforced a follow-on. Today, Jakati got the first breakthrough when he clean bowled Manish Vardhan for 23. Sachin Prasad perished soon, trapped by Amit Yadav for 28. Robin D'Souza then scalped the prized wicket of Saurabh Tiwari (12), while Yadav captured his second wicket by seeing off Ishak Jaggi, leaving Jharkhand on 101 for 4 at lunch. Jakati then dismissed Deepak Chowgule (14), Shiv Gautam (2), Rajiv Kumar (23), Kuldeep Sahrma (4) and Rahul Sharma (3) to complete his six-wicket haul. Jakati, who took ten wickets in two innings, was declared the man of the match. Goa Cricket Association (GCA) also announced Rs 1 lakh cash award for him. Goa will now take on Hyderabad on December 1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/domestic-cricket/ranji-trophy/Jakatis-ten-wicket-haul-guides-Goa-to-big-victory/articleshow/6961482.cms
[Goanet] TV channel owned by Jagan Mohan Reddy (YSR's son) attacks PM, Sonia (ToI)
Are Congressmen starting to revolt? Does this indicate that leaders are sensing
that getting linked with Congress is a liability? Do they have option to go
closer to BJP? OR the evoluion of a THIRD FRONT is imminent?
In response to Times of India report:
NEW DELHI: Stung by the attack launched on party chief Sonia Gandhi by a
television channel owned by belligerent MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, the Congress
High Command on Sunday sought a report from the Andhra Pradesh unit on the
issue.
"The party has sought a report from the state unit on the issue (telecast of a
programme on Sakshi television channel)," AICC media department chairman
Janardhan Dwivedi said.
Sakshi, the 24-hour Telugu news channel owned by the Kadapa MP, had launched a
frontal attack on Gandhi as well as the organization in a one-hour programme on
Saturday.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was also targeted along with the "coterie around
Sonia" for the "sorry state of affairs in Congress."
Congress spokesman Shakeel Ahmed said a view on the issue would be taken once
the report is received from the state unit.
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[Goanet] RIBANDAR CHURCH CASE CHARGE SHEET WAS FILED WITH THEN CM RANE’S APPROVAL
On Sat Nov 20 12:02:00 PST 2010 J. Colaco < jc> colaco1 at gmail.com wrote : <<<"Criteria, the plural of criterion, is not acceptable as a singular noun" http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/criterion >>> COMMENT: Sorry , I thought you were conscious you were from the medical profession as I was referring you a paediatric problem. I did not know you had problems with your memory. Please check the medical dictionary here. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/criteria Or, do you also need to check the favourite “Urban Dictionary” ? Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Goa's 3 deadly sins
Who should have done the negotiations after or (preferably) before 1961? The indocentric Goans were giddy with excitement and power. All the lusophile Goans did and still do is wave Brut DaCosta's letter to Nehru. Even now, most Goans and Goan historians blame Salazar and Nehru depending on one 'philic' association. Few (like moi) blame Goans themselves. So I am glad to note more and more see some basic flaws of the past. Yet we need to use history to learn form it. Current Goans should use Pondicherry as a role model of working together and achieving progress. Pondicherry as many may know was a French enclave withing the Indian subcontinent and currently is a Union territory. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puducherry Extracted from above: With a territory a third of Goa, "Pondicherry is also considered an educational hub of southern India, having 1 central university, 8 medical colleges, 10 engineering colleges, 3 dental colleges, 2 law colleges, 1 veterinary college, 1 agricultural college, 10 arts and science colleges, and 5 polytechnic colleges functioning within its territory. Many medical and engineering colleges including one national institute of technology and a state-owned university are also reported to be in queue. People of Pondicherry are demanding statehood for Pondicherry and are also requesting to add neighboring villages from Tamil Nadu to newly form Greater Pondicherry state for better administration and development purposes." Regards, GL --- floriano wrote: If I was the guy sitting with a load of examination papers, doing the mark-up, this one paper would get a fool proof 101 per cent. This would be for identifying in black and white the sins attributed to MP Rajan P. Parrikar wrote: Sin #1: The Original Sin Not negotiating a special status for Goa at the time of Liberation in 1961 is what I call the Original Sin. Most of the irreversible damage, political & environmental, we see today is a logical consequence of that misstep. As every job-seeker knows, the only time you really have leverage over the terms & conditions of your employment is at the time of joining. That is the moment for negotiating favourable terms, and once you are past that stage your bargaining power is substantially diminished. Goans did not even make a token effort for a negotiation in 1961.
[Goanet] Shrine priest suspended for not fulfilling requirements
Shrine priest suspended for not fulfilling requirements The Rev. Neville Monteiro, pastor of Saint Pius V Shrine in Lake Zurich, has been suspended by the Archdiocese of Chicago for not fulfilling church requirements. By Lee Filas A Catholic priest from India who ministers at a small Lake Zurich shrine has been suspended by the Archdiocese of Chicago and threatened with excommunication, church officials said. The Rev. Neville Monteiro, who is listed as “pastor” at the privately-owned Saint Pius V Shrine, is forbidden to exercise certain Catholic holy orders because he has not fulfilled church requirements, according to a Nov. 5 “notification” from officials. Advertisement In the letter, officials said if Monteiro continues performing ceremonies such as marriages or the sacrament of penance while suspended, they would be null and void in the “eyes of God and the Church.” The archdiocese also warned if he “does not seek to regularize his situation and continues the illegitimate exercise of priestly ministry,” he could be excommunicated. Several attempts to reach shrine officials and Monteiro for comment were unsuccessful. The archdiocese is the governing arm of the Catholic Church in the Chicago area, and registers and issues powers for priests, said Susan Burritt, spokeswoman for the archdiocese. Saint Pius V Shrine at 30 Miller Road is not part of the archdiocese. The archdiocese does not provide staffing for the shrine, but it does oversee the priests who serve there, Burritt said. Monteiro was ordained a priest with the Archdiocese of Goa and Damao, India, before coming to the Chicago area more than seven years ago, she said. Once arriving here, Monteiro was supposed to receive approval from the Archdiocese of Chicago and Cardinal Francis George to serve in the Catholic Church. All priests who come to the United States from other countries must do so, Burritt said. The notification states that requirement was never fulfilled. Burritt said Monteiro was stripped of his “faculties” similar to his license on Nov. 5, 2003. That means Monteiro was not allowed to preach and his ability to administer the sacrament of penance was revoked, according to the notification. It also states Monteiro assumed the title of pastor for Saint Pius V Shrine without being appointed to such an office by the archbishop, officials said. Monteiro has failed to respond to the archdiocese since the revocation of his duties in 2003, which led to the recent suspension. That includes removing his ability to validly assist in the marriage of Catholics, officials said. “If he does so in the past or does so in the future, the couple have not received and will not receive the sacrament of matrimony. Consequently the couple are not married in the eyes of God and the Church,” the notification states. Burritt said Monteiro has been informed about what he needs to do lift the suspension, but she would not provide details. The shrine's website at stpiusvshrine.org said it was chartered and incorporated in Illinois by Roman Catholics, and has been “providing the Holy Mass, Traditional Sacraments and ministering to discerning Catholics who prefer to avoid liturgical novelties and errors.” According to the Archdiocese of Chicago website at archchicago.org, a shrine is a smaller church or other sacred space used by the faithful for pilgrimages, and has limited sacramental and liturgical services available. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20101119/news/711209899/
[Goanet] NEWS: 'Child died due to asphyxia'
'Child died due to asphyxia' TNN, Nov 21, 2010, 04.01am IST PANAJI: The postmortem report on the body of the 10-year-old child, who committed suicide by hanging in front of the altar at her home in Porvorim on Friday morning, has revealed that the girl died due to asphyxiaas a result of hanging. Sanika Upale's body was sent to Goa medical college and hospital for postmortem on Friday. Police sources said that the postmortem report has ruled out any injury on the body of the minor, thus ruling out any force or violence that led to the minor taking the drastic step. On Saturday afternoon, the body of the minor was handed over to her parents, who police said have decided to take their daughter's body to their hometown in Chiplun, Maharashtra, for the final rites. Police suspect that the minor took the drastic step as she feared that she wouldn't fare well in the exams. She had also written a suicide note in Marathi which was addressed to her mother in which she said that if she fails in the exam, then her mother will go away and never return. * * * Porvorim school girl commits suicide, functioni postponed Herald Correspondent Porvorim Nov 20 The felicitation function of Vidhyaprabhodhini High School principal and senior educationist Subhash Bhasker Velingker was postponed on Saturday, following the demise of a 10-year-old student of the school. Sanika Sudhaker Upale, a Std V student and the only child of her parents, had committed suicide over fears that she would fail in her mid-term exams in October. Teachers and parents were stunned by the news that the 10-year-old girl had committed suicide. Many who had gathered in the school in Porvorim were seen discussing how a young girl could have nurtured and executed the decision to end her life. Some felt that the girl may have been influenced by the television and urged the education department to ponder on such incidents, where students resort to drastic measures after being unable to face reality. It may be recalled that Sanika Sudhaker Upale who was studying in Standard V of the Vidhya Prabodini High School at Porvorim had just answered her half-yearly exams. Sanika's parents, natives of Chiplun, Maharashtra and presently residing at Alto Porvorim, had left for work at about 9.30 am and Sanika was alone at home, as she was on Diwali vacation. The mother, who works at a shop very close to their house, returned home at 1.45 pm and found the door locked from the inside. When her daughter did not respond to her call, the mother peeped through the side window and was horrified to see the body of her daughter hanging from an iron rod fixed in the hall. She immediately alerted her husband and the police. Police rushed to the spot and broke open the front door. They found that Sanika had committed suicide by hanging herself with a dupatta. Police found a note written by Sanika in her notebook stating she was committed suicide because her mother would leave the house if she failed in the exdam, which she had answered recently. The body was later sent for an autopsy, where it was established that Sanika had died due to asphyxia as a result of suffocation. Police sub inspector Sagun Sawant is investigating the case. Herald. ENDS
[Goanet] Why I'm not an atheist
For the atheists on this list here is some food for thought. http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/6942693.cms Regards, Marshall
[Goanet] NEWS: Stopping of qurbani ritual condemned
Stopping of qurbani ritual condemned TNN, Nov 21, 2010, 05.26am IST PANAJI: The Goa state body of the All India Milli Council (AIMC) has condemned the stopping of the qurbani ritual (slaughtering of goats, bulls) on November 18 in Vasco on the occasion of Eid ul Adha by the Panaji Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). The state president of AIMC, Iqbal Mohidin, pointed out that qurbani is performed by Muslims all over the world on the occasion of Eid ul Adha as a symbolic sacrifice to commemorate Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael on Allah's command. The meat is divided into three parts, of which one part is distributed to the poor, he said. In the process of protecting animal rights, the NGO has infringed upon the religious obligations of the Muslims and has also deprived the poor of food on the day of Eid, thus causing a lot of anger amongst the Muslim community, Mohidin said. He said that the Milli council is of the opinion that some communal forces may be using NGOs to stop Muslims from performing their religious obligations in the hope of creating an atmosphere of unrest in the state. The AIMC has appealed to the government to amend the Goa Slaughter House Act 1978 and grant special permission to Muslim organizations to perform the qurbani ritual only for a day or two on the occasion of Eid ul Adha. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Stopping-of-qurbani-ritual-condemned/articleshow/6962049.cms
[Goanet] Halal meat is being served in the UK discreetly -
This report from DAILY STAR, dated 18th November is one of many in different newspapers. Fury erupted after MPs discovered they have eaten halal meat in Parliament without being told. Catering bosses in the Commons admitted they had served chicken slaughtered by Islamic methods. Campaigners say the Muslim ritual of slitting a conscious animal's throat and letting it bleed to death is inhumane and should be banned. Sir Struat Bell shocked MPs when he admitted "The catering service has unknowingly received supplies of poultry slaughtered using halal methods". Tory MP Greg Knight said "This underlines the need to have proper labelling so people actually know what they are eating. It seems there has been this drive in the food industry to do everything halal so it does not offend people:. Tony Philip Hollobone said "I dont think it is that difficult a problem to solve. Maybe the Government is frightened about upsetting ethnic minorities" Commons catering chiefs are now looking for a new supplier. There was uproar earlier this year after it emerged halal meat is being served in hospitals, schools and pubs without the public knowing. Comments : Camilo Fernandes
[Goanet] Telecom scam
We have been reading quite a bit on the telecom scam here in this forum mostly culled out from sangh parivar publications which has its own biases and slants. Here is an interview of Kapil Sibal by Arnab Goswami on Times Now which gives the other point of view. http://www.timesnow.tv/articleshow/4358701.cms Regards, Marshall
[Goanet] Terror probe: CBI arrests Aseemanand in Haridwar
The chickens are slowly coming home to roost. The perpetrators of communal attacks against the Christians in the Dangs in 1998 encouraged by the BJP which turned a blind eye to its activities are now being arrested for terror attacks in Ajmer, Malegaon, Hyderabad. Sometimes Truth and Justice move slowly but surely as subsequent events show. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ajmer-malegaon-mecca-masjid...-swami-set-off-the-wave-says-ats/713631/0 http://www.indianexpress.com/news/terror-probe-cbi-arrests-aseemanand-in-haridwar/713573/0
Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: Fr. Agnelo - His Birth place (Anjuna), Last days at Rachol (the pulpit, the bedroom), the cemetery, the grave, the Church, the Seminary, the Tomb at Pilar etc
On 21 November 2010 08:04, JoeGoaUk wrote: > [Goanet] Talking Photos: Fr. Agnelo - His Birth place (Anjuna), Last days > at Rachol (the pulpit, the bedroom), the cemetery, the grave, the Church, > the Seminary, the Tomb at Pilar etc > COMMENT: There is a mass to celebrate his 83rd death anniversary, today at St Boniface Church, Tooting Broadway SW London at 1.30 pm. There will also be prayers for his beatification. All are welcome. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Appreciation.......
> > > >A mail that makes sense.. > > Its never too late to change our ways! > > > >One young academically excellent person went to apply for a managerial >position in a big company. > >He passed the first interview, the director did the last interview, made >the last decision. > >The director discovered from the CV, that the youth's academic result was >excellent all the way, from the secondary school to postgraduate research. >He never had a year he did not score high marks. > >The director asked, "Did you obtain any scholarships in school?" And the >youth answered "none". > >The director asked, " Is it your father who paid your school fees?" The >youth answered, "my father passed away when I was one year old, it is my >mother who paid for my school fees." > >The director asked, " Where did your mother work?" The youth answered, "my >mother worked as a cloth cleaner." > >The director requested the youth to show his hands, the youth showed a >pair of hands that looked smooth and perfect to the director. > >The director asked, " Did you ever help your mother wash clothes before?" >The youth answered, "Never. My mother always wanted me to study hard and >read more books. Furthermore, my mother can wash clothes faster than me. " > >The director said, I have a request, when you go back today, go and help >to clean your mother's hand, and then see me tomorrow morning. > >The youth felt that his chance of landing the job was high. When he went >back home, he happily wanted to clean his mother's hand. His mother felt >strange and happy but had mixed feelings. She showed her hands to the boy. > >The youth cleaned his mother's hands gently, his tears streamed down his >cheeks as he cleaned them. That was the very first time that he noticed >that his mother's hands were so wrinkled, and that there were so many cuts >in her hands. Some of the cuts and bruises were so deep that they caused >her a lot of pain when he gently cleaned them with water. > >This is the first time the youth had realized and experienced how very >hard his mother had worked with her pair of hands...the hands that washed >clothes everyday to earn enough money to put him through school over the >years. That was the ultimate price that his mother had paid so willingly >for his entire education...his academic excellence and probably his >future. > >After finishing the cleaning of his mother hands, the youth quietly >cleaned all remaining clothes for his mother. > >That night, mother and son talked for a very long time. > >Next morning, the youth went to the director's office > >The director noticed the tears in the youth's eyes, and asked him: " Can >you please tell me what exactly you did when you went home yesterday and >what lessons you have learned from the work you did?" > >The youth answered: "I cleaned my mother's hands, and only then I >realised how hard she had worked to put me through school all these years. >Those hands were so pale and wrinkled and had deep cuts. Some of those >cuts were bleeding when I gently washed them. I then told my mother to sit >down while I washed the remaining clothes. I was ashamed of myself for not >helping my mother with the house work all these years.
[Goanet] Who the Bleep cares about finding Goan roots in England?
Text source: GoanVoice UK Summary: This week Selma Carvalho attends a talk by Historical-Geographer Cliff Pereira to discover how we can trace our Goan roots. The story of two Goan men in Africa unfolds to reveal startling details of how they inadvertently ended on different sides in World War I...It begins with a Louis Mendes born in the village of Candolin, in 1900, who decides at the tender age of 17 to travel to Tanganyika (now Tanzania), then a German colony...Meanwhile another member of Pereira’s family, D. Pereira takes up a job with the British Royal Navy as an Officers’ Cook First Class. Born in July 1876, he presumably lies about his age...Pereira’s research to unearth aspects of his history which have long been forgotten by family or buried alongside those who have passed away, is rigorous... http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/gvuk_files/Finding_Our_Goan_Roots.pdf
Re: [Goanet] Saintly Madness?!
A food for thought, really. It seems that whatever good that we do, or boast of doing, is tied up to an ultimate reward. That is business. That is being selfishly motivated. If someone you help looks like 'Jesus' to you, then you are surely collecting bonus points for your ultimate graduation. That this graduation might not hold good ultimately, is another matter altogether. If I saw Pandu Lampiao in need of help, I would help Pandu Lampiao and not Jesus. Because Jesus is past helping. Also, not because Jesus would help under the circumstances. That would be 'imitating' to get recognition. "JUST DO IT BECAUSE YOU WANT TO DO IT" is the mantra Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: "Joao Barros-Pereira" To: "goanet" Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 6:14 AM Subject: [Goanet] Saintly Madness?! Saintly What?! Are our saints mad? Take Mother Theresa, for instance, who used to say she did not see the dying child or old man or woman in her arms but Jesus! A truly compassionate person would see the person in his or her arms, not Jesus. Why is this so? Is it because ideology gets in the way and distorts reality? Why is she helping the poor if she cannot see the dying child or man or woman in her arms? Bizarre! Madness is madness, saintly or otherwise.
[Goanet] Song for the day
Marina - Billy Vaughn and his Orchestra; Unison Sax - Big Band music. This was a big hit in Nairobi in the 1960's. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xtZU4kRn9o&feature=related & here's a Samba for your dancing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXj7kY0zuoM&feature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Daily Grook #851
DAILY GROOK #851 === WIN SIN === by Francis Rodrigues snakes who bite us since adam's fall, lose as they just cannot venom all! *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] CM's reputation in respecting local sentiments
Hi Nascy, Nascy asked: What is yout personal and your community stand on this? Reply: What do you specifically refer to by the last word of your question - this? Which of my community you are referring to? I have many communities - My wado community, town community, state community, country community, planet community etc. Then my school friends community, my college community, my professional community, my close family, my extended family, etc.. etc. Then various groups I am associated with. I may miss out many… yes there are many more whom I even don’t know: goanet community, facebook etc.. etc.. list is endless Nascy asked: Would you or can you STOP the Nation's Defence requirement? Reply: Would I - Cant decide without facts. Can I - a small fly like me on goanet obviosly cant. Nascy said: "Local Sentiments' can be of opposing views and demands! as always. Reply: Agree fully. Nascy asked: Which sentimen't would you choose? Reply: Frankly do not know at this juncture. Nascy said: Let us see your hidden wisdom, if any!Reply: You wont be able to see any because there are none. By the way, are you writing on behalf of some community or group (as you have use the word us in the last sentence)? Rajendra
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Fr. Agnelo - His Birth place (Anjuna), Last days at Rachol (the pulpit, the bedroom), the cemetery, the grave, the Church, the Seminary, the Tomb at Pilar etc
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Fr. Agnelo - His Birth place (Anjuna), Last days at Rachol (the pulpit, the bedroom), the cemetery, the grave, the Church, the Seminary, the Tomb at Pilar etc Thank you Dominc for coming back on this one. Infact, I wanted to write you but again I said you will definitely come back on this. The lady did say ‘Pe/Agnelachea Bhavachi Sun ani ticho Cheddo’ but again I got confused going by the ages e.g. Ven. Fr. Agnelo, if alive, would have been 142 in two months time .. You guys are very fortunate for being Sons of Anjuna, the birth place of the (Saint) Agnelo D’Souza My father was lucky too. He told me he once attended Fr. Agnelo’s Mass. Here is something I have just created ‘a page’ on Facebook ‘Friends of Ven. Agnelo D’Souza’ Hope this link works (I am not vey expert in this, also have a group by same title) http://www.facebook.com/joegoauk?ref=name#!/pages/Friends-of-Ven-Fr-Agnelo-DSouza/103675443037672 A video clip of 2007 – Rachol Church, Room, Grave etc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAmUxUlFYGE Quote: Dear Joe, Thank you for publishing photos of Fr. Agnelo’s birth place in Anjuna. When you arrived at Fr. Agnelo’s house, Alda D’Souza and her son, Gustavo D’Souza, who live in the house, had gone to Church to attend Fr. Agnelo’s novena. Angelo Inaudino D’Souza was Fr. Agnelo’s brother. His son, late Franco D’Souza married Alda, who gave birth to Gustavo. Thus, Gustavo is Fr. Agnelo’s grand nephew. You are doing a great service to Goan society. Keep up the good work! Let us pray that Fr. Agnelo may be canonized soon! Have a blessed day on Fr. Agnelo’s death anniversary! Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201 All these pics are taken today between the above hours. Sadly, we could not get inside the house at Anjuna as we were told the inmates of the house had gone out (Fr. Agnelo brother's (grand?)daughter- in-law and her son). Hope I got it right The original with pics http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-November/201738.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
