[Goanet] Panjim Promenade – Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
To Goanet - http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2011/04/24/panjim-promenade-church-of-our-lady-of-immaculate-conception/ PS: In view of the increasing frequency with which I keep getting these requests, I say the following: Please do not send me email asking for digital (or print) photographs for free, no matter how noble your cause or how lofty your goals. You are welcome to buy or license my photographs (please visit my site for details). My photographs take time, effort, and money to produce - and many of them are intended to be art, not casual snapshots - so please keep that in mind. If you want free rubbish, go to the "independent journo" and have your fill. Regards, r
[Goanet] Birthdays today and tomorrow.
Goanetters Ana Maria D'Souza Goswami today and Marshal Mendonca tomorrow (Apr 27th) PARABENS, AD MULTOS ANNOS -- Tony de Sa. tonydesa at gmail dot com ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v
Re: [Goanet] Dum Maro Dum review
SOTER wrote: [1] I would like to ask Eugene if the same Rohan Sippy would feel confident in making such a blatant film on the evils in Bihar, Kerala or Tamilnadu and dare to screen it in those States? [2] Another important question is whether Goa is limited to Maria, Anthony, Tony, .. from a particular community who are in touch with the criminal world? Dear Soter, The one and only Eugene having been recognised, I would suggest that Rohan Sippy does not need to go as far as Bihar, Kerala or Tamilnadu to achieve the suggested goal.. All he has to do, is to stay right in Bollywood and make a film about Marathi girls. (I would not go as far as to suggest that he makes a film about the XitKodi Sena. He does even have to screen it in Mumbai. All he has to do is to film it and release a trailer. Your second point is one which Eugene should be familiar with. After all, he did say that he was in close contact (I paraphrase) with the 'Marias and Anthonys' of Dhobi Talao. Did he not? jc
Re: [Goanet] Medical errors a big killer
I have already pointed out that it is precisely the outdated numbers rehashed over and over again in the links provided in the post appended below that have be shown to be inaccurate in many subsequent research articles in JAMA and other prestigious medical journals. I have already provided some of these references in my previous posts in this thread. I would be happy to provide copies of these articles if anyone is interested and writes to me privately asking for them. A most significant fact regarding this issue is the fact that the main author, Dr. Troyen Brennan, of the original studies from which the numbers claimed below are extrapolated, has cautioned that these exaggerated numbers are unscientific and unwarranted. Here is his article in the New England Journal of Medicine, entitled "The Institute of Medicine Report on Medical Errors — Could It Do Harm?", arguing this notion: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM24133421510 Here are the pertinent excerpts from it: QUOTE The combination of the strikingly large numbers of errors cited by the report and the connotations of the word “error” create an impression that is not warranted by the scientific work underlying the IOM report. UNQUOTE QUOTE ...my colleagues and I have cautioned against drawing conclusions about the numbers of deaths in these studies UNQUOTE QUOTE ...neither study cited by the IOM as the source of data on the incidence of injuries due to medical care involved judgments by the physicians reviewing medical records about whether the injuries were caused by errors. Indeed, there is no evidence that such judgments can be made reliably. UNQUOTE QUOTE Is there reason to believe that hospital care has become safer? The answer is yes, at least over particular periods for particular proceduresFor many common procedures, mortality rates declined in the 1960s and 1970s. For more sophisticated operations, such as cardiac surgery, the rates continue to decline. These changes have occurred because surgeons have continuously sought to improve techniques, share information, and report the results of clinical studies. The reduction in mortality rates is due in large part to technological advances, but it is also due to simple attention to surgical practice. Surgical training has always emphasized a commitment to details, systematic thinking, and intolerance of failure — the hallmarks of approaches to the prevention of errors. This is anything but the “cycle of inaction” that the IOM notes. An important part of the medical ethic is the improvement of care, which most physicians and hospitals take very seriously. I do not mean to imply that all hospitals perform at optimal levels or that we should not be scrutinizing the effects of new management techniques on the quality of care. Indeed, the profession should welcome a renewed emphasis on safety, but it is inaccurate to suggest that safety has been overlooked. UNQUOTE ...Dr. Troyen Brennan, M.D., J.D., M.P.H. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA Cheers, Santosh --- On Sun, 4/24/11, U. G. Barad wrote: > > The JOURNAL of the AMERICAN MEDICAL > ASSOCIATION (JAMA) Vol 284, No 4, > July 26th 2000 article written by Dr Barbara Starfield, MD, > MPH, of > the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, > shows that > medical errors is the 3rd leading cause of death in the > United States. > > The report apparently shows there are 2,000 deaths/year > from > unnecessary surgery; 7000 deaths/year from medication > errors in > hospitals; 20,000 deaths/year from other errors in > hospitals; 80,000 > deaths/year from infections in hospitals; 106,000 > deaths/year from > non-error, adverse effects of medications - these total up > to 225,000 > deaths per year in the US from iatrogenic causes which > ranks these > deaths as the # 3 killer. Iatrogenic is a term used when a > patient > dies as a direct result of treatments by a physician, > whether it is > from misdiagnosis of the ailment or from adverse drug > reactions used > to treat the illness. (Drug reactions are the most common > cause). > > Full text can be read at: > http://www.arachnoiditis.info/news/news_story_0011.html > > > The above findings of Dr Barbara Starfield, MD are also > backed by: > > Myth: The U.S. has the best health care system in the > world. Fact: The > U.S. has among the worst health statistics of all rich > nations. > > http://www.huppi.com/kangaroo/L-healthcare.htm > > The National Academies website published an article titled > "Preventing > Death and Injury from Medical Errors Requires Dramatic, > System-Wide > Changes." which you can read online at > > http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/0309068371?OpenDocument > > One of the first JAMA article on medical errors appeared in > JAMA > 1994;272:1851-7. by Leape LL. Then in April 1998, JAMA 1998 > Apr > 15;279(15):1200-5 > > Schuster M, McGlynn E, Brook R. How good is the quality of > health care
[Goanet] Konkani Cinema Day Celebrated
Konkani Cinema Day Celebrated Photos: http://bit.ly/KonkaniCinemaDay2011 “In order to improve the quality of Konkani films, the producers and directors must take the making of a Konkani film seriously such that the Konkani film maintains a certain standard” stated Shri. Rajendra Talak, producer and director of one of the commercially successful Konkani film ‘O Maria’. He was speaking as the Chief Guest on the occasion of Konkani Cinema Day jointly organized by Tiatr Academy Goa and Dalgado Konknni Akademi on 24th April 2011 at TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal, Panjim. Speaking further he appealed to all involved in the production of Konkani films to shed off the crab mentality and work unitedly for the development of Konkani Cinema. Shri. Premanand Lotlikar, President of Dalgado Konknni Akademi in his welcome speech stated that the sacrifices of the pioneer of Konkani Cinema namely A.L. Jerry Braganza who is known as ‘Father of Konkani Cinema’ for producing and releasing the 1st Konkani film ‘Mogacho Anvddo’ in 1950, should not go in vain and that he should be remembered for his efforts to promote Konkani Cinema in difficult times. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Tiatr Academy Goa stated that Konkani Cinema has not become commercially successful not because all of them are below standard but because of the negative attitude of Goans towards Konkani cinema. If we love Konkani and love Goan culture, then it is the duty of every Goan to witness Konkani cinemas by paying tickets. When this attitude is imbibed in us then only Konkani Cinema will rise to greater heights. He also proposed the vote of thanks. Earlier Shri. Rajendra Talak garlanded the portrait of A.L. Jerry Braganza as a mark of respect to the Father of Konkani Cinema. Shri. Walter Menezes compared the function. The formal function was followed by a cultural programme of songs from old Konkani Cinemas. The immortal songs were rendered by Socorro de Santa Cruz, Sonia Fernandes, Clarissa and Maria Cardozo. Victor de Sa Member Secretary
[Goanet] Restore and Maintain Good Vision Part 3
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Re: [Goanet] Article on MOI
Very true Tony. The current controversy over Konkani MOI is part of the larger goal of making Marathi mandatory in ALL Goan schools. In addition, force feeding Devnagiri script through Konkani MOI or Marathi on the section of the population which does not identify with the script, reflects a disdain and contempt for Romi protagonists. --- On Mon, 4/25/11, Tony de Sa wrote: > 4. Why should we be running dog lackeys of the Marathi lobby > which insists on the Devnagri Script to subjugate a section of the > Goan populace, the very section that kept Konkani alive through the > 450 years they were under the foreign yoke?
[Goanet] Goa news for April 26, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Post Release, DMD Protests Die Down In Goa - NDTV.com ound-up-dum-maaro-dum/?mod=google_news_blog">Review Round-Up: 'Dum Maaro Dum' http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF6pcezXL-xfh2oMpWR5Kf89TCwiA&url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?section=Movies&Id=ENTEN20110174114&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=100922 *** Goa seeks gag as its seedy side is shown - The Australian ne-could-make-a-pit-stop-in-Goa-talks-under-way/articleshow/8069957.cms">Formula One could make a pit stop in Goa, talks under way http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHpQ4kFnsNanxhXYE2O4Mqy9pLcQA&url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/goa-seeks-gag-as-its-seedy-side-is-shown/story-e6frg6so-1226044152527 *** Goa Governor, CM extend Easter greetings - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHLsl03AqwoRJ8GWSa9ouedTPi5vg&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goa-governor-cm-extend-easter-greetings/659645.html *** Give more teeth to Goa Lokayukta Bill: Santosh Hegde - Daily News & Analysis ily News & AnalysisPlace: Panaji http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHboxWBinmKhQ_wpKD-qsdlC34iXQ&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_give-more-teeth-to-goa-lokayukta-bill-santosh-hegde_1536142 *** Prisoners attempting to escape should be shot on the legs - Times of India anhunt-launched-for-notorious-criminal-fernandes/780286/">Goa: Manhunt launched for notorious criminal Fernandes http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFC5WVsnfS6qVf1mGuHqX836A-Ljw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Prisoners-attempting-to-escape-should-be-shot-on-the-legs/articleshow/8075867.cms *** Sesa Goa pays Rs. 3.50 dividend - The Hindu y-company/earnings/earnings-news/sesa-goa-posts-rs-4222-cr-net-profit-in-fy-2011/articleshow/8084461.cms">Sesa Goa posts Rs 4222 cr net profit in FY 2011 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF4ANyBFZ0DvUbNHp5MscQHKvErdQ&url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article1766831.ece *** Protests erupt in Goa tribal village against illegal mining - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNESGhcrh-xFy6QOJH33fT2RvLvNbQ&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/protests-erupt-in-goa-tribal-village-against-illegal-mining/661108.html *** Goa govt to withdraw Lokayukta Bill as central ministries raise objection - Daily News & Analysis ily News & AnalysisPlace: Panaji http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG9VtI0UTMWDB4dRBQoz9uHd4YAQQ&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_goa-govt-to-withdraw-lokayukta-bill-as-central-ministries-raise-objection_1536026 *** Sesa Goa can move to Rs 345-350: Thukral - Moneycontrol.com V18, "All three put together, Sesa Goa, Hindustan Zinc and Sterlite, in fact even if you check on the rollovers front I think Sesa Goa rollovers are looking quite strong and the cost of carry has moved up. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHsTxtyOjPy6M07-V4aLZQc-JOuhg&url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/stocks-views/sesa-goa-can-move-to-rs-345-350-thukral_537897.html *** Portugal looks to former colony Goa to make up for trade deficit - Indian Express dian ExpressPortugal is looking to boost its trade relations with India and is particularly keen on improving trade ties with Goa. "Portugal is trying to work on the trade ties with India and especially Goa to make up for the existing trade deficit (of Portugal)," ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF10D2EU8Tpsw-QAbNXIP0245N6oA&url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Portugal-looks-to-former-colony-Goa-to-make-up-for-trade-deficit/780457/ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Chorao farmers' club....
Some images from a recent visit to the Chorao farmer's club (as you can guess, cashew, mangoes and feni-making season in full progress) http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157626444844655/ The feni-making process http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DLcgCKO5Dk The topography of Chorao http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvgEC0btQ2I Feni... pure and impure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H3LSzZBt68 How Chorao dealt with its agriculture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM0x8uxj750 Chorao, a view from the hilltop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFo-LK-ujYk FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org
[Goanet] enquiry Goa
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[Goanet] Article on MOI
From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org >>>Tony D'Sa wrote: <<
[Goanet] He has Risen
A few years ago, I remember hearing a story about a teacher who gave one Easter egg to each student in the class. Her instructions were for each of them to write what they enjoyed most about Easter or what it meant to them. A day before Easter, she opened each Easter egg given to her students and read each of their messages. One little girl shared how she loved to shop with her mother for a pretty dress for Easter Sunday. Another student said that eating with the family was what he enjoyed the most. One little boy’s message was that he couldn’t wait to get all those Easter eggs. And another wrote, I like having days off from school. Then the teacher came to an empty egg. It belonged to a little shy boy named Reece. The teacher sternly asked Reece “what’s the idea of returning an empty egg? Doesn’t Easter mean anything special to you?” Defensively, Reece quietly said, “The empty egg reminds me of the empty tomb. My Mom and Dad always told me that this was the main reason for the celebration.” The teacher was amazed and found so much of truth in what he said. Well, is Easter all about Easter bunnies and Easter eggs, and new clothes? Though these things are nice to have at Easter time, but it is not as important as compared to how Jesus died for us on the Cross. I’ve heard it said that the Easter egg represents ‘new life’ – as a chicken hatches from an egg. It is okay to enjoy the goodies at Easter time, but let us not forget the real meaning of Easter. We have to believe that Jesus has risen and hope to spend our time eternally with him in heaven. Those who live on what we might call “The outskirts of hope” need a transfusion, which is given during Easter. The resurrection gives our lives a meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over, no matter the circumstances. Just as we dress our children in new clothes, God dressed his only son for us. He was not robed in a fancy dress; instead, he was hung on a cruel cross for all to see, as men gambled on his clothing at his feet. Presently, we give baskets full of goodies and candy filled eggs to our children and those of our friends. But, sadly Jesus was given vinegar when he said, “I Thirst.” They didn’t even offer him a glass of water; however, a sponge was dipped in the sour liquid and lifted up to his innocent lips. God gave his life for our sake. True love doesn’t count the cost; it gives liberally. A true lover gives the best he has to offer, and everything he has for the beloved. God proved his love for us by giving us the best he had to offer — his only begotten son, who freely gave himself as an offering to God for our sakes and as an atoning sacrifice for our sins, and that of the world. A spotless lamb was He. He bled and died for you and me. Therefore, it is high time to change our lives for the better and we can start from today itself. Easter reminds me of how Christ died for the sake of my soul, and how he rose from the dead. I can testify that because of Easter, my Saviour, Jesus Christ, lives forevermore. God’s goal is to make all of us like his resurrected son. As for me, Easter is the day when I would mediate and reflect on all the benefits I enjoy with the blessings from the risen lord. I am thankful for the life and love that God’s sacrifice represents. I am thankful for the opportunities it has afforded me. I am also thankful for the grace that abounds in me because of that humble act. Finally let me end with an apt quote “Jesus took my place on the cross to give me a place in heaven.” May you and your family enjoy the celebration of the Resurrection! *Arlette Azavedo* ARLETTE AZAVEDO Cell no. 9422061766 And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.--
Re: [Goanet] Article on MOI
I think that Tony has the BULL by the horns, here. Very well said, indeed. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: "Tony de Sa" To: "Goa's Premiere Mailing List, Estd 1994" Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 1:10 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Article on MOI From: Elvino Rodrigues Subject: [Goanet] article on medium of instruction (Adv. Peter D'souza) Here is something concrete for any one who want to understand better why we should save what is withering away.. COMMENT: As I have previously said, I respect Adv. Jos Peter D'Souza's skills in debating and semantics. 3. The issue of education in primary school in Konkani in the Devnagri Script needs to be settled and the bogeys surrounding the Roman Script Konkani should be stilled once and for all. Wasn't Konkani sustained by the writings of Konkani writers in the Roman Script through the 450 years of Imperialistic, colonial rule? 4. Why should we be running dog lackeys of the Marathi lobby which insists on the Devnagri Script to subjugate a section of the Goan populace, the very section that kept Konkani alive through the 450 years they were under the foreign yoke? Tony de Sa. tonydesa at gmail dot com
[Goanet] Dum Maro Dum review
I would like to ask Eugene if the same Rohan Sippy would feel confident in making such a blatant film on the evils in Bihar, Kerala or Tamilnadu and dare to screen it in those States? Another important question is whether Goa is limited to Maria, Anthony, Tony, .. from a particular community who are in touch with the criminal world? If actors smoking in a film can be an influence on the youngsters and therefore a reason to ban smoking on the screen. Would such a film on Goa not give ideas to people from other States? Unlike some foolish activists, we are not concerned over the statement on women and wine. We are disturbed about the larger implications, the portrayal of Goa as a destination for criminality which ultimately leads to stereotyping of the Goan people in the minds of other countrymen. For unmindful Goans it may be a case of feeling excited that the underbelly is exposed in the film because the coward Goan has no guts to stem the mess on their own. But what will be the ultimate impression about Goa and Goans in the minds of viewers from other States? Has anybody bothered to check that out? -Soter D'Souza
[Goanet] Song for the day
Johnny Mathis - isn't it romantic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EbZ_Ofqi4E -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Karl Maret, MD on Biological Effects of Cell Phones and Wireless Technologies | electromagnetichealth.org
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[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: International Goan Youth Convention, July 2-4, San Francisco
The event you have been waiting for . You are cordially invited to the Goa Sudharop INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Convention is being organized by Youth and the events, topics, presentations will cover ages 15-40, although all ages are invited to attend as people like to travel with family. This convention is being held to develop future Goan leaders in the diaspora, to inspire youth to public service, public office, and volunteerism in their communities, to connect with/visit/partner/volunteer in Goa, to network with Goan youth around the world, to obtain mentoring and guidance career opportunities, etc. etc. etc. Someday a Goan might be President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court judge, CEO - we at Goa Sudharop want to facilitate that sooner rather than later. We are going to have an outstanding line-up of events, speakers, topics. We encourage young couples to attend. At the convention, every youth attendee is a Chief Guest, everyone a celebrity in their own right. No one should miss this event, we look forward to welcoming everyone and will be honored by your presence. Nearly 25 Youth Committee members are working to make your visit a memorable one. Don't miss the excitement, we want to welcome you from around the world. There are few cities in the world as charming and inviting as San Francisco in summer. See http://www6.sfgov.org/index.aspx?page=5. San Francisco is a wonderful vacation getaway and Los Angeles (Hollywood, Disneyland, Universal Studios) is an hour's flight away in Southern California (6 hour car drive, 600 kms) in case you want to add Los Angeles to your trip. There are buses (Greyhound) and trains (Amtrak) which go to Southern California too. The convention will be held at the HOLIDAY INN, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. See http://www.hifishermanswharf.com/, a prime hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, close to Alcatraz, and a short distance from Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and other world-famous attractions. Rooms can be booked for $165 per night plus taxes (up to 4 people a room). If you are coming alone and want to share a room, contact Acaria at acariaalme...@yahoo.com and she will try and pair you up to share a room. Here is the agenda: Pre-convention- June 30 (Carmel/Monterey or San Francisco tours - OPTIONAL) Pre-convention- July 1 (Napa Valley wine or San Fran tours - OPTIONAL) (We will provide you information from a tour company and you can book directly with them). Convention Day 1 July 2 LUNCH: 11:30am-1:30pm Welcome, purpose of the Youth convention, information on Goa Sudharop. 1:30-2pm Session #1, Fun with Konkani, some words, phrases, music. 2:00-2:45pm Session #2, Goan quiz contest and fun Goa-related items. 2:45-3:30pm Tea: 3:30-3:45pm Session #3, Panel discussion on Goan Identity with audience participation. The panel will explore various issues related to identity, growing up outside Goa, cultural expectations, generational issues (parents & children), etc. 3:45-5:00pm Grand private Cruise/Dinner with DJ dancing on the San Francisco Bay, passing by Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, etc. for all paid convention attendees. Subject to availability, individual tickets will be available to non-attendees at $75 per ticket. 6:30-9pm July 3 - Day 2 BREAKFAST8:00-9:30AM Session #4, Volunteering and Connecting to Goa. 9:30am-10:15am Session #5a, Making your dreams come true and planning your life with focus on Career counseling for 18+, 10:15am-12:00pm. Session #5b, Making your dreams come true and planning your life with focus on college counseling for 15-18, 10:15am-12:00pm. LUNCH 12:00pm-1:30pm Session #6, Update on various topics related to Goa. 1:30-2:15pm Session #7, Entrepreneurs, Start-ups, Innovators, Global Markets and doing business in the Global economy. 2:15-3:00pm Close convention and thank you 3:00pm Adults 21+ Club night Under 21 Games at the hotel. July 4 - Day 3 Picnic 11am onwards, Picnic lunch included. See location below. Fireworks8pm onwards. See location below. Picnic and Fireworks at Aquatic Park, 2998 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109. Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Hyde St and Jefferson St. Neighborhoods: Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco, CA, North Waterfront San Francisco, California Thanks to our kind individual donors, this convention is generously subsidized. You are separately responsible for your travel, hotel costs and any other optional tours and expenses. If you plan on attending, please let Acaria at acariaalme...@yahoo.com know the number in your party so she can keep track of headcount. Prices includes CONVENTION (July 2-4) and the San Francisco Bay Dinner CRUISE on July 2 are as follows. You can pay on the Goa Sudharop website at www.goasudharop.org and click on "Click here to donate" button (PAYPAL) or you can mail a check payable to "GOA
Re: [Goanet] Article on MOI
From: Elvino Rodrigues Subject: [Goanet] article on medium of instruction (Adv. Peter D'souza) Here is something concrete for any one who want to understand better why we should save what is withering away.. COMMENT: As I have previously said, I respect Adv. Jos Peter D'Souza's skills in debating and semantics. Unfortunately, 20 years down the line, the experiment to introduce Konkani as the medium of Instruction has failed miserably since the biggest votary of Konkani MOI - The Diocesan Society of Education and the extended Arch Diocesan Board of Education - has decided it was all a big mistake. Without the support of the DSE and the ABE, support for primary education in Konkani MOI collapses. There are a few things that one ought to consider without emotion and without semantics. 1. Konkani needs tremendous development in the field of literature and vocabulary before it can be used to teach science and technical subjects. 2. In other countries and within our own country, in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, one can study from KG to Ph D without the support of any other language. Can this be done in Konkani MOI except perhaps in subjects like languages? 3. The issue of education in primary school in Konkani in the Devnagri Script needs to be settled and the bogeys surrounding the Roman Script Konkani should be stilled once and for all. Wasn't Konkani sustained by the writings of Konkani writers in the Roman Script through the 450 years of Imperialistic, colonial rule? 4. Why should we be running dog lackeys of the Marathi lobby which insists on the Devnagri Script to subjugate a section of the Goan populace, the very section that kept Konkani alive through the 450 years they were under the foreign yoke? 5. If India has strengths in the BPO world, it is because India scores over China in the field of English speaking and fluency. Doesn't the BPO world provide employment to many Goans? Let us view the issue in the cold light of reason and keep semantics and emotion and passion away from something that will affect the futures of our children. Adv. D'Souza by his very own admission states that he was raised in a family which spoke English and he was educated in English. Is his understanding in any way? So also as he says did a whole generation of Indians. While Adv. D'Souza was in Bombay, did he not learn to speak Marathi fluently, and later in Goa Konkani too? -- Tony de Sa. tonydesa at gmail dot com ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v
[Goanet] Song for the Day
Aaron Neville - forever my Darling! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ_e9hCRays&feature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
