[Goanet] Tour firm bans over-80s in case they 'spoil' the fun | Mail Online

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Here I am being discriminated because of my age
Con
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[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (11Oct11)

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[Goanet] Goa news for October 11, 2011

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*** Ousted PAC chief to come out with 'Parrikar Accounts
Committee Report' - The Hindu
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*** Goa Minister to sue Soumaiya, Parrikar - Daily Pioneer
inister-rane-warns-bjp-leadersdefamation-case_596264.html">Goa
minister Rane warns BJP leaders of defamation case
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*** Nifty ends at 4980; Tata Motors, RIL, Sesa Goa, DLF up -
Economic Times
.79%), Jindal Steel (-1.70%), Sun Pharma (-1.30%), Cipla
(-0.98%) and Siemens (-0.70%) ...
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*** Mine and yours - Times of India
ongress-party-reducing-pac-inquiry-to-a-farce/1/154394.html">Congress
party reducing PAC inquiry to a farce
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*** Goa: Fear of mines shutdown looms large - Zee News
ruckers-fear-blanket-ban-on-mining-threaten-suicide_1597228">Goa
truckers fear blanket ban on mining, threaten suicide
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*** 2009 Goa blast: Parents unaware of suspect's links - Daily
News & Analysis
ily News & AnalysisBy Chaitraly Deshmukh 
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*** Timber poachers ravage Mt. Isarog - Journal Online
 Mt. Isarog is a "protected area" for concerned government
agencies and source of potable water of towns and Naga City at
its base but reports said that the Partido side of the mountain
has been ravaged by timber poachers from ...
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*** A piece of eggless Goa - Mid-Day
ayWhen Floyd Pereira packed his bags and left his Goan village
to come to Mumbai over a decade ago, he planned to reach the
city and then sail away from one of its harbours. But destiny
blew him off course, and his baking prowess gifted him a
thriving ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEFhCUJ249WkVAbP4-yW7QAVr4-HA&url=http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2011/oct/091011-A-piece-of-eggless-Goa.htm

*** Sell Sesa Goa, says Rajesh Agarwal - Moneycontrol.com
waaz, "Investors should sell Sesa Goa. The stock is under
pressure due to news of iron ore mining. It may go down by
10-15% in short term. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFFEEhltmvv9_JA3rFnRnUFxY4MtA&url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/stocks-views/sell-sesa-goa-says-rajesh-agarwal_596186.html

*** HIV positive rate lowest ever - Times of India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: Over the last four years, 4453 HIV/AIDS
cases have been reported in Goa, and 453 fatalities due to the
disease have been recorded during the same period. The HIV/AIDS
positive rate in the state, however, is at an all time low,
...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEGLs1mkQviXLrA_eTLBLj4R9pr1g&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/HIV-positive-rate-lowest-ever/articleshow/10299228.cms


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  Today Goa is ravaged by Excessive Mining(mostly illegal) which is
devastating Goa and there is no doubt that this destruction, feeds the huge
lustful greed of most of the ruling Ministers and MLA's in Goa. You just
have to see the papers on various ruling MLA's doing their utmost to support
this devastation, so as to realise their respective illegitimate profits.
The small part of the spoils of mining are used to but off voters via
various forms of enticement to keep the Anti Goans in Power. They are
distorting facts to support mining saying that it supports livelihoods. One
thing is clear Goans have to choose between (A) Short term gains from mining
or (B) Permanent long term destruction of Goa, its land, environment and
water resources. What Goans do today will decide their fate tomorrow and
should the Worse Happen; then there should be absolutely no sympathy for
Goans because then, they would have brought about the catastrophe on
themselves by either (1) Supporting Mining or (2) Keeping silent about it!!

Arwin Mesquita, UAE.


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Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Bookworm completes six years this September.... (Elaine and Sujata)

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Dear FN, George, Anita Pinto, Anita Mathew and well wishers,

Elaine and I thank you for your support.
We know that a library is a good thing for any community and we must 
keep this chugging along. To know that wonderful generous people like 
you offer support, hand holding and partnership will get us to year 7.


Thank you and looking forward

Sujata

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (10Oct11)

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***  Norma and Claude Alvares in conversation  ***

"What am I writing? A Love Letter to you...Norma...Just like I did 35 
years ago...And today is World Post Day...followed by National Postal Week."


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[Goanet] COLUMN: StyleSpeak: Best kept Secrets

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StyleSpeak: Best kept Secrets
By Wendell Rodricks


The season is upon us. Since a week, the sun is shining and with that, 
the realisation that Goa will be under tourist invasion very soon. 
Behind the world of the beach and tourist traps are some activities that 
regular tourists do not encounter. It took a Kiwi guest to ask me about 
the other Goa. I showed her websites and introduced her to the secret 
Goa I know. Here is a list of what to do...that is way out of tourist 
circuits.


1.  REACH FOR THE STARS. The Association of Friends of Astronomy (AFA) 
spearheaded by Percival Noronha can have you star gazing at Panjim, 
Ponda and Aquem. Visit www.astrogoa.blogspot.com or www.dstegoa.gov.in 
for details.


2.  VOLUNTEER WHEN ON HOLIDAY. NRI Goans and foreigners can volunteer to 
work while on holiday, making for a satisfying, pleasurable and 
meaningful experience. Go to 
www.realgap.co.uk/india-goa-community-volunteers.


3.  THE PERFORMING ARTS. Apart from moving your body at a night club or 
rave, you can learn cultural steps and a literal song and dance 
experience by enrolling at the Kala Academy in Panjim. Their roster of 
performances and classes come as a surprise for many. Isabel Santa Rita 
Vaz' Mustard Seed theatre group for theatre aspirants is also recommended.


4.  GO GREEN. Want to learn how to use effective micro organism (EM) 
instead of chemical cleaners, organic insect repellents and eco 
solutions for garbage and water treatment? Visit Green Goa Works 
(+91-832-2255217) at Khorlim near Mapuca. You will see how a small drum 
unit can compost as well as grow a vegetable garden in a tiny kitchen or 
balcony.


5.  TURN TO FARMING. The Pilar Fathers at Bhirondem have a 55 acre green 
lung which is fascinating. Call Fr. Inace at +91-9420820726. One can 
also contact Rajendra Kerkar at the helm of the Vivekananda Environment 
Fauz.


6.  ON A MISSION. The Missionary sisters at Mother Theresa welcome 
volunteers in Calcutta daily.  Nearer home, their set up near Don Bosco 
School in Panjim is a heart-warming experience. I know a couple who 
adopted a little girl from this home which changed their lives forever. 
On the topic of children, the Sethu Trust in Altinho works with children 
with special needs. They have a jumble sale on 16th October. You can 
donate or buy items (www.sethu.in). On 15th October, the Pyde Pyper 
Children Artwork project by Wilson DeSouza will be held at the Kala 
Academy, Panjim. Wilson works with Bal Bhavan in Panjim; well worth 
checking their activities.


7.  CARITAS. A google on the international work done by Caritas can take 
you far beyond Goa. But in the state their Caritas Goa home at Tivim for 
children with AIDS is a shining light. You can make a donation in kind 
or become a volunteer by giving you time. There are many orphanages, old 
age homes and a home for the terminally ill (Loutolim) in Goa that will 
receive your support in cash or kind.


8.  CULTURE VULTURE. Goa Heritage Action Group not only work on heritage 
projects, they publish books too. Their book Walking in and around 
Panjim is a jewel that is sadly out of stock but deserves a reprint for 
the tourist season. In Panjim, Broadway Book Shop has every book on Goa. 
The Other India Bookshop in Mapuca is a secret treasure. For further 
scholarly browsing, visit Goa University, the Goa Archives Dept, The 
Central Library, Panjim, the Xavier Centre for Historical Research, 
Porvorim or The Dempo Centre of Portuguese Studies at Patto, Panjim.


9.  A WALK IN THE CLOUDS. Away from the crowds and on the hills, you can 
encounter Clinton Vaz or a group of trekkers  called Eco Treks Goa. 
Follow both on Facebook. Cartoonist Alexyz and Miguel Braganza started 
Green Heritage in Siolim a decade ago. At the end of the monsoon they 
have a fabulous exhibition of plants. I wish each village in Goa follows 
their example.


10. GO FISHING. Visit www.goa-fishing.com for everything from spear 
fishing and angling to snorkelling and crocodile watching. Talking of 
fish, read Rahul Alvares adventures on www.authorama.com. His book Free 
From School is the best read on how to take a year off between SSC and 
college. From fish tanks and farming to dealing with snakes, this is a 
must buy, must read. Sailing enthusiasts can cruise the wind at 
www.goasailing.com. You can also go deep sea diving from Bogmalo beach 
or contact Mark Butt / Derreck Menezes for wind surfing. Ask around at 
Titos for their whereabouts.


11. WAGGING TAILS. To adopt a pet or vo

[Goanet] Goribachea nanvan politics

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Goribachea nanvan politics

Bharotant kitlo gorib lok asa tancho odmas azun sorkarak mellunk na 
mhonn disun ailam. Zaitim vorsam adim sorkar Bharotant fokot 28 ttok'ke 
gorib lok asa mhunn somzotalo. Punn 2009 vorsachea Novembrant, sorkari 
somitin Bharotant 41 ttok'ke gorib lok asa mhunn dakhoun dilem. Tori 
astana, Bharotant hache poros chodd gorib lok asa mhunn zaiteo NGO 
songhottnnam khatri ditat.


Halinchea disamni onek chorcha cholta. Zo konn disak xarant 32 rupia ani 
ganvant 26 rupia zoddun khorchita to-i goribantlo gorib mhunn sorkaran 
kollovnni kelea. Zo konn disak xarant 32 rupia ani ganvant 26 rupia 
khorch korta toch Below Poverty Line ( BPL) hantunt poddta mhunn nond 
zata. Itleach poixamni jiyeunk zainam dekhun BPL-achi porot topasnni 
korchi mhunntat.


Punn oxem sorkaran goribam sovem onit kiteak kelam to proxn amchea 
monant yeta. Zori BPL lok unno aslo zalear, sorkari yevzonneo fokot 
thoddeach lokak diuncheo poddtoleo. Dusrea toren sorkar goribank khorch 
korta to unno zatolo ani sorkarak marghay unni korunk zatolem oxem 
dista. Anik ek karonn mhonnlear, atancho sorkar apunn razvott choloitana 
gorib lok Bharotant unno zalo mhunn porgottunk sodta. Ho-i proxn amchea 
monant asa.


Amkam sozmona tem mhonnlear goribanchea nanvan politics kiteak chalu 
kortanv. Kongres sorkarak venchnnuke adim goribank dukhoilolim naka. 
Tori astana, BPL fokot 32 vo 26 rupia dovorpak, ho koslo khell?
Bharotachem ak'khem lokx bhroxttachar nopoit korpacher aslem, Jan Lokpal 
ani Lokayukta him Billam pas korun, bhroxttacharak na korunk Bharoti 
nagrik anvddetalo; ponn hem sogllem portench zata-xem dista. Bharotacho 
nagrik goribam khatir zhuzunk ubo zala. Gorib toxench Bharotachea 
promannik nagrikachem kalliz odik gorib loka sovem oddonk laglam.


Konn gorib ani kitlo gorib hem sodun kaddunk titlem sompem nhoi zait. 
Punn choddan chodd gorib xarant 32 rupia ani ganvant 26 rupiamni jiyeunk 
kotthin. Goribam sovem sodanch onit zata. Ani BPL oxe toren tharailem 
zalear tacher anik onit vaddtoli. Gorib tim sodanch gorib, sorkar diunk 
yeujita teô sovloteô tankam azun pavonant. Bhovxik Vanttnnechi Pod'dot 
(Public distribution system ) poili nittayer haddun, sorkara ani goribam 
modem jem 'gap' asa tem nopoit korunk ek vhodd avhan.


Igorz sodanch goribam vatten asa mhunn porgott'tat. Punn BPL itlem unnem 
sorkar tharaita mhunnpacho Bharotantle igorjecho tallo aikunk gorib ravtat.



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Re: [Goanet] Bookworm completes six years this September.... (Elaine and Sujata)

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Dear All,

We have been following the conversation on this subject and guess what? 
It has given us both such a great feeling to know that many, if not all, 
are ready to help and encourage Sujata and Elaine with their Bookworm 
biz. Affirmations such as these are just what we need, rather than those 
messages that produce negative feelings. Just imagine what Goa and the 
world would be like with all these bouquets, we would have great perfume 
permeating in the environment around us, and beyond.


Words of encouragement, support and affirmation is all that one needs in 
times like this, they help to lift you up. We both have been there and 
back, so we know!!


Sujata/Elaine, please call us on our mobile 9764329134 and we will 
endeavour to give some help, to the best of our ability, at this point 
in time.


Betsy and Richard

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Bookworm completes six years this September.... (Elaine and Sujata)

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Dear Frederick

I am coming to Goa on 28th

Shal phone Eline and visit Bookworm

Regards

George

- Original Message -
From: Frederick FN Noronha

Dear George and Anita, I agree with both of you fully. This is a crucial 
community resource. Sujata Noronha (not a relative) and Elaine have been 
doing a superb job. Somewhere along the way, they are battling a decline 
in the reading habit.


Can we (or, at least those interested) on Goanet or the Goa Book Club do 
something to help with this institution that has had a vibrant and 
chequered six year history? My kids too still enjoy reading books from 
there. You should visit please while in Goa.


http://goabookworm.wordpress.com/

FN

[Goanet] Security at Old Goa A Worrying Sign

[Francisco floriano Fernandes]

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FOUNDED:  17TH October 2009
HOUNSLOW MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM


Security at Old Goa A Worrying Sign.

Kudos and hats off to Herald Editorial, this is exactly what the Goans 
all over the world are expecting from “The Voice of Goans, HERALD ”. 
Such write-ups had really brought changes in Govt. policies or local 
authorities like Panchayats or Municipalities etc.


The treatment meted out to Church authorities at Old Goa cannot be 
digested. We the Goans are pained and shocked to hear such treatments 
from Goa Govt. or other agencies. It seems that this Cong. Govt. is 
seriously hand in gloves with RSS or Sangh Parrivar. Somehow or the 
other they want the most loved place of Goa “Amcho Goycho Saib” area to 
be spoiled or vanish. The local Panchayat had allowed a temple to be 
constructed behind the Basilica so that there may be some disputes in 
near future amongst the Hindus and Catholics. It is a well organised 
plan to reduce the importance of the sacred place like OLD GOA.


The Kamat govt. should be held responsible for any eventuality and Goan 
public should start complaining at the Congress High Command at Delhi 
that this Goa govt. is supporting RSS ideology in Goa and for not acting 
as a secular govt. They are listening more to the Sangh Parivaar then to 
the people electing them to power.


During 2007 the Devotees and pilgrims had even charged money by the 
local authorities for the parking of vehicles in the Bhakia property. 
They require developing and beautifying this area for parking and other 
utility services. A TOTAL BAN IN AND AROUND 500 MTS OF RADIUS HAS TO BE 
IMPLEMENTEDD AT THE EARLIEST. No construction whatsoever is to be 
allowed within this area. Can Herald take this lead and help lakhs of 
devotees who comes there to give homage and respect for “”AMCHO GOYCHO 
SAIB””.


Francisco Fernandes.
President: International Voice For Romi Konknni-UK

[Goanet] Editorial in The Hindu

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I thought members would be interested in the enclosed editorial, on the
subject of the PAC report on mining in Goa.

Best regards,

U G Barad


Breaking conventions
Author: Editorial
Publication: The Hindu
Date: October 10, 2011
URL: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/article2523647.ece


In his efforts to shield Chief Minister Digambar Kamat from charges of
involvement in illegal mining, Goa Speaker Pratapsinh Rane was not only
being politically partisan - he was also bending rules and breaking
conventions. After declining to table the report on illegal mining prepared
by the Public Accounts Committee, which was headed by the Leader of the
Opposition Manohar Parrikar, the Speaker reconstituted the PAC. True, the
term of the PAC had ended, and the new chairman, Vijay Pai-Khot, is also
from the main opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party. 
But in blatant disregard of established legislative procedure, Mr. Rane
chose not to consult the BJP leadership on the change. Mr. Parrikar appears
to have been kept out solely because of his role in drafting the report,
which was a damning indictment of the government. In any case, Mr. Rane
ought to have tabled Mr. Parrikar's report in the Assembly, instead of
looking for excuses for not doing so - that a majority of the members of the
PAC, four of seven, had not signed it, and the report was, therefore, no
more than a draft. The PAC, as was to be expected, was divided on party
lines, with three members of the ruling Congress and one from the
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party disagreeing with the findings. The proper
course for the Speaker would have been to table the report in the House, and
allow an honest debate on illegal mining in the State. That this was not
done gives rise to suspicion that senior leaders in the Congress and in the
government have a lot to hide. It lends credence to the allegations of
irregularities in renewing mining leases, of non-payment of mining
royalties, and of damage to the environment.

 The PAC report followed up the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor
General on revenue loss to the government in iron ore export. The increased
demand for iron ore in China made mining extremely lucrative, and illegal
mining worth the risk. Indiscriminate mining over the last few years has
contributed to the depletion of forest cover. Instead of facing up to these
hard facts, the Kamat government launched into a cover-up operation. By all
accounts, Chief Minister Kamat, who holds the mining portfolio, does not
want an impartial probe into the issue. Under these circumstances, the only
option is to have the Central Bureau of Investigation inquire into what the
PAC report refers to as a "clear nexus of politicians, bureaucrats in the
Mines Department, local police officers and officers from the Forest
Department" in illegal mining. The choice before Mr. Kamat is stark: make
way for such investigation, or quit.

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01:52:02 -0700, U. G. Barad wrote: <<>>

 

COMMENT: Yes, it could
also be taken in any other sense of meaning. But the essence of its meaning in 
context with elections is, that the
outcome of election will not change unless the corrupt electorate and corrupt
candidates who win by buying votes are not targeted, be they from any political
party. Which in consequence will not curb any corruption. In Goa itself can one
name any candidate who’s been disqualified for buying votes when there is so
much evidence?



Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.

  

[Goanet] The Goan Media

[Freddy Fernandes]

The Goan Media

There is absolutely no doubt that, today media sells on tragedies and scams, be 
it the idiot box or be it the print media, the escalation of prime time 
coverage on TV is always directly proportional to the intensity and the 
enormity of the tragedy or scam and the same applies to the explosive headlines 
on the front pages of print media, so while the media thrives and resonates on 
scams and tragedies and we are fed with an overdose of overt action and 
synthetic empathy, the media houses laugh their way to the banks. Scams and 
tragedies do indeed provide a revenue torrent to media biz.

We witnessed the 26/11 tragedy as it unfolded, live and on print, which went on 
well beyond and after the embers had died down in the chill of the Indian 
winter. Of late media biz has been overwhelmed and overworked, feasting over 
scams that have been erupting like poppers at a parties and the Congress has 
been the most generous contributor to the overdose and to the coffers of the 
media houses. The BJP too has not lagged behind in their generosity, with the 
carnival in the Karnataka legislative assembly and the crowning "gory" of the 
Reddy brothers in acquiring their colossal wealth and ofcourse how can we 
forget the Ramlila and Anna's fasting jaunts along with the ostensible change 
in "Moditva" ideologies.

On one side the media houses are happy with the overstretched limits of 
coverage and on the other side, the people who are just waiting to read about 
and watch, the next disaster or scam unfold and explode, get their daily dose 
of fix. Except, who is complaining, even as the next scam erupts or the next 
tragedy occurs on the tail of the previous, both, the people and the media tend 
to forget the harsh realities of the past incidents and begin feasting on the 
new. We all do tend to have very short memories, even though we ominously 
display even short fuses at anything and everything. This embedded culture 
compels deep introspection about the activities, responsibilities and the 
responses of both the media as well as the people.

Media can be informative as well as educative, media can change situations, 
emotions and opinions in a its wake, media can make or break movements and 
persons, media can also expose treachery and hypocrisy and so basically media 
is an essential tool of our daily lives and it certainly has greater 
responsibilities towards the masses on what and how, they present the issues 
and facts with malice or bias towards none and should not resort to 
irresponsible and morbid presentations. Our media should be worthy of the 
principles of democracy that we all seek.

In Goa's post liberation history, media has always been a major player, be it 
the Opinion poll, Konkanni movement or the epileptic RP's and SEZ issues, which 
it helped to gain momentum and turn them into human tsunamis, bringing our 
politicians to their knees. Peoples power to the fore thanks to the media.

Today as we contemplate on the issues plaguing our once beautiful serene land, 
a lot has been said and written about the mining scam in Goa, which has not 
just become a national issue but an international one and due credit must be 
given to the Goan, as well as the national media in helping to expose the 
conspiracy of illegal mining in Goa, hatched by our very own elected members, 
the very people who were given a mandate to work for the welfare of our land 
and our people but failed miserably in the wake of their own primitive and 
skewed agendas.

Even though the media has been overworking in exposing illegal mining in Goa in 
the past few weeks, I am still skeptical of the media and the part it has 
played so far, as some major media players in Goa are somehow connected to the 
mining industry, if not on their payrolls and it is this liaison that could be 
detrimental to our Goan psyche and our holistic efforts to curb, if not stop 
illegal mining and that makes me weary of the Goan media.

It is said that the elephant has two sets of teeth, one set is for display, 
while the other is for crunching, I wonder which are the teeth that our Goan 
media is now showing ?

Freddy Agnelo Fernandes


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[Goanet] Invincible Modi now on the defensive?

[soter]

Just a few days back Modi seemed the invincible hero. All was well in Gujarat. 
Even Anna Hazare had issued a certificate of good governance to Modi. The 
corporates were celebrating Modi until Sanjeev Bhat seems to have spoiled the 
party. Now that several IPS officer's have come to his support, the truth on 
the Gujarat riots will probably also spill out in the open. Sanjiv Bhat has 
blown off the lid. It requires an ant to kill an elephant. So, is this the 
beginning of the problems for Modi? 
--
Soter D'Souza

[Goanet] Application for GOA President

[Kyle Lobo]

Hello Everyone,

It has been a great and exciting year and I am privileged to have been given
this opportunity to lead this organization this past year. Although this
year has been very rewarding, it is time to pass the baton for a bigger and
better 2012! I will continue to be active on committee and help out with
further improvements to the website.

Attached is our application for President. The guidelines for the
process are included. If you are interested, please fill it out. All
applications will be kept confidential within the committee. All voting
results will be kept confidential within the President and Vice President.

Thank you all for a great year!

Kyle Lobo
LA GOA President

[Goanet] Climate Change & Natural Resources: A Book of Activities for Environmental Education

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[Goanet] Song for the day

[Gabe Menezes]

 When I Grow Too Old To Dream The Furey Brothers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBZzwbdZC9U&feature=related
-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Anna Hazare and team backing BJP supported candidates in Hissar bye-polls?

[U. G. Barad]

 

In his response on the subject, Dr Ferdinando wrote: "It does not make a big
difference to the electorate, specially when the majority are poor
illiterates."

 

My response:

 

I find the above statement to be somewhat patronizing.  Most of the people
who are in jail on account of 'corruption' are rich literates.

 

Best regards,

 

U G Barad

 

[Goanet] Anna welcomes move to make public audios of Lokpal parleys

[D'Souza, Avelino]

Anna welcomes move to make public audios of Lokpal parleys

Anna Hazare tonight welcomed as a "good" step Government's move to make public 
the audio recordings of proceedings of the Joint Drafting Committee constituted 
to draft the Lokpal Bill.
Congress on its part said the government was not under "any pressure" to bring 
out the deliberations of the Committee in public domain. Hazare, the 
74-year-old anti-corruption crusader, said the Government move will lead to 
more transparency and build up the public confidence in the Government. A key 
Team Anna member Santosh Hegde however voiced apprehensions whether the CDs 
containing the recordings will be edited.

He said the Government decision was "belated." Hazare in his response from his 
native Ralegan Siddhi village in Maharashtra said, "It is a good thing. 
Transparency should always be there. If more transparency is there, public 
confidence will build up. So this Government's decision is good."
The Committee held seven meetings over a period of two-and-a-half months. The 
Gandhian recalled that Team Anna had made a request to the Government for video 
recording of the proceedings but it was turned down.

Congress spokesman Rashid Alvi said, "We should appreciate the decision of the 
GovernmentPeople will come to know about our stand and their(Team Anna) 
stand," "We did not do it under pressure," he added Hegde appeared to raise 
questions at what he called a "sudden belated" decision by the Government. He 
said that as per his information the CDs may feature only the edited version of 
the proceedings. "Whether the CDs are genuinely edited or deliberately edited, 
we can find out," he added. "My only problem is if they edit and do it in a 
manner which is not in the larger interest of conversation between the two 
groups then that will create some controversy," he said.

Kiran Bedi, another key Team Anna member, wanted the Government to make 
available the transcript of the proceedings and actually publish it on its 
website. "It will be good to have the script...We will exactly know what was 
said and done," she said.

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/current-affairs/anna-welcomes-move-to-make-public-audioslokpal-parleys_596012.html

~Avelino