[Goanet] What does "420" mean?

[Jose Colaco]

It appears that the 'leisure wallahs" are either spending too much time in the 
"Bars" in Canada OR they are confusing recognized UK degree programs with 
something else. They might also be unaware of the US. 

It is best that those who are "unaware" of the structure of programs .. are 
left unaware.

Such persons are presently on a roll these days. First it was Goan women, next 
 It might be Goan men. 

All the regulation tactics of diversion are noted. 

The subject line of this post is self-explanatory. The question on the table is 
transparent: WHY was the number 420 added to Mervyn's name? 

The choice is to 'be a Man' and answer OR do the duck.

The rest of the chicanery can be pickled for all I care. 

Besides, is there ANY known advantage of debating with a Duck.

jc



Pardon any Typos. This IPad does some curious auto- corrections

Re: [Goanet] A Matter of Understanding

[Gabe Menezes]

On 7 August 2012 21:09, Roland Francis  wrote:

> A few unthinking individuals have been mistaking Selma’s article The New
> Goan –PPP of Aug 6 in Goa’s Herald, for ingratitude towards the East
> African community.
> Let’s look at a few issues that have manifested themselves as a result.
>
> Goans have to be able to take criticism. While many Goans especially
> educated ones, have long since absorbed this truism, others living in
> western, advanced countries, surprisingly still have a Goan village
> mentality of the 50s, one that is far removed from what prevails in today’s
> Goa. Thanks to economic progress in that little state and the furtherance
> of education accessible to all sections of the population that would once
> have seemed unimaginable, what she has said would be accepted in stride and
> curiosity by today’s educated and cultured Goan generation.
>
>
> Roland.
> Toronto.
>

COMMENT: I find the response repulsive and condescending, as was the
article written and published in the oHERALDo  - a big majority of the GOA
UK Ltd Board are ex EA Goans; I trust they will take it in their stride to
be referred as ageing, doddery and limping.



-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day...

[Gabe Menezes]

The Beatles
-
Do You Want to Know a Secret

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQG8fGXQBYo&feature=related

g





-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Watercolors at Chitrangan

[Gitanjali Gallery]

Watercolors at Chitrangan

Discover the delicate charms of watercolors this August at Chitrangan,
Gallery Gitanjali - Starting 11th August, 2012

Designed for those who would like to explore the basics of handling this
medium and the various possibilities thereof the course will include verbal
instructions, demonstrations and a series of exercises and experiments.

>From 11/08/12 to 1/09/12 Every Weekend - 2:30pm to 6:30pm
A Total of 4 sessions on watercolors
For further queries or to register call us @ 9823572035
To be followed by acrylics in September!


-- 
Thanks & Regards
Miriam Koshy
Gallery Gitanjali
Opp. Panjim Inn, Near Peoples' High School,
E-212,31st January Road,
Fontainhas,Panjim,
Goa-403001
India
www.gallerygitanjali.com
00919823572035

[Goanet] GOA Ministers & MLAs salary and allowances also going up..

[JoeGoaUk]

GOA Ministers & MLAs salary and allowances also going up..
Goa Salaries and Allowances of Minister (Amendment) Bill, 2012 and the Goa 
Salary, Allowances and 
Pension of Members of the Legislative Assembly (fourth amendment) Bill, 2012.

Chief Minister will now get Rs. 45,000 (from 23K)
Dy. CM 39,000 (16.5K)
Minister 33,000 (15K)
MLA 10,000 (5K)
Monthly Allowances: all MLAs 
Constituency allowance: 90,000 (55K)
Attendance/Accommodation: Av. 12,000 see notes below
It will allow MLAs to appoint upto five persons, which include one personal 
secretary, 
one LDC, two drivers and one peon salary paid by the Govt. at existing Govt/ 
pay scale of similar job.

Notes:
1. Daily attendance allowance 2,000 (1K) (say about 80K  pa, *assuming 40- day 
session a year)
2. Accommodation allowance. 1,500 (.75K) (amounting another 60K pa)
3. Ministers are also MLAs

Plus monthly pension as discussed earlier
Pension Ready reckoner
1  year  (15K)
5  years (23K)
10 years (33K)
15 years (43K)
20 years (53K)
25 years (63K)
30 years (70K)
35 years (70K

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] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Monsoon in Goa, 2012 Edition - Part 2

[Rajan P. Parrikar]

Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Monsoon in Goa, 2012
Edition - Part 2'

More monsoon enchantment from Goa, recorded over the past couple of days.
















All posts on the monsoon theme are at this link.




You may view the latest post at
http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2012/08/08/monsoon-in-goa-2012-edition-part-2/

Best regards,
Rajan P. Parrikar
parri...@yahoo.com

[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY -FESTIVAL of Goan Foods: FESTACHE JEVON

[renebarreto]

     

GOAN CULINARY CLUB  - GOA
(A not for profit making org. based in Goa - 
to promote and encourage authentic Goan cuisine ) 
http://globalgoanculinaryclub.blogspot.co.uk


Friends !!


                                         We open our doors to the Goans
                                          0


odette mascarenhas
renebarreto

Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 3:38


Dear Rene,

                  The Goan Culinary Club with O Coqueiro presents


                                       FESTACHE JEVON


                         Those that eat together, stay
 together. 


Every year all over Goa each and every village celebrates in style - 
its local fest . Celebrated with pomp & splendour, the entire village 
gets suited & booted for prayers, fairs, and of course for traditional 
scrumptious dishes washed down by the local feni . The Goa Culinary 
Club in its endeavour to highlight and revive traditional foods and stir 
up pride in all things Goan , are beginning celebrations of the Global Goan 
week  with an evening of fun, great food, music & tam bola at O Coqueiro, 
Porvorim on Tuesday  the 14th of August  2012.

On the eve of the feast of Our Lady of
 Assumption the Goan Culinary
Club will celebrate this evening with traditional dishes prepared by
our mothers & grandmothers for the local village fest. At 6.00 pm, a
talk by noted Goan historian Ms. Maria de Lourdes Costa Brava
Rodrigues on the arrival of the Portuguese and their impact on
 our
food and also on Goan tradition. Also the Gen Next...their views on
the legacy of food and traditions left behind by our ancestors. Join
us for the discussions with tea/coffee and the traditional patoloyos
at a nominal rate of just Rs. 100 per person.


This will be followed by an evening of fun &
 nostalgia with local
serenaders Kalchi Kodi entertaining people with Konkani  and
Portuguese renditions, mandos & dhulpods flowing out of traditional
instruments such as the violin, ghumot and the guitar. Tambola and
happy hour with spirits at concessional rates and the festache cuisine
prepared by Chef Peter & his team. Choose from the a la carte menu
-Aard Maas, Sambarachi Kodi, Beef Roulade, Lullas Recheado, Seafood
Pilau, are just some of the special dishes and many more traditional
favourites.


So be there with your
 friends & family and let’s bring in the
celebrations of the World Goa Day -
 celebrate Goa and all things 
Goan in style … Viva re Viva.


As part of the week celebrations in August, festivities marking the
WORLD GOA DAY thirteen of the Goan Culinary Clubbers  are putting 
on a display of all forgotten delicacies and Goan traditions. Whether a
specialty item or a buffet showcasing the transition of food our
members have listed some of the mouth watering temptations
 for you to
feast on. Hindu Goan  (Fish Uddamethi), Portuguese (Pork Costuluate)
, Christian Goan (Goan Fish Curry), and also
 Vegetarian (Solentale
Bhende, Mogagatti), due to the Sharvan month -the chef’s have
researched
 Goan fare to bring forth a legacy that is rich with our
culture. From North to South the preparations vary based on five
interactive sessions of authenticating Goan cuisine. Join them in
reliving the legacy of your past.

This is the week where the Goan Culinary Club showcases and invites
the locals to celebrate with them.



                           20th August is WORLD GOA DAY 


14th August-20th August is celebration week

Here are some of our members endeavor to keep Goan cuisine
 alive.
Marriotts Goa Resort and Spa, Alila Diwa, Cidade de Goa, Park Hyatt
Goa Resort and Spa, O Coqueiro,
 Sheela Restaurant and Bar, Nostalgia,
Spice Goa, Viva Panjim, Fisherman’s Wharf, House of Lloyd’s, Flying
dolphin.

                        Events planned during that week

Notable dates to be marked in your diary…Happenings


                      
14th August              Traditional Evening            O’Coqueiro

(  details @      http://globalgoanculinaryclub.blogspot.co.uk  ) 


14th August      To kick off the week,     
   Goa Marriott Resort
Buffet at Waterfront as part of the Incredible India festival



15th August      Goan celebration              Nostalgia
Pattoios, wheat halwa, pork pickle, Cabidela, Sannas, 
Roast suckling, Para Kunvoill (curry) Samarachi Kodi.


19th August      Brunch with use of pool    Alila Diwa
Highlighting the transition from Portuguese to 
Goan cuisine  from 12.30pm to 4pm.


20th August      World Goa Day                    Grand Hyatt

        Celebration of World Goa Day…details follow


20th Aug            World Goa Day                    Resort Rio

Celebrations of World Goa Day…for dinner DINNER -Mutton
Vindalho,  Goan Fish curry, Vegetable Caldin, Mushroom
 Xacutti. 
With accompaniments like Ukdem Xeet , Prawns Balchao, Tendli and 
Brinjal Pickle and Stuffed Mango Miscut. Assorted Goan sweets like Dodol, 
Bebinca , Doce and Pinag

2.    A la carte tent card of ‘tongue tingling’ preparations to be served
in the
 rest

[Goanet] Olympics live or if you missed an event...

[Gabe Menezes]

If you have an Apple Computer than the pic is better than HD!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w326n

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Kiranpani Aronda bridge ready but...

[JoeGoaUk]

Kiranpani- Aronda Bridge amost ready but
The cost of the 300-metre bridge is being borne entirely by the Maharashtra 
government,
however, the bridge work has fallen behind schedule is expected to complete by 
2013. 
Work started in 2006
Aprroach road Maharastra side is ready but Goa side it is not.
It is now proposed a bypass linking the bridge from Mandrem MDR Road.
The present road will not be able to cope up with the traffic once the bridge
in commissioned, nor it can be expanded as it will affect many houses, says the 
local MLA

Kiranpani is in Pernem Taluka, near Tiracol
Aronda is a village in Sindhadurg District of Maharastra.

A short video - 5.8.12
http://youtu.be/9EfmZa3jm4o

pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732876502/sizes/l/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732877906/sizes/l/in/photostream/


with ferryboat
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732880200/sizes/l/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7739096202/in/photostream



the work on this little section is left to be completed - Linking Goa Road
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732891006/sizes/l/in/photostream/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732882780/sizes/l/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732888250/sizes/l/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7739098114/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732885504/sizes/l/in/photostream/


bridge view from another angle
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732892682/sizes/l/in/photostream/

angling under the bridge
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732895126/sizes/l/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732897002/sizes/l/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732898902/sizes/l/in/photostream/

a little island
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7732900656/sizes/l/in/photostream/



in 2008
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2431730141/sizes/l/in/photostream/

the mini island
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2432541518/sizes/l/in/photostream/



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] Parrivarthan whack: MLAs hike own salaries, burden treasury further

[SOTER]

MLAs hike own salaries, burden treasury further
TNN | Aug 8, 2012, 06.04AM IST
PORVORIM: The state exchequer will have to bear an additional financial 
liability of around 6.5 crore per annum following the government's proposal to 
increase salaries and benefits of MLAs and ministers.

Chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday introduced the Goa Salaries and 
Allowances of Minister (Amendment) Bill, 2012 and the Goa Salary, Allowances 
and Pension of Members of the Legislative Assembly (fourth amendment) Bill, 
2012. The bills seek to increase the salaries and other benefits of the chief 
minister and MLAs.

According to the amendments, the chief minister will now draw a salary and 
sumptuary allowance of 45,000 from the existing 23,000, deputy chief minister 
39,000 from the existing 16,500, a minister 33,000 from the existing 15,000 and 
minister of state or deputy minister 27,000 from the existing 10,000.

The bills seek to enhance the monthly salary, sumptuary allowance and 
compensatory allowance by taking into consideration the price index and the 
cost of living, both of which have increased considerably, it is noted.

The bill for MLAs seeks to increase the salary of legislators from 5,000 to 
10,000 and daily allowance during the period on duty from 1,000 to 2,000. The 
amount of 750 payable to member on duty lieu of the accommodation provided to 
him is increased to 1,500.

The government has also proposed to amend Section 11 so as to increase the 
pension payable to a member for the first year to 15,000 from 8,000 and every 
successive year of his membership to 2,000 from 1,250 , subjected to a maximum 
of 70,000.

The bill also proposes to increase repayable motor car allowance to 15 lakh 
from 6 lakh, constituency allowance will go up to 90,000 from 55,000 and 
petrol/diesel admissible to a member per month for the use of his personal 
vehicle will increase to 300 litres from 250 litres.

The amendment will allow MLAs to appoint not more than five persons, which 
include one personal secretary, one LDC, two drivers and one peon.

Re: [Goanet] What does "420" mean?

[Gabriel de Figueiredo]

In Australia, we have "Four 'n Twenty" pies, an iconic brand name, a 
favourite which is popular at footy games and work sites. :-)

http://www.patties.com.au/our-brands/fourn-twenty.htm

Cheers,

Gabriel.

[Goanet] A Righteous Editor on the Casino Path

[SOTER]

On Righteous Path
Published on: August 7, 2012 - 22:46
More in: Opinion
The Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar’s decisions regarding casino operations 
in Goa  suggest firm action to restore a fine balance between resource 
mobilization for state and adverse social impacts of casino proliferation.

On coming to power he first raised the licence fees from Rs  5 to 6.5 crore for 
off-shore casinos and from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2.5 crore for on-shore gambling 
houses. On Monday he told the Assembly that ever since his government came to 
power the number of casinos has come down from 28 to 16. The hike in fees was 
followed by a bill banning entry of Goans into casinos. Earlier the Chief 
Minister had assured the House that off- shore casinos would be moved out of 
the Mandovi river, a move attempted by the previous government and resisted by 
casino owners. He has also threatened to raid casinos if annual fees are not 
paid by August 16. The only concession he gave was a reduction in entry fee 
from ` 2,000 to ` 500, but this has started hurting on-shore gaming units.
It would seem that an industry which now employs nearly 2,500 persons directly 
is going through a period of stress. Casinos made an entry in five star hotels 
decades back despite stiff resistance from activists. Even today, casinos evoke 
a sneer in certain circles. When the previous government attempted to relocate 
off-shore casinos off Ribandar it was strongly resisted. In South Goa an 
agitation of sorts was launched when the Leela Resort attempted to station its 
casino in the Sal river. In short, casinos are not greeted with open arms. 
Instead, they generate a great deal of suspicion and allegations of corruption, 
prostitution and moral degradation continue to do the rounds.
So, in a way the decision of the BJP government to place greater curbs and 
restrictions on casinos in the state is in keeping with the general sentiment 
of the people. There would still be 2,500 families willing to tell you that the 
jobs and salaries provided by the industry are top rate. This is true when 
compared with job openings in other industries in the state; however, it is the 
moral question that often gets sidelined when economics are discussed.
As Chief Minister, Mr Parrikar would be unable to wish away his duty as 
guardian of the state and its people, if he were to abandon these 2,500 
employees, whose future now hangs by a thread. What are the alternatives 
available to them? Freezing the present status would assure them of their jobs 
and this would be a great relief. Those opposed to casinos would prefer a 
rollback to the past when the Mandovi river was free of big ships and one had 
an unhindered view of the opposite bank. Although this is an ideal worth 
pursuing, it would spell hardships for the jobless if the government does not 
first create alternate avenues for well paying employment. It’s a tightrope 
walk, but for now, the Chief Minister is on the right (righteous) path.

http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinion/righteous-path

[Goanet] Special Status for Goa: Comment or lament

[Tony de Sa]

Ole Xacxac:

Many Goan citizens such as Mr. Miranda have picked the cudgels to save Goa
from total destruction. Adv. Antonio Lobo is on a mission for the same
purpose. GSRP has also lent its voice, today the organization is armed with
young people who are ready to take on the fight. Goa Days are fast
approaching will the organizations in question discuss the Special Status
issue.

Comment: Arre baba, please lead by example (i.e. get the discussions
rolling). Don't wait for or expect others (individuals and organizations)
to do the dirty work.

-- 

** "Tony de Sa" < tonydesa at gmail dot com > **

[Goanet] For goanet

[isidore dantas]

REMEMBERING ALFRED
ROSE

Maharashtra Konkani Kala Sanstha,
Mumbai organized a Konkani Musical Drama- A tribute to Goa’s Melody king Alfred
Rose on his 80th Birth Anniversary on Sunday, August 5th
2012 at Yeshwant Hall, Matunga. The programme comprised of songs of late Alfred
Rose sung by his family members and other artistes.

The programme commenced with Dis
Tuzo Zolmancho  sung by all the performers.
Agnelo Fernandes from U.S regaled the audience with the rendering of Goenchi  
Feni and Wilma. Dev Nhidonk Na was sung by
Michael and Francis. Pravin D’Souza –husband of Alria delighted the audience
with Lady From Goa. It was nostalgic to listen to Mummy Mhaka Vengent Dhor by
Alria with her son Ethan. Antonette delivered Norischem Fugasanv. Joe Wallace 
with
his powerful voice sang Dona Paula-Juliana-Mandovi, and received an encore.
Saby and Kenny beautifully delivered Hanv Konknni Zannam which also had to be
repeated. Ansila who sang Novro Mhaka Zai also received an encore. Titta
Pretto, Carie and Paul Roamy who jointly performed the comic song Bhikunn
Martele received encore. Rita Rose rendered Put ani Sasupai whereas Evans
presented Tin Bolladik Hatiaram. . Antonete ad Carie sang  Kazari Bhoinnink 
Lagun. Pai tacho Bhikari by
Ancila, Alicia, Peter and Gable was also well presented. Bhero- a comedy skit
of late Alfred Rose from one of his musical shows was also staged. The audience
was all praise for Mog Mhozo Kortai by Alria and Celina-Luiza the
Bombshell  by Engelbert. The programme
concluded with Ami Soglle Ek sung by all the actors. The well organized function
which was attended by a packed audience was ably compered by Francis Fernandes
with snippets into the life of the late legend. It was heartening to note
senior actor Titta Pretto’ energy in his performance. A scholarship is being
instituted in the name of Alfred Rose to be given to upcoming singers.  
I .  DANTAS

[Goanet] India's Mary Kom out...

[Gabe Menezes]

Boxing: Team GB's Nicola Adams guaranteed at least silver in women's
flyweight



Mark Staniforth
Wednesday, 8 August 2012

Nicola Adams stands one more win away from realising her 17-year-old dream
of hanging an Olympic gold medal around her neck after cruising through her
flyweight semi-final against India's Mary Kom.

The Leeds 29-year-old boxed superbly amid another raucous ExCeL atmosphere
to repel the relentless advances of the smaller Kom 11-6 and book a
Thursday gold medal match against China's world number one Ren Cancan.

Afterwards Adams, who almost gave up the sport four years ago due to
funding concerns, insisted she had no fear of returning to the ring against
the Chinese fighter, to whom she has lost in each of the last two world
finals.

Adams, who also holds a one-point win over Ren from the Strandja Cup in
February this year, said: "I've been training for this moment since I was
12 years old and to think it is finally here is just incredible.

"I am going to treat it like a normal tournament, and hopefully the crowd
will give me a boost to edge away and get the gold. I've beaten her once
before and I'm definitely confident I can go out and do it again."

It was testament to Adams' quality that she made a bout against the
ferocious Kom look relatively easy. Kom is a five-time world champion but
had to step up two weights to reach the Games, and the size difference was
the key.

Kom's assaults were smothered by the clever, elusive Adams, who used her
reach to good effect, landing single left and right counters to take a
two-point lead at the end of the first round and extend it by a further
point at half-way.

A left in round three wobbled Kom, who continued to move forward bravely
until the final bell and conceded afterwards: "Nicola is a very good
fighter. I'm happy to have won a medal, but I thought I should have scored
more points today."

*PA*

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*
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/other-events/boxing-team-gbs-nicola-adams-guaranteed-at-least-silver-in-womens-flyweight-8022234.html?origin=internalSearch#
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-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] What does "420" mean?

[Jose Colaco]

Thanks Gabriel,

Trust your family and you are well.

You will surely agree that the number 420 did not appear accidentally TWICE 
adjacebecause of any Pie. 

IF one reads the first post completely, one is likely to obtain a reasonably 
accurate understanding  of what the "420" was intended to mean. 

On a personal note ( and this is a mini-comment to what Eddie has written):

WHILE I accept that one is always likely to find individuals with Low or High 
self-esteem, I personally have NOT come across ANY Goan women (in Toronto, UK 
elsewhere) who I could classify as 'with low self esteem' . 

IF anyone knows of someone, please point them out to the person concerned and 
ALLOW the person to have her say.

In general, Men are likely to reap what they Sow.

jc

Ps: note that you have good weather at the moment. We are in Hurricane season. 
Hopefully, they will just go somewhere else.


Pardon any Typos. This IPad does some curious auto- corrections


On Aug 8, 2012, at 8:30 AM, Gabriel de Figueiredo  
wrote:

> In Australia, we have "Four 'n Twenty" pies, an iconic brand name, a 
> favourite which is popular at footy games and work sites. :-)
> 
> http://www.patties.com.au/our-brands/fourn-twenty.htm
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Gabriel.
> 

Re: [Goanet] What does ''420'' mean?

[J. Colaco < jc>]

Furthermore, as an Africander, Mervyn419 SHOULD NOT 
have been mislabelled as Mervyn420! A definite put-down. 

jc

On Tue, 7 Aug 2012 17:32:55 -0400, ''J. Colaco < jc>''  
wrote:
Subject: [Goanet] What does ''420'' mean?

Recently, one of our highly proficient and successful Goanetters from
Canada has been WITHOUT REASONABLE PROVOCATION ''labelled'' 420.

I notice that the 'labeller' has recently modified it. That is appropriate.

What would be more appropriate is IF the ''labeller'' publicly withdraws the
''420 label'' with or without an apology.

For those who may have unknowingly or unwittingly approved the ''420 label''
on this moderated list, and other netters, I suggest that

[1] in India, the term ''420'' is synonymous with Fraud. It comes from
relevant section of the Indian Penal Code. The Hindi equivalent of the term
which effectively means that the Person referred to as 420 is ''Char So
Bees'' (it is also used in Marathi as ''Charshe Vis'') i.e. Crook,
Untrustworthy etc.
Individuals who have lived in Western India ought to be aware of this.

[2] In the West, ''420'' refers to a chap on Ganja

jc

[Goanet] SPECIAL STATUS

[PAES]

Special status for Goa? We have it already.
Where else in the world can one see cattle grazing on public roads, then 
defecating there?
 
Bennet Paes

Re: [Goanet] Article

[Mervyn Lobo]

Pachu Menon wrote:
> Malayalee associations in the state are platforms for cultural and social 
> contacts and for cooperation between Goans and Keralites. Moreover, 
> they also play an important role in promoting cultural ties between the two 
> states. Yet, when efforts are made by a concerted few to broaden their 
> thoughts and widen their horizons to serve the humanity, shouldn’t their 
> endeavors be appreciated? 
> 
> It could rightly be said that ‘Kerala Sangamam’ serves the Malayalee 
> community in Goa, ‘both in life and after death’!  
---

Pachu,
Your article reminds me of the time in Tanzania when half the teachers in some 
schools were from Kerala and others were Goans.

The Malayalee associations you describe also remind me of the 
Goan associations in Tanzania and here in Toronto. They were set up to provide 
help for those in crises as well as to provide social and cultural services for 
those who need the same.

This is the essence of forming an association in a new place of domicile. When 
a club house is built, it soon becomes a "home away from home." These 
associations also provide a united front when the authorities need to be 
approached.

All an all, congrats, a nice article from you.

Mervyn2011

[Goanet] Goa news for August 9, 2012

[Goanet News Service]

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.

*** Sesa Goa to take Rs 250-cr hit on new levy - Business
Standard
ased Vedanta group, faces a Rs 250-crore one-time hit on its
books due to the recent enactment of a backdated levy in Goa,
where most of its mining facilities are. Approved by the state
governor last week, it ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFoJBnPSzSTcPtOa58xk3725SgclQ&url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sesa-goa-to-take-rs-250-cr-hitnew-levy/482719/

*** Goa legislators to get iPads? - Firstpost
alks-Parrikar-passes-Rs-9549-2-crore-budget/articleshow/15413077.cms">Money
talks: Parrikar passes Rs 9549.2 crore budget
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE7xZlUFhQIOFPCf6bmTqAmHfLGZw&url=http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/goa-legislators-to-get-ipads-410978.html

*** Geetika Sharma held top-level post in MDLR's Goa casino -
Times of India
aryana-minister-gopal-kanda-goa-casino-business/1/212064.html">Former
Haryana minister Kanda's bid to enter into Goa's casino business
failed
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEYp5fT9NCejj12aYxQqOXsGdhZAQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Geetika-Sharma-held-top-level-post-in-MDLRs-Goa-casino/articleshow/15382741.cms

*** 'Mayem evacuee property issue to be solved soon' - Times of
India
y-Dec-19-assures-Parrikar/62873.html">Solution by Dec 19,
assures Parrikar
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGL-42iEL-0nNYbD0g2PxW85eu7YA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mayem-evacuee-property-issue-to-be-solved-soon/articleshow/15413069.cms

*** PMC revamps composting units in Ponda - Times of India
anagement-world.com/index/from-the-wires/wire-news-display/1720866496.html">Locals
intercept PMC trucks dumping garbage at Usgao
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGAqfj9GW2GC_bukRL4us8sm3eVFw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/PMC-revamps-composting-units-in-Ponda/articleshow/15412987.cms

*** Death report delay gets doctor suspended - Times of India
HpsxRfVWpQ
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE0ZpI9nImP1B4DTOT88qIS0eAFow&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Death-report-delay-gets-doctor-suspended/articleshow/15413018.cms

*** Casino ships in Mandovi will not require DGS licence - Times
of India
9oOieJM">
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHmA0DmOxRQ8i7tahzDnkSkdIMd1g&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Casino-ships-in-Mandovi-will-not-require-DGS-licence/articleshow/15413117.cms

*** June turned out to be rainier than July - Times of India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: Goa was partly affected by the deficiency in
rainfall in various parts of the country and the quantum of rain
went down by half in July, though it is considered the peak time
of the monsoon. The overall seasonal total is considered normal,
but ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFhAVz-s6xznT0RAcbYfwOh9owxeg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/June-turned-out-to-be-rainier-than-July/articleshow/15404995.cms

*** Translation needed, but errors not, says comunidade
fraternity - Times of India
ld Code of Comunidades from Portuguese into English has been
welcomed by some as fulfillment of a long-felt need, but a
section feels it is marred by some errors, and being an official
version, it needs to be ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEWQheebsjyGdadEiF5JZC_D2lPog&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Translation-needed-but-errors-not-says-comunidade-fraternity/articleshow/15413087.cms

*** Plea to strengthen SCERT to match RTE - Times of India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: The Goa school headmasters association has
expressed happiness over the notification of state rules for the
central government's Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. The
association has, however, asked the chief minister to look at
strengthening ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEMpLQPyFHzsHlie3GeOpm_z7T5cw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Plea-to-strengthen-SCERT-to-match-RTE/articleshow/15413048.cms


Compiled by Goanet News Service
http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (09Aug12)

[alexyz fernandes]

"A scene that was Censored by the Olympic Committee"


To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com
Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org 

Re: [Goanet] Masandevichi zatra held at Bicholim

[Venantius J Pinto]

Dear Samir,
Appreciate this sharing of yours on Masandevichi zatra.
is there anything said, perhaps even proverbs on the nature and the desire
of even the animals to commit suicide.

Has there been no one who has stayed into the wee hours of the "Bhutanchi
zatra." I ask this seriously.
Also, if possible could you say how many zatras are held in Goa and when.

Thank you very much.

venantius j pinto

Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 18:35:53 +0530
> From: samir umarye 
> To: bicholim-...@googlegroups.com, goanet@lists.goanet.org, Goa Net
> 
> Subject: [Goanet] Masandevichi zatra held at Bicholim
>
> --
> Samir Umarye
>
>
> KERI: Today is the third Tuesday of Shravan, the fifth month of the Hindu
> calendar, which is celebrated as the Masandevichi zatra in a temple at
> Narvem village of Bicholim taluka every year.
>
> Masandevi is the folk deity and protector of the spirits of some dead
> women. The temple of Masandevi is situated on the right bank of the river
> Mandovi, far from human settlement in Narvem In Goa, Hindu women dying
> during pregnancy or during the menstruation period are not cremated in the
> village crematoriums but the body is brought to Narvem and buried in the
> vicinity of Masandevi temple.
>
> The Goan Hindu believes that the spirit of such dead women haunt in the
> form of ghosts. Hence, after burying their bodies, a copper coin is nailed
> to a wild tree of Vomica toxica, locally called Kazro, and a prayer is
> offered by a local priest urging the spirit not to trouble anybody
> unnecessarily.
>
> The relatives of dead women, on the day of Masandevichi zatra, come to
> Narvem to express their gratitude to the goddess for protecting the spirits
> of the dead women.
>
> Dhondu Salgaokar, 65, from Narvem, says, "As per a folklore, a pregnant
> lady committed suicide since her husband who was working in the Ragi field
> was killed by a tiger. A dog accompanying her too committed suicide. As
> four persons died, the tiger too committed suicide. And at the place where
> the woman died, an anthill sprang up which is today worshipped as Masandevi
> temple." A large number of devotees throng to the temple and perform
> various rituals in honour of the folk deity.
>
> On August 9, devotees will attend the Ashtamichi zatra, some 200m away from
> the temple. All over India this day is celebrated as the birthday of Lord
> Shrikrishna but, in Narvem, on the occasion of the fair, relatives take a
> holy bath in the river where they believe the waters of five rivers -
> Khandepar, Zuari, Bicholim, Valvanti and Mhadei-mingle, and perform rituals
> in honour of their ancestors.
>
> No one waits at the place of Ashtamichi Jatra in Narvem as the devotees
> believe that the place is haunted by ghosts after sunset who assemble for
> the Bhutachi zatra.(ToI)
>
>
> --
>
>

[Goanet] Indigo Goa Grooves

[Jazz Goa]

  Indigo Goa Grooves showcases local talent on Indigo 91.9
Indigo 91.9, the only international music station in Goa, in association with 
Jazz Goa, will showcase Goa's amazing music talent in a two hour weekly show 
called 'Indigo Goa Grooves'. The show will be launched on the 29th of July 2012 
and will be presented by Jazz Goa's Colin D'Cruz every Sunday at 5 PM.

The objective behind the show is to promote the enormous music talent that Goa 
takes pride in. There are a large number of Goan artistes who perform in Goa 
seasonally only to fade away off season. Indigo Goa Grooves will be the first 
and only platform to showcase local talent right through the year.

The musicians that will be featured on Indigo Goa Grooves come from various 
backgrounds, age groups and musical genres. Bonny Remedios, Yvonne Gonsalves, 
Chrystal Farrell and Sonia Shirsat are some of those that represent the more 
experienced and accomplished set of musicians. Minelli Pinto a degree student, 
Aileen Carneiro a young journalist, Carlos Gracias a school student and many 
more will represent generation next on the show.

The music genres covered in the program range from jazz, rock, pop, funk, 
fusion, blues, country, R&B and soul all created in Goa! Besides the obvious 
Goan and Indian influences the music includes global sounds since Goa is a 
world tourist destination and local artistes have been interacting with 
international visiting virtuosos to create some great music that will be 
broadcast on Indigo Goa Grooves.

Colin D'Cruz has his own recording studio in the quaint village of Sangolda and 
most of the music that will be broadcast on Indigo Goa Grooves has been 
produced by him. He has actively encouraged local artistes to take their art 
form to the next level and in most cases records them for free.


Listen to Indigo Goa Grooves broadcast clips over 
here: http://soundcloud.com/indigo-goa-grooves

[Goanet] Festache jevon

[Bernado Colaco]

I believe festache jevon would receive a boost if the Portguese names of dishes 
were to be corrected. According to Rolando Francisco we goencars are better 
educated than in the 50's...
 
BC
 
 
WORLD GOA DAY -FESTIVAL of Goan Foods: FESTACHE
    JEVON


GOAN CULINARY CLUB ?- GOA
(A not for profit making org. based in Goa -?
to?promote and encourage authentic Goan cuisine )?
http://globalgoanculinaryclub.blogspot.co.uk




odette mascarenhas
renebarreto

Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 3:38

Re: [Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (08Aug12)

[Bosco D]

-Original Message-
From: Frederick FN Noronha

> Alexyz, a better way to share your cartoon would be
> to upload it to Flickr.com and send us the link.
> Since this is graphic, it's hard to understand without seeing it.


RESPONSE: Instructions on every Alexyz's toon: "To enjoy the visual cartoon
please visit: www.alexyztoons.com".

- B

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Stepping beyond Indian soil: rewind to 1970 (Brenda Rodrigues)

[Venantius J Pinto]

First of all, I appreciated reading Brenda Rodriques essay. Its is a
splendid take on how one imbues modern elements and in turn becomes a more
astute individual capable of living on many shores--developing a
cosmopolitan sense of self and being. One thing that struck me was her
response to a question about how she knew the spelling of Cointreau.

Brenda's response to the question. 'How did you know?  Do you drink?',
was: 'You
don't have to drink to know how to spell!' Now I know that we are all
different, see things differently and there are many contexts within, and
by which we respond. One has heard on occasion: A fitting response indeed.
I have encountered responses which appear indirect and Brendas's response
made me think what is it about some of us, and myself for sure that prefers
a particular form of response. As in 'I drink/No I don't drink/ Never drunk
Cointreau/ or whatever. But I happen to know/ know the spelling.' Perhaps
its expecting too much, but the question still holds. Anyway, that
triggered some thoughts looking briefly at how I may have answered it, and
the intent behind the thoughts which surfaced. Please do not in any way see
it as an upbraid. It is NOT.


Now, dovetailing from my earlier exposition: Is it strange to ask a direct
question, expect details, and have them proffered in a timely, direct and
timely manner. Particularly from those who shape our social and cultural
ambit's--Goanity and all. Do they merely see any interest in detail as
being polemically inclined/ OR worse blinded to the reality they see/know?
Is it about presenting thoughts and ideas in morsel sized bites? So they
get it. Is their gate keeping rhetoric not pithy, and crude? And how come
few people see this. Are we taken in by words, or are we morally regressing
at a much faster pace then we are wont to admit within the shattering of
our existence--ontologically that is, this existence ( ex-istence ). Get it?

Although my concerns surfaced being triggered by reading Ms Rodrigues
response to her colleagues; I am in no way casting aspersions on her life,
abilities and being.

Thank you all.


venantius j pinto

[Goanet] 10 Things You Should Know About Compulsive Hoarding | Psych Central

[Con Menezes]

Are you a 'hoarder'?

http://psychcentral.com/lib/2011/10-things-you-should-know-about-compulsive-hoarding/

[Goanet] GOA Ministers & MLAs salary and allowances also going up..

[manuel tavares]

This is preposterous. Has the cost of living in Goa doubled in the past year? 
How can the Chief Minister and other Cabinet ministers justify such increases 
in salary. I think that they should cut their salaries instead. They ought to 
be setting an example to others in the government, not instigating such glaring 
misrepresentations of character by giving themselves these outrageous increases 
so that others lower down can follow. No wonder no body has any faith in the 
Government anymore. I thought that by electing Parikar and his party to power, 
we were going to observe trends towards a responsible more transparent 
government. These first steps by the Parikar Government seem at least to me to 
be in the wrong direction. I hope that Parikar will not falter when it comes to 
Special Status for Goa or will he sell us for 30 pieces of silver which he will 
pocket too. This will prove his caliber. 
Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.

[Goanet] Parivar Twist: No evidence of manganese content in Selaulim reservoir, says Parrikar

[SOTER]

No evidence of manganese content in Selaulim reservoir, says Parrikar

http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/no-evidence-manganese-content-selaulim-reservoir-says-parrikar

Govt ‘dumps’ Selaulim water findings

August 8, 2012

Govt ‘dumps’ Selaulim water findings
Denies manganese content in reservoir up due to mining
TEAM HERALD
teamher...@herald-goa.com
PANJIM: In a surprising revelation which raises eyebrows, the State Government 
has denied that the rise in manganese content in Selaulim reservoir was due to 
mining activities, surrounding the dam. 
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to State Legislative 
Assembly has said ‘it is not proved that the manganese content in the Selaulim 
reservoir has increased due to mining activities’. 

http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/Govt-lsquo-dumps-rsquo-Selaulim-water-findings/62836.html

Govt orders removal of mining dumps near Selaulim reservoir
http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/govt-orders-removal-mining-dumps-near-selaulim-reservoir

PWD directs mines to clear dumps around Selaulim dam
TNN Jul 13, 2012, 03.30AM IST
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-13/goa/32662438_1_selaulim-dam-mld-water-treatment-plant

Metal maladies: No instant solution to Selaulim problem
TNN Jul 12, 2012, 02.39AM IST
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-12/goa/32647799_1_manganese-water-treatment-plant-selaulim

'Mine pits overflow into Selaulim waters'
TNN Aug 7, 2012, 04.28AM IST
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-07/goa/33082344_1_selaulim-dam-motes-antao-rama-velip

[Goanet] Does Late-Night Snacking Make You Fat? | Psychology Today

[Con Menezes]

Late night snacking a bad idea?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/bad-appetite/201106/does-late-night-snacking-make-you-fat

[Goanet] Parivar Turn in 24 hrs.: Casino ships in Mandovi will not require DGS licence

[SOTER]

Casino ships in Mandovi will not require DGS licence
TNN | Aug 9, 2012, 04.25AM IST
To a question from Curtorim MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco as to why 
registration from DGS is not required for their sea worthiness, chief minister 
Manohar Parrikar said if the vessel is in the sea, then permission from DGS is 
required but if the vessel is in the bay of river Mandovi, Indian Vessels Act, 
1917 is applicable and as such it requires permission from captain of ports.

Arguing his point, Parrikar said if registration from DGS is required for these 
boats, then why not to barges and other vessels in the river.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Casino-ships-in-Mandovi-will-not-require-DGS-licence/articleshow/15413117.cms


Casinos will be moved out of Mandovi: Manohar Parrikar
TNN | Aug 8, 2012, 06.08AM IST
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said he would ensure that all 
floating casinos would be out of the River Mandovi before his term ends and 
emphasized that he doesn't need the revenue from casinos to run the government.

The floating casinos would be moved out of the river in a targeted manner. "I 
will ensure that but it will take some time," Parrikar said.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Casinos-will-be-moved-out-of-Mandovi-Manohar-Parrikar/articleshow/15398505.cms

[Goanet] anthony bourdain no reservations india - YouTube

[Con Menezes]

Watch this food video from neighbouring Kerala.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTpx5x9Zoz0&feature=related

[Goanet] Commentary: How the U.S. can avoid a blackout like India's (CNN article)

[Naguesh Bhatcar]

http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/08/news/economy/blackout-india/index.htm?iid=HP_LN&hpt=hp_t3
 

 

Naguesh Bhatcar
sgbhat...@hotmail.com

  

Re: [Goanet] What does "420" mean?

[Mervyn Lobo]

J. Colaco wrote:
> Recently, one of our highly proficient and successful Goanetters from
> Canada has been WITHOUT REASONABLE PROVOCATION "labelled" 
> 420.

 

Doc,
Roland Francis, a self admitted coward, has already won the gold medal for 
disrespecting Goan women in Canada.

In order to solidify his position on the top of the coward podium, he is 
turning his disrespect to Goan men. In fact, he has already given notice that 
he is going to do this on Goanet. 

Name calling is the domain of the coward. It is what they resort to when they 
have no sound argument. 

Expect more, a lot more name calling from him. 
This, as we have all experienced, is what he excels in.


Mervyn2020  

Re: [Goanet] What does "420" mean?

[Roland Francis]

"Highly proficient and successful Goanetter." Wow.
 
Gives new meaning to the words.
 
More than a couple of laws of the Ontario Securities Commission and the
strict regulations of the Securities Firm involved have been publicly
violated.
 
Does Jose Colaco wish to abet wrongdoings by praising "proficiency" in
breaking the law?
 
Roland.
 
 
From: J. Colaco < jc> [mailto:cola...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 5:33 PM
To: goa...@goanet.org
Subject: What does "420" mean?
 
Recently, one of our highly proficient and successful Goanetters from Canada
has been WITHOUT REASONABLE PROVOCATION "labelled" 420.
jc

Re: [Goanet] What does "420" mean?

[Albert Peres]

Perhaps you should waste bandwidth by explaining the real meaning of colaco1

--
Albert Peres

afpe...@3129.ca
416.660.0847 cell

--JC wrote ---

...You will surely agree that the number 420 did not appear accidentally 
TWICE adjacebecause of any Pie.


IF one reads the first post completely, one is likely to obtain a 
reasonably accurate understanding  of what the "420" was intended to mean.


...

In general, Men are likely to reap what they Sow...

jc

[Goanet] Is Age Reversal Now Possible? |

[Con Menezes]

http://agelesssecret.com/blog/2011/04/12/is-age-reversal-now-possible/

[Goanet] Mr Todiwala and the Galleons of Spice

[renebarreto]

 



Friends , 

Andrea Kleanthous - of Nomadic Films and a friend of Cyrus Todiwala has asked 
us to share          his post which is appended here below.  Cyrus is a great 
friend of Goa and has supported our 
efforts  in promoting our Goan Cuisine when ever he gets the opportunity.He is 
also a part of 
our GOAN CULINARY CLUB-UK and is often seen on our UK TV s … read the Goan 
Voice 
UK.  

I have been given to understand   that the DVD s will be on sale in a few weeks 
time. The post 
below  is self explanatory. Having watched  the video in HD , It gives you a 
sense of feeling as 
if you are in Goa - further details to follow.

Cyrus makes a natural actor …. I do hope he does not give up his full time job 
:- ) 

For more info. please write directly to Andrea whose address is mentioned here 
below - 
I assure you  Andrea will respond to any of your queries …..

rene barreto


                                                               SPICE RACE - 


For anyone out there interested in travel cookery, why not watch a TV show with 
the award-winning chef and charismatic food presenter Cyrus Todiwala (OBE) as 
he travels on a gastronomic tour of Goa and Portugal to discover the food, 
people and cultural exchanges that have connected these two incredible lands 
for over 500 years.

Following the age-old spice route between India and Portugal, Cyrus not only 
discovers UNESCO world heritage sites and stunning landscapes, but also the 
worldwide effects of the 15th-century European ‘Spice Race’. He then returns to 
his internationally renowned restaurant in London, Café Spice Namaste, where he 
creates a new fusion menu, inspired by the trip, and serves it to a panel of 
his fellow chefs and friends…

Mr Todiwala and the Galleons of Spice is a fascinating journey that mixes 
high-end cookery with adventurous travel and intriguing historical and cultural 
insights. Join Cyrus as he samples and creates delicious dishes that are sure 
to set your eyes, minds and mouths on fire!
Check out the first episodes at www.nomadicfilms.com/spice and perhaps, if you 
like it, you could forward this link onto as many people as you want and even 
e'mail the company who made it to buy a DVD of the entire series 
at i...@nomadicfilms.com!
Good luck with it all. No doubt it will be a huge success.

Best,

Andrea



Andrea Kleanthous - Nomadic Films
Studio: 144 Portobello Road, London, W11 2DZ
Suites: 15 Poland Street, London, W1F 8QE
Amsterdam: Prinsengracht 715 bg, 1017 JW
Tel +44 (0) 20 7221 7775 
Mobile +44 (0) 79 80 29 55 91
www.nomadicfilms.com

oo

rene barreto 
WORLD GOA DAY - FESTIVAL 2012
TRYING to bring Goans together !!










WORLD GOA - KONKANI DAY -20TH of AUGUST, EVERY YEAR.
GOAN CULTURAL HERITAGE DAY 
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Re: [Goanet] FW: Goan Women in Canada

[Mervyn Lobo]

Eddie Fernandes wrote:
> Can we agree that more than just a small number = a significant minority?
>
> But there are those who have hidden agendas and are out to lift what he
> wrote out of context and claim that he is referring to all Canadian 
> Goan women!



Eddie Fernandes,
There is no hidden agenda, the subject matter is clear, "Goan Women in Canada."
The author points his finger to the Goan women he wants to disrespect and 
titles his article accordingly. 
This is clear to everyone.


> Are these critics able to put their hands on their  hearts and say that the
> type of person he describes, does not exist?


I don't understand the reference to "put their hands on their hearts." Perhaps 
it is a British thing.  To answer your question, however, I have not met a 
single Goan woman of the type Roland describes. Then again, I could be wrong 
and they may exist as I never expected I would ever see a Goan in Canada claim 
that he is a coward, and now I have. 


One last thing, I am surprised that you have not yet recognized that the 
article disrespects Goan women.


I honor them. 
Their sacrifices have made the success of my generation possible.


Mervyn2020
PS. This is becoming quite boring. I plan to spend a lot of time over the next 
few days enjoying the Olympics. 

[Goanet] Song for the day...

[Gabe Menezes]

Shirley 
Bassey
-
IF YOU GO AWAY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwGUqx6vngY

g




-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.