[Goanet] Communists have become lobbyist for the mining industry?
It is with amusement that I read that the communists have become lobbyist for the mining industry! Best regards, U. G. Barad. Mining lobby attacks Goa Governor for ignoring their plight Author: IANS Publisher: Zeenews.com Date: January 30, 2013 URL: http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/mining-lobby-attacks-goa-governor-for-igno ring-their-plight_825905.html The mining lobby on Wednesday attacked Goa Governor Bharat Veer Wanchoo, calling him an agent of the Central government and accusing him of being callous to those affected by the ban on iron ore mining in Goa. Lobbyists seeking revocation of the ban on iron ore mining in the state spoke to reporters after Wanchoo snubbed the pro-mining lobby protestors who have been camping near the Martyrs' Memorial here for the last two weeks. On Wednesday morning, the Governor and other leading political dignitaries, including Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, arrived at the memorial in the capital to pay their tributes to Goa's freedom fighters. However, the Governor returned to Raj Bhavan without speaking to protestors at the site. He did not have the courtesy to address us. We have been protesting here for the last two weeks. The Governor is not concerned about the sufferings of the people of his state, Communist Party of India (CPI) state general secretary Cristopher Fonseca told reporters here. Fonseca heads the Goa Mining Affected People's Front, which is protesting the loss of jobs caused by the Supreme Court-imposed mining ban. Fonseca also said that the Goa government was not taking convincing steps to resolve the mining crisis in the state. It has been four months since the ban has been in place. The government has not given a single convincing argument to the Supreme Court to ensure that the ban is removed, Fonseca said.
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Re: [Goanet] Communists have become lobbyist for the mining industry?
On 1 February 2013 17:10, U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: It is with amusement that I read that the communists have become lobbyist for the mining industry! This is very much in keeping with Uncle Marx's view of thesis-antithesis-synthesis. Or so it seems to me. In the meanwhile, the capitalist USofA is heavily dependent (financially, tradewise, etc) on communist China. What does that tell you? Marx was probably right :-) FN
[Goanet] Newly arrived for GBCN Birdwalk this Sunday
Hi All, Especially arrived for Sunday's birdwalk is the Common buzzard which made today its first appearance. Besides the Common buzzard we can hope to see various other raptors such as the White eyed buzzard, Eurasian harrier, Pallid harrier, Spotted eagle, White bellied sea eagle, Shikra and, of course, plenty of kites. Part of the walk will be up hill, a moderate climb, and, at some places on the ground there are sharp stones and occasionally thorns, so good shoes are advisable. Looking forward meeting you all on Sunday. With kind regards, Fionna On 31/01/2013 22:42, Rajiv D'Silva wrote: Hi all, The Goa Bird Conservation Network, an informal network of individuals interested in birds and related issues, will conduct a birdwalk this Sunday, the 3^rd of February 2013. The walk will traverse the beautiful Pilerne Plateau, home to many resident and migrant birds. Participants will be introduced to the basic concepts of birdwatching, familiarized with the bird species that we encounter on the walk, and given an idea of the larger conservation issues facing Goa's avifauna in particular and our biodiversity in general. The walk is free and open to all to participate. The meeting spot would be the Pilerne Lake at 7.30 am, the walk is expected to last until 11 am. Those interested in participating may please confirm by sending a mail to rajivdsi...@gmail.com mailto:rajivdsi...@gmail.com. Instructions for participants: 1.Although not essential, please bring along binoculars/cameras/guidebooks if you have them. 2.Please wear dull-coloured clothes. This will enable us to get closer to the birds without startling them. 3.Carry along snacks, drinking water and anything else you may need. Warm regards, Rajiv __._,_.___ Reply via web post http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MissionGreenGoa/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJxcWZoc2hpBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzY3NDA3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTgzODA3NgRtc2dJZAMxNTA1BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTM1OTY1MjMzMw--?act=replymessageNum=1505 Reply to sender mailto:rajivdsi...@gmail.com?subject=Re%3A%20GBCN%20Birdwalk%20this%20Sunday Reply to group mailto:missiongreen...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20GBCN%20Birdwalk%20this%20Sunday Start a New Topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MissionGreenGoa/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmYm5qcGd1BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzY3NDA3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTgzODA3NgRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNTk2NTIzMzM- Messages in this topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MissionGreenGoa/message/1505;_ylc=X3oDMTM1M29zdDE5BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzY3NDA3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTgzODA3NgRtc2dJZAMxNTA1BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTM1OTY1MjMzMwR0cGNJZAMxNTA1 (1) Recent Activity: * New Members http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MissionGreenGoa/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnNGdhNW0yBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzY3NDA3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTgzODA3NgRzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRzdGltZQMxMzU5NjUyMzMz?o=6 1 Visit Your Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MissionGreenGoa;_ylc=X3oDMTJmbXUxNWhmBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzY3NDA3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTgzODA3NgRzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEzNTk2NTIzMzM- Yahoo! Groups http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlcjFvMmZnBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzEzMzY3NDA3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTgzODA3NgRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTM1OTY1MjMzMw-- Switch to: Text-Only mailto:missiongreengoa-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:%20Traditional, Daily Digest mailto:missiongreengoa-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest . Unsubscribe mailto:missiongreengoa-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe . Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . Send us Feedback mailto:ygroupsnotificati...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20the%20redesigned%20individual%20mail%20v1 . __,_._,___ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com http://www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2238 / Virus Database: 2639/5570 - Release Date: 01/31/13
[Goanet] Letter to the Editor: The AYES have it in Konkani
Many people used to wonder why the Speaker of the Goa Assembly used to go through the following'Aye'ritual when passing a motion or bill. This is when the Speaker says - Those in favour of the motion/bill say Aye, (MLAs in favour chant Aye) Those against say No (MLAs against chant No). Then the Speaker says 'The Ayes (or Noes as the case may be) have it, the Ayes have it, the Ayes have it. The motion is passed / rejected.' In fact there were some who heard the phrase as 'The EYES have it...' This phrase which originated in the House of Commons, the English parliament. It originated at a time when there were no amplification systems and the MPs voice needed to be heard if they wanted to raise an objection. So in order that their voice could be heard and they would have enough time for their objection to be heard by the Speaker of the House the Speaker would repeat the phrase, 'The ayes have it ...' THREE times. The current Speaker of the Goa Assembly Rajendra Arlekar has come up with an innovation at least in the Goa Assembly. He says the 'Ayes ...' phrase thus: 'Zanem hai mhuntat tanem hai mhunchem; Zanem nam mhuntat tanem na mhunchem. Zankam hai/nam mhuntlam tankam zai tashem zalem.' He says this phrase twice, (which is a mistake) and not thrice as should be done. Anyway now no one need be confused as to why the Eyes have it! Augusto Pinto Moira -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal Moira, Bardez Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
