[Goanet] WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: Solutions for Reviving Family Farms

[Yogita Mehra]

*Solutions for Reviving Family Farms*
*Can we make Goa's ancestral farmland productive again?*

The recent trends of food inflation, declining quality of fresh food and
financial incentives for agriculture have many people wondering whether
they can bring back their traditional family farms. But in a scenario where
the basic infrastructure and services required for enabling agriculture has
vanished, this is easier said than done.

In this session we discuss whether growing food on your farms can be made
productive and sustainable again. We aim to help identify the various
challenges you're likely to face and suggest practical solutions for
overcoming them.

Presented by *Miguel Braganza, Yogita Mehra and Karan Manral*.


*Topics we will cover*

   - What are the key challenges to reviving family farms? Labour issues?
   Costs of inputs? Lack of technical know-how? Capital expenses? No market
   for produce..?
   - Where should I start? For a generation that has been away from
   agriculture, a primer on which things to consider
   - What can I grow easily? Seeking answers based on soil, locations,
   preferences and ease-of-growing
   - What can I do with my surplus? The sale of farm surplus is an
   important step towards farm sustainability, but it’s not easy
   - Can organic farming contribute to sustainability? We share our
   experiences and results over the last 3 years of growing organically in Goa.



*WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 30th, 3:00-6:00pm*
*WHERE: Dona Paula, Panaji*

Pre-registration compulsory. Call or SMS 99606-43245 or 99606-43250 to
pre-register.
Registration Fee, Rs. 200 per head.


*Presented by Yogi Farms*

*Yogi Farms is a seasonal Organic Farm which offers fresh, natural,
delicious and healthy specialty-produce to residents and eateries in
Panjim.We grow food organically (for ourselves and for sale), share our
learnings with Goa’s kitchen gardeners and farmers (through workshops,
sharing saplings and farm visits) and attempt to promote a greater
awareness about healthier food (www.yogifarms.com
) *

*Co-presented by the International Centre Goa*
*The International Centre, Goa was conceived as a forum to bring together
thinkers, scholars, academics, achievers, sociologists, industrialists and
creative people from India and around the world. It partners with the
Botanical Society of Goa to create greater awareness and interest in the
promotion of agriculture and organic food in Goa.*

Re: [Goanet] Banks Warn Fed They May Have To Start Charging Depositors

[Mervyn Lobo]

Gabe Menezes wrote:
>

>Now US People will keep money under their mattress!
>
>*http://tinyurl.com/lmle59o *
>
>-- 



Gabe Menezes,

This will not be a problem since the Fed already charges depositors in the US 
i.e. interest rates on savings accounts are half that of inflation. Current Fed 
policy, believe it or not, is to penalize savers or those with savings.

Things are going to change though. In a few months, the Fed will have a new 
chief. The last two times this happened, the markets went haywire.

The roller coaster ride that follows will be interesting, and especially so for 
those who are sitting on cash. In this regard, the charges a bank may levy 
against deposits will be a pittance when compared to risking your savings 
elsewhere.

Mervyn

[Goanet] Blessed Vaz

[George Pinto]

The Joseph Naik Vaz
Institute based in Berkeley, California (www.josephnaikvaz.org) has
been supporting the canonization efforts of Blessed Joseph Vaz since 1978. For
35 years we have organized Masses, novenas, petition drives and other
awareness campaigns/events to highlight this great missionary's life and
contributions. So it is with great pride that we share the announcement by Sri
Lankan church authorities that a miracle through his intercession has passed a
crucial stage at the Vatican. If this miracle gets final approval, his
long awaited canonization is likely to take place before long.


Blessed Joseph
Vaz, was born in Benaulim, Goa in 1651, and died in Kandy in 1711. He is
officially known as "Apostle of Kanara and Sri Lanka" for his heroic
missionary work under Dutch persecution. He was also declared Patron of
the Archdiocese of Goa on January 16, 2000. If canonized, Blessed Joseph
Vaz would become the first official Goan Saint in the Catholic calendar of
saints.  
 We urge the worldwide
Goan, Sri Lankan, and Mangalorean communities to join in a Novena and prayer
campaign for the successful completion of the canonization process to make
Blessed Joseph Vaz a Saint. See more information at
www.josephnaikvaz.org. 

If you plan to say the novena, see http://josephnaikvaz.org/novena.html  Do 
email the Institute at josephnaik@gmail.com and
let us know about your participation in this campaign and please spread the
word to all your contacts and social media groups.


Thank you.

Joseph Naik Vaz Institute
www.josephnaikvaz.org

[Goanet] Tejpal the skunk

[Rajan P. Parrikar]

To Goanet -

Two years ago, it was reported that Tejpal's associates had effectively
blackmailed Goa's then-CM Digambar Kamat into parting with 30 lakhs
of Goa taxpayer rupees to fund his tamasha at the Grand Hyatt.  Digu,
being the pig that he was, meekly complied.  The astonishing thing was,
there was little outrage from Goans at this blatant extortion.  I had 
written the following at the time -

http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2011-November/215084.html



Tunku Varadarajan has this piece in The Daily Beast today -

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/11/25/the-fall-of-india-s-conscience.html



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[Goanet] Goa news for November 26, 2013

[Goanet News Service]

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

*** Goa cops set to issue 'call letter' to Tejpal after Tehelka
journalists ... - Times of India
_0uOphYg
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHreDbB3tZNn1J5QqJr1C5kd6gsZg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-cops-set-to-issue-call-letter-to-Tejpal-after-Tehelka-journalists-confirm-girls-account/articleshow/26329714.cms

*** Tehelka case: Goa Police slow in registering FIRs, say
activists - Oneindia
n-chief Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a junior
colleague, but its track record in taking cognizance of serious
crimes speaks ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHK4ZoclPEqUoboYjLJ2r-oRih7Hw&url=http://news.oneindia.in/india/tehelka-goa-police-not-so-fast-in-registering-firs-say-activists-1347013.html

*** Goa governor to forward case of 'foreigner' lawmaker to poll
panel - Firstpost
JP-to-support-Caetano-Silva-on-citizenship-issue/articleshow/26276083.cms">Goa
BJP to support Caetano Silva on citizenship issue
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHqe8EVFP56N15-GIhw4TIk7VOlAQ&url=http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/goa-governor-to-forward-case-of-foreigner-lawmaker-to-poll-panel-1249855.html

*** Tehelka case: Goa cops return without quizzing Tarun Tejpal;
Shoma says ... - Hindustan Times
ember Goa Police team returned on Sunday without questioning
Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal, who is accused of sexually
assaulting a junior colleague at an event in Goa earlier this
month. A photo of Tehelka's Tarun Tejpal (HT Photo).http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHY1ogUmshwCp8AE2_Zdx2SscnOug&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tehelka-case-tarun-tejpal-not-quizzed-by-goa-cops/article1-1155144.aspx

*** Tehelka case: NCW awaits response from Goa police, Shoma;
agency to send ... - Indian Express
dian ExpressThe National Commission of Women (NCW) will be
sending reminders to the Goa police and the managing editor of
Tehelka, Shoma Chaudhury, after they both failed to respond to
faxed instructions by the agency. "Immediately after the issue
came out in the ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEPkOyQYp7c5XFyEp7oai8_Y2q1gQ&url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tehelka-case-ncw-awaits-response-from-goa-police-shoma--agency-to-send-reminders/1199307/

*** Tejpal may move court to transfer case as his lawyer says
Goa CM wants probe ... - Times of India
uled state.http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHUg8P4OCOw5ZI-abZ3PLHkmOCC0Q&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tejpal-may-move-court-to-transfer-case-as-his-lawyer-says-Goa-CM-wants-probe-to-head-in-certain-direction/articleshow/26330835.cms

*** Roadshow in Goa to woo tourists to Odisha - Times of India
mes of IndiaTourism director Manoranjan Pattnaik, who supervised
the road show in Goa, said the response was impressive. "Several
tour operators and hoteliers of Goa interacted with our
delegates. They have assured us to promote Odisha tourism,"
Pattnaik said.http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGpq8EtWoshtSyuKN6kI6gYQjTAXw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Roadshow-in-Goa-to-woo-tourists-to-Odisha/articleshow/26376721.cms

*** Tejpal's claim of consensual act can't be true: Goa CM -
Times of India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar has
lashed out at Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal over the charge of a
girl's sexual abuse, alleging that the claim the act was
consensual could not be true. "Someone told me that this man
(Tarun Tejpal) is ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG1jnpo8b3xxAEzRaqvWFP3lmOqAg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tejpals-claim-of-consensual-act-cant-be-true-Goa-CM/articleshow/26353176.cms

*** Will press fresh charges against Tejpal if needed: Goa
police - Indian Express
dian ExpressGoa Police Sunday did not rule out the possibility
of slapping fresh charges in the sexual assault case against
Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal, saying many things have emerged in
its probe. At a press conference in Panaji at the Police
Headquarters ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFI2NZyWMVLlZMmF_5qbT4NinrXGw&url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/will-press-fresh-charges-against-tejpal-if-needed-goa-police/1199024/

*** Tehelka live: What Tarun Tejpal did was inhuman, says Goa CM
Parrikar - Firstpost
rstpostGoa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has lashed out at
Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal alleging that the claim that the act
was consensual could not be true. "Someone told me that this man
(Tarun Tejpal) is saying that it is consensual. I wonder what he
...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEylpMP2pJHbnDoxrFzQ9N4_VoaQQ&url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/tehelka-live-what-tarun-tejpal-did-was-inhuman-says-goa-cm-parrikar-1241951.html


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

[Goanet] Was Congress in a tearing hurry to award Sachin the Bharat Ratna?

[U. G. Barad]

Yes, Marshal, you are right! Karela is bitter!! And equally, I would not be
surprised if Kangress party thinks of giving Bharat Ratna award to the
scientist who discovered it!!! 

By any chance do you know the name of the scientist who first discovered
Karela? If yes, please rush the name of that scientist to Dr. Manmohan Singh
- PM of India through either Sonia Gandi or Rahul Gandi!! Will you do that? 

Lastly, in your opening remark you wrote 'I came across this news report in
the Bijness Stunted.' Looks like you have started 'Bijness Stunted!'  If so,
wish you all the very best!!

U. G. Barad


Message Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote; 

Dear Dr Barad,

I came across this news report in the Bijness Stunted

Quote:

The granting of Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar is a grand conspiracy
enacted by Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Dr Manmohan Singh. Faced with a
strong challenge from the macho man from Gujarat, the Kangress Party hopes
to sway the votes of all those below 40 years for whom Sachin is considered
an idol. It was also secretly learnt that the Kangress gorment had also
conspired to award Vishwanathan Anand, had he retained his World Chess
title, with the Bharat Ratna so that all votes in Tamil Nadu would
automatically go to the Kangress.

Mrs Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Dr Manmohan Singh are also in touch with
the weather gods to lower the temperature in Delhi so that a thick fog can
hang around BJP supporters and cause invisibility. That would help Kangress
sapporters reach polling bhoots and caste their votes phor their party.

Unquote:

I  agree with you that Truth is bitter. So is Karela. I hope the Kangress
party does not also think of awarding the scientist who discovered Karela
with Bharat Ratna. That would be a bitter pill to swallow just like
purgative.

Regards,

Marshall

Re: [Goanet] Criticize IFFI and Think fest if you Must but please be sensible

[J. Colaco < jc>]

On Nov 25, 2013, at 12:13 AM, Stephen Dias  wrote:

"I have decided to step in, of controversy going on between great
giants of Goanet such as Jose Colaco,Stephen Dias,Augusto Pinto,Eugene
Correia and Roland Francis. I may be an ordinary Aam Admi person of
poor local family but I do not mind giving my side of comments into
the IFFI episode whether it is a necessity or not for Goans to have
it."

My dear Stephen,

First a favour: Please note that jc is NO 'giant' of Goanet or anything else.

The primary point of my previous intervention:  Stephen Dias, esp as a
resident of Dona Paula, has the right to state his case as it affects
him personally; others also have a right to make their case.

With regards to How 'Gorrments' generally spend public funds, I submit
that it depends on (a) the purpose for which the (tax) funds were
collected (b) the needs of the populace and (c) the priorities of the
govt.

Additionally, it could be asked : (a) if IFFI and like functions are
best self-funded by independent entities or if they are best managed
by Govts? (b) what we think of "facelifts' which need annual updates?
(c) if host-residents have a right to expression of their views of
what happens in their  backyards?

best

jc

Re: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways

[lenny dsouza]

Jim F,
 
Next time you need to come to Goa, dont come to Mumbai, unless you have some 
bussiness, just avoid Mumbai/Delhi  etc, Try and take a flight from US to the 
gulf ( Dubai, Bahrain,Doha, Muscat, Abu Dhabi, etc)  they have direct flights 
to Goa, you dont have to worry on Baggage, it comes to Goa, clear your arrival 
Formalaties and enjoy, and you can Go the Same way. 
 
Its best way to travel, plus carry some more luggage from the duty free 
shopping at any of these locations.

Because airlines will never tell you whats best for you unless you ask and you 
are aware about it, Agent are looking at their commission only. 

Most of the goan folks staying in Goa come directly



 

 



From: Jim Fernandes 
To: "goanet@lists.goanet.org"  
Sent: Monday, 25 November 2013 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways


Folks,

Here is some positive news!
Jet Airways reverted back to me earlier today. Based on the tone of the message 
it appears they are willing to look into the matter about my experience with 
them and help resolve it. I shall keep you updated on the outcome.
There have been several posts on this thread and I greatly appreciate fellow 
Goans sharing titbits about their personal experience on this forum.
My original post had nothing to do with - whether I was right or wrong on 
pounding Jet Airways as Jose Colaco is harping about. It was about how flexible 
a company is willing to be on their rules, in order to keep their customers 
happy. It is no secret in the West that companies - large and small are willing 
to go great distance in order to maintain excellent relations with their 
customers. In fact, I gave two recent examples in my post where in both 
instances I made genuine mistakes. But when I communicated back with them 
giving my fair reasons, they were generous enough to write off my charges.
My argument with Jet Airways was similar in nature:
Previously, whenever I travelled with them on "Dollar Fare" I never had to pay 
for excess baggage (the difference between baggage allowance between 
international leg and the domestic leg in India). Their argument was that I was 
travelling on two different PNRs and my response was that I wasn't aware of the 
difference. As far as I was concerned, I paid for the fare in US dollars (when 
rupee ticket is obviously cheaper) and they need to at least give me a break on 
the baggage charges. I requested to speak to the supervisor on staff to 
escalate my situation, but was told that the supervisor would not be able to 
help in the matter and that the instructions to charge for excess baggage came 
directly from their company chief.
I was visibly upset because Jet Airways had rules that were inflexible and that 
I had to pay an extra (Rs 7,000 + Rs 4,500 = Rs 11,500) - an amount that could 
have been TOTALLY AVOIDED - had I booked the flight under one PNR.
It was one of those ridiculous things that happen to you and then you go mad 

Jim F
New York.
Another tip: If your baggage is still over the allowed limit, I found out that 
you could also send the baggage as "Cargo" for about half the cost of regular 
charges. But you need to be at the airport an hour or two before your regular 
check-in time. Your excess baggage when sent as cargo, still accompanies you on 
your flight, except that it is handled by a different department and at much 
lower rates.



From: Jim Fernandes 
To: "goanet@lists.goanet.org" ; "ga...@jetairways.com" 
; "ragi...@jetairways.com" ; 
"asivanan...@jetairways.com"  
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 7:57 PM
Subject: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways


GoaNetters,
Most developed nations have customer service that goes well beyond their call 
of duty to provide their customers a better experience. But in India, there is 
no such thing as a customer service. In India, its all about 
How-Quickly-Can-I-Make-My-Money or How-Much-Bonus-Can-I-Make.

A case in point, is my recent experience with Jet Airways in India.
In order to simplify purchasing my airline ticket on a website, I purchased one 
ticket from JFK to BOM on Virgin Atlantic and a second ticket from BOM to GOI 
on Jet Airways. Both tickets were purchased using my US issued credit card. I 
did not realize that because I purchased two different tickets, my baggage (2 
pieces of 50 pounds each) would not qualify for the same weight limits on Jet 
Airways. The lady at the Jet counter in Mumbai explained to me that there was 
nothing she could do to lower my excess baggage bill and that the orders to 
charge for excess baggage came directly from their CEO Mr Gary Toomey. So I 
ended up paying Rs 7000 in excess baggage - because their rules allowed only 15 
Kg (33 pounds) of baggage per passenger. This is unbelievable! First of all, 
they charged close to $200 for a round trip flight between BOM and GOI - a mere 
50 minute flight each way and another $115 dollars on excess baggage! 

On the way ba

Re: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways

[Jim Fernandes]

Folks,

Here is some positive news!
Jet Airways reverted back to me earlier today. Based on the tone of the message 
it appears they are willing to look into the matter about my experience with 
them and help resolve it. I shall keep you updated on the outcome.
There have been several posts on this thread and I greatly appreciate fellow 
Goans sharing titbits about their personal experience on this forum.
My original post had nothing to do with - whether I was right or wrong on 
pounding Jet Airways as Jose Colaco is harping about. It was about how flexible 
a company is willing to be on their rules, in order to keep their customers 
happy. It is no secret in the West that companies - large and small are willing 
to go great distance in order to maintain excellent relations with their 
customers. In fact, I gave two recent examples in my post where in both 
instances I made genuine mistakes. But when I communicated back with them 
giving my fair reasons, they were generous enough to write off my charges.
My argument with Jet Airways was similar in nature:
Previously, whenever I travelled with them on "Dollar Fare" I never had to pay 
for excess baggage (the difference between baggage allowance between 
international leg and the domestic leg in India). Their argument was that I was 
travelling on two different PNRs and my response was that I wasn't aware of the 
difference. As far as I was concerned, I paid for the fare in US dollars (when 
rupee ticket is obviously cheaper) and they need to at least give me a break on 
the baggage charges. I requested to speak to the supervisor on staff to 
escalate my situation, but was told that the supervisor would not be able to 
help in the matter and that the instructions to charge for excess baggage came 
directly from their company chief.
I was visibly upset because Jet Airways had rules that were inflexible and that 
I had to pay an extra (Rs 7,000 + Rs 4,500 = Rs 11,500) - an amount that could 
have been TOTALLY AVOIDED - had I booked the flight under one PNR.
It was one of those ridiculous things that happen to you and then you go mad 

Jim F
New York.
Another tip: If your baggage is still over the allowed limit, I found out that 
you could also send the baggage as "Cargo" for about half the cost of regular 
charges. But you need to be at the airport an hour or two before your regular 
check-in time. Your excess baggage when sent as cargo, still accompanies you on 
your flight, except that it is handled by a different department and at much 
lower rates.



From: Jim Fernandes 
To: "goanet@lists.goanet.org" ; "ga...@jetairways.com" 
; "ragi...@jetairways.com" ; 
"asivanan...@jetairways.com"  
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 7:57 PM
Subject: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways


GoaNetters,
Most developed nations have customer service that goes well beyond their call 
of duty to provide their customers a better experience. But in India, there is 
no such thing as a customer service. In India, its all about 
How-Quickly-Can-I-Make-My-Money or How-Much-Bonus-Can-I-Make.

A case in point, is my recent experience with Jet Airways in India.
In order to simplify purchasing my airline ticket on a website, I purchased one 
ticket from JFK to BOM on Virgin Atlantic and a second ticket from BOM to GOI 
on Jet Airways. Both tickets were purchased using my US issued credit card. I 
did not realize that because I purchased two different tickets, my baggage (2 
pieces of 50 pounds each) would not qualify for the same weight limits on Jet 
Airways. The lady at the Jet counter in Mumbai explained to me that there was 
nothing she could do to lower my excess baggage bill and that the orders to 
charge for excess baggage came directly from their CEO Mr Gary Toomey. So I 
ended up paying Rs 7000 in excess baggage - because their rules allowed only 15 
Kg (33 pounds) of baggage per passenger. This is unbelievable! First of all, 
they charged close to $200 for a round trip flight between BOM and GOI - a mere 
50 minute flight each way and another $115 dollars on excess baggage! 

On the way back from GOI to BOM, I cut down on my baggage because of the rip 
off. Never the less, I still ended up paying Rs 4500. I just had to bring some 
Goan stuff back with me - otherwise I would have never considered paying 
outrageous fees.
Just so that you do not fall in this trap, my advise is to purchase your 
tickets on the same PNR (one booking for the entire journey).
...
...

[Goanet] Fwd: Urgent : Latest Urgent openings. Please pass the message around. Thank you.

[Linus D'Lima]

*Dear Friend,*



We have listed below vacancies. Please recommend and pass the message
around.



We have a reputed Company located in the Western Suburbs  need the
following:


--

 *1].HR. Executive - Female  : Salary : Rs 2.25 to 3.50 lakhs p.a.:
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 Candidate will have to head the HR Department:

   - Recruitment
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   - Organise training programmes and skill developements etc

*2]  Accounts Asst / Salary : Rs 2-3 lakhs. p.a. Male - Age upto
30 years: Location : Western Suburbs*

Candidate must have a minimum of 1-2  years experience in the accounts
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*3]. Sales Executive :  / Male / Female: Salary: Rs 5- 7 lakhs Age not more
35 years*



Graduate pref, B.Sc / B.Pharm  with 1-2  years experience in either FMCG Or
Pharma Compnay  with  outstanding communication skill in English and local
languages. Candidates should be self-driven.

*4**]  Manager / Executive- Warehouse & Logistics : Male: Salary Rs 3 lakhs
to 8 lakhs*

Candidate must have a minimum of 3-7 years experience of handling of
warehouse and logistic responsibilities. Good communication skills.

*5] Imports Asst  : Male : Salary Rs 2.00 to 2.50 lakhs p.a.*



Candidate should be have atleast one year of experience of work in the
import division.



6] *Back Office Executive : Salary Rs 2 - 3 lakhs pa. Male/ Female Not more
than 30 years *

Excellent communication skills with a minimum of one year of experience.
Bright  Freshers can also apply

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Female: Age not more than 35 years.*

Candidate should be able to communicate in English and handle the home and
the child.  Pleasing personality.

* Interested candidates  should follow the procedure listed below:*

*V. IMP: Candidates should email us their resumes with the following
Details:*

*1.  ** Job or **Position interested *

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dolphydolph...@gmail.com [ please mark your resume to either of them and
not to both]

*Please note we do not collect fees  from the Candidate before and after
they are placed.*



*Note: Please first email  us your resume with all the above details. If
you do not receive a response via email within 72 hrs than please call us.*



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THE PERSONNEL PEOPLE
43, Kalina, Santacruz East,
Mumbai 400 029.
Email: personnelpeo...@gmail.com

[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] First Sunday of Advent

[Jude Botelho]

23-Nov-2013

Dear Friend,

Much of life is spent in waiting! We wait for birth and wait for death! In 
between we are forced to wait for things to happen: to get a job, to meet the 
boss, to get a train, to get cured of a nagging illness. We wait in tension 
when awaiting results of a test or interview. We get bored waiting when an 
expected event takes too much time. But we don't mind the delay if we love the 
person we are waiting for. Are we ready to wait for God? Have an exciting 
weekend waiting for God to come into your life! Fr. Jude

Sunday Reflections: 1st Sun. of Advent "Stay Awake, because you do not know 
when the master is coming!" 1-Dec-2013
Isaiah 2: 1-5          Rom.13: 11-14          Matt 24: 37-44

One of the key concepts of the Old Testament was the idea of the 'covenant' by 
which God bound himself to his people, and a visible symbol of the covenant was 
the temple in which God dwelt among his people. In the temple was enshrined the 
book of the Law which was meant to guide the behavior of the people. Isaiah in 
today's reading looks forward to the time when the covenant between God and his 
people will be extended to all people, where the temple will be the worshipping 
place for all mankind. He sees Jerusalem as the focal point where all peoples 
will come to worship the Lord in the temple on the mountain, the dwelling place 
of God. When that happened all people would live in peace and harmony with God 
and their fellow human beings.

Moving towards the Mountain
Alan Paton was a South African writer. Among the books he wrote was the 
haunting story, Cry the Beloved Country, which so poignantly described the 
situation in South Africa under apartheid. Paton had a dream. He dreamt of a 
new day for his beloved South Africa, a day in which there would be justice and 
equality for all. For this reason he entered into politics, and fought to end 
the iniquitous system of apartheid. For decades he followed his dream, and 
worked generously and courageously to make it a reality. It was a dream that 
many said would not be realized. Yet it was. Unfortunately, Paton did not live 
to see it. He died before the dawn. - The prophet Isaiah had an even bolder 
dream, a dream of universal brotherhood and peace. Isaiah's vision was a 
splendid one. It would only be realized by the coming of the Lord Jesus.
Flor McCarthy in 'New Sunday and Holy Day Liturgies'

In today's Gospel Christ clearly urges his disciples to stay awake because we 
do not know when the Son of Man will return. Each day summons us to awake from 
our sleep. Some days we are enthusiastic in anticipating a great day ahead, on 
other days we dread the beginning of a new day. Life may be empty and 
monotonous for us. We may be unemployed, or retired, sickly or old and there is 
nothing to look forward to. No one has a perfect life. It is how we face life 
that makes all the difference.  Advent issues a spiritual wake up call for all 
of us, and has an awakening power. To be spiritually awake means to be open, 
vigilant and active. To be spiritually awake is to be attentive to God and 
others. In today's Gospel Jesus reminds us that in the days of Noah people took 
it easy, they carried on doing the usual things and were caught off guard when 
the floods came. Only Noah heeded the warning and built himself and his family 
an ark to save them from the
 flood. We are not being asked to run out and build a boat to escape, or to buy 
a parachute, or construct an anti- raid shelter. We are being asked to listen 
to the Lord so that we may walk in his path and live according to his precepts 
and commandments. Jesus also talks of the future coming of the Son of man. We 
prepare for the future coming by taking responsibility for the present time. 
The only way we can prepare for an unpredictable event is to make the present a 
time of fidelity.

Wake-up call
God's wake-up call can come to people in different ways, and will mean 
different things to different people. In Mexico in the diocese of Bishop Samuel 
Ruiz almost 80 % of the population of his diocese was indigenous. The Bishop 
has become known as 'the defender of the Indians.' But it wasn't always like 
that. In a talk given in Westminster Cathedral in Lent 1996, Bishop Ruiz said: 
"For twenty years I was like a sleeping fish. I had my eyes open but saw 
nothing. I was just proud to be in the diocese where the churches were crowded. 
Then one day I saw an Indian tied to a tree being whipped by his boss, because 
he had refused to work an extra eight hours." That incident opened the bishop's 
eyes and he began to look. What he saw being done to his people spurred him 
into action. He got involved in negotiations with the Zapato rebels and the 
Mexican government. One of the phrases we often use is 'it dawned on me'. In 
this way we recognize that it is not enough
 to be physically awake. We need to be awake socially, morally and spiritually.
Flor McCarthy in 'New Sunday and Holy Day Lit

Re: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways….

[Venantius J Pinto]

Being underspaid is but one issue Eric. But there are those other
components I pointed out.

Correction:
In my case I was overweight, so this aole (woman) simply states that I
will have to throw things out. I said why throw? Is it OK if I pay. Then I
asked her what prevented her from telling me, and no need to even have to
call me Sir, that I am over the permissible weight, and would have to pay.
She gave me a cold look (I understand that our buttheads object to paying),
then called her supervisor—whispered in the fers ear. Imagine, she
gives me a cold look—and was very civil with her although I was being
supra-logical. On top of that and not obvious to her—I know their belife
systems, etc like the back of my hand To include that my body language
is not that of some insipid, slouchy type, and I understand that the
wealthy are not immune from a cartilage spine. Anyway, he does the math and
charges me more. I simply point that out. He glares at me. I then say, “no
matter what you guys are so crude that you only want the fruits of
modernity (and cannot relate to basic professionalism)” which is a b**tch
any ways. Everone is shocked that I am calmly cursing, and begin looking
away!!!

This gets into culture issues at a communal, as also at the lived aesthetic
level but nowadays its better to step back. There are so many such stories.


On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 4:32 AM, eric pinto  wrote:

>   Gabe - Merv - Santosh,  I have come to the conclusion
>  that these underpaid, disgruntled emps get their free perk
> and thrill when they 'hurt' who they perceive  as an affluent
> 'foreign' or NRI Indian.
>  Never mind the spiffy togs, they really are underpaid.   eric.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, November 25, 2013 4:04 AM, Gabe Menezes 
> wrote:
>
> On our way back to London from Goa at the checkin counter of Jet Airways.
> The young lady stated without looking up that we were overweight! We said
> no we were allowed 35kgs each. She looked at the tickets again and no word
> of apology…that's India for you!
>
> --
> DEV BOREM KORUM
>
> Gabe Menezes.
>

[Goanet] The way Tehelka works

[Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão]

U. G. Barad dr.udaybarad at gmail.com on Sun Nov 24 17:05:21 PST 2013
wrote:

My comments to Dr. Ferdinando’s latest response: 

I had provided the web link in my first message to Goanet and the said web-link
does provide the origin of the message i.e. Deccan Herald , not ‘Decan’ as you
have written in your response! The web-link also provides the date when that
message appeared i.e Monday 25 November 2013 NOT 12 Nov as you wrote. You have
written in your response:  ‘The ‘news’ on
Deccan is dated 12 Nov. with no year.’ Right Dr. Ferdinando? Check it out Dr. 
Ferdinando!!.

U.G.Barad

 

 

RESPONSE:

Dr. Barad; I have realised from you post that you are a Doctorate in 
forecasting.
You initial post is dated 22 November and your News on Deccan was dated 25th
November, 2013 as you state. How well you forecast! Brilliant! By the way, go
to the site again and check yourself how the news starts from the headlines; 
before the date changes to 26th Nov.


Quote:

A crusader turns collector

Devika Sequeira, Nov 12, Panaji:

Tehelka armtwisted Goa govt into funding its literary fest.

Unquote.

Can you show me Dr. Barad where I wrote “Decan” which you make a
special mention?

And do you know the difference between the English word ‘COMMENT’ and 
‘RESPONSE’?

I think this response itself explains mal comprehension and a
difference of wavelength.; and that anything or everything cannot be termed 
English!


Please do not waste my time by posing questions which are glaringly
wrong.

I will conclude just like the Konkani saying which means in English: “Okay,
the rooster only laid the egg!”



Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.   

[Goanet] Banks Warn Fed They May Have To Start Charging Depositors

[Gabe Menezes]

Now US People will keep money under their mattress!

*http://tinyurl.com/lmle59o *

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways

[Edward Verdes]

My first travel with Jet Air was not a good one. It was many years back
Flying from Goa to Mumbai, Jet air did not accommodate me in the flight
I had booked since they wanted to accommodate a foreigner family. 
The next flight was after 45mins and from then on I told them I would
Never fly Jet air. 3 years back I had to fly jet air from Jeddah, as AI had
cancelled
Their flight and had endorsed my ticket with Jet Air. They use smaller
aircrafts
>From Jeddah and on slight turbulence the aircraft shakes a lot.

Regarding the baggage allowance, all airlines have now updated
Their websites with baggage allowance for all countries. Recently
Some had introduced the piece concept. Last year Lufthansa charged
Biz class for the extra bag even though we were within the weight limit
Allowed in the European sector. Therefore always check online before you
fly.

Not all passengers flying from Jeddah are labourers, there are many pilgrims
Who fly year round on umra or during hajj, then there are businessmen also.

Recently heard an Air India air-hostess showing a Kerela passenger how to
adjust his ecolac case
In the over head baggage compartments, when he turned around and told her
'You don't teach me, I am flying from here for the past 25 years' :) 

Dev Borem korum
Eddie Verdes

-Original Message-
From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org
[mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of J. Colaco < jc>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 4:28 AM
To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways

Even though the original post was about Jet Airways customer service, it has
provided good discussion about what we travelers should be prepared for when
we travel.

Here are some of my observations:

1: for those among us who book online (say on Virgin) (as 007 Jim did),
there is no way (i know) to book from NY to Goa on that site.
2: Essentially, the BOM-Goa segment has to be booked separately and becomes
a domestic route and not subject to Int baggage agreements.
3: About booking via travel agents: Our Australia based family were booked
Sydney BOM (Quantas), BOM Goa (Spicejet). They arrived in BOM on (I
believe) Sept 9, 2013 -  the day when Spicejet's reduced domestic baggage
allowance became effective. Somehow, the family did not know as the travel
agent either did not check or did not advise the passengers appropriately.

Suggestion: Always check on line before you travel.

jc

Re: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways….

[Venantius J Pinto]

In my case I was overweight, so this aole (woman) simply states that I
will have to throw things out. I said why throw? Is it OK if I pay. Then I
asked her what prevented her from telling me, and no need to even have to
call me Sir, that I am over the permissible weight, and would have to pay.
She gave me a cold look (I understand that our buttheads object to paying),
then called her supervisor—whispered in the fers ear. She gives me a
cold look when I know their belife systems, etc like the back of my
hand Anyway, he does the math and charges me more. I simply point that
out. He glares at me. I said no matter what you guys are so crude that you
only want the fruits of modernity which is a b**tch any ways. Everone
shoked that I am calming and looking away!!! This gets into culture issues
at a communal, as also at the lived aesthetic level but nowadays its better
to step back. There are so many such stories.

Venantius J Pinto


On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 3:41 AM, Gabe Menezes wrote:

> On our way back to London from Goa at the checkin counter of Jet Airways.
> The young lady stated without looking up that we were overweight! We said
> no we were allowed 35kgs each. She looked at the tickets again and no word
> of apology…that's India for you!
>
> --
> DEV BOREM KORUM
>
> Gabe Menezes.
>

[Goanet] The way Tehelka works

[U. G. Barad]

My comments to Dr. Ferdinando’s latest response: 

I had provided the web link in my first message to Goanet and the said
web-link does provide the origin of the message i.e. Deccan Herald , not
‘Decan’ as you have written in your response! The web-link also provides the
date when that message appeared i.e Monday 25 November 2013 NOT 12 Nov as
you wrote. You have written in your response:  ‘The ‘news’ on Deccan is
dated 12 Nov. with no year.’ Right Dr. Ferdinando? Check it out Dr.
Ferdinando!! 

AND IN YOUR FIRST RESPONSE YOU USED THE 2 WORDS: ‘published’ and ‘News of
2011’ and posed me a 2 question: i)  ‘Wonder why it is published now? Ii)
And how much the present CM funded for Thinkfest 2012 & Thinkfest 2013?’
HAVE YOU NOT ASKED THESE TWO QUESTIONS TO ME? What was the link of your
questions with my original message? Could you explain in you ENGLISH STYLE? 

Secondly, using this ‘WONDER’ word you asked a question: ‘Wonder why it is
published now?’ Have you not asked this question Dr. Ferdinando? Now don’t
run away from this truth too! 

AND again in your latest ENGLISH styled response you are asking: ‘Did I
anywhere state why this news was posted by Dr. Barad ?’ Now, Dr. Ferdinando,
will you please explain me your denial on this issue in your own ENGLISH
style! 

Dr. Ferdinando in his latest ENGLISH styled response is asking, ‘Have I
anywhere asked Dr. Barad any questions? Why does he imply and justify as
though I have asked him?’ 

My response to this: Dr. Fernando has posed 2 questions in his first
response i.e. : i)  ‘Wonder why it is published now? Ii) And how much the
present CM funded for Thinkfest 2012 & Thinkfest 2013?’ 

For you to recollect what you had written in your first response I had
appended your mail along with your first response to me! And that too you
did not refer and preferred to take denial stand saying, ‘Have I anywhere
asked Dr. Barad any questions? Why does he imply and justify as though I
have asked him?’ Why this denial Dr. Ferdinando? Why are you running away
from this truth? 

Lastly, Dr. Ferdinando, what do you mean by saying ‘Is that no mal
comprehension of English?’ AND what do you mean by usage of words i.e.
‘certain wave length’? 

Will you please elaborate on: 1) ‘Is that no mal comprehension of English?’;
2)  ‘certain wave length’ in your own ENGLISH version! For your ready
reference I attaché herewith all our previous messages.

U. G. Barad




On Sun, 24 Nov 2013 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o  drferdina...@hotmail.com
Wrote:

U. G. Barad
dr.udaybarad at gmail.com on Sun Nov 24 00:32:51 PST 2013 wrote:

Anyway, now will Dr. Ferdinando, Englishman, explain his version of ENGLISH
?

 
RESPONSE:

My comment was very clear? This piece of News is of "think 2011", already 2
years old.?

The ‘news’ on Deccan is dated 12 Nov. with no year.

Did I anywhere state why this news was posted by Dr. Barad ?

So why all the explanation and justifications in his comment as though I
did? 
Why does Dr. Barad conclude / wonder (sic) what I was thinking?

Have I anywhere asked Dr. Barad any questions? Why does he imply and justify
as though I have asked him?

Is that no mal comprehension of English? Or is what is it may I know?

Probably not transmitted within a certain  wave length??

Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o. 

MY FIRST MESSAGE: 

Subject: The way Tehelka works

Though not directly related to the latest Tejpal incident, I thought the
enclosed article relating to the first Think festival would be of interest
to the members on this list.

A crusader turns collector
Author: Devika Sequeira
Publication: Deccan Herald 
Date: November 12, 2011
URL:
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/204473/a-crusader-turns-collector.html

After several preliminaries and high-power calls—some of them from Sonia
Gandhi’s political adviser Ahmed Patel —''Tehelka'' publisher and chief
operating officer Neena Tejpal met Chief Minister Digambar Kamat in Goa
weeks ahead of ''Think 2011'', the magazine’s ‘festival of ideas’ that was
held here from November 4 to 6. 

 “She came with a few other people to meet me and asked us to associate with
the event. Since prominent people, including central ministers were coming,
we agreed to help them,” Kamat told Deccan Herald on Saturday.

He denied there had been pressure from Delhi for him to support the
festival, which has been shadowed by a controversy, or that a deal had been
struck for “Tehelka” to hold off an expose on illegal mining in Goa. “No,
no, that’s not true at all,” he said.



Also present at the meeting with the “Tehelka” representatives were Chief
Secretary Sanjay Srivastava, former tourism secretary D C Sahoo, Finance
Secretary S Kumaraswamy, Director (tourism) Swapnil Naik and others.
   
Neena Tejpal, sister of “Tehelka” editor Tarun Tejpal, was business-like and
downright arrogant with the Goa chief minister, leaving his aides quite
stunned. “If Tarun was here, he would have asked for Rs 1.5 crore. How much
ar

Re: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways….

[eric pinto]

      Gabe - Merv - Santosh,  I have come to the conclusion
 that these underpaid, disgruntled emps get their free perk
and thrill when they 'hurt' who they perceive  as an affluent
'foreign' or NRI Indian.
     Never mind the spiffy togs, they really are underpaid.   eric.
       




On Monday, November 25, 2013 4:04 AM, Gabe Menezes  
wrote:
 
On our way back to London from Goa at the checkin counter of Jet Airways.
The young lady stated without looking up that we were overweight! We said
no we were allowed 35kgs each. She looked at the tickets again and no word
of apology…that's India for you!

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day…..

[Gabe Menezes]

Heard this last night, with the professionals dancing on strictly, take
your partners for a quick step!
 If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked a Cake Eileen Barton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1gfZwejPv8



-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Alexandre D'Souza - Aldona/Canada.

[eric pinto]

http://tinyurl.com/qc2khv8

[Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways….

[Gabe Menezes]

On our way back to London from Goa at the checkin counter of Jet Airways.
The young lady stated without looking up that we were overweight! We said
no we were allowed 35kgs each. She looked at the tickets again and no word
of apology…that's India for you!

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Photo Satire: How the articulate Shoma Chaudhury trolled the Goa Police!

[Mayabhushan]

Hi

Here's the real reason why the Goa Police cut short their stay in Delhi.

Read on.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8028002@N03/11029443854/sizes/o/in/photostream/

regards
Mayabhushan

[Goanet] Is the Goa police botching up the case against Tarun Tejpal? (Mid-Day)

[Goanet News]

Is the Goa police botching up the case against Tarun Tejpal?

Two days after stating that they had already "examined the
CCTV footage" and booked Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal
for rape under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, Goa's DIG
(Crime) calls a hurried press conference to claim the hotel's
elevator had no CCTV installed. Legal eagles say this could
weaken the case against Tejpal

November 24, 2013

MUMBAI
Vinod Kumar Menon

The case of Tehelka founder and editor-in-chief, Tarun
Tejpal, booked for rape of a female colleague during a
conference in Goa, is getting murkier by the day. A day after
his boss, state DGP Kishen Kumar confirmed the cops had gone
through video footage to confirm the incident and even
formally charged Tejpalwith rape, Deputy Inspector General
(Crime) OP Mishra calleda sudden press conference on Saturday
morning to reveal that the five star hotel's elevator 'had no
CCTV camera installed'.

PHOTO: Protestors in New Delhi burn an image of Tarun Tejpal.
AFP Photo

Legal eagles are questioning the timing of the revelation by
the Goa police. Many of them told Sunday MiD DAY that given
the admission that there was no CCTV footage of the elevator,
the Goa police now have very little prima-facie evidence to
establish rape charges against the accused, especially as
this case is a suo motu one, which does not have any medical
or scientific evidence to prove the prosecution's case. Also,
the very act of calling for an urgent press conference by the
DIG even before his own police team could reach Delhi reeks
of political pressure, they say.

Tarun Tejpal/Pic AFP

DIG Mishra, in his press briefing stated, "The hotel
authorities have told us that they have no cameras in the
elevator. We are getting a detailed layout of cameras from
other areas of the hotel to make a detailed analysis." He
further said, "Some CCTV footage has been received from the
hotel but could not be immediately examined because of
technical issues and other logistics. We will follow the
standard operating procedure of investigation in the case."

It was evident that there was more to it than meets the eye,
when Sunday MiD DAY contacted DIG Mishra and asked him tough
questions about whether this new discovery of that there
being no CCTV cameras inside the elevator, would hamper
investigations. His reply: "Sorry, I cannot divulge any part
of the ongoing investigation." When reminded that he had just
told the whole world about the same ongoing investigation
through a press conference, the DIG said, "No, no, I was not
under any pressure. The press conference was held because the
media was calling us continuously." But then why did he have
to leak out this very important piece of information about
the lack of CCTV footage, we asked. The DIG disconnected the
line abruptly.

When asked if such revelations by the police in an ongoing
case could hamper investigations, senior criminal lawyer,
Majeed Memon said, "The alleged act is said to have been
committed inside the elevator on both occasions. Till now,
people were anxious to know about the recorded footage of
CCTV inside the elevator. Other than this piece of evidence,
there is hardly anything substantive evidence, which could
nail the accused for rape. In this case, the victim has also
chosen not to lodge the FIR herself. In my opinion the police
ought to have registered attempt to rape as the offence and
then looked for substantive evidence to press further
charges, which they have not done. In the absence of primary
evidence, the investigating agency will have a difficult task
ahead to prove rape."

Advocate Vikram Varma, who practices in Goa, too, expressed
similar views and apprehension. He said, "From media reports
on November 22, I understood that the video footage of the
crime had been examined by the police. I was surprised to
learn today that no such video footage exists. A lack of
supporting evidence will certainly weaken the case. If no
video footage of the crime existed, how could a preliminary
inquiry conclude rape? It is important to understand at this
stage why the public was misled with regard to the existence
of video footage of the alleged crime."

"Tejpal's confession is inadmissible as evidence for the
sections charged. For any crime against women, I do feel that
far more energy must be spent in gathering admissible
evidence for justice to be done," he said. Senior council
Adik Shirodkar too expressed similar views by saying, "CCTV
footage is an additional clinching evidence. Its absence
means that evidence is not available, and the entire
investigation proceeds on the basis of the complainant's
statementand whether any witness is available to corroborate
her statement. Even if the police have invoked sections of
rape but are not able to support it with any direct,
circumstantial or corroborative evidence, the court can drop
the said sections at the time of framing of the charges."

Shirodkar added that by holding a press conference and
divulging a cruc

Re: [Goanet] Goa Police Clown Around on National Stage

[floriano lobo]

Roland,

You have said it.

Goa has become the dumping ground for such rejects and other useless seat 
warmers and sycophantic retirees. This will change when GOA is able to look 
up to Delhi - standing face to face - brushing nose to nose and stamping 
it's foot down. And this can only happen when GOA is in the hands on GOANS 
who count and not paid pipers of the NATIONAL PARTIES read CORRUPTERS.


floriano
goasuraj
9890470896


- Original Message - 
From: "roland.francis" 

To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" 
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 7:23 AM
Subject: [Goanet] Goa Police Clown Around on National Stage


First the Director General (the highest state police position) announces 
that Goa Police have seen the CCTV footage from the Hyatt Bambolim hotel 
elevator, scene of the alleged crime and were going to arrest Tejpal on 
that basis and a couple of days later his Deputy Inspector General calls a 
press conference to announce there was no such footage.


The Goa Police have become a comedy act in such a high profile national 
case that is followed by an eagle eyed Indian media second to none.


While Goans knew all along the near-zero capacity of their police, now all 
of India knows it too.


Deliberately (through political pressure or bribery) or otherwise, they 
are botching a case in full glare of the media and public on the national 
stage and causing miscarriage of justice.


Does Goa have to get the country's IPS and IAS rejects?

Roland.




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Karonn Tacho To Posro…..

Divunk Xekchona Tumka Asro….



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[Goanet] Featured This Week: French Hornist Yuko Yamamura "Dancing In The Dialog"

[THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE "A GREAT PLACE TO HANG"]

(http://www.yukoyamamura.com)


Featured this week on The Jazz Network Worldwide: Award-winning Jazz and 
Classical French Hornist, Yuko Yamamura with her debut CD “Dancing in the 
Dialog”.

 

Yuko Yakamura, french hornist, composer/arranger shares her debut CD “Dancing 
in the Dialog” with The Jazz Network Worldwide social network community while 
performing show-stopping performances on tour from New York to Japan.

 

Award-winning french hornist, Yuko Yakamura brings much experience to her new 
CD project “Dancing In The Dialog”. As grand-prize winner in the jazz catagory 
of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest 2012 and finalist of the 18th Annual USA 
Songwriting Competition 2013 she is surely equipped to release her debut CD 
project to the world. Her composition was selected by in-flight airplay of 
Virgin America airlines for summer 2012.

 

Hailing from Kobe, Japan, Yuko Yakamura started her musical studies as a singer 
at a very early age. Graduating from the Osaka College of Music in 1998, she 
studied classical music with Hiroko Fushimi and Shigekazu Ikeda, wind ensemble 
arranging with Toru Takahashi and jazz improvisation with Hiroshi Munekiyo at 
the Arrow Jazz Orchestra Music School.

 

As an educator, Yuko taught at the Yamaha School for Wind Orchestra. It was 
then that she led her own jazz quintet, and enjoyed performances at Kobe and 
Osaka, which culminated in a CD, which was recorded at XEBEC Music Production 
Studios.

 

(http://www.yukoyamamura.com)“Music stays with us strongly and gently. Music is 
also a guide that leads us deeply into our memory. Life is full of stories, 
such as joyful, painful, happy and sad stories. Each story never happens in 
good order but rather does it happen at the same time or sometimes one after 
another. My songs were created as my thoughts were wondering over these things. 
Music has a gentle but lasting effect on us, sometimes acting as a guide to the 
thoughts we keep inside” says Yuko.

 

Yamamura’s met her goal when she to traveled to the United States to attend 
Berklee College of Music and successfully graduating as a professional music 
major in both jazz French horn and composition. While there, she studied jazz 
improvisation with Tiger Okoshi, Christine Fawson, and Jeff Galindo.

 

Having worked with Victor Jones, Jay Rodriguez, Hector Martignon, Schott 
Collery, Jerry Granelli, Gerard Angel, David "Pic" Conley and  Sweet Plantain 
Strings Quartet she has become a mainstay on the international jazz scene.

 

Currently she performs with Japanese traditional Taiko, in the band "Ajarria" 
in Japan and the U.S. She is also a member of the Victor Jones/Jay Rodriguez 
Band and regularly performs in New York City. Yamamura continues to perform, 
compose and working with other artists offering her compositions in a wide 
variety of genres.

 

“Yuko’s new CD is a true expression of her musical excellence, no matter what 
geographical coast she is graced with the influences of many great teachers. 
Yuko is a pure musician who can master any stage from working with a duo to a 
big band.” says Jaijai Jackson, creator and owner of The Jazz Network Worldwide.

 

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Re: [Goanet] Experience at Jet Airways - MODERATORS

[Santosh Helekar]

I had a similar experience to that of Shri Fernandes a few days ago. 
Unfortunately, the lady at the counter could not break Jet Airways rules to 
offer my royal self special treatment.

Cheers,

Santosh

[Goanet] Rape article in Tehelka

[Eugene Correia]

 Understanding rape as a tool of war
*Raping a woman is a method used to destroy the progeny of the family and
annihilate a community. It is now included as a tool of genocide and
regarded as a war crime*

 Subuhi Safvi 
March 19, 2013
--

eugene

[Goanet] Fwd: deputation of the reporter/photographer/cameraman

[Tiatr Academy Goa]

Sir/Madam,



4th Children’s Tiatr Festival organized by Tiatr Academy Goa will commence
today (25/11/2013) at the ‘Gomant Vidhya Niketan’,Margao Goa  at 3:30 pm
sharp. Function will be inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp.



This will be followed with the presentation of the first tiatr of the
festival ‘Dakoita Ti Vatt*’*, written and directed by Elvis Sequeita. The
schedule of tiatrs is as under:-



*Sr. No*

*Date*

*Name of the Institution/Producer*

*Name of the Tiatr*

1

26/11/2013

Freddy Pereira, Sanguem

Moddlole Khuris

2

27/11/2013

Michel Gracias

Xi Xi Xi Ghann Ghutt'ttann

3

28/11/2013

Lourdes Convent H.S. Saligao

Bhuerantlim Noketram

4

29/11/2013

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour H.S. Cortalim

Tumich Sangat

5

04/12/2013

Piedade Fernande, Fatorda

Mogan Farik Korat

6

06/12/2013

Our Lady of Succour H.S. Nagoa

Chukiche Pirachit

7

09/12/2013

Shining Stars of Loutalim

Goa 2013

8

10/12/2013

Agjes Dramatic Association, Carambolim

Nove Kolakar



Therefore, we request you to depute your reporter/photographer/videographer
to cover the inaugural function for which we thank you in anticipation.



Yours faithfully,







 Victor de Sa

Member Secretary

[Goanet] Latest on goanspirit.com

[Lionel Messias]

NEW

November 25-December 1, 2013

*GOA’S DRUG MENACE: Little changed in decades  - 1*

This investigative article by *Lionel Messias* appeared on GOA TODAY
(January, 1986: THE DRUG MENACE: GETTING HIGH) and is being reproduced now
to show that the drug menace as it existed in the Eighties continues in the
same vein (pun intended) four decades later with the only change being that
the kind of drugs available today are more sophisticated in their chemistry
and as a result the *carte du jour *has both diversified and
multiplied.  Inflation
too caught up as it has with every other market commodity.  After reading
this, you may want to add that in the Goa of today, the consumer profile
has however changed dramatically.  You would be right in thinking that.

*GOA’S DRUG MENACE: Little changed in decades  - 1*

*Lion Roars – 31*

*Slaughter mining makes them rich*

….Jena acquired an iron ore mines in Goa, Indonesia and possibly in
Malaysia and is reportedly a relative of the Union Minister for Chemicals
and Fertilisers Srikant Jena.  He is also reportedly very close to several
of Goa’s mining politicians (both BJP and Congress) and regularly handles
their cargo.  In fact, it is no surprise that Jena, an IIT New Delhi
graduate, and earlier one of the largest suppliers of hardware and software
to the Central Government and State Governments, got into the mining
business in 2005-06 after establishing Jena Enterprises at Margao…

http://goanspirit.com/index.php/lion-roars/lion-roars-2013/431-lion-roars-31

*The foreign influx - 1*

*Circa 2013, Goa has become Terra Nova*

Back in the eighties, a busload of German tourists from Dabolim airport
were met by anti-tourism activists with a splash of cow dung.  Such was the
opposition to foreign tourists coming to Goa because Goans were worried
(not xenophobic) that outsiders would come and ruin Goan culture, devastate
the land and Goa would never be the same again.  And in retrospect, their
fear seems to have been borne out, although there have been exceptions,
because Goa has become a playground – whether we like to admit or not – for
those who want to “partay”, for those who want to snort/sniff/swallow/smoke
drugs and the less said the better about the land.  Here not just foreign
tourism, but domestic tourism should take the lion’s share of the blame.

Full story:
http://goanspirit.com/index.php/bits-bytes/429-the-foreign-influx-1

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[Goanet] Was Congress in a tearing hurry to award Sachin the Bharat Ratna?

[Marshall Mendonza]

Dear Dr Barad,


I came across this news report in the Bijness Stunted


Quote:

The granting of Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar is a grand conspiracy
enacted by Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Dr Manmohan Singh. Faced with a
strong challenge from the macho man from Gujarat, the Kangress Party hopes
to sway the votes of all those below 40 years for whom Sachin is considered
an idol. It was also secretly learnt that the Kangress gorment had also
conspired to award Vishwanathan Anand, had he retained his World Chess
title, with the Bharat Ratna so that all votes in Tamil Nadu would
automatically go to the Kangress.


Mrs Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Dr Manmohan Singh are also in touch with
the weather gods to lower the temperature in Delhi so that a thick fog can
hang around BJP supporters and cause invisibility. That would help Kangress
sapporters reach polling bhoots and caste their votes phor their party.

Unquote:


I  agree with you that Truth is bitter. So is Karela. I hope the Kangress
party does not also think of awarding the scientist who discovered Karela
with Bharat Ratna. That would be a bitter pill to swallow just like
purgative.


Regards,


Marshall

U. G. Barad:

*Truth is bitter! The politics over awarding Bharat Ratna has put the*

*beleaguered Kangress Party into bitter fix! Read more at: *



*http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/was-congress-in-a-t
*

*earing-hurry-to-award-sachin-the-bharat-ratna-113112000182_1.html*



*The Grand Old Party knows well that Tendulkar will continue to be
associated*

*with its government in the public mind.*



*As the nation is obsessed with who will make it to the Lal Qila (Red Fort)*

*next August 15, the politics over Bharat Ratna —  the highest civilian*

*honour in India — has put the beleaguered United Progressive Alliance
(UPA)*

*government in a fix. At present, the Congress party wants that Sachin*

*Tendulkar should send signals, direct or indirect, to the voters ahead of*

*the 2014 election to support the party. Till the other day, the Bharat
Ratna*

*could only be conferred on an exceptional achiever from the field of art,*

*literature, science and public services. Now, that has changed, thanks*

*mainly to the efforts of Union Sports Minister Ajay Maken.*

Re: [Goanet] Criticize IFFI and Think fest if you Must but please be sensible ( Rolf Fds)

[Stephen Dias]

I have decided to step in, of controversy going on between great
giants of Goanet such as Jose Colaco,Stephen Dias,Augusto Pinto,Eugene
Correia and Roland Francis. I may be an ordinary Aam Admi person of
poor local family but I do not mind giving my side of comments into
the IFFI episode whether it is a necessity or not for Goans to have
it.

There were some points raised by two members, one doctor and another
one is scientist  of the above group, and gave me to understand  that
IFFI is not a MUST for Goans when Goa has no proper roads at Panjim
,Miramar and D.Paula and the drinking water is a scarcity from the
taps of PWD only for an hour for the last 25 years as per the Stephen
Dias, and Colaco says about the Hospitals, torn bed sheets, unclean
rooms, hygiene, ( and I add  to that a substandard food, intermittent
electricity supply, unqualified doctors and nurses, no oxygen cylinder
when needed, no medicines of life savings are immediate available,
toilets stinking, no proper parking at the hospitals for guests,
substandard  canteen, any Tom, Dick and Harry entering into the rooms
while the patients are sleeping specially carpenters, electrician and
plumbers in the excuse of repairing their gadgets, such as telephone,
replacement of bulbs, air-condition repairs  etc) . If such
infrastructure is not available in Goa, why the hell we need IFFI and
by the GOD grace if there is some a real mishap Goa image will go
completely down with these foreign tourists and delegates. There is no
guarantee of Firebrigade,   fire fighting if there is any fire.  Do we
require such events at the cost of our Goa to get funds? . Digamber,
Rane Sardinha,  and Parrikar say that we are No. 1 in the country, do
we need to go down to No. 10?

For Augusto and Eugene I must say in our home whatever we may be, we
always like to invite people for wedding, festivals or
parties/function when we all the arrangement are made according to our
pocket and we do not want to get our guest to criticize later.
Similarly the event of IFFI we know it is necessary but at what costs,
no roads , no water, intermittent electricity and the generators
cannot guarantee the proper voltage or load of the big event etc and
you want us to get a bad name internationally or nationally. That is
the reason the Govt or the Films division should see that the entire
infrastructure is order and than organize IFFI festival.

Today I came to know that K.S Kundu Director General of Films Division
said at the Press Conference at IFFI on Sunday that they cannot put an
exhibition stall (which is a nut arrangement) at the venue this year
and ask for the excuse, since they preferred setting up of the museum
on Indian cinema in Mumbai. So, you guys imagine the standard of IFFI
is found deteriorating every passing year, and if it continues this
way then even Indian tourists will not attend. That will be the fate
of our IFFI standard in years to come.

What we see a show piece of cheap quality which the organizers have
put illumination lights on trees with quantity of series of lamps,
fitted also  on electric poles and we have stalls at the promenade of
footpath along Mandovi which sells rubbish and not of international
standards and who goes there are 98 % ghantis and few Goans who have
nothing to do at home, and what you guys see inside the IFFI is a
normal film screening by great personalities which is worth seeing and
this can be shown at any part of the country and not necessarily in
Goa although we loose our revenue at what cost, to spoil our name? Let
us set well all of standards and then invite or organize IFFI .

See what has happen at Think Fest , it has turned out into StinkFest
and Tejal has spoiled everything and made a Mess of this name of
7-star Hotel at Bambolim by abusing/molesting? his own staff reporter?
in the lift? Now it is reached to a higher level that is rape ? God
only knows what is the real story , whether it is going political by
Parrikar BJP and that now other organisations are amplifying and
making it look much bigger by The Women Organisation in Goa and
elsewhere in the country. It needs to be investigated in higher level
by CBI as this kind of touching or banging hips etc are very common in
today's world especially in dancing halls. But the name of Goa counts
here at International level.



Rolf Fernandes, Margao

[Goanet] Cleaners Find Gold Bars in Jet Airways Aircraft Toilet

[roger dsouza]

*Cleaners Find Gold Bars in Jet Airways Aircraft Toilet*

Nov 25, 13
 If you're flying business class on an Indian jet, it may pay you to check
the toilets for hidden gold.
A scam aimed at smuggling gold bars into India has been uncovered, with the
latest incident involving a Jet Airways plane at Kolkata airport. Cleaners
found 24 gold bars worth more than US$1 million hidden in the plane's
toilet. Police investigators say smugglers are targeting those
international flights which, after landing at an Indian airport, continue
on to another destination within India.

The scamsters are thought to travel business class on international sectors
since the number of passengers is less and the toilets are much less used.
They leave the gold behind when the aircraft lands at an Indian airport,
before its onward domestic leg. Another passenger then books a business
class ticket for the domestic leg, removes the hidden stash mid-air and, on
arrival, walks away without customs examination.

Recently, an aircraft cleaning crew found 280 gold bars inside a plane's
toilet after it flew from Dubai to the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka.

India recently raised duty on imports of gold jewellery from 10% to 15%.

[Goanet] Where is Con Menezes?

[Marshall Mendonza]

I find that Con Menezes has not been posting of late. I trust he is well
and we shall see him posting again soon.
Sometime back another regular poster Ruby Goes too just 'disappeared'.

Regards,

Marshall