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[Goanet] Advertising tactics outrage.
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[Goanet] India you may not know.
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[Goanet] Metal fillings in your mouth
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Re: [Goanet] Cyber Warriors of the Goan Diaspora
On 28 July 2014 23:08, roland.francis roland.fran...@ymail.com wrote: Think of the man-hours spent for you and me and the Goan World who are savvy enough to make use of its fruits that could otherwise have gone to enrich Eddie's, Frederick's and Bosco's lives. Dear Roland, Frankly, this is hardly a burden! It is something one enjoys. After all, being relevant in life is something we all strive for in one way or the other. Goanet (and other cyber initiatives) have enriched my life in many different ways, shaped my journalism and my work, and even redefined myself. Does one have to view enrichment in money terms alone? I think not... It has been a very pleasurable journey, so I won't even pretend that it was a sacrifice -- not even little, forget about great. (My only major regret is that initiatives like these, which were started two decades ago and shown us the benefits of building online -- and real world too -- social capital, have not inspired a greater number of positive initiatives in other fields too. Some have come up and are doing well; a great example is Savio Figueiredo's MAT Talks recently launched in Aldona. Villages like Chinchinim and Navelim have their own networks. But this could have surely spread in many other directions too, with more individuals taking up more initiatives. Staying focussed, on-topic and positive is a big challenge too.) FN -- FN P +91-832-2409490 M +91-9822122436 http://goa1556.in
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[Goanet] Bomoicar... a group on Facebook
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[Goanet] Author Selma Carvalho's review 'From Mtoto to Mzee' The Story of My Life's Safari' in O Heraldo + GLAM's pix link
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[Goanet] A DOUBLE FACED MANOHAR PARRIKAR
While as the Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar wanted and exercised all his democratic rights. He squatted on the highways blocking the traffic and had even threatened to gate crash to drive away the Casinos parked in the River Mandovi. Now that he is in power, he cannot see his own earlier acts as being holy. Now he wants every Goan to be at his best behavior and silently watch the misdeeds of his government. This however, will not just happen regardless of the threats and intimidation that Manohar Parrikar may rant. He may be concerned only about his Chief Minister’s chair but we need to care for Goa. The battle has to go on regardless of the price we may have to pay. Rattled that various acts of corruption and nepotism by his government have been exposed through the Right to Information Act, Manohar Parrikar has been stifling the transparency law after having conveniently kept Goa without a Lokayukta so that the corrupt can have a field day. Manohar Parrikar has shown scant respect for the Judiciary and will do everything possible to muzzle and manipulate the press. During his earlier stint as Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Parrikar had on 24th September 2003 issued a legal notice threatening editors of all newspapers. So a decade down the road nothing has changed. Does the dog’s tail ever straighten?. After having conveniently used most NGO’s, activists and habitual litigants to maneuver his way to power, now Manohar Parrikar finds they are a hurdle as misdeeds of his government are coming under the scanner. If there is any extortion or blackmailing in the name of activism there are already enough laws in place to take care of the malaise which Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar can invoke by first putting his own house in order and clear the rot that is emanating from the Advocate General’s office where through back room deals the advocates are appearing for and against the government. Just visit the High Court for a day and public will witness the Advocate General leading his brigade of juniors and so-called former juniors standing for or against each other and strangely, without even sufficient independent practice, appearing for the big fish, in heavy stake-matters. Extortion or blackmail if any needs to be probed? To come to power Manohar Parrikar made a lot of fake promises. On all his U turns less said the better. Not a paisa of that 35,000 crore illegal mining scam has or will ever be recovered while all that Manohar Parrikar’s loose talk is to keep the Goans entertained. To secure his chair he made promises even to his MLAs and party workers of posts and positions which he knew he would not be able to deliver. He had promised Zero tolerance to corruption but the rampant corruption which has ebbed to the peak is there for all to see. The manner in which the erratic and eccentric Manohar Parrikar who is fast losing his marbles is functioning, he may well go down in the history books as the worst ever Chief Minister that Goa has seen. Activist priest Fr. Eremito Rebello had not long ago said “the sooner Parrikar goes, the better for Goa”. The writing on the wall is very clear. Is your time up, Mr. CM? Why not for the sake of Goa cook up a way to get out and go to the Centre? Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires
[Goanet] Everything's Right in Goa: Hardline Hindutva on rise in India's party capital
http://www.firstpost.com/politics/everythings-right-goa-hardline-hindutva-rise-indias-party-capital-1639101.html Everything's Right in Goa: Hardline Hindutva on rise in India's party capital By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar *Panaji:* Traditionally, it's slumber season here. But this monsoon, Goa, especially its politicians are uncharacteristically busy. Never has the state, otherwise known politically for its trademark, but bizarre, petty defections and musical chair-like ousting of chief ministers, inspired national headlines for two days straight for hardline politics and communally coloured news, like it has in the last two months, which interestingly coincides with Narendra Modi's elevation as prime minister. [image: Representational image. AP] http://s2.firstpost.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Beaches_Egypt_AP.jpg Representational image. AP Otherwise an insignificant speck on the national mainstream news radar, Goa in this time has dished out, news-wise, a seductive, but inflammatory Molotov cocktail of two cabinet ministers who are thrilled at the idea of a 'Hindu state', demands for a bikini and mini-skirt ban and ruling politicians claiming to ideological affinity to Pramod Muthalik, best known for ransacking a pub in Mangalore to Goa, arguably known as national capital of pubs and bars. (Note: Co-operation minister Deepak Dhavalikar (MGP) had claimed that Modi could lead India into becoming a Hindu Nation. Deputy chief minister Francis D'Souza (BJP) had later insisted that India was already a Hindu Nation and that he was a Christian Hindu. Reeling under public and media pressure following their statement both have claimed their comments were misunderstood) In the same period, two Facebookers also find themselves at the receiving end, with the police booking them in separate offences, for accusing Modi of masterminding a possible holocaust and circulating a morphed photo of a cabinet minister who demanded a bikini ban in a pink bikini. A hate-speech complaint against Muthalik, demanding that Hindu's arm themselves with swords and Bhagwad Gitas, has been rejected by the state police, who claimed to have found no merit in the complaint) Social commentators as well as politicians off and on record, do not hesitate to say that conservative political parties, especially the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) with these hardline comments, are actually trying to appropriate Goa's hardline voters, who have emerged from a socio-political churning fuelled during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The Lok Sabha elections saw a polarisation of the Hindu and Christian votes. These noises made by the BJP and the MGP are signs of a battle for the hardline Hindu voter, who accounts for around 20 percent of the total Hindu votes, Nationalist Congress Party vice president Trajano D'Mello told Firstpost. Christians account for a sizeable 26 percent of the state's population, where a majority are Hindus. And while the BJP had been trying to be cozy with the influential Roman Catholic Church and Christians in the recent past, a stinging circular issued by the Church against Modi and Parrikar (while the circular did not name the two, it was indicative enough) during the campaign phase, forced the party to alter its campaign mid-course. The Congress used the circular to try and herd together its minority votes, especially in the Christian stronghold of Salcete sub-district, often considered a key to electoral victory in the South Goa Lok Sabha seat. The party however lost both its seats. On the flipside however, the circular was also spoken of amongst conservative Hindu voters, as an unprovoked attack on its leaders, especially when the newfound relationship between the party and the Church had been mutually beneficial in the recent past. For the millions of tourists that flock to Goa every year, the horizon is limited by the sea on one end and the palm-fringed beaches and shacks on the other. But away in the hinterland, where the rivers aren't saline and temples, not churches or chapels dot the countryside, in towns like Bicholim, Ponda, Madkai, Priol, is a significant Hindu conservative vote, for whom a demand for a bikini-ban or a Hindu Nation chorus is considered very elementary and a logical argument. We should credit him. He has the guts to speak about protecting our culture we should all back the minister, said Swami Brahmeshanand in a specially televised address on 10 July, after Deepak Dhavalikar's brother and PWD minister Sudin Dhavalikar demanded a ban on bikinis and mini-skirts. The seer has a strong following amongst the Bhandari samaj, which accounts for more than 30 percent of the state's Hindu population. And in the 2014 general elections, it is this voter, along with which could have climbed a notch on the hardline ladder. A majority of the socially elite and influential Hindu castes like Goud Saraswat Brahmins, which chief minister Manohar Parrikar
[Goanet] Fw: [goans_tanzanite] Under 18 Youth Olympics -China
Field Hockey Canada Nominates Under-18 Roster For Youth Olympics VANCOUVER - Field Hockey Canada today confirmed the roster of nine athletes and three staff members nominated to represent Canada as part of Under-18 Field Hockey Team set to compete in the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games from August 16 to 28. “Above all else, Canadian International field hockey athletes aspire to compete successfully for Canada at the Olympic Games,” says Jeff Sauvé, CEO of Field Hockey Canada. “The opportunity for these nine athletes to compete in a major Youth Games, organized by the International Olympic Committee, will serve Canada well in the future. In the short term, this will be an amazing opportunity for these hard-working and talented young men.” The team will compete in a new adaptation of field hockey, called Hockey 5s, which is meant to be a high-scoring, fast and physical form of field hockey. It is played outdoors, on a smaller pitch enclosed by small shin-high boards. “We want to be skillful, hardworking and we want to do whatever it takes to win,” says head coach Inderpal Sehmbi. “We have picked nine good players who all have different elements they bring to the table.” “In this game, because you can score from everywhere, everyone has to be a threat.” Canada qualified for the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games by winning a silver medal at the 2014 Youth Pan American Games in February, and was then selected by the Canadian Olympic Committee as the lone men’s team sport to represent Canada at the Games. We have our Canadian Olympic Committee to thank for making this opportunity come to fruition,” adds Sauvé. “It is a great source of pride that we are the team sport of choice representing Canada at the Youth Olympics. Canadian Under-18 Youth Olympic Field Hockey Team Name / Hometown Arshjit (Amrit) Sidhu / Abbotsford, BC Balraj Panesar / Surrey, BC Braedon Muldoon / Ottawa, ON Brandon Pereira (Captain) / Surrey, BC Floyd Mascarenhas / Mississauga, ON Harbir Sidhu / Victoria, BC Parmeet Gill / Brampton, ON Vikram Sandhu / Vancouver, BC William (Liam) Manning (GK) / Ottawa, ON Touring Staff Head Coach – Inderpal Sehmbi Team Manager – Scott Sandison Athletic Therapist – Elwin Lau -- Floyd Mascarenhas is the son of Freddy and Sharmila Mascarenhas and grandson of Salis and Bella Mascarenhas. Freddy was former Treasurer and Salis former Secretary of the Dar es Salaam Institute.
[Goanet] Cyber warriors on the Goan diaspora
Well put, Roland. Am delighted you've paid credit for the sterling work done by voluneers - Eddie, Fred and Bosco(and others behind the scene) We sometimes expect too much of those who give freely of their services, sacrificing time and family to keep us, the reading public happy. High time we stopped taking these stalwarts for granted. Mervyn Maciel
Re: [Goanet] OHERALDO July 27
Hi Alfredo, Was the famous cot an early and sturdy IKEA or a hand-crafted Swedish piece of bedroom furniture? Will someone's bid of $5,000 for final rest in a museum for artifacts of old honest Goan politicians in close proximity to SFX's mausoleum persuade you to part with it ? Roland. Sent from Samsung Mobile Original message From: Alfred de Tavares alfredtava...@hotmail.com Date: 07-28-2014 9:15 PM (GMT-05:00) To: goa...@goanet.org,goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] OHERALDO July 27 http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=17339boxid=17485431uid=dat=7/27/2014 Please do not confuse the exposed limbs in background of pictures fot HM manequins; They are his nine muses of Orpheus, the master-maestro of the Elyseum, who even mastered Hade for Euripidyce: the daughters of his mam, Calliope. Alfred de Tavares
[Goanet] How rich Indians spend their money.
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[Goanet] Cashew saplings planted in mining area
-- Samir Umarye P lanting hundreds of cashew saplings on red soil in a mining area at Sonshi- Pale in Bicholim would have been an inconceivable exercise barely two years ago. In a Vanmahotsava programme with a difference, about 28 members of the Parab family from Pissurlem went to their traditional land in Sonshi and planted about 300 cashew saplings at the site, which till 2012, was a site bustling with mining activity. What made this exercise historic was the fact that this Vanmahotsava programme was being conducted after several decades. The Parab family claims to have about 2.18 hectares of land at Sonshi. “ We had given the land to the mining company some decades ago and now that the lease period is over, we have gathered here to plant cashew saplings so that our children could benefit from the income generated through these cashew trees,” Vasudev Parab told Herald. Another family member, Tulshidas Parab, said they were hoping to return to the livelihood of their ancestors. “ Our forefathers had made their livelihood on farming activity and also from the merger income they got from cashew plantation. However, all the trees and farming activity vanished after the land was given to the mines. Now, we don’t even know when they will resume mining activity,” said Tulshidas. “ We chose cashew saplings as this tree needs very little water and can take root even where there is less fertile soil. Besides, they are cheaper to maintain and we can get a decent annual income without much effort.” The Parab family has voiced apprehension over the resumption of mining activity. “ The matter is still in court and we don’t know the future of mining. Even if they restart mining activity, it would take about two years and since the lease period is over, it’s up to us to decided whether to return our land or not,” said another member, Satyawan Parab. The Parab clan feels that they did not benefit by leasing out their land for mining. “ The agreements were done many years ago and what we got peanuts in return for our land. The one who benefited the most was the mining company,” remarked Gunaji Parab. Praising the Parab clan for returning to agriculture, noted environmentalist Ramesh Gawas said such practices should be promoted in the area. “ The trend towards agriculture in some of the mining areas is very good not only for those involved in it, but also for the entire society,” said Gawas. “ The government should promote such endeavour as agricultural activity is sustainable economy.” “ If the government can support the people by waiving off the defaulting loans of those people depending on mining activity, it should also support this trend of returning to agriculture. The government can either provide subsidies, good quality seeds or can supply technology to these farmers,” said Gawas. RECLAIMING LOST GREENERY SAMEER UMARYE BICHOLIM
[Goanet] ARE WE CHRISTIANS OR HINDUS IN INDIA SECULAR COUNTRY?
Mervyn Lobo: The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines religion as: : the belief in a god or in a group of gods? Atheism, on the other hand, is defined as: :? the doctrine that there is no deity Response: Dictionary meanings are not cast in stone. It evolves. Atheism is a religion according to a 2005 Wisconsin Federal Court ruling on the matter of *Kaufman v. McCaughtry*, as well as the *Torcaso v. Watkins* case by the 1961 U.S. Supreme Court the highest court in the land where court rulings become national law. Refer: http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-7th-circuit/1467028.html http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=USvol=367invol=488 Regards, Marshall
Re: [Goanet] FERDINO REBELLO VERSUS OUTLOOK: A FIERCE LEGAL BATTLE IN THE RECKONING
On 27 July 2014 22:10, Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão drferdina...@hotmail.com wrote Thank you Aires for your piece of advice and sharing some relevant legal interpretation. We have plenty of Goans including some politicians who fly off the handle to threaten others with libel; COMMENT: I agree with Dr. Falcão's appreciation of Aires' legal commentary on 'Libel' law suits. The 'law relating to libel' was meant to protect innocent individuals from defamation. In a number of cases, it has turned out to be a tool (used by those who can afford lawyers) to silence reasonable free speech and ostensibly genuine criticism. In India, there is an additional threat with the instrument known as 'criminal libel'. Mercifully, the standard of proof is set at a higher level ie Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, unlike the lower (civil) standard of 'On the preponderance of evidence'. Whatever the case may be, such cases often turn out to be windfalls for lawyers and stressful and fund-depleting exercises for everybody else. In that regard, Aires is on the button with his Caveat Emptor admonition. wrt the Ferdino Rebello v Outlook case, while I do not know the sections of Portuguese Law (still prevalent in Goa) upon which the case is reportedly going to be argued, I have the following comments: a: I found the Outlook article - as written - quite 'off the top' as far as Justice (ret) Ferdino Rebello is concerned. Where is the Quid pro Quo needed to call someone corrupt? b: Justice Rebello's lawyer (Mario Pinto Almeida) is a smart and learned advocate. If any lawyer has the ability to argue this case successfully, I'd say that Adv Pinto Almeida would be the one. I wish him and Justice Rebello well. c: Do not know about the 75 crores damages sought by Justice Rebello, but if Outlook is smart, it will either provide verifiable Proof of Corruption or Apologize and Withdraw the allegation of Corruption against the Justice. just my unlearned view from afar jc
[Goanet] India's most trusted brands
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[Goanet] Identity theft a reality in India
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Re: [Goanet] A DOUBLE FACED MANOHAR PARRIKAR
Dear Aires, It is appreciated that you are now taking on Manohar Parrikar. But let me remind you that you actively supported the BJP in the 2007 Goa Legislative Elections by vocalizing the greatness of Manohar Parrikar and his BJP team to the consternation of the rest of us whose fight you blunted with your mission to get Manohar Parrikar elected. What happened down the line, you only know and we shall not be bothered to know the details. It is apparent that you are now fighting an old friend turned foe. Friends turn foes and foes turn friends. There is surely a formula for this? Some day you must give us a hint on how to accomplish this and we shall be eternally grateful to you. However, your present fight is with a bull that has grown sharp horns whereas your pate is bald as ever. GSRP has just one suggestion for you in terms of an advice. GROW HORNS. 2017 is looming on the horizon. Horns must strike horns in the bull fighting ring.. And it shall be our 'plaiser' to watch the bull-fight and be entertained. If it is not possible to grow the fighting horns on your balded pate, then MOIDEKARS are always around to help you there. Did they not grow their Moira Church Steeple so high that it has remained the envy of Churches on the landscape of Goa? Cheers floriano GSRP - Original Message - From: Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com To: goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 11:32 AM Subject: [Goanet] A DOUBLE FACED MANOHAR PARRIKAR While as the Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar wanted and exercised all his democratic rights. He squatted on the highways blocking the traffic and had even threatened to gate crash to drive away the Casinos parked in the River Mandovi. Now that he is in power, he cannot see his own earlier acts as being holy. Now he wants every Goan to be at his best behavior and silently watch the misdeeds of his government. This however, will not just happen regardless of the threats and intimidation that Manohar Parrikar may rant. He may be concerned only about his Chief Minister’s chair but we need to care for Goa. The battle has to go on regardless of the price we may have to pay. .
[Goanet] Goan festivals... at Cranford and Swindon (video via nizgoenkar.com)
Goan Festival 2014 at Cranford Community College, Hounslow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB5DccooV98 Goan Summer Festival 2014 in Swindon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NJjtRb_u5c Both from Menino de Valpoi/ http://www.nizgoenkar.com
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MOST WONDERFUL, EVERLASTING MONUMENT OF MEMORY; IS TO BE IN FRIENDS….. THOUGHTS; . PRAYERS; .HEARTS. MACLEAN LOPES (31-7-1934 to 20-10-2005) BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE 31.JULY THE thousand words won`t bring you back, I know, I have often tried, Neither a flood of tears, Nor the moments I cried Some one like MACLEAN come into our lives and quickly go; Some others stay for a while and leave indelible footprints on our hearts and minds; We will never ever be the same, knowing that words can never express exactly and fully true sentiments. Nelson Lopes fly Chinchinim Awards are instituted under P.C.Trust by Saude/Savita Gomes, Nelson /Leena Lopes in his memory for the FIRST student at SSCE from Chinchinim Village Schools
[Goanet] Fwd: JUST FYI: New Facebook based group for such purposes as practical logistics ie getting stuff from A to B ,ie ride sharing , small hard to source Goan items etc.using our COLLECTIVE netwo
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[Goanet] Govt hints at threats to crusaders
. Govt. knee jerk reactions is understanable Every state have their own crusaders, activists and whistle blowers .They help in highlighting the ills plaguing the society, expose double standards, and Govt. Govt favouritism, deliberate policy decisions favouring few. We admire and appreciate Anna Hazare, APP followers, Subash Agraval, among others, They put the Govt, on mat, notice to set the process in order, otherwise Govt. machinery and process become one sided and their behaviour arrogant. The Govt. has battery of lawyers, resources to seek best legal advice to fight what is being felt as motivated, irrelevant, scurrilous litigation. Further to allege legal system and media colluding with activist is abroad sweep of irrational inferences. It is the activist, at a cost to murderous attacks, killings, who dare to call spade a spade and defy illegitimate curbs on freedom guaranteed by constitution The existing llegislations are enough to deal with any so called aberrations and mis conceived , brazen conduct of either individuals or groups, masquerading as NGO`s with ulterior motives .An ordinary citizen, however knowledgeable is not in a position to unearth the intricacies, policies, designed to hide the truth, couched with colourful exercises Most of the corruption cases, in administration, executive, judiciary, police would have lied buried under mountains of fabricated lies, had it not been to the activists Govt is attempting to dilute tinker with RTI act, appointment of Information commissioners as such information is a thorn in their flesh. Do they want activists to be mouth pieces of Govt policies? Why do so called clean politicians want to silence dissent, override all objections and ride roughshod over opinions, suggestions etc It appears that they have something to hide from public view, because they know that they are not honest, as they wish to appear, doubting all systems as having failed and that they alone are the righteous persons , who can do no wrong. In a democracy, the muzzling of individual or collective vox pouli is a sure recipe towards authoritarian streaks of power. In our state many Govt decisions have been legally challenged, at a cost, personal risk and sacrifice and have shown the rulers in bad light and incompetency of decisions and policies The opposition , whose duty it is appears to turn Nelson`eye for the reasons best known to them much against their assigned role No amount of legal threats either existing or in the pipe line will ever deter the crusaders of taking head on the powers that be, who want to suppress the truth. We know of various types of dossiers, real and manufactured; letting loose state machinery for partisan and guided purpose has numbed some outspoken critics into zombies out of fear. The human indomitable spirit will always rise in the midst of purposive obstacles, hindrances to lay bare the truth, mischief and all acts of arrogance, authoritarian attitude and behaviour and warnings .There will arise new army of crusaders against all wrong doings as we have seen in the past, emergency not withstanding. If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear .There are enough safeguards in our system to deal with any fissiparous tendencies and aberrations and hence no need of draconian measures to deal with normal situations Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
Re: [Goanet] Cyber Warriors of the Goan Diaspora
My bad. I have omitted Joe Goa UK from the warrior list. Sorry, Joe Goa. You are definitely up there with the best of them. Roland. Toronto. Sent from Samsung Mobile
Re: [Goanet] A DOUBLE FACED MANOHAR PARRIKAR
Dear Aires, A suggestion: Just perhaps, it would serve Goans minds, inclinations and tendencies well for Aires to lay out your reasoning briefly--behind seeing (as many did) the current CM as formerly a worthy friend/ or Sot munis, and for that matter an aesthetic object of desire (to include respect) and the better among Goan intellects.** Was Parrikar ever truly a dadd'lo, or mensch. +++ Venantius J Pinto ** Please all: No need to prattle the IIT 'bit.' We all come from somewhere including all from our mothers wombs. Translate that in Marathi and Konkani. On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 12:42 PM, floriano.l...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Aires, It is appreciated that you are now taking on Manohar Parrikar. But let me remind you that you actively supported the BJP in the 2007 Goa Legislative Elections by vocalizing the greatness of Manohar Parrikar and his BJP team to the consternation of the rest of us whose fight you blunted with your mission to get Manohar Parrikar elected. What happened down the line, you only know and we shall not be bothered to know the details. It is apparent that you are now fighting an old friend turned foe. Friends turn foes and foes turn friends. There is surely a formula for this? Some day you must give us a hint on how to accomplish this and we shall be eternally grateful to you. However, your present fight is with a bull that has grown sharp horns whereas your pate is bald as ever. GSRP has just one suggestion for you in terms of an advice. GROW HORNS. 2017 is looming on the horizon. Horns must strike horns in the bull fighting ring.. And it shall be our 'plaiser' to watch the bull-fight and be entertained. If it is not possible to grow the fighting horns on your balded pate, then MOIDEKARS are always around to help you there. Did they not grow their Moira Church Steeple so high that it has remained the envy of Churches on the landscape of Goa? Cheers floriano GSRP - Original Message - From: Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com To: goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 11:32 AM Subject: [Goanet] A DOUBLE FACED MANOHAR PARRIKAR While as the Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar wanted and exercised all his democratic rights. He squatted on the highways blocking the traffic and had even threatened to gate crash to drive away the Casinos parked in the River Mandovi. Now that he is in power, he cannot see his own earlier acts as being holy. Now he wants every Goan to be at his best behavior and silently watch the misdeeds of his government. This however, will not just happen regardless of the threats and intimidation that Manohar Parrikar may rant. He may be concerned only about his Chief Minister's chair but we need to care for Goa. The battle has to go on regardless of the price we may have to pay. . -- + Venantius J Pinto
Re: [Goanet] Cashew saplings planted in mining area
Very heartening to read about initiatives of the Parab clans. Porbim Por'bank. + + venantius
[Goanet] Goa news for July 30, 2014
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Bikinis to blame for sex crimes on Goa's beaches, says minister - The Guardian fzc1yadpRgScsAO52LonAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778547690433ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAE http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHd3Q2X0HHUCKfZyXUocyJPefs-cgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778547690433ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAEurl=http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/jul/02/bikinis-blame-sex-crimes-goa-beaches-minister *** 'Agoraphobic' benefit cheat caught holidaying in Goa - Telegraph.co.uk oman-on-holiday-in-Goa-claimed-benefits-worth-134000-jailed/articleshow/39048805.cmsBritish woman on holiday in Goa, claimed benefits worth £134000; jailed http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHFuI-AuQSNaV1aYIEYmh4tZXOvWgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778567531255ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAEurl=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10991880/Agoraphobic-benefit-cheat-caught-holidaying-in-Goa.html *** Goa deputy CM apologizes for Hindu nation remark - Times of India CseYhlaVc47XjwLoO52iUQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778569857747ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAE http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGc8EguO7JvZZ1MbHZb46kj7PlWWQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778569857747ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAEurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Goa-deputy-CM-apologizes-for-Hindu-nation-remark/articleshow/39163148.cms *** Goa CM calls for unity, communal harmony - Times of India l-Fitr. In a message, Parrikar said the festival symbolizes piety, patience, fortitude and godliness. The chief minister expressed the hope that the festival, which ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNE7eVbF8hMDJnlm-z1hWk9-fKBddgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778569915019ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAEurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Goa/Goa-CM-calls-for-unity-communal-harmony/articleshow/39190772.cms *** Double-decker Mumbai to Goa train damaged - Deccan Chronicle ecker Mumbai to Goa train, which has a capacity of 120 passengers per coach, has been reported to be damaged. As per official reports, the government has spent around Rs 25 crore on this double-decker. Media reports state that cracks ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFeTxZMzBjBc1pDjPCeCWErPX7ZZgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778570559103ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAEurl=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140729/business-latest/article/double-decker-mumbai-goa-train-damaged *** Gujarat, Konkan-Goa pummelled as monsoon revs up over western region - Hindu Business Line arked' this afternoon, driving rains into central and adjoining west India. An India Met Department update said the monsoon was 'vigorous' over east ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHWf_XXVNz9Onrkr3Jm9e9-nSTt5Qclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778570136350ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAEurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/gujarat-konkangoa-pummelled-as-monsoon-revs-up-over-western-region/article6260661.ece *** Anti-black magic bill not necessary in Goa: Hindu Janajagruti Samiti - Times of India lack magic bill would force the devout population to give up their religious rituals and practices, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) recently submitted an appeal to Goa chief minister-cum-law minister Manohar Parrikar ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGKQqCA5xOSjQdx_kPBKcxYjQWUKgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778570963303ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAEurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Goa/Anti-black-magic-bill-not-necessary-in-Goa-Hindu-Janajagruti-Samiti/articleshow/39260975.cms *** 3G: Gambling Gujaratis head to Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaAHMEDABAD: The freedom to gamble in casinos along with the rains and beaches of Goa are attracting Gujaratis in large numbers for the extended weekend which includes the holidays from Independence Day on August 15 to Janmashtami on August 17.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHhtMUgb3KPjGZjwTmm-IFGchB_Iwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAEurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Ahmedabad/3G-Gambling-Gujaratis-head-to-Goa/articleshow/39191200.cms *** Hindu nation remark: Goa deputy CM Francis D'Souza apologises - Firstpost ost minority members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Goa and has been the party's poster-boy as far as the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNF34h4snYrYlqoxFz01vNnwBOjx1Aclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fS7YU6hGh4eCB625gJAEurl=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/hindu-nation-remark-goa-deputy-cm-francis-dsouza-apologises-1638255.html *** NAAC report on Goa University to be opened for public views - Times of India nd, the NAAC recommendations will be uploaded by the varsity on its website for suggestions from the ...a class=
[Goanet] About ants.....things you may not know
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Re: [Goanet] FERDINO REBELLO VERSUS OUTLOOK: A FIERCE LEGAL BATTLE IN THE RECKONING
Worth a read in a parallel vein. *(selectively excerpted)* *Punitive history* But there is a long list of incidents where courts have cracked down harshly on the media and journalists whenever they have smelled a whiff of criticism. http://scroll.in/article/671949/The-Supreme-Court's-ruling-on-contempt-is-boost-for-the-press,-but-also-rule-of-law On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 7:17 AM, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: On 27 July 2014 22:10, Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão drferdina...@hotmail.com wrote Thank you Aires for your piece of advice and sharing some relevant legal interpretation. We have plenty of Goans including some politicians who fly off the handle to threaten others with libel; COMMENT: I agree with Dr. Falcão's appreciation of Aires' legal commentary on 'Libel' law suits. The 'law relating to libel' was meant to protect innocent individuals from defamation. In a number of cases, it has turned out to be a tool (used by those who can afford lawyers) to silence reasonable free speech and ostensibly genuine criticism. In India, there is an additional threat with the instrument known as 'criminal libel'. Mercifully, the standard of proof is set at a higher level ie Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, unlike the lower (civil) standard of 'On the preponderance of evidence'. Whatever the case may be, such cases often turn out to be windfalls for lawyers and stressful and fund-depleting exercises for everybody else. In that regard, Aires is on the button with his Caveat Emptor admonition. wrt the Ferdino Rebello v Outlook case, while I do not know the sections of Portuguese Law (still prevalent in Goa) upon which the case is reportedly going to be argued, I have the following comments: a: I found the Outlook article - as written - quite 'off the top' as far as Justice (ret) Ferdino Rebello is concerned. Where is the Quid pro Quo needed to call someone corrupt? b: Justice Rebello's lawyer (Mario Pinto Almeida) is a smart and learned advocate. If any lawyer has the ability to argue this case successfully, I'd say that Adv Pinto Almeida would be the one. I wish him and Justice Rebello well. c: Do not know about the 75 crores damages sought by Justice Rebello, but if Outlook is smart, it will either provide verifiable Proof of Corruption or Apologize and Withdraw the allegation of Corruption against the Justice. just my unlearned view from afar jc -- + Venantius J Pinto
Re: [Goanet] Cyber Warriors of the Goan Diaspora
Couldn't agree more on this one! Often wonder how JoeGoaUk manages to cover so many functions in a day... going from one part of Goa to another... almost as if it was his full time job! For many of us, we're just sharing what we've written (and sold!) elsewhere. It is obviously a far easier task. JoeGoaUk has been moving around specially to cover events in a way that gives a wholistic picture of Goa. He also doesn't mind if newspapers and others 'share' his content, provided they have the courtesy of giving him credit. Everyone has been building Goanet in their own way. So many have played the role of moderators over the past two decades. More recently, octogenarian Betsy and team have been doing a great job with Goanet-Femnet. Earlier, Christina looked after the Goanet Cyber-Matrimonials. Gabe adds value with his song of the day. Alda Figueiredo would earlier share recipes. GoaCom has hosted Goanet in the past. Joel sent in news for a long time. Presently, a whole new network is opening out on Facebook, with Tony de Sa leading the initiative there. Of course a listing of this kind risks leaving out some crucial names... anyway... someone please fill me in. It's 5 am and I'm sleepy! FN On 30 July 2014 01:14, roland.francis roland.fran...@ymail.com wrote: My bad. I have omitted Joe Goa UK from the warrior list. Sorry, Joe Goa. You are definitely up there with the best of them. Roland. Toronto. -- FN P +91-832-2409490 M +91-9822122436 http://goa1556.in
