[Goanet] Driving in India
At least in Mumbai there are strict laws against reckless driving and specially drinking and driving. But in Goa, most of the drivers are drunk, specially the bikers. They come to Goa from North, South, East and west as only Goa allows them the freedom to drink and drive. Last year on 30th December four of us were walking to church in the morning in a single file in Anjuna and this huge car just hit my relative on her hand. The driver was so nasty, he was about to hit my son who lives abroad. I stood in front of my son to prevent this and told the man to just go away. It left us with a very bad feeling. Bernice Pereira Sent from my iPad
[Goanet] Tidiness
Dr Ferdinando, I regularly visit Dubai as I have family there. I am not talking about the old section of Dubai (even those areas are much cleaner than Mumbai), I mean Marina, Jumeirah and all the new areas. During the 1990s the metro was not introduced. It is spanking clean. I travel a lot to Europe, America and even Far east. Its not common to see a metro akin to that in Dubai and the people travelling are to a large extent Indians, Pakis etc. Here we are talking about behavioural patterns of our people. If we can conform to cleanliness there, why can't we do so here? If fines are the only solution to tidy clean living, maybe the government should impose them. Something has to be done to bring about an improvement in the garbage menace. Bernice Sent from my iPad
[Goanet] Tidyness abroad
Question that always bogs me is what is the cause of the dirty mess we create on the roads and environment in India. Dubai for example is teaming with Indians and Pakis. The roads metros etc. are spotlessly clean...more cleaner even than some European countries. Why can't these very same people keep follow these habits when they come to their own country. It is because the system allows them to be that way...nobody cares. If one lives in a messy environment around, one tends to also get messy. The garbage in Goa reaches unthinkable proportions during the season. It is very very important that garbage trucks clear the junk in plastic bags regularly from very village or a fixed location in every part of the village. Have seen this work beautifully in Austria. Bernice Sent from my iPad
Re: [Goanet] Cleanliess - tidyness
Very well written both Camilo and Floriano. Goa still looks like it belongs to the dark ages where garbage disposal is concerned. I have devised a simple method in my Anjuna home. Put the garbage in a pit without any plastic bags, put in some soil and dry leaves and burn it up. This is possible only if one is fortunate to have a garden. What happens to the small hotels and housing complexes. This government Apathy towards garbage will be the nemesis of Goan tourism. Agreed we attract tourists, but what is the quality of the tourists. Most of the foreigners belong to two sections (a) rich ones staying for short time at 5 star hotels (b) the strict budget ones who are of no help to our economy. We also need to make Goa attractive to moderately well to do foreign tourists to boost up our F.E. reserves. Or are we happy with those non Goans who are only out to rape Goa Bernice On Sep 12, 2013 1:35 PM, Camillo Fernandes camillofernan...@hotmail.com wrote: Very interesting comments by Floriano and Bernice regarding Cleanliness. I feel that apart from few locals, many Indian tourists are the cause of littering/garbage in Goa maybe due to lack of bins, laziness or not bothered about the environment/surrounding.Many dont seem to have the basic instinct of cleanliness to our surroundings. In fact if one takes the initiative to pick up left over garbage as an example done by Floriano they would be laughed at. I too when I am down on holiday in Borivli find our colony littered with plastic/litter even tho all staying there are literates and keep their homes spotlessly clean and when I try to pick up some, I could be considered a fool or has nothing better to do. Bernice too has rightly mentioned Dubai is spotlessly clean where there are Indians/Asians/Chinese etc. which I too have been to. The attitude of the same Indians there and same Indians back home is totally different. Abroad all of them have a very high sense of cleanliness while on return back home, they treat it as an open garbage yard, dump and discard litter, shit and piss anywhere. One of the reasons could be the high penalties imposed there or maybe even imprisonment or deportation. The same Indians abroad i.e. Europe, USA and other countries too will abide by all the rules in force and make sure that they discard litter in the right way. As regards Bernice's very interesting below suggestion, = * It is very very important that garbage trucks * *clear the junk in plastic bags regularly from very village or a fixed location in every part of the village. Have seen this work beautifully in Austria. *= If accepted by the Government it would be ideal and a boon to Goa. However I doubt it as Govt will always say no funds or lack of funds. They seem to be having funds for other projects and the wrong priorities. We on our part too should do our bit in whatever way we can. When we go on picnics carrying utensils, food etc. we should make sure to carry litter bags assuming there may not be bins at the picnic spot so we could put litter into the bags and dispose of the same back home or in the right place. Companies/large hotels should also do their bit by way of sponsoring bins,(putting their names on them to advertise, and collect trash in their respective surrounding areas to keep them clean. Important picnic/tourist spots/beaches should have ample bins and the same cleared regularly so that tourists cant complain of lack of bins. Some time back had been to Dudhsagar falls where there are large boards saying no plastic bottles or no plastic inside the sanctuary and happily it was clean and no plastic found inside. However just outside near the entrance the place was full of plastic bags/bottles and strangely I did not find a bin there. Keeping our Goa clean is good for everyone. We all should do our bit and not expect others only to clean the thrash and keep Goa clean. Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 11:19:09 +0530 From: floriano lobo floriano.l...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org I have related this story at the NRI Convention at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim, some years ago where CM Luizinho Faleiro was the Chief Guest. The story of my Alma Mater - St. Xavier's High School, Moira. That one fine day, I saw that it had snowed white in Moira, more specifically around the School. It was the 'BUDDY KA BAL' thin plastic wrappers all around. I go home and call the school wanting to talk to the HMistress. She is not in. I happen to talk to a peon who answers back as I am 'sir', meaning teacher. I tell this 'sir' [ who I go to hit when he accuses me of collecting trash from outside the school and bringing it in - he escapes, fortunately] about the snow and also instruct him that he should get the two peons to pick up the mess
[Goanet] Ancestral land
You could not have worded it better. Agree completely. In the first place, how have those crooks (who are very often not even mundkars, and neither till the land for decades, nor take care of it), got their names on Forms 1 and 14? Why is this now irreversible? Pertinent questions. Answers are blowing in the wind. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Best food in Goa - few addditions
During season: Michelles in Anjuna for super french cuisine, Basilico, Anjuna for gorgeous Italian food Round the year - Starlit Arpora for typical Goan food. Bernice
[Goanet] Two airports?
Ideally and if possible, there should have been an airport in the centre of Goa. For north Goans, Dabolim is very far and expensive too just as Mopa would be for south Goans. Bernice
[Goanet] Cancer of the colon
I am not a doctor but have seen this malignancy with a close member of my family. Red meat alone is not the main cause. Our diet is very much lacking in fibre and vegetables. Meat is excellent protein, but must be compensated by an equal amount or more of veggies particularly in raw form (salads etc) . Bernice
[Goanet] medical emergencies
Something I heard recently in Goa was frightening. A young man met with a bad accident and his ribs were fractured. He was taken to a Government hospital in Mapusa as (I understand from the victim's bro), all accident cases must be taken to government hospitals. The orthopaedic doctor was not available and the family had no other recourse but to either wait till the next day or go to Panjim. This is bizarre! Considering the high accident rate in Goa, should't it be mandatory that such accident cases can be dealt with by the nearest available hospital? Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Goans' land issues - vol.235
Besides all the problems enumerated very correctly in the article presented by Mr. Pinto, I would say that one of the biggest issues has been the tenant or mundkar's issues. I have had severe problems in the recent past. Two of my own properties are in jeopardy because a mason who my grandfather knew about 30 years ago bribed a talati at that time and his name is there as tenant in the forms 1 and 14. As I was about to build compound wall for another property, the land surveyor found that the gate of a mundkar of another landowner has been built on my land, which means I am forced to give her access rights thereby cutting short my own property. Besides, the fighting and abusing, even to the point of manhandling my own workers, is something we people who live in civilized parts of the country and the world cannot deal with. If I as a Goan who was born and raised in Goa, knowing the local language perfectly, find it very difficult to handle this and want to run away from it all, what about our next generation. This is what we need to carefully think about. Another landowner I know, who came to claim his own property, was literally thrown out by the mundkars. We Goans are our own enemies. Is it surprising therefore, that the non-Goans and bailes are taking advantage of all this? Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Restrictions restrictions
Heavy restrictions are imposed by local panchayats on any Goan legitimately owning a property and wanting to build a bungalow on it. People are waiting for years to acquire these permissions and the so called officials are so indifferent and rude. However, when it comes to these non Goans, permisions are very easily granted to build multi-storey structures. Who is the Government supporting? Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Dominic's book on Mapusa
Just bought Dominic's book on Mapusa and am in the process of reading it. I was very nostalgic when I read Dominic's Goa. I really compliment Dominic on his acute observation of everything Goan (i.e. culture, habits etc) of th good old days, which really reflects his intense and tremendous love for Goa. Keep it up Dominic. Bernice
[Goanet] Indian Boors
Such a perfectly apt description by Mr. Rajan Parrikar. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Uncouth Indian hordes
Hello Victor and happy new year to you. The hordes I referred to and those who did not have accommodation, came to Goa armed with a stove. They lived on the beach (saw them myself), cooked there, defecated there and bathed in the sea. Thanks to the moonlight during the new year, they had enough natural light too. The place was stinking. Can we really be apathetic to all this? Best regards, Bernice
[Goanet] Uncouth Indian hordes
Are there any functional public toilets in the area? by Gabriel de Figueiredo. Good question. Probably no functioning public toilets. The stinking masses that invade Goa during this time don't need functioning toilets, any place is fit to defecate...the beaches,the fields...you name it. Nobody stops or fines them you see. Bernice
[Goanet] uncouth Indian hordes
Good suggestions Floriano if they are put into effect. Also people messing around in public places should be heavily fined to serve as a deterrent. Fines are the best solution. Has anyone seen the stinking fields around the Anjuna flea market. How can we remain apathetic to this awful mess. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] uncouth Indian hordes strike again by Rajan Parrikar - issue 1080
Mr. Rajan Parrikar has described these miscreants very aptly. Not only Miramar, you must see Anjuna and other villages. It is totally traffic locked, one cannot move out of the vlllage. The roads are absolutely unsafe for pedestrians thanks to these drinking and drugging devils for whom Goa is a paradise, for us paradise lost. Our own children swear never to come here again during this time. In what way are these scums of the earth supporting the economy? They drive away foreign tourists, (no decent foreigners come here in December, except for the very low budget ones), they live on the beaches and mess them up, they scream and shout on the roads during the entire night not letting anyone sleep in peace. Please something must be done to curtail these terrible people. Oherwise Goa can only be labelled as an unsafe, lawless state. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Bringing Goans back to Goa
Our families love to visit Goa during Christmas when the weather is cool with the air of festivity and their children have their Christmas vacation. But Goa is at its worst at this time with the milling crowds from all over India making an utter mess of the place. This itself is enough to put off any sensible Goan from visiting Goa. Bernice Pereira
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 999 Goan cooking falling from grace
Quite agree with Mervyn and Elsie. Can a true blue blooded Goan imagine caldeen powder? A lovely dish with stages of preparation, which no powder mix can produce. Tired after arriving from a trip, I once went to a restaurant in Calangute and asked for a Goan fish curry and rice. The curry was terrible .These guys should be sued for calling it Goan. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Homestay....to save our villages
Excellent idea specially for foreigners to stay and has been tried and still partly workable. However, due to heavy embargo and visa restrictions, it is becoming very difficult now. Foreigners are getting disgusted and going to other destinations - Thailand,Malaysia, Laos, Nepal etc. etc. This works well for the season, but does not get enough income for the year.
[Goanet] Goan food by S. Walke
wHY SERVE GOAN GODSHE SWEETMEATS AND DELICACIES to guests during film festival only?... Yes he's right!!! All over the world, local delicacies are promoted and showcased in every nook and corner. Except in Goa!. I think this is an excellent idea and needs to be seriously considered. Nowadays all we see in Goa are chicken tandoori, chicken tikkas, (not even the authentic ones) chole etc. etc. We are silently watching all the non Goans selling their wares, whereas our delicacies take a back seat. I remember as a kid, my mother would take me to the beaches of Vagathor, Vozran etc. There were no restaurants there. A bujia stall would always be seen where hot chilly, onion bujia would be sold wrapped in newspaper and tied with thread. Those type of bujias are never found today. We are only catering for people who swarm from other parts of the country. Also Goan films, music and folklore should be given serious consideration. The way Goa is showcased, it is not interesting for the local people. One may as well go to any of the other beaches in Indiawhat's the difference? Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] My weekly lottery wins
Of late some great things are happening in my life. Every week (sometimes twice a week) I receive an sms informing me that I have won UK pounds 200,000 to 300,000 and even more. Most often my phone number has won this amount. It appears to be the most attractive number in the world. It's very simple : all I need to do is send my name, address, age, phone no and of course my bank account number to remit this fabulous sum of money in my account. The only factor which deters me from claiming these amounts is that I won't know what to do with so much money. The Gods must be crazy!!! Jokes apart, one must be very careful of these messages. Bernie Pereira
[Goanet] Real estate scourge
How very right you are Arwin ! These people are in Goa only to exploit us. They are not really anti-Goa...in fact pro Goan but their interest in our State is very much at variance with ours. They want to overpopulate, pollute, commercialise and rape our state till it can be raped no more. The beautiful places in our country are messed up. Hill stations like Mahableshwar, Panchgani, Ooty, Kodai, Simla, Kulu Manali and so many others are not even worth visiting anymore . So Goa will join the list. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Emu meat
Emu shakuti sounds like a good idea. Bernice
[Goanet] Death announcement of Sybil D'Souza
SYBIL D'SOUZA ex Arthur Andersen, Mumbai, daughter of late Lily Marques and Edwin William D'Souza, of Gaumvaddy, Anjuna, sister of Bernard D'Souza, Germany, and late Olga Sequeira, Phyllis Faria, late Cynthia D'Souza and Walter D'Souza (USA) passed away peacefully on October 18th aged 89 years after an illness patiently borne. Sybil also taught at Sacred Heart School, Anjuna, in the 1950s. Mass at St. Peters Church, Bandra, on October 20th, at 3.30 P. M., followed by burial at St. Peter's Church Cemetery
[Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 860, December 19, 1961
Yes Alfred my friend, remember that day as if it was yesterday. All dressed up and ready to go to school, hair neatly braided...had some tests that day I remember and they came from all sides surprising an unprepared little land.. the army hungry for foreign goods, walking into the shops and looting goods like watches and perfume. Poof! pushed down our gullets like castor oil whether we liked it or not...rosy pictures painted for gullible fools...promises never kept. Bernice
[Goanet] Moniza Inam's article on Pakistan of the old days.
I can well believe what Pakistan must have been during those halcyon days. At a picnic/pilgrimage in Texas, some years ago, I met a number of Goans who had migrated to Pakistan some generations ago and had later settled in the Houston, USA, because of the turbulence which followed. They were very interesting and still cooked and brought along some of the typical Goan dishes (like manos with jaggery) which I had forgotten. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] People flock to Goa for Lord Ganesh festival by Gabe Menezes
The Lord Ganesh festival is the most important one for the Hindus in Goa...in fact the whole of Goa celebrates it, and it is understandable that people flock to Goa during this time. However, what is most difficult is the week between Christmas and New Year where the roads are so choked that it is impossible to move. If there is an medical emergency, the patient would die in the traffic jam itself. Can't any curbs be put on thousands of people entering Goa during this time. Bernice
[Goanet] Fwd: Fw: GOAN Diet for Good Health
If this has not been on the net earlier, it's would make interesting reading. Regards, Bernice Subject: Fw: GOAN Diet for Good Health To: -- *From: *gordon jacobs *Subject: *GOAN Diet for Good Health- Must read [image: GOAN Diet For GOOD HEALTH...!!! A little long...]http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.phpid=721005959mid=62d0f29G1f45f80cG96869cdG96bcode=O0FxewYgn_m=donaldper%40gmail.com *Edwin Azavedo*http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.phpid=721005959mid=62d0f29G1f45f80cG96869cdG96bcode=O0FxewYgn_m=donaldper%40gmail.com *GOAN Diet For GOOD HEALTH...*!!! A little long winded but funnily quite true! This description of the Goan diet is most interesting and certainly worth keeping for the light it throws on Goan cultural background. By and large, I grew up in a home where Mum subscribed to many of the principles of this Goan diet though her food was not quite as Spartan as this Goan Diet. Certainly, 3 times a year, at the end of each school holidays, we were subjected to a *purgative,* Not funny. - Wendell Rodricks Pre-lunch, whenever I visited my old friend Lucio, he would be sitting like a Buddha over a bowl of *Goan kanji. *The first time I saw him with his kanji I asked if this was a daily routine. Every single day he replied - It's the best diet, our Goan way of eating. Many years later and after experimenting with many diets (in an attempt to cleanse the system once a year) I have come to the conclusion that Lucio is right. Today, our dietary patterns and physical activity have been altered so drastically that I decided to go on what I now call *The Great Goan Diet. * Before anyone goes on the diet, it is necessary to reflect on the lifestyle of our ancestors. Imagine a Goan village a hundred years ago. Villages had no electricity, few cars and no telephones for sure. This meant *walking to the wells, schools and market places*. Messages were also passed on by foot (unlike the present phone-call-away sloth). Our ancestors walked, climbed and rode the humble but effective bicycle. Doctors today will affirm that riding a bicycle into old age is the best way to keep one's balance. Come rain or shine, all villagers went for *a daily passoi (promenade)* each evening. Most importantly they ate frugally and at fixed times. Once this routine is accepted, half your weighty problems are eliminated. A few rules - all old Goan wisdom. No canned or bottled products. If its not fresh, forget it. Imagine that your refrigerator is solely for ice. Better still believe it does not exist and hence does not become the repository of frozen food, bottled sauces, junk food left overs and ugly soft drinks. If you want juice do it from fresh fruit. Back to the Great Goan Diet. Begin the day with a* cup of weak tea with a spot of milk.* In the old days sugar was scarce and barely used. If you need sugar a tiny piece of good old Goan molasses (*jaggery)* adds sweetness and a lot of flavour. Local fruits such as *guavas, mangoes,pineapples, papayas, bananas *and humbler fruits from the hills such as *zomnas *found their way to the breakfast table. One of the principles of yoga is to eat what Mother Earth gives you in season. This simple principle drastically cuts out all the sugar laden apples and pears that now arrive from lands as far as China and Israel. Buy and consume local seasonal fruits. The same applies to vegetables, but more of that later. Not many families could afford an entire poyee or kankana per person. But a fresh poyee or chapatti made of whole wheat flour was consumed. Most often families shared half a *poyee or kankana. *Consider *Chapattis made from nachne (red millet).* Consume village eggs from local hens (when available) once a week. Nothing like bl*gaunthi eggs fried in coconut oil and drizzled with garden grown black pepper.* English eggs? Never! Just the thought of those million chickens sitting in always lit cages has put me off chicken forever. That takes care of breakfast. And that rules out butter, jams (except home made with seasonal fruit as a Sunday treat), cheese, cakes, biscuits croissants and all such luxuries that have invaded our modern lives. At 10.30, *a bowl of Goan rice kanji *water flavoured with a hint of *homemade pickle or creamy kalchi kodi* on the side. Insist on 'homemade' as too many chemicals and preservatives go into commercial pickles. Ask any gym instructor or doctor and they will confirm that six small meals are best for health. This mid morning kanji wards off voracious hunger pangs at lunch which make you eat more than necessary. Lunch comprises *Goan boiled rice, fish curry* made with *small local fish and a piece of fried fish or local tisreos.* It is amazing today to see lunch tables groaning with kingfish and one pomfret per person. In my youth my Mom expertly rationed one rechado pomfret on Sunday between four sons, my Dad and herself. Insist on local fish:* sardines,velios, tisreos, catfish *. Reserve
[Goanet] poisonous snakes of Goa
Can someone please enlighten me on the English meanings of the following snakes found in Goa which are deadly, as per local people: Agio, karnel Non poisonous and found on trees and roofs: Tonato Thanks
[Goanet] : Caretaker, servants cannot claim ownership
Ecvellent move on the part on the Government. In the meanwhile lots of people including us, have lost their valuab;e properties to these thugs and rascals. Bernice Pereira --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Subject: Re: Mapusa and the new dispensation
Not only Mapusa, but the roads leading to Mapusa are garbage dumping grounds. Mr. Parrikar needs to address the garbage disposal issue on a war footingviz. clear the mess left behind by his predecessor. Not going to be an easy task by any stretch of imagination. Bernice Pereira --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: Fw: HOW LONG IT TAKES TO DECOMPOSE !!!!!
-- y 24, 2012 Subject: Fw: HOW LONG IT TAKES TO DECOMPOSE ! To: HOW LONG IT TAKES TO DECOMPOSE ! Just think about the below list before you are throwing something to the soil. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DECOMPOSE Paper Towel - 2-4 weeks Banana Peel - 3-4 weeks Paper Bag - 1 month Newspaper - 1.5 months Apple Core - 2 months Cardboard - 2 months Cotton Glove - 3 months Orange peels - 6 months Plywood - 1-3 years Wool Sock - 1-5 years Milk Cartons - 5 years Cigarette Butts - 10-12 years Leather shoes - 25-40 years Tinned Steel Can - 50 years Foamed Plastic Cups - 50 years Rubber-Boot Sole - 50-80 years Plastic containers - 50-80 years Aluminum Can - 200-500 years Plastic Bottles - 450 years Disposable Diapers - 550 years Monofilament Fishing Line - 600 years Plastic Bags - 200-1000 years __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/yg/logo/us.gif Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=24023889/grpspId=1705655488/msgId=2435/stime=1330015694/nc1=5191948/nc2=5758219/nc3=5191951 __,_._,___ -- Bernice --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Bus accident - Carnival cancelled Alfred Tavares. Issue 182
This accident is very sad as so many people including little kids have lost their lives. For some days there will be tears shed and condolences expressed and after that everything goes back to normal. Looking at the larger picture, is this accident or any other accident in Goa for that matter surprising. I think not. My honest opinion is, there are no driving rules. As long as one has the guts to get on to the road, one drives. This is one of the most indisciplined and unruly state in the country. Driving at breakneck speed on narrow roads without care or concern for pedestrians or others drivers is very normal behaviour. People come to Goa from other states, hire a bike, get drunk and the rest is what is left in the hands of the Lord above. Amen. Bernice Pereira --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Dan Driscoll on colds
. I suffered from persistent colds for years with - as you describe - that yucky mucus(y) feeling in the throat and constant well-meaning instructions by all and sundry No chilled drinks, no icecreams etc etc. Some months ago I was visiting my son in Dubai and his domestic help saw my condition and gave me the following remedy for which I will thank her for the rest of my days. Squeeze one lemon in three-fourths cup of warm water, add a tablespoon of honey and a pinch of salt, stir well and drink on waking up in the morning on an empty stomach. Breakfast may follow in half an hour. I never suffered from a cold again and also, it energises me for the rest of the day. Diabetics need to consult their doctors due to the honey content. Bernice Pereira --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Garbage c ollection at Saligao
Certainly a commendable effort but garbage in Goa has to be tackled on a war footing. Bernice Pereira --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Garbage issue
PRay please enlighten me is anything being done to solve the garbage problem? Bernice Pereira --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Rajen parrikar on restaurants in Goa
i could not agree with Rajen more, specially the Delhiwalla bit. In fact, tell me of some really authentic Goan eateries. All have a tandoori section devoted to this crowd. Btw Ananda on the Anjuna Siolim road serves excellent seafood Bernice --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Mum's kitchen
Had a most lousy experience with Mum's kitchen recently. The wait was endless, the waiters surly, the dishes expensive for the quality. We were served a wrong dish and to crown it all there was a rusty nail in my son's food which could have perforated his intestine had he swallowed it. Don't care what others think but for us and friends, It's certainly a no no. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Why this apathy ....by Soter
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- Why this apathy about the mining industry etc etc. Also where's the sense of all this frantic building activity when Goa does not have sufficient electricity supply. Is everyone supposed to go back to the days of lampiaos? It seems like that!!! Bernice
Re: [Goanet] Isabel de Santa Rita Vas: How green is my theatre...
Rico, is she in any way connected with Rui Santa Rita Vaz - he was in Xaviers. Regards Bernice --- On Sat, 16/4/11, Frederick Noronha wrote: Isabel Santa Rita Vas: How green is my theatre...
[Goanet] Goa's banking services
Quantity always does not mean quality. Bernice
[Goanet] Saga of Goans
Vey well written. Agree completely Bernice
[Goanet] Women who travel for sex
Gabe Menezes article was most interesting- The last line. however shows how little these women care above the dangers of being unprotected. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Health and Hygiene in Goa after 2000 (Rajan P. Parrikar)
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[Goanet] Panjim Promenade - Rajen Parrikar
Right you are!!People who come here draped as tourists are disgusting with the most obvious behavioural patterns. Recently I was travelling in a metro in Dubai and in walked two Guju couples. From the time they got in the train to the time they disembarked, they behaved as if they owned the train - speaking in the loudest voice, screeching on the phone. This brand of individuals make me ashamed of being an Indian. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] 'Filthy, expensive Goa no longer attracts German
It wont attract any civilized country anymore which will make it attractive only for the Russians and cheap Indian tourists. Bernice
[Goanet] Goat circus at Arpora
[Goanet] Needlework Nuns by Marshall Mendonza
I am sure a lot of people I know would like to own these wonderful pieces of embroidery. Is there any way of obtaining them besides going to the convent at Chicalim? Please inform. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Fw: Senior Citizens returning from abroad - Homes in Goa, George Pinto
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- A new book club focused entirely on writing about Goa First meeting: November 18, 2010 @ 5pm @ Broadway, 18th June Road, Panaji Details at: http://ttt-goa.notlong.com or SMS 9822122436 --- --- On Thu, 18/11/10, Bernice Pereira bernicepere...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Bernice Pereira bernicepere...@yahoo.com Subject: Senior Citizens returning from abroad - Homes in Goa, George Pinto To: goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org Date: Thursday, 18 November, 2010, 2:15 PM Very vital question!! We were faced with this issue a couple of years ago, but unfortunately found there were a real dearth in Goa of good homes where senor citizens could spend the evening of their lives. There is a crying need for such homes in Goa. I'm sure senior citizens would like nothing better than coming back to Goa to a place where they are very well cared for (good medical facilities, clean decent conditions of living with a nice environment and wholesome food). Bernice Pereira
Re: [Goanet] FW: Respect our Right to Identity
Hi Freddy, Glad you are back on Goanet. I really hope we live to see this new era. Goans in Goa and all over the world are grumbling and when you approach them for support, the response is Oh so-and- so is also trying but you know it's a waste of time. I don't think so. I feel Never say die. I'm in Dubai just now for a short stay, and the other day I watched that super movie Capitalism - a love story. Nothing to do with love, but it shows exactly what happened in USA during the Bush administation. This is exactly what is happening in Goa - the money is only going into the hands of the powers-that-be.at the cost of the environment. We have to somehow wake people out of their lethargy and bring about a change. Everybody may not read Goanet. We might be a small group of committed people, but each of us must pass the message to every Goan we know, in our own friends circle, no matter which part of the world he belongs to and bring about an awareness of what is happening in our beloved state. Many people dont have an idea of the magnitude of the problem We have to have signature campaigns against every new project created in the name of development which will harm the ecology and environment. Very important also, we have to kick these bhaile out and make life difficult for them. We have to also influence the locals into understanding that these bhailes will take away their jobs and the jobs of their children. We have to do this just now - there's no time to lose. The future is very bleak for us. You take a Goan out of Goa and see how hard he/she works. I wish they would work just as hard in our own state. Bernice _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Re: [Goanet] Poaching And Deforestation Still Rampant In Goa
Freddy wrote I do not have a clue as to why, we Goans are not at all interested in preserving what's left of our ecology and our environment. The world over people and governments are going all out to preserve and protect what's left of their bio-diversity and the wild life, because they now know, that our very own survival depends on how we relate to mother nature's gracious gift to mankind. Let's not be blinded by the hype of commerce and economics and devastate nature in the name of development because our greed and gluttony will one day be the cause our very own annihilation. Bernice comments: I'll tell you why - because they don't care what happens to their own children. If they cared, they would now allow Goa to go the way it has. The funny side is that, the politicians are so shortsighted, they don't care either. They are killing the goose that lays the golden egg. You are so right Freddy, their greed and gluttony will only get them tons of money today but Goa will have gone forever. _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Re: [Goanet] Fw: RE: Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1215 - Respect our Right to Identity
I was sitting in the balcony of my house a year ago, when a Gujarati broker walks up to me and says Are you selling your house. If so, just name your price. I just insulted him but If I was a man, I tell you, I would have kicked him This is sheer pimping, Man. Yes it is entirely our fault, we have let this happen and now the filth has hit the ceiling. It is not the foreigners who are ruining Goa, it is this flotsam and jetsam from the rest of India. Foreigners (except for the Russians) live in a disciplined environment and most of them who have bought or rented houses do everything to blend their homes in the local topography. Why are such tall structures allowed to mushroom everywhere without proper infrastructure like water, garbage clearance etc. Who is responsible for granting these permissions. Why cant all these Rajasthanis selling their cheap wares sell them in their own state. Why are there so many north Easterners in Goa. What business are they doing. Under the guise of Massage parlours, nefarious activities are going on. When I visited Kripa sometime back (Kripa is a huge NGO working among people afflicted with chemical dependence and HIV), I was shocked to see that the highest concentration of their centres in India is in the North east. I was told that alcoholism, drugs and HIV was rampant in these areas. And these people are running amuck in Goa. Why are there no strict rules against all these activities, penalties for indiscriminate garbage dumping, drugs, drinking and driving, smoking in public places. If there are strictures imposed all these riff raffs will run away. Mumbai might be filthy also, but there are strict rules against certain things Also Why are the newspapers (as you rightly mentioned Soter about the Herald), local estate agents advertising houses and flats and showing them to these people. Calangute Candolim Baga belt is already a tragedy . For Goans like me who played on these beaches as children with only the sand, the sea, the wind whipping at our faces and a few Tea and bhujjia shops for company, this mess is a veritable and painful eyesore. However, what is done is done,but we have to save this state from further peril. How is the burning question. Bernice --- On Mon, 8/11/10, soter so...@bsnl.in wrote: From: soter so...@bsnl.in Subject: Fw: RE:[Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1215 - Respect our Right to Identity To: bernicepere...@yahoo.com Date: Monday, 8 November, 2010, 10:45 PM - Original Message - From: soter To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 10:44 PM Subject: RE:[Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1215 - Respect our Right to Identity Bernice, The reason why the riff - raff of India just march into Goa is that they can continue their nuisance without any hindrance from the locals who have become easily purchasable commodities. In fact migrants will literally throw you a challenge that they can get anything done in Goa. I just feel amused that our markets are entirely controlled by guys who do not know a word of konkani. Besides Mumbai, I have not seen this phenomena anywhere else in the country. Recently a friend of mine, an the IAS retired, was asking my opinion on buying property in Goa. I just ignored her. She got the message. Forget our politicians, our goans are for sale. Wasn't the former GBA convenor classifying a Delhiite as a goan? -Soter _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] MICHELLE OBAMA DANCED TO A KONKANI NUMBER? Gabe Menezes
Exactly!!! East Indians have completely lost their Identity, sold their family cottages to the land sharks, many of whom have cheated them wholesale. We've seen this happening all over in Mumbai, specially in Bandra . In the distant suburbs like Vasai, there are still small pockets, inhabited by the Kolis (fisherfolk), where the rich customs and traditions continue. One can see this loss of identity happening to Goans also. Bernice _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1215 - Respect our Right to Identity
Agreed Arwin, our identity is very important to us, but each and every Goan must also understand that . When it comes to selling their property it is not the money factor which should be the main attraction. Dont sell your soul to the devil for money. For every proud Goan, this beautiful state is our heart and soul. No matter in which part of the world we are You can take a Goan out of Goa, but you cannot take Goa out of him. I have a lot of close non-Goan Indian friends. All are very interested in buying/owning property in Goa but the main reason is only Exploitation. Believe me, these are sharks. They have no feeling for our part of our land, our culture or our identity. Another reason why They love Goa is because (thanks to the powers that be) it is totally indisciplined. They feel you can do what you like and get away with it. Where can you find a place which is so beautiful and so indisciplined?. Bernice Pereira --- On Mon, 8/11/10, goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org wrote: From: goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org Subject: Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1215 To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Monday, 8 November, 2010, 3:44 AM Send Goanet mailing list submissions to goanet@lists.goanet.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org You can reach the person managing the list at goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Goanet digest... _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Today's Topics: 1. Re: Request to mailing list Goanet rejected (Tony de Sa) 2. Re: Why double standards? (J. Colaco jc) 3. Sea cows, buffaloes enliven folklore (Goanet News Service) 4. Re: Rahul Gandi says there are TWO hindustans! (Gabe Menezes) 5. Goa's Inquisition (George Pinto) 6. Goanet Intro. #5 - Arwin Mesquita (Tony de Sa) 7. Pics and Video ? VANXIM protest Meet- Villain no 1 is our ?Bism?, ?Casino mhonche Chellyeponnam? etc (JoeGoaUk) -- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 22:28:09 +0530 From: Tony de Sa tonyde...@gmail.com To: bo...@goanet.org, Goa's Premiere Mailing List, Estd 1994 goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Request to mailing list Goanet rejected Message-ID: aanlktinegbdj3lbjnpiumv5wugxcpm3-3x7zqb0um...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Another Saturday, a stormy Saturday in Goa with squally winds accompanied by rains in the afternoon in Goa. Time for Goanet Intros once again. Today, it is my pleasure to introduce a prolific blogger and poster, not only on Goanet but also in most of Goa's dailies, Mr. Arwin Mesquita. Arwin who hails from Colva in Goa is a Senior Brand Manager at Nautica Middle East and is resident in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Arwin is professionally well qualified with an MBA under his belt. An outgoing personality, naturally one finds him socializing when he finds time away from blogging and posting on the net and bombarding Goa's dailies about his concerns for Goa. He has addressed his social concerns for Goa by giving two presentations on (the unique) Goan Identity in the UAE specifically in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Perhaps his connection with the Jaycee movement prodded him to go this route. So much is he concerned about the Goan Identity that he has created a Facebook group ( http://www.facebook.com/Goan_Identity)http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/search.php?q=GOAN%20IDENTITY%20MOVEMENT.init=quicktas=0.7273019188683432 ) (Please do visit the site and leave a comment) While in the Gulf, Arwin has not forgotten his village and found time for his village club when he was in Kuwait - the Colva United Centre where he has held office as treasurer. His hobbies also include reading and walking and he is deeply interested in retail, world affairs, business. Arwin, a day has only 24 hours or 86, 400 seconds. Are there enough of them to cover all this activities, besides eat, sleep and relax? You really are something to cram all these activities in a day! A widely traveled man of the world, Arwin has been a globe trotter literally. He has traveled to the US, UK, France, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Egypt, Syria, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, He has done his schooling up to the Higher Secondary stage in Kuwait. His extensive travel to the Gulf
[Goanet] Fw: If police ignore or refuge to register, lodge your complaint at website: www.saferindia.com
FN please include this on Goanet. Thanks Bernice --- Subject: If police ignore or refuge to register, lodge your complaint at website: www.saferindia.com To: undisclosed-recipi...@yahoo.com Date: Sunday, 7 November, 2010, 11:31 AM Subject: If police ignore or refuge to register, lodge your complaint at website: www.saferindia.com If police ignore or refuge to register, lodge your complaint at website: www.saferindia.com Congratulations to Ms. Kiran Bedi for this splendid initiative. kalyanaraman This is very important information about a web site called : www.saferindia.com This is a site of an NGO started by Ms Kiran Bedi you can go to this site an log your complaint regarding any crime if the police at your place is not accepting your complaint. Then this NGO will mail your complaint to the DGP of your area. You can also use this mail as the legal document in case of filing a case in the court of judgment. This is to be noted that this site is directly administered by Ms Kiran Bedi so all your mails directly goes to her. Friends, Please spread this information in your network so that any one in such need can go to this site and launch his/her complaint . _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Sale of Vanxi
Soter , doesn't it smell more of capitalism? Bernice _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
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It is a great move to have an account wherein all those who want to contribute towards the betterment of Goa can deposit their bit. Even if the amounts are small, but everybody is serious about the cause, it can certainly make a big difference. I support your idea Carmen and I'm sure a lot of Goans all over the world will do likewise. Bernice Pereira _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Smokers to be under police watch at IFFI in Goa
Why only IFFI?. Isn't it necessary to ban it in restaurants all over Goa. The three restaurants I visited during my short stay not only allowed it but brought along astrays for the guests - O Coqueiro - Porvorim, Starlight - Arpora and another popular one on Holiday street Calangute. Why should non-smokers be forced to inhale this toxic polluting stuff just because of the callous, selfish attitude of a section of people who care a damn about their own health and cannot be expected to care about the health of others all around them. I know two close lady friends who suffered from severe fibrosis only because of this one factor - one died, the other one is regularly on oxygen and if you see her terrible condition, you would understand why I detest cigarette smoking.
Re: [Goanet] THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS HIGH SCHOOLS AND THEIR FOUNDERS - PART 2
What a super article Dominic and what a deep study of the D'Souza family - our neighbours and very close family friends. Thanks a lot. Bernice
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I was very heartened to read in our local newspapers that a popular actor was fined for smoking in a public place in Goa. High time some discipline is observed in our state. People from all over the country flock to Goa on holidays because they feel they can enjoy a most indisciplined life - smoke wherever they want, drink and drive with no speed limits - nobody bothers and nobody cares. Do we want this kind of notoriety? Bernice
[Goanet] Subject: Re: Noise ratio on Goanet too much. Time to unsubscribe?
You're right Clinton! I know the democratic aspect but Goanet should be a constructive forum to work unitedly to make Goa a better place, which can't happen by infighting. Bernice
[Goanet] Fw: Re: Goa urbanization
The following letter is from a well-known photography expert and an office colleague of mine. He was a great Goa lover and had close relatives in Margao. His recent vists have sparked off such a dislike for it, as is expressed in the following letter: --- Tue, 6/7/10, kishore jothady wrote: I have severed all emotional ties with Goa. Believe me, it was not easy. But bitter memories of my last visit have compelled me to do it. Uncouth, arrogant Goans, 'hate outside tourists' attitude have put me off. Mention of Goa no more kindle fond memories as before. Recent press reports of corrupt, shameless rapist politicos have only affirmed by opinion about my birthplace. Sad. K. B. Jothady APSI
[Goanet] Dark Chocolate
Agree with Nascy.The Malaysian dark chocolate is much cheaper and also very good. Malaysia, I understand, grows cocoa. Bernice
[Goanet] Suicides on the rise
Ref to joego...@yahoo.co.uk message on suicides of 3rd July. It is very important that parents, friends, colleagues notice pre-suicidal signs like depression, drug overdosing, mood swings and low self-esteem etc. We desperately needs cells where those contemplating this drastic step can talk and ease their minds of whatever problem they are facing and understand that it is not the end of the world. We also need to lay strong emphasis on mental health. In India anybody going to a psychiatrist is considered mad. Suicide is a permanent end to a temporary problem. For young people, I strongly say that the end of a relationship or a failure in an exam is not the end of the world. At the time of taking such a step, everyone feels desperate. Statistics show that one out of six persons has contemplated suicide at some time of their life. Of late we find that suicide is glamorized. This is very dangerous and irresponsible on the part of the media. The newspapers these days are full of the Viveka Babajee story. This glamorization should not form a precedent for potential victims contemplating suicide.. The world is a beautiful place and God has made each of us with special care to adorn it. Each of us should have our self-esteem and know our self-worth and never let anyone else undermine us or make us victims of their own selfish motives. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Goan tolerance
I compliment Inacio D'Silva on his Beautifully expressed letter in Goanet dated 29th June. Already the ecology, groundwater, fauna and flora are messed up, hills are concreted, culture is commercialised (where is the true spirit of the Carnival, St. John's feast that we knew in those days of yore). Actually I see nothing left unless we act fast.
[Goanet] Subject: Re: Goan Tolerance (Letter in Goan Daily OHeraldo) Message-ID:
Agree with JC's letter that migration cannot be prevented. But, is it not possible to put CURBS on wanton, unrestricted housing projects which are mushrooming all over the state. The bhailes see Goa as a nice milch animal which is tolerant, totally indisciplined and susegad, where they can do as they want with no restrictions at all. They can buy land build multistorey ugly buildings sell the flats and make their money and who gives them the permission to do so is the question. We must understand that these bhailes have no real love or feeling for our State. Already the Candolim, Calangute, Baga belt is just an ugly stretch.. What a pretty place it was upto the 70s. The beaches are filthy (just like Juhu), littered with garbage and nobody cares anymore.
[Goanet] Mickey mouse affair Gabe Menezes
Good title - something out of Agatha Christie's novels. Friend is a word I've heard so much - so easy, so convenient isn't it. Perplexing. But what does it mean? Different strokes for different folks (or blokes) ha ha.
[Goanet] BJP wants Mickky's ouster
Peter I know you mean well by taking up cudgels on behalf of women, but believe me, as a woman myself, I can say that SOME(repeat some) of us seriously ask for trouble. Nobody asks us to get involved with the wrong kind of men. We do it with out eyes wide open and then have to often face dire consequences emotionally, financially and socially as a result. Sorry, but this is my honest opinion. Bernice
Re: [Goanet] Tarvotteanchim bondolam
No denying that The Goans who slogged in the Gulf, Africa and the tarvottis have indeed contributed a lot towards building nice homes in Goa and also helped thereby to the economic upliftmentment of the state. Speaking about panchayats officers, there was a time in the 70s and 80s when many an unscrupulous panchayat person fraudulently put someone else's name on the Form I XIV as tenant (for a monetary consideration of course) and therefore there are piles of tenancy cases pending in the courts of Goa. I can say this from my own personal experience. Bernice
[Goanet] South Goa neta's friend dies in Chennai
What a waste of a young life. Nothing and no one on earth is worth giving one's life for. Bernice
[Goanet] Theresa Almeida's article
About Portuguese rule circa 1961, dictators maybe, but never ruthless. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Need to save Goa by Joao Barros Pereira
All of us painstakingly give your suggestions but they just remain like a cry in the wilderness of indifference. Some of the letter portray the deep anguish felt by Goa lovers when they see the state going downhill, but the powers that be don't care. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Erosion of Goa's coastline - Article by Pandu Lampiao
Really terrifying. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Goa's eroding coastline - Freddy Fernandes
On a recent trip to Anjuna beach I was appalled to see the erosion. This is along the rocky waterfront when one goes straight along the road from Starco. A few years ago, I'd walk to the beach along the steep pathway to the left of which there was a another nice patch of beach area. As kids, we collected shells and pebbles from there. This beach does not exist anymore. The huge waves are hitting the cliff fiercely and the land is getting eroded very fast - one can actually see the gradual dip towards the sea. God help us is all I can say. Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Smoking in Goa
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Whwn I visited North Goa in 2009, I was heartened to note that a ban was imposed on smoking in public places. Thank Goa, I said No more will I choke on 2nd hand smoke in restaurants. Unfortunately, when I visited Goa recently I realised that no discipline can be imposed in our favourite state and people are smoking in restaurants to their heart's content, much to the chagrin of people like me. Are we not entitled to breathe clean air in this world of ours? Bernice Pereira
[Goanet] Coffin vs cloth
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Vivian I do agree this is a sensitive issue, but for the betterment of the world I definitely feel it is most necessary. At some time or the other, the world will have to resort to electric cremation for the reasons such as 1) contamination of ground water 2) saving trees 3) saving much needed space. In cities like Mumbai, it is next to impossible to even get a niche (forget about a permanent grave). Bernice Pereira Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
Re: [Goanet] Photos from the Goa Carnival 2010
Great pictures. Thanks a lot. Bernice --- On Sat, 13/2/10, Frederick Noronha Photos from the Goa Carnival 2010 http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157623426790282/ Read all Goanet messages at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/
[Goanet] Hindu Christian harmony by Bennet Paes
Goa was one state where both communities lived in complete harmany and we can go back to those days if we strive hard enough. In my home in Anjuna during Christmas time, villagers from both communities sat on large mats spread in our dining room making neuris and other sweets. Mandos and zotis were sung as they went about their task and there was such a great feeling of bon homie. We looked forward to Ganpati. It was immensely exciting to see the bright idol benevolently sitting amidst all the fruit and sweets and of course, we the kids were offered a large cashewnut/sugar laddoo and other sweets to take home.The feast of our Lady of Milagris in Mapusa was always followed by another Hindu festival (zatra) at Shirgaum and both deities were regarded as sisters by the locals. All this bonded both communities together and taught us to respect the other religions. Bernice Pereira The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: Accidents and deaths on Goan roads - are they avoidable?
Naguesh Bhatkar has rightly pointed out reasons for road accidents in Goa. One major reason also for these accidents is drinking and driving. There is some amount of control on drunken drivers in Mumbai due to the ban and if found drunk. they are put behind the slammer. In Goa there is no such ban, no speed limit. the roads are narrow (including the highways), It's a haven fror people of other states (in addition to the locals themselves) to get drunk and exercise their control (or lack of it) on the wheel. Nobody cares. The more deaths the merrier it appears. Very terrifying. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Goanese
Understandable FN, but why are middle aged people of the other communities also not addressed as Uncle/Aunty. Are they not respected? Why are they sahab or memsahib. Elsewhere ladies are all addressed as Madam. Anyway, it is an opinion. Bernice The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Goanese
Cecil Pinto's article is interesting. The word Goanese (accent on 'ese') does jar, but what is more jarring is makkapao (in other words maska pao and abbreviated as makka), as if Goans are the only people in the country eating bread and butter. Another disgusting habit is being addressed as Aunty and Uncle by hawkers/salespeople specially in Mumbai and this is directed only to the Christian community. Reminds me of the early days of prohibition, when people went to the aunties to buy their fix of home distilled liquor. Certainly nobody likes to be Aunty/Uncle of ever hawker or street urchin. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Mestisos of Goa
Quite agree Selma. You can take us out of Goa, but you cant take Goa out of us. In fact how would we be able to maintain our homes and properties without earning out of Goa . Bernice Pereira From cricket scores to your friends. Try the Yahoo! India Homepage! http://in.yahoo.com/trynew
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I agree with Cheryl's article. If there have to be migrants (and due to constitutional laws we cannot debar them), whose fault is it. In California (which I visit frequently) there is a lot of Hispanic migrant population working as labourers, gardeners house cleaners, maids, and all kind of lowly jobs. They have/create their own share of problems also but they are also required. If we could find good workmen locally, why did we have to recruit migrants to do these jobs? Sorry, our local workers certainly have an ATTITUDE, which nobody can deny and every problem that we face in Goa is because of this one word - let's face it. The politicians, bureaucrats and of course migrants have taken full advantage of our attitude to exploit us.wholeheartedly. It has come to a stage now where due to lack of local labourers, migrants have become a necessary evil and if we don't look sharp, we are certainly going to be overpowered by them. As Cheryl has also mentioned Why is there so much of concentration only on tourism? Why not mining and IT. IT does not create pollution.and surely there is no dearth of bright young Goan entrepreneurs who would like to take up this challenge. Bernice Pereira Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/connectmore
[Goanet] Vegetable seeds
What about vegetables like cucumber, pumpkin (a creeper - most easy to grow), karela. They used to grow wild in our garden in those days. Bernice Pereira Add whatever you love to the Yahoo! India homepage. Try now! http://in.yahoo.com/trynew
[Goanet] Garbage disposal
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Planning to get married in Goa? www.weddingsetcgoa.com Making your 'dream wedding' possible Good idea Freddy!!! Only when it pinches will it hurt. If gentle persuasion/educating citizens into proper garbage disposals does not work what you say is the only alternative. Connect more, do more and share more with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn more. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Fw: Garbage disposal
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Planning to get married in Goa? www.weddingsetcgoa.com Making your 'dream wedding' possible --- On Mon, 12/10/09, Bernice Pereira bernicepere...@yahoo.com wrote: Garbage disposal is really a grave problem in Anjuna as it is in the rest of Goa. One idea that comes to mind is educating people with the help of Panchayat and local bodies to create a pit in every garden patch,in which waste matter can be dumped and everytime a little soil should be poured over it. This organic matter over a period of time converts into good manure for plants and even vegetables. There is no better taste than that found in organically grown vegetables and fruits. I know this sounds easy, but even if we try educating few people at a time, we can spread the message around and bring about massive improvement.Moreover, it is imperative that use of plastic bags have to be reduced to a bare minimum.They are a major threat to the environment and if burnt, the fumes are very dangerous to be inhaled. The local Goan workers do not know that and indiscriminately burn whatever plastic they find in the yard. Best wishes, Bernice Try the new Yahoo! India Homepage. Click here. From cricket scores to your friends. Try the Yahoo! India Homepage! http://in.yahoo.com/trynew
[Goanet] Garbage Disposal
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Planning to get married in Goa? www.weddingsetcgoa.com Making your 'dream wedding' possible I fully agree with you Dominic and hats off to you. You are one of the few people I know who understands the gravity of this problem. Considering the callous attitude people have towards garbage, this is indeed a herculean task but all of us can only do our bit by educating/advising people of the dangers of throwing garbage around.viz. flies, diseases etc. Besides Doshishir, the other two spots are near Korlim -( just as the road after the College makes a sharp turn to enter Korlim) and the other on the Parra Mapusa road (entering Mapusa). Just as you mentioned, people have told me that they carry their garbage all the way from Anjuna to dump it here. It is like keeping my garden clean and throwing my junk in my neighbours garden. A fine should be imposed on such persons. The Panchayat can do their bit here. Just as they have gone a long way in eliminating pig toilets, throwing of garbage indiscriminately also can be dealt with in like manner. The advantage people have in villages like Anjuna is that almost everyone, however, has some land area around their homes and digging a pit is not difficult. Bernice Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/connectmore
[Goanet] Christians/Hindu names
What is all this noise being created about Christians bearing Hindu names. A rose by any name would smell the same. Whether someone is named Tom, Dick or Harry or Rajendra, Hitendra or Gopal what difference would it make to the individuals themselves. Does not Goa have enough of problems which can be addressed through this excellent forum of Goanet, instead of wasting valuable space over inconsequential issues. Bernice Pereira Try the new Yahoo! India Homepage. Click here. http://in.yahoo.com/trynew
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August 20 - WORLD GOA DAY Celebrating the inclusion of Konkani in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution on August 20, 1992 For a list of World Goa Day events see: http://worldgoaday2009.blogspot.com Alfie, So funny - That Santiago Bilbo crisscross of names. Confused Look on their faces (both S and B) I remember, was a one of meek acceptance. Cheers Bernice Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Fw: AN ODE TO SORPOTEL.
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AN ODE TO SORPOTEL.
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AN ODE TO SORPOTEL.
For the hotch potch known as Haggis
Let the Scotsman yearn or yell
For the taste of Yorkshire pudding
Let the English family dwell.
For the famed Tandoori Chicken
That Punjabis praise like hell
But for us who hail from Goa
There's nothing like SORPOTEL!
From the big wigs in Colaba
To the small fry in Cavel
From the growing tribes in Bandra
To the remnants in Parel
From the lovely girls in Glaxo
To the boys in Burma Shell
There's no Goan whose mouth won't water
When you talk of SORPOTEL!
And Oh! for Christmas dinner
Don't you think it would be swell
If by some freak of fortune
Or by some magic spell
We could, as they have in Goa
A bottle of the cajel
And
toddy leavened sannas
To go with SORPOTEL
And from good ol' Kolkata,
Please let me add some thoughts,
Of hing-aer kachouris, and tea in chatty-pots.
A perfect combination,
I'm sure you'd remember well,
But for that sit-down dinner,
It's got to be SORPOTEL!
Now the anglo-bras will swear,
by smelly balichow,
And butt curry from Chulias,
(You know, the innards of the cow.)
But they get all stoned and dreamy
when they get that heady smell,
of toddy-drunken sannas and steaming SORPOTEL!
And every bloke from Cal,
Will talk of kati roll.
Of puchkas, dalpuri and nehari,
And sometimes maachaer jhol.
Panthey Kowswey jhalfrezee and pepper water
Oh I love them as well,
But if we have to go to the polls
I VOTE FOR SORPOTEL!
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[Goanet] Who is Rita Lobo of Amchem Noxib?
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and seeks to buy approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs land betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas. Please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or ph+91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html Yes Selma, Joe is right - she should be around 65 at leat and yes she's a Manglorean. Bernice Pereira Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Beautiful people - Wendell Rodrigues - Reply to Roland Francis
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is one of Goa's leading NGOs. Sangath is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and is looking to buy land of approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas If you have land to sell, please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or phone +91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html From: Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Beautiful People All power to Wendell Rodrigues being hugged by Lisette Saldanha. But can't help wondering if Wendell the man, the human being would have the same hugging power if circumstances being different, he were a tailor in Pacheco's Dress Shop in Mabai Hotel, near the Municipal Gardens, Margao, but was a truly beautiful person nevertheless. Fame and fortune aah! Everyone wants to hug you. Roland. Reply I don't think Wendell's fame or fortune has stimulated Lisette Saldanha or me into writing an appreciation of his Beautiful People interview. It was just his absolute honesty and clarity of thought which comes out of the courage of his convictions that is his endearing quality. Besides which, Wendell is truly a fine human being. Yes, if he was any ordinary tailor down the road and had the same qualities described above - I would have felt the same way. Bernice Pereira Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
[Goanet] Devil's advocate
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is one of Goa's leading NGOs. Sangath is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and is looking to buy land of approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas If you have land to sell, please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or phone +91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html Mario, I'm certainly not in any way suggesting that we return to the 5-star lifestyle of the past, but only stating the fact that Goans (and specially, the elitist ones you describe of the older generation) have been subjected to a lot of changes post liberation. No doubt, by and large most of the changes have been for the better viz. better roads, sanitation, education, job opportunities etc. I believe, there was a time, students had to go to Mumbai to answer their SSC exam paper. Every country in the world has to pay a price in the interests of progress and Goans too have gone throgh this transition. The only worm in the can is that Goa has also become a breeding ground for all kinds of unhealthy elements, for which there is no restraint at all. This will be a threat to its culture and environment. Bernice Pereira See the Web#39;s breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Devil's advocate - Living in lament
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is one of Goa's leading NGOs. Sangath is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and is looking to buy land of approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas If you have land to sell, please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or phone +91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html Everything starts with a dream and a dream is in effect a crying need for change. The only fault of some of our stalwart Goans is that we are not open to change and therefore, the lament. I am not talking of the negative kind of change which is unfortunately, and to some extent befalling Goa - e.g. destruction by unscrupulous builders, miners etc. etc.. but a change for the better. Having seen the transition of Goa from Portuguese to Indian, there is a phenomenal change specially in people's lifestyles (I'm talking about food, sanitation even standard of living). I remember a friend at Xavier's invited me to her house when I was in my early teens, her father held a very important position and the lifestyle was 5-star with butlers to change the crockery and cutlery with every course of the meal. This was a daily feature in most of the elitist and graceful homes in Goa. The need of the hour is for Goans from all over the world to unite on a common platform to fight against corruption, nepotism and work towards building a haven of that little paradisiacal state of ours. The important requirement is unity, which is unfortunately not present. It's more of a crab mentality to pull down the crab which is climbing higher. Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com
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I just saw Wendell Rodricks in CNBC's Beautiful people. I must compliment Wendell on the courage of his convictions.Congratulations Wendell!!! As Wendell says, they are not criminals - only people who have a certain sexual preference and I am glad today that by law they can exercise this choice. Homosexuals and lesbians have been there from time immemorial and and because of the severe bias against them, their activities have been performed in a hush hush manner. I remember we had a pair of girls in a hostel in Goa where I was, as a very young girl. Every night they'd land up on the same bed. They were a butt of a lot of jokes. For that matter, how many men and women are living absolutely straight lives (i.e. one man one woman). Is not promiscuity bad? Isn't that abnormal but yet accepted. In fact these are the very people who are idolized by the masses because of their money and glamour.Nobody thinks of the poor innocent children who are victims of these so called marriages.. What a false world we live in!!! Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
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Agree with you fully Dominic Bernice Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Popular Goan flowers
I think they are calle Nonta Bernice Pereira Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
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Agree with you Marshall. Large tracks in Morjim have been devoured by these sharks Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Please identify these fruits
Surely look like chunna - and the other (perhaps???) raw pepper!!! Bernice Pereira Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/
