[Goanet] testing

2002-07-03 Thread Cecil Pinto
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[Goanet] The Cable Guy, Cecil Pinto, replies to Eugene Correia

2002-07-02 Thread Cecil Pinto
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[Goanet] Why is GOACOM maintaining the 'adult' word list and not the Admin Team?

2002-07-01 Thread Cecil Pinto
With the best of intentions I asked the Goanet Admin Team to send me a list of all words banned from use in postings. Herman was most courteous in replying immediately. He said that he would check if Fred could give me the list of words. From this I assume Fred maintains the 'adult' words list.

[Goanet] 4 Questions for Margaret Mascarenhas

2002-07-01 Thread Cecil Pinto
Ms. Margaret Mascarenhas in her posting 'Censoring the Censors' puts up a very well written explanation for her reason to discontinue her column 'Wake up and smell the coffee' from Gomantak Times. I wish her the best of luck and hope we on these Goa related discusion forums will benefit from her

[Goanet] Since when is Adult a dirty word?

2002-07-01 Thread Cecil Pinto
by Jamie McKenzie Source: 'From Now On' Magazine Note (June 11, 1999): Since this article was published in May, it appears that SurfWatch has discontinued the practice of automatically blocking sites using the file names adult.html and adult.htm. While there has been no formal acknowledgement

[Goanet] Risque words list required from GoaNet Admin Team

2002-06-28 Thread Cecil Pinto
. That is cheating. I do not indulge in cheating. Please send me the list of all words that your filter blocks so that I may modify my article accordingly. Cecil Pinto (Post Suspension Dedicated Follower of Rules) == =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe

[Goanet] How Baby Bear got his name

2002-06-24 Thread Cecil Pinto
A Goan Fable for little children. Like all Ancient Fables, this one too is based on reality. Names and descriptions have been altered to hide the identities of the participants. This is the house of the Three Bears. Dada Bear, Mama Bear and Small Bear. One more Bear, a Baby Son Bear has been

[Goanet] 10 Questions- Cecil Pinto on 'Child Naming Patterns among Goan Catholics'

2002-06-24 Thread Cecil Pinto
10 Questions by Ree Coh Professor Cecil Pinto is interviewed by world famous journalist Ree Coh. Professor Pinto, is a Ph.D and has been twice awarded the Adha Shri for his contributions in the field of Literature by President Pandurang of the Independent Republic of Chimbel. Currently

[Goanet] And then they saw the light....

2002-06-16 Thread Cecil Pinto
Dear Mr. Carneiro and the Goanet Admin Team, Thank you most kindly for realising your error, and revoking my suspension. You can rest assured that I will cooperate with you to make GoaNet a vibrant forum for discussing matters of interest to Goan's worldwide. That was always my intention.

[Goanet] 'bad words' on GoaNet issue

2002-06-16 Thread Cecil Pinto
This regarding Ms. Viviana Coelho's posting regarding our correspondence about the use of the word 'bastarasterisk' on GoaNet. Before I begin let me make it quite clear that I have the highest respect and admiration for Ms. Coelho and her capacities as Administrator. Time and again she has

[Goanet] Non-Upright SEXTERS! - A tribute to A. Veronica's last post

2002-05-29 Thread Cecil Pinto
To Hell with You! Chutiya! Our discussion was interrupted by these loud exclamations at Mhambre's Bar. At a table in the shadows was a rowdy looking gang of four arguing. They were obviously first timers at Mhambre's Bar. The norm here has always been polite discussions. Such loud voices and

[Goanet] 24 hours left for Mothers' Day orders

2002-05-06 Thread Cecil Pinto
Just a reminder that on 7th May 2002 at 6 p.m.(IST) EXPRESSIONS will stop taking orders for the Mothers' Day package . The special Commemorative Mementos are dated '12th May 2002' and hence we have to order an exact amount, as they cannot be used again. The printing and baking process of these

[Goanet] Some Mothers' Day Quotes

2002-05-04 Thread Cecil Pinto
for the fantastic Mothers' Day package Cecil Pinto (1967 - still alive and kicking) == Greet your loved ones in Goa with flowers! http://www.goa-world.net/expressions/ EXPRESSIONS - The Flower Shop World famous all over Goa! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T

[Goanet] Gabru's Gift - A Mothers' Day story from Goa

2002-05-04 Thread Cecil Pinto
Excerpt from Goem Mhojem Bhangar by Pundalik Asnodkar Freely adapted from the original Konkani by Cecil Pinto - 12th May 2002 - 7.45 p.m. - Siolim, Goa. - Zelia coughed dramatically for effect. It was just a slight cold but Zelia liked to put on a pretense of being seriously ill

[Goanet] Brief History of Mothers' Day

2002-04-29 Thread Cecil Pinto
In the U.S. Mothers' Day is a holiday celebrated on second Sunday in May. It is a day when children honor their mothers with cards, gifts, and flowers. First observance in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1907, it is based on suggestions by Julia Ward Howe in 1872 and Anna Jarvis in 1907. Although it

[Goanet] Extract from NATURAL HOME REMEDIES - By H. K. Bakhru

2002-04-27 Thread Cecil Pinto
NATURAL HOME REMEDIES for Common Ailments By H. K. Bakhru Orient Paperbacks 232 pages Rs. 60/- --- verbatim extract --- Sexual Impotence: Erectile Disorder Sex is a basic instinct like hunger. Sexual activity, however, demands complete concentration and relaxation. It cannot be

[Goanet] Is your Mother in Goa?

2002-04-27 Thread Cecil Pinto
PROTECTED]. In Bahrain contact G.R. Crasto at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Elsewhwere contact contact Cecil Pinto at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] If your wife is in Goa, and you have children, remember she's a mother too!! And even if you don't have a MOTHER in Goa

[Goanet] Home Remedies by H. K. Bakhru

2002-04-26 Thread Cecil Pinto
I have this book with me and thought I would share this information in light of the discussion going on about 'Ancestral Cures' -- NATURAL HOME REMEDIES for Common Ailments Orient Paperbacks 232 pages Rs. 60/- --- The Author H.K.Bakhru enjoys a countrywide reputation as an expert

[Goanet] Kodakaphobia

2002-04-19 Thread Cecil Pinto
Kodakaphobia: (Noun) Fear of being photographed. Kodakaphobe: (Noun) One afflicted by Kodakophobia This a term 'coined' by me (with a little help from Mr. Vinayak Naik - the Editor of Goa Today). If anyone knows of any previous reference to this word, in print, please let me know so that I

[Goanet] Where is Vijay Pratap Singh?

2002-04-19 Thread Cecil Pinto
Renu Kelkar [EMAIL PROTECTED] from Delhi who has contacted me, says she was studying in Goa before and wants to contact her old classmate Vijay Pratap Singh. They were studying at T.B. High Secondary School, Altinho, Panjim, from 1991 to 1995. Other classmates are Rupesh, Smita, Gita,

[Goanet] First ever All Net-Groups Meet - December 14th 2002 - Part 1

2002-04-18 Thread Cecil Pinto
: Where did they get this MC from? Could'nt they hire Whoopi Goldberg. She's definitely funnier. This is Cecil Pinto reporting almost live from Panjim for Goa-world.net. Today 14th December 2002 will go down in the history books. The warring between rival groups, that has consumed so much energy

[Goanet] First ever All Net-Groups Meet - December 14th 2002 - Part 2

2002-04-18 Thread Cecil Pinto
(continued from Part 1) = Beatrice: Why did you describe that woman as faceless, featureless and bodyless? Cecil: Never 'describe' a woman on these Net groups. All of them will gang up on you. And call you sexist Beatrice: Sexy. You? Ha! You have a hope in heaven! Cecil: Not

[Goanet] Unofficial GoaNet FAQ - Initial draft

2002-04-13 Thread Cecil Pinto
The Official Description of GoaNet says: GoaNet is a general forum for people interested in Goa to meet and talk about Goa. You are welcome to post news articles, opinion, humor (preferably if original or related to Goa), questions, etc, on this list. It is by far, the most active