[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
ail to you, was an intrusion, you could have mentioned it privately. Best of luck in your career and life. >Eugene Correia > > Cecil Pinto =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.go

[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 acknowledgemen

[Goanet] Everyone's waking up - but not GoaCom

2002-07-01 Thread Cecil Pinto
Antiquated Sex Laws To Be Overhauled The Blair government is to finally publish radical plans to reform the laws on sex crimes. The reform will be based on a paper published in 2000, called ‘Setting the Boundaries’ which which proposed bringing in a specific offence of child abuse, sweeping away

[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 f

[Goanet] Attn. GoaCom: Please add 'bonkbuster' to the adult word filter

2002-07-01 Thread Cecil Pinto
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_609782.html Dictionary adds 'bonkbuster' for books with lots of sex The Oxford English Dictionary has officially recognised the word 'bonkbuster' for books which have plenty of sex. It defines the word as: "A type of popular novel characterised by frequent

[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. As

[Goanet] 'Commercial posting' allowed for GoaNet Admin team

2002-07-01 Thread Cecil Pinto
I presume that The GoaNet team members themselves are not covered by the rule that disallows subscribers to make 'commercial' postings. Fred can advertise his own writing services. But subscribers cannot advertise their services. And don't tell me 'Free-lance' means not-for-payment! Vive la diff

[Goanet] Risque words list required from GoaNet Admin Team

2002-06-28 Thread Cecil Pinto
ny risky words. 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

[Goanet] The original 'Wake up and smell the coffee"

2002-06-27 Thread Cecil Pinto
Renowned agony aunt Ann Landers dies at 83 CHICAGO -- Reputed to be the world's most widely read columnist, agony aunt Ann Landers, who famously urged her readers to "wake up and smell the coffee", has died at the age of 83. The Chicago Tribune, which had been her home base since 1987, said sh

[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] 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 r

[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 taken

[Goanet] Is Marlon delusional?

2002-06-16 Thread Cecil Pinto
I have very clearly clarified in detail to Marlon Menezes directly, and copies to Goa-Goans and the GoaNet Admin team, that Gaspar Almeida is NOT a business partner in EXPRESSIONS. EXPRESSIONS is a sole proprietership firm belonging to my wife Beatrice Pinto. At no time has Gaspar Almeida accept

[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. You

[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 a

[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 f

[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 ser

[Goanet] Some Mothers' Day Quotes

2002-05-04 Thread Cecil Pinto
l "We only have One Mom, One Mommy, One Mother in this World, One life. Don't wait for the Tomorrow's to tell Mom, you love her." Author Unknown "Mothers' Day is on May 12th this year. EXPRESSIONS accepts orders only uptil 7th May for the fan

[Goanet] Biblical Quotes regarding Mothers' Day

2002-05-03 Thread Cecil Pinto
Gen 3:20 Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living. Exo 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Lev 19:3 "'Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must observe my Sa

[Goanet] A letter sent by a daughter to Ann Landers

2002-04-30 Thread Cecil Pinto
Dear Ann Landers: Please print this letter on Mother's Day. It is to my own dear mother who will not see it. (She died several months ago of cancer.) But maybe others who are still lucky enough to have their moms will learn something from what I have written. Dear Mom: When I was

[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 wasn't

[Goanet] Is your Mother in Goa?

2002-04-27 Thread Cecil Pinto
-- In Kuwait contact Gaspar Almeida at <[EMAIL 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

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

2002-04-26 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 perfor

[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 naturo

[Goanet] Alishka - Ashley - Hats off!!!

2002-04-23 Thread Cecil Pinto
All these go a long way in establishing the credibilty of the appeal. Ashley, with your sincerity, ability and dedication I am sure you will go a long way. Along with Alishka we will keep you too, Ashley, in our prayers. Keep up the good work Cecil

[Goanet] Kidnapping victim rescued - Almost Live Report

2002-04-22 Thread Cecil Pinto
7;t do Herman cn Yaay!" Policeman: "Hey you can't just break through the yellow tape like that" Cecil: "I'm Cecil Pinto reporting almost live for Goa-world.net" Policeman: "Does'nt matter.We have rules here in this country" Cecil: "

[Goanet] A relevant post from 1998 by the CEO

2002-04-22 Thread Cecil Pinto
arneiro Marlon Menezes Fred Noronha Eddie Fernandes Ulysses Menezes Vivian Coelho -- The above post was reposted in public interest by Cecil Pinto - Almost-Live Reporter for Goa-World.net and President of The Unofficial Herman Carneiro Fan Club Our chant: "Herman is da Man! Herm

[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, Radhik

[Goanet] Fred's suggestions

2002-04-19 Thread Cecil Pinto
I wholeheartedly agree with Fred's suggestion on the betterment of the individual mailing lists. This indeed is the direction in which we should be headed, instead of getting stuck in the morass of character asssasination and petty turf rivalry. -- >[] Can we look beyond life being a zer

[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 may

[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:

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

2002-04-18 Thread Cecil Pinto
love" Cecil: "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 ha

[Goanet] Fred need sob no more!

2002-04-17 Thread Cecil Pinto
On Monday December 24th 2001 Fred wrote, with regard to the GoaNetter's meeting held in Goa. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goanet/message/19162 - quote Fred - "Before the others came, we held a sobbing session. Some of our gripes: Why is GoaNet growing so unnervingly peaceful and placi

[Goanet] Marlon wins - I offer to withdraw from debate - 'stomach' stamping

2002-04-16 Thread Cecil Pinto
In a reference to a humorous posting of mine Marlon has gone overboard and criticised my wife's firm EXPRESSIONS - The Flower Shop, that has been providing flowers by e-mail services for more than 4 years now. Let it be noted that in none of my postings have I ever said anything discriminatory of

[Goanet] Conversation at Mhambre Bar about POTA bill

2002-04-15 Thread Cecil Pinto
Excerpt from 'GOEM ROSTAD', a one-act play by Pundalik Asnodkar (Translated from the orginal Konkani.) --- After a few pegs Pascoal: "This BJP is going to finish us Catholics!" Damu: "So what do you want? That Congress to come back into power? After they have looted and plundered o

[Goanet] Unofficial GoaNet FAQ - Update 1.01 (actually a bug fix)

2002-04-15 Thread Cecil Pinto
I'm back after a refreshing weekend at my parents' house in Aldona. Away from Computers Internet, Pseudo Animal Activists and Environmentalists. My impromptu GoaNet FAQ seems to have met with a mixed response. I would like to clarify a few points here. 1) Ema Souza-Colaco questioned my 'descrip

[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 Go

[Goanet] Goa Today - Wendell supports Parrikar - Amnesia....

2002-04-13 Thread Cecil Pinto
The latest issue of Goa Today (April 2002) has Wendell Rodrigues (Style Speak) come out very strongly in support of Parrikar. quote "Like clubwear, the present state of public conception about our politcians is shocking. Everyone is making such a huge hue and cry and going on an anti-P

[Goanet] Proof of Fred's Goanness

2002-04-12 Thread Cecil Pinto
Various doubts have often been raised on these Discussion Groups whether Frederick Noronha is truly a Goan. Many of the traits he displays are not typically Goan - pure vegitarianism, pure logic... etc. I have constantly defended Fred and argued that he is indeed very much a Goan. Below is my

[Goanet] Proof of Goanness

2002-04-12 Thread Cecil Pinto
In-depth research conducted at the Hebrew University in Israel has convincing proof that Jesus Christ might have had Goan roots. Below are some similarities between Jesus Christ and a typical Goan male: - Even after crossing thirty he still lived at his mother's house. - First chance he got, he