Re: [GOANET] Goanet Rules and Guidelines

2002-11-18 Thread EdgarStmartins
Goa's phone numbers change from Nov 10, 2002. Prefix old number with a 2. New numbers will be seven-digit 2XX (where XX is the old number).

Re: [GOANET] NEWS: Conservative Christians in US biggest backers of war on Iraq

2002-11-17 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 11/16/02 10:38:28 AM Pacific Standard Time, EdgarStmartins writes: In a message dated 11/15/02 12:28:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Netter, Now we know what others say. What is your opinion? Please let us know how you feel. As a reporter you

Re: [GOANET] Brendon Desouza: Part 2

2002-11-17 Thread EdgarStmartins
CROWFOOT: "A little while and I will be gone from among you, whither I cannot tell. "From nowhere we come; unto nowhere we go. What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night It is the breath of a buffalo in the winter-time It is the little shadow that runs across the grass

[GOANET] Re: Competition, Trains

2002-11-17 Thread EdgarStmartins
Friend, my only wish in life before I die from a lethal injection is never to go to Alliston in Ontario. Even when I am 99. Edgar Martins A seasoned traveller sitting in the aisle seat in a plane waiting to take off became aware that the couple in the seats beside him probably hadn't

Re: [GOANET] 14 NOV: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS

2002-11-17 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 11/16/02 7:13:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, EdgarStmartins writes: In a message dated 11/15/02 6:59:01 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mr. Siddiqui, I have met you and your mindset before. I wrote my impressions of a mosque built in my homeland where

Re: [GOANET] peace in usa, chaos abroad

2002-11-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
I had just posted my impressions on Colin Powell and clicked in the following "ECHO" of what I have been trying to express. Well, I tried to cover so much topic in so little a space. This problem will not fit into a book. It is exactly true what he writes about drugs. They should destroy their

Re: [GOANET] USA Christians and War in Iraq

2002-11-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 11/16/02 5:43:41 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lieber William, Read the Suras of the Koran, the Hadits and the life of Mohammed (Mutalib) and you will be happy you have been shown the light. Halleluja! I am a Catholic Agnostic who believes in no

Re: [GOANET] 14 NOV: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS

2002-11-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 11/15/02 6:59:01 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mr. Siddiqui, I have met you and your mindset before. I wrote my impressions of a mosque built in my homeland where women are segregated from the men in prayer. This act perpetuates the oppression of women

Re: [GOANET] 16 NOV: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS

2002-11-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 11/15/02 11:10:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here we see the short sightedness of the Goa government. They will control the driving of two and four wheelers but ignore the water scooters. We cry foul after the loss of life and not before. When will the

Re: [GOANET] On quarrelling

2002-11-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 11/16/02 8:18:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What can one expect from boors who have very little to offer and suffer from a crab mentality. This is common. When India loses a wicket, bottles and projectiles are hurled on the pitch. When we have excess

[GOANET] Power of Wrigleys

2002-11-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
Goa's phone numbers change from Nov 10, 2002. Prefix old number with a 2. New numbers will be seven-digit 2XX (where XX is the old number).

[GOANET] For the attention of Dom Martin

2002-11-15 Thread EdgarStmartins
Friendship and communication is a two way traffic. Your posting in reply to mine that I addressed to goanet was addressed to me only. You have blocked me on your inbox. This is your prerogative and you ought to post yours to Goanet. Please do not communicate with me on a personal basis. Ciao.

Re: [GOANET] Brahmins are cream of Indfian society but honesty not.

2002-11-14 Thread EdgarStmartins
Goa's phone numbers change from Nov 10, 2002. Prefix old number with a 2. New numbers will be seven-digit 2XX (where XX is the old number).

Re: [Goanet] Goan Proverbial Vulgar Gems

2002-11-11 Thread EdgarStmartins
Goa's phone numbers change from Nov 10, 2002. Prefix old number with a 2. New numbers will be seven-digit 2XX (where XX is the old number).

Re: [GOANET] A cockeyed vision in harassing missions

2002-11-09 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 11/8/02 6:41:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Goans deserve to be kicked and kicked hard until they leave everything and run away to distant lands to save their miserable skins and leave this land of their ancestors in the hands of these ungrateful

Re: [GOANET] Konkanis: Goan Identity?

2002-11-04 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 11/3/02 11:35:21 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is absolutely true. Just a storm in a teacup by some of us and not a rebuttal of the author's attempt to glamourise the Goan identity. Why flog a matter that is so petty I cannot understand. We seem to

Re: [GOANET] 04 NOV: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS

2002-11-04 Thread EdgarStmartins
You can post to GoaNet. Send in your views and comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joel baba! U are rendering us Goans everywhere a

[GOANET] Re: Temperature readings in Goa.

2002-11-02 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 10/26/02 5:04:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, EdgarStmartins writes: This is not the first time that I have voiced my displeasure at the temperature readings given by the news bulletin emenating from Goa. I cannot understand why the mid-day temperature is not given. Even

Re: [GOANET] The Mississauga News: Multi-faiths define Goa's Konkanis

2002-11-02 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 11/2/02 4:41:15 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Konkanis are fully westernized in their dress and are fun-loving people. This is not true as a Goan in Texas dresses in a Kashti which he claims to be the national dress of Goa. He has like Musharref taken

Re: [CGN] Re: [Goanet] Miracles and the politics of canonization

2002-10-30 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 10/29/02 8:25:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Injustice and suffering are not the prerogatives of politics. The Church too is guilty of injustice. One has to accept this as part of a sordid world. I am unable to grasp the need for Saints if they are

[Goanet] Amchi Mirsangacho Kaneo.

2002-10-27 Thread EdgarStmartins
You can post to GoaNet. Send in your views and comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have as a Goan always been fascinated by the chilli

[Goanet] Re: Assistance required.

2002-10-23 Thread EdgarStmartins
You can post to GoaNet. Send in your views and comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mr Roland Martins, In August, I asked Lilian

[Goanet] Apologize

2002-10-23 Thread EdgarStmartins
You can post to GoaNet. Send in your views and comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED]    A posting with this ref. was inadvertently sent to GoaNet. Kindly

Re: [Goanet] PERSONS OF INDIAN ORIGIN CARD SCHEMES (PIO)

2002-10-22 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 10/21/02 10:22:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: d) However, they shall not enjoy political rights in INDIA It is imperative that the Indian government realise that they should stop looking at us from below the belt and especially at our wallets. I own a

[Goanet] Soccer wonderkids

2002-10-19 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 16-27: Vipasana meditation, Alto Porvorim * Oct 24: Antonio Pereira Puraskar (Award) ceremony, Porvorim -- I am no sports fan now that I am an old man and

Re: [Goanet] Woman sentenced for urinating in municipal inspectors office.

2002-10-18 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 16-27: Vipasana meditation, Alto Porvorim * Oct 24: Antonio Pereira Puraskar (Award) ceremony, Porvorim -- This info is in addition to the info we have

Re: [Goanet] SPECIAL: Rave parties still the rage in Goa tourist belt: cops

2002-10-17 Thread EdgarStmartins
If Bin Laden only knew that so many foreigners and some Goan copy cats congregated in Vagator in a trance he will shift his attention from Kuta in Bali to Vagator in Goa. Hope that the hospitals in Goa will be able to cope up with impending disaster. Goa will need much wood for coffins. Dr. LEO

Re: [Goanet] 15 OCT: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS

2002-10-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
The best man for this position is none other than the MLA for Aldona as he is an expert on tickets. He is a lawyer and plays musical chairs in the State Assembly. I highly reccomend Dayanand Narvekar for this position. Edgar Martins ONLINE LOTTERIES SOON: Goa has decided to launch online

Re: [Goanet] Patricia Pinto.

2002-10-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 16-17: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com * Oct 16-27: Vipasana meditation, Alto Porvorim * Oct 24: Antonio Pereira Puraskar (Award) ceremony, Porvorim

[Goanet] A warning to all unsuspecting persons everywhere.

2002-10-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 16-17: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com * Oct 16-27: Vipasana meditation, Alto Porvorim * Oct 24: Antonio Pereira Puraskar (Award) ceremony, Porvorim

Re: [Goanet] Colin Powell

2002-10-15 Thread EdgarStmartins
Nagesh Bhatcar, We have different views about people and politics. Yes I erred and that is no gret deal. I will comment about these two characters: 1. Mr. Colin Powell is intelligent but an Ubncle Tom - black outside and white outside like an oreo cookie. He, I repeat, was booed when he

Re: [Goanet] Deepening U.S. Engagement in South Asia: American Enterprise Ins...

2002-10-14 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 16-17: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com * Oct 16-27: Vipasana meditation, Alto Porvorim * Oct 24: Antonio Pereira Puraskar (Award)

Re: [Goanet] Colin Powell

2002-10-14 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 16-17: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com * Oct 16-27: Vipasana meditation, Alto Porvorim * Oct 24: Antonio Pereira Puraskar (Award)

[Goanet] Terrorism or retaliation.

2002-10-13 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra

[Goanet] Re: Matrimonial column add.

2002-10-13 Thread EdgarStmartins
SINGLE BLACK FEMALE" Seeks male companionship, ethnicity is unimportant. I'm a very good looking girl who LOVES to play. I love long walks in the woods, riding in your pickup truck, hunting, camping, and fishing trips, cozy winter nights lying by the fire. Candlelight dinners will

[Goanet] Re: Goan Sausage

2002-10-12 Thread EdgarStmartins
A guy goes into a store and tells the clerk, "I'd like some Goan sausage." The clerk looks at him and says, "Are you Goanese?" The guy, clearly offended, says, "Well, yes I am. But let me ask you something." If I had asked for Italian sausage would you ask me if I was Italian? Or if I had asked

[Goanet] Re: Another chuckle for the day

2002-10-12 Thread EdgarStmartins
Dear Friend! This goes to show that I think of you when I send you something to laugh at and sometimes an article ot two that you do not agree with. If ever you disagree with me, let me know and we can always debate an issue (mainly on political matters). I am sorry that due to my deep

Re: [Goanet] LAW OF THE JUNGLE OR LAW OF THE LAND

2002-10-12 Thread EdgarStmartins
In Italy the legal system is skewed. When the Socialists were governing, they got decisions in their favour and now Berlusconi, who has over a dozen cases against him is using his power as PM to get the court to rule in his favour. What a traversty. In India decisions are postponed sine die and

[Goanet] Patricia Pinto.

2002-10-11 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra

Re: [Goanet] 09 OCT: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS

2002-10-09 Thread EdgarStmartins
Those who feel that India is a country where human rights of its own and world citizens are considered, I would like to draw the attention that India has since its inception followed a very dubious role. Under apartheid, India was very vocal against the racists in South Africa. Besides having a

Re: [Goanet] Pax Americana!

2002-10-08 Thread EdgarStmartins
Many a Goan living in the US (mind you I am not referring to you Panduranga), feel that they are right, vote for the GOP, chew gum (a criterion for being Yankee) and pounce on me when I criticize the US policies. I have seen this. It is a fallacy to think that Americans and this includes

Re: [Goanet] Revival Of Gaunkars Communidades.

2002-10-08 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day

Re: [Goanet] Pax Americana!

2002-10-08 Thread EdgarStmartins
America is made up of imbeciles who vote for imbeciles who THINK that the rest of the world are imbeciles. Leading them is George Bush, blacks like Colin Powel and Condoleeza Rice, who are like Uncle Toms, Trent Lott, Cheney and even Ari Fleischer (with his skull cap), Ashcroft and that cabal

Re: [Goanet] Skepticism regarding the new miracle - More information

2002-10-08 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day

Re: [Goanet] Pax Americana!

2002-10-08 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day

Re: [Goanet] Skepticism towards Mother Teresa's 'miracle'

2002-10-07 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 8: Vegetarian Society meet, Miramar 6.30pm Youth Hostel * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre work, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town...

Re: [Goanet] Getting on with life

2002-10-07 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 8: Vegetarian Society meet, Miramar 6.30pm Youth Hostel * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre work, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town...

Re: [Goanet] Pax Americana!

2002-10-06 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 10/5/02 9:11:57 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A note of warning to all who have opinions contrary to US policies. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING U. As I have passed my prime, I do not mind a spell in the

Re: [Goanet] Meeting in Canada on Environmental Issues Facing Goa

2002-10-05 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- WHAT'S ON IN GOA: * Oct 06: Alzheimers conf ends Sun 2pm, Porvorim * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Nov 29-Dec 1: Plant Utsav 2k2 at

Re: [Goanet] Pax Americana!

2002-10-04 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- WHAT'S ON IN GOA: * Oct 04-06: Natl conf on Alzheimers, Hotel Majestic * Oct 03-06: Wildlife Week, Goa Science Centre * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com * Oct 12: Goa State Strings Orchestra performs at

Re: [Goanet] 03 OCT: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS

2002-10-04 Thread EdgarStmartins
-- WHAT'S ON IN GOA: * Oct 04-06: Natl conf on Alzheimers, Hotel Majestic * Oct 03-06: Wildlife Week, Goa Science Centre * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com * Oct 12: Goa State Strings Orchestra performs at

[Goanet] Aloe Vera and products made from this herb.

2002-09-28 Thread EdgarStmartins
Aloe Vera has become a popular (and intriguing) and controversial product on the market today. Soaps, shampoos, facial creams and even a remedy against cancer are being touted or pedalled by those who believe in alternate medications. I have myself used alow vera as a shampoo and a

[Goanet] 9/11

2002-09-11 Thread EdgarStmartins
Yes, it is a year when I saw the wrath of the Islamic world shatter the might of those who considered themselves invincible. They can rain their smart bombs on Asians, Africans and Latin Americans, their nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, their napalm on Vietnam, and release toxic

[Goanet] An achronism

2002-09-09 Thread EdgarStmartins
One would feel that Goans emigrating abroad, would leave their hang-ups behind when they take a flight to the West or down under but alas, Goans bring their dirty linen and hang-ups with them when the travel abroad. Having lived in East Africa, it was quite common to feel

[Goanet] (no subject)

2002-09-03 Thread EdgarStmartins
I paced the coridoors of the Mapuca Police Station some months ago waiting for the PI to return. He, I was told, had left on a mission. I then sighted a women pacing about in the courtyard like a man outside a delivery room waiting for the results. As I was free, I approached

Re: [Goanet] August issue of GoaNOW

2002-09-02 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 9/2/02 4:27:19 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: www.goacom.com/goanow/ Goa was thus inherited by Yussuf Adil Shah of Bijapur, one of the Bahamani Kings, who like the earlier warlords of Govapuri, was also seduced by the charms of the Resort and to

Re: [Goanet] Notice to Doordarshan regarding Broadcast involving King Cobra o...

2002-09-01 Thread EdgarStmartins
I am a vegetarian 80% and rarely eat meat but my diet is balanced. The dog in England is well fed but dogs in Goa do not get a balanced vegetarian diet. The man in England who is a vegetarian ought to ask his dog if it preferred to live on a vegetarian diet. I would classify a vegetarian

[Goanet] Funny!

2002-08-30 Thread EdgarStmartins
Could GoaNet kindly inform its members as to who it is - Herman, Marlon, Eddie or that wizard in Goa FN that is manipulating that jack hammer. His eyes look like they are bobbing in and out of his crash helmet. And the ground seems to be very hard as the jackhammer seems to be stuck in

[Goanet] STUCK IN LIMBO.

2002-08-26 Thread EdgarStmartins
I paced the coridoors of the Mapuca Police Station some months ago waiting for the PI to return. He, I was told, had left on a mission. I then sighted a women pacing about in the courtyard like a man outside a delivery room waiting for the results. As I was free, I approached her and

[Goanet] Testins

2002-08-25 Thread EdgarStmartins
This is just a test. Hold your horses. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact:

[Goanet] Hypocricy

2002-08-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
A Baptist man lived in a traditional Catholic neighborhood.Every Friday, the Catholics were driven crazy because, while they were morosely eating fish, the Baptist was outside barbecuing steaks.The Catholics worked on the Baptist, attempting to convert him to Catholicism. Finally, after

Re: [Goanet] ...and you thought journalists were not human

2002-08-16 Thread EdgarStmartins
I would venture to state that Goans in days gone by lived long due to hard work, a sedentary lifestyle and with less stress than the modern Goan goes through. Researchers will find it hard to guess to what extent the average Goan would have lived if he had avoided use of this nut. I would

Re: [Goanet] Undeveloped Language - What Nonsense!

2002-08-12 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 8/11/02 8:44:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: KONKANI AND PANDORA'S BOX: A developed language is a pre-requisite for a developed society. It is therefore absurd to search for Goa's Asmitai or identity in Konkani, which is nothing but an undeveloped

[Goanet] Re: Request to leave/join

2002-08-10 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 8/10/02 11:52:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, EdgarStmartins writes: This is taken from Leo's posting to me: The only thing you told me about Frederick Noronha was that his wife was so and so (by the way what is her name?). I have NOT used anything what you told

Re: [Goanet] - In defense of our Heritage -

2002-08-10 Thread EdgarStmartins
It is interesting to note the viewpoint that J. de Abreu Noronha holds regarding the use of different scripts to express our state language. I too held this viewpoint some years back and hotly discussed the topic with another Goan who maintained that Konkani could only be expressed or

Re: [Goanet] - In defense of our Heritage - corrected version

2002-08-10 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 8/10/02 4:52:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is interesting to note the viewpoint that J. de Abreu Noronha holds regarding the use of different scripts to express our state language. I too held this viewpoint some years back and hotly

Re: [Goanet] judeo

2002-06-24 Thread EdgarStmartins
Probably this is a relic of the inquisition when Jews were burned at the stake. This is a blot on the Catholic Church, the Papacy and the two countries Portugal and Spain whe3re this was widely practiced. The Portuguese brought this custom to Goa and there was a centre where the

[Goanet] Re: Fwd: Parachutes

2002-06-18 Thread EdgarStmartins
Parachutes An airplane was about to crash; there were 5 passengers on board gt;gt;but gt;gt; only 4 parachutes. The first passenger said, I'm Kobe Bryant , gt;gt;the gt;gt; best NBA basketball player, the Lakers need me, I can't afford gt;gt;to gt;gt; dieSo he took the first

[Goanet] Re: [goanews] COLUMN -- Whose Sorry Now

2002-06-11 Thread EdgarStmartins
Madam Margaret, You write well and I enjoyed your posting. I would however like to add that fractured assemblies are common and I will give you some examples. In Germany the ruling party, the Socialists under Helmut Schroeder rule with the help of the Greens