[Goanet-news]19 AUG 2003: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS

2003-08-18 Thread Joel D'Souza
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 19 Aug 2003 PLANNING TEAM COMING: Members of the Planning Commission will arrive in Goa on 22 August 2003 and conduct a review meeting on financial planning and management in that State. (GT) HUMAN RIGHTS COURT INDICTS COP: Even as the High Court has called for an inqu

[Goanet]19 AUG 2003: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS

2003-08-18 Thread Joel D'Souza
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 19 Aug 2003 PLANNING TEAM COMING: Members of the Planning Commission will arrive in Goa on 22 August 2003 and conduct a review meeting on financial planning and management in that State. (GT) HUMAN RIGHTS COURT INDICTS COP: Even as the High Court has called for an inqu

[Goanet]Re: Human rights activisit from Mumbai in Toronto

2003-08-18 Thread Bosco - Goanet Volunteer
On Sun, 17 Aug 2003 20:35:38 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/16/2003 3:02:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> Mumbai's well-known journalist/human rights activist and co-editor of >> Communalism Combat will be on panel Enlighten me, Gene, who are you ta

[Goanet]On religious postings..........

2003-08-18 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Folks, Anyone who has read more than a few pages of the Bible will attest to the fact that there is one theme/trend that keeps on occurring in every section. In fact, my contention is that if you have found this theme, then the entire Bible can be condensed to one sentence. And that sentence is, "L

[Goanet]Old world charm

2003-08-18 Thread Mervyn Lobo
--- deccan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > deccan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Siolim -- one of Goa's most enchanting villages is > situated at the extreme > North-West point of the taluka of Bardez, on the > left bank of the Chapora > river. Siolim is also the last 'bourgeois' village > in the north of Goa

[Goanet]Re:(Goanet):"Kettle calling the teapo black!"

2003-08-18 Thread Tony Correia-Afonso
Bernardo Colaco wrote: "It would be nice if our free lance scribes would investigate how Goa fed and feeds the bharati parties to stay in power ie.: to win elections in other states." Comment: No such investigation is necessary as "bharati parties" are fed in the same manner as parties in o

[Goanet]Firing guns from a journalist's shoulders?

2003-08-18 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Let me ask Fred to investigate Crores of Ruppes deposited fraudulently > by the EDC and the Housing Board in one of Goa's most corrupt Banks, the > Centurion Bank. > I was defrauded by this bank and another individual using forged > sig

[Goanet]Please publish this on Goanet - My Message for World Goa Day

2003-08-18 Thread Magno
MY MESSAGE FOR WORLD GOA DAY 2003 To my compatriots the world over I wish a Very Happy and Memorable Goa Day 2003. Let the World Goa Day be a guiding light for us Goans to openly display our Goan identity by speaking in Konkani. On this day let us make to ourselves a firm promise that we shall n

[Goanet]Silver Jubilee: International Seminar on Indo-Portuguese History

2003-08-18 Thread Teotonio R. de Souza
Approved: fredteo123 At at time when the official relations between Portugal and India were taking time to reach normalcy, despite the move of the then Portuguese foreign minister (later President) Dr. Mario Soares, to recognize in 1974 Goa's integration into India, Fr. John Correia-Afonso, form

Re: [Goanet] Nonsense and more!

2003-08-18 Thread Joe Vaz
As Goans we must realize, recognize and acknowledge at least to ourselves (if not in public) that -- credit is due where credit is deserved. I have said this before, and I will say it again that Fred Noronha has by far made concrete contributions to the Goan community. Some of us may not agr

[Goanet]God Day in Houston

2003-08-18 Thread Ligorio Soares
Goans & Mangaloreans in Houston, Texas, will also join the worldwide legions of Rene Barreto in celebrating Goa Day under the auspices of TIPCA (The India-Pakistan Christian Association) says Ligorio Soares, Coordinator. A varied programme of Goan folk-songs and dances has been drawn up. S

[Goanet]Goa-Should Church Actively Involve in Politics??

2003-08-18 Thread JperGOA
I know this subject could be sensitive but is worth discussing as it can be proved that people/laity are not the same they were 15-20 years ago.. Here are some of the facts: About 15 years, Church distributed through sermons circulars/handbills etc etc advising the laity not to go any where near

[Goanet]Fred: A journalist who cares!

2003-08-18 Thread Teotonio R. de Souza
Fred / Rico is a journalist whom I have known closely for the past 15 years at least, both in Goa and after I moved out from Goa. He may have not always reported as I may have wished him to do about the events and situations that concerned my own person / activities / interests. Even though I ha

[Goanet]Re: Goanet digest, Vol 1 #358 - 15 msgs

2003-08-18 Thread EdgarStmartins
In a message dated 8/18/03 11:16:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Dear Goanetters, I do not know if a Salazar apologist qualifies to be a judge of journalism in Goa. A bigot cannot judge without bias, this I firmly believe. That rules out Bernado Colaco from any ju

[Goanet]Re: Fred's delayed response.

2003-08-18 Thread EdgarStmartins
The Indian Government like most Governments specially the US, is very sensitive to Journalists exposing in the media their corrupt practices. As per the Australian Broadcasting Corp., they have created Journalist Colonies all over India to cater to the comforts of those who could stir up publ

Re: [Goanet]Re: Santosh & S. Verses

2003-08-18 Thread Chimbelcho
In a message dated 8/17/2003 3:14:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >Please pause for a moment and review what you write before you make blatant >statements >and cry foul that people are unjustly accusing you. > I would just like to say that I have no interest any more in

Re: [Goanet]Latest Bank interest Rates (NRE)

2003-08-18 Thread JperGOA
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Re: [Goanet]Re: "Bogus" Therapies

2003-08-18 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
Dr Santosh, Our 'war' is less 'bloody' than the Clash of Civilizations currently underway on Goanet ;-) What you say, in principle, cannot be questioned. But then the problem occures when allopathy gets equated with all that is good, rationale and scientific while other systems of medicine are

Re: [Goanet]Kettle calling the teapot 'black' - You would hang yourhead in shame!

2003-08-18 Thread Tariq Siddiqui
On Mon, 18 Aug 2003, [iso-8859-1] Bernado Colaco wrote: > It would be nice if our free lance scribes would > investigate how Goa fed and feeds the bharati parties > to stay in power ie.: to win elections in other > states. > Couldn't you do it? You don't seem to be doing anything else. -- Tariq

Re: [Goanet]Re: Goanet digest, Vol 1 #354 - 14 msgs

2003-08-18 Thread Tariq Siddiqui
On Mon, 18 Aug 2003, [iso-8859-1] Bernado Colaco wrote: > A German scholar who specalises in Koran has now come > up with the interpretation that after matyrdom Muslims > will get raisins instead of virgins. This information > can be found in the Newsweek of a couple of weeks ago. Thrilling isn

[Goanet]Deccan Herald -- Old world charm (TRAVEL/GOA)

2003-08-18 Thread deccan
deccan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sunday, July 20/ 2003/ sunday herald -- TRAVEL -- Old world charm The restored Siolim House, a colonial Goan villa with its fusion of European and Indian style architecture, will enchant visitors, writes MARIANNE FURTADO de NAZARETH Let's go visit Siolim Hous

[Goanet]British scientists burst horoscope bubble

2003-08-18 Thread Tariq Siddiqui
This should give Santosh goosebumps:) -Tariq The Telegraph [India] August 18, 2003 British scientists burst horoscope bubble Good news for rational, level-headed Virgoans everywhere: just as you might have predicted, scientists have found astrology to be rubbish. Its central claim - that our

Re: [Goanet]Re: "Bogus" Therapies

2003-08-18 Thread Miguel
Dear Netters, Dr.Santosh Helekar has reasoned out the test of a therapy rather well. The only pity was that it was hidden in a lengthy rejoinder to Fred. I have take the liberty to extract its essence. I fully agree with the Chimbelcho's views this time. The same test can be applied to postings o

Re: [Goanet]Nonsence!

2003-08-18 Thread Valmiki Faleiro
From: "Frederick Noronha (FN)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 1:25 AM > On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Fred writes nonsence as I have often stated that he is a mediocre > > journalist. > > > > Edgar Mart

[Goanet]To subscribe / unsubscribe from Goa-Research-Net

2003-08-18 Thread Teotonio R. de Souza
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[Goanet]Re: Santosh's chutzpah & S. Verses

2003-08-18 Thread Joe Vaz
Re: "Santosh Helekar" post on Sun Aug 17, 2003 9:04 am -- Hi Santosh: No amount of ranting and raving will do you good. Please pause for a moment and review what you write before you make blatant statements and cry foul that people are unjustly accusing

Re: [Goanet]Re: Goanet digest, Vol 1 #354 - 14 msgs

2003-08-18 Thread Tariq Siddiqui
On Sun, 17 Aug 2003, Bosco - Goanet Volunteer wrote: > I am opposed to Islam oppressing Christians where ever they demographically > predominate. As always, you are quite comfortable in switching subjects when it suits you. For the record, I condemn all sorts of oppression, including those again

[Goanet]RE: Hello? Anybody out there?

2003-08-18 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Art in Goa and in the Goan community in Mumbai JC writes: We had many Goans playing the Guitar, Violin, Mandolin, Cello and Viola. BUT, it has become fashionable to Swadeshify everything. So, now, we play the Bhangra. Even our own Emiliano da Cruz was lamenting that He was FORCED to play Bhangra a

Re: [Goanet]Nonsence!

2003-08-18 Thread jose lourenco
I find it astonishing that anyone can label Frederick as a 'mediocre' journalist.I have been reading Fred's reports and special features in the local press for many years now and his name would always draw me to reading an article.His reports show foresight and an objective incisiveness that not ma

Re: [Goanet]Satanic Verses

2003-08-18 Thread Tariq Siddiqui
You know you make absolutely no sense. Perhaps you should see a doctor. -Tariq On Sat, 16 Aug 2003, jose dias wrote: > Mr Siddiqui, > For the sake of modern civilisation please get it right once and for all. > WHEN THERE WERE NO GOVTS. RELIGION TOOK ITS PLACE TO TELL US WHAT IS RIGHT > AND WR

Re: [Goanet]Kettle calling the teapot 'black'

2003-08-18 Thread Chimbelcho
In a message dated 8/18/2003 4:50:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > I do not know if a Salazar apologist qualifies to be a judge of journalism in Goa. > I too want to state that the judgments passed on Frederick Noronha are grossly unfair. To me Frederick is a fine jou

Re: [Goanet]Kettle calling the teapot 'black' - You would hang your head in shame!

2003-08-18 Thread Bernado Colaco
It would be nice if our free lance scribes would investigate how Goa fed and feeds the bharati parties to stay in power ie.: to win elections in other states. --- Miguel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear Goanetters, > > I do not know if a Salazar apologist qualifies to be > a judge of journa

Re: [Goanet]Irritating-Citibank-junk mail or pop-up window/screens

2003-08-18 Thread Gabe Menezes
Subject: [Goanet]Irritating-Citibank-junk mail or pop-up window/screens > > Can any one help?? > > Every time I try log to Indian Web sites, first thing i get is the Citybank pop-up windows, its really a night mare. > > How can I stop this?? can any body help?? Response: Install Symantecs ant

[Goanet]Gomantaktimes no longer available on line??

2003-08-18 Thread JperGOA
Can any body help? Tried to log in but it give me outsadted pages saying last updated Februay and so on thanks for your help Joe ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE reme

[Goanet]Re: Santosh & S. Verses

2003-08-18 Thread Joe Vaz
Re: "Santosh Helekar" post on Sun Aug 17, 2003 9:04 am -- Hi Santosh: No amount of ranting and raving will do you good. Please pause for a moment and review what you write before you make blatant statements and cry foul that people are unjustly accusing

[Goanet]Latest Bank interest Rates (NRE)

2003-08-18 Thread JperGOA
It seems (NRE) savings deposits in India is no longer a wise thing now... About 15 years ago, banks were offering up to 17%. Few years back it was down and steady at around 11% and before July 17 this year banks were still offering around 7.5%. But now, as per RBI Directive, no known bank will

Re: [Goanet]Re: Goanet digest, Vol 1 #354 - 14 msgs

2003-08-18 Thread Bernado Colaco
A German scholar who specalises in Koran has now come up with the interpretation that after matyrdom Muslims will get raisins instead of virgins. This information can be found in the Newsweek of a couple of weeks ago. > Mr. Martins, > > Muslims revere Jesus Christ as a prophet of God in > the

Re: [Goanet]Nonsence and more!

2003-08-18 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
Hi "Bernado" and team: You guys are shifting the goal-posts all the time, making it difficult for me to keep up ;-) Being mediocre is one thing. Writing nonsense (or 'nonsence') is another. Forwarding (or 're-producing') articles is something quite different charge. Opting out of writing on

[Goanet]JAUNDICE:Goa Health Services requests report of cases

2003-08-18 Thread Goa Desc
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[Goanet]PANJIM: Jaundice cases on the rise due to water contamination

2003-08-18 Thread Goa Desc
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[Goanet]World Photography Day:Exhibition at Kala Academy by ECHO-GOA

2003-08-18 Thread Goa Desc
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[Goanet]Goa Watershed Project: building a drought-free future.

2003-08-18 Thread Goa Desc
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[Goanet]Irritating-Citibank-junk mail or pop-up window/screens

2003-08-18 Thread JperGOA
Can any one help?? Every time I try log to Indian Web sites, first thing i get is the Citybank pop-up windows, its really a night mare. How can I stop this?? can any body help?? I also receive unsolicited emails from them.. Thanks JoeGoaUk ##

[Goanet]Kettle calling the teapot 'black'

2003-08-18 Thread Miguel
Dear Goanetters, I do not know if a Salazar apologist qualifies to be a judge of journalism in Goa. A bigot cannot judge without bias, this I firmly believe. That rules out Bernado Colaco from any jury, even self-appointed ones that are becoming rather too common on Goanet. I do not know who Ed

[Goanet]John De Silva

2003-08-18 Thread Gabe Menezes
As per request by Rene please to to the link below for information on Vice Admiral, John De Silva, who sent the poetry/song posted earlier on this site. cheers Gabe Menezes. http://www.geocities.com/siafdu/brass30.html #

Re: [Goanet]RE: For Your Sunday Laughing Pleasure: Tourist arriving in Goa

2003-08-18 Thread Floriano
Subject: [Goanet]RE: For Your Sunday Laughing Pleasure: Tourist arriving in Goa Thank you Gilbert, enjoyed this tremendously. And Moidekars are not Moidekars for nothing! Floriano > Tourist caaming to Goa > Conceicao Carlito Monteiro de Copelabhatt-Ambaulim in Moira munta > (said), "I whispered

[Goanet]Re: "Bogus" Therapies

2003-08-18 Thread Sachin Phadte
Santosh is right when he says that one should accept medical treatment and medicines which have been properly verified. After all, if the allopathic (I hope I have spelt this right) medicine were bad, the non-effectiveness would have been apparent by this time. At the same time, I trust Santos

[Goanet]DR. ROSARIO RODRIGUES MOURNED IN KUWAIT

2003-08-18 Thread A. Veronica Fernandes
DR. ROSARIO RODRIGUES MOURNED IN KUWAIT. On 10th of this month, Sunday, at Hotel Village Inn, Kuwait City, at 8.00 p.m., a condolence meeting was organized by the Konkani Tiatro lovers in Kuwait. The meeting was attended by about 70 persons males and females, from Goa and Mangalore including

[Goanet]Goan History and culture Konkani

2003-08-18 Thread Gabe Menezes
The presence of loan-words reflects the ability of a language to absorb words from other sources. It is not a sign of contamination but a mark of an alive, vibrant, energetic and progressive language. About 10% of Konkani are believed to comprise loan words from English, Portuguese, Latin, and man

Re: [Goanet]SORPATEL

2003-08-18 Thread noel
I'm an ex-Paulite. Anybody know who wrote this song? I remember (late) Caji Cardozo belting this out on many a occassion. Noel Almeida --- Original Message - From: "rene barreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "goanet" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 4:55 AM Subject: [Goanet]SORPAT

[Goanet]Is Konkani music recognised as a part of the identity of Goa?

2003-08-18 Thread rene barreto
Curtesy Navhind Times Online. An Academy to Promote Konkani Folk Art The Konkani Sangeet Natak Academy will take shape in Goa in the first week of June, 2003. While speaking to Rupesh Samant, Goan musician, Sai Pai Palondicar, said that the Academy would work towards compiling and preserving Konk

[Goanet]GOA NRI Facilitation Centre

2003-08-18 Thread JperGOA
I refer to the news item in Herald today (see link below).. No wonder why the centre failed to attract Non Residents Goans.. I remember about 18 months ago, I was trying to register myself but could not submit the the form (duly filled in) due to its Website problems?? Few weeks later, I sent

[Goanet]Re: "Bogus" Therapies

2003-08-18 Thread Santosh Helekar
Frederick Noronha wrote: > >Why, doc? Isn't this an attitude dictated by a Westernised mindset? > Hi Frederick: I have debated many of the points you raise in your last two posts in this thread, at various times during the past eight years on Goanet, The Goan Forum and Goancauses. I would ther

[Goanet]Panchayat Gram sabhas - on the spot minutes now mandatory

2003-08-18 Thread GOACAN
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