Re: [Goanet]Want your daughter to be Miss Universe?

2005-06-01 Thread halur rasho
If you can set me up for a date with Ms. Glebova, I will pack my bags :) --- Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Then come over to Canada ;-) > The following is from The Globe and Mail. > > Mervyn3.0 > -- > > Toronto model wins Miss Universe contest > Tuesday, Ma

[Goanet]Goa plays host to political carnival (Sandesh Prabhudesai, Rediff)

2005-06-01 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
http://in.rediff.com/news/2005/may/30goa.htm Goa plays host to political carnival Sandesh Prabhudesai in Panaji | May 31, 2005 02:07 IST Last Updated: May 31, 2005 12:45 IST It might be off-season for tourism in Goa but that doesn't stop hordes of celebrities and top-notch politicians rushing

[Goanet]SPORTS: Goa reign supreme, Under-21 football at Mumbai

2005-06-01 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=131840 FOOTBALL Goa reign supreme Pip Maharashtra with a solitary goal to claim West Zone qualifiers crown Express News Service Mumbai, May 31: T WO half-chances don't add up to a goal and 45 minutes of unbridled possession doesn't ensure e

[Goanet]Goa's Caste System --of (church) Gaumkars, Bamonns & Chaddi

2005-06-01 Thread JoeGoaUk
Who says caste system does not exist in India? It exists in GOA too. Lets talk about the Goan Church first. In the eyes of God & law, all men/citizens are equal but in the eyes of some churches, some people like Gaumkars, Bamonns or Chaddi are more equal than others? Above caste people domina

RE: [Goanet]RE: Gaunkaries/Communidades

2005-06-01 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Hi Jose, Look, I'm not going to address your long list of questions individually but briefly and in general. I am not competent to address issues of local Law, national Law and or International Law or issues, as a historian, either. What I did try to propose is from a 'common man's point of v

[Goanet]NEWS: Goa has potential for establishing largest SEZ, Chidambaram (Hindu)

2005-06-01 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/31/stories/2005053102631300.htm Goa has potential for establishing largest Special Economic Zone: Chidambaram Anil Sastry ``The State is endowed with natural as well as human resource'' PANAJI: Goa has the potential for establishing the first largest Special Ec

[Goanet]NEWS: BJP alleges model code violation in Goa

2005-06-01 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=2&theme=&usrsess=1&id=78584 BJP alleges model code violation in Goa Statesman news Service NEW DELHI, May 31. --The BJP today alleged rampant violation of the model code of conduct in the elections to five Assembly segments in Goa that would deci

[Goanet]Goan elections

2005-06-01 Thread joseph fernandes
Recall a Chinese saying: Those who speak by the yard and do by the inch are best dealt with by the foot. Cheers Joseph Fernandes Mumbai India Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your life partner online Go to: http://yahoo.shaa

Re: [Goanet] Emails from Mario

2005-06-01 Thread cornel
Hi Mario You make an interesting point that the term "Paki" is not used in the USA. Let me suggest to you that this may not at all be because the Americans have some sensitivity to this term. It is just that there is a remarkably high level of ignorance predominately among white Americans and t

RE: [Goanet]Re: Goa's Forts ---- thanks to you all (check some photos)

2005-06-01 Thread Alfred de Tavares
Bellow, I have attempted, some guidelines. If it leaves you more confuso, I have suggested due remedy. Alfred de Tavares, Stockholm, Se From: "Siqueira, Allwyn." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org To: ,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [Goanet]Re: Goa's Forts

[Goanet]Goanet News Service * May end, 2005 * Two BJP MLAs disqualified

2005-06-01 Thread Goanet News Service
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[Goanet]RE: Gaunkaries/Communidades - final

2005-06-01 Thread jose colaco
From: "Nasci Caldeira" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nasci1: < I am not competent to address issues of local Law, national Law and or International Law or issues, as a historian, either.> JC 1: Fair enough == Nasci2: with regards to modern life and democratic processes, towards 'Equality. Libert

[Goanet]Bishop Alex Dias - Special mass

2005-06-01 Thread de Quadros, Ciril
Goanetters Bishop Alex Dias sfx , the Bishop of Port Blair is visiting London and he will celebrate a special Holy Mass for the tsunami victims of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Date : Sunday 5th June 2005 at 3.00pm At: St George's Cathedral, St George's Road, Southwark, London SE1 7HY (nearest

[Goanet]NEWS: Anti-defection law under scanner in Goa (NDTV)

2005-06-01 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?slug=Anti-defection+law+under+scanner+in+Goa&id=73773 Anti-defection law under scanner in Goa NDTV Correspondent Watch story Anti-defection law under scanner in Goa Tuesday, May 31, 2005 (Panaji): The by-elections to five assembly seats in Goa on

[Goanet]Sesa Goa in the news...

2005-06-01 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?storyflag=y&leftnm=lmnu1&leftindx=1&lselect=3&chklogin=N&autono=190335 Sesa Goa Q4 net up 337% BS 200 SCORECARD Our Bureau / New Delhi June 01, 2005 Sesa Goa has posted a whopping 337 per cent increase in its net profit at Rs 272 crore for t

Re: [Goanet]You are with us, or you are with the terrorists

2005-06-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 31/05/05, Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mario replies: > Gabe, what bike are YOU riding? You can rant and rave > and talk gibberish about some ex-Minister all you > want, but the fact remains that you are tacitly, if > not openly, a supporter of the Saddam Hussain regime, > and the

[Goanet]Goa and electricity

2005-06-01 Thread joseph fernandes
On 31May05 Philip Thomas wrote: Speaking of expense, my impression is that electricity in Goa is almost dirt cheap. People are even asking for rebates when power goes on the blink. They might jump out of their skins if they were told that steady and reliable power 24x7 might involve paying rather

[Goanet]Re: *** Goanet News Service * May end, 2005 * Two BJP MLAs disqualified

2005-06-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 01/06/05, Goanet News Service <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: o Congress seeks arrest of Tanawade, Dhond over Neri forgery case. (NT) o No forensic report received, says police. (NT) RESPONSE: The Police are pussy-footing, whoever claimed to be a witness/witnesses to the signing/signature should be

Re: [Goanet]Goan elections

2005-06-01 Thread cornel
Joseph, Your quote reads a bit like "he put his foot down with a firm hand" Regards, Cornel - Original Message - From: "joseph fernandes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 9:04 AM Subject: [Goanet]Goan elections Recall a Chinese saying: Those who speak by the

[Goanet]Immigration to become hassle-free

2005-06-01 Thread Godinho, Elvin Timothy
Immigration to become hassle-free Source: IANS. New Delhi, May 29: Come October, passengers - both Indians and foreigners - at Indian airports may no longer have to put up with long queues and harassment at immigration counters. Thanks to persistent pressure from Tourism Minister Renuka Chowdhury

RE: [Goanet]RE: Gaunkaries/Communidades - final

2005-06-01 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Hi Jose, I will be as brief as possible; I too think this discussion should be finalised with this my little submission. From: "jose colaco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet]RE: Gaunkaries/Communidades - final Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 10:29:06 + == JC2: Justice can ONLY be attained thr

Re: [Goanet] Emails from Mario Goveia's address

2005-06-01 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
Hi Cornel, I don't completely disagree with you - you have made some good points, but hey, it all depends on what you're looking for. I lived a full life in London for 12 years before deciding to come down to Oz some thirteen years go, and since then, I visited London with my family just last yea

Re: [Goanet]OFFTOPIC: Maps, Goa, GIS (was goa map)

2005-06-01 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
--- "Frederick Noronha (FN)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is GIS? And why is India so secretive about > this field? ... > the Centre for Spatial > Database Management and Solutions (CSDMS), at Noida > just outside Delhi. > > But in a talent-rich, resource-poor country like > India, Gupta s

[Goanet]India thrashed by Korea

2005-06-01 Thread Eustaquio Santimano
India thrashed by Korea Last Updated: May 31, 2005 22:16 IST India's chances of a podium finish virtually evaporated on Tuesday after they were steamrolled by South Korea 4-1 in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Though the current Asian Games champions dominat

[Goanet]India go down fighting to Pakistan

2005-06-01 Thread Eustaquio Santimano
India go down fighting to Pakistan June 01, 2005 20:32 IST Three-time champions Pakistan survived a late Indian charge to score a 3-2 victory and virtually assure themselves a place in the final of the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Pakistan fired on all cyli

[Goanet]Telling children the truth/Melinda Coutinho Powell

2005-06-01 Thread Melinda Powell
Cecil Pinto wrote" Of course simple white lies are acceptable. Like substituting "Mamma's stomach" for the more incomprehensible 'uterus'. But when he asks how he got there in the first place it becomes a bit tricky. My wife, Beatrice, quite simply closes the matter by saying, "God put you there".

Re: [Goanet]Goa's Caste System --of (church) Gaumkars, Bamonns & Chaddi

2005-06-01 Thread carlos6143
JoeGoaUk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Pl.Note: I belong to one of the abv caste too. Tea bhair hanv Dev bhiranticho munis. Joe, Caste will stay as the Dalit and other caste politicians use their caste to defeat the Brahmins & Chaddis. That is why Eduardo Faleiro lost the elections in South Goa

[Goanet]Lighthouse

2005-06-01 Thread Cynthia Fernandes
There was in a certain city a harbor where ships from all over the world would come and dock. However, the harbor was in between a treacherous and rocky shore. During stormy nights, ships would see the city lights off in the distance and head toward the lights hoping to find refuge from the poun

[Goanet]The BJP murdered democracy!

2005-06-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1128206.cms Goa by poll makes Sonia smile Add to Clippings SANJAY BANERJEE TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2005 08:08:50 PM ] Surf 'N' Earn -Sign innow PANAJI: The report of the central forensic science laboratory that the signature of the indep

[Goanet]Paes out of doubles

2005-06-01 Thread Eustaquio Santimano
Paes out of doubles Last Updated: June 01, 2005 00:25 IST Leander Paes and Nenad Zimonjic, seeded sixth, lost to third seeded Mike and Bob Bryan in the men's doubles quarter finals at the French Open on Wednesday. Paes and Zimonjic were beaten 6-7 (5-7), 3-6 by the American pair. Earlier,

Re: [Goanet] Fr. Ivo on Dr. Helekar2

2005-06-01 Thread Fr. Ivo Da C. Souza
Dr.Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- "Fr. Ivo Da C. Souza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > *--Absolutely wrong. Can something come from > > nothing? No. > > > Fr. Ivo, > I am sorry. Rhetorical questions and mere assertions > like the ones above cannot convince anyone that you >

[Goanet]Who is right and wrong ??

2005-06-01 Thread sunil monteiro
We read a lot about male nuns, female priests, homosexuality, catholics , religion etc.etc this only proves the information our "SENIOR GOENKARS" want to teach the younger generation. Well done to all those who must have done a lot of reading on these topics. IT must be the elections which has

Re: [Goanet] Sexual Orientation

2005-06-01 Thread Fr. Ivo Da C. Souza
Dr.Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> replied: > --- "Fr. Ivo Da C. Souza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > *--I cannot accept it. There are psychological effects, > >whether you call it "sickness" or not. More than > that, there are social effects. > > > > Fr. Ivo, What are the psychologica

Re: [Goanet]Want your daughter to be Miss Universe?

2005-06-01 Thread Mario Goveia
Hey, Halur, You may have more luck checking your bags for Russia where my local newspaper tells me such beauties are a dime a dozen, and looking for people like you as a ticket out of there. --- halur rasho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you can set me up for a date with Ms. Glebova, I will pack

[Goanet]Konkani Kovita: KUXEALKAECHI ZOR (Boroupi: Cajetan Godinho]

2005-06-01 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
Konkani Kovita: KUXEALKAECHI ZOR Tum Zaum Assa Suria Uzvadd Gharacho Sobit Sundor Putlo Koso Menamcho Apurbai Tuji Kortat Soglleamkuch Tum Mogacho Tum Nam Tor Gharak Sobai Assonam Kitlem Sogot Asson Kainch Assa Xem Disonam Tuje Osle Girestkaek Dusri Girestkai Sor Zaumchinam Lhan Pun Porzo

Re: [Goanet]You are with us, or you are with the terrorists

2005-06-01 Thread Mario Goveia
--- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Saddam is gone - no longer in power so quite honestly I cannot figure out your arguments. You have convoluted views; everyone who is not in the USA was denied a green card (Mervyn and Halur). With me of course you were joking. > Mario explains the facts

Re: [Goanet] Emails from Mario

2005-06-01 Thread Mario Goveia
--- cornel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It is just that there is a remarkably high level of ignorance predominately among white Americans... Mario replies: Cornel, you are absolutely right. Americans are the most ignorant people on earth, except for the millions who aspire to be Americans each and

Re: [Goanet] Emails from Mario Goveia's address

2005-06-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 01/06/05, Gabriel de Figueiredo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Cornel, > > I don't completely disagree with you - you have made > some good points, but hey, it all depends on what > you're looking for. I lived a full life in London for > 12 years before deciding to come down to Oz some > thir

RE: [Goanet]RE: Gaunkaries/Communidades - final

2005-06-01 Thread jose colaco
Nasci4: evil forces prevailing as a result of the Communidades system has spilt over into panchayat politics and state politics> JC4: Please explain From: "Nasci Caldeira" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> < The Goan villagers are divided into gaunkares and moradores; and these two groups have effective

Re: [Goanet]Violence Against prisioners at Guantnamo Bay

2005-06-01 Thread Mario Goveia
Mervyn, People who live in a world of their own do not go around supporting the liberation of oppressed people in other lands. I'm afraid that it is you Canucks who live in a dream world and could care less about anyone else, regardless of whether they are oppressed or not. Even if you cared, wh

[Goanet]Karl de Souza

2005-06-01 Thread Stephane Faroult
Good morning, You published in September 2003 an article about the AIDS help-line set up by Karl de Souza. Karl is an old friend, the last thing I got from him were pictures of him with Josephine, his wife, and Michael their little son in Sentosa (Singapore), which I received last January. U

[Goanet]Jobs in India

2005-06-01 Thread Salus Correia
Adobe have announced a few positions vacant in India. Click on the link below for details: http://www.adobeindia.com/templates/ui/jobcontent.asp?pageid=19

Re: [Goanet] Emails from Mario Goveia's address

2005-06-01 Thread Mervyn Lobo
dudes at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mervyn, you have the typical attitude of someone who > could not get a US "green card", and had to move to > Canada or go "home". dudes, I have no idea what a "green card" is. I just asked an ex-US citizen who works for me what it was and he suggested that

[Goanet]Stage set for bypolls in Goa, U.P., Haryana, Kerala, A.P. and Karnataka

2005-06-01 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
LD BYPOLLS Stage set for bypolls NEW DELHI, JUN 1 (PTI) Amidst elaborate security, the stage is set for tomorrow's bypolls to one Lok Sabha and 16 assembly seats spread over six states, which will decide among others the fate of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and veteran Karnata

[Goanet]RE: *** Goanet Reader -- Looking back at the simple, slow-moving Goa

2005-06-01 Thread peter fernandes
Very good reading Leo. Enjoyed the whole article. I am sending it to all my friends. I am sure they will enjoy it as much as I did. I have traveled in all the types of transport mentioned; the bullock cart, and the gaddo. My grandmother had to go for a feast from Parra to Aldona and we hired a

[Goanet]Gaonkar

2005-06-01 Thread afra dias
"This is my humble opinion and modern thought input to this issue. We have to give up our old ways and modernise. These days, there are no Clans Communes anymore; even families are disappearing under the impact of development and modern thinking. The Hindu unduvided family, has also disappeared

[Goanet]Pilar

2005-06-01 Thread afra dias
JoeGoaUK wrote: "For most of us, Fr. Agnelo means Pilar. Did you know that Fr. Agnelo was died at Rachol Seminary Chapel whilst saying mass? Did you know Fr.Agnelo was first buried there (at Raitura Cemetery)? I think he remained buried there for about 11 years. His mortal remains were then shift

[Goanet]Re:

2005-06-01 Thread afra dias
From: peu De Hello dear friends ! I too clearly and blindly beleive and trust in JESUS CHRIST ALONE AND NOBODY ELSE CAN BE TRUSTED IN THIS SELFISH WORLD .HE HAS DONE WONDERS IN MY LIFE.PRAISE BE JESUS NOW AND FOREVER AMEN.!!TRUST IN HIM TOTALLY AND ALL THINGS WILL BE GOOD AND RIGHT WITH YOU. S

[Goanet]ELECTIONS AND PARRIKAR

2005-06-01 Thread Bonefacio Lopes
Should BJP/Parrikar win these elections,be ready to witness hell,while in power his bark was worse than the bite, catholics were the worst affected/bitten ,when removed from CM's chair he behaved like a headless chicken, now should he win , only God can save Goa from these cruel, greedy

[Goanet]What have i given to Goa

2005-06-01 Thread avertano teles
So may intellectual goans all settling abroad.A few who have decided to stay back and give something back to goa for its development , Goa where i was born , i grew up , educated , married , now a father and now on my own feet. what i can give back to my mother land called GOA who nurtured me ti

[Goanet]RE: *** Goanet Reader -- Looking back at the simple, slow-moving Goa

2005-06-01 Thread Rosaline Dcruz
Thanks Domnic, We really enjoyed your article. It was very educative to the modern generation who is accustomed to quicker means of transport and sure must have revived cherished memories for the older generation. I read some of your articles earlier, on the serving spoon - Dovlo, the pig - d

[Goanet]THOUGHT OF THE DAY!!

2005-06-01 Thread JESSICA DS
A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhh!!!" To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhh!!!" Curious, he yells: "Who are you?" He receives the answer: "Who are you?" Angered

[Goanet]Congress' response to BJP

2005-06-01 Thread joseph fernandes
This article, by Kapil Sibal, appeared in The Indian Express of 31may2005 (http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=71314) Know your Constitution, Mr Jaitley The BJP has got it wrong. The Bihar Assembly was dissolved, writes Kapil Sibal, to prevent a constitutional farce. O

Re: [Goanet] On anecdotal and selective research

2005-06-01 Thread Mario Goveia
Gabriel de Figueiredo wrote: > I did not say that life is "rosy" here, but I daresay the quality of life here is better than in the US (to which I was replying). As I said above, it depends on what you're looking for. Mario replies: I guess that's why the US is the No. 1 destination for immigrant

Re: [Goanet]Goa's Caste System --of (church) Gaumkars, Bamonns & Chaddi

2005-06-01 Thread Mario Goveia
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Caste will stay as the Dalit and other caste politicians use their caste to defeat the Brahmins & Chaddos. That is why Eduardo Faleiro lost the elections in South Goa. He is the best MP Goa has and yet he lost. Mario opines: Hey, Carlos, it's called, "What goes arou

Re: [Goanet]Hindunet permits violations of its Guidelines with impunity?

2005-06-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
I have been reading this anti-Catholic and anti-Goan stuff for a long time on the net. We do no know who is feeding these right wing elements with this information. Clearly this situation is very dangerous for Goans. B. Colaco > Dear Santoshbab > > Thank you for your mini-investigation and th

Re: [Goanet]Branco - The good is buried with the bones!

2005-06-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
I found the requiem by EC on B. Branco extremely condescending. When people who do not live or have not lived in Goa should avoid making such remarks that potray people in poor light. B. Colaco --- Eugene Correia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > When I read somewhere that Micky Pacheco wears rings

[Goanet]Caste in East Africa

2005-06-01 Thread Tony Barros
Hi Cornel n George ! Thanks , Cornel for enlightening George and myself on the caste system in East Africa. I was also not aware of the two studies you mentioned in Nairobi and Kampala. I would also like to expound on the subject- in some cases recapping what I stated last year on my postings on

[Goanet]RE: Guns vs Butter

2005-06-01 Thread Philip Thomas
[Goanet News Bytes * June 1, 2005 * Big navy military project launched] In TIMES OF INDIA June 1 there is a report headlined "How Lok Sabha wasted Rs 6 cr and other facts". It refers to the report of Social Watch India: Citizens Report on Governance and Development 2004 released in Pune. It notes

[Goanet]Goa and electricity

2005-06-01 Thread Philip Thomas
[Joseph Fernandes Mumbai India, June 1] The slabs here are: <60 units Rs1 /unit 61 -250 units Rs1.50/unit 251-500 units Rs2.20/unit >501units Rs2.50/unit Interestingly your "extras" alone amount to my "energy" bill (for a month)! Maybe we only pay for distribution costs

[Goanet][OFFTOPIC] Gulf Rupees - A History (fwd)

2005-06-01 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
An interesting account for those connected to this subject in time and place. Please see the URL below for the full-length article. --FN Gulf Rupees - A History By Peter Symes www.petersymes.com | Date not given http://www.pjsymes.com.au/articles/gulfrupees.htm For many

[Goanet]RE: Immigration to become hassle-free

2005-06-01 Thread Philip Thomas
[Godinho, Elvin Timothy June 1] If the Home Ministry can show some flexibility then maybe the Defence Ministry can also be expected to resile in the face of systematic pressure to ease restrictions on civilian flights at airbases such as Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Goa and some 20 other important loc

[Goanet]Growth? Small towns to play big role [Rediff]

2005-06-01 Thread Philip Thomas
http://in.rediff.com/money/2005/jun/01guest.htm Growth? Small towns to play big role [R. Ravimohan]