[Goanet]Re: Abbe Faria

2005-07-25 Thread Bosco D'Mello
dommartin wrote: >May 31, 2006 will mark the 250th birth anniversary of Abbe Faria. >Perhaps, incorporated in this Year's World Goa Day should be the >initiative to urge the Indian Postal authorities into issuing a >stamp to mark the historical event and the singular significance >of this illu

[Goanet]RE: RANE IS HIGH ON CONVENTION CENTRE, NOT KEEN ON IFFI

2005-07-25 Thread Philip Thomas
[Nasci Caldeira, July 25] This type of high roller strategy is not advisable esp when the hard earned savings of tax payers is involved. It amounts to robbing Peter to pay Paul. Why starve IFFI (if it really needs Rs 100 crores) to put the CC on steroids? It may be unhealthy for both. The sound p

RE: [Goanet]Postal codes et al

2005-07-25 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Dear Gabriel, Unlike Goa and or some parts of India, in Melbourne, the 3000 is not the only code for the whole of the CBD; The GOA VIC address post box code is 3001; which happens to be the GPO Office; all the codes from 3000 3001 3002, 3003 3004 3005 and 3006 are the postal districts of the n

RE: [Goanet]ABBE FARIA

2005-07-25 Thread Alfred de Tavares
My good Gilbert, Celebration of Faria in Portugal and France will hardly detract from education, possibly, imparted to the "young" and "old" Goans. Considering that the "Conjuraçao dos Pintos quite preceeded the French tamasha, they too, young and old, could aspire for due education. After all

RE: [Goanet]Deek !!

2005-07-25 Thread Alfred de Tavares
From: eric pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org To: goanet@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet]Deek !! Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:47:31 -0700 (PDT) Sap, in both Konkanni and the Mohawk languages ! The maple tree, for the syrup, could probably be grown in Kashmir. eric. Eric dear,

[Goanet]FRENCH DAY AT XAVIER'S

2005-07-25 Thread St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science & Commerce - Mapusa -
FRENCH DAY AT XAVIER'S Since French is offered as a subject in the Curriculum at different levels, the College plans to hold a "French Day" on 6th August, 2005. The programme for the day includes a powerpoint presentation on the importance of the French language, followed by French Talent show,

[Goanet]Recruitment under Short Service Commission in Navy

2005-07-25 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
Recruitment under Short Service Commission in Navy NT News Service Panaji July 19: The Indian Navy has invited applications from unmarried male candidates studying in final year engineering, to join as officer in technical branches under Short Service Commission, University Entry Scheme for Aug

[Goanet]Konkani TV Channel

2005-07-25 Thread George Ferns
Hi, It is sad to know that there is not a single konkani TV channel. My colleague here in gulf is enjoying his channels from Kerala, FTA (Free To Air) frequency, whereas we goans have no option to watch other than hindi and other state channels. Hope our present CM focus on this issue, so we c

[Goanet]Signs of our times!!

2005-07-25 Thread pascal pinto
Dear All, This Sunday the Vicar of Merces church made the announcement that there would be no blessing of the crop in Merces this year as there has been no cultivation of the rice crop in the communidades of Pequeno, Morombi O grande, Vaddi Merces etc.Instead there would be blessing of vegetabl

[Goanet]Don Bosco

2005-07-25 Thread Anthony Luis
How do I get an email address for Don Bosco High School in Panjim, maybe the Principal's name etc Anthony Luis

[Goanet]POLL RESULT: NEED FOR INTERPRETATION (rev)

2005-07-25 Thread Philip Thomas
Recently there was an interesting poll on goanet about the solution to the problem of Dabolim's functioning. The sixth in a series since May 1, this one set some sort of a record for voting (so far) during the 20 odd days it was running on goanet. As many as 1837 votes were reportedly received i

[Goanet]ABBE FARIA

2005-07-25 Thread gilbertlaw
How about educating young Goans about Abbe Faria and his contribution TO Goa and Goans? (Not the Portugues or French). Other than his statue, what of his legacy is left in today's Goa? Kind Regards, GL dommartin >May 31, 2006 will mark the 250th birth anniversary of Abbe Faria. Perhaps, >inc

Re: [Goanet]Looking for Cam

2005-07-25 Thread Jim Fernandes
Interesting story you got here! Not to scare you ... but I thought I'd mention to you, that Goan men are known to kick the bucket, by the time they hit their high sixties. The cause? I suspect it's the Sorpotel and the 'Susegad' life style. I do not believe, the active adult lifestyle is popul

[Goanet]Re: 3 Powerful words

2005-07-25 Thread George Pinto
--- Cynthia Fernandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Three of life's most difficult words to say are, "I was wrong." Cynthia, I read other "3 powerful words": 1. Credit your sources. 2. Do not plagirize. 3. Chain-emails are spam. 4. Seen this before. 5. Write something original. Regards, George

[Goanet]Deek !!

2005-07-25 Thread eric pinto
Sap, in both Konkanni and the Mohawk languages ! The maple tree, for the syrup, could probably be grown in Kashmir. eric. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

[Goanet]Motorcycle Pilots

2005-07-25 Thread Rahul Goswami
To Domnic Fernandes, Bernardo Colaco, Edward Verdes, Thanks very much for the excellent insights into the world of our intrepid pilots. "Ispid dhorchem poddta xembor / Ho slow zavunk carburetor" is first-rate stuff!! Certainly the near Macau connection is intriguing, as is the tarvottis' influe

[Goanet]Cecil and Mervyn.

2005-07-25 Thread eric pinto
It was a classic case of Cuban entrappment, and to get even, one of my gas outfits will pay Merv a lower rate at the Calgary well-head, it should show in the august distribution cheque: now will i hear 'Peking duck' from Cecil ! The Adik-Randak range seperates Ney York from Ontario; the Mohakks,

[Goanet]3 Powerful words

2005-07-25 Thread Cynthia Fernandes
A funny story is told about General George Patton from his World War II days. He once accepted an invitation to dine at a press camp in Africa. Wine was served in canteen cups but, obviously thinking he was served coffee, Patton poured cream into his cup. As he stirred in sugar, Patton was warned

RE: [Goanet]*View From The Outer Harbour (25-7-2005)

2005-07-25 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Mr Pereira, A reply to crtiques, does not imply 'no stomach to critics'. Neither of the leaders you mention are coming in the way of your 'right to dissent'. Gandhian Philosophy is not necessarily correct for this day and age! This is the age of Competition world wide; of the 'Global Village'

RE: [Goanet]Any Goan Association in Vancouver?

2005-07-25 Thread Agnelo Fernandes
Dear Cornel, Further to my email messages below, please note that CGA, have a website which gives all their details. The website is: www.goavancouver.com Hope the above is of assistance. Regards / Agnelo -Original Message- From: Agnelo Fernandes Sent: 25 July 2005 18:09 To: '[EMAIL PR

RE: [Goanet]Any Goan Association in Vancouver?

2005-07-25 Thread Agnelo Fernandes
Dear Cornel, Yes there is a Goan Association in Vancouver. It is called Canadian Goan Association. The President is Willie Lobo. I have copied this email to him, Terry Francis and my wife Joaquina Fernandes, who are all based in and around Vancouver, as I do not have the full address, Tel No etc,

[Goanet]FLOODING & SOLID WASTE ruins GOA's image

2005-07-25 Thread President\(sgpiag\)
We,at South Goa Public Interest Action Group (SGPIAG) a registered NGO based in Margao,Salcete, South Goa District ,with jurisdiction, at present, over the entire South Goa Parliamentary Constituency wish to make a fervent appeal to a) the Minister for Environment Dr Wilfred A De Souza b) the M

Re: [Goanet]Postal codes et al

2005-07-25 Thread Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha
The system in Portugal is exactly as Gabriel described it, i.e. «the Postal code precedes the town (and the street number usually being written after the street name)». For instance, my postal address is «Avenida do Ultramar, 2 - 6 - 2780-045 OEIRAS - PORTUGAL» where "Avenida do Ultramar, 2 - 6

RE: [Goanet]RANE IS HIGH ON CONVENTION CENTRE, NOT KEEN ON IFFI

2005-07-25 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Hello goanetters, I feel that the Convention Centre costs will be covered by the Rs 100 crores, which may be granted for the holding of the IFFI Goa. Goa needs such a big Convention Centre, for the IFFI Goa, as well as for attracting other local, national and global Functions of the future. Do

[Goanet]Any Goan Association in Vancouver?

2005-07-25 Thread cornel
I have just returned from yet another Goan funeral in London. Such funerals are now rather frequent, partly because of the ageing Goan population here. They also provide meeting opportunities for people, often after many years. I was asked today, whether there is a Goan Association in Vanco

Re: [Goanet]The Kashmir Effect : Why Good Things happen to Bad People

2005-07-25 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Cecil Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I went to my tour operator friend, Sucheta Potnis, and asked her to chalk out an itinerary for us. Since we were passing through Delhi to get to Kashmir I included a stay and tours there and at Agra too. And of course a deluxe houseboat on the Dal Lake in S

[Goanet]Goanet News Bytes * July 25, 2005 * Deluge on the weekend.... 9 buried alive

2005-07-25 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
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RE: [Goanet] ABBE FARIA

2005-07-25 Thread Cip Fernandes
A wonderful suggestion! Cip UK -Original Message- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 25 July 2005 07:04 Subject: [Goanet]ABBE FARIA May 31, 2006 will mark the 250th birth anniversary of Abbe Faria. Perhaps, incorporated in this Year’s World Goa Day should be the initiative to urge the Indian Po

Re: [Goanet]Looking for Renato Monteiro

2005-07-25 Thread cornel
By chance I heard that Renato lives in Canberra. However, I do not know him. Cornel - Original Message - From: "a.kuhlmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 4:27 AM Subject: [Goanet]Looking for Renato Monteiro WANTED AND MISSING A DEAR RELATIVE. Please could you

[Goanet]Language Bill is taking Catholics for a jolly ride in Goa, says researcher

2005-07-25 Thread Ancy S. D'Souza Paladka
Language Bill is taking Catholics for a jolly ride, says researcher By Bosco de Sousa Eremita PANJIM: A Jesuit researcher has warned that the Language Bill of Goa has been detrimental to the Catholic community, with the Catholics sacrificing the Roman script for Konkani's sake but the Hindu commu

RE: [Goanet]ABBE FARIA

2005-07-25 Thread Alfred de Tavares
From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org To: goanet@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet]ABBE FARIA Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 06:04:00 GMT May 31, 2006 will mark the 250th birth anniversary of Abbe Faria. Perhaps, incorporated in this Year’s World Goa Day should be the ini

[Goanet]Heavy Rains - Konkan Railway Trains Affected

2005-07-25 Thread Lawrence Rodrigues
See http://www.konkanrailway.com/website/press_2005/press_trains_affected_25072005.htm 25th July, 2005 PRESS RELEASE HEAVY RAINS IN KONKAN REGION NORMAL LIFE COMES TO STAND STILL ; TRAINS AFFECTED Due to heavy and incessant rains in Konkan region in last 24 hrs (more than 300 mm), normal li

[Goanet]Goa landslide: 200 evacuated

2005-07-25 Thread Bosco D'Mello
PANAJI: At least seven people were killed in a landslide and over 200 affected have been evacuated from different parts of Goa following heavy rains since last night. Seven persons were killed when a small hill in Dicarpale village in South Goa collapsed due to incessant rains last night, South G

Re: [Goanet]Looking for Cam

2005-07-25 Thread Vincent Andrade
Wow wow wow wow anthea ! Your Message touched my Heart. I hope you are successful in locating CamSoon ! Cheers - Vince - Original Message - From: hulya gurkan To: Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 7:37 AM Subject: [Goanet]Looking for Cam > dearfriends, > > I was so glad to have been put

Re: [Goanet]Re: goanet news bytes

2005-07-25 Thread Seb dc
Criticism aside, we need to appreciate them(the silient readers) for putting forth their views. I for one would like to welcome the member on goanet who had his address with Tel.no. unlike the below poster, whose gender is still ...a ? mark Possibly Joe is noting too. hAVE a nICE dAY Seb..

[Goanet]m.v. River Princess: My Challenge to Indian Navy

2005-07-25 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Hello Everyone, Goa is engulfed with so many problems in the day to day living, that people seem to have forgotten about the 'River Princess' lying off Candolim Beach and continuing to cause so much anguish not only to the residents and visitors to this tourist area, but to the whole of Goa.

[Goanet]Goa's prospered the last few years...

2005-07-25 Thread Cajetan Rego
http://goenkar.com/node/680#comment-1365 So why exactly did Goans reject Parrikar's government? Does anyone think the present govt will do any better? -Cajetan Rego Coprem, Tivim Goa __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail

[Goanet]Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) of Kuwait elects Sarto Baptista as President

2005-07-25 Thread Goa's Pride goa-world.com
Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) of Kuwait elects Sarto Baptista as President At the 24th Annual General Body Meeting of the Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) held on Friday, July 8th, 2005 at the Village Inn Restuarant, Kuwait City, the following were unanimously elected

[Goanet]Police terror as state relations in Baina

2005-07-25 Thread sebastian Rodrigues
Police terror as State relations in Baina By Sebastian Rodrigues Goa University. Sarai-CSDS research on city life for 2004-2005 On 13th of July 2005 on my field research trip visited Baina, Vasco, Goa. Just like my previous trips this time too I made it a point to invite someone else wit

RE: [Goanet]Postal codes et al

2005-07-25 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Hi Gabriel and all goanetters, Gabriel here makes the point of 'a post code with extensions' to represent a 'whole address'. That sort of complete post code can wait,at least in the case of Goa/India. What I am trying to highlight is the fact that there is already a system of postal codes in

[Goanet]RE: Flooding imminent in South Goa

2005-07-25 Thread Clinton Vaz
It's 3.30 pm now and the flood waters are stabilizing. The entire morning was rainy, but the intensity of the rain has reduced to moderate rainfall to drizzles. However, since the rain hasn't stopped for almost 48 hours now, the water outside my home is at the same height since late morning, which

[Goanet]HERALD ON MOPA

2005-07-25 Thread Philip Thomas
Today's (July 25) HERALD had this editorial titled "Get it right" in the paper's inimitable and somewhat exasperating style. I say exasperating in part because only recently it used the same title for trashing IFFI! In fact such monotonous repetition especially in the text is probably what makes HE

[Goanet]Cricket Hooks Football out of Fatorda

2005-07-25 Thread Edward Verdes
Title: RE: Hanso aur Jieo Eds pls forward it to goanet..tks Jerry Fds.Hello Goanetters,Tsk Tsk, Tsk, its really sad that now after slow murder of Roman Konkani, it’s a slow death for Great sports of Goa, the football. Tsk, Tsk, Tsk.Portuguese brought football to Goa, but went giving us our ow

[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - July 25, 2005!

2005-07-25 Thread domnic fernandes
Amche tontte amchean khavunk zainam, punn tankam jirovn gunn vaddounk zata. (We cannot eat our troubles, but we can digest them and thus nourish character.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Don't just search. Fin

[Goanet]*View From The Outer Harbour (25-7-2005)

2005-07-25 Thread Thalmann Pereira
View From The Outer Harbour By: Thalmann Pradeep Pereira TWEEDLEDUM AND TWEEDLEDEE Nostalgia seems to be the current disease of top politicians. First we had Advani going to Karachi and getting all emotional, to the extent of eulogising Jinnah as a secular perso

[Goanet]e-mail ID of institutions of Konkanis

2005-07-25 Thread Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr
Sir, kindly give publicity to the following request. Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) is a Konkani research, educational and cultural centre named after the 16th century English Jesuit Thomas Stephens (1549-1619). a renowned linguist, Marathi poet and Konkani grammarian and writer. TSKK is r

[Goanet]ABBE FARIA

2005-07-25 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
May 31, 2006 will mark the 250th birth anniversary of Abbe Faria. Perhaps, incorporated in this Year’s World Goa Day should be the initiative to urge the Indian Postal authorities into issuing a stamp to mark the historical event and the singular significance of this illustrious Goan. Dom Mar

[Goanet]Shipbuilders in Goa.

2005-07-25 Thread Sachin Phadte
I had posted a message requesting for information on shipbuilders in Goa. This was actually a query raised by a friend, who is working in a company which has received inquiries for construction of ships in Goa. While his firm is inquiring with various shipyards like Mazgaon Docks in Mumbai,