[Goanet] Cinema Português Contemporâneo/ Contemporary Portuguese Cinema

2006-04-25 Thread Goanet News Service
CENTRO DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA/ INSTITUTO CAMÕES GOA-ÍNDIA "Cinema Português Contemporâneo" O Centro de Língua Portuguesa/ Instituto Camões-Goa organizará ao longo deste ano quarto ciclos de cinema português exibindo a partir de terça-feira, 25 de Abril, o primeiro ciclo dedicado ao cinema portu

[Goanet] Goa news for April 26, 2006

2006-04-25 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Mumbai bar girls make a beeline for Goa (Business Standard India) Around 600 dance bar girls are making a living in Goa following closure of bars in Maharashtra last year, said Varsha Ka

Re: [Goanet] 'Dear Aunty' weekly column (humor)

2006-04-25 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- Francis Rodrigues <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Disclaimer:'Dear Aunty' regrets being unable to >reply to any personal e-mails. Please post all >enquiries directly online.:-)) > Dear Aunty, Uncle is behaving badly only from 2 years ago, just before the time of the election. He is always on t

Re: [Goanet] Protecting Goa's heritage

2006-04-25 Thread Joe Lobo
Prajal, While this might sound a bit trite to you. i would suspect that the temple committee that obtained permission to raze this monument in the process of bulding a new one ( possibly to accomodate a greater number of devotees)could be p

[Goanet] I have VD

2006-04-25 Thread JoeGoaUk
I have VD Well, what is VD ? No, this is definitely not 'tis number' 30 no. bundle bidi or cigarette. I am sure some of you figured it out already, others please wait till end of this message. And who knows ? you may have it too. You, liar...cheeky Btd!!! Ok, about 5 years ago, I had noticed a

[Goanet] RE : A song: Abi Tum (new) Goa Dekho.. (with translation)

2006-04-25 Thread raul carneiro
I appreciate the below writings but not all of it. and hence the reply with all the respect to freedom and writer deserves. kitem proof asa vo na zalear dekho amchea bakhichea dev dhorm palnareakoi bhi dekho sogleank ek nodrean polouk zata zalear  deko tanche bore kamui  bhi dekho jaundice aslole

[Goanet] Go Goa! But is it at the risk of being a terror target?

2006-04-25 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Go Goa! But is it at the risk of being a terror target? =20 Ruksh Chatterji CNN-IBN Updated Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 07:46 Panaji: The bombings in Egypt's famous tourist resort Dahab, which killed 23 people on Monday night, have once again brought holiday destinations in the spotlight as prime

[Goanet] Re: Wrong Claim for true ...but which claim ? - a response to Lambert

2006-04-25 Thread Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha
Well said, Dr. Josi Colago. To your comments I would like to add the following: 1. What made Mr. Lambert Mascarenhas address his letter to "Goa Today" instead of wanting it to reach the readers of the "local publication" where the Portuguese Consul-General's interview was published? 2. On the st

[Goanet] Lyrics of Konkani song "AGHO MOJEA SUNDOREA" sung by Alfred Rose & Antonette!

2006-04-25 Thread domnic fernandes
>From the 1950’s, the name Alfred Rose meant a great deal to tiatro lovers; he was everyone’s hero - the center of attraction! People eagerly waited to listen to a new song by him every time there was a Bomboikar’s tiatro. In those days, he always sang the opening song in a tiatro. The moment

[Goanet] Re: 'Dear Aunty' weekly column (humor)

2006-04-25 Thread lino dourado
Dear Francis I truly enjoyed your latest piece on the Goanet. Keep alive your witty jokes. You're making a difference. Laughter is the best medicine. Lino Dourado ** Francis Rodrigues <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 'DEAR AUNTY's': TOP 10 PROBLEMS THIS WEEK:-

[Goanet] Re: 'Dear Aunty' weekly column (humor)

2006-04-25 Thread JoeGoaUk
Dear Aunty, Thanks for the NEW weekly column. I like it so much that I have instantly become your fan. Ok, here is my question for next week.. I AM SOON TOUCHING 60, EVERY CELLS OF MY BODY SHOWING NATURAL SIGNS OF AGEING EXCEPT WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING LOVE... AND MY PROBLEM IS, I LIKE THOSE W

RE: [Goanet] Re: Review on the Reviewer

2006-04-25 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Hi Gilbert, Mehta's review is the first review of Edna's "Holy Warriors". The "praiseworthy review" what you are talking about is from the publisher's site. As you know, all publishers will carry praise-worthy comments about their product on their site; it is in their interest to sell the book a

[Goanet] AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - Abrilachi 26vi, 2006!

2006-04-25 Thread domnic fernandes
Mog somzavnk zainam; to fokot bhogunk zata! (Love cannot be explained; it can only be experienced!) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA P.S. God willing, the next posting of 'Aichea Dissak Chintop' will be upon my return from vacation on June 10, 2006. __

Re: [Goanet] Protecting Goa's heritage

2006-04-25 Thread Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha
Dear Prajal, It is indeed a pity that permission was given by the Goa State Archaeology for such a sacrilege to the state's heritage. I hereby join you all in the protest against it. Residing far away in Europe, I am afraid this is all I can do. Jorge - Original Message - From: prajal sa

[Goanet] Aik re Khobramkara!...

2006-04-25 Thread Edward Verdes
Mogall Goanetters, One of the oldest Goan professions is 'Khobramkar'...meaning gossip monger. I don't mean to offend anyone but I' m suprised that the so called 'Khobramkar' still exist in modern Goa.. One can find them in the Goan Balcao's, fish market, bars and other places where they try to pa

[Goanet] A LEGAL STITCH IN TIME CAN SAVE NINE

2006-04-25 Thread airesrod
With temples of justice across the country flooded with an ocean of pending cases, it is time for us to seriously invoke and wholeheartedly promote alternative methods of dispute resolution. No stone should be left unturned to reach a possible settlement by arbitration, conciliation, mediation or

[Goanet] Review of the Review by the Reviewer /Melinda Coutinho Powell

2006-04-25 Thread Melinda Powell
Elisabeth Carvalho wrote : As such, they are much like air stewardess' > who having failed to launch their acting careers > spend > their life harassing passengers on discount > airlines." Hi Elisabeth, Ive read many of yr intelligent and interesting responses on this forum,but this one is rather

[Goanet] Goanet News Bytes * April 25, 2006 * Views sought for voting rights to NRIs... send in yours!

2006-04-25 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
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[Goanet] Re: Review on the Reviewer

2006-04-25 Thread gilbertlaw
Hi George, As usual, you get so base in your response and personal attacks. I hope your post does not reflect where your mind is! Do I owe Avelino an apology? Yes I did think he wrote the review. And I noticed Mario made the same judgement call, and very likely Victor. I did apologize to Aveli

[Goanet] Re: Review on the Reviewer

2006-04-25 Thread George Pinto
Hi Gilbert, You cannot write about Goan ayatollahs, wading in boots through some Goan posts and write negatively of "Goan character" and not expect a taste of your own medicine. I am glad you made an apology to the good Avelino. Regards, George _ D

[Goanet] Review of the Review by the Reviewer

2006-04-25 Thread gilbertlaw
Hi Gabe, I hope the airline hostess does comment "about THIS" - which is the reviews of "Holy Warriors" the topic of this thread. It is awfully easy to get way led with some minor comment. Unless the ex-airline hostess "spend their life harassing passengers on discount airlines", she may not ha

Re: [Goanet] Bubbling with ideas...

2006-04-25 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 25/04/06, Frederick Noronha (FN) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mario's family was in the news, in a sad way, some time back: his > brother Edgar was found murdered in Egypt, by someone who wanted to > steal his passport! Comment: I believe the incident happened in Istanbul, Turkey and the alle

[Goanet] Goa's road carnage, some views...

2006-04-25 Thread gilbertlaw
Interesting post and collection of views on the subject. Perhaps the author overlooked my post that had SOLUTIONS BY Goans and FOR Goans. Kind Regards, GL Valmiki Faleiro Goa's road carnage, some views... Death and pain on our roads is, slowly but relentlessly, raging into Goa's major tragedy

Re: [Goanet] Re Olavo on the : Moira controversy and the "NO Scope" effect

2006-04-25 Thread Olav Menezes
Hi Jose,   Don't be a hypocrite. If you think Air Pollution is indeed serious enough to sit up and take notice, stop driving your car and walk all over Nassau.   As usual, you have again edited and twisted what I wrote. I said: "So where is the scope for any type of pollution?" and not: "there isn'

[Goanet] Dhaka Diary: Julian... the Gulf Hotel... Thomas Dias and D'Souza

2006-04-25 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
Sitting for a fruit-and-toast breakfast on the fourth floor of the 20-storey tall Brac Centre Inn at Dhaka, the name-plate of the maitre d'hotel caught my eye. "What's you're surname?" "Gomes," ventured Julian. Aha! A colonial cousin, one thought, barely able to suppress a smile. My friend Paul

[Goanet] Bubbling with ideas...

2006-04-25 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
Mario Fernandes is always bubbling with ideas and energy. My only regret is that this guy isn't into email for some reason, so we can never communicate speedily. We last met when Rene went visiting. Then there were some occasional, hurried run-ins at Panjim. But at a more unhurried pace, with noth

[Goanet] The Pramod Mahajan I know

2006-04-25 Thread Gabe Menezes
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1025559 The Pramod Mahajan I know MUMBAI: It is not easy for one to write about a leader like Pramod Mahajan. There are quite a few mixed reactions that one can hear about the Bharatiya Janata Party leader who was shot at by his brother here on Saturday m

[Goanet] Laurente back with bang

2006-04-25 Thread LARA Productions
Laurente back with bang The indubitable prop of the Konkani stage, Laurente Pereira is all set to stage his newest Konkani drama on Friday, Sept 8, 2006 at A/C auditorium in Hawally. Laurente’s latest drama comes in the wake of his two prvious superhit dramas staged in Kuwait namely “T

[Goanet] Re Olavo on the : Moira controversy and the "NO Scope" effect

2006-04-25 Thread jose colaco
In response to Olavo Menezes JC wrote the following : " Not being a Moidecar & definitely not being intelligent, I did NOT know that there isn't any scope for ANY TYPE (Indoor or Outdoor) of pollution with reference to a Ceramic Unit." Inter alia, Olavo responded with the following: < If you

[Goanet] Please Pray - sad news of the family (In Kuwait)

2006-04-25 Thread lino dourado
A special request from a friend, posting this item on the Goanet Lino Dourado * Dear Friends I am not sure how many of u have heard bout the tragic accident that occured on Friday AM. Where this man was driving his two Kids A girl and a boy (6th standard) to attend

[Goanet] 'Dear Aunty' weekly column (humor)

2006-04-25 Thread Francis Rodrigues
'DEAR AUNTY's': TOP 10 PROBLEMS THIS WEEK:-)) 1.DEAR AUNTY, I bought a big dog, to guard my cyberspace. Now it bytes everybody incl. me. Doesn't sleep & pokes its nose into everything. Can I muzzle it? Gabe. -- Dear Gabe: That is not a dog. Return it to the zoo

[Goanet] Goa plans convention center, world class golf course

2006-04-25 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Goa plans convention center, world class golf course Express Hospitality Neeti Mehra - Mumbai In a conscious move to establish itself as an all year round tourist destination, Goa Tourism has zeroed in on locations to set up a state-of-the-art convention center and a world-class golf course. A 25

Re: [Goanet] Re: Reservations rears its ugly head again!

2006-04-25 Thread Marlon Menezes
Aristo, While you acknowledge the gross problems with the reservations system, I do not believe your proposals address the fundamental flaws of the reservations system in the first place. I cannot accept the propagation if new injustices to make up for injustices that occured hundreds of years ago

[Goanet] Beautiful South - by Ethel da Costa

2006-04-25 Thread Cecil Pinto
HEART 2 HEART (APRIL 23, 2006 - Herald) By Ethel Da Costa Three cheers to Ana Fonte! It's a week long soul search in Margao that bears my re-acquaintance with people who were part of my teenage years, and boy, is it a rewind of nostalgia for my college mates who have suddenly discovered that y

RE: [Goanet] RE: Review of the Review by the Reviewer

2006-04-25 Thread Elisabeth Carvalho
Dear Avelino, I've already eaten crow and humble pie and acknowledged that Pratap Mehta is indeed an author of note. However, I still see red when someone describes goans who want to cling onto their identity as "fundamentalist". This, I cannot stomach. I am one of those Goans, who is very proud to

[Goanet] Goa news for April 25, 2006

2006-04-25 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Mumbai bar girls make a beeline for Goa (Business Standard India) Around 600 dance bar girls are making a living in Goa following closure of bars in Maharashtra last year, said Varsha Ka

Re: [Goanet] RE: Review of the Review by the Reviewer

2006-04-25 Thread Elisabeth Carvalho
Victorio darling, if I don't stretch the truth (much like Pratap Mehta) every now and then, do you think anyone would read the drivel I write? :)) Lighten up and drink that free beer you get onboard. :)) Elisabeth --- Victor Rangel-Ribeiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Elisabeth Carvalho <[EMAI

[Goanet] Lucindo Faria wrote...

2006-04-25 Thread Frederick Noronha
Just got a mail from [EMAIL PROTECTED] which said: "Hi Rico, Kindly go through our web site, Could yu be kind enough to give a smalll write up on St. Britto's?" On going online what one saw was a simple neat site with a reminder: " 234 days until the BMX 2006 Reunion". It also has links to the B