DEAR AUNTY No. 3: WEEKLY TOP 12:
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1. DEAR AUNTY,
Bad luck. Our ship sank. If we make a Konkani Titanic, what to call it ?
Shippy.
Dear Shippy:Amchem No-ship.
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The exhibition at the 4th annual KONKAN FRUIT FE
Goan priests' youth movie hits state television
Panaji (ICNS) -- Ten Goan priests have come together to create a short
film for the state television on ways to help youth involved in drugs
and prostitution.
The last episode of the 60-minute film Mogachem Git (A love song), which
is being telecast
I've often wondered whether I should dedicatedly
further my own point of view in a debate because I
feel it is the right view or whether I should be
capable of holding two opposing points of view in my
mind and appreciating both of them.
I don't know the answer to that quandary. When I get
the ans
Nasci,
As one of the more vocal members of this forum, your discourse was not at
all surprising. In fact it was quite expected but after making one gaffe
after another, how does one politely ask you to take both feet out of your
mouth?
All on this public forum are entitled to their own beliefs o
Sure, they (IN) are past masters at putting on a "jolly good show" with lots
of razzle dazzle to divert visiting dignitaries and others from reality and
twist their arms into agreeing to their continuation at Dabolim. But try to
come down to earth -- and Goa!
That's where this particular exercis
I thoroughly enjoyed Marcos Gomes Catao's reminiscences of the Mapuca of the
30s & 40s.He writes authentically, with great feeling and a felicitous pen.
Thanks Goanet/Fred for providing the forum.
Xavier Cota
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Untitled tiatrists
George Alvares
Mangor hill, Vasco
Goa having tiatr as the only means of entertainment is also getting bored
inspite of all efforts by artists. Things get worse in all the angles. Now one
of the things which really get me irritated is the quality
On 07/05/06, Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Mario observes:
>
I suppose the sage "expert on middle-east affairs"
thinks that all hell will not break loose if Iran
acquires a nuclear bomb and follows through on their
daily threats to wipe Israel off the map.
RESPONSE: I have lived in t
Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Since Gabe makes a habit of sneaky but transparent
> insinuations while avoiding mentioning the names of
> his targets - thereby fooling only himself -
> Goanetters need to know that he is referring to me
> in his comments above.
Folks,
If ever there was
Mario responds:
>
Good point, Gabe. For once you are correct about
something.
>
However, every one else apparently figured out from
the context of my remarks about a "...hero of the
freedom struggle, who then led the country down the
primrose path that it is now recovering from." that I
was talki
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100 km off the coast of Goa, in the Arabian Sea, half the
Western Fleet amassed to display the combat capability of the
Indian Navy.
h
The common understanding of multiculturalism and
enlightenment has no resemblance with what has been
described in this thread so far. Multiculturalism as
we know it refers to tolerance and respect for all
religions, non-religions and cultures. It entails the
peaceful coexistence of diverse cultures
>From your posts Mervyn, I have already figured out that Canada is the best
country to live in! If only we could be so lucky. My comment is in regard to
Canadian job postings that I read in 'EOS', the American Geophysical Union's
newsletter and other Earth Sciences job sites which state that
Canad
Over 200+ Goa-related links on LinkedIn.com
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One would have thought those who genuinely battled against the idea of
colonialism out of a commitment, wouldn't be campaigning for personal
benefit so long after the deed. FN
http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may82006/state191919200657.asp
Honorarium sought for Goa freedom fighters
DH New
Seems like the standard Navy fare. A justification for heightened
military expenditure? --FN
http://www.indiadaily.com/editorial/8492.asp
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spent a night on INS [Indian Navy
Ship] Virat off the Goa coast to get a feel of naval exercises
Media Release
May 6, 2006
P
--- cornel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I very much hope that Finance Minister P Chidambaram
> is right about India's economic progress. Many
> educated people I recently met in India were rather
> sceptical about his convictions. However, the
> lesser/least educated seemed to take him at his
WHY WE GIVE WHAT WE GIVE ?
or Why we do what we do ?
or Why we buy what we buy ?
or Why we write what we write ?
etc etc
Simple rule: One can give anything to anyone provided he/she has the ability
to
give and willingness to give. In other words, to do or to give anything, one
should be '
--- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Comment: First of all my commiserations to all Goans
> living in Kuwait and UAE. Your days are numbered!
>
> When and not if the USA decides to Bomb Iran, all
> hell will break loose.
>
Mario observes:
>
I suppose the sage "expert on middle-east aff
--- cornel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Mario
> Like most things that come from you, I am highly
> sceptical that, "if you visit Portugal you will see
> that almost all their surnames were copied from
> us Goan Catholics" :-)). Your smiley at the end of
> your statement, as above, does not am
> On 04/05/06, Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> Besides, this Gandhi seems to have his head
> screwed on straight, when compared to his
> Grandfather, a hero of the freedom struggle, who
> then led the country down the primrose path that it
> is now recovering from.
>
--- Gabe Mene
Jerry Fernandes wrote:
Why do we people of sub continent especially India, whenever we say YES or
NO, we shake our heads or Nod our heads?
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Hi all,
I wonder if nodding is a hangover gesture from our colonial past.It is
possible that indians wanted to be servile,a
[This article appeared in The Examiner
(www.the-examiner.org)]
by Alfred DCruz
The link between prosperous Saligaon and ruined Daujim
in coastal sandy Goa might seem tenuous, but
historically, an ancient statue holds the two
together.
On November 25, 1873, the statue of Mae de Deus was
ceremo
> > >From : Sabi Suza
> >
> > What a bull-shitter that Domnic is. Inacio is no
> > longer alive my friend - I know the whole family
> > personally and he is not "lying in his bed" as
> > you put it. It is true though that his brother is
> > now running the business.
>
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On 06/05/06, Francis Rodrigues <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Dear Mrs. Goveia,
Here is this week's report card for your son Mario, currently a student
at Toledo Correctional High:...
Sgd.
Aunty Ponty.
RESPONSE:-
Dear Aunty Ponty,
Thank you for the illuminating pi
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/barbarian
barbarian
One entry found for barbarian.
Main Entry: bar·bar·i·an
Pronunciation: bär-'ber-E-&n, -'bar-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin barbarus
1 : of or relating to a land, culture, or people alien and usually
believed to be inferior to another land,
--- Joe Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Mervyn,
>
>Recently in a note to Mario you mentioned some
> reserved jobs, thus:
>
> > Now try and explain to us why some jobs in the US
> are
> > reserved, by law, for only a section of the
> popluation.
> > Mervyn3.0
>
>Could you elaborate w
Hello Domnic,
Good to read that you have tried your best to clear the false accusations of
Sabi Suza. He owes you an apology. And I hope he does send it on goanet.
That's where he tried to ruin your reputation.
Cheers
Jerry Fernandes
> Last Saturday, April 29, I visited Joao Inacio De Souza (J
Mario,
I very much hope that Finance Minister P Chidambaram is right about India's
economic progress. Many educated people I recently met in India were rather
sceptical about his convictions. However, the lesser/least educated seemed
to take him at his word.
We will have to wait and see.
Corne
Nasci adds:
Besides the enlightenment in religious orientation and wisdom as a Goan
(Indian) Christian, I am enlightened in 'Cultural ways' too. I/we are truly
modern and multicultural.
Whilst it's true that India can be termed as a 'multicultural Country'; it
should be noted that only Chris
Mr. Domnic is now in Goa and personnaly visited/met /spoke to Joao Inacio De
Souza (JID) and gave us fresh news. He was very much sure that is JID is
alive, but Sabi Susa goes on saying he is dead and called Mr. Domnic a 'bull-
shitter'. Now I understand that people in this world just faking even
*Hi all*
*Mopa has been a center of discussions for some time now and today I find
the news and that too on the day when World Laughter was celebrated at
Margao. Isn't this news of MOPA the greatest joke of all? It reminds me of
the old saying empty vessels make more sound. So all this talk was
b
A question that arises quite frequently in internet
discussions nowadays is: Can one engage in a rational
discourse without expressing varying degrees of
contempt for those who hold opposing points of view?
Cheers,
Santosh
--- Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I'm glad that Cornel says
--- Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Canadian colleges, I am told, are second to none.
> Most of the faculty members are foreign born. The US
> supplies the largest percentage of non-Canadian
> academics.
>
Mario replies:
>
I don't know about second to none because of the large
number o
Number of crimes and murders have increased in Goa and unfortunately (god
forbid) as things (law and order) stands today, it will keep ever
increasing. Are are law enforcers and protectors of security system well
equiped to deal with the situation.. ... of course general public must be
vigi
Sorry I am late... (No PC at home).
62 years old man duped by two persons from Navelim.
Rs. 4 lacs was taken from the complainant with an assurance of a job in the UK
Mr. Jose Fernandes of Housing Board, Gogol, Margao, lodged a complaint with the
police against Mathew Fernandes amd Milagres
Emirates Evening Post -- May 5
Machine Readable Passpopts will reduce chances of
forgery and speed up immigration clearance
By Rayeesa Absal
Abhu Dhabi -- I n a move aimed at speeding up
consular passport services, the Indian Embassy
launched its first Machine Readable Pass ports (MRP)
yest
Goanetter Miguel Braganza's Konkan Fruit Fest 2006 is in full flow on
the banks of the Mandovi. If you can't get there by Sunday (today)
evening, then check out some photos at the Botanical Society of Goa
site http://bsg.goa-india.org/taxonomy_menu/2/3
All photos are Copyleft 2006. FN
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Dear Mrs. Goveia,
Here is this week's report card for your son Mario, currently a student
at Toledo Correctional High:
1. HISTORY: Fails: Rahul Gandhi is the great-grandson (NOT grandson) of the
former Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru (cf. GoaNet Dig. No. 455,
msg. 13).
2. ENGLISH: Fai
The Marina in Goa
Aamchi Mumbai and Goa have shared a close and special relationship. When
Mumbaikars get tired of the hurly-burly of city life, they escape to the
bohemian haven.
Now, the H2O Water Sports Complex, Goa, which is part of Drishti Adventure
Sports in Mumbai has built a marina at Pan
"Khazur pikchea vellar kanvleachea tondan runv".Konkani Proverb
When the dates are ripe, the crow's mouth gets sore.
A man is unable to take advantage of the good fortune that is waiting for
him.
runv = a mouth disease
Edward Verdes
Chinchinim/Mumbai/Jeddah
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This afternoon, it was a hot but enlightening walk along the Mandovi
riverfront, where Miguel Braganza and team have their Konkan Fruit
Festival in full bloom. One felt guilt to see URLs pointing to
bsggoa.swiki.net (a site which takes you nowever, after the Swiki.net
free server from the Georgia T
Dears,
Here is a link to the interactive website of Botanical Society of Goa
http://www.goa-india.org/fruits#comment-3?PHPSESSID=b058aa3bac3f0af5cd9cc0dd
51f8413a
You comments are welcome.
Miguel
Fruits, Goa and having an online presence - Goa-India.org.url
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Marshal Mendonca wrote:
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Landline Phone v/s Mobile Phone
To dar ugddun bhitor sorlo. Honey, I am home
Bolsantlo mobile fon kaddlo ani mezar aslelea landline
fona lagsoruch battery charger-ak lailo. Landline
fon-an aplo boncho vankddo korun dusre vatten tondd
ghunvdailem.
MOBILE: Pidda laglelea po
Hi Elizabeth
Many thanks for your response and also for sharing my doubts of the
imminence, repeat, imminence, of super-power status for India. I hope Mario
will make note of what you have said too.
I quite badly want India to do well in the super-power race if for no other
reason than to see As
Elisabeth,
I say" Bravo! " to you for your answer.as you
pointedthe typical "putdown " to the gent who posed the
question.
Italians may stereotypically be described , as having large
hand gestures to make a point in their native langu
Joel,
I suggest you make arrangements to have your Cuncolim Garbage bag dumped at
High or Low seas and I shall certainly find ways to dump the Aldona Garbage in
the nearest receptable.
Together let us start the dumping process once and for all to give the lead to
other 38 places to dump theirs
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Hindustan Aeronautic Sports Club (HASC) kept their challenge
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This would have been a perfect opportunity for the Navy top brass to impress
on the PM that he should not do anything to shift it out of Dabolim over
the Mopa airport imbroglio which he eventually is supposed to resolve
personally. All kinds of misinformation such as how the Navy has extracted
R
Ever heard of 'Ghantta Bhoil'?
They nod too.
Perhaps, Indian nodding has some thing to do with that :)
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THOSE WERE GOOD DAYS: REMINISCENCES OF MAPUSA IN THE 1930s AND 1940s
Going down memory lane, a Goanetter reminisces with his
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the past decades. This was written as a follow-up to
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