[Goanet] Daily Grook #249

DAILY GROOK #249 AIRES VIRUS by Francis Rodrigues of vile things she does tell, hear her rings for she isabel! __ puns & word-play of all kinds, if you read between the lines! _ http://2008goanconvention.com/nostalgia.p

[Goanet] CANADA: Crash victim was street racing, police reveal

Crash victim was street racing, police reveal October 15, 2008 Bob Mitchell Staff Reporter Peel Police today pleaded with young drivers to stop racing after revealing a 20-year-old Mississauga man, who died in a crash last month, was involved in a high-speed street race. Darren D'Souza was k

[Goanet] Gulf Voice of Mangalore Contest - Vinay and Joyline enter Finals

By Team Mangalorean Kuwait Pics by Alban D’Souza Kuwait Oct 15, 2008: Charming voices of Kuwait Vinay Lewis and Joyline Gonsalves stormed into the Finals of Gulf Voice of Mangalore contest, a reality show in Gulf, first of its kind in history of Konkani. The contest has been organized by Youth R

Re: [Goanet] Of Guns and roses

Dear Samir, Let people have their say. You made your point quite clearly needless to say. To your credit you brought up non-violence, which is a whole other construct. The use of any weapon needs experience and a mature understanding of what one may wreak or wrought or work through its usage, and t

[Goanet] stand up and be counted

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED Beginning with Mr. Advani, let every Hindu who has been through the Christian schools systems stand up and speak for what is the truth. When they came to our schools for admission were they lured by inducements? Were they offered money or land or food or did they come becau

[Goanet] If you are planning to fly to Goa this Christmas

Airfares to Goa during Christmas already up   If you are planning to fly to Goa this Christmas, you may be in for an expensive surprise even if you book tickets now as air-fares to the holiday destination has already sky-rocketed.   The minimum fare from Delhi to Goa for December 24, the day th

[Goanet] Cheers Dears: Once Upon an Election in Moira

Cheers Dears By Augusto Pinto Once Upon an Election in Moira Dears, Once upon a time in Moira, a long long time ago, a time long before our time, there lived a man by the name of Nashlolo. He was upright and eschewed evil. And though poor, he was wise yet kind, and with an open heart would

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (16Oct08)

Tourist checking-in at hotel in Goa: "I decided not to get my Daughter...But I brought my Gun!" To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] We shall overcome!

We shall overcome Beyond T-shirts, celebrating real-life heroes By Cecil Pinto My friend Michael D'Costa continues showing me around his T-shirt printing unit. We move from the warehouse section to the Chintop Department where the creative ideas are generated, and designs drawn up using sophisti

[Goanet] Debating the right to convert

Right on Gabe!  The conversion issue or the "right to convert" is just a bogey-man.  OK so 10,000 (maximum) Hindus voluntary convert to Christianity.  The millions of smart Hindus (supporters of Hindutva, etc) should have realized, that number is less than 0.0012 percent of the population (Hin

[Goanet] DNA - Money - Nearly 3, 000 Jet-Kingfisher employees face the axe.

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1198242&pageid=3 CRASH LANDING IS IN FULL SWING. THE AIRLINE EMPLOYEES WANT RAJ THACKERAY TO FIX IT? I SEE TROUBLE AHEAD. rubygoes

[Goanet] DNA - Mumbai - After Man Booker, it's Dum Dum Adiga Diga

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1198511 A QUERY: daijiworld 'may harm my computer' says Google; WHY? THEY HAVE SOME STUNNING PICS OF THE RECENT HARVEST. WHAT SHOULD I DO? IGNORE THE WARNING OR LEAVE DAIJIWORLD ALONE? Thanks. rubygoes

Re: [Goanet] Goenkars: Sad state of Republican USA

> Mario wrote: >> > Gabe, >> > Barging in on a discussion is never a problem. It is barging in with > information or comments that are bloody factless or out of context or > without perspective that is, however, always a problem. >> > Take the bloody comments above for example. Here we see the U

[Goanet] VOA News - New Report Finds Hunger Rampant in India

http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-10-15-voa5.cfm THIS IS SAD NEWS FOR THE WORLD. rubygoes

[Goanet] For misinformed Anglo Indian

Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:54:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Gilbert Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > It is a pity his successor, George W., got distracted from his "Compassionate Conservatism", and took us down the path of massive budget? deficits and a costly and unnecessary war in Iraq. I do not have to t

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: Fish curry rice at AnandAshram

2008/10/16 JoeGoaUk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Talking Photos: Fish curry rice at AnandAshram > FN, where were you today? > 6 of us were looking for you, but could not see any bearded fellow. > (Unless you are a clean shaven now like CP). Kitem reh Joe! While I cannot reveal all secrets about my w

Re: [Goanet] In celebration of the Bush legacy

Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:51:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hey! anyone whose record confirms he voted 85% of the time WITH Bush, is very valuable to me. > Mario responds: > Mervyn's comical pretense that he knows something about the USA continues to provide everyone else

[Goanet] Archibishop's Pastoral Visit to Oman

His Grace the Archbishop Patriarch of Goa, Daman and Diu kindly accepted the invitation of the Goan Community of Oman (GCO) and visited Muscat from 8th to 10th October 2008. Catholics in Oman were overjoyed to meet, listen to and interact with Most Rev. Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao during his

Re: [Goanet] Ref: The intriguing trial of Monserrate?

2008/10/16 Eddie Fernandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > -Original Message- > From: Gabe Menezes > RESPONSE: You are correct in your assertion, seems that this case will > come to nought. I hope that the German Embassy will take up the matter > on behalf of its Citizen, what the State can't do per

Re: [Goanet] The goonda minister should resign immediately else..

Dear Jose, It is a moral dream. Yes. My personal dreams(as in wishes) happen to be 'goals with deadlines.' People do strange things to save their hides, but I will not entirely count out the Monserate family to heed mine, or any other patriachal advice. But needless to say, most moderns are loathe

[Goanet] Goa news for October 16, 2008

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Australian tourist racially abused waiters: Goa pub - Times of India [Oct 11, 2008] The statement issued by Club City, the 24x7 bar and restaurant located at Goa's busiest coastal tourism

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Fish curry rice at AnandAshram

Talking Photos: Fish curry rice at AnandAshram FN, where were you today? 6 of us were looking for you, but could not see any bearded fellow. (Unless you are a clean shaven now like CP). We too like the food at the 47 years old Restaurant 'AnandAshram' And will definitely go there very often. (now

Re: [Goanet] Ref: The intriguing trial of Monserrate?

-Original Message- From: Gabe Menezes RESPONSE: You are correct in your assertion, seems that this case will come to nought. I hope that the German Embassy will take up the matter on behalf of its Citizen, what the State can't do perhaps has to be done by the Central Govt. Gabe, You are sp

Re: [Goanet] Coconut Creek Hotel

Hi Jackie, Unfortunately, this is a volunteer-driven mailing list, so it's not possible to find out information to individual queries of this nature. The Jan 1-2 period is part of the crowded season. But you could probably get information from this web-page, from the young BITS campus in the area

[Goanet] THE PRINTED WORD: Of Konkani script jostling and shadow-boxing (FN)

Of Konkani script jostling and shadow-boxing A new book takes up the writing of promient missionary-linguist Dalgado, apparently with the aim of scoring a point in the ongoing script row, writes Frederick FN Noronha. At our Cafe Prakash hangout a friend mentioned that 'Dalgado on Konknni' was in

[Goanet] Seraulim Civic and Consumer Forum launched in South Goa

-- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends.Help others be better informed

[Goanet] Only a misleading political show!

Dear Freddy This is no diplomacy here. It is just a VERY objective response to the whole show put up by some scheming politicians whose only concern is power -- never mind at what cost and how. If it is the BJP directing today, tomorrow it is the Congress directing the show or vice-versa. Politics

[Goanet] Keeping the eye on the ball

To Goanet - A public meeting has been called in Panjim on Thu, Oct 16. Will it be the trigger for a Goan rebellion, for a new Goan resurgence? One can always dream. While the response to the crimes against Aires and Prajal is heartening, I want to sound a sobering note. More like an obloquy

Re: [Goanet] Ref: The intriguing trial of Monseratte?

2008/10/15 Samir Kelekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >>you, me or the Aam Aadmi, would we survive ? > > The car in which the murderous assault was done is booked. The guys involved > have been booked. Is it that difficult to find out whom these guys have > been close to? > > I think the answer is obvious

Re: [Goanet] Debating the right to convert

2008/10/14 JP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Sudheendra Kulkarni has put it extremely well in this article. There is more > to what happening in Orissa. > > Debating the right to convert RESPONSE: Some more stuff from the right wing, the man is a out and out supporter of the BJP. Okay so there is an iss

[Goanet] Of Guns and roses

There seems to be a huge over-reaction to my suggestion of using guns as a means of self-defense by activists. I think part of the reaction comes from the belief in non-violence and part from general social taboos in India I guess. First of all, let me be very clear, that I am suggesting guns onl

Re: [Goanet] The Intriguing Trial of Monserrate

Perhaps alleged rape, and alleged sexual molestation, allegedly sexually molested? venantius > > From: "tony martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Goanet] The Intriguing Trial of Monserrate > > Ref.: You call a rape and sexual molestation a misdemeanor? > > Dear Gabe > No court has pronounc

[Goanet] Fwd: Goa Blog------------zena--------------Delegate registration for IFFI-2008 opens

Hi,Pls pass on to Ur colleagues who mite be interested. Zena -- Goa Blog Delegate registration for IFFI-2008 opens Posted: 13 Oct 2008 09:15 AM CDT The Directorate of Film Festivals along with the

Re: [Goanet] GIHAR

Dear Sucheta, If you wrote this then you are on your way to having a career(even part -time) as a writer of satire. If you did not, but have the sensibility for it — then go for it. Its worth looking at The Onion. http://www.theonion.com/content/index Imagine having a Giharcho Kando or Giharcheo G

[Goanet] NOTE CONDEMNING VIOLENCE

We the citizens of Goa strongly strongly condemn the brutal attack on Social Activists Adv. Aires Rodrigues and Prof. Prajal Sakhardande and demand that the concerned Authorities ensure that the culprits are apprehended immediately and severly punished. We view this dastardly act with serious co

[Goanet] Fwd: COACHING CLINIC WT LEICESTER IN GOA

> A Coaching Clinic organised by the GOA Football Association (GFA)will be > held at the Duler ground, Mapusa on 21st October and 23rd October 2008, from > 7.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. The Clinic will be conducted by the coaches of > Leicester City including former England players Alan John Bircherall

[Goanet] A Brit Cemetery, A Noble Minister.

I had the oppotunity to visit this cemetry earlier this year. This plot is good for a couple of slim high rise buildings. Our ministers should seriously think of getting in on the action. More fukot. Chamchas please convey this information. But perhaps, its already been carved up. ven

Re: [Goanet] Brief introduction

2008/10/15 Anthony Pereira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi! > > This is Tony Pereira. I have joined Goanet a few minutes back after reading a > number of articles posted by your esteemed members. Just felt the need to be > a part of this group. > > I have been in the shares and secretarial line in Goa

[Goanet] Ref: The intriguing trial of Monseratte?

>Freddy writes: >Lets examine a few things that took place prior to this, the attack on the Police station, was he guilty or not ? He was as much guilty as jack the ripper himself, what action was taken against him ? In fact he was rewarded, crowned minister ! Was that right ? What signals does it

Re: [Goanet] The Intriguing Trial of Monserrate

Ref.: You call a rape and sexual molestation a misdemeanor? Dear Gabe No court has pronounced any judgement yet. I will still call sending lewd messages a misdemeanor. Regards. -- Tony Martin Freelance Writer, Author Dubai, UAE

[Goanet] Fwd: www.cbcisite.com-article-apex catholic body

Dear editors, please find enclosed a recent article on the website of the apex catholic body in iNdia-CBCI for dissemination to all subscribers of your website. now is the time to unite and strive to bring peace, relief and justice in that order. regards. steven dsouza-ex-ips-ex-irs-voluntary

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 1326

What a Shamewhere is Goa heading ? First it was the Scarlette episode and now the German girl .in both cases a Minister's son has been involved ??? What a pity we have elected such criminals to represent us and safeguard our statetoday goans are outnumbered in our own den sellin

[Goanet] Two incidents of lawlessness

My heart bleeds for Goa.How wretched and corrupt and lawless this beautiful State has become! When i read about the Quepem peaceful protestors being arrested and harassed by the Police,I was really sad. I know Cheryl ,I know the frail old mother Dora,and I was little Aki's first teacher.How coul

Re: [Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?

--- On Tue, 10/14/08, Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > RESPONSE: Come off it man! No one who has commented on this > forum, has stated that there is a wide spread Hindu put down of the > Christian community or for that a Muslim one. You are insinuating > what has not been stated on thi

[Goanet] Ref: ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS

In response to: Message: 4 Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:10:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS And Message: 1 Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:55:22 +0100 From: "Gabe Menezes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVI

[Goanet] ..you can cut my fingers, tongue or limbs but you can't cut my spirit - A video

..you can cut my fingers, tongue or limbs but you can't cut my spirit says Mr. Aires Rodrigues. Video - With Oscar Rebello, Patricia, Remo, Mathany etc http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=_TcErZjGUYg a pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2943994923/ About 300 people attended the meet at TB C

[Goanet] Debating the right to convert

Sudheendra Kulkarni has put it extremely well in this article. There is more to what happening in Orissa.   Debating the right to convert Churches vandalised. Innocent Christians attacked. This recent spurt in communal violence cannot be condoned or justified by any right-thinking Indian. T

[Goanet] Ref: The Intriguing Trial of Monserrate?

In response to Message: 7 Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:21:37 +0400 From: "tony martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] The Intriguing Trial of Monserrate? Hi Tony, Your post was diplomacy at it's best as far as "The Don" Babush Monsarrate is concerned. He could be guilty or may not be

[Goanet] Daijiworld.com n AIRES Attack

Dear Walter n team at Daijiworld.com I am really impressed by DAIJIWORLDS prompt action. I will call upon many Goan netters to check on Daijiworld.com for some indepth news coverage with PICs for events on all India basis and  for issues relating to Konkani World. Congratulations Daijiworld n

[Goanet] Brief introduction

Hi! This is Tony Pereira. I have joined Goanet a few minutes back after reading a number of articles posted by your esteemed members. Just felt the need to be a part of this group. I have been in the shares and secretarial line in Goa for the last 20 years. Do a lot of freelancing for companie

[Goanet] German girl rape case: Goa minister's son still at large

D'Souza, Avelino wrote: Police searched for Rohit yesterday at Monserratte's bungalows atTaleigao and Miramar but returned empty handed. Reply: There is a simple answer to that - arrest the parents for aiding and abating a criminal. Do the police know this? of course they do. Do they use it

[Goanet] GIHAR

GIHAR - the new Goa "Goa state has now decided to change the name of its state GOA to GIHAR, with immediate effect." The CM said, addressing a hastily called Press Conference in Panjim today. "With current (lack of) Law and Order situation, the Goan Aam Admi has pointed out that we resemble Bi

[Goanet] German girl rape case: Goa minister's son still at large

German girl rape case: Goa minister's son still at large Even a day after he was booked for allegedly raping a German minor girl, the Goa police are still unable to arrest the state Education Minister Atanasio Monserratte's elder son, Rohit. "We have not been able to arrest him till now. The sear

[Goanet] Right is Might

From: Pravin Sabnis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  Right is Might Tonight (14 October) nearly two hundred honest, law abiding citizens came to Taleigao Church Square for a candlelight vigil... Wendell Rodricks, Maria Arora Couto, Geraldine Fernandes, Anand Madgavkar, Cecil Pinto, Isabel Vas, Reboni Saha,

[Goanet] Nostalgia #30

Nostalgia Pic #30 ___ BODY: St. Francis Xavier's incorruptible mortal remains, in Old Goa - an inescapable part of Goan nostalgia - photographed this century. The great Jesuit missionary and saint, born in 1506, died at sea in 1552 and was interred in Malacca, before being transferre

[Goanet] Daily Grook #248

DAILY GROOK #248 PIC TRICK by Francis Rodrigues photowalla, can charge, more moola by enlarge! __ puns & word-play of all kinds, if you read between the lines! _ http://2008goanconvention.com/nostalgia.php ___