[Goanet] Mapusa Milagris Feast commences today

2009-04-26 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)       Mapusa Milagris Feast commences today   Today is the day of one of the most famous feasts in the state, Mapusa's Milagris Feast. Catholics celebrate this feast of Mother Mary as Milagris Saibinn in Mapusa while to non-Christian Goans, Milagris Saibi

[Goanet] Goans worst racists?

2009-04-26 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Goans worst racists? Daily we read in the newspapers about incidents of racism. We think that racist acts are committed only by white men only. Indians (Goans) in Europe, Ca

[Goanet] The Information TEchnology Act 2008

2009-04-26 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
http://www.mit.gov.in/download/it_amendment_act2008.pdf Comments on Act There are llkely to be strong protest after election... Shrikant Vinayak Barve Bollywood news, movie reviews, film trailers and more! Go to http://in.movies.yahoo.com/

[Goanet] New Photo Journalist, JoeGoaUk

2009-04-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
New Photo Journalist, JoeGoaUk JoeGoaUk is glad to announce that following pics appeared in today’s Gomantak Times 27/4/09 with due credit the way he always wanted. These links were earlier emailed to GT editor. Hope the authority concerned opens it's eyes (Where applicable). Thanks to GT onc

Re: [Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-26 Thread George Pinto
Gilbert should not get tired if gets his facts wrong. Cornel does not post on Goanet because he had a disagreement with Goanet moderators over some of his posts. Not because he did not have evidence of the caste issue. George --- On Sun, 4/26/09, Gilbert Lawrence wrote: > I am really getting

[Goanet] Carrying? - Monday-muse (27 Apr’09 )

2009-04-26 Thread Pravin Sabnis
MONDAY MUSE (27 April 2009) CARRYING? One of my favourite Zen Stories tells the tale of two monks travelling together. As usual, they walked in deep silence. They came across a shallow spring on the way. A lovely girl in a silk kimono and sash was standing there, obviously worried about spo

Re: [Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-26 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- On Sun, 4/26/09, Gilbert Lawrence wrote: > > Can Santosh, support his statement (below) about my claim that "their > >religion is scientific."? Please just post my quote and the context the > >statement was made. > Here is the quote and a link to the context: "So IMO both Religion and Sci

[Goanet] Some random photographs from the NE

2009-04-26 Thread J. Colaco < jc>
Dear all, I enjoy the photographs that JoeGoaUK sends of Goa. I am new to flickr ...so I thought I'd send you some amateur pics from our recent trip to the NE of US. If this experiment works, I will try send you some more good wishes jc http://www.flickr.com/photos/39556...@n00/

[Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-26 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Can Santosh, support his statement (below) about my claim that "their religion is scientific."? Please just post my quote and the context the statement was made. Please do not give me your interpretation of my writings about my religion. I am really getting tired of reading posts where alleged in

[Goanet] Eating out... in Goa?

2009-04-26 Thread Frederick "FN" Noronha
Do you know a good value-for-money place to eat out in Goa? If so, please send across any suggestions, to go into a list I am currently compiling. Many thanks in advance! FN -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/fn M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://fredericknoron

Re: [Goanet] RELIGION, SCIENCE AND MARIO??????

2009-04-26 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- On Sun, 4/26/09, J. Colaco < jc> wrote: > > He gave me additional reason to believe in my beliefs until > he places #3 wherein he then goes on to say that we (should) we not > take our beliefs too seriously. Hummh! > Taking beliefs too seriously, in my opinion, is succumbing to excessive

Re: [Goanet] The Gujarat Riots: The Truth, nothing but the Truth, and the Spiced Truth

2009-04-26 Thread Santosh Helekar
It is not clear why Frederick thinks that this time it is different. Clearly, the Hindustan Times has contradicted what the Times of India has claimed. So either the former is deceiving the public or the latter. Here is what the Hindustan Times claimed: QUOTE The SIT sources said the alleged

[Goanet] KONKANI: Two books on Wilfy Rebimbus' songs and research study released (Deccan Herald)

2009-04-26 Thread Goanet News
2 books on Wilfy Rebimbus' songs and research study released 'Kogull Gaithaa, a new chapter in Konkani literary world' Mangalore, DH News Service:  “All the songs of ‘Konkan Kogull’ Wilfy Rebimbus are worth research. In fact, Rebimbus is no less than great English poets William Wordsworth or Keats

[Goanet] Nominees for Global Konkani award shortlisted (Deccan Herald)

2009-04-26 Thread Goanet News
Nominees for Global Konkani award shortlisted Mangalore, dhns: The final three nominees of First Global Konkani Music award have been shortlisted for the five categories. Addressing the news conference on Thursday, Mandd Sobhann Gurkar Eric Ozario said that Nephie Rod, Akshada Talaulikar and Sange

[Goanet] Death: Vera De Souza (UK, ex-Tanzania)

2009-04-26 Thread Eddie Fernandes
25 Apr: Leigh-On-Sea, Essex. VERA DE SOUZA (ex Zanzibar/Tanga, Tanzania). Wife of Henry. Mother of Kelvin, Louisa and Amanda. Condolences to kjfdesouza at yahoo.co.uk. Funeral arrangements will be announced later at www.goanvoice.org.uk Forwarded by Eddie Fernandes

[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Kharvis, a Bamon and Others (Augusto Pinto, on Damodar Mauzo's writing)

2009-04-26 Thread Goanet Reader
Kharvis, a Bamon and Others A profile of Damodar Mauzo and a review of Tsunami Simon [Bimb Prakashan, Goa, 2009. Rs. 180.] BY AUGUSTO PINTO pinto...@gmail.com A more or less blissful ignorance about each other's cultures characterises the various peoples who make up Goan society. As a result Goa

[Goanet] Another Tiatr Backing BJP/Parrikar ?

2009-04-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
Another Tiatr Backing BJP/Parrikar ? And this tiatr is an unique one. Looks like there are no adults. All Child actors. What more? Musicians are child artists too It seems cash prizes were awarded to young actors at Margao Child actors includes Mini Mario’s Son BLADWIN http://www.flickr.com/p

Re: [Goanet] RELIGION, SCIENCE AND MARIO??????

2009-04-26 Thread J. Colaco < jc>
Santosh Helekar wrote: [1] I believe in the goodness of all normal human beings, irrespective of creed. [2] I believe that that remark was just a thoughtless gaffe, the kind of which none of us are immune from. [3] But I think it is important that we not take our beliefs too seriously - that we

Re: [Goanet] The Gujarat Riots: The Truth, nothing but the Truth, and the Spiced Truth

2009-04-26 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न ोरोन्या
2009/4/26 George Pinto : > Not to pile on journalists but there is no such thing > as a "neutral point of view" anymore. Everything has > to be read as a commentary or opinion-editorial > (op-ed) piece. Which is not to say historical events > and facts do not occur, but the reporting is > prejudic

[Goanet] God and You

2009-04-26 Thread Albert Desouza
Albert writes:- Moses saw the fire on a bush but the bush was not burning. But he did not see God in any form say that of man, woman or animal. He heard God asking him to remove his slippers for the ground was holy. God gave Moses ten commandments yet Moses did not see God. He only heard his v

[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY 2009 - QUEBEC - MONTREAL

2009-04-26 Thread renebarreto
Quebec Goan Association: WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS - CANADA Hi Thanks to Rose [and the QGA Board of directors] that we can look forward to the opportunity of

[Goanet] POLITICS: Mangalore, a BJP fortress since 1991

2009-04-26 Thread Goanet News
http://www.thehindu.com/2009/04/09/stories/2009040960130600.htm A BJP fortress since 1991 Constituency watch Govind D. Belgaumkar MANGALORE: According to mythology, Dakshina Kannada is the land of Sage Parashurama. The district includes a part of the region called “Tulu Nadu” or the land of Tu

Re: [Goanet] The Gujarat Riots: The Truth, nothing but the Truth, and the Spiced Truth

2009-04-26 Thread George Pinto
Not to pile on journalists but there is no such thing as a "neutral point of view" anymore. Everything has to be read as a commentary or opinion-editorial (op-ed) piece. Which is not to say historical events and facts do not occur, but the reporting is prejudiced by one's political leanings and

[Goanet] nustekaar blog

2009-04-26 Thread Samir Kelekar
http://nustekaar.blogspot.com/ A blog by a Goan in Bangalore! regards, Samir

[Goanet] Now rape accused admits killing 2 women over a period of 15 years in North Goa.

2009-04-26 Thread Goa Desc
Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED --- -

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Moving or Floating Shool

2009-04-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
Talking Photos: Moving or Floating Shool The school, with benches, blackboard etc moves from one place to another http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3477325816/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3476519303/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http:

Re: [Goanet] RELIGION, SCIENCE AND MARIO??????

2009-04-26 Thread chimbelcho
Roland, I believe in the goodness of all normal human beings, irrespective of creed. I believe that that remark was just a thoughtless gaffe, the kind of which none of us are immune from. But I think it is important that we not take our beliefs too seriously - that we not be excessively self-ri

[Goanet] Talking Photo: Seasonal Flowers. golden Showers

2009-04-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
Seasonal flowers: Golden showers or summer Gold Botanical Name: Cassia Fistula Linn http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2431729609/sizes/l/ another http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3477323910/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com

[Goanet] QUEBEC GOAN ASSOCIATION

2009-04-26 Thread renebarreto
Quebec Goa Association - IN PICTURE Courtesy Felix D 'Sa 0 Check out recent page [QGA, Montreal - AGM]: http://felixhabari.piczo.com/qga-2009?cr=1 Best Regards, Felix D'Sawww.felixhabari.piczo.com -

[Goanet] Pavitra Trimurticha Marg

2009-04-26 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
Where is this Pavitra Trimurticha Marg? http://www.flickr.com/photos/14948...@n02/3470251995/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/14948...@n02/3471069436/in/photostream/ Shrikant Vinayak Barve Now surf faster and smarter ! Check out the new Firefox 3 - Yahoo! Edition http:/

[Goanet] The Voice of the Goan Diaspora - GOANS IN OMAN - GCO Easter Fiesta - Wow! What a show!!

2009-04-26 Thread renebarreto
The Voice of the Goan Diaspora - GOANS IN OMAN http://globalgoanassociations.blogspot.com/ Dr. Mario de Souza Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:23:53 AM GCO Easter Fiesta - Wow! What a show!! What a splendid Easter Fiesta it was! Lovely weather, perfect ambience, su

[Goanet] Shocking state of Rahul Gandhis General Knowledge

2009-04-26 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
Rahulbaba says Gujarat is bigger than UK and India is bigger that US+Europe http://tinyurl.com/c5suyv Shrikant Vinayak Barve Now surf faster and smarter ! Check out the new Firefox 3 - Yahoo! Edition http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/firefox/?fr=om_email_firefox

Re: [Goanet] RELIGION, SCIENCE AND MARIO (correction)

2009-04-26 Thread J. Colaco < jc>
Until JGR withdraws her disastrous comment and apologises, I will maintain that she meant Mario ill. There is, IMHO, NO explanation for such a comment. I agree with Santosh. jc [1] jane gillian rodrigues wrote: which will make all of us Goanetters wonder "WHY DOES GOD KEEP MARIO ALIVE?". [2]

Re: [Goanet] The Gujarat Riots: The Truth, nothing but the Truth, and the Spiced Truth

2009-04-26 Thread Santosh Helekar
Jose, As I have been saying all along no journalist or activist can be trusted, whether in the mainstream or on the fringes. The lure of sensationalism and the zeal to promote one's own point of view trump ethics and honesty. Here, the Times of India breaks a story that activists tampered with

[Goanet] Milagres Saibinn: Promoting inter-religious harmony

2009-04-26 Thread Goanet News Service
Milagres Saibinn: Promoting inter-religious harmony 26 Apr 2009, 0007 hrs IST, Alexandre Moniz Barbosa & Rajendra P Kerkar PANAJI/KERI: Mapusa's feast of Our Lady of Miracles draws not just Catholics, but persons from other communities too. In Goa, where the tradition of worshiping the Mother

[Goanet] The Gujarat Riots: The Truth, nothing but the Truth, and the Spiced Truth

2009-04-26 Thread J. Colaco < jc>
Dear all, You may remember that I have, on several occasions, written about the dangers of relying too much on news-reports. One does not know it the reports are accurate, spiced up or perhaps a result of Journo incompetence, bias or even a difficulty in the English language. You may also have no

Re: [Goanet] RELIGION, SCIENCE AND MARIO??????

2009-04-26 Thread Roland Francis
Santosh, like you, I would abhor with great distate anyone wishing anyone ill especially our Mario - the voice of truth, reason and sanity :-) However, after having carefully read JJRs remark in context, I do not think she yearns for Mario's demise. Not that JJRs wish would have any bearing on his

[Goanet] Remember Xamai?s prescriptions?

2009-04-26 Thread Tony de Sa
Arre JoeGoaUK muj Bhava, Kitt re tum *Colonic irrigation* munntai? Beshtem *ENEMA* mhun re! Keep up the good work! -- тσиу Tony de Sa Ph: +91 832 2470 148 M: +91 9975162897 E: tonyd...@gmail.com 'When someone shares something of value with you

[Goanet] Contacto Goa on 28th April 2009

2009-04-26 Thread nalini souza
Contacto Goa this Tuesday, 28th April 2009 The 26th episode will be broadcast on: RTP international - INDIA, PORTUGAL and other places: Tuesday, 28th April 2009 INDIA - 1:00pm PORTUGAL - 08:30am e 9:30pm Wednesday, 28th April 2009 INDIA 01:00am

[Goanet] Fighting for survival

2009-04-26 Thread Goanet News Service
Fighting for survival 26 Apr 2009, 0017 hrs IST Together with its coconut tree-fringed shoreline, tempting seafood and intriguing legends, Mike Mascarenhas explains why Nerul, the former summer holiday haven of the Portuguese aristocracy, is in a league of its own Known for its beach and del

[Goanet] JOSE ROD'S OPERATION IS CONFIRMED.

2009-04-26 Thread CAJETAN DE
Dear Friends,   Jose Rod's operation is confirmed for tomorrow Monday 27/04/2009 at 8 a.m. please keep him in your prayers.   God Bless You All.   Thanks Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait.

[Goanet] Churchill match on IndianFootball.com (live, today)

2009-04-26 Thread Frederick Noronha [फ़रेदरिक नोरो नया]
Subject: TODAY LIVE: SUPER CUP 2009 IndianFootball.Com will be having LIVE COVERAGE of the ONGC SUPER CUP 2009 today... CHURCHILL BROTHERS SC vs MOHUN BAGAN AC I-League Champions vs Federation Cup Champions Kick-off: 17.00 IST | 13.30 CET | 12.30 GMT Catch all the action LIVE at www.IndianFootba

[Goanet] Gujarat riots witnesses not tutored: SIT

2009-04-26 Thread Marshall Mendonza
Extract: The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing major cases of 2002 anti-Muslim Gujarat riots on Tuesday slammed reports that riots witnesses were tutored to give false evidence for exaggeration of the situation, by activists and organisations helping the victims. The SIT rebuttal followed

[Goanet] Open letter from Justice Saldanha on keeping voters off the rolls...

2009-04-26 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-April/177000.html Justice Saldanha should make slight changes in his wording. Instead of BJP he should insert local Panch/Counciler/MLA/MP. I can point out many such cases in Taleigao-Goa where in people has voted in last 3 elections,

[Goanet] A Concert in the Park at 5.30pm at IT park Dona Paula

2009-04-26 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
Host: Central Park for Panjim Type: Music/Arts - Concert Network:Global Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Former IT Park Street: Dona Paula City/Town: Panjim, India http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=74283241844 Every one should be there.

[Goanet] World Story Listing Index

2009-04-26 Thread Con Menezes
Lots of bad news making headlineswhat about good, positive news for a change?? Con http://www.darynkagan.com/world/index.html

[Goanet] Godhra Revisited

2009-04-26 Thread Marshall Mendonza
Extracts: "The Ahmedabad based Forensic Science Laboratory proved that the railway carriage was set afire from inside. The outside doors of the burnt bogie were locked. The arsonists there could only have entered the compartment through the corridor from the adjoining bogie. How did a Muslim mob pa

[Goanet] Remember Xamai’s prescriptions?

2009-04-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
Remember Xemai’s prescriptions? Here are 30 of them. (from my archive) more added By public demand.. 1. Grip ou Zorr aila ? Pottak soro kadd ani forr forr mateavoilean udok nanv. 2. Pottam 'ai' ailia -pronouce ' i ', zalear bottatte khaupache bond kor. 3. Payank 'Remartiz' pollam ? Losunn