[Goanet] Any Goans !!

- Forwarded Message From: Rui Sequeira - PM emirates.com> Yes, a small world indeed! At Emirates, we have about 90 Brazilian pilots and 400 cabin crew approx. Quite a number of Brazileiros for a small city like Dubai. Cheers-Rui. Sent from BlackBerry® __

[Goanet] Healthcare in America

With the political debate in USA about healthcare, all the worms are  surfacing.  See link http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/26/health-care-system-wastes_n_333589.html Regards, GL

[Goanet] Curtorim website

Was unaware that the Curtorim MLA had this website: http://www.mycurtorim.com/ While one can't take the official word for it, it helpful for politicians to tell their voters what they're doing after getting elected, I guess! FN -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishi

Re: [Goanet] Goanet] Postage rate (current) from Goa

Hi Samir, I'm sure this information would be very useful to a Goanetter in Goa or other parts of India (and many still use the postal system regularly), though it might not be of direct relevance to Goanetters overseas, except for understanding possibilities of items to be sent to them. By the w

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: Some dirty Panjim Pics

--- On Mon, 10/26/09, Mario Goveia wrote: > >From Altinho the Panjim aristocracy that Selma belongs > to can look down on the unwashed proletariat in the teeming > streets below:-)) >   -- Dear Mario, I don't belong to the Panjim aristocracy. I liv

[Goanet] Journalists under police scanner in Goa blast case

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/journalists-under-police-scanner-in-goa-blast-case_100266113.html avas

[Goanet] Milestone reached by Colva residents in St David’s Church fund-raising appeal

http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/4697967.Milestone_reached_by_Colva_residents_in_St_David___s_Church_fund_raising_appeal/ http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/journalists-under-police-scanner-in-goa-blast-case_100266113.html Journalists under police scanner in Goa blast case

[Goanet] Expats hail direct QA flight to Goa

Joseph Varghese DOHA It's a dream come true for the Goan community in Qatar. Qatar Airways, the national carrier of Qatar, is starting direct Doha-Goa flights from Sunday. http://www.qatar-tribune.com/data/20091025/content.asp?section=Exclusive1_1 The coastal state is one of the top tourist desti

[Goanet] Tiatr Academy Goa to organize Tiatr Festival

Date: 27 / 10 / 09 Press Note for favour of publication TAG to organize Tiatr Festival Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) has decided to organize a Tiatr Festival of award winning tiatrs in the recently concluded 35th Tiatr Competition organized by Kala Akademy, Goa. In all four award winning

[Goanet] Silver Anniversary of Priesthood of Rev. Fr. Felicio Diniz (Bahrain)

Silver Anniversary of the Priesthood of Rev. Fr. Felicio Diniz BAHRAIN: The Catholic Community of Awali is organizing a celebration to mark the Silver Anniversary of the Priesthood of Rev. Fr. Felicio Diniz, who is the Parish Priest of the Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Visitation, at Aw

Re: [Goanet] Motorbikes, two-wheelers...

2009/10/19 Frederick Noronha > One in five people in Malaysia have a moped or motorbike. Greece also > has the second-highest proportion of two-wheeler ownership in the > world (Public Radio International, Oct 19, 2009). > > Wonder how Goa would rate if judged on this scale? Higher than > Malaysi

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: Some dirty Panjim Pics

The one place that definitely seems worse than what it was is Mapusa. Someone online initiative should perhaps hold a competition for the 'dirtiest' and most unkempt building there... with photos included too! In other places, there is a bit of a visible tradeoff at least. Even the coastal belt (s

[Goanet] Funeral arrangements- Reggie Fernandes

Dear Members and Friends, see below It is with humility and acceptance of God's will that we announce the sad demise of Reginaldo Rosario Julio Fernandes, known to all as Reggie, which occurred on the 26th of October 2009 in Nairobi,Kenya Beloved husband to Emeila Fernandes Loving father

[Goanet] Death Announcement- Tony da Cunha

Dear Member & Friends, As requested please see the attached announcement. For and on behalf of the Goan Welfare Society

[Goanet] GDD in 10 years of Lusofonia

While Goa is soon becoming the home of 10,000 terrorists in the making, the Goa, Damao and Diu community is involved in the much awaited yearly Lusofonia events in Macau. This years matou had the facade of Bom Basilica which was brilliantly replicated by artist Francisco Lopes. The rest was food

[Goanet] Journalists under police scanner in Goa blast case

e constant summoning of Hazare and Marathe to the police station for questioning was only aimed at harassing and demoralizing the senior members of the group. 'But we will cooperate in whatever way the police wants us to,' an SS official said. Indo Asian News Service http://in.news.yahoo.c

Re: [Goanet] Religious make-up of Goa

Dear "I Nunes", 2009/10/25 lyrawmn : > Size is important for fair representation in a democracy. This presumes that the "democracy" is going to treat people on the basis of their religious affiliation, and that religious polarisations are a given. I doubt they are even helpful for the communitie

[Goanet] 2009 Global Goan Convention

2009 Global Goan Convention what the organisers say In order to promote Goan art, culture and social interaction, and also to provide an emotional link and platform for all the Goan diaspora to unite, the Government of Goa has been periodically holding Global Goan Conventions. These have been hel

[Goanet] 2009 Global Goan Convention

2009 Global Goan Convention CONVENTION PROGRAMME Thursday, 5th November 2009: Day 1 >From To Item Item Details Speaker 7.30 am 9.00 am Registration 09.00 am 10.00 am Session I Inaugural Ceremony Welcome Song Lamp Lighting Welcome by the GCO President Mr. Flynn de Lima Addre

[Goanet] URGENT BLOOD APPEAL

Dear Members & Friends, An appeal from Audrey D'Souza ( Beryl's daughter):- Beryl Dias is admitted at Nairobi Hospital after breaking her leg following a fall. She is in stable condition but urgently needs blood. The family is requesting that any one (who has not had jaundice or hepatitis) t

[Goanet] Request for words for monkey in Konknn i‏

Hi Maurice, Is the word “mankod” or “makod?” I am just curious because we in Goa write it as “makod.” Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201 The one type of monkey that can bee seen at temple compounds, some railway stations etc. are called 'mankod' while

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: Some dirty Panjim Pics

Fascism does have its advantages. (I've seen Hitler's Olympiastadion in Berlin -- neat, clean, huge and lifeless.) So does colonialism. Ditto for the corporatism of Salazar, and the Estado Novo. I'm sure even Mario's ultimate bete rouge Stalin could achieve that kind of growth and 'order' with his

Re: [Goanet] For Rs. 50,000/- they killed 4 persons

--- On Tue, 10/27/09, Samir Kelekar wrote: > > Why people are going for crime there is indeed a reason behind it. > It is true that poverty and basic need lead to crime. This is so even when the need is a self-imposed one, such as drug addition. However, murder is not an ordinary crime.

Re: [Goanet] For Rs. 50,000/- they killed 4 persons

2009/10/27 Samir Kelekar > Very good point. There are no easy ways in today's > India to make Rs. 50,000/- for most people. Samir, I think we are mistaken when we believe good education = make money! Some examples. I was eating a fish-cutlet-bread at my favourite Goan-style fast food joint at M

[Goanet] Website on chest, cardiac and vein diseases launched

Website on chest, cardiac and vein diseases launched: Dr Irineu A Pereira, cardiovascular and chest surgeon in association with Demerg Systems India has launched a Website www.chestandvascular-goa.com with a view to educa

[Goanet] Rs. 50,000/- for 4 murders

Isabella wrote: > samir, so true! very frustrating and scary. It leaves one speechless, > isn't it? Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:26:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Samir Kelekar With all due respect for your thoughts, you dont anything to this discussion but more fear. I suggest you shut up, or get the cour

[Goanet] A charming colonial pad

http://www.theage.com.au/travel/accommodation-reviews/a-charming-colonial-pad-20091023-hd2u.html

[Goanet] Executive Committee members of the GOA NSW , Australia

Goemkars ! Please join me in wishing the newly elected Executive Committee members of the GOA NSW , Australia headed by Mark Soares - all the very best. I am sure Mark Soares and his committee members will continue giving the World Alliance of Associations their support and also partic

[Goanet] Martyrs of Cuncolim beg for attention

http://www.villagetinto.in/article/martyrs-cuncolim-beg-attention-555

[Goanet] Goanet Reader: What would you be willing to give your life for? (By Venita Coelho)

The Accidental Activist -- Oct 26, 2009 To Die For By Venita Coelho venitacoe...@gmail.com What would you be willing to give your life for? That might seem like an odd question, but it has been on my mind the last few weeks. The Naxals and Maoists have been in the news as the war between them an

[Goanet] GOACAN holds awareness action on Right To Information Act at Mapusa.

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

Re: [Goanet] Rs. 50,000/- for 4 murders

I too found the comments a bit harsh, and they came on a day when Samir was asking me about the relevance of my Goa postal rates to Goanet readers :-) But Samir is Samir. Know to speak out bluntly when he feel so, but without any malice in his heart. I would put it down to a tough day at work :-)

Re: [Goanet] Motorbikes, two-wheelers and Global Cooling

Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:38:51 -0700 (PDT) From: marlon menezes If MBA Scientist Mario's claim's of global cooling are correct, the though of public transportation in the freezing north sends shivers down my spine. Mario responds: I thank maha-statist Al Gore's spokesman Marlon for another op

Re: [Goanet] For Rs. 50,000/- they killed 4 persons

--- On Tue, 10/27/09, Samir Kelekar wrote: > > Why people are going for crime there is indeed a reason behind it. > Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:01:43 -0700 (PDT) From: Santosh Helekar It is true that poverty and basic need lead to crime. Mario observes: I don't buy the underlying premis

[Goanet] Panaji-Vasco sea link is viable, say consultants (Navhind Times)

Read the article on the Navhind Times website, under the heading: Panaji-Vasco sea link is viable, say consultants I think it is bad news for the people of Panjim. Nobody questioned the viability of the sea link. But what about the quality of life for the people of Panjim? The Government is

Re: [Goanet] Request for words for monkey in Konknni ‏

Domnic, I think 'makod' is derived from the Portuguese 'macaco, macaque'. But in Indian/Hindu lore, wherein Hanuman & his merry-makers hold much enviable mythical predominance, there must be countless diferent names for the loving creatures... Over...to you, dear Santosh... Chachaa > From: do

Re: [Goanet] Healthcare in America

Sorry, but the whole concept of medical insurance in the US needs to be revisited. If I have a flat tire, or have to do an oil change, does my auto insurance cover it? No. Likewise, why does one need to get insurance into the mix for routine care? By its very definition, insurance, should be for

[Goanet] Case de Moeda, Goa ... 175 years in November 2009

Known history of the house: Earliest known owner: John the Baptist Goethalis Then the Treasury (the Treasury) 1834 to 1841: Mint 1863: Building sold to António Inácio da Silva of Santa Cruz 1865 to 1902: Rented by him to telegraph Portuguese 1904: Heirs of da Silva sold the building to Dr. Miguel C

[Goanet] Death Announcement- Tony da Cunha

Dear Member & Friends, As requested please see the attached announcement. For and on behalf of the Goan Welfare Society 24th October 2009 DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT The death has occurred of Antonio Placido Da Cunha. Past Chairman, Trustee and Honorary Member. Loving husband of Sally, belov

Re: [Goanet] Rs. 50,000/- for 4 murders

I too find this outburst totally un-samirian...&, would love an elucidation from the 'godha' mouth. What, Samir, in poor Isabella's post did get your goat? That her feelings are palpably traumatized is quite understandable under the gory circumstances There must be countless others, in Goa

[Goanet] Old therapy

[Goanet] Old therapy   Talking of babies.. There was ‘gripe water’ too Tin milk powder was Lactogen, Ostermilk followed by celelec etc   Bhairi or purg, we used to take once in 6 months. There were two type: Epsom Salt – Like sugar. Where one full rectangular sachet was added to warm water. Liquid

Re: [Goanet] Religious make-up of Goa

I. Nunes responds:   A lack of democracy  ( which is also a threat to ethic identity),  lack of economic development, globalization,  existence of ethnic fragmentation (and heterogenity by population size. Add refugees too) and  warring neighbours, are all positively associated with the increas

[Goanet] Global Goans convention in Oman a waste of public money

Global Goans convention in Oman a waste of public money Is dual citizenship allowed under Indian laws Former Federal minister of state for foreign affairs Eduardo Faleiro’s entourage will dock in Oman for two days for the Global Goans convention in the first week of next month. It is one of the G

[Goanet] Fw: Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 11285. Re: Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 1121 (manuel tavares)

- Original Message - From: manuel tavares To: pcheryl Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:51 AM Subject: Re: Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 11285. Re: Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 1121 (manuel tavares) Dear M/s Cheryl Pereira, I have no intention of preaching hate nor do I claim to be the

[Goanet] The Accidental Activist - To Die For

The Accidental Activist - To Die For By Venita Coelho What would you be willing to give your life for? That might seem like an odd question, but it has been on my mind the last few weeks. The Naxals and Maoists have been in the news as the war between them and the government has escalated. Th

[Goanet] Chuk Konnachi - Konkani Tiatro in Toronto - A Review

Chuk Konnachi - Konkani Tiatro in Toronto - A Review by Silviano Barbosa Toronto, Canada October 24th, 2009 Director Marshal Fernandes came out with flying colours with a mind-blowing presentation of his terrific Konkani Tiatr, which was held on October 24th, 2009 at Etobicoke’s Mic

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 1134, Re: Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 11285. Re: Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 1121 (manuel tavares)

Dear Manuel , Sorry! I may have replied in haste but no offense intended. I respect 99% of your views. Have the same opnion as you But I differ a bit because my grand father too left Goa in the beginning of the last century for the north of India and that's where he made his life in place in U

[Goanet] H Britton's niece paying tribute..

H Britton's niece paying tribute.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6cZaX9-V6Y     joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc From

[Goanet] Rs. 50,000/- for 4 murders

>I too find this outburst totally un-samirian...&, >would love an elucidation from the 'godha' mouth. I found Isabelle's response --- "yes, it is scary" totally meek and if I may add totally "typically Goan". Let us all write posts umpteen times that things are frustrating and things are scary. T

Re: [Goanet] Rs. 50,000/- for 4 murders

2009/10/27 Mario Goveia : > Am I missing something, or is there a curious disconnect between > Isabella's harmless comment and Samir's patently rude outburst in > response. Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:27:01 +0530 From: Frederick Noronha I too found the comments a bit harsh, and they came on a d

[Goanet] Religious make up of Goa

To understand better the ratio of Christian vs Hindu population of Goa, one has to take certain facts into consideration as follows: 1510 - 1780During this period Goa comprised of only 3 talukas i.e. Ilhas, Salcete and Bardez and one can safely assume that 90 to 95% population of this region w

Re: [Goanet] Motorbikes, two-wheelers and Global Cooling

Mario, I can give you a vial of cyanide with a concentration of 0.04%. If you think it is insignificant, please do us a favor and lap it all up. Just because a number is small does not make it insignificant. Dopants as little 0.01% (and much less) can change the properties of materials drast

Re: [Goanet] Chuk Konnachi - Konkani Tiatro in Toronto - A Review

Silviano, That is a very good review. I specially know that Serah is particularly good, since I have seen her in action on stage, when I attended the konkani Tiatr staged at the time of the Goan International Convention last year in the Toronto region. This is tremendous. I agree with you, whe

[Goanet] Healthcare in America

The point you raise is pertinent and applies to health insurance concepts even in India. Is the insurance company a mere payor (intermediary between the patient and healthcare providers) or is it supposed to 'manage care' both at the level of the consumer / public and the providers (deliverer o

Re: [Goanet] Motorbikes, two-wheelers... and H1N1

Gabe Menezes wrote: Transport in London is among the best the World, although many complain > about it. From my place we have buses every three minutes, overhead trains > every 7 minutes to London and underground trains every 5 minutes also to > London. We also have a tram link which takes us to C

[Goanet] For Rs. 50,000/-, they killed 4 people

FN writes: >Samir, I think we are mistaken when we believe good education = make money! I do agree with you. In a typical fish-thali restaurant in Margao, a fried pamphlet ( a big one) is sold at at least for Rs. 250/- to Rs. 350/- to a tourist! The whole thing costs around Rs. 50/- and includin

[Goanet] Mining truck blocked at Quepem

John Fernandes Quepem   Taking cognizance of Herald Report dated 24/10/2009 a concerned Citizen of Quepem Adv. Fredrick Pereira in the interest of public has filed a complaint before Sub-Divisional Magistrate Quepem requesting therein to stop the mining transportation plying over the bridge.  

[Goanet] Daily Grook #553

DAILY GROOK #553 === CANINE COMBINE === by Francis Rodrigues dogs on leashing crave attention, mass barking in a chain reaction! http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com === sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hi