[Goanet-News] Goa news for February 15, 2011

2011-02-14 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** SSCB wins three gold medals on day two in Taekwondo - Times of India Ukc1O4A

Re: [Goanet] Scramble for Africa, Berlin Conference, Pink Map, British Ultimatum, and the demise of the Portuguese monarchy... could Goa's history have been different?

2011-02-14 Thread Frederick Noronha
So, was that a watering down of the sentiment from the time A Portuguesa was written or what? Here's a rendition of it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A_Portuguesa.ogg Quite rousing, but one wouldn't guess the politics behind the notes at that time... QUOTE However, the song was perceived as

Re: [Goanet] DUBAI TO HAVE GOAN SOCCER 2011

2011-02-14 Thread John C. Fernandes(DxB)
* Hello Good day to all* ** * May I know the venue or football ground for subject event in Dubai on 18th of Feb please ?* ** * Would appreciate your comments* ** * with regards* ** * J, C. Fernnandes * * Dubai* On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 7:33 PM, BONNIE FERNANDES bonniefernande...@yahoo.com

[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] 7th Sunday of the Year

2011-02-14 Thread Jude Botelho
13-Feb-2011 Dear Friend, We all know it is easy to be nice and kind to those who are kind to us. We are really put to the test when people are nasty and hurt us. We then feel it is right and just to retaliate, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. It’s the law of the jungle we follow

[Goanet] Attn Navelkars! This crow has a message to give

2011-02-14 Thread JoeGoaUk
Attn Navelkars!  This crow has a message to give Actually, he gave it to me (may have indentified me) so that I can pass  it on to you   Did you know? Francis Luis Gomes was born in Navelim. Many city roads in Goa named after this great man  (F L Gomes Road) His life size statue is also seen at

[Goanet] There's more democracy in Goa

2011-02-14 Thread Mauricio Pereira
People's power is true democracy. And the voter is king. For the couple of months that I have seen in Goa, and from interactions with activists and urban villagers, Goans stand apart. Their sentiments are very strong. They have a say in the way they are governed. And their political leaders

[Goanet] Criminal complaint against NCP leader for illegal mining

2011-02-14 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Panaji, Feb 14 (IANS) Right to Information (RTI) activists in Goa Monday filed a criminal complaint against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national secretary Jitendra Deshprabhu and several top bureaucrats for illegal mining worth Rs.50 crore. Activists Kashinath Shetye, Ketan Govekar and

Re: [Goanet] Glorifying colonialism: Ignorance of history or slavish loyalty? Uday Bhembre,

2011-02-14 Thread Sebastian Borges
Santosh has hit the nail right on the head! Further, why should anyone vote for a party whose founder and head honcho peddles a blatant lie, makes a baseless accusation which flies in the face of the legislative history of Goa? In Portuguese days, if you wanted to damn someone all you had to

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Withdraw suspension of Judge Desmond D'Costa

2011-02-14 Thread Bernado Colaco
Was Bosco George SP who was investigating the Scarlett Keeling case not moved to the Cabo Palace? BC

[Goanet] India: Hostage to a Demented Culture

2011-02-14 Thread Carvalho
Rajiv Desai wrote: What's more, parents fail to understand that success does not come just being well educated. The most important thing is for their children to be well bred. This means that their children should not just be knowledgeable and bright but aware of their civic responsibilities:

Re: [Goanet] Wake up Call

2011-02-14 Thread ssm
Have our religious culture 'cause we are religious minded Sent from my Nokia phone -Original Message- From: Wilson Wilmix Sent: 14.02.2011 9:36:19 am Subject: Re: [Goanet] Wake up Call Hi! Happy Valentine's Day (14th February 2011)from a Goykaar to all Goykaars. Please find my letter

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (14Feb11)

2011-02-14 Thread alexyz fernandes
*** A Valentines Day Verse You Don't See on Cards *** Roses are Red... Violets are Blue... I thank my folks for my Dowry... Or I'd be burnt too! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] India: Hostage to a Demented Culture

2011-02-14 Thread Santosh Helekar
There is a lot of truth to what Rajiv has written below. The most important points are a lack of concern for others, poor understanding of our history and our past, misguided fascination with messianic figures and their anti-modern and post-modern views, lack of formation in the liberal arts,

Re: [Goanet] There's more democracy in Goa

2011-02-14 Thread Carmen Miranda
Mr Pereira, More democracy in Goa?! No! theres is no democracy in Goa. Give me a break!!! Democracy is more than corrupt politicians sorting out traffic incidents of their own voters , with money from their own pockets that in any case have been filled with bribes from their own voters and

[Goanet] Is this a fig (from a Margao-Borda garden).. (Goan saying: stolen fruit is always sweet.)

2011-02-14 Thread Edgar Silveira
Chanced upon this fruit while ambling through some Borda gardens in the afternoon (climb the wall and pray the dogs are..)the owners were on their afternoon napin the scramble, one did not have a moment to check the name plate buthush...its a certain Mr. Faleiro ??? Did not

[Goanet] Panjim's disgrace (Letter in Herald)

2011-02-14 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Finally after 8 days, my letter appeared in the Herald today (Feb 15, 2011). The unedited version is reproduced blow. My thanks to Shri Tombat for the courtesy. Addendum: The issue of noise pollution was raised in the recently concluded Assembly session by Manohar Parrikar. When

[Goanet] Goa news for February 15, 2011

2011-02-14 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** SSCB wins three gold medals on day two in Taekwondo - Times of India Ukc1O4A

[Goanet] The Sacrula story...

2011-02-14 Thread Frederick Noronha
... with a photo too (on Valentine's Day!) http://www.saligaoserenade.com/2011/02/14/unrequited-love-in-saligao/ | Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 Afro-Brazilian musicians in Goa (photoset on Flickr):

[Goanet] Mahanand Naik acquitted and the Judge Desmond suspended

2011-02-14 Thread JoeGoaUk
Mahanand Naik acquitted and the Judge Desmond suspended   Well, it was clear from today’s protest meet at Azad Maidan that 54 year old Judge Desmond D'Costa is suspended   by the Bombay High Court for acquitting Mahanand Naik,  the alleged serial killer.   Suspended on 9th Feb 2011. Today’s

Re: [Goanet] India: Hostage to a Demented Culture

2011-02-14 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
That Me first attitude seems to be growing in other parts of the world as well. My gut feeling is that we've become so engrossed in the rat-race to get to the unattainable cheese regardless of all else that we tend to forget that there's other people around. Why were the previous

[Goanet] Goa State Horticulture Department Corporation’s (GSHC) subsidized vegetables scheme

2011-02-14 Thread SANTANO VAZ
Goa State Horticulture Department Corporation’s (GSHC) subsidized vegetables scheme from Belgaum whole sale Market. It was a huge celebrations and smiles all around when this project was launched but in last few days the department is crying foul and blaming the Vegetable mafia for the

[Goanet] Vision 2035: a new trick to fool Goans in the next election

2011-02-14 Thread seby cardozo
Digu has new RP2021 like rehetoric to fool Goans in the next election: VISION 2035 What is the use of 25-year vision to a government which is closing eyes to the on going destruction and rape of Goa and Goans? Though most of the Council members are Goans and intellectuals, they do not know Goan

Re: [Goanet] Eucharistic Miracles

2011-02-14 Thread Ivo
From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com --- On Sun, 2/13/11, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: A person with type AB blood indicates one of three possibilities, as far as his parents' blood types are concerned. The parents had type A and type B blood, type AB and type A blood,

Re: [Goanet] Glorifying colonialism: Ignorance of history or slavish loyalty? Uday Bhembre,

2011-02-14 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
On Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:04:26 -0800, Santosh Helekar wrote:There is no difference between invasion and conquest. Most Goans living in Goa today are happy and proud to be Indians. They do not want Goa to be independent from India. Why should they vote for Goa Su-Raj, which is run and supported by

[Goanet] Pl join this Christian Leadership Program - inform your family friends

2011-02-14 Thread Dolphy Dsouza
Dear Gordon / Sabhaites, It would be good if BCS sponsors the candidates to attend this very important leadership programme. Please pass the message around and motivate. Best Regards, Dolphy D'souza 9820226227 - Original Message - From: Mario Mendes To: Mario Mendes Sent: Monday,

Re: [Goanet] India: Hostage to a Demented Culture

2011-02-14 Thread Carvalho
Santosh Helekar wrote: There is a lot of truth to what Rajiv has written below.   And so I rest my case.   Prejudice on this forum is determined entirely by the surname one writes under. What is prejudice and/or prejudgment under a Catholic Portuguese

Re: [Goanet] ultrasonic sound waves/radio frequency electromagnetic waves.

2011-02-14 Thread Santosh Helekar
I am happy to scientifically educate Ferdinando and correct his mistakes even though he keeps trying to insult me for some reason. Most cell phones and cell phone towers emit radio waves just outside the range of what are regarded as microwaves. Microwaves is just a term generally used for

[Goanet] Cholta Cholta is walking into Taleigao (fEB 16, 2011)

2011-02-14 Thread Goanet Events
Cholta Cholta is walking into Taleigao. Join us on a natural heritage walk, where we explore a small farm holding, observe crops of this season, understand the crop cycle for this area and view the vast expanse of cultiavble land that must be preserved. Date: Wednesday 16th February Time:

[Goanet] Video clip: Azad Maidan Protest Meet on 14.2.11

2011-02-14 Thread JoeGoaUk
A video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk8tDzm6pTk   Azad Maidan Protest meet Re:. Judge Desmond D'Costa suspension   pics were posted ealier 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

[Goanet] Rajan Parrikar's Letter to Herald (Feb 15th, 2011). . .

2011-02-14 Thread Dan Driscoll
Absolutely in agreement, having to listen to the racket from Swastik on the Betim side every evening for a half hour before it mercifully 'pushs off'. But there is particular point he makes that I would call attention to : I paste, verbatim --- Why is amplified music allowed on the boats at

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (15Feb11)

2011-02-14 Thread alexyz fernandes
Be prepared to Lose Weight Our Bank Balance..? I'm transferred from the Anti-Narcotics Cell! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Art Exhibition: Goan Kaleidoscope 2011

2011-02-14 Thread Goanet A-C-E!
Gallery Gitanjali presents Goan Kaleidoscope 2011 - A Group Show of 35 Contemporary Goan Artists. The vibrant Goan art scene has produced many artists of repute over the years.“Goan Kaleidoscope 2011”, a unique show organized by Gallery Gitanjali brings together thirty six creative minds (35

[Goanet] Pepsi Changes The Game on Radio Mirchi!

2011-02-14 Thread Goanet News Service
Pepsi Changes The Game on Radio Mirchi! Pepsi will replace radio jockeys with Team India players on Radio Mirchi for the whole day today, Feb 15. This ICC Cricket World Cup, Pepsi has launched a path-breaking campaign, ‘Change The Game’ to celebrate the new, unorthodox yet immensely popular

[Goanet] ultrasonic sound waves/radio frequency electromagnetic waves.

2011-02-14 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
On Mon Feb 14 14:01:09 PST 2011, Santosh Helekar chimbelcho at yahoo.com wrote : I am happy to scientifically educate Ferdinando and correct his mistakes even though he keeps trying to insult me for some reason……. These studies have led to the conclusion that there is no reproducible and

Re: [Goanet] Eucharistic Miracles

2011-02-14 Thread Santosh Helekar
The response appended below shows that the detailed explanation I gave in my last post regarding the biological impossibility of having a type AB blood with only a single set of chromosomes derived from the mother was not understood at all. This is the problem with people who make these wild

Re: [Goanet] There's more democracy in Goa

2011-02-14 Thread rajendra kakodkar
Dear Mauricio,   Your understanding of Curchorem agitation in itself is completely flawed and when the base is wrong what to say of the inferance?   1) You said: Ganv Rakhan Manch is demanding the scrapping of the proposal to expand the highway that connects the mining belt to Mormugao port to

[Goanet] Death of Goa's fields

2011-02-14 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Quick brief - On the way back to Panjim this morning from an early photo shoot in Loutolim, I saw a Goan farmer selling fresh vegetables by the roadside in Agacaim. Gaunthi vaingim - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/vaingim.jpg Looking at these magnificent brinjals I