Re: [Goanet] Book on the opinion poll... (photo)

2011-04-19 Thread Frederick Noronha
You sexist guys judge the politicians on the basis of looks and/or education, class (sometimes even caste... look at poor Mayawati compared to that culturally savvy Narasimha Rao!) Don't be surprised when you end up with corruption, inefficiency, barely-concealed conservativism and even

Re: [Goanet] book on Opinion Poll

2011-04-19 Thread Frederick Noronha
Please see: http://groups.google.com/group/goa-book-club/browse_thread/thread/6af51aef349747b8 FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org On 19 April 2011 01:01, Eugene Correia

Re: [Goanet] kind favour of publication

2011-04-19 Thread Eugene Correia
Dale Luis Menezes has made a disclaimer that his piece on Goa Masala is not a full-fledged review. The book is definitely an addition to the growing literature of diaspora Goans. There was a plan to have another edition and Goans were invited to send in their contributions. However, there was a

Re: [Goanet] Book on Opinion Poll

2011-04-19 Thread Eugene Correia
Can someone let me know what is the name of the book and the name of the author. eugene

Re: [Goanet] Too many cooks?..

2011-04-19 Thread Seb dc
Cmon now Barad, don't feel ashamed about steering the pot by changing the subject. Really its funny...YOU want me to READ what was never posted. IS it too much for asking.?? Just let us know the date of the post(full stop) where you replied to what I asked you...if you can hear CLEARLY OR

Re: [Goanet] Too many cooks…..

2011-04-19 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 18 April 2011 12:57, U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: Some more rubbish:- I don’t blame them for their kneejerk…it does happen sometimes unknowingly and sometimes even deliberately with a person how has a preconceived notion! And in above cases, the prejudice factor is Kangress

Re: [Goanet] Too many cooks…..

2011-04-19 Thread Nascy Caldeira
Yeah! Barad, You are proven to be the worst Cook of them all! When one mixes murky saffron philosophy and primitive beliefs; you are surely such a product! Smells terrible! Nascy Caldeira --- On Mon, 18/4/11, U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: I thought of answering three different

Re: [Goanet] MV Dara ... 50 years later

2011-04-19 Thread Eddie Fernandes
MV Dara: A night of horror on the Arabian Gulf 2 Apr: The National (UAE). In 1961 the MV Dara, a 5,000-ton cargo-passenger ship owned by the British India Steam Navigation Company was plying a three-week circular route to and from Bombay and ports around the Gulf... 67-year-old Ian Tew, today a

Re: [Goanet] Enjoy!

2011-04-19 Thread Seb dc
Come of age, the sooner the better!! Now I suppose so, you have changed your job and become a Trap master(your words, not mine). Good for you. Something better than Nothing. What happened to what I asked you not so long ago? What you wrote on 6th March was correct or what you wrote on 8th??

Re: [Goanet] Enjoy!

2011-04-19 Thread Seb dc
Plz be specific and answer when you replied to my message in which I asked you EARLIER:- (As on 6th u wrote telling FN u could not hear! On 8th u wrote u could hear clearly 'I is heavy I is heavy',that too only after FN corrected you!! Now please confirm if what u wrote on 6th is correct or

Re: [Goanet] Dabolim Airport

2011-04-19 Thread Eugene Correia
Floriano has been very provocate. Even if Goan men have Goan balls, it does not mean they must rally for each and every thing that some leaders, perhaps like Floriano, of Goa Su Raj Party, think is worthy of a fight. The Dabolim issue has lingered for years. I wish it also becomes civilian. But we

Re: [Goanet] Book on Opinion Poll

2011-04-19 Thread Eugene Correia
I find the title, Triumph of Secularism, very odd for a book on Opinion Poll. Secularism is a new buzzword in India, more so after the Ayodhya incident, and the Gujarat riots. True, the concept of secularism has been enshrined in the Indian constitution but it did not make much news in the early

[Goanet] Damer Maro Damer In Goa

2011-04-19 Thread Freddy Fernandes
Damer Maro Damer In Goa In Goa a lot more seasonal festivals are being celebrated and they profess to the world, the unity in diverse Goa. It's a wonderful feeling to be present in Goa for any such festival at any given time. It is always a joyous occasion with the spread and display of

Re: [Goanet] Dabolim Airport

2011-04-19 Thread Frederick Noronha
On 19 April 2011 12:44, Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com wrote: Even if Goan men have Goan balls, it does not mean they must rally for each and every thing that some leaders, perhaps like Floriano, of Goa Su Raj Party, think is worthy of a fight. ... The other one is Island of Bats

[Goanet] The expat experience in print... Was: Re: kind favour of publication

2011-04-19 Thread Frederick Noronha
On 19 April 2011 12:09, Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com wrote: You quoted Jasmine D'Costa saying: While my life here is not perfect and I am discovering the hard life it is to take this leap of faith, faith it is that will keep me at this – my faith that Canada is a fair society that

Re: [Goanet] Book on the opinion poll... (photo)

2011-04-19 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 19 April 2011 07:26, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.comwrote: You sexist guys judge the politicians on the basis of looks and/or education, class (sometimes even caste... look at poor Mayawati compared to that culturally savvy Narasimha Rao!) Don't be surprised when you end up

[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Easter Sunday

2011-04-19 Thread Jude Botelho
19-Apr-2011 Dear Friend, One of the deepest yearnings of the human heart is that we should carry on living. But the reality of human existence is that one day it will all end, we will die! The question then that confronts us is: Is life worth living if it will all suddenly end? There is hope

[Goanet] Tlking Photos: Some pics

2011-04-19 Thread JoeGoaUk
A view from Merces bypass road With reels and mega-project http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk38/5629442442/sizes/l/ Who wants a ride on this mud coated buffalo ? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk38/5629449944/sizes/l/   Large moon last night

[Goanet] Re : Indian Navy should vacate Dabolim Airport (floriano)

2011-04-19 Thread adrianconsultant
Floriano, If you really have Indian balls, why dont you join the Navy defend India when the time comes or will you put your tail in run? Why just because India / Goa is not at war with anybody, you dont feel respect for the Navy? and feel that they are a waste of time space? We Goans

[Goanet] Misuse of the Official Car by High Court?

2011-04-19 Thread JoeGoaUk
Misuse of the Official Car by High Court? We often see this car with beacon and marked 'High Court of Bombay at Goa' in odd hours of the day. Looks like someone uses it to do shopping etc Last night, at 9pm, we saw the same (GA 07 G6565) parked on the road and the occupants including ladies

Re: [Goanet] Dabolim Airport

2011-04-19 Thread Lawrence Fernandes
Dear Floriano, An excellent piece of explanation. I am also gathering some important material on the subject. Please ensure and explain Eugene, we will work on all possible methods and that’s why I said, If nothing happens then…. By the way, after your letter was published in the Herald

Re: [Goanet] Dabolim Airport

2011-04-19 Thread floriano
Dear Eugene, Yes. Your are very right. Floriano is provocating Goans. Because, Floriano does not want to live a lie that 'Goa was liberated' And by so doing, he does not want GOANS also to live a lie. Supreme Court of India has ruled that Goa was annexed and not liberated by India.

[Goanet] 22nd April is Earth Day

2011-04-19 Thread Goa Desc
--- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help other CONSUMERS to be better informed. --- 22nd April is Earth Day

[Goanet] An Apple a Day Keeps Cholesterol at Bay? – TIME Healthland

2011-04-19 Thread Con Menezes
http://healthland.time.com/2011/04/14/an-apple-a-day-keeps-cholesterol-at-bay/

[Goanet] 10 Origin Stories of Common Household Products

2011-04-19 Thread Tony de Sa
http://www.neatorama.com/2011/04/15/10-origin-stories-of-common-household-products/ -- Tony de Sa. tonydesa at gmail dot com ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v

Re: [Goanet] Enjoy

2011-04-19 Thread Tony de Sa
Phor kind attenshuns oph Shri Sheb D C, Whaat yar, Sar, you are uselessly troubling phor ours Dactar Shahab Barad. You are calling for him a Borod? Why phor? He bees in his makan and you bees in your makan both eating roti and wearing kapda phrom Yindia i.e Bharat. So why phor you troubles phor

[Goanet] Too many cooks (2)? ...

2011-04-19 Thread U. G. Barad
My responses to trio: Nancy: Do you think a mango will retain its sweetness, and freshness in a basketful of rotten fruits / mangos! Seb: While I maintain I have answered your questions, I think Kangress and Gandi are disturbing your nervous system more then anything else! If you are interested

Re: [Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the Bleep cares about T B Cunha and Dum Maro Dum?

2011-04-19 Thread Nascy Caldeira
Selma, I feel that you are going overboard with this 'Freedom of Expression' thing and Democracy; Do you realise that the opponents, the protesters too, are excercising their democratic rights and freedom of expression! As long as there is No Violence and or threats of murder etc. like when

Re: [Goanet] Food ministry is up to what?

2011-04-19 Thread Nascy Caldeira
Barad, Good on you! for once, you are speaking like an unbiased non saffron person! Nascy Caldeira --- On Mon, 18/4/11, Dr. Uday Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: The food ministry is scheduled to hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss steps for reducing food wastage at weddings and social

Re: [Goanet] Dabolim Airport

2011-04-19 Thread Eugene Correia
Provocation is fine as long as it is going to get useful results. It's your privilege not to believe that Goa was liberated and that Goa was annexed. These points are now academic. The reality is that Goa is now an integral part of India. It is impossible for people to change Goa's fortunes. I am

[Goanet] Our Mother-Tongue: Konkani

2011-04-19 Thread icsouza
From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org On Behalf Of Albert Desouza ...If some one had to see the text books in konkani medium you would not know whther you are reading urdu, kannad or konkani. I am a konkani writer but I was finding it difficult to read and understand the language for I am sure

[Goanet] Dr. Subramaniam Swamy speaks!

2011-04-19 Thread U. G. Barad
Dr. Swamy talks about Rahul Gandi changing his name and about his education, about his citizenship, about his arrest at Boston airport. Read more at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5As3uAc0vU The same website (youtube) on the same page also brings up many more things about Raul which we

Re: [Goanet] Re : Why doctors become quacks

2011-04-19 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
I am responding this for the benefit of those Goanetters who may be interested in knowing the truth. Just google “Dr. Stephen Barrett psychiatrist”, and you’ll hit innumerable sites. Secondly, in my previous post it is clearly mentioned at one of the three sites, that Dr. Barrett gave sic

Re: [Goanet] Re : Indian Navy should vacate Dabolim Airport (floriano)

2011-04-19 Thread floriano
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/india-opens-major-naval-base-at-karwar-0647/ http://karwar-resorts.blogspot.com/2010/04/naval-base-at-karwar-untold-agony-in.html http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl1518/15180680.htm http://www.defencenews.in/defence-news-internal.asp?get=newid=364 Dear Adrian, I

[Goanet] Goa Masala review ... Re: kind favour of publication

2011-04-19 Thread Frederick Noronha
Dale, Thanks sincerely for taking the time to do this review. Reviews are important if Goa books are to get the attention they deserve, and we have so few reviews happening. I agree with some of your comments, but over others feel that for every viewpoint we can find an equally convincing and

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Some Dirty Panjim Pics

2011-04-19 Thread JoeGoaUk
Senseless parking of two wheeler by Panjim Police (including Traffic Personnel) http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim5/5583314031/sizes/l/ No room to walk to the footpath   Fish drying zone http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim5/5583904212/sizes/l/

[Goanet] Song for the Day

2011-04-19 Thread Gabe Menezes
Doris Day - if I give my heart to you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA-y9LCOVgYfeature=fvwrel -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Tanushree Dutta Ex Miss India and Bollywood Star to be chief guest at Doha Goans Sports Club –May Queen – 2011

2011-04-19 Thread Doha Goans Sports Club
Doha: The May queen event is always held in the month of May so Doha Goans Sports Club is all set to host the event on 5th May 2011 at Hotel Ramada Plaza (Giwana Ball Room) from 8.00 p.m. onwards. Tanushree Dutta Ex Miss India and Bollywood Star has consented to be the Chief Guest and will crown

[Goanet] Goa news for April 20, 2011

2011-04-19 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** I am pretty confident DMD will only help Goa tourism: Rohan Sippy - Galatta.com latta.comIn this exclusive interview, Rohan talks about how the idea of the film first came up, the casting

[Goanet] US company acquires Goan software company

2011-04-19 Thread Frederick Menezes
US-based and NASDAQ-listed company 3D Systems recently acquired a small Goan software development company called SYCODE. See http://www.3dsystems.com/content/news/releases/pdf/041411-3D-Systems-Acquires-Sycode-Software-Solutions.pdf. SYCODE owner Deelip Menezes is an influential and popular

[Goanet] TIME TO CLEAN UP THE GOA JUDICIARY

2011-04-19 Thread Aires Rodrigues
As the Chief Justice of India S.H.Kapadia has been striving to ensure that only the clean and the non-corrupt form part of the judicial system, the Bombay High Court needs to gear up for a clean up in the corruption, malpractices and irregularities prevailing in Goa’s Judiciary. It is dismaying

[Goanet] Indian Navy should vacate Dabolim Airport

2011-04-19 Thread Ignatius Fernandes
Who are the idiots who were in Government who allowed the Indian Navy to usurp Dabolim as a war booty did we the Goans had a choice then couldn't our Freedom  fighters (ha, ha) object to what was going on. We should demand back our island of Anjediva and bring it back to Goa civil

[Goanet] Dabolim Airport

2011-04-19 Thread Elvino Rodrigues
Hi Floriano, Excellent comment/defense!. I guess some of the netters write for the sake of. Not only Dabolim Airport is occupied by the Navy, there is more land of Goa occupied by them at different areas in Goa, besides the Islands which never was under the Portuguese Government, not only this

Re: [Goanet] Song for the Day!

2011-04-19 Thread George Pinto
Did Liverpool adopt this song after 96 of their football fans got killed? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillsborough_Disaster The song was released in Oct 1963 but I am curious when Liverpool adopted it and was it related to the 96 deaths? George --- On Mon, 4/18/11, Gabe Menezes