[Goanet-News] DIASPORA: An early Goan editor... in Ceylon

2011-06-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Armand de Souza From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Armand de Souza (29 October, 1874 – 1921) was a Ceylonese newspaper editor and democratic activist. He was father of Senator Doric de Souza of the LSSP (the Lanka Sama Samaja Pakshaya, Sri Lanka’s Trotskyist party) and Torismund de Souza,

[Goanet] MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

2011-06-18 Thread Aires Rodrigues
As to where and when this whole raging Medium of Instruction controversory will end is anybody’s guess. That some uneducated politicians have high jacked the issue while keeping the educationists at bay is a matter of great concern. That the issue has been raked up just months before Goa goes to

[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on the HelpAge India report on Elder Abuse and Crime in India

2011-06-18 Thread Goa Desc
-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 24th June from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Horses in Langanes

2011-06-18 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Horses in Langanes' Langanes, the remote peninsula in the northeast corner of Iceland not far from the Arctic Circle, is the very definition of isolation. I will have more images from our foray into this back of beyond in future postings.

[Goanet] River, waves, erosion etc

2011-06-18 Thread JoeGoaUk
River, waves, erosion etc   A clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEb_BlTUjw4   pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/5844351388/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/5844350538/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/5843812477/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for

[Goanet] Song for the day.

2011-06-18 Thread Gabe Menezes
Have You Ever Been Lonely / Patsy Cline Jim Reeveshttp://www.youtube.com/artist/Jim_Reeves?feature=watch_video_title http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYbCDvE82vw -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Nutrition: Apples May Protect Muscles Against Atrophy - The Doctor

2011-06-18 Thread Con Menezes
An apple a day will do this? http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/nutrition/art3339.html

[Goanet] Nurses At Goa Medical College Get A Raw Deal

2011-06-18 Thread cypriano lopes
NURSES  AT  GMC  GET  A RAW  DEAL   Nurses  at  GMC  have  got  a  raw  deal, as  far  as  the  issue  of  MACP  is  concerned . Those  nurses  who have  put in  more  than  30  years  of  service  are  feeling  cheated  as  their  grade  pay  and that  of  their  Juniors is the  same.    To 

[Goanet] DIASPORA: An early Goan editor... in Ceylon

2011-06-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Armand de Souza From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Armand de Souza (29 October, 1874 – 1921) was a Ceylonese newspaper editor and democratic activist. He was father of Senator Doric de Souza of the LSSP (the Lanka Sama Samaja Pakshaya, Sri Lanka’s Trotskyist party) and Torismund de Souza,

[Goanet] Indian( Goan) English

2011-06-18 Thread Bernado Colaco
Arrey khai ghe, khalti eh marati liktho tumi?   BC   Arrey, tum ani hanga? Hanga ani khai? C h a r u d a t t a  P r a b h u d e s a i Arrey? You and here? Here and where?

[Goanet] There cannot be another Goan Revolution

2011-06-18 Thread SOTER
It was in 1946 that Ram Manohar Lohia raised the banner of revolt at Margao against the Portuguese Government. All that the revolution could acheive fifteen years later was a forced intrusion by the Indian Army into Goa which in international fora was considered as an annexation. The reason

Re: [Goanet] Navatara Goan owner Carlos Tavora stands up against bandh despite threats and shows the way to all Goans

2011-06-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Though the question was not addressed to me, here's one explanation ('veg' could include eggs, onions, garlic, etc)... incidentally I consider myself impure vegetarian -- which is another debate altogether: The concept Pure Vegetarian is common here. It generally means no meat, fish or eggs,

[Goanet] Madh Island

2011-06-18 Thread Venantius J Pinto
Madh Island http://www.cnngo.com/mumbai/play/citypulse/beyond-aksa-bicycle-545834 ++ vjp

[Goanet] Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Sexual Health Issues

2011-06-18 Thread Con Menezes
A short video advice for men! http://www.healthiertalk.com/why-you-shouldn-t-ignore-sexual-health-issues

[Goanet] Know Goa Programme....

2011-06-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
The Government of Goa, Department of NRI Affairs would hold the 4th Know Goa Programme (KGP) 2011 for the benefit of youth of Goan origin, who are not Indian nationals and have had no opportunity to discover their roots in Goa and in India. The 4th Know Goa Programme 2011 is scheduled to be

[Goanet] Oppose the proposed Panaji football stadium

2011-06-18 Thread Cecil Pinto
George Pinto wrote: It is important that the proposed football stadium be opposed for four reasons: 1. The traffic sitaution will go from chaotic to horrific. 2. The already limited open space in the area will be reduced. 3. The negative environmental impact will further degrade the area. 4. Crime

[Goanet] Drug companies in America: The costly war on cancer | The Economist

2011-06-18 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.economist.com/node/18743951?fsrc=scn%2Ftw%2Fte%2Far%2Fthecostlywaroncancer

[Goanet] GOACAN to highlight the need for Consumer Literacy during its Awareness Week

2011-06-18 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. -

[Goanet] Mallya, Victoria R, Liz Taylor-Richard Burton and Goa

2011-06-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
According to this page, Vijay Mallya owns a vessel built for the Queen Victoria, later sold toLiz Taylor and Richard Burton. It was anchored in Goa some time ago... http://www.fidibus.info/ -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org

Re: [Goanet] MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

2011-06-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Even if Goanet is a write-only medium for Aires, let me make this point: when it comes to convertable currencies, there is no difference. Expats, like Aires, who have lived in at least three continents would agree. Purple equals green equals orange or whatever colour! FN FN +91-832-2409490 or

[Goanet] Can someone on Goanet enlighten if this is true?

2011-06-18 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
I received the following e-mail, couldn't confirm if true. So maybe someone out there has a first hand info. THE FACTS MEDIA HIDES ABOUT LIBYA Did you know this about Libya? Some other facts (that mainstream media will never disclose) about Gaddafi and Libya : - Loans to Libyan citizens are

[Goanet] 2011 CALANGUTE SOCIAL

2011-06-18 Thread Antonio Mascarenhas
COME ONE! COME ALL! 2011 CALANGUTE SOCIAL This year the Calangute Social will be held on Sunday, July 17th, 2011 at Europa Convention Centre, Mississauga, Canada. Tickets are limited and will be sold on first come, first served basis. There's still time to beat the clock and

Re: [Goanet] There cannot be another Goan Revolution

2011-06-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Just to say I disagree with the pessimistic voice of regionalism and ethnicity-based logic below. To take the surnames of people we do not like (or agree with) and string them together in an argument based on paranoia and fear of the unknown isn't very convincing. We should be criticising issues,

Re: [Goanet] There cannot be another Goan Revolution

2011-06-18 Thread Santosh Helekar
It appears that in the following various Indian communities such as Rajputs, Lingayats, other Hindus and Muslims are being portrayed negatively. Ramani, a Goan name is also dragged into the mix. Among the communities that are quite predictably left out are non-Indians such as Russians. Cheers,

Re: [Goanet] There cannot be another Goan revolution

2011-06-18 Thread Eugene Correia
As usual Soter writes from his heart without giving due consideration to the realities of history. It is indeed sad and mischievous of him to portray the great Indian socialist as someone responsible for the ills Goa is facing today. In the passionate zeal to achieve independence for Goa from

Re: [Goanet] DIASPORA: An early Goan editor... in Ceylon

2011-06-18 Thread joelds
Hi Fred, Thanks a lot for the important information about Armand de Souza, who hails from Assagao, according to Wikipedia. Regards. Joel.

[Goanet] Aussie links

2011-06-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Website of the High Commission of India in Australia: http://hcindia-au.org/ I have a 2009 link which gives the following contacts: email h...@hcindia-au.org High Commission of India, 3-5 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT 2600 Tel +61-2-6273 1920 Fax 6273 3328 (some contacts might have since

[Goanet] There cannot be another Goan Revolution

2011-06-18 Thread SOTER
When Frederick wrote: To take the surnames of people we do not like (or agree with) and string them together in an argument based on paranoia and fear of the unknown isn't very convincing. Comment: This only further establishes the argument that there cannot be another revolution. Goan

Re: [Goanet] Indian English

2011-06-18 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
Why don’t you Goaneters first correct those who call anyone and everyone “Uncle Aunties” ? This, is “Chacha Chachi” translated from Hindi; which is incorrect in English. Started most probably by Goans from Dhobitalao. And now even the ghantis have learned to call out in the same manner.

[Goanet] Advertisement By Dubai Goans

2011-06-18 Thread Freddy Agnelo Fernandes
Advertisement By Dubai Goans The advertisement on Herald dated 15th June’11 by a group of so called Dubai Goans has created a flutter all over Dubai. I begin to wonder if this Dubai Goans body is a joke or a secession of the elite. I myself was taken back reading the crap that was mentioned in

[Goanet] Que Sera Sera

2011-06-18 Thread Freddy Agnelo Fernandes
Que Sera, Sera As I deliberate over the issues facing Goa and our responses to the crisis, past and present I just can’t help but relate our Goan “susegadh” attitude to a song sung by Doris Day, “Que sera sera, what ever will be will be, the future is not ours to see, que sera, sera”! It is said

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Heroic Rescue

2011-06-18 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Heroic Rescue' On our way this morning to Loðmundarfjörður in the Eastfjords of Iceland we descried a hapless ewe and her lambs in distress, buried in a snowy ditch at the top of the mountain pass between Loðmundarfjörður and Borgarfjörður

[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: New MoI Anthem: JAI HO KONKNNI

2011-06-18 Thread lino dourado
  JAI HO KONKNNI http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/34877   Digambar, Churchill, Mickey ani Monsserate Tumkam lagon amkam ugti zali Inglez xikunk vatt Amcho Avoy-Bapui zhuzlo, mellunk amcherights Orxim zalear  Kongress sorkar Goykarank kortat ghat   Tumkam dislem lolipopam

[Goanet] Goa news for June 19, 2011

2011-06-18 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Security guard killed in Goa mine collapse - The Hindu e HinduThe body of a security guard was removed on Saturday from the debris at the accident site of the Cuddegal iron ore mine of the

Re: [Goanet] DIASPORA: An early Goan editor... in Ceylon

2011-06-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
On 18 June 2011 23:09, joe...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Fred, Thanks a lot for the important information about Armand de Souza, who hails from Assagao, according to Wikipedia. Regards. Joel. Dear Joel, I had also posted this in March 2010. Armand de Souza is definitely an impressive early

[Goanet] Fw: Dear Goanet Webmail User

2011-06-18 Thread JoeGoaUk
did you get this fake mail mail? --- On Sun, 19/6/11, GOANET kol...@eunet.rs wrote: From: GOANET kol...@eunet.rs Subject: Dear Goanet Webmail User To: Date: Sunday, 19 June, 2011, 2:00 AM This is to complete your account verification process of the past year for the maintenance of your

[Goanet] Son of Chandor, Carlos Da Cruz finally gets Freedom Fighter’s status

2011-06-18 Thread JoeGoaUk
Son of Chandor, Carlos Da Cruz finally gets Freedom Fighter’s status http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5845873374/ 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

Re: [Goanet] Indian English

2011-06-18 Thread roland . francis
Perhaps while they were saying Baba and Baie to all the Goan fidalgos most of whom were pobres themselves(mentally at least), shouldn't they have been bowing to the ground and touching the feet of the high-born Patraos? Roland. Toronto. --Original Message-- From: Dr. Ferdinando dos

[Goanet] There cannot be another Goan Revolution

2011-06-18 Thread SOTER
When S. Helekar wrote: It appears that in the following various Indian communities such as Rajputs, Lingayats, other Hindus and Muslims are being portrayed negatively. Ramani, a Goan name is also dragged into the mix. Comment: Was the Ramani then accused in the Jessica Lal murder in new Delhi

Re: [Goanet] Indian English

2011-06-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
This has been debated at quite some length, probably before Dr Reis Falcão took an active part in the discussions. I find nothing wrong with the terms uncle and aunty. In Konkani (and other Indian languages), the word uncle does not mean dad's/mum's brother and aunt doesn't equal dad's/mum's