[Goanet] Press Note - Books of Tiatr Scripts Released

2012-03-06 Thread Tiatr Academy Goa
*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * * * *Books of Tiatr Scripts Released* “The efforts of Tiatr Academy Goa for developing tiatr in all respects and for preserving tiatr literature by publishing books for future generations is commendable” stated Fr. Kyriel D’Souza, Provincial of

[Goanet] Senior Citizens...!!!!

2012-03-06 Thread Tony de Sa
- Senior Citizens... *At a Senior Citizen's luncheon, an elderly Gentleman and an elderly lady Struck up a conversation and discovered that They both loved to fish. Since both of them were widowed, They decided to go fishing together the next day. The gentleman picked the

[Goanet] A steep mountain to climb

2012-03-06 Thread soter
Will there be any slope left in Goa for Parrikar to climb. Half is flattened by Digu and his band of developers and miners, the remaining of Goa can be expected to be flattened by Parrikar and his jolly builders and miners. That will be the Singapore BJP has promised. We hope Parrikar can only c

[Goanet] BJP :Remove these videos from Youtube Bernado Colaco

2012-03-06 Thread John Collaco
Bernado Colaco ole_xac at yahoo.co.uk  wrote “Hello BJPwalls,Since the Catholics have done you  a great favour, can you retribute by removing these videos from Youtube and apologising to the Catholics for this communal disharmony that you have created.” BC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RObk8X

[Goanet] Anatomy of the Alemaos

2012-03-06 Thread Carvalho
Eugene Monteiro wrote The defeat of the Alemaos is partly because of the BJP wave and partly because of the angst against Joaquim and Churchill’s arrogant defence of the “family raj” politics and their arm-twisting tactics that led to Congress giving ticket to Valanka. RESPONSE: There is no great

Re: [Goanet] POLLS 2012: H o w t h e v o t e w a s s p l i t

2012-03-06 Thread Shiv Kumar
The BJP strategy worked best at Santa Cruz where Parrikar obviously got Babush elected on a Congress ticket! Elsewhere only four seats accrued to BJP due to strategic placement of Independents: Cuncolim, Maem, Mandrem and Murmagao. In saligao the pro-bjp wave would have swamped the opposition any

Re: [Goanet] BJP WIN IN GOA ELECTIONS 2012

2012-03-06 Thread Christopher Pereira
VIVA GOA, Most of the Goans in Kuwait are happy with BJP win. Thank you all for your services. Wishing you all the best. Thks & Rgds, Chris Reconciliation Arraya II NBK, Kuwait Email:- christoph...@nbk.com Phone no:-22592016 Fax no:- 22448357

Re: [Goanet] Goa dodges a bullet (Rajan P. Parrikar)

2012-03-06 Thread J. Colaco < jc>
[1] Desmond Monteiro wrote: the main beneficiaries of disharmony between communities are boorish outsiders with absolutely no knowledge or understanding of our common past. [2] Frederick FN Noronha wrote: Blame-it-on-the-"outsider" is a good ideology. KHOMMENT: At times like this, I really almo

[Goanet] Anatomy of the Alemaos

2012-03-06 Thread Eugene Correia
>From today;s (March 7) OHeraldop. --- Anatomy of the Alemao EUGENE CORREIA The downfall of the Alemaos in the election will go down as a landmark event in Goa’s electoral history. During the run-up to the election and in the waiting period before the day of results, different scenarios were pa

[Goanet] BJP :Remove these videos from Youtube

2012-03-06 Thread Bernado Colaco
Hello BJPwalls, Since the Catholics have done you  a great favour, can you retribute by removing these videos from Youtube and apologising to the Catholics for this communal disharmony that you have created. BC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RObk8XNMkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLvqzQYnM

Re: [Goanet] A steep mountain to climb

2012-03-06 Thread floriano
(A note to Goanet Admin: I have not deleting parts of the original post as I ususually do for reasons that this post is very very important and must be preserved) Dear Rajan, After the gruelling 6 March ordeal of waiting/watching/reading electoral results glued to the idiot screen whole day

Re: [Goanet] Goa dodges a bullet (Rajan P. Parrikar)

2012-03-06 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Blame-it-on-the-"outsider" is a good ideology. FN On 7 March 2012 06:12, Desmond Monteiro wrote: > But as of now, the main beneficiaries of disharmony > between communities are boorish outsiders with absolutely no knowledge > or understanding of our common past. --

Re: [Goanet] NGOs demand that Governor install in-between Chief Minister

2012-03-06 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
That's true. But guys, don't cosy up to the new powers that be so fast. Otherwise Goa will turn into a Paradise too soon. (Not because the reality has changed, but because the perception has.) FN PS: Congress' inability to play the role of an Opposition is legendary. BJP was better -- it struck h

[Goanet] Deepen Your Faith Series: Reading the Gospel of John Deepen Your Faith Series: Reading the Gospel of John

2012-03-06 Thread Richard D'Souza
Deepen Your Faith Series: Reading the Gospel of John Pedro Arrupe Spirituality Centre, is organizing a Seminar on “Reading the Gospel of John". This course will focus on Chapters 1-17 and will enable the participants to begin to understand the Gospel of John. It is aimed at beginners and to help

[Goanet] Goa news for March 7, 2012

2012-03-06 Thread Goanet News Service
P4OZdgCgktRofPhCA&url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/man-next-door-parrikar-set-to-return-as-goa-cm/20120306.htm *** Lucknow lost but BJP basks in Goan sun Patiala peg - Daily Mail ormation in Uttarakhand and a Patiala-peg sized ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQj

[Goanet] Goa's yatra 2012 - From the frying pan into the fire

2012-03-06 Thread SOTER
Xabas Goenkara! There cannot be a much smarter political animal than the Goan. What a Change yaar? Reason has been trampled upon and emotions have triumphed as usual. Goans have once again proved that their political options can only emerge from among Matka Kings, Mining Lords, Real Estate Devel

Re: [Goanet] A steep mountain to climb

2012-03-06 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - In response to JC-bab's remark below: In an ideal world, politics and religion wouldn't mix, but we are nowhere close to achieving that state of nirvana. My proposal wasn't referring to a handout, or a special consideration favouring one group over the other (that can be a slippery s

[Goanet] SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, July 8, Oakland A's against Seattle baseball game

2012-03-06 Thread George Pinto
GOA SUDHAROP "FAMILY & FRIENDS AT THE BALLPARK" DAY More details to follow but please mark your calendars now ... Goa Sudharop youth volunteers and supporters (family, friends, colleagues, etc.) are going to the Oakland A's baseball game on Sunday, July 8, at the Oakland Coliseum. All attendees

[Goanet] UP Election Results

2012-03-06 Thread MD
UP Election results: Mayawati, the bottom-caste dalit leader who is the state's incumbent chief minister, suffered a crushing defeat as the socialist Samajwadi Party's victory was strong enough to allow it to form a government on its own. "People have risen above caste and religion to vote for the

Re: [Goanet] Goa dodges a bullet (Rajan P. Parrikar)

2012-03-06 Thread Desmond Monteiro
Rajan Parrikar wrote: To Goanet - Goa is very badly wounded and on life support. ?This is not a time for euphoria, backslapping, or celebrations. ?All we can do is breathe? a little?easy. ?For now. My commentary shall follow in a few hours. ?I need to get some shut eye now. But before I turn in

Re: [Goanet] A steep mountain to climb

2012-03-06 Thread J. Colaco < jc>
Rajan P. Parrikar wrote: Finally - Manohar should begin his tenure with a gesture to the Catholic community.  It must be something meaningful, and not perceived as a political gimmick.  Some believed that his apology before the election was insincere and calculated only for electoral advantage.  

Re: [Goanet] NGOs demand that Governor install in-between Chief Minister

2012-03-06 Thread George Pinto
Cecil's genius is he can find humour/satire in all places. A gift to Goan cyberspace. --- On Tue, 3/6/12, Cecil Pinto wrote: A Group of NGOs have sent an appeal to the Governor to appoint an in-between Chief Minister for a few weeks to act as a bridge between the administration provided by Diga

[Goanet] A steep mountain to climb

2012-03-06 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - I have been wandering through online Goan forums on Facebook and elsewhere and am bemused by the tosh that is being written.  The exultations have the "Goa has won" chant as a common refrain.  We saw a similar thing after the Dec 18, 2006 Azad Maidan rally held by the GBA.  Everyone p

[Goanet] Congress waterloo in Goa due to family raj : source : ibnlive

2012-03-06 Thread Camillo Fernandes
Goa Polls-Congress Waterloo in Goa due to family raj: CongressPosted: 06 Mar 2012 01:05 AM PSTEven before the final results are yet to be announced, Goa Congress spokesperson Ramakant Khalap has termed the party’s poor showing as the Waterloo of the ruling Congress-Nationalist Congress Party

[Goanet] Filthy-fying of Goan politics by Congress

2012-03-06 Thread Carvalho
FN's breakdown of the ballot was indeed an eye-opener. In almost every case the Catholic Goan was responsible for Congress' bloodbath today. (Don't waste your time introspection Diggu dearest..it is very simple).   1) In Catholic dominated Congress strongholds, the Catholic voter split the vote

[Goanet] NGOs demand that Governor install in-between Chief Minister

2012-03-06 Thread Cecil Pinto
A Group of NGOs have sent an appeal to the Governor to appoint an in-between Chief Minister for a few weeks to act as a bridge between the administration provided by Digambar Kamat and that promised by Manohar Parrikar. "We have been used to five years of sloth and negligence and the new Chief Mini

[Goanet] NEWS: Goa election results: BJP-MGP to form govt [Paul Fernandes, TNN]

2012-03-06 Thread Goanet News
Goa election results: BJP-MGP to form govt Paul Fernandes, TNN | Mar 6, 2012, 03.36PM IST PANAJI: The BJP cruised into a position to form the government with its alliance partner, MGP, after their candidates together won 22 seats after results to 37 of the 40 constituencies were declared at the tw

[Goanet] GOA IS LUCKY THAT PORTUGAL RETURNED TS PAWNED

2012-03-06 Thread Bernado Colaco
With reference to the post below, I have told Xri Noronha to publish NSG on the net. The author of the original article is mega ignorant about Goa. Because I questioned him on GN he now wants to send someone with a bayonet to get me. God now how much blood is in his hands.   BC         Gerald,

[Goanet] LOTUS blooms minus "HINDUTVA" agenda.

2012-03-06 Thread godfrey gonsalves
The "lotus ' bloomed in this tiny little state this afternoon not owing to its avowed"Hindutva" agenda  but only as a credible alternative to the ruling dispensation.     The party projection of  Mr Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar as Chief Minister material,  who without an iota of doubt ha

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 240

2012-03-06 Thread Wilson Soares
CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER FOR THE NEW WINNERS BJP IN GOA. WE NOW HOPE TO SEE THE WINDS OF CHANGE. REMEMBER THE PEOPLE OF GOA ARE EDUCATED NOW AND SO WE MUST FIGHT TO DO THE RIGHT THINGS FOR GOA.CURTAIL THE INFLOW OF UNWANTED ELEMENTS IN GOA, WHO ARE MORE CRIME ORIENTED AND HEADACHE TO AMCHEM

[Goanet] NEWS: Illegal Mining Report to Be Given to Lokayukta:Parrikar (PTI)

2012-03-06 Thread Goanet News
Illegal Mining Report to Be Given to Lokayukta:Parrikar PTI | PANAJI | MAR 06, 2012 BJP leader Manohar Parrikar, who powered his party to regain power in Goa and is tipped to be the next chief minister, said today the party will hand over the Public Accounts Committee report on illegal mining to t

[Goanet] The suitcase wallahs

2012-03-06 Thread Tony de Sa
They came, eyed the suitcases, took the largest ones and departed mouthing platitudes such as we have consulted party workers, the public and we are looking at winnability. And they departed happy with their ill gotten gains. But they have left the so called 'Secular vote bank' in Goa in a shamble

Re: [Goanet] The Monserrates

2012-03-06 Thread J. Colaco < jc>
Eugene Correia wrote: 1: Whatever one may say about Babush's criminality, 2: The IT case hit the headlines. There is little hope or no hope at all that the BJP will pursue the case. 3: If reports are to be believed that Parrikar did "match-fixing" with Babush 4: These two are known to be "clos

[Goanet] Chief Minister and Advocate General resignations accepted by Governor

2012-03-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
Chief Minister and Advocate General resignations accepted by Governor 2012-03-06 Goa is now officially without a Chief Minister as Digambar Kamat submits his resignation letter to the Governor of Goa K Sankaranarayanan. Advocate Subodh Kantak also submitted his resignation to the Governor. It wil

[Goanet] POLLS 2012: H o w t h e v o t e w a s s p l i t

2012-03-06 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا
H o w t h e v o t e w a s s p l i t These figures, giving details of votes cast for different candidates in the Goa 2012 assembly election, offer a hint of how the BJP managed to win some of its seats, and results yielded by the s

[Goanet] Alemaos crash and burn at the ballot

2012-03-06 Thread JoeGoaUk
that's what exactly I wanted to say.. quote [Goanet] Alemaos crash and burn at the ballot Carvalho elisabeth_car at yahoo.com Tue Mar 6 01:57:54 PST 2012 Good riddance to bad rubbish. At last victory for Goans. The ouster of Babush would have made it a perfect day. BJP must bring Babush t

[Goanet] Final: BJP 21, Cong 9, MGP 3, GVP 2 IND 5 = 40 (more winners pics)

2012-03-06 Thread JoeGoaUk
Goa election 2012 - Results final BJP 21, Cong 9, MGP 3, GVP 2 IND 5 = 40 More winners’ pics New faces.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk51/6958810069/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk51/6958810871/in/photostream/ Parrikar http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk51/681270

[Goanet] The Monserrates

2012-03-06 Thread Eugene Correia
Whatever one may say about Babush's criminality, he's a shrewd political mind. The gamble to run in Santa Cruz paid off and giving his old constituency to his wife brought in ri c dividends. The success of the husband-and-wife team would have been a big plus point for Babush in the post-election ba

Re: [Goanet] Alemaos crash and burn at the ballot

2012-03-06 Thread PAES
And yet a couple more who will smudge the Assembly chairs, even though in the opposition.   Bennet Paes From: Carvalho To: "goanet@lists.goanet.org" Sent: Tuesday, 6 March 2012 3:27 PM Subject: [Goanet] Alemaos crash and burn at the ballot Good riddance to bad rubbish. At last victory for Goan

[Goanet] Mayor and Dy Mayor of CCP retire hurt

2012-03-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
Mayor and Dy Mayor of CCP retire hurt 2012-03-06 Manohar Parrikar won by over 6000 votes beating the Mayor of Panaji. Both the Mayor Yatin Parekh and the Deputy Mayor Rudresh Chodanker of the Corporation of the City of Panaji took a stab at the Assembly elections and retired hurt. Technically, th

[Goanet] Google Science Fair 2012 - invitation everyone between 13 and 18 yrs

2012-03-06 Thread Melvyn Fernandes
Dear Goanetters Google is looking for the brightest young scientists from around the world to submit interesting online projects that are relevant to the world today.Geniuses are not always graduates or A grade students. All you need is an idea eg turning garbage into energy there are many ide

[Goanet] Goa election results: BJP alliance attains absolute majority with 25 seats

2012-03-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
*Goa election results: BJP alliance attains absolute majority with 25 seats* Posted online: 2012-03-06 09:24:21+05:30 **The BJP-MGP alliance has so far managed to get 25 seats and has thus achieved an absolute majority. The Congress has so far managed to get only eight seats. Many Congress stalw

Re: [Goanet] Goa dodges a bullet

2012-03-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 6 March 2012 10:10, Rajan P. Parrikar wrote: > To Goanet - > > Goa is very badly wounded and on life support. This is not a time > for euphoria, backslapping, or celebrations. All we can do is breathe > a little easy. For now. > > My commentary shall follow in a few hours. I need to get so

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Manohar Parrikar

2012-03-06 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Manohar Parrikar' The results of the state elections in Goa are just in: Manohar Parrikar and his team have emerged victorious and are set to return after 7 years of political exile. He is expected to be sworn in as Chief Minister shortly. On a

[Goanet] Cash to entice Benaulim Voters

2012-03-06 Thread valley faleiro
Did the CANDIDATE WIN ? Valley > Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 11:36:01 +0400 > From: arwinmesqu...@gmail.com > To: goa...@goanet.org > Subject: [Goanet] Cash to entice Benaulim Voters > > I was extremely shocked to hear of Cash being openly given to many Voters > in Benaulim Constituency. It was a

[Goanet] Jai Ho Parrikar!

2012-03-06 Thread JoeGoaUk
You needed one more chance, so you got it. It's all yours! Parrikar, Goa's next Chief Minister.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk51/6812517202/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk51/6958627207/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk51/6958625739/in/

[Goanet] Goans Have Voted For A Change

2012-03-06 Thread Freddy Fernandes
Goans Have Voted For A Change I will win from any constituency in Goa was the pompous avowal of Churchill Alemao not too long ago, as though Goa was his footstool and Goans were his slaves. Arrogance certainly has no place in society and South Goans have shown their displeasure for the high and

Re: [Goanet] Goa Assembly election winners at 14:33

2012-03-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 6 March 2012 09:16, Cip Fernandes wrote: > > 2012 - Goa Assembly election winners: > > 1. Mandrem - Laxmikant Parsekar BJP > 2. Pernem - Rajendra Arlekar BJP > 3. Bicholim – Naresh Sawal IND > 4. Tivim - Kiran Kandolkar BJP > 5. Mapusa – Francis D’Souza BJP > 6. Siolim > 7. Saligao > 8. Calang

[Goanet] Goa dodges a bullet

2012-03-06 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Goa is very badly wounded and on life support.  This is not a time for euphoria, backslapping, or celebrations.  All we can do is breathe  a little easy.  For now. My commentary shall follow in a few hours.  I need to get some shut eye now. But before I turn in - Bravo to the Salcette

Re: [Goanet] BrieFNcounters: Musings on the crorepati race

2012-03-06 Thread Nascy Caldeira
Hello Frederick N. You have constructed your analysis of the situ in Goa so well, that it puts renowned and other self proclaimed journos in Goa and abroad, in the shade.   I like the depth and unbiased looking into the various factors that go to make up the body politic in Goa specially. Keeep

[Goanet] Goa Assembly election winners at 14:33

2012-03-06 Thread Cip Fernandes
2012 - Goa Assembly election winners: 1. Mandrem - Laxmikant Parsekar BJP 2. Pernem - Rajendra Arlekar BJP 3. Bicholim – Naresh Sawal IND 4. Tivim - Kiran Kandolkar BJP 5. Mapusa – Francis D’Souza BJP 6. Siolim 7. Saligao 8. Calangute - Michael Lobo BJP 9. Porvorim- Rohan Kaunte IND 10. Aldona -

[Goanet] Family Raj gets its comeuppance!

2012-03-06 Thread Tony de Sa
The Goan voter is no fool. The rejection of the Alemao family has shown that the Goan electorate is not enamoured with family Raj. I remember the day when Oscar Fernandes informed all and sundry that 'people' and 'party workers/ had been consulted and 'WINNABILITY' was the key to selection of the c

[Goanet] Goa Assembly election winners at 13:33

2012-03-06 Thread Cip Fernandes
2012 - GoaAssembly election winners: 1. Mandrem - Laxmikant ParsekarBJP 2. Pernem- Rajendra Arlekar BJP 3. Bicholim – Naresh Sawal IND 4. Tivim - Kiran Kandolkar BJP 5. Mapusa 6. Siolim 7. Saligao 8. Calangute - Michael Lobo BJP 9. Porvorim- Rohan Kaunte IND 10. Aldona - Glen Ticlo BJP 11. Panaji

[Goanet] Fwd: Goa Election results (partial)

2012-03-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
http://www.goanews.com/ Constituency20072012Winnersw Sanguem BJP BJP Subhash Faldesai Sanquelim CongressBJP Pramod Sawant Vasco NCP BJP Carlos Almeida Porvorim-- Independent Rohan Khaunte CortalimCongressBJP Mata

[Goanet] Alemaos all out

2012-03-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
Digu retains seat g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petit

[Goanet] Goa Elections 2012 - Vote Counting day, crowd at Miramar

2012-03-06 Thread JoeGoaUk
Situation at Miramar 12.30pm This about 330 mtrs away from the main counting venue http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk51/6812203354/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk51/6812201816/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk51/6958311745/sizes/l/in/pho

[Goanet] Goa elections 2012 - Catholic candidates

2012-03-06 Thread Antonio Menezes
I am neither a supporter nor a sympathizer of the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) but they have indeed fared well in 2012 Elections, all the more creditworthy as they fielded 6 Catholic candidates and all of them won: 1 Francis D'Souza - Mapusa, 2 Glen D'Souza Ticlo - Aldona 3 Michael Lobo -Calangut

[Goanet] 2012 Goa Assembly election result

2012-03-06 Thread Cip Fernandes
2012 - GoaAssembly election winners: 1. Mandrem - Laxmikant Parsekar BJP 2. Pernem - Rajendra Arlekar BJP 3. Bicholim – Naresh Sawal IND 4. Tivim - Kiran Kandolkar BJP 5. Mapusa – Francis D’Souza BJP 6. Siolim 7. Saligao 8. Calangute - Michael Lobo BJP 9. Porvorim- Rohan Kaunte IND 10. Aldona - Gl

[Goanet] The earth has shaken

2012-03-06 Thread Eugene Correia
With the mighty fall of the Alemos the earth in Goa has shaken. The rivals have scored perfect goals, in fact powerful penalty-kicks. If Babush and Mickky too had collapsed, it would have increased the scale of the political quake. We have to wait for Taleigao results. Will the repainting of Goa in