[Goanet] SHIP SINKING OFF KARWAR

2006-05-29 Thread Vincent Andrade
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May

[Goanet] Woman priest says Mass

2006-05-29 Thread George Pinto
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/14688209.htm Defiant female priest says Mass RENEGADE GROUP HOLDS SERVICES; DIOCESE SAYS SACRAMENTS INVALID By Kim Vo Mercury News The fledgling congregation gathered in a circle at Sunday Mass at Spartan Memorial Chapel to introduce themselves. A

RE: [Goanet] Re: *** BRIEfnCOUNTERS: A Legacy of Blood ... in Dhaka

2006-05-29 Thread Eddie Fernandes
Obituary of Mr Anthony Mascarenhas The Times (London) December 8, 1986 Full Text: Mr Anthony Mascarenhas, journalist, whose exposure of Pakistan army atrocities created a world-wide sensation in 1971, died on December 3. He was 58. Neville Anthony (Tony), Mascarenhas was born at Belgaum,

[Goanet] RE: TIMOR LESTE and Nasci

2006-05-29 Thread jose colaco
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nasci, the world knows who is utterly wrong! = Paulo, Here are some URLs that Nasci might wish to review http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3729807.stm http://www.globalpolicy.org/security/natres/oil/2004/1200timorgap.htm

[Goanet] Public action can stop malaria spread in Calangute and Candolim

2006-05-29 Thread goadesc
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED, The time is come for the people of Goa to ORGANISE not AGONISE !!

Re: [Goanet] It's election time on GoaNet

2006-05-29 Thread Elisabeth Carvalho
Dear Cecil Pinto, Please keep your day job. Puns and Politics do not mix. In politics one has the shake hands in public and kiss b*tt in private. You strike me as being incapable of doing so, at least not without occasionally want to bite it. :)) Elisabeth --

[Goanet] Senior citizen gets raw deal in Saligao

2006-05-29 Thread goadesc
-- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre (GDRC) Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -- Senior citizen gets raw deal -- Senior citizen Francis D’Souza from

Re: [Goanet] Just curious

2006-05-29 Thread Elisabeth Carvalho
Dear Just Curious, We were all wishing Cecil, a happy anniversary in public because in today's world celebrating your 10th wedding anniversary is a rare occasions. Furthermore, in private some of us have put together a fund and mailed Beatrice a medal of honour:) Elisabeth

Re: Re: [Goanet] Road carnage -- GOVT. MUST ACT !

2006-05-29 Thread Mario Goveia
--- Valmiki Faleiro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We cannot help the way people elect their government (unless of course we are willing to jump into the cesspool, as once by happenstance I did - and rescued myself at first opportunity) but we certainly must press, like a Portuguese friend said

Re: [Goanet] WE ARE ALL GOANS

2006-05-29 Thread cornel
Mario It is always a matter of judgement when having judged a point or piece as drivel whether it is worth wasting time on it or not. A perfect illustration of drivel is when someone persists on saying that the Portuguese took their surnames from Goans rather than the other way around. Why

Re: [Goanet] Re: Da Vinci Code': Christians catch the fundamentalist

2006-05-29 Thread cornel
Mario The Hare Krishna lot are a mixed bag. From my observations, there are more white Europeans regularly participating in Oxford Street. London, and elsewher than Indian Hare Krishna participants. To suggest in jest or otherwise that, the country [ Britain] is practically taken over by

[Goanet] CBCI SC/ST And BCs Commission Welcomes Reservation For Backward Classes

2006-05-29 Thread Frederick Noronha
http://www.cbcisite.com/cbcinews935.htm CBCI SC/ST And BCs Commission Welcomes Reservation For Backward Classes New Delhi, May 24, 2006 (CBCI News/Anjali Sebastian): A majority of the Catholics are Dalits, Tribals and other Backward Classes, and they are bound to benefit from the move to

[Goanet] More on East Timor... and former Portuguese colonies

2006-05-29 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
From: On Behalf Of Rui Collaco Sent: 29 May 2006 00:10 Subject: Forward Timor Leste or Is it Backward? Only the likes of this well-known rabid Lusophobe could produce this piece of reflection. He obviously lacks rigour, perspective and knowledge when he poses this kind of ridiculous

[Goanet] Live jazz anniversary!

2006-05-29 Thread Jazz Goa
Starters More jazz night on the first Wednesday of each month has grown into the only regular live jazz event in Mumbai. You are invited to celebrate the second anniversary of good food, great company and live jazz on the 7th of June, 2006. Our house band Jazz Junction has featured the best of

Re: [Goanet] Of lungis and kashtis...

2006-05-29 Thread Mario Goveia
--- Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can a 'lungi' be marketed in the West? Take a look at this surf kilt. http://www.surfkilt.com/whatsurfkilt.html Any suggestions on Goa's traditional garb? FN Mario observes: What we call lungis in India have long been known as sarongs in the

[Goanet] Floriano's Sunday Ramblings-6

2006-05-29 Thread floriano
And 2006 Monsoons seem to be giving Goans the early labour pains. Of course, the respite is welcome to a greater extent but the Panchayats and the Municipalities seem to have been caught with their pants down. If it were the COMUNIDADES instead of Panchayats and Municipalities today, our gutters

Re: [Goanet] RE: Viva Goa

2006-05-29 Thread cornel
Frances The issue on Goanet about Dan Brown's controversial book and film The Da Vinci Code has arisen largely because of deep Catholicim among many Goans. Therefore, unlike you, I believe that it is a perfectly fit topic for discussion on Goanet. If you do not want to read about it on Goanet

[Goanet] Beyond 'The Da Vinci Code': Politics and theology from a Hindu/pagan perspective

2006-05-29 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Beyond 'The Da Vinci Code': Politics and theology from a Hindu/pagan perspective American Chronicle S. Aravindan Neelakandan May 28, 2006 Catholics of Poland are amused said the newspaper. The film 'The Da Vinci Code' ran into no major problem, definitely not a ban demand and clerical evaluation,

[Goanet] After acquiring Portuguese Passport, where in Europe would you like to go ?

2006-05-29 Thread JoeGoaUk
After acquiring Portuguese Passport, where in Europe would you like to go ? It is understood that over 18,000 applications pending for Portuguese Passport with Goa Portuguese Consulate. We all leave our beautiful Goa for better life or for more money. Before we leave, the following info might

[Goanet] Call for missionary zeal to protect Goan heritage

2006-05-29 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Call for missionary zeal to protect Goan heritage BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 28 - The seminar on 'Whether the government has the power to amend the law of the Communidades' on Sunday called for a missionary zeal among the 'Gaonkars' to save what it described as the dying heritage of Goa.

[Goanet] Re: “Governor’s pleasure is others ’ pain”:

2006-05-29 Thread JoeGoaUk
I personally feel that such 'high bublic figure' or 'high security figure' should not be allowed to use such activitiy centre regularly which are meant for public in general. Thus causing no interruptions or 'pain' to both 'Regular' and 'Casual' players or visitors. Governor is just one

[Goanet] Inauguration of Goan Chaplaincy, London.

2006-05-29 Thread Gabe Menezes
28th May 2006, saw the inauguration of the first 'Goan Chaplaincy' in the U.K. The Goan Chaplaincy is the successor to the 'Asian Chaplaincy'. Now the Goans in and around London have their very own Goan Priest to tend to their spiritual needs. The Mass started one hour late due to a mix up; the

RE: [Goanet] Of lungis and kashtis...

2006-05-29 Thread Eddie Fernandes
Fred, The kasti is the ideal western unisex beach/swim wear. Rene will declare it as the official World Goa Day costume The Goa delegation at Cannes Film Festival ought to be made to wear it at all times Wendell's next fashion show will be built around it Patent it or get a Geographical

[Goanet] Re: *** BRIEfnCOUNTERS: A Legacy of Blood ... in Dhaka

2006-05-29 Thread cornel
Hi Fred Thanks for the substantial detail on Anthony Mascarenhas. After his news-breaking article in the Sunday Times on Genocide in East Pakistan/Bangladesh, Anthony was interviewed in the media a lot in London. I met him twice and discussed the Times sensational article with him as there

RE: [Goanet] Fw: TIMOR LESTE

2006-05-29 Thread Paulo Colaco Dias
Nasci, the world knows who is utterly wrong! Australia has been stealing oil from East Timor since 1975. There are thousands of documents describing this. There are UN resolutions and an International Court of Law rulling against Australia illegal exploration of East TImor oil. Australia

[Goanet] Re: Of misinformed fundamentalists, fresh controversies, and true conversions (George Menezes)

2006-05-29 Thread George Pinto
I have not read the Da Vinci Code nor do I intend to see the movie. However, some people have taken exception to the depiction that Christ could have been married or had a child. Historical facts and Christian thinking aside, I am wondering if part of their concern stems from thinking that

[Goanet] Re: Goa grand plan to go 200 up on Cannes

2006-05-29 Thread George Pinto
I hope all these grandiose plans are opposed. It is a question of priorities. First come the basics: education, health care, infrastructure, 24/7 electricity, water supply, garbage management, etc. Goa is yet to get the basics right but that does not seem to stop these boondoggle projects (an

Re: [Goanet] GOAN MEDICS

2006-05-29 Thread Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha
I liked very much your article, Marcos. Your only flaw, as far as I could gauge, was when, referring to Dr. Indalencio Froilano de Mello, you said that «After the events of December l961, he moved from GOA to BRAZIL where he continued his great work». Actually, Dr. Froilano moved to Brazil in the

Re: [Goanet] Re: Galileo, Dan Brown and The Church

2006-05-29 Thread Mario Goveia
--- Bosco D'Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll end here with today's Papal quote while visiting Birkenau, the death camp section of the Auschwitz complex: In a place like this, words fail. In the end, there can only be a dread silence, a silence which is a heartfelt cry to God — Why,

[Goanet] WHAT KIND OF UPGRADE IS IN STORE FOR DABOLIM?

2006-05-29 Thread Philip Thomas
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1582582.cms AAI to invest in non-metro airport modernisation PTI[ SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2006 03:55:46 PM] NEW DELH:The Airport Authority of India will invest about Rs 1,500 crore to modernise at least 10 non-metro airports in the country by 2008.

[Goanet] It's election time on GoaNet

2006-05-29 Thread Cecil Pinto
Our very observant Tony Martins has unknowingly let the cat out of the bag by questioning why my wife and me were wished 'publicly' on our wedding anniversary, instead of 'privately', which would have been the appropriate thing to do. When a politician or an aspiring politician wishes to make

[Goanet] ADC- May 29

2006-05-29 Thread Edward Verdes
Duddvamche axek godd vinkun ghonni lenvtaKonkani Proverb A man sells molasses for the sake for money and licks the bag in which it was kept. This shows the nature of a man who amasses wealth using no portion for his enjoyment. Edward Verdes Chinchinim/Mumbai/KSA

[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Sunday Reflections - Pentecost Sunday

2006-05-29 Thread Jude Botelho
Sunday Reflections - Aid to the Sunday Liturgy Related Link: http://www.NetForLife.net ** Group Email Addresses ** Subscribe : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List owner : [EMAIL PROTECTED] My Groups | JudeSundayReflections Main Page

[Goanet] DEAR AUNTY - No. 6: WEEKLY HUMOR :-)

2006-05-29 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DEAR AUNTY - No. 6: WEEKLY TOP 12: __ 1. DEAR AUNTY, Pls. help me with my SSC maths ! Is circumference = Pi r square ? Pina. .. Dear Pina: Pie not square. Pie round. Pao square.

RE: [Goanet] Fw: TIMOR LESTE

2006-05-29 Thread Nasci Caldeira
--- Paulo Colaco Dias [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nasci, shame on you. I know it is easy to get fooled so I do not blame you. It does not take a brain surgeon to see what Australia has been doing in East Timor since 1975. If anything, they are true opportunists and they have done everything

[Goanet] Re: Galileo, Dan Brown and The Church

2006-05-29 Thread Bosco D'Mello
Cornel / Marlon, This is a belated response. My position was against the dismissive stance Marlon took, of The Holy Book, due to the sensitivies of fellow Goanetters. It's one thing to have a constructive discussion on religion and another to be openly hostile to any religion, its customs and

[Goanet] Ivan Cardinal Dias

2006-05-29 Thread R M Francis
As I am a fairly new reader of this group newsletter, please excuse me if someone has already posted this snippet. Pope Benedict has named Mumbai's Cardinal Ivan Dias as Prefect of the Congregation for Evangelisation, making him the first Asian to head the top Vatican office. Catholic World

[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Of misinformed fundamentalists, fresh controversies, and true conversions (George Menezes)

2006-05-29 Thread Goanet Reader
Faith not force: Of misinformed fundamentalists... By George Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Church and community has just been recovering from the embarrassment of allowing a small coterie of misinformed fundamentalists with personal agendas to hijack what could have been a rational and informed

*** Goanet Reader: Of misinformed fundamentalists, fresh controversies, and true conversions (George Menezes)

2006-05-29 Thread Goanet Reader
Faith not force: Of misinformed fundamentalists... By George Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Church and community has just been recovering from the embarrassment of allowing a small coterie of misinformed fundamentalists with personal agendas to hijack what could have been a rational and informed