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-Not in South Goa
-Not in North Goa
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Mario wrote:
Jane,
Thanks for observing that we should be happy that
Celina, Katrina, etc. are helping poor Goans by
buying and refurbishing their crumbling properties
in Goa, that they cannot afford to keep up and/or
need the money for something else.? Also, that the
objections to
Mario Goveia?wrote:
BTW, unless I'm missing something, aren't there many
real poor people in Goa, who never had a home to
sell in the first place that are much more in need
of help and education?
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:11:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mervyn Lobo [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Mario,
You
In the session on Goan/Konkani associations presented by respective
representatives, Cellie Gonsalves spoke on behalf of International Goan
Organization (IGO), Zulema de Souza on Westend Seniors and Roque
Barretto on Goan Charitable Organization (GCO) and George Pinto,
Philomena Giese and
Folks,
Those in who attended the convention in Toronto heard Dean D'Cruz explain:
1) He had come to the conference on his own expense
2) He prepared his side show clearly showing what the original SEZ plans were
and what they would have been after the land grab.
3) That he was aware that maybe
HOW MUCH IS THAT HUMAN RIGHT IN THE WINDOW?
Day 6 at the Tri Continental Film Festival
Wednesday, 30th July 2008 - The Tri Continental Festival concluded today at
the Maquinez Palace, Panaji with the screening of two powerful
documentaries. If there is anything at all negative to be said
Dear Jose and Paulo,
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
Paulo has rationalised the logic admirably.
As mentioned earlier, the matter was equitably settled - an
apology issued and the quantum of compensation negotiated.
As an aside, may I mention that Hon. Faleiro was pleasantly
Dears,
I do hope the subject line is not a self-fulfilling prophecy. It is my
daily endeavour to see that the GBA, of which I am proud to be a
part, does not end up betraying the masses of Goa like the KPA did in
February, 1987.
Rajan Parrikar is playing an important role. There is no denying
DAILY GROOK #174:
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WET CHAT
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by Francis Rodrigues
hey mon, the plains
mon, dry as a prune,
i wish mon, the rains
did come mon,soon!
_
For latest 2008 Convention pics:
http://2008goanconvention.com/
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Shashikant and all,
I have got my papers processed thru the Goa Consulate within 2 years and I
have got letter from the Conservetoria that my birth is registered. i know
some people got their papers processed quickly I think if you have an old
document which the consulate is asking to curb fraud
Thank you Santosh and Miguel -
particularly for portraying me as a kindler, gentler soul:)
And everyone else who've written in, from both sides of
the divide - I particularly enjoyed Fred's presumptuous
assertion ...without knowing Reboni or her work!
I'll keep it simple -
I don't back
Forgetting the obvious tautological formulation of the title , and the
contradiction in the opening sentence (draft final report!) for a moment,
the content of the editorial is insidious to put it mildly.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=080117
1. It blandly states that [Mopa]
--- On Thu, 7/31/08, Mervyn Lobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Lastly, right to the last few days we were under the
impression that Rajan Parrikar would be personally
presenting his video at the convention. That did not happen.
Whatever the reasons were, I suggest that people take a
careful
Treasure a meeting with Fr.Joe, at St. Marys'. You must treat us to a piece on
your late cousin - I no longer remember his name - but they did call him the
Mayor of Mombasa Port ! I carried back a package from him, to Fr. Joe, on the
Kampala, in 1972. eric.
--- On Wed, 7/30/08, Mervyn
I agree with Santosh. These days (it was the same before, but it is
more so now), Goanet and also the media (controlled by whoever it is)
are becoming the fora for attaining legitimacy about who is fighting
for Goa and about what constitutes fighting for Goa. Few cares to
actually look and see who
Back to the pavillion -
Why is there such a slant in favour of Bhakti Kulkarni in Mr. Salgaocar's
reports on Goan chess?? Even if Ivana Furtado wins gold in her section,
and Bhakti silver in hers, the first two paras are always devoted to Bhakti!!
Now look at the travesty in Mr. Sawaikar's
This in continuation of the two-flights-of-fancy game introduced earlier
to get a hang of the Mopa airport project. For those joining us here, the
idea is, firstly, to check out actual reports of new airports (usually
Bangalore) and try it out for size as far as Goa is concerned. The next step
is
I agree entirely with Soter.
Anyone who calls Rajan Parrikar an arm chair critic is significantly
ignorant of Rajan and Goa.
I am one who does not always agree with Rajan's choice of words.
Make no mistake however, Rajan's love for his Goa is unmistakable.
No sensible Goan will confuse Rajan's
The present affiliated colleges system of university education was
adopted by India way back in 1880 s from the British when they
themselves were giving it up.
Let us keep this bureaucratic system together with the unproductive
Goa 'state' university system for another 100 years! :)
Lastly I
In any plan concerning the whole of Goa any Goan who is in some profession or
the other, is bound to have conflict
of interest if looked at that way.
Since the plan of Goa involves the future of Goa, his profession will
most likely be one of the involved entities.
An agriculturalist who is
Soter writes:
Rajan has been an inspiration to many and got them doing something for Goa,
but definitely not with GBA. I definitely salute Rajan the true Goenkar for
his contribution in the struggle to save Goa.
-soter d'souza
I have been in touch on email with Rajan since his last post,
The Villagers need you now.
The Siridao villagers are now in the firing line of the desperate builders and
real estate mafia. It has happened in Benaulim and now it is occuring in
Siridao within a span of 8 days. In both the cases the complainants are the
local Sarpanchas who have falsely
On behalf of the committee, Thank you Vivian,
Wish you could have been here!
Sincerely,
Kevin
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:56:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Vivian A. DSouza [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Goanet] Goan convention in Toronto
Kudos and thanks to the organizers of the Goan convention in
Its always nice to hear of something positive, and thank you for that, shows
that perseverance patience pays off in the end. Well done congratulations
to you. Two years does seem an awful long time when you consider in the UK
three weeks for a passport is 'a lifetime's wait' for the
Mopa airport is a project for the development of Goa. It will provide thousand
of jobs. It will boost Tourism, Exports, Industries. It will make Goa
prosperous. Goans have always liked to object to any development.
I am just a common man, born and bred in Goa, and have been hearing the
-Original Message-
From: Carvalho
Dean's reputation and resolve are stellar and I have no
idea why we are even debating it on Goanet. Why must we
indulge in such mud-slinging over the internet, when
these men have put their lives on hold to do something
concrete for Goa.
Hi guys This is for all sweet tooth's lovers and Konkani lovers. with mog from
jjandson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiJHnJD-2JMfeature=email( Bread carmel
pudding in Konkani)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSk7ou4mmC0feature=related (Bandra fest)
I know Rajan and Soter personally on account of which I organized Rape of
Goa at Grace Church hall in Margao through one of the NGO. On the day both
were peaceful and calm and literary busy educating Goans with their queries
on how Goa is getting wiped out from the Scenic beauty.
Yes, I am
Dear Celina,
Thank you for this and thank you for your written comments on the 'comments'
register.
However, I must point out that Goa Su-Raj Party was not in the picture for
this event mainly because any involvement of hard-core politics ( hard core=
electoral ) is hated by the industrious
Hi Eugene
It was nice meeting you for the first time at the
Goan Convention, Toronto and I hope you will remember
to kindly let me have Professor Frank de Souza's book
on the Goan character, written in Bombay, that I
requested as well as its price and cost when posted to
me.
I have read your two
Hi Bernardo
I read your post on why the [Catholic] Goans leave Goa
today. But surely, the trend began in Portuguese times
and this has perhaps become a cultural norm (like
shedding Konkani too!) apart from the continuing lack
of jobs for many.
There are at least two other factors. Firstly,
--- On Fri, 8/1/08, Francis Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I don't believe that the umbilical cord that inexorably
links a child of Goa to its motherland, can ever be duplicated by
a non-native. It's simply a fact of life. Argue what you
will.
Hi Francis,
I would argue that the
--- On Fri, 8/1/08, Francis Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If I might remind you once more (ad nauseam) of the concluding lines of
Milton's immortal On His Blindness?
For those wondering, it is They also serve who only stand and wait. (Milton)
If anyone considers Rajan an armchair critic
Vivek, the Portuguese have a good answer for people like yourself who are in
a hurry: (I am afraid I totally subscribe the sentiment!)
You have not cared for Portugal for more than 40 years.
You could have recouped your Portuguese citizenship or maintained it
immediately after 1961, but you have
On Wednesday, 30th July, I was looking forward to seeing the second
last movie of the Tri Continental Film Festival. China Blue, a
documentary about sweatshop workers in the denim jeans industry, was
scheduled to start at 6 pm.
With time to spare earlier I decided to check out the debate on
Hi Frederick
Your photograph re Goa University under the caption
Debate on the future of Goa University but without a
commentary from you, might suggest that, attendance in
the lecture theatre was very minimal on a particular
day or session--if not normally so! I apologise if I
may have missed
Dear Goan Marxist,
Except one, most Goan Marxist preferred not to say anything like Somnath
Chutergi on the first question put forth to Goan Marxist.
Nevertheless my second question to Goan Marxist is:
Marxist central leadership has broken the wedlock creating deadlock with
Congress party.
So
To Goanet -
The usual suspects have once demonstrated their
usual reading and comprehension problems. So
here, let me slow it down.
In this thread, nobody has called into question
Dean's integrity, or his desire to do good by Goa,
or his service for the good of Goa. I have myself
met him
John Monteiro, let me tell you that your comparison is most absurd.
You are comparing the process of recouping or acquiring Portuguese
citizenship with the process of getting a British passport. That comparison
does not make sense and it is ridiculous. You can actually get a Portuguese
passport
Hi all, Goa List newbie here
I grew up partially in goa ,went to Chowgule College HSC science stream in
1988, left goa in same year for University. I dont have family in Goa anymore
but still visit Goa. I also had friends in MES college (in Vasco before it
moved) 1987 batch science.
IF there
Dears,
The Digital Goa SMS news service, operated by Niraj Naik, sent ripples
through the gossip circles that there was a major setback to the GBA today. The
SMS read thus:
QUOTE In a major setback to GBA, Dr. Oscar Rebelo resigned as Conveneor of
Goa Bachao Abhiyan. Patricia Pinto Ritu
Dears,
It is time for every Goa to stand up and be counted. It is time to support the
activists being targetted in Benaulim and Siridao ... or YOU may be the next
target, for whatever reason. No reasons are required for a frame up. An
elderly couple from Nachinola was arrested and interogated
No one is ready to host Annual important CHESS event in Goa. It was
announced in November that this year Prize Money would be Rs.5/-
and it would be Rated tournament supposed to be held in first week of
June.
Most likely important Annual Chess event in India scheduled to start
from September
CAPTION:
GOA STUCK IN VICIOUS CYCLE OF CORRUPTION.
Oh Dears,
Having known Jose Maria Miranda for a long time, I have always considered
him a friend. And we appreciate each ones' writings and often compliment
each other. Today was one such day when I called 'Juzmarie' ( as I lovingly
call him
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:43:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: vijay sarma [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I currently live in Dallas, TX and would like to meet
up.
Mario responds:
There are many Goans in Dallas but I don't know if any
of them follow Goanet.
I will send you some contacts privately.
2008/8/1 Rajan P. Parrikar [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
If the usual suspects still don't get it, I can arrange
to send over a qualified proctologist for a thorough
flushing, oil change and tune-up.
Proctologist? I hear there's one unemployed around the House of Lords
these days! FN
2008/8/1 Cecil Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It was also good to see that Floriano and Miguel are finally working
together. Much water has flowed under the bridge since their earlier
confrontations. There is no denying that both of them give so much of
their time and energies for a better Goa. They
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:09:34 +0530
From: Dr. U. G. Barad [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Why waist your time on Celina, Katrina, Fodrina, etc.?
Mario observes:
I think their waists may have something to do with
it:-)) But seriously, these women are a boon to Goa,
helping preserve the big old houses that
Mario Goveia wrote:
BTW, unless I'm missing something, aren't there many
real poor people in Goa, who never had a home to
sell in the first place that are much more in need
of help and education?
I have also been actually doing what you are
suggesting for quite some time now. I believe
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Dear Miguel
For the benefit of those who are not aware of the GBA's successes, can you list
some of the land conversions/mega projects the GBA has stopped or reversed or
had torn down since the 2011 Regional Plan was revoked (in theory). It is
useful for all to be aware of the facts and GBA's
Not just the Indian registries but also, many priests in Bombay / Mumbai
hacked (better still dismembered) off the names of individuals when they
came to Bombay to get married. I guess it had something to do with their
modern proclivities, education and bringing order. So, a Maria Otilia Jovita
Mario Goveia wrote:
BTW, unless I'm missing something, aren't there
many real poor people in Goa, who never had a home
to sell in the first place that are much more in
need of help and education?
I have also been actually doing what you are
suggesting for quite some time now.? I believe
George PInto writes:
If houses of prostitution were set up all over Goa and prostitutes brought in
from other states, Goans would be up in arms. Now, we have
George,
Since you are in California, and a US citizen also, could you throw
some light on the amount of prostitution legal or
Francis writes:
I don't believe that the umbilical cord that inexorably links
a child of Goa to its motherland, can ever be duplicated by a
non-native. It's simply a fact of life. Argue what you will.
This is clearly a xenophobic argument. Especially, it is funny when
many of the people who argue
I friend of mine is looking for the contact address of Sindi organizations in
Goa. I would appreciate any information.
Warm regards,
John D'Souza
Moderator
Margao-Net
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Not happy with your email address?.
Get the one you
Well I think...Floriano is following Miguels advise.
Its good to see both working togather for the good of Goa!
Dev Borem Korum
Edward Verdes
From: Cecil Pinto
P.S.
It was also good to see that Floriano and Miguel are finally working
together. Much water has flowed under the bridge since
Shashi aka Swastik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Attention JC
All these years you have been taking Portugal side as if you their
Agent hired to represent their country. The term fraud is always
being used to hide the lazy, racist and cunning bureaucrats which
Portuguese are.
As a lawyer and doctor I
A inspiring video for all Goanetters for the weekend.
A lot of professors give talks titled The Last Lecture. Professors are
asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to
them. And while they speak, audiences can't help but mull the same
question: What wisdom would we
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.
*** Goa Carbon plans to invest Rs 700 cr for expansions -
Economic Times
[11 hours ago] 1 Aug, 2008, 1746 hrs IST, PTI MUMBAI: Calcined
Petroleum Coke maker Goa Carbon, the lone listed entity
There is a lot of material available on P2P networks on Speed learning
programs which use a lot of Visualizations.
Some material by Paul Scheele and Win Wenger like Einstein factor or
Photoreading and Genius Code.
A good introduction is The Genius code which is an introduction for this
Mario Goveia wrote:
Mervyn wrote:
Lastly, I would like to know what projects you support
in Goa. Do they need more funding?
Mario responds:
Thanks, but no thanks, Mervyn. The people I tend to
work with do so without publicizing what they do and
who they do it with.
Mario,
The
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