[Goanet] Daily Grook #177

DAILY GROOK #177 ___ BATTLE SETTLE ___ by Francis Rodrigues paki terrorist, shoots to score, oh this is just a thug of war! LATEST 2008 CONVENTION PICS: http://2008goanconvention.com/ NEW ALBUMS UPDATED DAILY _

[Goanet] Overseas Goans are '' null and void ''

On August 2, Roland Francis wrote: ''We don't know any of the ground realities of modern day Goa.We can pretend our conventions make a difference. They do zilch of that sort at all.But what must be our greatest taboo is to tell Goans in Goa what is right and what is wrong and the biggest ta

Re: [Goanet] Overseas Goans Are "Null and Void"

--- On Sat, 8/2/08, Roland Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Diaspora Goans are a pretty useless lot as far as the > political problems in Goa are concerned. We huff and we puff and we > pretend that we have to be kept informed of what happens. We give all > sort of opinions and comments but th

Re: [Goanet] Contributions to Goa

My dear Ignatius You seem to ask a question non garta, How would these same Alibaba and 40 thieves stay in power, and the Owners of Navhind Times, rape more mines, the answer my friend is blowing in the wind, Can we stop our own Goans going out of Goa, I would apperitiate , even if they come ba

Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention

--- On Sun, 8/3/08, Gilbert Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I wish to add my two cents to this debate. How come the same > individuals that take Eugene to task have not / do not > practice what they are preaching to Eugene? I hope at > least in the future, they will practice what they prea

[Goanet] govtmt benefits for christians

My dear Friends, Dr. J. Peter Rodrigues, Chairperson of St. Andrew's unit, The Bombay Catholic sabha, organised a talk on Sunday, 27th, July, 2008, on "finance from govtmt for christians" - Speaker - Mr. Gordon, V.P. The BCS, Mumbai. Kindly forward the below information to everyone:- All my lo

[Goanet] Now hear ye

Continuation of "Two flights of fancy", "Game theory" etc posts. Centre for probe into BIAL lapses. http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Aug42008/state2008080382608.asp Now get a load of this nugget regarding real estate earnings of airports which follows: On the face of it, the Mumbai and Delhi

[Goanet] See this and weep

To Goanet - It is now the official policy of the govt to let ghatis take over Goa - http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=7895&cid=2 r

[Goanet] Contributions to Goa

Ignatius writes: >I too wonder in amazement like Rajan Parrikar >that a local newspaper like Navhind Times should sing >the praises of these bhailes . >The paper makes out that the Goans could not do without these Kannadigas, >Oriyas,Sindhis,Dilliwallahs or Gujaratis. >Could they not have staye

Re: [Goanet] Save Goa crusader Oscar quits GBA

To Goanet - Miguel Braganza wrote: >Rajan Parrikar is NOT the type of person I would like to associate. Gee, I'm shattered, dude. Imagine not being able to bask in the shadow of your distinguished, CbC (Certified-by-Cecil) being. I guess with this devastating blow, I should cast off my mortal

[Goanet] ALL IN A DAY'S WORK

Dears,   A sale deed for 2,50,000 sq. m. land has been registered at Canacona for S.N.139 at Tansi for Gold Resort Hotels Pvt. Ltd. Read the Tansi-Canacona story on NT page5 of 3/8/08. It is not available on its website. Visit www.savegoa.com to see what this land was supposed to be as per Go

[Goanet] DHIRIEO (Bullfights)

DHIRIEO (Bullfights) Ladru: Avois! Ar're Pedru, tum khuim ghelolo? Pedru: Khuim ghelolo? Hanv gerrak ghelolom! Ladru: Gerrak? Mhunnchem kitem re? Pedru: Gerrak mhunnchem zuzak ghelolom. Ladru: Konnam lagim zuz manddunk ghelolo tor tum? Pedru: Ar're, hanv zuzonk

[Goanet] Goa news for August 4, 2008

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Fresh ˜low to bring more rain into peninsula - Hindu Business Line [4 hours ago] In the Maharashtra-Gujarat region, rainfall occurred at most places over Konkan-Goa and south madhya Mahara

[Goanet] Toronto Convention Music Seminar

I only managed to get up to Toronto from Kansas late Fri nite, to see the tiatro and magnificent Ball. Does anybody have any info on the Convention's Music Seminar? There were all sorts of rumours swirling about something quite extraordinary having taken place there. The final Presentation

[Goanet] On unpardonably handsome Goan men.

Wendell Rodericks, is one of them. I have utter respect for his stance, for coming out of the closet and being counted. I do wish, sincerely, that our London/Kent Peacock would do the same. We can then be courteously nice towards each other...I hate hypocrisy! -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Contributions to Goa

I too wonder in amazement like Rajan Parrikar that a local newspaper like Navhind Times should sing the praises of these bhailes . The paper makes out that the Goans could not do without these Kannadigas, Oriyas,Sindhis,Dilliwallahs or Gujaratis. Could they not have stayed in their home states

Re: [Goanet] a confused goan!!

Dear Jojo,   For the present all I can say is that "vested" interests now wear long-sleeved shirts, ties and suits and sit in Board Rooms, too. They are from different "professions" including the oldest one.   If one does it for love of the game, one is called an "amateur". Town and Country Pla

Re: [Goanet] Quiz

Guess the word and win talleo's !! Replace the letter 'o' with 'a'...& vice versa. What do u get?? Now replace the author of this word with the same!! What did u get?? Send me the answer!! hAVE a nICE dAY Seb Clue : On the invention of the new word Fodrina on GOANET!!

Re: [Goanet] Typos and semi-literates!

Dear Fred I too wouldn't pillory anyone for the quality of their language. But Dr. Barad is not anyone. He is a doctor. I don't know whether it is in medicine or he holds a doctorate. But either way he is a highly qualified man. And an author too. So there should not be any excuse for VERY BA

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[Goanet] Goa-related books... on Google

Goa-related books that can be read via Google: http://books.google.com/books?as_q=Goa&num=10&btnG=Google+Search&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&as_libcat=0&as_brr=1&lr=&as_vt=Goa&as_auth=&as_pub=&as_sub=&as_drrb=c&as_miny=&as_maxy=&as_isbn= -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org 784 Nr Conv

Re: [Goanet] Save Goa crusader Oscar quits GBA

Dears,   Rajan Parrikar is NOT the type of person I would like to associate. However, Oscar Rebelo's language is no less flowery or peppered with expletives ... even at formal GBA meetings than Rajan's in private emails. I do not know if that was a part of their common school culture. His r

[Goanet] Delhi Tour

Video: Delhi Tour http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=ypq4c5Pp2LY   For best quality viewing.. Pl use the option 'View in High Quality' located just below the 'View'     Pics India Gate http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukindia/2721034154/sizes/l/  day http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukindia/27

[Goanet] The Mistress of Spices

Martin's Corner has just gone national with a recommendation in the "Outlook" magazine of July 21, 2008. Martin's Corner, Betalbatim, Salcete, Goa. Telephone 2880061 Meal For Two - Rs 900 3 carrots (4 carrots - very good, 3 carrots - good, 2 carrots - average, 1 carrot - avoidable). by Anwar Ali

[Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention

I wish to add my two cents to this debate. How come the same individuals that take Eugene to task have not / do not practice what they are preaching to Eugene?  I hope at least in the future, they will practice what they preach; or they can be part of the 'crab-codi'.   I did not attend the meet

[Goanet] God and You

Dear Brothers and sisters We have been celebrating Mary's feast from January to December but these are mere rituals. Why do you give these feast so much of importance ? I would celebrate just one feast of Mary in one year and will try to imbe her ways into my life. Who was Mary ? She was just a

[Goanet] Watch out for draft RP 2021

There is all possibility that the draft Regional Plan 2021 will be out any moment as the crisis within GBA was fore seen by some of us as part of the masterplan in order to blunt the opposition just before this plan is out. The betrayal was expected by many of us goans. The people of Goa have t

Re: [Goanet] Save Goa crusader Oscar quits GBA

To Goanet - Marshall Mendonza wrote: >Comment: >Was Rajan a man ahead of his times or one of the >campaigners who initiated the insidious campaign >against Dr Oscar Rebello which has taken a toll on >one of the best public faces who galvanised the >people of Goa against corruption? The loss is

[Goanet] FW: OCi or PIO

Dear all, Would some of the Goanetters be in a position to put some light on which of the two options is better to retain Indian citizenship? Is it by obtaining PIO or by acquiring OCI ? It has been noticed that PIO is a card issued by the Govt. of India to Indians who obtain foreign pa

[Goanet] GBA in a tizzy over convenor's resignation (TOI)

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Goa/GBA_in_a_tizzy_over_convenors__resignation/rssarticleshow/331.cms GBA in a tizzy over convenor's resignation 3 Aug 2008, 0546 hrs IST,TNN PANAJI: A meeting of Goa Bachao Abhiyan on Saturday discussed the resignation of its convenor Dr Oscar Rebell

[Goanet] GBA to pressure MLAs to revoke controversial amendments

http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/03/stories/2008080351550300.htm GBA to pressure MLAs to revoke controversial amendments Special Correspondent PANAJI: The Goa Bachav Abhiyan (GBA), people's movement crusading against irregularities in and violations of the State land-use plans, has launched a mo

[Goanet] SI is 75

Saligao Institute at Arrarim observes the 75th year of its founding in 2008. Its celebration evening and prize distribution is scheduled for August 14, 2008 at 7 pm. "To celebrate of 75th, we have planned an exciting evening starting with the prize distribution, followed by a varied cultural progr

[Goanet] You are invited to partake in this year ’s World Goa Day celebrations!

WORLD GOA DAY - FLYER http://worldgoaday2 008.blogspot. com/ = = = = = = = = = = Hi Everyone You are invited to partake in this year’s World Goa Day celebrations! At: The Friars, Aylesford , Kent M

[Goanet] Seminar on THE RIGHT MOVE II, at Comba, Margao, on 03/08/08

We are thankful to all those who participated to our seminar conducted at Comba Margao, on "Right Move II, Carrier in Sports- National Games 2011" by Taleigao Chess Academy in association with International Centre Goa, Dona Paula, by its programm manager Mr. Arajun Haldonkar, Mr. J.B. Sardesai, JCE

[Goanet] Dr Ribeiro's

Dr Ribeiro Goan School ex-students website http://dr.ribeiro.goan.school.googlepages.com/home -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org 784 Nr Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India Ph +91-832-2409490 M: +91-9970157402 16,000+ photos from Goa: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/

[Goanet] Goans in Eritrea

Somehow my earlier message hasn't appeared in Issue 958 even though the subsequent correction has. Here is the original: Reference FN's recent reply to Armando - I too would be interested to know the year as I could well ask my historian friend(Cynthia Salvadori) to see if she can help. She has tr

[Goanet] Typos and semi-literates! + George Pinto and prostitution

Dear Goanet Members, Please allow me to respond to two messages (message No 5, dated Saturday, 2, August 2008 titled Typos and semi-literates! & message No: 6, dated: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 under subject title George Pinto and prostitution) coming from same person. Anthony M. Barreto writes - Dear Gabe

[Goanet] Prof. M.S. Kamat - Mauvin Godinho and 'Pursuing People's Dreams

This is in reply to MIGuel BRAganza's message No 8, dated Sun, 3 August 2008 under subject tile as in above. In that message MIGuel writes - I do hope the excess of expenditure over income/collection was underwritten by IITian S. Kamat and Dr. U.G. Barad who motivated you. One played truant, the ot

[Goanet] portuguese passport

 John said:-     As I said previously (refer to Gaonet archives again), my parents were European, I am European.  I lived and breathed Goa for nearly 11 years of my life & have only recently beenable to regain my breath,      In one of my last posts on the subject of my 'parental heritage' I ment

Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #175

Betcha a Thousand Ruppiah to a Sterling Pound if I came up with something similar with a Catholic slant it would be rejected by the moderator, what's your bet? Anyone comment? Anyone want to bet? John Monteiro - Francis Rodrigues

Re: [Goanet] : United We Stand

Thank you Melinda WELL SAID !! Occasionally, we hear a voice in the wilderness, and with your 'honeyed plea & tone, you have empowered more people than some of the rages & rants we are obliged to digest daily on this forum. There are many, many posters on this forum who after o

Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention

2008/8/3 Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I too was disappointed by the critique referred to by George, and also by the > infighting that is going on between all the Goan fighters and organizations. > It is hard to understand why people rely so much on pure gossip, > misunderstanding and p

[Goanet] Naval gazing

'Russian aircraft carrier could cost India USD 2 bn more' New Delhi, Aug 1 : India could end up paying a staggering USD 2 billion more for a Russian aircraft it has bought from Russia for USD 1.5 billion, a defence ministry source said Friday. http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-5162.html

Re: [Goanet] When Baga was 'bridge-less'

Hi Joe Thank you for the picture (& the video of the other side of the Baga Beach), but I wonder if you can help me with a query I have. I remember we were on a beach in the late 1950's, when we were near the sea shore, my mother went out to swim but got entangled in seaweed. This m

[Goanet] IFRA-Kuwait Annual General Body Meeting / 08-08-08

IFRA Annual General Body Meeting     The 27th annual general body meeting of the Indian Football Referees' Association (IFRA) - Kuwait will be held on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at the Avanti Palace Restaurant, Salmiya - Kuwait. Please note the change in venue accordingly.      All memb

Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention

Mightier? Deadlier? More lethal? More despicable? Take your pick. History will judge us, as Fidel Castro is wont to say :-) FN 2008/8/3 Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > 2008/8/3 Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> Gabe, I think you're under-estimating Goanet's

[Goanet] Rajan Parrikar is way amiss viz Gurunath Kelekar

Rajan, That was most horrendous & absolutely false innuendo. You don't know Gurunath Kelekar at all. His integrity, devotion/dedication to his mission is legend. The late Shanker Bandhari, my intimate friend & most valuedmentor once said to me: 'If we had a few more of Gurunath &Ravindra Kel

Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention

2008/8/3 Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Gabe, I think you're under-estimating Goanet's ability to set the > agenda ... in ways both positive and negative! FN RESPONSE: Thanks for the information, now we can truly say, indeed, the 'pen is mightier than the sword'

[Goanet] Orlando Dias

Hi there, Am looking for a School friend of mine Mr. Orlando Dias, used to live near Holy Spirit Church in Margao, Goa and was schooling at St. Joseph's Boys School, Bangalore and passed out in 1973. Need to get in touch with him urgently. Thanks. Agilio Pereira IT Consultant Abacu

[Goanet] : United We Stand

Hi all, I am writing this mail to share the sadness in my heart.Please do not tear it apart ,sentence by sentence ,word by word --"Goanet style" I am really distressed to read so much of naming ,blaming,and shaming different groups /individuals that are working for the good of Goa.Agreed

[Goanet] When Baga was 'bridge-less'

[Goanet] When Baga was 'bridge-less' thanks FN n Roland. Baga now has New Bridge http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2618833211/sizes/l/ This is where people used to cross during low tide (?) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2618832915/sizes/l/ This video captured from the other si

[Goanet] Save Goa crusader Oscar quits GBA

George Pinto wrote: Wasn't Rajan Parrikar the first to call for Oscar Rebello's resignation from the GBA a few months ago? Is Rajan a man ahead of his times? Comment: Was Rajan a man ahead of his times or one of the campaigners who initiated the insidious campaign against Dr Oscar Rebello which

Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention

Gabe, I think you're under-estimating Goanet's ability to set the agenda ... in ways both positive and negative! FN 2008/8/3 Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > 2008/8/3 Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> Dear Santosh et al, >> Of late I have refrained from posting on Goanet. It has become a forum t

Re: [Goanet] Goa Bachao Abhiyan is far from over

  Dears,   I am combining three "threads" unconnected to one another except for two points; 1. they concern GOA and its people and 2. they are exercises in HUMILITY and appreciation thereof.   The Good News, or the Gospel, tell us: "Whoever  exalts himself will be debased and whoever humbles himsel

Re: [Goanet] Selling Our Ancestral Home

2008/8/3 kaleon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Mario, > The question, above,?is a simple one. > You?either did not understand it or tried to evade it. > ? > I have yet to find a single charitable project that has all the funding it > requires. > ? > Mervyn3.0 > LISTEN GUYS! SEND ME THE MONEY SINCE YOU SE

Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention

2008/8/3 Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Dear Santosh et al, > Of late I have refrained from posting on Goanet. It has become a forum to > ruin people's reputations. The newspapers said that Oscar Rebello resigned on > account of the hate-campaign started against him on the internet. The > inter

[Goanet] great going!

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[Goanet] Goa in a different milieu

People are complaining here about 'development' and 'dilliwallahs' ; Looks like this is not a problem just limited to Goa but to tourist places across the country. Below is a nice article in Outlook on Kumaon by Ira Pande. Interesting, how they are facing a problem similar to Goa. http://www.outl

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Save Goa crusader Oscar quits GBA (Gomantak Times)

The Fate of the GBA is representative of any group in Goa! too many people pulling in different directions not working for the good of all or the land or whatever political intereference through 'chamchas' is the way it functions so that anything that is for the good of those who are generally law

Re: [Goanet] When Baga was 'bridge-less'

I remember that time. I was in the Gulf and had come down to my beloved Goa on a long holiday. We had left in two cars from Benaulim which had packed my wife, I and a few of my relatives on a trip to Calangute. The Tourist Hotel was rather new and just off the beach. Tito's Bar was just gaining p

Re: [Goanet] Prof. M.S. Kamat - Mauvin Godinho and 'Pursuing People'sDreams"

Dear Miguel, Thank you for the B/wishes. YOur post much appreciated. But remember one thing. CI is and remain purely a Citizen's Initiative. Godfrey or you or someone else can take charge of being the convenor of the TCP amendment case, or the Canacona Murder case or The Ci

Re: [Goanet] Selling Our Ancestral Home

Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:48:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Selling Our Ancestral Home To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1   Mario Gov

[Goanet] What's the problem with Celina, Katrina,Fodrina?

Wow indeed, This is a classic. To understand that our moderators are after all humans and not robots. To have pulled 'one up' on our super vigilant moderators is an achievement in itself. And, to have spotted it by Eddie is another. ED. -- Subject: Re: [Goanet] What's the problem with  Celina,

[Goanet] Overseas Goans Are "Null and Void"

Roland said:- We can do nothing against the builders or the land grabs or the political, civic and police mismanagement. All that is too big for us. We can sit in our drawing rooms, dance at our social get-togethers, shop for our Lexuses and talk of downsizing from large home to smaller ones. Mostl

Re: [Goanet] Jesuit Saints

Dear Gilbert It is easy to question others, it is more difficult to give one's own answers! Giving answers or making statements requires research and hard work. Will you try in future to change your style of sending posts? Let us have some of your *well-substantiated* views, instead of seeking

[Goanet] Goans in Eritrea

Reference my post in Issue 957. For "Goans in Ethiopia" please read "Goans in Eritrea" Apologies for the slip up! Mervyn M.

Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention

Dear Santosh et al, Of late I have refrained from posting on Goanet. It has become a forum to ruin people's reputations. The newspapers said that Oscar Rebello resigned on account of the hate-campaign started against him on the internet. The internet has become a powerful yet vicious tool. sel

Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention

I too was disappointed by the critique referred to by George, and also by the infighting that is going on between all the Goan fighters and organizations. It is hard to understand why people rely so much on pure gossip, misunderstanding and personal bias. Cheers, Santosh --- On Sat, 8/2/08, G

[Goanet] "Contributions" to Goa

To Goanet - The Navhind Times has been giving us weekly rations of "contributions" made by Kannadigas, Oriyas, Keralites, Dilliwallahs, Punjabis, Maithils, Nagas, Kashmiris, Marathas, Bongs, and so on and so forth. Be very grateful, Goenkara. Where would you be without these "contributions"

[Goanet] Save Goa crusader Oscar quits GBA (Gomantak Times)

 Dear George,   Oscar Rebelo has surely NOT resigned because Rajan Parrikar asked for his resignation ... though both of them might have been students of Don Bosco High School, Panaji.   No one in the GBA forced Oscar to resign. Like a government, he seems to have collapsed under the weight of

[Goanet] Goans in Ethiopia?

Reference FN's recent reply to Armando - I too would be interested to know the year as I could well ask my historian friend(Cynthia Salvadori) to see if she can help. She has travelled extensively in Africa and is currently in Ethiopia from where she keeps in regular touch with me. Mervyn(Maciel)

Re: [Goanet] Save Goa crusader Oscar quits GBA (Gomantak Times)

To Goanet - George Pinto writes: >Wasn't Rajan Parrikar the first to call for Oscar Rebello's >resignation from the GBA a few months ago? Guilty as charged. I aim to please and offend, not necessarily in that order :-) >Is Rajan a man ahead of his times? No. Right now I am precisely 12.5 ho

[Goanet] Re What's the problem with Celina, Katrina,?

I am sorrie that this msg went to goanet. It was meant for another group and copy to moderator My previous msg n this msg were sent togather hever this msg appeard today. Regret the inconvinience. :) Edward Verdes - Original Message - From: "Edward Verdes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Goa'

Re: [Goanet] What's the problem with Celina, Katrina, Fodrina?

Edited copy; a word possibly offensive to delicate ears has been substituted. AT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: goanet@lists.goanet.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: RE: [Goanet] What's the problem with Celina, Katrina, Fodrina?Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:53:10 +0200

Re: [Goanet] Betrayal by GBA and the Task Force farce

I hold entirely with yoy, Soter. Rajan's dedicated, selfless, clear exposure of the relentless abuse of every aspect of values in Goa has indubitably ctalysticized Goan 'sussegadne'. Most copious cheers to you, dear Rajan... Reboni Saha's views merit be review. Alfred de Tavares, Stoc

Re: [Goanet] Goa Bachao Abhiyan is far from over

--- On Sat, 8/2/08, Miguel Braganza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >  I am sorry, if my reply offended you. It was not intended. Dear Miguel, no apology needed but graciously accepted. You have respect and credibility as a gentleman whose heart bleeds for Goa. Keep fighting for Goa, do not get di

Re: [Goanet] Young Jesuit Saints

Analyzing hagiographies (biographies and literal writings of holy people) is great and exquisitely intriguing in working out or interpret the thinking / machinations at work during that period in time.    Rather than crediting the socio-political clout of the Jesuits or the Spanish vis-a-vis Po

Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention

Dear Eugene I am disappointed by your "Notes from the Goan Convention" posts. They are vinegar posts. So much hard work, goodwill, positive accomplishments all from very fine people in the Toronto Goan community and you have overlooked that, instead we are presented negatives. I know from perso

[Goanet] Goanet] Prof. M.S. Kamat - Mauvin Godinho and 'PursuingPeople's Dreams

Floriano writes: >Dear Venantius, >I know my weaknesses. And most of all I know I am not infallible. When I >make a genueine mistake, I like to apologize for it in the understanding >that the same mistake will not be repeated. Floriano I appreciate your post, and your magnanimity of heart in a

[Goanet] Daily Grook #176

DAILY GROOK #176: _ CONVENTION INTENTION _ by Francis Rodrigues convention lunch pork vindaloo, made the bunch Toronto da loo! LATEST 2008 CONVENTION PICS: http://2008goanconvention.com/ NEW ALBUMS UPDATED DAILY

[Goanet] Game theory (contd)

In our series on playing with the Bangalore analogue to get Mopa right, here is a telling comment in TOI (Blr) which we may need to pay heed to. In an article "Will [Infosys mentor] Murthy come back on board of BIAL?" it says '"Murthy was on the board when the company had a different standing. Forc

Re: [Goanet] What's the problem with Celina, Katrina, Fodrina?

Dear Eddie. Allow me to answe this one. Fodri, as we know, is slang in Konkani for vagina as in Fodri-chya (of the / from the vagina); and would count as Indian. On occasion a term of endearment among men in bars; the use of which, could result in being blessed by a direct bottle hit on the head.

Re: [Goanet] Fodrina

Fodrina is just Mr. Barad's way of expressing his contempt to names like Celina and Katrina. I think it offers a mirror to the scorn and hatred in his heart. Tony Message: 3 Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 23:54:10 +0300 From: "Edward Verdes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] What's the problem wit

[Goanet] Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children ( SPDC-2009) for the children of PIOs / NRIs

PRESS RELEASE The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India has announced the Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children ( SPDC-2009) for the children of PIOs / NRIs to pursue undergraduate courses in several disciplines in India. The educational Consultants India Limited (Ed. CI