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Selma Carvalho wrote:
This shows a lack of knowledge about Goa. Bakers, known as poders,
were predominantly if not exclusively male in Goa. Their wives might
have helped them with the firing of the fornun, kneading of the dough,
etc but it was a male dominated industry.
Poders were held in high
DAILY GROOK #327
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QUACK TRACK
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by Francis Rodrigues
hard-up docs venture
into side-lines funny,
like say, acupuncture
for...it's pin-money!
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puns word-play of all kinds,
hey...read between the lines!
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Goeant zaite torimche munis asat zoxe porim – bore Goemkar
ani vaitt Goemkar; khore Goemkar ani khotte Goemkar; nizache Goemkar ani
addeche Goemkar ani toxech bhaddeache Goemkar.
Tuka okman kelolo Goemkar jerul nimanne classinntlo astolo -
addecho ani bhaddeacho. Zo konn
aple maim-bhaxek
There is an ethical debate to be had when posting videos that purport to show
criminals and terrorists. Do these videos bear the credentials and
responsibility that an authentic organisation would bear? For instance if a
video was put out by the BBC or NDTV, I can be assured these organisation
Manohar Parrikar was already bought off by Timblos when he declared
Sebastian Rodrigues a Naxalite and wanted that the anti-Naxalite laws be
stamped on Goa's mining belts, meaning incarcerate Seby in the dungeons.
But he, nor Timblos, not even Timblo's dogs, the Sujay Guptas, did not
bargain
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(reported in the Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009) that All the voluntary
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Joe Lobo said:
Samir, I do not know if you saw one of the pictures in the Goa Herald of today,
18th February of a couple of firemen and another helper moving one of the
injured. It struck me that the Goa fire-brigade men or their medics have never
heard of a spine board to move the injury
Dear Antonio,
you missed the most famous and
the most common goan surname
the Fernandes
I am quite miffed you missed my
illustrious name.
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Make a mini you and download it into Windows Live Messenger
Actually, not ageism but chronic ageism, as the phrase mentioned below
was repeated by Marlon in more than one of his recent posts.
One can conclude
1. Marlon is not ageing (another Dev Anand ?)
2. He does want to show Mario many of his new tricks.
3. He thinks his tricks are worth learning.
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un win against Goa in Visakhapatnam. The two took the first
five wickets to fall and left Goa - who were chasing 261 for
victory -
-- Forwarded message --
From: Cynthia Stephen cynste...@gmail.com
Date: Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Subject: mining in the time of booms
To: Hartman de Souza hartman.deso...@gmail.com
Friends:
I do not know how many of you think you are personally affected by the
situation of
From: edward desilva guirim...@yahoo.co.uk
Subject: [Goanet] What happened to the Great Goan Poie?
Like Edward, I too lament the demise of the humble poie.
I remember a time in the sixties when a poie cost around 6 paise and the
flavour was unbeleveable. In Moira, we had a baker at Moira bridge
I was surprised when I discovered this in Prof. C. R. Boxer's epic work, The
Portuguese Seaborne Empire, published in 1969.
After the English occupation of Bombay, the East India Company expelled
Portuguese priests of the Padroado in 1720, replacing them with Italian
Carmelites from the
Manohar Parrikar was already bought off by Timblos when he declared
Sebastian Rodrigues a Naxalite and wanted that the anti-Naxalite laws be
stamped on Goa's mining belts, meaning incarcerate Seby in the dungeons.
But he, nor Timblos, not even Timblo's dogs, the Sujay Guptas, did not
bargain on
Fomento and Corporate Social Responsibilty? No need for guessing the
gentleman behind this public relations exercise to show how concerned and
caring the Timblos are about Goa's garbage?
They'd be interested to know that the online petition currently doing the
rounds has well over a thousand
“Chimble slum dwelers will get permanent flats on similar lines as Dharavi in
Mumbai.” Surendra Shirsat President State Resettlement Corporation. There are
100’s of huts in 66k sq meter area. Few years back Govt. had to reimburse 28
lacs as expences of 32 huts burn in fire.
This is First
Sorry guys! I do not know how I could have missed FERNANDES which is the
most popular
surname among Goans. It is said Goan is Fernandes or Fernandes is Goan. If
I am not
mistaken , it easily outnumbers next five popular surnames clubbed together
i.e. Souza,
Rodrigues, Pereira, Costa and Dias.
Source of information - Indian Embassy - Kuwait
1.Contact Consular Section (Tel: 2530600 extn. 271 / 244) with a copy each
of the (a) Passport of the deceased, (b) Dearth Report issued by the hospital
authorities and (c) Civil Identity Card of the person intimating the death to
the
ROMI LIPI ACTION FRONT
c/o Rhythm House, Below City Hospital ,Opp. Meenaxi Hotel,
Margao, Goa.403 601.Mob. 9822386579
Ref:- RLAF/ Fr.
So, in brief, this is how the drama unfolded:
A few of my friends and I were just paying our bills and coming out of
our regular Friday night watering hole and dinner place in Rest House
Road, just off Brigade Road, and most of the women in the company were
already standing outside. Some of us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsxpGTVAgI0
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http://roland-torontogoan.blogspot.com
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GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)
Goans rush to help Neura family
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
Goans rush to help Neura family
Politicians, govt officials least bothered
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
MERCES, FEB 17,2009
Though the State Government shouts on top of its voice that it is a
Arwin Mesquita makes very good points.
Konkani itself will be irrelevant if Goa is overwhelmed by people who
speak other languages. The question of Romi or Konkani will not even
arise.
In this context, I am sorry to say that even in Konkani conferences
not much thought is given to these things.
Kitem? Growing pressure-ru. In the loins or in the chest region?
Btw, good move in posting this article. The
venantius
From: Goanet News news.goa...@gmail.com
Subject: [Goanet] Polish Church under growing pressure
Polish Church under growing pressure
By Adam Easton
BBC News, Warsaw
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print.aspx?Id=c49b3c82-8ff1-4862-bd73-098907de0353
Fear and Forgiveness:The Aftermath of Massacre by Harsh Mander
Review Extract:
'Human history is not just a history of cruelty, but also of compassion,
sacrifice, courage, [and] kindness. What we choose to emphasise in this
complex history will define our lives…'—Howard Zinn
In February 2002,
Samir said:
What is indeed needed in our society is better parenting skills.
Reply: By parents themselves who do not know which side of the tendli to cut
and cook.
How many parents know that hydrogen is infused in cooking oils to prolong its
life but not of the people who eat it?
Samir said:
Samir said:
It is interesting that 900 students are training to be cooks!!! In the
recession affected world where people are starting to eat out less.
Reply:
Really?!!
And here I am thinking - cutting tendli is only for girls 'who do not want to
do it'.
Well!
They can always come to
Photographs at : http://tinyurl.com/alhaxz
The State level committee (Tiswadi), Department of Information and
Publicity, Government of Goa organized a series of events to
commemorate the Shivaji Jayanti celebrations in Panaji. Rich flowing
tributes were paid to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj through
Dr. Jen Lewis said:
Dear ED,Perhaps you should ask the local poder instead. Its the goan men who
are known to be good cooks and bakers, so don't waste your time asking the
women!
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Hi,
Does that mean Goan women are useless?
Knowing which end of the tendli to cut before cooking is one
POYI: In the olden days, a poyi was made from ‘gonvachem pitt’
(wheat flour) mixed with “kunddo” (bran). Nowadays, it is made from
maidachem pitt (white flour) and then a fine coat of bran powder is dusted on
its exterior to make it look like a poyi made of bran.
During our
childhood, the
In the Fifties and Sixties a ‘forn’ (bakery) was run on a partnership
rotational basis
between two poder - each one ran it for 4 months. This was the norm prevalent
then.
Moi-mogan,
Domnic FernandesGaumvaddy, Anjuna
Bardez, Goa-403 509
Ph: 0832-2274954; Mob: 09420979201
To Goanet -
Cecil Pinto wrote:
planning and preparation of the product is very often done by the
women folk (and hired help) how can it still be labelled a 'male
dominated' industry? In many cases the wives and daugters even helped
out with delivering the bread. It was a family enterprise rather
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:30:52 -0800 (PST)
From: SHRIKANT BARVE shri8...@yahoo.com
Chimble slum dwelers will get permanent flats on similar lines as Dharavi in
Mumbai.
Mario observes:
If they are as devious as the slumdogs in Dharavi, many of them will soon sell
their flats and return to
Marlon to Mario:
As they say, you cant teach an old dog new tricks!
Mario responds:
No wonder Marlon hasn't learned a new trick in years:-))
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:02:16 -0500
From: Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com
Actually, not ageism but chronic ageism, as the phrase mentioned
Sometime back we had some posters recommending theoretical copybook
solutions to the victims of the Orissa carnage without any knowledge of
ground realities. Here are some real examples of justice 'Gujarat style'
Example 1:
Gujarat judge refuses to hear plea against minister
*A Gujarat High Court
Inside the police station at Cubbon Park it becomes clear that thesegoons and
the police know each other by their first names. Thepoliceman in charge
(Thimmappa) initially refuses to even register anycomplaint from me, on the
purported grounds that I am not fluent inKannada and I have taken a
Talking Photos: King, Royal and Maharajah -What do they have in common?
king's
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk17/3295752340/sizes/l/
Second one is Maharajah
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk17/3294150933/sizes/l/
joego...@yahoo.co.uk
for Goa NRI related info...
MACIEL is also missing from this list.
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Transwiki:List_of_Goan_Christian_surnames
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Portuguese_surnames
Olga Maciel
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Windows Live Messenger just got better
Edward writes:
I figured when I was in Mahya Pradesh in the 50s that my destiny was to be
away from Goa.
So I decided what the heck, away from Goa away from India - same difference.
At that time there was this Shiv Sena movement - if I am not mistaken it was
the birth place of Shiv Sena in
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/016/169okbhv.asp?pg=1
Excerpt:
Obama the market killer. The Dow opened at 8281.22 on the morning of Obama's
inauguration. Today it opens at 7465.95. That's a vote of practically no
confidence in Obama's strategy for reviving the
Talking Photo: This beautiful Sunset promenade will be the busiest today
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk17/3295752822/sizes/l/
This pic only taken yesterday evening.
Carnival Parade takes place from 3pm till around 7.30pm today 21/2/09
followed by PCC programe until midnight plus lots of
In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Goan catholics were mostly
farmers, artisans and
general servicemen. In villages, petty traders were mostly Hindu
possorcars. However, if there was
one trading community among catholics it was the poder.
As Selma (Feb 19 ) has rightly pointed out
Concani has now been established among the Penguins in the Antarctic Ocean. A
couple of weeks ago Goan scientists both Catholics and Hindus performed Goan
Mandos on the Polar Stern a Deutche research vessel somewhere in the Antarctic
Ocean.
This expedition which consists of some Bharatis,
Like others on the forum, I too ' mourn the passing away' of our humble Goan
poie. I can still recall how, during our school days in Goa, we used to
look forward to the arrival of the Poder when, among the few white loaves we
bought, there always HAD to be at least 2 Poies!
These days we are
Ven Bab
I liked your idea but you have to understand the current situation in the
kudds. I am sure you are aware that every club celbrates their village fest
in the clubs too..They either have the function in the club or the parish
hall, in Mazagon it was the Church hall...
Incase you still
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MorungExpress
hammy of the global economic turmoil and Mumbai terror attacks
has hit the usually bustling Indian resort of Goa hard as a
(Please ignore earlier post. Resubmitting after correcting a few typos - r)
To Goanet -
Refer to this post -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GoenchimXapotam/message/18692
This is an outrage. The Chimbel ghatis are to get free
flats from the Goa govt, the Davorlim ghatis may come
into the same
In the light of the debates we have seen on Goanet on Science vs Religion,
the latest issue of Time magazine has a lead article on how faith can heal.
Some food for thought.
http://www.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,20090223,00.html
Regards,
Marshall
To Goanet -
Hartman de Souza wrote:
Anju Timblo has been steering with distinction the
Cidade de Goa hotel. She comes from a distinguished
family in Delhi, known for its adherence to the
law, and indeed, for practising it in court.
I agree with the spirit of H de Souza's post. However,
Konkani - English mix bhaji
Another serving of Konknni English Mix Bhaji. This time on sad note. Announcing
the death of some Konknni words is something sad but it is true. I have filed a
suit and a language guru or a fanatic may be defending the case. I have no
interest in the results
Verily, verily I say to you bro -- its because they have shit for brains.
a$$, arse and ass all apply here.
ALSO
Bhains ke samne been bajane si kya matlab. (What's the point of playing the
flute in front of the buffalo). These buffaloes.
OR as my dear colleagues at JJ would say: Gudgyat mendu
In recent years Goa has become a laboratory for political experiments. Goa
should take the lead and hold an all party meet to decide on the retirement
age for politicians.
Having completed 70, Mr. Pratapsingh Rane could take the lead and gracefully
retire from politics. By now he should have
SON'VARACHIM SUNGTTAM:
Devak lagon Aksident zalo?
-Jose Salvador Fernandes
Don disam fattli gozal. Ghora koddchean motor-saikolin bazrant vochunk
ghorachea durga bhair pavlolom mat……. gurgur korun motor-saikolicher ailolo to
tednach mhojea mukhar yeun thamblo. Oi! To. Mhoje
To Goanet -
Published in today's Herald under Letters.
The brazen attempt by the Goa govt to upend the order
of the Supreme Court concerning a hotel in Dona Paula
must be roundly condemned. CM Digambar Kamat's
stated motive of saving jobs is utterly bogus and
is a transparent attempt at
With Google Earth explore the ocean floor.fascinating video
cmene...@gmail.co,
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/02/21/Google-Ocean-Lets-Users-Explore-Shipwrecks-And-Reefs.aspx
Any self-respecting lawyer(particularly libel and human rights) must read
this article. And also those who find the worst among the lot to represent
themselves.
_
The Lawyer's Tale: Harvard Law Scool's Hour of Shame
http://www.counterpunch.org/
Click on the corresponding link on
DAILY GROOK #328
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CRUEL JEWEL
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by Francis Rodrigues
hot jewels and diamonds
ain't no use in the end,
down below, only demons
are a girl's best fiend!
_
puns word-play of all kinds,
hey...read between the lines!
The German magazine GEO carried a similar article some time back, I
think in August 2008 or so. GEO is published in an English-language
edition from New Delhi (in collaboration with Outlook). FN
2009/2/21 Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com:
In the light of the debates we have seen on Goanet
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukdirtypanjim2/3288324092/in/photostream/
Who is eating at this 'gaddo'? women who can't cut tendli? or a grand dad whose
immune system has gone used to eating salmonella bacteria?
One thing leads to another, stop eating cheaply at this gadda, or they
will
Hi,
Just because you got a cut and paste job, that does not mean that it is a fact.
In UK at the moment the HBOS whistleblower said that the Banks were at fault
NOT THE GOVT.
And he is going to produce a 30 page dossier for the MPs.
Facts speak for themselves, not some back street newspaper BS.
I
PANAJI- The elections to eleven wards of the Taleigao panchayat will be held on
March 22 the State Election Commission announced on Friday.
The five-year term of the panchayat will expire on March 24, 2009.
Out of 11 wards, ward numbers 2, 6 and 9 are reserved for women and ward number
4 is
While I am not for the moral policing that the BJP and its allies, the
Ram Sene, are shouting hoarse about, I do not mind their idea of forcibly
marrying off couples. At least those lovers who have not been able to make
up their minds due to the moral policing of parents and well-wishers have
Is Anselm the brother-in-law of a prominent Goanetter? FN
2009/2/21 Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk:
Concani has now been established among the Penguins in the Antarctic Ocean. A
couple of weeks ago Goan scientists both Catholics and Hindus performed Goan
Mandos on the Polar Stern a
Thank you Antonio and Dominic for giving us a slice of true history, instead of
made-up stories which some on Goanet have put forward. So much of our Goan
history is already lost to us, so many reasons as to why things happened or
came to be as they did, is now already lost to my generation. I
To Goanet -
It has been reported that the Goa govt has
just spent around 4 crores of rupees on an
advertising blitz in European media markets
to prop up the tourism industry for the rest
of the season.
Goans abroad should consider mounting a
counter campaign against the Goa govt. This
could
Goanetters,
The kids are at the zoo to meet their new friends.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25085790-1242,00.html?referrer=email
HAVE A SUPER-DUPER WEEKEND.
rubygoes
Tim de Mello wrote:
You can find a solution to any problems in your life by going to the
following website:http://www.gopproblemsolver.com/
Utilizing the latest and greatest of Republican economic thought to improve
your life.
Then type in your problem and the website will tell what the
To Goanet -
Read this important article in today's Herald.
http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=17535cid=14
The hotel owners, the Goa govt and the Taleigao sarpanch
at the time (was it Somnath Zuwarkar?) were all complicit
in this scam on the people of Goa. The actors involved
deserve to
Reply: That's what happens when 'women can't cut tendli'.
When I questioned my sister-in-law about the white poie,they ignored me, her
girls gave me funny looks (none of them can cook).
Long live women who can't cut tendli.ED
--This shows a lack of knowledge about Goa.
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