[Goanet-News] CONTROVERSY: Forgetting Panjim's recent history... in a convenient, pre-election period (Miguel Braganza)

2011-03-06 Thread Goanet Reader
FORGETTING PANJIM'S RECENT HISTORY... IN A CONVENIENT, PRE-ELECTION PERIOD By Miguel Braganza braganza.mig...@gmail.com +91-9822982676 I am normally loathe to use text from Goanet, and specially one originating from Rajan Parrikar. However, in this case, there is merit in what he writes below.

Re: [Goanet] Throw the casinos out of Goa

2011-03-06 Thread Venantius J Pinto
A few responses below. ++ vjp Message: 5 Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 17:47:01 -0800 (PST) From: Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com Subject: [Goanet] Throw the casinos out of Goa To Goanet - I read about Manohar Parrikar declaring that he wants to shut down illegal casinos. Not enough, I say.

[Goanet] CONTROVERSY: Forgetting Panjim's recent history... in a convenient, pre-election period (Miguel Braganza)

2011-03-06 Thread Goanet Reader
FORGETTING PANJIM'S RECENT HISTORY... IN A CONVENIENT, PRE-ELECTION PERIOD By Miguel Braganza braganza.mig...@gmail.com +91-9822982676 I am normally loathe to use text from Goanet, and specially one originating from Rajan Parrikar. However, in this case, there is merit in what he writes below.

[Goanet] Netas, Pitas and Batatas

2011-03-06 Thread Venantius J Pinto
Consider the excerpt below; look at our Goan political lenduks (turds, contemptible persons), and how various political minds operate. The point here, is to note the certainty that many of our Netas, Pitas and Batatas (leaders, fathers, and potatoes) operate within. Where does it come from--which

[Goanet] Accidental Fires

2011-03-06 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
A motorbike suddenly caught fire on Saturday, 5th March at 0930 hrs in Margão in front of Mabai Hotel. Many of the modern vehicles have been reported to having caught fire. Is it poor quality of material used or poor knowledge of design and hazards? It is therefore advisable to

Re: [Goanet] goan teachers

2011-03-06 Thread J. Colaco jc
Eugene Correia wrote: JC (our own Jesus Christ for showing us that he has great morals) should take over the role of playing Devil's Advocate from Fred :-) COMMENT: Fair suggestion - but offer turned down on with due respect to those who excel and revel in spreading useless pieces of gossip. A

[Goanet] Fwd: Save our Crosses in Mumbai...

2011-03-06 Thread Bosco D
- Forwarded Message From: Joseph Cordo Sent: Sat, March 5, 2011 11:24:45 AM Subject: Save our Crosses in Mumbai... Dear ALL Yesterday I attended a rally at Cross Maidan with Fr Warner. I have quickly put together a film that highlights the issue of our crosses in Mumbai. Cardinal

Re: [Goanet] Full day school in Goa, makes sense?t

2011-03-06 Thread Albert Desouza
Talking about full day school :- Many schools do not have proper infra structure. In Mapuca there are only three schools that really can meet the challenge ofn a full day school. A full day school will need a proper canteen facility for the children to buy food incase the government does not

Re: [Goanet] Throw the casinos out of Goa

2011-03-06 Thread J. Colaco jc
A response to Rajan's post: Comment: The main theme in Rajan's post is the oft ignored refrain of what unfortunately has befallen our homeland. It possibly will bring minimal satisfaction to many of us (me included) if individuals like Manohar Parrikar would at least spout the right words and

[Goanet] Citizens can ensure quality of Public Projects

2011-03-06 Thread SHANTARAM NAIK
Citizens can ensure quality of Public Projects Photo:http://bit.ly/CommHallatDharbandora Quality of public projects can be ensured even by common citizens by remaining alert and watchful and by using Right to Information Act said Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. at Dharbandora on Saturday. Shri

[Goanet] International Women's Day invitation

2011-03-06 Thread Sabina Martins
Dear ALL , Bailancho Saad invites you on International Women's Day, *8th March **2011, Azad Maidan , 4pm for a variety programme* *WOMEN SPEAK* ** *50 YEARS OF GOA'S LIBERATION* ** *where we werewhere we are where we want to be * ** *ON * *INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY * ** ** *In

[Goanet] This centurion needs to make headlines...

2011-03-06 Thread Marshall Mendonza
Published: Friday, Mar 4, 2011, 0:41 IST By *Joanna Lobo* | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA Consider this: she is 102 years and two months, is a mother of four and grandmother of six and has witnessed events we learned about in history books. The ‘oldest living resident’ in the tiny Goan village

[Goanet] Full day school in Goa, makes sense?

2011-03-06 Thread Tony de Sa
To all those who replied to this thread, Viz Soter, Dr. Colaco, Agnel Pinheiro, Lenny D'Souza I am glad to note that this thread has generated a lot of discussion. Point is are we prepared to argue and listen to reason i.e. be receptive to change or are we going to be bull headed and stick to

[Goanet] Hacked!

2011-03-06 Thread Ariosto Coelho
Mogall Ixxt, My internet account was recently hacked. I hope it did not cause you any inconvenience. I've lost my contact list and I cannot contact those whose addresses I do not have. I'm sorry about that. I appreciate the caring concern of many who called me or contacted my wife. Trust you,

Re: [Goanet] CONTROVERSY: Forgetting Panjim's recent history... in a convenient, pre-election period (Miguel Braganza)

2011-03-06 Thread Jason Keith Fernandes
Bravo Miguel. May I add that I would like to join issue with you when you say 'I am normally loathe to use text f... originating from Rajan Parrikar. However, in this case, there is merit in what he writes below.' Further, Rajan has it right when he speaks of the manner in which the GBA,

Re: [Goanet] Goan Teachers

2011-03-06 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Mervyn Lobo wrote: Teaching is easy when you have people who want to learn. To which Roland Francis commented: I think only a learner was entitled to make that statement. - Roland, You have it exactly right. MwalimuMervynLobo

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: The Charms of Goan Dhobitalao (Roland Francis)

2011-03-06 Thread marie dmello
Mary D'mello Edmonton, Canada March 06, 2011 Well done my friend. Admire and appreciate the frankness and clear picture of the good old days of Goan Dhobitalao. Here's something, I have to sayMy Uncle Joe had a tailor's shop opposite Snowflakes he did so well selling local bze to the

Re: [Goanet] Goan Teachers

2011-03-06 Thread Santosh Helekar
I am trying to point out, as usual, the imprudence of engaging in generalization based on news reports, complaints, lay perceptions and anecdotes. From my experience in scientific research and teaching I know that there are several basic mistakes in the post appended below, which discount its

Re: [Goanet] Copyright Law

2011-03-06 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
On Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:03:25 -0800, J. Colaco jc wrote : …. He certainly has not claimed PG degrees - hence cannot legitimately claim to be a Professor like Santoshbab is and a highly acknowledged and recognised one at that. at one of the world's leading medical schools

[Goanet] Mayball dance

2011-03-06 Thread Jordan Fernandes
Hello anyone out there can you please tell me when the two goan Mayball dance will be held- locations hotels and the dates wish to attend both of them. which organisation is putting the show together and the personaliteis invovled in the great goan show- the great goans of qatar area joegoauk

[Goanet] Goa news for March 7, 2011

2011-03-06 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Transportation of sand out of Goa banned - Hindu Business Line ndu Business LinePTI Goa has banned transportation of sand out of the state by issuing a notification to this effect. State

[Goanet] Taleigao Tiatr Competition Results

2011-03-06 Thread Goanet A-C-E!
Taleigao Tiatr Competition Results By Anjali Figueiredo St. Michael Taleigao Socio-Cultural Association, 1st All Goa Invitational Tiatr Competition held in Taleigao from 25th February 2011 to 4th march 2011. The organizing committee felicitated the veteran Taleigao village tiatrists who

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (7Mar11)

2011-03-06 Thread alexyz fernandes
Tourist not Dead...Just Dead Drunk...Carnaval Left Over... To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] Copyright Law

2011-03-06 Thread Mervyn Lobo
On Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:03:25 -0800, J. Colaco wrote : He certainly has not claimed PG degrees - hence cannot legitimately claim to be a Professor like Santoshbab is and a highly acknowledged and recognised one at that. at one of the world's leading medical schools (read

[Goanet] When Goa's BOOZE Is Goa's NOOSE

2011-03-06 Thread SOTER
YET AGAIN WILL IT BE BRUSHED UNDER THE CARPET. EVERYBODY IN GOA LOVES A GOOD DRINK Woman crushed to death at Miramar HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 6 In an exceptionally rash accident, a woman was killed on the spot when a speeding car ran over her and later turned turtle along the Dona

[Goanet] Launch of Kadamba website and e-ticketing facility

2011-03-06 Thread Goanet News Service
Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat launched e-ticketing (on-line Booking and KTCL website www.goakadamba.com at the KTC Bus Stand, Margao on March 1, 2011 Photos: http://bit.ly/KTCLwebLaunch Goanet News

[Goanet] Fwd: Chinchinim villagers oppose high rise housing projects

2011-03-06 Thread Arwin Mesquita
http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Chinchinim-villagers-oppose-high-rise-housing-projects/46224.html Chinchinim villagers oppose high rise housing projects HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 6 Villagers of Deussua-Chinchinim in one voice on Sunday opposed high rise housing projects in the

[Goanet] Bhakti Brings First Ever National Team Gold to Goa In Chess

2011-03-06 Thread Goanet Sports
Bhakti Brings First Ever National Team Gold to Goa In Chess Photo: bit.ly/BhaktiKulkarni Finally a day has come when the big chess teams are calling to Goa for help! The mighty (all Women Grand masters) Air India women team were in need of a player on the eve of National Team Chess

[Goanet] Brass Band Konknni Programme

2011-03-06 Thread Goanet A-C-E!
Brass Band Konknni Programme Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Alto Porvorim in collaboration with Tiatr Academy, Goa, Dalgado Konknni Akademi and Corporation of City of Panaji presents Popular Konknni songs’ programme by Mother Teresa Brass Band, Honavar, Karnataka at Garcia de Orta Garden,

Re: [Goanet] Copyright Law

2011-03-06 Thread J. Colaco jc
[1]  jc wrote :  He (Ferdinando) certainly has not claimed PG degrees - hence cannot legitimately claim to be a Professor like Santoshbab is and a highly acknowledged and recognised one at that. at one of the world's leading medical schools (read colleges)…. [2] Ferdinando commented : A

[Goanet] Holistic Medicine

2011-03-06 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Holistic Medicine. Please see following link. Do not overlook the responses to this post for added perspectives.   Please direct any comments to the author of the article.   Remember Dale Carnegie quote; which is also attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who was born 182 years before Dale

[Goanet] Fwd: Preserve Socio-Cultural Identity of Goa

2011-03-06 Thread Arwin Mesquita
*http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinion/letters-editors* *Preserve Socio-Cultural Identity of Goa *HEAVY migration of people from all over India pose threat to the tranquil socio-cultural set-up of Goa. If these people come and settle in Goa with an aim to maintain the cultural sanctity of our state,

[Goanet] Goa Chitra to celebrate International Women’s Day - Tuesday, March 8, 2011

2011-03-06 Thread Goanet Events
Goa Chitra to celebrate International Women’s Day - Tuesday, March 8, 2011 March 8, 2011 marks the centenary of International Women’s Day, signifying the rise of radical ideologies concerning the oppression of women and inequalities, and challenging older paradigms of patriarchy and archaic

[Goanet] Village Crusader: Threatened and harrassed for taking on NRI hotelier

2011-03-06 Thread Goanet News Service
Village Crusader: Threatened and harrassed for taking on NRI hotelier Manuel Rodrigues grew up in a family of toddy tapers in Velsao's beach front and is proud of his heritage. But these days, he has another uphill climb ahead as a crusader against illegalities Herald: You have been in the

[Goanet] Citizens can ensure quality of Public Projects

2011-03-06 Thread rajendra kakodkar
Dear Shri Shantram,   I do appreciate your studied efforts as a parliamentarian. But since you are a politician from the ruling side you cannot put the burden of ensuring quality of Public Projects on aam aadmi. You should have advised your party men like Digamber Kamat to take proactive steps

Re: [Goanet] Full day school in Goa, makes sense?

2011-03-06 Thread floriano
Dear Agnelo et al, On the topic of education and schooling, I would like to draw your kind attention to the Goa Su-Raj Party's ROAD MAP FOR GOA Chapter IX -EDUCATION which is available at www.goasu-raj.org for download. Presently, there is a hue and cry from parents re 'full day school' as

Re: [Goanet] CONTROVERSY etc etc etc

2011-03-06 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goaonet - Miguel Braganza wrote: I am normally loathe to use text from Goanet, and specially one originating from Rajan Parrikar. However, in this case, there is merit in what he writes below. I, however, am not loathe to point out that Miguel Braganza is a proven charlatan, a fluent

[Goanet] CONGRATULATIONS TO ACTIVIST AGATHA COUTINO OF ANJUNA RAKHONN MANCH

2011-03-06 Thread SOTER
From fear and ignorance to courage and hope is what would sum up the journey of this lady Mrs. Agatha Coutino from Anjuna Rakhonn Manch. Despite all odds at home with a disabled son to care for, Agatha has bravely faced police harassment in the beginning. Agatha and a handful of women have

Re: [Goanet] The Charms of Goan Dhobitalao

2011-03-06 Thread Eugene Correia
Mary D'Mello is frank too in giving out the details of her uncle Joe. I knew him very well. Occassionally, my Snowflake friend would buy feni from him. Many times I drank along with my friend. Marie should remember Lalit Bar, whose owner was a Manglorean who married a Goan. His name was Timothy

[Goanet] Re : Copyright Law

2011-03-06 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
Is this a condition reflex ? Or, just the right size of head for the hat thrown in? Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. Mervyn Lobo mervynalobo at yahoo.ca Sun Mar 6 19:40:21 PST 2011 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão replied: A competent

[Goanet] Goan Teachers

2011-03-06 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
Let me try and use some logic to see if what Santosh says makes some sense. S.H. : A great communicator of complex ideas is necessarily a good teacher. Goans by and large are good gossipers and destructive critics. They communicate with each other well when mutual. Does that mean they

[Goanet] Daily Grook #901

2011-03-06 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #901 = RISE SURPRISE = by Francis Rodrigues rise the career slope - frustrating discovery, pushing the envelope - its still stationery! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com

Re: [Goanet] Holistic Medicine

2011-03-06 Thread Santosh Helekar
It is not very clear as to what kind of medicine is being promoted in the Goanet post and Huffington Post article appended below. The Free Dictionary definition is not exactly helpful. In fact, it is rather strange for a medical professional to consult a dictionary or the Huffington Post as

[Goanet] News from Wee-attitudes

2011-03-06 Thread Valentine Anna Coelho
Dear friends, *WEE ATTITUDES - Centre for Excellence in Early Childhood Care and Education * is happy to announce the following programs from March 2011 in Porvorim North Goa and Sirlim in South Goa WEE BELIEVE a project of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - An Atrium for children

Re: [Goanet] The Charms of Goan Dhobitalao

2011-03-06 Thread Pandu Lampiao
Timo-tee bought a flat on the Cuffe Parade road/Woodhouse road junctionits a blue and white building (not sure of the name) He still survives the last one heard after someone popped a couple at him below his residence. He did not like any guys visiting therehe had a love*y daughter from

[Goanet] Fw: Noted political activist Anna Hazare to fast unto death to protest rampant corruption

2011-03-06 Thread John Gomes
Noted political activist Anna Hazare to fast unto death to protest rampant corruption is it happening? are we going to get another non-violent movement? are things going to change for this country? are we going to get a govt that is not a substitute for the exploiters of