Re: [Goanet] VASCO'S FAMILY- Portuguese blood, Indian roots (Carvalho)

2010-11-28 Thread J. Colaco jc
Charudatt Prabhudesai char-...@hotmail.com wrote: I do not expect a great many gawde's and kundbies - although they may be Catholics - to share this pro-Portuguese sentiment. jc COMMENT: Unless I conducted a valid survey, I would not venture to speculate beyond the proverbial '45%'. .

Re: [Goanet] Re- Goanet - anti-Portuguese resolution passed by group in Panjim

2010-11-27 Thread J. Colaco jc
Vivian A. DSouza socorro...@yahoo.com wrote: While this group is busy passing resolutions, why not pass resolutions banning the English language, English signage, English used in Government offices etc. English used in Parliament,  and change all English names including street names, and town

Re: [Goanet] Jaggery and buildings

2010-11-27 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 27 November 2010 07:30, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: There was a discussion on Saligao-Net [http://groups.google.com/group/saligao-net] about why jaggery was used in old buildings in Goa. Below are some hints. Anyone would have a clue? (I hope JC will not charge me with

Re: [Goanet] FORMER IGP KD SINGH SON’S CAR CRASH C OST THE TAX PAYER Rs. 4 ,33, 200

2010-11-27 Thread J. Colaco jc
Wrt this matter, I agree entirely with Aires' disgust with these babulals. The basic point is this: Unless KD Singh reported the car to be missing, when he realised it was missing, it is his responsibility. The is a well known common law doctrine called RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR i.e. Let the master

Re: [Goanet] 25 November - Liberation day of Goa

2010-11-25 Thread J. Colaco jc
In response to the follow 25 November - Liberation day of Goa Frederick Noronha wrote: BC: Has JC claimed proprietory rights over similar surnames as he has? == (plagiarised from Bosco)== With regard to the threads on Goanet: Kindly stick to the subjects of each thread rather than dwell on

Re: [Goanet] Opting for Foreign Citizenship

2010-11-23 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 22 November 2010 22:55, Goanet News Service n...@goanet.org wrote: Opting for Foreign Citizenship Published on: November 20, 2010 - 23:54 By Tomazinho Cardozo [1] besides migrating, there are other ways of achieving financial satisfaction. Post liberation, successive government introduced

Re: [Goanet] Winemaking, anyone?

2010-11-23 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 23 November 2010 12:37, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: Please, could someone tell me about wine? I'm dying with all the suspense. Meat, motives, halal, urine theraphy, 100% veg... last year...everything but wine! How many Goenkars does it take to get some info about

Re: [Goanet] Politics, lies or Ignorance?

2010-11-23 Thread J. Colaco jc
Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote: Had the same questions, re status referee been asked of the Greatest guru ever to grace Goanet M.G. what would his answer have been? COMMENT: Gabe, please be respectful of Shri clinician Doctor MBBS (Bom) 1976 who did something magical to the Goa

Re: [Goanet] Opting for Foreign Citizenship

2010-11-23 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 23 November 2010 11:26, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: FN[1] Firstly, I don't believe you need to abuse people you disagree with. Or even call them Tommyboy. Response: Anyone who classifies hard-working Goans in a derogatory manner needs to be abused as a bigoted

Re: [Goanet] Winemaking, anyone?

2010-11-22 Thread J. Colaco jc
Frederick Noronha fredericknoron...@gmail.com asked: Any winemakers out there? Would you care to share some recipes with us? If so, would you know the reason why wheat is added to making wine... mostly in Goa? FN ANSWER: So that the plagiarizing and fact-check-free chaps at the Goa Heraldo would

Re: [Goanet] Winemaking, anyone?

2010-11-22 Thread J. Colaco jc
Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote: Last year, FN defended drinking of cow urine because it was a religious belief. A few days ago, FN defended the slitting of animal throats and draining of blood to create halal meat because it was a religious belief. As long as drinking wine (presumably

Re: [Goanet] Politics, lies or Ignorance?

2010-11-21 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 20 November 2010 23:47, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: [1] Mr. Ferdinando, [2] I am disappointed that you could not answer simple straightforward questions regarding your qualifications and the pre-1961 history of Goa. I am sorry to say this, but this tells me that all the claims

Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR CHURCH CASE CHARGE SHEET WAS F ILED WITH THEN CM RANE’S APPROVAL

2010-11-21 Thread J. Colaco jc
When advised that Criteria,  the plural of criterion,  is not acceptable as a singular noun http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/criterion Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão drferdina...@hotmail.com wrote the following  in Falconish brilliance : Sorry jc, I thought you were conscious you were from

Re: [Goanet] APPOINTMENT OF ADVOCATE GENERAL

2010-11-20 Thread J. Colaco jc
Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: [1] the selection of the Advocate General should be in consultation and consensus with the Leader of OPPOSITION and possibly with the other recognized political parties. [2] It has to be ensured that the best legal brain in the State is entrusted

Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR CHURCH CASE CHARGE SHEET WAS F ILED WITH THEN CM RANE’S APPROVAL

2010-11-20 Thread J. Colaco jc
re: the word disordero, Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão drferdina...@hotmail.com asked: May I know from where he got this term? Because I have heard it being used by people from AVC, : “Samko disorder”. Is it imported from there? COMMENT: Arre baba Falcao. Whyfore you 'asantosh' all the time?

Re: [Goanet] Indian media frauds

2010-11-20 Thread J. Colaco jc
Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com wrote: [1] Admin Noronha should now tell us who among the Goa 'journos' are on the payroll of the local Kangress govt. No, cross that. Just tell us if anyone is not. No, cross that too. [2] We all know the the entire Goan 'journo' swamp has been bought

Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR CHURCH CASE CHARGE SHEET....

2010-11-20 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão drferdina...@hotmail.com wrote: [1] I am santosh; [2] After all, ‘mental age’ is more of [A] criteria than ‘chronological age’ in the decision of age. COMMENT: Na re baba. You might speak (Fala) like a Cao but you ain't NO Santosh. wrt your second point,

Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR CHURCH CASE CHARGE SHEET WAS F ILED WITH THEN CM RANE’S APPROVAL

2010-11-19 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- A new book club focused entirely on writing about Goa First meeting: November 18, 2010 @

Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR CHURCH CASE CHARGE SHEET WAS F ILED WITH THEN CM RANE’S APPROVAL

2010-11-19 Thread J. Colaco jc
 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão drferdina...@hotmail.com wrote: I do not understand head nor tail what jc is trying to convey. But one thing to me is glaring. That jc wants to impress that he knows Portuguese by exposing his ignorance of it.  I have noticed this term having been  used twice by jc

Re: [Goanet] An unexpected farewell to the Portuguese ship 'Sagres'

2010-11-18 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- A new book club focused entirely on writing about Goa First meeting: November 18, 2010 @

Re: [Goanet] jc's comments on An Address at the Goan Convention

2010-11-17 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- A new book club focused entirely on writing about Goa First meeting: November 18, 2010 @

Re: [Goanet] An Address at the Goan Convention

2010-11-16 Thread J. Colaco jc
[1] Celina wrote to Eduardo Faleiro: I ask you Sir, that Floriano be invited at Government's expense, to present this paper at the Convention [2] Floriano wrote to Celina: You do make a 'mountain' out of a mere 'molehill' But I am honoured and flattered some, too. JC's COMMENT: I wish Celina

Re: [Goanet] Politics, lies or Ignorance?

2010-11-16 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Publishers Goa,1556 and Goa's largest bookshop, Broadway Book Centre jointly launch a

[Goanet] Goa Herald joins to Bollywood bigots' denigration of Goans

2010-11-14 Thread J. Colaco jc
45% Goans alcoholics, AA statistics reveal HERALD REPORTER http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/45-Goans-alcoholics-AA-statistics-reveal/42796.html MARGAO, NOV 10 These statistics compiled by Alcoholic Anonymous may be a cause of concern for Goan society. If AA data is to be believed,

Re: [Goanet] Claude and George

2010-11-07 Thread J. Colaco jc
[1] jc wrote:….In return for Falcao's gracious correction of my typo, I will NOT direct his attention to the following (obviously, a typo) from him:  any administrative unit or Department or [A] Ministry HAVE Rules and Regulations   [2] Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão RESPONSE : One last time

Re: [Goanet] Why double standards?

2010-11-07 Thread J. Colaco jc
 Gabe Menezes wrote: Barad, [1] What is the meaning of surrounded their Indian citizenship? [2] Just the other day you asked me to shower with a white woman or give her a shower! clearly you are loosing it! --- jc's response: Gabe, I do not know why some Indians have this problem, fixation,

Re: [Goanet] PRUDENT MEDIA BOSS SAYS 'MINISTER BRIBED US'; TAKES NO NAMES

2010-11-07 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 7 November 2010 02:27, Mayabhushan mayabhus...@gmail.com wrote: Sandesh Prabhudesai, editor in chief of Prudent Media, a local TV news channel has claimed that a minister in the Goa government had tried to bribe two of his employees by offering them a Diwali present in cash. Interestingly,

Re: [Goanet] Why double standards?

2010-11-07 Thread J. Colaco jc
[1] jc wrote: We are, I believe, in the 21st century. [2] FN asked: Holy crow! What is the basis for your belief ? jc's answer: Faith (:-) BTW: I just saw Selma's contribution to this topic. My response: Ditto! jc _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/

Re: [Goanet] Why double standards?

2010-11-07 Thread J. Colaco jc
Frederick Noronha wrote: Caught you JC, your bias shows! (As does mine!); Those for whom it is 2010 are in the 21st century of the Common Era. Jewish people are in the year 5771 - Muslims are in their 15th century. .Bengali calendar, the Chinese (Year of the Tiger), the Indian calendar, the

Re: [Goanet] Rahul Gandi says there are TWO hindustans!

2010-11-07 Thread J. Colaco jc
Gabe Menezes wrote thus to Dr. U.G. Barad: Physician heal thyself jc's response: HELLO!!! jc For reference: physician –noun 1. a person who is legally qualified to practice medicine; doctor of medicine. 2. a person engaged in general Medical practice, as distinguished from one specializing in

Re: [Goanet] Claude and George

2010-11-05 Thread J. Colaco jc
Confirming that English is a difficult language Falcao pointed out this typo of mine: “I am however INTEREST in Falcao's points…” JC: I absolutely accept Falcao's correction. I should have written the following: I am however INTERESTED in Falcao's points…” In return for Falcao's gracious

Re: [Goanet] CONGRESS BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ?

2010-11-03 Thread J. Colaco jc
 Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: The velocity with which the CBI moved to get former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah’s bail cancelled raises many eyebrows. As never before, within hours of the Gujarat  High Court order, the CBI burnt midnight oil to knock on the doors of the

Re: [Goanet] Claude and George

2010-11-03 Thread J. Colaco jc
In response to my post on the above 'subject line' Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão who, like a few other folks on GoaNet, has a problem with jc and Santosh Helekar wrote the following in quite a bizarre format. (One other Goanetter formats just as badly.) [1] This is typical of jc. He will never

Re: [Goanet] Goa: The Cruellest Inquisition

2010-10-31 Thread J. Colaco jc
Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote: a: My attitude to your responses to my posts or our book is that to a 'wet diaper' (should sound familiar) - On my butt and full of sh-t. b: Your TGF chat-site ... == jc's response: a: I agree with Gilbert Lawrence. b: I thank him profusely

Re: [Goanet] MICKY - JOSE BRAWL

2010-10-31 Thread J. Colaco jc
[1] Fredrick Noronha says: You could rake up meaningless communal issues. You could join the corruption bandwagon. Or the lobby of the brotherhood of khaki shorts swearing to fight dynastic politics while creating another set of dubious heroes. [2] U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com asks: And

[Goanet] Claude and George

2010-10-30 Thread J. Colaco jc
From: Carmen Miranda Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 12:27 PM Claude Alvares for example is not a Goan but a Manglorian, and he is one of the persons who has done a tremendous amount for Goa! Amen! === response === I did not realise that. It does, however, help explain a few things. Claude

Re: [Goanet] Claude and George

2010-10-30 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear Carmen Miranda, For starters, I will remove all the other ccs beside yourself in copying this post to GoaNet. I do not wish to violate GoaNet posting rules even if you have. I will re-post this response to all the other ccs - separately i.e. minus GoaNet. I can very easily write in and

Re: [Goanet] MICKY - JOSE BRAWL

2010-10-30 Thread J. Colaco jc
Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: By no means the only option nor even the most successful one! You could rake up meaningless communal issues. You could join the corruption band-wagon. Or the lobby of the brotherhood of khaki shorts swearing to fight dynastic politics while

Re: [Goanet] Goa: The Cruellest Inquisition

2010-10-29 Thread J. Colaco jc
 Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote: For those who are wondering what this 'loud-mouth' is hollering about, JC suggests that Indian vaidays and the hakims were twiddling their thumbs waiting for a German to tell them what homeopathy remedies to use to treat their patients. Likely

Re: [Goanet] Goa: The Cruellest Inquisition

2010-10-27 Thread J. Colaco jc
In a long-winded, Ringa Ringa Roses post Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com included the following: In the 16th / 17th century, vaidyas and hakims were the native doctors, and ipso facto, at best they were homeopaths and aurveydics RESPONSE: a: After reading yet another convoluted attempt

Re: [Goanet] Goa: The Cruellest Inquisition

2010-10-27 Thread J. Colaco jc
Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: [1] JC has done a gotcha on Gilbert, as is his style when he disagrees with someone's point of view. [2] But is Gilbert implying that JC and his ike might be the Grand Inquisitors of the 21st century, when they go out of their way to come down

Re: [Goanet] DID THE GOA GOVERNOR HELP THE RIBANDAR PRIEST TO BE ABOVE THE LAW?

2010-10-26 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 25 October 2010 00:59, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: [1] A copy of the noting sheets sought by me under the Right To Information Act has revealed that ... an F.I.R was registered at the Old Goa Police Station on 18th August 2004 against Fr. Newton Rodrigues for having

Re: [Goanet] Interview of Edila wife of Pundalik Gaitonde

2010-10-24 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 24 October 2010 07:25, Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Dear Rico, [1] Now, neatly sidestepping from the issues relating to Dr. Pundalica Gaitonde, I don't know in what way the essay that JC pointed out was indicative of elite. [2] What you and most of the world don't

Re: [Goanet] COUNTING OF VOTES SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN VALPOI

2010-10-22 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão wrote: It seems very obvious from jc’s post that he is quite ignorant about Panjim. He is not aware of how many restaurants and bars exist in Panjim belonging to Goans, as he has never stayed or studied in Panjim obviously. Or if remembers he has, then he should

Re: [Goanet] Goa: The Cruellest Inquisition

2010-10-22 Thread J. Colaco jc
 Gabriel de Figueiredo wrote: Why dig out only the Portuguese? Perhaps comparative history would be better . jc's comment: My dear Gabriel, From my reading, Gilbert is making two two points: a: Enough of speculation and revisionism. Produce the data. This is a valid point. b: If Richard

Re: [Goanet] Interview of Edila wife of Pundalik Gaitonde

2010-10-22 Thread J. Colaco jc
http://www.colaco.net/1/FMantonioFigueiredoBio.htm jc On 22 October 2010 14:47, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear Gabriel, Incidentally, I came across a picture of your father on the Oheraldo dated January 1954 playing to an audience at the inaguaration of the Musica Academy. I

Re: [Goanet] COUNTING OF VOTES SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN VALPOI

2010-10-21 Thread J. Colaco jc
Aires Rodrigues wrote: The counting of votes in the Valpoi bye elections should have been done at Valpoi itself. ... instead of inconvenienceing the City of Panaji. The dry day in the capital city is also unwarranted and unjustified. Why make the people and tourists hop to Taleigao, Merces or

[Goanet] A query re: Travel to Goa

2010-10-21 Thread J. Colaco jc
On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 11:57 AM, Nadia nadia wrote: Hi, I wanted some advise. Both me and my Partner have been to Goa in Jan this year and loved it. We are looking at going back in Jan 2012 and taking our daughter with us who will be 5, However I am a little bit worried about the issue

Re: [Goanet] COUNTING OF VOTES SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN VALPOI

2010-10-21 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear Dr. Falcao, I do not believe that 'people in Goa just whine'. In the post you referred to, I clearly stated my belief that Aires was whining. I accept your grouse with me (and surely, Santoshbab) because of we both pointed out your unfortunate reliance on blogs (as opposed to direct sites)

Re: [Goanet] Spin Doctors? I am not sure ...

2010-10-20 Thread J. Colaco jc
Jim is quite right in drawing attention to the nexus between Unscrupulous doctors and Big Pharma. Goanetters will surely remember that there are Goan doctors on this list (yours truly included) who do NOT accept any paid speaking engagements, trips, lunches or even trinkets (like pens) and

Re: [Goanet] Science of Manipulations

2010-10-20 Thread J. Colaco jc
[1] Bosco D bos...@canada.com I see Fr. Ivo has passed on a link from an October edition of Oxygen. Which October might this have been?? 15-20 years ago, perhaps?? Or further back in time?? [2] Ivo icso...@bsnl.in wrote: **It was in October 1999. But the controversy still continues... Today

[Goanet] May I request a conclusion to the Aspartame debate.

2010-10-19 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dears, Personally speaking, I have learned a lot from this debate. Allow me to summarise: 1: Aspartame is not a medication required for the treatment of any disease process (as of yet). 2: Aspartame is not a prescription substance. 3: Certain individuals (i.e. with PKU) should not be using

Re: [Goanet] KEEP POLITICIANS AWAY FROM SPORTS

2010-10-16 Thread J. Colaco jc
Just a question to the learned advocate: Would it be constitutional? and How about Lawyers should they be banned from GoaNet, the Media etc? Does anybody believe that the Goa politicians are any less crooked than the Goa lawyers/ jc On 15 October 2010 20:01, Aires Rodrigues

Re: [Goanet] KEEP POLITICIANS AWAY FROM SPORTS

2010-10-16 Thread J. Colaco jc
:42, J. Colaco   jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: Just a question to the learned advocate: Would it be constitutional? and How about Lawyers should they be banned from GoaNet, the Media etc? Does anybody believe that the Goa politicians are any less crooked than the Goa lawyers/ jc

Re: [Goanet] controversial governers

2010-10-14 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear Mr. Sait, Allow me to answer the questions posed and to make a few brief comments. re # 1: You are 100% wrong. re # 2 3: The answer is NO. These two points also demonstrate the farce of democracy aka India. The ordinary folks are caught between the corrupt + pretend-secular and the

Re: [Goanet] controversial governers

2010-10-14 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear Mr. Sangekar, Let me agree with you that Mr P.Rane, w.d'souza,L.Faleiro,F.Sardinha were all lousy CMs and disagree with you wrt Bandodkar (Deputations, Merger with Maharashtra Zuari), Kakodkar(10% bus) and Parrikar (IFFI and VideoCD). Besides that, You and I can intellectualize as much as

Re: [Goanet] controversial governers

2010-10-13 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear Mr Sangekar, Let me guess. Do correct me if I am wrong. You are a partisan supporter of the BJP. Are you suggesting that the governors appoint by the BJP (during their tenure) were NOT political appointees or that they were beyond reproach? Are you suggesting that the Governor's palace in

Re: [Goanet] The mess called Ayodhya'

2010-10-12 Thread J. Colaco jc
My dear Santoshbab, It does take quite a number on man-hours to read and then digest judgments of this nature. I wish there were more than 24 hours in each day. Based on my present knowledge and reading, my semi-lay sense is as follows: [a] This is a Land Law issue - strictly looking at

Re: [Goanet] The mess called Ayodhya'

2010-10-11 Thread J. Colaco jc
Santosh Helekar wrote: I have downloaded a zipped copy of the Ayodhya judgment, which I am going to share with Jose and anybody else who is interested. I would request him or someone else with a legal background to study the actual judgment, and summarize it for us. My lay sense from reading it is

Re: [Goanet] Bosco d'Mello mello???

2010-10-11 Thread J. Colaco jc
a worried Augusto Pinto wrote: Dears .I was chatting with Bosco D'Mello on google chat a little while ago and all of a sudden he stopped responding. Why should this happen? I am worried about his state of health. Could someone please check on him and see whether he is OK or not? I am

Re: [Goanet] Bosco d'Mello mello???

2010-10-11 Thread J. Colaco jc
[1] JC wrote: Time for the sleepless relative-youth in Moira to find an equally sleepless youthess (;-) [2] Frederick Noronha wrote: Are my eyes tricking me? Whatever are you advocating JC to the right honourable Augusto Pinto? You must be going Bahamas. response: a: I believe that FN is

Re: [Goanet] FIR: Panjim Head Post Office has 10 Service counters but..

2010-10-09 Thread J. Colaco jc
Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: JC is adopting a creative license to suggest that photography is officially prohibited in most places in India. RESPONSE: Frederick may wish taking up to drinking more water or (non-alcoholic) wine; anything which helps him to chill out from

Re: [Goanet] FIR: Panjim Head Post Office has 10 Service counters but..

2010-10-08 Thread J. Colaco jc
JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: FIR: Panjim Head Post Office There are 1+8 Multipurpose Service Counters but only one was active. Panjim GPO http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5061615463/sizes/l/ COMMENT: I hope we now understand WHY photography is officially prohibited in

[Goanet] Child abuse and the weird Goa law

2010-10-07 Thread J. Colaco jc
The abuse of children can be in the form of Sexual abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse and Neglect. Each of these forms of abuse is devastating to the child. Perpetrators of such crimes should be dealt with appropriately and the child protected from future harm. It is important, however, that

[Goanet] Are our Goa news-outlets off Target ........again?

2010-10-05 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dears, At the end of the following nooj-item, one finds the following sentence: who had allegedly molested a minor girl from the village http://www.targetgoa.com/newsd-Can-any-police-constable-file-revision-plea-for-State-asks-Justice-Britto-1187 Considering that this so-called case was

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

2010-10-04 Thread J. Colaco jc
In response to this from me: Interesting discussion between a reputed Oncologist, a brilliant Neuroscientist and a good Priest. Two among them are definitely not quacks. Gilbert Lawrence wrote: Jose. if priests talking about medicine are quacks, what should doctors talking about religion be

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

2010-10-03 Thread J. Colaco jc
Ivo icso...@bsnl.in wrote: **I do agree with you, Dr.Gilbert. What Dr.Mark Hyman is writing is true. This is known to any layman in medicine or quack.Let us avoid this scientific illiteracy on this Forum. response: Interesting discussion between a reputed Oncologist, a brilliant

Re: [Goanet] Above the Law

2010-09-28 Thread J. Colaco jc
My two cents on this. There are likely two major issues involved 1: 'civil' damage to the vehicle by Siddarth 2: the criminal act of reckless driving by Siddarth ? 3: 'Theft' of the car by Siddarth (did the father report the car missing?) While the criminal acts (ideally) will be dealt with

Re: [Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande

2010-09-26 Thread J. Colaco jc
their emails. Makes it so much easier when you need to contact them. FN PS: There were times when we simply couldn't afford to hand out our mobile numbers. Incoming calls were then being charged too! Earlier J. Colaco   jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: If I may suggest: It is not a great idea to place

Re: [Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande

2010-09-25 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear all, If I may suggest: It is not a great idea to place another person's tel numbers et al on public fora. jc === Ana Maria de souza-Goswami anamari...@dataone.in wrote: Prajal's phone numbers are: landline: 246x mobile: 0937xx E-mail is xxx...@rediffmail.com.

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: SBI Panjim (former Banco Nacional Ultramarino)

2010-09-25 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 25 September 2010 09:05, JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: First time I heard about this bank (BNU) was in 1980s When I read that people from Goa can claim back the gold deposited with then Banco Nacional Ultramarino. that's about 20+ years after they left Goa. I am sure upto 50% of the

Re: [Goanet] Gandhi God-Kings

2010-09-21 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet joins Noel Rebello to raise money for Daddy's Home (Margao, Goa) Sponsor Noel

Re: [Goanet] Gandhi God-Kings

2010-09-19 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet joins Noel Rebello to raise money for Daddy's Home (Margao, Goa) Sponsor Noel

Re: [Goanet] 10000 Goan staying illegally in Foreign land LOKMAT

2010-09-19 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet joins Noel Rebello to raise money for Daddy's Home (Margao, Goa) Sponsor Noel

Re: [Goanet] The endemic corruption in Goa - shall we start doing something about it?

2010-09-18 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet joins Noel Rebello to raise money for Daddy's Home (Margao, Goa) Sponsor Noel

Re: [Goanet] The endemic corruption in Goa - shall we start doing something about it?

2010-09-18 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet joins Noel Rebello to raise money for Daddy's Home (Margao, Goa) Sponsor Noel

Re: [Goanet] The endemic corruption in Goa - shall we start doing something about it?

2010-09-17 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet joins Noel Rebello to raise money for Daddy's Home (Margao, Goa) Sponsor Noel

Re: [Goanet] GMC

2010-09-13 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 13 September 2010 07:33, Dan Driscoll law...@dataone.in wrote: But do not Med Students at the great GMC (Asia's First Medical College) have dissection of human cadaver as part of their Syllabus? I suppose I should be going directly to GMC about this; but maybe there are those in our posting

Re: [Goanet] Goans abroad: From dreams to nightmares

2010-09-13 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear Selma, You have made some good points. Personally, I have come to accept that most non-Goan writers will write about Goa and Goans with minimal amount of knowledge and research. They then speak to one or two Goans and add it to their pre-conceived idea of Goa and Goans. I am not sure why

Re: [Goanet] Dr. Cornel D'Costa

2010-09-11 Thread J. Colaco jc
Good morning I add these words to the many written so eloquently by others. It is indeed very sad. Our condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. jc

Re: [Goanet] G.O.A (UK) and Gabe's hindsight

2010-09-11 Thread J. Colaco jc
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet mourns the passing of Cornel da Costa in London, England - Sep 10/10

Re: [Goanet] Attacks on Shristians in Karnataka

2010-09-09 Thread J. Colaco jc
So, the Marshall Mendonza who (possibly) believes that it is OK to propagate the '50 crores/day' - even though he knew that the figure was a gross exaggeration of the truth AND who specialises in posting ONLY anti-Hindu news items, is now implying that the following are not exaggerations i.e. that

Re: [Goanet] Fwd: Migrant Control

2010-09-08 Thread J. Colaco jc
Arwin Mesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.com quoted: AUGUSTUS ALPHONSO, Vasco on NT: Although the Constitution of India guarantees its citizen the right of freedom to work and stay in any part of India, it is the duty of the state government to keep the influx under control. Dear Arwin and/or

Re: [Goanet] Attack on Christians in Karnataka

2010-09-08 Thread J. Colaco jc
JC wrote: Marshall is one of those chaps (Selma another with her entire generation of Hindu Goans comment) who has been known to be exaggerating 'facts' (if present at all). [1] Marshall Mendonza responded: JC is known for making such outrageous statements without substantiating them. Those who

Re: [Goanet] Attack on Christians in Karnataka

2010-09-08 Thread J. Colaco jc
 Marshall Mendonza,  the chap who calls Santosh Helekar delusional and one with a 'blind spot' and the forwarder of the by now discredited but not yet corrected 50 crores per day (claim allegedly made by Justice Saldanha) should read his posts and then advise us what he thinks about them. This is

Re: [Goanet] Attacks on Christians in Karnataka

2010-09-07 Thread J. Colaco jc
[1] Santosh Helekar wrote/asked: The real question that all sensible and rational Goanetters need to ask is the following: What credible information and whose credibility assures us that the larger picture is not based on overzealous generalizations from typographical errors, and exaggerated and

[Goanet] Of Mice and Men: How do Goans deal with guilt v innocence?.

2010-09-07 Thread J. Colaco jc
I do however believe that the rights of every individual need to be respected - even if they have not respected the rights of others. For, if we allow crooked lawyers and their politician-friends to 'screw' the least among us (even a Micky Mouse) without due process, no saying what they will

Re: [Goanet] Is the Goa Press - fair and equitable or is it (albeit, in parts) intellectually honest v dishonest?

2010-09-06 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 5 September 2010 08:42, Bevinda Collaco edi...@targetgoa.com wrote: NEWS Mickky's cup runneth over. Now he's facing charges from the US on immigration and money laundering rackets http://www.targetgoa.com/newsd-Mickky-in-big-trouble-for-immigration-and-money-laundering-racket-in-US-1022

Re: [Goanet] Attack on Christians in Karnataka

2010-09-05 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 3 September 2010 23:07, Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote: Jason, I did notice the unusual number Rs 50 crores per day but discounted it as a typographical error. However,we must not lose sight of the larger picture, == COMMENT: a: If Marshall had in fact noticed that outrageous

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-05 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 4 September 2010 06:13, anesim...@aim.com wrote [1] Besides the civic society, Media plays a big part in keeping the Government and Politicians on their toes. [2] Sadly, In Goa it is the mouthpiece of the Government and rumors has it that there is huge dedicated budget by the Govt.to wine and

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Indians

2010-09-03 Thread J. Colaco jc
JC wrote-BTW: When you guys say: We are all Indians, what do you mean by the word 'Indian'? Indian citizens, descendants of the Indian subcontinent, Indian by race (there is no such thing) what? Are Pakistanis also Indians? What about the Andamani folks? Vasant Baliga vabal...@yahoo.com

Re: [Goanet] Attacks on Christians in Karnataka

2010-09-03 Thread J. Colaco jc
Jason Keith Fernandes jason.k.fernan...@gmail.com wrote: [1] Dr. Barad's observations .. I think he asks an interesting and valid question [2] just because the fight is 'the good fight'  should not allow us to slip up and get dramatic...compromises our credibility RESPONSE: Jason,

Re: [Goanet] Bad news for Portuguese passport holders

2010-09-02 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 1 September 2010 22:59, Pandu Lampiao pan...@gmail.com wrote: This Purtuges passport racket (its a racket because someone with connections can get you a passport for a fee, apparently even the staff - I won't say where, take a little 'something' to get the j^b done) has been going on since the

[Goanet] Brilliant Stuff: Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-02 Thread J. Colaco jc
Brilliant stuff ! All part of the Goan mRNA, perhaps. With this much amount of Gas, Goa could never be energy-deficient. While you guys are planning these fantastic events, constitutions, back-to-Goa movements, I will merely watch you good people - all the while merely accepting facts for

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread J. Colaco jc
My dear Oscar, I will enter this discussion once more and then return to my corner. Perhaps, Goans will determine for themselves the following. a: Why did the electorate in Goa vote the Congress - the last time around? Were Goans not aware of corruption? b: Do anyone among us know of ANY

Re: [Goanet] Bad news for Portuguese passport holders

2010-08-31 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 31 August 2010 22:50, Stephen step...@gulfenggoman.com posted: Bad news for Portuguese passport holders HERALD REPORTER, MARGAO, AUG 30 Are you a Portuguese passport holder, but your name continues to be enrolled on the electoral rolls, hold on. You now run the risk of losing your voting

Re: [Goanet] Corrupt Politicians and A Dishonest Vote-Bank

2010-08-29 Thread J. Colaco jc
My dear Agnelo, A few years ago, my wife and I were stalled for several hours at Customs (Goa Airport) by a chap called Barua. He wanted bakshish from us BEFORE he evaluated our bags (or placed them through the XRay as he put it). We had nothing to declare and, in any event, were definitely

[Goanet] Good wishes to the members and coordinators of GoaNet

2010-08-26 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear all, Ema and I wish GoaNet ad multos annos'. A word of special praise to all those who have worked hard (and thanklessly) to moderate the list. good wishes jc * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goa-launch of the well-received *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by

Re: [Goanet] As India Celebrates-Six Deadly Sins That Plague India+ the seventh sin

2010-08-24 Thread J. Colaco jc
JC's response to Vasant Baliga (VB) Dear Vasantbab .Thank you for the courtesy of your well thought out response. My own thoughts are interspersed. VB [1]: The military takeover of Goa was, in my opinion, wrong and misplaced and was contrary to India's professed foreign policy at that

Re: [Goanet] As India Celebrates-Six Deadly Sins That Plague India+ the seventh sin

2010-08-21 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 21 August 2010 01:17, Vasant Baliga vabal...@yahoo.com wrote thus to Bernado Colaco: [1]  If Nehru were alive,he would certainly regret the current state of India and his beloved Kashmir,but if you think that he would regret 1961 and the continuation of the Salazar dictatorship,you are sadly

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