[Goanet] Talking Photos: Who are these people?

2007-11-08 Thread JoeGoaUk
Talking Photos: Who are these people? Welcome to to Navi Mumbai, I mean 'Navi Ponnji' http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1904410737size=l This has the referene to the earlier posts, read here http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2007-November/064387.html Can someone

[Goanet] my short visit to Goa

2007-11-08 Thread els verwimp
Dear all, I would just like to warn all of you that I will be wandering about in Goa from saturday 10th of november untill the 22nd of november. It will be my first visit to Goa, I'll meet some familymembers, perhaps a visit to the archives, (you never know) but mainly try to catch some kind

Re: [Goanet] RSS and all that

2007-11-08 Thread Kevin Saldanha
Dear Sonia, The last few lines of your post intrigued me. Do you care to expand on why the sanctity of one's righteous 'belief' should be held sacred? I am assuming you mean 'belief' as an irrational conviction (as in religion) and not a physiological condition (as in homosexuality). The

[Goanet] Time to get those Goan stories out

2007-11-08 Thread Venantius Pinto
Follow the link to a Call for Submissions--Adventures in Desiland: A Collection of Children's Stories http://www.himalmag.com/ads/call_for_papers.htm While at it take a peek at HIMAL, as far as I know the only magazine that covers SAsia. venantius disclaimer: I occasionally illustrate for HIMAL

Re: [Goanet] David vs Goliath (moral superiority)

2007-11-08 Thread Mario Goveia
Selma Carvalho wrote: There is nothing dichotomous or confusing in my statements. Agnostics can tend towards theism or atheism. A sort of a spiritual bi-curious. Mario clarifies: Selma, my entire sentence was, Having no doubts sounds more like a radical fundamentalist than an avowed agnostic

[Goanet] Mountain potato

2007-11-08 Thread Venantius Pinto
Has anyone heard of potatoes that grow on hills? Technically a yam, but different. Scientific name: Dioscorea opposita (genus monocot). I do not mean potatoes that are humanly planted. Point being, I am curious to know whether what is known as Yama Imo (Mountain Potato) in Japan -- grow in Goa or

[Goanet] assault on CCP corporator by fish vendors

2007-11-08 Thread Jeevan R
Hi Chinmay, Was just wondering what is wrong, illegal or immoral in selling fish on bicycles or by climbing up the buildings and delivering the fish at doorsteps at a cheaper rate. Best jr if memory serves me right exactly same thing happened in mumbai too when bihari and up wallahs started

[Goanet] (no subject)

2007-11-08 Thread Sanny de Quepem
GOA NEWS: GENERAL Goans greeted on Diwali HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, NOV 7 – Extending his warm greetings on the occasion of Diwali, Governor S C Jamir in his message has said that Diwali is one of the most ancient and deeply entrenched festival and is widely celebrated throughout the

[Goanet] BJP Leaders have a penchant for NASHA?

2007-11-08 Thread cedrico dacosta
BJP Leaders Have a Penchant for NASHA? First it was the son of Pramod Mahajan, now it is the former EXTERNAL AFFAIRS minister Jaswant Singh...looks like the top BJP leaders have a penchant for the NASHA that gives a high... Where are the Vs and Bs...read V for values n B for

[Goanet] RSS and all that

2007-11-08 Thread edward desilva
its pretty clear - better a man whostands for what he believes in , than a man who swingswith the wind. -- Hi sonia, Do you know what he stands for? He took Misquita into his party put him up as a candidate for the election and said. I want to show to the people that we are open to

[Goanet] Two foreign nationals die in Goa

2007-11-08 Thread Sanny de Quepem
Two foreign nationals die in Goa Special Correspondent PANAJI: Two foreigners who were holidaying in south Goa’s coastal belt died on Monday. According to the Colva police station, Kazakhstan national Tekan Sambeiyo (69), who was having a swim at the Betalbatim beach, was reportedly hit

Re: [Goanet] Security guards

2007-11-08 Thread Carvalho
Bhandare wrote: if the security guard is a bahadur then his duties are divided into snoozing at the gate during the day,and doubling as the chef at a chinese gaadi during the night...gaudily painted with a snarling dragon breathing fire for addded ..the slant eyes make the chowmin more authentic

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 2, Issue 1023

2007-11-08 Thread Filomena Giese
David Vs. Goliath: Mario wrote: Did Dinesh really say that Jesus was ...single-handedly responsible for the civilization of humanity? Response: Yes, watch the debate. If you missed it the first time, rewind and watch it again. Selma: I enjoyed your posts. At least some of us haven't

[Goanet] Goa links... ingoa.info, goa2day.com

2007-11-08 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोंया
http://www.ingoa.info http://www.goa2day.com Received via: goa aron [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Frederick Noronha http://fn.goa-india.org Ph 0091-832-2409490 12000+ downloadable, sharable hi-res photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/

[Goanet] Union of Navelim; London

2007-11-08 Thread Gabe Menezes
Sun 18 Nov, Navelim Union Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary will be celebrated at Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, Streatham London SW16 2HY. For further details contact Selwyn Ferrao 0208 933 8362, Daniela Fernandes 0208 764 9419, Amelia Gomes 0208 861 2073 and Leonard Mergulhao 01634

[Goanet] SEZs most suitable form of industrial development for Goa, says GCCI chief

2007-11-08 Thread Sanny de Quepem
SEZs most suitable form of industrial development for Goa, says GCCI chief NT Staff Reporter Panaji, Nov 7 After lifting of tax holiday for Goan industries by the central government, special economic zones are most suitable form of industrial development for the state, with SEZs pertaining

[Goanet] Fr. Agnelo 80th feast celebrations.

2007-11-08 Thread Gabe Menezes
Sun: 25 Nov. Fr. Agnelo Commemoration Mass at St. George's Cathedral, Southwark, London at 3pm. This year marks the 80th Anniversary. Please do attend, first 100 glasses of beer on me. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England

Re: [Goanet] A Diwali for ALL Indians

2007-11-08 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 07/11/2007, Sanny de Quepem [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A Diwali for ALL Indians Francois Gautier November 07, 2007 Diwali is the Festival of Lights. This Light is symbolic of the spread of Knowledge. What is this Knowledge that is still alive in this wonderful country which we call

[Goanet] Death Funeral Announcement - Anna Maria Moraes

2007-11-08 Thread Dr.Joyce Shamshudin
Dear Members Friends It is with deep regret to announce the sudden death of ANNA MARIA MORAES which occurred on the night of 7th Nov 2007 in Nairobi, Kenya Wife of late Alexander Moraes. Beloved mother of Libia DeSouza, Armando Moraes and late Ivy DeSa Mother-in-law to Gabriel De

[Goanet] 9th Nov.FRIDAY BALCAO:Preparing a citizens checklist for the Outline Development Plans (ODP) in Goa

2007-11-08 Thread Goa Desc
- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 9th November from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty Apartments, Feira

[Goanet] Goa news for November 9, 2007

2007-11-08 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Twin treats for Aribam in Goa fest - Calcutta Telegraph [3 hours ago] 8: The 38th International Film Festival of India in Goa will pay tribute to Manipurs film personality Aribam Syam

[Goanet] Archbishop's Greetings on Diwali

2007-11-08 Thread Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media - Goa
Archbishop's Greetings on Diwali On the occasion of yet another Festival of Lights - Deepawali - I am glad to send to our Hindu brethren, in my name and on behalf of the Catholic community of Goa, our warm greetings and wishes for a truly joyful Feast. On this festival that celebrates the

[Goanet] Diwali Message from the Vatican to the Hindus of the world

2007-11-08 Thread Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media - Goa
Diwali Message from the Vatican to the Hindus of the world Dear Hindu Friends, 1. As Diwali approaches, your religious feast, I am sure all of you in your respective families, neighbourhoods and communities will be taking time to share your joy with one another. On behalf of the Pontifical

[Goanet] Waiting for Deepavali in Goa

2007-11-08 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - The usual perfunctory Happy Diwali greetings have been said, exchanged, SMS'ed emailed. Meaningless bon mots all. These are dark days for Goa, there is no Deepavali here. This morning several rain-drenched Narkasurs were consigned to the flames in Taleigao, but the living

[Goanet] Narkasur Nite 2007 photographs

2007-11-08 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - See - http://www.parrikar.org/images/Narkasur-2007/index.html Warm regards, r

[Goanet] Challenges Posed by Christian Fundamentalists

2007-11-08 Thread Sanny de Quepem
Challenges Posed by Christian Fundamentalists Posted by: Fr. Vincent Barboza [EMAIL PROTECTED] konkanicatholics Tue Nov 6, 2007 2:56 am (PST) Dear KC members, I would like to share with KC family my reflection on challenges posed by the Christian Fundamentalists. This is a worldwide

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet Life in hope, die in despair?

2007-11-08 Thread JOHN MONTEIRO
If we were able to predict the dates of our individual demise, the insurance companies would be out of business, in turn this will cause great drops in all the countries' blue chip companies, not to mention all the associated businesses that hang-on to dear life in the hope you dont die as

[Goanet] BMTVGoa on YouTube...

2007-11-08 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोंया
Moving images from Goa... http://www.youtube.com/bmtelevisiongoa -- Frederick Noronha http://fn.goa-india.org Ph 0091-832-2409490 12000+ downloadable, sharable hi-res photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/

[Goanet] assault on CCP corporator by fish vendors- to jeevan

2007-11-08 Thread Bhandare
hello: i merely drew a parallel..i bnever said the UP bihari guys were doing anything grossly illegal...did I? i merely said that what they did was to the detriment of the locals and they undercurt the competition ofcourse i think selling a commodity without proper license and taxes is illegal

[Goanet] Three Mango Trees likely to be cut soon

2007-11-08 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
At St_Inez infron of Kuncolkar Grossary Shop (near TB Hospital)construntion site has come with in a two/three days. Whole area is covered by three mango trees. I presume one or two of these trees will be cut soon. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?

Re: [Goanet] David vs Goliath (moral superiority)

2007-11-08 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Carvalho wrote: Arrey shee baba, you are making me sound like a bedde now. Just to clear up the confusao, the whiskey glass was in Hitchens' hand, not mine. Jesus. The stories surrounding this man, possibly a political activist not prominent enough to be mentioned in Jewish or

Re: [Goanet] David vs Goliath (organ donation)

2007-11-08 Thread Mario Goveia
Selma wrote: When we were in college we would all go down to donate blood and students from all walks of life be they Catholics or Hindus did this when blood drives were organised. (I never donated any because I was afraid, but my friends always did). The West donating blood is nothing to boast

[Goanet] Mustard Seed Company - Theatre Workshop by Sanjoy Ganguly

2007-11-08 Thread Cecil Pinto
THEATRE MATTERS: a Theatre Workshop by Sanjoy Ganguly,West Bengal. The Mustard Seed Art Company, Goa, is organizing a short theatre workshop on 11th, 12th 13th November 2007 in Panjim. The workshop is being conducted by Sanjoy Ganguly of Jana Sanskriti, West Bengal. Sanjoy Ganguly is a

[Goanet] my short visit to Goa

2007-11-08 Thread Venantius Pinto
Hi! Martin, Needless to say, your use of the referential creep is a manner of seeing oneself as relaxed and easy going. But considering that Goa continues making news, as a loci for assorted proclivities, including sexual projections towards children, vulnerables and those who keep to themselves

[Goanet] Goa - Only for Non-Goans

2007-11-08 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
Meandering in the countryside today I came upon the following sign by a street in the village of Siolim - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/onlyforeigners-01.jpg The house in question is this one - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/onlyforeigners-02.jpg Shameful does not even come