[Goanet]ANJEDIV PHOTOS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Exclusive photgraphs of Image of Nossa Senhora de Brotas, Church of Nossa Senhora de Brotas etc can be mailed free of cost to anyone desirous of the same on request. Kindly mail this offer to your friends and wellwishers [EMAIL PROTECTED] godfrey j. i. gonsalves borda margao goa Yahoo! India Education Special: Study in the UK now. Go to http://in.specials.yahoo.com/index1.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]: Grief Melinda Powell
- Original Message - From: David Powell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 10:05 PM Subject: Grief Melinda Powell Dear Cecil, The story of the life and death of Remedious Almeida is heart rendering. It is good to feel emotions,it is good to care,it is good to share. Time is the best healer,and I pray that God would give you the strenght to cope with the loss of your friend. Regards, Melinda ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Sightseeing in Goa
Could you fill me in on the names and places famous for sightseeing in Goa including all the beaches. Thanks Mrs. T. Dias ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Nature Cures - Melinda Powell
Dear Melinda, Thanks for your response. Just a couple of words I try to tell myself - Beware of snake oil vendors. While snake oil merchants are present in all forms of medicine, they seem to abound in the arena of the so called Natural Cures. In closing, let's remember that there are good and bad doctors; and well and inappropriately prescibed medications esp antibiotics and psychiatric medications. jose please see this article and the comment at the foot of the article http://www.colaco.net/2/DocSuicide.htm From: David Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 9:50 PM Subject: Nature Cures Melinda Powell Dear Jose, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your reply and believe me, I learned new things.It was my first mail on goanet, I didnt mean to stir up a hornet's nest or rather a bee's hive(honey related) My comments were written on the spur of the moment, no sources, no websites. It was a reaction,because we recently had an illness in the family,spent a lot of money,and I witnessed the effects of the prolonged use of allopathy. No,I did not give my kids honey as infants,thanks for your concern. At present I use a little bit of honey to knock of the harsh taste of ginger juice. I did check the careful parents website. Thanks. When I suggested natural cures,I meant home remedies from natural sources,grandma's remedies for minor ailments. Also sometimes, when cases are terminal, and even the doctors give up,what harm is there in trying out natural known remedies ? About the longevity of our forefathers,I do admit,my information is anecdotal.They did die because of lack of vaccines and medical know-how, but they didnt have to cope with stress, hypertension problems related to modern times. They breathed pure air, didnt have to cope with pollution, and they did a lot more physical activity than we do, today. I am a commited Christian by choice. I do believe God has good plans for his people. Illness is a part of human life,and I do believe that the good Lord gives us the courage and strength to cope. Regards, Melinda __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet-news]09 FEB 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 09 February 2004 IN PRAISE OF KONKANI SANGEET: Music is an intellectual activity having no boundaries and musical instruments can do things which voice cannot do, said renowned Goan musicologist Bhaskar Chandavarkar during an open interview at the second All-India Konkani Sangeet and Natak Akademi at Alfred Rose Nagar, Panjim, on February 8. Chandavarkar said, Just as every region has a different language and culture, it also has a music which is particular to that place. Though we cannot say that Konkani music is explicitly different from Hindustani music, it has something, which is particular to the culture and language of Konkani that is not found anywhere else. This is what gives Konkani music its identity. (GT) KONKANI MUSIC FETE ENDS: The 2-day second all India Konkani music festival organised by the Konkani Sangeet ani Natok Akademi concluded on February 8, with a scintillating musical performance, Painzonnam ani Mandolinam by the noted musician, Eric Ozario. Earlier in the day an interaction programme participated by the noted musicologist. Pt Bhaskar Chandavarkar, was held at the festival. Later a programme titled Git, Gitar ani Kantar was performed besides Fulta Kantaram. (NT) ANOTHER GOACOM-GOANOW VIDEO CLIP on the Konkani Sangeet Sammelan at the Audio-Video news at www.goacom.com or and goacom.com/news. MUSICOLOGIST TO SHOWCASE GOAN SPRING: Charmed by the uniqueness of Konkani music, Pt Bhaskar Chandawarkar, a noted Indian musicologist is preparing to produce an album on Goan spring, with a special item on bamboo shoots. In his earlier album Goan Polka, Pt Chandawarkar has old Goan melody-an improvised version of Portuguese song. Goan Polka is an experiment with folk music of Poland. (H) SECULAR PARTIES HAIL MGP FOR ALLIANCE: Most of the secular-minded parties in the State yesterday welcomed the decision of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party to tie up with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party in the State even as PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar took a cautious stand. (GT) MAKES NO DIFFERENCE: The president of the State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party, Mr Rajendra Arlekar, said that the decision of the MGP, a collation partner of the State government, to join hands with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party for the Lok Sabha polls, would make no difference to the BJP's prospects at the elections. (NT) YOUTH TO SHOULDER CONG CAMPAIGN: Lacking in a cadre-based set-up, the Congress it appears is hoping to rely on its frontal organisation-Youth Congress-to shoulder a significant load of its electioneering needs in Goa. (H) CONTROVERSY OVER RUDY'S HOTEL BILLS: The alleged non-payment of hotel bills for Civil Aviation Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy and his family in Goa yesterday (Feb 8) erupted into a major controversy ahead of Lok Sabha polls with the Opposition demanding his dismissal and arrest as also a CBI probe into the matter. Seeking to squeeze mileage from the issue, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibbal, at a hurriedly-called press conference, said action must be taken against Rudy under the Prevention of Corruption Act. (GT) MAHAJAN DOES NOT SEE ANY SURPRISES: The final decision about the candidates is always taken by the central election committee. I am not personally competent enough to take a decision either way. Let me make that clear. Having said that, I would add that today itself I had a detailed discussion about the planning and I don't see any surprises in candidates of Lok Sabha from Goa. (Pramod Mahajan in an interview to Ramnath Pai Raikar in NT) CANACONA RENAL FAILURES: The incidence of Chronic Renal Failure is very high in Canacona taluka, a fact that has been acknowledged by various teams that have conducted surveys in the taluka. It is learnt that many medical research teams-both Central and State-that had embarked on the study of the CRF cases in the taluka have been unanimous in concluding that the incidence of CRF in Canacona is highest in the State. But apart from that conclusion, they have not revealed any other findings to pinpoint the cause. (H) GOVT GETS TOUGH ON CRZ VIOLATIONS: Even as it has become apparent after nearly 15 years of the Coastal Zone regulations coming into force that the norms have largely ensured an uncluttered 200-metre buffer zone, Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority has recently changed tact to tackle the menace of illegal constructions in the sensitive zone. (GT) SEX WORKERS TO CALL ON CM: A group of thirty commercial sex workers from Baina will call on the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, on February 12 to discuss the issue of the rehabilitation of sex workers as directed by the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court. (NT) THE GOAN COMMUNITY OF PORTUGAL: A drastic change occurred in Portugal on April 25, 1974, which ended the almost 50-year-old dictatorial one-party regime and launched the country steadily on to the road of full-fledged democracy. And, if
[Goanet]09 FEB 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 09 February 2004 IN PRAISE OF KONKANI SANGEET: Music is an intellectual activity having no boundaries and musical instruments can do things which voice cannot do, said renowned Goan musicologist Bhaskar Chandavarkar during an open interview at the second All-India Konkani Sangeet and Natak Akademi at Alfred Rose Nagar, Panjim, on February 8. Chandavarkar said, Just as every region has a different language and culture, it also has a music which is particular to that place. Though we cannot say that Konkani music is explicitly different from Hindustani music, it has something, which is particular to the culture and language of Konkani that is not found anywhere else. This is what gives Konkani music its identity. (GT) KONKANI MUSIC FETE ENDS: The 2-day second all India Konkani music festival organised by the Konkani Sangeet ani Natok Akademi concluded on February 8, with a scintillating musical performance, Painzonnam ani Mandolinam by the noted musician, Eric Ozario. Earlier in the day an interaction programme participated by the noted musicologist. Pt Bhaskar Chandavarkar, was held at the festival. Later a programme titled Git, Gitar ani Kantar was performed besides Fulta Kantaram. (NT) ANOTHER GOACOM-GOANOW VIDEO CLIP on the Konkani Sangeet Sammelan at the Audio-Video news at www.goacom.com or and goacom.com/news. MUSICOLOGIST TO SHOWCASE GOAN SPRING: Charmed by the uniqueness of Konkani music, Pt Bhaskar Chandawarkar, a noted Indian musicologist is preparing to produce an album on Goan spring, with a special item on bamboo shoots. In his earlier album Goan Polka, Pt Chandawarkar has old Goan melody-an improvised version of Portuguese song. Goan Polka is an experiment with folk music of Poland. (H) SECULAR PARTIES HAIL MGP FOR ALLIANCE: Most of the secular-minded parties in the State yesterday welcomed the decision of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party to tie up with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party in the State even as PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar took a cautious stand. (GT) MAKES NO DIFFERENCE: The president of the State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party, Mr Rajendra Arlekar, said that the decision of the MGP, a collation partner of the State government, to join hands with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party for the Lok Sabha polls, would make no difference to the BJP's prospects at the elections. (NT) YOUTH TO SHOULDER CONG CAMPAIGN: Lacking in a cadre-based set-up, the Congress it appears is hoping to rely on its frontal organisation-Youth Congress-to shoulder a significant load of its electioneering needs in Goa. (H) CONTROVERSY OVER RUDY'S HOTEL BILLS: The alleged non-payment of hotel bills for Civil Aviation Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy and his family in Goa yesterday (Feb 8) erupted into a major controversy ahead of Lok Sabha polls with the Opposition demanding his dismissal and arrest as also a CBI probe into the matter. Seeking to squeeze mileage from the issue, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibbal, at a hurriedly-called press conference, said action must be taken against Rudy under the Prevention of Corruption Act. (GT) MAHAJAN DOES NOT SEE ANY SURPRISES: The final decision about the candidates is always taken by the central election committee. I am not personally competent enough to take a decision either way. Let me make that clear. Having said that, I would add that today itself I had a detailed discussion about the planning and I don't see any surprises in candidates of Lok Sabha from Goa. (Pramod Mahajan in an interview to Ramnath Pai Raikar in NT) CANACONA RENAL FAILURES: The incidence of Chronic Renal Failure is very high in Canacona taluka, a fact that has been acknowledged by various teams that have conducted surveys in the taluka. It is learnt that many medical research teams-both Central and State-that had embarked on the study of the CRF cases in the taluka have been unanimous in concluding that the incidence of CRF in Canacona is highest in the State. But apart from that conclusion, they have not revealed any other findings to pinpoint the cause. (H) GOVT GETS TOUGH ON CRZ VIOLATIONS: Even as it has become apparent after nearly 15 years of the Coastal Zone regulations coming into force that the norms have largely ensured an uncluttered 200-metre buffer zone, Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority has recently changed tact to tackle the menace of illegal constructions in the sensitive zone. (GT) SEX WORKERS TO CALL ON CM: A group of thirty commercial sex workers from Baina will call on the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, on February 12 to discuss the issue of the rehabilitation of sex workers as directed by the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court. (NT) THE GOAN COMMUNITY OF PORTUGAL: A drastic change occurred in Portugal on April 25, 1974, which ended the almost 50-year-old dictatorial one-party regime and launched the country steadily on to the road of full-fledged democracy. And, if
[Goanet]jude's query about Portuguese Nationality
Jose Colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 2:00 PM Subject: [Goanet]jude's query about Portuguese Nationality PS: I hope you realise that a Portuguese passport is not very useful UNLESS one is appropriately qualified to compete on the open market in the West OR one is independently wealthy. In the latter case, one will be in fairly good shape anywhere one goes. RESPONSE: The many several Goans with Portuguese passports, residing in Swindon, England would hotly dispute that a Portuguese passport is not very useful. They perceive Swindon Town a land of milk and honey and many more of their relations and friends from Goa are joining them. Only draw back is that some have to put up with 6/7 to a room! What is happening to the economy of Goa that people are lining up to do packaging of foods? Cheers. Gabe Menezes. ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]TidBits -
TidBits - An Experience of walking down the Miramar Beach for the first time. The other day, armed with the press statement (VRS or RSS), most copies of which had been delivered to the various newspapers by my party colleagues, and, as I had a trip that evening to Panjim to meet a friend for dinner, I volunteered to deliver a few to the some of the newspapers myself. I finished a bit early in my distribution work and I found myself with almost an hour to spare before I met my friend for dinner. And what better way than to kill my time than strolling on the Miramar Beach? Besides, except for once, during the Miramar beach food festivals a long time ago, when Lorna was singing, I had never in my lifetime walked down on this beach. Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Morjim, Colva, Betul, you name it, I have been there. During school picnics, I have romped on most of the Goan beaches, plucked , nay robbed coconuts to impress school mates and done things that todays kids will only dream about. I have been all around the world's beaches, Copa Cabana in Rio, Brazil, Las Palmas, Casa Blanca, Algiers, Portofino/ San Margarita in Italy, Singapore, Penang, you name it I was there. And it all came to me when I was strolling on the Miramar beach with my shoes on. It was sunset and the scene was absolutely beautiful with the Aguada light-house flashing, the Raj Bhavan lit with thousand lights, boat cruises doing the rounds with ear splitting music, ore barges chugging along laden and empty and the ships at anchor triggering memories of high seas sailings of a lifetime. What the heck, I had not walked bare feet on the water's edge in a long time. By this time I was at the Marriot's end. Squatting on the man made rock, I shed my shoes and socks, and shoes in hand I walked , trouser legs folded, at the water's edge until I reached Aivo village on the other side. And I could feel the happiness of all the tourists and their kids who were dancing in ankle deep water. There was hardly much crowd on the beach at this hour and it was godly. And then it suddenly struck me like a bolt of lightening. What if we had allowed Manohar Parrikar, Suresh Parulekar and Rina Ray to have their dreams come through and privatize this beach and make it into a veritable hell? I thanked God for making me sit in the EDC conference hall with the video clicking away and letting Nandkumar Kamat have it. Telling him this idea was nothing but a money making racket. And he in turn ordering the video recording person to strike it off. I remembered how pale I made Rina Ray at the Rotary Club when I repeated the same, Dr. J C Almeida asking me to withdraw my statement, and Rina Ray promising to send me a Legal Notice. And how I turned around to tell her to make my day. I remembered how she then sat on the dais with her head in her hands. And I visualized the din and the mess this peaceful Miramar beach would have been if Panjimites did not oppose the monstrosity of privatizing this lovely serene beach. Lost in deep thoughts, I lost a lot of mental weight and felt refreshed that only a peaceful and serene beach can do. And that is when I realized that I had shot past the time I was supposed to meet my friend Ben Antao at the Delmon Hotel. And the first thing I did when Ben opened the door is to say Thank You Ben. Why thank me? Was Ben's automatic query. Because, I said you gave me the chance to walk on the Miramar beach at the water's edge for the first time in my entire life, that is why. Cheers Floriano ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Media, politicians, open governance, transparency... and agendas
We're getting into the usual track -- blame the media for everything that goes wrong in Goa. I'm the first to concede the many failings of the media, but to presume that everything going wrong is due to manipulation or agenda-based writing is a simplistic understanding of the field. There are many other factors that lead to a less-than-optimum functioning of almost every field in Goa, not just the media. To discuss this would require an entire book -- and after hearing such a half-baked criticism of the media repeatedly, we did just that. Our e-book on the media in Goa was put out on the Internet for free download in October 2003. See www.goenkar.com or its archived versions. Some issues: 1. Are you sure it was the Rane government that took the decision over Anjediva? I thought it was the Ravi Naik government that presided over the signing of the handing-over... 2. Governments, anywhere in the world, won't and can't make into an election campaign issue a decision they might have to take up once in power. Probably they didn't even know when this issue would come up. Where I would agree is that major decision -- e.g. permissions to grant casinos licences in Goa -- should be debated prior to approval. At least in the Assembly. This is specially true of decisions that make a fundamental shift. The problem is with our lack of transparency systems, and poverty of other systems, that allows any government or politician to sneak in a decision without anyone noticing it here. This has happened even in countries like the UK, over as important an issue like going to war in Iraq. Whatever the latest report might say about it... Of course, there the BBC sniffed out the story; but it was too late to have any impact. 3. The issue is not whether the MLAs/MPs are salaried or not. Just by mere fact of holding public office, they wield tremendous clout and can influence public policy majorly. Even if they don't earn a paise by way of salary, it would not make a difference to the fact that they have responsibilities to the citizen. 4. Instead of bashing the press -- of course criticism is required, but first get the priorities of criticism right -- it would really help if a fora like Goanet looked positively towards a unique act like the Right to Information Act of 1997, see what's happening about it, why it's not being implemented in letter and spirit, and what can be done to leverage this to get a cleaner administration and a press that is more able to prise out stories that matter. FN PS: I hope I've not been quoted in any website out of context, as has happened in the past. I'd prefer not to be quoted... anyone wanting to follow the discussion could simply check up the Goanet archives -- and read the same without additional comment, undue extra emphasis, and selective excerpting that give an incorrect impression of what we're saying. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Goanet]Goa Media Watch: No jobs in Goa for Goans Jose Colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat, 7 Feb 2004 06:39:28 -0800 (PST) -- Goa Media Watch: Democracy is best defined as Government of the people, for the people and by the people. It follows then that ALL decisions about a people and place are taken by the people. It also follows that ALL major decisions are taken ONLY AFTER adequate consultation with the people. If the people are appropriately informed, and the majority agree, INFORMED CONSENT of the people would then have been obtained. (Informed Consent may also be obtained by campaigning on certain issues. e.g. IF the Rane Congress Government had campaigned to be re-elected on the platform that they would hand over Anjediva to the Indian Navy, the Rane Government's decision to hand over Goa to the Indian Navy - would have been agreed to by way of informed consent. BUTit wasn't..!) In most non-major matters, decisions are taken by elected and SALARIED representatives of the people. These decisions are best taken after an open debate in the People's House (Parliament) with adequate discussion in the Press. Hence, it is very important that the Press be kept on its toes. and Keep track of what the Goa Media is telling us: Revision, fact, fiction, whitewash, brainwash, or agenda-based masala. TGF January 1, 2004 latest - Bhaille v Bitholle: No jobs in Goa for Goans (IGO) January 27, 2004 http://www.colaco.net ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
RE: [Goanet]UPCOMING EVENTS: History Hour, XCHR... opium money
I shall be gratefull if I could be e-mailed a copy of the transcript of this lecture to share with Fr. John McGarry SJ the principal, and Fr. Gregory Bonfiglio SJ the president, of Jesuit High School in Sacramento, CA. Norman Lobo From: Frederick Noronha (FN) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet]UPCOMING EVENTS: History Hour, XCHR... opium money Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 15:18:43 +0530 (IST) HISTORY HOUR * XAVIER CENTRE OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH Cordially invites you to a lecture on Virtue in Vice: Opium Money and a Tale of Two Cities by Dr. Celsa Pinto at Xavier Centre of Historical Research B. B. Borkar Road Alto Porvorim Thursday, 12th February 2004 5. 30 pm Tel: 2417772; 2414971 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taking a cue from today's global trade in poppies of the golden triangle in the south-east and the golden crescent in the western part of Asia, this lecture seeks to examine the role of Indian opium, known to cause unrelenting damage to Chinese health, which paved the way for the Opium Wars and European imperialism in China, in the making of two colonial cities of Panjim and Bombay. Opium from Malwa was smuggled to Daman, Diu and Goa and exported to Macao and China in the early nineteenth century. But the curious part is that much of the architecture, physical infrastructure and efforts towards improving coastal hygiene in the emerging capital of Panjim were a gift of this drug trade. So also much of the munificence of nineteenth century Parsi philanthropists like Jamshetjee Jeejeebhoy towards pioneering hospitals, colleges and sanitaria in Bombay came from profits earned through the opium trade. Strange indeed is the link which colonial powers and philanthropic traders often found between money from drug trade and efforts to improve society. Dr. Celsa Pinto is Deputy Director of Education at the Directorate of Education, Goa. She is the author of Trade and Finance in Portuguese India (New Delhi, 1994), Goa: Images and Perceptions, Studies in Goan History (Goa, 1996), Situating Indo-Portuguese Trade History, A Commercial Resurgence 1770 - 1830 (Kannur, 2003) and several research papers on the economic history of Portuguese India. ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ## _ Create your own personal Web page with the info you use most, at My MSN. http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200364ave/direct/01/ ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]TidBits - Re Nitoll Jinn Trust Workshop on curbing
TidBits-Re: Nitoll Jinn Trust Workshop on Curbing Corruption It was my pleasure for having been invited to the above workshop organized by the Nitoll Jinn Trust (Clean Life) by its Chairman Mr. Aravind Bhatikar. The full day workshop was held on the 7th. February, 2004 at the International Centre, Dona Paula-Goa, which saw eminent personalities such as Mr. P Shankar, Central Vigilance Commissioner, Delhi; Mr. Jolio Ribeiro, IPS (Retd); Dr. Pai Panandiker, Trustee, The International Centre; Justice J F Couto, former Chairman, Anti-Corruption Commission, Govt of Goa (now extinct); Mr. P G Kakodkar, former chairman, State Bank of India; Gen Sunit F. Rodrigues (Retd); Mr. S K Srivastava, President, Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., Mumbai; Mr. Yatindr Kakodkar, President CII; Mr. Santosh Kenkre, GCCI; Mr. Alban Couto, I.A.S (Retd); Mr. Rajan Narayan, Editor Goan Observer; Mr. Jayant Chhya, Dir. International Centre; Adv. Bernard D' Souza, Trustee NJT; Adv. Uday Bhembre, Trustee, NJT and Auda Viegas, Vice Chairperson, NJT. The workshop, I must say, was flawlessly organized, with house packed to capacity, tea/coffee being served and with a well spread buffet lunch. It was an interesting inaugural speech by Mr. Shankar. I for one did not know the difference between 'National' and 'Central' as prefixes to the organizations. Thanks to Mr. Shankar, I now know that 'Central' meaning only having jurisdiction over the Central Government affairs and National meaning having jurisdiction over national affairs. A very big difference indeed. And to think that we were getting disillusioned with the CVC (Central Vigilance Commission) all this while for not taking any interest in our absolutely rotten and corrupt politicians in Goa who have amassed fortunes through manipulative politics. It simply does not have the jurisdiction. Happy hunting for Nitoll Jinn Trust though. I was restive during the long delivery of the specially written speech by Justice J F Couto. When one knows a hypocrite and when one is forced to endure the written high-fundas, one begins to shift in one's chair. No sooner did I get a chance to demolish Justice Couto as the former Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission in the interactive session, I asked him just this one question. DURING YOUR TENURE AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION, HOW MANY CASES DID YOU SUCESSFULLY CONCLUDE WITH CONVICTIONS, HOW MANY GOT THROWN OUT AND HOW MANY NEVER GOT ADMITTED?. Ofcourse he had no answers. I wanted to tell him that the commission he headed only paid for his upkeep and perks and that he was the chamcha of the Government and the poltiticians which saw zero convictions (atleast to my knowledge). But this I kept to myself. And he was telling the audience that people were afraid to come up to the commission and that those who came forward were rank liars. I have been told that Justice Couto step down the staircase of the Court after hearing his last case (retirement) to be accosted with all the lawyers standing outside to give him a clap-down. Was it Thank You for going??? Mr. Julio Ribeiro started his delivery with I do not like to be called a Super Cop, because a lot of rascals go by that term now a days That, ofcourse, made my day. Then he went on to tell us how rotten and corrupt the Mumbai politicians are including Chagan Bujpal. If I am not mistaken, he connected him to the Telgi scam. He has given a short in the arm for those in the audience who are real fighters against corruption. Do not fight your battles alone is his advice. Go with numbers Corrupt slime balls get heart attacks when they are accosted by numbers is what he was saying. So I have made up my mind to do just that. It is the Collector (North) Mr. S S Keshkamat, who gave a blanket permission to Manohar Parrikar to show off his ladla big mouth Pramod Mahajan at the Mapusa Taxi stand yesterday, inconveniencing thousands of regular commuters, shopkeepers, vendors, taxi drivers etc. He allowed the ladla BJP to use the main Mapusa street as a conference hall replete with chairs from 2 pm till 8 pm. What audacity!! If this was Kolkata, these guys would have been in hospitals with broken backs and the Collector out of his office. We will see that this audacity does not happen again, ever, in Mapusa, even if ladlas like Advani and Vajpayee happen to come to Mapusa. Let them blow their spit in some out of the way field or something. And it would be a shame if those thousands who got inconvenienced yesterday, ever voted for these rascals of the saffron brigade who have no respect for their rights. The delivery of Dr. Pai Panandiker was more of a self praise for having been around with eminent people of high office. If B Y Bandare of the BJP was in the audience, he would have asked him to TALK LESS AND DO MORE. In case of Dr. Panandiker, the time for doing is over, I guess. It is time for spreading the feathers like a peacock. Mr. P.G. Kakodkar was so short in his delivery that I
[Goanet]Re: [brittos] Britto fete this weekend...
Dear Fred, Britto's Fete is going great guns. Plenty of promo stalls...from Aviance and Banks to insurance and watches. There are also game stalls and the traditional magnet...the wheel of fortune. I am happy that the prizes are non-intoxicating and still happier that natural fruit juices have made their appearance. No beers even at the Casino food stall. As you are aware, I drink all types of alcoholic drinks. I do not mind adults drinking as much as their constitution can stand...and they can still stand on their two feet. What I am against is educational and religious institutions promoting consuption of alcohol among children by exposing them to an environment in which drinks are sold in such premises. When I was the Britto's PTA Secretary in 1996 with Fr.Abraham as the President and Mrs.Indira Costa as the Chairperson, the school had a fete without alcohol .It is nice to see it that way even today. Our local church started on the wrong foot around the same time and took much longer to hesitantly accept this view , after the then venerable Padre Vigario had put flowery adjectives to my name. The current Padre Vigario follows the legacy of alcohol-free Quermesse that could come about only because a young priest, Fr.Adriao, showed his predecessor how a well-organized event can raise more funds without alcohol as compared to a badly organized one with it. There was music from L'ace [ part of it ,unfortunately and obviously, sequenced]on Saturday. Lawry belted one of the old time Latino favourites to make up with a foot-tapping exit.It reminded me of the music that the 'Strangers' were famous for. This was preceded by a fancy dress,fashion show for different age groups and genders. This afternoon saw children doing glass painting, mehndi applications,etc.The Mapusa group,Lynx, takes stage today. There will also be some solo dancing and selection of Mr.Britto. Perhps, Ms.Yvette Fernandes Pais or someone from the PTA executive will give you the official version. The foregoing is purely the way I see it...from the window,so to say. Next weekend, I will be in the thick of it at Mhapsa Fest. I have to protect the glass panes,too. See you at MHAPSA FEST.. the cultural art beat of Mapusa that has been conceived to circulate through the town over the years to feel the pulse of the Mhapsekars. It is inspired by the Fontainhas Festival but lays no claim to heritage: it is just art and culture. The heritage will take care of itself once the people are involved. Strictly NOT FOR FINANCIAL PROFIT of self or any organization, ABSOLUTELY FOR PROFIT OF SOCIETY. A lot of persons have sacrificed their time ,energy and effort to bring it so far. When the time is right for us,we hope to cross the stream. We have a dream.[Adapted from ABBA song, though we are no angels.] Viva Mhapsa,Viva Goa. Miguel - Original Message - From: Frederick Noronha (FN) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 12:31 AM Subject: [brittos] Britto fete this weekend... Couldn't make it there. If anyone can write a report, or even a 1200 word those-were-the-days looking back feature on the alma mater, we could possibly carry it . FN PS: At present, have taken on another assignment as editorial consultant --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 11/21/2003 ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Comparative history and Inquisition
Comparative history and Inquisition: It's always interesting to argue history and give it different perspectives. But how does one apply that knowledge of events gone by to the current world we live in? It is often said that history repeats itself. More fundamentally, IN PRINCIPLE how does Portuguese-Inquisition rule differ from Muslim-Islamic rule? Sure there are differences in detail. Tariq's points are well taken. There is much to be said for guilt by association. But this is valid, as long as the same 'guilt by association' is applied to all analysis and situations. I hope Filomena, Tariq and Teotonio can educate us on the comparative perspectives of the colonial Inquisition-Portuguese v/s today's Islamic-Muslim rule with religion as a strong inspiration, influence and effect. Gilbert. ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]jude's query about Portuguese Nationality
From: jude_ferrao [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun Feb 8, 2004 7:08 am Subject: agent for portuguese nationality Hi folks, Could somebody pls suggest a reliable agent for applying for Portuguese Nationality. Would be most grateful Advance thanks. Jude Dear Jude, It is refreshing to read that someone is actually seeking Portuguese nationality as opposed to just asking about how to obtain a Portuguese passport. May I ask if you are 1. Applying for Portuguese nationality or 2. Applying to reaffirm you Portuguese nationality 3. Born in Goa and other parts of India or Born Abroad 4. Born in Goa before 1961 or after May I suggest that the term reliable agent for applying for Portuguese Nationality - is an oxymoron? Apply yourself! and directly to the Consulate. Expect two pitfalls (at least): 1. a merry go round in Goa 2. a distrust (in Lisbon) of India-issued documents. There have been many many many Fake certificates from India! here is a good article on the subject http://www.colaco.net/1/PauloNationality.htm good luck jose PS: I hope you realise that a Portuguese passport is not very useful UNLESS one is appropriately qualified to compete on the open market in the West OR one is independently wealthy. In the latter case, one will be in fairly good shape anywhere one goes. If all is au fait with your certificates etc .you will find most Portuguese Consulates (in the West) quite helpful. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]: Nature Cures Melinda Powell
- Original Message - From: David Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 9:50 PM Subject: Nature Cures Melinda Powell - Original Message - From: David Powell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 10:15 PM Subject: reply to Powell doctrine of Natural Cures Melinda Powell Dear Jose, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your reply and believe me,I learned new things.It was my first mail on goanet,I didnt mean to stir up a hornet's nest or rather a bee's hive(honey related) My comments were written on the spur of the moment,no sources,no websites.It was a reaction,because we recently had an illness in the family,spent a lot of money,and I witnessed the effects of the prolonged use of allopathy. No,I did not give my kids honey as infants,thanks for your concern.At present I use a little bit of honey to knock of the harsh taste of ginger juice.I did check the careful parents website.Thanks. When I suggested natural cures,I meant home remedies from natural sources,grandma's remedies for minor ailments.Also sometimes,when cases are terminal,and even the doctors give up,what harm is there in trying out natural known remedies ? About the longevity of our forefathers,I do admit,my information is anecdotal.They did die because of lack of vaccines and medical know-how,but they didnt have to cope with stress,hypertension problems related to modern times.They breathed pure air,didnt have to cope with pollution,and they did a lot more physical activity than we do,today. I am a commited Christian by choice.I do believe God has good plans for his people.Illness is a part of human life,and I do believe that the good Lord gives us the courage and strength to cope. Regards, Melinda ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]RE:Remo Fernandez charms Indian audience at IAC, Kuwait / 6th Feb . 2004
Hi AlmeidaG, It's a seven a side soccer tournament for Kala Mogui Kuwait. Our team was there with two extras, total nine members. All were well oiled machine including two females. We did good job only to show that, we love Remo Fernandez. It's not because he is goan, we respect him as an international POP artiste. As part of organizer and as they announced on stage our cabin crew.. guess what was missing in it. We thanks IN-SAS for giving us an opportunity to witness such a celebrity live on stage with his LIVE BAND. Dominic Araujo Kala Mogui Kuwait Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 13:10:07 -0800 (PST) From: Goa's PRIDE www.goa-world.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet]Remo Fernandez charms Indian audience at IAC, Kuwait / 6th Feb. 2004 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Predominant among the audience were members of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS), Kala Mogui Kuwait and G.O.A. who came in large numbers to show their love and support to Remo. ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Tuji Mai Bhas Kitem?
Hi Folks, I asked a few people - What's your mother tongue? Tuji Mai Bhas Kitem? - To which they promptly replied Konkani. A few said Konknni Now could someone tell me the difference between the two and which is right - Konkani or Konknni. Thanks in advance, Elton ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]08 FEB 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 08 February 2004 GOA, A MODEL STATE FOR CENTRE: BJP National General Secretary Pramod Mahajan claimed that it was Manohar Parrikar's strategy that impressed the party leadership to go in for general polls five months ahead of schedule. Mahajan was addressing a mammoth public meeting at the Mapusa taxi stand on Saturday (Feb 7). Claiming that Goa has been looked as a model State by the Centre, Mahajan claimed that the central leadership has been committed to develop the nation on the lines of development that is seen in Goa. It is for this reason that I am starting the election campaign from Goa, he stated. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar expressed confidence that Goa would repeat it performance by having both BJP candidates elected to the Lok Sabha. (H) IN PONDA: At a public meeting in Ponda yesterday, Mahajan claimed that the final rites of the critically ailing Congress party would be conducted in April-May. The huge crowd attending the meeting was drawn from the 21 constituencies representing South Goa. During his speech, Mahajan focused on the 'feel good factor', Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin and allegations of corruption among Congress leaders. Delhi voted all seven MPs from the BJP party, but could not elect a chief minister, something which Goa has done, observed Mahajan. (H) 'KONKANI MUSIC RICHEST IN THE WORLD': Konkani music is not only unique but one of the richest in the world, said noted musicologist, Pandit Prabhakar Chandavarkar adding that musicians from this music culture have given a new direction to film music at the national level as well. Speaking after inaugurating the two-day II Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Sangeet Sammelan at Alfred Rose Nagar, at Patto grounds in Panjim on February 7, Pt Chandavarkar said that musicians from the Konkani-speaking region have greatly contributed to the film music in the country particularly in Mumbai (Bollywood), Kolkata, and Chennai. They have given a unique blend ... fusion of the Western and Eastern'', he stated. The Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar, who was the chief guest, said that as per the announcement made by him on December 19, the State cultural award was posthumously awarded to Alfred Rose. Accepting the prestigious award, Rita Rose thanked the chief minister for making sure that deserving Konkani artistes are entitled for the state award irrespective of their residence. She said it would have been much better had her husband been nominated for the award when he was alive. The chairman of the reception committee of the Sammelan, Tomazinho Cardozo, said that efforts would be made to revive the dying forms of Konkani music. He stated that the government has amended the rules entitling artistes from outside Goa as well for the cultural awards. (H) GOACOM-GOANOW VIDEO CLIPS OF SANGEET SAMMELAN at www.goacom.com or www.goacom.com/news Audio-Video News. STATE AWARD TO ALFRED ROSE: The 2nd All India Konkani Sangeet Sammelan started today evening in a glittering ceremony where Goa's Melody King Alfred Rose was posthumously given a state award and other Goan musicians of renown, Chris Perry and Jitendra Abhisheki were honoured. The Sammelan was inaugurated by international musicologist Pandit Bhaskar Chandavarkar in the presence of the Chairman of the Reception Committee, Mr Tomazinho Cardozo, Alfred Rose' wife Ms Rita Rose, Mangalore's musician Eric Ozario and others. Special tributes were paid to Goan musicians and mementos were presented to Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki's family members. The late tabla maestro Prabhakar Chari and classical singer Menkabai Shirodkar were also honoured. Earlier, Goan percussionist Bondo delighted the audience with a special presentation. Two books were also released; Konkani novelist Bonaventure Pietro's Songit Dovlot Goenkaranchi and Franklin's Alfred Rose: Konkani Bhaxecho Maha Kalakar. The second part of the programme, musical tributes to Chris Perry and Alfred Rose, began with Lorna delivering Chris Perry's Sorga Rajeant under the glare of kaleidoscopic lights as the grounds exploded with fire-bombs sending waves of colourful confetti in the air. Rita Rose then sang her husband's creation Novro Maka Zai. While Anthony San and H Britton sang the oldies goldies, Alfred Rose' daughter, Alria was the revelation of the evening, singing with aplomb her father's special composition for her Aum Dipkoulim. Rose's songs were also sang by Rajesh (Maria) and Mahesh Sardessai (Dudhsagar). In the musical tribute to Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, his son Shaunaq delighted audience with his father's composition. (NT) IRANIAN CHARTER ARRIVING: The first Iranian chartered flight this season is scheduled to land at Dabolim airport on February 9. Leading tourism company, travel Corporation of India, is bringing in the flight for the second year in a row. According to A Gomes Pereira, the passengers are clients of Tehran-based Mika Seir, one of Iran's leading travel agencies. The passengers will be put up
[Goanet]Aitareacheo Kaskuleo: Você Muito é Kapaz
Você Muito é Kapaz 1962 vorsantli ghozal hi. Abrilacho mhoinno to. Goenchi suttka (liberation) zalear fokt chear mhoinnem zalle. Mhoje idadi sarki so vorsanchi ek novi choli Portugalak thavn amche xezareak ravpak aileli. Sanjechea vellar vaddeantlim cheddvam-chedde mhellun chantteani, choranim (chor-pulis) kazu bieanim, gonz-baranim oxem zaite khell ami khelltalim. Ti Portuguez choli survatek amchea sangatak khellunk ienasli, uprant ti amchea modhem misturado zali. Ticho avddicho khell mhollear chor-pulis aslo. Je svater hanv liptam te zagear tivui lipunk sodhtali. Lipunk irloso zago asot tor ami chittkun bostalim. Oxe dis, mhoinnem sortam-sortam amchi ixttagot khub dhattt zait geli. Tinnem mhojer ani hanvem ticher nodor ghatlea viret ravunk zaina toslo khall amcher ailo. Ek dis tillsanim vellar chor-pulis khelltana ani ami eke zagear chittkun boslelim astana tinnem mhaka mhottlem você muito é kapaz Gopp korun mhojem kalliz hallem. Ti Konkani bhas ulounk nokom asli ani hanv Portuguez. Mhonntoch tinnem kitem mhottlelem, tem hanv somzunk na. Ponn ek mat hanv zanam aslom ghorant ek lhan dukor vo leitao possunk haddtalint tedna mhoji avoi dukor marpeak appoun tankam KOPAZ (castration) korun getali. Ek dis, to Camil, dukor marpi amchea ghorakoden dhaktte solgak (lhan dukricho por) kopaz korunk ailolo astana te Portuguez cholien taka pollelolo. Goddie tem polloun tinnem makha mhottlem astelem vochê muito é kapak Ti choli, mhojea thaim Portuguez uloitana hanv fokot sim (oi) ani não (na) mhonntalom. Tinnem você muito é kapaz mhottlem tedna, ti kitem sangunk sodtta tea vellar hanv somzunk na. Hea khatir hanvem tika não mhottlem. Ponn ti sim mhonnonk lagli. Hanvem sanglem não, ti mhonnta sim. Hanv mhonntam não ti mhonnta sim oxem não sim, não-sim korun ti Portuguez choli mhojea thaim jit vo argumento korunk lagli. Ani fuddem tinnem mhottlem amche kopelacho kopelanv passun mhoji vhoddvik uloita oxem mhonnon é alurno kapak. Alurno hem utor somzunk na. Makha dislem amcho kopelanv khorench Lino kopaz mhonnta kiteak alurno aikupak Lino lagtalem. Tea vogttar mhojea mostokan pativachi sarkich tidok choddli. Hanvem mhojem daddleaponn te Portuguez choli fuddem defesa (defence) korunk zai aslem. Khoreanich hanv kopaz nhoi ani mhojeo soglleo vostu órgãos genitais zagear asat mhonn dhakovpak, hanvem tea vellar loz-bida soddun tichea mhorean mhojem kallsanv dhenvoilem. Ani jedna Portuguez cholien aplem tondd dusre vatten bhonvddailem tem aiz meren tinnem mhojea tonddar partten nodor gatlich na. PS:você muito é kapaz ( you are very smart) é alurno kapaz (ho bhurgo huxear) órgãos genitais (genitals) Lino B. Dourado = http://www.goa-world.net/poems http://www.goa-world.net/poems/lino __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Re: [Goanet-news]UPCOMING EVENTS: Goa Carnival - Floats
- Pls. send us the Goa Carnival Programme. with dates specially the Panjim dates...as we are based in Dubai and need to make program to come down.. Thanks, Mrs. Fernandes email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Holy Humor
Why There Are Fewer Friends St. Teresa of Avila was sitting in one place, dead tired after a hectic day's work. She had severe pain in the leg. She cried and said. Lord what kind of testing is this. God was prompt in his reply. This is how I treat my friends. No wonder, retorted the saint, you have fewer friends. Fr. Tom Mulanjanani V.C Simon ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
