Re: [Goanet] Goans can survive without too much of overseas sermons.
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ --- Anthony M Barreto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you want to see what Goans are doing to protect Goa, come to Goa. I will personally take you around and show you why Goa is still the best and what various people at various level are doing to keep it so. Mario adds: Tony, Goa is certainly one of the best, and the recognition it is getting from people across India and from around the world is ample testimony to that. May it improve and prosper in the future and prove the naysayers and critics wrong. Having lived in the US for 35 years I always look forward to my next trip to Goa and thoroughly enjoy every visit. After having lost all our ancestral property through our own carelessness in the past, we were impressed enough by Goa and Goans to re-invest in property there and plan to spend more and more time there. Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality!
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Hi Newton! It was nice of you to take the time to write about the Goan anomaly in Melbourne and particularly to make an attempt for all three associations to reconcile in the spirit of Christmas albeit previous attempts have proven futile. As you know, it was always our (an independent group of Goans and not an association) aspiration to get the World Goa Day (WGD) celebration under one umbrella! For your information, the founder of WGD, Mr. Rene Barretto approached many people in Melbourne to kick start the celebration in the year 2000 and apparently he followed this up for the next two years. As no one responded to Rene's e-mails, he decided to contact me in Melbourne (as I had just come from New Zealand) and Rene requested me to shoulder the responsibility of staging WGD with a few families and friends. With the help of Jude and Sarojini and yourself and few others we stagged the first World Goa Day event in August 2003. Being on the Executive Committee (EC) of G.O.A. in the year 2003, (when you were the Treasurer), I tabled Rene Barretto's invitation to the then President who as you rightly said refused to accept this event on grounds that they have an Annual General Meeting in August and they could not take an additional event during this time; an excuse we were unable to comprehend. Moreover, when we told the EC that the aim of WGD was to promote cultural heritage and Konkani, I was told by the then President why promote Konkani in Melbourne? However, at the request of Rene and for the love of Goa and our language I took it upon myself to stage the first event in August 2003 (without forming yet another association) from our own pocket (as we do not have big balances built as membership for years) and with the assistance of some people who were equally passionate about Goa, culture and the language. In that year few Goans approached me (and you are aware of this) to form another association. I ignored this baseless request. As I said many times before, World Goa Day can and should be a part and parcel of one organisation on the proviso that we have just one organisation.. All that is required is to (a) get back the Australian Goan Association members who bifurcated from G.O.A. on some genuine grounds, (b) change the myopic clauses in the constitution that has been in existence for some 28 years and (c) embark on a new constitution that will encourage our young people to carry out our cultural heritage, food, music, arts, literature etc. What we need is new structure on new grounds and not new structure on old grounds. If Crab mentality is a part of our Goan culture, it is that time of the year to take stock of what associations have achieved so far The only way we can move forward is to change from being Goan Crabs to Goan Frogs, so that we can leap forward and progress. Since the kick off, of WGD in 2003 and right up to now, we were able to bring many Goans together from woodworks and others sitting on ice and on fences for a very long time. All these people wanted to come to an event which was not only free from membership fee but above all free from politics that even interfered with smooth running of friendships between families. Do Goans really need a Club with membership fees and status in these days and age? Oscar Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Netiquette once again
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Despite my previous appeal, people who are sending messages related to topics on Goanet directly to people have still not desisted. I realise that many of them may innocently be clicking on 'Reply All' and then messages go to all people on the address list. Be cautious about this. Once again, as a general guideline, I would suggest the following: 1. Post messages to Goanet (and, if you so desire) to the person whose post you are directly responding to. 2. If the moderators reject your message, take it up with them -- don't dump those mails anyway on all and sundry. This is spamming, and I would hate to have to add all these people to my spam list so that all messages are dumped before I even see them. -- Question everything -- Karl Marx Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Goa is the Kashmir of Maharashtra
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ --- Miguel Braganza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is really wonderful to read Mario defend Ramesh Deo, the producer of the film and VCD Goa Freedom Struggleand who has acted in Konkani films 40 years ago.as an ignoramus! I wonder whom that cap will fit better. Mario responds: Anyone who used the term Goanese was an ignoramus by definition since there has never been such a word. Miguel writes: What Indian-ness of Goans is in question: caste system, pan-chewing habits, British raj history, what?? Mario responds: It was the Indian-ness of Goans that was in question. I'm not aware that Goans are associated with pan-chewing or British raj history, and caste consciousness is not held against anyone in India as it is commonplace across the country. Central India is dominated by Hindu Mahasabha and RSS types and almost no one there identifies with British raj history. Many Goans identify with Portuguese raj and culture and it is those Goans that had their Indian-ness questioned. Miguel asks: And from where in the heartland is this intelligent Goanetter?? Mario responds: This highly intelligent and never humble Goanetter, who knows that only the culturally ignorant called Goans Goanese, is from Jabalpur in MP. You cannot get more heartland than that as we even had a monument on the outskirts of town that marked the center of British India. Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] St. Xavier's Alumni/ae International Reunion
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ St. Xavier's Alumni/ae International Reunion St. Xavier's College is hosting for the first time an International Reunion of its alumni/ae and former teachers on December 17, 2006, on Dr. Mariano Saldanha Lawns of the College, in association with the Association of Alumni/ae of St. Britto High School, St. Mary's High School and St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School and College (BMX). Around 150 alumni/ae from USA, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Australia, UK, Gulf and some other countries, and an equal number from the other parts of India are expected to participate in this programme. Most of the students of St. Britto High School, meant for boys, and St. Mary's High School, meant for girls, join St. Xavier's. BMX is a Canadian brainchild and the first Reunion was held in Toronto, Canada, in 2004. The second BMX Reunion will be held in Goa from December 16 to 21, 2006. One of the items of the BMX programme is the participation in the Goa Xavier College Alumni/ae and former teachers Reunion. Such Reunions have been hosted by the College in the month of December since 2002, with participation mostly of the local alumni/ae and a sprinkling of foreign alumni/ae. But this year, it is truly an international reunion. The Chief Architects of St. Xavier's have been Fr. Edward D'Cruz s.j (1963-65), Fr. Nicolau Pereira (1965-1991) and Fr. Antimo Gomes (1991 - 2002). The former two have passed away. Fr. D'Cruz was the Principal of St. Xavier's College, Mumbai and his services were loaned to the Archdiocese by the Jesuits when St. Xavier's was established in 1963, soon after liberation of Goa. To him goes the credit for laying the foundation of the College, which initially functioned in Bastora, in the Fransalian Complex for 5 years. Fr. Pereira joined soon after completing his Ph.D. in Chemistry in U.S.A. The present huge complex consisting of Teaching Block, Administrative Block and Hostel at Altinho, Mapusa, was undertaken by Fr. Pereira alongwith the expansion of academic courses and other programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. level. His tenure was the longest. He was known in the student community as POP. Fr. Gomes served the Archdiocese for many years as Secretary of Diocesan Society of Education before starting his teaching career at Xavier's from 1984 to 1991, when he was appointed Principal. He introduced P.G.Degree programme in Psychology and many other courses. During his tenure the gardens became lush green with new plants which he loved very much. The present International Reunion has an added significance because its memorial is going to be a vast auditorium named as Fr. Nicolau Pereira Auditorium which will be a gift of its alumni/ae and friends of Xavier's to the student community. This auditorium will accommodate 1500 persons. The alumni/ae friends of Xavier's are going to gift chairs which will carry the nameplate of the donor, each chair costing Rs.15,000-00 to cover the cost of the building. The Alumni/ae are going to help the College in the context of Internationalization of Higher Education for twining partnerships with foreign Universities, Faculty exchange programme, Student exchange programme, Student internship, Faculty enrichment partnership , Joint research projects, Joint publications etc. The College needs the assistance of its alumni/ae for international networking. This will help the College for enrichment of the teaching-learning process, greater flexibility of educational experience, improved quality of research, sharing of the best practices and economic potential. Neither a nation nor an institution can simply afford to rest on its laurels. It needs to constantly keep pace with the times, for 'time and tide wait for no man'. Keeping this in mind the college plans to add a host of facilities to its infrastructure. Chief among these are a new state-of-the-art library building, an auditorium with a seating capacity to two thousand and an indoor stadium. These will enable our students to be better equipped, both in faculties of the mind and of the body, so as to prepare themselves for the future. Ever mindful of its rich past, St. Xavier's College rededicates itself to the tenets of its founders so as to produce academic excellence and all-round development of its students. INVITATION Goa Xavier College Alumni/ae International Reunion (December 17, 2006) St. Xavier's College,
[Goanet] Goans are very generous and caring
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ goans should organize workshops for helping downtrodden goans to generate income, give them loans small ones which will add to dignity of the Individual. - for the rest is all commentary. these workshops should be held at village level through out Goa, each village should have melas, festivals where these trained goans can generate their own monies and have a dignified life. Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Goa's online media ... beyond islands of excellence?
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Hi Fred: That was an excellent treatment on the role of mainstream media vis-a-vis online media. I've seen accusations hurled at you on the handling of the former while the adage physician heal thyself would be apt. Guess you juxtaposed http://www.catholic-goan-network.net (Catholic Goan Network) with 'Goan Girls to bring out the dichotomy of good versus evil -- a constant battle. I'm not sure which preceded the other -- the Bombay Kudds or the Karachi Kudds -- but both served an immediate and pressing need for pioneering Goans, which included a religious presence. Fred, you've critically analyzed the subject and made realistic predictions. It is now for selfless individuals to capitalize on your secret. Wishing all readers a Blessed Christmas and a Joyous New Year 2007. God Bless: Pat de Sousa Silver Spring, Maryland http://www.catholic-goan-network.net Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Uniquely Goan fly
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Cornel DaCosta wrote: Is there something rather distinctive in its Goan use like Merry Christmas to you and fly as perhaps a distinctive Goan abbreviation for family? --- Dear Cornel, I don't think that 'fly' as an abbreviation for 'family' is distinctively or uniquely Goan, as it is used all over India. I am not aware of usage in the West though. As Selma keeps pointing out I have not been around as much as her and should therefore not be commenting on such matters. But I am pretty sure 'fly' is used in other countries too. Cheers! Cecil == Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] A diplomat with a human face
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[Goanet] God and man part 2
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Albert writes God loved man so much that He gave us Jesus. This Jesus was a simple man had no place to be born and no place to die even .He was born as the least beggar in animal manger and died as a thief on the cross and was burried in a grave that was not his. Jesus has taught us many things. He cared for homes and families. He began his first miracle at a wedding to inform people of the earth that God Albert _ Discover. Explore. Connect-Windows Live Spaces. Check out! http://www.msnspecials.in/windowslive/livespaces.asp Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Choose and back your favourite!
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ HERALD had this headline: Goa govt seeks central aid for civilian airport4) Stage II Mopa. Mopa plus 100% civil Dabolim. Emergence of a multi-airport system in Goa (like in Mumbai and Delhi in a few years). The crux of the matter lies in assigning the right role to Mopa vis a vis Dabolim and building it accordingly. This means one has to be international and the other domestic, at least to start with. Maybe after 10-20 years there can be a switch.[Self] Yesterday's Times of India had this report headlined: Unused airstrips to help fight jam. The sub-headline read Govt plans to revive 21 airports to ease air traffic rush and develop regional routes. In the text, the civil aviation minister is quoted as saying: Many of these strips are lying unused and face encroachment. If we dont revive them we may lose them. adding however that airstrips slated to be revived havent found any takers though low cos carriers have shown interest in operating to new destinations. In this connection the report notes that domestic air services are now available to 74 airports as againts only 50 in 2000. This leaves 20 potentially usable AAI airports out of a total of 33 unused ones it manages. Question: Why cant Mopa be included in this category and built into a small domestic airport? It can have a regional route structure like Pune (Lohegaon), Hyderabad (Begumpet), Bangalore (HAL) etc. Trouble is these are all defence controlled and slated to be closed to civil traffic sooner or later! Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Intolerance and tolerance .... Holland considers Saree ban
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ On Mon, 2006-12-11 at 20:52 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: [Goanet] Intolerance and tolerance Holland considers Saree ban To: goanet@lists.goanet.org In my dealing with Indian women, the women's saree ban is not an affront to Indian women. It is an affront to some Indian men, whom I have encountered, who insist that their wife wear only the saree when seen in public in the USA. I am not getting into this gender issue, though I think it's rather a red herring. But the issue is whether any government or society can dictate what it sees as the 'majority' culture on to others. By this token, what is wrong with the Bajrang Dal loonies are saying in India? They attack Valentine Day parties, and girls wearing jeans and skirts because they claim that is against 'Indian culture'. However ridiculous this stand, if one is to take a definition of assimilation as aping the majority culture and not doing anything different, then it would make such stands justified. Is 'Indian culture' equivalent to 'Hindu culture' just because Hindus are in the majority in India? And is 'British culture' equivalent to 'C of E culture', just because Anglicans happen to be the majority there? In fact, I would like to have some clear definition of this word 'assimilation' which is being bandied around so much as a desirable value. What price the values of pluralism and multiculturalism? I think the Burka law or Blair's exhortation may / will silently empower immigrant women in their new home. Yeah, just like Blair's intervention in Iraq has empowered the Iraqis. Oh well, at least this time he's hassling his own citizens instead of invading other countries and empowering their citizens... -- Question everything -- Karl Marx Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 1, Issue 619
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ On Mon, 2006-12-11 at 23:08 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Goanet] Law to ban land sale to non-Goans demanded --- Vidyadhar Gadgil [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is quite funny to see this question on Goanet of all places, which is choc-a-bloc with NRIs owning property abroad. Wonder how they would react if the countries they now reside in were to come out with such laws? What's sauce for the goose should be sauce for the gander... Mario observes: Vidhyadhar, Your gross generalization has no reasonable basis in reality. What does the presence of NRI's on Goanet have to do the opinions of some of them? Fair enough. Statement withdrawn. Not all Goan NRIs want such laws in Goa, point accepted. -- Question everything -- Karl Marx Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] The mess that is Goa/response to Mario
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ --- Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Selma, With such a determined list of preconceived expectations, I'm sure that all your negative expectations will be completely fulfilled. I believe its called a self-fulfilling prophecy. -- Dear Mario, Unlike you I don't have preconceived expectations or notions of whatever I write about Goa. I am not a visitor to Goa. I am only a visitor to the US. Goa is my home which I know very well, the fact that I am currently spending time away from it does not make me a tourist with a two-week window view of the place. selma Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Shoulder chips and flamboyant generalisations
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Selma wrote to/regarding Cecil: Whenever you enter a debate we can be assured of just two things. That it will involve personal insults and that it will deteriorate to the lowest common denominator. Cecil replies: I regret that I don't have Selma's ability to rise above personal insults and her ability to raise a debate to the highest common multiple. Maybe it is because I have been educated and lived all my life, mostly, in Goa. Selma: Secondly, as a Goan I think I'm informed enough about Goan society to offer personal opinions. You on the other hand have offered us your opinions on Canada, having never set foot on its shores. I wonder which one of us is more flamboyant. Cecil: That is true. I should not be offering opinions on Canada, however informed they may be. Also Maria Aurora Couto should not be offering opinions, however informed, on what happened in 17th century Goa without actually having been there. Flamboyance is another matter entirely. -- Selma: Lastly, I do believe that Goan society has a pecking order based loosely on the chauvinism of language (to borrow Frederick's phrase). At the top is Portuguese at the bottom languishes Konkani. Phrases like we only speak English in the house, flaunted proudly are all too common. Cecil: You are entitled to your beliefs, however removed from reality. It is a pity that no intelligent and informed person on this forum shares your belief. One could equally easily claim there is a pecking order based on caste or skin colour or material possessions or political power or whatever. Unfortunately life is much more complex and pecking orders are a mixture of a lot of things, language being just one minuscule component. -- Selma: Speaking of Goan elitism, in your own humour column you write sneeringly about people who enjoy Konkani tiatre. Well, being able to appreciate English film noir does not make one any more intellectual than being able to enjoy a Konkani tiatre makes one plebeian. Such is the elitism of Goa that permeates every strand of its society. I rest my case. Cecil: 1) Even a South Goan will tell you that a humour column is different from an intellectual debate. 2) I also make fun of people from Salcete (not Salcette), Agassaim, Moira, Mapusa, Aldona... Also people who ride old Fiat cars and modified Enfields. I laugh at men who wear wigs and women who get their hair straightened. I regularly poke fun at matrimonial advertisements, multi level marketing, animal activists and overzealous administrators. Non-Goans, New Yorkers, Keralites, Germans, Sicilians and Ponjekars. Yuppies, puppies, hippies and sarcastic uninformed Goan migrants. Everybody and everything will come under my satirical scanner. 3) I have never claimed any superior ability to appreciate English film noir. I poke fun at IFFI Delgates - which includes myself. That is the crucial point, being able to laugh at oneself. 4) I regularly go for tiatrs (and not tiatre!) as do most members of my plebeian family. I am as critical of badly produced tiatrs as I am of badly directed English films or badly written postings to GoaNet. Perhaps Selma someday you will get rid of the big chip you carry on your shoulder that makes you think of yourself as the victim of some injustice. That will be the Eureka Moment when you will realise that it is not the language that made people shun you like the plague (to borrow your own phrase) but the way you misuse the language to perpetuate myths - and the attitude that accompanies. Cheers! Cecil == Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality!/response to Cornel
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Dear Cornel, Doubtless you will be flooded with responses about the etymology of this phrase. It has something to do with someone trying to make crab xacuti and not finding the anise star to make it with :0) Let me just apprise you beforehand, that this same analogy is used by any number of Indian communities with reference to their own members. Now here's wishing yoall fly a mary christmas for Jesus' birday :)) selma PS: You're in a very festive mood these days. Nice to see at least some Goanetters not taking Goanet too seriously. Thank God for your oft-humourous posts. -- Cornel wrote: What is the link to the humble crab? To date I have not come across it as a term in everyday English usage. Is there something rather distinctive in its Goan use like Merry Christmas to you and fly as perhaps a distinctive Goan abbreviation for family? Or the Goan distinctive verbal use of yoall for you all! Just curious and with definitely no axe to grind! Thanks Cornel __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality!
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ This is what I know of The crab mentality. Please don't crucify me if anyone has another version. Here's how I first heard it: The crabs were having an international convention. Among them was a basket of crabs from India, Korea, the Phillipines, and several others. Someone asked, why are the baskets open. Won't the crabs crawl out? The wise reply was: When one crab tries to crawl out, another crab willab him and pull him back into the basket When a Goan wants or does something good, there will be some one who is so just plain jealous that he/she will do their best to drag him to the ground. Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Our dresses/response to RKN
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ --- Radhakrishnan Nair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How young are you, Albert? -- RKN --- Dear RKN, Let's put it this way, when young men see a plunging neck-line, the first thought that comes to mind is not the lady's character :) selma __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] The mess that is Goa/response to Helga
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Mario, Stacey was driving all over Goa which worked well for me who did not even know to drive then! Helga I'm glad that your friend, Stacey, saw none of ... the mounting garbage, the reckless traffic, the ugly facade of new buildings erected without planning and without a hint of an architectural soul in them. Neither did I the last time I was in Goa. Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Special Video clips: Goa's popular Child actors
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Goa's Top Child Actors Special http://youtube.com/watch?v=CmqhoBm3s8I Shrutika Naik, Hezel Gonsalves, Sonia Dias, Victor Fernandes, Aliston Fernandes, Franky Oliveira, Jr. Chico, Royston etc. A comedy clip also included with Joana, Marcus, Antonete de Maina, Aurellio the twin brothers [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Panjim post IFFI
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ The underground cabling as you must be aware is unrelated to the IFFI development works and is a separate project altogether. It is also being carried out in Margao. The main transformer in the Market Area of Panjim used to regulalry trip and cause long blackouts in that area every alternate day. With the new underground cabling and transformer, our supply has improved dramatically.[Sunith D. Velho] The electricity situation in the market area has improved dramatically, due to the new transformer installed for INOX(the main IFFI venue).[Sunith D.Velho] I was intrigued by your ascribing the improvement in the electricity situation to, initially, the transformer and underground cabling. Susbequently you have overlooked the underground cabling. I am sure there is a link between the electricity situation in the market area and both the transformer as well as the cabling even though at one time you argued that cabling was irrelevant. Systems thinking would dictate this. Btw, Inox has a standby generator and relies on the external power supply for its usual requirements. It is not totally reliant on the latter. Cheers. Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Gulab Jaam (Was: Goa is............)/to Cornel
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ If Mario relied on being read much more than relying on commonsense he would know that elites in society who claim elitism by birth do not espouse education because they are led to believe by their mentors that they do not need the mundanity of an education. The real elites in Europe hardly had any formal education except for what was provided in royal and linked circles for elite functions. Indeed, the current generation of royalty in the UK, like Charles, are the first to see the insides of a university. The Queen herself in the UK has no educational qualification whatsoever! This has never stopped her from being supremely elitist in everything she does! Clearly too, in terms of experience, Mario appears not to have encountered totally uneducated and illiterate brahmin people, and the like, who believe they have inborn characteristics that make them superior to any formally and highly educated and successful person. Such is the paradox of elitism. Whether we are discussing elitism or snobbery, the crux of the issue in this discussion is surely the empty elitism or snobbery of some based on their personal beliefs rather than on verifiable facts that might determine their elite status. Just some quick thoughts. Cornel - Original Message - From: Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 9:34 Mario observes: I have never met an uneducated Goan who was either elitist or snobbish. The most snobbish Goans that I have met have been supposedly high caste Goans, those who identify with the previous colonial masters, and highly educated NRIs who tend to deny that they are either elitist or snobbish. Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Great Men Of Goa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ A bit late in the No great women in Goa debate' or is it over? If there are, I would be very happy if someone could bring the names to my attention because one has always to be learning, and if there are, and fall within accepted notions of Greatness, I would gladly apologize for the inadvertent error of ommission. MARCOS GOMES CATAO Not aware of any Great Goan Women? What a pity! If you are not aware of any GGW then: 1) It could be because there were non pre 1950. Which could be further construed to mean that the Portuguese regime afforded few opportunities for women 2) That even though you took so much time to ferret out all these male luminaries it did not occur to you to look out for women 3) To quote you 'one has always to be learning' so I guess you have some homework to do! I don't think its (1) because I do know that there were many bright women in the time frame you mention and that there was little gender discrimination in the Portuguese regime.(2) As for your painstaking 'research' if you had taken the trouble to look then you would have been pleasantly surprised to see that some of the great men on your list were actually related to women who were equally or perhaps greater! Case in point being Bruto da Costa (Lisbon) whose wife is a Chemical engineer and environmentalist in Lisbon and his sister in law Adelia Costa said to the first woman psychiatrist of Goa. And how about the well known educationist Correia Afonso? And to that list I would add Maria Aurora Couto, a writer and Professor (3) A good place to start your homework would be Goa Sudharop's e book where you would find many women even from the 1950s. Helga do Rosario Gomes Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Competition in Cruise Terminals
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/763906.cms Pondicherry may host India's first int'l cruise hub TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2006 02:27:54 AM] BANGALORE: Indians cruising on international high seas registered a three-fold increase in 2006. Now, a global cruiseliner like Carnival or Cunard, for instance, could show up with an international hub in the country. At least four top cruise operators - the names unidentified at the moment - are talking to the privately-owned Rs 1,850-crore Pondicherry Port (PPL) to develop the country's first dedicated international cruise terminal. The greenfield deep water port at Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) spread across 320 acre, in which a global institutional investor will hold up to 50% stake, will show up with a luxury cruise facility with two terminals on a dedicated 55-60 acre land. Currently, Star Cruise has a domestic hub in Mumbai connecting it with Goa and Lakshwadeep but the cruiseliner operates out of the Mumbai Port Trust Terminal. PPL's Indian promoters, SPML and On Metals Infrastructure Group, and Asipac, an urban infrastructure development consultant, expects to seal an agreement with a leading cruise operator by early 2007, and the terminal is expected to become operational by 2009. The work on project, which has received all necessary governmental clearances, is poised to roll out mid next year. The idea is to make Pondicherry a hub for one of the the largest cruise-liners and a port of call for others. The business plan envisages short haul domestic cruises to Andaman, Sunderbans, Lakshwadeep and Goa, and longer cruises to Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius, Singapore, Dubai and some Mediterranean destinations, said Amit Bagaria, CEO, Asipac, when contacted. The cruise terminal will have transit accommodation for crew and passengers, a MICE convention centre, business lounges, duty-free retail and a crafts bazaar for international tourists, he added. However, the names of the global cruise operators interested in the venture were not known, even through Asipac added serious talks were on with four out of the top 10 cruise-liners. According to Asipac estimates, the Pondicherry terminal could target almost 500,000 cruisers by 2011. This may sound like a large number, but when you consider that Miami handled 3.6 million cruise passengers last year, Singapore 1.6 million and Barcelona 1.4 million, given our size of population and growing economy, the 0.5 million target is not so big, said Karan Rekhi, vice-president (Ports Hospitality), Asipac. About 220,000 Indians would have cruised in 2006, a three-fold jump over the previous year. Among them over 200,000 flew out of the country to embark on a cruiseliner from major international hubs like Singapore or Miami. Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] The first Indian to win the Miss World title
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ from http://specials.rediff.com/news/2006/dec/07sd1.htm [Excerpt] The first Indian to win the Miss World title December 12, 2006 In Dublin, Ireland, lives India's first-ever Miss World. A native of Mumbai, Reita Faria was crowned Miss World 1966, 40 years ago. Rediff India Abroad Managing Editor (Features) Arthur J Pais flew to the Irish capital recently to meet the lady who was once the prettiest woman on the planet. The cabbie didn't have to be told the complete address. Just as we were giving him the name of the street in one of the most coveted locations in Dublin, he asked eagerly, I bet you are going to Miss World's home? He wouldn't call her by her married name. Just Miss Reita Faria. As he dropped us at the sprawling house Reita Faria Powell shares with her husband, endocrinologist David Powell, the taxi driver asked a bit sheepishly, Do you mind if I wait for a second? I want to see how she looks in real life. And there was Reita Faria Powell, looking years younger than her early 60s, with a radiant smile, offering her hand in warm welcome. The first Indian to be crowned Miss World 40 years ago, the Mumbai-raised Reita was one of the best known Indians worldwide in her times. Aishwarya Rai would claim the same crown in 1994 but, in the mid 1960s, Faria was much more than a celebrity. We knew three Indians in Ireland at the time, and Reita Faria was one of them, John Cunningham, a lawyer in Killarney, some 150 miles from Dublin, said when he heard my wife and I were visiting Faria -- who added her husband's last name to hers in 1971, the year they married. The other two were Mahatma Gandhi and Sabu, star of the hit movie Elephant Boy. Reita has always been very special to us, the lawyer continued. She became one of our own in no time. For many years, she was our only Miss World. Many of her admirers salute Reita's steadfast mind, having read how she spurned a glamorous life for the pursuit of medicine, giving that up to nurture her two daughters. Anyone over the age of 40, it seems, knows of Reita Faria Powell. Many remember seeing her on television, during reruns of the Bob Hope show in South Vietnam, staged soon after she won the Miss World crown in 1966. As recently as a month ago at the Ryder Cup golf tournament, the Powells got a warm welcome at a five-star hotel, thanks to the memories of Reita Faria. Last year, when the Powells were skiing in the Italian Alps, a group of English people looked at them intensely. After chatting a bit, they said to Faria's husband, 'We don't want you to be embarrassed, but was your wife very famous?' [more at http://specials.rediff.com/news/2006/dec/07sd1.htm] ___ All new Yahoo! Mail The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use. - PC Magazine http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Goa news for December 13, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goans fight back to save green belt (IBN live) Goa: Goa's laidback residents are up in arms over rampant construction in the state's green belt. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/goans-fight-back-to-save-green-belt/28241-3.html *** Goa mine caves in, 1 dead, 5 trapped (IBN live) Panaji: Six labourers are feared killed after they were trapped in a landslide in the pit of an iron ore mine at Ugem Tollem area in Sanguem town of South Goa on Saturday. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/goa-mine-caves-in-1-dead-5-trapped/28073-3.html *** Goa airport put on alert after terror threat (Hindustan Times) Security has been stepped up in and around Goa airport following intelligence inputs about a possible terror threat. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1863139,000900040002.htm *** Rescue work on at collapsed mine site (New Kerala) Panaji, Dec 12: Rescue work continued for the fourth day today at an iron mine dump that caved in at Collem in south Goa, in which seven persons were feared killed even as the state government ordered the mine owner to pay compensation, officials said. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnewsid=65340 *** Goa asks Centre to allow larger say on sources of funds (Navhind Times) New Delhi, Dec 9: Goa today sought a greater say in deciding the source of funds to plug the states fiscal deficit, as the obligation of availing high cost debt from the National Small Savings Fund has no economic rationale. http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=121010 *** Canon power champs come together in Goa (CIOL) NEW DELHI: Digital imaging company Canon India Pvt Limited recently held the 'Canon Power Champ Meet', an exclusive event for Canon Dealers. http://www.ciol.com/content/news/2006/106121101.asp *** Sporting Clube de Goa in Shield semis (Outlook India) Sporting Clube de Goa moved into the semi-final of the 112th IFA Shield football tournament with a goalless draw against Mumbai's Mahindra United here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=436062 *** Goans fight back to save green belt (IBN via Yahoo! India News) Goa s natural charms are world famous but its beauty, so popular among tourists, could be at risk. Thanks to Goa government. http://in.news.yahoo.com/061212/211/6a7q8.html *** Six killed in Goa's mining tragedy (Yahoo! India News) Panaji (Goa), Dec 10 (IANS) Six workers were killed when iron ore mining dumps collapsed in the Tollem mines in Goa, police said Sunday. http://in.news.yahoo.com/061210/43/6a6dq.html *** Harvinder, Murali put brakes on Goa fightback (Indian Express via Yahoo! India News) The agenda for the Railways team on day three of their Ranji Trophy Plate league tie against Goa was pretty straightforward. Use the morning freshness, get early wickets, and put pressure on the visitors. And it unfolded pretty much the same way, with the hosts picking up four wickets before lunch to reduce Goa to 237/6; the follow-on target of 386 looking a considerable distance away.But ... http://in.news.yahoo.com/061212/48/6a8f8.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] GLOBAL GOANS CONVENTION FARCE
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Way to go Aires! An IFFI benefits Panjim as much as corruption benefits the mess in Goa. Roland. On 12/10/06, airesrod [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With Goa still recovering from the IFFI hangover we will soon have yet another State-sponsored fiesta. A three day Global Goans Convention is scheduled from 3rd to 5th Jan. This, like IFFI, seems to be another annual ritual, which the taxpayers have to bear. The current very high levels of corruption in Goa is something every Non-Resident Goan detests. So a war on corruption by the Government of Goa could be the starting point in bringing Goa closer to every Non-Resident Goan. Some action and not another extravagant convention is the need of the hour. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Origins of Crab Mentality /Reply to Cornel
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Dear Cornel, Have you ever observed what happens when you put a couple of crabs in a shallow pot? Having spent many hours as a child indulging in this mindless acticvity( As I'm sure any kid who has access to live crabs has also), I can assure you that the following link from Wikipdeia best correctly describes the origin of this phrase. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crab_mentality The regularity in the Goan-English use of this word is pehaps beacause of the abundance of crabs in Goa and Goans whose thinking fit that description. Best Regards Sunith Cornel writes: I am curious to discover, the origins of this term and what exactly it is supposed to mean please? Is it a translation of a Konkani term? -- Sunith D Velho [EMAIL PROTECTED] Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Double the pleasure
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Folks, One last appeal for you to buy raffle tickets. Ticket sales have been encouraging over the last few days. I am still searching for those last minute buyers. Please take a few minutes to buy those tickets. You will be contributing to those who want to do some good in Goa but lack the funds. This raffle has opened our eyes to what can be achieved with a little cooperation. Goan authors were the first to come forward. Now we have all sorts of interest and support. However, we still need to sell those tickets. After all, we are trying to raise funds and the appeal is aimed at those who can help. One more thing, if ticket sales reach our target, I can get the price money to DOUBLE next year. Mervyn3.0 Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. -Willian James (philisopher) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality!
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Cornel, Usage of the term crab mentality is not unique to Goans. I have witnessed it being used by people from other parts of India in reference to Indians in general. I had a professor in Bangalore who was fond of pointing out specific examples of the crab mentality of his colleagues. I also know that other close-knit world communities wield it in their moments of self-hate. The term itself refers to a rather curious cancrine behavioral trait. You might have noticed that live crabs tend not to escape from a basket even if it is left open. The reason for this is when one crab tries to climb out of the basket, others invariably pull it down. Of course, it is unlikely that crabs have a mind, and therefore, any semblance of a mentality. Cheers, Santosh --- Cornel DaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The term Goan crab mentality is used often, as below, by a poster on Goanet. I am curious to discover, the origins of this term and what exactly it is supposed to mean please? Is it a translation of a Konkani term? Are there several nuances to the term? Is the term specific to Goans or are other groups supposedly 'infected' by it too? What is the link to the humble crab? Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Goans can survive without too much of overseas
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Well among hundreds of other reasons why Goa is still the best,there is one place in Gaondongrim (now don't ask me where it is) called Indrawadi(?) My friend some things are best experienced than said or told. Please come and let me know when you are coming. I am not a tourist guide but I earn about 700 a day. So please excuse me for making myself clear on how much I expect beisdes travelling expenses. Best regards Tony Martin P.S.: If you only intend to visit Canacona, well be my guest. Only travel expenses. A quarter of feni complimentary with a couple of home made papads and a pinch of the 'best' mango pickle you have had in any part of the globe. You could add that as another reason why Goa is the best. Message: 2 Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 19:31:55 -0500 From: JOANITA FERNANDEZ Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goans can survive without too much of overseas sermons. To: Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Hi Tony Martin, Thank you for your offer. I accept your offer. I will appreciate if you could let me know 'where exactly you could take me to show why Goa is still the best' Regards, Cip Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Anthony M Barreto aka Tony Martin Freelance Writer and Author Galgibaga, Canacona, Goa -- 403728 M: 9422390701 R: 91-0832-2632012 www.canacona.net * Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Subject: Global Goans Convention (FWD a reply received)
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Date: 12 Dec 2006 11:42:03 - From: Eduardo Faleiro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Global Goans Convention OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR NRI AFFAIRS (Cabinet Minister Rank) GOVERNMENT OF GOA December 12, 2006 Dear Sir, This is with reference to your kind e-mail re. registration fees for the Global Goans Convention. The fees as well as the programme were released on our website www.globalgoans.org.in. The website is in existence for the last two months and was widely advertised. However, in view of your request as well as of some others, the Hon. Commissioner for NRI Affairs has directed that there should be no increase in the registration fee. It will continue to be Rs.1000/- or US $20 per adult and Rs.500/- or US $10 for students. With regards Yours sincerely Secretary To, JoeGoaUk Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] (no subject)
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Dear Floriano, Thanks for the inspiring message. Good one that! Much appreciated; but I was talking about the Goans in Melbourne in particular. All said and done, 'was wondering why the analogy with the Singaporeans. I have lived there, they are the worser lot than the Goans. Except that they earn more and spend more too? We have to be appreciated by our deeds and not by comparisions. We should try to deter happennings that are bad everyone, not ones that are good for the general community. This is what Goans all over don't simply understand? Have a wonderful Xmas! Newton Marques. (not yet Sir, and wouldn't like to be!). _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.com/ Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] San Francisco: Goan holiday lunch this Saturday, Dec 16
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Dear friends, If you are a Goan or a Goan well-wisher, you won't want to miss this opportunity to support a good cause and show your concern for the land of your ancestors. Make the time, show you care. Please come to the Goa Sudharop holiday lunch party in San Francisco Bay area (Fremont, California). All invited, no membership required. DATE: SATURDAY, DEC 16, LUNCH FROM 11:30AM-2:30PM. PLACE:GOLDEN PEACOCK BANQUET HALL. ADDRESS: 3681 PERALTA BLVD., FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, 94536. TEL: 510-494-9460. PRICE:$15 FOR AGES 11 ABOVE. $10 FOR AGES 6-10. AGES 5 UNDER FREE. PAY AT THE DOOR. LUNCH:INDIAN CUISINE. INCLUDES APPETIZERS, ENTREES, DESSERT, SOFT DRINK, COFFEE/TEA. Even though you will pay at the door, please RSVP with the number in your party by DEC 13 to ACARIA ALMEIDA at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 925-376-2737 so we have an advance headcount. Please pass this message on to your family and friends. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] The mess that is Goa/response to Mario
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ --- Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mario observes: Helga, I'm glad that your friend, Stacey, saw none of ... the mounting garbage, the reckless traffic, the ugly facade of new buildings erected without planning and without a hint of an architectural soul in them. Neither did I the last time I was in Goa. --- Mario, It doesn't surprise me that you didn't see the ugly buildings replacing old beautiful one, nor notice the mounting garbage. Compared to New York, Goa is positively pristine. selma Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on www.Answers.yahoo.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Gulab Jaam (Was: Goa is............)
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Selma writes: Everyone there was as Goan as our gaunti dog, patto ladru. If you weren't a Goan(albeit a reluctant one) yourself, the above statement would be a grave insult to those Goans resident in Goa and anyone proud of his Goan origins. For your information: 1] There are no commonly known Goan breeds of Dog. 2] Gaunti is used by most people to refer to the origins of food. It is only used by the misguided elites as an adjective to describe people. I'm sure you can come up with something better if you are trying to describe how 'Goan' a person is. Regards Sunith -- Sunith D Velho [EMAIL PROTECTED] Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] A dream for Goa!
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Dear Goans, I do hereby request your goodselves to kindly use your good offices to do the needfull to pass this project to every goan. If you can sponsor a one line advertisement in the goan dailies will be a big help. http://goamyhome.blogspot.com It be fruitfull if this project reach the Goan ears atleast 2 weeks before the Goa bachao abhiyan at Azad Maidan on the 18th of December 2006. Please pass this message to all the Goans and Goan associations etc.you know. Hope you will do the needfull. With fond gratitude, Goanbaba _ MSN Messenger : discutez en direct avec vos amis ! http://www.msn.fr/msger/default.asp Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Archives Goa Medical School
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Interesting question. Could anyone help Isabel? FN On 12/12/06, Isabel Amaral [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear colleague, I am looking for data about students of the Goa Medical School from 1902 to 1942. I would like to know if they are natives, luso-descendents or Europeans, to understand the relationship established between the Portuguese medical staff and the spread of the east ideas on Portuguese Goa. Could you help me? Best regards, Isabel Amaral -- FN 9822122436 +91-832-240-9490 (phone calls after 1 pm please) FLOSS, geeks, blogs: [http://planet.foss.in/] Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] The Goan crab mentality!
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Hi Cornel, The term Goan crab mentality, I am told, stems from the story of a Goan fisherman having gone to the market with a basket of live crabs. At the fish market, he kept the basket open. A suprulo tourist asked him why does he not cover the basket, as the active and energetic crabs could easily crawl out of the basket. The experienced fisherman replied, These are Goan crabs. When any crab climbs up to get out of the basket, the other crabs will definitely catch it and pull it back to the bottom of the basket. Now you know the origin of the Goan saying. Now in your worldwide travel and encounters with Goans, would you validate this saying? You do not have to reply to this rhetorical question.:=)) Kind Regards, GL - Cornel DaCosta The term Goan crab mentality is used often. What is the link to the humble crab? To date I have not come across it as a term in everyday English usage. Just curious and with definitely no axe to grind! Thanks, Cornel Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] God-man
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Dear Friends From the time I made a trip to Pota and saw the first miracle over there, thousands eat sleep and pray without any problem. I learnt to pray alone opening my heart to God and of late I have just been getting stray thoughts which often tell me that this is not accordance to God's will. The priest talking about natural family planning and talking about cycles safe and unsafe. While on one side God himself is telling us increase and multiple, the priest tell us to restrict our family. While one side Jesus is telling us If you want to come to my Father you have to come to me, the church talks about devotion to Mary and her intercession. Mary herself never told us that she is going to save us but Jesus did.Jesus spoke about heaven and hell and from where did the purgoratory arrive? In the bible no mention is made as where Jesus went after been burried while the I believe states he descended among the dead. So all the confusion is created by the priests themselves and Dr.Carmo is calling me Helluvial confused Goan or east Indian or Mangalorean as if they are not human beings.Idiots speak like idiots. Today it looks like the Roman Catholic church is bankrupt otherwise why the hell boxes are placed all over the church near each and every images? Albert _ Connect with your friends who use Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Click! http://www.msnspecials.in/wlmyahoo/index.asp Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Goa Regional Plan 2011 to Crucify Natural Heritage
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED, The time is come for the people of Goa to ORGANISE not AGONISE !! Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre (GDRC) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Regional Plan 2011 to Crucify Natural Heritage --- by Prajal Sakhardande Natural History is a very important branch of History. Natural Heritage naturally follows from there. Our destructive, unscrupulous, hasty, malicious, vicious, greedy vermins that is the politicians of Goa need to be educated in these two branches of history and our electorate needs to be literate and educated about them. Wake up to the fact that they dont love us neither they have Goa in their heart and hence the destructive regional Plan 2011. They have therefore planned to systematically deface Goa. Remember they are all hand-in-glove. Goa is being sold by them. Our mother green Goa is for sale. As our angry young doctor Oscar Rebello puts it Goa is being raped by them. An architect perceives this Regional Plan-2011 as a huge Land Scam. In ancient times kings amassed huge booties and the war spoils were distributed between the king and his ministers. The 21st century Goan political scene is no different. Here the King and his Kingpins will enjoy the spoil of the Regional Plan-2011. Should we sleep over this land scam nee the Regional Plan 2011. Builders from Goa, Mumbai, Dubai hand-in-glove with our ministers and bureaucrats are out to roll earthmovers on our beautiful green hills at Betim, Baga, Arpora, Terekhol and at various prime hills in practically all the talukas of Goa. Thanks to the Regional Plan 2011 Goa will wear a ugly look. Our natural beauty, our mangroves, coastal belt, agriculture, trees will be axed to satisfy the unsatiated greed of the politician and the builder. Goa has a rich wealth of natural heritage. Our beaches like Morjim, Harmal, Mandrem, Kerim in the Pednem taluka, coastline of Bardez, Salcette, Murgao, Canacona will be victims of this dubious Regional plan. The Heritage trees of Panaji were axed at Tambdi-Mati-St Inez in the name of beautification. Nowhere in the world beautification takes place by cutting trees. Trees add beauty to the city. The historic rain tree avenue of Panaji at Campal is our unique heritage. At Candolim-Orda a hill is being cut. The Calangute hill will wear an ugly crown not of green olives like the Greeks did but a crown made of concrete. Have a look at the ugly Tata eyesore at Betim over looking Panaji. The entire stretch of the Betim-Verem hills will be a eyesore, thanks to the Town and Country Planning Dept, Government of Goa. The governments we elect to serve us finally turn out to be our greatest enemies. The very existence of Goa is at stake. All our NGOs have come together to fight the Draconian Regional Plan-2011. The whole of Goa should rise to this historic occasion and be there in large numbers on December 18, 2006 at Panaji to oppose the Regional Plan 2011. We have to save our Natural Heritage of Goa, her beautiful beaches, her hills, her mangroves, her agricultural lands, her trees. We also need to save our Mhadei from being diverted by the Karnataka government. We need to save our heritage temples, Old Goa world heritage site from the proposed garbage treatment plant. With noted conservation architect Ms Poonam Verma in tow we went to dialogue with the temple committee of Navadurga temple at Paigunium in the Canacona taluka to save the heritage of the said temple. We have to fight and fight and fight! Let us unitedly fight to save Goa. Save Goas timeless natural history and natural heritage. --- -- The Navhind Times 10/12/06 PANORAMA page 3 -- visit www.savegoa.com == GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 1, Issue 616
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ By which time, Bernardo will find some other grounds to snub plebs like you and me! Not worth the try :-) 500 (minus four) years too late. Or at least four-and-half decades. FN On 12/12/06, Bernado Colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Leah David, It is time that you spent some moments in your life learning Portuguese, give up the French. Than dear you can become an 'Goan elitist'. Stop the whinging. Pls follow this link: www.instituto-camoes.pt/cvc/aprender BC -- FN 9822122436 +91-832-240-9490 (phone calls after 1 pm please) FLOSS, geeks, blogs: [http://planet.foss.in/] Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Intolerance and tolerance .... Holland considers Saree ban
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ On 12/12/06, Vidyadhar Gadgil [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, just like Blair's intervention in Iraq has empowered the Iraqis. Oh well, at least this time he's hassling his own citizens instead of invading other countries and empowering their citizens... -- Question everything -- Karl Marx RESPONSE: O no, this will call for another rant and rave from our resident...phoo phoo. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] SGPIAG - 6TH ANNIVERSARY chalo azad maidan -Panaji
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ We,at South Goa Public Interest Action Group (SGPIAG) a registered NGO based in Margao,Salcete, South Goa District ,with jurisdiction, at present, over the entire South Goa District, are delighted that we have today completed six years since the formation/registeration of our NGO. This anniversary the members have resolved to extend their unstinted support to a Peoples Movement -- under the aegis of SAVE GOA front that is building up to save Goa from a man-made catastrophe the REGIONAL PLAN 2011 which tends to convert vast agricultural land to settlements; not to meet the growing requirements of the ever fragmenting Goan families but to make Goa a land of and for --- GOANS OF ANY ORIGIN by the turn of this decade. It may be recalled that last year 2005 our NGO alongwith several other citizens groups provided logistic support to the movement to repeal a draconian ordinance that was introduced by the Goa Government. This time the Regional Plan 2011 as approved vide Gazetted dated 10th August 2006 portends extensive damage to this tiny 25th State of Goa and which would have a irreparable damage to the demographic composition and the nature gifted assets that makes us and our tiny 25th State of India distinct from the rest of the country a cynosure of all eyes. Therefore on this anniversary we appeal to Goans world wide to lend support to the Peoples' Movement and ensure that the REGIONAL PLAN 2011 is consigned to the waste paper basket. Note well that after the coming hustings (state elections) in February, 2007 or May 2007 the deluge of migrants will far exceed the 3.5 lacs of the total population of 14 odd lacs as per 2001 census and with the changes in the Regional Plan 2011 the real estate industry will change the landscape and put extensive pressure on our natural resources, and outdated infrastructure. Hence its now or never visit www.savegoa.com for further details and lend your support to the movement by sending messages in support - email them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] HELPLINE 9822160493 OR 9822122235 We at SGPIAG also appeal to the Non resident Goans who may descend in Goa ---to join in large numbers and carry placards banners whatever to register your protest against the REGIONAL PLAN 2011, on 18th December, 2006 eve of the 45th aniversary of the Liberation of Goa at 1500 hrs IST for a massive rally at AZAD MAIDAN at Panaji. It is of interest to note as well that the audio visual and print media too has been building up the tempo to make this peoples movement a turning point in the anals of Goan history. Meanwhile we assure all our well wishers and the people of Goa in general of our unstinted assistance at all times round the clock -- and remain sensitive to issues affecting the State and the people of Goa. For SOUTH GOA PUBLIC INTEREST ACTION GROUP Regd No 171/GOA/2000 dt 12.12.2000 sd/- TERENCE MAZARELO PRESIDENT (SGPIAG) 1st Flr Benlix Bldg Opp Fatima Convent Margao Goa India [EMAIL PROTECTED] weblink http://mumbai.sancharnet.in/manojnd FAX +91 832 2712430 HELPLINE (24 hrs) 9822158584 Tel +91 832 2731373 (O) TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GOA/INDIA visit:www.goidirectory.nic.in,www.goagovt.nic.in __ Yahoo! India Answers: Share what you know. Learn something new http://in.answers.yahoo.com/ Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] AICHEA DISAK CHINTOP - Dezembrachi 13vi, 2006!
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Dhoniam Devan jivit sompem vortovtelem mhunn bhasavnk nam, punn Tannem sodamkal tujea sangata assonk bhasailam. (The Lord did not promise that life would be easy, but he did promise to be with you always.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Want to improve your lifestyle? Get Mickey Mehtas advice on holistic living http://content.msn.co.in/Lifestyle/AskExpert/Default06.htm Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Goans do not need overseas sermons
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Dear Rico, Both may be right BUT there is one big DIFFERENCE: Tony lives in Goa. Cip is a 'Come and Gone' Goan ;-) I have met both of them. Definitely one does not see the best of Goa in Swinden, UKand Goa may change beyond recognition if the Regional Plan 2011 is implemented. Those who want to preserve Goa, should come here and fight for it. Goans in Goa are not some caretakers for those who are raking in the moolah abroad...and want the best of both the places. Will Cip come to Goa on 18 Dec. for the Morcha? Viva Goa. Miguel From: Frederick 'FN' Noronha: I guess my two friends (Cip and Tony) have differing definitions of 'best'. Both might just be right :-) FN Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Assistance required to contact Goan Authors
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Dear Mr. Cota, You can reach Jose Pereira at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Best regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro Joao Paulo N Cota wrote: Dr Jose Pereira (author of 'Song of Goa' book on manddes, dulpods, etc) Dr Teresa de Albuquerque (author of a book on the village of Santa Cruz, Goa). Would appreciate if anybody could help in obtaining the contacts (email/phone) of both of the above writers. Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] Goans can survive without too much of overseas sermons.
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Fred, As usual, you are WRONG I think Tony and I have the same definition of quot;bestquot;. However, what Tony has agreed to show me so-called 'Goa still the best' - our interpretation what we will see could differ. Cip Frederick 'FN' Noronha wrote: I guess my two friends (Cip and Tony) have differing definitions of 'best'. Both might just be right :-) FN Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
