[Goanet-News] The guitar goes Konkani (some comments)...
http://in.youtube.com/comment_servlet?all_commentsv=5nHm-7pSgK8 Tune in to the melody here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nHm-7pSgK8 Adeus Korchea Vellar (The Time To Say Goodbye) is a very, very emotional song from the Konkani-region of Goa, an emigration-oriented area for generations, that has know the price of departure from a scenic, attractive yet poor-employing province. Played here by engineer-guitarist (IITian) Rui Lobo loborui at hotmail.com roquelazarus (4 days ago) very moving melody Rui PintoMusic (4 days ago) That was excellent! It is the first time I've ever heard a classical guitar interpretation of that mando. mostlybossa (2 days ago) Rui that was beautiful ! Your arrangement and playing were both wonderful ! ... loborui (1 day ago) Thanks Domingos. For those who dont know Domingos De Sousa is the President of GGG, and has put up lot of videos on youtube with fantastic renditons of mostly bossa tracks. rumpanuthabetha (2 days ago) Rui, that was a beautiful rendition of my favorite mando. Keep up the good music. Frederick, look forward to more video clips. Orlando Lobo -- -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Pls vote for SoftwareForKids here: http://www.coolsiteoftheday.com/frmindex.html -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-news-goanet.org/attachments/20080824/6219eace/attachment.htm
[Goanet-News] Goa news for August 24, 2008
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Nitish seeks apology from Goa Minister - Hindu [Aug 20, 2008] Patna: Bihar Chief MinisterNitish Kumar onWednesday denounced the reported anti-Bihari remarks by a Goa Minister and demanded an unqualified apology from ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/21/stories/2008082160581300.htmcid=1238232733ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNHDR_nDVlUTK42mw-loMt7ILhPgow *** Goa invokes ESMA, asks govt employees not to join strike - Times of India [Aug 20, 2008] PANAJI: Goa government has invoked Essential Services Management Act (ESMA) against government employees who struck work on Wednesday. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Goa_invokes_ESMA_asks_govt_employees_not_to_join_strike/articleshow/3386580.cmscid=1238538067ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNFSPdPvoLLOoxKQaBQaVGSWNlGvDQ *** Plans to build cops station hit roadblock - Times of India [4 hours ago] PANAJI: A proposal by the Goa police to build a coastal police station at Betul to tighten security, in the wake of increased threat perception in the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Plans_to_build_cops_station_hit_roadblock/articleshow/3397664.cmscid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNEuKRG8Qt3RfROFCQmcQwcLGsS2OA *** Bill for restrictions on casino ops - Times of India [Aug 22, 2008] PANAJI: A Bill seeking torestrict offshore casinos to the sea beyond five nautical miles from Goa's coast was introduced in the Goa Assembly on Friday. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Bill_for_restrictions_on_casino_ops/articleshow/3394968.cmscid=1239204431ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNHpA1hShzGAuK0jBFFUUK7Jrqysug *** #152;Keep Awake rumour has Goa in tizzy! - Herald Publications [18 hours ago] MARGAO, AUG 22 This rumour which spread like wild fire in many parts of Maharashtra in the last two days gripped Goans as well in the wee hours of ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=8846cid=2cid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNFb_nvYBA3qjXO0lr7Ecym5JxfwAg *** 900 cases on MF Husain in Goa? - Herald Publications [18 hours ago] NEW DELHI, AUG 22 There are as many as 900 criminal cases filed against MF Husain in Goa, says the renowned artist. Speaking to Renuka Narayanan of ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=8842cid=2cid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNHc5l3JlQvHjFlfJXCZTfwscE7qgw *** UK balm for Britons caught in bad realty deals - Times of India [4 hours ago] The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has already issued an advisory to British citizens to make careful enquiries before buying property in Goa. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/UK_balm_for_Britons_caught_in_bad_realty_deals/articleshow/3397622.cmscid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNHmsPfU1b7MkG388jKBd9m9c4zVOg *** Shooting championshp in Goa from August 30 - Deepika [2 hours ago] Panaji, Aug 23 (UNI) Ahead of the proposed National Games 2011 inthe state, the Rifle Shooting Association of Goa will hold a state shooting championship ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/2-0fd=Rurl=http://www.deepikaglobal.com/ENG6_sub.asp?newscode=24580catcode=ENG6subcatcode=cid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNEJmD1y6GZUo5ZY69BW1UkVlTDZpw *** Goa cut up about denial of more powers for IFFI - Hindu [Aug 22, 2008] PANAJI: Upset at the denial of more powers to Goa by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) in organising the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/23/stories/2008082355250900.htmcid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNEka1yBjP__dgmO1oImd3fBk9iyVw *** NRIs locals now look at Goa as a safe investment option - Economic Times [2 hours ago] If youre looking at investing in property or buying a second home, then Goa may still be youre best option. Nature is doing for Goa, what IT did for ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Goa_best_investment_option_for_NRIs/articleshow/3397873.cmscid=1239443133ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNHlDzvGD53f0X6Q4grCaeUIGyTBfA Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] MASS FUNERAL - Mary Josephine D'Sa (Kuwait/Nagao, Bardez-Goa)
MASS FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT MARY JOSEPHINE D’SA (Kuwait/Nagoa, Bardez, Goa) A mass will be offered at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City, on Saturday, 23rd August 2008 at 7:15pm for the repose of the soul of Mary Josephine D’Sa the beloved wife of Raymond D’Sa (NBK-Kuwait) who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 20th August 2008. The funeral will be held at The Holy Trinity Church (Nagoa- Bardez Goa) on Tuesday, 26th August 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Relatives and Friends kindly accept this as the only intimation.
[Goanet] THE SILLY SYNDROME
For favour of publication, please. =Averthanus= _ THE SILLY SYNDROME. Averthanus L. D'Souza. `During the ceremony of the country's 61st. Independence Day celebration, the Chief Minister made a grandiloquent announcement that the Government was going to set up two Commissions for Goa - a Law Commission and the Goa Human Rights Commission.Apparently, this announcement was also made in the Assembly during the current session. Apart from the bare statement of intention, there is no indication about the Terms of Reference of these two Commissions nor about the members who will constitute the Commissions. In one newspaper report (which might have got the information mixed up) the C.M. is reported to have stated that he was appointing the Law Commission to recast the TCP Act of 1974 to address modern trends in development of infrastructure. The Law Commission, it is proposed, will be asked to take up the TCP Act on priority to suggest amendments to it. The presumption that the newspaper has got it wrong is because no Government in its right mind would appoint a full-fledged Law Commission merely to review a single piece of existing legislation and to recommend amendments in a bid to make the Act proactive and make it a legislation to foster orderly and planned development. Such a review of existing legislation and suggested amendments is normally done as an internal exercise by the Law Department.A Law Commission usually has a much wider Terms of Reference. Whatever the situation might be, it seems appropriate at this time that the Goa Government should constitute a Law Commission - not just to recommend amendments to a single piece of legislation, - but to examine a whole range of existing laws which appear to be incongruent, and even in conflict with one another. To take just one example, since we are dealing with the Town and Country Planning Act of 1974, it is obvious, even to the layman, that this Act is completely out of sync. with the Constitution of India, more specifically, the 73rd and 74th amendments thereto.The TCP Act was formulated and legislated at a time when the concept of devolution of powers to the lowest level of local government was hardly known. The TCP Act was based on the assumption that all spatial planning and use of land in Goa and Daman was the sole responsibility of the Government alone, through its Chief Town Planner. Even the Town and Country Planning Board as envisaged in the TCP Act, is an advisory body to the Chief Town Planner. It is expected to advice the CTP in his task of formulating the Regional Plan. With the 73rd. and 74th. amendments to the Constitution, this assumption was rendered obsolete. The TCP Act of 1974, therefore, has not only become anachronistic, it has actually become anti-Constitutional. The proper remedy for such a radical change in fundamental assumptions is NOT to amend the existing TCP Act, as is being proposed by some citizens groups, and even, (so it seems) by the Government; but to completely repeal the TCP Act of 1974 and put in its place a NEW Act which will be consistent with the statutory requirements of the Constitution. The amendments to the Constitution of India also have repercussions on other pieces of legislation in the State of Goa. It has become urgently necessary to examine all these incongruities and to bring about changes in these associated laws. The most glaring example that comes to mind is the Municipalities Act, which, again, is not consistent with the Constitutional amendments. In the existing system, the Municipal Councils do not have responsibility for the planning of their respective areas. They are totally dependent on the Town and Country Planning Department and on the Planning and Development Authorities in some urban areas. For the planning function to be devolved to the Municipal Councils, as required by the amended Constitution, the present Municipalities Act will have to undergo radical changes. The Law Commission, if it will be set up at all, should be requested to look into the inconsistencies in the laws which do not conform to the Constitutional requirements. Another, obvious law which should be brought within the ambit of the scrutiny of the Law Commission is the Panchayati Raj Act. The Law Commission should be required to scrutinize all the State laws to see whether they conform to the Constitution or not. Perspicacious persons who are more familiar with the operation of the laws in Goa will be able to make specific recommendations to the Law Commission. What appears to be needed, at this point of time, is a macroscopic perspective of the laws which are currently in force to see whether they are consistent internally, and whether they are in conformity with the Constitution of India. When the announcement of the constitution
Re: [Goanet] Inflation soars to TWENTY SEVEN year high
Mario Goveia wrote: BTW, the facts and my private email inform me that I make more sense overall and disemminate more correct and logical information under the influence than you do sober:-)) Oh Mario! The last person who tried to tell me that he was capable of the above also added, and I drive much better than you when I am under the influence. It is called DENIAL. Denial, as I am sure you are aware of, is the biggest hurdle in the 12 step program. Exposing distorted information and misrepresentations is always considered taking away from a debate by those on the wrong side of the exposure:-)) Even your subject line is WRONG, as can be seen from the following sources showing the yearly and monthly history of US inflation rates, going back to 1915. http://www.gocurrency.com/articles/stories-inflation.htm HELLO! This is the year 2008! Were you sober when you read the article, you would have seen that it was written in 2006! For Goanetters who are grounded in the present and interested in the economic future, here is a link from Fox. http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/economy/producer-prices-surge--july/ Clearly I made a mistake. It must be all that liquid influence I was under; plus I was watching the US Olympic athletes winning all that gold and hoping the value would not go down even further:-)) I am glad that you have identified your problem. Please take steps to stop its progress as I am not interested in seeing you embarrassing yourself further. Mervyn3.0 __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
[Goanet] The Egg
This Goan folk tale is fictional and meant to be humorous. Any resemblance to real people and real events is purely coincidental and unintentional. Although the story was inspired from events in the Goan Canadian milieu, parallels should not be construed. Reader discretion is advised. There was once a meeting of wise and hardworking tribal men where it was realized that the traditions of the tribe were in grave and imminent danger. So they talked about having a tribal fest where the magical egg of their culture and identity was going to be unveiled. This egg would then be replicated over all over the world where the tribe dwelt. Since time was of the essence, weighty matters had to be disposed off rather unseemingly before the fest could begin. The following questions came up before the wise men. Could the whole tribe participate in the fest? No, was the answer. Only a few serious braves could. Then how to make sure the whole tribe would not join in? Much gold was to be given before they could enter the fest, it was suggested. Shall we encourage wise men from the tribe who were scattered in other lands to come? Only those who might attest to the golden egg, it was agreed. Shall we send out big smoke signals? One of them asked. You buy the wood and the matches, you stoke the fire and we will wield the blanket he was told. Now among these wise men were two of the brassiest mould. Actually one of them was a squaw who would have liked to be chief. She wrote a letter to the tribe in her sister's name about their vision and creativity and many more talents. The tribe was told that that such people appeared only once in 20 years. Since strictly males were made chiefs, the best she could try to be was chief-maker. They saw a chance in this tribal fest to displace the established chief who was the head of the whole tribe and not just of the wise men. This chief was the strongest and the wisest of them all but it was time for him to pass on the feathered head-dress. Although there were many brave men in line to wear it, none had a squaw like our wise man. So the fest was held amidst much fanfare. The chieftain came but when he stood up to speak, the man and his squaw left the tent. The chief was insulted, but it didn't matter to the wise men, who explained that the tent needed to be folded and somebody had to do it. Then the wise men introduced those who came from afar. They were given the choicest bison and the headiest wine so that they could sing the praises of the top two hosts. In return they brought many gifts. Some of them were collected and meant for those braves who were injured and sick in the old country but the donors thought we can always ask the tribe for more. So they talked about the golden egg. The few who came asked many questions of those who said there was such an egg. What is this egg made of? Is it not like any other egg? Can the egg multiply in other lands? How do we stop it from breaking? But those who were supposed to give the answers flipped back the questions to those who asked them. Since there were none who could answer the questions, the fest moved to other things. But not before a huddle to promise that news of the golden egg should be spread. So everyone went off to the hear the tribal choir, join in the peace dance, visit the trading posts, drink the white man's whisky and they finally dispersed. Now one wise man who always told the truth, was unhappy about the fest. He had traveled through the mountains, ridden through the valleys but felt he had tired himself for nothing. There were also some thoughtful braves who were wondering about the golden egg that was promised but not received. They decided to keep their tongues tied. They wanted the wise men to talk about the egg and the fest first. Since there was a dead silence from the wise men, one brave who usually kept the tribal records gave an account of the proceedings. Immediately some wise men from afar sent strong opposing smoke signals about the golden egg. How big it was, how fine it was, how their hosts were ever-smiling and how the new chief-to-be would always find a welcome mat in their tepees. They shouted down the truthful man from afar and too the scribe and the brave who had joined in. They accused them of many things like not paying the required gold and of drinking all the tribe's moonshine. So finally an impartial brave who wanted peace said never mind who talks bad things about the fest, let us talk about the golden egg so that we can multiply it for the good of the tribe. That is the most important thing. A brave on one side echoed the call. After all it was the egg and not the fest that was important. The wise men gathered and in unison, attacked the messengers whom they called the nay sayers. Shut up for the good of the tribe, screamed one. Have your own fest and find your own egg said the second, showing his little finger. This is pythonesque murmured another. Didn't you read the smoke
[Goanet] Daily Grook #196
DAILY GROOK #196 _ SPEED DEED _ by Francis Rodrigues medal not with usain his speed really jolts, for he, they complain, eats nuts, and bolts! _ puns word-play of all kinds, if you read between the lines! _ _
[Goanet] (no subject)
***I am reproducing the witness of those who have seen the white host being transformed into flesh and blood, thus confirming the words of Jesus of his real presence in the Eucharistthrough transubstantiation. I hope that the readers will see that thereare Eucharistic miracles in our times. Albert writes:- The kingdom of God belongs solely to Him. One should not play into His belongings. He has clearly said I am the Lord thy God, You will have no strange gods before me This Kingdom of God and about the history of the Kingdom of GOd is in the knowledge of God and alone and it is He who inspires and reveals to people He prefers to reveal. Many times Miracles are man made. If God wanted to show these miracles He would show it to everyone and not only to few. There has been instances of bogus miracles too which I do not like to discus on this net not out of fear but out of disgust. The person who has seen God is Jesus Christ. He has clearly mentioned every inch of his knowledge into the Bible and there lies the authenticity of God. Many times the clergy take undue respect of calling human beings as scholars of the church or scholars of the scriptures. There are no scholars of the scriptures unless God reveals the matter to them. Hope I am clear. Albert _ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://msn.coxandkings.co.in/cnk/cnk.do
[Goanet] Upgrading Dabolim would be better, at one-third the price; ICAO didn’t say ‘Yes ’ to Mopa
Well, well, well it transpires that the Mopa project is being pushed through in the interests of the Politicians - not the interests of the people of Goa. These guys want to fill their boots. Furthermore, the so called resident expert on Air Travel related matters, needs to do more than some homework, instead of trying to justify MOPA. Please read on:- ICAO didn't say 'Yes' to Mopa ANTHONY J SIMOES Upgrading Dabolim would be better, at one-third the price PANJIM, AUG 21 – The Goa government's decision to go ahead with the construction of the Mopa airport is based on the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) report, we are told. Really? A close look at the report actually tells quite a different story. The ICAO deputed a two-member team – made up of an airport operations and planning expert and an air traffic forecasting/air transport economics expert – to assess the airport. Their brief was to look at the situation at Dabolim and Mopa, and make appropriate recommendations. They were in Goa for eight days, from July 7, 2007 to July 16, 2007, at the very height of the monsoon, when we all know that Goa's landscape starts looking completely different, and there are huge logistic difficulties in moving around, especially to remote plateaus in distant Pernem. Notwithstanding this, within eight short days, they were able to complete a feasibility-cum-viability study that resulted in their producing a report of 46 pages, which includes a Table of Contents, a List of Tables as well as an Annexure, based on their visits (?) to both Dabolim and Mopa. In itself, this surely constitutes a feat fit for entry into the Guinness Book of World Records. It is another interesting but little known fact that Goa's brand new Governor, Dr Shivinder Singh Sidhu, was earlier Secretary General of the Montreal-headquartered ICAO, which we are told prepared the Mopa study. But that is not part of this story. Let us take a closer look at the report. First, the ICAO has covered its backside by saying that the team has relied on data provided by the Government of Goa. Secondly they write in their report things like: 1. In order to somewhat compensate for the additional travel time that would be required for air passengers travelling to and from South Goa, the government proposes to widen the existing National Highway 17 and construct a new highway with 'restricted access'. 2. To be attractive for the private sector to finance the totality of the investment and bear the financial risk over a long period, minimum guarantee must be given to the potential developers, such as: the insurance that there will be no competitive airport in the area (!). 3. Mopa airport would not be financially viable even in a situation where all the commercial traffic from Dabolim would be transferred to the new Mopa airport. 4. From worldwide experience, decision makers must recognise that a dual airport system is a second best solution compared to a single airport. 5. Goa does not provide a strong argument for splitting traffic between Dabolim and the new airport in Mopa. Splitting traffic between Dabolim and the new airport could impact the commercial and financial viability of both airports. 6. The study also covered the subject of financing and ownership of the proposed airport, and it was based upon the premise that the new airport will handle all civil operations. Such has been the precedent at Hyderabad and Bangalore, where new international airports are being constructed to handle all civilian operations, leaving the existing military airports only for military operations. 7. Furthermore, the study did not include the air traffic management issues involved in the operation of two airports, as the subject is discussed at the Central government level between the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Defence, for agreement on issues concerning civil-military coordination. 8. Given the relative strengths of Goa's economy and based on local studies by the Chamber of Commerce, the key growth engines that will drive the State's economic future are Agriculture and Horticulture, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Industry (including Special Economic Zones), Tourism and Information Technology. [Unfortunately, today agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and aquaculture are all dying industries. The Special Economic Zones and IT Parks are still-born babies.] Does that read like an unqualified 'Yes' to the Mopa airport? Not at all! But that's not all, there's more. The ICAO team was also informed during the mission that the enlargement of the aircraft parking apron, the construction of the new terminal building and an adequate car parking facility on recently acquired land from the Indian Navy was at the final planning stage at the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The preliminary budgetary estimate for the project was evaluated at $100 million (Rs 430 crore) by AAI, based on generic costs in India for similar facilities. This project contains
[Goanet] POLI-Tricks in Education
After loads of discussions on Goa University, TODAY Congress party appointed committee organized brain washing technique to mesmerize Goans, Goan educationalist, and so called thinkers. Presentation is still on while I am composing this message to Goanet. I am sure all attending the presentation will dance the tunes of Congress Party TODAY. Foreseeing this, I refrained myself from attending, still in touch with what's going on every 5 minutes.. I would have attended this discussion had it been organized by EDUCATION department of GOA and not by any POLITICAL party intending to play POLITE game!!! I believe, EDUCATION should be OUT OF politics. Best regards, Dr. U. G. Barad
[Goanet] Silver Jubilee for Bonderam Festival at Divar - http://www.goa-world.com/goa/bonderam/
Bonderam set for Silver Jubilee today HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, AUG 22,2008 – It will be Silver Jubilee for Bonderam on Saturday, as Divar Islanders are all set to celebrate their traditional festival that will see a number of colourful floats competing for top honours. Saturday will also be a special moment for the troupe ‘Jingle Bells’, as the float would also mark its silver jubilee participation in the festival. According to the organizers of ‘Jingle Bells’ their float is based on the theme, culture and tradition of the land. “Jingle Bells has prepared a float based on culture and different castes,” informed Romeo Pereira, a member of ‘Jingle Bells’. “We want to depict how each one of them worked in different ways to earn their livelihood in early times. It was the ‘Jingle Bells’ that started the first float for Bonderam 25 years ago with koiti konos. Since it completes 25 years, we want to show the same tradition that existed before and how it has changed in the last 25 years,” he added. “The message we want to convey is that there is no shame in doing any type of work as long as it’s done to the best of one’s ability,” he added. “Even though the prize money is not much, floats are put with the aid from locals from each ward, who have always patronised the festival, which has made its mark on the State’s tourism calendar,” informed the locals. Pereira informed that on an average, each float would cost over Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000. “However, if one wants to depict traditional luxurious sites, then the cost would be Rs 50,000, but none is bothered about the cost, as it is the only festival which attracts the young and old equally,” he added. However, other wards are also giving final touches to their floats, which are identified as Vittozem, Romantic, Primeiro, Maddant Stars and Divar Centre. Though Vittozem was not able to put up a float last year, Ignatius Rodrigues who is associated with Vittozem, informed that they felt left out last year. “We felt as if there was no fun in our lives and therefore this time, we have made it a point to take part in the festival,” Rodrigues said. When asked about the theme of their float this year, he said that the have chosen the theme ‘Unity through Music.’ It will depict mock bands and musical instruments portraying a symbolic message that though the instruments are different they all produce melodious music pleasing to the ears, he said. “It was tough for me to get the boys together to work and get all the things done. We are not competing to win a prize, but for love of the festival,” added Rodrigues. http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=8841cid=2 Link: http://www.goa-world.com/goa/bonderam/ Goa's Pride - http://www.goa-world.com http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=_Avn6_AepNwfeature=related Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter is presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com and moderated by Gaspar Almeida (since 1994). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fywTuf-9S0kfeature=email
[Goanet] India's Kingfisher Airlines goes international with London route
India's Kingfisher Airlines goes international with London route Photo Click to enlarge photo NEW DELHI (AFP) - India's Kingfisher Airlines has announced it will launch its first international flight from the high-tech southern city of Bangalore to London next month. The daily non-stop Airbus A330-220 service to Heathrow airport by Kingfisher (LSE: KGF.L - news) , owned by liquor baron Vijay Mallya, will take to the skies September 3, a statement received here Saturday said. We will set new standards in international travel, Kingfisher chairman Mallya said. The privately-owned airline last year bought out low-cost Indian carrier Deccan Aviation giving it the right to fly aboard. Under Indian rules, carriers less than five years old cannot fly internationally. Kingfisher was founded three years ago while Deccan is five years old. On its own, Kingfisher would only have been eligible to fly abroad in 2010. The decision to add overseas destinations is expected to heat up rivalry with India's largest airline Jet Airways. All India's major airlines have posted big losses due to soaring fuel costs that have driven up fares, reducing passenger traffic. The sector has been hit by a wave of mergers as airlines have sought to cut costs. Currently only state-owned Air India and Jet Airways fly overseas. http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/23082008/323/india-s-kingfisher-airlines-international-london-route.html -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
[Goanet] Parrikar claims AG paid fees in excess
PANAJI - The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on Friday said that the entire law department needs restructuring as even a file, which goes to it just for vetting purpose, gets stuck for long time. Replying to a related issue, during the Question Hour on Friday, the Chief Minister also acknowledged that there is no mechanism to appoint advocates for pleading government cases. The Leader of the Opposition stated that the Advocate General, Mr Subodh Kantak has been paid Rs 3.05 crore as his fees for a period of 30 months, with only 277 effective working days. He further stated that the Advocate General's support staff including advocates have been paid as much as Rs 82.49 lakh. Furthermore, Mr Parrikar pointed out, There is no evaluation mechanism for the advocates pleading government cases. He also stated that such advocates are not selected on the basis of their past performances in the court, including how many cases they had won or lost. The Leader of the Opposition further said that few advocates like Ms Winnie Coutinho have got maximum cases for pleading, for the government, while others were being appointed to plead very few cases. Mr Parrikar also demanded that the government should recover all the extra money paid to Mr Kantak, the Advocate General, wherein he had charged fees to appear for 102 cases, when actually he had appeared only once during the bail application case for 102 persons. The government should recover the money he had charged for extra 101 cases, and pay him whatever is to be paid for single appearance, he demanded. The Chief Minister, stating that he would examine the case and take necessary decision, informed the House that the government has already revised the fees of the Advocate General and also decided to fix the AG's fees on monthly basis. The government is also in the process of getting the records of the payment of fees to the AGs in the neighbouring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka, for reference, he added. http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2008082329 QUESTION: Will the A.G. now take issue with Parrikar and sue him? -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
[Goanet] KIFF-Kuwait elects new managing committee
A large number of delegated representatives of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF)-affiliated football clubs/associations attended the annual general body meeting and elected the following to its managing committee for 2008-09 season: B.M. Viegas - President Xavier Furtado- Vice-President Fidelis Fernandes - Gen. Secretary Derrick Gomendes - Sports Secretary Shyam Kumar - Treasurer Michael Fernandes - Member Jack Fernandes - Member P.A Tony - Member Bernard Fernandes - Member The Federation established in 1984 controls all expatriates Indians football activities in Kuwait. (Source: www.goa-world.com) Goa's Pride - http://www.goa-world.com http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=_Avn6_AepNwfeature=related Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter is presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com and moderated by Gaspar Almeida (since 1994) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fywTuf-9S0kfeature=email
[Goanet] OBITUARY - Virginia Pedrinha Figueirado e Melo (Carmona, Goa)
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“LORD I AM COMING HOME”
Virginia Pedrinha Figueiredo e Melo
Born: 9-12-1927 Died: 22-08-2008
(Gopalem-Carmona, Salcette - Goa)
Wife of (Late) Jose Afonso de Melo
Mother of Stanley, Socor, Timmy, (Late) Laura, Liberty, Charlet, Dolly and Ruby
Mother-in-law of Pascencio Jorge, Luciano Fernandes, Eddie Rodrigues, Lorain de
Melo, Cajetan Fernandes,
Tiago DSa and Monica de Melo
Grand-Mother of Iona, Neto, Carlos, Renette, Lancelot, Lisa Mona, Elton,
Calvin, Carl, Frederico, Effie, Gilberto, Cassie, Donovan, Emmanuel and Jesniya
Great-Grand-Mother of Elayne, Freeda, Gavin and Pearl
Funeral cortege leaves her residence on Tuesday,
26-08-2008 morning to Our Lady of Succour Church,Carmona for Mass and Burial.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her O Lord,
Let the Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her
May Her Soul Rest In Peace.
[Goanet] 'Nano' or 'Nanu project
Economic times (today) say Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has invited Tata Motors Chairman Ratan Tata to set up the `Nano' small car project in the state is it decides to move out from West Bengal, where it is mired in controversy (This is cut and paste lines) I am surprised how come Goa cm did not extend the carpet to TaTa in GOA! Is it because Goa cm thought that NANO at any coast can never match NANU in GOA!! I assume cm is UP TO securing his chair and yet doing everything UNDER BLANKET as though he is INNOCENT to prove that he is staying in two room flat! I think time as come to declared our cm as St. Imran KamAt Hope concerned authorities work out the modalities on how to declare our cm as St. Imran KamAt and also to declare the day of celebrations every year in the name of St. Imran KamAt in our churches and temples as a mark of respect to cm. The best place to have this celebration is Mont Hill..Goanet members can suggest alternative. Best regards, Dr. U. G. Barad
Re: [Goanet] Fw: Lourdes Miracles
Rev. Fr. Ivo C da Souza, How can you convience a colour blind person that colours exist? Cip --- On Fri, 8/22/08, Fr. Ivo C da Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Fr. Ivo C da Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Fw: Lourdes Miracles To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, August 22, 2008, 5:11 AM - Original Message - From: Fr. Ivo C da Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 7:25 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Lourdes Miracles From: Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sun, 8/10/08, Fr. Ivo C da Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can it be pious fraud? Has Julia Kim done it in the presence of so many people? Has she put hen's meat in her mouth? Is this the scientific explanation? I think as of January 21, 2008 Julia Kim and her followers have been excommunicated by the Archbishop because of the possibility of fraud, and the embarrassment these unruly miraculous events that she is staging, might be causing the Church. He has also forbidden his subordinates and co-religionists from propagating these fake miracles on the internet and through the print media. I guess that would apply to Fr. Ivo as well. ***I am reproducing the witness of those who have seen the white host being transformed into flesh and blood, thus confirming the words of Jesus of his real presence in the Eucharist through transubstantiation. I hope that the readers will see that there are Eucharistic miracles in our times. Regards. Fr.Ivo EPARCHY OF TORONTO (Ukrainian Catholic) Apostolic Administrator Chancery Office Naju, Korea, September 22, 1995 Sworn Testimony of Witnesses of Miraculous transformation of Consecrated Host and Wine, changing into living and moving flesh and blood, when Julia Kim received Holy Communion during the Celebration of the Eucharist at the open air Mass, celebrated in the field of the valley amidst the mountains outside Naju, at 5 p.m. on September 22, 1995. I, Bishop Roman Danylak, Apostolic Administrator of the Eparchy of Toronto for Ukrainian Catholics in Toronto, Canada, and titular bishop of Nyssa, herewith solemnly testify that I concelebrated the Divine Liturgy, or Holy Mass, with the Reverend Fathers Aloysius Chang, parish priest of the Kwangju Archdiocese in Korea, invited by me to assist during my visit to Korea; and Joseph Peter Finn, retired priest of the Diocese of London, Canada, on Friday, September 22, at 5 p.m. in an open air celebration on the grounds of the valley where a future church is to be erected, God-willing, to the honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Mother of God. Following the Liturgy of the Word, I delivered a brief homily for the occasion. After the communion of the priests, Fr. Chang and I administered Holy Communion under both species to Julia Kim and the eleven others.. As we continued the distribution of Holy Communion to the others present, we heard a sudden sobbing of one of the women assisting at Mass. The Sacred Host received by Julia was changed to living flesh and blood. Father Joseph Finn , who had remained at the altar during the communion of the faithful, was observing Julia; he noted that at the moment he turned to observe Julia, he saw the white edge of the host disappearing and changing into the substance of living flesh. Fr. Chang and I returned to Julia. The host had changed to dark red, living flesh and blood flowing from it. After Mass, Julia shared with us that she experienced the Divine Flesh as a thick consistency and a copious flowing of blood, more so than on the occasion of previous miracles of the changing of the host into bleeding flesh. We remained in-silence and prayer; all present had the opportunity of viewing and venerating the miraculous host. After some moments I asked Julia to swallow and consume the host. And after the Mass Julia explained that the Host had become large and fleshy; and that she consumed it with some difficulty. The taste of blood remained in her mouth for some time. I then asked that she be given a glass of water., from the miraculous source of water nearby. As she drank the waters her finger touched her lips, and a trace of blood was visible on her finger. She rinsed her finger in the water and drank it. In testimony of this, I append my signature, together with the signatures of all the witnesses present. Dated at Naju, this 22nd day of September, 1995 (signed) Roman Danylak, titular bishop of Nyssa, Apostolic Administrator, Eparchy of Toronto, Canada. Joseph P. Finn, Saint Peter's Cathedral Basilica, London, Ontario, Canada Rev. Aloysius Chang, priest of Kwangju Archdiocese. (Korean signatures of others present) Raphael Song, Vivianna Cho, Ru Bi No Pork, Bi To Hna
[Goanet] Air India needs cabin crew.. http://airindia.vsworld.com/
National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL) formed with the amalgamation of erstwhile Indian Airlines Limited and erstwhile Air India Limited, is looking for bright and energetic young boys and girls to join as Trainee Cabin Crew initially for its operation of Airbus 320 family of aircraft. Applications are invited from Indian Nationals (UNMARRIED Female and Male) for the post of TRAINEE CABIN CREW to fill up the following vacancies and to form panel for future requirements. Selected candidates will be placed in the scale of pay of Rs.5720-100-6420-135-7500-175-8200. Total emoluments at the minimum of the pay scale will be approx. Rs.28000/- per month (inclusive of Variable Flying Allowance). In addition, the post carries benefits such as Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, Medical facilities, free/concessional air passages, etc. Thanks to Ajay D'Cruz for pointing to this... FN -- FN * Independent Journalist http://softwareforkids.wordpress.com Aug 23 request: Pls vote for me here: http://www.coolsiteoftheday.com/frmindex.html
[Goanet] Upgrading Dabolim would be better...
Well, well, well it transpires that the Mopa project is being pushed through in the interests of the Politicians - not the interests of the people of Goa. These guys want to fill their boots.**Furthermore, the so called resident expert on Air Travel relatedmatters, needs to do more than some homework, instead of trying tojustify MOPA.** Please read on:-ICAO didn't say 'Yes' to Mopa ANTHONY J SIMOES Upgrading Dabolim would be better, at one-third the price PANJIM, AUG 21 [Gabe Menezes] Sure, I did some homework in response to this unsolicited advice. Here's what I found about the author of the story our resident goanet expert is regurgitating without adding much intellectual value to what Arwin Mesquita posted earlier. Anthony Simoes based in Calangute has been involved in research on various environmental issues in Goa for over a decade. From the impacts of the Konkan Railway alignment, Nylon 66, Golf courses, destruction of sand dunes, to mining impacts and chemical pollution. He has prepared critiques of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, documentation for Public Hearings, status reports for fact finding teams as well as base material for public interest litigation (PIL's). http://osdir.com/ml/culture.region.india.goa/2002-11/msg00154.html Its funny but the present Simoes' report doesnt say a word about Mopa's environmental impact on which general subject he seems to be an expert. As for Mopa he along with almost everybody else on goanet has been like Rip van Winkle for the last 1 year as the ICAO report (whose field work was reportedly done in 8 days in July 2007 is dated August 2007 i.e. NOT 2008!). I have critiqued the ICAO report in a series of articles in HERALD and goanet from Oct/Nov 2007 all of which sank like stones in the Mandovi. All these folks dont seem to realise that since Jan 2008, Goa government has been pushing for two airports. It is pointless to talk about Dabolim vs Mopa. The need of the hour is to figure out about Dabolim AND Mopa for Goa's sake. What I have been saying is that Mopa cannot be the ICAO designed airport with all the problems we are hearing about on goanet now from latter day Vasco da Gama's (of Mopa). It has to be a smaller airport which does not cannibalise Dabolim's traffic and force it to shut down by default if not by intent. The Goa government is the one who should be asked about this, not me. And the faith in upgrading Dabolim is touching. Its been hanging fire for 5 years since it was first proposed in 2003. And the Rs 430 cr upgrade if it does happen will be no guarantee that Dabolim will remain open once a full blown Mopa international airport opens at Mopa for all the reasons Simoes cites. This has happened at Bangalore and it will happen in Goa unless Goans are alert. For starters, Dabolim's IATA code (GOI) will likely be transferred to Mopa with the blessings of the Navy as sure as God made apples. But then Goans can be counted on to miss out on the vital problems and busy themselves with really petty ones. just like the great Nero in Rome of yesteryear. Sleep in heavenly peace.
[Goanet] journalist
Eugene wrote As for Lisette's apology, I accept it. For some, ignorance is bliss. At the same time, I am surprised that she did not read my piece in the souvenir. At the end of it, there is bio-note which clearly says that I am a journalist. Eugene, read again... Please reflect on the ethics of a professional journalist. At no time did you seek us out to verify your story, even though we were your subjects to a large extent.. No one knows who your source is, and if you have questioned its accuracy. Many delegates have stated their positive experiences at their convention. These have been dismissed and non-existent in your reporting. There are outright lies in your report, a quick phone call to us would have confirmed the allegation that our trip to Portugal last year was not paid by Casa de Goa, even though this had no bearing on the Toronto Convention. Virginia Gomes of Casa de Goa, wrote in her posts on Goanet that we took care of our own expenses..., however there is no retraction of your statement to date. I stand by my post that what you have reported is mostly malicious lies, gossip and innuendos. This is not journalism. The Society of Professional Journalists, includes the following criteria for ethical behavior in reporting/journalism. Seek Truth and Report It Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information - Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible. - Diligently seek out subjects of news stories to give them the opportunity to respond to allegations of wrongdoing. - Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability. Minimize Harm Ethical journalists treat sources, subjects and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect. http://spj.org/ethicscode.asp Lisette Saldanha .
Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Running ... into some music
Hi Rico, I was really happy to see your video interview with Rocky. I have great regard for fellow musicians like Rocky Lazarus and Rui Lobo who spend so much of their time imparting the basics of music into young aspiring Goan musicians. I loved watching Rui's song being sung by young Anthony Lopes from Sta. Cruz. You never know where these kids could reach tomorrow. Thanks to guys like Rocky and Rui the flag of Goan music will continue to fly high. And thanks to guys like Rico, their work is getting the recognition it deserves. Cheers! Sigmund de Souza
[Goanet] Para os nossos Politicos
Watch this clip actually for Brasilian Congress. No different from ours. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SKgKRuwzjY Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. _ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://msn.coxandkings.co.in/cnk/cnk.do
[Goanet] Fwd: HUMOUR OF MELVIN DURAI
-- Forwarded message -- From: RAMDAS MENON [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 1:46 PM Subject: Fwd: HUMOUR OF MELVIN DURAI T -- - -*HUMOUR OF MELVIN DURAI : * * * *Melvin Durai is a Winnipeg-based writer and humorist. Born in India and raised in Zambia, he has lived in North America since 1982. Through the Internet, his column is read by thousands of people in more than 90 countries. This week's column hits the bull's eye! (pun intended) THIS WEEK'S COLUMN: 'THE SHOT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD' In case you missed the news, in case you were sleeping under a rock or just got released from Guantanamo, India won its first-ever individual gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, causing 1.1 billion people to jump up and down with joy, touching off a minor earthquake in California and a major interruption in tech support. Yes, an Indian man won an Olympic gold medal -- and without all his opponents getting injured. Abhinav Bindra, a 25-year-old from Delhi, won first place in the 10m air rifle event, beating 50 other shooters, including that great Albanian marksman Imer Gudschot. So excited were members of the Indian Olympic Association, so taken in this moment of high-fives and champagne-popping, that some of them checked the official medal table to see if India had moved past America. No such luck, of course, but that didn't stop Indians from celebrating like it was the greatest Olympic achievement ever. And who can blame them? After all, it was their first individual gold medal since India began competing in the Olympics more than a century ago, back in the days when 'catapulting' was an official sport. 'The drought is over!' screamed one newspaper's headline, causing even more celebration across the land, particularly in the farming community. It was a shining moment for India on the world's greatest sporting stage. As one Indian politician eloquently put it, 'Abhinav Bindra has shooted us all into glory!' Almost everyone in India, from the Prime Minister to the church minister, heaped praise on Bindra. Even members of the Indian Astronomers Association, attending a convention in Pune, took a break from the proceedings to applaud the 'shooting star.' Congratulatory messages poured into India from all over the world. U.S. presidential candidate John McCain, hoping to endear himself to Indian-American voters, sent a congratulatory card that he said was 'from one straight shooter to another.' Indian legislators debated a motion to celebrate Aug. 11 every year as Gold Medal Day. They voted down a proposal to display Bindra's medal at a national museum in Delhi, amid fears that the building would not be able to handle the millions who would come to view it. The excitement and celebration may have seemed overblown, but not to Indians. 'People around the world may not know this,' a Chennai man said, 'but we Indians really love gold!' Bindra's victory, combined with shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's silver medal at the 2004 Olympics, is expected to increase the popularity of shooting in India, drawing thousands of youngsters to shooting competitions and exhibitions during breaks from cricket. 'We want shooting to be more popular in India,' said sports administrator Baljit Singh, 'but not as popular as it is in America.' Hoping to match the success of TGC (The Golf Channel) in America, media mogul Rupert Murdoch announced that Indian viewers would soon be treated to TSC (The Shooting Channel). It's expected to feature various shooting competitions from around the world, as well as reruns of the American shows 'Gunsmoke' and 'Have Gun Will Travel.' Rajesh Patel, who has been hired as a TSC analyst, said Bindra's victory will have a lasting impact in India, even on sports announcing. 'We're not going to say that someone's performance is 'simply wonderful' anymore,' he said. 'We're going to say that it's 'simply Bindraful.'' Schoolchildren for years to come will learn about Bindra, thanks partly to an Indian publisher who has already put out a special alphabet book: 'A is for Abhinav. Abhinav is first name of champion. B is for Bindra. Bindra is surname of champion. C is for Chapati. Chapati is food of champion.' Bindra has not just earned a lifetime of adulation, he has become India's most eligible bachelor, receiving a flood of marriage proposals. Said his proud mother: 'We have received proposals from North Indians, South Indians, even West Indians.' Indeed, a Trinidad dairy farmer with a 20-year-old daughter offered 1,000 cows in dowry, but Bindra turned down the offer, saying he doesn't want to milk his fame. That pleased Indian sports fans, who want Bindra to choose his bride carefully, believing that the country's future Olympic glory rests partly on what type of genes his children inherit. Some are even dreaming of a match between Bindra and badminton star Saina Nehwal, an Olympic quarterfinalist. But that would be folly, according to one
Re: [Goanet] Take a look...
Dear Hartman de Souza, You post was most intersesting. From a design and aesthetic(as in a lived aesthetic) perspective to build a house -- say even in an abandoned or spent mine requires vision. The only vision these freaks have is to eat where they defecate. One often thinks, with all that wealth that they would have some ideas. venantius Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:52:44 +0530 From: Hartman de Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Fwd: Take a look... He is within his rights to build his mansion there, the man said, but it would be better for his public image if he built his mansion in one of his mines!
[Goanet] GHANTTI
Today, we use the word ‘ghantti’ to refer to the migrants who arrive in Goa in search of work. According to our elders, the word “ghantti” meant ‘traveling carrier from the Ghats’. In those days goods also came from across the border via the land route. The ghantti often arrived at dusk with their bullocks, bells strung round their necks and loaded with bulging sacks on either side. The tinkling of the bells and group barking of dogs usually announced their arrival. When heard, one of the locals would say: “Ar’re ghatta voilo bapui eilo”, and the whole ward would wake up to greet the tired travelers. There were hardly any roads then; they mostly traveled through jungles. Thus, they would come across wild animals like tigers, leopards, wild boars, etc. Sometimes, they would have a narrow escape from wild animals, which they would narrate to the locals. The only weapon they carried with them was a “koito” (machete). They would unload their bullocks, bathe at natural springs, sit and relax under the trees and smoke and crack jokes. Sometimes they sought locals’ permission and spent nights in their verandahs, but they woke up at the first light of dawn, reloaded their bullocks and moved off in groups via Gaumvaddy, Anjuna on their journey into Maharashtra/Karnataka. They took with them coconuts, rice, salt fish, “maddanchem godd” (coconut jaggery), seasonal fruits like mangoes, etc. and local drinks. Once upon a time, not too long ago, we welcomed these traveling carriers from the Ghats but today we despise and label them as “ghantti”. Why? Do you know who is handling Goa’s manpower requirement today? I am currently building a house. Do you know who the workers are? With the exception of the contractor, Agnelo Britto, from Grande Peddem in Anjuna and his “mukhi gonvlli” (main mason), a Hindu from Morjim, the rest are all migrants. We have to think twice before we open a door – once opened; it’s difficult to close it. Some of the first post-liberation migrants to arrive in Goa were Keralite teachers, as we didn’t have enough teachers to teach in schools. We then had officers on deputation, mainly from Maharashtra State, who exercised nepotism and brought in as many relatives as they could and filled offices. And now we have construction workers in every field, including wood carvers, who arrive in Goa in hordes from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, etc. They have established themselves in Goa; so much so the manpower market is governed by them. Until last month, a laborer charged Rs.150 per day but now he charges Rs.200/day – a 25% increase, which has been accepted across the board in Goa! You now know who is ruling our state, but it is we who gave them that power. Let us not forget that when we point a finger at others three fingers point at us! I hope better sense will prevail among those who keep blowing their out of tune “pemprem” and they will stop propagating “aplench tambddem”! We started the mess and we are trying our best to fix it. “Sat somdir pois ravon fozne marinakat ani amkam formainakat”. (Don’t fire mortar from thousands of miles away and dictate us). If you want to improve the situation in Goa, come here and help us or else hold your peace and keep the pride for yourself. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Gaumvaddy, Anjuna _ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://msn.coxandkings.co.in/cnk/cnk.do
[Goanet] A prayer for Goa Damão and Diu - at the Sé Cathedral Macau,
00 http://Odamao.blogspot.com/ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2008 A prayer for Goa Damão and Diu With sincere desire to be and feel the togetherness with the Damanenses all over the world, celebrating WORLD DAMÃO DAY, a mass was offered by Oscar Noruega and family this evening, the 20th of August 2008 at the Sé Cathedral Macau, for the people of Goa, Damão and Diu. Hope Damão can acheive all round development and prosperity and grow in love, peace, unity and happiness forever == === rene barreto - WORLD GOA DAY - celebrated in GOA. http://www.childrenwalkingtall.com/Pictures/9-6.htm ==
[Goanet] Parrikar claims AG paid fees in excess
[EMAIL PROTECTED] QUESTION: Will the A.G. now take issue with Parrikar and sue him? MLAs are immune from being prosecuted/ sued for statements made on the floor of the house. Mog assundi -- Tony de Sa Ph: +91 832 2470148 E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] M: +91 9975 162 897 --- Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one's levels of aspiration and expectation. - Jack Nicklaus
[Goanet] The Canadian Goan Egg
This Goan folk tale from North America is fictional. The story was only inspired by actual events, but any resemblance to actual people and those real events is purely coincidental and unintentional. Reader discretion is advised. There was once a meeting of wise and hardworking tribal men where it was realized that the traditions of the tribe were in grave and imminent danger. So they talked about having a tribal fest where the magical egg of their culture and identity was going to be unveiled. This egg would then be replicated over all over the world where the tribe dwelt. Since time was of the essence, important matters had to be disposed off quickly before the fest could begin. The following questions came up before the wise men. Could the whole tribe participate in the fest? No, was the answer. Only a few serious braves could. Then how to make sure the whole tribe would not join in? Much gold was to be given before they could enter the fest, it was suggested. Shall we encourage wise men from the tribe who were scattered in other lands to come? Only those who might attest to the golden egg, it was agreed. Shall we send out big smoke signals? One of them asked. You buy the wood and the matches, you stoke the fire and we will wield the blanket he was told. Now among these wise men were two who were bold as brass. Actually one of them was a squaw who would have liked to be chief. She wrote a letter to the tribe in her sister's name about their vision and creativity and many more talents. The tribe was told that that such people appeared only once in 20 years. Since strictly males were made chiefs, the best she could try to be was chief-maker. They saw a chance in this tribal fest to displace the established chief who was the head of the whole tribe and not just of the wise men. This chief was the strongest and the wisest of them all but it was time for him to pass on the feathered head-dress. Although there were many braves line to wear it, none had a squaw like our wise man. So the fest was held amidst much fanfare. The chieftain came but when he stood up to speak, the man and his squaw left the tent. The chief was insulted, but it didn't matter to the wise men, who explained that the tent needed to be folded and somebody had to do it. Then the wise men introduced those who came from afar. They were given the choicest bison and the headiest wine so that they could sing the praises of the top two hosts. In return they brought many gifts. Some of those gifts were meant for those braves who were injured and sick in the old country but the donors thought we can always ask the tribe for more. So they talked about the golden egg. The few who came asked many questions of those who said there was such an egg. What is this egg made of? Is it not like any other egg? Can the egg multiply in other lands? How do we stop it from breaking? But those who were supposed to give the answers flipped back the questions to those who asked them. Since there were none who could answer the questions, the fest moved to other things. But not before a huddle of the wise men to promise that news of the golden egg should be spread. So everyone went off to the hear the tribal choir, join in the peace dance, visit the trading posts, drink the white man's whisky and they finally dispersed. Now one wise man who always told the truth, was unhappy about the fest. He had traveled through the mountains, ridden through the valleys but felt he had tired himself for nothing. There were also some thoughtful braves who were wondering about the golden egg that was promised but not received. They decided to keep their tongues tied. They wanted the wise men to talk about the egg and the fest first. Since there was a dead silence from the wise men, one brave who usually kept the tribal records gave an account of the proceedings. Immediately some wise men from afar sent strong opposing smoke signals about the golden egg. How big it was, how fine it was, how their hosts were ever-smiling and how the new chief-to-be would always find a welcome mat in their tepees. They shouted down the truthful man from afar and too the scribe and the brave who had joined in. They accused them of many things like not paying the required gold and of drinking all the tribe's moonshine. So finally an impartial brave who wanted peace said never mind who talks bad things about the fest, let us talk about the golden egg so that we can multiply it for the good of the tribe. That is the most important thing. A brave on one side echoed the call. After all it was the egg and not the fest that was important. The wise men gathered and in unison, attacked the messengers whom they called the nay sayers. They shouted like this: Shut up for the good of the tribe. Have your own fest and find your own egg. This is pythonesque. You have had too much to drink. Didn't you read the smoke signals? You didn't come for the fest so you shouldn't ask about the egg. Give us more
Re: [Goanet] Sameer Salgaocar has thrown me out of CHESS
Sandeep Heble wrote: There are times when people get carried away by propaganda that is based, not on facts and logic, but on misrepresentations and emotion. This is one of those times. A lot of falsehoods, masquerading as facts, have appeared here in this forum for some time now, but in the end, as Mahatma Gandhi would always say, the truth will always win. I was honestly very disappointed when I read the above response from Francis Rodrigues, trying to unnecessarily turn this debate into a communal-secular one. I agree with you, Sandeep. For those of you who are not aware, Samir Salgaocar is Hindu, his wife is a non-Hindu and Samir has a brother-in-law who is Catholic. Mervyn3.0 __ Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Chess Coach debunks the communal allegations
Hi, I hope this is not a political issue to malign the image of Mr.Sameer Salgaocar. Let me be clear that I am Chairman of Maharashtra Chess Association and do not poke my nose into the politics of Goa Chess Association. However being coach of both Ivana and Bhakti, i cannot but help to comment on these allegations. I have seen Sameer interacting with all the parents. He genuinely helps all the deserving players irrespective of their cast and religion. He has even helped Women Grandmaster Mary Ann Gomes from Kolkata. I hope this will clear the misunderstandings on these issues. The parents of both the kids will themselves vouch for Sameer's secular status. ...Raghunandan Gokhale.
[Goanet] DABOLIM AIRPORT SUFFERS SETBACK
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[Goanet] The guitar goes Konkani (some comments)...
http://in.youtube.com/comment_servlet?all_commentsv=5nHm-7pSgK8 roquelazarus (4 days ago) very moving melody Rui PintoMusic (4 days ago) That was excellent! It is the first time I've ever heard a classical guitar interpretation of that mando. mostlybossa (2 days ago) Rui that was beautiful ! Your arrangement and playing were both wonderful ! ... loborui (1 day ago) Thanks Domingos. For those who dont know Domingos De Sousa is the President of GGG, and has put up lot of videos on youtube with fantastic renditons of mostly bossa tracks. rumpanuthabetha (2 days ago) Rui, that was a beautiful rendition of my favorite mando. Keep up the good music. Frederick, look forward to more video clips. Orlando Lobo -- -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Pls vote for me here: http://www.coolsiteoftheday.com/frmindex.html
[Goanet] POLI-Tricks in Education
Dear Dr. Barad, You wrote QUOTE TODAY Congress party appointed committee organized brain washing technique to mesmerize Goans UNQUOTE [See full text below] The Navhind Times of 22m August, 2008 has a 2 Col x 15 cm report entitled Seminar on GU conversion on Aug. 23 on page 5. Its opening line reads PANAJI: The Goa Education Development Corporation has organised a one-day seminar on the proposed conversion of Goa University in to a Central University on August 23 at NIO from 9.30 A.M. to 4.30 p.m. If the sentence construction seems to imply that the conversion will take place at NIO on the given date and time, it was unintended. I believe the sentence should have properly read thus: PANAJI: The Goa Education Development Corporation has organised a one-day seminar on August 23 at NIO from 9.30 A.M. to 4.30 p.m on the proposed conversion of Goa University in to a Central University . The GEDC organised seminar was held at NIO as scheduled. The GEDC is a registered corporation as a RTI with the Registrar of Companies will reveal. Its current Chairman, Mr. M.K. Shaikh, may be a congress man, married man,chairman of the GPCC Committee on goa University, following a religion that is a minority in Goa, etc ...but that is not relevant to the GEDC. The GEDC is not a Congress Party organ. It is a registered company. Does it shock you that the Citizens [of Goa] Initiative debate was intentionally dwarfed by the new seminar? The recently retired Registrar and Professor were the highest ranks that the Proposition mustered at the CI, of which you were a vocal part at IMB. You are on record contributing your voice, thoughts and Rs.50/- to the effort. The GEDC had two incumbernt VCs of Goa University and B.R. Ambedkar University and one former VC of two Universities ..Puducheri [Pondicherry]and Chennai [Madras].. besides a Director from the Union HRD Ministry's Dept of Higher Education. On the political front, the GEDC's reply to the General Secretary of GSRP [present in his capacity as CI Convener] was The BJP-turned-Congressman CM, RSS-turned-BJP Leader of opposition and a host of other VIPs. so politicians were never really far away from the debate , either at IMB or at NIO! If the Gen-Sec of GSRP can be accepted as a non-political convener, what is wrong with a Vice-President being a Chairman of GEDC that hosted the event? I still do not know who paid for the IMB hall, sound system, snacks, and tea ...Rs.510/- collected at the event was just not enough. The CI is NOT funded by the Govt. and so no RTI application is possible. We know Floriano Lobo is its self-styled Convener who wannabe an Oscar. You are not in the managing committee, neither am I. So how did the CI manage the expenditure? Did the GEDC not invite you, after all the effort you took to initiate the debate at IMB in support of Dr. Budkuley or something like that? Why do you pre-judge a debate when you had no problems with a known Congress supporter moderating the debate at IMB ? When the posting of Dr. Budkuley's views on the goanet were fine...why were you distinctly irritated when Mr. M K Shaikh's interview to NT's reporter was also posted on Goanet? Political? Communal? Casteist? or all three! I rest my case. Your take, please. Mog asundi, Miguel Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:09:16 +0530 From: Dr. U. G. Barad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] POLI-Tricks in Education To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] After loads of discussions on Goa University, TODAY Congress party appointed committee organized brain washing technique to mesmerize Goans, Goan educationalist, and so called thinkers. Presentation is still on while I am composing this message to Goanet. I am sure all attending the presentation will dance the tunes of Congress Party TODAY. Foreseeing this, I refrained myself from attending, still in touch with what's going on every 5 minutes.. I would have attended this discussion had it been organized by EDUCATION department of GOA and not by any POLITICAL party intending to play POLITE game!!! I believe, EDUCATION should be OUT OF politics. Best regards, Dr. U. G. Barad Get an email ID as [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Click here http://in.promos.yahoo.com/address
[Goanet] Some Goan musician links
Some Goan musician links: Neal Pinto, Canada http://www.youtube.com/user/PintoMusic http://www.myspace.com/pintomusic Domingos De Sousa (#22 - Most Subscribed (All Time) - Musicians - India #46 - Most Viewed (All Time) - Musicians - India) I'm an amateur musician who loves bossa nova. I normally do Tom Jobim and Joao Gilberto songs.Some Dorival Caymmi and Ary Barroso as well. I was introduced to brazilian music at an early age as I live in Goa, India, an ex-Portuguese colony... beautiful place with a lot of warm water beaches and swaying palms. Most videos are recorded using a Sony handycam in my teenage sons' attic room, with no enhancements and editing at all. It's fantastic being able to share my passion, though just a hobby, with you ! Solo voice and guitar. http://www.youtube.com/user/mostlybossa -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Pls vote for me here: http://www.coolsiteoftheday.com/frmindex.html
[Goanet] Get ready ...
Get ready around the cake everyone (even if we're not on talking terms to each other!). Tomorrow, Aug 25, 2008 is observed as the 14th birthday of Goanet and the (31st?) of founder and chair Herman Carneiro... Share your memories, good and not-so-good, on the list if you wish. FN -- -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Pls vote for me here: http://www.coolsiteoftheday.com/frmindex.html
[Goanet] Goa news for August 24, 2008
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Nitish seeks apology from Goa Minister - Hindu [Aug 20, 2008] Patna: Bihar Chief MinisterNitish Kumar onWednesday denounced the reported anti-Bihari remarks by a Goa Minister and demanded an unqualified apology from ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/21/stories/2008082160581300.htmcid=1238232733ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNHDR_nDVlUTK42mw-loMt7ILhPgow *** Goa invokes ESMA, asks govt employees not to join strike - Times of India [Aug 20, 2008] PANAJI: Goa government has invoked Essential Services Management Act (ESMA) against government employees who struck work on Wednesday. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Goa_invokes_ESMA_asks_govt_employees_not_to_join_strike/articleshow/3386580.cmscid=1238538067ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNFSPdPvoLLOoxKQaBQaVGSWNlGvDQ *** Plans to build cops station hit roadblock - Times of India [4 hours ago] PANAJI: A proposal by the Goa police to build a coastal police station at Betul to tighten security, in the wake of increased threat perception in the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Plans_to_build_cops_station_hit_roadblock/articleshow/3397664.cmscid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNEuKRG8Qt3RfROFCQmcQwcLGsS2OA *** Bill for restrictions on casino ops - Times of India [Aug 22, 2008] PANAJI: A Bill seeking torestrict offshore casinos to the sea beyond five nautical miles from Goa's coast was introduced in the Goa Assembly on Friday. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Bill_for_restrictions_on_casino_ops/articleshow/3394968.cmscid=1239204431ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNHpA1hShzGAuK0jBFFUUK7Jrqysug *** #152;Keep Awake rumour has Goa in tizzy! - Herald Publications [18 hours ago] MARGAO, AUG 22 This rumour which spread like wild fire in many parts of Maharashtra in the last two days gripped Goans as well in the wee hours of ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=8846cid=2cid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNFb_nvYBA3qjXO0lr7Ecym5JxfwAg *** 900 cases on MF Husain in Goa? - Herald Publications [18 hours ago] NEW DELHI, AUG 22 There are as many as 900 criminal cases filed against MF Husain in Goa, says the renowned artist. Speaking to Renuka Narayanan of ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=8842cid=2cid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNHc5l3JlQvHjFlfJXCZTfwscE7qgw *** UK balm for Britons caught in bad realty deals - Times of India [4 hours ago] The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has already issued an advisory to British citizens to make careful enquiries before buying property in Goa. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/UK_balm_for_Britons_caught_in_bad_realty_deals/articleshow/3397622.cmscid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNHmsPfU1b7MkG388jKBd9m9c4zVOg *** Shooting championshp in Goa from August 30 - Deepika [2 hours ago] Panaji, Aug 23 (UNI) Ahead of the proposed National Games 2011 inthe state, the Rifle Shooting Association of Goa will hold a state shooting championship ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/2-0fd=Rurl=http://www.deepikaglobal.com/ENG6_sub.asp?newscode=24580catcode=ENG6subcatcode=cid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNEJmD1y6GZUo5ZY69BW1UkVlTDZpw *** Goa cut up about denial of more powers for IFFI - Hindu [Aug 22, 2008] PANAJI: Upset at the denial of more powers to Goa by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) in organising the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/23/stories/2008082355250900.htmcid=0ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNEka1yBjP__dgmO1oImd3fBk9iyVw *** NRIs locals now look at Goa as a safe investment option - Economic Times [2 hours ago] If youre looking at investing in property or buying a second home, then Goa may still be youre best option. Nature is doing for Goa, what IT did for ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Goa_best_investment_option_for_NRIs/articleshow/3397873.cmscid=1239443133ei=Z52wSNjJDpvAgQPy2KnyAgusg=AFQjCNHlDzvGD53f0X6Q4grCaeUIGyTBfA Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Goan music-3: HERALD(Goa), Aug 24, 2008
GOAN MUSIC-3 By Valmiki Faleiro The Portuguese killed ‘vovios’ (ancient Goan folk songs.) Post-1510 hymns now live in archives. But, the world of mandos, dulpods and deknis – ah! – mercifully survives. That unique dance-song, which pinnacled in the second half of the 19th century, must be the first in Asia where the twain met … India’s versatile musical traditions and music of the West. Aptly symbolized by two instruments that accompany its rendition: the ‘ghumot’ and violin. The first, a percussion pot of clay that sounds best when covered with the hide of a monitor lizard, the other a stringed Western import. The West inspired the structure of the mando, but its lyrics were in the local lingo. Which suited politically sensitive Goans fine: every time they had to vent their anger at the misdoings of the Portuguese, they composed a mando. Which the colonial masters did not understand. Let’s dwell on this interesting aspect. At the western end of the road by which I was born and now live, the erstwhile Rua de Norte, was the taluka’s municipality, ‘Camara Municipal de Salcete.’ The historic building, constructed in 1770, still stands albeit in a rundown state, in Margao’s Old Market area. A law promulgated on January 15, 1774 created the first “Senado” (municipal senate). Made of 70 members, most elected, the first senate took office in 1775. It had a biennial term. Elections were not by universal adult franchise. The Electoral College comprised of taxpayers paying minimum 320 ‘reis fortes.’ The ‘Camara’ was short-lived. A Portuguese Governor called Jose Pedro da Camara (Sept-1774 to May-1779) killed the Camara in 1777. Administrators appointed by this Camara ran the affairs of the Salcete Camara. The Camara was reestablished only on March 28, 1783. With the dawn of Lisbon liberalism, local political parties like ‘Patuléa’ and ‘Chafarica’ were formed in 1844. These were later replaced by ‘Partido Ultramarino’ and ‘Partido Indiano.’ Elections in Goa never really were smooth. Those of Sept 21, 1890 were the worst. Salcete by now had nearly one lakh inhabitants and about 2,000 voters. Leveraging on the intense rivalry between ‘Ultramarino’ and ‘Indiano,’ Governor Vasco Guedes de Carvalho Menezes (1889-91) decided to rig the polls, pro his ‘official candidate’ for “deputado” to the Lisbon Parliament. What came to be known as “Eleiçao Sangrenta de Setembro 21, 1890” began earlier than the scheduled hour. Officials furiously stamped ballot papers behind the closed door of the municipality. ‘Indiano’ leaders and supporters laid siege to the building and broke open its door. Governor Carvalho Menezes was prepared for such contingency. An armed force of 150 (some say 300) Mulatto troops had been sent from Panjim by boat to Rachol, thence to Margao. As the column marched from the barracks (present South Police HQ) down Abade Faria Road to the sound of bugles, ‘Indiano’ leaders got voters to retreat to near the Holy Spirit parochial house. Under command of military officers, Raimundo de Assa Castelo Branco and Claudio Correia Mendes, the soldiers turned around the municipality and fanned out from Rua de Norte to encircle the gathered crowd, which, as quickly, scampered for safety. The taluka Administrator, Lt. Col. Luis Carneiro de Souza e Faro (which, in Konknni, means gunshot) ordered the troops to open fire. They shot like mad, at anything on two legs. Twenty-three innocents – including a Christian woman emerging from church after Mass, a Gawda woman who had just bought medicines at the Nuno Alvares pharmacy, and a mentally challenged Ponciano de Albuquerque seated at his balcao watching the ‘fun’ – were killed. Dozens were injured. For the first time, Goa featured on international ticker channels, like the Reuters despatch from Bombay. This tragic mini-Jallianwalla Bagh massacre (29 years before the real thing in Amritsar) naturally caused deep outrage and resentment. The ensuing mando, understandably, spawned several versions, four of which the Goan historian, late Carmo do Azavedo analyzed on the centenary of the dark event. The most common runs as follows (my loose translation in brackets): Setembrache ekvissaveru (On Sept 21) Camrachem foddlem daru (the door of the municipality was broken) Deddxen soldad addle (150 soldiers were brought) Morgouvan Ponje corun taru (by boat from Panjim to Margao.) Mis zanvchea vellaru (At the time of Mass) Rogtacheo zaleo zori (there were springs of blood) Pad'Lucas alment mari (Fr. Lucas sprinkled holy water) Otmem salvar cori (saving souls.) I promise you less macabre stories next Sunday! (To conclude.) P.S.: An e-mail says planet Mars will be brightest on Aug. 27, 12:30 am, when it comes closest to earth. The next time Mars will look like earth’s 2nd moon is in 2287 AD. (Ends.) The Valmiki Faleiro weekly column at: http://www.goanet.org/index.php?name=Newsfile=articlesid=330
[Goanet] GHANTTI - A correction
The percentage in the third last paragraph should read as 33.34% instead of 25%. Thanks. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Gaumvaddy, Anjuna _ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://msn.coxandkings.co.in/cnk/cnk.do
Re: [Goanet] Lourdes Miracles
From: Albert Desouza [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***I am reproducing the witness of those who have seen the white host being transformed into flesh and blood, thus confirming the words of Jesus of his real presence in the Eucharist through transubstantiation. I hope that the readers will see that there are Eucharistic miracles in our times. Albert writes: ...Many times Miracles are man made. If God wanted to show these miracles He would show it to everyone and not only to few. ***Miracles are a part and parcel of the Christian Revelation. Miracles can be worked only by God. Man-made miracles are not miracles. The Church defined the possibility of miracles. Miracles are signs of God's power. God works according to his Will and Plan. Signs from heaven should not be demanded, as Jesus himself warned us. They should be humbly recognized. There has been instances of bogus miracles too which I do not like to discus on this net not out of fear but out of disgust. ***I am speaking of Lourdes miracles and Eucharistic miracles, recognized by the Church. I am not referring to bogus miracles which are not miracles at all... The person who has seen God is Jesus Christ. He has clearly mentioned every inch of his knowledge into the Bible and there lies the authenticity of God. Many times the clergy take undue respect of calling human beings as scholars of the church or scholars of the scriptures. There are no scholars of the scriptures unless God reveals the matter to them. ***God spoke through the prophets and through Jesus his Son to humanity. Scriptures mediate this God-talk to us. Theologians and scriptural scholars have their important role in the Church. God speaks to us today also through the theologians and the Church. Instead of writing against the teaching of the Church, I hope you will learn from the theologians and the priests. Hope I am clear. ***Yes, I hope that I am also clear. Regards. Fr.Ivo
[Goanet] Revving up the disinformation campaign
To Goanet - In yesterday's Herald there was a report masquerading as news when in fact it read like a paid advertisement. It was about a concrete pastry king's business. How is it that Goan journalists have time for spurious reportage bordering on propaganda but have no time for the ubiquitous real estate plunder and scams that are taking Goa down? There is so much incriminating evidence to uncover and so much that is EASILY ACCESSIBLE (as I have myself found firsthand) that the only answer to the last question can be: the media is in bed with the miners and builders. Where are all the usual loudmouths, some of whom are adept at flapping their gums here on Goanet? Where's the land conversion data for South Goa? Was that too much to ask for? We read the other day that the Rahejas are inaugurating a campaign to push their SEZ project, rejected by both the people of Goa as well as Goa govt (although it was clear from the get-go that Digu cleverly played both sides to ensure eventual success for the SEZ promoters). The local miners builders mafia have already switched into overdrive. A slew of sops will soon be unloaded on the Goan people. Tiatrs will be underwritten, sarvajanik Ganesh Chathurthi events will meet with wads of cash, and not a single Narkasur will go unsponsored. Pay careful attention to all the funding sources this year. Don't forget to query the Mineral Foundation of Goa (http://www.mfgoa.com), an outfit established by the miners. Find out which activists are recipients of funds from MFGoa You will be surprised. Mind you, all this windfall does not spring from any altruistic impulse. These are straightforward instances of quid pro quo. Here's the cash, now please look the other way, thank you. The builders and miners have all their bases covered. All but one, and that, I have learnt, is turning out to be a cause of some disquiet and discomfort in their ranks. It is called the Internet. The rascals can control all channels of information flow except the Web. And right now they are seized with the problem of how to muzzle our voice on the Internet. While they has grasped the idea of the power of the Internet, it appears they haven't yet quite grasped the idea that the Internet genie cannot be forced back into the bottle. They might want to start out by asking the Chinese. Warm regards, r
[Goanet] PWD IS TO BE BLAMED
The tragic death of Kundaim young lass Supriya Naik at Ribandar on 22nd August morning may technically be a road accident but the PWD engineers are definitely to be blamed for her death. The despicable condition of the road from Sao Pedro to Ribandar Patto after it was carelessly dug to lay a new water supply pipeline over five months ago is surely a contributory factor. The people of Ribandar were fooled into believing that new pipes of a bigger diameter were being laid to ensure 24 hours water supply. This promise will remain a dream as the pipeline is dysfunctional till date and in all probalities the PWD laid the pipes to enrich the pockets of some people. The careless neglect of this accident prone road is deplorable and unpardonable. Are the PWD Engineers so insensitive that it would require that their own loved ones be crushed to death under the wheels like Supiya to awaken them to their sheer abdication of duty to maintain and ensure that the roads are in good and safe condition. The PWD Minister Mr. Churchill Alemao would be well advised to ensure good maintenance of the existing roads before pondering and contemplating over other hi-fi projects. His other option would be to team up with Health Minister Mr. Vishwajit Rane and build some more morgues instead as basic medical care at the Government hospitals is also in shambles while we are being fooled away with promises of super-specialty care. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar
[Goanet] DABOLIM AIRPORT SUFFERS SETBACK
http://www.goacom.com/joel/news/2008/aug/23aug08.htm This news is reproduced from Gomantak Times by Goacom.com. Other national or international newspapers are obviously ignorant about this move as it has not been reported/published by any of them. Read this news that appeared last month. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Airport_expansion_to_boost_development/articleshow/3272192.cms And these: http://avindia.blogspot.com/2008/07/dabolim-airport-will-not-be-grounded.html http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/16/stories/2008071651860300.htm http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Review_plan_to_shut_down_Dabolim_airport/articleshow/3234566.cms Is it politics blended news reporting. Which news is correct? Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. _ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://msn.coxandkings.co.in/cnk/cnk.do
[Goanet] Press Statement of the Taleigao Bachao Abhiyan
*TBA Holds Procession and Public Meeting to condemn suppression of democracy * The Taleigao Bachao Abhiyan (TBA) today conducted a protest march to condemn the actions of the Sarpanch, with the aid of unruly elements in the recently held Gram Sabha of Taleigao that amounted to a murder of the democratic process. The procession that wound through the Taleigao market and culminated outside the Casa do Povo, Taleigao marched to the somber tunes of music traditionally played at funerals. Pundalik Raiker a member of the TBA explained that the citizens of Taleigao were mourning the abortion of democracy as witnessed in the Taleigao Gram Sabha held on the 17th of August 2008. It may be recalled that the Gram Sabha held on the 17th of August was abruptly stopped by the Sarpanch after members of the meeting protested against his partisan manner of conducting a vote in the meeting. He was aided in this process through the actions of unruly elements that continuously disrupted the proceedings. The TBA, aware of this possibility, had in fact requested the Sarpanch for police protection, a request that the Sarpanch ignored. This action, along with his partisan manner of conducting the meeting is evidence of his deliberate attempts to throttle the democratic participation of the people in the governance of the village. The TBA would like to call attention to the fact that subsequent to the Gram Sabha held in May 2008, the tribal residents of Taleigao village were threatened and punished for daring to attend the Gram Sabha. The TBA points out that the Sarpanch has failed to call for Gram Sabhas as per schedule for three trimesters now, a serious neglect of his duties under law. In the course of the procession, members of the TBA spoke on the various other issues that are a threat to the democratic functioning of the panchayat. As members of the procession distributed handbills to the on-looking public at the Taleigao market, Annand Madgavkar explained that the TBA aimed to ensure Development for all, not just a few. Shanti Almeida, secretary of the TBA focused on the mega-housing projects. In the absence of adequate infrastructure she argued, these projects were going to destroy the fabric of the village and create poverty in our village. Xavier Almeida, expressed his concern for the conditions in the village pointing out that fields created through the hard work of the ancestors, were now being acquired in the name of the Government, and subsequently filled up and used for private commercial interests. Every speaker in the course of the procession appealed to the people of the village to fearlessly come out against the destruction of the village, stand up for their rights and attend the Gram Sabhas. Arriving at the Casa de Povo, the site for Gram Sabha meetings, Adv. Albertina Almeida reflected on how the village as a result of the disregard for law was transformed from a productive agrarian community into a lawless concrete jungle. Participants in the procession then lit candles to bring the light of justice into their village. Speaking on the occasion, the Convenor of the TBA, Jason Keith Fernandes pointed out that Taleigao was in the grip of darkness and it was the responsibility to bring light into this darkness. The forces of darkness were at play in the Gram Sabha, in the imposition of the ODP (Outline Development Plan) and the alleged IT Park in the village. The citizens would not rest until these forces were dispelled he said. On behalf of the TBA, Annand Madganvkar announced that they would visit every ward to identify the needs and demands of the people and try to resolve these issues. This would be used in the eventual preparation of a Village Development Plan that would articulate the needs and demands of villagers. The needs of the people should be addressed, before the greed of the real-estate lobby he remarked. s/d s/d Jason Keith Fernandes Shanti Almeida (Convenor and Spokesperson) (Secretary) (Support the TBA, via their blog www.taleigaobachaoabhiyan.blogspot.com ) --- Read my thoughts at www.dervishnotes.blogspot.com
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Albert said:- The person who has seen God is Jesus Christ. He has clearly mentioned every inch of his knowledge into the Bible and there lies the authenticity of God. Hi, I missed the verse whereby Jesus says that he has seen God. I would like to know which paragraph in the bible it is said that Jesus said that. Dont forget - the Gospels were written 35 to 60 years AFTER Jesus died, and, Jesus never wrote anything nor did he tell anyone to write his biography. ED. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet] The writing on the wall
To Goanet - The selling of Goa has shifted into top gear. Until Goans come out into the streets and stop this, Goa is toast. The prospect of owning a place of his own in their own homeland is now a fast receding dream for 99% of Goans. See below. The usual suspects are prostituting Goa for the benefit of rich outsiders. The Margao, Panaji and Bardez builder lobbies are represented. r http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3398127.cms Excerpts: If you’re looking at investing in property or buying a second home, then Goa may still be you’re best option. Nature is doing for Goa, what IT did for Bangalore and Hyderabad — send land prices soaring! “Goa attracts second home buyers for whom a loan rate hike does not make much of a difference. So the prices are still increasing,” said Dattaprasad Kamat, proprietor, Kamat Developers. A lot of agitation has put a halt on many upcoming projects but the demand for a home still continues. Obviously prices will shoot up,” says John Britto, director of Acron Developers. A recent study by the Goa Chamber of Housing Association states that to cater to the increasing number of tourists flocking the state, Goa would require over 1,10,000 hotels and housing developments by 2016. Says Dutta Naik, president of GCHA, “People will keep coming to Goa, but the rooms available are less. Obviously prices will shoot”.
[Goanet] Ghantti
What is Dominic trying to say in his post below? What is he trying to fix? Has he or the builder housing for the ghanti builders? Is he using automation to build his house therefore not requiring a lot of labour! Is this not a childish post of someone who has written about toothpaste and toothbrushes not being available to him before 61? We started the mess and we are trying our best to fix it. ?Sat somdir pois ravon fozne marinakat ani amkam formainakat?. (Don?t fire mortar from thousands of miles away and dictate us). If you want to improve the situation in Goa, come here and help us or else hold your peace and keep the pride for yourself. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Gaumvaddy, Anjuna Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
