[Goanet-News] Goa news for August 6, 2009
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa may invoke Epidemic Act if flu doesn\'t abate globally by Oct: Rane - Times of India nd, health minister Vishwajit Rane said on ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/Goa-may-invoke-Epidemic-Act-if-flu-doesnt-abate-globally-by-Oct-Rane/articleshow/4861771.cmsusg=AFQjCNEcrn5yuJG4O8ItQzMuf1NQxMPqgw *** Tata Docomo Tariff Details for Mumbai,Maharashtra Goa circle - MobiGyaan biGyaanTata Docomo's much awaited service is launching today,6th August 2009 in Mumbai,Maharashtra Goa circle.TATA DOCOMO is Tata Teleservices Limited's (TTSL) ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://mobigyaan.com/tata-docomo-tariff-details-for-mumbaimaharashtra-a-goa-circleusg=AFQjCNEcGp9NBsEBIXqtUxVltIkPgb7OYA *** Paramedics to boost state\'s health set-up - Times of India ural-health-system-gets-paramedics-to-man-centreshosps/643658.htmlusg=AFQjCNGtXj70MhDs6MW3HxRp5qee4stm6gGoa's rural health system gets paramedics to man centres,hosps http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/Paramedics-to-boost-states-health-set-up/articleshow/4861534.cmsusg=AFQjCNGsuq7Yr605KEChvrmIkUF575c3pA *** Delhi-based travel agency to arrange gay tours in Goa - HospitalityBizIndia spitalityBizIndiaBy HBI Staff http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=5773sid=1usg=AFQjCNEE-mPHjQ2KYFnZyx9vofbM7G7x7w *** Goa Velha bypass by December: Alemao - Times of India MKX2C7ynoY-RuVIMrkxfCgAI will solve Pernem's water woes: Alemao http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4858198.cmsusg=AFQjCNHu9bp4BTBeAde5kssVif8LrAPS9A *** Goa Carbon incorporates 100% overseas subsidiary - Myiris.com iris.comGoa Carbon has incorporated an overseas 100% subsidiary private company limited by shares on [Aug 5, 2009] under the name ``GCL Global Resources SGP(P)`` at ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/storyShow.php?fileR=20090805165058707dir=2009/08/05secID=livenewsusg=AFQjCNG2-ZjkypFQR5iw9eB-vRqR0jyeLA *** GOA - Gold Aura Receives $1m Commitments Through Note Issue 1/1 - istockAnalyst.com (press release) Wednesday - August 5: (RWE Australian Business News) - Gold Aura Ltd (ASX:GOA) has received commitments for more than $1m through the issue of ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3393660usg=AFQjCNE1ivTS1bLwuFBYDPkQiheRuuljiw *** , South Goa, India - Homes Overseas ortuguese village, an ideal choice for families looking for an exotic Goan villa holiday in a tranquil and secluded ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.homesoverseas.co.uk/common/link.aspx?iLinkID=hobanner:1url=www.homesoverseas.co.uk%2Fproperty-for-sale-in-India%2FApartment_for_sale_in_Goa_India%2FGoa_India%2F1964295-1002a=106242usg=AFQjCNGMsVmzcnS_R3kLsxNU8kXbeZvqdg *** Goa wants separate cadre of bureaucrats - Hindu nduPanaji (IANS): The Goa government is in consultation with the central government over creation of a separate cadre of civil servants for the state. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200908041021.htmusg=AFQjCNGISm54-FcwIwFwZyil26sK3mvRag *** Goa govt bid to curb pendency in high court - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: In a bid to reduce the burden on the high court of Bombay at Goa, the government has proposed to transfer appeals valued up to Rs 20 lakh and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/Goa-govt-bid-to-curb-pendency-in-high-court/articleshow/4858444.cmsusg=AFQjCNHjzczTej3FqTRpnkD8yU9zIN47Lw Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet-News] Whazzup : Kala Academy : Zait Zage... screen play writing... Greatest Konkani Song Hits...
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - 08.08.09 3.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. DMKM Jacob Fernandes Tiatr Zait Zage Ticketed 08.08.09 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. DMKM Jacob Fernandes Tiatr Zait Zage Ticketed 08.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Preview Theatre Mahesh Rane Screen Play Writing Workshop Free 08.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Art Gallery Dr. Anil V. MorajkarPainting Exhibition Free 09.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. DMKM Mariano Fernandes Tiatr Devacho Vhod Upkar Ticketed 09.08.09 3.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. DMKM ESG Spirit of Freedom Patriotic Film Festival Passes 09.08.09 3.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Black Box Francis Rodrigues Greatest Konkani Song Hits Free 09.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Preview Theatre Mahesh Rane Screen Play Writing Workshop Free 09.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Art Gallery Dr. Anil V. MorajkarPainting Exhibition Free 10.08.09 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. DMKM Mario Menezes Tiatr Kal Aiz Ani Fallem Ticketed 10.08.09 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Black Box NYKA Events Pvt. Ltd. HDFC Meeting Free 11.08.09 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. DMKM Irineu D'cruz Titar Jem Devan Ghoddlam Ticketed 11.08.09 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Black Box KA-DWM Internal Concert Free 12.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. DMKM Snaden Shawn D'souza Children Dance Programme Free Rehearsal 12.08.09 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. DMKM Snaden Shawn D'souza Children Dance Programme Free 13.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. DMKM Sesa Goa Limited Annual General Meeting Invitees 13.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Meeting Room Sesa Goa LimitedTea Refreshment Invitees NOTE: Timings mentioned above reflects the hall-booking timings. Please check the actual program starting time at the venue. -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Konkani adages http://konkani-adages.notlong.com/ Medieval Goa http://medieval-goa.notlong.com/
Re: [Goanet] The Pope's moral blunders on outsourcing S A Aiyar(Times of India)
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and seeks to buy approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs land betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas. Please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or ph+91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html -Original Message- From: George Pinto I am surprised Aiyar writes an article without quoting the actual piece he takes exception to. Here is the link to the Pope's encyclical, CHARITY IN TRUTH http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20090629_caritas-in-veritate_en.html -Original Message- From: Mario Goveia The Vatican's business is religion and morals. When they wade into economics and business they can be as moronic as Karl Marx, the Nehru family, Fidel and Raul Castro. Who the hell does Pope Benny think pays for his Gucci shoes and opulent palaces and royal lifestyle.. The Pope should be thankful for their largesse or he may have to find a job and do some useful work that generates an income My advice to the Vatican, Stick to religion and helping the poor, and stay the hell away from economics. RESPONSE: Oops!! Looks like Aiyar-ji did a number on Mario-G!! Best advice is gratuituous advice from Mario-G!! Fulfilled his daily quota, all without reading any facts!! - B
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (6Aug09)
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and seeks to buy approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs land betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas. Please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or ph+91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html * BREAKING NEWS * Olivinho Gomes has begun writing his latest Konkani Book of 'Great Goans in Heaven' PS. In Romi script...'More Readers' says he... To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Visit latest postings on Mandgoa blog!
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and seeks to buy approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs land betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas. Please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or ph+91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html Hello! Here are few new postings on Mandgoa blog you may visit: 1. Call me, call my family: my home phone is tapped! http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2009/08/call-me-call-my-family-my-home-phone-is.html 2. Mining dump collpases, runs into Selaulim Dam http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2009/08/mining-dump-collpases-runs-into.html 3. Rampant mining in Goa's Forest in Sanguem http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2009/08/rampant-mining-in-goas-forest-in.html 4. Fomentos lime Solution! http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2009/08/fomentos-lime-solution.html Warmly, Seby _ One stop at MSN India to catch up with what’s hot in the world around you today http://in.msn.com
[Goanet] For kind favour of publication: Press Note
2009-08-06
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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE COMMERCE -MAPUSA - GOA - INDIA - 403507 (0832-2262356-www.xavierscollege-goa.com)
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Dear Sir, I will be grateful if you please publish the enclosed (Attached) in your issue and oblige. With many thanks and kind regards, Yours sincerely, Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sá PRINCIPAL St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science Commerce, Xaviernagar, Mapusa - Goa - 403507 - INDIA. PRESS NOTE Third Year Examinations All Third Year B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.C.A. students (Old Course) who have not cleared their Third Year Examinations held in April, 2009, are hereby requested to collect the Examinations Forms from the College Office and submit the same duly filled-in, latest by 13th August, 2009, at 12:00 noon. Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sá PRINCIPAL St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science Commerce, Xaviernagar, Mapusa - Goa - 403507 - INDIA.
Re: [Goanet] Comedy Show
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Add my name to the list as well Wendell Rodricks 2009/8/6 Cecil Pinto cecilpi...@gmail.com Santosh Helekar wrote: I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. --- Dear Santosh, Please add my name to the petition. I am willing to spend time in jail to defend freedom of speech. I may not agree with what Samir said but he has every right to state his opinion and this right cannot be curtailed. Cheers! Cecil = -- cell: +91-9422443029 Office hours: +91-832-2420604 Office email:rns.wend...@gmail.com email%3arns.wend...@gmail.com www.wendellrodricks.com
[Goanet] ZOLM DISSACHIM PORBIM
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Bab Agnello (Odeokx, Navelim Youth Centre-Kuwait) Khuxhallborith Zolmacho Dis (06/08/2009) Tumkam Anvddetam Ani Amchea Rochnaran Tumcher Aplo Axirvad Ghalunk Magtam Bessanv Tumcher Poddom Re Sorguimchea Deva Bapachem. Cajetan de Sanvordem Odeokx United Friends Club-Kuwait.
Re: [Goanet] The Pope's moral blunders on outsourcing S A Aiyar(Times of India)
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ 2009/8/6 Bosco D'Mello bos...@canada.com -Original Message- From: George Pinto I am surprised Aiyar writes an article without quoting the actual piece he takes exception to. Here is the link to the Pope's encyclical, CHARITY IN TRUTH http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20090629_caritas-in-veritate_en.html -Original Message- From: Mario Goveia The Vatican's business is religion and morals. When they wade into economics and business they can be as moronic as Karl Marx, the Nehru family, Fidel and Raul Castro. Who the hell does Pope Benny think pays for his Gucci shoes and opulent palaces and royal lifestyle.. The Pope should be thankful for their largesse or he may have to find a job and do some useful work that generates an income My advice to the Vatican, Stick to religion and helping the poor, and stay the hell away from economics. RESPONSE: Oops!! Looks like Aiyar-ji did a number on Mario-G!! Best advice is gratuituous advice from Mario-G!! Fulfilled his daily quota, all without reading any facts!! - B QUESTION: The sole voice of reason, puts foot in mouth, it is entertainment but I'd rather pay some money and go watch the proms. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
Re: [Goanet] Comedy Show
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Santosh, please do add my name to the petition. Although currently not in Goa, I would gladly enjoy the luxury of Aguada to safeguard our freedom of speech. Let us hope Herald carries this letter. best, selma --- On Wed, 8/5/09, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the speaker and other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a letter-petition to the Herald newspaper with our names on it:
[Goanet] RIVER PRINCESS / Ashley D'Silva's message in Vol 4 Issue 797
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Dear Goanet News Finally some sensible thinking - thank you Mr D'Silva - shipbreakers from ALANG - why wasn't this done years ago to remove this eyesore and environmental hazard from Sinquerim/Candolim beach? Just check out Jaisu Shipping's website http://www.jaisu.in/projects/htm under SALVAGE - there's a lovely big photo of the Princess, but precious little else to inspire confidence when you view their track record in vessel salvaging. I fear it may be too late to salvage what is now left of the once-glorious Sinquerim Beach. Has anyone tried to walk along it recently? All Goan politicians should hang their heads in shame! What a legacy they are leaving. This STINKS of COLLUSION!! R.I.P. Sinquerim Beach. Jeremy Reynolds Sinquerim Are you an untamed, bizarre or daring explorer? Find out now! Drag n' drop Date India’s Teen Diva. Find out if you hit it off with her or are her fiery opposite. Drag n’ drop _ We all see it as it is. But on MSN India, the difference lies in perspective. http://in.msn.com
[Goanet] SHAMEFUL
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Parrikar stated in the Assembly that he was ashamed to be a goan during discussion of the dastardly burns inflicted on a housemaid. On 8Aug09, I saw a capsule on our police on BBC that made me ashamed to be an Indian ! Our own channels show us such happenings today. The world sees our police in various parts of India in gross human rights violations, encounters and killing of unarmed civilians. Police officers living in tents ,poor living conditions and wages,force ill equipped, poorly educated and trained. The main reasons given by those interviewed were Legal System slow, people want results, forcing police who are also under political pressure to take short cuts.The police force is a colonial remnant, with a 19th century Officials Secrets Act and mindset. In 2003 the Goa government under Chief Minister Parrikar, repealed the ineffective Public Men's Corporation Act 88, and introduced in the Legislative Assembly, the Goa Lok Ayukta Bill which was referred to a Select Committee.The Goa Police Reforms Bill( which includes the Lok Ayukta) is also hanging fire. We desperately need an aam admi police. Unless these Bills see the light of day,the people of India ( and specially Goa) plight can be likened to that of the abovementioned housemaid! Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] First World Goa Day
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ First World Goa Day World Goa Day in Dubai on Friday 7th August 2009, organized by Ms Cynthia Fernandes, I would like to thank Cynthia for providing us with this opportunity to celebrate the first World Goa Day here in Dubai and hope it will not be the last, I would like to invite all the young and the old UAE Goans to take part in this celebration, which also includes the celebration of Goa's statehood and the inclusion of our mother tongue Konkanni into the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It's also an opportunity for us, like minded Goans to share our ideas and establish a base to strive and fight for a better Goa. A Goa that is safe, Goa that is peaceful and nostalgic, Goa that is corruption free and above all Goa of our dreams for all Goans. Let us all strive for unity and work together to make our dream a reality Viva Goa Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __
Re: [Goanet] Goan Global Convention
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Someone's cesspool is another piggy's luxury mud bath! Each of us has our own priorities, our own approaches and our own pet peeves. While I agree with your point about public money, I think at some point we in the media are simply too negative. When I was younger, I used to feel that way too. Now, my view is that it's very easy to criticise (specially destructively), but being more creative can be a big challenge. Anyway, to each his own... just promise me you won't write my obit and I'll be your friend for life :-) (With a smiley!) FN 2009/8/6 Eugene Correia gene_corr...@yahoo.com: Gabe said that I should be contributing more to goanet. I have seen how issues can sidelinded and goanetters engage in raising personal issues or making personal attacks. It is for such reasons that I do not wade into any discussions. It is better to retain one's sanity by not jumping into a cesspool. Save goanet from being a cesspool, please. -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Konkani adages http://konkani-adages.notlong.com/ Medieval Goa http://medieval-goa.notlong.com/
Re: [Goanet] Comedy Show
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ 2009/8/6 Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com Mervyn, Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the speaker and other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a letter-petition to the Herald newspaper with our names on it: LETTER Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. Sincerely, Santosh Helekar Goanetters, if you are willing to add your name to this petition, please say so in this forum or privately to me. I will send it to the editor of Herald as soon as I receive 100 names. I need to know how many people will be there with us because I have to make reservations at Aguada. We need at least 100 bodkam because ex-President Pandurang has told me that we get a special discount for a party of 100 or more. Regarding sending the above letter as an email to the actors in the comedy show, their email addresses are listed on the following website: http://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/mlas.php Cheers, Santosh QUESTION: Who is starting what, one by Bosco, one by you, another shot by Selma. Desperately need a coordinator, to put one letter with all our signatures together - start one at petitions on line! -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
Re: [Goanet] Samir Kelekar's write-up draws attention of MLAs, Speaker in Goa Assembly
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Hmm - why not? Question MARG as to where the money was spent. I am sure there will be a very good answer. - Original Message From: Goanet Reader goanetrea...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Wednesday, 5 August, 2009 7:11:31 PM Subject: [Goanet] Samir Kelekar's write-up draws attention of MLAs, Speaker in Goa Assembly “Mr Kelekar is the son of Mr Gurunath Kelekar, the convenor of Movement for Amity towards Roads in Goa (MARG), which is a body on which government spends large amount of money,” Mr Narvekar said, retorting “Have we questioned how this money is being utilised.” http://www.navhindtimes.in/news/goa-news/1658-write-ups-in-local-daily-draw-ire-from-assembly-speaker- __ Find local businesses and services in your area with Yahoo!7 Local. Get started: http://local.yahoo.com.au
[Goanet] Goan Political Tragicomedy
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Goan Political Tragicomedy It is time for the people to draw the curtain on the tragicomedy our politicians have made of governance, says PETER FERNANDES Most Goans are crazy about tiatr. Goans have enjoyed good shows for over a century, some tragic, many others depicting social evils combined with religious insight to bring change in society, and a few others purely comic. From the first-ever tiatr in history - 'Italian Bhurgo' by Lucasinho Ribeiro, staged in Mumbai on 17 April 1892 - until today, this form of theatre, with several acts entwined with songs backed by a live band, continues to enthrall and enlighten Goan society. Over this period, renowned artists walked the stage and made their mark in Goa and elsewhere in the world through their notable efforts to entertain our hearts and minds. We salute them with pride and gratitude. They have left us a rich legacy to emulate in order to enrich our society with good values, and to reach higher goals of sublime living. Our tiatr reflects the social, political and religious life of society; and, very often, it is a protest against the wrong in society, which is projected through the songs, comedy and drama. Contemporary artists continue the heritage today, with enthusiasm and pride, receiving little or no support from our government. Incredibly, we see our politicians nowadays enacting such living drama for all to view with disdain and disgust. These public servants conduct their lives in a deplorable manner. Nonetheless, this melodrama encompasses the nature of tragicomedy. Dayanand Narvekar did not realise that the camera was on when he delivered with great audacity his unscripted discourse on corruption. This subject Corruption is the creation of our leaders, and, as good actors and teachers, they want to marinate our society completely. I hope Narvekar is never afflicted with dementia or Alzheimer's. Our memories are still fresh about his unbecoming behavior, as he faced allegations of sexual harassment, cheating, forgery, corruption and misappropriation of funds. Nevertheless, we have to commend Narvekar for loudly crying out his displeasure over the treatment he received from government bureaucrats, through which he exposed the level of corruption and the plight of the common man. The present government takes pride in being a government for aam admi. This is a tragicomedy, for in reality they have woven a massive web of corruption to strangle citizens to death. Before Narvekar lost his cabinet berth as Minister of Finance, he seemed to have been portraying a similar drama with MLAs and other ministers. Mickky Pacheo was bent on stripping Narvekar of the finance portfolio not long ago, for having treated him with similar contempt, which Narvekar abhors at the present juncture. This explains the dynamic of our government, and the reason why every MLA is vying for a ministerial berth in the ruling administration. Every minister looks out for his own interest, and the other MLAs keep constant watch to see if something might fall from the minister's plate. The people of Goa should keep in mind that our government has no vision for our Goa. Our leaders are like weathercocks - they easily change their direction according to the weather. Churchill Alemao wants to have three bridges in his constituency, since he holds the PWD portfolio. As long as he is the PWD Minister, the rest of Goa must watch and pay taxes to fulfill his selfish dreams for Navelim. How did Goa fall into the hands of such corrupt leaders? For how long will this drama unfold? And, when will Goans say, Enough? On the floor of the Assembly, Narvekar challenged the PWD minister for granting permits for construction along the NH17, where use of the land was frozen for the express purpose of expanding the highway. Narvekar is determined to fight over this matter, even in the courts. Churchill first denied the violation and then tried to justify it by citing the state of Kerala, which has done like projects under similar circumstances. How can the Chief Minister tolerate such action from his ministers? But I am amused and entertained by the whole business. I just want to recall, for the sake of the audience, the opening scene of this drama. Speaking at Alemao's birthday celebrations, Narvekar told Churchill, I may be older than you as far as experience is concerned, but I
[Goanet] These 'bloody' lilies always make me sad
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ These bloody lilies always make me sad And you don’t see them always or throughout the year. They make a brief appearance and go back to sleep underground for next 10-11 months. After the start of monsoon, they suddenly start showing up (as if coming from no where). Another peculiarity of these lilies is – bud/flower comes first followed by leaves. You don’t have to take care of them by digging, watering etc. They just come at the right/set time, display and go. It reminds me of our house where I spent most of my life. They would grow year after year, in one big line in a L shape (two sides of our house). And they would sprout out on our main way/path to the public well ( which was about 150mtrs away). While carrying two-two buckets full of water (I used buckets iso pots, a pot was used only to fill up bucket) , we always made separate pathway (longer route) so that they are not disturbed or damaged. During the time of Saibinn visits our home, we put some of it (usually one each) in a jar/bottle and made 2 flower vases (Vaz) and place on the table in front of Saibinn. However, despite the Saibinn (O/L of Milagros) visiting our homes upto five times a year (now once a year), we were not so lucky all the times. As said, the brief appearance of lilies only last for about 2-3 weeks. I did not even know it’s name both local or English or botanical until I saw it in the local newspapers about 7 weeks ago. Again, recently I saw them in another newspaper with no names. Actually, I wanted to capture them again this time but it was too late. Now, I will have to wait for another 11 months or so. For me they are very nostalgic as they grew with me for most part of my life. Sadly, they are not showing up now around our (deserted) house Perhaps, they like our 'zag' (house inmates) or our company Here they are 'Bloody' Lilies http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/576972091/ PS. (most may have seen them before here) Scadoxus multiflorus African blood lilies joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] The euphoria has evaporated
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ When I finally decided to join Goanet a few weeks ago, I did so with the intention to just concentrate on what is *happening in Goa* and for that matter *on this century* , as I mistakenly saw this net as a way to help and contribute to improve things in Goa and support our brothers and sisters in Goa in their battles against the serious issues that have been deteriorating Goa for a few years now. But Mario Goveia’s piece on Obama THE EUPHORIA HAS EVAPORATED forced me to react , as I feel his reactionary political views should not be allowed to be aired here without a challenge, and I have no intention of engaging further in this discussion beyong this reply to Mario's comments. I have met goans settled in USA that share this type of reactionary views, that make me despair . Trying to engage in any serious dialogue regarding these matters with them is a waste of time. But this is different , as this type of views on this net need some clarification. Talking of Obama’s election Mario said and I QUOTE - While that was a historical milestone that speaks well of the American electorate, there were several far more qualified and accomplished African-Americans than the one they picked, who is likely to set others from his community back an entire generation. Well, where were all those several far more accomplished African-Americans? The ones I vaguely remember were Republicans I think, that is what made them “far more accomplished” in your opinion Mario? They were out of the election race in the very beginning as far as I remember. We followed the USA election campaign here in the UK and I don’t recall any more African-Americans running for President. Where were they hiding? And what on earth is meant by QUOTE - who (Obama?) *is likely to set others from his community back an entire generation. !!?* Are you joking? ! For your information everywhere in the rest of the world, the majority of us think precisely the opposite. Obama is admired for who and what he is, the courage of his politics, his intelligence and vision. If anything, his election has given a tremendous boost and hope to all the oppressed around the world and to the African-American population; it has given them the courage to challenge racism, it has given them the hope of equal opportunities and finally some hope of social justice and different attitude to foreign policy. It is a shame that the richest country in the world should have the levels of extreme poverty that we know exists in the USA, the total lack of universal access to health care unless you are rich, and above all the unbelievable lack of awareness of the rest of the world, poor media information and poor education in general (not talking of top univerisities of course) . That is why this misinformed population voted for GW Bush twice ! And that for me says it all! You make me laugh Mario and proved my point when you stated the following about Obama: QUOTE This is because of his over-reaching far left wing philosophies which are out of sync with most Americans as they have begun to realize after initially believing his campaign promises and giving him the benefit of the doubt. Over-reaching far left wing philosophies ??? Is this what you call the attempt of sharing a bit of your wealth with the poor down trodden Americans? Are you a Christian ? probably not, because I think Jesus Christ was the first Communist in the world! The fact is that your economic system needs fixing, your foreign policies need changing drastically, and even your so called democratic system needs a reform , like getting rid of the powerful lobby groups that influence and dominate the political process in favour of the privileged few. And Obama is trying to do exactly that - cleaning the system! And that takes time! I am not surprised that people like you don't like it! Tough! QUOTE - However, among Americans, six months into this presidency, the euphoria has evaporated, at least among likely American voters. Have you by any chance heard of the saying *“ **Rome** was not built in one day”?* What did you realistically expect him to achieve in 6 months given the monumental mess Obama inherited from his predecessor GW Bush?!! QUOTE - The glaring inexperience and lack of any previous achievements and inability to read the lessons of the past and from around the world have become evident with
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - On August 7 , 2009 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Amaze your friends, be the first to tell them At 12hr 34 minutes and 56 seconds on the 7th of August this year, the time and date will be 12:34:56 07/08/09 This will never happen in your life again?? _ Windows Live Messenger: Happy 10-Year Anniversary—get free winks and emoticons. http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/157562755/direct/01/
[Goanet] Fw: AN ODE TO SORPOTEL.
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Dears 'An Ode to Sorpotel' was written by Philip Furtado. As far as I'm aware it is his only published poem. He was the son of a very accomplished poet, Joseph Furtado of Pilerne. Joseph Furtado who died in 1947 lived in Mazagon. Philip Furtado used to stay circa 1967 at 5 Hazarat Terrace, Sankli Street, Byculla, Bombay-8. Could anyone find out and tell us whether he is still there or what has happened to him and his children? Thanks Augusto -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com or ypinto...@yahoo.co.in P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
Re: [Goanet] Comedy Show
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Santosh, Please add my name. Alfred de Tavares Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 18:19:01 -0700 From: chimbel...@yahoo.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Comedy Show Mervyn, Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the speaker and other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a letter-petition to the Herald newspaper with our names on it: LETTER Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. Sincerely, Santosh Helekar Goanetters, if you are willing to add your name to this petition, please say so in this forum or privately to me. I will send it to the editor of Herald as soon as I receive 100 names. I need to know how many people will be there with us because I have to make reservations at Aguada. We need at least 100 bodkam because ex-President Pandurang has told me that we get a special discount for a party of 100 or more. Regarding sending the above letter as an email to the actors in the comedy show, their email addresses are listed on the following website: http://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/mlas.php Cheers, Santosh --- On Wed, 8/5/09, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: Santosh, I think our (i.e. all people reading here) focus should be on sending a clear message to Rane that he is not going to get away with this intimidation and trying to muzzle the press any more. If anyone can post Rane's email address, I am sure that those who are concerned about the direction Goa is going, will send their choice words to him. Even if 10% of the 11,500 members here respond, Rane will have to take notice. The second person who has to be informed about our concerns is, Eduardo Faleiro. If someone sends his address, we could cc Faleiro. After all, his job is specifically to cater for the NRI's concerns. Lastly, a big thank you to Samir Kelekar for having the guts to say what is on his mind. Mervyn Lobo _ Show them the way! Add maps and directions to your party invites. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/events.aspx
Re: [Goanet] The Pope's moral blunders on outsourcing S A Aiyar(Times of India)
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - From: Mario Goveia The Vatican's business is religion and morals. When they wade into economics and business they can be as moronic as Karl Marx, the Nehru family, Fidel and Raul Castro. My advice to the Vatican, Stick to religion and helping the poor, and stay the hell away from economics. From: George Pinto I am surprised Aiyar writes an article without quoting the actual piece he takes exception to. Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 01:27:22 -0400 From: Bosco D'Mello bos...@canada.com Oops!! Looks like Aiyar-ji did a number on Mario-G!! Best advice is gratuituous advice from Mario-G!! Fulfilled his daily quota, all without reading any facts!! Mario responds: Ooops! Looks like Bosco has stepped in cow-cakes again:-)) He apparently knows about as much about the Vatican's attitude towards economics as he does about medical waiting lists in Canada:-)) I wonder what part of my comments above did Bosco fail to understand? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/world/europe/08pope.html Excerpt: Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday called for a radical rethinking of the global economy, criticizing a growing divide between rich and poor and urging the establishment of a “true world political authority” to oversee the economy and work for the “common good.” He criticized the current economic system, “where the pernicious effects of sin are evident,” and urged financiers in particular to “rediscover the genuinely ethical foundation of their activity.” [end of excerpt] And, http://www.indiancatholic.in/news/storydetails.php/12752-1-6-Pope%E2%80%99s-Encyclical-creates-fear-in-outsourcing-industry-in-India Excerpt: According to Raman Roy, a pioneer in outsourcing industry in India the recent encyclical by the Pope seems to be questioning the adverse effect of Outsourcing in the world market and the economies of the western countries. The Pope writes in the Encyclical, “The so-called outsourcing of production can weaken the company’s sense of responsibility towards the stakeholders — namely the workers, the suppliers, the consumers, the natural environment and broader society — in favour of the shareholders, who are not tied to a specific geographical area and who, therefore, enjoy extraordinary mobility.” [end of excerpt] And: http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=14970 Excerpt: The Caritas et Veritate encyclical, overdue by a couple of months reportedly due to difficulties encountered in translating to Latin, underscores the need for a system with three subjects: the market, the State and civil society, to civilising of the economy, the Vatican Information Service said, quoting from the text. The encyclical is Benedict's third. Filled with terms like globalisation, market economy, outsourcing, labour unions and alternative energy,, the New York Times reported, it is not surprising that the Italian media reported that the Vatican was having difficulty translating the 144 page document into Latin. [end of excerpt] And http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1909020,00.html Excerpt: Ever wondered what God makes of the current global economic crisis? We'll never know, of course, but the man the Roman Catholic Church deems the Almighty's pastor in chief has finally weighed in with his own take: Pope Benedict XVI offers neither stock tips nor bailout plans in Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth), but the long-awaited third encyclical of his papacy is a wide-ranging commentary on the sources of our economic woes and a holy blueprint for recovery based on something greater than the once mighty dollar. [end of excerpt]
Re: [Goanet] Comedy Show - Sirjee replies to Pandurang
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Santosh Helekar wrote: Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. = Addendum FROM World Wide Comedy Club Inc - Gova Branch TO Alibaba and his 40 'social workers'. Dear Sirjee, As Prejident of above-named enterprise which holds copyright for Comedy in Publicly funded places, I hearby (by the power vested in me by the comedians who continue to vote me in), demand that you cease and desist immediately from engaging in comedic acts in public places. We hold the world wide rights for that. Joined by our co-brother firm i.e. The Society for Licentious Behaviour (in public places), We also happy to note that Dr Samir Kelekar is finally engaging in licentious behaviour. Bravo and About time, we say. All Goans are hereby encouraged to obtain licence (from us) for this purpose. As a fair and equitable act demanded by our Con-Stitution, we hereby acknowledge that we do NOT hold the rights for the following 'sarvajanik' activities: 1. Passing gas is houses where comedians assemble 2: Harassing women - sexually or otherwise 3: Having sweeties on the side 4: Not paying restaurants for food consumed and booze imbibed 5: Transferring land into safe (comedic) hands 6: Viijiting Sweet-Zerland to study how the banking system works there.(Not connected to Wote-Banks) 7: Walking out 'en masse' when the 'umpire' says Sit Down grateful for you understanding Zuze Khalase Prejident From the Sea-Princess Saline Rust Factory and Museum Gova
Re: [Goanet] The euphoria has evaporated
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Hi Carmen, Don't worry too much about Mario and his reactionary political views. I often suspect that he repeats them often so as to convince himself! On the other hand, if you dare to discuss with him, then you will soon find yourself (and Goanet) caught in a quagmire of ceaseless discussion, that never ends, tires you out and simply wins on the basis of triumphant last-wordism! In a short time on Goanet, it's easy to discern who's worth debating with, and who's just a waste of time! Of course, we all have our own respective bees in our Goan bonnets! FN 2009/8/6 Carmen Miranda carmitamira...@gmail.com: But Mario Goveia’s piece on Obama THE EUPHORIA HAS EVAPORATED forced me to react , as I feel his reactionary political views should not be allowed to be aired here without a challenge, and I have no intention of engaging further in this discussion beyong this reply to Mario's comments. -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Konkani adages http://konkani-adages.notlong.com/ Medieval Goa http://medieval-goa.notlong.com/
[Goanet] EVENTS... from asklaila.com
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Source: events...@asklaila.com All events: August 06 - August 19 Sunday 9 Aug Aradhana Mahotsava @ Mantralaya Raghvendra Swami Math Monte Hill, Margaon Friday Sunday 9 Aug Patriotic Film Festival @ Entertainment Society Of Goa Maquinuz Palace, Old GMC Precinct, Panaji ho Goa Monday 10 Aug Painting Expo: Bond of the Cross @ Big Foot Cross Museum Big Foot Street, Loutolim so Goa Wednesday 12 Aug Home Appliances Apparels Expo @ Don Bosco High School Altinho, Panaji ho Goa 7 Aug Hip Hop Retro Night @ Fiplees Restaurant Benaulim Road, Benaulim so Goa Saturday 8 Aug Hindi Film: Upkar @ Ravindra Bhavan Margao Goa Saturday 8 Aug Konkani Play: Kiteak Bhurgim Amchi ... @ Gomantak Vidya Niketan Hall Margaon Saturday 8 Aug Konkani Play: Zaiat Zage @ Kala Academy Kala Compound, DB Marg, Campal, Panaji Saturday 8 Aug Success of Yoga in Western Countrie... @ Goa Science Centre Marine Highway, Miramar, Panaji ho Goa Sunday 9 Aug Rapid Chess @ Panjim Church Hall Panjim Goa -- http://www.asklaila.com/events/Goa/?pn=2
[Goanet] Comedy show............
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - At my advanced age, I am too faint hearted and not as fool hardy as some of you to risk jail to stand up for our freedom. However, I give you my solemn promise, if any of you are incarcerated, I will visit you daily with whatever refreshments that the jail authorities will allow. On a more serious note, since I am not and have never been an Indian National, though I am a niz Goenkar, I do not want to risk being booted out of the Goa I love so dearly. I am disappointed that our politicians have chosen to create a tempest in a teapot. I guess Samir's assertions have hit home. Tut-tut !
Re: [Goanet] Fw: AN ODE TO SORPOTEL.
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Put briefly, some of us here would like to see this work back in print. It would be nice if family, admirers or friends of the poet could help to make this happen! Augusto has written quite a bit (including in HIMAL, the prestigious South Asian mag put out from Kathmandu) on the Furtados. FN 2009/8/6 augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com: - Dears 'An Ode to Sorpotel' was written by Philip Furtado. As far as I'm aware it is his only published poem. He was the son of a very accomplished poet, Joseph Furtado of Pilerne. Joseph Furtado who died in 1947 lived in Mazagon. Philip Furtado used to stay circa 1967 at 5 Hazarat Terrace, Sankli Street, Byculla, Bombay-8. Could anyone find out and tell us whether he is still there or what has happened to him and his children? -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Konkani adages http://konkani-adages.notlong.com/ Medieval Goa http://medieval-goa.notlong.com/
Re: [Goanet] Clinging at Straws and hoping that the euphoria will fully evaporate
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Carmen Miranda wrote: But Mario Goveia’s piece on Obama THE EUPHORIA HAS EVAPORATED forced me to react , Frederick [FN] Noronha responded: Hi Carmen, Don't worry too much about Mario and his reactionary political views. I often suspect that he repeats them often so as to convince himself! . On the other hand, if you dare to discuss with him, then you will soon find yourself (and Goanet) caught in a quagmire of ceaseless discussion, that never ends, tires you out and simply wins on the basis of triumphant last-wordism! Dear all, Unlike Frederick, I neither believe that Mario's political views are reactionary nor that he repeats the views to convince himself. I submit that Mario strongly believes in what he says/write. He is a pucca Republican, and his views are clearly mainstream Republican viewsand are available daily on Fixed News. And we do know - do we not - that the majority of the folks in the US also believed those views, and voted the Pubbies into power in 2000. Then in 2008, they showed them the Exit Door. In short, do not call us until we call you. This obviously must have come as a shock to the Pubbie system, for surely, they did not expecte to lose so badly to the Dems. It would not be the first time that the Pubbies would be so wrong about facts others could see but they could not comprehend. We can explain all of this as being due to their faulty intelligence. So, what exactly are the Pubbies to do with this guy called Obama? You would expect them to criticise him, would you not? They are now even following well known Dem traditions of sweet-hearting with other women. What? But then what is a man to do with the irrestible call of Argentina from the Appalachians? These are 'licentious' times, as the Sadhu Sant Senhor Rano would say when referring to Samirbab. Having noted that, there is a serious pitfall awaiting Obama and that is Healthcare Reform. I believe that in trying to Overhaul HealthCare, he might overwhelm himself. And this is what Mario's amigos are hoping for. Otherwise, the Pubbies are in the forest for the next 21 years. So, do expect a lot of Pubbie angst and 'staged' hyperactivity based on Health Care. Obama would do well to stay clear of the Extreme Left within his own Dem party, and the Hawks of the Right among the Health Insurers, Big Pharma and the doctors lobby.aka as the Pubbies. (It might interest you to know that Mario has a distinct personal and financial interest in 2 of the 3 members of the 'hawks-club' listed immediately above. So, there is a vested interest operating here) BTW: Britain has learnt a lesson on the cost of Health Care. Sure, it does cost infinitely less than an uncessary guerra para terra of Coconut Oil e Comercio das Armas..But it can get messed up as it was by an extreme Rightie like Maggie did in the 1980s. So, I say to Obama walk good i.e. Tred Carefully To the Pubbies, I say Take a Hike even if it is in the Appalachians. jc
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY - GOANS in Dubai - celebrate for the very first time !
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - o GOANS in DUBAI celebrate WORLD GOA DAY for the very first time on the 7th of August, 2009 Link details : http://www.cynthiafernandes.com/flyer.html WORLD GOA DAY updates : http://worldgoaday2009.blogspot.com/ MUSIC : http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=konkani+song+bookoe=utf-8rls=org.mozilla:en-US:officialclient=firefox-aum=1ie=UTF-8ei=1gN7Su6uHomD-QaqxoFNsa=Xoi=video_result_groupct=titleresnum=4# rene barreto - WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS WORLD GOA DAY - 20.8.2009 PROUD to be a Goan? You too can Celebrate your cultural heritage ! WORLD GOA DAY -a day set aside to CELEBRATE our Goan Cultural Heritage, a day to promise to help the less fortunate in our Goan community: ===
[Goanet] Comedy show
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Dear Santosh, Please add my name to the petition. Regards, Marshall
[Goanet] Joseph Furtado
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - I think Augusto will have a better chance of getting a response if you change the subject line, as it could be possible that Joseph Furtado's progeny don't care for sorpatel. Any news of the renowned Goan poet Joseph Furtado or his family would be most welcome by Augusto Pinto. Best, selma --- On Thu, 8/6/09, Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: Put briefly, some of us here would like to see this work back in print. It would be nice if family, admirers or friends of the poet could help to make this happen! Augusto has written quite a bit (including in HIMAL, the prestigious South Asian mag put out from Kathmandu) on the Furtados. FN
[Goanet] Receipe
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Albert writes:- can anyone give me the receipe of pork stew ? alizadeso...@hotmail.com _ Log on to MSN India for a lowdown on what’s hot in the world today http://in.msn.com
[Goanet] Whazzup : Kala Academy : Zait Zage... screen play writing... Greatest Konkani Song Hits...
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - 08.08.09 3.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. DMKM Jacob Fernandes Tiatr Zait Zage Ticketed 08.08.09 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. DMKM Jacob Fernandes Tiatr Zait Zage Ticketed 08.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Preview Theatre Mahesh Rane Screen Play Writing Workshop Free 08.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Art Gallery Dr. Anil V. MorajkarPainting Exhibition Free 09.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. DMKM Mariano Fernandes Tiatr Devacho Vhod Upkar Ticketed 09.08.09 3.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. DMKM ESG Spirit of Freedom Patriotic Film Festival Passes 09.08.09 3.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Black Box Francis Rodrigues Greatest Konkani Song Hits Free 09.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Preview Theatre Mahesh Rane Screen Play Writing Workshop Free 09.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Art Gallery Dr. Anil V. MorajkarPainting Exhibition Free 10.08.09 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. DMKM Mario Menezes Tiatr Kal Aiz Ani Fallem Ticketed 10.08.09 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Black Box NYKA Events Pvt. Ltd. HDFC Meeting Free 11.08.09 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. DMKM Irineu D'cruz Titar Jem Devan Ghoddlam Ticketed 11.08.09 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Black Box KA-DWM Internal Concert Free 12.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. DMKM Snaden Shawn D'souza Children Dance Programme Free Rehearsal 12.08.09 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. DMKM Snaden Shawn D'souza Children Dance Programme Free 13.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. DMKM Sesa Goa Limited Annual General Meeting Invitees 13.08.09 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Meeting Room Sesa Goa LimitedTea Refreshment Invitees NOTE: Timings mentioned above reflects the hall-booking timings. Please check the actual program starting time at the venue. -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Konkani adages http://konkani-adages.notlong.com/ Medieval Goa http://medieval-goa.notlong.com/
[Goanet] Carelessness is father of misery
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Hi all: Just to remind you that Valmiki Faleiro's work of compiling Konkani sayings and adages is being actively discussed and shared via Facebook. See the link below: Beporva tonneponim, dukhaborit mhatarponim Carelessness in youth (leads to) sadness in old age, or Beporva durgoticho apa Carelessness is father of misery -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Konkani adages http://konkani-adages.notlong.com/ Medieval Goa http://medieval-goa.notlong.com/
[Goanet] VIVA GOA LIBERATION
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - The 1961 Liberation of Goa from the hands of Portuguese not only freed us from foreign law but also resulted in desecration of Churches and Temples.In such cases,Offenses are always registered against unknown culprits and these unknown persons are never known. Is there what is called as law in Goa?The elected representatives had plans to ruin Goa completely in the name of regional plan 2011.These are the persons who has taken good advantage of what is called as liberation and life for the common man has changed from average to worst after liberation. St. Anthony will take care of the persons involved in the Cabo-de-Rama Church issue. Viva Goa! Viva Liberation! Viva Freedom fighters Pension. Rgds, Joel Morais High Seas
[Goanet] Corrupt Goa Government on Defensive (letter to the editor)
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - My Letter to Goan Media -- Forwarded message -- From: Arwin Mesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.com Date: 2009/8/6 Subject: Letter to the Editor To: edi...@gomantaktimes.com, em...@goatoday.com, goad...@rediffmail.com, goajournal...@rediffmail.com, goanobser...@hotmail.com, goanobser...@yahoo.co.uk, gtedi...@gmail.com, lp...@navhindtimes.com, m...@heraldgoa.com, mytimesmyvo...@timesgroup.com, navhindti...@navhindtimes.com, sunapar...@gmail.com, taru...@rediffmail.com, toi@timesgroup.com, Ashwin Tombat edi...@herald-goa.com Dear Sir/Madam, Please can you publish my letter in your esteemed newspaper. Sincerely, Arwin Mesquita, Address: Subject: Corrupt Goa Government on Defensive It is common knowledge of the Disgustingly High Level of Corruption in the Goa Government; which is the main reason today, for the gradual destruction of Goa Its Identity. The outburst of this corrupt government against writers Samir Kelekar Peter Fernandes, is un-warranted and who today in his/her right mind can vouch for the integrity of the Goa Government. Many ageing MLA's after years of looting the public in ease, are now feeling the heat and want to send a strong message of intimidation to the Goan Public. Instead of demanding an apology from Samir Peter, it is the ageing corrupt MLA'S in the government who should apologise to Goans for all their misdeeds over the last so many years. The People of Goa should will not be cowed down by these threats of a corrupt government!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. Rape of Chicalim : http://rapeofchicalim.wordpress.com/ 4. Boycott Cidade de Goa : http://boycotthotelcidadedegoa.blogspot.com/ 5. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 6. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
[Goanet] India v/s Palestine: Nehru Cup Entrée
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - *ola GOA---love Football?* *STAND UP FOR THE BOYS iN BLUE will you??SEE fooT- note!!* ** *India v/s Palestine: Nehru Cup Entrée* Defending champs India take on Palestine in entree to the 14th edition of the Nehru Cup Nehru Cup on the 19th of this month. The top two of each group shall qualify into the semi finals and the eventual finals shall be held on 30 th August. formerly scheduled for the 18th NOW kicks off on 19 due to the Independence Day festivities at the Ambedkar Stadium, the Indian FA decided to delay the kick-off by a day to ensure that the turf is in its best condition. “The tournament kicks off on 19th. Everyone is working hard to give the ground the best shape and we assure that like the previous year’s edition this year also it will be a success,” All India Football Federation (AIFF) acting president, Praful Patel said. Fuelled by India-Footy never- say- die ally ONGC yet again pitching in as sponsor; the Nehru Cup is being revived after a decade.The petroleum major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), has chosen venue Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi.The preceding edition of the tournament saw India pulling off a 1-0 victory over Syria to lift their first ever ONGC Nehru Cup.India received the winners’ prize of USD 40,000. *FIFA rankings of the other participating nations of the 2009 Nehru Cup are: Syria (95), Thailand (117), Lebanon (148), Sri Lanka (156) and Kyrgyzstan (160). ** Group A –India; Palestine;lebannon ;*** * Group**B- Syria, Sri Lanka and Kyrgyzstan.** ** **MATCH-offs* *:19th August: India – Palestine (Group A) 20th August: Syria – Sri Lanka (Group B) * *21st August: Palestine – Lebanon (Group A) 22nd August: Kyrgyzstan – Sri Lanka (Group B) 23rd August: India – Lebanon (Group A) 24th August: Syria – Kyrgyzstan (Group B) 27th August: Winner (Group A) – Runner-up (Group B)** 28th August: Winner (Group B) – Runner-up (Group A) 30th August: Third Place Play-off 31st August: Final * ** **footer* ** *ola GOA!! With GOA making team India;well almost -- its truly crucial n essential that Goa responds in prop up of our boys n the national squad.pls spare a min to drop a line at the following blogs(below) Can WE SUPPORT our BOYS IN BLUE PLS???* *Msgs fr: invigorating aggressor(Sunil Chhetri)* *Indian football's chief guardian ( Mahesh Gawli)* *http://www.maheshgawli.com/blog/ourmission*http://www.maheshgawli.com/blog/ourmission ** *http://www.sunilchhetri.com/blog/believein_us*
Re: [Goanet] Receipe
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - 2009/8/6 Albert Desouza alizadeso...@hotmail.com: Albert writes:- can anyone give me the receipe of pork stew ? alizadeso...@hotmail.com Step 1: http://www.google.com Step 2: http://www.google.co.in/search?q=pork+stewie=utf-8oe=utf-8aq=trls=com.ubuntu:en-US:unofficialclient=firefox-a Step 3: Trim the MSN India (below) rubbish while you're at it! Best, your old neighbour, FN _ Log on to MSN India for a lowdown on what’s hot in the world today http://in.msn.com -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Konkani adages http://konkani-adages.notlong.com/ Medieval Goa http://medieval-goa.notlong.com/
Re: [Goanet] Receipe- Pork Stew.
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - We associate beef and lamb stews with added vegetables and potatoes. Chicken may get the benefit of potato, but pork is denied both, make that near religion. A novel concept, but perhaps there are folk out there who would enjoy their porky well stewed, apples, peas, the rest. eric. --- On Thu, 8/6/09, Albert Desouza alizadeso...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Albert Desouza alizadeso...@hotmail.com Subject: [Goanet] Receipe To: Major domo goanet goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 10:03 AM - Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Albert writes:- can anyone give me the receipe of pork stew ? alizadeso...@hotmail.com _ Log on to MSN India for a lowdown on what’s hot in the world today http://in.msn.com
[Goanet] RP 2021 a joke?
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Subject: RP 2021 a joke? As reported recently in the Media, the Government has incorporated the definition of Ministry of Environment Forests i.e. “As per the Ministry of Environment and Forests, mega projects are those which have 20,000 sq mt or above built-up area and require environmental impact assessment clearance from Ministry. If this is true, then what was the point of having the peoples participation in the RP 2021, if the Government will anyway do wants to do what it wants to realise its illegitimate profits? Also if it is true, does our in-competent Government realise that such definitions obviously does not suit small states like Goa? Then again the Goa Government will of course do what it wants because they have perfected the art of manipulating democracy via various means; one of which are migrant vote-banks!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. Rape of Chicalim : http://rapeofchicalim.wordpress.com/ 4. Boycott Cidade de Goa : http://boycotthotelcidadedegoa.blogspot.com/ 5. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 6. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Maddacher Nal ani Ghoracher Zaddam
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Talking Photos: Maddacher Nal ani Ghoramcher Zaddam Maddacher Nal http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk21/3796068654/sizes/l/ Ghoramcher Zaddam http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk21/3795354729/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] When Mario Reacts !!
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Mario G. is an old friend of G- Net. As long as our words dont ricochet, as bullets do, we can contuinue to elicit non-lethal 'reaction' from each other. Am I a left-wing reactionary for applauding the German governments seizure of three quarters of all assets, down to hog hindquarters, when the war ended, I suppose I am. It did pay for some rebuilding of the nation. I welcome Carmen, her own opinions, and her reactions, to other voices. eric.
[Goanet] Echoes of British India in the U.S.
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Yes there are echoes but they have nothing to do with Darjeeling tea powder boxes that were thrown in the Boston harbour. It isabout a Goan family , Prazeres Prabhus ( a fictitious surname ) who have certain traditions to maintain or so i was told by my son who is employed in the U.S. Being on friendly terms with a young man of this family, we , my wife and i were invited to their sprawling mansion for an afternoon tea session. I was told by my son to maintain silence and not to open my mouth unless requested to do so. My son adds further, please forgive me daddy, but do not behave as Goenkar chatterbox. A few ooh's and aah's every now and then and a curt appreciation of their sitting room furniture. crockery etc. would do. All these items , I believe, were brought from India or rather bought or gifted to them by the departing British families to our young man's great grandfather who apparently was the traditional B of the famous Goan ABC class. All went very well and our hosts were very ;polite to the extreme but nevertheless a bland session by Goan standards. After we returned to India, I happened to read an article about the life of British families in India.They, about 2 or 3 families were in the habit of meeting for a week end dinner. All propah behaviour at the table but hardly any conversation from the butler's ;point of view. Apparently the British had a golden rule never to discuss anything with natives around. After dinner is over, and the butler and his assistants retired to their living quarters, the British families had a sherry (port) session when they were at their voluble best cracking jokes at the expense rajah and other local dignitaries. It can be safely assumed that the only aspect of the British way of ;life in India that the butler came across were their ;manners at the dining table and the butler thought this was the acme of their life and therefor the butler imposed the British mores of silence upon his family members for generations to come. Antonio
[Goanet] Daily Grook #486
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - DAILY GROOK #486 ___ TAX WHACKS ___ by Francis Rodrigues a hardware store giving cashbacks, needs watching for the hidden tacks! ___ SongBook launch: Goa 9 Aug. sponsor: Kala Academy, Goa ___ http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com ___ _ Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9666047
Re: [Goanet] Pubbies?? No such animals Clinging at Straws and hoping that the euphoria will fully evaporate
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - J. Colaco: The Republican party in the USA is known as G.O.P. or Grand Old Party (never gop as rhyming with hop) or The Party of Lincoln (as in Abe). The Urban Dictionary (www.urbandictionary.com) offers 2 definitions: Pubbie : Members of a game community that aren't in your particular private group. Usually seen as less desirable to play with. We don't have enough players, we could always let some pubbies join Pubbie: Word used by those of lesser intellect to describe other people in a game. I. Nunes --- On Thu, 8/6/09, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: From: J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Clinging at Straws and hoping that the euphoria will fully evaporate To: fredericknoro...@gmail.com, Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: Carmen Miranda carmitamira...@gmail.com Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 8:59 AM - Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Carmen Miranda wrote: But Mario Goveia’s piece on Obama THE EUPHORIA HAS EVAPORATED forced me to react , Frederick [FN] Noronha responded: Hi Carmen, Don't worry too much about Mario and his reactionary political views. I often suspect that he repeats them often so as to convince himself! . On the other hand, if you dare to discuss with him, then you will soon find yourself (and Goanet) caught in a quagmire of ceaseless discussion, that never ends, tires you out and simply wins on the basis of triumphant last-wordism! Dear all, Unlike Frederick, I neither believe that Mario's political views are reactionary nor that he repeats the views to convince himself. I submit that Mario strongly believes in what he says/write. He is a pucca Republican, and his views are clearly mainstream Republican viewsand are available daily on Fixed News. And we do know - do we not - that the majority of the folks in the US also believed those views, and voted the Pubbies into power in 2000. Then in 2008, they showed them the Exit Door. In short, do not call us until we call you. This obviously must have come as a shock to the Pubbie system, for surely, they did not expecte to lose so badly to the Dems. It would not be the first time that the Pubbies would be so wrong about facts others could see but they could not comprehend. We can explain all of this as being due to their faulty intelligence. So, what exactly are the Pubbies to do with this guy called Obama? You would expect them to criticise him, would you not? They are now even following well known Dem traditions of sweet-hearting with other women. What? But then what is a man to do with the irrestible call of Argentina from the Appalachians? These are 'licentious' times, as the Sadhu Sant Senhor Rano would say when referring to Samirbab. Having noted that, there is a serious pitfall awaiting Obama and that is Healthcare Reform. I believe that in trying to Overhaul HealthCare, he might overwhelm himself. And this is what Mario's amigos are hoping for. Otherwise, the Pubbies are in the forest for the next 21 years. So, do expect a lot of Pubbie angst and 'staged' hyperactivity based on Health Care. Obama would do well to stay clear of the Extreme Left within his own Dem party, and the Hawks of the Right among the Health Insurers, Big Pharma and the doctors lobby.aka as the Pubbies. (It might interest you to know that Mario has a distinct personal and financial interest in 2 of the 3 members of the 'hawks-club' listed immediately above. So, there is a vested interest operating here) BTW: Britain has learnt a lesson on the cost of Health Care. Sure, it does cost infinitely less than an uncessary guerra para terra of Coconut Oil e Comercio das Armas..But it can get messed up as it was by an extreme Rightie like Maggie did in the 1980s. So, I say to Obama walk good i.e. Tred Carefully To the Pubbies, I say Take a Hike even if it is in the Appalachians. jc
[Goanet] GitN: Placido D'Souza, A Diplomat Who Draws the Famous
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Goanetter in the News: A Diplomat Who Draws the Famous By Ekaterina Strekalova Click play to view a slideshow of photos from the exhibition and Mr. D'Souza's artwork. Aug. 5 – Just when most United Nations officials were heading home, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon took the elevator last night to the first floor of the Secretariat to look at a portrait of himself and inaugurate a new exhibition of pencil drawings, “Portraits of Power,” by Placido D’Souza, an artist and former diplomat who worked for Indian Foreign Service for 34 years. “I find it a truly excellent exhibition, covering a large number and variety of very famous people depicting their moods and their expressions,” said Hardeep Puri, India’s ambassador and permanent representative to the UN, in an interview with UNA-USA. The show also has portraits of other UN officials, politicians and Nobel Prize winners, including Mother Teresa. The art will be displayed till Aug. 14. During his service as a consul general to India, D’Souza was able to connect with many of his portrait subjects, who personally signed the work. “This gentlemen met these people as they are, sketched them the way they are. I think that makes a tremendous impact on all of us,” said Suhail Khan, from the Department of UN Peacekeeping Operations. Promela Suri, who works in the under-secretary-general’s office and is the president of the Society for Promotion of Indian Culture and Experience, a culture club in the UN that organized and curated the exhibition, said: “This exhibit is like bringing unity and diversity together, because people of power on the portraits are from all over the world. And we are bringing them to the UN, which is the right place.” Although Puri worked with D’Souza for almost 20 years in the diplomatic community, he was surprised to learn that D’Souza had another vocation. “I was not aware of the fact that he has this artistic side to his personality,” Puri said. “I only discovered that years later and this is the first time I’ve seen the exhibition myself.” An old friend of the artist, Mohan Jethwani, a former deputy commissioner of New York's Parks and Recreation Department, said of D’Souza: “He never showed his artistic side to us. When we would get together, we just sit down as a couple of friends, old-timers, and talk about old days when we were little kids in Pakistan and India, growing up. None of us had any money, all of us practically starving. We used to marvel at our fortune, at how fortunate we are to be in New York City, the greatest city in the world!” Reflecting on his childhood in India, D’Souza said to UNA-USA: “I used to sketch and draw early on. There was plenty of time in my hands. In those days, you had nothing else, frankly.” The artist referred to the lack of TV, radio and Internet in his youth as “a great advantage for free rein of your imagination.” Puri, reflecting the feelings of the many Indian people at the exhibition, said, “We are very proud to have a person who is so versatile in his talent, who is not only a very senior diplomat but also an accomplished artist.” “He is also a terrific writer,” Jethwani, a former refugee from Pakistan, said. “He started a magazine called Darshan, which talks about glories of India’s past. He introduced me to an India I didn’t even know after living here for 50 years.” When the club approached the artist to offer exhibition space in the headquarters to show his art, D’Souza said, “OK, no problem.” In a long tradition of cultural clubs within the UN community, this two-year old group is the largest membershipwise. Forty percent are of non-Indian background, including a significant number of Americans, who joined the club to learn about Indian culture. “I’m not looking particularly for publicity or commercial interest,” he added. “It’s my hobby, and I enjoy my hobby. I have no former training, I must confess. I reproduce as best as I can what I see on a portrait.” Ban personally complimented D’Souza, saying he found the portrait so close to what he looks like that he asked to have one for himself. At the end of the opening, D’Souza said to the guests: “This is work that, I hope, speaks for itself. And when your work speaks for itself, please do not interrupt.” Ekaterina Strekalova is a Ph.D candidate at the State University of New York at Buffalo and a publications intern at UNA-USA. http://www.unausa.org/Page.aspx?pid=1507
[Goanet] Vatt Khubuch Lamb
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Vatt Khubuch Lamb - bori kovita zaun asa. Konknnintle sobdui choddavont chuki vinnem asat. Porbim kvoik. Gasparbab, kovicho e-pot'to dium xi. Fausto GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) http: www.goa-world.com KONKANI KOVITA: Vatt Khupuch Lamb Kallkhi rat Ievchi asa Khubxi vatt Cholchi asa. Kallkhi rat Vechi asa Cholpak survat Korchi asa. Mollob kalleantlean Dislem tambddem-nillem Ailem dekhun fantem Rup suriachem prokaslem. Chol'lom hanv Suriachea unetan Thoklom hanv. Atam zali sanz Mot mhoji zali vanz! Mon sangta thamb, thamb... Vatt khupuch lamb. Torii chol'lom hanv Sompounk ulil'li vatt Punn tharlom hanv Oskotaie ieun rat. - Diogo Fernandes (Raia) http://www.goa-world.com/goa/konkani/
[Goanet] Goa news for August 7, 2009
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** 17th Century Church Desecrated For First Time in Western India - Christian Post N-WsbEXKlORW73OwNo question of govt controlling church assets http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090806/17th-century-church-desecrated-for-first-time-in-western-india/usg=AFQjCNHZPfmkIkgRoMHmKvaNYrxLuovehg *** Goa may invoke Epidemic Act if flu doesn\'t abate globally by Oct: Rane - Times of India nd, health minister Vishwajit Rane said on ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/Goa-may-invoke-Epidemic-Act-if-flu-doesnt-abate-globally-by-Oct-Rane/articleshow/4861771.cmsusg=AFQjCNEcrn5yuJG4O8ItQzMuf1NQxMPqgw *** Goa govt not to renew licences of off shore casinos in Mandovi - Indopia ffers-to-fund-infra-projects-with-own-money/articleshow/4861772.cmsusg=AFQjCNFAmILjaAVJXnhyOiSJS3KnZH5U-wMickky offers to fund infra projects with own money http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.indopia.in/India-usa-uk-news/latest-news/642518/National/1/20/1usg=AFQjCNGHM6Lpg0B1M7YvOf3v7Bi3jiwuzQ *** Experience a slice of Goa in the UAE - XPRESS ld adage. And this will be proven again ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.xpress4me.com/life/uae/localscene/20014458.htmlusg=AFQjCNHKogGCw2gkpMAZ4oJqJUw4gQfzmg *** Ganeshutsav: Special trains to Konkan, Goa - Rediff diffThe Konkan Railway will run special trains between suburban Bandra Terminus to Madgaon, Goa [ Images ] to clear the rush during the Ganeshutsav on August 21 ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://business.rediff.com/report/2009/aug/06/ganeshutsav-special-trains-to-konkan-goa.htmusg=AFQjCNGQuwQKGw-bXL0AWayP03c_ug1niA *** Govt will restructure law dept, says CM - Times of India mes of IndiaThe chief minister said the number of notaries in Goa has been increased to 250 due to the intervention of former union law minister HR Bhardwaj. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/Govt-will-restructure-law-dept-says-CM/articleshow/4865298.cmsusg=AFQjCNEjDhOhtLEsPjpEOl5vj21EROpnSA *** Goa: Casino solid waste, swine flu link worries - Times of India mes of IndiaThe casinos were rebuked by the Goa Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for leaving the waste in Mandovi river basin by contaminating it. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/Goa-Casino-solid-waste-swine-flu-link-worries/articleshow/4863047.cmsusg=AFQjCNFMrIzwJSyKUF0DpiGvG_xdex46QQ *** Swine flu: Buses plying between Pune-Goa to be screened - Press Trust of India ess Trust of IndiaPanaji, Aug 6 (PTI) The Goa Government today said stringent checks would be carried out in buses coming to the state from Pune where the country's first ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://ptinews.com/news/214940_Swine-flu--Buses-plying-between-Pune-Goa-to-be-screenedusg=AFQjCNFtB6F2oh1hgw8JV6pyannz6Ohr8w *** 17th century church desecrated in Goa - Christian Today - India IndiaThe west-central state of Goa is the latest victim of aggression after unknown miscreants desecrated a 17th century church on Sunday night. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://in.christiantoday.com/articles/17th-century-church-desecrated-in-goa/4338.htmusg=AFQjCNHVpuZqIlJO9QMlgyEkYePUJsYrnA *** Goa to close mines near wildlife sanctuaries - Economic Times onomic TimesPANAJI: All mines located near wildlife sanctuaries in Goa will be closed within seven days, Goa environment minister Aleixo Sequeira said on Thursday. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Flora-Fauna/Goa-to-close-mines-near-wildlife-sanctuaries-/articleshow/4863836.cmsusg=AFQjCNGd3BQvld-6u4MldudApJiYww80wA Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Pubbies?? No such animals Clinging at Straws and hoping that the euphoria will fully evaporate
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Dear Nunes A person of lesser intellect is how I would describe myself. Absolutely! How would you describe yourself? jc --- 2009/8/6 lyrawmn wrote: Pubbie: Word used by those of lesser intellect to describe other people in a game. earlier jc had written: They are now even following well known Dem traditions of sweet-hearting with other women. What? But then what is a man to do with the irrestible call of Argentina from the Appalachians? These are 'licentious' times, as the Sadhu Sant Senhor Rano would say when referring to Samirbab. To the Pubbies, I say Take a Hike even if it is in the Appalachians. jc
[Goanet] Congress shame! shame!
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Shame on Chief Minister Digamber Kamat and his Congress government for the anti-goan people stance. Everything done is claimed to be in the interest of the 'aam admi' but it is well known that the mining and real estate lobby stands to be benefited. This government has not been satisfied with only looting the exchequer but is actively involved in disempowering the Goan people. The recent amendments carried out clearly demonstrate the truth. Even the Special status demand has been twisted to get special status for more funds from the Centre instead of protecting Goa's threatened land and environment. With every passing day hordes of migrants are descending into Goa and are being systematically diverted to various Congress constituencies to strenghten the vote bank. Every Goan knows what is happening, but no Goan is ready to strike really hard. Everyone is happy in tickling the behind of a rampaging elephant. Dharnas and public meetings, with people running home even before it is over, are not going to deter this government from its mischief. What we have seen in these last 12 months is an all out defiance of the people's wishes with a very well colluding political opposition. It is really theatrics and only theatrics, to show the people that there is an opposition that embarasses the government. It does not take a minute to realise that it is all stage managed. We are being governed by boozers, gamblers and screw drivers. This government definitely needs to be brought down if Goa is to be saved. -soter
[Goanet] ] *Raia*
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ Raia locals urged not to sell fields to buildersTNN 6 August 2009, 04:15am IST MARGAO: Konsanchem fest' (the harvest festival) was celebrated with religious fervour and traditional gaiety at Our Lady of Snows Church, Raia, on Wednesday. The celebrations commenced with parish priest Cipriano da Silva leading members of the Raia comunidade, confrarias, priests and people from all walks of life in a procession to the paddy field known as Saibinichi Kongi' where he invoked God's blessings and prayed for a good harvest. *Speaking to media persons after cutting the new corn, Fr Cipriano made a fervent appeal to the people to cultivate their fields and refrain from selling them to builders. * Konsanchem fest will have no significance if all our paddy fields get destroyed. A day may come when we may have to celebrate this traditional event without konsam (new sheaves of paddy), as there won't be any farmer left in Goa. Let us all work together to keep our Goa clean and green. Let us take care of our fields and all the natural resources that have been gifted to us by God, Fr Cipriano said. He further urged the government to give up the idea of acquiring fields for construction projects. The parish priest, together with the faithful, later walked in procession to the church for a concelebrated thanksgiving mass presided over by Fr Daniel Pereira, director of Laity Centre of the Archdiocese of Goa. The blessed sheaves were then distributed to the faithful. About 300 bags of food items were distributed to the poor and the needy on the occasion of the feast.. *http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-4861524,prtpage-1.cms*http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-4861524,prtpage-1.cms *VIVA GOA* __._,_.___ Messages in this topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/message/1333;_ylc=X3oDMTM1czBoa3JrBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRtc2dJZAMxMzMzBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTI0OTU2OTQ2NgR0cGNJZAMxMzMz (1) Reply (via web post) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJxdnA0NThvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRtc2dJZAMxMzMzBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTI0OTU2OTQ2Ng--?act=replymessageNum=1333| Start a new topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmYmp0ZTdoBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEyNDk1Njk0NjY- Messageshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/messages;_ylc=X3oDMTJmdm0xdjFtBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNtc2dzBHN0aW1lAzEyNDk1Njk0NjY-| Fileshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/files;_ylc=X3oDMTJncGJic2FhBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNmaWxlcwRzdGltZQMxMjQ5NTY5NDY2| Photoshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/photos;_ylc=X3oDMTJmazgxczlqBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNwaG90BHN0aW1lAzEyNDk1Njk0NjY-| Linkshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/links;_ylc=X3oDMTJnbWxlN2l1BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNsaW5rcwRzdGltZQMxMjQ5NTY5NDY2| Databasehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/database;_ylc=X3oDMTJkazVqNHExBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNkYgRzdGltZQMxMjQ5NTY5NDY2| Pollshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/polls;_ylc=X3oDMTJnbG52YzdxBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNwb2xscwRzdGltZQMxMjQ5NTY5NDY2| Membershttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmdHNzaGt0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNtYnJzBHN0aW1lAzEyNDk1Njk0NjY-| Calendarhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/calendar;_ylc=X3oDMTJldXN1MnVtBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNjYWwEc3RpbWUDMTI0OTU2OTQ2Ng-- MARKETPLACE Mom Power: Discover the community of moms doing more for their families, for the world and for each otherhttp://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=14klva09g/M=493064.12016295.13271503.10835568/D=groups/S=1705060411:MKP1/Y=YAHOO/EXP=124957/L=/B=g4GZEkPDhC8-/J=1249569466811091/K=w9qfBEK4lin8xvGTMH_lXQ/A=5697381/R=0/SIG=11eaa5dke/*http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mompowergroup/ [image: Yahoo! Groups]http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlanVrcnJsBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTI0OTU2OTQ2Ng--
[Goanet] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PetitionOnline
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - I wonder whether we will begin to require services like the one that is refered to in the subject line more often. -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com or ypinto...@yahoo.co.in P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
[Goanet] Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa Reading goanet during the last couple of days has got me thinking, Seby for his stand on the mining issue against the powerful mining lobby was branded Naxalite, Venita after being dragged off a Gram Sabha became an accidental activist, Rajan Parrikar for his ghatti stand, was said to be obsessed against ghatti culture and was termed racial and the term used as derogatory and now Arwin has been accused of playing God for his stand on controlled migrants by some migrant sympathisers, probably they think that they are the only ones who have a heart in them and the likes of Arwin are heartless people or could be with the kashties dwindling or disappearing some people would want to see, more dhotis and lungies floating up and down the plains and open spaces of Goa, which will be lot more familiar sights to them. I fail to understand how come people do not notice the huge anomalies which exist, incubate and flourish right under their nostrils, or is there a Sahara Valley somewhere in Goa that they dwell in, and not come out of it or are they the residents of the Governor's Palace at Cabo Raj Niwas and hence haven't seen anything out side of their paradise and so, are ignorant of the existence of threat to Goa and Goans due to the influx of uncontrolled migrants. If Arwin is playing Goa, what are his critics playing ? Solomon, considered to be the wisest men to be born on earth, who have to knowledge of all and answers to all ? Some have even asked Arwin to leave the Gulf and go to Goa and start acting on his notions rather than filling up cyberspace, is it a guilt feeling that they have, of having left their home land for greener pastures, and want to be respected by their accommodators, they need not have that guilt feeling and I am sure our Goans in other countries will never ever out number the locals and dirty their surroundings, I would like to tell those guys who think like wise that Awirn has done and is still doing a lot more for Goa and Goans from here in the Gulf and during his numerous visits to Goa, than what the wise guys must have collectively done for Goa. JC has rightly supported Rajan Parrikar on the issue of present state in which Panjim has befallen, and trust me it's not just Panjim, it's most parts of our beautiful Goa that have been littered with shanties and used as public toilets. A lot would be appreciated if Arwin's critics would except the fact that Goa will soon be like a party hall which can only house twenty couples but is filled with five hundred with just a couple of toilets, people should be wise enough to realize, what effect that could have on the party hall and the over all scenario of Goa in a few years time by then the avalanche could be too forceful to negate. I say, get your blindfolds off and see the reality and come up with answers of the possible can do's and if not let others do what you as a Goan are suppose to do, without being a hindrance to them, I must actually say that Arwind has infact handled himself well despite all the unwarranted criticism. I would like to once again emphasize that Arwin is not against migrants but believes like a good many of us, that there should be control over the migrants flooding Goa. Like most of you, I too wander why some people think like our corrupt gutless politicians ? Each one is entitled to each one's thoughts, I do rest my case. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Mr RANE Don't say rubbish things because u r a speaker . It doesnt mean that u can talk and the Goans will take ur sh...Every one has the power of freedom and expression n still if u do not understand pl. read the Civics book of Std 5. Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] SMILE................. IT'S WEEKEND (06/08/2009)
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - I WANTED TO……… A sweet grandmother (Catarina) telephoned Apollo Hospital , and timidly asked:- Catarina: Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing? Nelly: (The operator responded), I'll be glad to help you dear. What's the patient's name and room number? Catarina: (In her weak tremulous voice) Mrs. C. R. Miranda, Room 23. Nelly: Let me place you on hold while I check with her nurse. After a few minutes the operator returned to the Phone. Nelly: Oh, good news. Her nurse has told me that Mrs. Miranda is doing very well. Her blood pressure is fine; Her blood work just came back as normal. And her physician, Dr. Pereira, has scheduled her to be discharged on Monday. Catarina: Thank you. That's wonderful. I was so worried! God bless you for the good news. Nelly: You are more than welcome. By the way, is Mrs. Miranda your daughter? Catarina: No…., I am the patient Catarina Ruzada Miranda in Room 23. I wanted to know how exactly I am doing, because no one tells me anything! Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait
[Goanet] The Goan crab mentality in action
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - From: Bosco D'Mello Oops!! Looks like Aiyar-ji did a number on Mario-G!! Best advice is gratuituous advice from Mario-G!! Fulfilled his daily quota, all without reading any facts!! Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:19:50 +0100 From: Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com The sole voice of reason, puts foot in mouth, it is entertainment but I'd rather pay some money and go watch the proms. Mario responds: What we see above is a graphic example of the infamous Goan crab mentality in action: two Goanetters falling over each other to be critical without having any idea what they are talking about [see link below]. This is precisely why I am thrown into the role of the lone voice on Goanet of reason, truth and peace: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181274.html
[Goanet] PRESS NOTE: For favour of publicity
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - PRESS NOTE: For favour of publicity KONKANI TAKES TO THE PIANO, WITH AN EXPAT INITIATIVE ON SONG Do songs like Cathrina, Claudia, Lisboa, and Bandra Festak ring a bell and trigger off nostalgia? If yes, then you'll be surprised to learn about the new shape these popular Konkani hits of the yesteryears have come out in, thanks to a Canada-based initiative of expat Goans. An ambitious project gets kicked off on coming Sunday, Aug 9, 2009, with the release of the first volume of The Greatest Konkani Song Hits by Canadian-Goan attorney and musician Francis Rodrigues. Over the last five decades, radio and TV and the internet have given a new boost to Konkani music. So many talents also took it to a new high -- Frank Fernand, Manuel Alphonso, Chris Perry, Wilfy Rebimbus in Mangalore, Alfred Rose and others. But, says Francis Rodrigues: The conundrum however has been three-fold - no written music exists for this milieu, no form of translation -- idiomatic or literal -- for the Diaspora Goan and Konkan, or music aficionados from other races, other cultures. So Rodrigues' dream is to translate and transcribe not dozens but hundreds of songs. He has started with the first volume, which contains 30 popular Konkani numbers. To be released this Sunday, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits international song book, covered extensively in the media this weekend at 4 pm Sunday at the Kala Academy. The author, Canadian-Goan attorney and musician Francis Rodrigues, will give a short talk and a pianist will perform. This will be followed by a tea-service, and book-signings. The event is co-sponsored by the Kala Academy. It is open to all and unticketed, but entrance is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Being released internationally on and around World Goa Day -- marked by expat communities and in Goa on August 20 each year -- this work will be also released on August 15 at Staines, UK; August 20 at Toronto, Canada and August 30 at the US. See http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ The 220-page A4 sized book priced at Rs 850 contains the original sheet-music, transcribed and notated in detail. Besides Konkani, it also includes some Portuguese and Swahili songs, from the Goan/Konkani diaspora. Music chords with printed diagrams decorate the sheet-music, so the songs can be accompanied by harmonic instruments like the piano, accordion, keyboard, or guitar. Catering to bands and ensembles worldwide, separate music notations in tablature for the guitar are included too. These songs have been translated to verse, which not only increased their charm tenfold, but now enables these great songs to be sung in English too. There are detailed liner and program notes, which brings the reader the stories and background behind these fabulous songs and their composers. Canadian master-pianist Victor Martins has been filmed performing the songs on a DVD, which forms part of the book. Rodrigues points to the 'golden era' of Konkani music and says he plans to continue his work. Over 500 songs clamoured for attention, only 4% of which could be accommodated in one volume! We've extended that by adding ten more gems to this first volume, making a grand total of 30 songs, which figure we will maintain in succeeding volumes of this series, he added. Many modern bands perform these songs, playing by ear! This book seeks to redress this lacuna, by providing not only the sheet-music accurately transcribed, but even rhymed translations and separate solo-guitar arrangements in tablature. Says he: For the very first time here is the music of Chris Perry, Frank Fernand, Wilfy Rebimbus, M.Boyer, Alfred Rose, H. Britton, Fadhili Williams, Henry D'Souza, B. Magno, Los Payos, Paulo Borges, Romeo Mendes, Manuel Alphonso, Silviano Barbosa, Reginald Fernandes, etc -- transcribed perfectly note-for-note, playable on any instrument! This first volume includes Adeus (Bhuerantlo Munis), Kampala, Sacrament Zoddlo, Bandra Festak, Mollbailo Dou, Malaika Maria Isabel, Encosta Tua Cabecinha, Cecilia, Mogacho Divo, Proud To Be A Goan, Marialina, Maria Pitache, Calangute, Bebdo, Sweater Kori, Tambdde Roza, Hanv Saiba, Don Kallzam, Cadiza-za-za-za, Garacho Divo, Ixttaghot, Calangute, etc. END
Re: [Goanet] Comedy show
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Marshall Mendonza wrote: --- Dear Santosh, Please add my name to the petition. Regards, Marshall - Folks, This is something you do not see often on Goanet. Two people, who cannot be described as the best of friends, joining hands together. The cost of not doing so will be to give a green light to the politicians in Goa to muzzle the press. Most of you are aware what will follow if the politicians do succeed in muzzling the press. My request to all of you, i.e. to those who have not yet done so, is to send an email to Santosh to have your name added to the petition. Evey name on the petition helps. Every single one. Mervyn Lobo __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca
