[Goanet-News] Goa news for August 10, 2009
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Four more cases of swine flu in Goa - Press Trust of India ess Trust of IndiaPanaji, Aug 9 (PTI) Three members of a family are among four new persons who have tested positive for swine flu in Goa where health authorities have set up ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/220117_Four-more-cases-of-swine-flu-in-Goausg=AFQjCNGIezBkH9BlqBBNIFLFUFr_O1NorQ *** 12 Goa mines near wildlife sanctuaries face closure - Hindu ower-shutdown-in-S-Goa-on-Sunday/articleshow/4869450.cmsusg=AFQjCNFqPeSQkFQf_YvTKaRqR0y0HhPn9AMajor power shutdown in S Goa on Sunday http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200908081012.htmusg=AFQjCNEh-uxTBVwthuKv_MebihZY-z3G6A *** Passengers from Pune to be screened for swine flu in Goa - Times of India 15c-4fdb-9683-9917f083c4e5SectionName=HomePageusg=AFQjCNHUQPx9PaRkn_LWvHmOybPNeDM1CQGoa to invoke epidemic act to tackle swine flu http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/Passengers-from-Pune-to-be-screened-for-swine-flu-in-Goa/articleshow/4865614.cmsusg=AFQjCNH-DNWrZ0Iq_MbZQ490t6pukoNzCg *** Goa can become India\'s next film capital: Mehra - Times of India eshot-parts-of-delhi-6-for-venice-film-fest-director/644657.htmlusg=AFQjCNH4vAouUguSCArSP4ZmsEnoshW8hwI re-shot parts of 'Delhi 6' for Venice film fest: director http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/Goa-can-become-Indias-next-film-capital-Mehra/articleshow/4872643.cmsusg=AFQjCNF-o3-f_OcCokM2-aR1mg_GdEQz0A *** Off-shore casinos cause losses: Goa mining industry - Press Trust of India ffshore-casinos-impeding-barge-traffic-says-mining-industry_100229176.htmlusg=AFQjCNFWuK6ebEUWh5OZs6JZ41E2JRhtJQGoa offshore casinos impeding barge traffic, says mining industry http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/218533_Off-shore-casinos-cause-losses--Goa-mining-industryusg=AFQjCNE3i0HHoXlp_Wm-LAMGQpnwqkMFbA *** Draft mineral policy hints at placer gold deposits in Goa - Thaindian.com issed golden beaches, Goa now might as well brace for a frenzied gold rush. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/draft-mineral-policy-hints-at-placer-gold-deposits-in-goa_100229856.htmlusg=AFQjCNFL3CR95kELms0yWqZfKYVYuB2XJA *** Goan sand dealers stage rasta roko - Times of India arnataka border at Polem-Majali checkpost near Karwar. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/hubli/Goan-sand-dealers-stage-rasta-roko/articleshow/4874542.cmsusg=AFQjCNG7S-lREi0qQ_uF7D0skc1jXhjeog *** NRI had promised to get friend a job in US - Times of India mUpXM http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/NRI-had-promised-to-get-friend-a-job-in-US/articleshow/4874868.cmsusg=AFQjCNHjoOuzjwNw3YTys9sucNuTJqALPw *** Activism in goa to get boost through community video - Times of India rowing movement is set to debut in Goa this week. In what's being touted as the biggest gathering of its kind in the country, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4872630.cmsusg=AFQjCNGtYUPT9bBXrygUUH7OgHqcd9tVgw *** Goa to crack down on iron ore traders evading VAT - SteelGuru eelGuruTimes of India reported that Goa government has assured to crackdown on iron ore traders who evade paying value added tax to the Commercial Taxes department ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://steelguru.com/news/index/2009/08/09/MTA2MzQ2/Goa_to_crack_down_on_iron_ore_traders_evading_VAT.htmlusg=AFQjCNF5_2pLw7jSYrKtob-CAP-4YJkeHw Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet-News] The aftermath of a warning from the Speaker (Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho)
Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho In what can truly be described as a historic week for Goanet, one prominent Goanetter, Samir Kelekar, son of the freedom fighter, Gurunath Kelekar, was threatened by the Speaker of the assembly with possible imprisonment for overstepping his bounds in an article carried by the Goan daily Herald. Mr Rane, the speaker, seems unaware of the fact that the democracy of Goa does not belong to him. It belongs to generations that came before him, to men like Gurunath Kelekar who fought for it and it belongs to the generations that will come after him, who shall drink deeply of the freedom of speech guaranteed by our constitution. Here are some snapshot posts pertaining to this debate: Frederick Noronha: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181136.html Selma Carvalho: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181150.html Santosh Helekar: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181242.html Mervyn Lobo: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181200.html Jose Colaco: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181202.html Long before Samir Kelekar, another Goanet Alfred Tavares had stood up in the assembly, with these profound words: “Speaker Sir, you are bloody big fool.” Tavares recalls this incident. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181206.html Veteran journalist, Valmiki Faleiro, will soon be releasing a book on Konkani proverbs and popular sayings. This is a much awaited contribution to the world of Konkani literature. To see a preview of the book: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/18.html Activist Venita Coelho has been visiting Canada and compares human rights in Canada, Iran and Goa. Does Goa fall somewhere in between the two? Roland Francis, a Canadian Goan has a rejoinder to Venita’s article: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181201.html Who is the beautiful Rita Lobo? In an era when Konkani cinema made a tepid debut in the world of celluloid, Rita Lobo starred in the movie Amchem Noxib, a Mangalorean woman who doubtless was the Liz Taylor of her times. For more on Rita Lobo and to catch a glimpse of her in a video: JoeGoaUK: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181103.html Francis Rodrigues: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181141.html Goans in Dubai celebrate World Goa Day: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181280.html Bruno Gomes writes about the murder of the Panchayat Raj in Goa: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181341.html Valmiki Faleiro continues his tracking of Goan emigration, this week shedding light on emigration to the Gulf countries: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181386.html Lino Dourado gives us his Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Don't Talk to Strangers http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181389.html Francis Rodrigues has just launched his book Greatest Konkani song hits. Tomazinho Cardozo during the inaugural speech at the Kala academy, made the point that trying to produce generations of Goans in the Diaspora who will speak the Konkani language is an impossible mission, but our music can be preserved for posterity and in this Francis has performed an invaluable service to his community. Thanks to JoeGoaUK, we can watch parts of the launch: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/date.html To read more about the book and the music: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181412.html
[Goanet] Khalap's 'Pratibheche Dene' Released
Khalap's 'Pratibheche Dene' Released Friday, 07 August 2009 01:59 Former central law minister and the present president of the 'Konkani Marathi Parishad', Advocate Ramakant Khalap book 'Pratibheche Dene' was released at the Black Box, Kala Academy on Wednesday. Speaking about Advocate Khalap, the chief guest for the function Dr D N Dhanagare, former vice chancellor of the Shivaji University said that Adv Khalap was a person with imaginative energy. Adv Khalap in his book has made an attempt to bring together the highly imaginative people to make our country powerful, he said. Addressing the gathering advocate Khalap said, My mother inculcated in me the value of reading. I spent my childhood engrossed in books. This helped me write many successful articles, few of which form a part of my book 'Pratibheche Dene'. My family and friends are my source of encouragement and inspiration. The other dignitaries present on the occasion were Dr Somnath Komarpanth, Mr Dilip Deobagkar, Mr Sagar Javdekar and Ms Nirmala Ramakant Khalap. Mr Narayan Mahale proposed vote of thanks. http://www.navhindtimes.in/buzz/1739-khalaps-pratibheche-dene-released Goanet AE http://goanet.org/modules.php?op=modloadname=Newsfile=articlesid=216
[Goanet] Echoes of British India in East Africa
. It was during the 19th century that Goan ABC class proved their capabilities to the Britishers in India. A small note should be added here:these Goans were primary level educated ( which was a great achievement during those days ), of the so called upper caste and hailed mostly from Bardez taluka. When British East Africa was being opened during the early 20 th century to disburse the benefits of the British Empire to the natives, a few British officers like the District Commissioner, Police and Engineering cadres were sent to the interior of Kenya. They set up their tents in salubrious high elevation places which later became small towns and a few like Nairobi blossomed into a great city. These pioneering officers were always accompanied by Goan clerks/ cashiers recruited in India who not only kept paper records but also safeguarded cash. It is possible that Obama's paternal ancestors may have paid their taxes in local currency i.e. cowrie shells to a Goan cashier. There were some added duties as well. He had to secure provisions for his boss' home and look after his welfare i.e. that he was comfortably settled in his residence. When the native mpishi ( cook ) failed to report for duty either because of his waywar ways or he could have possibly been eaten by a crocodile on his way to his Bwana Kuba's house, it was the Goan clerk who stepped in, cooked and served meals for his boss.
[Goanet] Neo-Colonialism
Freedom is not free. While it is a gift from God, we need to guard and cherish it. Otherwise it will soon be taken away from us. And, this is exactly what has happened in the Goa Assembly a few days ago with the amendment to the Goa Panchayat Act. We can only hope and pray the governor of Goa will not sign it. But the chances are small. That the amendment has been carried out by a Congress government is simply unbelievable and we can only assume these MLAs are not Congressmen at heart but simply conmen. In Kerala where they have a Congress government they have chosen to uphold the spirit of the Constitutional Amendment. Not so in Goa where the so-called Congress Party is committed to destroying the Panchayat institutions and taking away the power of the people. A case has to be made to the Congress President Sonia Gandhi who I'm sure is not at all amused. Not since the Portuguese invasion have we seen something evil to this extent! Unless this problem is addressed immediately and by all the people of Goa our freedom and our democracy hangs in balance. It is for the people of Goa to decide if it is worth the fight.
[Goanet] Big Stones – Monday-muse (10 Aug ’09)
MONDAY MUSE (10 August 2009) BIG STONES In the late 90s, while conducting training sessions on time management, I used to carry along a plastic jar. I would put stones, one by one, into the jar. Once the jar was filled to the top, I would ask the participants, “Is the jar full? Obviously, not yet! Then, some gravel was put in the jar, to occupy the space between the big stones. The exercise continued with putting sand into all the spaces left between the gravel. Lastly, water was poured in until the jar was filled to the brim. Then I would repeat the process in reverse, but in vain! Once the jar was full of water, some sand can go in but only after displacing some water… In the first scenario, nothing put in earlier was displace!! Gravel cannot go beyond the top surface of the wet sand… and as for the big stones they just won’t go in… if you use the force, either the stone will break or the jar will crack up. The natural truth this illustration teaches us is: “If you don't put the BIG STONES in first, you'll never get them in at all”. The BIG STONES are our principal priorities in life … our individuality, our family, our friends, our physical and mental health, our dreams, our cause … Remember to put these BIG STONES in first, or you will never get them in at all. If we sweat the little stuff and fill our life with little things, then we will never have the real quality time we need to spend on our most important priorities. And of course, all your principal priorities are equally important! Let’s hold on to the big stones in the jar of life, May we BE BETTER at connecting to the right priorities! - Pravin K. Sabnis Goa, India. Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-4: HERALD(Goa), Aug 9, 2009
Dear Gabriel, Not only Catholic Goans but also non-Goan Goans are being 'forced' by the Portuguese to leave Goa in recent years. It is all Portugal's fault. Why else would they have a 'forcible expulsion' office (FEO) aka consulate in Goa? The Portuguese are 'forcing' normally 'honeshtt' people to register their births, marriages, et al with the FEO. That is why Goans should be happy at the trainloads of unarmed satyagrahis who are arriving by train into Goa to 'fill the vacuum'. Some call them 'ghatis', I call them 'chokra boys'. How else would our 'elite' manage without cheap labour? There are no Goans left to do the work - Work that normal folks in the west handle themselves e.g. buy groceries, wash clothes, cook, clean the house, take out the garbage etc. Perhaps, they got their nails done just yesterday. Cannot mess with them, can we? BTW: did we hear from any of those folks during the recent Free Speech issue? No? Then Let's talk about the Inquisition with or without Sum_Bhaji This account in the Rough Guide is frightfully paltry. jc == Gabriel de Figueiredo wrote: Not only Christian Goans, but Goans irrespective of religion, have left Goa for the foreign lands temporarily or permanently for better prospects, more in recent years than during the Portuguese times. So what is it that has caused this large outflow in the last twenty years
[Goanet] 35th Anniversary Celebrations of Marriage Encounter - Goa
*35th Anniversary Celebrations of Marriage Encounter - Goa* * * Worldwide Marriage Encounter - India, Goa Unit will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary on 15 August 2009 with a Thanksgiving High Mass at 4pm at St. Lawrence Church Agasaim followed by a fellowship, an input session and dinner at St. Lawrence High School Hall, Agasaim. *All families are invited to join in the celebrations*. Suggested contribution Rs 100/- per family. For more details and registration contact: Allan and Natty 9822483889 / 9767948268 or Vicente and Valene 2772061 / 9326779388 -- Valentine (Vally) Anna Coelho with Fr. Reginald Britto sj Unit Co-ordinating Team Couple Worldwide Marriage Encounter - India, Goa Unit
[Goanet] Uproar in Salcete over powers to p'yat secys
Reference to the article in Herald, Uproar in Salcete over powers to p'yat secys HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 9 In my younger days and even today, I am enthralled by puppet shows, the beauty of it is in the pulling and tugging of strings, without mixing them, and the wired movements do bring laughs, smiles and joys in our lives. Our politicians too, seem to have mastered the art well, and want to perform it on the Secretaries at the Panchayats, where they will be pulling and tugging at the strings and the secretaries dancing but I am sure we all, who'll be watching, will not find it funny at all, and infact be fuming at the end of it. Most of our early nationalist leaders had a vision to give power to the people by empowering the common people, so that they could decide what's good for them, that was called power to the people through Panchyati Raj, but now our ever conniving Goan politicians have devised a plan to take this power from for our plates and place it on the plates to the secretaries, so that they could feast themselves while the Secretaries are satisfied with the aroma or those who are wise enough could take a few nibbles or bites hear and there. I have in the past mentioned that the most corrupt people apart from our politicians, in the government machinery are the Panchayat Secretaries and our elite politicians want to give the keys of the safe to these breed of people, and the reason for this irrationality is pretty obvious, make merry while the sun shines and if there's a paternity case leave the Secretary holding the baby and in case they don't comply then harass them with transfers, they surely do make good pawns. People all over Goa are opposing the Bill but our Ministers are hell bent on getting it passed. Is this democracy ? People are anxiously awaiting for 73rd and 74th Amendment to be passed and on the contrary we are to get a Bill that will take away the power of the people, so what's the use of having a Panchayat body ? It is indeed time to show these jokers that enough is enough, and that they either work and perform for the people or resign. 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 __
[Goanet] Off-shore casinos cause losses: Goa mining industry
Hello Goa anti-mining activists Did you read this story? Are you thinking what I am thinking?! Now we know how to force Anil Salgaocar to remove his ship from Candolim beach! The blocade of Mandovi River for a day or two could be an excellent way to put pressure on all mine owners too! Carmen Off-shore casinos cause losses: Goa mining industry - *Panaji, Aug 7 (PTI)* Presence of off-shore casinos in the Mandovi river causes navigational hindrances and delays the iron ore transportation which causes losses in the business, Goa's mining industry has claimed. The barges (ships carrying iron ore) are delayed almost by one hour which is affecting the business, Anil Salgaoncar, owner of M/s Salgaoncar mining industries Pvt limited, told reporters here. The space occupied by off-shore casinos is a traditional inland waterway for the barges to transport ore from state's hinterland to the minor port where trans-shippers are anchored. The ore is unloaded into the trans-shippers, which transports it to foreign destinations. Salgaoncar said that the off-shore casino vessels which are standing obstacles causes navigational hindrances. At the time of navigation, the barges face a lot of problems forcing the captain to reduce the speed of the vessel and at times, halt it, he said. - *Panaji, Aug 7 (PTI)* Presence of off-shore casinos in the Mandovi river causes navigational
[Goanet] Press council recommends commission to study media
Press council recommends commission to study media Monday, 10 August 2009 01:54 PALAKKAD: The Press Council of India on Sunday said a Commission should be set up to study the functioning of the electronic media to ensure they do not cross the limits while covering news. Addressing a meet-the-press programme here, the Chairperson of the Council, Mr Justice G N Ray, said there was a trend, especially among TV channels, to go after sensational news. Journalists should know the Lakshman Rekha of their freedom, he said. The people would come out in protest if the media grew too big for their boots and freedom would be curbed if the media lost the support of the people, Ray said. He said it was time the Press Council Act was amended to include stringent clauses, enabling it to implement the provisions in the Act. The existing legislation was 22 years old and should be updated, he said. Mr Justice Ray, who inaugurated a national seminar on 'The Role of Money Power in Elections' organised by the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) here on Saturday evening, said media coverage of polls at present did not focus on real issues of the people, but was led by sensationalism and glamour. In the age of globalisation, media was increasingly being governed by market forces. The media should address serious issues to eradicate social and political evils, Mr Justice Ray said. Though media institutions had the right to profess their own political beliefs, it was also under an obligation to ensure fair and accurate reporting on public issues and policies, he said. http://www.navhindtimes.in/news/goa-news/1852-press-council-recommends-commission-to-study-media
[Goanet] Pics: More about the 'Konkani Song Book' - Book Covers, The DVD etc
The recently released GREATEST KONKANI SONG HITS book The Front Cover http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3806694523/sizes/l/ the back http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3806694069/sizes/l/ the DVD http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3807550532/sizes/o/ Tomazin Cardoz in action http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3807603114/ Commissioner for NRIs Srhi Eduardo Faleiro http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3807602742/ Finally, here is the young Hero (FR) Dear Aunty and Daily Grooks (about 500 of them) fame http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3807603354/ Rpt. Video Listen to Tomazin Cardoz - about the book and the author http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llT6tle2Ka0 Did you know? The pics were sent/posted to Goanet, Goan-NRI, Xepotam GRN in just 90 minutes after the book launch event i.e. posted 7.30pm. (Appeared on Goanet next day early morning) and the view count as of now 3pm (less than 24 hours) is upto 121 per pic. Got some queries about the price of the book. Well it was said Rs.850 per copy (I could not see the tag on the book yet) People got it for Rs.700 as 'special book launch offer'. I am sure at least 75 copies sold at the venue Total crowd being around 100 If you are interested in the book and you heard about the book/launch etc from JoeGoaUk, just mention JoeGoaUk at the time of buying and I am sure, you get a discount too. Just let me know how did it go. 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] Talking Photo (all in 1): 'August Month'
Talking Photo: 'August Month' http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/214885743/sizes/l/ That's what it reminds me of you, what else? Clue: if you wish to know what dogs in the pic got to do with august month.. check the link below and again below the pic. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/214885743/ 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] Talking Photo: Manners makes the man
Talking Photo: Manners makes the man http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3807069209/ also read/see the link below the pic 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
Re: [Goanet] Release of Konkani music book today (Sun, Aug 9, 2009 * 4 pm at Kala Academy)
Frederick, Perhaps the left hand accompaniment notes would have been an added feature to made the music played on the piano more richer. Newton Marques.
[Goanet] GOVT CIRCUMVENTS SUPREME COURT DIRECTIVES ON POLICE TRANSFERS
As the Supreme Court directives do not permit police officers to be transferred before the completion of two years in their posting, the Goa Government seems to have opted for a modus operandi by which officers themselves are being asked to apply for transfer. Information sought under the Right to information act has revealed that between July 2 and July 10 this year four Police Inspectors sought transfers citing personal reasons. Strangely in their applications three of the officers have not cited what the personal reasons are. But what has raised eyebrows is the fact that all the four officers went out of their way to clearly state that there was no compulsion or pressure on them from anyone to seek transfer. The tearing hurry in which the applications for transfer were processed and the officers transferred has left many questions unanswered. Details given under the RTI Act show that none of the four police Inspectors had completed the minimum tenure of two years in their posting as prescribed by the Supreme Court. IGP Mr. KD Singh summoned the four Police Inspectors to discuss their applications on July 15 and the Police Establishment Board approved the transfers the following day with all the officers getting the postings of their choice. What makes further interesting is the notings by the IGP as to what was stated to him by the four police Inspectors. Police Inspector Dharmesh Angle sought transfer to Vasco stating that he being from Margao it causes a lot of problems working where people are known to you. Police Inspector Santosh Desai seeking transfer from Quepem stated that as Quepem is close to his native village Cuncolim it is difficult for him to function at that Police Station. Calangute Police Inspector Tushar Vernekar who resides at Verem sought transfer to Airport Immigration in Vasco on the grounds that he is unable to look after his 65 year old mother properly. Police Inspector Rajendra Prabhudesai seeking transfer from Margao Police station stated that Margao being a busy police station he is not able to look after his wife and only child and so wants to work at a less burdened police station. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar
[Goanet] The Sister Act
They can be ostracized from ones lives. My brother legally dropped his godfathers name and took the name of our Dad. My younger brother was also given his gaodfathers name and retains it. My middle names is neither my fathers nor my godfather or godmother. venantius From: Cecil Pinto cecilpi...@gmail.com Subject: [Goanet] The Sister Act But there is no provision to change a badly chosen Godparent or an inappropriate rakhi sister.
Re: [Goanet] From Goa: An open letter in defence of Free Speech
With reference to 'Tamasha' going on as regards illegal mining activities and new licences issued by authorities, aren't the quotes used by media proving right ? Will media take this bunch of selfish politicians to task now ? Wait for time limit of 7 days given by Honourable Minister for Mines and than we will watch what role media is going to play on this matter.
[Goanet] Goan Plumber
Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of a good and reliable GOAN Plumber for total household plumbing maintenance works around the Calangute area? I have gone through at least a dozen of them non-Goan Raju's, Tulu's, Shanker's, Pitamber's, Digamber's etc since the past 19 years. Once they do your job, they just disappear or don't answer their phones for fear of receiving complaints of the shabby work they carry out. I don't mind paying the price for reliable work by a 'GOAN. No offence meant to any individual, but I would like to carry on what I started - promote GOAN-ism. Thanks and bests, Agnelo Fernandes Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality in action
-Original Message- From: Mario Goveia 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 RESPONSE: And so the King Crab spoke!! Soon it will be Monday of a new week. And we will hear from him 4 times each day unlike Saturday and Sunday!! - B
[Goanet] The aftermath of a warning from the Speaker (Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho)
Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho In what can truly be described as a historic week for Goanet, one prominent Goanetter, Samir Kelekar, son of the freedom fighter, Gurunath Kelekar, was threatened by the Speaker of the assembly with possible imprisonment for overstepping his bounds in an article carried by the Goan daily Herald. Mr Rane, the speaker, seems unaware of the fact that the democracy of Goa does not belong to him. It belongs to generations that came before him, to men like Gurunath Kelekar who fought for it and it belongs to the generations that will come after him, who shall drink deeply of the freedom of speech guaranteed by our constitution. Here are some snapshot posts pertaining to this debate: Frederick Noronha: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181136.html Selma Carvalho: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181150.html Santosh Helekar: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181242.html Mervyn Lobo: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181200.html Jose Colaco: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181202.html Long before Samir Kelekar, another Goanet Alfred Tavares had stood up in the assembly, with these profound words: “Speaker Sir, you are bloody big fool.” Tavares recalls this incident. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181206.html Veteran journalist, Valmiki Faleiro, will soon be releasing a book on Konkani proverbs and popular sayings. This is a much awaited contribution to the world of Konkani literature. To see a preview of the book: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/18.html Activist Venita Coelho has been visiting Canada and compares human rights in Canada, Iran and Goa. Does Goa fall somewhere in between the two? Roland Francis, a Canadian Goan has a rejoinder to Venita’s article: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181201.html Who is the beautiful Rita Lobo? In an era when Konkani cinema made a tepid debut in the world of celluloid, Rita Lobo starred in the movie Amchem Noxib, a Mangalorean woman who doubtless was the Liz Taylor of her times. For more on Rita Lobo and to catch a glimpse of her in a video: JoeGoaUK: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181103.html Francis Rodrigues: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181141.html Goans in Dubai celebrate World Goa Day: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181280.html Bruno Gomes writes about the murder of the Panchayat Raj in Goa: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181341.html Valmiki Faleiro continues his tracking of Goan emigration, this week shedding light on emigration to the Gulf countries: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181386.html Lino Dourado gives us his Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Don't Talk to Strangers http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181389.html Francis Rodrigues has just launched his book Greatest Konkani song hits. Tomazinho Cardozo during the inaugural speech at the Kala academy, made the point that trying to produce generations of Goans in the Diaspora who will speak the Konkani language is an impossible mission, but our music can be preserved for posterity and in this Francis has performed an invaluable service to his community. Thanks to JoeGoaUK, we can watch parts of the launch: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/date.html To read more about the book and the music: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181412.html
[Goanet] Parliament is like.....
SHOULD HIND SWARAJ OF MAHATMA GANDHI ALSO BE BANNED FOR BREACH OF PRIVILEGE? HAS THE GOVERNMENT GOT GUTS TO DO IT? 62 years later this democracy of the people, by the people and for the people has been turned against the people. Hiding behind a wall of Privileges, elected representatives mock at the people who elect them. This is what Gandhiji remarked about parliamentary form of democracy. Reader: Then from your statement I deduce that the Government of England is not desirable and not worth copying by us. Editor: Your deduction is justified. The condition of England at present is pitiable. I pray to God that India may never be in that plight. That which you consider to be the Mother of Parliaments is like a sterile woman and a prostitute. Both these are harsh terms but exactly fit the case. That parliament has not yet of its own accord done a single good thing, hence I have compared it to a sterile woman.The natural condition of that Parliament is such that, without outside pressure, it can do nothing. It is like a prostitute because it is under the control of ministers who change from time to time. Today it is under Mr Asquith, tomorrow it may be Balfour. (Read Hind Swaraj, Chp. 5)
Re: [Goanet] MG's failed progrom
Our Bernado, you must understand, is a great guy. He often goes overboard. The student movement had nothing to do with the *death* of the MGP. That party never even attempted a *pogrom* against Goan Catholics. It did, though, try to dis-empower the high *caste* Goan landed gentry, both Catholic and Hindu. Via the agricultural tenancy and mundkarial statutes, the MGP did attempt to woo the less privileged Goan Catholic people, esp. in Salcete. In that attempt, it failed. My series of articles in the HERALD column, between Dec 31, 2006 to June 3, 2007 (in the run up to the last Assembly elections) have your answers. Rgds, v - Original Message - From: Jason Keith Fernandes To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: Frederick Noronha ; ole_...@yahoo.co.uk ; Valmiki Faleiro ; Miguel Braganza ; alito siqueira ; sammit khandeparker Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 11:09 AM Subject: re: MG's failed progrom Dear All, I found interesting Bernado's suggestion Thanks to the student movement in the late seventies which than saw the death of MG. This is an interesting perspective...is there anyone here, who could reflect on this? Further, what is this about his hoard of gold found after his death? J -- Message: 9 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 03:45:34 + (GMT) From: Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: [Goanet] Maharastrawadi Gomantak's failed pogrom Thanks for the info on Goanet which clearly shows via the writings of Pirolkar the intent of the MG party to demolish the Catholic Goans. The crooks under the leadership of Bandodcar were heralded into power in 1964 in an alleged rigged poll. Then came the?scheme of a duff Opinion Poll to get Goa merged into maharastra wadi which Goans foolishly subscribed?but won thanks to the Goan militants?like Maurilio Furtado and Prof. Olympio Dias who supported the hands of Dr. Jack Sequeira - of the anti-merger movement. ? If not for the gallant efforts of these Goans,? Goanet net today would probably have had the name of Gomantak net and one of its moderators forced to convert to hinduism may have had the name of Sivaji Norendra. ? The next step of the MG were to bring in maratistas to work in the government, if that was enough after the death of Bandodcar (after his cargo of gold was found) the attempted pogrom continued by his daughter Sashikala Kakodkar. Thanks to the student movement in the late seventies which than saw the death of MG. ? One wonders where were the caste and Portuguese bashers during the 60's? They are often seen on Goanet. Can they save a sinking Goa now free from MG, but faced with new challenges like Manohar Parrikar, HJS or RSS? ? BC
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY -2009 NAIROBI -KENYA 23.8.2009
WORLD GOA DAY - NAIROBI, KENYA http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QKPfld9QLHU/SoAuP5xRkBI/Edk/yDS4n3mpPd4/s1600-h/GWS+NAIROBI+-+KENYA.png 000 From: Goan Welfare Society Nairobi gwsnew...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 1:14:24 PM Subject: GOA DAY 2009 Dear Members and Friends, GWS would like to remind you that Goa Day will be held on Sunday the 23rd of August 2009 at the Goan Gymkhana grounds from 11am. There will be lots of entertainment for children, a variety of stalls ranging from culinary delights to investment advice. If you are looking for information on flights to Goa be sure to visit our holiday stall.Goa Day will have something for everyone! LUCKY SEVEN ; WHEEL OF FORTUNE ; HOOLA HOOP and WET SPONGE stalls will be auctioned tomorrow, Tuesday the 11th of August 2009 at the Goan Gymkhana at 7pm. Should you like to run a stall with your produce / goods please contact us via email or through any one of the committee members. We look forward to seeing you at GOA DAY! GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY rene barreto International Launch of KONKANI SONG BOOK - WORLD GOA DAY .20.8.2009 TORONTO - CANADA : http://globalgoanmusicans.blogspot.com/ WORLD GOA DAY - a day set aside by Goans who are Proud to be Goans - to CELEBRATE their Goan Cultural Heritage, a day to promise to help the less fortunate in our Goan community: =
Re: [Goanet] Release of Konkani music book today (Sun, Aug 9, 2009 * 4 pm at Kala Academy)
Hi Anthony, 2009/8/10 Anthony S Dennis anthonysden...@yahoo.co.in: Am interested in the vocals - how many CDs are there and whats the price. Sorry to trouble you pal Anthony S Dennis Bombay There are 28 songs covered in the single DVD, with video footage. All played instrumental on the piano. Volume 1 contains the lyrics and more (sheet music, tab, etc) for 30 songs, mostly Konkani, a few Portuguese, one Damanese, and one or two Swahili songs popular among the diaspora. The price of the 220-page A4 sized book (with DVD) is Rs 850 in Goa. -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Konkani adages http://konkani-adages.notlong.com/ Medieval Goa http://medieval-goa.notlong.com/
[Goanet] SWINE FLU AND AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT - 1
How about Samshamani Vati and Mahasudharshan kadha? Thanks for your faith in ayurveda. Most ayurvedic texts including samhitas start with the Fever chapter. And hundreds of remedies depending on dosha content of the body when fever is experienced. But when ayurveda is approached, one should use ayurvedic yardstick, not the names such as swine, H1N1 coined by modern scientists. When an ayurvedic doctor himself looses faith in ayurveda, what happens is published an hour ago here: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/india/Chennai-boy-Pune-doctor-die-of-swi\ ne-flu-toll-rises-to-6/articleshow/4876030.cms The pulse indicates the likelihood of disease even before symptoms appear or tests are conducted. Timely changes in diet, lifestyle and herbal decoctions which you mentioned do work. And stronger formulations offered by Ras-shastra are useful if the disease has advanced further. Be it H1N1 or whatever name scientists give. Look how someone obtained good relief by using garlic alone, as reported in post#16362 ! Ayurveda can face even more sinister challenges. Here is something about swine flu, worth discussing: http://www.ener-chi.com/newsltr2.pdf Dr. Shirish Bhate http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ayurvedaonline/message/16364 Shrikant Vinayak Barve Convener: We Love Ayurved 9403175973 Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
[Goanet] Outrage against Goa
Subject: Outrage against Goa The outrageous decision of the Goa Government, to give powers to the Panchayat Secretaries instead of elected panchayat representatives; will be the next attempt to destroy whatever is left of Goa. But what amazes me is the cocky attitude of our ruling MLA's, including the so called Salcete Heavyweights; who now believe that they can get away with anything. Goans are constantly being fooled since Goa's Liberation by the Congress Party; even the so called Special Status promise at the last LS elections, has been now watered down to the point, that it will do nothing to Save Goa Its identity. This Government has has to brought down and Goans should put up peoples candidates with clear agendas; to do what is right for Goa Goans. Of course time is running out, as the Corrupt Congress Party is busy filling its migrant vote banks promoting mega-projects to bring in hordes of outsiders; to gradually checkmate Goan Opposition to its destructive agenda!! 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 -- 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] God and You
Albert writes:- Isaiah prophet came into the world at least six thousand years before Jesus was born. God predicted about Jesus through Isaiah six thousand years ago when God spoke about a servant of God suffering for the sake of others. Do you know Jesus is our lord ? if it is yes why indulge yourself in worshiping the idols ? In the same book of isaiah it says about worshiping idols. God is firm in His statement I am the; Lord Your God there shall be no other gods before me. Why do we take this statement very lightly? Why do our leaders take God very lightly ? We are worried about materials found on earth without bothering about the creator of these materials. Human beings are victims of man's own experiments. Today even though God has given us simple commandments and have given us Jesus yet we are far way from him. Today the Catholic church is only celebrating feasts which are mere festivals like any other festival like even film festival or food festival. If these feasts had any effect on humans today world would be worth living. These feasts will go on and on till Jesus comes again. I believe in living Jesus. I still feel that Jesus is living within me. There is no place for the living God except in your heart. My body is the temple of God and so too our bodies. If we respect other people we respect God. Let us not pose our nose in the air and feel that our religion is the true religion because it does not contain Jesus at its foundation. Frankly speaking Catholic religion is a big tiatr. There is nothing in it. _ Sports, news, fashion and entertainment. Pick it all up in a package called MSN India http://in.msn.com
Re: [Goanet] Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa
Excuses, excuses! If you have flown out of the coop, you have done it because you value your economic interests more than preserving Goa's culture. And guess, what? There is nothing wrong with that. Most of us who live outside Goa, do so for economic reasons, because we have a stronger craving for physical wealth than for preserving some hard to measure aspect of preserving Goa or its culture. Trying to influence the future of Goa and attempting to victimize the migrants from afar is less likely to succeed than controlling the Mars rovers from Earth. Bottom line is that migrants, foreigners etc have come to Goa because it makes economic sense for them and for the economy as a whole. This is how free markets and free societies are supposed to work. The real issue in Goa is not the migrants, but bad governence - mostly Goans, elected by mostly Goans. Marlon - Original Message From: Freddy Fernandes ffernandes@emaar.ae Just because one has flown the coop, that does not mean all others have to do the same, we would rather hold on to, and fight it out. We have not abandoned like may be your good self, but are still in touch with reality and live and stay in Goa when ever we can and have taken active part in helping our villagers to fight mining, land grabbing and mega housing and continue to do so from outside Goa or from within Goa and I know for sure that if Arwin wants to settle abroad he would be able to do so without any problem but his love for Goa keeps him bonded with Goa. One who does not know Arwin may question his credibility but people who know him will surely not and for your kind information we are lot more than just a holiday Goans.
[Goanet] Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa
In response to: Message: 12 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 23:57:20 +0530 From: Frederick [FN] Noronha * fredericknoro...@gmail.com http://f5mail.rediff.com/prism/writemail?mode=mail_to_individualemail=frederi cknoro...@gmail.comels=c615a33c84fa812edc60f6d9cc06f835 Subject: Re: [Goanet] Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa When evolution itself was an accident, which started from a mass explosion of a heavenly body in space, which triggered off evolution, why do we think human and human birth is otherwise ? We could have been anything from an amebic cell to apes to the most complex humans. So first and foremost we are humans by accident itself. Ghanti's can be taken as a derogatory term but it can also be used to denote the habitat of people living around the Ghatts, we know it's a sensitive term, but if I am a pig-eater, I wouldn't mind being called a pig-eater, because I eat and like eating the damned thing in the first place ! Otherwise wouldn't I be a hypocrite ? Now it is indeed very interesting to note that a literary figure of your status should call the term Goan interests vague, we all know of the three F that interests Goans, Fish, Feni and Football though there could be a lot more, but at this point in time the real interests for Goans are very rightly mentioned by thyself in the form of education, health, culture etc, having the wisdom of Solomon one shouldn't play dumb in the first place. It is indeed pathetic that our elected representatives show no interest in developing these very important fields which will lead us to development, on the contrary negative development is entrapped, enticed and enhanced for personal gains and that's the evil that we are fighting today. With illegal mining and mega housing, our corrupt politicians keep on soaring up their stocks and at the same build up unhealthy vote banks, distributing ration card and voting rights to every Tom, Dick and Harry that comes into Goa, without trying to improve their living conditions, which exerts further pressure on the already stretched to the limit infrastructure. Illegal mining has devastated our forests, wild life, water bodies and our ecology, mega housing has destroyed hills, fields, wells and ponds, and for what purpose ? These two evils have brought in the third, influx of uncontrolled migrants. Stop mega housing and illegal mining and the honeycomb will be left dry without honey, so there will be no reason to come running to Goa in hoards. We all are aware of the strain on our infrastructure so why not voice it ? I am sure you will not support illegal mining and mega housing, so let's fight to stop these two evils first and we won't have to bother about the third, if your are so sensitive about migrants. As mentioned we are not against migrants, it's the influx that needs to be curtailed and controlled. It's very much true that these diversions are created by our politicians so that while we are busy debating and fighting between ourselves they get to feather their nests even further. So if we have the knowledge and the wisdom of Solomon around why not put it to constructive use ? 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 __
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: The price of language chauvinism: English education in Goa (Nisser Dias)
The price of language chauvinism: English education in Goa BY NISSER DIAS nisserd...@gmail.com Goa is said to be one most literate state in the country. Yet, for almost twenty years now, we are still discussing and debating the medium of instruction suitable for our children. This seems to be a clear indication that either our education policy is not defined or the market forces are demanding something else. However though, the irony is that medium of instruction, *was and is* being decided by the politicians and nouveau-academicians instead of educationists. Worst still is the fact that these politicians, besides being regional language chauvinists, do not have much education qualifications on their circular vitae to decide upon the medium of instruction in schools. Immediately after Liberation, education in our government schools was imparted in Konkani and Marathi (Poona Board), then it was shifted to English (Goa Board). Then in the 1990s, Progressive Democratic Front government cobbled together by Churchill Alemao -- most Goans know his qualification -- gave an opportunity to then education minister, whose love for Maharashtra is deep-rooted, to change the medium of instruction. And Shashikala Kakodkar did just that. She forced schools imparting primary education in English to move to regional languages, i.e. Konkani and Marathi. Before this move of the PDF government, thousands of students who had passed out through schools with English as medium of instruction from pre-primary to SSC have become parents now. And it is these parents who find it difficult to tutor their children in Konkani or Marathi. Hence the demand for admitting their children in private unaided schools, who instruct through English. Undoubtedly, not only the elected representatives but also the people should strive to teach their children the 'language of the land'. In Goa it is Konkani. But this does not mean that the government has to impose on the parents the decision in what language they should educate their children. This choice in a democratic country like India should ultimately lie with the parents. We, as parents of this generation, are not demanding something impossible. What we are asking is, let the choice be ours. Let there be Konkani, Marathi, Urdu and other regional languages school but also make grants available to schools wanting to impart primary education in English. What is the government afraid of? Is that parents will only seek admission in schools imparting education in English? Or is the government scared of handful of regional language chauvinists, popularly known as Konkaniwadis or Marathi lovers, or know-it-all politicians? If the government is really interested in promoting Konkani or Marathi, it should include clauses in the Education Act and Rules or the education policy, that teaching of Konkani or Marathi as a subject will be compulsory from Std. I to X. Provide more incentives to managements of aided schools who continue to impart education in Konkani and Marathi. I am aware that the Konkaniwadis or Marathi lovers and politicians have the right to demand benefits for the regional languages. But in no way have they the right to advise the government to deny the rights of thousands of parents seeking education in the English medium of instruction for their children. We also pay taxes and cess for education in this country and thus have our right to choose. Konkani-wadis or Marathi lovers and politicians who are adamant on denying us this right to choose the medium of instruction for our children have already educated their children in the medium of their choice, but for god's sake do not decide for parents whose children are currently studying in schools and force them to study in regional language. We also have got a vision and we have to secure the future of our children. Konkaniwadis or Marathi lovers or politicians cannot and will not secure the future of our children. Now coming to the issue of mother tongue, Curtorim MLA Reginald Lourence read the definition of mother tongue from the Goa School Education Rules 1986, Rule 6 (3) states, The mother tongue of the child shall be the language declared as such, in writing by the parent or the guardian at the time of admission of the child in the school. But, Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar sought to differ with him and referred to a dictionary and reading from a dictionary said mother tongue is the language spoken by the peers and neighbours, but not the mother to the child. I wonder what has more sanctity, the Education Rules framed for the state, or an English dictionary. Furthermore, it has been scientifically proven that the foetus responds to the parent's voice while in the womb itself, so naturally
[Goanet] The Epidemic of Pot Arrests in New York City
The Epidemic of Pot Arrests in New York City By Harry G. Levine , AlterNet. Posted August 10, 2009. Marijuana possession is decriminalized in New York State. Nonetheless, New York City makes more pot arrests than any city in the world. http://www.alternet.org/drugreporter/141866/the_epidemic_of_pot_arrests_in_new_york_city/ (venantius: This too will come to pass in India. Also make other relevant analogies.)
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Ponda Kala Madir/Auditorium etc
Ponda Kala Mandir/Auditorium Foudation stone was laid on 26th Jam 1992 Ann completed/Inaugurated after 10 years i.e. on 5th April 2002 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3801698700/sizes/l/ entrance http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3800879869/sizes/l/ lobby http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3800797169/ In the front garden, this fellow playing ‘Gumott’ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3801700296/sizes/l/ related… So far I saw - Panjim Kala Academy (1970s, refurbished in 2004) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3752559259/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk17/3312188332/ - Newest Ravindra Bhavan at Margao (Land acquired 2000, work started 2003- first phase inaugurated on 20/7/2008 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk12/2639153436/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk12/2639153084/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk12/2638322815/sizes/l/ - and now Ponda Kala Mandir (1992 – 2002) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3801698700/sizes/l/ Kala Academy is the best, well maintained in almost all respects. except the a/c is not that cooler during tiatr Capacity wise, Margao Pai Tiatirst Hall/Ravindra Bhavan is the largest around 1200 seats KA around 950 Ponda around 850 Toilet wise: KA is the best almost western style except the hot air dryers don’t work Margao newest but substandard, toilet doors were not shutting properly or with faulty latches, had water problem too (Dry tapes). Ponda is the worst or dirtiest with black dampen walls all over etc Yet there is one Ravindra Bhavan at Sanvordem which I have not seen yet. More Ravindra Bhavans or Kala Madir coming up soon at Sancoale (likely to be ready in next 12-18 months at the current rate) See pic june 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3642567649/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3643375738/ Vasco Baina (not very sure about it, seems the location is still under dispute) Pics taken in March 2008 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk13/2317036398/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk13/2317036116/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk13/2317021620/ However, work seen started with enclosure all around about 4-6 months ago Don’t know if such bhavan coming up at Mapusa but read somewhere that it is coming up at Pernem and Sanklim and Sanguem/Quepem? Will come back again, once I visit Sanvordem RB Copy to Directorate of Arts and Culture for info and updates if anydir-dac@nic.in 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 Cry of the Disposessed .
Thank you Diana Pinto for your piece - *The Cry of the Disposessed* . I was both glad and sad to read your article. I sincerely hope that this government's lack of respect for the will of the people that put them in power, backfires. I hope the farmers's protests turn into a serious and effective people's revolt ! The protests should continue, and should be relentless, until the government begins to listen, stops and thinks again. But I suspect that the levels of ignorance and shortsightedness of Goa's government will continue to be a source of anger and frustration for sometime - at least until goans learn not to vote for dangerously irresponsible and ignorant people ! We live in dangerous times as far as the planet's climate is concerned and Goa needs a government that is aware of these dangers and has the courage to take decisions that may be less profitable for their pockets right now, but that will prove to be a lifeline for the goans in the near future! I am alarmed and disturbed with the fact that at a time when governments around the world are all concerned about FOOD SECURITY ( even today in the UK there was a government report about the need for UK to start growing more of its food because climate change will lead to a lot of uncertainty about production of food all over the planet ) - Goa's ministers are busy converting good agricultural land into land for the construction of ill conceived and probably unnecessary and unsustainable projects! It seems to me that in the process of trying to solve one problem they will create several serious problems and are neither aware of it nor do they care or think of the future of Goa and goans. The ongoing convertion of good agricultural land for construction is unsustainable and will be catastrophic for the future of Goa.? Are the politicians capable of understanding this, and are they aware of the enormity of the negative impact of this policy? I doubt it! Carmen Miranda Message: 7 Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 21:13:29 +0530 From: edpinto edpi...@sancharnet.in Subject: Re: [Goanet] The Cry of the Dispossessed To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Message-ID: 003b01ca1908$2d9ff190$17450...@corporat Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original The Cry of the Dispossessed - Diana Pinto It was a rallying of the constituency of the dispossessed. Farmers from all over Goa gathered in strength at Margao's Lohia Maidan on 2nd August to speak their hearts out on the fatal blows dealt to them by the Government's ongoing land acquisition program executed in the name of so called development - the Congress government's euphemism for the total destruction of this once beautiful land. Throughout the length and breadth of the state, the aam aadmi government is busily engaged in finding ways and means of cornering huge tracts of aam aadmi land with the help of the draconian and antiquated Land Acquisition Act of 1894. Mopa Airport, super expressways, an ultra modern Sports City in Dhargal, expansion of existing Industrial estates and now the Health Ministers' latest brainchild - the Goa Health Services Development Act 2008 that prohibits the common citizen from exercising his legitimate right to voice his protest against this high handed land acquisition of the government for the construction of five star Health Resorts or other projects set up for the benefit of the high and the mighty. The stark tragedy for Goa is that all these grandiose projects involve colossal amounts of cultivable paddy fields and orchard land. In fact, the sites for the new South Goa Collectorate and District Hospital on the outskirts of Margao are an affront to every citizen of Goa. They portray with symbolic poignancy the lawlessness of a Government that considers itself above and beyond the rules laid down for the rest of us mamuli log. Farmers have been summarily evicted from their livelihood and fields, which have been filled by the government in order to construct these institutions of governance. The intense indignation of the ordinary farmers that triggered a ready response in their fellow Goans who had turned out in numbers at Lohia Maidan to express their solidarity, should send strong indications to the government of the day of the alarming disconnect between its policies and the aspirations of the people. It is now clear that land is being cornered disproportionately for industry and so called developmental projects at the cost of agriculture and traditional occupations, leading to massive occupational displacement and resentment amongst the populace. The kind of development that is being imposed upon us has put an unbearable pressure on the environment and the common man, and will undoubtedly lead to serious depletion of cultivable land and natural resources that will impact the quality of our lives and that of our future generations. The devastation caused by the Goa Government's strange idea of development has only been
[Goanet] Fwd: Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott (GXE)
*GXE seeks Guv, CM response in saving agriculture lands* ** *HERALD REPORTER * *MARGAO, AUG 6 * Four days after holding an impressive rally at the historic Lohia Maidan, the Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott has sought the immediate response of Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat and Goa governor to save agricultural lands and the lives of the future generations. The Chief Minister was told not to blindly copy the failings of the West, but set an example that would be the guiding light for the rest of the world, plagued as it is by short-sighted greed of a few and grave environmental and socio-economic problems of the masses. “This is a desperate appeal from all citizens of Goa to the Goa government to save this veritable paradise on earth from irreversible destruction. If our demands are not met, it is certain that the future generations will have nothing but contempt and curses for all of us for our short-sighted greed”, GXE secretary Paulo Fernandes said. Saying that tiny Goa is faced with the greatest threat in its history in the form of the blind adoption of western policies by the state government, the GXE charged the government for trying to transform the state in to a replica of Singapore. “Infrastructure projects, industrial estates and other large construction projects are arbitrarily forced on the unwilling citizenry, whose small land holdings are being indiscriminately acquired and converted from prime agricultural lands into concrete jungles”, Paulo said. He said the backward Communities of Goa, who are the biggest sufferers in this assault are being displaced in thousands turning these ancient, self-sufficient ecological communities into ecological refugees. The GXE said the traditional ecological communities of Goa, which account for the majority of its population, are today facing a grave threat due to wrong policies, lack of planning and poor governance. Paulo said the farmers of Goa have been forced to take this last stand for survival or to fight to the very end besieged by sprawling constructions and indiscriminate mining, displaced by arbitrary acquisitions of prime agricultural lands for ill-conceived infrastructure, industrial and other projects and harassed by unmanageable pollution and government indifference. *http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=25595cid=26*http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=25595cid=26 *VIVA GOA* __._,_.___ Messages in this topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/message/1338;_ylc=X3oDMTM1bW01bzVuBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRtc2dJZAMxMzM4BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTI0OTY0MDE3MwR0cGNJZAMxMzM4 (1) Reply (via web post) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJxdjlnZ2Y4BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRtc2dJZAMxMzM4BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTI0OTY0MDE3Mw--?act=replymessageNum=1338| Start a new topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmcmpkM29nBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEyNDk2NDAxNzM- Messageshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/messages;_ylc=X3oDMTJmaDV0b25zBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNtc2dzBHN0aW1lAzEyNDk2NDAxNzM-| Fileshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/files;_ylc=X3oDMTJnZmJzNDliBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNmaWxlcwRzdGltZQMxMjQ5NjQwMTcz| Photoshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/photos;_ylc=X3oDMTJmMHZkb3JuBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNwaG90BHN0aW1lAzEyNDk2NDAxNzM-| Linkshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/links;_ylc=X3oDMTJnOXVhMDljBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNsaW5rcwRzdGltZQMxMjQ5NjQwMTcz| Databasehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/database;_ylc=X3oDMTJkamdpMzdtBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNkYgRzdGltZQMxMjQ5NjQwMTcz| Pollshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/polls;_ylc=X3oDMTJnMGxtZWJyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNwb2xscwRzdGltZQMxMjQ5NjQwMTcz| Membershttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmYjg2Z21xBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNtYnJzBHN0aW1lAzEyNDk2NDAxNzM-| Calendarhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goan_Online_Alliance/calendar;_ylc=X3oDMTJla25saXRoBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNjYWwEc3RpbWUDMTI0OTY0MDE3Mw-- [image: Yahoo! Groups]http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlOGxrdThrBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE5MTA5MTE3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MDQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTI0OTY0MDE3Mw-- Change settings via the
Re: [Goanet] Church vs State (formerly Fr Cedric Prakash)
From: Cajetan Alvares cajul...@googlemail.com Serving God and serving the people is the same thing... Mario responds: Caj, You obviously don't seem to see the difference between a minister doing other jobs and a minister, who has taken an oath to serve a particular religion, taking what may be a conflicting oath of office of a secular democracy whose laws may conflict with the teachings of the religion. ***Mario, Fr.Cedric Prakash is committed to serve the oppressed people and thus fulfill his vows. If the secular democracy is not functioning as secular, then Fr.Cedric is teaching with the principles of Jesus how to function and cater to the needy, for whom very few are concerned. If you accept that the political leaders are corrupt, there is a reason for Fr.Cedric to do the work for social justice and human rights... Regards. Fr.Ivo
Re: [Goanet] Juvenile comedy
Very well said, Joao. This is the glaring example that there is no government governing Goa. It is an altogether 'FREE FOR ALL' If there was, then what the government does/says is the onliest thing to do/say with all ruling side guns trained at the opposition to defend the government's moves. That is if the government is functioning . co-ordinated actions et al. The very fact that the ruling MLAs and Ministers are at logger-heads with their own government and with one another only goes to show that the ruling government is working at cross-purposes with itself because there is no CO-ORDINATION OF ACTION. That means EVERY ONE OF THESE GUYS ( WHO HAVE GOT THEMSELVES ELECTIED ON THEIR OWN STEAM BY PURCHASING THE PARTY TICKETS FOR HUGE SUMS OF MONEY) THINKS/WORKS/ACTS ON HIS/HER OWN FOR HIS/HER OWN SELFISH INTERESTS. Hope Goans realise this fact. floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: Joao Barros-Pereira joaobarrospere...@gmail.com To: goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 11:21 AM Subject: [Goanet] Juvenile comedy Reading the reported proceedings in the print media in the Goa House made me wonder if the parliamentary system adopted in India is still the same with Congress MLAs criticizing the Government which is also Congress. Is this acceptable behavior? Even though I did flirt with the study of Law for a couple of years, decades ago, all this is beyond me! Can anyone clear the air for me? I always thought that it was the role of the Opposition, and Opposition Leader in particular to do so, and nor the Ruling Party MLAs. I am sooo confused. Help!
[Goanet] The euphoria has evaporated
Carmen Miranda carmitamiranda at gmail.com Thu Aug 6 03:48:24 PDT 2009 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, Mario responds: Since it is YOU who is reacting, not only to the events in Goa, but to my factual information that Comrade Obama - Hugo Chavez's words - is losing popularity steadily in the polls, doesn't that make YOU a reactionary? Carmen wrote: 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. Mario responds: What makes you think that your opinions on Comrade Obama are serious? I agree that it's a waste of time arguing with people who don't have many facts on their side, as I am doing right now, but that's my role as the lone voice on Goanet of reason, truth and peace:-)) It has obviously not even crossed your mind that people settled in the US have a better sense of Obama's destructive radicalism than you do, who has no vested interest in the US and is getting your information mainly from Britain's left leaning media? Carmen wrote: 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? Mario responds: The more qualified African Americans I had in mind do happen to be Republicans like Colin Powell and Condi Rice, but their political affiliation is not what made them more qualified. Both Powell and Rice have long and distinguished records of executive accomplishment running huge organizations and conducting US foreign policy. They are both American phenoms with towering intellects on top of their vast executive experience. Compare that with Comrade Obama, who started on the wrong foot by having his transcripts at Columbia and Harvard sealed, while proclaiming, falsely, to be the most transparent President in history. His only previous experience was as a community agitator, before being elected a state senator in Illinois where he developed a reputation for voting Present, i.e. neither Yea or Nay, and for voting against the Born Alive Infant Protection Act which requires abortion doctors to protect the lives of infants born from botched abortions, who were previously being left to die unattended. Imagine that. He voted against this act. Then he was elected a US Senator and spent only 150 days in the Senate before beginning his run for President. In the Senate he did not author a single bill, but spent his time writing two autobiographies. Thus Comrade Obama had neither executive nor legislative experience and had no achievements in the Senate. NIL. His only discernible skill is reading fluently from a teleprompter speeches written by others. We are now paying dearly for this inexperience as he has quadrupled the deficit without stimulating the economy because 95% of the money that has been spent has gone to support the budgets of local and state governments and not into the small and medium sized private sector where over 80% of the jobs are created in the US. This is even before including his grab for health care and the pretense that he can change the climate of the world without Russia, China, India, Brazil, Mexico and all the other less developed countries participating. His election is akin to a company taking a junior employee from the Community Relations Department of the largest organization in the world, who had joined less than six months ago, and making him the CEO and Chairman of the Board of the organization. Carmen wrote: And what on earth is meant by QUOTE - who (Obama?) *is likely to set others from his community back an entire generation. !!?* Mario responds: I was referring to minority politicians here, not the African American community as a whole. What I meant was that Americans will be very skeptical of black politicians with silver tongues in the future. On the other hand, I believe it will help Indian Americans like Bobby Jindal, because his color will be a non issue. Besides Jindal is a solid intellect - Rhodes scholar - and a prodigy at running huge government programs and is developing a solid record of achievement cleaning up one of our most corrupt states, Louisiana, with strong support from all the American races in his state who appreciate his intellect and his common sense solutions to complex problems. Carmen wrote: Are you
Re: [Goanet] The Pope's moral blunders on outsourcing S A Aiyar(Times of India)
From: Mario Goveia Ooops! Looks like Bosco has stepped in cow-cakes again:-)) I wonder what part of my comments above did Bosco fail to understand? Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:40:54 -0400 From: Bosco D'Mello bos...@canada.com The same part that Mario fails to understand; stuff that he writes. Same part. Mario located more people like him, more people that Aiyar-ji did a number on!! Mario responds: What is Bosco prattling on about? It looks like he is still trying to get out of the cow cakes he stepped in and still does not seem to understand a word of what I said in my post: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-August/181161.html I took issue with the Vatican's incursion into economics, and never even mentioned Aiyar-ji in my initial comments on the subject. My comments were only about the Vatican and economics. Bosco is hung up on Aiyar-ji, so I showed several other independant sources who have never heard of Aiyar-ji, that made my point that the Vatican had made bogus economic pronunciations in its encyclical. Bosco has written nothing so far to rebutt my conclusions or anything specific to defend why the Vatican strays into economics which is not its field of expertise. Bosco wrote: I hope Carmen does not take Mario's pomposity seriously. Mario responds: Mario's never-humble responses to Carmen, or anyone else on Goanet, stand on the facts and common sense he presents, and not on factless and illogical imitations of the Goan crab mentality, with have nothing specific to say about the topic under discussion.
[Goanet] WORLD DAMAN DAY 2009- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - WORLD DAMAN DAY 2009 http://web.me.com/noelgama/wdd09/Press_Release.html World Daman Day ‘09 DAMAN, 8 August 2009: Following the resounding success of the first-ever, WORLD DAMAN DAY last year, the organizers launched into the second year as early as April 2009 for the worldwide celebration of the 2nd World Daman Day on the 20th of August 2009 under the aegis of World Goa Day courtesy, London-based founder, Rene Barreto. “Daman has always looked upon Goa as its 'Big Brother.’ But no two fingers are alike and so it is with siblings. These cultural differences though subtle, lend Daman its uniqueness. This worldwide event is a celebration of the unique culture of the people of Daman who have an identity of their very own – the Damanense,” says Daman-based author, Noël Gama who is the Overall Coordinator of the event. The theme of World Daman Day 2009 is, “Viva Damao! Come, Discover Daman.” “Damão is not just the former name of Daman,” clarified Mr. Gama. “It’s another name for the Indo-Portuguese subculture of Daman and is a way of life. But most importantly, when broken up into its two syllables, it reveals the secret behind the characteristic hospitality of the typical Damanense – 'Da mão' – which literally translates to 'give me your hand,' in Portuguese meaning, ‘Welcome!’ Damanenses around the globe in countries like the UK, US, UAE, Canada, Portugal, Macau and Holland among others, celebrate all things Damanense by showcasing their Damanense cultural heritage through artistic and cultural expressions such as musical and food festivals, competitions, traditional and folk dance performances, art and craft displays, etc. While World Daman Day is mainly celebrated by Damanenses outside Daman, in Daman itself there will be a football match on the 16th of August at 5pm in the sport ground in Moti Daman and on the big day itself, a cultural program in the evening. More information can be found at WORLD DAMAN DAY www.WorldDamanDay.com http://web.me.com/noelgama/wdd09/Press_Release.html NOËL GAMAnoelg...@mac.com GLOBAL - GOA DAMAN Friendhship Society : OOO WORLD GOAN ASSOCIATIONS : http://goanassociations.blogspot.com/2009/04/messages-of-support_12.html Putting back UNITY into our commUNITY wherever that may be ! GOANWORLD :http://worldgoaday2009.blogspot.com/rene barreto WORLD GOA DAY - 20.8.2009 A day set aside to CELEBRATE our Goan Cultural Heritage, a day to promise to help the less fortunate in our Goan community: ==
Re: [Goanet] The euphoria has evaporated
2009/8/9 Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com Hi Gabe, .. Likely the US-based Goaneter, like some seniors who are against government- run health-insurance, has himself a government-run health-insurance called Medicare parts A, B and D Regards, GL http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/us/politics/08townhall.html?exprod=myyahoo RESPONSE: Thanks for that illuminating piece; It suddenly struck me that the reason why the man is dead against the 'Obama plan' is because members of his own family are into the 'pickings' of the health system in the USA, So now we know why he is an opponent. I congratulate you on your stance, you are more than willing to go with the flow of thingssome people are greedy - in any case one can't take it with them when they go on a one way ticket to the blues! Original done by Neil Sedaka, enjoy:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM0So4S7_Kcfeature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality in action
Mario wrote: 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]. Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:34:40 +0100 From: Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com Many would give an arm and a leg to be in my 'dancing shoes' ! M ario responds: I have no idea how well you dance. The post above referred to what you wrote. Gabe wrote: Now what exactly do I have to envy ? An ability to spew self-aggrandizement on this forum day in and day out? You may keep that bit all for yourself. Only a handful of us disbelieve you, thousands believe what you write, so do keep it up. Mario responds: I don't recall anyone suggesting you envy anyone. The handful you refer to who disbelieve me are often sadly unable to show why with any provable facts. For example, you have been unable to prove your allegation that Air India did not fly between Singapore and Mumbai in 1964, though you keep referring to it based on faulty memory. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, regardless of whether I agree or not, but not to their own facts. Gabe wrote: Not only are you the sole voice of truth, reason and peace but you are also the most gifted and most intelligent person on this forum, without a doubt. What you write today, others follow and copy tomorrow. They cut and paste the URL's of your postings, as reference to bolster their arguments. Mario responds: Thanks for confirming what most Goanetters already know:-)) That is the beauty of sticking to facts and common sense rather than joining in someone else's crabby response mistakenly assuming he knows what he is talking about.
Re: [Goanet] The euphoria has evaporated
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:35:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca For example, how about this completely weird quote from one Mario Goveia, who claims to be living in the US? In the meantime, life in the US is terrible and racist. Millions are not covered by health insurance. Millions are dying in the streets writhing in pain while others pass them by without compassion. The life expectancy is plummeting. Mario responds: Nice try, Mervyn, but, we see once again your habit of deliberately distorting what someone else has written by truncating their words to make them unrecognizable. For those interested in the whole truth, shown below was the exchange that included my sarcastic comments above, which all appeared in the following post: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180802.html Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:19:44 +0100 From: Gabe Menezes gabe.menezes at gmail.com and we are continually being told that the USA has moved forward; does that mean that a Goan living in the rust belt would be treated differently from one say residing in San Diego or New York? In turn would they be treated better than a Black person and would a White person be treated better than them? Many of our Doctors and Nurses in the U.K. are non white, in fact the leading heart specialist is non white. Mario responds: Gabe is absolutely correct. British health care, for those who can survive the rationing, is the envy of the world because many of their docs and nurses are non-white, including the leading heart specialist. This article explains why this system is so great: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124692973435303415.html In the meantime, life in the US is terrible and racist. Millions are not covered by health insurance. Millions are dying in the streets writhing in pain while others pass them by without compassion. The life expectancy is plummeting. Its like a Mad Max movie:-)) The situation is so bad that millions of brown skinned people continue to pour into the country longing to be ill treated and discriminated against, just so they can die in America due to racist doctors who want to perform surgery just so they can make more money. Unfortunately for Goans and Indians there are so many of our own Goans and Indians who are doctors in the US, whether in the mythical rust belt which I'm still looking for, but also the heavens on earth like San Diego and New York, that all our lives are at risk as the following article describes, and we all need to return to India as quickly as possible if we want to live. http://www.ncpa.org/pub/ba649 Mervyn wrote: Barrack Obama (blessed be, slightly bent, his names) is going to radically change the US health care system this year by providing health care to all US residents who are presently denied the health services that the rest of the industrialized world enjoys. Mario responds: Here is an example of the health care that Mervyn and his fellow Canadians enjoy, FOR FREE: http://www.fraserinstitute.org/Commerce.Web/product_files/HowGoodIsCanadianHealthCare0609.pdf http://www.nowpublic.com/world/canadian-healthcare-cracking-multiple-months-waiting-list-just-see-doctor Here is a recent report of what Carmen and her fellow Brits are facing: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/5955840/Patients-forced-to-live-in-agony-after-NHS-refuses-to-pay-for-painkilling-injections.html If Barack Obama succeeds in making the US system this good, where will Mervyn and his fellow Canadians go when they are put on waiting lists for serious medical procedures that may shorten their life spans? We have a saying in America, You get what you pay for. The best never comes cheap, and the best does not involve waiting in line for a medical procedure or test when your life may be in jeopardy, or suffering excruciating pain because some government bureaucrat says so. The scariest words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help you!' - Ronald Reagan.
[Goanet] FWD: People do not need housing projects
*Pls see letter in the Navhind Times* ** *http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinions* *People do not Need Housing Projects *THIS is with reference to the news item ‘Criteria for mega projects finalised’ (NT, August 6). With so many building projects around, and Goa’s infrastructure under severe strain, there can only be demerits to these projects, small or mega size. Under these circumstances it is surprising that the CM, Mr Digambar Kamat has taken the initiative of defining what a mega project is and clearing some of the 17 pending mega projects. Today, with real estate in the doldrums, there are hundreds of flats and bungalows lying vacant and waiting to be sold. Even at the prevailing reduced prices, these apartments are out of reach of most Goans. Ultimately, it is the outsiders who purchase them, with builders reaping huge profits. This unfortunately has been the trend over the past decade, with vested interests at work, even as the Goa government voices its concern over the increasing migrant population and the loss of Goan identity. It is therefore time we got our priorities right by tackling some of the more pressing problems affecting the day-to-day living of the local population. Until this is done, it is unlikely that the people of Goa will relent and stop opposing the building projects–small or big. *A F NAZARETH, Alto Porvorim * -- 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] Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:16:37 +0400 From: Freddy Fernandes ffernandes@emaar.ae As mentioned we are not against migrants, it's the influx that needs to be curtailed and controlled. It's very much true that these diversions are created by our politicians so that while we are busy debating and fighting between ourselves they get to feather their nests even further. So if we have the knowledge and the wisdom of Solomon around why not put it to constructive use ? Mario observes: C'mon, Eddie. Kitem mhontai, re? Of course you are against migrants. How do you propose to control or curtail the influx just by huffing and puffing? Knowledge and wisdom of Solomon? Do you think a small group of wise men can know what's best for everyone else, better than they do? Do you remember permutations and combinations from high school or college math? Make a list of all the elements in Goa that Goans think is important and then see how many combinations of relationships between the factors that comes to. It would run into the billions. Do you think any politician or group of politicians can manage such complexity? Do you know that it is this simple mathematical fact that causes socialist economies to collapse and free market economies to thrive unless interfered with by politicians who always think they know better? Here's a nice one-page article that explains the principle. http://www.creators.com/opinion/walter-williams/economic-miracle.html Ask a mathematics teacher in the Gulf to explain it to you. Apply it to Goa. Good luck.
[Goanet] Goa news for August 11, 2009
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Expect Rs130cr revenue from Goa Project per yr: Mundra Port - Moneycontrol.com neycontrol.comRajeev Sinha, Director, Mundra Port , said that their Goa Project's total cost was at Rs 350 crore, and he expected the project to be completed within two ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/business/expect-rs130cr-revenuegoa-project-per-yr-mundra-port/410475usg=AFQjCNFDRt8CtbSd9EWAYmPcWbGMpTrfaw *** 12 Goa mines near wildlife sanctuaries face closure - Hindu ower-shutdown-in-S-Goa-on-Sunday/articleshow/4869450.cmsusg=AFQjCNFqPeSQkFQf_YvTKaRqR0y0HhPn9AMajor power shutdown in S Goa on Sunday http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200908081012.htmusg=AFQjCNEh-uxTBVwthuKv_MebihZY-z3G6A *** Four more cases of swine flu in Goa - Press Trust of India ouple-turns-up-for-flu-test/articleshow/4875273.cmsusg=AFQjCNH4QAKD58m0JxC1sbRUoFPkyWiJYwCity couple turns up for flu test http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/220117_Four-more-cases-of-swine-flu-in-Goausg=AFQjCNGIezBkH9BlqBBNIFLFUFr_O1NorQ *** Goa can become India\'s next film capital: Mehra - Times of India eshot-parts-of-delhi-6-for-venice-film-fest-director/644657.htmlusg=AFQjCNH4vAouUguSCArSP4ZmsEnoshW8hwI re-shot parts of 'Delhi 6' for Venice film fest: director http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/Goa-can-become-Indias-next-film-capital-Mehra/articleshow/4872643.cmsusg=AFQjCNF-o3-f_OcCokM2-aR1mg_GdEQz0A *** Monsoon hits exports of lower-grade iron ore - Hindu Business Line ndu Business LineWhen contacted, Mr Glenn Kalvampara, Secretary of the Goa Mineral Ore Exporter's Association, said though prices were good for ores with higher iron content ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/08/11/stories/2009081150750700.htmusg=AFQjCNHSmEl_QaCGXAPZ7aY-qBzLbmwKrw *** Haryana CS asked to appear in Goa HC in prisoner case - Press Trust of India sks-haryana-cs-to-remain-present-in-court-in-prisoner-case/645617.htmlusg=AFQjCNElypN5WsiidXELsdCs-leG3EMY7QHC asks Haryana CS to remain present in court in prisoner case http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/222772_Haryana-CS-asked-to-appear-in-Goa-HC-in-prisoner-caseusg=AFQjCNHYlReZ5vGtIxdK_T0VU9szudDbMA *** Goa Government notices to four off-shore casinos - SamayLive hore casinos for not submitting proper documents required to renew their no objection ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.samaylive.com/news/goa-government-notices-to-four-offshore-casinos/645729.htmlusg=AFQjCNHu4kYqQStbQZ0_pRrqlOxbX7hUMA *** Goan sand dealers stage rasta roko - Times of India arnataka border at Polem-Majali checkpost near Karwar. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/hubli/Goan-sand-dealers-stage-rasta-roko/articleshow/4874542.cmsusg=AFQjCNG7S-lREi0qQ_uF7D0skc1jXhjeog *** Activism in goa to get boost through community video - Times of India rowing movement is set to debut in Goa this week. In what's being touted as the biggest gathering of its kind in the country, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4872630.cmsusg=AFQjCNGtYUPT9bBXrygUUH7OgHqcd9tVgw *** Goa to close all iron ore mines near wildlife sanctuaries - SteelGuru eelGuruIt is reported that Goa Government has taken a decision to close all mines located in less than a kilometer from wildlife sanctuaries. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://steelguru.com/news/index/2009/08/10/MTA2NDg3/Goa_to_close_all_iron_ore_mines_near_wildlife_sanctuaries.htmlusg=AFQjCNHrhJz2WERo3s3W0EWGyx2E1E_d7w Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Remembering Dr. Olivinho Gomes
Remembering Prof. Olivinho Gomes ? Tomazinho Cardozo He held high positions in the Central Government, he put the foundation of Post-Graduate education in Konkani in the Goa University, he published over 40 books which included research, travelogues, translations and creative writings, he was the only Konkani writer who served Konkani in both scripts, Roman and Devanogori, etc., etc. Dr. Olivinho could be considered a one man institution whose mastery over Konkani language, its history and over Goa and its identity was simply superb. It pains to observe that such an experienced and literary-rich life is snatched away at the age of only 66 years. Born in 1943 at St. Stevao, Ilhas, Goa Dr. Olivinho Gomes had his secondary education in Don Bosco High School, Panjim. Did Lyceum in Portuguese and successfully completed his graduation in English Literature and post-graduation in Psychology Sociology with flying colours. He obtained his Ph. D. in Sociology. In 1969 he passed Indian Revenue Service (IRS) examination. He is one of the very few Goans who could do IRS. He was posted at various states in Customs Central Excise by the Central Government. He also worked in the Finance Ministry at New Delhi at various important positions. He had well settled in life as far as his lucrative service in the Central Government was concerned. But his love towards Goa and Konkani language was more prominent in him than anything else. Fortunately there arose an opportunity to serve Goa and Konkani language. He was selected as Professor of Konkani Language and Literature under UGC norms at the Goa University. He became the first Head of Konkani Department at the Goa University and worked successfully to set up under post-graduate studies up to Ph.D. He was Dean, Faculty of Languages Literature in charge of French, English, Portuguese, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani Departments Italian courses. He was the member of Goa University's Executive Council and other bodies; Board of Studies in History Chair of BOS in French, Konkani, Journalism Mass Communications. He also served Goa University as its Vice-Chancellor. He served the literary field as an expert at various panels such as UGC, NCERT, U.P.S.C., K.K. Birla Foundation other national academic /literary bodies, including that of Indian Languages Promotion Council headed by the Prime Minister. A researcher par excellence he presented papers/lectures chaired sessions at national /international conferences on history, language, culture, literature, sociology-anthropology, etc., in and outside the country i.e. in Delhi, Ranchi, Mumbai, Goa, Lisbon, Paris, London, Gottingen (Germany), Vienna, Oporto, Toronto, Sydney, Nihon (Japan), Beijing, Kuala Lumpur Sungai Pettani (Malaysia). Some of his papers are collected under A scholarly world of culture (2009). So far he has published 40 books in Konkani in English. He has won awards nationally as well as internationally for research and literary work in poetry, short-stories, translations, including National Sahitya Akademi Award for Translation, 1993, and that of V.X.Verodiano Foundation (USA),1997; and Research Fellowships from Portuguese Orient Foundation, French Government, U.G.C. (India), Dempo Trust, Commonwealth Fellowship, 1990 in London, and National Fellowship for outstanding artistes (2005-07) from Ministry of Culture, Goverment of India. He was associated with Authors' Guild of India; The Poetry Society (India); Centre for Literary Translation; Indian Sociological Society; Indian Institute of Public Administration; Indian Society for Commonwealth Studies, etc., etc. Although Dr. Gomes is one of the few Goans who achieved a lot on the literary field - Konkani as well as other languages - I regret to state that he had to face opposition from a section of the people at every level who consider themselves as the sole 'pundits' of Konkani language. When he was selected to be the Professor of Konkani Language and Literature in the Goa University, there was a sort of an earthquake among his opponents who went all out to see that he was removed from that post. Many other Konkani protagonists including me could observe the hidden agenda of these people and lodged a counter protest against those whose ego was hurt because Dr. Olivinho Gomes, a person from outside their caucus, was selected for that coveted post. In spite of opposition from our own people, Dr. Gomes did not deter at all and marched forward with dedication to achieve the goals set by him. He succeeded in his mission. Dr. Olivinho Gomes was a great asset to the Konkani language. It is not because I say so but it is definitely because of his past records. But unfortunately he did not get due respect and recognition for his valuable works from institutions working for Konkani language in the present times. He was awarded Sahitya Academy Award for
[Goanet] Congratulations to Francis Rodrigues!
Dear Francis, Heartiest congratulations on the release of your book, 'Greatest Konkani Song Hits Vol.1.' I had made arrangements to attend the release of your book at the Kala Academy but was suddenly indisposed and could not make it. Thank you for opening the gate for Konkani-world to enter the rest of the universe through your fabulous book. Wish you every success with this book and look forward to future volumes. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201
Re: [Goanet] It's Patollio or Patoyo time in Goa
must be the trick is in the pronunciation - like papillon in French pronounced papeeyon - so the Bardezkars pronounce it right but spell it wrong = patoyo the Salcettekars spell it right but their pronounciation is wrong! = patollio splitting hair - no kam dhanda! From: joego...@yahoo.co.uk Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 02:12:47 + Subject: [GOAN-NRI] It's Patollio or Patoyo time in Goa In Salcette, we called it Patollio where as in the Bardez or North they call it patoyo Patollio or Patoyo http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2734587489/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/210225708/
[Goanet] Club de Goa World Goa Day function
Club de Goa, Brisbane is celebrating ' World Goa Day ' on the 23rd August from 2 - 5 pm at the Warrigal Road State School hall, Eight Mile Plains with club members and friends singing Konkani and other popular songs. If you would like to join in please bring your music instruments and your voices for a fun afternoon. For afternoon tea there will be gorom gorom kanda bojey ani chonne ( hot hot pakoras and boiled grams) made by Elena ( 0420603610 )and Joaquim ( 0403111970) Please send us an RSPV by 20th August if you are planning to be there so we can cater adequately. Please note that people who have not responded MAY NOT be served afternoon tea as we will cater to those who have RSVP'd in the first instance. There are a few Mando DVD's for sale costing $12 for those who may be nostalgic. For those visiting Brisbane at this time kindly join us. Anyone wanting to bring authentic Goan snacks please do so ... Viva Goa Deo borum Korum ( Thank you) Joy DeSouza Social Secretary
[Goanet] marathi
Dear Friends students If you know anyone who can teach Marathi Language please contact us. Thanks Regards Communicare Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (11Aug09)
*** Horror Movie now showing in Goa *** Death of Panchayati Raj in Goa Directed by CM Kamat Co. To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Anti-P'yat amendment meet today
Anti-P'yat amendment meet today PANJIM, AUG 10 As the opposition to the latest amendment to the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, is growing, a new organization - Goa Panchayat Democratic Forum - has been floated which will hold its meeting of panchayat members at Azad Bhavan, opposite Majestic Hotel, Porvorim, on August 11 at 4.30 pm. Deputy Sarpanch of Reis Magos Virendra Gaonkar who is the convenor of the Forum said that social activist and Director of Centre for Panchayati Raj, Peaceful Society, Soter D'Souza, will analyse the amendment which was passed in the recently held assembly session. The Forum has appealed to all village panchayat members of Goa to attend the meet to decide the future course of action. http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=25772cid=26
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: The price of language chauvinism: English education in Goa (Nisser Dias)
A pertinent and very timely article..there is still hope for Goa! Anita mathew. On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:46 AM, Goanet Reader wrote: The price of language chauvinism: English education in Goa BY NISSER DIAS Goa is said to be one most literate state in the country. Yet, for almost twenty years now, we are still discussing and debating the medium of instruction suitable for our children. This seems to be a clear indication that either our education policy is not defined or the market forces are demanding something else.
[Goanet] Third Year Examinations
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St. Xavier's College - Mapusa - Goa - India - 403507 (TEL: 0832-2262356 WEBSITE: www.xavierscollege-goa.com)
Third Year Examinations 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.
[Goanet] Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2009
The passing of the Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2009 belongs to this class of law making. To me the Opposition's silence on the issue is the most telling indictment of this Act. Augusto Dear Augusto Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2009 did not pass unanimously opposition (BJP) did made walk out show. Thanks GOA365, I was watching the show live. Manohar Parrikar Opposition leader made some statement regarding powers of Deputy Director of Panchayat, Sarpanch, Mamletdar etc. there could be conflicting orders, some overriding powers in the new amendment,. Whole opposition MLA’s Walk out against Amendments. In fact these amendments were postponed in last few Assembly sessions. Shrikant Vinayak Barve Convener: We Love Ayurved 9403175973 Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] EXHIBITION: Sculptures and Drawings of Shri Ganapati
Kerkar Art Complex presents Sculptures and Drawings of Shri Ganapati by Subodh Kerkar 20th to 31st August, 2009 Inauguration on Thursday, 20th August 2009 at 6:30pm Kerkar Art Complex Holiday Street, Gaurawado Calangute Goa 403516 Tel: +91 (832) 2276017 Fax: +91 (832) 2276509 kerkar...@gmail.com www.subodhkerkar.com
