Re: [Goanet] Colva (CD), Maina-Curtorim, Rachol, Fatorda etc - A report
Romeo, This is the Lord speading. How dare you claim to be GODfrey? Let me assure you that Joe's post below is in keeping with my intentions. You do know that I work in mysterious ways. Everything is under control and there is no need for you earthlings to stress too much about this issue. Rest assured that I have blessed Joe with abundant chalice fulls of peace and love. Lord nolRam. - Original Message From: Romeo Ferns Hello Joe. Your tirade against Fr. Diego is astounding.Accusations of this kind are uncalled for unless you can substantiate them.If we catholics accuse our priests in such a manner, then what can we expect from our non christian friends. No wonder we have so many attacks on our churches. The best thing under such circumstances is to offer a prayer for Fr. Diego so that the good Lord will intervene and resolve the issue in His own way and in His time. Get rid of the malice you hold in your heart for Fr. Diego and I am sure that the Lord will bless you with peace and joy. Godfrey Rasquinha United Arab Emirates - Original Message From: JoeGoaUk To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tue, January 26, 2010 4:42:19 PM Subject: [Goanet] Colva (CD), Maina-Curtorim, Rachol, Fatorda etc - A report Colva (CD), Maina-Curtorim, Rachol, Fatorda etc - A report So, it was right about the news that was making rounds on the internet (including some pvt mails into my inbox) that the priest did help or helping a lady including help with the new house. The report (see link below) also says that..
[Goanet] CRIMINALS MASQUERADING AS OUR POLITICIANS AND MLAS
On the celebration of the diamond jubilee of the Election Commission, the nation saw a rare convergence among political parties over checking criminalisation of politics with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi calling for a consensus on barring candidates with criminal backgrounds. If this were to go through this would definitely be one of the greatest achievements for India. I'm sure if this happens as is endorsed by all political parties we would get rid of all our criminals, goons and thugs who masquerade as our politicians, netas and MLAS. The good news is that the different political parties were on the same wave length at this meet - now of course comes the million dollar question - good intentions are one thing how about putting this in practice? Will the political parties be willing to bite the bullet and walk the talk? In Goa we've seen our politicans and MLAS breaking all the laws and criminals being able to operate in broad daylight with neither fear of God nor man nor the Law! We have people whose right place is in jail and not masquerading as our MLAs and ministers! If the different political parties rise up to this challenge and sincerely go about implementing it we will be seeing a lot of these criminals paying for their crimes and they would be behind bars. A look at the vast fortunes that our Goan MLAS have amassed would itself be a clear give-away and we the Goan people would like to ask them to give us some explanations as to how they've acquired their ill-gotten wealth? I'm sure they'll have no anwers to that. As the Vice-President pointed out - Unaccounted election expenses constitute the major expenditure of political parties and candidates. "These relate to distribution of freebies, liquor and cash during elections, the phenomenon of surrogate advertisements and the extensive media related malpractice of `paid news' and `coverage packages'. In Goa it's not just during elections but all through the year - be it their birthdays, wedding anniversaries or mundan ceremonies of our beloved MLAs and politicians, inaugrations of Tintos, Bridges or bus-stops, zatras or festivals - you name it we know whose money is being wasted. Then of course they are busy destroying our Environment, selling our Goan Land and resources to the Hoteliers, Builders, Casino owners, mining magnates, proposing SEZ Projects and what have you, granting illegal permissions in pushing their projects through with the sole motive of embezzling the tax payer's money or getting kick backs. Now the question is are the political parties ready to pick up the gauntlet? Well that's a total different kettle of fish altogether. Only time will tell. The following news items is from The Times of India Jan 26th: * Sonia seeks more efforts to de-criminalize elections NEW DELHI: The Election Commission's diamond jubilee celebrations saw a rare convergence among political parties over checking criminalisation of politics with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi calling for a consensus on barring candidates with criminal backgrounds. On a day which saw BJP's Sushma Swaraj also on the same page, Sonia said, "We need to do more in contending with the influence of money and muscle power...We also need to build a consensus on how to prevent individuals with a criminal record from contesting elections." The remarks, part of a prepared speech rather than a response to questions, are significant and the Congress chief can be held to her words in case there is lack of progress on cleaning up politics where as of now a candidate convicted in a case that carries a sentence up to two years can contest polls pending appeal. On his part, law minister Veerappa Moily assured EC that the government will look into all demands for reform and a national consultation will start from June this year. It needs to be pointed out that all his predecessors gave similar assurances without any result but a prod in the right direction from party president Sonia Gandhi may help. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh regretted that the best minds are not getting attracted to politics and referred to the lack of unanimity on how to clean the system so that people without means can contest elections too. Sonia Gandhi and Sushma Swaraj said 60 is the age for introspection. Lauding EC for its achievements and its contribution in making India a robust democracy, Gandhi referred to the Women's Reservation Bill and regretted the lack of consensus on giving 33% reservation to women in Lok Sabha and the assemblies. Swaraj said it is only due to EC that there has been change of power in India with ballots and not bullets. Swaraj also said the fact that even powerful politicians are scared of EC is a testimony to its credibility and fairness. The speeches by leaders on Monday were measured and less rhetorical than usual. Uniformly praising the work of EC and calling it one of the pillars of Indian democracy, everyone from President Pratibha
[Goanet] Mega convention in Goa
A divided Congress is closely watching the developments in the NCP camp as the coalition partner is gearing for the mega convention of party workers in the home village of Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco, on January 30, which is expected to unveil the road map for the party in Goa and deliberate on crucial questions, including the post of chief minister. That the convention has created rumblings in both NCP and Congress is evident by the claims made by Pacheco that some people are hell bent on to sabotage the convention. Without naming the Congress party or any leader, Pacheco claimed that “some people in a political party are trying to sabotage the convention by causing roadblocks leading to the venue and challaning vehicles transporting party workers.” “I have briefed my party leader Sharad Pawar, who will speak to the people concerned here and ask them not to create hurdles on his visit to the State,” he said, adding that he would name the people working overtime to sabotage the convention after January 30. Pacehco said national leaders of the party would unveil the road map on the future of the party in Goa. “People should come and hear our leader Sharad Pawar (who will spell out) where the party would be heading before the next election. Questions such as who’ll be the chief minister of the State will be answered on that day,” he added. That this is the first time an NCP convention is being held in the Congress strong hold of Salcete has generated considerable interest within and outside the Congress as banners about the conclave have sprung up in almost all parts of the taluka represented by the Congress heavyweights. The tourism minister himself is working overtime to make the convention a success as the party’s top brass is expected to announce the new president of the party and also unveil the road map for the party’s expansion in Goa. It is learnt that Pacheco has roped in a Mumbai-based professional group to take care of the stage, sound and lights at the convention venue, which will accommodate the party’s top brass including party supremo Sharad Pawar, Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel and others who had founded the party. Ask Pacheco about the convention and the tourism minister says the Goa State NCP workers’ convention would be attended by the national leaders who would guide the local workers on party matters. “I don’t want to boast about the turn out at the convention. But, you just wait and watch the show on January 30,” says a confident Pacheco. Billed as the biggest ever convention of party workers in Goa, banners of the convention have come up in the constituencies of Navelim, Benaulim, Loutolim, Fatorda, Cuncolim, Margao and beyond Salcete as the party organisation is gearing up for the mega show. Sources in the know say the party has arranged buses in almost all constituencies of Salcete represented by the Congress leaders. It is learnt that Pacheco had been concentrating not only in his Benaulim constituency, but also has made his presence felt in the entire coastal belt, besides Nuvem to drum up support for the January 30 convention. Asked whether he was in the race for the top post as the president of NCP Goa unit, Pacheco said “where is the question of any race. The party leadership will decide on the post on the day of the Convention.” _ Keep your friends updated—even when you’re not signed in. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_5:092010
[Goanet] Singing paens
We can clearly see the two faces of our good old. Singing pa ens to goons is a way to safe guard their interests. Goa has plenty of these, unable to take off their blinkers they do not see the bigger picture that is looming. Instead they will accuse NRG's of pontification. BC Recently even our good old Wendell Rodericks was on Goanet singing paens > of > worship to Babush and Vishwajeet Rane. See the latest update from the CBI. > Now whatever happened to Rohit Monserrate??? Can someone provide an update > on him or was his father able to clean the slate for his pecadillos and > escapades?
Re: [Goanet] : Opportunity for Resident Goans to help Save Goa
Mario: Tony, who tells us that he and John Lobo solved the environmental problems caused by mining 25 to 30 years ago Comment: This a big lie by the king of liars. Where have I said that I have solved Goa's environmental problems in my post? And where have I said that John Lobo solved the environmental problem in Goa? My exact words were: One of my wife's relations, Mr. John Lobo worked for Sesa Goa and he was responsible for growing literally thousands of saplings in Sesa Goa's rejections and mining pits. Obviously this was done by him as an employee under the direction of his employers! Now it appears that the voice of truth blah blah is caught in a lie! QED >If he can stop the Raheja's Tony can become Goa's big DADA (al la Idi Amin) Comment: That post is RESERVED only for NRG gassers.meaning you know who. The business of stopping the Rahejas is left to you. Are you up to the challenge? Or only to lie some more. PS 25 to 30 years ago Goanet was non-existent and neither was internet in Goa. So obviously, I could not have talked about environmental issues. -- \\\ Tony de Sa tonyd...@gmail.com M : +91 9975 162 897 Ph. : +91 832 2470 148 ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (27Jan10)
*** Republic Day Parade *** "The Portuguese have been ruled Out...But Goa is now being ruled by the Republic of Israel, Russia, Nigeriain certain areas" To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Trick Or Teach?
This article is from the blog res gestae (www.rajivndesai.blogspot.com) you can reach the person managing the list at i...@comma.in Monday, January 25, 2010 Trick Or Teach? Here is an incontrovertible fact: the majority of children between the ages of eight and 14, rich or poor, attend private schools. Even poor families shun government schools and willingly pay fees to enrol their children in private schools. To cater to this demand, private schools are flourishing, not just in cities and small towns but in villages as well. These schools have been established as commercial ventures. They are of two kinds: recognised and unrecognised by the government. To obtain recognition, private schools have to fulfil impossible criteria including infrastructural demands and have to pay teachers according to the government-appointed Pay Commission's recommendations. Thus, teachers must be paid upward of Rs 20,000 a month as entrants and the scale rises with experience. Of course, schoolteachers should be paid well and the new scales are welcome. These salary standards, however, are daunting for private schools except elite institutions securing funds from trusts and alumni. In the end, most private schools are commercial ventures that need not just to balance their books but also make a profit. There is a limit on the fees they can charge. And yes, in order to sustain themselves, they must have money to pay their bills and provide a return to investors. Most people are aghast that schools can be run as commerce. Actually, all schools are: the recognised ones are eligible for government grants; the elite ones depend on trust funding; government schools eat up taxpayers' money. Any which way, schools are an enterprise and cannot indefinitely sustain themselves without government funding, alumni benefaction or fees. Parents shun government schools because these don't function. Government schoolteachers are political factotums who must perform election duty and schools are closed because they are venues for the vote. Politics always get the right of way. In my neighbourhood, i have to cast my vote in the local government school that is truly a beautiful setting, with huge grounds and trees. But when I go into the classrooms where the voting booths are, I find the rubble of broken desks, splintered blackboards and a general aura of decay. One election agent told me very few teachers actually attend class; they mostly have a side business as private tutors. It makes me wonder: what are the children in these schools learning? The government school system is broken beyond repair and everybody knows that, including the poor. Yet the new Right to Education (RTE) Act turns a blind eye and instead seeks to impose impossible burdens on private schools, not just elite institutions but others catering to the common man. Recognised or not, these schools are filling the gap that government apathy and ineptitude has created. Recently I attended a conference in which participants debated the newly-enacted RTE Bill. The focus of the discussion was Section 12 of the legislation, which mandates: "For the purposes of this Act, a school, specified in sub-clause (iii) [special schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sainik School, Navodaya Vidyalaya, etc] and (iv) [private unaided] of clause (n) of section 2 shall admit in class I, to the extent of at least twenty-five per cent of the strength of that class, children belonging to (the) weaker section and disadvantaged group in the neighbourhood and provide free and compulsory elementary education till its completion.." Also, "the school specified in sub-clause (iv) [private unaided] of clause (n) of section 2 providing free and compulsory elementary education as specified… shall be reimbursed expenditure so incurred by it to the extent of per-child-expenditure incurred by the State, or the actual amount charged from the child, whichever is less (sic)..." Talk about obfuscation. Who is to decide who this "weaker section and disadvantaged group in the neighbourhood" is? And what is "the extent of per-child-expenditure by the State"? The answer to the first question is: state-level bureaucrats and local politicians will decide who qualifies. It sets up one more opportunity for milking the poor and holding private schools to ransom. In addition, the government's "per-child-expenditure" is about Rs 3,000 a year, based on an extrapolation from figures provided by the standing committee on human resources development. That's Rs 250 a month! Under the NREGA, the government pays Rs 100 a day for the poorest of the poor to dig ditches. Even that is low. In Goa, the mandated rate for manual labour is Rs 200 a day. The RTE Act is poorly framed. It is currently being translated into policy under the ministrations of half a dozen bureaucrats. Like all well-meaning legislation, it will only create more problems. Government schools
Re: [Goanet] Padma Shri for two Goans – Maria Auro ra Couto and Fr. Romualdo D'Souza
Domnic Fernandes wrote: Our heartiest congratulations to both the Padma Shri awardees, especially to Fr. Romualdo D’Souza, the Anjunkar - Dr. Willie D’Souza’s brother! We are proud of you Fr. Romualdo. RESPONSE: It is always heart-warming to hear of Goans being honoured for their contribution in the various fields of life. From my reading, I have come to understand that Goan have been outstanding, in many fields, in many countries especially Portugal and Brazil for the past 125 years at least. For a small territory, the amount of talent that Goa has produced has been truly outstanding. Perhaps, every young Goan will take note of this and work very hard to achieve the very best he/she can achieve. On a personal level, I consider myself blessed for having been guided by these fine men, who I consider as two of my best friends. Fr. Romualdo was my principal at St Vincent's High School in Poona. He brought a refreshing dimension to that outstanding Jesuit school, which I will always love. Fr Romualdo had (a few years prior) returned with a PhD from Fordham University, NY and an American (open) outlook to education and career progression. It is because of him that I decided to take the B group (pre-Med) and later join medicine. His brother, Dr. Willie - was not only a brilliant surgeon, he was a great Associate Prof of Surgery. He made surgery look so good and easy.(What a pity he got involved in politics) I will always remember Dr. Willie's advice to me - proferred one fine afternoon on Calangute beach..as my wife and I were planning to emigrate. His advice, which I often repeat (in a paraphrased fashion) to my resident colleagues and which I offered to my children.is the following: It is not a picnic out there in the UK and US. But you work hard, study as hard as you can, try better yourself every single day and always be honest with yourself, your family, your friends, your patients (clients) and your employers ..and you will be fine! Thank you Dominic for enabling me to share this piece with you. Good wishes to all jc
[Goanet] RAHUL GANDHI'S GOA VISIT
Was Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit to Goa worth it? The lakhs of rupees that went down the drain to pay for his security and other expenses for the few hours in Goa has to be seen in the backdrop of the fact that our senior citizens having been waiting for long to get their pension forms under the Dayanand Social security scheme processed due to paucity of funds with the government. Rahul’s visit has kicked up a lot of dust due to his controversial political meetings at the Goa University campus. I would not just blame the Vice Chancellor and the Registrar for the grand fiasco. The politicians who pressurized the university officials to host Rahul’s visit also have to bear the brunt. Rahul’s total ignorance of the happenings in Goa was also disturbing. One would have expected him to be briefed and acquainted with Goa’s current socio-political scene before his visit. We need mature leaders with a broad vision. This political sycophancy is an impediment to our progress. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar
[Goanet] Too late Mr.Rane
True, Mr. Rane wants to hang up his boots.. and above all he wants to hand in over to the "next generation" who is more than willing to hasten the destruction of Goa. Brgds, B Message: 11 Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:39:36 + From: Mauricio Pereira To: "goa@" , johngroup Subject: [Goanet] Too late Mr.Rane Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1256" Its too late Mr.Rane but anyways your statement is most welcomeWhat about the Israeli project mention below...who's getting the kick-backs? Six-time chief minister and present Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Pratapsing Rane on Monday jovially said it was time to hang the boots and give chance to new faces, thus indicating it was time to retire from politics.
[Goanet] Mr JoegoaUK
Dear Joe, Past few days it was quite. You came with the same topic again and now with the report, you have no other things to write? Instead of putting it off why you are allowing this fire to spread more and more? I don't know Fr Diogo, Calvert Gonsalves or you, YOU, Instead of finding from people, go and meet Fr Diogo personally, find out the facts, dont't allowe your pen to write more before finding out from Fr Diago. Meet the Arch Bishope of Goa, he is the father and mother of the Goa Church leaders, I mean the priests. If you want to know and write the real facts discuss with the Bishop. You have full right to meet and discuss, but dont show the power of your pen before meeting them. Did you find out about the good work that Fr Diogo has done for the parishes that he had been to? You know Mr Joe, there are Priests, when they are assigned to serve a Parish, they work hard with their good service and some people with the jealousy dont want to see their good work, come with such reports. This is happend among kristaum people only. Have you seen any Hindu talking against their pandits or Botts? Kristaum people have no courage to talk in front of the priests but they get power once the take one two pegs at the Tavernas. They are not ashamed to talk the things happened in the Church in front of our Hindu people in the Tavernas. They are XIMRE loz naslele. In my village too, I see a lady cooks for the Parish priest and there is nothing wrong in that. TUMCHO DOLLO TANKAM VAITT NODREN DAKOITA TOR TO KADUN UDOIAT RE... Dont take it as surprise if in few years our churches remains closed for not having enough priests.. Zanna za tachem map bhortoch tacheam patkamchi zodd'ti to ditolo, tum - to ani haum konn noi tachi zodd'ti gheun tacheo chuki vhoir kadpak. Ragan noi ponn mogan Peter Fernandes
[Goanet] Lourdes
Lourdes, a film by Jessica Hausner AUSTRIA / FRANCE / GERMANY • 2009 • 99 MINS • IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES "a young woman confined to a wheelchair, visiting the city of Lourdes in hope of a miraculous recovery — along with thousands of others. Yet the movie’s real subject is not religious belief, but human frailty." http://www.filmforum.org/films/lourdes.html Feb 17 -- March 2 at the Film Forum, NY. +++ venantius
[Goanet] Out of margao please.....!!!
Most people in Margao want the petrol pumps situated in a busy commercial area opposite the municipal garden, to go out of the city. If reports are to be believed, even the pump owners themselves are ready to move out if suitable places are given to them. However, authorities are passing the buck with regard to the responsibility, the procedure and urgency of this issue. Even though these petrol pumps do not contribute much to the traffic mess, but an explosion could wipe out a large portion of the area, including the South Goa police headquarters. “The land owners are the Margao municipal council. They should initiate action. They should send them a notice asking them to leave. The Collectorate only grants permission via a NOC for storage of petroleum by-products. But this NOC is based on the NOC issued by the owner,” the Collector, South Goa, Mr G P Naik told media. And not surprisingly, the MMC chairperson, not willing to shoulder the blame said: “We will do everything that is needed of us to get them out.” However, the Collector’s stand is very clear. He says that the pumps have existed for a long time based on the “NOC of the landlord (MMC). Let the landlord withdraw the NOC and action will be taken by us.” And there it stands. It may be recalled that the MMC had already taken a resolution some time back that these petrol pumps should be shifted out, after recent media stories highlighting the dangers these pumps could cause. However, Collectorate sources say that this resolution has still not reached them. Margao has already had a fortunate escape when a generator set of a Bharat Petroleum pump, one of the four back-to-back petrol pumps in front of the South Goa police headquarters, and touching the old bus stand, had caught fire. However, the fire was doused out before it reached the stored flammable gasoline. But this was not the first time that there were calls from citizens to shift the pumps out of the city. As far back as 2000 there was a proposal to relocate the petrol pumps to the city outskirts, in the Navelim side and at the northern entrance to the city as part of measures to decongest the city, but there has been no action till now. Other major cities in the country have not been so lucky. Recently Jaipur and Bhopal have had to face fires at petrol pumps. Jaipur saw two persons killed and four injured in an explosion at a petrol pump. The fire started late night in the Shastri Nagar area when a LPG tank of a truck went up in flames while it was being filled. In the resulting explosion one person was instantly killed. In another incident a major fire broke out on Monday at a petrol pump near New Market area in Bhopal. According to reports, fire broke out in a petrol tanker, which was filling fuel at the pump. As huge flames engulfed the entire petrol pump with around 15 fire tenders coming to battle the flames. Fortunately there were no casualties. _ Windows Live Hotmail: Your friends can get your Facebook updates, right from Hotmail®. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_4:092009
[Goanet] Goa news for January 27, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa governor wants report on Rahul's varsity visit - Hindustan Times andhi-goa-university-visit-sparks-off-a-row.html&usg=AFQjCNHdE0VvkljZwzli_r_EikwEEuOEjg">Rahul's Goa university visit sparks off a row http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/goa/Goa-governor-wants-report-on-Rahul-s-varsity-visit/Article1-500912.aspx&usg=AFQjCNH0xHOXj-bgJZ54qdvSAXpkZWgV2A *** Sesa Goa to Mine 8 Million Tons of Ore in 4th-Quarter - Bloomberg Sesa Goa Ltd., India's biggest iron- ore exporter, plans to mine between 7 million to 8 million metric tons of the steelmaking ingredient ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601091&sid=aeJtbQgq4_eE&usg=AFQjCNELeGILj-jMhzdd5MH15tNPvJwtYw *** Goa confirmed for Jan 29! - Sify amil-music-review-goa.htm&usg=AFQjCNFA4JKnCcfd6dwyLyzppCDO8kGhVA">Goa's music is not Yuvan's best http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14928643&usg=AFQjCNGxhDPH1w2PbHbiITq_bJjjbG6Rkw *** Hooda's 'Goa bungalow' under scanner - Times of India onstruction bungalow allegedly owned by Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda in Goa's Assagao village has triggered a controversy. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Hoodas-Goa-bungalow-under-scanner/articleshow/5502976.cms&usg=AFQjCNH1LepYrRvFXnpNCLWusJzBdlbdLw *** Spa break offers alternative for holidays to Goa - Southall Travel uesday, January 26, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.southalltravel.co.uk/news/India/19578050/Spa-break-offers-alternative-for-holidays-to-Goa.html&usg=AFQjCNHl1E-WWqrh43Ml3A7UC-e-0lWX_g *** I-League Comment: 2010 Hasn't Been Kind To Three Goan Clubs - Goal.com eague (formerly National League) in the last three seasons. This term the region has the maximum number ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2010/01/25/1760470/i-league-comment-2010-hasnt-been-kind-to-three-goan-clubs&usg=AFQjCNFvtk-QJrSMNGpd12VxT4zLhhSDzQ *** Goa Home Minister hospitalised after Republic Day function - The Hindu ome-minister-hospitalised-for-food-poisoning_100310043.html&usg=AFQjCNHKhihY5dHhzEMDtGXVNDmgxpOQTw">Goa home minister hospitalised for food poisoning http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://beta.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article95026.ece&usg=AFQjCNG4p5gb9XgLf5IJ7kJFPpI4hVqSuQ *** Rajini watches 'Goa' - IndiaGlitz diaGlitzSuperstar Rajinikanth has watched 'Goa', the maiden production venture of his youngest daughter Soundarya at a special screening in Chennai on Monday. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53855.html&usg=AFQjCNE3mP0PnqAv_C23OYUHBm48qtSgZQ *** Goa trying to strengthen coastal security: Governor - Sify alls-for-speeding-up-airport-projects/32725.html&usg=AFQjCNHX2EwjpMEabYlDCsJXU3Hco2Q95w">Sidhu calls for speeding up airport projects http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://sify.com/news/goa-trying-to-strengthen-coastal-security-governor-news-national-kb0p4caiada.html&usg=AFQjCNGZ4yRvTfBaEcK1wE5ogWdpSeLnRQ *** Panel recommends Sixth Pay scales for PSU employees - Herald Publications ommercial institutions are Kala Academy, Goa Education Development Corporation, Goa Konkani Academy, Goa State Horticulture, Goa State Forest ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/Panel-recommends-Sixth-Pay-scales-for-PSU-employees/32726.html&usg=AFQjCNGkGVkh7c1V-LSKDvNA1cfqssHMJw Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Too many directors among tiatrists ?
Too many directors From my prior experience, I would like to inform today’s tiatrists that there were a few writers, directors, singers and a few who acted in plays amongst tiatrists in the good old days. There were also a few comedians. Besides, songs in solos, duets, duos and quartos were sung. Today, people crave to become writers and directors only to earn money, which is basically the reason why tiatrs today lag behind. I would advise our tiatrists to avoid switching from one tiatr to another for the sake of money. In the end, it is the audience who suffers. So also, professional tiatrists should give budding tiatrists a chance to display their skills and talents. There needs to be a reduction in the proportion of writers and directors in tiatrs. Edgar Martins, Chinchinim http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13 Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter presented by goa-world.com team http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans
[Goanet] The Grape Escapade - Beauty Queen
The Grape Escapade 2010 Queen Contest Free ticket for two by Air Arabia Goa-Sharjah- Goa There were in all 12 contestants. Second round there were 5 The Queen earlier said, if she wins the tickets, she would take her Mom with her. The Queen is from Margao (Sparsha) Runner up is Amelia Simona (Goa-Velha) Last year’s Queen, Joane also seen – see pic link below the pic The 12 contestants http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk23/4306609085/sizes/l/ Queen with Runner up + 3 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk23/4307350276/sizes/l/ Queen http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk23/4306607783/ Queen + Runner up – Close up http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk23/4307349236/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk23/4306607003/ i like the Queen, so simple and my type Congratulations to all 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 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] Padma Shri for two Goans – Maria Auro ra Couto and Fr. Romualdo D'Souza
Our heartiest congratulations to both the Padma Shri awardees, especially to Fr. Romualdo D’Souza, the Anjunkar - Dr. Willie D’Souza’s brother! We are proud of you Fr. Romualdo. On behalf of Anjunkars, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201
[Goanet] New Yahoo group of Goans in Qatar
A group concerned with the welfare of Goan in Qatar. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Qatarigoans/
[Goanet] Apples and mangoes and primates and piffle
People beating bongos in the name of religion must ensure they maintain decorum and the decencies of the debate. They do their faith no favours by their ferocious fulminations. Xanno Moidecar
[Goanet] Australian PM's nephew leads protest against attack on Indians
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/indians-abroad/Australian-PMs-nephew-leads-protest-against-attacks-on-Indians/articleshow/5502359.cms regards, Samir
[Goanet] Wheres the fish on my plate ?
Will Goans pose the same question in the near future? From: bcsabha.kal...@gmail.com http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=9§id=edid=&edlabel=TOIM&mydateHid=17-01-2010&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Mumbai&edname=&articleid=Ar00900&publabel=TOI *Wheres the fish on my plate * Overfishing & Pollution Responsible For Disappearance Of Marine Life From Citys Coastline *Simit Bhagat | TNN * Mumbai: Along the citys North West coast, local marine life is plummeting at an alarming rate and many species of fish are in danger of disappearing completely from Mumbais waters. Indiscriminate fishing by trawlers and pollution are taking a huge toll on fish like blackspotted croakers (Ghol), bronze croakers (Koth), threadfin (Dara), perch (Karkara) and the Indian pike conger (Wam). These are the findings of an ongoing research project by the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE). Dr Sushant Chakraborthy the principal scientist at CIFE said: The Indian coast is home to several varieties of fish species. Due to the excessive use of prawn trawlers, many other species of fishes including juveniles get trapped. Excessive competition sees a majority of fisherfolk willing to catch anything that comes their way, including immature fish. Fish are not given the chance to reproduce even once in their lifetime, and this affects future stock, said Dr Chakraborthy. The depleting catch has also affected fishing colonies like Arnala, Pachu bunder in Vasai , Uttan, Naigaon, Manori, Gorai, Madh, Versova, Khar Danda, Macchimar Nagar in Cuffe Parade and Sasoon Dock. The worst-affected are the traditional fisherfolk with small boats as the large trawlers take out a lot from the sea including mollusks, and juveniles. The large-scale destruction of mangroves is also believed to be one of the reasons for the decline in catch. Mangroves are the nursery grounds, where the larval growth and development takes place. So unless we protect their mangrove habitats, we would not be able to save newborns, said Deepak Apte, in-charge of the marine conservation programme of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). Even the Mumbaikars favourite fish, pomfret , is dwindling rapidly. A few years ago, the annual pomfret catch was 15,000 tons; this has been reduced to a mere 4,000 tons. These alarm bells cannot be ignored, say scientists who are of the opinion that the situation has to be dealt with on a larger scale. In Mumbai fishing during the monsoonbreeding season for marine lifeis banned. Said Dr Chakraborthy: There also has to be limit on the amount of fish that can be caught at a time. Such initiatives need to come from locals. * ON THE DANGER LIST * *BLACKSPOTTED CROAKER (Ghol) Latin name: Protonibea diacanthus It is believed to be a very good catch and can fetch up to Rs 6,000-8 ,000. It lives along coastal waters over muddy bottoms off the seabed, and grow up to the 1.5 m. It is found on the west coast of the Persian Gulf and along the coasts of India and Sri Lanka, Japan and Philippines, Borneo * *BRONZE CROAKER (Koth) Latin name: Otolithoides biauritus Found in coastal and inshore waters, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. It is found on the coasts of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo and Vietnam. It can grow up to 1.75 metres and costs up to Rs 70 - 80 per kg * *THREADFIN (Dara) Latin name: Polynemus indicus they are almost golden olive in colour, and its fins are tinged with yellow. The fish is found mainly in estuaries and sometimes even in rivers. It can grow up to 1.4 metres * *Perch (Karkara) Latin name: Pomadasys hasta Also known as silver spotted grunt, it can grow up to 0.7 metres. It migrates typically between spawning and feeding areas. It was once a commonly found fish, but over the years the catch has dropped at an alarming rate * *Indian Pike Conger (Wam) Latin name: Congresox talabonoides It belongs to the family of marine eels found in tropical and subtropical seas. It is found in coastal waters and estuaries along the Indian coast. It can grow up to 2.5 metres *
[Goanet] SALE OF GOA
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:40:27 +0400 From: Arwin Mesquita It is really unfortunate to know of Goans, actively engaging is the large scale of Goan Land to outsiders, to realise a life of luxury for themselves and their families. It is a well known fact that capitalism cannot be allowed an in-discriminate spree; to affect the land & local populace negatively. Mario observes: Arwin, India and China tried socialism for 50 wasted years and have both thrown it on the thrash heap of history where it belongs, and their economies have been booming since. The problem in Goa is not capitalism but corruption, mindless bureaucracy, tax cheating and black money which are all holdovers from the era of socialism. There is little likelyhood of returning to an era where a few elites thought they knew what was good for everyone else, better than they did. By the way, the countries that have rejected capitalism are N. Korea, Cuba, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Bolivia and a few other countries, and all of them are economic basket cases and oppressive dictatorships.
[Goanet] Stanford Pereira & Noah Pinheiro Champs Primary School Chess Tournament at Hotel Miramar on 26 January 2010
Press Note Stanford Pereira & Noah Pinheiro Champs Super Chess Housie III The Primary School Chess Tournament was held on 26th January 2010 at Hotel Miramar, Miramar. The Chess tournament was held in 2 Groups. Group I:- KG, 1st & 2nd Standard Group II:- 3rd & 4th Standard This Tournament was Jointly Organized by Hotel Miramar & Chess Activity Center. In Group I Stanford Pereira from Vidya Vihar School, Cortalim scored 5points of 5 rounds stood first. Aniruddha Parsekar from St.Josephs Institute,Vasco scored 4 points of 5 rounds stood Second. Shvesh Naik from Deep Vihar School scored 3 points of 5 rounds stood Third. In Group II Noah Pinheiro From Holy Family School, Porvorim scored 5 points of 5 rounds stood First. Josiah Rebello From Don Bosco school, Panaji scored 4.5 points of rounds stood second. Akhil Kushe from Mother of Mercy English high School, Vasco scored 4 points of 5 rounds stood 3rd. The Chief guest Gauri Hadkonkar gave away the prizes to all the prize winners. The Arbiter for the tournament was Shravan barve. Shrikant Vinayak Barve The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] Apple and mango confusion and denial of religious motive
I am afraid, Shri Averthanus D’Souza gets a zero on the latest answers he has submitted to Goanet. All seven of his answers are wrong. It appears that he has simply made up his answers without acquiring real knowledge from reading or listening to knowledgeable teachers. Here are my corrections of his wrong answers, and suggestions for future improvement: 1. Human beings are primates according to basic biology. Please read an 8th standard biology textbook to find out this basic scientific fact. 2. Primate is the name of an order, not species. Shri D’Souza may deny all he wants, but he is a primate who belongs to a family called hominidae along with 6 other great apes. His DNA is more than 98% similar to that of a chimpanzee. 3. The mistake here is forgetting the original logical point. Lack of attention to logic is a common accompaniment of anti-intellectualism and intellectual laziness. The human primate in question agrees with his fellow human primate that all human primates are morally responsible for their professional actions. So by the logic of his previous post this must mean that he believes in the reductio ad absurdum that all professional fields are responsible for defining murder, as he previously claimed with regard to the medical field. Let us see if he is perceptive and self-critical enough to understand his logical fallacy. 4. Judaism permits medical abortions for physical and mental health reasons of the mother. It also believes that only a newborn is a full human being. I say, please read the declarations of respected rabbis, instead of fabricating your own material from whole cloth. Please read what other religious leaders say before submitting any more wrong answers to Goanet. Here, start with this appeal by 1100 leaders of 40 different world religions: http://www.religiousinstitute.org/sites/default/files/open_letters/abortionopenletter.pdf Here is a pertinent quote: QUOTE Religious traditions have different beliefs on the value of fetal life, often according greater value as fetal development progresses. Science, medicine, law, and philosophy contribute to this understanding. However, we uphold the teaching of many religious traditions: the health and life of the woman must take precedence over the life of the fetus. The sanctity of human life is best upheld when we assure that it is not created carelessly. UNQUOTE Statement of 1100 leaders of 40 different religions 5. The relationship between person and personhood is the same as between mother and motherhood. It is a simple grammatical derivation that is permitted in the English language. I believe this is taught in the 1st or 2nd standard of an English medium school. Please read my prior posts carefully to allow the distinction between "human person" and "person" to sink into the mind. 6. The search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence is a legitimate scientific research project that relies on objective physical evidence, not blind faith, fantasy or received wisdom. The scientific fields that deal with this research are called Astrobiology and Exobiology. Please educate yourself at the following websites of two world famous scientific institutions, NASA and SETI Institute: http://astrobiology.nasa.gov/ http://www.seti.org/seti 7. In the quest for understanding the natural universe, philosophy and religion have become obsolete. But they still have the entire supernatural and superstitious field to themselves. Please note that scientists like me only talk about natural phenomena, and leave the supernatural and superstitious phenomena to religious folk, philosophical speculators and paranormal psychics. But it is good to see Shri D’Souza once again admit implicitly that his beliefs are supported solely by his religion, rather than science. I always respect an intellectually honest individual. So, for his own sake, I hope he does not go back to denying his religious motives again. Cheers, Santosh --- On Mon, 1/25/10, Averthanus wrote: > > 1. The plural "we", > "our" and "us" refers to the vast majority of > common folk who belong to the "human" race, who are not > primates. The use > of the plural is perfectly normal and does not imply any > sinister > constituency which the hyperactive id of the good doctor > drives him to > deduce. > 2. Dr. Heleker is very welcome to identify > himself as a primate; that is > his prerogative. However, "we" should be allowed to > describe ourselves as > "humans" to which species, as distinct from the primates, > we belong. Humans > are as different from the primates as cheese is from > chalk.
Re: [Goanet] Too late Mr.Rane
All the more reason for GOANS to identify themselves with PPS. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS: Let us GOANS fight Dirty Politics and Dirty Politicians. Let us change the OPERATING SYSTEM. Let us join the 'PPS' brigade. Let us adorn our 2/4-wheelers with 'PPS' stickers. Let us show solidarity with the movement with conviction that ' We Shall Overcome ' PPS: PEOPLE for POLITICAL SANITY Goa's Need of the Hour [Note: Stickers now available at CHAMPS Sports Shoppe - MAPUSA (Clinic Road) - PANJIM (Opp. Municipal Garden) - MARGAO (New Market) - Original Message - From: "Mauricio Pereira" To: "goa@" ; "johngroup" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3:09 PM Subject: [Goanet] Too late Mr.Rane Its too late Mr.Rane but anyways your statement is most welcomeWhat about the Israeli project mention below...who's getting the kick-backs? Six-time chief minister and present Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Pratapsing Rane on Monday jovially said it was time to hang the boots and give chance to new faces, thus indicating it was time to retire from politics. Rane was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the State’s first super-specialty hospital to be built in collaboration with Israel-based Elbit India Healthcare Pvt Ltd. The Speaker, who appeared in upbeat mood, referring smilingly to the master of ceremony’s repeated reference to him as six-time chief minister of Goa, indicated it was high time he retired. “I think it is time to hang up my boots and give chance to new faces,” he stated categorically. Referring to the PPP model adopted to build the State’s first super-specialty project in the health sector, Rane said similar such ventures were required in the educational field as well. Speaking in the presence of some of the dignitaries from Elbit, he said, “The Israeli tourists are already here. Now we have the experts as well and both are most welcome.”
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http://timesofindia .indiatimes. com/city/ goa/Mancurad- may-join- elite-list/ articleshow/ 4226172.cms Mancurad may join elite list Paul Fernandes, TNN, 5 March 2009, 05:05am IST PANAJI: Geographical Indication (GI) could come the way of Goa’s mango king, Mancurad, and the sparkling purple Taleigao brinjal. With a GI status for the fiery local brew Feni almost in the bag, the Goa science, technology and environment department is considering such a status for other delicacies from Goa’s horticulture gardens. These include Goa’s mouth-watering mango species, cow peas from Nerul and Verna-Cansaulim, ladyfingers and a pepper variety from Ponda, besides Taleigao’s brinjals. “Some varieties of ladyfingers with seven or nine ridges are found only in Goa and a few other parts of the country,” an officer from the agriculture department said. Officials said that alsane (cowpeas) grown in areas of Bardez and Salcete are unique to Goa as are some strains of pepper grown in Ponda. “GI helps to prevent promotion of lesser quality products and protects the interests of stakeholders before the brand is captured by others,” sources said, adding that information about these is being compiled for the purpose of filing applications for GI status. The process for obtaining a GI tag for feni took several years. Such recognition, though, is common abroad and products such as tequila (spirits), Jaffa (oranges) and Bordeaux (wines) have obtained it. The Himachal Pradesh government was the first in India to put in place a policy for registration of GIs of its state’s products. The Kulu shawl and Kangra tea were granted recognition in December 2005 under Geographical Indications (GIs) of Goods Act, 1999. HP is also considering GI status for angoori, a wine, and red rice. “Korgutt, a hardy red kernel rice variety also needs to be protected,” says Amancio Fernandes, assistant director, agriculture department. Though the delicious Mancurad variety of mango is highly prized, its production is negligible as it has not taken off as a commercial crop. As for other vegetables like the Taleigao brinjal, they are grown in limited varieties as a horticultural crop and sold in local markets. The Taleigao brinjal is a much sought after vegetable. “A brinjal of the first crop can fetch up to Rs 25 to Rs 30 per piece. People like to make vaigann bhart (roasted brinjal dish),” says Sunita Murgaonkar, a Caranzalem-based grower. The speciality from Taleigao’s sandy soils finds competition in offerings from Sulabhat, Agassaim in Panaji market. “Brinjals from Sulabhat are also good, but ours are preferred as are our sweet potatoes grown in more sandy soil,” adds Mukta Murgaonkar another brinjal grower. However, the Murgaonkars said that the brinjal crop was poor this year. __._,_.___ MARKETPLACE Going Green: Your Yahoo! Groups resource for green living Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___
[Goanet] Re. SALE OF GOA
Dear Ignatius, My particular post was targetted to Goans intentionally & indiscrimately selling land for the SOLE purpose of realising huge profits. You case as you put it is a clear case of cheating/betrayal and not in the scope of the people I have address; I sympathise but we have to appreciate that this trait is present among other communities Of course restriction in land sales, revision of tenancy act etc can help address your type of cases as the opportunity to make huge profits by rogues cheating innocent people will diminish, Regards, Arwin From: ignatius fernandes Dear Arwin, We (my two brothers and I) owned a piece of land in Dicarpale near Navelim, it was an ancestral land bequeathed to us by our paternal grandfather. We reside in U.K. for a number of years. Now on this land resides a self styled mundkar who has been a thorn in our side for over thirty years. He has filed cases after cases against us so we have to have a permanent advocate to deal with his cases which is a constant drain of our resources. The reason he happened to occupy our land was, that my mum felt sorry for his grandmother when she came crying to my mum saying she has no place to stay after she was kicked out by her sister-in-law.He boasted and bragged that he would get the the whole property for nothing since he knew the local sarpanch and the local M.L.A. So in 2007 we sold the property o a bulder for a song (12laks altogether plus a flat) We left him a 300sq meter area for him to buy at a later date, he wants to pay 50 rupees per sq meter. Now we would never sell the place if this person would not have pressurised us.Now what do you suggest us to do please inform me, I am open to suggestions. Regards Ignatius Fernandes
Re: [Goanet] : Opportunity for Resident Goans to help Save Goa
Mario observes Arwin, Kitem mhontai, re? This is a case that has to be tackled by people on the ground carrying hockey sticks, not by long distance.? But, not to worry. I have alerted our local activist colleagues, Tony and Samir, and I'm sure they will do whatever is necessary to push the Rahejas back and restore some law and order in Carmona. They need to take Wendell along who has a lot of experience dealing with his own Village Sarpanch face-to-face. Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:38:41 +0530 From: Tony de Sa Goebbels Mario, We (RGs) don't need your gratuitous advice. Floriano, whom you claim is your friend and who is very much an (RG) and on the ground here has adequately dealt with the topic in his post: http://goanet.org/post.php?name=News&list=goanet&info=2010-January/author&post_id=188984 This is an RG remedy for RGs. What is more, this is a proven remedy which has not failed the man SEVEN times! *Need we drum this into thick heads more?* Mario responds: I thought I was "big DADA" (a la Idi Amin). Now Pinocchio Tony is calling me Goebbels Mario. Shows an ignorance of both Idi Amin and Goebbels as well as an ignorance of what is going on in Goa, even as an RG. Floriano is one of the RGs who has been tireless in addressing the problems in Goa. Tony, who tells us that he and John Lobo solved the environmental problems caused by mining 25 to 30 years ago. The obviously did so in such a way that no one else noticed. Tony has suddenly woken up after the horse has left the barn. The corrupt politicians and business interests have ruled on their own behalf and to hell with anything that gets in their way, and they did it right under Tony's nose. By attacking NRGs who are trying to help, Tony and Samir have been defelcting attention from the real culprits in Goa. Now, Samir has discovered some NRGs he likes, but Tony is still imitating Pinocchio. Tony is now trying to tell us that everything in Goa is fine and that RGs are quite capable of taking care of Goa, which they haven't been able to do for the last 30 years, with all due respect to those like Floriano and the list of others who actually tried. If they had we wouldn't be having this discussion, Joe's pictures would be taken in a film studio, and Carmen, George, Rajan, Arwin, Anil and the others would not have to waste any more time and money. Tony needs to quit his obsession with NRGs and bogus analogies and take his hockey stick if he has one and go see the Sarpanch in Carmona with Wendell and Floriano. If he can stop the Raheja's Tony can become Goa's big DADA (al la Idi Amin).
Re: [Goanet] Section 148, 153, 324, 325, 332, 333, 427, for Atanasio and Jennifer Monserrate and their cohorts
Well, well, well, Isn't this all the more reason for Goans to identify themselves with PPS ??? Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS: Let us GOANS fight Dirty Politics and Dirty Politicians. Let us change the OPERATING SYSTEM. Let us join the 'PPS' brigade. Let us adorn our 2/4-wheelers with 'PPS' stickers. Let us show solidarity with the movement with conviction that ' We Shall Overcome ' PPS: PEOPLE for POLITICAL SANITY Goa's Need of the Hour [Note: Stickers now available at CHAMPS Sports Shoppe - MAPUSA (Clinic Road) - PANJIM (Opp. Municipal Garden) - MARGAO (New Market) - Original Message - From: "roger dsouza" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 6:58 AM Subject: [Goanet] Section 148, 153, 324, 325, 332, 333, 427,for Atanasio and Jennifer Monserrate and their cohorts The wheels of justice grind slowly but in Goa sometimes they seem to take forever given the far reaching clout of our ministers, MLAS, politicians and their cohorts - the most corrupt, hedonistic loving and vile bunch that are a disgrace to us Goans with all the wheeling and dealing and corruption criminal activities that they indulge in. Recently even our good old Wendell Rodericks was on Goanet singing paens of worship to Babush and Vishwajeet Rane. See the latest update from the CBI. Now whatever happened to Rohit Monserrate??? Can someone provide an update on him or was his father able to clean the slate for his pecadillos and escapades? Now the senior Rane is endorsing the Israeli medical facilities for Goa while his son is all out to benefit from the kickbacks from the tax payers coffers. Talk about a sell out. Yesterday's newspapers highlighted that GMC didn't even have running water! I hope the other ministers and politicians who time and again are breaking the law soon have their day in court! Can someone put out the long laundry list of the Narvekars, Godinhos and the rest of the gang?
Re: [Goanet] Colva (CD), Maina-Curtorim, Rachol, Fatorda etc - A report
Hello Joe. Your tirade against Fr. Diego is astounding.Accusations of this kind are uncalled for unless you can substantiate them.If we catholics accuse our priests in such a manner, then what can we expect from our non christian friends. No wonder we have so many attacks on our churches. The best thing under such circumstances is to offer a prayer for Fr. Diego so that the good Lord will intervene and resolve the issue in His own way and in His time. Get rid of the malice you hold in your heart for Fr. Diego and I am sure that the Lord will bless you with peace and joy. Godfrey Rasquinha United Arab Emirates - Original Message From: JoeGoaUk To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tue, January 26, 2010 4:42:19 PM Subject: [Goanet] Colva (CD), Maina-Curtorim, Rachol, Fatorda etc - A report Colva (CD), Maina-Curtorim, Rachol, Fatorda etc - A report So, it was right about the news that was making rounds on the internet (including some pvt mails into my inbox) that the priest did help or helping a lady including help with the new house. The report (see link below) also says that.. Fr. Diogo with his generous heart availed of the services of Francisca for his personal needs, including cooking (What else also included?).. After transfer of Fr. Diogo to Colva, he continued to help Francisca and her family. “ He availed the services of Francisca in his flat at Aquem in Margao and arranged her a job in one of his parishioner’s house in Colva” The Church also helped the family with medical and financial aid “including help to construct the dwelling house at Rachol and the work of which was completed at the direct supervision of Fr. Diogo” Does it talk about a priest owning a flat? Flat what for? Whose money to buy it? And how many more flats? Or Cars? Can the Parish council or the Shool HeadMistress comment on this? Daal mein jarur kuch kala hai Lekin, Kitna kala hai? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4303641076/sizes/l/ Oh, I now know why the CD front cover shows the Direction to & from Fatorda and Rachol. You can see it too here (new) Poixe, Rachol, Fatorda http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4302983395/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
Re: [Goanet] Goan villages under attack – Thoughts on India's 60th Republic Day
Infact, Roger, with due respect to you and to your valid sentiments, wind bags cannot wish away the political clan that has taken roots in Goa to take Goa and Goans for a jolly good ride, Unless, we Goans, instead of passing wind, do something concrete, like getting behind PPS. The time is now as the date and time for the next elections is fast approaching us, if we do not want to see the repeat of past decades. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS: Let us GOANS fight Dirty Politics and Dirty Politicians. Let us change the OPERATING SYSTEM. Let us join the 'PPS' brigade. Let us adorn our 2/4-wheelers with 'PPS' stickers. Let us show solidarity with the movement with conviction that ' We Shall Overcome ' PPS: PEOPLE for POLITICAL SANITY Goa's Need of the Hour [Note: Stickers now available at CHAMPS Sports Shoppe - MAPUSA (Clinic Road) - PANJIM (Opp. Municipal Garden) - MARGAO (New Market) - Original Message - From: "roger dsouza" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 2:23 PM Subject: [Goanet] Goan villages under attack – Thoughts on India's 60th Republic Day Goan villages under attack – Thoughts on India's 60th Republic Day ..>>> If they do not heed the wishes of the Goan people they have no right to represent the Goan people. Let them not be fooled that they are invincible as the voice and the power of the people will otherwise teach them a sound lesson.
[Goanet] IPL franchisees are right
The media has been relentless in panning the IPL franchisees for ignoring Pakistan players for the third instalment of Indian Premier League. Commentators and intellectual columnists have uniformly cried foul over this shameful omission. My take on this, however, is different. Whether there was an understanding between the franchisees before the bid began, or the government nudged the franchisees to ignore Pak players is irrelevant, really. Given the mood in the nation, I think having players from across the border makes little sense, at least not for the franchisees. I am not for a moment saying the Pakistani players are bad or do not have a fan following here. On the contrary, they regularly produce some of the most talented, and watchable, players in the world, so what if they play irresponsibly at times, and then surprise everyone with sterling performances that border genius. But the ground reality is different. We all know the fan following in the current scenario is fickle. Fans may adore someone, but one brutal attack in Kashmir or elsewhere will change the situation diametrically in a jiffy. Now, if I am a franchisee who has invested in a Pakistani player, why would I risk it? And it is not just risking the franchisee’s reputation, it is even risking the safety of players from all over the world, on the ground, in the hotel where they stay and while they travel. Why would a franchisee invest heavily in a great player if the wrongdoings by his country somewhere works against his interest? The franchisee, after all is investing in these teams for brand building, not negative publicity. Even from the organisers and government’s point of view, not having players from Pakistan helps. Sporting events are organised so that there is great competition and everyone enjoys a good contest. But if that contest has even a small chance of endangering spectators and players safety, it is not a risk worth taking. Now back to Pakistani players, I once again reiterate that they are among the best in the game, and to be fair to them, the way the auctions were held was unsavoury. Here, assuming that the IPL or the government was instrumental in nudging franchisees not to bid for Shahid Afridi and others, as a respect to the sportspersons at least, it should have been handled differently. Instead of including them among the players available and then ‘humiliating’ them, they should have simply said, sorry, given the current scenario, we are unable to welcome you for the IPL. It would have hurt too, but less. Ultimately, as I said, it is the franchisee that is spending and if he feels it does not help his brand, he would not. In that context therefore, it would help if Pakistani politicians stop the rhetoric that says this is India’s attempt to derail the peace process. 237 Comments Share Bookmark / Share Hotklix this Google Bookmarks Facebook Buzz up! StumbleUpon Reddit More Rated _ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_1:092010
[Goanet] Too late Mr.Rane
Its too late Mr.Rane but anyways your statement is most welcomeWhat about the Israeli project mention below...who's getting the kick-backs? Six-time chief minister and present Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Pratapsing Rane on Monday jovially said it was time to hang the boots and give chance to new faces, thus indicating it was time to retire from politics. Rane was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the State’s first super-specialty hospital to be built in collaboration with Israel-based Elbit India Healthcare Pvt Ltd. The Speaker, who appeared in upbeat mood, referring smilingly to the master of ceremony’s repeated reference to him as six-time chief minister of Goa, indicated it was high time he retired. “I think it is time to hang up my boots and give chance to new faces,” he stated categorically. Referring to the PPP model adopted to build the State’s first super-specialty project in the health sector, Rane said similar such ventures were required in the educational field as well. Speaking in the presence of some of the dignitaries from Elbit, he said, “The Israeli tourists are already here. Now we have the experts as well and both are most welcome.” _ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_1:092010
[Goanet] Section 148, 153, 324, 325, 332, 333, 427, for Atanasio and Jennifer Monserrate and their cohorts
[Goanet] Section 148, 153, 324, 325, 332, 333, 427, for Atanasio and Jennifer Monserrate and their cohorts Digambara, Dagambara Sack Babush and send him ‘tachea ghara’ Who you waiting for now? High Command? Or Another ‘samzota’? What type of Education Minister is this? Whose wife and son also face criminal/rape charges Quote: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-January/189081.html 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 Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
[Goanet] Colva (CD), Maina-Curtorim, Rachol, Fatorda etc - A report
Colva (CD), Maina-Curtorim, Rachol, Fatorda etc - A report So, it was right about the news that was making rounds on the internet (including some pvt mails into my inbox) that the priest did help or helping a lady including help with the new house. The report (see link below) also says that.. Fr. Diogo with his generous heart availed of the services of Francisca for his personal needs, including cooking (What else also included?).. After transfer of Fr. Diogo to Colva, he continued to help Francisca and her family. “ He availed the services of Francisca in his flat at Aquem in Margao and arranged her a job in one of his parishioner’s house in Colva” The Church also helped the family with medical and financial aid “including help to construct the dwelling house at Rachol and the work of which was completed at the direct supervision of Fr. Diogo” Does it talk about a priest owning a flat? Flat what for? Whose money to buy it? And how many more flats? Or Cars? Can the Parish council or the Shool HeadMistress comment on this? Daal mein jarur kuch kala hai Lekin, Kitna kala hai? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4303641076/sizes/l/ Oh, I now know why the CD front cover shows the Direction to & from Fatorda and Rachol. You can see it too here (new) Poixe, Rachol, Fatorda http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4302983395/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
[Goanet] Padma Shri for two Goans :: Maria Couto awarded for literature, Fr Romualdo for education
Fr Romualdo is a big name in the management education sector. He founded Xavier's Institute of management in Jamshedpur and later shot to fame with another such institute in Bhubaneshwar which was listed as one of the top ones in the country. http://oheraldo.in/news/Main Page News/Padma-Shri-for-two-Goans/32716.html Response: The above report is slightly incorrect. XLRI, Jamshedpur was founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the Steel City of Jamshedpur. Fr. Enright visualized XLRI to be a partner in the liberation and development journey of the independent India with a vision of "renewing the face of the earth". Fr. Bill Tome joined hands with him to bring that vision to fruition. Both, together with the other Jesuit companions, worked tirelessly towards translating the Vision "Renewing the face of the earth" into action. http://www.xlri.ac.in/scripts/xlrihistory.php Fr Romauldo was still my school Principal at St Vincent's, Poona in 1972 when my eldest brother joined XLRI, Jamshedpur'. Fr Romauldo however,founded the XIM, Bhubaneswar and also XIM, Goa. The award is well merited. I still remember when he joined my school St Vincent's, Poona as Principal, freshly armed with a post-graduate degree in psychology from the USA. He brought in a lot of fresh air and innovative teaching methods. He introduced the open exam system where we could carry our books into the examination hall but had to answer the papers in our own words. He started project work where we had to work as a team and source information from books. He took us for catechism and taught us to question and not blindly accept whatever was taught. The catechism period which otherwise would be slightly dreary became vibrant and lively as we questioned the existence of god, the origins of man and Darwinism, the assumption, the granting of indulgences, etc. We surely were lucky and fortunate to be blessed with dedicated and outstanding teachers like Fr Schoch, Fr Oesch, Fr Clement, Fr Peter Mendonca, Fr Edmund and many others for whom teaching was a mission. My hearty congratulations to you Fr Romauldo and also to Dr Maria Coutto. I enjoyed reading your book Goa: A daughter's story. Regards, Marshall
[Goanet] Goan villages under attack – Thoughts on India's 60th Republic Day
Goan villages under attack – Thoughts on India's 60th Republic Day As we celebrate the 60th Republic Day of India, all villages in Goa need to be on a heightened alert against the enemy within Goa that is seeking to destroy Goa. Yes our Goan villages are under attack by a very dangerous enemy that is seeking to destroy us and that enemy is from within and we all know who it is. Yes - A full-fledged attempt to destroy our Goan villages in the guise of so-called "Development" by hoisting mega-projects, condominiums, high-rise buildings with swimming pools, hotels etc. when we do not have even basic amenities like drinking water or electricity and proper education facilities for our children to study in our Goan villages. What is shocking is that even the Goa Medical College doesn't have water for our sick and dying! Our fields are being destroyed, rivers are being poisoned by the waste that is being released by hotels and housing projects with no proper garbage treatment and sewage facilities are being heaped on us and our scare resource our Goan land is being acquired for all sorts of mammoth projects that are anti-people and anti-environmental. These are being approved in violation of all the rules in the book and in total disregard of the harmful effects to our Environment. While our Goan villages through various Gram Panchayat meetings have opted for Village Panchayat -3 status, it has become evident that many Panchayats have mis-represented the wishes of the people and have even submitted wrong plans which is a crime punishable under the law for which they should be prosecuted and put behind bars. These mega-projects that we see being hoisted on our Goan villages are anti-people and are a violation of the fundamental rights and aspirations of the Goan Villagers. Gram Sabha meetings in Assagao, Cansaulim, Rachol, Verna, Carmona, Loutolim have all expressed the anguish, deep sorrow and disgust that our Goan villagers have towards these loathsome and destructive mega-projects under the guise of "development" that our politicians and corrupt Panchayat members seek to hoist on our Goan people. The brave villagers of Cansaulim came up with a thought-provoking and path-blazing resolution at their Gram Sabha meeting in saying no to mega-projects, builders and anti-people policies, while simultaneously revoking the NOC given for a project for the construction of 46-odd flats with a swimming pool and club house. Assagao has even the Chief Minister of Haryana constructing his bungalow in Mazalwaddo at the foot of the hills in total violation of the rules! Here he too needs a swimming pool when we Goans do not get drinking water! Simultaneously Rahejas, DLF and a host of other mega-projects are all out to destroy Goa and we all know who has been granting them the illegal permissions. Our own Anti-Goan MLA's, working in tandem with some corrupt Panchayat Members on behalf of these Builders and their agents, will try to thwart the aspirations and wishes of our Goan brothers and sisters. The Environment Minister seems to have no idea of what his roles and responsibilities are - or is he just busy indulging in his favourite past-time at the Casinos? Does he have no responsibility for protecting the Goan Environment? What about the Minister for Panchayats - his advice to elected representativesto render selfless service is obviously falling on deaf ears and he too seems to be deaf to the cries from the Goan villagers. A concerted effort needs to be made by all our Goan villages to stand up to these intimidatory and harrassment techniques. We need to make public who these stooges among our corrupt MLAS, Politicians and Panchayat members, Town and Country Planning Department, are and how they operate to push the interests of the builders and the Hotel Lobby. We should name them and shame them so that they are exposed and stop their chicanery, harrassment and intimidation. During Mr Rahul Gandhi's visit to Goa our Goan youth gave him a very clear message of what kind of Development they want for our beloved Goa. I hope the Chief Minister and our politicians were listening or did they not get the message? If they do not heed the wishes of the Goan people they have no right to represent the Goan people. Let them not be fooled that they are invincible as the voice and the power of the people will otherwise teach them a sound lesson. May the true hopes and aspirations of our Goan villages be fulfilled as we celebrate India's 60th Republic Day. May our Goan villages be beacons of hope and shining examples for the rest of India.
[Goanet] The story of the August Rose
Hello! Here is the story of August rose that bloomed at Goa University: http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2010/01/story-of-august-rose.html Warmly, Seby _ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. http://windows.microsoft.com/shop
[Goanet] Sale Of Goa
Dear Arwin, We (my two brothers and I) owned a piece of land in Dicarpale near Navelim, it was an ancestral land bequeathed to us by our paternal grandfather. We reside in U.K. for a number of years. Now on this land resides a self styled mundkar who has been a thorn in our side for over thirty years. He has filed cases after cases against us so we have to have a permanent advocate to deal with his cases which is a constant drain of our resources. The reason he happened to occupy our land was, that my mum felt sorry for his grandmother when she came crying to my mum saying she has no place to stay after she was kicked out by her sister-in-law.He boasted and bragged that he would get the the whole property for nothing since he knew the local sarpanch and the local M.L.A. So in 2007 we sold the property o a bulder for a song (12laks altogether plus a flat) We left him a 300sq meter area for him to buy at a later date, he wants to pay 50 rupees per sq meter. Now we would never sell the place if this person would not have pressurised us.Now what do you suggest us to do please inform me, I am open to suggestions. Regards Ignatius Fernandes _ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/
[Goanet] Two Goan police get medals
Two Goan police officers will be awarded police medals on the occasion of Republic Day in recognition of their service. The two officers are Police Inspector Ulhas Gwas Desai and PI Ulhas Hadu Sail. While Desai will be awarded President’s Police Medal for Distinguished service, Sail will receive Police medal for meritorious service. These two officers are a part of 704 police personnel who will be awarded with police medals on the occasion. Comments _ Windows Live Hotmail: Your friends can get your Facebook updates, right from Hotmail®. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_4:092009
[Goanet] We need to Change our Political System
We need to Change our Political System Six times Chief Minister of Goa and the present Speaker of the Goa Assembly, Mr. Pratapsing Rane, after over thirty years in Goan politics said that he wants to hang up his boots ! At last what a relief for Goa ! Though, I still cannot believe he has said it, if he'll do it or not, is altogether another big question. Leaches do not fall of a body, unless there is no more blood to suck, or they are forcibly detached, this generous gesture could also be a result of severe indigestion caused by "uncontrolled intake" for more than thirty years. Anyway I would say good riddance to the super agent, of the corroding innards of Goan politics. In most of the professions, other than business and politics, we do have a retirement age, it does not matter whether one has saved enough for the retirement phase or not, once the set age is crossed, one has to retire, for a businessman, it's different, transition of power will not take place, until and unless a suitable person is found to carry on the legacy, that person could mostly be from the family or even an outsider. Politics o,n the other hand is an entirely different ball game, a person will not leave politics until and unless one is forcibly taken out or put behind bars. It's also ironical that for most professions and businesses, education is a major criteria, but in politics, even an "anguta chaap" can assert and dictate which accentuates the quality our pathetic politicians, not that all the educated ones are any better. It reminds me of a saying "politics is the last resource for scoundrels" and the more years they are into it, the worse they become and that's a fact that we are very much a witness to. I just cannot figure out why do we have the same people active in politics for decades together ? Do we not have qualified and honest, suitable young candidates to run Goa ? Or is it the birth right of the crooks and tugs only ? Just today there was news in the media that Mrs. Sonia Gandhi called for a consensus on barring candidates with criminal backgrounds, if the congress was really interested in doing just that, our parliament and our Vidhan Sabhas would not have been congested with criminals. We do need to change our political system with no more than two or maximum three terms per person, so that, governance does not stagnate, and at the same time, give others a chance to prove their worth, which will only encourage people to participate in the system rather then complain. Infusion of new blood and new ideas will flourish and above all the election commission must seriously investigate the criminal background and the credibility of the declared finances and assets of the candidates, which are obvious to the common man but surprisingly not to the election commission at present. How naïve can some people be ? Let us take a pledge on our 60th Republic Day to free our political system of corruption and criminals and restore the dignity of our Parliament, our Vidhan Sabhas and our other political institutions. Jai Hind ! Goa Jai Ho ! Wish one and all a very happy Republic Day 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] Reminiscences of republic day-2000 to 2010
Xri Camotim, I think as a Goan I have enough of how good your british constitution is. Please see if your constitution can supply the basic amenities to the Goan people. Thank you BC An acute water shortage in the new wing of the Goa medical college and hospital, especially the paediatrics ward, on Sunday adversely affected patients for most part of the day. Water had to be literally rationed for essential needs of the occupants in about five wards, sources said. “There was no water supply in the paediatrics ward till late evening,” a parent of a child admitted in one of the wards said. Another woman tending to her child added, “We had to face hardship after the taps dried up and we had to walk to the canteen to get small quantities for essential needs.” A relative of a patient in the skin and VD ward said water supply stopped in the morning and they had no water till 8.30 pm.
Re: [Goanet] Australian govt. ignores advice on Indian students : report
Today, there were news that an Indian student had been bashed. At the same time, there was an incident, a fatal stabbing, in which *no* qualification was made as to the ethnicity of the victim, who could be anyone from a Lebanese, Turkish, Italian, Greek to an anglo. So, why is the media "qualifying" the ethnicity of the victim, when they happen to be Indian? - Original Message > From: Samir Kelekar > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org > Sent: Sat, 23 January, 2010 3:19:32 PM > Subject: [Goanet] Australian govt. ignores advice on Indian students : report > > http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Australian-govt-ignores-advice-on-Indian-students-Report/articleshow/5491009.cms __ See what's on at the movies in your area. Find out now: http://au.movies.yahoo.com/session-times/
