[Goanet-News] June 23-25, 2010: Community radio workshop in Goa
A community radio workshop is being organised in Goa, from June 23-25, 2010 at the Goa International Centre. Please check it out below: http://groups.google.com/group/soc.culture.indian.goa/browse_thread/thread/8bddc1054204d4c9/2d9f31cd4d360ae9 http://www.navhindtimes.in/iexplore/community-radio-tuning-diversity While it is too late to join the entire workshop, you could phone up and/or drop in to find out a little more about this useful technology. The December 2001-founded CR India mailing list is here, and you can get a whole lot more of details: http://mail.sarai.net/mailman/listinfo/cr-india The event above is being organised by COMET Media Foundation of Mumbai. FN FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Rich Builders Badminton Ranking Tourney: Presentation pictures
Dear all, Photographs of the Presentation function of the Rich Builders Badminton Ranking Tourney, held on Sunday 20th June 2010 at Indoor Stadium, Campal-Panaji are available at: http://tinyurl.com/richbuilders1 Yours sincerely Sandeep Heble Member and Tournament coordinator, Goa Badminton Association 9326129171
[Goanet] Daily Grook #733
DAILY GROOK #733 = WAIT DATE = by Francis Rodrigues the truffles rare oh we ate and ate, im sure they were worth the weight! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910 _ Learn more ways to connect with your buddies now http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9734388
[Goanet] Portugal and Football
PORTUGAL and FOOTBALL It is strange that one billion plus Indians cannot produce 11 Indians that can find a place in the World Cup football tournament. But, if that ever happened and both, Portugal and India played each other, it would be tough for me to choose which side I would blow the ‘vuvuzela’ for. The Portuguese flags fluttered on world screens yesterday, and they reminded me of the days when, as a school boy, they were the ones I first saw flying on Goan masts. Old memories die hard!!! Bennet Paes
[Goanet] MICKY AND LYNDON
Goa's former Tourism Minister Micky Pacheco and his PA Lyndon Monteiro’s attempt to get anticipatory bail has demonstrated that the rich and powerful cannot trick their way through the judicial system. They are both prime accused in the recent death of one of Micky Pacheco's girl friends Nadia Torrado.Lyndon’s first bail application in the High Court was filed against the rules while Micky’s affidavit accompanying his application was notarized by a notary who was not empowered to do so. Their venture to seek bail from the High Court started in Court Room No 3, continued in Court room No 2 and crashed in Court from No1. They now have the option to either move the Supreme Court or surrender. They should both realize that Courts are not Casinos where they can gamble their way expecting their fortune to change from one court to another. In their case from the Sessions Court to the High Court the long arm of the law has been consistent and assertive. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar
[Goanet] Viva Portugal...
After Portugal's 7-0 drubbing of North Korea there are people saying Viva etc. But Kim Il son of Mentally Ill of NK has not taken the defeat lightly. It is believed tha NKarea agents are preparing to bust a Camoes statue in Macau.: BC
[Goanet] Now Mickky's Notary bites the dust
Now Mickky's Notary bites the dust 2010-06-22 Social activist Adv. Aires Rodrigues discovered under the Right to Information Act that Margao based Adv. Joey Rodrigues’s licence as Notary had expired on 10th October 2009. In view of this all documents notarized by Notary Joey Rodrigues from 10th October2009 to date are invalid including the affidavit of absconding former Tourism Minister Micky Pacheco which was notarized by Notary Joey Rodigues on 14th June this month. The Affidavit sworn before Notary Joey Rodrigues at Margao on June 14th has been submitted by Mr. Micky Pacheco to the High Court along with his anticipatory bail application. The Head of Notary Sevices that the Government informed Adv. Aires Rodrigues that he did not renew the license of Notary Joey Rodrigues as there is a disciplinary enquiry pending against him. The State Registrar and Head of Notary Services is conducting a inquiry on the directions of the Law Secretary following a complaint filed by one Mr. Joao Pereira of Utorda against Adv. Joey Rodrigues for forging and manipulation a Power of Attorney committed by him in his capacity as Notary. Now having been found to be operating as a Notary without a valid license Notary Joey Rodrigues would face criminal action for violating the law. Sec 9 of the Notaries Act mandates that no person shall practice as a notary unless he holds a valid certificate of practice issued to him. Section 12 of the Act further states that any person who falsely represents that he is a notary without having a valid licence shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine, or with both. It is increasingly looking like nothing good comes out of a friendship with the beleagured Mickky Pacheco. The first to succumb to the Mickky hex was good friend Nadia Torrado. Then his friend and confidante and general dogbody who cleaned up after him after every crisis OSD Lyndon Monteiro. Lyndon must be wondering what hit him. Special Duties got so special that it ended up with Lyndon on the lam and the cops hounding him with a stint in a jail cell staring him in the face. Now Masquerading-As-Notary Joey Rodrigues is going to get a whack from the long arm of the law. http://targetgoa.com/newsd-Now-Mickky-s-Notary-bites-the-dust-496 -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING – REPORT
[Goanet] re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING – REPORT The ongoing tussle/allegations etc is not something new. It appears that the same is going on since 2008 or even before ? Check it here http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-August/165813.html Lot of pvt mails we get now a days from never heard before IDs ever since the meeting reports appeared on GN and other net forums Earlier, on June 3, 2010, there were some ads or public notices in Goan local dailies issued by GWS and we got pvt mails in this respect too. Good Luck to GWS and other such organizations in Kuwait SOTACHEM SODANCH ZOIT ZAUM 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] Report of the Launching Ceremony
THE FIRST WORLD KONKANI CULTURAL CONVENTION – Step-by-step, towards the Convention… June 17, 2010: (i) 11.30 a.m. – Press Conference at the Press Club of Bangalore – regarding the World Konkani Cultural Convention Launching Ceremony. Over 40 representatives of both the Press and the electronic media were present. Eric Baab addressed the Conference. Shri Ronald Colaco, the Chairman of the Reception Committee, World Konkani Cultural Convention; was present along with Shri Stany Alvares, Co-ordinator, Mandd Sobhann, and Shri Charles Gomes and Shri Naveen D’Souza, Chairman and Secretary of the Federation of Konkani Catholic Associations, Bangalore, respectively. (ii) Meeting of the leaders of the Saraswat and G.S.B. organizations and Theatre and music artistes of these communities – at 6 p.m. – at Canara Union, Malleswaram – Nearly 50 individuals attended. Eric Baab briefed the gathering regarding the World Konkani Cultural Convention and requested the involvement and participation of every community in Konkani. He also invited the gathering, to the Launching Ceremony on Sunday. The gathering assured Eric Baab of its fullest support. (iii) At the dinner hosted by the Chairman at his Swiss Town Banquet Hall, that evening, wherein the Executive Committee of KCA, all Presidents and Secretaries of Konkani Catholic Associations and special invitees numbering around 170 were present; Eric Baab spoke and called for the participation of everyone gathered, in the World Konkani Cultural Convention. Shri Oscar Fernandes (a Patron of the World Konkani Cultural Convention), who was present along with his family and friends, was also felicitated on his victory that morning in the election to the Rajya Sabha. June 18, 2010: Meeting at Mysore, with the leaders of the Konkani Movement there. Around 30 individuals, mostly Executive Members of the Mysore Konkani Christian Association, were present. Eric Baab invited the leaders to the Launching Ceremony, as well as to participate whole-heartedly in the World Konkani Cultural Convention. The enthusiasm and the assurances were very encouraging. June 20, 2010: The Launching Ceremony of the First World Konkani Cultural Convention was held with great grandeur. The Chief Guest, Shri G. Janardhana Reddy, Minister for Tourism and Infrastructure, Government of Karnataka, arrived very much on time, and Shri Ronald Colaco, the Chairman of the Reception Committee, was there to receive him. At 6 sharp, the grand event unfolded with a song by the Goan troupe, ‘Goenchim Neketram’, which they followed up by the ever-immortal Dekhnni ‘Hanv Saiba Poltodi Vetam’ The formal programme on stage then began with the welcome address by Mandd Sobhann Gurkaar, Shri Eric Ozario, who also presented before the gathering, an idea of what the World Konkani Cultural Convention will involve. Shri Rony Colaco who spoke immediately thereafter, gave a call to all Konkani people to rally around this event which would showcase to the world, the beauty and the rich variety of Konkani culture. He then requested the Minister to contribute personally and also to impress upon the Government of Karnataka to contribute generously. ‘The Muhurth’ – The Muhurth was simple, but a very meaningful affair. Four ladies of the Goan troupe, dressed with the traditional costumes, ceremoniously brought betel leaves, arecanuts, rice, ‘kumkum’, ‘haldi’ and jasmine, and placed it on the brass plate held in one hand by the Minister. A gent, dressed traditionally, brought a small pot of water and poured it into a smaller brass pot and gave it to the Minister. The Minister then handed over the plate and the pot to the Chairman of the Reception Committee with the words – “Go unto the world and invite all Konkanis to participate in this world event”. Rony Baab then stepped down from the stage, with the plate and the pot of water, into the gathering and welcomed them, to start with. The Muhurth was accompanied by fireworks and traditional music by the Goan troupe. The Minister, in his speech, wished the Convention well and promised his own contribution as well as a considerable amount as grant from the Government of Karnataka. Shri Titus Noronha, who compeered the programme, proposed the Vote of Thanks, and handed over the mike to Shri Arun Raj Rodrigues, PRO, Mandd Sobhann, to conduct the cultural presentation of the Goan troupe. The audience was so enthralled, that they refused to leave even after the scheduled presentation was over and the performers obliged them with two sessions of medleys. It was indeed a grand beginning to a grand world-event – The First World Konkani Cultural Convention. Mandd Sobhann is planning ‘curtain-raisers’ in Mumbai, Goa and Dubai, in the coming days as a run-up to the event. For photos and other details, log on top our official website: www.daijiworld.com.
[Goanet] Of Phile and Philia related to cultures
Many of us have love, a deep fondness for other cultures, or countries; others are besotted or have an affliction for another culture. The suffix philia expresses these sentiments to convey the object of said interest/desire. A Sinophile is one who has strong admiration/affection** for Chinese culture, its language/s, dialects, the history, and so forth. Related to interest in cultures known and earlier imbibed by empires, part of the Old World., etc, as in the Greek, Irish, Spanish, Persian, more recently Japanese. Of course cultures are fluid and the meanings and implications get layered and compounded, giving rise to newer philias, and their corresponding enthusiasts. ** as in more than a glancing interest Portugal/ Lusitania: Lusophile (Lusophila); Lusophonia, Lusomania, Lusitanian (Lusitani), Lusophobe, Lusophobia, Lusitanic, Lusophones, Lusotopic, Lusitic, etc. Also, Indo-Lustanian, etc. Some not obvious philes/philias are Lacanophile, love of things/ideas Spanish Slavophile, Slavs, Slavic. Slavophillsm developed in Russia. Russophile, Russia Scandophile, Scandinavia Persophile/Iranphile, Persia/Iran Armenophile, Armenia Hibernophile, Irish Scotophile, Scottish Estophile, Estonia Hellonophile, Greek Indophile, India. Btw, a wine connoisseurs would be known as a oenophile. Onenophilia, may be used to refer to the generic fondness towards good wine by normal people, not a sommeliers, or an aficionado. venantius j pinto
Re: [Goanet] Konkani adages...
Are Faustobab, Hanv zannam tuka khub mog mhunnon Konknnicho. Mhakai khub pautt dukh dista konknni utram Romi lipint vankddim boroil'lim. Tiatranchea jahiratincher ba kednam kednam chuki astat. Hache bodol kitem tori korunk zata? Kitem-i tori upai asat thoddeo tori vostu sarkheo korpak? Khub tempan. Mog asum! Richard Cabral Fausto Da Costa fau...@vsnl.net wrote: Joel baban utram odik nitt ritin boroileant. Punn... Dongra-voilim fulam Dev *ximpta*. hi... Dongravoilim zhaddam Dev ximpta Oxi ti mhonn'nni, oxem mhaka dista. Ani ek mhonn'nni: Tempa pormonem matheak kurponnem punn fattlea V. Ixttachea ankar Pri. Nevel Gracias mathallo boroita Tempa pormonnem matheak kurbonnem. Kurbonnem khoim savn ailem khobor na. Tiatrist, tiatranche mathalle nitt boroinant mhunn Pri. Nevel boroita tem hatun spoxtt zata. Anik ek mhonn'nni Brazinho Soares babachea 'Oparincho Jhelo' pustokar survatekuch ghannailea, punn Soares baban nhoi, punn 'self-styled' Konknni nivllavpi chittnisan. Ti mhollear: Andhlleanchim gorvam Dev rakhta oxem aslem tem Adleanchim gorvam Dev rakhta' oxem korun soddlam. Hi got 'vollkhota' ani 'voddkita' mhonnttat tantli koxi. Atam Floriano bab 'Paltadocho Munis' hea mathalleant 'Paltadacho' hem utor sarkem na mhunn cheorcha choloita thoinch aslo, Junache 13ver Herald-achea masik bhagant Christina Viegas-acho ek pavsa voir lekh asa, zacho mathallo 'Pad re Pavsa, Pad re Pad...' oso boroila. Borem zalem he pavtt pavsachi survat ghosghoxeamni zali mhonn na zalear pad mhonnlole kodden pavs padon vochot mhonn bhirant asli. Fausto Joel wrote: Hi Fred, If there is a chance, some changes could be effected in the spelling of some of the Konknni words: Dongra-voilim fulam Dev *ximpta*. Moddvollachem sunnem *nhoi *ghorchem, nhoi *ghantt*achem. Dha zannancho sangat korcho *nhoi*, koroddachea ujeak *xekchem* nhoi. Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Of Phile and Philia related to cultures
For the sake of consistency it should have been Ireland and Scotland, instead of Irish and Scottish. Thanks for putting up with my grammatical errors in general as also in Konkani--which one is trying to learn. Although these are not intended as asking to be excused. venantius j pinto
Re: [Goanet] Konkani adages...
Guys, the Facebook page on Konkani adages is here: http://www.facebook.com/fredericknoronha#!/group.php?gid=34190402370ref=ts Valmiki (Faleiro) got this ball rolling! FN Frederick Noronha -- - Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490 Journalism, editing, photography http://photosfromgoa.notlong.com -
[Goanet] Poems from the forthcoming collection of a mining agent-II
Poems from the forthcoming collection of a mining agent-II As a newly anointed ‘mining agent’ , I would be dedicating a series of numerous poems (they come so easily to me since my childhood, like salivation or urination…) to miners of Goa whom people love to hate..or hate to love depending on attitudes or agendas-indigenous or exotic.. My new poem is suitably titled -“ Chess Guevara” (This poem is dedicated to eminent social worker, young and dynamic patron of sports, arts and handicrafts-Mr. Samir Anil Salgaonkar. Obviously, like others in the legal business, he did not see any ‘conflict of interests’ in operating his family inherited mining business in Goa and patronage of Chess with liberal sponsorships. His associates also did not subject him to a neoinquisition on his stand on local mining, environmental issues. As a Congressman Samir may not have visited tribal areas where Naxalite pestilence has spread to promote the game of Chess but if he takes inspiration from the life and works of Chess Guevara then An All India Naxalite Chess festival is possible ( why not organize it at Sundargarh, orissa? there are people who have frequently visited this place from Goa before they developed cold feet to stand up and say proudly that they are indeed naxalites) with presence of the new “bandit queen” to preside over (Salgaonkar sponsored) prize distribution function followed by a salute of 21 rounds of AK-56 machineguns smuggled from Nepal. Obviously Samir would succeed in arranging a total surrender of arms and would be the first miner in the world to end Naxalism by promoting the wonderful, peaceful addictive game of Chess. Best of luck Samir in this mission. We are with you….) Chess Guevara Samir I know you and your interests But you know nothing about me, I have left the dark Columbian forests far behind There are no diaries left now I dumped them in cold waters of Lake Titicaca I see in the litter of memories , hidden... Only exoskeletons of rusting motorcycles I abandoned myself in pursuit of the king of the games And the game of the kings I put down the gun and lifted the pawn I was reborn in my new avatara… I am Chess Guevara, Samir My life has become An eight by eight chessboard Where I make all the moves I am mover but not a shaker yet But I get shaken now and then When I discover miners and their agents Spoiling my moves, my game Mentally I have had a game with Che, with Fidel But I am still an infidel To the cause of revolution Which is coming, which is coming From the hungry bowels of tribal belt The final move against my own belching democracy My condemned state down with indigestion The much waited endgame The checkmate! Yes, Samir it was good that we met Before the Cheque-mate I was touched by your hospitality I was moved by your generosity Your grace and charm It moved me Life is a movement Against stagnation, stagflation Miner is the king, agent is a pawn Whose moves first and whose moves last? Who stands stripped and who stands attired? Samir, I am tired Tired of your democracy of , by and for Wealthy miners like you It affects my name It affects my game I am Chess Guevara Don’t you see the conflict of interest What a shame, Samir, what a shame! -- Dr. Nandkumar Kamat, GOA
Re: [Goanet] re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
On 22 June 2010 03:02, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT Dear President Wilson Coelho, Allow me to declare up front that the good hard-working Goans of the Gulf are dear to my heart. Contrary to what some Goans in Goa believe, you guys work very very hard in order to support your families in Goa and consequently, Goan businesses in Goa. So, please, allow me to ask a few queries. If you are (or anyone else is) able and willing to find the answers to the following, please do the honours: [3] If it does, what is the set quorum for the Annual General Meeting? Did you meet the quorum for the past AGM? REPLY: The procedure is: if there is no quorum present, the meeting is postponed to the following week at the same time and same place. The numbers then present constitute a forum. Sincerely jc -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] GOACAN conducts surprise raid of shops at KTC Bus Stand Margao.
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help other CONSUMERS to be better informed. - --- GOACAN conducts surprise raid of shops at KTC Bus Stand Margao, detects violations, Govt. officials book offences. --- GOACAN conducted a surprise raid at the Kadamba Bus Stand at Margao as part of the ongoing awareness week on consumer rights and got officials of the Department of Legal Metrology and Directorate of Food and Drug Administration to book offences against the owners of the shops for violations of the Acts Rules in force. Consumer Forum volunteers from Velim. Cuncolim, Davorlim, Raia, Seraulim and Nuvem armed with banners, flags and placards participated in the raid of the six shops operating at the Bus Stand with licences from the Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. The 6 shops that were raided were Purohit Sweets, Vignesh Cold Drinks, Rudesh Cold Drinks, Pankaj Cold Drinks General Stores, Damodar Sweets Cold Drinks and Mahalaxmi General Stores. The Department of Legal Metrology was represented by the Salcete Taluka Inspector Mr. G.A.Gulburg who inspected the 6 shops after examining the packets identified by Forum volunteers, decided to book the cases under the Standards of Weights Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules 1977 and then prepared the seizure report panchanama. A total of 342 packets of eatables were seized. The Directorate of Food and Drug Administration was represented by the Food Inspector Mr. Rajiv Korde who also inspected the 6 shops after examining the packets identified by Forum volunteers, decided to book the cases under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act and then prepared the seizure report. A total of 314 packets of eatables were seized. GOACAN and the Consumer Forums have been receiving complaints that packaged food items are being sold at these shops with no labels stating name of the packer, full address, details of contents, weight, date of packing and expiry date and the maximum retail price. GOACAN is concerned that these shops have been granted licences by KTC Ltd and using their vantage position at the Bus stand, exploit the consumers by putting these food items for sale. The Bus stand is visited by thousands of commuters daily besides the bus conductors and drivers who purchase food items from these shops. Todays action was planned to send a strong message to the shop keepers, manufacturers and suppliers that the Consumer Forums will not tolerate this abuse of the law. GOACAN also took up the matter with Depot Manager of the KTC Bus Stand that the details of the licence holders of these shops must be maintained in South Goa and regular inspections be undertaken by the KTC officials. In this regard GOACAN will write to the Director of Transport, Chairman and Managing Director of Kadamba Transport Corporation to warn all licence holders of all shops at Bus Stands in Goa that they have to strictly follow the Acts Rules in force or else their licences be suspended. Many commuters, drivers and conductors complained to the Forum volunteers that these shop keepers over charge on the MRP of soft drinks and packaged drinking water sold at the bus stand. Meanwhile GOACAN information slips were distributed by the Forum volunteers at the Bus Stand to inform consumers of their rights to proper labelling of all packaged food items and that the violations can be reported to the Department of Legal Metrology on Phone Nos: Panaji 2421037, Margao 2703859 and Mapusa 2256311 and the Directorate of Food and Drug Administration can be contacted on Phone Nos. Panaji 2220245 / 2224639. GOACAN appeals to consumers to be vigilant whilst puchasing from shops at the Kadamba Bus Stands and to file complaints with the concerned Depot Managers and send copies of their complaints by post to GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao 403 601 or by email to goa...@gmail.com. -- GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK -- promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa -- GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail: goa...@gmail.com Visit: http://goacan.blogspot.com --
[Goanet] TIGERS IN SHEEP FUR IN KUWAIT
Well Said Furtado I totally agree with your views and comments. Yes indeed Gaspar has done wonders to Goans and Goan community in Kuwait.If you are not aware and many of you are not,let me tell you ll Gaspar is one Goan who brought more than 100 goans for the job back to kuwait after the 1990 invasion. Keep going Gaspar. Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:43:39 -0400 From: francis.furt...@gdc.com.kw To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT Dear Gaspar, If any person or a human being is to be awarded globally an award or citation for being selfish, jealous and corrupt than that person will surely be of goan origin. Over here in Kuwait we have people who call themselves journalists, writers and social workers who only crave for cheap publicity. Some of them have their own blogs and websites on which they glorify themselves. An honest look around ourselves in Kuwait and we get the stink of nepotism and fraud. Some of the literate and illiterate individuals have been so highly glorified in Kuwait for selfish and illegal gains. Some of these so called journalists and writers have got their own houses in such a calamitous state, but fling stones at others to gain personal solace. One day all of us have to return to our motherland, hence what is the use of maligning others over here. Why we cannot live in peace and let others also live in peace. Why we cannot appreciate good deeds done by our fellow goan brethren. I can understand the illiterate, but not the literate. Gaspar, since the time I am here in Kuwait from year 2000 I have noticed and experienced that you have always stood for the promotion of cultural, social and sports activities be it goan or all India level. Many a times even I have pressurized you in spite of your busy schedule for postings and you have never disappointed. Though some people have tried to malign you do not get disheartened or stop the good deeds as these are the same who I have described above. These people have no ethos in life and they live in dens here in Kuwait thriving on all illegal activities. Their family lives are in ruin and the evidence is there for all to see, but still they have thick skin to survive. Regards, Francis Xavier Furtado _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] The Return Of The Prodigal Son
The Return Of The Prodigal Son As I browsed through most of the Goan news papers, I noticed all of them had the same story on the front page, the return of the prodigal son to the Congress fold, with pictures of smiling faces all-around. I am not at all surprised at this show of high octane theatrics which will surely explode in their faces in due course of time. Our Holy Book gives us a perfect example of repentance and forgiveness in one of it's parables, the parable of the prodigal son, but here we most certainly have a prodigal son in an entirely different form, this prodigal son who had left the Congress fold for mere personal reasons and ego, back stabbing the Congress at the twelfth hour, with a show of arrogance and attitude, but then in a surprise move, supported the very Congress government that he had ridiculed and humiliated just before the election, and was rewarded with a Ministry for his post election support, forgetting all his transgressions, but even after the change of heart from the Congress, during the last three years he has been a constant thorn in the side of Digambar Kamat, threatening to over throw the His government, with the help of the elite G7, lead by none other that our flamboyant Mickky mouse, the dynamic duo of Mickky mouse and the Monster-rat was indeed too hot to handle for the billie (cat) from Margao, but now once Mickky has been taken out of the equation, the G7 has wobbled and what better way and time, to come back to the arms of the ever forgiving mother Sonia Gandhi. Though the theme is the same, the behaviour of the prodigal son is in total contrast, in the Bible the prodigal son repents after spending his father's fortune on life of debauchery, here the prodigal son in non-repentant even after all the scams, and still arrogant. The prodigal son in the Bible came back after spending his share of his father's property, here the prodigal son has come back with wealth a plenty, with a lot of gold on his fingers, neck and may be in a lot of other places as well. The Bible portrays the prodigal son with shabby clothes, and equally shabby appearance but this prodigal son has come back, well dressed and with well oiled mustache and well groomed hair. In the Bible the prodigal son came back with his head down, full of shame but this prodigal son is back with his head held high, chest pushed out, tummy tucked in and his nose up in the air with no remorse at all. In the Bible the prodigal son's return was celebrated by the father but the elder son was disappointed, here the mother has forgiven and the elder brother (Digu) is celebrating, he seems more then relieved that his chair, is now secure, for sometime atleast. The message here that the Congress has sent out, is that the Congress in Goa is nothing more than a mere brothel, join in have fun and leave anytime and if neither party is satisfied with the performance of each other, they can always leave creating the worst of scenes and then come together any number of times for another performance without any preconditions. How gracious Congress hearts and ideologies ? It's politics at it's ugliest best. The question now on everyone's mind is, how long will this love-hate relationship last ? When will the Don Monserrate get an itch for Digu's chair, next ? Will he really anchor in fidelity and keep his vows intact ? Only time will tell, though I must say that the ambitions of crooks do not succumb to the treachery and guile of the same. 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] Only in India: A Brahmin groom for a Catholic bride (Ashley D'Mello, TNN)
Fredrick Nornoha writes: Luis, Assuming what you're saying is true, do you have any better suggestions of how to get rid of a five thousand year old legacy of discrimination and unequal opportunity? FN I read Luis Mesquita's message as saying that due to the government policies, the caste consciousness is enhanced, and would defeat the very objective that Fred has rightly stated, namely to get rid of the legacy. I have read some articles which claim that in an urban areas, the caste consciousness is reducing. The important point of the reservation system is to give benefits to those who have not had opportunities for various reasons. On this ground, there cannot be any two opinions. At the same time, I feel that the reservation system is today being used by what are called creamy layers, since there is no criteria to target these benefits to the ones who really deserve it. This also creates disenchantment amongst the poor in the non-reserved communities, who see that a rich person in the reserved communities getting all the benefits. So, to answer Fred's poser, the first thing that needs to be done is to put an income criteria in the reservation system, in addition to the caste criteria. In the introduction to the book Plain Speaking: A Sudra's Story (edited by Uttara Natarajan, Permanent Black, 2007) I read the following: Perhaps Sattanathan's greatest contribution to national life was his Report, submitted in November 1970, of the findings and recommendations of the first Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission. The Commission was appointed by the DMK Government under M Karunanidhi in 1969, with Sattanathan as Chairman. If Tamil Nadu has been a pioneering example in the history of reservation in India, then Sattanathan has played a leading role in that history. Among other recommendations, his Report prescribes an income limit for reservation: the implementation of this recommendation and, on its heels, the volte face in which the economic criterion was withdrawn, has had a significant impact on the shape of the Tamil Nadu politics. Sattanathan's phraseology in arguing for the removal of the 'upper layer' or 'upper crust' of the backward classes .. anticipates the current catchphrase, 'creamy layer', which has come into use since the Supreme Court's ruling of 1992 on means testing for reservation. I believe the author is the grand-daughter of Sattanathan. If the recommendations on the 'upper layer' had been accepted, many of the problems in the system as it exists today would not be there. Best regards, Dr. U. G. Barad
Re: [Goanet] RTI is a potent weapon.
On 21 June 2010 15:01, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: A comment: My dear Gabe, It surely is anyone's right to apologise to anybody else for anything. That is not the issue here. The issue hear is as follows (You tell me if I am wrong): a: Sexual Molestation is a Criminal Act. It CANNOT be settled out of court - which has a specific meaning in CIVIL cases. Can it? RESPONSE: I can't answer that one either aye or nay. In many Countries a compromise is found and sometimes money is paid to make things go away. For instance in fatal car accidents in Saudi and perhaps some other Mid East Countries, blood money is paid to the victims family. b: As in the infamous German-girl's case, the Mother CANNOT withdraw charges. RESPONSE: The mother could get paid and walk away, we shall never know - the girl might not appear in Court! c: As the lawyer involved in the filing of the FIR against the Ribandar priest, it is strange that Aires does not know for sure if any monies were paid to hush this matter. The question for the officer of the court is to ascertain or cause to be ascertained ...IF funds were paid and WHO paid them to WHOM? RESPONSE: I can't talk for others on this one. d: This would be 'obstruction of justice'. Would it not? e: Of course, a question has to be asked: Was there a case before the Courts? What happened to it? Now, I invite you to (at your leisure) read the following; There are questions which Aires promised to answer in 2005! http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2005-January/109444.html Under all Indian laws the prosecution has to prove that the accused is guilty but in the Goa Children's Act under which this case comes as the victim is a minor girl, it is for the accused to prove that he HAS NOTcommitted the alleged crime. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2005-January/109527.html http://www.colaco.net/1/gca2003.htm good wishes jc RESPONSE: Good wishes to you too, finally we shall never know if blood money was paid wrt the recent alleged suicide, or was it a fatal mistakethis keeps changing according to how the wind is blowing? -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] Konkani adages...
Thanks Joel for your feedback. The Facebook posts are done by verious posters, with rough spellings. You're right. FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490 Joel wrote: Hi Fred, If there is a chance, some changes could be effected in the spelling of some of the Konknni words: Dongra-voilim fulam Dev *ximpta*. Moddvollachem sunnem *nhoi *ghorchem, nhoi *ghantt*achem. Dha zannancho sangat korcho *nhoi*, koroddachea ujeak *xekchem* nhoi.
[Goanet] Award Mania - by Adelmo Fernandes (Heraldo)
Award Mania By Adelmo Fernandes Recently Goa won the Best Small State award for citizens’ security at the IBN Diamond State Award presentation ceremony, organised by IBN7- Outlook. Ironically, this award has come at a time when the state has seen a spate of robberies. Houses in Benaulim, Nuvem, Colva and Margao have been burgled. The worst-hit were the jewellery shops in the commercial capital. A jeweller was even waylaid and robbed of valuables and cash. Then there was the bomb blast in Margao which, because of divine intervention, did not end in a major cataclysm, though it had the potential of causing damage of catastrophic proportions. As a matter of fact, it was reported that Goa won six of the eight awards up for grabs. These included awards in the category of health care and environment among others. It was reported that at Cansaulim patients were advised not to stay in the hospital at night because the toilets were not functioning. As regards the environment, the Goa Government seems unable to find a solution to the garbage problem which is raising a stink. This brings us to a very important question. How did Goa get these awards? Well, my guess is as good as yours. This was probably possible because there was absolutely no competition in the small state category. By the way, how many states fall in this bracket? Was Goa the only state in this category? Probably. Be that as it may, Goa should not lose heart, given that an international figure also got an award which many felt was one award too big, too early. US President Barack Hussein Obama won the Nobel Prize for Peace for the year 2009. This startled not only the world but Obama himself. But there is a positive side to winning awards you do not deserve. The award lays down a standard which the recipient will be forced to live up to. So the Goa Government will have to pull up its socks as far as citizens’ security, health care, environment, etc, is concerned. Whether those in power will do it is the multi-billion-rupee question. Awards are always welcome. An award could be in cash or by way of a trophy. This is invariably accompanied by a certificate. Many may consider a certificate more important than the award itself. Armed with a certificate of excellence, it always easier to get that that prestigious job placement. We have been receiving awards right from our school days, be it in academics or sports. It is a prestigious thing to win an award. Many homes display the awards their children have won in the showcase in the living room. Awards are not meant to be kept hidden. There are meant for people to see. The print and the electronic media has joined in the bandwagon by announcing awards in various fields. We have awards in the field of entertainment, science and technology, and business among others. But then, like everything else in life, there is a darker side to awards. Choosing a deserving candidate can be very tricky. Several factors could have an influence while choosing a candidate. Having godfathers in the right places can help in ‘achieving’ an award. Money power also plays an important role. It could be said that some awards come with a price tag. In such a situation, undeserving candidates hog the limelight, while deserving candidates are left to lick their wounds. Here are some awards which the state of Goa would well deserve: 1. An award for the politically most unstable state in the country. We have lost count of how many Chief Ministers we have had over the past decade. Politics in our civic bodies is a game of merry-go-round (more the merrier) as there is rotation of chairpersons after every six months. Even then a chairperson could be shown the door even before his six months in office are over. 2. Goa is a deserving candidate for road infrastructure. Our roads can at best be described as more of dirt and less of road. 3. Goa could well get an award for building bridges which do not last for more than a decade. I’d better stop here, as the list seems endless. www.oheraldo.in http://www.mynews.in/News/IBN7_Diamond_State_Award_goes_to_Kerala,Goa,_Delhi_in_Infra_category_N27489.html# Congratulations Atanasio Monserrate! From well-wishers from Taleigao in Kuwait http://www.navhindtimes.in/content/taleigao-mla-joins-congress Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter presented by goa-world.com team http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans
[Goanet] The geopolitical and geoeconomic duplicity digest-II
The geopolitical and geoeconomic duplicity digest-II Previous part contained examples of Canadian mining pollution and suppression of data on their toxic waste from the people and Canadian NGOs Canada has long term plans to take over mines in India through its’ powerful MNCs and the grounds are being prepared slowly…. An ambitious agenda has been drawn… The Canadian crown corporation IDRC promotes Canadian mining interests It supported a study in Nilgiris It funded a TERI project on Goa’s mines It is a major donor to PANOS But those who take support from IDRC and Canada had been and continue to be strangely silent on the havoc caused by Canadian mining in resource rich poor countries…. * * *A Struggle for Clean Water and Livelihood: Canadian Mining in Costa Rica in the Era of Globalization* SAY YES TO LIFE, NO TO MINING! was the slogan of a protest against the Canadian firm Vanessa Ventures Ltd in Costa Rica on March 22, 2002. Thousands of Costa Ricans took to the streets in Ciudad Quesada to battle the decision of their national' government to grant a permit for open pit gold mining to another Canadian mining corporation. Why are Costa Ricans fighting Canadian mining firms? The answer involves forests, pollution, debt, water, local livelihoods, and globalization-related national policy changes. Women are central in the mining protests, both as leaders and as those whose lives are most affected. Read the full tragic story by Dr. Ana Isla at http://www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php?a=1777 -- Dr. Nandkumar Kamat, GOA
Re: [Goanet] re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
That is indeed the procedure normally followed by AGMs Was it followed this time around? If it was fine It it wasn't .that alleged AGM and its decisions are 'out of the window' jc Low-Risk officer of the court of public opinion (:-) Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote: The procedure is: if there is no quorum present, the meeting is postponed to the following week at the same time and same place. The numbers then present constitute a forum
[Goanet] GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
In response to: Message: 10 Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:26:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Jose Pereira josepereira...@yahoo.com http://f5mail.rediff.com/prism/writemail?mode=mail_to_individualemail=joseper eira...@yahoo.comels=f3c1591fdea7b194cb1340155ddf4d10 Subject: Re: [Goanet] GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT Message-ID: 920972.37208...@web120306.mail.ne1.yahoo.com Borem korteleanchea sodanch phattir ieata There are a few adages in Konkanni that will sum up my views on the subject: Borem korteleanchea sodanch phattir ieata and then these will sum my view of the culprits todde asat je borem khorche-nat ani dusream-khui borem khorunk dinvche-nat ani toddeam'cheani borem korteleank pollounk zaina, dolleant thanchea matti poddom. I have not know Gasper Almeida for long, neither have I met him, but we have kept in touch through the electronic media but I have heard a lot about his persona and none of it has been on wrong side of the line. I do envy his grit and enthusiasm to help others without expecting anything in return. We have kept in touch for the last two years and I have a high regard for his ethics and understanding, although he had not known me, he made me feel extremely comfortable and close to him, he rendered me a lot of help and guidance in learning to write in Romi Konkanni, he was the one who gave me the impetus to keep on writing with encouraging words and support. I do admire his humility in his mails and the love he has for Goa, Goans and especially for our Mother Tongue. He is indeed a man of few words and his works speak for themselves. A dedicated man of the caliber of Gasper Almeida should be encouraged and felicitated and not discouraged and humiliated. It is indeed a part and parcel of social work, that one has to suffer ignominy for his dedication and generosity - May truth prevail. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __
Re: [Goanet] GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
Dear Gabe, Sarko dhed xhanno mure tum!!! Did our good dotor address his message to you? You can comment on a message on Goanet, but you can reply only if it is addressed to you. Knee jerk reactions like yours are the cause of many disputes among Goans and you must control yourself and think carefully before you commit yourself as you have done here. The good dotor wrote specifically to PRESIDENT WILSON COELHO because he wants a reply from him and not from you. The answer you gave us is known to every body. Do you think everybody is stupid? Do not try to steal the thunder before the lightening strikes. Dotor and many of us Goanet readers are waiting for an answer to all his queries, from GWA President Wilson Coelho please. Regards Raj Rajesh Dessai Message: 5 Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:49:17 +0100 From: Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT Message-ID: aanlktimrjtx9drr1qhk_lovqmm41ueg443ydpqceg...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On 22 June 2010 03:02, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT Dear President Wilson Coelho, Allow me to declare up front that the good hard-working Goans of the Gulf are dear to my heart. Contrary to what some Goans in Goa believe, you guys work very very hard in order to support your families in Goa and consequently, Goan businesses in Goa. So, please, allow me to ask a few queries. If you are (or anyone else is) able and willing to find the answers to the following, please do the honours: [3] If it does, what is the set quorum for the Annual General Meeting? Did you meet the quorum for the past AGM? REPLY: The procedure is: if there is no quorum present, the meeting is postponed to the following week at the same time and same place. The numbers then present constitute a forum.
[Goanet] Lusostalgia... Portuguese links, Kochi and Sri Lanka
Indo-Portuguese Cultural Society, Fort Kochi http://indoportuguese.org/news.html The Portuguese Cultural Imprint on Sri Lanka http://www.lankalibrary.com/geo/portu/portu5.htm Also includes an interesting comparision of the linguistic traces left behind there: Examples of Sinhala words with Portuguese Etyma: Semantic fields Sinhala Portuguese Gloss Civil administrationgudam(a)gudão warehouse Judicial administration petsam(a) petição petition Military structure bayinettu(va) baionetabayonet Land administration tombu(va) tombo record/archive Architecturerippa(ya) ripalath Furniture mesa(ya)mesatable Cuisine koppa(ya) copocup Dress sayasaiaskirt/petticoat Education iskola(ya) escola school Flora peraperapear Names Peduru Pedro Peter Music viyole viola viola Dance baila(ya) baile dance Religionanjuanjoangel
[Goanet] Babush rejoins Congress
Congress takes Babush back into its fold I think just as Babush desperately needs Congress, the Congress party equally needs him. Even though Babush back stabbed Congress in the past, they mutually need each other to further their goals. Camilo Fernandes _ See the news as it happens on MSN videos http://video.in.msn.com/
Re: [Goanet] RTI is a potent weapon.
re: a: Sexual Molestation is a Criminal Act. It CANNOT be settled out of court - which has a specific meaning in CIVIL cases. Can it? Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote I can't answer that one either aye or nay. In many Countries a compromise is found and sometimes money is paid to make things go away. For instance in fatal car accidents in Saudi and perhaps some other Mid East Countries, blood money is paid to the victims family. COMMENT: I accept that you (Gabe) are unable to answer the question. Perhaps our officer of the court will advise us IF his interview as reported by Target Goa was accurate.or whether he was misquoted. Just that we may have it clear: The Indian justice system follows Common Law like the UK and USA. Let's leave Sharia countries alone. The Criminal Procedure Codes are also similar 'in principle'. Withdrawal of charges by the mother, Compensation and out of court settlements (except plea-bargains with the prosecution) have NO place in criminal cases. (An accuser may also approach the court and state that the accusation was made up .and the court will then decide what to do. BUT, the word charge when used in a sexual molestation or other criminal case has a specific meaning. ONLY the Prosecution charges a person, ONLY the Prosecution drops the charges (when it decides that the case is not worth proceeding with) The 'civil liability' when death occurs due to (criminal) negligence or other action - is an additional liability.as in accidents. Do advise me if I am wrong ...and why. jc
[Goanet] Raids on missing minister's home to continue
* Raids on missing minister's home to continue: Goa Police * 2010-06-22 20:50:00 Goa Police Tuesday said it will continue to raid the home of former tourism minister Mickky Pacheco any number of times required, to track down the ex-minister who is an accused in a culpable homicide case and has been 'missing' for more than two weeks now. Speaking to reporters in Panaji, Superintendent of Police (CID) Atmaram Deshpande said the police had already raided Pacheco's house thrice, but the searches had yielded nothing. 'We have already raided the house thrice. There is no limit to the number of times we can carry out such searches. We can raid again if we have specific information,' Deshpande said. Pacheco, along with his aide Lyndon Monteiro, is accused in the suspicious death of the former minister's alleged lover 28-year-old Nadia Torrado, who died after consuming poison May 30. Deshpande said there was no question of Pacheco leaving the country as red corner notices had already been issued in his name. 'We are making efforts to trace him. We are also in touch with our counterparts in other states,' Deshpande said. 'He has been lucky that the police have not been able to track him. We will trace him. His luck will run out,' Deshpande said. Pacheco and Monteiro's anticipatory bail application was rejected by the Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court Monday. http://sify.com/news/raids-on-missing-minister-s-home-to-continue-goa-police-news-national-kgwuObddidg.html COMMENT: Police suspect blood money was given to make the matter go away. Read this on blood money being offered in the UAE:- http://sify.com/news/blood-money-offer-to-save-17-indians-in-uae-condemned-news-national-kgwwkdgcfia.html DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] The Poor Attendance Report, Manipulation and Dissolution
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ www.goa-world.com Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday someone, somewhere learns a little. GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT Dear President Wilson Coelho, Allow me to declare up front that the good hard-working Goans of the Gulf are dear to my heart. Contrary to what some Goans in Goa believe, you guys work very very hard in order to support your families in Goaand consequently, Goan businesses in Goa. Of all the Gulf-Goans I have known, I have come to particularly admire the tireless Gaspar Almeida. I do not need to repeat hear how (as I have heard from 3rd parties) he helped Goans displaced after the firstGulf War. All this to state that whenever Gaspar's name appears, I aminterested. He is after all, my brother i.e. Gaum-Bhau.Now, wrt the REPORT you posted on GoaNet, I had the following initial observations: a: Not again! b: What exactly is Wilson talking about?So, please, allow me to ask a few queries. If you are (or anyone elseis) able and willing to find the answers to the following, please dothe honours: [1] Is the circa 20 year old Goa Welfare Society (GWS) a registered society? If so, where is it registered and as what? [2] Does the GWS have a written Constitution? [3] If it does, what is the set quorum for the Annual General Meeting? Did you meet the quorum for the past AGM? [4] At this AGM, were audited accounts for the preceding yearpresented? (Is your treasurer, Mr. Pimenta an certified accountant?; not that it is essential for a treasurer to be an accountant). Have audited accounts ever been submitted to the AGM during your tenure asPresident? [5] Does the GWS hold any accounts in any banks? If the bank accountsare in India, is the GWS registered in India? If not, are the fundsheld in proxy-names? Is that legal in India, according to you? [6] What exactly do you mean by the prevailing situation in your statement .. 'no additional funds could be generated due to the prevailing situation'? [7] Would you, please, care to expand on this sentence of yours: some manipulations in the Membership Cards which were issued by theex-General Secretary, Gasper Almeida? [8] Who 'manipulated' the Membership Cards issued by the ex-GeneralSecretary, Gasper Almeida? [9] If there are any such cards, Would you, please, advise what the'manipulation' amounted to? [10] If there are any such cards, do they also bear your signature as President? I will leave it at [10] for now. I hope you will try answer them all, please Sincerely jc (Jose Colaco) colaco1 at yahoo dot com colaco1 at colaco.net http://www.goanet.org/post.php?name=Newslist=goanetinfo=2010-June/datepost_id=194746 From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: [GOAN-NRI] Fw: Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait To: goan-...@yahoogroups.co.in Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010, 2:52 AM GWS Annual General Body Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Annual General body Meeting of the Goan Welfare Society, will be held on Friday, 18th June, 2010 from 11.00 am onwards at Carlton Tower Hotel, to transact the following business: 1) Minutes of the last AGM 2) Presentation of the Annual Activities Report for the period ending May 31, 2010. 3) Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2010. 4) Action to be taken against the erring Members. 5) Elections to fill five vacancies in the Managing Committee due to the retirement by rotation. 6) Any other business with the permission of the Chairman. Members are hereby requested to attend and participate in the deliberations. Those desirous of contesting the elections are required to file their nominations, on or before the 12th of June, 2010, to enable smooth conduct of the process. Please bring your Membership cards for the purpose of verification at the entrance at the venue. For any information or suggestions, please contact after 5.00 pm on Wilson Coelho wilson_coelho@ hotmail.com 67065878 22429435 Sydney Furtado sydneyfurtado@ hotmail.com 99299054 25634064 Rabindra Pimenta rabindr...@hotmail. com 55738343 24317423 Sharon De Sousa sharondesousa2003@ yahoo.com 2734 25642160 Mario Rebello mario_rebello@ hotmail.com 66399009 24764113 Joseph F.X.D'souza jose...@hotmail. com 66933250 22413348 Philo Rebelo therebe...@yahoo. com 99576710 25658661 Cajetan Pereira cajde...@yahoo. com 97165438 Dominic Araujo arauj...@hotmail. com 99391452 Franco D'Souza frankodsouza@ hotmail.com 66056019 24765367Laurie Miranda laurencemiranda@ hotmail.com 99106617 24348135 DISSOLUTION OF THE GWS SOCIETY NOT IN THE AGENDA AT ALL The Poor Attendance Report From: Wilson Coelho As posted on goanet.org, goancau...@yahoogroups.com and goan-...@yahoogroups.com The Annual General Body Meeting of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait, was held at the Carlton Tower Hotel in
[Goanet] GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
Gabe Menezes:The procedure is: if there is no quorum present, the meeting is postponed to the following week at the same time and same place. The numbers then present constitute a *forum.* ** Comment: Gabe, I am sure you meant *quorum* and not *forum*. There is a world of difference between the two :-) Regards, Marshall .
Re: [Goanet] Viva Portugal...
Hope Kim Il Jong spares his hapless players! I really felt sorry for them, after watching the game. I had heard that Saddam Hussein's son Uday Hussein, used to beat up his football players and torture them, if Iraq lost any games! I also observed that the North Korean contingent in the stands, was 'ordered' to sit expressionless! I guess their 'minders' were controlling all their actions. It seems the North Korean team is not allowed to leave the hotel and is heavily guarded. Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:12:12 + From: ole_...@yahoo.co.uk To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Viva Portugal... After Portugal's 7-0 drubbing of North Korea there are people saying Viva etc. But Kim Il son of Mentally Ill of NK has not taken the defeat lightly. It is believed tha NKarea agents are preparing to bust a Camoes statue in Macau.: BC
Re: [Goanet] GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
2010/6/19 Wilson Coelho wilson_coe...@hotmail.com The Annual General Body Meeting of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait, was held at the Carlton Tower Hotel in Kuwait City on 18th June 2010 from 11.00 am. Until 1.30 p.m. Due to the crisis faced by GWS, there was a poor attendance however, all those members who attended were appreciative of the initiative taken by the Managing Committee to find a suitable solution to the existing crisis The issues related to taking action against the erring members, was taken up and the President, named four of those members who were responsible for the crisis and who were placed under suspension (Ex-President Carmo Santos, Ex-General Secretary Gasper Almeida, Ex-Member Suresh Naik and Ex-Member Caetano Pinheiro). Their issue was placed before the General Body to decide on their fate. The General Body decided to terminate their membership and a Resolution to that effect was passed, with an overwhelming majority. The Membership of the four members named in the Resolution (Ex-President Carmo Santos, Ex-General Secretary Gasper Almeida, Ex-Members of the Managing Committee Suresh Naik and Caetano Pinheiro), stands terminated with the passing of this Resolution. QUESTION: Was the termination of their membship done according to the constitution? Is there not an intermin redress - such as an invitation to discuss the matter with the Committee. This is the same sort of thing we have in other places when the committee feel threatened. In short, were the expelled members afforded every right to put their case forward? -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING REPORT
Dear Dr. Jose Colaco, With ref to your post on above subject, rest assured all your questions, most of which are uncalled for, will be answered in due course of time, to your complete satisfaction, and that of all the esteemed readers here. Meanwhile, may I draw your attention to the two letters appearing on GN Digest Vol 5, Issue 613, Msg No.1, dtd 20/06/10; From: Rocky Fernandes, on the above subject, and GN Digest Vol 5, Issue 617, Msg No.10, dtd 21/06/10; From: Jose Pereira. And request you to investigate, who are these two individuals and how are they linked with Gasper Almeida? Since you are keen in knowing the facts, and defending Gaspar Almeida, please let everyone on this forum know, if you find any difference in the postings, of the same contents by two different individuals or not? And whether you find there is any manipulation or not, and if there is any manipulation, by whom? Your reply shall be highly appreciated. Best regards, Wilson Coelho Message: 12 Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:02:20 -0400 From: J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT Message-ID: aanlktikhuicktv-4x3ohlc0dur4d5ssj_crq6e_5y...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT Dear President Wilson Coelho, Allow me to declare up front that the good hard-working Goans of the Gulf are dear to my heart. Contrary to what some Goans in Goa believe, you guys work very very hard in order to support your families in Goa and consequently, Goan businesses in Goa. Of all the Gulf-Goans I have known, I have come to particularly admire the tireless Gaspar Almeida. I do not need to repeat hear how (as I have heard from 3rd parties) he helped Goans displaced after the first Gulf War. All this to state that whenever Gaspar's name appears, I am interested. He is after all, my brother i.e. Gaum-Bhau. Now, wrt the REPORT you posted on GoaNet, I had the following initial observations: a: Not again! b: What exactly is Wilson talking about? So, please, allow me to ask a few queries. If you are (or anyone else is) able and willing to find the answers to the following, please do the honours: [1] Is the circa 20 year old Goa Welfare Society (GWS) a registered society? If so, where is it registered and as what? [2] Does the GWS have a written Constitution? [3] If it does, what is the set quorum for the Annual General Meeting? Did you meet the quorum for the past AGM? [4] At this AGM, were audited accounts for the preceding year presented? (Is your treasurer, Mr. Pimenta an certified accountant?; not that it is essential for a treasurer to be an accountant). Have audited accounts ever been submitted to the AGM during your tenure as President? [5] Does the GWS hold any accounts in any banks? If the bank accounts are in India, is the GWS registered in India? If not, are the funds held in proxy-names? Is that legal in India, according to you? [6] What exactly do you mean by the prevailing situation in your statement .. 'no additional funds could be generated due to the prevailing situation'? [7] Would you, please, care to expand on this sentence of yours: some manipulations in the Membership Cards which were issued by the ex-General Secretary, Gasper Almeida? [8] Who 'manipulated' the Membership Cards issued by the ex-General Secretary, Gasper Almeida? [9] If there are any such cards, Would you, please, advise what the 'manipulation' amounted to? [10] If there are any such cards, do they also bear your signature as President? I will leave it at [10] for now. I hope you will try answer them all, please Sincerely jc _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] Music from Goa...
Music from Goa... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=695110 Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT (Agnelo Pinheiro)
It is apparent that the shit has hit the fan and it all over the room. It's good that Gasper Almeida was not in. I have not met him but heard and read a lot of him on net forums. I do not think he needs any character certification from anyone including me, as his work speaks for himself. Mud or rather dung slinging is part of the Goa culture. I had been a silent observer of these activities for last 18 years in UAE. Spare a thought, the primary cause was/is/will be always money. We have few lessons to learn, no individual is bigger than the organisation hence we need to be gracious to exit and make way for others. Agnelo Pinheiro Raia/ Dubai
[Goanet] Looking for song n lyrics of Sezari
Mogall Kantaram Fans, I understand this song is from Hortencio Pereira album - Khobrank lagon, Does anyone have the full lyrics/mp3 of this song? also name of the singer n composer? Heard this song sung for many bachelor parties after a peg or two in Salcette n Gulf. Edward Verdes Sezari or Bhav-Bhav Tum sezari mozo, mojea ghorak tenkon tujem ghor, Tujem ghor betheachem, mojem ghor mateachem, don ghoram modem assa ontor Kitem kizil zait tor, tujea mojea bitor, tum mhunntai gharantlo bhair sor, Bhurgeank apoitai, vaitt rosto dakoitai, bhurge gharacher martat fator. Bhav-Bhav zatoch kazari, khaxea bhav zatat sezari, Ankwar astanam, kizil nastanam bhav-bhav mogan dis sari, Kazar zaun bail gharan addtori, bailamcheo dadagri, Bailamchem aikon, bhav-bhav zogddon, khaxea bhav zatat sezari.
[Goanet] Goa news for June 23, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Health Minister to join Cong - Press Trust of India ember Goa assembly. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/734721_Goa-Health-Minister-to-join-Congusg=AFQjCNEhTswkcRal_HX_JkCOTuFZnyve8A *** Raids on missing minister's home to continue: Goa Police - Hindustan Times ench-of-bombay-high-court-refuses-bail-to-pacheco-33065usg=AFQjCNFY9-O1WxsdoWlOmr3xy48qDw5G8gGoa Bench of Bombay High Court refuses bail to Pacheco http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Raids-on-missing-minister-s-home-to-continue-Goa-Police/Article1-561666.aspxusg=AFQjCNFGV3um2idHUW4bwzSSoPRnjljL4Q *** Will expose Goa minister, son involved in drug trade: BJP - Sify ed-goa-government-impotent-bjp-news-national-kgusEbjchgj.htmlusg=AFQjCNFpFcQN6sDcdbNR7FVonQ8vt4AiBwCongress-led Goa government impotent: BJP http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/will-expose-goa-minister-son-involved-in-drug-trade-bjp-news-national-kgusudhfabc.htmlusg=AFQjCNH7Waw_MRb64rTkw4nRmAPH_zFYHg *** Sensex up 326 pts; Sesa Goa rises on strong volumes - Sify tandard.com/india/news/markets-dropglobal-cues/98794/onusg=AFQjCNEGqYs48fARcl7IRssgiXGk4z-j6gMarkets drop on global cues http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/finance/sensex-up-326-pts-sesa-goa-rises-on-strong-volumes-news-sensex-kgvmRoacbef.htmlusg=AFQjCNGTXWMtkmDiu8XNtGfigAWczs-5lg *** Sesa Goa not a compelling buy for long term: Deepak Mohoni, trendwatchindia.com - Economic Times ay-see-some-recovery-tomorrow-Deepak-Mohoni-Director-trendwatchindiacom/articleshow/6078895.cmsusg=AFQjCNHk6J28Irco-SIjWV-ewEZ7RMmXSgMarket may see some recovery tomorrow: Deepak Mohoni, Director ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/views/recommendations/Sesa-Goa-not-a-compelling-buy-for-long-term-Deepak-Mohoni-trendwatchindiacom/articleshow/6078713.cmsusg=AFQjCNFLsvtBA7HffQFrMUCrVz15pJH79w *** Israeli drug dealer gets conditional bail - Sify olice-drug mafia nexus in Goa, a trial court Tuesday released Israeli drug dealer Yaniv Benaim alias ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/israeli-drug-dealer-gets-conditional-bail-news-national-kgwsObheiae.htmlusg=AFQjCNGt0NiZO9svvVFWSEO2VfM4nYGFCQ *** Metal: Global prices to shoot up on higher yuan - Economic Times tocks-rally-on-yuan-revaluation_1399579usg=AFQjCNH4ck8mELo1F3OQKg5S7U8qU7DihQMetal stocks rally on yuan revaluation http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/Metal-Global-prices-to-shoot-up-on-higher-yuan/articleshow/6080373.cmsusg=AFQjCNFqY6VJN4cKNi4-bXSu0o4UvFslhA *** Pelosi Shoving DISCLOSE Act While NRA on Sidelines - Right Side News rofit organizations -- which may include GOA. Our answer to Congress is ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.rightsidenews.com/2010062210708/editorial/pelosi-shoving-disclose-act-while-nra-on-sidelines.htmlusg=AFQjCNFU-c-2qT45x_iPCFHvMH_1yAN7Uw *** Weight Loss Surgery in India offered at Hospitals of Goa at Minimal Cost - PR-inside.com (press release) nside.com (press release)2010-06-21 08:21:36 - Weight loss surgery in India has benefited many international patients which are offered at hospitals of Goa that too at minimal cost. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.pr-inside.com/weight-loss-surgery-in-india-offered-r1959076.htmusg=AFQjCNE2YpwVVLUQnsc_ku_h2Lh_K2BfLQ *** Sesa Goa strong support at Rs 340: Gujral - Moneycontrol.com 30 levels, says Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/stocks-views/sesa-goa-strong-support-at-rs-340-gujral_465484.htmlusg=AFQjCNG_BXG4VLqUoAJXVZ3f-3ZKt9uc4w Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (23Jun10)
*** Just Married *** Maria...we'll make a baby...but only after the World Cup! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING REPORT
Dear President Wilson Coelho, Thank you very much for your response. Let's agree to conduct this debate appropriately i.e. chronologically first things first. Even though I am not subscribed to the digest form of GoaNet, I will ask for them to be sent to me, BUT only after you have answered the questions put to you, first. I am quite aware of diversionary tactics and wild goose chases that devious folks try on others. Trust me, I will not knowingly fall for such crap. Remember too that I have NO problem telling off my very good friend Gaspar ...BUT ..IF and only IF he is wrong. Knowing him, I am sure that he will accept my criticism. BUT first things first. I understand that you do not have to answer any of questions put by me to you. The QUESTION, you will surely agree, came up ONLY because you voluntarily chose to post your alleged report on GoaNet. In doing so, you opened the door to those questions. If you choose, and it is your right (to remain silent) not to answer these queries, it could be reasonably deduced that: a: The said AGM was held without the right quorum, hence null and void. b: President Wilson and his 'cabinet' are attempting to hold on to the reins of power or disband the GWS without holding fresh elections c: 'Audited accounts' of the GWS have not been presented to the membership. d: GWS funds are being held (possibly fraudulently) in the name of private individuals. e: Instead of it being the case that Gaspar Almeida manipulated ID cards (whatever that means), it is President Wilson Coelho who has tried to manipulate Goan opinion. AND (I am adding this after reading Gabe's very well made point) f: President Wilson Coelho, in a Mugabesque fashion, did not allow the 'accused' to an open hearing to defend themselves. At this moment, I hope the above is not true though I am not so sure that it is not false. I will await your proper and non-diversionary response, which you are likely to provide (as is said in these islands) ONLY If you iz Man. If any among us chooses to abuse me for my contribution to this debate, I will accept the abuse, with my usual 'graceful acceptance of abuse'. (;-) jc = Wilson Coelho wrote: Dear Dr. Jose Colaco, With ref to your post on above subject, rest assured all your questions, most of which are uncalled for, will be answered in due course of time, to your complete satisfaction, and that of all the esteemed readers here. Meanwhile, may I draw your attention to the two letters appearing on GN Digest Vol 5, Issue 613, Msg No.1, dtd 20/06/10; From: Rocky Fernandes, on the above subject, and GN Digest Vol 5, Issue 617, Msg No.10, dtd 21/06/10; From: Jose Pereira. And request you to investigate, who are these two individuals and how are they linked with Gasper Almeida? Since you are keen in knowing the facts, and defending Gaspar Almeida, please let everyone on this forum know, if you find any difference in the postings, of the same contents by two different individuals or not? And whether you find there is any manipulation or not, and if there is any manipulation, by whom? Your reply shall be highly appreciated.
Re: [Goanet] re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
On 22 June 2010 12:44, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: That is indeed the procedure normally followed by AGMs Was it followed this time around? If it was fine It it wasn't .that alleged AGM and its decisions are 'out of the window' jc Low-Risk officer of the court of public opinion (:-) RESPONSE: I am drawing inference here; please correct me if I am wrong. Is it being implied that the meeting took place without having a quorum? If so the meeting would be deemed null and void. Also in response to Marshall, yes you are correct, the brain went ahead of the fingers! -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] The geopolitical and geoeconomic duplicity digest-II
Nandu, I'm not sure conspiracy theories can explain the growing concern over mining in Goa today. To my mind, this concern is probably linked to two recent events (i) the shrinking grasp of the mining lobby on the print media in Goa (though it is growing in the audio-visual media) (ii) the spurt in Chinese purchases from Goa reflecting their ore-hunger. For instance, the five-kilometre-long mining truck traffic jams in interior Goa that Pandu Lampiao spoke about (and I saw too) were probably never witnessed in the past. I can't imagine how this can continue without affecting a whole lot of people rather adversely. FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490 On 22 June 2010 16:39, Dr.Nandkumar Kamat nandka...@gmail.com wrote The geopolitical and geoeconomic duplicity digest-II Previous part contained examples of Canadian mining pollution and suppression of data on their toxic waste from the people and Canadian NGOs Canada has long term plans to take over mines in India through its’ powerful MNCs and the grounds are being prepared slowly…. An ambitious agenda has been drawn… The Canadian crown corporation IDRC promotes Canadian mining interests It supported a study in Nilgiris It funded a TERI project on Goa’s mines It is a major donor to PANOS But those who take support from IDRC and Canada had been and continue to be strangely silent on the havoc caused by Canadian mining in resource rich poor countries….
[Goanet] Sidon Sil (tiatrist?)
Sidon Sil (tiatrist?) Not so popular tiatrist Sidonio D’Silva died recently under tragic circumstances. He was 49. On Saturday evening , he went out on his Vespa and never retuned home in the night. The worried family members searched him everywhere.. Next morning, his body was found drifting in an overflowing drain… see news item VANTTE a VCD by Sidon Sil was released in Aug, 2004 and it figures in JoeGoaUk’s first 15 VCDs list . Besides being writer/director of this VCD, he is also seen in a minor role as Police Inspector in the VCD. In John Lodovoc de Assolna’s first Konkani cassette and CD of Konkani songs 'Konn Zait Tho', Sidon Sil sang a song on ‘Goa’. source: goanet 2005 by Amstrong He may have acted in many other tiatr, CDs and VCDs ‘Your are a tiatrist if ‘tiatristponn’ runs in your blood, no matter how big or small’ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4725492276/sizes/l/ May his soul rest in peace. Note: I only suspected from the Obit ad that he could be a tiatrist as ‘Sindon Sil’ also mentioned below his name. Again, I did check the VCD VANTTE and his photo somewhat matched with that of the Police Inspector face. I could still be wrong. I call upon the family members of all living Tiatrists (small or big time), should there be a need for obit ads etc, please do mention ‘tiatrist’ below the name. It helps. Thank you. cc to most Tiatrists IDs and TAG 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] Viva Portugal...
Yes, similar to what was done to Goa with the statue of Luis Camoes after 19 December 1961! By the way, how come a nation of 1.1 Billion does not have a Football team with so much of might to liberate Goa? Oscar C. Lobo. From: Bernado Colaco After Portugal's 7-0 drubbing of North Korea there are people saying Viva etc. But Kim Il?son of Mentally Ill?of NK has not taken the defeat? lightly. It is believed tha NKarea agents are preparing to bust a Camoes statue in Macau.: ? BC
[Goanet] Midlands bypass answer to Porvorim demolitions?
Midlands bypass answer to Porvorim demolitions? TNN, Jun 23, 2010, 05.58am IST PANAJI: Is it neccessary to widen the Porvorim stretch of the NH 17 to 45 metres thereby leading to the demolition of structures? Not really, say people in the know. While the PWD has said that the widening of the NH 17 will result in the demolition of only 40 structures in Porvorim, affected Porvorim residents say that about 480 structures, consisting of 1000 units will be demolished, adversely affecting about 10,000 persons. But people TOI spoke to say demolitions in Porvorim are avoidable. They say the anwer lies in a proposed “loop road” which will branch out of the NH 17 at Tivim, connect to the NH 4 in the hinterland and re-join the NH 17 at Bali in Quepem. This road had been proposed in the draft Regional Plan 2021 by the thentask force and is meant to divert all heavy traffic from the coastal belt to the hinterlands. “If that happens, the existing Porvorim road need not be widened so much. Minor widening will suffice to cope with the traffic,” said social activist Patricia Pinto, who was a member of the RP 2021 task force. Pinto said that since the task force had also recommended industrial hubs in the midlands, the department of town and country planning should press upon the government to build the loop road so that it will also help the proposed industrial hubs. Architech Rahul Deshpande, who was also a member of the task force, agreed. “A lot of the heavy traffic that now passes through cities could be diverted through this loop road. But I don’t know if the PWD has taken this up with the NHAI in Delhi.” While stating that after obtaining permissions from various departments and investing money, the Porvorim residents would obviously be aggrieved by the proposed demolitions, Deshpande said, “We have been waiting for the road alignments from the PWD for two years. Each township in Goa needs a bypass. But there is complete lack of planning within the PWD.” Senior town planner S T Puttaraju also said that the purpose of the “loop road” was to divert all heavy traffic to the hinterland. He said the draft RP 2021 also proposes to make Dharbandora and the Usgao Tisk area a traffic and transportation hub and that the loop road would help this purpose. When asked whether the loop road would ever become a reality, Puttaraju said, “The government has approved and notified the draft RP 2021 and the town and country planning department stands by it. In fact, we have proposed that the road be taken up on a public-private partnership basis. But we only planners, the government has to develop.” http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Midlands-bypass-answer-to-Porvorim-demolitions/articleshow/6080751.cms
Re: [Goanet] Viva Portugal...
Shri Colaco, There are 'no' mentally ill amongst the population of Coree Nord. *wink, wink, wink* If you have a few minutes, do view the trailer of the documentary Red Chapel...on a Danish comedy troupe's visit to NK (Utube, search for Red Chapel, including interviews with the film maker), and do view it if it plays at a theatre near you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcFigOYLGZk The NK'reans have not quiet a following after their performance against Brazil all over, Europe including. And their performance against the Porkit*s was not bad either...the score does not reflect their performance. There were rumours that four of their team went missing a few days before. To Oscars: Endia is training for the m*ney World Cup.with the boom and all, who cares about football. I have been going to the Pro leagueits terrible. Really poor. And Goan footballnever mind. Shameful, the Association has let the game slide...it kills me that kids in the Salcette villages now play kricket (some GoaNetM**on will wake up and ask me whats wrong with kircket- damm it, its not our national sport, its not part of our cultural identity, football is). Not sure its entirely the Associations fault; part of the problem is the foreign coaches. I think with the politicians, one would put them on a boat and let sea currents and destiny take care of the rest. You see, football comes natural to us. Ask Bramanand Sankolkar.he once said he understood football and its finer points almost at the end of his career. He was a successful player but playing came naturallyunderstanding came later if you get the drift. Similarly, style of playing football is something that comes naturally to us Goichis, as children.with the arrival of the coaches (except for Bob Bootland- excuse if the name are incorrect), rest of them failed to understand our football culture, our footballing style, understand us. So todays football is, boring to say the least. I saw Vascu Club train at the Cansaulim football ground...aye saaiba.the players don't get it and the poor coach is tearing his hair. Something is obviously wrong. Does anyone remember a coach for Vascu Club in their glory days. To my recollection, they likely picked someone from Bar Goes and took him for the ride! Its all gone now, the excitement, the passion, the game!! I heard they are introducing carrom at the Olympicssoon there will be a World Cup of Carromgotta go ya, practice. On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 10:44 PM, Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Yes, similar to what was done to Goa with the statue of Luis Camoes after 19 December 1961! By the way, how come a nation of 1.1 Billion does not have a Football team with so much of might to liberate Goa? Oscar C. Lobo. From: Bernado Colaco After Portugal's 7-0 drubbing of North Korea there are people saying Viva etc. But Kim Il?son of Mentally Ill?of NK has not taken the defeat? lightly. It is believed tha NKarea agents are preparing to bust a Camoes statue in Macau.: ? BC
[Goanet] India qualified for the 1966 World Cup tournament
Following the 1962 World Cup series in Chile, the Organizers of the tournament- FIFA was pressured to make it a truly global affair ; for although India and even the U.S. took part in earlier tournaments, it was basically confined to Europe and South and Central America. Hence, FIFA decided that the 1966 tournament- held in England - would be open to Asia with only one berth. It must be borne in mind,that it was at a time when only 16 countries could qualify- including the hosts and holders. India secured the berth after a series of qualifying rounds; but given the high costs of preparations and foreign exchange constraints, India backed out. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea - aka North Korea- jumped in the bandwagon, and the country's leader - Kim Il Sung - late father of the current leader Kim Il Jong- capitalised on the situation. Given the short time North Korea had to prepare for the tournament, he pulled out all the top single football (soccer in the USA) players and crammed them in a camp. In typical Communist fashion- where everyone belongs to the state- the players went through a gruelling schedule playing nothing but football until they left for England. Their efforts paid off and they eliminated twice holders - Italy from the tournament..(The other countries that had won it twice were Uruguay and Brazil). And Portugal would have been next on the list after the Koreans took a 3-0 lead; but thanks to four goals in 36 minutes by their star import from Mozambique - Eusebio DeSilva, Portugal went on to win 5-3. (Eusebio went on to score five more goals - making him the highest scorer of the tournament which was won by England). In 1970, the tournament which was won by Brazil in Mexico included Africa with one berth- making it finally a truly global affair. (Morocco represented Africa). Fifa later increased the qualifying teams to 24 and a few years ago to 32. however, the holdersdo not get an automatic berth -like the hosts- and have to qualify on their own.. The berths for Asia and Africa were also increased progressively, but also with Europe following the large list of countries that were carved out of the USSR. The Middle East is included in the Asia Group and Australia has to play one team to qualify.. As you will note from this year's tournament, only 3 Asian countries were represented - China, South Korea and North Korea; while Africa gets five berths out of a total of 55 countries on the Continent; but got an additional one this year for the hosts- South Africa. Hence, one must note that the competition is very stiff for even People's China - a great playing nation did not qualify; whilst Senegal which defeated France in the 2002 tournament after winning the 1998 championship- did not make it. If India is really interested in qualifying for the World Cup, she has to go on a long projected program aimed at harnessing some of the top players it can pick up from the huge bank or pool of players. Indian players should be given a chance to play for top European clubs- not third or fourth division teams. This has been the 'trump card of the main African countries some of whose players represent top European teams. You could get the best of coaches and train those young budding: players; inject all the money you have, but if they do not have international exposure, they will not make it by even Asian standards. Like any World Cup tournament, this year's in South Africa could be another eye-opener. Cheers. Tony Barros. New Jersey, USA.
[Goanet] June 23-25, 2010: Community radio workshop in Goa
A community radio workshop is being organised in Goa, from June 23-25, 2010 at the Goa International Centre. Please check it out below: http://groups.google.com/group/soc.culture.indian.goa/browse_thread/thread/8bddc1054204d4c9/2d9f31cd4d360ae9 http://www.navhindtimes.in/iexplore/community-radio-tuning-diversity While it is too late to join the entire workshop, you could phone up and/or drop in to find out a little more about this useful technology. The December 2001-founded CR India mailing list is here, and you can get a whole lot more of details: http://mail.sarai.net/mailman/listinfo/cr-india The event above is being organised by COMET Media Foundation of Mumbai. FN FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
