Re: [Goanet] To SB re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING -
Dear Dr. Jose Colaco, Muitissimo obrigado! Your gibberish truly befits the mentality of a baby-doctor-gone-infantile. I trust it bolsters immensely your defence of one of your best friends, the 'Segundo Rei Mago' of q8. He must be thoroughly grateful too for your masterly legalisms. BTW: You seem to be quite obsessed with using Devanagari for English. But you will not be first one to do it. The son of your buddy (whom you always mark your cc) has stolen a march over you; long ago, when he was studying in the Primary School (Devanagari Konkani), he would take down English telephonic messages for his father perfectly in Devanagari! FYI: I do not sport and have never sported either Fr. or Pe. before my name, because I have never been one. So please stop Fr.ing me. Dominus tecum. Sebastian Borges On 26 Jun 2010 J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: Preface: The following GENERIC points are jotted down with no reference to anybody (even Fr. Sebastian Borges and me) or anything (even what Fr. Sebastian Borges and I will accomplice by way of our writing). Any resemblance to any Sadaam, Sebastian or Salazar, anywhere in this Saunsar, is purely coincidental and is not intended. (This technique is CopyLefted by Tongue in Chicks Accomplice-ments Limitada. Please use as you see unfit) My dear Fr. Sebastian Borges, I agree with you. a: US $ 100, 000 is pocket change. b: There is NO need to have Society accounts audited. Society funds should be held in private accounts. c: They did not provide audited accounts, why should we? d: 3 days is not sufficient to revise an advert which distinctly misrepresents at least ONE facts. e: It is OK to state that a mis-representative advert is OK, without have seen the advert. f: The Secretary of an organization is the one who takes responsibility (instead of the President), because it is 'His Administration'. g: Those who comment on a subject which has been blasted into the public domain, are liable for great 'accomplice-ment'. h: English is an easy subject. Unfortunately, it is written in the Romi script. We were sleeping in class anyway. i: English dictionaries are available, but who cares about the meaning of words? j: My Way Accounting is also an easy subject. From Tiracol to Canacona, Mi Sarkar is in operation. This Audit-Bodit is nonsense. k: Rs. One lakh is nothing. Rs.49.7 lakhs is even less. jc Prejident of Devanagri ONLY for English (DOE) DOE is a charity-begins-with-self organization Please give More Dough to DOE. ps: This is Final Response, unless Referee 'marraos piluk' (No uncouth jokes piliss), in which case, it becomes Semi-Final response. Fr. Sebastian Borges may have the final shot at goal, if he wishes. === Sebastian Borges
Re: [Goanet] Scared Heart, Parra 100 years!
Have a heart Bernardo. And have some patience too! The post-1961 chappies were obviously not given a chance to take part in the Liberation struggle, unlike the luckier pre-1961 guys! In addition, since there are so many varied institutions in Goa post-1961, the situation is not the same anymore. Schools really have to compete hard to draw the best students. In the past, the one eyed was king in Goa. Today, we are all big fish in a tiny pond. And btw, how's the Macau pond? FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490 On 28 June 2010 05:54, Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Recently a report on GN was published which referred to a phelotra of names as to how the Scared Heart school, Parra has done for the past 100 years. It also says that the school was estabilished in 1912 which means that the school has two periods ie. Portuguese rule and the current regime. My question is what has the school produced post 61, because from the list most of the chappies are from the pre 61 period.
[Goanet] Government's Licentious Eyes On The Cabo-de-Rama Fort
Government's Licentious Eyes On The Cabo-de-Rama Fort It is said that Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but it does depend on what sort of eyes the beholder looks at the beauty, it can be plain admiration or it can be lust. Cabo-de-Rama, is situated on the west coast of southern Goa, it is about 30 kms from Margao, it has sea on three sides and hills abreast a plateau on it's north east. The scenic beauty reminds one of Kanya Kumari at sun set, it is blessed with a beautiful beach and a plateau that's envied and eyed by a lot of hoteliers. This beach and the adjoining plateau has been used by a good number of Bollywood producers for film shoots, and music videos, it is indeed scenic and picturesque, I for one never tire seeing and admiring it's beauty. The Cabo-de-Rama fort is strategically built, from where it gives a clear view of the vast coast and the open sea. Inside it's walls it's full of greenery, over the wall it's just awesome view on the sides of the fort. Though only the remains old residences of the Portuguese are still around, the Church still looks immaculate. The Portuguese had built this church, dedicated to St. Anthony, right in the centre of this fort, this Church will complete 400 years next January, about fifty meters from the sides of the Church, all around it, there are the fourteen crosses depicting the fourteen stations of the cross. The parishioners of this Church are the residents of Cabo-de-Rama and the residents of Nuem, which is a small hamlet situated between Cabo-de-Rama and Canaguinim, at all major Church festivals the residents of Nuem gather at the Cabo-de-Rama Church. The blessing of the first fruits Navidade is done from the top of this fort, from where you get the view of all the fields and houses of Cabo-de-Rama. The processions during the feasts and the Holy week are done around the fourteen crosses. The feast of the Church is celebrated on the 15th of February with great devotion and gaiety. From my childhood I have been hearing various stories that the Cabo-de-Rama fort was to be taken over by the Navy, the hotel industry, Atomic energy Commission, Airport and the Tourism Department among others, there were also rumors that a hifi educational institute was supposed to be taking over the fort, but now finally the cat is out of the bag and the intentions of the government are clear. The Government is certainly looking at the Cabo-de-Rama fort with licentious eyes and that has made the Cabo-de-Rama and Nuem residents very much jittery and anxiety is in the air. We certainly do not have any good reason to trust the Government. We are all aware what happened when the Anjediv Island was handed over to armed forces, till today no one is allowed access to the church despite a good numbers requests and delegations. We certainly do not want our community to suffer the same and invite nuisance around our place of worship. Ours is a small community and we surely wouldn't want ourselves to be run over by our conniving government. We will fight and do everything possible to protect the privacy of our village and our rights. We have been cooperative with the Government as far as the restoration and the maintenance of the fort is concerned but we will certainly oppose privatisation of the fort, it is the land of the community to be use only for the benefit of the community. Our people have learned a lesson from the mining issue and we will not be taken for granted. What the Government does in the area, has to be discussed with the locals and the Panchayat, there should be transparency in any process that the government undertakes, to see how beneficial or adverse it would be for the residents of the area. The reputation of the present Government to support and appease the luxury hotel consortiums and mega builders against the wishes of the locals is well known, the concerns and the problems of the locals are not what interests them as long as they can make a whack for themselves, what happens to the rest is inconsequential to them. So it is left up to us to protect and safeguard our interests. Save Cabo-de-Rama fort from privatisation. Let the people of Cabo-de-Rama decide what they want. 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.
Re: [Goanet] Swindon Goan Festival: Babush Monserrate to be
Cip; That does not justify inviting them. Why then not Boycott all Ruling MLAs/Ministers until we see worthy change in Goa? This can send a strong message. Arwin Message: 10 Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:16:56 -0700 (PDT) From: Cip Fernandes cip.fernan...@yahoo.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: iggy.fernan...@hotmail.co.uk Subject: Re: [Goanet] Swindon Goan Festival: Babush Monserrate to be chief guest. Message-ID: 456324.60178...@web45910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Are there any Goa Ministers who are not corrupt? If there are then could you please name them? Cip
Re: [Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Goan youth too sossegado?
Are not Goan youth sossegado because their parents are sossegado? How many parents have bothered to enroll their names for voting and instill in their children a sense of political and social repsonsibility? We have taught our children to only organise beat shows, fairs and dance competitions. They land up at the politicians feet for donations or before liqour barons for a few bottles of booze. How many parents discuss politics and social issues with their children? How many parents encourage their children to participate in poltiical meetings? Some parents never buy a newspaper. Let us not hold our youth responsible but parents and larger society are the culprits. If Sheila is energetic and concerned, it reflects her home environment. We need many more Sheila's but they can only be a reality if our parents are responsible. Sorry to say, our Goan families are corrupted. -Soter
[Goanet] CHURCHILL ALAMAO
Arwin, I must commend you for standing firm on your principles. Baseless threats by Politicians who are intoxicated by power, power which the people have entrusted to him which he seems to be misusing to defend his inefficiencies and his crookish dealings are only empty threats. Let it suffice for us just to remind him that he is the servant of the people. He asked to be that when he stood for election. Once elected he does not become the Master of the people. The People can determine to oust him at any time. Do not despair, keep up the good work of keeping them honest. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares.
Re: [Goanet] We was robbed?
Don't you think the Germans were just fighting for their fair share of colonies then? FN Expansionism is the doctrine of expanding the territorial base (or economic influence) of a country, usually by means of military aggression. At the time of World War II, various European powers (such as France, the United Kingdom, and Russia/the Soviet Union) had long held large amounts of territory under imperial or colonial rule. However, Germany and Italy had not been as successful as the other Great Powers in gaining and holding territory. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causes_of_World_War_II#Expansionism_.28Imperialism.2FColonialism.29 On 28 June 2010 04:13, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: Relax, Gabe. The Germans beat you at your national sport. Apart from drowning your sorrows in a pub, there is always the consolation that you beat the Germans at their own sport. Twice. In 1918 and in 1945.
[Goanet] 'DEBATE'ntle baki urlole prosn - I
Ixttamno, Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) kedna ani kiteak sthaploli hacher mhojean ghoddtta titlo uzvadd hanvem ghala mhunn hanv tori somzotam. Mhojea motacher konnachich protikriya yeunk na mhunnttoch tumkam-i tem somzolam ani tumi tem mandun ghetlam mhunn hanv dhortam. Torui hanv azun hangach kiteak asam? oso tumkam prosn poddla astoloch. Tor hache fattlim karnnam sangtam: (a) Sogle prosn suttave zalea xivai hanv hem moidan soddun vechom na mhunn hanvem tumkam utor dilolem. (b) Kaim vankddim, fottkirim vidhanam nitt korchim urleant, zantunt kaim mhojim-i aspavtat; tim toxinch soddop mhaka tori sobchem na. Mhojim kaim fottkirim vidhanam nennarponnan upzol’lim zalear her kaim hanvem mud'dom' kel'lim, sot khonnun bhair kaddche khatir. Tim toxinch soddop mhonnje fuddle pillge khatir vankddi mahiti toyar korun dovorop, tancher oneay-ch nhoi tor patok korop. Dekhun tim atam nittayer ghalunk zai. 'Debate' hea Inglez utracho kaim zonn oso somoz kaddttat: addgam naddgam korun koxe-i bhoxen sotacher pangrunn ghalop, tem bhair sorchem nhoi mhunn proyotn korop. Mhozo somoz oso: mhojem mull mhonn'nnem lottkem tharlear cholta, punn te vixim sot kitem tem vachpeank / aikopeank ani mhaka-i kollchem. Sotacher adharun ghetlolo nirnnoy-ch niticho tharta. Tor tea prosnank hat ghalum-ia. 1. Hi 'DEBATE' V-Ixtt potrar suru zal'li. Romi Konknni ho xobd vaporcho nhoi mhunn jedna Tomazinho baban fotvo soddlo tedna hanvem tachea tea fotveak, mhojim karnnam diun, virodh kel'lo; ho xobd, mhaka khobor asa te pormannem, Tomazinho babanuch suru kel'lo mhunn hanvem tedna davo kel'lo ani te khatir GULAB mhoinalleachi govay dil'li. Te adim to xobd mhoje nodrek poddloleacho mhaka ugddas naslo. Uprant Tomazinho baban aple govaye vorvim tea xobdacho vapor apnna poilim sabar mhan boroinnaramni kela mhunn pottoun dilam. Tem hanv mandun ghetam. Oslea manadik borovpeamni vaporlolea xobdak virodh korop mhonnche, mhojea kontan, tankanch okman korop. Punn ho xobd Tomazinho baban itlo 'popularize' kelo ki to atam somest lokacho zala; to atam kaddun uddovop xok'ya na mhunn halinchea kallant uzvaddak ailolea sabar zonnanchea borovpantlean kollun yeta. Itlench nhoi tor 'Times of India' disallem ROMAN KONKANI ho xobd osoch azun vaprit asa. Mhunnttoch to xobd kayom' urtolo ani, hache velean, hanvem kel'lo virodh sarko aslolo mhunn sid'dh zalam. Punn aple purave ditana Tomazinho baban Fr. Freddyn, DKAcho Odheokx mhunn soy kel'lo 1988 vorsantlo 'Press-note' apnna kodden asa mhunn jedna sanglem, tedna mhaka Tomazinho babachea sabar pavtti kel'lea vidhanacho ugddas ailo: Romi Konknnicher zal'lea oneayacher zhuzunk 1989 vorsa DKA sthapon kel'li. Hea vidhanak virodh kirun hanvem fattlea vorsachea Jun mhoineant 'Gomantak Times' disalleak potr boroilolem ani tech borobor DKAn 1988 vorsa porgottlolea pustokachi 'Xerox' prot zoddloli. Mhonnje DKA 1988 vorsant hea sonvsarant asloli mhunn mhaka khobor aslolich. Punn Tomazinho bab hem mandun gheunk toyar naslo. Atam jedna toch sangta 1988 vorsantlo DKAcho dakhlo apnna kodden asa mhunn, tedna tannench to uktaddar haddlear mhojem mhonn'nnem sid'dh zaunk xoktalem. To dakhlo tannench zaun uktaddar haddcho mhunn yevzun, hanvem taka 'forgery' mhonnlem. Punn Tomazinho baban hacho bholtoch orth vachpeam fuddeant dovorlo: tacher asa ti soi Tomazinho baban 'forgery' korun kelea, oso arop hanvem apnnacher ghala mhonnot bob marli. Dakhleak 'forgery' mhonnop ani dakhleacher asa ti soy 'forgery' korun kelea mhonnop hanche modem kitlo forok asa tem tumich somzunchem, hi mhoji vinonti. Hanvem zori toxem mhonnunk naslem zalear to dakhlo uktaddar yeunchoch naslo, karonn to tacheach tabeant aslo. Atam to uktaddar yeun somestancho zala. Toxem korche khatir hanvem anik ek vankddo dakhlo mukhar dovorlo: DKAcho emblem'. Tedna hanvem Tomazinho babachim vidhanam mud'dom' korun fuddem dovrunk nant, to xidduk zait mhunn; xivay emblem’ soglea vachpeanchea dolleam mukhar aslem zalear Tomazinho babachim vidhanam vachunk vachpeamni Ponnje Central Library-nt vechem poddttolem aslem. Atam to prosn sasnna khatir mittla. Hatuntlean anik ek sot uktaddar ailem: DKA emblemacher jem Sthap 1989 oxem asa tem chuklam ani thoim 1988 oxem asunk zai mhunn tumkam pottlam astolench, karonn Tomazinho baban oxem ghoddlam astolem mhonnpachem jem nib dilam tem visvas dovorpa sarkem na. Punn oxem kortana hanvem vachpeancho zaito vell hogddailo, DKA-chea 'minutes' vixim goirsomoz nirmann kelo. Te khatir aiz hanv vachpeanchi mafi magtam. Mhozo hetu lokxant dovrun tumi mhoji chuk somzun vhortole mhunn patyeun ravtam. Her prosn fuddle pavtti. Sotachench zoit zatolem. Mog asum. Sebastian Borges
[Goanet] Jerry's Gift: 'Soil and Soul and Konkani Folk Tales' by Lucio Rodrigues
Out of a blue, on a sultry summer day in May, I received a gift. It was a book: 'Soil and Soul and Konkani Folk Tales' by Lucio Rodrigues. And it was sent to me by Jerry Pinto the writer, who isn't related to me, but belongs to my village of Moira and who lives in Bombay. Google for him and see among other things his website: http://www.jerrypinto.com. I was especially touched by Jerry's gesture as I have never met him in person and so the only reason he had for sending the book to me was because I had drooled over it publicly and had whined that it was so sad that this little masterpiece was out of print. Re-reading the book after many years I was as impressed as ever by Prof. Lucio Rodrigues's essays and the tales he collected. Incidentally the book was published posthumously in 1974 and has a foreword by Frank D'Souza. The essays that comprise the first part of the book include 'Say it with crackers'; 'The Tale of O Senhor Doutor'; 'To Konna'lo'; 'Mando: A Look Before and After'; 'All About the Ladainha'; 'They Come and Go'; 'Pink and Green'; and 'The Chapel on the Hill' Each of these essays will give an insight into the Goan and especially the Goan Catholic culture and ethos. The essay I particularly treasure is 'To Konna'lo' - a delightfully rummy examination of the Goan trait of classifying other people using caste-tinted spectacles. It was only after I read this essay that I understood the meaning of the seemingly innocuous questions that people asked me about my village and vaddo and who I was related to. The folk tales that are collected in Part II of the book are also a delight. No doubt they are structurally similar to folk tales from any part of India and indeed all parts of the world, yet they also expose the peculiarity of the Konkani speaking Goan character. Of course I cannot help mentioning that Prof. Rodrigues has also collected the quixotic tales of the Moidekars of Goa: 'The Wise Fools of Moira'. I hope that Mr. Frederick Noronha and his Goa 1556 publishing set-up takes it into his head to do a reprint of this book much in the way he did Teotonio D'Sousa's 'Medieval Goa' and the Peter Nazareth 'Modern Goan Literature' anthology. Before I end, I'd like to point out that the 'Of Soil and Soul ...' book was supposed to be the first part of a Lucio Rodrigues Memorial publication. More volumes had been planned: 1- 'The Lucio Rodrigues Memorial Volume II consisting of the Folk Songs of Goa (with music and English renderings) - mandos, durpods, daknis, ladainhas, ovis and devotional songs and explanatory essays by the compiler; 2- Collection of Konkani proverbs with a translation into English; and 3 - Articles and miscellaneous writings, including translations in English and Konkani. I wish that someone checks out from his estate as to whether these manuscripts are still available for I am pretty certain that these works will be eminently publishable and readable. The address of Prof. Rodrigues's wife, Laura D'Souza Rodrigues, who published 'Of Soil and Soul ...' in 1974 was 18, Girdhar Niwas, Colaba Bombay, 45. Augusto Pinto -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com or ypinto...@yahoo.co.in P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
[Goanet] Human Rights and Mining
Nandkumar Kamat wanted to know if Human Rights could be used against mining for people displacement and other endemic problems.There are too many NGOs piecemeal doing the same thing and consultation/coordination between them will bring better results. A Laser cuts better than ordinary light! I spoke to the Director of Human Rights Law Network IN GOA regarding this and I understand there are already Human Rights cases in progress. Please contact KRISHNENDU 9921875200 . They have an office above Goan Observer office in Kampal,Panaji. Hope this info helps..JEG
[Goanet] From a writer in Goa... Venita Coelho
Soap! Writing and Surviving Television in India (Collins, Rs 299) by Venita Coelho takes an unapologetic look at writing for entertainment in India. A step-by-step guide, it takes you through all the stages of the process, from pitching an idea to structuring the plot and creating characters whom viewers will identify with to wrangling with irate producers over payment. Shorn of most romantic notions about writing, the book comes with helpful tables and flow charts, and plenty of pithy commentary to make it eminently readable. Who would have thought that the trials of Tulsi were the result of such devious craft? http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100611/jsp/opinion/story_12553106.jsp You'll also find Venita's *The Washer of the Dead* reviewed in Times of India (Goa edition) Page 4 on June 27, 2010. Couldn't locate the online version of it though... FN -- - Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490 Journalism, editing, photography http://photosfromgoa.notlong.com -
[Goanet] monday-muse: 21 june 2010
MONDAY MUSE (21 June 2010) MAKING A DIFFERENCE Here’s an inspirational story that I first heard from my favourite teacher, Fr. Gatti... A visitor to a beach noticed that the waves brought along hundreds of starfish. However, when the waves ebbed, they left behind many starfish to die. The man decided to save the starfish. He would pick them one by one and throw them in the water. A passerby observed the starfish saviour with amusement, ‘There are hundreds of starfish. How many can you help? What difference does it make?’ This kind-hearted man immediately responded, ‘It makes a difference to this one.’ And he threw yet another starfish back to the safety of the sea. We need to ask ourselves: what difference are we making? Big or small, does not really matter. Surely, if everyone made a small difference, we would be responsible for a big difference. Importantly, for the one who is impacted positively by our initiative, we will have made the difference. And for ourselves we will have made the difference of moving to being part of the solution rather than being audience to a predicament. Those who initiate efforts, only if results of great magnitude are assured, can never really make a difference. Ayn Rand has said it so well, ‘Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.’ To make a difference, we must be better at taking initiative, without getting trapped in gauging the scale of impact. In every situation, let’s BE BETTER at making a difference ... by distancing our actions from the success reference! - Pravin K. Sabnis
[Goanet] Some links online... from an alternative publishers' meet in Bangalore
Last week, I got a chance to join an alternative publishing conference in Bangalore, and here are some reports from there. Not Goa-focussed, but this might be of interest to potential authors among us. Leonard Fernandes is an interesting young man, working out of Gogol, Margao. He (and his wife Quennie) returned from the US and the UK respectively, even while in their 20s, to take to the challenging world of business in Goa. See their dogearsetc.com (a second-hand online bookshop) and their print-on-demand options at http://cinnamonteal.dogearsetc.com Ruben DCruz, despite his strongly familiar-sounding name, is a Malyalee and an interesting one at that. (It's amazing to find our colonial cousins scattered in diverse places, with Portuguese and almost-Goan sounding names, and I've known Paul Gonsalves from West Bengal, Colin Gonsalves originally from Kerala and so on) Bhatkal, the publishers mentioned below, are pioneers in Mumbai, and trace their roots to the coastal Karnataka villlage of the same name. They have been behind Popular Prakashan, and published books like BG D'Souza's on Goa and many others. Please check the links below for useful links... FN * * * The Tulika Story Indira Chandrasekhar of Tulika Books in New Delhi tells of her experiences with alternative publishing, and more. Tulika Books is one of the founder-members of the IPDA, the Independent Publishers' Distribution Alternative of India. Tulika can be contacted at 35 A1 (Third Floor), Shahpur Jat, New Delhi 110049 Ph 91-11-026491625 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plxIdxCbohg Keep Left! In book publishing for sure... LeftWord Books is a publishing venture that seeks to reflect the views of the left in India and South Asia. It publishs critical and analytical works on a range of subjects, and pay special attention to works on Marxist theory and projects the interests of the working people and movements for social transformation. Sudhanva Deshpande of Leftword explains the logic of this niche but politically committed venture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snPTQiZrKxo Reading... for the young ones, Kerala style The Kerala State Institute for Children's Literature [http://ksicl.org] is a State-run institution that promotes the reading habit at this level. Here, it's director, Rubin DCruz, explains the logic, achievements and challenges of this institution in a part of India where reading has struck deep roots. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSLAsiQOwuI IPD Alternatives, what's that? Amrita Akhil is Director for Marketing of the IPD Alternatives. This is an unusual venture, meant to row into the choppy seas of the uncertain market, and promote books brought out by independent publishers in India. Akhil explains what the Independent Publishers' Distribution Alternatives is all about. It's based at 35 A1 Shahpur Jat, Ground Floor, New Delhi 110049, tel 91-11-26492040 or 26491448 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KbFAEOrMPc Stree, Samya and Mandira Sen Mandira Sen is director of Stree (an imprint of Bhatkal and Sen) and Samya. This publishing venture is based at 16 Southern Avenue, in Kolkata 700026 At its websit e [http://stree-samyabooks.com] it explains: Stree and Samya are two imprints of Bhatkal and Sen, a joint partnership of the Bhatkals of Popular Prakashan and Mandira Sen. Founded in 1990, Stree publishes on gender studies, focusing on the status of women in India, in English and in Bengali. It publishes on the workplace, class relations and political subjection, marriage, the family, the impact of religion, culture and ideology. It translates women's writings, fiction and nonfiction, from the Indian languages into English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FnEtn7pJIA Books, and the culture of publishing Samskriti (which means 'culture') is the name of Indian publishing veteran M Sengupta's book publishing venture. It's based at C9020 Vasant Kunj in New Delhi 220070 Phone 26137390 and calls itself a house of education promoting art, culture and heritage. Listen to the walk down memory lane. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_-PQ7N_fuw What exactly is e-publishing? Engineer turned publisher Leonard Fernandes of Goa runs the Dogears.etc (a site for second-hand book sales) and also his print-on-demand services and supplies initiative called Cinnamon Teal. Here, he gives an introduction to the potential of e-publishing, specially to those in alternative publishing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PAshekKwh4 Other Books, Kerala... other models in publishing books from India Other Books is based in Kozhikode/Calicut in Kerala, South India (P.O. Box 620, Calicut, Kerala - 673 002, Ph:0495-2306808 E-mail : otherbo...@post.com) They have an interesting model of getting 'sponsors' to support their books and invest in them. For a list of their titles published, see http://www.milligazette.com/Advertise... Shameer KS is one of the editors at this initiative and can be contacted at otherbooks at post dot com
[Goanet] East African Goan Convention - MOMBASA , KENYA
Goenkars , An announcement from the GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY Kenya - I share. Please do us a favour , circulate this post with Goans , Goan Associations who may have an interest in this Convention. rene O OOO Dear Members and Friends, We are very happy to inform you that the Goan Community Mombasa will be hosting the 6th East African Goan Convention from 10th Sept. – 12thSept.2010 at the Reef Hotel Mombasa . They have extended an invitation to all the Goan Welfare Society members and their families to participate at this Summit. The theme for the Convention is – ‘Making it better together’ with a common purpose of promoting our East African fellowship and culture; recognize change; share useful ideas that will help identify new opportunities and enhance our success, leading to closer bonds between our Communities in the region.. The programme will formally commence on Friday , 10th September 2010 and end on Sunday 12th, September 2010 ,however you are welcome to arrive earlier and stay longer , if you wish. They have negotiated for accommodation at The Reef Hotel, where the 1st EAGC was held. They have given us very favorable rates (See annexure for accommodation rates and details.) In order to mark this event , a Souvenir Brochure will be produced which will give an insight of the history , and culture of the our Communities inEast Africa and other informative articles about the region . We welcome articles from our members on relevant topics for inclusion in the brochure .Support, by way of advertisements in the Souvenir Brochure (A5) and also through the display of Corporate banners at the events, will be greatly appreciated.. (See annexure for rates). If you have any particular issues, that you would like us to discuss at the Convention, or would like any clarification on the event ,please let us know .6th East African Goan ConventionVENUE : REEF HOTEL MOMBASATentative Program Friday, 10th Sept.2010 7pm Registration 8pm Cultural Show Swahili BBQ dinner Saturday, 11th Sept 2010 8.30am-12.30 Convention 12:45 pm Mass Lunch 4pm -6pm Youth sports/games 8 pm Gala Dinner Dance Sunday, 12th Sept 2010 Free morning to explore Mombasa 12 noon Lunch at The Mombasa Institute Farewell Accomodation We have negotiated for accommodation at The Reef Hotel, Nyali, where the 1st EAGC was held. They have offered us very competitive rates and we have made a tentative block booking of 50 rooms , in anticipation. Their rates in Kshs per night, are as follows : Single - Ksh 3600 BB Double Ksh 5200 BB Triple Ksh 7000 BB 2 children under 5 years free sharing room with their parents Children in own room pay 50% of adult rate. This is the Idd weekend, and we need to confirm your bookings with the hotel by 31.7.10 ; so we need your confirmations at earliest. Convention Season ticket : Friday /Saturday/Sunday Ksh3000/- for adults Ksh2500/- for children 6-10 years of age (5 free) This is inclusive of dinner on Friday, lunch and dinner/dance on Saturday and lunch on Sunday. We are still negotiating with the hotel and may be able reduce the price slightly. Souvenir Brochure The brochure will be printed size A5, with all pages in colour, provided art work is received in colour The rates for advertisements in this booklet are as follows: Back Cover Ksh30,000 Inner Front Cover Ksh20,000 Inner Back Cover Ksh20,000 Full Page Ksh10,000 Half Page Ksh 6,000 Banner Ksh10,000/- Our contacts: - Mr. Ivan Fernandes ivan_fernan...@cargill.com - Mrs. Fatima Lobo os...@wananchi.com GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY TOGETHER for Goans wherever they may be !! rene barreto Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ What s on and where in the Goanworld. WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS ==
[Goanet] Sacred Heart Parra, 100 years
Me thinks that the role of a headmaster is to convert the not so good to at least good students. Are you saying that post 61 SHP has lost its shine? BTW all the ponds in Macau are now covered. No big or small fish but closer to Marx's Animal Farm. ie: everbody has a home, food and a good ole Portuguese wine! BC The post-1961 chappies were obviously not given a chance to take part in the Liberation struggle, unlike the luckier pre-1961 guys! In addition, since there are so many varied institutions in Goa post-1961, the situation is not the same anymore. Schools really have to compete hard to draw the best students.
Re: [Goanet] To SB re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING -
Dear Fr. Sebastian Borges, Super-muitissimo obrigado! Your 'prosnas' truly befit the mentality of a vhodlo dotor gone-senile. I trust it bolsters immensely your defence of some of your unrelated friends, in the 'Banco Primeiro do Rei Mago'. They must be thoroughly grateful too for your masterly Devanagrisms. BTW: You seem to be quite obsessed with using Devanagari for Konkani. But you will not be first one to do it. There are many who do not have a clue of Devanagri who do that. FYI: I do not sport Dr or Dotor. before my name on GoaNet. So please stop Dr.ing me. jc === On 28 June 2010 01:09, Sebastian Borges s_m_bor...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear Jose Colaco, Muitissimo obrigado! Your gibberish truly befits the mentality of a baby-doctor-gone-infantile. I trust it bolsters immensely your defence of one of your best friends, the 'Segundo Rei Mago' of q8. He must be thoroughly grateful too for your masterly legalisms. BTW: You seem to be quite obsessed with using Devanagari for English. But you will not be first one to do it. The son of your buddy (whom you always mark your cc) has stolen a march over you; long ago, when he was studying in the Primary School (Devanagari Konkani), he would take down English telephonic messages for his father perfectly in Devanagari! FYI: I do not sport and have never sported either Fr. or Pe. before my name, because I have never been one. So please stop Fr.ing me. Dominus tecum.
Re: [Goanet] Swindon Goan Festival: Babush Monserrate to be
What about Opposition MLAs and ex-ministers too? They become ruling in no time (depending on what wind is blowing at New Delhi) and sing the same tune if not worse. Don't they? FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490 On 28 June 2010 11:16, Arwin Mesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.com wrote: Cip; That does not justify inviting them. Why then not Boycott all Ruling MLAs/Ministers until we see worthy change in Goa? This can send a strong message.
[Goanet] We was robbed ?
Merwyn Lobo wrote ( Jun 27 ) : '' There is always the consolation that you beat the Germans at their own sport twice in 1918 and 1945.'' Well, unlike '18 and '45 , England had won Football World Cup in 1966 all by themselves without any help from the Americans ...but...but may be with a wee bit of help from the then ref.
[Goanet] CM of Margao? Herald/Letter to the Editor [28/06/2010]
CM for non-Goans Recent statements made by our highly controversial Chief Minister Digambar Kamat against women – those who visited him in his office on behalf of village groups of Goa, who he told that he does not require their votes, as well as against women in general, saying that they should not enter politics, are expected. The fact is that Kamat is all for non-Goans, because he depends on the votes of migrants in Margao. In the Secretariat, he has appointed Anupam Kishor as Joint Secretary (Debt Management) and Director of PPP, and has given him several other charges, as if there are no capable Goan officers. In this, he has blocked the promotions of several Goan officers. The chief minister has bad advisors, including his OSD Verlekar, who thinks he is the de facto Chief Minister of Goa. Our chief minister thinks he is the CM of Margao, and is not ready to help people of other constituencies. The High Command should change the chief minister and also Goa Congress President Subhash Shirodkar, who does not have any following. Otherwise, the Congress is doomed in the next election. Loyola Mascarenhas, Goa Velha http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13
[Goanet] East African Goan Convention - MOMBASA , KENYA
Dear Goenkars, Could you please help locate: Dear All Our friend from East Africa, living now in Dubai, UAE, wishes to know where about and contacts of Mr. Henry Ribeiro, Ex-Teacher Arab Secondary School, Mombassa, Kenya, some years ago. He was a member of Goan Institute there and had 2 daughters If anyone know, you may send me the details or contact Mr. Kasim at Al Hadhrami General Trading LLC had...@eim.ae Thanks and God Bless Tony Fernandes Dubai, UAE On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 12:16 PM, renebarreto goan...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Goenkars , An announcement from the GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY Kenya - I share. Please do us a favour , circulate this post with Goans , Goan Associations who may have an interest in this Convention. rene O OOO Dear Members and Friends, We are very happy to inform you that the Goan Community Mombasa will be hosting the 6th East African Goan Convention from 10th Sept. – 12thSept.2010 at the Reef Hotel Mombasa . They have extended an invitation to all the Goan Welfare Society members and their families to participate at this Summit. The theme for the Convention is – ‘Making it better together’ with a common purpose of promoting our East African fellowship and culture; recognize change; share useful ideas that will help identify new opportunities and enhance our success, leading to closer bonds between our Communities in the region.. The programme will formally commence on Friday , 10th September 2010 and end on Sunday 12th, September 2010 ,however you are welcome to arrive earlier and stay longer , if you wish. They have negotiated for accommodation at The Reef Hotel, where the 1st EAGC was held. They have given us very favorable rates (See annexure for accommodation rates and details.) In order to mark this event , a Souvenir Brochure will be produced which will give an insight of the history , and culture of the our Communities inEast Africa and other informative articles about the region . We welcome articles from our members on relevant topics for inclusion in the brochure .Support, by way of advertisements in the Souvenir Brochure (A5) and also through the display of Corporate banners at the events, will be greatly appreciated.. (See annexure for rates). If you have any particular issues, that you would like us to discuss at the Convention, or would like any clarification on the event ,please let us know .6th East African Goan ConventionVENUE : REEF HOTEL MOMBASATentative Program Friday, 10th Sept.2010 7pm Registration 8pm Cultural Show Swahili BBQ dinner Saturday, 11th Sept 2010 8.30am-12.30 Convention 12:45 pm Mass Lunch 4pm -6pm Youth sports/games 8 pm Gala Dinner Dance Sunday, 12th Sept 2010 Free morning to explore Mombasa 12 noon Lunch at The Mombasa Institute Farewell Accomodation We have negotiated for accommodation at The Reef Hotel, Nyali, where the 1st EAGC was held. They have offered us very competitive rates and we have made a tentative block booking of 50 rooms , in anticipation. Their rates in Kshs per night, are as follows : Single - Ksh 3600 BB Double Ksh 5200 BB Triple Ksh 7000 BB 2 children under 5 years free sharing room with their parents Children in own room pay 50% of adult rate. This is the Idd weekend, and we need to confirm your bookings with the hotel by 31.7.10 ; so we need your confirmations at earliest. Convention Season ticket : Friday /Saturday/Sunday Ksh3000/- for adults Ksh2500/- for children 6-10 years of age (5 free) This is inclusive of dinner on Friday, lunch and dinner/dance on Saturday and lunch on Sunday. We are still negotiating with the hotel and may be able reduce the price slightly. Souvenir Brochure The brochure will be printed size A5, with all pages in colour, provided art work is received in colour The rates for advertisements in this booklet are as follows: Back Cover Ksh30,000 Inner Front Cover Ksh20,000 Inner Back Cover Ksh20,000 Full Page Ksh10,000 Half Page Ksh 6,000 Banner Ksh10,000/- Our contacts: - Mr. Ivan Fernandes ivan_fernan...@cargill.com - Mrs. Fatima Lobo os...@wananchi.com GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY TOGETHER for Goans wherever they may be !! rene barreto Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ What s on and where in the Goanworld. WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS ==
[Goanet] Auf wiedersehen England
England may have scored the goal that never was, but ultimately it was the team that never turned up that brought their poor World Cup campaign to an end. Full Article http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE65Q2GX20100627 Today's games should excite! Chile Vs Brazil - both teams play attractive football. The Netherlands look methodical in their approachwe shall see. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85U-77_5lWk -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] Swindon Goan Festival: Babush Monserrate to be
Ok then all Politicians should be avoided. There are better people in Goa that can be invited; who are genuinely working for Goa and Goans. Message: 6 Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:00:50 +0530 From: Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Swindon Goan Festival: Babush Monserrate to be Message-ID: aanlktilcn6qd4fp3rhncmyrreuftisbxii0oobv4y...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 What about Opposition MLAs and ex-ministers too? They become ruling in no time (depending on what wind is blowing at New Delhi) and sing the same tune if not worse. Don't they? FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Loneliness is harmful for health.....
Loneliness is harmful for health. http://in.news.yahoo.com/139/20100623/385/ten-loneliness-is-harmful-for-health_1.html Yahoo! India News http://in.news.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] THE SAD STATE OF INDIAN POLITICS
Aires, awaiting your comment on the sad state of affairs among lawyers, campaigners (and journalists too!). FN On 28 June 2010 10:05, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: Today politics is all about convenience and opportunism. Principles, policies and ideology have long been thrown out of the window . It’s only money and muscle power that determines the outcome of elections. The less educated you are the better are your chances of being elected. And this sad tale is here to stay and just get worse. 30 years ago you had to coax and convince people to contest elections. Today you have to bribe candidates and if not, threaten them to ensure their withdrawal. In the current scenario unless you have a criminal charge sheet or two to your credit you should not contest elections and if you don’t you should not expect to win. The talk of one party ticket in the family is another farce. Very soon unless you seek two or more tickets for the household you may not qualify to contest. If Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi could contest at the same election why have a different yardstick for the rest? Today’s political game is no longer a mission to serve the Aam Aadmi but a booming industry that pays rich dividends to the one who bids the highest for every vote.
[Goanet] Calvert Gonsalves, of Dogui Bodmas fame, speaks to Goan Observer.
*Once one of Mickky Pacheco’s ‘Men Friday’, CALVERT GONSALVES, recounts his experiences with the former tourism minister. * MICKKY AND I first met while canvassing for Radharao Gracias during the 1999 Assembly elections against Churchill Alemao. Mickky said he was supporting Radharao because he had helped him get out of an assault charge. A South Goa Deputy Superintendent of Police (now retired) had then made the case file disappear in exchange for taking his son abroad. Mickky was a very good listener. He was then surrounded by several ‘Men Friday’ who were flocking to him for jobs abroad. He had thick gold chains around his neck, gold rings around his fingers and probably on all his toes. It appeared that Mickky was walking on clouds. Mickky had just married Sara and, like a good husband, he went home for lunch each afternoon. Not to his house, but Sara’s house. The dominant lady that she was, Sara even regulated Mickky’s diet. Mickky contested the 2002 Assembly elections from Benaulim against Churchill Alemao. Tell me what you want Mickky asked me, as if he possessed everything to give. Churchill is my personal friend, I replied. You can support me from inside by remaining in Churchill’s camp, Mickky suggested. That will amount to betrayal, but don’t worry I will help you next time, I concluded. *NEW FACE* CHURCHILL had been MLA from November 1989. He had changed parties and created new ones. Whenever Churchill defected, his electorate defected with him. The opposition against Churchill was poor and he always succeeded in manipulating his opponents into fighting with each other. Now there was a valid choice (Mickky). Suddenly people said, Churchill has won election after election and done nothing. There were others that were simply tired of the same old face. Mickky’s showmanship attracted everyone. Bundles of currency notes were flashed and distributed on the roadside, which attracted the young and old. Not only did he become MLA, but also a minister in the Parrikar government. In Benaulim constituency, with Churchill gone, Mickky inherited a mess and contributed to it. He made a living hell for those who opposed him. ‘Freedom of choice and expression’ was not in Mickky’s book. Luck kept smiling over Mickky and he kept abusing his power. Finally, Manohar Parrikar dropped him from his cabinet. This is when Mickky came to my house asking for help. Mickky’s humbleness impressed me. Churchill is not there anymore. So you can help me now, Mickky reasoned. Will you be able to patch up with people you have antagonised? I asked. I will do anything you say, assured Mickky. We first netted Minguel, owner of Joecons restaurant in Benaulim, and this helped Mickky even in the subsequent general elections in 2007 as Minguel funded him at a very crucial stage three days before polling day. This was when Mickky was financially dry and his opposition, John Fernandes, worked hard to capture the resentment vote. In a fit of madness, Mickky resigned as MLA in 2005 after joining the BJP for a few hours. His honeymoon with the Congress and hugging Churchill at Cidade de Goa lasted only a few days. The bye-election to follow in 2005, against Francisco Montecruz, was an agonising affair. I had to worry not just about money, but even winning the election was a doubt. I found that the hype of Mickky having a fortune in the USA was just a fairy tale. Where is the place of business in the USA? I asked but was only greeted by a deafening silence. *LYNDON* THAT election campaign was immaculately planned. Only Dr Willy and Fatima D’Sa canvassed among the 800-odd Brahmins. Networks were formed and tentacles used to tap various families. Lyndon Monteiro, Mickky’s personal assistant, was part of the core group. He had the knack of oiling the corrupt political system. Lyndon was Mickky’s banker. It was difficult for Lyndon to keep up with the growing pressure of providing more and more money and, at times, Lyndon’s hands used to tremble. With absolutely no money in the initial stage of canvassing, the hype of Mickky being a ‘money bag’ was capitalised on. Food and booze were kept flowing to clear doubts of money scarcity. Tonnes of money is on its way from the USA, I assured everyone around. Village leaders were bought on credit and paid much after the elections. Mickky’s ‘never-give-up attitude’ was supported by his guts to take quick decisions. At this time, Viola was already the mother of Mickky’s older son. She canvassed actively. Even a single negative comment was brought to my notice and damage control done immediately. A very attractive young lady would constantly sit by my side and inquire, Is everything okay? Is Mickky going to win? I would only nod a yes. Her suggestions outnumbered the questions. She was a pleasant person to have around. Most did not know who she was, but I did. She was Nadia Joelle Torrado. Viola would constantly peep out from Mickky’s apartment, but said nothing. Panic set in when Mickky’s real
Re: [Goanet] Conversation with Churchill Alemao
Dear Manuel, Two things: 1. Why we say 'No Second Term'. This is to get the candidate in mental readiness that if elected he cannot claim the 2nd. term. [Candidate signs an affidavit before he is given the ticket and this is one of the clauses . That he will not demand 2nd. Term.) But nevertheless he can perform in the manner that the 2nd. term is given to him. Not by the Party. The CWC (Constituency Working Committee which is in place) decides this. Club the 'No Second Tern' ( which is not a GSRP constitutional requirement) to another constitutional requirement in 'Art-37' - No Dual Posts. Since the Candidacy is reserved for the President of the CWC, when this candidate get elected as MLA, he cannot occupy this post in the CWC. The new President will be the candidate for the next elections. Therefore, the MLA is automatically out. But if the incumbent President of CWC agrees that the MLA needs to be given the 2nd. Term, he gets it. Otherwise he comes back to the Party fold to guide the next MLA. The Party leaves this decision entirely with the incumbent CWC. GSRP does not allow 3rd. consecutive term to its MLAs. Period 2. Going back to the people. If you look at the party's Roadmap ( which is the party's permanent manifesto), you will see that almost all policies are defined. All that has to be done is to incorporate them in legalese and get them passed in the Cabinet or at the Assembly level as required by law. When I say 'going back to the people' this is when a new (controversial) policy is to be brought in, say like 'Reverting Panaji back to Panjim' etc. There is bound to be pros and con on this. The government needs to put its cards on the table and let the people air this issue before making it into a policy decision. In this case the government (just because it can get the bill passed easily) cannot bulldoze the bill through the assembly or thro the cabinet. The Party comes in to make this decision depending on the feed-back from the people. Just a good management practice in order to avoid unnecessary darnas and agitations etc. later. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: manuel tavares To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: floriano.l...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 7:31 AM Subject: [Goanet] Conversation with Churchill Alemao Hi Floriano, The Ideals set out in your policy or manifesto are indeed noble. If indeed you can steer this fledgling party to a MAJORITY party in the Goa Assembly, Goa could be saved. However, some of the rules set out must be changed otherwise there will be no movement (Stagnant) if every decision has to go back to the people to decide. The purpose of electing representatives is to ensure sure swift just and transparent government. Governance if stringently followed should ensure that there is compliance with the set policies as described in the manifesto and backed up by laws. I must stress that bribery and corruption at all levels must be totally eliminated and the system of Governance should be so structured that transparency can be observed from all angles thus eliminating the doubts and irregularities which are inherent in a society where underhand dealings are the norm. The one term only policy is indeed a novelty, barring the US and Liberia and a few others, no other country or state have them. Once people have tasted the fruits of power, they seem to become intoxicated with it and may force changes which would undermine this issue which, in itself, is not a major problem. Perhaps restricting the service to two terms over a lifetime might work. Another issue which is endemic to politicians in Goa is the habit of changing parties at will. This must be stopped. If one is elected on a certain party ticket, and after being elected wishes to switch parties, then there should be a by-election so that the people who voted the party's representative can determine the fate of the incumbent member and the party on whose ticket he /she was elected would then have the opportunity to field another candidate. After all, the assembly is undoubtedly partisan. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares
[Goanet] COLUMN: Political responsibility and public morality
Political responsibility and public morality By Nisser Dias nisserdias at gmail.com SMS to 9422437029 Former Tourism minister’s alleged involvement in the death of 28 year old girl from Lotoulim, has thrown up questions of public morality of the political morality and the role of the electorate. The question that is staring in our face today is why do we keep on casting our sacred ballot in favour of politicians who have a shady past, unscrupulous and characterless? Is the voter alone to be blamed for the mess we find ourselves in? Should it not be the responsibility of the political parties to screen their candidates instead of allotting party tickets for elections? Can the chief minister shrug off his responsibility for selecting ministers of questionable character? In Goa, we have reached the cross roads before us are not many. It is either the devil or the deep blue sea. Most of the time we either vote for a party candidate or independent and more often than not the elected candidate lets the electorate down. We have a set of legislators and also parliamentarians, who at some point of time have been involved in sex scandals, various scams and corruption. Can we forget the Miramar sex scandal, where names of some current ministers, DySP and even government advocate? Don’t we know that a minister demands sexual favours for employment in government service, do we need to remind ourselves of a parliamentarian who did all his secretarial work at night. Don’t we know of two ministers in the present dispensation who traveled to South Africa to seek company of black women? The list can go on and on, but our political parties be it national or regional they will allot or rather sell their tickets to these characterless individuals and then blame the electorate for getting the elected. To rub salt into the wounds the top honchos in the political parties have the cheek to preach, “You get the government you elect”. What the political parties are telling us is that they are not morally responsible for their candidates, but the voter is expected to exhibit moral turpitude when casting his or her ballot. This approach reeks of double standards. Take the example of the fugitive former Tourism minister Mickky Pacheco, Education minister Babush Monserrate made their entry into politics on a regional party, when national parties had rejected their candidature. The top brass in the regional party canvassed for them, extolling their virtues before the electorate, but today these same individuals are pointing fingers at the voter for electing them. Should these same individuals be allowed to set the standard of morals for others when they lack it completely? Let us reflect on of our legislators. Dayanand Narvekar was accused of molesting a girl in his official chamber when he was a speaker and had to resign. The election that followed Congress party again allotted him the ticket, but was defeated by the voters. Thereafter and till now Congress party has been allotting him a ticket and the voters too have returned him to the assembly and every chief minister that followed, appointed him as the minister. Even after his sex scandal he was involved in the One Day International cricket match ticket scam, but chief minister Digambar Kamat chose him in his cabinet only to drop him a year and half back to accommodate Atanasio Babush Monserrate. Cases of extortion and money lending were registered against Monserrate even before he was elected as a MLA. Despite of his criminal background, United Goan Democratic Party, one of Goa’s regional parties allotted him the ticket to contest his first election and emerged victorious. The then chief minister Manohar Parrikar roped him in to support his coalition government and secured him a cabinet berth. Subsequently Babush filed his nomination papers as Congress candidate but ditched the party at the eleventh hour and filed another set of papers and contested and won as UGDP candidate. During the last three of Digambar Kamat government, Monserrate led a mob of his constituents and stoned the Panjim police station thereby injuring many policemen and women, his son stands charged of raping a minor German girl and Babush himself stands charged of attempt to murder, but the chief minister admitted him in the cabinet. Mickky Pacheco was charged with rape in the 90s, thereafter in 2000 he was charged, tried and acquitted in a shack burning case, so for this law maker being on the wrong side of law is nothing new, but inspite of it UGDP allotted him a party ticket to contest the first election and the then chief minister Manohar Parrikar inducted him in the cabinet. Subsequently Mickky joined NCP and contested on its ticket. His success in election was rewarded by chief minister Digmabar Kamat by appointing him as Tourism minister knowing very well his criminal record. Churchill Alemao and Joaquim Alemao were charged
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (28Jun10)
Babush M...Rane Jr. Rejoin Congress Party...: Congress is an anytime Walk-in...Walk-Out...Walk-in Party...No Morals...No values...just like its Voters To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (28Jun10)
From: alfredtava...@hotmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: RE: [Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (28Jun10) Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:56:20 +0200 You are way off...de lá veritémon chére ALEXYS... The congress scoundrels, by no means, lack in morals; they have them in vast abundance: the morals of consumate whores and the values of obnoxious pimps... Alfred de Tavares, Stockholm, 2010-08- Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:50:39 -0400 From: alexyzha...@yahoo.com To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (28Jun10) Babush M...Rane Jr. Rejoin Congress Party...: Congress is an anytime Walk-in...Walk-Out...Walk-in Party...No Morals...No values...just like its Voters To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Coconut trees on the beach
Talking Photos: Coconut trees on the beach Can you itdentify this Goan beach? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4741588649/sizes/l/ fallen ‘chuddit’ or ‘Chuddet’ also seen http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4741589479/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4742227226/sizes/l/ Answers found in Tags 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] Auf wiedersehen England
English teams (including cricket, etc.) chose from their four standard excuses when they lose: 1. Bad weather 2. Bad referees. 3. Key team members injured. 4. Bad pitch. Yesterday it was #2, which would not have changed the outcome - completely outplayed by Germany. George --- On Mon, 6/28/10, Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote: England may have scored the goal that never was, but ultimately it was the team that never turned up that brought their poor World Cup campaign to an end. Full Article http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE65Q2GX20100627
Re: [Goanet] THE SAD STATE OF INDIAN POLITICS
Frederick Noronha wrote: Aires, awaiting your comment on the sad state of affairs among lawyers, campaigners (and journalists too!). jc comment: Ditto (and you may add doctors to that list). But, I am particularly interested in Officers of the Court, their words and their actions. jc
[Goanet] Mining in Goa -- effects on people's human rights
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:17:04 -0700 (PDT) From: John Gomes johnericgo...@yahoo.com To: Goanet Org goa...@goanet.org *Subject: [Goanet] Human Rights and Mining* * *Nandkumar Kamat wanted to know if Human Rights could be used against mining?for people displacement and other endemic problems.There are too many NGOs piecemeal doing the same thing and? consultation/coordination between them?will bring better results. A Laser cuts better than ordinary light! I spoke to the Director of Human Rights Law Network? IN GOA regarding?this and?I understand there are already Human Rights cases in progress.?Please contact KRISHNENDU 9921875200?. They have an office above Goan Observer office in Kampal,Panaji. Hope this info helps..JEG
[Goanet] Articles by Bharat Desai,
Please read these two articles by a Goan, they give a look into the present and the past of Goa http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/roving-i/entry/goa-bharat-mata-s-first http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/roving-i/entry/add-another-f-to-fish 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] Aussie media's high credibility
Message: 8 Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:24:06 +1000 From: Ruby To: Subject: [Goanet] Indian Media's low credibility Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Goanetters, Don't believe what you read in the newspapers! http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_media-s-low-credibility_1399574 rubygoes Hey Ruby, Thanks for the information. Will follow aussie newspapers in future.
[Goanet] Sugar One Laptop Per Child workshop in Goa 28th June - 2nd July 2010
- Forwarded message -- From: Nagarjuna G nagar...@... Date: 26 June 2010 12:13 Subject: [ilugd] Sugar OLPC workshop in Goa 28th June - 2nd July 2010 To: The Linux-Delhi mailing list il...@... Sugar OLPC workshop in Goa 28th June - 2nd July 2010 gnowledge lab of Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR will be conducting a five day workshop on Sugar Platform on OLPC in Goa in collaboration with Digital Bridge Foundation,and Nirmala Instititute of Education, Goa, is organising a symposium on the Sugar Learning Platform. Venue: Our lady of Merces High School, Merces, Goa If you know people in Goa, (GLUG-GOA) please send them this note. We need volunteers with knowledge in GNU/Linux to help the school successfully run this program. The third standard school students (about 97 of them) will be given one OLPC each. The teachers and students of the school will be attending this workshop. Event details: http://lab.gnowledge.org/events/sugar-olpc-workshop-in-goa -- GN - Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490 Journalism, editing, photography http://photosfromgoa.notlong.com -
[Goanet] Lion Roars- Mickky made merrry flying (Flying Circus -V)
SAVE AS DRAFT http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=66535506346487524postID=4647257712514399639 Flying Circus - V You ain't seen nothin yet! Fortunately for your tax bucks, Francisco ‘Mickky’ Pacheco, the former Minister for Tourism blinked first in the Mexican stand-off and resigned, but don’t pop that bubbly yet, your good cheer could end sooner than later. Because, instinct suggests that Srikanth Halarnkar as tourism minister (as I write this on June 15) may already have both eyes on the tourism convention calendar and a hand on the phone. You have doubts? Then why did he say post-induction: “I have no demands blah, blah, blah”. Plus this gem: “I will resign my ministership if Mickky Pacheco gets back” or words to this effect. In the double-talk of politicians, it simply, means: “Demands? Boy, I haven’t even begun/just wait till I start making them.” Also, for the reason that tourism ministers and officials of both the Goa Tourism Development Corporation and Tourism Department simply can’t resist packing their bags and taking off behind their masters on foreign junkets, like supporting actors, in the Flying Circus. In the past, it happened each time a new minister took charge, Mickky only took it to a new level. His reputation for long-haul flying even gave Manohar Parrikar the opportunity to sack him as a minister while on an expense-paid trip on 4 June 2004. Heaven help us if he were the sports minister today. His air and World Cup tickets would have been a waste after costing us an arm and a leg. To think, he would have stayed the entire course of the World Cup. On Mickky’s trail On 09-17, 2008 November he flew Mumbai-London-Mumbai which cost Rs 2,54,489 and was paid DA of Rs 23,076. The question is, should a government perk like DA be paid to a minister on a foreign junket when even his restaurant tips are covered. It’s logical or rather or rather makes sense if a minister flies off to Mumbai, but abroad, DA? Then there was his cab fare (see what I mean?) of Rs 2,40,000 (did he hire helicopters?) and hotel expenditure of Rs 1,49,310 making it a grand total of Rs 6,66,875 of tax money squandered away. Wasted, because what good does it do, participating in foreign tourism conventions to sell Goa over and over again with nothing new to offer and even less to show by way of improved tourist infrastructure. The squalor in the Colva creek will persist, tourists will continue to balance sightseeing with garbage sighting, and get short-changed at each transaction virtually. Mickky gets picky On 20-24, 2009 September he flew Mumbai-Dubai-DME (Russia)-Dubai-Mumbai, Business Class which cost Rs 53,710, was paid DA of Rs 8,104, strangely did not incur any cab fare but incurred a hotel expenditure of Rs 81,600. Total: Rs 1,43,414. Goldfinger gets brazen Yeah, I know, I know, he doesn’t wear them nowadays, but I couldn’t resist it. He was airborne again on 09-22 November, 2009 flying Doha-London-Helsinki-Copenhagen-Zurich-Rome-London-Doha, Business Class, spending Rs 1,87,621 on airfare, got paid DA of Rs 64,650, spending nothing on cab fare and incurring a huge Rs 1,36,386 on hotels. Total: Rs 3,88,657. All of which really, really makes the airfare of Rs 2,54,489 to London very, very suspect, as is the equally questionable cab fare of Rs 2,40,000 and I do know London cab fares are exorbitant. But to spend Rs 34,285.71 per day on cabs when you are supposed to be hard selling Goa! Whatever the facts behind these three hugely unnecessary junkets, Micky did manage to spend Rs 11,98,946 of your hard earned money. But with every new fact tumbling out on la affaire Mickky, go figure the hows and wherefores. Fellow rambler, Minister for Education 2008 Year of Coincidence Like his buddies, Babush began his flying with that familiar airdash to you know where on 22-23 September, at a cost of Rs 57,510+355, total Rs 57,865; followed by another to Delhi on 25-26 November, Rs 51,320+355, total Rs 51,675. Why coincidence? It just happened that of the 17 flights he took, nine took place when Vishwajeet Rane was also in Mumbai, which to the Goa G-7, is like Davos is to the real G-8 and corporate czars. For the same reason that on 15-21 December (cost: Rs 24,705+1,655, total 26,360) when he flew to Mumbai, Rane was there (18-24). Still think I’m on a flight of fancy? 2009 more happening together He began the year with a flight to Delhi-Mumbai between 06-11 January, that cost Rs 60,828. Rane was there too (06-09). 08-11 April, Mumbai, Rs 19,868+960, total Rs 20,828; 13-17 April, Mumbai, Rs 19,868+1,185, total Rs 21,053. Monseratte’s next five flights to Mumbai coincided with Rane being there YET AGAIN. Rane was in Mumbai on 27 April-01 June. The flights are: 1) 27-28 April, Mumbai, Rs 22,013+520, total Rs 22,533. 2) 15-24 May, Mumbai-Delhi-Mumbai, Rs 63,787+2,340, total Rs 66,127. 3) 19-21 May, Mumbai, Rs 20,268+780, total Rs 21,048. 4) 22-24 May, Mumbai-Delhi-Mumbai, Rs 61,706+702, total Rs 62,408. 5) 27-28 May,
Re: [Goanet] Scared Heart, Parra 100 years!
Bernard Colaco: On 28 June 2010 05:54, Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Recently a report on GN was published?which referred to a?phelotra of names as to how the Scared Heart school, Parra?has done for the past 100 years. It also says that the school was estabilished in 1912 which means that the school has two periods ie. Portuguese rule and the current regime. My question is what has the school produced post 61, because from the list most of?the chappies are from the pre 61 period. Dear Mr. Colaco, For one thing the report initiated by me was focusing on the aspect of the Centenary of the School and remembering and honouring the great personalities of the past; for another thing post '61, the school certainly has not produced cynics and bitter frustrated people who crow and drool about a regime which was shaken off from Goan soil like a flea off a dog! Post '61 the school has produced people across the spectrum of vocations and professions - priests, doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, engineers, but most of all educated citizens, who under the previous regime could not have even dreamt of acquiring, a learning. Best wishes, Tony -- Tony de Sa. tonydesa at gmail dot 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] A new database for Journalists hailing from Goa::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Hi there, I'm in the process of compiling a new database of journalists from Goa. This exercise is being undertaken as a request at the recent annual meeting of the Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ). Besides the G.U.J members, we are also including names of those journalists from Goa who may not be members of the GUJ. I would be grateful if you can spread this word around and ask journalists to send me their details. The details required are as follows: _ *NAME*: DESIGNATION*:* (Journalists may write freelance if they operate independently) *MEDIA/AGENCY*:* *ASSOCIATION:* (Journalists may specify if they belong to any specific journalist-based association, like for instance, the Goa Union of Journalists).* TEL (OFFICE):* *TEL (RES)* -- (optional, may be desirable if journalist operates from home.) *TEL (mobile)*:* *EMAIL*:* *OFFICE ADDRESS:* *HOME ADDRESS:* -- (optional, may be desirable if journalist operates from home) *WEBSITE:* (optional) *NOTES:* (optional, journalists may specify something about themselves) _ Please note: 1. Those fields with an asterisk (*) are essential/necessary, unless the journalist does not have a mobile phone/email address or for some reason, prefers to keep it confidential. 2. The journalist should be hailing from Goa or should have some connection with Goa. This data will eventually be compiled in an Excel worksheet, which will freely available as a download or on request by email. In case of further information, I may be contacted by email at: * mel...@misquita.net* or on phone at:* (0091) 9860597117*. I hope journalists hailing from Goa can support us in this exercise. Regards, Melvyn -- __ Quaere verum (Seek the truth) All our life we strive to be somebody of importance and own something of significance to achieve greatest happiness, little realizing that being nobody of importance and owning nothing of significance achieves greatest peace. __ Melvyn S. Misquita Chief of News Bureau, Herald, Panjim - Goa India 403001 Ph: (+91) 9860597117 __
[Goanet] Lion Roars -Flying Club VI
Thanksgiving to the Lord I said it before and I say it again. Tirupati is like a magnet for many of our montris and our chief montri. He was there on June 23. It’s not a coincidence that Kamath was there days after Babush merged his UGDP into the Congress giving the Grand Old Party 19 MLAs. That’s not all. Kamath is secure now that he has co-opted the “CEO” of the Group of Seven. No wonder he was in Tirumala to give thanks. Mumbai, here I come Manohar ‘Babu’ Azgaonkar, Minister for Panchayat Raj RDA The flight plans of our montris tend to sometimes reveal a little bit about them, like for instance, visiting Mumbai is like an adrenalin rush for many. It varies too. Nilkanth Halarnkar got his rush recently promising everything he wasn’t, for the love of God, ever going to keep but had to say because they think you and I are dimwitted. Other montris get their rush flying Business Class. It’s free in any case. Babu Azgaonkar gets his, flying to Mumbai. Of his fifteen flights made between April 2008-January 2010, ten were made to Mumbai, and only two to Delhi. But he did, by the way, go easy on your tax bucks, flying Business Class on four occasions only. Don’t thank him yet, he might change his flying habit after reading this. In fact, the government could do well by accepting his flight fares as an average or MRP if you will for flying your montris to Mumbai and Delhi. Babu Azgaonkar could, as a matter of fact, offer his services as adviser on low cost flying. Case in point: his flight Mumbai-Kolhapur cost you a piddling (compared to what his compadres-in-the-air blew) just Rs 3,350 in April, a time when fares actually sizzle. Take a look. 2008 You pay they fly 11-13 April, Mumbai, Rs 13,585+702, total Rs 14,287; 23-25 April, Delhi, Rs 25,150+615, total Rs 25,765; 26-29 April, Mumbai-Kolhapur, Rs 3,350+702, total Rs 4,052; 26-28 June, Mumbai, Rs 7,600+780; total Rs 8,380; 02-03 August, Mumbai, Rs 16,609+442, total Rs 17,051; 19-22 September, Mumbai, Rs 7,555+962, total Rs 8,517; 11-14 October, Mumbai, Rs 17,385+962, total Rs 18,347; 23-24 October, Mumbai, Rs 8,320+520, total Rs 8,840; 17-19 November, Mumbai, Rs 7,895+72, total Rs 8,597. 2009 06-10 January, Delhi-Mumbai, Rs 14,953, 04-06 April, Mumbai, Rs 19,819+702, Rs 20,521; 06-08 June, Mumbai, Rs 7,258+780, total Rs 8,038; 01-03 July, Mumbai, Rs 4,708+702, total Rs 5,410; 04-11 November, Hyderabad-Tirupati-Hyderabad, Rs 13,458+1,101, total Rs 14,468. Strangely, when Vishwajeet Rane also flew to pray at the Lord Venkateshwara Temple in July 2008 his Economy Class airfare cost Rs 43,439. That’s why I say take his as the basis for future reference. 2010 13-15 January, Mumbai, Rs 1,058+702, total Rs 10,760. Filipe Neri Rodrigues, Minister for Water Resources Forests. He seems to be a rarity among our council of ministers, barely zipping here and there unlike the others who sprout wings soon after induction into the cabinet. 2008 30 June-03 July 2008, Mumbai, Rs 13,078+962, total Rs 14,040. 2009 06-08 January Delhi, total Rs 11,850; 06-07 July, Delhi, Rs 13,896+520, total Rs 14,416. The Flying Club Cost so far: Vishwajeet Rane Rs 17,56,397 Churchill Alemao Rs 14,28,633 Digambar Kamat Rs 13,26,144 Joaquim Alemao Rs 12,34,442 Mickky Pacheco Rs 11,98,946 Babush Monseratte Rs 6,48,115 Babu Azgaonkar Rs 1,87,986 Dayanand Narvekar Rs 1,36,275 Ravi Naik Rs 4,08,749 Filipe Rodrigues Rs 40,306 Grand Total: Rs 83,65,993 Whose pleasure? A lot has been said about the crap (literally) dumped by the offshore Casinos and pleasure vessels, more so after the pollution control board woke up from hibernation, blinked, poked its still-drowsy head into the squalid waters of the Mandovi, and surfaced quickly pronto as if it had sighted the Loch Ness monster. Only this was not the north of Scotland. It was not even our own little Nessie (as the Scots affectionately call the LN). It was like the crap hit the ceiling as the saying goes. Everyone was running helter-skelter, one daily (not Herald) even turning it into a circus. Whatever happened to action taken? If there was action to be taken, that is. Anyway, here’s an itsy bitsy bit (but which ought to raise a stink no less) of information, no one bothered to dig up then. My point being for all the crap and garbage the poor Mandovi gets, see what your government gives the rich Casino and pleasure vessel owners in return? Talk of inverse proportional benefits to the rich! The Captain of Ports Department has four jetties in Panjim. The Malim jetty which the Mandovi Fisherman Marketing Co-Op Society has virtually commandeered and where someone, I am not sure who, even collects an entry fee from shoppers brave or foolish enough to buy the rather expensive fish sold there. The other three jetties are allegedly used on a temporary basis for berthing mainly the pleasure boats on what is called “touch and go basis”. Quaint. Only your government could think of such a catchy turn of phrase. These are the Patto
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Goan Convention - New Jersey
Best wishes to the Goan Convention - New Jersey for a successful convention, July 3-5, 2010. See http://khsitsolutions.com/khs/web/mehedi/goa/index.php Nearly 300 attendees and a super job organizing the 3-day convention. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] Auf wiedersehen England
On 28 June 2010 13:05, George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo.com wrote: English teams (including cricket, etc.) chose from their four standard excuses when they lose: 1. Bad weather 2. Bad referees. 3. Key team members injured. 4. Bad pitch. Yesterday it was #2, which would not have changed the outcome - completely outplayed by Germany. George --- On Mon, 6/28/10, Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote: England may have scored the goal that never was, but ultimately it was the team that never turned up that brought their poor World Cup campaign to an end. Full Article http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE65Q2GX20100627 RESPONSE: Usually that is the case but not in this instance; almost all were in agreement including the press that we were just not good enough! One redeeming joy - we beat the Aussies to take an unassiable lead, yesterday, in Cricket -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Now a mango wine to take you 'high'
Now a mango wine to take you 'high' Lucknow, June 28 (IANS) If the several mango drinks available in the market are not enough to give you a kick, a group of scientists here have developed wines made of mangoes that can take you really 'high'. This unique product is a success story of the Lucknow-based Central Institute of Subtropical Research where a team of scientists led by Neelima Garg have created three different wines squeezed out of the three famous mango varieties grown here -- 'Dussehri' , 'Langra' and 'Chausa'. Just as each of the mango variety tastes different, each of the wines too vary in taste as well as flavour, said Garg, who had been working on the project for quite sometime. Unlike grapes, which gave birth to wines, mango juice is very thick and therefore, requires to be treated before being put to use for brewing wine; but the end product could one day give the traditional grape wine a run for its money, she feels. According to her, the process of fermentation is not very tough as mango contains huge quantity of sugar, which is the basic source of alcohol, but balancing the viscosity is what needs to be done very carefully. Asked what inspired her to undertake this new project, she said: Well, we thought if France, Italy or Australia had made a mark for themselves in the wine industry, essentially because of their large grape produce, why don't we try our skills with the abundant mangoes in this region. She said the success of the grape industry in Maharashtra also encouraged us to go ahead and attempt. Institute director H. Ravishankar feels, with a range of seven to nine percent alcohol content, this unique wine would surely be a big draw with all fond of good liquor. He was, however, apprehensive about taking the production to a commercial level. Since the cost of large scale production would initially be high, any commercial production would require major excise concessions to make it compete with the existing wines in the market.
[Goanet] Assistance in describing the SOUL OF GOA
Mogall Ixxtt/Friend, Trust you, your families, communities and friends are having a great time! May I seek your assistance in describing the SOUL OF GOA. I am in the process of planningan Art Exhibition THE SOUL OF GOA to be held in Panaji Goa in the Fall of 2011 as a way to celebrate 50 years of Salesian work in Sulcorna Goa, where I worked on behalf of the Little, the Lowly and the Lost form 1977 to 1987. A friend of mine from Quepem has suggested the following authors whose books may have important perspectives on the Soul of Goa. REGINALD FERNANDES BONAVENTURE D'PIETRO TOMAZINHO CARDOZO FR ANTONIO PEREIRA MANOHARRAI SARDESSAI RAVINDRA KELEKAR BAKIBAB BORKAR DAMODAR MAUZO PUNDALIK NAIK MAHABLESHWAR SAIL. I would be grateful to you if you could offer me your perspectives on, what according to you describes, the SOUL OF GOA. If possible, please limit these to 500 words. I plan to be Mumbai and Goa from July 6 to 16. I look forward to hearing form you and seeing you soon if you happen to be India. With much love and prayers to one and all with you from Vivian and vivnancyAriosto Coelho Website: SpiritualDirection.org
Re: [Goanet] The Website of Goa Su-Raj Party [GSRP] - www.goasu-raj.org
floriano wrote: Dears, With much happiness GSRP would like to announce that it's 10 year old website is being hit @ almost 100 per day in the recent past. But in the last 24 hours it has recorded the maximum hits of 128. This is mainly because of our interaction with posters [ on goanet] through our 'COMMENTS ON NEWS REPORT' section. Floriano, A hundred hits per day is not a big number, is it? It doesn't mean a hundred visitors... if I understand right. FN
[Goanet] Poemoods:-3:Serving my son-Nachiketas:
Poemoods:-3 Dr. Nandkumar Kamat :Serving my son-Nachiketas: OM Nachiketasayh Namah! I saw his name in my dream, Nachiketa-the heavenly fire of knowledge; The creator of Kathopanishada; THE BOOK of books; Some atoms of that creation Cycling in the biosphere for eons; Might have entered my bloodstream, To give me that dream When I was sorting out mechanically, Hundreds of names , to name my newly born son! Every day he tests my patience, The worst test comes When he vomits, has diarrhea’ AABA, he calls me, to help him to the loo, AABA is a big bundle of false pride, And massive ego, The self righteous AABA-weighs the options, Knowing that he is exhausted, His muscles are aching, AAba, AAba-Nachiketas again drags me, Who is he? I wonder -looking at him like a stranger, How estranged I have become, From my own son? My own flesh and blood? He runs to the loo, It would not easily get over, Whole night he keeps me awake, Making umpteen trips frequently, Then the ritual of washing And changing ,washing and Changing! Oh, GOD, I am so tired! TIRED! Having brought a new life in the world, I need to choose between, My comforts and his wellbeing, Things which appear simple, obvious Are no more so, He is testing me in every way, I throw out all the tomes on Child ethology, psychology; I wonder about the Fine texture of love, The algebra of alpha males, The calculus of compassion, The landscape of altruism, The subaltern narcissism, I recall Mother Theresa’s soft wrinkled hand, On my head in blessings, Which perhaps I did not deserve, Nachiketas loves to sketch Jesus, Every wall, every inch of the house, Every paper, pages of magazines Carry HIS image, HIS portrait hangs on our wall, I See HIM somewhere in distance, As a faint shadow, when I wash and clean my son, Again and Again and Again, There are countless questions, On HIS lips! With string of spontaneous teardrops, Trickling down my cheeks, AAba, AAba-Nachiketas is afraid…. He thinks that he has done, Something wrong, mischievous, But I weep for myself, for My inability To overcome selfishness, My wickedness, sadism, weakness; I give him a big hug, he smiles instantly! When I serve my son, Service becomes a divine revelation! Profoundly intimate, spiritual, It is a communion, Of the father with the son, on the way to, Incremental ego dissolution. Shishu devo bhava! Shishu devo bhava! Tathastu! Tathastu! AMEN! June 28, 2010 -- Dr. Nandkumar Kamat, GOA
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Flip Flop update
Thanks to additional donors since the last update, the total raised to date is approximately 85 flip flops out of the total goal of 100 pairs, 85% of the goal met. Please help 15 year-old Kiran make his goal, see below. Thank you, Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org __ Hi everyone: Goa Sudharop's theme for 2010 is YEAR OF THE GOAN VOLUNTEER SPIRIT, and our Youth have stepped up to the plate by organizing a volunteer drive. They challenge you to take flipflop challenge for youth. - Try walking barefoot outdoors for a day this summer or winter. Now imagine young children having to walk barefoot, on hot roads, on unclean and possibly unsanitary streets in Goa. Together we can team up and send flip flops to these children, they not only offer a healthier alternative to walking barefoot, but are a fun and simple way to offer a child or toddler a feeling of ownership while adding to their confidence and dignity. The 2010 flip flop campaign has 4 drive options: 1. Flop Drop: We will have youth from different parts of the San Francisco Bay Area hold a flipflop drop off in their area where people could drop off flip flop donations. If a drop off is held in other parts of the U.S. I would suggest donating an additional $1 to help cover costs of shipping. 2. Flipflop global: Donate online at Goa Sudharop website (click on DONATE on the Home Page), a suggested minimum donation of $3 donation will easily cover the feet of a child or toddler with a pair of flipflops. $15 would make 5 children happy. 3. Our team will also contact organizations such as Old Navy, Target, and other possible businesses, to see if they would help support this cause. 4. Hold a booth at a local event that will permit guests to donate. The Goal for 2010 is 100 pairs of flipflops Proposed by Kiran Shastri – Goa Sudharop Youth Leadership Team For more details contact kshastr...@gmail.com Thank you for your support. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Babush Monserrate is not attending the Swindon Goan Festival:
The reason for the change, as far as I am aware, is that Monserrate has cancelled his travel plans owing to political commitments in Goa. The Chief Guest will now be Francisco Silveira. Sat 12 July 2010: The Goan Swindon Association proudly presents their Third Annual Goan Summer Festival at the County Ground Athletics Tracks, Swindon, SN1 2EE. Time: 12noon to 8pm. Entry fee: £2 only. It is the event for every Goan, young and old to share the joys in celebrating the rich culture of Goa. Solo singers, Live bands, Mando, Violins ensemble, Bolkavant Gozali, Comedy acts, Bollywood, Fugdi, Drinks, Sausage pau, Goan food. etc. Chief Guest: Francisco Silveira specially from Goa. For the flyer, see http://www.goanswindonassociation.co.uk/ For the audio file, go to http://www.groupofforty.org/gofftp/public_html/gsa/Goan_Summer_Festival-audi o.wma For a photo and brief profile of Francisco Silveira go to http://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/profile.php?memberid=21
[Goanet] Agonda Beach (Pics OMVN)
Agonda Beach This is to the left http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4742856893/sizes/l/ to the right http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4743494918/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4742860305/sizes/l/ A temple on the beach http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4742860043/sizes/l/ both church and the Temple is seen in this OMVN Agonda Beach http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfojR8dFVvE The same road to Palolem beach will take you to Agonda Beach (Take right half way) coming from Margao.. At Cross Roads (Char Roste/4 roads), Road left goes to Canacona Chauri/Karwar Road ahead to Intercontinental Hotel Road right to Palolem/Agonda Agonda is in Canacona Taluka Thanks 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] World Cup Sweepstakes.
*Last game tomorrow before the quarters; best of British luck to those still in the game! Tuesday, 29 June 2010* Paraguay v Japan, 16R, 15:00 Spain v Portugal, 16R, 19:30 -- *Friday, 2 July 2010* NED/SVK v BRA/CHI, QF, 15:00 Uruguay v Ghana, QF, 19:30 -- *Saturday, 3 July 2010* Argentina v Germany, QF, 15:00 PAR/JPN v SPA/POR, QF, 19:30 -- *Tuesday, 6 July 2010* Winner Q/F 1 v Winner Q/F 3, SF, 19:30 -- *Wednesday, 7 July 2010* Winner Q/F 2 v Winner Q/F 4, SF, 19:30 -- *Saturday, 10 July 2010* Loser SF1 v Loser SF2, 3rd, 19:30 -- *Sunday, 11 July 2010* Winners SF1 v Winners SF2, F, 19:30 U.K. Local time. Please adjust accordingly; as you well know the whole World revolves around London, GMT, there is a laser light displaying the meridian line! Once again thanks for your participation in this once, in four years event, I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have. Some of the commentators have been talking about an Argentine vs Brazil affair - seems they are the most creatie and balanced teams; I beg to differ Germany could yet be the big spoke in the wheel - maybe, just maybe Marlon Menezes has got it right - only a devil knows? Here is a song for Marlon:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ8f8bIxx-E ARGENTINA - Elora Lobo; Ria Almeida BRAZIL - Elora Lobo; Olga Philip D'Cunha GERMANY - Elora Lobo; Milan Kojnok GHANA - Joe Almeida; Kurt Almeida JAPAN - Shilla Almeida; Soriya Meas NETHERLANDS - Kurt Almeida; Maju/Glen Furtado PARAGUAY -Acaria Almeida; Aurelius Figueredo PORTUGAL -Seby/Thomas Pereira; Shila Almeida SPAIN - Loreen/Oscar d'Silva; Kurt Almeida URUGUAY - Aidan Pinto; Acaria Almeida -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] The Website of Goa Su-Raj Party [GSRP] - www.goasu-raj.org
Floriano, A hundred hits per day is not a big number, is it? It doesn't mean a hundred visitors... if I understand right. FN RESPONSE: Dear Sir, you are a kill joy - go fly your kite elsewhere! -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Conversation with Churchill Alemao (in defense of Arwin - Agnelo Pinheiro)
Arwin, The remarks about you by our adversary were paid advertisement or else Alaric Gomes, Senior Reporter of Gulf News should had clarified with you before publishing the report. The keyboard is showing some signs of ruckus in political circles. Keep doing what you think is right follow your heart, at times people do hurt. Remember, Great revolutions started with small people. Great Kings were toppled by minuscule peasants. Agnelo Pinheiro
Re: [Goanet] LETTER TO THE EDITOR
From: Francisco Colaco dr_col...@yahoo.com To: edi...@herald-goa.com Dear Sir, PROUD OF DR.VAIDYA This is a proud moment for us Goans, especially for the medical community. One of us, an alumnus of our Goa Medical College, has made international headlines. He is none other than Dr. Jayant Vaidya, son of late Dr. Sharad Vaidya (who was a consultant general surgeon practicing in Panaji, with great penchant for cancer surgery, our teacher in the ‘60s and founder of Goa Cancer Hospital). Who is Dr.Jayant and what has he done? Dr.Jayant is a Consultant Surgeon at the University College of London. A brilliant oncologist, he is a world renowned researcher. Intensely engaged in the study of breast cancer since 1998, he pioneered the novel technique: TARGIT (TARGeted Intra-operative radioTherapy) which involves giving radiotherapy to the tissues surrounding a breast cancer soon after its surgical removal. It is well-known that the mere surgical excision of the cancerous breast lump is not enough. More is required to prevent tumor bed recurrence. Post-surgical radiotherapy is a must. The earlier modality (external beam postoperative radiotherapy) had obvious flaws. Dr. Jayant Vadya’s novel method with the acronym TARGIT is going to revolutionize breast cancer treatment. What is more, the recently concluded phase 3 trials have substantiated one thing: Dr. Vaidya’s method is the best. Credit is due to Dr. Jayant in every way: he coined the onomatopoeic word, set in motion the various trials and now led the successful completion of the final necessary research to prove his point. Kudos to Dr. Vaidya . He is our hero. Dr. Francisco Colaco, 151 G. Rebelo Rd., Margao. Goa. Cell: 9823190318 ***Thank you, respected Dr.Francisco, for your excellent write-up (Letter to the Editor) about the new discovery in the medical field. Cancer therapy with the novel technique TARGIT is going to help women with breast cancer to see better days, despite the illness. It is post-surgical radiotherapy, since it is well-known that surgery for cancer is not a cure. It will be TARGeted Intra-operative radioTherapy. At least, you honestly say that from the trials it can be concluded that Dr.Vaidya's method is the best. I still am pained with the death of a cancer patient who died within months, in spite of advanced costly drugs. There may be even a cure for breast cancer. Let us hope and wait! Regards. Fr.Ivo
Re: [Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Goan youth too sossegado?
soter wrote: Are not Goan youth sossegado because their parents are sossegado? And their parents were sossegado because their grandparents were? This circular form of argumentation is confusing me! Sorry to say, our Goan families are corrupted. Could you spell out what corrupted mean, and tell us why you feel this is the case? You may well be right, Soter, but I'm not getting your point... FN
[Goanet] Vianney Bartholomew Castelino's Funeral
Hi all, Images of my brother-in-law Vianney Bartholomew Castelino's funeral. The message below is from his son Alaric. venantius j pinto On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 3:09 PM, avcastelino avcastel...@gmail.com wrote: Vianney Bartholomew Castelino's Funeralhttp://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=avcastelinotarget=ALBUMid=5487889615696782257authkey=Gv1sRgCMLgsaqoyeOJUgfeat=email Play slideshowhttp://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=avcastelinotarget=ALBUMid=5487889615696782257authkey=Gv1sRgCMLgsaqoyeOJUgfeat=emailmode=SLIDESHOW Message from avcastelino: Dearest All, I'm sharing Vianney's Funeral Snaps. Love, aL http://picasaweb.google.com/avcastelino/VianneyBartholomewCastelinoSFuneral02#
[Goanet] Whats on your Prime Ministers mind
Folks, The Indian Prime Minister was recently interviewed by Canada's most popular journalist. Here are some of his thoughts. http://www.thestar.com/news/world/india/article/828919--siddiqui-tolerance-best-antidote-for-terror-india-s-manmohan-singh-says - a snip - What's the best antidote to terrorism? “The best antidote to terrorism is tolerance, peaceful coexistence, inclusive growth and democracy, where every community, no matter how small or marginalized, has a stake in governance and decision-making.” Mervyn1238Lobo
[Goanet] Goa news for June 29, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Atala to continue in Goa despite deportation order, say cops - Times of India ome-minister-bolts-from-media-news-national-kgywOcbijca.htmlusg=AFQjCNE_aLr99d332dAArOTQa-94TlE_WQGoa home minister bolts from media http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Atala-to-continue-in-Goa-despite-deportation-order-say-cops/articleshow/6088712.cmsusg=AFQjCNE1MG8wIvcyVQkMYEgPzl3iYJ7VEA *** Viveka's death raised question over lifestyle of fashion world - Findtut snt-the-Viveka-I-remember-Rohit-/articleshow/6101506.cmsusg=AFQjCNGMs_aOcMWOQxj1nihsTWLnOzFpYAThis isn't the Viveka I remember: Rohit http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://findtut.com/viveka%E2%80%99s-death-raised-question-over-lifestyle-of-fashion-world-586697usg=AFQjCNGuhrWYomB3mammnOv34Nvmlphc-Q *** Goa opens up competition - Variety The Intl. Film Festival of India in Goa has opened up its competition section to films from all parts of the world. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118021142.html?categoryId=13cache=falseusg=AFQjCNGwv0y_7a_g5V3C1TLA1kJFdZJ8xg *** Raid on Goa disco, 11 prostitutes freed - Sify all-girls-rescued-from-goa-s-discotheque_1402492usg=AFQjCNGXGeBOMW4aVcfcoE2uT-Zrrr1mUQ11 call girls rescued from Goa's discotheque http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/raid-on-goa-disco-11-prostitutes-freed-news-national-kg2sabebegb.htmlusg=AFQjCNFSgBg0U2pCTukuP8s4XKiOGtuCdg *** Fuel price hike may boost inflationary pressure: Pranab Mukherjee - Economic Times gri-credit-flow-banking-access-to-poor-pranab-news-default-kg2rOcbaajd.htmlusg=AFQjCNGALORM8VWizfIEioN4eoaURyHsFwIncrease agri credit flow, banking access to poor: Pranab http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/Fuel-price-hike-may-boost-inflationary-pressure-Pranab-Mukherjee/articleshow/6103529.cmsusg=AFQjCNGe3_eKhxtNV_85BT5ZUC_qzr53Yg *** Law will take its course in Pacheco case, says Goa minister Alemao - GulfNews ay.com/news/2010/jun/260610-Goa-Nadia-Torrado-anticipatory-bail.htmusg=AFQjCNFdq5Pc-JyBlKFIwiGDOWh4BXJYFQPacheco to move SC for anticipatory bail http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/law-will-take-its-course-in-pacheco-case-says-goa-minister-alemao-1.646434usg=AFQjCNGZP5ahtlRPMFsckr3waLjerlTqNA *** Thirty-six Goan students make it to Goa NIT - Times of India ix Goan studentsdents made it to the Goa National Institute of Technology (NIT) in the first year of the technology institute's opening. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Thirty-six-Goan-students-make-it-to-Goa-NIT/articleshow/6096867.cmsusg=AFQjCNHwrJ8cEUMC-CVhxZX4CAHKZEqSLg *** Resort Rio expected to offer largest convention space in North Goa - HospitalityBizIndia ased Riverside Resorts Holiday Homes, is expected to offer the largest convention space in North Goa. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=8444sid=1usg=AFQjCNE1Xsr_1DJfV4pJQfYVSShxnHtzgA *** Continuous Rains Leave A Trail Of Destruction Across Goa Notwithstanding The ... - Times of India mes of India... one from Curchorem, two from Canacona, one from Valpoi, two from Verna, four from Pernem, one from Ponda, and Old Goa and eight from Vasco. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Goa/Continuous-Rains-Leave-A-Trail-Of-Destruction-Across-Goa-Notwithstanding-The-Govt-Brouhaha-Of-Pre-Monsoon-Works/articleshow/6096873.cmsusg=AFQjCNG82_KR6vUzCBO81o_GQM0LlwuheA *** Pranab ask states, banks to extend banking access to all - Economic Times AY5b9Mand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/Pranab-ask-states-banks-to-extend-banking-access-to-all/articleshow/6102921.cmsusg=AFQjCNFcs7Y7UpFs--cgpUFsA1QdlduH1g Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Goan Tolerance (Letter in Goan Daily OHeraldo)
*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *Goan Tolerance Arwin Mesquita, Abu Dhabi *There is currently a lot of criticism about the ‘tolerance’ of Goans, as they are in increasing numbers speaking out against the fast deterioration of Goan culture and identity with the rapid influx of migrants and the fast changing demographics. I do appreciate that tolerance is the need of the hour to make the world a better place, but let us put tolerance into a correct perspective for Goa. Nobody can dispute the enormous tolerance and hospitality exhibited by Goans, simply from the fact that around 40 per cent of the population of Goa is non-Goan. I would like for the critics to compare this with the demographics of other states. If they keep silent, it is because they don’t face the same crisis. As Goans, we should continue to be tolerant, respectful and hospitable to all people. But this does not mean it is wrong for us to put in safeguards right now to reverse the erosion of Goan identity and protect Goan interests. In the UAE, where I temporarily reside, the vast majority are non-nationals. Many are allowed to even buy land, but restrictively. This country in its wisdom has put in fair safeguards to ensure that the UAE will always remain with its own people. We are all Indians, but India is made up of so many cultures and identities, each of which has a right to be preserved and protected. Even European governments today realise that there is a logic in migrant control, and are converting Europe into a sort of fortress, with increasingly tighter immigration policies. Those being accepted are made to undergo compulsory integration into the local population. In the homes that we live in, we can and should be very tolerant and hospitable to our guests, or any person for that matter. But does this mean that we should give away our homes to them? Surely, nobody will dispute this! -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/ 6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim 7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
Re: [Goanet] The Website of Goa Su-Raj Party [GSRP] -www.goasu-raj.org
Right on the head! - Original Message - From: Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 10:09 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] The Website of Goa Su-Raj Party [GSRP] -www.goasu-raj.org Floriano, A hundred hits per day is not a big number, is it? It doesn't mean a hundred visitors... if I understand right. FN RESPONSE: Dear Sir, you are a kill joy - go fly your kite elsewhere! -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] SANGODD at Orda Candolim, Today
SANGODD at Orda Candolim, Today 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENFyFoiBLyo 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzZ17tr0neI Pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3671933866/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3682779112/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
Re: [Goanet] Auf wiedersehen England
-Original Message- From: George Pinto English teams (including cricket, etc.) chose from their four standard excuses when they lose: RESPONSE: Hang on a secEngland won the 1-day series (cricket) against Australia yesterday. http://www.cricinfo.com/england-v-australia-2010/content/story/464878.html I'm glad the English soccer team has gone home. My main man Rooney can get some well deserved rest ahead of the start to the next Premier League.and the other whiners can go drink their ale. Everybody knows England cannot win any major soccer tournament, yet some root for the loosers... ;-) - B
[Goanet] Dukh - A testament of our time
Folks, Here is another view of the Konkani tiatr held recently in Toronto. I have deleted some para's so as not to reveal the plot to those who have not yet seen the show. Mervyn1237Lobo -- I was very privileged to attend the konkani tiatr written and directed by Raymond Menezes a multi-talented writer, director, actor who has been active on the Konkani drama scene in Canada since 1989. Also known as Jr. Menezes on stage the konkani theatre impresario in Toronto, Canada and was produced by James Fernandes on Sat June 19, 2010. James is ex-Dar and from the Gaikwad family who owned and operated Vayle Springs Florists and New Palace Butchery. James is a dedicated individual who comes from a very creative family of ten and has a very good eye for the arts as was evident in Tanzanite Toronto 2009 of which he was the President. He involves himself whole-heartedly in the goan community events giving back to the community without asking for anything in return and he is indeed a visionary. He is soft spoken, always smiling and genuinely happy to see his fellow Tanzanians and goans in general. I remember walking in his family's huge gardens in Tanzania and marvelling at the beauty and I guess beauty and appreciation of it has been rubbed on to him by his family. He is always willing to lend a hand wherever one is needed in spite of his busy schedule. He, together with his wife Sandra (yes computer Francis Miranda and Rosy's daughter) together with their children, personally went to Tanzania with gifts and love for the children of the Mother Teresa's Mburahati Orphanage as well as the Msimbazi Orphanage in Dar es Salaam run by Fr. Mansuetus and since their return have been trying to raise funds for these forgotten children, to give back to the children of Tanzania who we too once were. This project called the 'charity outreach ' was part of his Tanzanite Toronto 2009 Presidency Mandate and he made sure that all items were personally delivered. James has been involved in many projects over the years in Toronto and the outcome is always the same - excellent. Although never or maybe seldom acknowledged for his artistic and creative talent, he is always humble and never loud to overpower his concepts. I was very impressed by the visual effects which were second to none during my entire life attending the konkani tiatrs in Toronto since their inception. Raymond (Junior) was given this opportunity by the late Richard Fernandes who started the Goan Konkani Troupe in Toronto and introduced Junior to the Group. Junior hails from Sonarbatt, Quepem, Goa. He has been involved in Tiatr since his childhood, having written his first drama at the age of 13. Soon after immigrating to Canada, he presented his first Tiatr in Toronto in 1989. In 1999, he performed with Goa's Melody King and Radio Star the late Alfred Rose, along with Rita Rose. He also directed M. Boyers hit Tiatros like Burgim Anik Bangar, Adim tem atam hem and Rosferns Budhvont. Jr. Menezes usually does comedy roles and is called the Jancint Vaz of the Canadian Konkani stage. Amongst his other tiatr achievements, was 'Adeus' which he wrote, directed and participated in. Junior definitely put a lot of time and effort into this production and it showed. Everyone who attended this event went home with a lump in their throat as to how much this young man is trying to put our beloved Konkani and our homeland of Goa on the map and in each and every goan's mind. I was fortunate to travel with Jr. Menezes to Goa in December 1994. He has such a passion for Goa, the land and its people and especially the language which is unique. He is a very passionate man when it comes to Goa and all things Goan. The curtain opened with a family among others boarding a flight. A flight that ended in tragedy and left behind a young orphan girl Roma. The visual effects of the crash were simply amazing. Roma was raised by her paternal uncle, his wife and their son. Growing up in this extended family was no easy task for a little girl who just wanted to be loved but the aunt was not that giving. She made the little girl's life hell on earth and were it not for her young cousin and uncle, Roma would indeed be alone. -snip- Thanks to A.C. Pereira for co-ordinating the visual effects with Jr. Menezes and to Josie (Josephine) Carrasco (nee Dias) for being a right hand person for the konkani tiatr. Josie I understand worked tirelessly with the cast and learnt everyone's lines so that she could prompt them when needed. Winnie Crasto received the Richard Fernandes Award, which was donated by Jr. Menezes in memory of the late Richard Fernandes and presented by Richard's wife Rosy, for making her mark on Konkani tiatr and for giving of herself with love and passion. Amongst other recognitions handed out, were the producer recognition awards which were given to Josie
Re: [Goanet] Goan Tolerance (Letter in Goan Daily OHeraldo)
Arwin Mesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.com wrote: We are all Indians, but India is made up of so many cultures and identities, each of which has a right to be preserved and protected. Even European governments today realise that there is a logic in migrant control, and are converting Europe into a sort of fortress, with increasingly tighter immigration policies. Those being accepted are made to undergo compulsory integration into the local population == COMMENT: It is time for Goans to (perhaps, finally) accept that Goa is firmly a part of the Indian Union. Nothing will ever change that. As of December 1961, Goa and Goans are governed as per the Indian Constitution. Until Arwin Mesquita manages to (single or two-handedly) amend the constitution, there is NOTHING he or anyone else can do about the influx of Indian citizens from other parts of India into Goa. No point telling us about Kashmir. At the point of accession, the Kashmiris organised their demands. No such event took place with the freedom fighters of Goa. No point referring to the tighter immigration controls brought about by European countries. First of all, Goa is not a country. It is a State within the Indian Union. Immigration control is not a State responsibility in India. Even in Europe, citizens of the first set of member-states have every right to enter any country within the EU to look for a job.and IF they have funds, to buy a house. Even Konkani-only speaking Goans with Portuguese nationality can do that. In fact, any body from anywhere in the world (who does not have a known criminal record) can buy a house (say) in the UK or Eire (at least). All you need is clean funds. So, I say to Arwin: Get used to the facts of life. Nobody can legally prevent any Indian citizen from migrating to Goa. Not even your new pal, Shri Winston. BTW: The last day to legally prevent uninhibited migration into Goa was Dec 19, 1961 jc
Re: [Goanet] The Website of Goa Su-Raj Party [GSRP] -www.goasu-raj.org
Rico, Thanks for capping our happiness. You would probably have the know-how how to cook the website 'hit -counter'. Kindly share it with us. Or perhaps you are suggesting that I sit down here and do nothing else but hit the website a hundred times in a day? A good idea. Never dawned on me. As for Gabe's remarks, I tend to tilt on the 'acute sacarsm' side. But I could be wrong? Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS: Many thanks, boys ! You disposition much appreciated. Original Message - From: Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] The Website of Goa Su-Raj Party [GSRP] -www.goasu-raj.org floriano wrote: Dears, With much happiness GSRP would like to announce that it's 10 year old website is being hit @ almost 100 per day in the recent past. But in the last 24 hours it has recorded the maximum hits of 128. This is mainly because of our interaction with posters [ on goanet] through our 'COMMENTS ON NEWS REPORT' section. Floriano, A hundred hits per day is not a big number, is it? It doesn't mean a hundred visitors... if I understand right. FN
