[Goanet] Researchers Discover the Cause of IBS - It's in the Gut, not Your Mind
Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Discover the causes in this 'Healthier Talk' article. http://www.healthiertalk.com/researchers-discover-cause-ibs-its-gut-not-your-mind-2357
[Goanet] Soothing Lavender Has Amazing Anti-inflammatory Power
Lavender Oil's amazing soothing properties. From 'Healthier Talk' http://www.healthiertalk.com/soothing-lavender-has-amazing-anti-inflammatory-power-2358
[Goanet] FW: Quickest cure for Diarrhoea.
When someone gets diarrhoea, sometimes the solution is so easy, we wonder why anyone has to suffer. Of all the ingredients here, the most potent is Rice, but not in the usual form we eat it in, and neither would rice porridge work too well. The secret is in rice water. When Dr Albert Winsemius came to Singapore for a farewell and thank you dinner in his honour, he brought along his wife Aly and his granddaughter, Jolijn. Both women came down with very bad gastroenteritis. They saw the doctor who gave them medication. It was slow to work. Mother boiled some rice in lots of water and went to their hotel with two 1.5L bottles of rice water. I cringed in shame at the offer of this folk remedy, which seemed so primitive to me. Never heard of this cure before. To my surprise, it worked, and they were even able to go out for dinner the next day. Both were exclaiming how the rice water did the trick of making them well again. Well, lucky it worked, I thought to myself. Many months later, I regretted laughing at it. Dr Christina Shanta Emmanuel, who is the CEO of...uh, which group I have forgotten, either National Health Group, or Polyclinics, or whatever.. regarded me seriously when I brought up the topic like it was good fun. She said that Prof Wong Hock Boon had presented a paper on it at some conference after he had done clinical trials. Then his results were published in the Lancet, the Medical Journal all doctors read. In fact, said Shanta, he was credited for saving the lives of 2 million African babies by this method. It is rice water and not rice, that does the trick. I have found it effective again and again. THE EXACT RECIPE You take a handful of rice and boil it in a large saucepan with lots of water. Like three or four large glasses. Then you cool that and drink the water. If you are in a hurry to relieve the ailing person, take the saucepan off the fire and dunk it in a frying pan or basin of cool water with ice cubes if necessary. This gives the patient a chance to drink the rice water sooner and cure himself or herself sooner. When drinking the rice water, make sure there is lots of it. You have to tell the patient that enough water must go in to line your guts from throat to other end, all 10 to 12 metres of it. If you take rice, it stays in the stomach. If you take broth, some of it may go into the small intestine. But if you take rice water, it will carry rice grains to every inch of your small and large intestine to the end where the problem is.. How does it work? Even Prof Wong Hock Boon doesn't know. Read the article by going to this site: http://r ehydrate.org/dd/dd06.htm#page2 It is good to pass on the news to everyone you know because the complaint is so common and people suffer unnecessarily. You would be doing your friends a great favour to relieve them of their misery when the occasion arises.
Re: [Goanet] Selma's book
On 30 August 2010 21:52, George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo.com wrote: It has never been easy publishing books and reaching a wide audience in the Goan diaspora, now made even challenging with the web (although it does help spread word about the books). As Silviano Barbosa famously remarked a few years ago, he could have made more money selling sausages wrapped in pages of his THE SIXTH NIGHT than actually selling THE SIXTH NIGHT. I hope Goans continue to support our authors. George, I think it has become *easier* with the web. Far easier. Simply because it is now much simpler to get the attention of people sitting a long distance away, who would have otherwise never known of a book that could be of interest to them. In the case of our common friend Silviano Barbosa, among other factors, I think it is a case simply of: fiction is far harder to market anyway! More than the question of support to Goa's authors, it would be great if we just gave them a fair chance. Goa being a small market, there are some additional challenges. One of the big concerns is that Goa-related books often just get ignored. As a starting point, I feel it would help immensely if we had more people interested in reviewing Goa-related books, at the right time, i.e. soon after they're published. That way, at least the potential buyers would know what topics are being written about and focussed on. Decisions to buy, or not to buy, are of course to be made on merits. FN
Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans. - Serious food for thought.
Tony, Thank you for sharing your views on this thread over the past few days. A couple of queries. -Original Message- From: Tony Luis All the above are carried out by so called Catholics who happen to be Catholics because through no fault of their own they were led to the baptismal font by their parents!! RESPONSE: Why could you not name any of the Catholics you refer to above??? Having said that the mess is not just caused by so called Catholics.. What about the Ranes, Pratap Singh and Vishwajeet who own large chunks of land and are part of the bribery and corruption bandwagon. What about Babu Kavlekar the MLA of Quepem and Chairman of the GIDC responsible for the Food Park Scam in Quitol? What about Ravi Naik and the Drugs Nexus? What about Digambar Kamat who will turn black into white or deny the truth and justice just to hang on to his CM chair to make his Crore a day in corrupt ill gotten gains RESPONSE: Rajan Parrikar has posted photographs on Goanet of BK on the land designated for the Food Park. But do only the Ranes own large chunks of land?? Are these the only names you can think of connected with the word 'Scam'?? Why this hang-up on one community?? Is the other community a Flock of Angels?? One can understand the resentment many of us feel towards what is going on in Goa. You are not alone. However when one starts to build a list of names for the Honor Roll, it is better to make a complete list or no list at all. There are many clammering to be on the Honor Roll. - B
[Goanet] Daily Grook #803
DAILY GROOK #803 == WAILIN' VIOLIN == by Francis Rodrigues idea: Ivan Gannaway a gorgeous instrument its praises are sung, though in temperament it's...highly strung! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910
[Goanet] TEACHER – monday muse (6Sept ’10)
MONDAY MUSE (06 September 2010) TEACHER ‘Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel’- Socrates Our personalities are moulded by the valuable lessons that we learn from our many teachers. They include our parents, formal teachers at school, skill teachers who teach us music, sports, as well as peers and even our own students. But the roles of parenting, teaching and mentoring generally come into two types. It is pertinent to note that many see the role has one that moulds the personality, akin to a potter shaping a lump of clay. However, each child has infinite potential and is a future tree waiting to grow and bloom. Hence effective teachers are the ones who choose to be gardeners to the seed of potential that lies in the learner. There is an old Chinese saying that underlines the implications of wrong approaches to teaching: ‘give a seed to a potter and you shall have a bonsai’. While the potter breathes life into dead clay, the gardener has to take care about not stifling the very life of the learner. The gardener’s approach can really shape a personality and script a destiny. And a potter’s path can result in tragedy or cause a mutiny. However, the role of a gardener is not as easy as it looks. It requires us to be better at tolerance, facilitation, allowing space and empowering the learner’s right to make a choice. William Arthur Ward said it so well: that ‘a mediocre teacher tells, a good teacher explains, a superior teacher demonstrates and a great teacher inspires!’ Let’s BE BETTER at the noble task of teaching The learner-seed is nurtured with gardening! - Pravin K. Sabnis PRAVIN SABNIS conducts UNLEARNING UNLIMITED outbound workshops across India for corporate and other teams. MONDAY MUSE is based on JCI-India’s National President’s theme: Touch To Transform (2004), We Are The Future (2005), Speak Through Action (2006), Develop New Dimensions (2007) the JCI theme – BE BETTER (2008 onwards).
[Goanet] Mormugao Badminton Ranking - Double Crowns for Anushka, Floyd. Maiden titles for Pratith, Emilia
Floyd Araujo and Anushka Kuvelkar, as expected, claimed double crowns each at the All Goa Major Ranking Badminton Tournament organized by Mormugao Badminton Club. At the Finals held at Deepvihar High School Indoor Badminton Courts, Headland Sada on Sunday, the top seeds won their Singles and doubles matches to emerge Champions in their respective categories. Top seed Anushka Kuvelkar was firmly in control of her match against Malati Dani as she smashed her way to an emphatic 21-10, 21-11 win in the Girls Under 19 Singles. In the Girls Under 16 Doubles, Anushka and Pranjal Chimulkar had it easy as they cruised past Malati Dani and Riya Kossambe with a comfortable 21-8, 21-8 win. Floyd however survived a scare in the Mens Singles as he lost the first set 17-21 to his second seeded opponent Sunny Sawant. But Sunny completely ran out of steam thereafter, losing the next two sets 6-21, 12-21 to give the top seed his third straight championship victory this season. In the Mens doubles, Parag Chauhan and Darwin Barretto, who had played brilliantly to knock out the last Tourney winners Sunny Sawant and Sharmad Mahajan in the semis, could not raise their game to the same standards as they lost to Floyd Araujo and Navneet Nasnodkar with a 21-16, 21-16 score line. In the Boys Under 16 Singles, Pratith Naik, who had stunned top seed Rahul Chandrashekar in the semis, continued his giant-killing ways when he beat second seed Chinmay Kamat 21-12, 19-21, 21-17 in three tight sets to clinch his maiden crown in this category. Pratith, who was also in line for a double, however lost 15-21, 15-21 to Sharmad Mahajan in the Boys Under 19 category as the top seed went on to clinch his fifth straight title this season. In the Boys Under 13 category, Dhruv Angle had to dig deep into his reserves before beating the tenacious Tejan Fallary 21-13, 16-21, 21-18. In the Girls Under 13, Emilia Silveira won her maiden title as she beat Tanvi Desai 21-11, 21- 15. Meanwhile, Cancio Mascarenas put up a gallant fight in the Veterans 45 plus category, but Rupchandra Humraskar’s superior fitness saw him though to his fourth straight Singles crown as he won the epic battle 20-22, 21-17, 21-9. In the Veterans 45 plus doubles, top seeds Tanaji Sawant and P.K. Gupta committed too many errors to surrender the title rather tamely with a 23-21, 21-15 score line to the formidable pairing of Narahar Thakur and Anil Paigankar. Shri P.C. Parida( Dy. Chairman, Mormugao Port Trust) was the Chief Guest and distributed the prizes in the presence of Guest of Honour Shri T. Kesavan( Director, Agencia Commercial Maritima Ex-Trustee, MPT), GBA President Mr. Richard D’ Souza, GBA Secretary Narahar Thakur, Club Vice President Laxmikant Kenaudikar and others. Club President Mr. N Vaiyapuri welcomed while Club Secretary Mr. Dilip Halarnkar proposed the Vote of Thanks. yours sincerely Sandeep Heble Member Goa Badminton Association 9326129171
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] 24th Sunday of the Year
5-Sep-2010 Dear Friend, All of us have had the experience of losing things and finding them. Some of us may have the experience of losing someone and then finding that person again. There may even be some of us who have had the experience of being lost and then finding our way. Each of these experiences is painful and also joyful, but the joy of finding and being found far outweighs the pain of loss. Today we are reminded that God is our final destination and we are always welcome home! Enjoy the homecoming! Fr. Jude Sunday Reflections: Twenty-Fourth Sunday ‘Lost and Found! Rejoice!’ 12-Sep-2010 Exodus 32: 7-14; 1 Timothy1: 12-17; Luke 15: 1-32; Today’s first reading from the Book of Exodus tells us how the chosen people rebelled against God in spite of all that He had done for them as they journeyed to the Promised Land and while Moses went up the mountain to meet God, the people made a golden calf and worshipped it as their God. God decided to punish the people and destroy them because of their infidelity. But Moses intervened and interceded with God on behalf of his people and God listened to his prayer and was ready to forgive. We need intercessors and Jesus is our best mediator. We too need to intercede with God on behalf of others. Pray to Forgive and be Forgiven Consider the honest testimony of a woman damaged by one of the most psychologically ruinous experiences possible to women. Her husband left her. She said, “After that I was angry, bitter, and filled with resentment and hatred for my ex-husband. I went through questions like, ‘What have I done?’ and could come up with nothing. I had always tried to please him. So I asked, ‘Lord, how could you let this happen to me?’ I cried, I sobbed, I moaned, and I wailed. I beat my breast and asked for forgiveness for the spiteful feelings I had toward my ex-husband, and for the anger. Then, one sleepless night, I prayed aloud, ‘Father, forgive me, I want to trust and have faith like a child, but right now I don’t. Please help me really mean that I want to truly wish my husband all the best that life has to offer. You know I don’t mean this now, but I want to.’” Harold Buetow in ‘God Still Speaks: Listen!’ In today’s gospel we see Jesus surrounded by sinners and tax collectors, who gather around him to hear his word. The Pharisees cannot accept this and condemn Jesus because he lets these sinners keep his company. Jesus knows what they are thinking and in response tells them three parables. In all three we see the role of a mediator highlighted in different ways. In the first parable we have the shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine sheep and goes after the lost one. In real life it could be doubtful whether the shepherd would leave the ninety-nine and go after the lost one, which may not be found. But God is a different kind of shepherd who loves and cares for the lost and is able to risk everything for the lost one. The second parable is one where the main character is a woman who has lost a coin. She had ten coins out of which one is lost. She could have said, “Why bother? I have nine with me and that’s good enough.” But the woman searches meticulously every nook and corner, again and again, unmindful of the lateness of the hour or fatigue caused, not giving up till she has found the coin she lost. In both cases the joy is not only personal but social as well: The shepherd and the woman call upon the neighbours and friends to celebrate the joy of finding the lost one. Every one needs to rejoice, because every single lost individual is important to the owner and to the community. Only when every one has a place and there is a place for every one, is life, and the community, complete. The third parable is the familiar story of the prodigal father, who cannot rest while his son is lost. He loves both his sons, the one who stays at home and is hard-working and faithful, as well as the one who goes away, abandoning his responsibilities and his family. He takes his inheritance and spends it all till he has nothing left. Then he decides to come home because he has nowhere to go. One would think he deserves to be taught a lesson, to be punished, to be made to realize his folly. On the other hand, according to our logic, the elder son, who stayed at home, worked doing double-duty, needs to be rewarded. But the father acts so differently. He does not stand on dignity and insist on his rights, he does not think of himself but of his lost son. He waits for him to come home. When the son finally returns more out of hunger than out of love for his father, the father is overjoyed; he runs out to welcome him, embraces his long-lost son and organizes a party in his honour. There is no warning or conditions laid out for his return to the family. There is no reminder of his folly. When the elder son refuses to join the party, the father mediates on
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Pl. identify these spots/buildings etc
Pl. Identify these spots/buildings etc 1a. If this is Brittona http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4961005932/sizes/l/ 1b. What/Where is this? (I think, I have never been here) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches2/4961201745/sizes/l/ 2a. If this is Captain of Ports Jetty / Ponnje Agbotti dhoko http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4961331086/sizes/l/ 2b. What/Where is this? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4960739061/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4961334570/sizes/l/ 3a. If this HotelMandovi? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4961337804/sizes/l/ 3b. Then what/where is this? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4961335864/sizes/l/ 4a. Identify these buildings http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4960732935/sizes/l/ Clue. Mint house also seen 4b. Palace under Rain clouds? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4961329990/sizes/l/ 4.c First CM also seen http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4961333082/sizes/l/ Bonus: Count the ferryboats from the scarpyard http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4961338968/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] OMVN: ‘Goans speak English and non- Goans speak Konkani’
‘Goans speak English and non-Goans speak Konkani’ And I keep saying.. I am proud to be Goan.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbdmdjr4V8Q Very nice! An eye opener. 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] Goa news for September 6, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Tar balls harden, take toll on marine life off Goa - Times of India CmatEPJ7GnEYIWxTYu5_Ag http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHpIWbW1VdDuPn66hqattljv4DgJwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tar-balls-harden-take-toll-on-marine-life-off-Goa/articleshow/6483130.cms *** Now, Goa ex-minister Pacheco in immigration scam - IBNLive.com -Pacheco-may-be-part-of-global-racket--US-tells-India/677444Goa's Pacheco may be part of global racket, US tells India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFK-YaUDRGSCcdxqy8ZVMDkB_BKkQurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/now-goa-exminister-pacheco-in-immigration-scam/130311-37-64.html *** Goa Tourism Fears Worse Due to Oil Spill on Beaches - Easy Destination Blog (blog) KAxPFGnyfaBSDWsVTw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHr3JIjOjiXqgwS7ekJkEZQpFb5Fgurl=http://www.easydestination.net/blog/index.php?itemid=1060 *** Goa police issues red corner notice against drug dealer Atala - Hindustan Times 7DFZGP4okKtqZA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHED-cadJQunYZyY2fXcP7B5ekiHgurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Goa-police-issues-red-corner-notice-against-drug-dealer-Atala/Article1-596130.aspx *** Goa medical college ragging not a serious issue: Minister - Sify ealth-minister-not-concerned-about-ragging/296236.htmlGoa health minister not concerned about ragging http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH2zd7FIGbSyfoII_taW8OS0OkJUQurl=http://sify.com/news/goa-medical-college-ragging-not-a-serious-issue-minister-news-education-kjfvubijfhb.html *** IPL council decides fees, formats for next three seasons - Business Standard -to-have-74-matches-teams-can-retain-4-players-49728IPL 4 to have 74 matches, teams can retain 4 players http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGZ1x6TbrdrKaRaANHQcrePYoDJQwurl=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ipl-council-decides-fees-formats-for-next-three-seasons/407105/ *** Goa scribes boycotts press meet on Queen's Baton Relay - Sify PRkg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGq21v1Pu1xUAcOr6WIxVWdah77GAurl=http://sify.com/news/goa-scribes-boycotts-press-meet-on-queen-s-baton-relay-news-national-kjfvEdjfiee.html *** AIFF XI to shift to Capital after CWG - Times of India eam event from November, is currently based in Goa and is going through the grind under former ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGfElXoQl7X2wTz0nxjGN96GcdMngurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/AIFF-XI-to-shift-to-Capital-after-CWG/articleshow/6503199.cms *** Goa''s smallest wildlife sanctuary rich with avian guests - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEcuBsW36SNwDMrMbMFZGSVo6Yz0Qurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goas-smallest-wildlife-sanctuary-rich-with-avian-guests/292811.html *** Car stolen in Pune found abandoned in Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: A Mercedes car worth ` 50 lakh, stolen in Pune Maharashtra, was found abandoned next to the Old Secretariat complex in Panaji on Saturday morning. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH3ZyCvBmKZMHvrIuzMZAJVS64hEQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Car-stolen-in-Pune-found-abandoned-in-Goa/articleshow/6489676.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] KONKANI ... needs our support.
hi Rene, Yes, we are making things happen. And yes, we can only make things happen when we are together. May God bless us all,armando Gonsalves Mansion, Heritage Jazz Street, Campal, Panjim, Goa 403001 Website: www.heritagejazz.com --- On Sun, 9/5/10, renebarreto goan...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From: renebarreto goan...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: KONKANI ... needs our support. To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Date: Sunday, September 5, 2010, 7:02 PM Global Goenkars !! World Goa Day will never be the same - in Goa ... thanks to efforts of Armando Gonsalves of Heritage Jazz , .. Goa' Top Musicians and the Goans themselves. Read all about it http://www.heritagejazz.com/Review-Article-Rain%20or%20shine%20Konkani%20Rocks-33.html See it http://www.heritagejazz.com/Event-Rain-or-Shine-Konkani-Rocks-54.html Watch it : WORLD GOA DAY Video Courtesy JoeGoaUk : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4xPlLr-NIE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nwH7Vyews8 Times of India : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Konkani-rocks-at-World-Goa-Day-fete/articleshow/6385207.cms WORLD GOA DAY - VASCO http://worldgoaday2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/world-goa-day-observed-in-vasco.html And there is more , this morning whilst surfing the face book , I came across a beautiful girl singing a beautiful KONKANI SONG .. listen to her .. if you wish to :.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNs4mdexqK4feature=player_embedded its these Goans , Goans from our villages too that are keeping KONKANI going for us. I believe that we are seeing a revival of our KONKANI in Goa and all over the Goan World. We need to support KONKANI in all forms ... for the sake of Goa and Goans. We need private enterprises , lets not blame the Government for not supporting us promoting Konkani .. we need to make it happen ... I believe we are making it happen. Thanks . to all those who supported and participated in making this years WORLD GOA DAY such a great success ... renebarreto Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS ==
Re: [Goanet] The pao and the glory - Meaning of NRI Who is a Goan.
A Goan is someone born in Goa or is of Goan parentage. He/she may be living in and holding a passport of another country, but still that person is Goan, of Goan nationality. Note: 1) If born in Goa, or if parents were born in Goa under the Portuguese rule, their Nationality is Portuguese, even if they later, by freak of history, obtained an Indian passport which is only a travel document given on the basis of Citizenship. (That is the reason why Portugal still issues an ID, besides a passport, if someone can prove he was born under their rule in Goa, or if his/her parents did). 2) If a Goan lives in and holds another country's passport, it is only because he/she is a Citizen of that country - not a National. However, if a Goan is born in Goa under Indian rule, he/she has the option to be called an Indian national, or a Portuguese national if his/her parents were born in Poruguese Goa. That's what I mean by 'freak of history'. Open for correction if found wrong. Thank you. Bennet Paes Asolna, Goa --- On Mon, 6/9/10, Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au wrote: From: Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au Subject: [Goanet] The pao and the glory - Meaning of NRI Who is a Goan. To: goa...@goanet.org, 'GOA NRI-GROUP' goan-...@yahoogroups.co.in Cc: bo...@goanet.org Date: Monday, 6 September, 2010, 3:03 AM Dear Good People - Goans, Many people term overseas Goans as NRI and sometimes NGO. I am unsure if there is another nomenclature for Goans. 1. To me, the definition of Non Resident Indians are those that live and work overseas on an Indian passport and are intending to come back to Goa or detour elsewhere depending on the meaning of greener pastures, whatever that means to each individual's understanding. 2. What terminology is used for Goans living and working overseas with foreign passports and an OCI or PIO and those without these documents. We need to remember here that no: 1 2 have the best of both worlds to give back to Goa. 3. Finally, it takes me to another question that pops up now and then - recently someone again asked on this forum Who is a Goan - is it one who has a ration card, ancestral property and if not what else is required to fit the definition. I have addressed this to a broad spectrum of people who read Goanet. My definition some years ago was truncated by a learned person and a business man in Panjim Goa where I had attended an annual Goan meet. Thank you for your time. Regards Oscar C. Lobo Melbourne.
[Goanet] Honolulu.
Leon's town shares the 17 degree N. Latitude with Goa : Mango trees ? eric. From: Leon Pereira PhD shrink...@be My father, Brendan Conan Pereira, co-founded Chaitra Advertising with Walter Saldanha. You need to give credit where credit is due. Leon Pereira PhD Adjunct Professor | Hawaii Pacific University, 1164 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 .
[Goanet] Tar balls -- A comment.
The opinion of a Goa based manufacturer, in a message to a friend. eric. Yes we do have an issue with tar balls and some oil spill affecting some of the beaches in S. Goa, but by no stretch of imagination is it a part of a terrorist plot. At the rate London has had blasts in the past, I would recon it would be more dangerous than Goa ! As you are well aware terrorists strike not only to damage but to capture the headlines. We hear such alerts every year during the year end and New Year’s festivities. The beaches in N. Goa have not been affected so you would certainly enjoy your stay next week. As regards sea food, we locals are eating and thriving on it. I see no problem with eating either the rawa fried prawns or “sheeth khodi”. In any event, I would never eat raw oysters etc in India . Regards,
Re: [Goanet] Violet Dias-Lannoy...
Dear Frederick, When I joined St. Xavier's College in Bombay in 1941, I found a bright group there that included John Correia Afonso and others with whom I shared a common interest in literature and writing. Several of us got together and founded the ChesterBelloc club, named after G. K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc, the two leading Catholic writers and luminaries of the time. We met regularly in a small room, and Fr. Esteller, who succeeded Fr. Fell as editor of the College Magazine, became our mentor. A couple of years later Fr. Eddie D'Cruz took over the mentoring. He came into one session beaming with pleasure and said, All of you think you are good writers and you are, but Violet Dias is going to join the college next month and then you will see. Looking back sixty years, I think Violet joined St. Xavier's in the Inter Arts when I had already moved into the Junior B. A., and Fr. Eddie was right---she did write well. She was also intelligent as well as pretty, and after graduation she and her older sister settled in Bombay. But I was not aware that she was going anywhere with her writing until a few years ago, in the United States, Peter Nazareth spoke glowingly to me about her novel, Pears from the Willow Tree. When I read the novel I found it to be preachy and amateurish, but Peter has been steadfast in championing it and promoting it at every available opportunity. Peter is a widely read man and a professor at Iowa University, so I must respect his opinion and urge others to read her novel with an open mind Regards to all, Victor From: Frederick Noronha fredericknoron...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Sun, September 5, 2010 2:38:02 PM Subject: [Goanet] Violet Dias-Lannoy... Just curious... has anyone read the works of Violet Dias Lannoy (1925-1973)? Did anyone know her? This is what the blurb of her 'Pears from the Willow Tree' (ISBN 0-89410-564-7 or 565-5), still available on amazon.com says: Seb, the protagonist, is a member of an Indian 'lost generation' -- between cultures, religions, and epochs. As a teacher at a Gandhian-inspired school, he struggles alongside his countrymen against corruption of the soul to take and remake post-Imperial India More about her here: http://www.new-diaspora.com/Asian Diaspora/web_files/violet.html FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] For whats its worth
Taiwan seeks to save indigenous languages http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10602697 ++ vjp
Re: [Goanet] Understanding arguments
From: Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com Today, I attended a Parsi prayer-service for a local Parsi psychiatrist. He was recently diagnosed and is being treated for Acute Leukemia. I had a chance, during lunch to talk with the officiating Parsi priest about Zoroastrianism and his (modern) views about the existence of God and life-after-death - a.k.a the soul. The individual is a part-time priest and a full-time environmental engineer in New Jersey. The Parsi priest gave me an interesting perspective. According to him, to understand the issue of life-after-death and existence of a God, one needs to understand the language of religion and look at concepts in that context. He continued, as an analogy to understand complex physics, one needs to understand the language of mathematics. The never-ending discussion we see on goanet (and elsewhere) may be often linked to this analogy that this Parsi priest has given. While we all write in English on goanet, we have a difficult time to read, understand and digest what is written; because the two individuals may not know the language of the subject; of which one is / has likely become an overnight expert. **Dear Dr.Gilbert, You have understood well the problem of language. It is not easy to speak in a language that one has never learnt. We take years to learn that language. The other person may not be in the same wavelength. Discussion will be useless, it will be verborrhoea... I also found it interesting that the prayer-service was for / by a psychiatrist. This branch of medicine comes closest to scientifically understand the perceptions of / by the mind. Neurology understands the organic working of the brain and nervous system, while psychiatry deals with neuro-cognition and cognitive-dissonance disorders of perceptions etc. Of course the two are overlapping fields. **You are also right on this score. Understanding the neural basis of thoughts is not enough. There is a lot of interpretation and vision that depends on the worldview and psychological and metaphysical assumptions. Epistemology and hermeneutics come to our rescue. We speak today of inter-disciplinary approach. Regards, Fr.Ivo
[Goanet] GULF GOAN CUP 2010 DUBAI
Dear Sir, Please publish the artical on the net !!! GULF GOAN CUP 2010 All Goa seven a side one day football tournament To be held in Dubai and Organized by AVC Kuwait Festa Entertainments. The tournament will be held on 10th September 2010 from 3 pm onwards... The matches will be played at Iranian sports club grounds Dubai. 24 GOAN TEAMS are in the tournament to fight the CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY. COME AND ENJOY THE DAY THANKS BONNIE FERNANDES 00971558736187
Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans
The crab mentality is not the prerogative of Goans only. Such exist in the Italian community, among women's groups, in the Irish community here in Melbourne (observed it in real life), and perhaps many other communities. It is also known as the tall poppy syndrome. (Wikipedia: Tall poppy syndrome (TPS) is a pejorative term used in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand to describe a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit are resented, attacked, cut down, or criticised because their talents or achievements elevate them above or distinguish them from their peers.). - Original Message From: Anthony C. L. Fernandes tonyfernandes1...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Sat, 4 September, 2010 5:12:56 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans In my view is simply CRAB MENTALITY OF GOANS and let others take advantage of Goans are least bothered about.
[Goanet] GOANET CLASSIFIEDS: Music on the radio...and online, matrimonials, etc...
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[Goanet] The pao and the glory - Meaning of NRI Who is
Hi Bennet Paes There is no such thing as Goan nationality , as Goa is not a nation. Goa is one of the smallest states in India. It does not matter where you live and what passport you hold. A goan will know in its bones and heart if it is a goan or not.. The bottom line for me is, do you relate to what is happening in Goa? Do you care about what is happening in Goa? Are you prepared to stick your neck out and get out of your comfort zone and at least attempt to improve things in Goa? Carmen Miranda
Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans
On 6 September 2010 03:13, Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au wrote: The crab mentality is not the prerogative of Goans only. Such exist in the Italian community, among women's groups, in the Irish community here in Melbourne (observed it in real life), and perhaps many other communities. It is also known as the tall poppy syndrome. (Wikipedia: Tall poppy syndrome (TPS) is a pejorative term used in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand to describe a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit are resented, attacked, cut down, or criticised because their talents or achievements elevate them above or distinguish them from their peers.). COMMENT: Now that's a good one; the recent media reports re Mickky Pacheco and his denial. This has to be taken at face value at the moment no one is privvy to inside knowledge - just hearsay. Be patient and await the outcome instead of jumping to conclusions as Jose Colaco would rightly say...Could be Pacheco's opponents have it in for him. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Keeping the faith: how bleak is the future for Catholicism?
Keeping the faith: how bleak is the future for Catholicism? On the eve of the Pope's visit to the UK, it seems that many believe that he and the church he leads are losing ground to the secular realities of modern life. But is this the full picture? - http://reddit.com/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guardian.co.uk%2Fworld%2F2010%2Fsep%2F05%2Fcatholicism-pope-benedict-church-future - [image: VATICAN-POPE-AFRICA-ANGOLA] Pope Benedict XVI arriving for Sunday mass at the Cimangola esplanade in Luanda in March last year. Photograph: Christophe Simon/AFP Dorcas Gichane moved swiftly through the midday bustle of central Nairobi. High above her, a billboard advertising whisky suggested Keep Walking. But Gichane, like hundreds of other devout Kenyans on their lunch breaks, had reached her destination – the Roman Catholic basilica of the Holy Family. With a few minutes to spare before mass, some worshippers browsed in the bookshop. Others said a quick prayer in the stained-glass-and-brick adoration room where the notice board featured a poster depicting Jesus and his disciples – all of them black. After sending a quick text message to a friend, Gichane, a well-dressed insurance broker, vanished inside the cavernous concrete cathedral, which was designated a basilica in 1982. Several large, flat-screen televisions hung from the pillars. A set of hand drums stood against the wall. Like one in four Kenyans, Gichane is a Roman Catholic. She attends the 45-minute lunchtime mass each weekday, and goes to one of the five Kiswahili and English services every Sunday morning. Many Kenyans went to Catholic schools, so the faith begins there, she says. And a lot of hospitals are backed by the church. The archbishop of Nairobi, Cardinal John Njue, offers a more spiritual explanation: One scholar [Kenyan-born John S Mbiti, the author of a seminal work, African Religions and Philosophy] said that Africans are 'notoriously religious'. And that's true. It's very deep. It's not something that came from outside. It's natural. The missionaries did not bring us God, but a new relationship with God. In Africa, the idea of Catholicismhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/world/catholicismthat seems to prevail in Western Europe – that of a reactionary, declining religion – seems incomprehensible. The church is liberal, Gichane protests. It has rules and regulations that are always there. But it does not place restrictions on people. In Nigeria, Archbishop Matthew Ndagosa of Kaduna, looks out on a horizon that would dazzle his Western counterparts. The churches are full. Young people go to church. And we have the world's largest seminary, in Enugu, he says, adding that the doctrines that cause Catholicism problems in the rich world strengthen its appeal in countries like Nigeria. In our tradition, morals are very strong. The strong rulings – on abortion, condoms, homosexuality, etcetera – in the Catholic church are a natural match. Africa's experience highlights several points that are at risk of being obscured in the controversy surrounding Pope Benedict's visit to an increasingly secular Britain. One is that, while Western Europeans may be abandoning religion, the rest of the globe is not. Muslims are not exactly turning away from Allah. The United States remains deeply religious. Millions of people in formerly communist Eastern Europe have re-embraced Orthodox Christianity. And in many parts of Asia, an emergent middle class is finding in organised religion a spiritual counterweight for its new-found wealth (and perhaps too a badge of social respectability). According to the World Christian Database, the proportion of the planet's population professing one or other of its four biggest faiths (Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism) rose steeply in the mid-1970s and has been climbing rapidly ever since. By 2005, the figure was 73%. Strong in the developing world where birth rates are high, Catholicism has done well out of the contemporary faith boom. Whatever problems Benedict may have, numbers are not yet among them. His church's statisticians estimate that the number of baptised Catholics reached 1,166 million at the end of 2008, a rise of 1.7% on a year earlier. Over the intervening 12 months, the Catholic population as a share of the global total edge up too. The once-a-Catholic-always-a-Catholic method used for the Vatican's count is debatable: it takes no account of those who lapse. But even by a more rigorous measure of belief and conviction, Benedict's religion is growing. The number of Catholic priests continues to rise, and in 2008 it reached almost 410,000. But while the number of aspirants to the priesthood grew that year in Africa, Asia and Oceania (and remained broadly stable in the Americas), it shrank – and at a striking rate of more than 4% – in Europe. That points to Catholicism's outstanding challenge – the secularisation of its traditional heartland. This was the issue that weighed most heavily on the
[Goanet] RBI GOVERNOR EARNS PEANUTS
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Mr. D. Subharao earns Rs 1, 28, 500/- a month. He is a signatory to all the currency notes in the country but his salary is four times less than what the Advocate General of Goa Mr. Subodh Kantak mints. When the Goa Government has been doling out Rs five lakhs a month to its Advocate General why would anybody opt for the RBI top job? Subodh Kantak for sure won’t! Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Inquisition in Europe - Part 2
Renaissance Period or Pre-Reformation, Counter-Reformation and Inquisition Period Some readers of this thread may be authorities in this field; while most goanetters could have cared less about European history - until now. Hence it is important to know and appreciate some basic facts; which knowledgeable persons may find redundant. My apologies. As mentioned in the prior post, the period of the Reformation-Counter Reformation and Inquisition (Early Modern History 1500 AD-1800 AD) was immediately preceded by the period of the Renaissance (1300 AD - 1500 AD); which is part of the Middle-Ages. While to historians these are two separate periods, in the life of the people of the time (including start of Portuguese colonization, Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier) there was a continuum from one period to the next. While the change in historical periods caused significant shifts in philosophy, theology, economics and social structure, which were starting to take roots in some sections of society, these changes only spread to the majority populace decades later and in some cases not at all. Paraphrased from Western Civilizations a 1000-page textbook on European all-encompassing history. In a number of ways the Renaissance and Reformation were closely related. Both were products of the powerful current individualism, which gained momentum in the 14th and 15th centuries. Each had a similar background of economic causes in the growth of trade and in the rise of an urban society. Both partook of the character of a return to original sources: in the one case, to the literary and artistic achievements of the Greeks and Romans; in the other, to the scriptures and the doctrines of the Church fathers. But in spite of these important similarities, it is misleading to think of the Reformation as merely the religious aspect of the Renaissance. The guiding principles of the two movements had comparatively little in common. The essence of the Renaissance was devotion to the human and the natural; with religion related to a relatively subordinate place. The spirit of the (Protestant) Reformation was characterized by other worldliness and contempt of the things of this life as inferior to the spiritual. In the mind of the Renaissance humanist, man's nature was generally considered good. In the view of the Reformers, it was unspeakably corrupt and depraved. Renaissance leaders believed in urbanity and tolerance. The followers of Luther and Calvin emphasized faith and conformity. While both the Renaissance and Reformation aimed at a recovery of the past, they were really oriented in different directions. The past the Renaissance humanist strove to revive was Greek and Roman antiquity, though a few were concerned with the original gospels as sources of an unspoiled religion. The (Protestant) Reformers, by contrast, were interested chiefly in a return to the teachings of St. Paul and St. Augustin. It goes without saying that the Renaissance, being an aristocratic movement, had less influence on the common man than did the Reformation. To be continued Regards, GL
Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans. - Serious food for thought.
Catholics , Catholics and more Catholics. Where are the CHRISTIANS gone? Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org for expanded scrolling Party Presentation on the Home Page -'Announcements' Section - Original Message - From: Tony Luis dalboy1...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:54 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans. - Serious food for thought. Agnelo Pinheiro, After writing so well below, it would be a tragedy for you to think of not writing anymore. All views should be very welcome. And I see in Oscar's and your posts some movement ahead and in the right direction. Most of what you wrote I do believe is factual and based on sound observation . I agree that Congress and its band of prop-ups from NCP and independents with fat portfolios are and have been a disaster for Goa. Manohar Parrikar arguably was better than these thugs!!! However my only question is the inclusion of Catholics. Being a Catholic by name but not in Practice is no Catholic and therefore to include and label these thugs as Catholics is giving them an accolade they do not deserve at all. I am reminded that these thugs are like the Scribes and Pharisees that Jesus himself said ''Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees for being hypocrites who stand on the high altar and on street corners claiming to preach the faith but do not practice the truth or the faith themselves. I stress that this is my observation and not a condemnation !!! Well done Agnelo !!
[Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans
JC wrote- I noticed that you had no comments on the Andamanis. Are they Indians? On what basis? British Colonialism? Response- JC Bab, It is a fact that the Andaman Islanders as also the residents of the Northeast do not feel Indian at all and are made to feel alienated by Delhi. Nagaland,Meghalaya and Mizoram are predominantly Christian majority states(70% to90% are Christian) in India and do not seem to have anything at all in common with the Indian Union-Northeasterners are constantly harassed by the authorities and the public in all the Metros as foreigners!They are probably Indians by accident and not choice! Recently a Union Cabinet Minister told a Jet Airways Hostess from Meghalaya-that it was good that Jet Airways was hiring foreigners!She was upset and gave it back to him!! Best Regards Vasant Baliga
[Goanet] Goa news for September 7, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Tar balls harden, take toll on marine life off Goa - Times of India CmatEPJ7GnEYIWxTYu5_Ag http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHpIWbW1VdDuPn66hqattljv4DgJwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tar-balls-harden-take-toll-on-marine-life-off-Goa/articleshow/6483130.cms *** Tar balls from Goa beaches to be incinerated - Hindustan Times ech/energy-and-environment/article617177.eceGoa beach tar balls to be sent to oil refineries http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFZH0RMf0KBKx5dk3VFUN7OFPI_pAurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Tar-balls-from-Goa-beaches-to-be-incinerated/Article1-596646.aspx *** Foreigners' property confiscated in Goa - The Hindu aton-to-arrive-in-goa-tomorrow/298519.htmlQueen''s Baton to arrive in Goa tomorrow http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFwIzoEm11c3v76uF1ipOECGwys_Aurl=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article617869.ece *** NCP to continue electoral alliance with Congress in Goa - Hindustan Times ong-welcomes-NCP-decision-to-go-it-alone/articleshow/6509485.cmsYouth Cong welcomes NCP decision to go it alone http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG-fIQY5_voIM7upiyfdcPnsZwcPAurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/NCP-to-continue-electoral-alliance-with-Congress-in-Goa/Article1-596746.aspx *** 3 pig iron plants in state cease operations - Times of India ron-ore--45-new-firms-under-scanner/678074Missing iron ore: 45 new firms under scanner http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGO7MgQAHJcoVzmqu-FJr7KdOQOggurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/3-pig-iron-plants-in-state-cease-operations/articleshow/6509443.cms *** Goa CM inaugurates Commonwealth Games exhibition on wheels - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Chief Minister Digambar Kamat inaugurated an exhibition on sports and Information Technology on board Commonwealth Games Express, a special train ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGb8qICLJIApvUXYR0UKfRPWB2rGAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/events-tournaments/commonwealth-games/top-stories/Goa-CM-inaugurates-Commonwealth-Games-exhibition-on-wheels/articleshow/6507026.cms *** 'Up security during Ganeshotsav' - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: Heightened security measures will be put in place by the police during community Ganeshotsav celebrations at various places across South Goa. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFebGZhZ2vMrA0_TJAsY0Ibr6xNewurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Up-security-during-Ganeshotsav/articleshow/6509480.cms *** Bang's disease detected in Goa: ICAR scientists - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: A few cases of Brucellosis, also referred to as Bang's disease or Gibraltar fever, have been detected in Goa by ICAR scientists. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEp9DSu0SwWcDMNFPml5list2v_fgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Bangs-disease-detected-in-Goa-ICAR-scientists/articleshow/6509517.cms *** Animated film on malaria control could go national - Times of India orne Diseases (NAVBD), western region titled `Mosquito Control: I ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEEnkCITNyDnzLScp5SuOTgf3yTywurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Animated-film-on-malaria-control-could-go-national/articleshow/6509505.cms *** Goa Shipping News: Wrecks Still Stuck - Wall Street Journal (blog) ll Street Journal (blog)A court in Goa is scheduled to make a decision Monday on what to do with the rusting remnants of a ship that ran aground just off one of the most popular ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE5mAEgepwbgNelByhwtzMJ4_yG_Aurl=http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2010/09/06/goa-shipping-news-wrecks-still-stuck/ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans. - Serious food for thought.
I still say Manmohan Singh as the Premier of India - OK for delegation to meet, signature campaign etc. Never SONIA GANDHI since she is irrelevant as the head of the CORRUPT CONGRESS. I am against falling at the feet of this imported Indian. My grand OK for the 100 or 1000 K rally from dusk to dawn Come Dec. 19 2010. Cap, T-shirts with PPS insignia will send shivers down the Congress -NCP-BJP spines. And this is the need of the hour if any politics or politician has to perform for GOA and GOANS. My offer of 10K in 'KIND' for PPS is valid and getting stronger. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org for expanded scrolling Party Presentation on the Home Page -'Announcements' Section PS: Let us stop being CATHOLICS. Let us be CHRISTIANS, the followers of CHRIST for once. - Original Message - From: pinheiro gift.pinhe...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:44 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans. - Serious food for thought. Dear Oscar and All Goans, This is the last time I will respond on this thread unless I see a good reason to write anything further. Before I go to core issue of this debate, let me unfold few facts about me as they hold relevance to this thread/debate. I had been the Congress Party active primary member for 14 years. As Congress worker, voted for Congress Party except 2007. I am a Catholic, not just by words by hard core practicing till date and intend to stay that way till the end in spite of all that afflicting the Catholic Church. Now, with regard to meeting Sonia Gandhi or Manmohan Singh with delegation is debatable. Yes, it might work if the approach is Carrot and Stick. Stick to my mind will hit hard if we succeed to show our strength on the street with International Indian media coverage. For this reason I support Carmen Miranda’s suggestion of Cap T-shirts. But, the people who are cause of these ills have to be the part of the solution. My suggestion, as we Goans love to sing and dance for every occasion, let do it that way. Call for a non-political rally represented by all activists who fight lone tireless battles in small groups under one banner with the slogan ‘NO TO CORRUPTION YES TO GOOD GOVERNANCE’ on 19th Dec 2010. This event could be something like dawn to dask or vice versa with participation from singers, dancers, tiatrs etc all pledging to say NO TO CORRUPTION. Concurrently run a signature campaign at the venue and then submit it to Sonia Gandhi or Manmohan Singh with delegation. Viva Goa by heart and soul. Agnelo Pinheiro
[Goanet] Talking photos: Panjim D B Road preparing for Queen's Baton Relay
Panjim D B Road preparing for Queen's Baton Relay The relay will be passing this way to and fro Campal/Miramar today and tommow i.e. 7th 8th Sept.2010 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4966164402/sizes/l/ More info- Routes etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4966164402/ 19th Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Starts Oct..3 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] Goa to be ruled by Goans. - Serious food for thought.
Hi Bosco, It was because of the context in which I was responding. Agnelo's mail was about saying that some of the Catholics and Congress was responsible for the mess in Goa. My response was two fold: To say that these Catholics were Catholic but only in name But more importantly to demonstrate that the mess has also been caused by so called non-Catholics and named some to demonstrate the point. Thats why ! The intent was not because of a hang-up on either community. My thread is and has always been that the mess is endemic and goes across communities and peoples. Faith has little or nothing to do here as people that behave in this despicable manner do not practice their true faith and really have no in anything except the Greed and the work of the Devil !!! or that Power corrupts absolutely.. --- On Sat, 4/9/10, Bosco D bos...@canada.com wrote: From: Bosco D bos...@canada.com Subject: Re: Goa to be ruled by Goans. - Serious food for thought. To: goa...@goanet.org Cc: dalboy1...@yahoo.co.uk Date: Saturday, 4 September, 2010, 3:48 Tony, Thank you for sharing your views on this thread over the past few days. A couple of queries. -Original Message- From: Tony Luis All the above are carried out by so called Catholics who happen to be Catholics because through no fault of their own they were led to the baptismal font by their parents!! RESPONSE: Why could you not name any of the Catholics you refer to above??? Having said that the mess is not just caused by so called Catholics.. What about the Ranes, Pratap Singh and Vishwajeet who own large chunks of land and are part of the bribery and corruption bandwagon. What about Babu Kavlekar the MLA of Quepem and Chairman of the GIDC responsible for the Food Park Scam in Quitol? What about Ravi Naik and the Drugs Nexus? What about Digambar Kamat who will turn black into white or deny the truth and justice just to hang on to his CM chair to make his Crore a day in corrupt ill gotten gains RESPONSE: Rajan Parrikar has posted photographs on Goanet of BK on the land designated for the Food Park. But do only the Ranes own large chunks of land?? Are these the only names you can think of connected with the word 'Scam'?? Why this hang-up on one community?? Is the other community a Flock of Angels?? One can understand the resentment many of us feel towards what is going on in Goa. You are not alone. However when one starts to build a list of names for the Honor Roll, it is better to make a complete list or no list at all. There are many clammering to be on the Honor Roll. - B
[Goanet] Fw: Barking dogs seldom bite a selection of letters to the Editor in oHeraldo Newspaper
Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, You do get some telling or thought provoking letters from some sections of the oHeraldo readership to the Editor. I wonder what we should make of such letters, do we agree with the letter-writers and concede that these guys are writing some sense or just castigating US Goans for working abroad to earn OUR daily bread/livelihood. In fact, if you take the Amchea Bapa, it is OUR constant reminder that we ask our Father in heaven, Amcho Dispotto giras aiz amkam di, So, do letters like this hit the nail on our Goan Nulls or should we conveniently ignore such letters as the usual crab infested mentality akin to jealousy emanating from our Brethren in Goa ? One of the Main Problems why Goans Agree to Dis -agree with one another and that's why we are in such a Mess, We simply CANNOT OR Do Not THINK, ACT as ONE BODY and ONE SOUL as our faith dictates US to do. We are the only people on Earth who have a Self-destruct Button to dash ANY Hope or Hopes that we may have of BEING ONE, not only with the LORD, but in UNION with ourselves and OUR Gencho Saiba brought Faith !! Confused.GoaCom- Joe - Forwarded Message From: An inter-netter abroad sokiponett...@gmail.co To: To all you computer buffs abroad Sent:To Goans Abroad Sat, 4 September, 2010 8:00:40 Subject: Barking dogs seldom bite a selection of letters to the Editor in oHeraldo Newspaper Barking dogs seldom bite Juliano Baptista, Cortalim This is a reply to all ‘Goans’ from abroad who write in the papers with great words of advice. While it is wonderful to see that are interested in your motherland and deplore today’s politicians who are feeding Goa to the dogs, it is absurd that you sit at your computers to write letters from thousands of miles away and take no action. Please quit your lucrative jobs abroad, come here and join the fight. You have absolutely no idea how hard it is to fight these rogues, who have tons of money power. The village groups of Goa are fighting tooth and nail for the people. They have achieved a lot so far, and are the real heroes. But this wasn’t accomplished overnight, and certainly not by writing letters in the papers. I am not saying that choosing a lucrative career in another country is a sin. But if it is your choice to tuck your tail between your legs and run, please do not advise us. We have good leaders. What we need is support with action. Barking dogs seldom bite. Why not work abroad? Jerome Goes, London Diogo Furtado (‘Wisdom from afar’, Herald, 2 Sept) does not know that Goans who have worked abroad have contributed to the welfare of their families in Goa, many from poverty to a respectable life. Can any Goan have a decent life with the payment they receive from private firms in Goa that pay paltry amounts? A government job cost lakhs of rupees. How many can pay to get these jobs? Ask any contractor how much money has he to part with to bag a tender, and how much bribes he has to pay to obtain his final payment. If he is a true Goan, let him ask the Alemao brothers how they have amassed so much wealth.
Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans
We are all shut for so many years and we all know that including me, atleast now that we know the facts lets open our eyes and as an individual lets fight for our rights and make it happen. God Bless Goa Thanks Mike From: Bernado Colaco Democracy has not worked for 48 years. Can you give us a date when it will work! Then we will shut up forever! BC Subject: Re: Fw: Goa to be ruled by Goans. We cannot blame DEMOCRACY. We must make it work. Which we are not doing. Cheers floriano * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Now available in Toronto, a few copies of *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho. Contact Bosco D'Mello bo...@goanet.org (416) 803-7264 http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/
Re: [Goanet] My $100 Challenge
As promised in my last Goanet post in this thread, I quote below pertinent excerpts from IP headers of that post and its two copies sent separately as a private email to Mervyn and as a private cc to myself: (Please see - http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-September/198395.html ) You will notice that the following public IP address of mine is embedded in all three of them: 117.204.130.109 Let me remind you that this public IP address was a unique identifier of my computer connection to the internet at the time that I sent my Goanet post, private email to Mervyn and a private cc to myself. The excerpts of IP headers below, in addition to proving that Mervyn won the $100 challenge, further confirm my refutation of the following bogus claim that Goanet masks IP addresses, whereas private emails and cc’s reveal them. QUOTE 3. He can get access to the sender's IP address. For those who are not familiar with what this is, the IP is an unique identifier that can be traced to the sender. When the emails are routed via the GoaNet distribution list, the original IP is masked and replaced by GoaNet's own IP. This is private information and should not be divulged to third parties and GoaNet is doing the right thing here. UNQUOTE .Jim Fernandes (Please see - http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-August/197965.html ) Cheers, Santosh APPENDIX 1. EXCERPT OF IP HEADER OF GOANET POST RECEIVED IN MY INBOX QUOTE Message-ID: 515931.77024...@web110315.mail.gq1.yahoo.com Received: from [117.204.130.109] by web110315.mail.gq1.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:07:31 PDT X-Mailer: YahooMailClassic/11.3.2 YahooMailWebService/0.8.105.279950 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 21:07:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com Add sender to Contacts To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list goanet@lists.goanet.org In-Reply-To: 639889.89708...@web83708.mail.sp1.yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailman-Approved-At: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:39:27 -0700 Subject: Re: [Goanet] My $100 Challenge X-BeenThere: goanet@lists.goanet.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.13 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Sender: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org Errors-To: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org Content-Length: 5606 UNQUOTE 2. EXCERPT OF IP HEADER OF PRIVATE EMAIL RECEIVED IN MERVYN’S INBOX QUOTE Message-ID: 357337.44648...@web110316.mail.gq1.yahoo.com .. Received: from [117.204.130.109] by web110316.mail.gq1.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:11:52 PDT X-Mailer: YahooMailClassic/11.3.2 YahooMailWebService/0.8.105.279950 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 21:11:52 -0700 (PDT) From: This sender is DomainKeys verified Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com Add sender to Contacts Subject: Re: [Goanet] My $100 Challenge - PRIVATE COPY To: Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca Cc: chimbel...@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Length: 5205 UNQUOTE 2. EXCERPT OF IP HEADER OF PRIVATE CC RECEIVED IN MY INBOX QUOTE Message-ID: 357337.44648...@web110316.mail.gq1.yahoo.com ... Received: from [117.204.130.109] by web110316.mail.gq1.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:11:52 PDT X-Mailer: YahooMailClassic/11.3.2 YahooMailWebService/0.8.105.279950 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 21:11:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] My $100 Challenge - PRIVATE COPY To: Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca Cc: chimbel...@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Length: 5205 UNQUOTE
Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans
Very much WRONG there. For one - 'There is no 'good' and 'bad' persons when it comes to POLITICS. There are only 'good' and 'bad' intensions.' Two: Good or bad persons elected makes no difference or has nil relevance. The difference and relevance comes into play when one elects 'good' or 'bad' SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE. Aren't we barking up the wrong tree Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org for expanded scrolling Party Presentation on the Home Page - 'Announcements' Section. - Original Message - From: Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com To: goanet goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 5:15 AM Subject: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans Carmen Miranda: For years now we have proved that we are not even capable of chosing a decent number of politicians to rule in Goa. Do you really think there is any chance at all we will get a different status for Goa? If we get Presidential rule , that will be enough to put things right. Response: Carmen, sorry if I sound like a dampener to your above suggestion. There are no short cuts. The goans in Goa have to take responsibility to elect persons of good character and integrity. While it is good to be idealistic, we also need to be practical. Regards, Marshall * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Now available in Toronto, a few copies of *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho. Contact Bosco D'Mello bo...@goanet.org (416) 803-7264 http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/
[Goanet] Attacks on Christians in Karnataks
Marshall Mendoza wrote: Jason I did notice the unusual number Rs 50 crores per day but discounted it as a typographical error. However,we must not lose sight of the larger picture, which is the sustained attacks on Christians in Karnataka as the latest Independence day speech by BJP MLA Pralhad Remani at Khanapur shows the kind of mindset we are dealing with. Please read the following report: BANGALORE: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Wednesday said he had directed his party legislator Prahlad Remani to apologise for his anti-Christian statements on Independence Day. If he does not tender an apology to the Christian community for his statements, action will be taken against him, Yeddyurappa told reporters in Belgaum, around 500 km from here. Dear Goanetters: I detest the fact that apart from Dr Barad, who is a well known mad and bad Hindu fundamentalist, two Catholics have questioned Marshall' post on this subject. Marshall is one of the most secular minded poster on this forum. When marshall posts that the BJP government in Karnataka spend 50 crores per day on publicity against religious minority, I am sure he has done it with careful scrutiny. Justice Saldanha, apart from being a catholic and hence true christian is a retired judge and therefore is used to meticulously scrutinising evidence placed before him. He has written accurate judgements all his life. It is therefore shameful if anyone on this forum questions the fact that there have been 1000 attacks on christians in Karnataka. I believe strongly that the only way these attacks will stop overnight is when the BJP government in Karnataka is replaced by secular Congress government. The proof which Marshall will supply very easily is in the fact that Marshall does not write on violence in Orissa any more. Goanetters might not know this but this can be credited entirelyto the fall of the BJP government at the last election. Anil Desai
Re: [Goanet] Is the Goa Press - fair and equitable or is it (albeit, in parts) intellectually honest v dishonest?
On 5 September 2010 08:42, Bevinda Collaco edi...@targetgoa.com wrote: NEWS Mickky's cup runneth over. Now he's facing charges from the US on immigration and money laundering rackets http://www.targetgoa.com/newsd-Mickky-in-big-trouble-for-immigration-and-money-laundering-racket-in-US-1022 The Link led to the following article Mickky in big trouble for immigration and money laundering racket in US 2010-09-05 It looks like Mickky may be getting even more trouble on his plate, this time from the United States Bureau of Diplomatic Security. According to a report in The Indian Express Sept 5, 2010, ... CRYIN' TIME AGAIN? Mickky under Indo-US investigation for immigration and money laundering racket in the US My comment to Bevinda Collaco Dear Bevinda, The above 'item' arrived into my InBox - from you .hence this response from me. May I ask IF you (as in TargetGoa) are being intentionally or negligently dishonest? What do you mean by Mickky in big trouble for immigration and money laundering racket in US? Do you believe (unlike some lawyers in Goa) that until a person is tried and found guilty of a crime, a word, i.e. allegedly, should precede whatever the person is accused of? And, if you were really a fair news-person, as opposed to a biased patracar, do you believe that you should have also directed attention to the following (attached) denial from Mr. Pacheco? Allow me to say this: a: I strongly believe that a person is Innocent unless he is found guilty by a court of law (and the verdict is not overturned). Do you? b: If the person - any person - is guilty, you are free to slam that person. I will join you in that venture.. Additionally, c: Is that a photograph from file'? I so, why is it placed along this story without a 'rider'? d: Let us all beware of sleeping (figuratively of course) with dogs. We just might catch fleas. Some might even bite us - just because they feel they can bite. jc Disclosure: I do not know Micky - nor do I ever want to know him. I have the greatest of distrust of/for crooked Goa politicians, negligent patracars and 'matlabi' Goa lawyers. All three sets of people are disgusting - especially as they use the power vested in them to destroy the lives of selective people. And now .whether True or False here is another version of / side to that story. I believe it was on-line before you sent out those Headlines: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Pacheco-denies-money-laundering-charges/articleshow/6499445.cms Pacheco denies money laundering charges PTI, Sep 5, 2010, 03.24pm IST PANAJI: Goa's former Tourism Minister Fransisco Mickey Pacheco on Sunday stirred clear of the controversy which embroils him in a major international money laundering and fake travel document racket. I am shocked to read what has appeared in the newspaper. My overseas employment agency has ceased to exist since last four years, since I separated from my wife, Pacheco told PTI at his residence in Betalbhatim, south Goa. Pacheco said he is ready to face any inquiry and his bank accounts are transparent, which could be probed by any agency. The NCP legislator is in the controversy after a national newspaper reported that US' bureau of diplomatic security had said that the former minister may be involved in massive immigration and money laundering racket. The news report mentioned that the bureau had got in touch with Indian Ministry of External Affairs with the relevant documents and case is being referred to CBI. The former minister said that all the recruitments done when he ran the agency along with his estranged wife Sara, were all `valid and with proper documents. I have not sent anyone abroad with forged or fake documents. I am ready to face any kind of investigation, Pacheco said adding that he does not know whether Sara still continues with the licence. The former minister had to step down in June from the state cabinet after he was booked by crime branch in connection with the death of his close friend Nadia Torrado. Pacheco said that his wife, Sara Pacheco, against whom he has filed a divorce case, had licence of the recruitment agency. I don't know whether she continued recruiting people or not. I was out of the agency business once we separated, said the former tourism minister. He said that Sara herself had established the agency - Overseas Manpower Private Limited, in 1996 and was running it. The recruitments were done on ships on seaman visa. Many times the candidates used to travel to different ports and enter the countries, the recruitment agency had no hold over it, Pacheco conceded. The report submitted to MEA had said that Pacheco had USD 15 million in his account in US and had recently transferred USD 2 million to India. I challenge to prove that I have such huge money in my bank accounts, he said. The former minister said the boys who are working
Re: [Goanet] Tribute to My teachers:-informal and formal-Part I
This is not a riposte to Dr. Kamat's 'a tribute to My teachers' etc., although his post may have prompted me to add my 2 bits to whatever that makes Goanet tick like it does. This is also my general appreciation of Goanet in response to its 16th anniversary. Congrats! I may add here that Dr. Kamat's rectitude in paying tribute to his teachers caused me to remember mine and I was amused by the irony of their contrast: his upright gratitude and my own brand of gratefulness. Indeed I am grateful to people beings without number, yet, while Dr. Kamat felt inspired by them to hunt for knowledge, I felt haunted by mine. I recalled the countless beatings I got from my teachers, and impositions and punishment and a couple of threats of expulsion from school. That certainly must have something to do with our natures. While Dr. Kamat was, I presume, obedient, I was, without assumption, the Huck Finn. Be as it may, 'a tribute to My teachers' made me remember my teachers today for which I wish to thank Goanet and Dr.Kamat. The other interesting post today was by Vivek Menezes about pao and poders. His text virtually transported me through Panjim allies, a ghost-like trail of fresh bread eddying my nostrils, imagined yet as real as only real can be. I have observed over the past couple of years that all that threatening banter on Goanet is harmless brouhaha. Something provokes an argument and before long the issue loses its oomph and is forgotten presently to make room for some other burning issue. Right now JoeGoaUk's identity is burning (I suppose), unless someone else decides to set something else on fire. It is interesting. To me, Goanet is like a large well where in Goanetters jump as if to celebrate some cyber san-joao. I can almost hear Goanetters in a procession singing, Dongra vellya kallginni, paus ghal saibinni!...
[Goanet] NRIs face tax threat under DTC-if you are an Non-Resident Indianapplicable to liberated Goans
Hope this will not be 2 taxing for anyone of you guys and dolls who are Non-Resident Indians working abroad for your daily bread NRIs face tax threat under DTC The new legislation, introduced in Parliament on Monday, says an individual shall be resident in India in any financial year if he is in the country for more than 59 days in that year and has been in India for more 365 days in the four preceding financial years. A number of Indian industrialists including Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal and Essar’s Ravi Ruia have acquired non-resident status over the years. “The DTC has only attempted to clean up the provision in line with the laws globally,” said an official with the central board of direct taxes (CBDT), the apex direct tax arm of the government. A phrase “being outside India” in the existing income tax law exempted individuals who stay outside the country for six months from paying taxes. This was prone to misuse and allowed individuals to escape tax in any country, the official said, requesting anonymity. The new code is expected to come into effect from April 1, 2012. More than 25 million Indians stay overseas and one million visit the country every year. A large number of NRIs particularly those working in the gulf countries usually visit India for longer durations. “This could result in a situation wherein the overseas income of NRIs may be subject to tax under certain situations,” said Vikas Vasal, executive director at consulting firm KPMG. Amitabh Singh, partner at Ernst Young, said this could become a dampener for the overseas Indian population who routinely visit India to meet their relatives and friends. “They will now have to restrict their stay to less than 60 or be in danger of becoming tax residents,” he said. NRIs who have spent 365 days in the last four years, which is permissible under the current income tax law, are at the risk of becoming a resident and facing tax on their global income. They will be given relief from payment of tax for two years on their global income in the transition period when they become resident from non-resident, a CBDT official said. The income tax department can define the term “visit” more tightly to ensure that there is no misuse instead of removing the provision altogether, Mr Singh of Ernst Young said. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/personal-finance/tax-savers/tax-news/NRIs-face-tax-threat-under-DTC/articleshow/6482697.cms
Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans
Dear All, The discussion on this topic has been nice to read. However, we all seem to be focused on solving the problem through elections only. Our democracy is anyways flawed, candidates will promise the moon before elections then not deliver, with no repercussions (worst that can happen is they will not get elected again, that too for the next election after 5 years). I remember how successive Calangute MLAs promised to remove the River Princess she's still there. Without regulatory bodies or media to expose malpractices, the corrupt have no fear. What about focusing on our people? The common Goan, the problems that they face, the youth who will be voters tomorrow. Why does the common man feel so helpless that he feels the need to take favors from politicians to get his work done? Why cannot one have pride in standing on one's own feet without taking any favors? I was in conversation some time back with a friend he was telling me about a neighbor of his (holding a MBA degree), who wanted someone's influence to get job! Why is it that our people feel so helpless that they believe, that only through influence things can get done? Is it that we want results quick without effort? Or does the common Goan believe that it's the only way things work. Will bringing change in perceptions in our society contribute to better leaders ultimately governance? I agree, such a change will definitely not come overnight. Recently, we had the World Goa Day celebrations, which I too feel is a good concept. But why don't we also have events such as Promising Goan Leaders, Best Goan Inventor, Cleanest Goan Village, Social Activist Awards etc. Maybe, rewarding hard work, excellence honesty could be a strong influence for others too. It would also encourage others. Maybe sponsor Goans with potential in sports / studies, sponsor research studies (environment, economics, technology etc) in our Universities. Our next leaders may come from these young people. I don't agree with comments about CRAB mentality the like. I do not think European / American society was perfect in their beginnings. Cribbing about past not providing solutions is a waste of time. Society can change if we bring about the change. Providing solutions for a better future is what matters. Best Regards, Inacio Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 11:12:56 +0400 From: Anthony C. L. Fernandes tonyfernandes1...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans Message-ID: aanlktinhokdlsa_pu-t1x8mc+ntvxevryqjcl-fyb...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Marshall, Ref your question Isn't is worth introspecting what has stopped or prevented goans from becoming masters of their own destiny? Or is the present dismal state of affairs the destiny that the goans have voted for? In my view is simply CRAB MENTALITY OF GOANS and let others take advantage of Goans are least bothered about. Regards Anthony
Re: [Goanet] Is the Goa Press - fair and equitable or is it (albeit, in parts) intellectually honest v dishonest?
OUR HONEST LEADER says! a) I challenge to prove money in my a/c - This is an honest challenge from our honest leaders who knows very well where the money actually is. They are all well educated and know 1 + 1 makes 11. And they all also know that any challenge in our intelligent/ democratic courts will take 15 -25 years to pass an verdict. So till then HAPPY GANESH, EID MUBARAK, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLESSED MOTHER, HAPPY DIWALI, MERRY CHRISTMAS , HAPPY NEW YEAR! b) My overseas agency closed down - Honest again. His closed. Hers? c) I have nothing to hide - Honest again. Everyone knows and everyones eyes are always open and can see our leaders foreign branded assets moving on the roads and standing tall on land more than actually permitted. d) Everyone deposits in his ac and he gives to their families. Honest again. Our leaders takes from everyone. And gives to families. Whose families? Honestly we must invite Centre Maam to give awards to the best salesperson. Hey what if all fortying sales people get a joint award for selling GOA? We Goans all know the answer, Honestly ! So the next Tiatr name should be - GOENKARACHE RUPEES DOLLARS ZALLE! MAGIC , MILLARG ZALI, VIVA GOA. HEY US BOSTECH KIDEM SANGTA! TE KAICH NOKO HAHA ., AMI SOGLEM ZANAM!
[Goanet] Municipal elections
*Elections to Rob and Loot?* *Vote for Change!* By Joel Moraes Local Candidates for the Cuncolim Municipal Council elections have commenced their campaigning, some of them had donated Projectors to view the recently concluded Football world cup matches on big screens whereas some are involved in repairing Chapels,donating train tickets to visit *Valankani*etc,etc.Elections in recent times has turned to be a good profit-making business.The one and only requirement to win any election is a technique to fool local people.After the last Assembly elections,a Councilor public declared that he won’t be contesting in the next Municipal Elections but this is a low investment business and if turned successful it’s all money around,*sacs of money.* So once elected very few loves to resign from politics and take rest,unless the people makes them rest.The reservations in the name of SC/ST/OBC also to play a major role in the election drama. The business is so profit-making that some government servants who are earning a decent salary may resign from the service to contest municipal elections.We must have witnessed a lot so called development in our historic village of Cuncolim but also don’t be blind not to witness the development of our own elected Councilors.They developed a lot,I mean,*sacs of money.* The present one’s are well trained to rob and loot.First,the same called Cuncolim Municipal Council issued a License to a project at Addiband,Cuncolim and now to make the people happy,a Work Stop order has been issued.Stop will definitely turn into start after the elections.Is the said project Illegal?If so,why not cancel the License?Trained,Licensed Thieves will have a better answer. Last but not the least,they are perfect thieves.They hold a Master’s degree in the profession of politics and we the people should not give them a chance to use their degree against us and our historic village.Let’s vote for a change,not because the new ones will turn better but only because they will take time to achieve the degree to* Rob and Loot .* ** *Joel Morais* *P.O.Cuncolim,* *Bencleamvaddo,* *Salcette,Goa.* *Pin-403703 * *mob-9970561727*
Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans. - Serious food for thought.
Dear Oscar, No 'knee jerk reactions' from me. My knees are made of 'footballer' stuff and the do not have any steel contents in them. I just don't kneel, even when I occasionally visit the CHURCH, therefore 'the no steel in the knees business' I maintain that every person has his/her own mind and views and opinions must be expressed. Otherwise we don't know the person and his/her thinking process. All I can say is YOU ARE MOST WELCOME. And. Thank you so very much for having understood GOASURAJ more than understanding FLORIANO, for GOASURAJ is important for GOA, floriano is irrelevant and dispensable. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org for expanded scrolling Party Presentation on the Home Page - 'Announcements' Section - Original Message - From: Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:42 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans. - Serious food for thought. Dear Mario bab! I am sorry but I agree to disagree with your comments with respect to your opinion. I would like to ask you a question, please? We have waited for 48 years and 8 months; can we not hang on to hear Tony Luis’ speech even if it takes 2 hours to read? Many winners give up at the finishing line. Floriano bab – Mea culpa in advance should you get a knee jerk reaction to my response and comment. I do not want to loose another cyber acquaintance who is very important to me. You said:: “I sincerely believe that a lot of people holding placards and banners would be tired with some taking off quietly and temporarily for a peg of feni somewhere” Mogh assundhi Oscar C. Lobo Melbourne. From: Mario Andrew Rodrigues Just one word ' WOW ' Floriano! I think TRUE Goans understands what Floriano says.
Re: [Goanet] Attack on Christians in Karnataka
--- On Sat, 9/4/10, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: ps: If the figure '500 billion is incorrect, please discount it and look at the larger picture. Hi Jose, The real question that all sensible and rational Goanetters need to ask is the following: What credible information and whose credibility assures us that the larger picture is not based on overzealous generalizations from typographical errors, and exaggerated and fraudulent figures? Cheers, Santosh --- On Sat, 9/4/10, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote: Jason, I did notice the unusual number Rs 50 crores per day but discounted it as a typographical error. However,we must not lose sight of the larger picture,
[Goanet] Talking Photo: Just Curious, I have so many questions about this house in the water..
Talking Photo: Just Curious - I have so many questions about this house in the water.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3708566612/sizes/l/ Whose House it this? Whether the owner is a Goan, Indian or a Foreigner? What was here before the house? E.g. a hut/Humpti, shop/posro, gaddo/gadda Who was the first owner of the house (if any) ? What's the total area - built-up and land? How many bedded rooms, halls, toilets, kitchen, stores etc? Where the kitchen/toilet waste goes? Whether it has Septic tank/fosse connected to it? And where the tank is based i.e. on land or in water? What’s the inside of the house like? Whether the floor or the walls are always wet or damp? Whether any aquatics life (shell fish etc) breed surrounding the house/walls Whether the house receives some regular guests like crabs etc Whether it was built or extended before or after Goa liberation 1961? Whether it was built or extended before or after 1991 CRZ act/notification? (CRZ=Coastal Regulation Zone), if after, who approved construction/extension? Whether the land around it shrinked over the years say due to soil erosion etc Whether the River (you see) got shrinked/reduced or grown/expanded over the years? Whether it is a man-made phenomena such as reclamation etc? Whether the road had any setback rules/provisions on it’s either side? Whether the road is first or the house? And many more… Metadata (with pics) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3708566612/sizes/l/ The Pic was taken in July 2009 The house is sitting in the River Mandovi The place is Ribandar The Road you see is NH4A o/w The Motorcyclist you see is either heading towards Old Goa / Ponda or Chorao via Ferryboat Close to the scene is Ribandar-Chorao Ferry / Jetty Panjim Capital lies about 3 kms behind of it The road is linked to 1633 'Ponte de Linhares' Causeway leading to KTC, Panjim (partly seen) Pont de Linhares - Pics Causeway NH4A – A view from Ribandar http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4747118102/sizes/l/ View from Panjim http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3448411350/sizes/l/ (Starting point - from Ribandar side) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3708567944/sizes/l/ from Panjim – the other side http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3715131614/sizes/l/ The house when low-tide http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3464971149/sizes/l/ the Ferry wharf with ferry boat http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3465782238/sizes/l/ Note: No offence to anyone, I am just curious! The Pic also appeared in a local daily on 6/9/10 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] Dilip S'Souza: Where once stood Houses
Where once stood Houses By Dilip D'Souza http://www.himalmag.com/Where-once-stood-houses_fnw79.html ++ vjp
[Goanet] Does god exist (Goanet) another ungodly squabble (The Economist)
Dear Goanetters, There had been many posts on goanet on the first subject. I stopped reading them after seeing a few because they over-relied on opinions and less on facts and figures. But a similar post on the The Economist seems to be backed by scientific hypothesis. Read it: ANOTHER UNGODLY SQUABBLE (The Economist) WHEN a prominent man (or woman) of faith asserts the existence of God, nobody takes notice. But whenever a prominent scientist raises the opposite prospect, all hell is sure to break loose. The latest furore was provoked by Stephen Hawking, one of Britain's best known scientists and a likely future recipient of the Nobel prize in physics (if, as expected, his 1974 theory that black holes emit radiation despite their notorious all-engulfing gravitational pull is confirmed by experiments at the Large Hadron Collider in CERN). On September 2nd The Times, a British daily, published an extensive excerpt (this and other Times links behind a pay wall) from The Grand Design, Dr Hawking's first major book in nearly a decade, which will hit the shelves on September 9th (reviewed here in the Financial Times by Roger Penrose, another big name in British physics). Never mind the niceties of string theory and its implications for physics. What really got everybody aflutter was his contention that the Big Bang is an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, so that it is not necessary to invoke God to light the blue touch paper. The jury is still out on whether current theories really are enough to explain the origins of the universe. And the scientific method, with its laborious procedures and peer review, ensures we won't know for certain in the foreseeable future. But the proposition elicited an immediate if predictable response from another quarter. Clerics representing the Abrahamic faiths (supported by a handful of religiously-minded physicists) weighed in, rehearsing all the tired arguments about science providing explanations and religion offering interpretations, science being concerned with is where faith is concerned with ought, etc. On cue, militant atheists trotted out their own hoary lines: vacuity of the god of the gaps, meaninglessness of the questions about the meaning of it all, and so on. What made Dr Hawking's revelation so jarring to the religious establishment, and so mellifluous to its ideological opponents, was that until now he was regarded as an ally of faith. In A Brief History of Time, the hugely popular 1988 book that cemented his fame outside academic circles, Dr Hawking seemed to acknowledge God's involvement in the creation of the universe. This made him something of a church darling. Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and arguably the world's most famous atheist, welcomed Dr Hawking's apparent apostasy, telling the Times that Darwinism kicked God out of biology but physics remained more uncertain. Hawking is now administering the coup de grace. He quickly added that construing the physicist's past proclamations as anything more than a handy metaphor was indulging in wishful thinking. The row will peter out soon, no doubt, though not before saving Dr Hawking a pretty penny in advertising costs for his book. The broader debate, meanwhile, will rage on. After all, an important piece of knowledge is at stake. As Dr Dawkins is ever keen to stress, a reality inhabited by a sentient supernatural being is very different from a reality that isn't. In fact, they are mutually exclusive. We either live in one or the other; we can't have it both ways. Opinions vary on whether or not this is ultimately knowable, but there is little doubt that the truth is out there. This Babbage would love to find out what it is, though he isn't holding his breath. However, another fascinating question, hitherto absent from the current palaver, may prove more tractable. It concerns not how to explain creation without God, but how to account for the persistence of human religious belief without invoking its object. Evolutionary psychologists, anthropologists and neurologists are hard at work trying to figure this out. Watch this space. http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/09/science_and_religion
Re: [Goanet] Is the Goa Press - fair and equitable or is it (albeit, in parts) intellectually honest v dishonest?
Dear Gentlemen, We Gents and Ladies who are somewhat a little more learned than the Press and Public figures of Goa should not waste too much of our valuable Time, Efforts and Words on the Ins and Outs, the constant Wrongs than Rights taking place on the local Political scene in Goa. Why you may ask ? Well, first, we are not there to IRON OUT any of the Problems that Goa faces just by keyboarding out thoughts, secondly, are we not so many Thousand Miles away from the Actual Scene of the Crime(s), so why waste your hard-earned Time refuting what the papers or the Big wigs have to say ? To Solve any Problem like any good Sherlock Holmes knows , one has to be at the Scene of a Crime or Crimes , we cannot all be paper tiger detectives, can WE, that's a NO,NO and a Goan Joke too many ?? Fag- end Joe
[Goanet] Egotism...........
If by doing any service to others you feel proud that you have done some good to others, it is an error on your part, because whatever art or knowledge or ability or possession you have, you have got it from the society. So there is no obligation, if you utilize it for the society. If you are proud of it, you develop egotism and egotism leads to ‘mineness’ (Swami Ramsukhdas)
[Goanet] The Need for Exercise: Alternative Health Newsletter
The Need for Exercise. Jon Barron's 'Alternative Health Newsletter' http://www.jonbarron.org/athletic-performance/02-26-2007.php
[Goanet] Vit D linked to cancer, autoimmune disease genes | Reuters
Vitamin D deficiency linked to Cancer and other health problems. Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67M4YA20100823?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FhealthNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Health+News%29
[Goanet] Non-work: Small Touching Story
SMALL TOUCHING STORY A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door. SON : 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?' DAD : 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the man. SON : 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?' DAD : 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the man said angrily. SON : 'I just want to know.. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?' DAD : 'If you must know, I make $20.00 an hour.' SON : 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down. SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow $10.00 ?' The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior.' The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10..00 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door. 'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.. 'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy. 'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $10.00 you asked for..' The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' He yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father. 'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father grumbled. 'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied. 'Daddy, I have $20.00 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow.. I would like to have dinner with you.' The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness. It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.. Do remember to share that $20.00 worth of your time with someone you love. If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days But the family friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than to our family. PLS READ WITH FAITH.. This is an awesome prayer.. Believe it and you shall be blessed. The problem with many of us is that we don't believe that God will open a Window and pour out blessings that we won't have room to receive them. I dare anyone to try God. He is true to His word. God cannot lie and His Promises are sure. Three things will happen to you this coming week: (1) You will find favor with someone you don't expect; (2) You will be too relevant to be ignored; (3) You will encounter God and you will never remain the same again. My prayer for you today: The eyes beholding this message shall not behold evil, the hands that will send this message to others shall not labor in vain, the mouth saying Amen to this prayer shall laugh forever. Remain in God's love as you send this Prayer to everybody y on your list. Have a lovely journey of life! Trust in the Lord with all your heart and He will never fail you because He is AWESOME! If you truly need a blessing, continue reading this email: Heavenly Father, most Gracious and Loving God, I pray to you that you abundantly bless my family and me. I know that you recognize, that a Family is more than just a mother, father, sister, brother, husband and wife, but all who believe and trust in you. Father, I send up a prayer request for blessings for not only the person who sent this to me, but for me and all that I have forwarded this message on to.. And that the power of joined prayer by those who believe and trust in you is more powerful than anything.. I thank you in advance for your blessings. Father God, deliver the person reading this right now from debt and debt's burdens. Release your Godly wisdom that I may be a good steward over all that You have given me Father, for I know how wonderful and mighty you are and how if we just obey you and walk in your word and have the faith of a mustard seed that you will pour out blessings.. I thank you now Lord for the recent blessings I have received and for the blessings yet to come because I know you are not done with me yet. In
[Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans - Crab versus Tall Poppy syndrome - Special status or Presidential rule for Goa. - Time to be serious.
Please publish: Goa to be ruled by Goans – Crab versus Tall Poppy syndrome – Special status or Presidential rule – Time to be serious. It appears that the dust seem to settle with the topic Goa to be ruled by Goans and we have seen some good and valuable input (whatever that definition of a Goan may be) generally we have had a rationale exchange of e-mails on the mini e-mail list and Goanet for wider debate. We cannot deprive others from taking part in an important issue such as Goa and what it is going through. I believe that tall poppy syndrome (coming from New Zealand) and crab mentality may be slightly different given the connotations of each vis-à-vis the angle (as a journalist or a politician would say). Tally poppy syndrome could be compared to serious issue of ego wanting to climb (not pull down) on others because they are equally good. This is debatable. As regards crab mentality, how I understand it is as follow: ~ “A goan fisher folk entered into a packed cameao (bus – boss in Konkani; I am sorry I did not learn to write) with a pantlo full of crabs; as she entered, people in the boss, started screaming and panicking saying - Ahgo bai teo curleo bhair veteleu; to which the fisher folk said: “bevo nakhai, the curleo ekhkha mecakh khalah vodteleu”. This is relevant to us not only in India but even where we have made another country as our adopted country. Do we need to say more? Oscar C. Lobo. Melbourne. Message: 4 Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 19:13:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans Message-ID: 188267.7618...@web52303.mail.re2.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 The crab mentality is not the prerogative of Goans only.? Such exist in the Italian community, among women's groups, in the Irish community here in Melbourne (observed it in real life), and perhaps many other communities.? It is also known as the tall poppy syndrome. (Wikipedia: Tall poppy syndrome (TPS) is a pejorative term used in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand to describe a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit are resented, attacked, cut down, or criticised because their talents or achievements elevate them above or distinguish them from their peers.). - Original Message From: Anthony C. L. Fernandes tonyfernandes1...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Sat, 4 September, 2010 5:12:56 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans ? In my view is simply CRAB MENTALITY OF GOANS and let others take advantage of Goans are least bothered about.
[Goanet] The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span: Study - US News and World Report
The Longer you sit.the Shorter your lifespan. US News World Report http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/heart/articles/2010/07/22/the-longer-you-sit-the-shorter-your-life-span-study.html
