[Goanet-News] Goa news for February 27, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Parrikar falls short of gunning for Congress - Times of India arrikar-going-soft-on-ruling-goa-congress-news-national-lcykubjhdbb.htmlIs Parrikar going soft on ruling Goa Congress? http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEKuNwRQ9ffvrCVaHj0fsRb4aFZ-gurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Parrikar-falls-short-of-gunning-for-Congress/articleshow/7566587.cms *** Thanks for the train, say Goa politicos - Times of India tanding demand of Goans for the train has now ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHsfbNuvkQ8fLDvXLp6fzoiHxnbygurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Thanks-for-the-train-say-Goa-politicos/articleshow/7576960.cms *** Census in Goa could give distorted picture: Church - Sify 7qB1e-qRgFo8BWDRLNRdig http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHeP3ZRX8qz-EQzfkGv_4SmDeqyrwurl=http://www.sify.com/news/census-in-goa-could-give-distorted-picture-church-news-national-lczukqcjagd.html *** Dance all night in vibrant Goa - Deccan Chronicle ccan ChronicleBut my favourite place will forever be Goa. I love the liberal culture there. It's the only place in India where I can wear what I want and be assured that nobody will give me a second look. It's this freedom of sipping coffee in a cafe on the beach ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGYmh7ktbhZpJsyQ_5ZxdTukvDgkAurl=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/supplementary/dance-all-night-vibrant-goa-059 *** Mohun Bagan let Churchill off the hook - Times of India it Bagan face Churchill http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGMBGD5PE20yu1fzD0jNbrqVbrwBQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Mohun-Bagan-let-Churchill-off-the-hook/articleshow/7583697.cms *** 'Goa mines dept unable to explain iron ore royalty losses to PAC' - Hindu Business Line 5. The Goa Legislative Assembly's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) had questioned the mines department to reason the losses but ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEJEZpaUygW1N_DJMHkDzdD0G3h6gurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/government-and-policy/article1492219.ece *** IndiGo pilot who landed on nose wheel failed licence test 7 times - Times of India mes of IndiaOn January 11, IndiGo pilot Captain Parminder Kaur Gulati made a rough landing at Goa airport. When the plane flew back to Delhi, its nose wheel had developed a snag. Investigations found fault with Gulati's landing technique and she was grounded. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHKFSi0NOck2N6gGv83qrJi6JL1Xgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/IndiGo-pilot-who-landed-on-nose-wheel-failed-licence-test-7-times/articleshow/7583939.cms *** Missing former BMC corporator traced near Goa - Indian Express dian ExpressWe lodged a search for Pediya and found him in Sawantwadi near Goa on Saturday. According to Pediya's statement, he was frustrated at home and had left his house to spend some time in Sawantwadi, said Patil.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGsL7-FziIb2OpyTDU9ajMU_5THxwurl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/missing-former-bmc-corporator-traced-near-goa/755400/ *** Shahrazen 30 Hours In Goa - Bru Direct eague) 2nd Division's side Sporting Clube de Goa on Monday but was only able to put up with the city for 30 hours. I touched down in Goa at 6.50am on Tuesday and I already had a bad ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGTqkItKjWkNKZ2RKo8aOsM7-FlFQurl=http://brudirect.com/index.php/2011022541014/Sports-News/shahrazen-30-hours-in-goa.html *** City murders far from random - Edmonton Journal Depending on your method of statistical analysis, there have been either eight or 11 ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEQMKipnbZTfRKam_pyawt9Snmq0Aurl=http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/City+murders+from+random/4352308/story.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet-News] Some fab music ... from Goa... and all for free
Check it out... no catch here: http://jazzgoa.tripod.com/free.html The album titled 'Jazz Goa' is made up of tracks that span a whole spectrum of music genres from jazz, rock and pop to funk, fusion and latin sounds of music from Goa! Thanks, Colin! Way to go... --FN (.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.) Inside/Out: New Writing From Goa http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/5465869359/sizes/l/ (.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)
[Goanet-News] Goa news for February 28, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Nose wheel landing: DGCA cancels pilot's licence - Times of India rills airline IndiGo has been cancelled after she made a rough landing in Goa last month, endangering several lives and investigators later found she had allegedly faked papers to get her permit to ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHmDpRboeJeAfFYjjUluCP8w3RkBgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Nose-wheel-landing-DGCA-cancels-pilots-licence/articleshow/7586108.cms *** 'Goa mines dept unable to explain iron ore royalty losses to PAC' - Hindu Business Line 5. The Goa Legislative Assembly's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) had questioned the mines department to reason the losses but ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEJEZpaUygW1N_DJMHkDzdD0G3h6gurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/government-and-policy/article1492219.ece *** Canara Bank, Suzlon, Sesa Goa look bullish on chart: Edelweiss - Myiris.com iris.comBuying is recommended at CMP of Rs 588.7 with target of Rs 640 and stop loss of Rs 560. Stock had generated `Channel` Pattern breakout on its hourly chart along with good volumes. Short Term Oscillator on daily and hourly chart had generated buy signal ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHY3ZK1W3z-RxsnQMp-qjsIH9tq9wurl=http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/storyShow.php?fileR=20110226134851203secID=fromnewsroomsecTitle=From%20the%20News%20Roomdir=2011/02/26 *** NMC zone chairmen attend women's workshop at Goa - Times of India ArZgLuuNRKMand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHWRCS7oOZW-Uf8wrzAgc3Zu9lcMgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/NMC-zone-chairmen-attend-womens-workshop-at-Goa/articleshow/7590163.cms *** Missing former BMC corporator traced near Goa - Indian Express dian ExpressWe lodged a search for Pediya and found him in Sawantwadi near Goa on Saturday. According to Pediya's statement, he was frustrated at home and had left his house to spend some time in Sawantwadi, said Patil.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGsL7-FziIb2OpyTDU9ajMU_5THxwurl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/missing-former-bmc-corporator-traced-near-goa/755400/ *** RTO begins crackdown on mining trucks - Times of India ong drive across Goa's mining talukas and the northern border, state transport officials on Saturday seized 18 mining trucks and issued challans to another 224 trucks for overloading of ore and flouting of transport rules. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFsWqrMlbsR3gSSPSZdb7AzKqDBjAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/RTO-begins-crackdown-on-mining-trucks/articleshow/7584534.cms *** St Cruz says no to merger with CCP - Times of India mes of IndiaThe issue of garbage management also irked some members as they felt that the panchayat had not shown interest in taking up an offer by campaign managers of Chaka Chak Goa (CCG) to set up a system for collection of plastic waste at the village level. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFdWJzWpqQmiYOiadSQDqIpmKZrIgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/St-Cruz-says-no-to-merger-with-CCP/articleshow/7590239.cms *** Rahul to visit Goa for Youth Cong meet on March 3 - Times of India ay youth Congress convention in Margao. Goa Pradesh Congress committee president Subhash ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNExuzkuTA2OtP8y0ozrQeOgi83nngurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Rahul-to-visit-Goa-for-Youth-Cong-meet-on-March-3/articleshow/7583808.cms *** Garbage issue dominates Goa Velha VP meet - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The issue of garbage management dominated the gram sabha of Goa Velha panchayat on Sunday and members criticized the body for showing lack of initiative in taking up proposals to evolve waste collection and disposal system in the village. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEU2nw4eZrJdupTV1IAZiVW3aJfAAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Garbage-issue-dominates-Goa-Velha-VP-meet/articleshow/7590240.cms *** Rane to head rural health panel - Times of India mes of IndiaBoth Goan Lok Sabha members will be members of the committee that will also include two MLAs from either district, collectors and zilla panchayat chairpersons of both districts and the director of the department of women and child development. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEK1NsA7pzCeipSj2EgTvsnK5hETAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Rane-to-head-rural-health-panel/articleshow/7583804.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Carmona is not Raheja’s bhatt by Orlando S A Da Silva
http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Middle/274 The decision of the Goa government to arbitrarily grant licences to the Raheja mega-project in Carmona when the matter is before the District Court is nothing but dictatorship and political hubris. The Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department has issued the final NOC for Raheja to develop approximately 88,000-odd sq metres on the banks of the Sal, sub-divided into 15 plots, with the condition that no secondary permission will be granted unless land for a 10-metre access road is acquired and built. As per a circular dated 29 August 2008 issued by the same department under the directives of the Chief Minister, a mandatory road must be physically present at the site, even while granting the conversion sanads, and much before any physical development. The question is, has our CM done this to save his government owing to Churchill Alemao’s blackmailing tactics? The people of Carmona unanimously opposed the project by a gram sabha resolution on 30 March 2007. The village Regional Plan committee also resolved to oppose widening of internal village roads beyond 5 metres width. On 7 February, a fresh letter was written to all the above authorities, informing them about the revision petition filed before the district court at Margao, and warning that any decision in violation would amount to contempt of court. But none of them has replied. The Rahejas have violated the Forest Act by destroying all the private forest. They have been fined by the Forest Department. They have violated the Environment Act by laying an RCC sewage pipeline to drain waste into the river Sal. They have violated the Town and Country Planning Act by developing plots in the non-development (CRZ) zone. I want to ask the following questions to Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and PWD Minister Churchill Alemao: (1) When there is no possibility of a 10-metre road being built unless people’s houses and compounds are demolished, where the promised 10-metre road come from? (2) Are rules and regulations applicable only to the ‘aam admi’ and not to Raheja? The ‘aam admi’ has to take Forest Dept permission to cut even one tree and follow TCP rules to construct even a small residential house. (3) Can the government acquire and broaden the existing road to 10-metres width? This road was earlier acquired under an award dated 21 July 2000, to be six metres wide. (4) Who are the beneficiaries of this mega project? Our MLA Churchill Alemao says this project will create jobs. The jobs offered may be of security personnel and domestic servants. Goa is a highly educated state; who would want their children to take up these jobs? (5) The Rahejas have laid a cement pipeline to discharge waste into the river Sal. The River Sal is a source of ground water recharge for the locality; our wells are recharged by this river. It is also source of marine food for locals. (6) Carmona village has very little land for housing; most of the land is agricultural. Where will future generations get land for housing if builders are allowed to flout all rules and regulation for huge commercial projects? (7) Can anyone cite one single way in which this project will benefit locals and their future generations?
Re: [Goanet] Countering magical thinking
Dr. Ferdinando dos ReisFalcão wrote on Goanet: To him, even Einstein of the 18th century maybe considered as a cretin, and all Goan fools. Folks, Facts are indisputable. Einstein did not live in the 18th century. Not one, but two people pointed this out to Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. Any reasonable person would acknowledge his mistake. A honorable person would apologize for the same. A person who, instead of doing the right thing, comes up with the following response, Calling it 18th or 19th century is subjective. cannot be a reasonable or honourable person. When that same person adds: There is also another trait among the humans with mediocre knowledge. In almost all hospitals that I worked in, even at GMC during my student days; the peons, attendants and even some nurses who’ve had some years of experience presumed they knew more than the doctor to advise patients. Their qualifications? Been working in the hospital for so many years! I hate to say this, Dr. Ferdinando dos ReisFalcão, but chances are that you were the only doctor treated by the peons in the way you described. And you know what, I would not be surprised if their presumptions where better than yours. Mervyn1410Lobo
Re: [Goanet] Understanding Goa... some perspectives
--- On Sat, 2/26/11, SOTER so...@bsnl.in wrote: Seems that when views are aired by migrants in cyber space it becomes the truth. Hi Soter, I think this is what we are supposed to believe: 1. Migrants (rich and poor) are innocent victims and law-abiding. 2. Goans are victimizers, oppressors and not law-abiding, specifically depriving non-Goans of their rights. 3. Non-residents Goans should be blamed to deflect from any local Goan issue. 4. When in doubt, refer to #1 above. George
[Goanet] Fwd: Babush offloads TVs, fridges, washing machines, bicycles to voters
IT’S CHRISTMAS BEFORE CCP pollS Bindiya Chari * http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/IT-rsquo-S-CHRISTMAS-BEFORE-CCP-pollS/46019.html * *Babush offloads TVs, fridges, washing machines, bicycles to voters * PANJIM: Our pictures tell a story that words cannot. Santa Monseratte has come calling because the CCP elections have come to town. In a blatant mockery and sheer contempt for fair play, Babush Monseratte, if the pictures of TVs, washing machines and bicycles above and the words of the people who have received them is to be believed, has poured goods worth lakhs of rupees into the homes of mainly poor folk, to buy votes. In addition, toilets are being constructed, money being handed out to repair houses and roofs and cash doles given to buy Nike shoes. To be completely fair, the BJP has in some places asked voters what they want, but the sheer weight, scale and grandeur of Monserattes goodies make them look like saints in front of this Santa. “Two weeks back, Babush’s man, Uday Madkaikar (well that was before he had a fallout with Babush) came here inquiring about what we wanted? We were given an option to choose a washing machine, a fridge or a TV, disclosed one resident who opted for a double door fridge. Madkaikar may have parted ways with Babush, but the promises made to the voters of this ward XXI were kept. Vehicles carrying these goods from electronic shops arrived in bulk and entered the huts and very modest homes of these people, living adjacent to the Altinho slopes. Hutments behind police quarters at Altinho which form part of ward XXI has about twenty houses with voter population of 145 voters. When a team of this reporter and Heralds photographer started visiting homes in the guise of officials collecting data, the adults were initially tightlipped about the new goodies but a twelve-year-old quipped “Everybody here has got electronic goods from someone now”. An elderly lady who has been staying in the locality for over fifty years complains about her pathetic living condition but she is thankful to Santa Monseratte for her brand new 73 cms of LG TV which is quite the showpiece of her house. Of course she has no cable or dish TV and she but we guess that’s only a wish away. For her, this is the Santa’s second visit. Before the last elections, he had given asbestos sheets. But the stakes are obviously higher this time round. Mahesh Chandekar, the BJP candidate from this ward says “I know Babush has given goods in my ward”. At the other end of Panjim, in the posh Caranzalem and Dona Paula areas, there are hutments. The pathways of one such village called Aivon, have gleaming new bicycles ridden by the young lads. The bikes arrived last week. Raju Martins who is also contesting from ward II but on the NCP panel is also aware that money is being sent to buy votes. “I know people have been given sewing machines, fridges, TVs, bicycles,” says Martins. It is learnt that contestants from the BJP panel are trying to buy their way out. “They are also approaching voters asking them what they want, told one of the contestant from Babush’s panel. One of the contestants from BJP panel has distributed shoes in his ward. Interestingly, when the news reached Babush, he ordered his men to ask those voters to return the shoes with a promise to replace them with Nike shoes. Adv Avinash Bhonsle who is contesting from ward XX summed up the difference between BJP’s goodies and Babush’s laughingly “The BJP has distributed cricket world Cup time tables while Babush has given TV to watch cricket matches”. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] ‘Reject Babush Panel in CCP Polls’
‘Reject Babush Panel in CCP Polls’ We also saw similar tactics use by GO during the last Taleigao Panchayat Elections with direct or indirect attacks with real pics or caricatures like this.. The Result: Babush won 11 out of 11 We also see Headlines/captions in Herald today 27/2/11 It’s Christmas before CCP Polls. Babush offloads TVs, fridges, washing machines, bicycles to Voters The Pen might be mightier than the Sword but in Goa, ‘money’ seems the mightiest of all. 'Money' includes gifts 'Paisa fek, tamasha dhek' Panjim houses got up to two FREE copies of GO today. My friend had 3 in all (includes one he bought a day before) The front page http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5481418094/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] Very Informative - BEWARE
While travelling out of the US one is not allowed to lock suitcases or any baggage -- except use a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lock ,or a suitcase having the TSA locking mechanism. If Security wishes to get into a locked suitcase with a non-TSA lock, or non-TSA system -- they simply break it open. In case of zippers--do not know whether they employ the technique show in the video. venantius jpinto Message: 10 Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:16:41 +0530 From: Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?odrferdina...@hotmail.com Subject: [Goanet] Very Informative - BEWARE If you are a traveler, beware of your suitcase. You wouldn't even know you were robbed. Watch this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0CTPJ1vKuY Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o.
[Goanet] New entity gives clarion call — Chalo Azad Maidan
New entity gives clarion call — Chalo Azad Maidan PANJIM, FEB 26: Goemchea Rakhondarancho Awaz (GRA), a newly formed collective group claiming themselves to be patriots, has given a call to the people of Goa to come together at the Azad Maidan, here, on March 15 from 2.30 pm onwards to highlight and protest against the rampant corruption in the State administration and the Government’s anti-people policies. Addressing a press conference under the banner of GRA, legal advisor Adv Yatish Naik said, Awaz is a movement which is not led by a single leader but it has representations from several village and civil groups. These people who are fighting for different social causes in their respective areas are the leaders. Today we have some 35 of them.” Adv Naik stated that these leaders had realised it was time to come together and fight under one banner and that’s how GRA was formed. “At the root of the problem is corruption. The meeting of March 15 will press for the Lok Ayukta Bill, but not before its draft is kept open to the public for thorough discussion and debate to see that the law was made fool-proof in a bid to tighten the noose around corrupt politicians.” GRA has resolved to highlight issues such as police-politician-drug mafia nexus, motivated modification of the Regional Plan, illegal mining and ore transportation woes faced by people, land acquisition for Mopa against the wishes of the people, attempts by Indian Navy to acquire Goan islands, etc., in an effort to project that the Goan identity was at stake. When media persons questioned whether the GRA called itself a political entity, Adv Antonio Lobo, who is also the legal advisor, said, “The organisation is not political for now, but at the same time it doesn’t claim to be apolitical. The March 15 meeting is very crucial. People have to speak and if they want us to lead them GRA will not say no.” One of the coordinators of GRA Dr N S Dumo said Awaz takes its inspiration and motivation from Father of the Opinion Poll Dr Jack Sequeira. “It is time for Goa’s second liberation and GRA will follow in the vision of Dr Sequeira,” he mentioned. Some of the GRA members said obtaining “special status” for Goa that has been due since 1961 will be uppermost in their minds. Secondly, GRA has called upon people in their respective jurisdictions to call for sanitisation of Goa’s electoral rolls to see that illegal voters were deleted. GRA has made a fervent appeal to every Goan to come out in support of this protest rally of March 15 in order to show their disgust and anguish at the state of affairs prevailing in the State. http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/New-entity-gives-clarion-call-mdash-Chalo-Azad-Maidan/46034.html
Re: [Goanet] Churchill calls for ban on Ratol sale
Dr. Ferdinando commented: Arre baba, Nam re. It is all 'Uzzo pettoi' ! All these months, you all forgot about Ratol.Soter says:Na baba na!Churchill is either already preempting that his candidates may suicide after the elections. Or, he is hoping that the Ratol manufacturers may come running to him for some settlement to keep him quiet.-soter
Re: [Goanet] StyleSpeak: The Curse of Colvale
Wendell Rodricks wrote: Before 2000, Colvale was a sleepy village. An oasis of calm, one could hear the pleasing sound of silence. All that changed when our crazed leaders cut a wound through the village. Bang in the middle of Colvale was suddenly a great divide. Trucks, many with non Goan number plates, honked incessantly on the highway that is at a continuous curve. Villagers lost land and homes to a highway that suits Indian drivers more than it does Colvalkars. Wendell, Visiting my ancestral village of Colvale is always painful to me as NH17 runs over what was once the living room of my granddads house. As you have correctly pointed out, there is more than a likely possibility that houses on both sides of the highway in Colvale could soon suffer a similar fate. I too remember a time when Colvale was a sleepy village. One could hear the bullock-cart or the tishro vendor from a mile away. Every-time I return to the village I feel there is more and more noise. This year the noise from the highway was worse than ever but I tried to convinced myself that I was perhaps only dreaming of the silence of yesteryear. Now that you have penned your thoughts, I know that I am not alone in my observations. It is time to revolt. Colvalkars and all Goans affected by this highway should block these audacious plans in the bud. There is no need for public meetings with politicians who say one thing on a podium and plan the rape of Goa in a unique stealth move they have perfected. -snip- This is no emotional plea. It stems from exasperation at a system which has no concerns for the common Goan. It is shameful that our MLA from Colvale is agreeing to these expansion plans. The entire plan should be shelved. Goa has plenty of land to build roads on. It beats me why any govt would build a national highway right thru the centre of a village. I hope you can get your officials to see that progress need not be destructive. Mervyn1410Lobo BTW, I know of two spots in Colvale where it is still a bit quiet. They are the last two photo's in the link below, which I am sure you will recognize. The rest are pictures of the Colvale church which I must admit is in the best state of upkeep I have ever seen. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45002663@N00/sets/72157626150840624/ PS. I was really tempted and almost walked into your place two weeks ago but it was too early, even by my standards, for a sip of Goa's nectar.
[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: KAIM GHOXTI
KAIM GHOXTI Ten'nacheo hatant boroyloleo chitti Ajun sugur asat Atam e-mailin patoyloleo khobri Rokhddoch delete zatat Tugele ghorje khatir Mobilar missed call tugelem Hanvem kiteak mhunn re Sab-subem luksann bhogchem? Vollok nhoi pallok na Internet chat-ar mogan kortat ghozali Fottvar dista tornnatti choli Punn mhurgotta sot'tor vorsanchi mhatari Face Book-ar dislo na zalear Husko zalo mhunn sangta Porxim mellun face pollevnk Kiteak mhunn lozta? Lino B. Dourado
[Goanet] AISI: Is there a Rally in the City?
AISI: Is there a Rally in the City? Going by the recent observations.. Is there a rally in the City? - Yes What for? (Many may not even ask this) You coming? - What’s on offer? (meaning Money (usually Rs.100/head), Free Transport, Free refreshment, Free entertainment etc) (a) all above on offer - Yes, we are coming (Who are ‘we’? Ans: Myself, wife, parents etc) (b) Nothing on offer, it's for a cause... - Sorry, I am not feeling well or I have a (church) meeting to attend or I have some work to do Well, with above trend or attitude, it not only shows one’s ‘Goemkarponn’ but ‘Munxaponn’ too. Oh, yes, I was referring to recent rally re: ‘Justice for Cipriano’ I was shocked to see the actual turnout. Don’t really understand what went wrong Perhaps, someone gives us a hint (if known, Soter?) Often we say ‘dusmanak pasun oslem moronn nirminaka Saiba’ Next time, it could be any one. Pulis jikle ani ami harle ghai? Kedna utt’ttele gai ami Goemkar? Even the candles you see here are more than the actual figure. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480141856/sizes/l/ I would put it at 60 – 15 – 20 60/15 being Police/Mediamen respectively The police http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480133582/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480132076/sizes/l/ the actual http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5479534897/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5479533869/sizes/l/ Kenneth Silveira The main witness in the case and - who turned down Rs.40 lakhs offer to shut his mouth. - Who took risk and stood up firmly. - Who is no relative or friend of the deceased Cipriano Fernandes - Who is doing so, for our Goa include you and me http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480137582/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480138296/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480139242/ Other pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480130562/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480136376/ Cipriano’s Cousin – Cosme Fernandes http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5479539309/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480140742/ Cipriano murder case updates etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5432994865/ ASI= As I see it 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] Daily Grook #894
DAILY GROOK #894 ALONE BEMOAN by Francis Rodrigues if you run short of money -and queues make you moan, get early to a bank honey u'll find yourself a-loan! *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] Selma Carvalho: Who the Bleep cares about Goan identity?
Who the Bleep cares about Goan identity? By Selma Carvalho Source: Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter 27 Feb. 2011 at www.goanvoice.org.uk Full text: Goans are obsessed by their identity. They hold seminars on it, find various definitions of it and constantly try to protect it from impurity. They somehow think it's special and different only because it's a culturally syncretic combination of East and West or seemingly westernised. But who in the metros of India or any other major world city, these days, isn't a combination of several influences or westernized? A word which has become synonymous with being democratic, liberal, rational, secular, capitalist, modern and adhering to a certain lifestyle in some quarters, and promiscuous, morally bankrupt and materialistic in others. But the westernization of civilizations has been going on long before the discovery of the internet made instantaneous dissemination of information and overthrow of despotic dictators a reality; long before TV entered our living rooms and introduced us to car-chases, courtroom dramas and gratuitous sex; long before Western music made us rock-n-roll, wear jeans, gyrate and want to hold our partners too close; long before colonization introduced vast swathes of the world to European languages and Christianity. It was always there, right from the beginning, because man is constantly exchanging one value for another and his decision to make that choice is guided every so subtlety by evolution; he has an innate capacity to discern what will best ensure his survival and that of his progeny. Women in Indian metropolises no longer wear the sari, for the same reason that most women in the UK no longer wear the Victorian bustle skirt. It would simply take longer to get to work, drop off kids to school, pick-up the shopping and cook dinner. Survival above all, guides our choice. It's when this natural ability to discern and make choices is thwarted by suppression that a society becomes regressive and turns inwards. But no matter how tight the control, how deep the conditioning, human beings eventually do break free because there is no viable alternative to being free. There is no alternative to human experimentation and discovery, to free dialogue and continuous reformation. The human animal will never suffer bondage quietly. And so wondering about our unique Goan culture is a time consuming activity; it is about 500 years too late and irrelevant. We must stop obsessing with it, as if identity could ever be a definite concept. When pared right down to the obvious, we are a combination of East and West and so is everyone else; we are in a constant state of evolution and so is everyone else. Do leave your feedback at carvalho_...@yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Quote for the day
I tried reading the Konkani text first... and then guessing :-) FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 27 February 2011 05:28, Cip Fernandes cip.fernan...@yahoo.com wrote: Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Aristotle Aplich vollokh ghevop mhonnlear zannvayechi survat.
[Goanet] Socorro Gram Sabha takes on government - refuses approval for proposed budget
Enough is enough. The Socorro Gram Sabha unanimoulsy took on the Government and the Elected Representatives for paying scant respect to the decisions of this supreme body and forcibly pushing gated housing projects in the village. It refused approval for the proposed budget for 2011-2012 citing the following reasons. 1. The Village Panchayat cannot produce its village development plan to justify the budget projections. 2. The Village Panchayat does not have any annual development plan in place. 3. The Village Panchayat has not prepared ward development plans. 4. There is no transparency and accountability to the Gram Sabha from the VP Body 5. The GS has repeatedly opposed multi-storeyed gated housing projects but the VP Body went ahead and granted permissions. 6. On several occassions the Government and the Director of Panchayats have claimed that GS has no power to stop construction projects in the village. Under such circumstances if the GS, the village people, cannot determine the type of development in their village, the VP Body has no moral right to approach the GS for approval of the budget. Voices in the crowd were heard shouting, Go to the Town Planning and Director for approval now. The Secretary made a passionate appeal claiming that development would come to a stand still but GS members refused to budge and reiterated that approving he budget would mean silent abettment to corruption and abuse of the GS rights from politicians and bureaucrats. Copies of this resolution will be sent to the Governor, Chief Minister, Panchayat Minister, Director of Panchayats and B.D.O. Another proposal to hike house taxes was also struck down after members demanded to know the reasons for the increase. The Village Panchayat coudl nto produce any convincing reasons in the absence of long term village development plans. Another strong point is that though taxes are levied uniformly, development is not done equally in all wards but preference is only given to select wards. Meanwhile, the GS also demanded that the construction permission to the Pinto do Rosario project at Vaddem be revoked until the residence of the priest and the adjoining land be returned to the Chapel of Our Lady of Remedios. Another reolsution to acquire communidade lands for garbage disposal and treatment was unanimously adopted.
Re: [Goanet] Countering magical thinking
In this post I would like to correct all the blunders made by Ferdinando in his latest post appended below with respect to fair use of copyrighted material, publication in scientific journals, appearance of published medical scientific articles in the pubmed/medline databases, the difference between where Linoli's article is published and where my recent peer-reviewed research article is published, and the difference between the 18th century and the 19th and 20th centuries. Here are my corrections: 1. Uploading a copyrighted publication in the public domain and allowing it unrestricted access to the whole world, let alone to the 10,000 or so members of Goanet, is not considered fair use according to the U.S. copyright law. Nobody can upload the text of a copyrighted textbook or scientific journal on the internet for anybody to access it, and claim that it is covered by the fair use provision because it is meant for educational and research purposes. 2. Scientific papers are not published on political, religious and/or conspiracy theorist websites the links to which have been provided time and again by Ferdinando, Fr. Ivo, Gilbert, Barad, etc. They are published in scientific journals. My cited 2010 paper is not published in the same journal as Linoli's paper. Linoli's paper was published in an obscure Italian journal called Quaderni Sclavo di diagnostica clinica e di laboratorio. My paper has been published in a widely read open access peer-reviewed Neuroscience journal called Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 3. The fact that both Linoli's paper and mine appear in Pubmed/Medline does not mean we have both published our papers on the same site. Pubmed/Medline is a scientific database that archives all papers (especially all medically relevant ones) published since at least the 1920s. They include the best as well as the worst papers. For instance, here is a link to a paper written by Albert Einstein in 1920: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17820331 Here is a link to the Nobel Prize winning discovery of the structure of DNA by Crick and Watson in 1953: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13054692 4. There is no subjective similarity between the 18th century and 19th and 20th centuries. The difference between them is not similar to the difference between 59 and 60 years, as claimed below. There were 100 years between corresponding dates in 18th and 19th centuries, and 200 years between the 18th and 20th century. Albert Einstein published all his scientific discoveries in the 20th century. He died in 1955. Cheers, Santosh --- On Fri, 2/25/11, Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão drferdina...@hotmail.com wrote: RESPONSE : 1- Fair use, a limitation and exception to the exclusive right granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work, is a doctrine in United States copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders….. THE LAW :- Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 17 U.S.C. § 106 and 17 U.S.C. § 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use 2- Precisely, we are not discussing nor interested in YOUR interpretation of the medical research done by Prof. Linoli, but his conclusion of the research. We have seen your interpretation throughout on Goanet in repudiating all authors and published scientific research and sites. 3- Santosh wrote in his earlier post : original study by the anatomist O. Linoli, do not pass scientific muster. http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg73543.html Now he states it is “obscure or non-peer-reviewed publications”. Is that why Santosh you have published your papers from 2010 in the same site as you state above? So, according to your statement, you are not a scientist !! But we already knew that ! 4- Calling it 18th or 19th century is subjective. When some says he is in his 30s, he does not mean 21 to 29 years old. Similarly some people in Goa too celebrate their 60th birthday when they are just completing 59 years. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Mapusa Chor Bazaar, Police Station, DySp etc
Mapusa Chor Bazaar, Police Station etc I wonder what DySp Sammy Tavares of ‘Police Porjek’ VCD fame has to say about this Or how would he feel if his own VCD (duplicated) is sold out here ? On this notorious’ Chor Bazaar’ lane alone (shakuntala fountain lane) there are about 20 hawkers/venders selling pirated DVDs up to six films on each CD. One vendor on every 5 meter distance (see pic) It’s like happening out in the open right under the nose of Mapusa Police Station where DySp Sammy Tavares himself is the Chief. latest releases (almost same day of the release) 7 khoon maaf + 5 others films all for Rs.50 only Patiala House, No one killed Jessica, Dabangg, Dhobhi Ghat, Yeh Saali Zindangi http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5469358696/sizes/l/ Mapusa notorious Chor Bazar Lane –Pirated DVDs http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5430865343/sizes/l/ DySp’s Sammy’s own film / DVD http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr6/5086722974/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr6/5086126475/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr6/5086595719/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr6/5086595535/ We also understand, each hawker/vendor pays Rs.150 hafta to police on daily basis*. Which could mean Mapusa Police Station earns (in black) about Rs.7,500 per day (assuming there are 50). = Rs.2,25,000 per month If that is true, then it must also be true that the chief gets half of it that's over a lakh a month. Plus they get Matka hafta and other regular haftas. (on top of their salaries and allowances) *I know, this may not be true but police inaction makes everyone to believe so. Mapusa police station http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4974986885/ 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] GOVERNMENT APPOINTS OFFICER TO OPERATIONALIZE KONKANI BULLETIN ON DOORDASHAN
27th Feb.2011 GOVERNMENT APPOINTS OFFICER TO OPERATIONALIZE KONKANI BULLETIN ON DOORDASHAN Goa’s demand of Regional news bulletin on Panaji Doordarshan, which was being side-tracked on account of adamant attitude of the Managing Director of Doordarshan Shri B.S. Lali, (presently under suspension), now appears to be out of woods, which is clear from the letter dt 23rd Feb. 2011, received by Shri Shantaram Naik M.P. from Mrs Amika Soni, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting. According to Mrs Soni, the Government has decided to transfer/post Miss Maria Ermelinda Dias, presently working as Director(news), Doordarshan News , New Delhi as Director of Public Information Bureau, Panaji , who has been given additional charge of “operationalizing” the Konkani bulletin in the Regional News Unit of Doordarshan Kendra, Panaji in addition to her own duties as Director of PIB. “I hope with this ,your long pending demand for a Konkani language bulletin from DDK, Panaji will be fulfilled” Mrs Soni says in her letter to Mr Naik. In a statement issued today from New Delhi Mr Naik says that former Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting had clearly assured Goans that a Konkanni bulleting would be started from Doordarsan, Panaji, soon but later on, in a reply to his unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha on 23/11/2009, Mrs Soni stated that, “Prasar Bharati have informed that there is no proposal with them to telecast the regional news bulletin from Doordarshan Kendra, Panaji, Goa”. Mr Naik said that although Mrs Soni was very much in favour of the demand, since Prasar Bharati was an autonomous body she could not do much in to the approach taken by the M.D. of Prasar Bharati. Mr Naik said, however, he continued his efforts towards getting Goa a news-bulleting and that he was confident of becoming successful just as he has succeeded in getting Programe Generating facilitity for Panaji Doordashan, 20 years back and full-fledged studio , four years back. Mr Naik said that the demand has to be carried forward till the Konkani bulletin becomes a reality. SHANTARAM NAIK
Re: [Goanet] Countering magical thinking
[1] Dr. Ferdinando dos ReisFalcão wrote: In almost all hospitals that I worked in, even at GMC during my student days; the peons, attendants and even some nurses who’ve had some years of experience presumed they knew more than the doctor to advise patients. Their qualifications? Been working in the hospital for so many years! [2] Mervyn Lobo wrote: I hate to say this, Dr. Ferdinando dos ReisFalcão, but chances are that you were the only doctor treated by the peons in the way you described. COMMENT: Mervyn, (a) I'd suggest that you might be unaware of some of the vagaries of life as a medical student and even a doctor. (b) If one studies the present 'confusion' in many health systems around the world - confusion which is clouding the decision making right/power of patients and their physicians, one will probably realise that Dr. Falcao is not 'off the mark as far as this comment is concerned. jc
[Goanet] Blamer, blame yourself....an Election special
Blamer, blame yourselfan Election special By: Wilmix Wilson Mazarello Jagu: Hey, What happened ? Ragu: Ask me, what’s not happened ? Jagu: Come on now, whatever it is, it can’t be that bad. Ragu: It couldn’t be worse. Jagu: Ok, talk ! Ragu: That Minister. I roamed with him day night. Planned his entire election Strategy for him and got him elected. Jagu: Yes, I know that. I even congratulated you for his victory. Ragu: Yes, his victory was the “biggest mistake of my life”. Jagu: What happened now ? Why this sudden change ? You are on the winning side and you are still complaining ? Ragu: The Scoundrel became a Minister, made money for himself, but he has forgotten the very same people, who helped him get elected. Jagu: Why do you say that ? Ragu: You know what all I did for him. Right ? And what did he do for me? Jagu: Nothing? Ragu: Just this morning I went to him to tell him that I needed 1 Lakh Rupees, to pay for a job on a “Cruising–Liner-Ship”. Jagu: Don’t tell me he refused you. Ragu: He not only refused, but gave me a mouth-full. Jagu: What did he actually say? Ragu: Listen, these are his actual words “What do you think, money grows on trees ? Do you know the value of 1 Lakh Rupees ?” Jagu: Don’t say. And you came back without saying a word ? Ragu: Ofcourse not. I said “I worked so much for your victory in the elections and you cannot even loan me 1 Lakh Rupees ?”. Jagu: Great. Then what did he say? Ragu: He said “If I give it to you as a Loan, what guarantee is there you’ll return it ? And remember, you did not work for me for free. I spent lavishly on you all, for food, drinks, transport and entertainment. What more did you need ? Jagu: Oh my God. He said all that? Ragu: He said a lot more which I would not like to repeat here. The Ungrateful Scoundrel. Jagu: So, what are you going to do now ? Ragu: I really don’t know. I am too angry. I feel like killing him. Jagu: No! No! Please don’t do that. If you kill him, he’ll be gone, but neither will you remain here. Instead of going for work on a “Cruising-Liner-Ship”, you’ll be grinding stones at “Aguada Jail’. Ragu: I don’t mind that, but I’ll teach him a lesson. The ungrateful “Scroundrel“ that he is. Jagu: Listen, if you think over what you have done, you’ll find that you are as much “ungrateful’ as he is. Ragu: Me? Ungrateful ? Why? Jagu: Listen. You stay in the same Constituency as the Minister, right ? Ragu: Right. Jagu: I do believe, people in that locality know you well and respect you. That’s why the Minister selected you to work for him, to win over the people to his side. Right ? Ragu: Right. Jagu: The people actually voted for you, not for him. They trusted you. They respected you. They placed their full confidence in you. And you let them down very badly. You betrayed their trust. Ragu; How? Jagu: What did you give them in return for their votes? As you yourself have described “An Ungrateful “Scoundrel”. Did they deserve him for placing their full confidence in you ? Ragu: I gave him to them ? Jagu: Yes you did. There might have been many people in that locality who did not want to vote for him, but they voted only because you asked them to vote for him. They trusted you. And you betrayed their trust. Ragu: What are you saying ? Jagu: I am simply saying that in the opinion of your friends and neighbors in your locality, you are as much “ungrateful” as the Minister. And now, you have to share the blame and bear the consequences. Ragu: Bear what consequences? Jagu: Hereafter, no one in your locality will ever trust you. You have lost their respect. No one will come forward to help you with any money for your job on the “Cruising-Liner-Ship”. These are the consequences. A reward for your “ungratefulness’. Please don’t blame the Minister. Blamer, blame yourself. (ENDS)
[Goanet] Exercises that will keep your heart and brains FIT.
These exercises if done daily in the morning will keep you fit and healthy : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAIuMHWi4fk Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Goanet archives
A Goanetter in Goa wanted to know how he could access the archives. Here is the link in case anyone is interested: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org Click on the Goanet Archives link. FN (.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.) Inside/Out: New Writing From Goa http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/5465869359/sizes/l/ (.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)
[Goanet] The Curse of Colvale
In response to: Message: 9 Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:26:00 -0500 From: Wendell Rodricks wendellrodri...@gmail.com Subject: [Goanet] StyleSpeak: The Curse of Colvale Mon ami Wendell, It is indeed a sad story that we hear day in and day out through the entire length and breadth of Goa, development and commercialism has taken away the age old or better still the centuries old peace, tranquility and even our fortitude. Goa is being projected as the unconquered land of sleaze, rave and drugs, where booze is as cheap as the women and law an object of abject depraved apathy and scorn. It is this projection that attracts all the undesirables to Goa. As you said it is true e that even if there are more viable options, the traffic too, unnecessarily and unceremoniously diverts through Goa as a result of which our villages have not just lost their peace and tranquility but also a good number of innocent lives. The truck drivers from north on the way south and vice versa, don’t like to miss the opportunity of a rendezvous with Goa to quench their insatiable thirst along the highway bars and carry some on their forward journey, with no fear of the Goan police nor of the check post authorities. Where, even a ten rupee note does the trick. Before we had the road most people of Goa had not heard about Cabo-de-Rama, Nuem and Canaguinim but now they are in the news for all the wrong reasons, and to top it all there were strong rumours that our government was hatching on an idea to privatize the Cabo-de-Rama fort, it was the unity and the efforts of the locals that raised up a strong opposition to the unhealthy issue and for the time being it’s lying dormant but we are ready for it’s eruption, We don’t intend to be pawns on the chess board of our corrupt government. If there is unity among the villagers, government can be hog-tied but unfortunately it is because of the apathy of the people that our corrupt government more often than not rides the rough sod over us. It’s high time people of Goa woke up to their own plight. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes
[Goanet] Worker found murdered in Bicholim house
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, FEB 26: A 52-year-old daily wage worker was found murdered in a house at Vathadev-Bicholim on Saturday. According to sources, the body of Babi Viro Moto was found naked and a ‘koita’, the weapon used in the murder, lay by the side. The abandoned house had no electricity and belonged to one Adnyan Beig of Muslimwada-Bicholim. Babi was staying since last two years. His brother and his son lived separately at Dhangarwada-Bicholim. According to sources, Babi had illicit affair with a woman from Honda who would frequent the house. Sources added that the woman had earlier assaulted him on his head with a sharp weapon. The police are now investigating if the same woman is behind the murder. The murder was discovered when Beig had sent a person in search of Babi as he had some work in his house. When the person went to the spot he was shocked to find Babi dead in a pool of blood. Police said Babi was attacked with a sharp weapon and had three injuries, one on his forehead and two at the back. A Bicholim police led by PI Harish Madkaikar went to the site to investigate the case. Fingerprint experts and a police dog squad were also pressed into service. DySP Bossuet D’Silva also visited the site and took the stock of the situation.
[Goanet] Where does christmas stop - Rohan Khaunte hurricane sweeps Porvorim constituency
There has been unprecedented criticism to Babush distributing TVs and bicycles to the voters. What is happening in Porvorim since August 2010 is even more exciting. It is all done under the name of Porvorim Yuva Front and SHGs. Food items were distributed in temples during Ganesh Chathurti and some bags found their way to christian houses during christmas. The birthday bash was held last friday at the Porvorim Sports ground with bufffet tables laid out and bus loads of people feasting and dancing in the huge pandal that was erected for the purpose. Some say that panch members have even been gifted cars and other goodies. It is a Rohan Khaunte hurricane that has been sweeping Porvorim constituency in the run to the assembly polls. But will all this expenditure be considered during the time of the polls by the Election Commission? Why not monitor any likely candidate 2 years before the elections? But what is surprising is that the press does not see this splash and bash worth highlighting probably because it does not fit the larger SS game plan. -Soter
Re: [Goanet] Not Goanese?
Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com wrote: Read JC's link and the points raised therein. BTW, Nehru was very, very good at EnglishYou cannot attack him on mangling the English language as some of our present politicians do. His politics may have not appealed to many and, as usual, he had his critics. COMMENT: 1: Nehru's knowledge of the English language is not being disputed here. After all, he had a personal tutor, did he not? (No phun intended) 2: It is submitted that the most knowledgeable of Englishmen are known to use the term Paki. And sure ...all such words will enter the lexicon. 3: It is not that the word Paki cannot be grammatically right or wrong. It is like the word Ghanti or Pahadi or Nigger or Bhangi or 'Kallu or Sudra etc. It depends on how it is used.and which bigot uses it. 4: The same with the use of the word Goanese (erroneous as I believe it is linguistically). Those who do not get it at this stage will never get it. jc
[Goanet] Some fab music ... from Goa... and all for free
Check it out... no catch here: http://jazzgoa.tripod.com/free.html The album titled 'Jazz Goa' is made up of tracks that span a whole spectrum of music genres from jazz, rock and pop to funk, fusion and latin sounds of music from Goa! Thanks, Colin! Way to go... --FN (.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.) Inside/Out: New Writing From Goa http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/5465869359/sizes/l/ (.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)
[Goanet] Visiting Goa: Prof Adolfo Mascarenhas
Goanetter Adolfo Mascarenhas, a professor in Tanzania is visiting Goa, and his home in Quepem. Check out his views on the Goans of Tanzania here [http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-April/073100.html] QUOTE Prof Adolfo Mascarenhas BA Hons. (London) MA Ph D (UCLA) Dip Ed, is a Tanzanian Goan. Started his University career as a Teaching Assistant in California. Offered a full time employment in the East African Universities -- he chose the University of Dar-es-Salaam; shifted to the Bureau and then the founder Director of the Institute of Resource Assessment and eventually Director of Postgraduate Studies. He has held various positions in Tanzania and Internationally. Main interest: Development, Environment, Hunger, Urbanization and IK. He became the founder director of a multidisciplinary Institute of Resource Assessment, and linked academia with development issues. He was one of the three professors singled out for his services to the nation, by President 'Mwalimu' (Teacher) Julius Nyerere. UNQUOTE In Goa, his mobile is 9823398581. When we spoke on the phone, I was keen to put him in touch with some of our other interesting Quepemkars -- Walter Menezes and Dale, Konkani writer Jass Fernandes, theatre personality (and campaigner) Hartman de Souza, among others. It's time for regions like Quepem to also claim their space in cyberspace, and focus more on their potential and problems there! If anyone knows of interesting persons around there, please play the linking role and put in touch! FN (.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.) Inside/Out: New Writing From Goa http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/5465869359/sizes/l/ (.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)-(.)
[Goanet] help Filu Fernandes
My dear Friends, Pls forward.Pls help.Pls speak to the Parish Priest of Salvation Church,Dadar(W),and The Bombay Cath.Sabha Unit Chairperson and ask them to help her on a war-footing, before her health deteriorates.I dont want any excuses from anyone, to avoid helping her. Filu is from Mapusa,Goa = fil...@rediffmail.com On Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:48:45 +0530 wrote On Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:46:20 +0530 wrote Dear Jane I am Filipin Fernandes 32 years of age married having a baby of 6 years I belong to the Salvation parish dadar at present suffering from Chronic Kidney Failure for the past 3 years and on Dialysis Thrice a Week and on medication and injection my monthly expense comes to around 25,000(twenty five thousand)Every Month and I require 4000(four thousand)in every Three month for blood test I being a middle class woman cant manage the expense as my husband is thee whole and sole earner of the family we have to look out for the education of the child and other house old expenses as it is very hard to meet thee ends due to this crises the priest had given me 7,000 then3500 then 3500 and then stoped and now again they have started to give me help of 3,000(three thousand)every month and this help started from December 2010 as my expense is so much I am unable to live for a single day I would be very grateful if you could help me in more finance as I really need it as it is my medication dialysis all money is needed please please please help me Thanks a lot Filipin fernandes 9833096118
[Goanet] Contaminated Voters
Ref. http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/IT-rsquo-S-CHRISTMAS-BEFORE-CCP-pollS/46019.html With reference to the recent report of the Monserattes giving all sorts of goodies i.e. Electronic, Cycles etc is outrageous. Where are all the Electton Monitoring laws and authorities? Does India really have true Democracy or is it a big farce!! Whilst this Politician is sharing a small part of his loot obtained via Goa's destruction in trying to buy off Voters, his colleague in the South is distributing Rice, Sugar, Water Tanks etc. But however the main culprits here are not these Corrupt Ministers but those in the electorate, who sell their souls for these Goodies. In actual reality, these people are being ripped off in a big manner via excessive corruption, lack of opportunities in Goa, rising prices etc and then their God Fathers give back some of loot in form of Goodies. Can the Foolish Electorate not see that their actual losses are actually higher.. God Forbid we lose Goa and Our Identity, It will only because of the Blind Greed of Majority Goans who been contaminated from within; many of whom then hypocritically pray in Temples, Churches and Mosques!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. --
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 204
Fomento Digu grace LESA ecology seminar After all the damage to Goa's ecology the Fomento's are seeking redemption...recently LESA...a group of some ex students of Loyola's margao organised a seminar of ecology...digu was the chief guest and the function was sponsored by Fomento... Cedric da Costa Margao
[Goanet] pls help in d fight for justice for Cypriano Fernandes of Moira village, Goa
Dear E-mail Friends n Family, Pls Forward.Pls Help. Pls request Archbishop of Goa, Parish Priest and fellow Parishioners of Cypriano,All India Catholic Union (Goa Unit), Christian Workers Movement (Goa Unit), students of his school n College - to please help in the fight for Justice for Cypriano Fernandes of Moira village,Goa -- Complaint to be registered as FIR in Cipriano custodial death case From: Mr. Kenneth Silveira, H.No.99, Deusa, Chicalim, Mormugao Taluka, Goa 403 711. (M) +91 9823300800 / 00 91 9422059688 E-mail - travel...@gmail.com To: The Police Inspector, Panjim Police Station, Panaji Goa. Date : 26/02/2011 Sub: Complaint to be registered as FIR Dear Sir, I the undersigned who is the key witness for the Custodial Death Case of Mr. Cipriano Fernandes wish to state as under : 1. I had made a complaint on 06/01/11 against some drunk occupants of Tata Indica car, silver colour, bearing registration no. GA-01-S-7342 for damaging my car parked road side. 2. That on 07/01/11, there was a false and baseless complaint lodged on me by Miss Marsha DSouza in connivance with the Police Inspector Mr. Sandesh Chodankar along with the culprits / occupants of the same Tata Indica that I had initially complained against. 3. That I was illegally detained on 08/01/11 from 10:45 hrs till 17:30 hrs based on a false and baseless complaint by the said Marsha DSouza. I was detained under section 151 C.r.P.C. 4. I along with my friend Mr. Grenville Dias was in the same investigation room where Mr. Cipriano Fernandes was lying dead. 5. I have seen the PI Sandesh chodankar and PSI Vijay Chodankar kicking the motionless body of Cipriano in the investigation room. 6. Constable Khot was also one of the police official present in the same investigation room wherein when I had told him that there was froth coming out from the mouth he replied saying that he was just vomiting out of drunkenness and told me to mind my own business. I now state this complaint for the custodial death of Mr. Cipriano Fernandes against the PI Mr. Sandesh Chodankar, PSI Vijay Chodankar, Hawaldar Khot, other police officials / doctors / culprits involved in this crime. We want to make you aware that the above mentioned facts are contrary to law and complete violation of human rights in a civilized society therefore we hereby demand with immediate effect the following :- 1. Immediately arrest Ex. PI Sandesh Chodankar, PSI Vijay Chodankar for the custodial death of Mr. Cipriano Fernandes. 2. Immediately arrest Hawaldar Khot for abetting the crime. 3. Immediately arrest the policemen involved in the brutal murder of Cipriano. 4. Immediately arrest all policemen named by the SDM for murdering Cipriano. 5. Arrest the police officials who were on duty coinciding within the time frame of arrest of Cipriano till his death for abetment to crime. 6. Arrest all the culprits who were a party to destroying of evidences and hushing up of the case with a police cover up and medical cover up. 7. Arrest all the doctors who initially gave false report in a bid to cover up the case, the same is for abetment of crime. 8. Arrest all those who entered false information into therecords that had anything to do with Cipriano case, the same is for abetment of crime. 9. Action against the crime branch officers for registering a baseless FIR i.e. Murder of Cipriano by Unknown Policemen in a bid to hush up the case and protect their colleagues. Kindly request you to register this complaint as a FIR and investigate into the matter. Please provide me with the FIR copy. Thanking you. Yours Faithfully (Mr. Kenneth Silveira) Copy to :The IGP, Police Headquarters, Panaji Goa. The Chief Minister, Govt. of Goa, Panaji Goa. The Human Rights Comission New Delhi. The Crime Branch, Goa.
Re: [Goanet] Countering magical thinking
On Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:17:42 -0800, Santosh Helekar wrote : In this post I would like to correct all the blunders made by Ferdinando in his latest post appended below with respect to fair use of copyrighted material,…. COMMENT : Those are all Santosh’s interpretation of what is clearly written in English. We are not interested in these misinterpretations. Let those who are ‘blind’ and cannot read lines, rely on such interpretations; specially those determined to achieve mediocrity. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
Re: [Goanet] Copyright Law
-Original Message- From: Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão On Sat Feb 26 09:39:50 PST 2011, Bosco D bospam at canada.com Wrote: Fair use does not state one is free to upload copyrighted material to the internet. Period. Having a soft-copy (read electronic) is a more serious violation than having a hard-copy of a publication (paper, book, music, movie, etc). With the latter you might get away with the Fair Use clause..…. RESPONSE : My dear Bosco, why do you want to advertise your mediocrity on Goanet? We are on topic of Science and research which is a subject of education and teaching. The word “research” clearly is stated in the ‘Fair use Law’ and not your sports or music! [:-)) RESPONSE: Surely you jest if you believe even for a second that Santosh and you are conducting research on Goanet. Perhaps you have encountered the term the law is blind albeit you appear to be blind to the law. Relax maaan, nobody is taking you or me seriously. - B Enjoying my Sunday afternoon sipping some aspartame-laced fizzy liquids
[Goanet] Quote for the day
.. simply allow love to flow from your heart, and the world will naturally become a better place. … ~ Sri Gawn Tu Fahr Tujea kallzantlo mog vhanvum di, ani sonvsar apxinch boro zatolo.
Re: [Goanet] Not Goanese?
JC, In which mainstream dictionary is Paki included as a non-slur word? Wictionary defines it as a offensive, racial slur in Canada and the US. So keep in mind that it could be used in a Times of India headline without the same offensive sentiments. For example: There's something about Paki men (about the 'attractiveness' of men from Pakistan for Indian achievers, like Sania Mirza). You are arguing in circles when you say: Those who do not get it at this stage will never get it. To me, it sounds like saying, If you don't agree with me, you're dumb! FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 28 February 2011 01:11, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com wrote: Read JC's link and the points raised therein. BTW, Nehru was very, very good at EnglishYou cannot attack him on mangling the English language as some of our present politicians do. His politics may have not appealed to many and, as usual, he had his critics. COMMENT: 1: Nehru's knowledge of the English language is not being disputed here. After all, he had a personal tutor, did he not? (No phun intended) 2: It is submitted that the most knowledgeable of Englishmen are known to use the term Paki. And sure ...all such words will enter the lexicon. 3: It is not that the word Paki cannot be grammatically right or wrong. It is like the word Ghanti or Pahadi or Nigger or Bhangi or 'Kallu or Sudra etc. It depends on how it is used.and which bigot uses it. 4: The same with the use of the word Goanese (erroneous as I believe it is linguistically). Those who do not get it at this stage will never get it.
Re: [Goanet] Copyright Law
What? I thought Bosco had told us that Goanet was a better research forum than Transparency International with Gulf-trained experts such as Ferdinando and his 6 friends who want to tell the nurses who thought they were mediocre that they have achieved more than the peons. Cheers, Santosh --- On Sun, 2/27/11, Bosco D bos...@canada.com wrote: RESPONSE: Surely you jest if you believe even for a second that Santosh and you are conducting research on Goanet. Perhaps you have encountered the term the law is blind albeit you appear to be blind to the law. Relax maaan, nobody is taking you or me seriously. - B Enjoying my Sunday afternoon sipping some aspartame-laced fizzy liquids
[Goanet] Goa news for February 28, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Nose wheel landing: DGCA cancels pilot's licence - Times of India rills airline IndiGo has been cancelled after she made a rough landing in Goa last month, endangering several lives and investigators later found she had allegedly faked papers to get her permit to ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHmDpRboeJeAfFYjjUluCP8w3RkBgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Nose-wheel-landing-DGCA-cancels-pilots-licence/articleshow/7586108.cms *** 'Goa mines dept unable to explain iron ore royalty losses to PAC' - Hindu Business Line 5. The Goa Legislative Assembly's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) had questioned the mines department to reason the losses but ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEJEZpaUygW1N_DJMHkDzdD0G3h6gurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/government-and-policy/article1492219.ece *** Canara Bank, Suzlon, Sesa Goa look bullish on chart: Edelweiss - Myiris.com iris.comBuying is recommended at CMP of Rs 588.7 with target of Rs 640 and stop loss of Rs 560. Stock had generated `Channel` Pattern breakout on its hourly chart along with good volumes. Short Term Oscillator on daily and hourly chart had generated buy signal ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHY3ZK1W3z-RxsnQMp-qjsIH9tq9wurl=http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/storyShow.php?fileR=20110226134851203secID=fromnewsroomsecTitle=From%20the%20News%20Roomdir=2011/02/26 *** NMC zone chairmen attend women's workshop at Goa - Times of India ArZgLuuNRKMand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHWRCS7oOZW-Uf8wrzAgc3Zu9lcMgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/NMC-zone-chairmen-attend-womens-workshop-at-Goa/articleshow/7590163.cms *** Missing former BMC corporator traced near Goa - Indian Express dian ExpressWe lodged a search for Pediya and found him in Sawantwadi near Goa on Saturday. According to Pediya's statement, he was frustrated at home and had left his house to spend some time in Sawantwadi, said Patil.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGsL7-FziIb2OpyTDU9ajMU_5THxwurl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/missing-former-bmc-corporator-traced-near-goa/755400/ *** RTO begins crackdown on mining trucks - Times of India ong drive across Goa's mining talukas and the northern border, state transport officials on Saturday seized 18 mining trucks and issued challans to another 224 trucks for overloading of ore and flouting of transport rules. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFsWqrMlbsR3gSSPSZdb7AzKqDBjAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/RTO-begins-crackdown-on-mining-trucks/articleshow/7584534.cms *** St Cruz says no to merger with CCP - Times of India mes of IndiaThe issue of garbage management also irked some members as they felt that the panchayat had not shown interest in taking up an offer by campaign managers of Chaka Chak Goa (CCG) to set up a system for collection of plastic waste at the village level. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFdWJzWpqQmiYOiadSQDqIpmKZrIgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/St-Cruz-says-no-to-merger-with-CCP/articleshow/7590239.cms *** Rahul to visit Goa for Youth Cong meet on March 3 - Times of India ay youth Congress convention in Margao. Goa Pradesh Congress committee president Subhash ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNExuzkuTA2OtP8y0ozrQeOgi83nngurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Rahul-to-visit-Goa-for-Youth-Cong-meet-on-March-3/articleshow/7583808.cms *** Garbage issue dominates Goa Velha VP meet - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The issue of garbage management dominated the gram sabha of Goa Velha panchayat on Sunday and members criticized the body for showing lack of initiative in taking up proposals to evolve waste collection and disposal system in the village. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEU2nw4eZrJdupTV1IAZiVW3aJfAAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Garbage-issue-dominates-Goa-Velha-VP-meet/articleshow/7590240.cms *** Rane to head rural health panel - Times of India mes of IndiaBoth Goan Lok Sabha members will be members of the committee that will also include two MLAs from either district, collectors and zilla panchayat chairpersons of both districts and the director of the department of women and child development. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEK1NsA7pzCeipSj2EgTvsnK5hETAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Rane-to-head-rural-health-panel/articleshow/7583804.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Contaminated Voters
Arwin wrote: But however the main culprits here are not these Corrupt Ministers but those in the electorate, who sell their souls for these Goodies. Comment: The problem is that largely Goans do not treat their vote as sacred. Their vote is another facility afforded by democracy to pamper their never ending greed and false egos. It is not only the poor but also educated and well off people who do not mind to take goodies from politicians. That is why one will hear affluent voters grumbling that the candidate has not visited them or send their voting cards. Therefore splashing money around and being seen becomes the criteria to get votes. The sincere and honest candidate gets shouted out. It also shows that when people do not own their village or State, this is how they behave. Like the present day migrants from other states that flock to Goa, at some point in time people also settled in properties of various landlords offering their much required skills. Many from neighbouring states taking goan names. Today all sorts of stories of one race uprooting the other and colonising areas is circulated. The sign of a real inhabitant of a village can be judged by his/her sentiments and concern for the welfare of the area. This is what ganvponn was all about. The sign of a true freedom fighter is one who is concerned over the social and political state of affairs in this State and not one that rakes irrelevant issues like Portuguese street names or visitng ships and so on. Sorry to say, that ownership of the village is diminishing with every passing day. -soter
[Goanet] Goanet - Visiting Goa - Professor Adolfo Mascarenhas
Yes, Professor Adolfo Mascarenhas is one of the illustrious Goans of Tanzania who make us all proud by his achievements. The other one in Tanzania that comes to mind is Architect Tony Almeida. Adolfo who I have known for close to 70years is a childhood friend who only I can call by his childhood name of Doffy. Welcome to amchem Goeam Professor Adolfo.
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (28Feb11)
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[Goanet] NEED FOR SOME LEGAL DISCIPLINE AT THE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S OFFICE
The Union Law Ministry has recently rightly directed the Attorney General and the Solicitor General of India not to directly entertain any requests for legal opinion without the matter being referred by the Law Ministry. All ministries, departments, Public State Undertakings and Autonomous bodies have also been directed not to seek any legal opinion or advice directly without consulting the Law Ministry. Such a system needs to be enforced in Goa where all sorts of files are being directly sent by departments and other authoririties to Advocate General Mr. Subodh Kantak for legal advice. The files sometimes remain there for months together and there is no way of tracking them. The Advocate General’s office does not keep any record of files sent for legal opinion or advice. So routing all files to the Advocate General through the Law department may bring about the much needed legal discipline. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: The Legend of *Xepto* by Augusto Pinto
Just recieved SMS from Xepto Keep in mind; justice or no justice,*Aiz mhaka faleam tuka*. *Utt re Goenkara !!*
[Goanet] GRA's Clarion Call
GRA's Clarion Call GRA, has come up with a cause to fight corruption and are organizing a meet on 15th March at Panjim. We do need a mass movement to force the corrupt Kamat government to their knees, a mass movement that can gather the much needed momentum, to go for the kill at the coming Assembly elections. A lot of people are disappointed as it's on a weekday, being a weekday people are not at liberty as such unfortunately a lot of people will not be able to participate even though they would love to do so. There are the school and college students who have to tend to their schools and colleges and parents too are held up with their kids and working people. If we are planning a movement of this dimension then every individual's participation is of utmost importance, I am not trying to discourage GRA's efforts but history speaks for it's self. The GBA meeting last October is a good example, of people's response on a weekday, people concerned should have learnt from that mistake. If we want to bring the people together for a mass movement then it should be at the people's convenience and that happens only on holidays. A lot of people say that the love for Goa should be our prime objective, agreed, but knowing our own weaknesses and limitations, we should make sure that everyone has the opportunity to take part in this mass movement, without any excuses. Even then I pray to every Goan to heed to the clarion call made by the GRA and take part in this movement on 15th March and force the Government of tugs and crooks to their knees, it could be the last chance for Goans from all walks of life to make an effort to save Goa from the clutches of our corrupt politicians. Goa Jai Ho. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __
[Goanet] Find Person. . .
Some subscribers to GoaNet might be able to help on this. My wife Germana now confined to her chair asks me to sort through old papers which includes personal correspondence dating back to the mid '50s. An intriguiging letter is there from one Rudolph De Mello, who I think hailed from the Verem/Reis Magos locale in Bardez. He had a sister 'Hilda' who had a long teaching career in Toronto. Her husband was Joe (Daniels); we knew the family in our Toronto days. I would hear Germana referring to 'Rudolph', but somehow we never seemed to get an update about him; don't even know if Hilda could have helped. Evidently he was a pretty intelligent guy, but of a political persuasion not conducive to his thriving in the Goan context in 'Portuguese time'. I should think that dear Fidel Castro could have 'used' him! Question in my mind is: what may have become of him in terms of life down the line. Did he migrate; and where; and may he still be out there somewhere??
[Goanet] The Rahejas Saga Continues
The Rahejas Saga Continues Rising from the ashes is the right proverb to describe the on going Rahejas saga in Carmona. Legally it has to be demolished because it is illegal and stands no chance as per the law. It is a clear cut violation of the terms and condition of construction by the TPC for the Rahejas project at Carmona, wherein there is a stipulated clause that says this construction is illegal without a 10mtr road. This clause was drafted by the authorities for whatever reasons, has to be adhered to, to legalise this anomaly. Hence at present it stands as an illegal structure and should me demolished. Orlando Dias with the help of his villagers has been fighting tooth and nail against this mega project in his village and for obvious reasons that we all know the PWD minister has been backing Rahejas, justice for truth against the power of money. The PWD minister in his ignorance even approved the 10mtr road on his letter head, trying to hijack the usual democratic process. As the PWD minister, does he become the judge, the jury and the executioner ? Since when has Goa become a part of Libya or Cuba ? Now after all the opposition to the project, the uncanny wise men in the government have come up with a novel idea, a similar modus operandi as the one to save the luxury hotel of mining baron Timblo but here no ordinance was passed but none the less efforts to hoodwink the public is made by a provisional condition before the final NOC for occupancy is given. Here is another attempt to undermine the democratic process with autocratic measures. The authorities know fully well, a 10mtr road is next to impossible unless people's houses and compound walls are demolished. Is the government willing to hurt the very Goans that brought them to power to facilitate a non Goan builder for his money ? I hope Goans from all over Goa support Orlando Dias in is fight for justice to protect his village from being destroyed, plundered and run over by outsiders and illegal mega housing projects. Save Carmona save Goa ! Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __
Re: [Goanet] StyleSpeak: The Curse of Colvale
Ah! The price of progress. And everyone wants that progress somewhere else. This attitude of Not in my backyard (NIMBY) is similar to throwing out the rubbish out the window, let someone else worry about the dirt outside. If one wants progress one needs to sacrifice something. If done properly, it can be a good thing, the sacrifice worth it. But do they ever do it properly in Goa? Is there any road-sense there? There should not be any need for honking unless to draw attention to some impeding danger - not necessary at all to overtake. This means drivers ought to be trained to view into rear-view mirrors constantly to be aware of who is coming up behind them, in addition to keeping an eye on the speedometer, etc. Driver training is totally absent in India as a whole, and there is a You-tube documentary by the TopGear team on the sad state of licencing in India - 5 mins on a lonely track, reverse, and that's it - licence granted to drive in the confusion of Mumbai! Re freeways, first of all, no traffic other than motorised vehicles should be allowed on such roads - no cows/bulls/pedestrians or cyclists. There should be secondary parallel roads for such sedentary traffic, and ought to be segregated from each other by proper barriers, some of which can be built in such a way that they can provide sound-proofing. This way, pedestrian cyclist accidents could be prevented. Yes, space is required for such concepts, which is badly lacking in Goa, but it can be done. Whether it will be done is another matter altogether. As Wendell says, perhaps there ought to be a toll charged for the commercial drivers to pass through Goa on their way from Pune to Karnataka, high enough to discourage them. Then again, they'll usually find a reason for passing thorugh Goa - and of course, baksheesh to the border cops could buy any amount of reasons. Gabriel. - Original Message From: Wendell Rodricks wendellrodri...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Sun, 27 February, 2011 3:26:00 AM Subject: [Goanet] StyleSpeak: The Curse of Colvale We all need progress but not at the cost of ruining a village.
[Goanet] 2-pls stop demolition of Crosses in Mumbai
Sub - Pls stop demolition of Crosses in Mumbai Dear E-mail Friends and Family, Pls forward. Pls help. Pls pray that the Cong-I Government, led by Madame Sonia Gandhi does not demolish the Crosses that were there from Pre-Independence time, as per the Demolition Notices which were served to all the Crosses in Maharashtra, a few days ago. The Bombay Catholic Sabha,Mumbai, invites every Catholic, both young and old to bring your Home crosses and meet at H(W) Ward Office, BMC office,Hill Road, Bandra(w), Mumbai - 400 0050, at 9.45am, on Monday, 28th February, 2011, regarding Demolition Notices on Crosses. Pls attend in large numbers and support The Bombay Catholic Sabha. Regards, Jane Rodrigues 48-HOUR DEADLINE UPSETS COMMUNITY Fresh demolition notices on crosses TIMES NEWS NETWORK Mumbai: Fresh demolition notices pasted by the BMC on several crosses across the city on Saturday drew a sharp reaction from the Christian community.Around 400 Bandra residents gathered on Chapel Road in Bandra (W) in the evening to protest against the notices,prompting cops to rush there. The notices are part of the ongoing BMC drive against illegal places of worship,including temples and mosques.The show-cause notices are being sent to 729 illegal shrines which are obstructing projects like road- widening or affect vehicular traffic or are located on public land.They will be demolished, said a senior civic official.He added that structures built before 1964 (the cutoff year for such structures) would not be touched.The caretaker or owner of the religious structure would have to submit related documents to the ward office concerned, he added. Members of the Christian community said that the crosses were historic and relevant documents had been submitted in 2003 when the issue came up for the first time.They added that giving them only 48 hours to respond was unjust.These 48 hours will be up on Monday morning.We cant present our case afresh in this time frame, said advocate Godfrey Pimenta,vice-president of Bombay East Indian Association. The drive comes after the Supreme Court issued directives in an interim order on December 7,2009.The state government,on October 4,2010,issued a notification asking all municipal bodies to take action on illegal shrines and submit a compliance report.The BMC began its action in November 2010 by conducting a ward-wise survey of illegal shrines.The survey is now completed and the number of such shrines is fixed at 729. Gordon DSouza,president of the Bombay Catholic Sabha,said,Some of the crosses even have marble inscriptions and date back to 1915 or 1916.These were built to safeguard the villages from plague. Father Warner DSouza,assistant parish priest of Bandras Mount Carmel Church said the BMC wouldnt be allowed to touch the crosses.It should have first looked at the documents we submitted.We will meet corporators and BMC officials on Monday and seek an apology, he said.
[Goanet] 2-World Day of Prayer - pls attend -4 march 2011
My dear E-mail Friends and Family, Please forward this e-mail to all. Please join me and please attend in huge numbers, in order to make the Ecumenical service a huge success, on the occassion of World Day of Prayer, to pray for the women of Chile, which is being organised, by my friend, Dr. Anuradha Patil, sub - Ecumenical service - World Day of Prayer Venue - St Thomas' Cathedral,(near Horniman Circle) Date - Friday, 4 March 2011 Time - 6.30pm. Regards and best wishes, Jane Rodrigues cc: Dr. Anuradha Patil - thank you for your invitation - will def. be there.Pls remember to keep some hot chai and garam samosas/puri bhaaji for me. sub - World Day of Prayer On Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:19:57 +0530 wrote Dear Jane, How r u? Long time no c. Wud love to meet u soon, so why don't u come to St Thomas' Cathedral (near Horniman Circle) on Friday 4 March 2011 at 6.30pm to attend the World Day of Prayer service. The World Day of Prayer is organized in south Mumbai by the Diocese WFCS of our church which is St Thomas' Cathedral. Hence the request to u as this is an ecumenical service organized for women by women and this year we are praying for the women of Chile, who have prepared the service order. Take leave of absence for an hour or so from ur work schedule. Pls inform all ur other contacts also to attend as this is an Ecumenical service and members of all churches are most welcome. Regards, Dr. Anuradha Patil
[Goanet] Exercises that will keep your heart and brains FIT
Holy s I also liked the tweeting noise in the background. BC . These exercises if done daily in the morning will keep you fit and healthy : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAIuMHWi4fk
[Goanet] BIG BOYS and Political Kabaddi
The Air Force is losing out. On the ground *What the Air Force thought was its firing range is now being encroached upon by a powerful builder. SAI MANISH reports *http://tehelka.com/story_main49.asp?filename=Ne050311The_Air.asp ++ vjp
Re: [Goanet] Not Goanese?
Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: [1] JC, In which mainstream dictionary is Paki included as a non-slur word? Wictionary defines it as a offensive, racial slur in Canada and the US. [2] You are arguing in circles when you say: Those who do not get it at this stage will never get it. [3] To me, it sounds like saying, If you don't agree with me, you're dumb! FN, The irrelevant argument in your point #1 has no locus standi - and hence, is ignored. # 2 is not a circular (or even a square) argument. It is a statement of fact. I cannot help those who are unable to get it. #3 Only those who are unable to speak are dumb. Some others are just brilliant obfuscators - whether they agree with me or not, is immaterial. There are those who argue on the points. There are others, like you FN, who argue on the basis of their exquisite brilliance. Bravo, I say to them and thee. jc
[Goanet] Roadside dadas
Goa is, it seems passing through some birth, re-birth or death mania. Using the word mania could be repugnant in it's context to many. You can chools one or three of the three! Let me explain: Saturday around noon, at the Mapusa Clinic Road at feira-baixa junction a Senior CItizen bought medicines at a pharmacy. He returned to his parked scooter, wore his helmet and did not even start the machine. A car hit him, an expensive car driven by a hefty, muscular young man. The scooter fell upon this Senior Citizen hurting his right leg. The normal tamasha started as this young man came out of his car. I was interested to hear the dialog between two men. and the onlookers who seem to cause more danger to the traffic when such incidents occur. The showdown between a Senior Citizen and this muscular dude. Do you know who I am he thundered to this visibly shaken old man. I admired the latters cool, and his stared at this dada no words were spoken, just stares!. You are not saying anything? said the muscular baccha still this SC kept his cool.Next the dude pushed him. Say something uncle - at this the SC told him if he does it again he will hit back. before the dude was going to show him SC gave him one hit and the dada was on the road. Sorry uncle...sorry, sorry and he put his hand in his pocket and came out with Rs. 300/- at this the SC took the money and flung in the air, while the crowd gathered. One person took the Rs. 100/- note and the dada picked the rest. You hit me and are trying to teach me lessons? said the SC with a cool which brought admiration to the bystandersLet him go said another Senior he is a local dada, a jewlers son. My mind is bombarded with thoughts: a) It does seem that the society at large is passing though some kind of revolution of lawlessness and taking the law in their hands. The road side dada, is a judge, a phulishman (cop) and rules the roost and the road. The money has reached into his brain and in another part of his anatomy. The Rs. 300/- fart proves that. It did not work this time it works with the challan writers. Money and muscle are tools used terrorise people. He probably did not know this uncle would teach him a lesson which his parents did not teach. b) How can we define a mature person then? This young man was immature for his age. His body was big his conscience hardened brains of a crow. It showed his upbringing. His parents had plenty of gold and silver, besides gave him all, maybe one day he will throw his old parents out of their home and fight with his brothers or brother-in-law/s for dowry savings. After all he needs to pay for his car loan. When a child is born, he/she is selfish,and immature and needs to be treated with care while at the same time his tantrums brought in a disciplined but loving way. . But what if these parents don't know how to go about? Rods or canes are better than slaps done in a rage. The dude probably was brought up that way and many on the roads of Goa which are killer roads. Drivers are given licenses without proper tests and bribes are paid through driving schools. No one can see how the money is passed. And back to our definition of a mature person: He.she is one who is able to function happily, usefully, and at his maximum capaciry in a given situation. The Karate uncle showed restraint, . This difinition needs correction at the place of his/her maximum capacity, for it is possible to lay hold of capacities not your own, or that of your ego and to make them your own and expect others to flow one's whims and fancies. There was no proper birth, A mature person accepts the responsibility for being what one is, learns from people and surrounding by simply thinking how others would feel if the same treatment was muted upon them. If we are to be mature we must get hold of a mature faith - or better, it must get hold of us. For the immaturities of our faith will soon show themselves in immaturities in our actions and our attitudes. The creed of to-day becomes the deed of tomorrow. We will see lawlessness on the roads, in the parliament in the judiciary and the end result will be our own destruction. Learn from the Chinese! Our democratic system will eventually became Lalloofied and produce more Lalloos and the Bollywood take us to our doom!. I went home with a thought and admiration for this senior citizen probably a medical doctor or a professional in such field. He treated his leg. Where is Goa heading? And India in general? Cut off these silly discussions on neurons, priestly magic done by the local padris, politicians and other idiots!
