[Goanet] Goa Elections 2012 - UNESCO petition
Recent press reports indicate that the Election Commission of India is sending only female supervisors to the forthcoming elections. I have to agree with this school of thought in this decision process that has nothing to do with being politically correct for this very important event in Goa. Would it be they are better administrators especially at counting and delivering returns on time? Today we will see the sixth sunset in the year of our Lord 2012. On 1st January 2012, the first sunrise, I, as a fellow Goykar, made a request for all to take part and be counted in the preservation of what is left of Goa's Natural Beauty by signing the UNESCO petition for a tiger reserve. Contrary to popular belief, it appears that the majority of our people, their family and friends in Goa and worldwide are not participating due to not knowing how to do so. Those of you with computer skills, switch on and encourage and show your friends and family how to take part in this. One person, one vote. With your permission, share your e-mail address with those who do not have one - its free, do this today, it takes less than two minutes. Do this for Goa, the land of our people and prevent a concrete wasteland with little or no green fields as fauna and flora dwindles in the state. Your vote will make local planners consider good governance. 1. Go to Goan Voice UK Welcome Page. 2. In its search box type in UNESCO petition and press Go. 3. Enter the UNESCO petition site and follow instructions. 4. An acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to your personal e-mail box which you must open and confirm to register your vote. You can do the same in the link provided on goanet. I heard at the recent NRI Goan Global Convention in London, United Kingdom last July there was a proposal to the Goa Government to provide for voting rights for NRI Goans. Nearly every household in the state has a family member outside Goa. Our family groups and blood relations are made up of Red, Black, Green and Blue passports contributing to the local and international economy. By taking part in the above electronic signup facility of the UNESCO petition you may assist the Goa Government,through the NRI office, to look at the feasibility of NRI electronic voters or forever hold your peace. Please sign the UNESCO petition now. Good luck and best wishes for success to the petition team for this project. Many hands make light work. Melvyn Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 6 January 2012 melvynfernan...@virginmedia.com --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: Annual Goanetters Luncheon Meet
Re-sending, as requested. Thank you. Betsy Subject: Annual Goanetters Luncheon Meet Hi Frederick, Thank you so much for taking the time to explain to us, in detail, all that is involved vis a vis Goanet: how it came into being, how it runs, how Goanetters contribute value with their postings, etc. that there are so many working (or slogging) behind the scenes, the desire to have a little space to sit for a little while to set up 'structures' (is that the right word?) and so on and so forth. Yes, it is our sincere desire too that, in the not too distant future, many of us will take up the challenges you have posted and come up with suggestions that, in the final analysis, will benefit all of us, especially those interested in OUR HOMELAND, GOA. We returned to our beloved Goa in June, 2008 (after five generations in Kenya) and wish to reiterate that we have already learnt a lot from reading the various subjects and postings on Goanet and indeed the GoaBook Club since then. Thank you for that. Our thanks to all those who have had the welfare of this activity close to their hearts!! Meanwhile, please do keep it going with the passion that you all have displayed, at all times. Incidentally, Herman's Grandmother is my Mum's sister and I am proud to add are the daughters of Wolfango D'Cruz, who hails from Saligao too. Betsy (and Richard) --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Police blotter: Gold stolen near Purvi Appts, laptop bag and laptop stolen, m/cycle, rash driving, dead body, sex work, expired...
DATED; 05.01.12 Press Release For the day as on 04. 01. 2012 Pertaining to the cases Registered at below mentioned Pollice Stations / Units are as under. PANAJI PS; Shri Joao C. De Souza, r/o Martins Morod, near Purva Appts. Taleigao, complained that between 26.12.11 at 19.00hrs, to 27.12.11, at TNK, suspected accused person namely Ana Gracia Gonsalves E. Fernandes committed theft of his gold ornaments i.e. 1) 2 bangles ( 1 fat weighting 16.34 gms and 1 thin bangle 2) 1 brand new locket imported of 1.470 gms, 3) 1 pendant with 50 diamonds of 4.300 gms along with gold chain of 6.150 gms of 18k 4) 1 pair of earrings with 12 diamonds of 2.100 gms, 5) 2 sets of necklaces ( Weight not known), 6) 2 gold chains (weight not known), 7) 1 set of earring along with imported pendant ( weight not known) all W/Rs. 2,50,000/- from his house. Cr. No. 03/12 u/s 380 IPC registered. PSI V.S. Chodankar is I.O. MAPUSA PS: Shri Atul s/o Khushaledas Mehta, N/o Mumbai, complained that on 04.01.12 between 11.00hrs to 14.00hrs, near M.M.C. Market Mapusa, unknown person stole his black color Laptop bag containing LENOVO X ZO1 Laptop with its accessory power connector PKI roken Reliance Net connector, which were given to himt by Johnson and Johnson Ltd along with his personal belonging like mobile charger and Sec-device provided by HSBL bearing from the rear seat of Maruti Wagon-R car No. GA-01-T-8873 which was parked in open parking place. Cr. No. 05/11 u/s 379 IPC registered. 2) That on 04.01.12, one unknown lady, aged about 60 yrs, was found lying dead at Hanuman Natyagrah, Mapusa. Inquest and P.M.E. awaited. Dead body preserved in G.M.C. morgue. U.D. No. 02/12 u/s 174 Cr.pc registered. PSI M. Bhuimber is I.O. OLD GOA PS: Smt. Gracy Gomes w/o Alfred, r/o opposite Syngenta Corlim, complained that on 04.01.12 at about 14.45hrs, at Corlim bus stop, unknown accused, riding m/cycle No. GA-02-A- 3083, snatched her gold chain weighing about 24 grams with pendent, W/Rs. 30,000/- from her neck. Cr. No. 03/12 u/s 356, 379 IPC registered. PSI Ritesh Tari is I.O. 2) Shri. Vivek Mahadev Kundaikar, r/o Gaulebhat Chimbel, complained that on 29.12.11, between 13.30hrs, to 18.15 hrs, unknown accused committed theft of his Hero Honda Splendor m/cycle No. GA-01-H-7513, W/Rs. 15,000/- which was parked near his house. Cr. No. 04/12 u/s 379 IPC registered. PSI Ritesh Tari is I.O. BICHOLIM PS; Complaint on behalf of state that on 03.01.12 at 08.20hrs, at housing board Sanquelim, accused Deepak Yallappa Panare, r/o Honda, drove his Jeep No. GA-04-C-9797 in a rash and negligent manner, while removing from plot towards main road dashed to M/cycle No. KA-22-EF-0117, which was passing from housing board Sanquelim, causing grievous injury to m/cycle rider and simple injury to pillion rider. Accused arrested and released on bail. Cr. No. 05/12 u/s 279, 338, 337 IPC registered. HC G.L. Joshi is I.O. 2) Shri. Balkrishna Prakash Verneker, r/o Bicholim, complained that on 04.01.12, at 12.15 hrs, at Vernekar Designer Jewelry shop Bicholim Market, two unknown ladies with their common intention entered his shop as customers and committed theft of one gold chain weighing 16 to 24 grams, which was kept in the tray, valued Rs. 70,000/- which was captured in C.C.T.V. camera. Cr. No. 06/12 u/s 380 r/w 34 IPC registered. PSI D.B. Naik is I.O. 3) Complaint on behalf of state that on 03.01.12, at 19.30hrs, at Navelim, near Sesa gate, accused driver of truck No. GA-05-T-1106, drove his truck in a rash and negligent manner, dashed m/cycle No. GA-04-B-8203, from back side, which was proceeding in same direction, resulting in the death of pillion rider Mohammad N. Shaikh, and caused injuries to rider. Accused driver fled away from the spot. Cr. No. 07/12 u/s 279, 337, 304-A IPC and 134 (a) (b) of M.V. Act. Registered. Psi T.P.Walke is I.O. ANJUNA PS: That on 04.01.12, one Umesh s/o Shrikant Chari, age 38 yrs, r/o Golant Marna Siolim, was found lying dead on the small pathway and a 12 bore gun was lying near the legs of dead body, which is in the property of Claudinho Fernandes located at Marna Golant Siolim. Entry wound injury was noticed on the upper abdomen of the dead body. Investigation reveals that deceased had gone for hunting last night and he had a history of mental illness. After completing all the spot formalities the dead body has been subjected for PME . P.M.E. conducted and certified cause of death due damages for heart and lungs vide injury No. 1) which was caused by smooth bore gunshot injury and was ante mortem at the time of death and necessarily fatal. Dead body preserved in G.M.C. morgue at Bambolim. U.D. No. 02/12 u/s 174 Cr.pc registered. PSI K.P. Sinari is I.O. CALANGUTE PS: Shri Santosh Dessai, PI Calangute, complained that on 03.01.12, at 22.40 hrs, near Calangute Church Circle, Calangute, accused person Santosh Chandra Das s/o Ramchandra
[Goanet] Business Line : Today's Paper / CORPORATE : India to be Honda's largest 2-wheeler market
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[Goanet] 3 kings feast today at Cansaulim - Some pics
3 little kings form Cansaulim, Arossim and Cuelim However, in the end, when all 3 kings go their different ways home at Cansaulim Church, one went to his home at Velsao Blog http://joegoauk.blogspot.com/2012/01/3-kings-feast-at-cansaulim-6112.html Happy Feast to you all Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646934537/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646910343/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646911169/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646912013/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646912809/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646913497/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646914353/in/photostream/ At Goemkar’s house (infornt of TB Cunha ancestor’s house, Cuelim) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646915823/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646918423/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646920215/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646922183/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646924235/in/photostream/ Albert Cunha and his house, Cuelim http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646924809/in/photostream/ Crowning http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646925677/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646926417/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646927173/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646930795/in/photostream/ Next Dr. Marconi house http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646929815/in/photostream/ Cansaulim Church Square 3 kings in line http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646934537/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646938763/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646946203/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646948283/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646941685/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646943841/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646932353/in/photostream/ Traditional flagging http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646935149/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646935801/in/photostream/ One Rei or King from Velsao (daughter of Cuelim, married to Velsao) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6646949025/in/photostream/ Blog http://joegoauk.blogspot.com/2012/01/3-kings-feast-at-cansaulim-6112.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] school assignments
School assignments They are intended to enhance self learning and motivate and supplement their knowledge Every subject has assignments and they have to be spaced throughout the months I did that as the head,but still the compliance was not satisfactory Often all the assignments are compressed at the last moment, merely to fulfill the requirement Holidays are stress free times, where the children can be directed. Practicals in science are mandatory,but carried out in breach in spite of having laboratory assistant He is often deployed for some other chores of the school The experiments are dictated and done in a group, except at std x .Practicals in Geography, Maths are hardly a priority in many schools There is no planning in giving assignments, according to the interest of the child and related text book topics. Guidance . limitations and scope of the topic is not specified There are no library books ,sufficient to meet the demands Available books are not classified and topics not categorised for the students too access The books are bought at the last moments depending on the grants and subject teachers are not selecting the books . The libraries are inadequate.The librarian once again is more busy with other routine administrative work of the office , more often than not. The timings for the laboratory assistant and the clerks and the Librarian are rarely observed. Most of the assignments done are a mere formality and about their evaluation less said is better I have seen students going to cyber cafes and merely getting print outs. I have never come across any assignments being rejected or asked to be redone when i perused the five best assignments of every subject teacher , I was disappointed to see their irrelevance and made my observations known to the teachers The reading habit among the teachers themselves and their interests and ability to direct the students is sadly lacking Many a assignments are done by others ,including the parents The purpose very often is defeated due to exigencies of time We had individual science practicals in school, without a laboratory assistant and when they were not compulsory at all Practicals cannot be substituted by another form of gaining knowledge We have seen highly educated individuals are no match to the a person handling the situation with practical knowledge Frogs may not be available for dissection easily as before, but can be harvested at the level of each place , by having a frog rearing pond That is the solution It is totally a different experience, feeling and first hand knowledge Even touching the frog i noticed creates aversion in students Some medical students have given up unable to face the cadavers they have to dissect to learn With my 35 years as the Head in eleven institutions ,I must confess honestly, that the standard of the assignments has not been satisfactory, in spite of my best efforts to motivate I suggested a teacher for an assignments on topics debated in the press, and which the students can easily access, it was mildly rejected as not of educational value and significance Even debates are scripted by the teachers or the parents ..Hence, where is the experiment of self motivation? I know a father writing the thesis of his daughter, a post graduate assignment and a student writing for her mother , a teacher, an essay competition The joy and experience of practical learning alone, ensures further appetite for learning and specially in science ,geography mathematics. among others You should not be surprised that work experience subjects are handled by teachers without any specific skills or training and there is any field or practical work. The content and scope has no facility. I am recalling my experiences in the state where I worked. The practical knowledge , self learning through books and internet are complimentary and are intended as substitutes . The guidance by a well informed by a well informed teacher is of paramount importance How many PhD. are , simply copied verbatim or written by surrogate and ghost writers in the past Nelson lopes Chinchinim --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Shree Ram High School, Khadaki Sattari on Wednesday 07 December 2011 Workshop on RTI
*Workshop on RTI for Secondary school students conducted at Shree Ram High School, Khadaki Sattari on Wednesday 07 December 2011* Goa Peoples Forum a non government, non political forum consisting of former student activists, as part of Goa Liberation Golden jubilee conducted one hour (9.30 am to 10.30 am) free Workshop on Right to Information Act (RTI) today 7th December 2011 at Shree Ram High School, Khadaki Sattari*, *Goa, for 9th standard students, in this workshop information about how of drafting, filing and pursuing RTI applications, appeals and Revisions under the Right to Information Act. given to students, total 78 school students other school staff were also participated in this workshop Conducted by GPF activist Shrikant Barve, Shri Shivaji Desai, Headmaster introduced guest and gave vote of thanks, for photos visit https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.328121563865668.90351.10034815531type=1 -- With Regards Sanjay Vinayak Barve 9403176657 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Workshop on RTI for Secondary school students conducted at Government High School, Amona, Goa
*Workshop on RTI for Secondary school students conducted at Government High School, Amona, Goa* Goa Peoples Forum a non government, non political forum consisting of former student activists, as part of Goa Liberation Golden jubilee conducted one hour (11.15 am to 12.30 pm) free Workshop on Right to Information Act (RTI) on 5th January, 2012 Government High School, Amona Goa, for 9th 10th standard students, in this workshop information about how of drafting, filing and pursuing RTI applications, appeals and Revisions under the Right to Information Act. given to students, total 55 school students participated in these workshop Conducted by GPF activist Shrikant Barve, Shri Anil Naik Principal, gave welcome speech and vote of thanks. Teachers of the school also benefited from this workshop. For photos please visit https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.348132808531210.94265.10034815531type=1 -- With Regards Sanjay Vinayak Barve 9403176657 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] It is a different world
It is a different world The snow fall is not something we experience in our place, unless one has visited Simla Darjeeling Kashmir, Kulu Manali etc The snow flakes like falling rain are a thrilling sight The whole landscape is covered with a thick ,,white, blanket in varying thickness The roads are constantly sprayed with salt water to melt the ice The salt erodes the tar roads As and when necessary the shovel trucks move the ice to keep the roads motor able When it is a thick cover, it is a holiday and the roads are inaccessible Public transport system, except the trains are a rule Some enterprising youngsters offer to clear the porch and the drive way for pocket money Going out in this weather requires dressing up in layers with gloves and caps, as the temperatures dip to below freezing point, compared to 19 degrees centigrade , we are accustomed too The feeling of cold is a short distance from entering the car and just stepping out of it The locals seem to be well acclimatised to face the weather All types of winter apparels are available and our sweaters are of no use here There are bridges that are standing over a century.A number of fly overs Cris cross over a point. Honking is totally absent and there is order, system, discipline regulating the heavy traffic and accidents are rare even in two lane heavy movement. There is habitation close to the river front, but no littering or pollution of water Organic waste and recycling waste is periodically collected. at a fee Segregation is done at source. There is an excessive use of plastic, but no abuse and littering of the convenient material Every single item purchased has to be bagged and dispensed in plastic bags . Most of the containers , packing is in plastic, There is recycling process It is very difficult to find even a piece of paper, plastic any where on the roads or any surrounding, inhabited or not The variety of malls or stores are good past time, displaying all types of goods under one roof. The prices in terms of our purchasing power is out of bounds and prohibitively discouraging. Every conceivable, convenience is on display on any aspect of living They second name of the country i am told is convenience and it is very true. One is not haggled by disruption of water.electricity at any point of time The hotels are doing roaring business as most residents are habituated to eating outside very often and when they celebrate special occasions. I have experienced the cuisine at Mexican, Italian, Japanese Thai, among others and enjoyed their unique preparations and flavours The Japanese have a hot plate table around which the ordered food is prepared and served steaming hot The deacons attached to the church are married people with a preparatory course of three years They preach and take part in the mass, but are not paid any emoluments All types of fruits and vegetables are available and there is very strict control on expiry dates also in all food stuff One is amazed at the size of large size onions,seedless oranges and limes,red potatoes and cabbage, yellow and pink cauliflower, parsimon fruit that resembles tomatoes, red and grey pears,apples called grapple tasting like grapes tomatoes like grapes in size, red,raddish as small as grapes redish seedless grapes It is a world of different experience altogether. It gets complete dark by 4 o clock in the evening and so the time in winter is advanced by hour an half every day --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa news for January 7, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Amit Saigal passed away in Goa - Times of India ear-old Amit Saigal passed away in Goa on Thursday afternoon. Saigal and his friends had gone for a swim after anchoring his sailboat off Bogmalo beach in Goa. By the time a lifeguard could reach the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG3mGeLVgEbmTRA69UYz4m5kKDkhgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Amit-Saigal-passed-away-in-Goa/articleshow/11385934.cms *** Polls: Goa borders on alert against smuggling of fake currency - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEI42j60xpX8ObdJRuRij_6Y71wkwurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/polls-goa-borders-on-alert-against-smuggling-of-fake-currency/947166.html *** 'Scrap export duty hike for Goa ore' - Times of India low-to-Sesa-Goa-earni.htmlAnother blow to Sesa Goa earnings http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFKFA1CZ3LryvanW3O7RnpKAJVApwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Scrap-export-duty-hike-for-Goa-ore/articleshow/11369623.cms *** Goa govt to take up issue of export duty roll back with Centre - Economic Times onomic TimesPANAJI: The Goa government has decided to take up with the Centre the issue of hiked export duty, which is likely to dent the prospects of iron ore mining industry in the state. State Chief Minister Digambar Kamat told that his office has received ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH6oYm07rSgUUGS-D42N3m9T8BGvwurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/goa-govt-to-take-up-issue-of-export-duty-roll-back-with-centre/articleshow/11387415.cms *** State napping on proposal to better protect children - Times of India ledged children's courts in both districts and that the Children's Court Act 2003 be amended accordingly. The recommendation was based on the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF12tYFfvEpTAPowwDNMXXIYfszYQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/State-napping-on-proposal-to-better-protect-children/articleshow/11395366.cms *** International opportunities for Goan business - Times of India Mand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEPzGHmieIMlNcTs5RM3-32pAERfgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/11381806.cms *** 2010: GU HoD sacked for sexual harassment of students - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Once head of Goa University's political science department, Aureliano Fernandes was dismissed from service on April 8, 2010. He was found guilty of sexually harassing students. The decision taken by the university's executive council ended the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEPgq8drmZ4VQCvSDq4_u3xy96-lQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/2010-GU-HoD-sacked-for-sexual-harassment-of-students/articleshow/11395315.cms *** Luxury hotels in Goa and business hotels in Mumbai - Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm zwGNWfbU6QM http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEHJrco3BdyloxEsaO2y2zfpjtYVwurl=http://news.brunei.fm/2012/01/05/luxury-hotels-in-goa-and-business-hotels-in-mumbai/ *** Citigroup assigns 'Sell' rating on Sesa Goa - Economic Times onomic TimesMUMBAI: Foreign brokerage Citigroup has assigned a 'Sell' rating on Sesa Goa on concerns of higher ore prices, rupee depreciation and slower clearance process for iron ore mines in India. The brokerage has set target price of Rs 159 for the stock. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE2xYOcU-56-SbnEnfhSzrlk0tT-gurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stocks-in-news/citigroup-assigns-sell-rating-on-sesa-goa/articleshow/11388067.cms *** Celebrating 75 years of educating the people - Times of India mes of IndiaAfter finishing his studies at Bombay's St Xavier's College, Surlacar snubbed offerings of a lucrative career elsewhere and returned to his native Goa to establish the school in Mala, Panaji. The time back then, was not altogether conducive to the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE-Q_eBIAq-I0jKhdPzQSYvIVFEJAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Celebrating-75-years-of-educating-the-people/articleshow/11395344.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (07Jan12)
Idiot! This is Road Safety Week! Where's the Cop? To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Dead crow!
Impossible! Goa wouldn't be Goa if we didn't believe in the conspiracy theories that we do... FN From: Pat D ppd2...@hotmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Crime In Goa: Exam papers theft, dead crow, suicide, Briton dead, 29-year-old and chest pains, rash driving, theft of gold ring, rash driving, live round with Swede, woman dies, theft, satellite phone... Couldn't the infected dead crow have fallen by itself into the well? --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Hvestunúpur
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Hvestunúpur' An array of flat-topped mountains, their snouts dipped in the fjord, punctuated by valleys is the signature sight in Iceland's Westfjords. This image of one such mountain, Hvestunúpur, was taken on Arnarfjörður. A better appreciation of the scape can be had from the air, and is seen in the image below, taken from Iceland Road [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2012/01/06/hvestunupur/ Best regards, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Photos from Goa
Here are some pics of old cookbooks: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoart And since Ronald Searle passed on a few days ago, here are some Mario worksMario was influenced by Searle. http://www.flickr.com/photos/goafurniture/ Ronald Searle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Searle Mario Miranda: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Miranda Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment www.goanet.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester years
Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester years ‘Somplelea Tiatristancho Ugddas’, the monthly programme of Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will be held on 12th January 2012 at 4:45 pm at TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim, Goa. The artistes of tiatr stage who were born in the month of January and who are no more living will be remembered in the programme. These artistes are Mary Vaz (actor), Alex Piedade Fernandes (musician), Tony Friend (singer/actor), Sebastiao Gabriel D’Souza (writer/director), J.R.Fithna (writer/actor/singer) and Assis Joao Avelino Afonso alias Affonceka (writer/director/actor). Mary Vaz was an excellent character artiste who has performed numerous roles in almost all the tiatrs directed by stalwarts of Konkani stage including her husband Jacinto Vaz. Alex Piedade Fernandes popularly known as Mestri Alex has done a yeomen service to tiatrs by directing music of innumerable tiatrs in the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s. Tony Friend, was a superb singer with melodious voice and an actor who has influenced the tiatr audience in the past. Sebastiao Gabriel D’Souza was known to tiatr lovers as ‘Karachiwala’. He adapted Shakespeare’s numerous world classics to Konkani tiatr in the early years of the existence of tiatr. J.R.Fithna was a handsome tiatr artiste who used to perform female roles with precision in the past. He was also a good composer, writer and director. Assis Joao Avelino Afonso was known to people in the name of ‘Affonceka’. He was a great writer, director and actor who contributed immensely for the development of tiatr in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the programme. Victor de Sa Member Secretary --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] 3 Kings Feast - Kings journey through fields etc (video and pics
Video: 3 Kings Feast - Kings journey through field etc Once the kings leave the chapel (after feast mass) say around 12 noon, takes them upto another 3 hours to reach home. This is because the king and their entourage follow the traditional trail or way which is through fields etc.Besides, there are about 9 traditional stations or halts where people gather to be crowned (see video / Pic). About 3 such halts around the foothill followed by Xendo (fields), then in front of T. B Cunha ancestors’ house (There are 3 large houses in one row) locals often call them ‘Goemkars’ Traditionally, Pez or Kanji was served here. The next station would be at Albert Cunha House, Cuelim. I saw Shri Albert Cunha (11.12-12.40) after long time, last several years, he usually stay indoors. He was very popular at Churches, including Pilar with his white suit safari. Very good friend of mine. He was also active member of MGP (Lion) I think. Immediately, next halt would be between former Regidor and Dr. Marconi House followed by Barca where the kings come down and take a brief rest Last time we see 3 kings together is at the Church square, here all 3 lined up facing the Church, Laudate is sung and the 3 large flags (bonderam) are waved from right to left see video (19.44) From here the kings will go different ways, usually one goes backward (Cuelim) and the other two takes different route at Cansaulim market. This year, we saw one going to Velsao taking the route from behind the Cemetery.(22.25) Another intesting thing I have noted which is usually a two man band. I think we called it ‘Chermel’ or ‘Chermelam’ see 15.18. A man would play a drum (Dhol) and play ‘cornet’ same time. Another fellow played ‘rengttang’. Chermelam (?) was playing at 5am at the chapel, along with ‘fozne’ which served a sort of a wake up call to the nearby villagers who regularly attended the novena mass. People left their homes around 5.30am so as to arrive up there in time for mass at 6. Chermelam playing could be heard all over Velsao and Cansaulim. All cute little kings can be seen more closely at 20.25 King's crown. It was the most expensive item of the occasion which was also kept as a souvenir. I remember, such crown costing Rs.300 in late 70's All other kings dresses, colourful umbrellas, bonderam etc I guess it is a church property. Hiring of Horses from neigbouring districts such as from Belgaum was the next expesive thing. Traditonally, buffaloes were used instead of horses, we were told. Video – Kings’ journey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUzNsDmfnSI some more pics Traditional descending trail (Paz) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6647291081/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6647288345/in/photostream a view from other angle – Hill top Chapel http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6649057231/ Journey through fields http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6649059823/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/6649062393/sizes/l/ if you missed the earlier pics, you may visit the updated blog here http://joegoauk.blogspot.com/2012/01/3-kings-feast-at-cansaulim-6112.html thank you 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 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Police blotter: Gold stolen near Purvi Appts, laptop bag and laptop stolen, m/cycle, rash driving, dead body, sex work, expired...
why all these bad news sent around? This is the Day which the Lord has made. Let us be glad and Rejoice. From: fredericknoronha1@. DATED; 05.01.12 Press Release For the day as on 04. 01. 2012 Pertaining to the cases Registered at below mentioned Pollice Stations / Units are as under. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] EC should cancel registration of BJP for not allowing Parliament to function
EC SHOULD CANCEL REGISTRATION OF BJP FOR NOT ALLOWING PARLIANENT TO FUNCTION Mr Shantaram Naik M P, Secretary All India Congress Committe and a Member of Standing Committee of Parliament on Personnel,Public Grievances, Law and Justice, which submitted it's report on Lokpal Bill, recently said that in view of the behavior of the Bhartiya Janta Party in both Houses of Parliament during the last two sessions in which the party stalled the proceedings of Parliament by resorting to blackmailing tactics, the registration of the party in the office of the Election commission of India should be cancelled forthwith. Mr Naik said each and every member of Parliament of BJP ,just as others too, have taken oath ,firstly before the respective Returning Officers and later on before the Presiding Officers of the respective Houses, that they will bear true faith and allegiance to the constitution of India. Besides, Mr Naik says that every political party is required to register itself in the office of the Election Commission of India under section 29-A of the Representation of Peoples' Act 1951 , and that, every political party has to submit along with their application for registration a copy of memorandum, Rules and Regulation which should contain a specific provision that the association bears true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and to the principles of socialism,secularism and democracy Mr Naik said that since BJP , has violated their own Rules and Regulations, besides the provisions of Constitution of India, BJP needs to be de-recognized by way cancellation of it's registration. Mr Naik said a protest for a day or two could be understood but stalling the proceedings for days together and not allowing important legislations to be passed indicates that BJP has no respect or regard for the democratic values. Mr Naik said that BJP is dangerously moving towards fascist philosophy while retaining their allegiance to the Constitution of India for namesake. Bhartiya Janta Party's meeting with President of India on thrusday, is like Chor Mchaye Shor ( thieves raising alarm) and like it is said Sou Chuhe Khake Billi Gayee Haj ( after eating 100 rats, cat goes to Haj pilgrimage). SHANTARAM NAIK MP --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
