[Goanet] God makes Balance
Once upon a time in the kingdom of Heaven , God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael the archangel found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of God. Where have you been? God took a deep sigh of satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, Look, Michael... Look what I've made! Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, What is it? It's a planet, replied God, and I've put Life on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance. Balance? inquired Michael, still confused. God explained, pointing to different parts of earth. For example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth while southern Europe is going to be poor. Over there I've placed a continent of white people and over there is a continent of black people, with brown and yellow in between. God continued pointing to different countries. This one will be extremely hot, while this one will be very cold and covered in ice. The Archangel , impressed by God's work, then pointed to a triangular land mass and said, What's that one? H, said God That's India, the most hospitable place on earth. There are beautiful beaches, mountains, forests, streams, hills and waterfalls. The people from India are going to be very friendly, modest, intelligent and respectful and they are going to be found traveling the world holding good jobs. They will be extremely sociable, hardworking and high-achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as spreaders of peace, play and win in cricket and lead a knowledge society. They will raise their children to believe in me and their wit and wisdom will be appreciated and welcome to far places. Michael gasped in wonder and admiration, but then proclaimed, What about balance, God? You said there would be balance! God replied wisely, Wait until you see the clowns that will run their government when they get democracy. Roland. Toronto.
[Goanet] Invitation- 2012 VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO AWARD to ‘Goa 1556’
Dear friends, Greetings from Goa Chitra On behalf of The President The Executive Council of the VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO FOUNDATION are pleased to invite you for the function of conferment of the 2012 VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO AWARD on ‘Goa 1556’ founded by journalist Frederick Noronha on Monday. 5th November 2012 at 5.30 p.m. at The Goa Chitra Museum, Benaulim. Mr. Alito Siqueira, associate professor, Dept. of Sociology, Goa University has kindly consented to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest in the presence of the Guest of Honour, leading psychiatrist and English Novelist, Dr. Belinda Viegas. The function shall commence at 5.30 p.m on the 5th of November 2012, at Goa Chitra Museum. The event is open to all on prior confirmation. For further details and confirmation contact 08322772910, 08326570877 or email goachi...@gmail.com. Sincerely, Victor Hugo Gomes (Curator, Goa Chitra) 2012 VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO AWARD The Vincent Xavier Verodiano Award is awarded by the Vincent Xavier Verodiano Foundation. The objective of the award is to promote the wellbeing of mankind through individual advancement in the field of art, music, literature, science, medicine or humanities. The award was founded by Dom Martin in 1989, in memory of his late father, Vincent Xavier Verodiano. The winner is announced on the 20th day of September, and the award is conferred on the 5th day of November. This year the prestigious Vincent Xavier Verodiano Award has been conferred on Goa 1556 in recognition of its pioneering commitment to record Goa’s variegated past, project its kaleidoscopic present, and accentuate its pendulous future. Goa 1556 is an alternative publishing venture, founded by veteran journalist Frederick Noronha. The company name was inspired by the arrival of the Gutenberg Printing press to Goa in the year 1556 – the first of its kind in all of Asia. As Mr. Noronha succinctly put it, the primary goal of his publishing company is to “democratise the production of knowledge”. The editorial modulation of Goa 1556 is non-fiction writing related to Goa, with emphasis on books which “shed interesting new light on various aspects that help better understand the complex region called Goa.” As of August 2012, Goa 1556 has amassed an assortment of 45 titles to its credentials. Mr. Alito Siqueira, Associate Professor, Dept. of Sociology, Goa University has kindly consented to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest in the presence of the Guest of Honour, leading psychiatrist and English Novelist, Dr. Belinda Viegas. The function shall commence on the 5th of November 2012, 5.30 p.m. at Goa Chitra Museum. The event is open to all on prior confirmation. For further details and confirmation contact 08322772910, 08326570877 or email goachi...@gmail.com Invitation attached
[Goanet] Bekar Goans and politicians Lease Shops to migrants?
99% allottees not ‘ original’ CCP report on market shops opens can of worms TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com PANJIM: The extensive and conclusive report on allocation of shops in the Panjim market prepared by CCP Commissioner Sanjith Rodrigues based on his survey, has opened a can of worms, and left the Corporation in a fix, as 99 per cent of the shops are not in possession of intended allottees and CCP itself has accepted transfer fees for changing the lessee without giving them legal documents. In the survey just of the first floor of phase I II, the Commissioner has had to divide the shops into the following categories ~ Shops A, A- 1, B, C, D, D- 1, gaddas, pending High Court cases and Konkan Railway stalls. Before demolishing small stalls, the GSIDC and the CCP had conducted a survey which noted a total of 1424 vendors with an existing carpet area 5757 m2 and had allotted space in the proposed market with carpet area of a total 6559 m2 to the same vendors. According to the survey conducted there are 32 stalls which have cases pending in the High Court for various reasons including cases challenging allotments and other issues. Of these 32, 15 shops have owners other than those who were originally allotted the shops, 12 were sealed, two were shut at the time of the survey, possibly because the operators fled at the time of the survey, and the balance face other complications such as not being found on the plan, double entries, etc. Of the 20, ‘ Konkan Railway’ stalls, all have owners different from the original allottees and one was closed at the time of survey. Most of these shops were shops vending either cloth, readymade garments, shoes, originally and have now become cellphone shops, shops selling CDs, DVDs and other such business. But the largest number of shops are the B and C type shops with B type numbering 125 including the number of shops that have been sub- divided and 157 C type shops. Of these 177 shops, just three, strictly speaking have both the intended allottee and the final allottee as well as the nature of trade the same ~ S N Pathan who has his shop and continues to use it for tailoring and Suresh Narvekar, whose shop is still a shoemart and Vishvas Dhamaskar who continues to be a cosmetic and bangle seller. There are other shops, just around half a dozen, which are still being run by the intended allottee, but who have changed their trade. The other 99 per cent of shops are not in possession of intended allottees or were either transferred or sub- let to other parties. It must be remembered that according to the Corporation rules, no shop can be sub- let or transferred to another except if the person is a blood relation. What complicates matter further is the fact that in many cases the Corporation, has collected ( possibly illegally) transfer fee from certain parties who claimed to be tenants of the Corporation. However, with the Corporation not having legally signed any lease agreement with any of the vendors, the question of them being tenants does not arise. During the last meeting, CCP Commissioner Sanjith Rodrigues had suggested that the Corporation approach the Directorate of Municipal Administration ( DMA) for legal advice. However, the council chose to ‘ study the matter and decide at a special meeting.’ http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/epapermain.aspx
[Goanet] Re AID FOR USA( Nelson Lopes)
Nelson Lopes requires to be commended for his post. We find resonance in the sentiments expressed by Mr. Nelson Lopes in responding to the disaster and damage wrought by the recent Super Storm that has hit the USA. Regards, Gerry
[Goanet] 2012 VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO AWARD on Goa 1556
I want to add my congratulations to Frederick a.k.a. Rico, Fred, etc on a well-earned and deserved 2012 VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO AWARD for his baby 'Goa 1556'. I met Frederick for the first time only 10 moths ago,coming into the book business very recently. Since then of course I have become increasingly aware to some extent of the breath and depth of his initiatives, and even so I know it is only an impressionist view. It is still ambitious and mind-boggling, and we and future generations in Goa will forever be grateful for his efforts. So Dear Frederick, Congratulations and Thank you. Braz Menezes //www.matatabooks.com
[Goanet] On Supreme Court's CEC visiting Goa to investigate mining excesses. For kind favour of publication.
Date: 1 November, 2012
To:
The Editors, Staff Reporters, Bureau Chiefs of Newspapers Magazines;
Internet Blog Distribution List Admins; Websites and Ors.
Sub: On Supreme Court's CEC visiting Goa to investigate mining excesses. For
kind favour of publication.
The Goa Su-Raj Party has been anxiously awaiting for the response of the
Supreme Court's 'Central Empowered Committee' after it's august members had
a chance to go around Goa's mining scarscapes and make their comments. And
this Party is happy to note the Committee's response as published in the
section of the press, such as: MINES IN SELAULIM DAM AREA MAY FACE
CLOSURE - May God Save This Land, Says CEC [TOI] ; CEC SEES WIDESPREAD
DEVASTATION [NT]; MINING TAKING HEAVY TOLL ON WILDLIFE! (Animal Rescue
Squad) {GT] ; GOA WORST THAN BELLARY IN KARNATAKA etc..
It is right that the CEC has asked for the Export figures of iron ore from
the Ore Exporters (GMOEA] as well as for the profit and loss accounts for
the last five year. This Party has been asking the CM of Goa to investigate
into the dealings of the GMOEA since the exposure of the mining fiasco
through the Shah Commission Report where our information indicates that
GMOEA is not even a registered body. In the Konkani language there is this
saying: 'DOYEAM ADD SOVNSAR PADD' , meaning ' while the Gods are sleeping,
the loot and plunder is the order of the day'. No place in the world will
ever see the bumper to bumper serpentine lines of the mining trucks on both
sides of Goa's roads in the mining belts which made life of ordinary people
moving on foot, on two and four wheelers a misery, with nothing but mud dust
visible on anything and everything giving the impression that Goa was
painted mud-red with hundreds of citizens coming under their wheels. That it
took the Shah Commission Report and through it, the Supreme Court to act,
tells the entire sorry story. A lot of persons who were in charge of running
the affairs of Goa's administration, past and present, must be behind bars
for this massive criminal negligence.
This Party believes that like a child that cries and resorts to tantrums if
it's favorite play-toy is taken away, the people who had no care in the
world while the going was good, irrespective of the miseries of others,
playing with the money-making toys courtesy the Mega Mining in Goa, are now
offering threats and tantrums and resorting to demonstrations, that their
favorite toys have been taken away, even blaming the Supreme Court of India
for having stepped in to stop this uncaring play where Goa's ground water
resources were dried out with it's green hills razed and scarred beyond
salvage; where Goa's forests and it's wild-life got exterminated; while
Goa's agricultural fields, water bodies and rivers were awash with
uncontrollable mining silt; where Goa's population in the mining areas could
not use the roads for which they were paying their road taxes and when
resorted to protests, where mercilessly beaten and even shut into Aguada and
other jails; and other related untold miseries.
As they say, all good times must come to an end, it is time for Goa to
recuperate from the mindless onslaught on it's well-being, with mining
activity, whether legal or illegal, totally and completely shut down and
means and ways explored to replace the mining oriented economy of Goa to a
sustainable alternative economy based on agriculture, service industries,
hinterland and heritage tourism rather than beach-belt tourism that has
seen Goa's golden beaches scarred and on the point of being destroyed and
other eco-friendly and/or non-polluting industries including most suitable
IT industries to make Goa the Silicon Valley after Bangalore, where Goa's
qualified man-power may find suitable jobs rather than go hunting for job
elsewhere outside Goa and abroad.
Needless to say that this Party has a solution for Goa's ills, for promoting
Goa's sustainable economy to make it a prosperous economy not reliant on
mining and beach tourism alone, because it has planned for this, knowing
fully well that one day Goa's economy has to come to a grinding halt when
minds have been closed to pursue other more lucrative avenues and to cater
for life to go on un-interrupted without depending on doles accorded
through massive back-breaking borrowings. Goa's past many governments have
only partied with merry making, with no thought given to belt-tightening
exercises that must be the order of the day if Goa has to be free of
dependence on others states, mostly for it's food and labour with it's heavy
over Rs. 5000 crores of tax burden reduced. Successive governments have
made Goa nothing but a dependent state for everything in sight. This Party,
needless to say, has always kept the rainy day in full sight so that when
the good times are over, which must, at some point in time, one can relax,
falling back on the
Re: [Goanet] USA Under natural dissater
On 1 November 2012 00:33, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: Nelson Lopes wrote: AID FOR USA When there are disasters anywhere in the world, USA is the first country to either rush aid or send willingness to help in the form and manner requested by the Country under distress, Even though USA has suffered loss of billions, the country has not requested for help. RESPONSE: The Red Cross is assisting distressed people not only in the Eastern Seaboard of USA but also Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti. Haiti is in poor shape and another epidemic of Cholera is underway. Limited Metro services will start today in New York, to get the whole thing up and running will take weeks if not months. The cables and wiring will have been badly corroded due to the salt water and will have to be washed and cleaned up before repairs are undertaken -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 914(Notarising Racket)
Advocate Aries Rodrigues is like the Kerjiwal of Goa. He dares to go where no one dares at great risk and expose the wrongdoings of those we normally dare not point fingers at; in this matter, specially he being a lawyer. Yes, notarizing has become a big racket. Pay your money,obtain stamp paper and anyone can notarize anything! You should see the affidavits being produced for holding onto multiple connections of LPG cylinders and availing government schemes. I have never read of exemplary penalization for perjury/ false affidavits, that are regularly given or wrong statements /documents notarized. I cannot understand why judges during hearing/deciding cases, cannot penalize/launch investigations and bring some respectability to affidavits and notaries!
Re: [Goanet] 2012 VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO AWARD on Goa 1556
Dear Braz, Thank you for your kindness! At another level, there is however a mistake here ... the award is not for me, but for Goa,1556. And I am not Goa,1556 -- rather, it comprises everyone who helps take this effort forward. By writing, reading, reviewing, editing, designing, proofreading any of its many pages. There is obviously a need in any society to make its voice, views, sentiments, concerns and opinions heard. What we are doing is to just trying and make it viable and sustainable. That some appreciate our work reflects on the clear need for this to be done, rather than our ability to do it. At the end of the day, an initiative like Goa,1556 would succeed if we made ourselves redundant by convincing, psyching or influencing many others of the need to capture memories on paper (or cyberspace, video, audio, whatever). This could help us all collectively understand our own societies and our past, so as to be able to more effectively shape and cope with our future. So many people -- including you -- have helped us along the way. You may consider yourself one of our lucky writers for whom things worked out somewhat pleasantly... frankly, we have not be able to be fair to all! Others have helped in ways they might have not even realised. Without Goanet, there would surely be no possibility for a Goa,1556! Much of our work has got around because of the friends and networks created by initiatives like Goanet over nearly the past two decades. A big thanks to Dom Martin and team for betting on this horse. We hope we can live up to it. Awards are embarassing, and one can never confidently claim to deserve the same; but the good side is that it reminds us of the added responsibility. Thanks Braz and to each one in the earlier set who sent across their good wishes, which I very ungraciously didn't respond to (partly out of embarassment, and partly because we were -- truly! -- completing two books last month). FN PS: If you can make it to Benaulim on Monday evening please do come! -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Books from Goa,1556 http://scr.bi/Goa1556Books Audio recordings (mostly from Goa): http://bit.ly/GoaRecordings On 1 November 2012 14:52, B MENEZES bmene...@sympatico.ca wrote: I want to add my congratulations to Frederick a.k.a. Rico, Fred, etc on a well-earned and deserved 2012 VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO AWARD for his baby 'Goa 1556'. I met Frederick for the first time only 10 moths ago,coming into the book business very recently. Since then of course I have become increasingly aware to some extent of the breath and depth of his initiatives, and even so I know it is only an impressionist view. It is still ambitious and mind-boggling, and we and future generations in Goa will forever be grateful for his efforts. So Dear Frederick, Congratulations and Thank you. Braz Menezes //www.matatabooks.com
Re: [Goanet] 2012 VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO AWARD on Goa 1556
1: FN is right 2: Braz is also right 3: It is heartwarming to see positive developments and enterprises being acknowledged and applauded 4: In the midst of all the other #£%# it is good to see and read about this 5: Well done FN and ALL who are working to make Goa 1556 what it is. 6: Here's to even further progress. Best jc On Nov 1, 2012, at 8:21 AM, Frederick FN Noronha wrote: Dear Braz, Thank you for your kindness! At another level, there is however a mistake here ... the award is not for me, but for Goa,1556. And I am not Goa,1556 -- rather, it comprises everyone who helps take this effort forward. By writing, reading, reviewing, editing, designing, proofreading any of its many pages. There is obviously a need in any society to make its voice, views, sentiments, concerns and opinions heard. What we are doing is to just trying and make it viable and sustainable. That some appreciate our work reflects on the clear need for this to be done, rather than our ability to do it. At the end of the day, an initiative like Goa,1556 would succeed if we made ourselves redundant by convincing, psyching or influencing many others of the need to capture memories on paper (or cyberspace, video, audio, whatever). This could help us all collectively understand our own societies and our past, so as to be able to more effectively shape and cope with our future. So many people -- including you -- have helped us along the way. You may consider yourself one of our lucky writers for whom things worked out somewhat pleasantly... frankly, we have not be able to be fair to all! Others have helped in ways they might have not even realised. Without Goanet, there would surely be no possibility for a Goa,1556! Much of our work has got around because of the friends and networks created by initiatives like Goanet over nearly the past two decades. A big thanks to Dom Martin and team for betting on this horse. We hope we can live up to it. Awards are embarassing, and one can never confidently claim to deserve the same; but the good side is that it reminds us of the added responsibility. Thanks Braz and to each one in the earlier set who sent across their good wishes, which I very ungraciously didn't respond to (partly out of embarassment, and partly because we were -- truly! -- completing two books last month). FN PS: If you can make it to Benaulim on Monday evening please do come! -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Books from Goa,1556 http://scr.bi/Goa1556Books Audio recordings (mostly from Goa): http://bit.ly/GoaRecordings On 1 November 2012 14:52, B MENEZES bmene...@sympatico.ca wrote: I want to add my congratulations to Frederick a.k.a. Rico, Fred, etc on a well-earned and deserved 2012 VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO AWARD for his baby 'Goa 1556'. I met Frederick for the first time only 10 moths ago,coming into the book business very recently. Since then of course I have become increasingly aware to some extent of the breath and depth of his initiatives, and even so I know it is only an impressionist view. It is still ambitious and mind-boggling, and we and future generations in Goa will forever be grateful for his efforts. So Dear Frederick, Congratulations and Thank you. Braz Menezes //www.matatabooks.com
[Goanet] 2012 VINCENT XAVIER VERODIANO AWARD on Goa 1556
No award is complete without letting the public of Goa know the real stories via books like Nehru Seizes Goa. BC Dear Braz, Thank you for your kindness! At another level, there is however a mistake here ... the award is not for me, but for Goa,1556. And I am not Goa,1556 -- rather, it comprises everyone who helps take this effort forward. By writing, reading, reviewing, editing, designing, proofreading any of its many pages.
[Goanet] My weekly lottery wins
Of late some great things are happening in my life. Every week (sometimes twice a week) I receive an sms informing me that I have won UK pounds 200,000 to 300,000 and even more. Most often my phone number has won this amount. It appears to be the most attractive number in the world. It's very simple : all I need to do is send my name, address, age, phone no and of course my bank account number to remit this fabulous sum of money in my account. The only factor which deters me from claiming these amounts is that I won't know what to do with so much money. The Gods must be crazy!!! Jokes apart, one must be very careful of these messages. Bernie Pereira
Re: [Goanet] USA Under natural dissater
Nelson Lopes wrote: AID FOR USA When there are disasters anywhere in the world, USA is the first country to either rush aid or send willingness to help in the form and manner requested by the Country under distress, Even though USA has suffered loss of billions, the country has not requested for help. Mervyn Lobo wrote: 3) It is?next to impossible?to help those who are not requesting?help. Comment: Many moons ago my brother was a resident physician at Bellevue Hospital in New York and I was working on my Masters in Engineering at Stevens Tech. in Hoboken. acros the Hudson river in New Jersey. So, it is hard to believe that those old stomping grounds are now under water. BTW contrary to popular belief there are many organizations asking for and accepting help for the victims of superstorm Sandy. For instance you can go www.redcross.org and donate. Best Regards, E.
[Goanet] can someone explain to me this phenomena ?
Jesus spoke about heaven and hell. from where did we get purgotory ? can someone give me explanation on this ?
[Goanet] Goa news for November 2, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** India to get first Playboy Club in Goa - BBC News ecember on north Goa's Candolim beach, Playboy (PB) Lifestyle chief Sanjay Gupta said. It will be the first beach location for Playboy globally. Playboy, along with several other adult magazines, is banned in India under its ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFFSyagKk5p44MPITKkb6KXwpW3RAurl=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-20164183 *** Goa BJP backs Cong MPs left out of Cabinet rejig - Hindustan Times ongress-MLAs-begging-for-entry-BJP/articleshow/17040084.cmsSix Congress MLAs 'begging' for entry: BJP http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGiFJAg1p3pJH6_d-SR9GlljHJ68gurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/Goa-BJP-backs-Cong-MPs-left-out-of-Cabinet-rejig/Article1-953244.aspx *** Goa villagers for resumption of mining in the state - TwoCircles.net cU6Shna5YvNSpembg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFvpFv439nbLhBPNUB6MamdBKsjugurl=http://twocircles.net/2012oct31/goa_villagers_resumption_mining_state.html *** 'Arlekar move to accept previous PAC report questionable' - Times of India wogkQ http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGc4lduSJtWIXQX5Lim3PjwejT84gurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Arlekar-move-to-accept-previous-PAC-report-questionable/articleshow/17055755.cms *** Essel Infra to bid for airport projects in Navi Mumbai, Goa - Economic Times ased consortium partner ADC HAS Airports Worldwide. We have tied up with the US-based airport ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF6pQeqG4uZ28jq0zqD53iJFQ0H7Aurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/construction/essel-infra-to-bid-for-airport-projects-in-navi-mumbai-goa/articleshow/17044211.cms *** Goa intelligensia scoffs at mining lobby's notional loss theory - TwoCircles.net oCircles.netBy Mayabhushan Nagvenkar, IANS,. Panaji : A hasty attempt by Goa's cornered mining companies to pass off a Rs.35,000 crore ($6.5 billion) illegal mining scam as merely notional hasn't passed muster with the state's intelligentsia. Instead, the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGK29SlXcleN22V9iUppIaw8S0LkQurl=http://twocircles.net/2012nov01/goa_intelligensia_scoffs_mining_lobbys_notional_loss_theory.html *** 'Parliament is political rehabilitation for Goa's politicos' - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: Ex PWD minister Churchill Alemao may be plotting his political comeback, however, the regional political players in Salcete, considered to be the heartland of Goa's politics, have taken his announcement with a pinch of salt, even as they ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFenaNwcxfEwCkX5EaYsBqzKzASogurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Parliament-is-political-rehabilitation-for-Goas-politicos/articleshow/17055597.cms *** Old Goa panchayat holds up Panaji waste disposal - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Even as the garbage problem in Panaji shows no sign of abating, the proposed solution in the form of a solid waste management facility at Bainguinim may be delayed even further. It appears that the Old Goa panchayat is attempting to stall ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEtN8EPj83FGrsi1-qIpu5vSXN9twurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Old-Goa-panchayat-holds-up-Panaji-waste-disposal/articleshow/17055697.cms *** NRI Goans can now process overseas citizen of India card in Goa - Times of India esident Indian (NRI) Commission for Goa had received several complaints about hardships faced by the non-resident Goans. Former NRI ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEmSJcwohLbW7wSwkqe14dHPdU6Jwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/other-news/NRI-Goans-can-now-process-overseas-citizen-of-India-card-in-Goa/articleshow/17052014.cms *** Goa State Pollution Control Board rejects objections in excess mining case - Times of India 9HEMned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEgP420H773z6ZCBPtB-T7O0WxGWwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-State-Pollution-Control-Board-rejects-objections-in-excess-mining-case/articleshow/17055759.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Cipriano Fernandes of Moira - Press note for kind favour of publication
It is now confirmed that Cipriano Fernandes' long awaited Funeral Service will take place at the Moira Church on 7th November, 2012 [Wednesday] at 3.15 P.M. Cipriano's body will be received by his cousin Cosme Fernandes from the GMC morgue on behalf of Cipriano's family on 7th.Nov. 2012 afternoon and shall be kept at his house at Povoacao, Moira, from 1.00 p.m. before it is taken to the Moira Church for the funeral service and burial. The entire exercise shall be supervised and videographed by the SDM, Panjim, as according to the rules in force concerning custodial deaths. The following application to the JMFC, Panjim, by Cosme Fernandes is self-explanatory. IN THE COURT OF THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS AT PANAJI Inquiry In the death of Cipriano Cornelio Fernandes r/o of Moira, Bardez, Goa in terms of section 176 (1-A)(a) of Cr.P.C. Panaji Police Station U.D. 06/2011 u/Sec.176 Cr.P.C. dated 9 Jan 2011 APPLICATON FOR RELEASE OF DEAD BODY OF CIPRIANO CORNELIO FERNANDES TO THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY FOR CONDUCTING OF THE LAST RITES AND BURIAL UNDER PROTEST. MAY IT PLEASE YOUR HONOUR The Applicant Mr.Cosme Fernandes, cousin brother of late Cipriano Fernandes wish to state as under:- 1. That I have received the Order passed by this Hon'ble Court through the Aldona Police Outpost on 26 October, 2012, subsequent to the application made to this Hon'ble Court by Dr. Silvano Sapeco, in charge, Department of Forensic Science, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, regarding the hand-over of the body of Cipriano Fernandes which has been lying in the GMC morgue since his custodial death on 9/1/2011 and where the said Order authorizes the Forensic Department of the GMC to dispose off the body by observing all formalities for such disposal if the same is not taken possession by the kit and kin of late Cipriano Fernandes. 2. That in pursuance of the said Order, the kit and kin of late Cipriano Fernandes have decided to take possession of the body from the GMC Morgue to conduct the last rites and the burial there after. 3. That this decision has been arrived at UNDER PROTEST understanding that the ongoing investigation into the custodial death shall continue until the police personnel who have been indicted in the murder of Cipriano Fernandes while in custody shall be punished appropriately in accordance with the law of the land. 4. That all formalities of handing-over of the body to the kit and kin of Cipriano Fernandes whom I represent be carried out and all authorities concerned be informed of the hand-over of the body for final rites. 5. The date and time for the funeral service shall be fixed and intimated to this Hon'ble Court after all formalities of the hand-over to the body of Cipriano Fernandes are completed. 6. That suitable announcements be made by the concerned authorities to the media so that the people of Goa are kept well informed about the final rites of Cipriano Fernandes. Applicant Cosme Fernandes Povoacao, Moira, Bardez, Goa-403 507 Mobile: 918308162588 Moira - Goa 1st November, 2012 COPY FOR INFORMATION TO. 1. PI, PANAJI POLICE STATION. 2. SDM, PANAJI, Collectorate, Panjim. 3. DR. SILVANO SAPECO- Department of Forensic Science, GMC, Bambolim, Goa. NOTE: THIS PRESS NOTE HAS BEEN ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF MR. COSME FERNANDES.
[Goanet] Feast of St. Francis Xavier, Sunday - December 2, 2012
GOA Toronto invites you to join us for a fabulous fun day to celebrate the feast of our Patron Saint Francis Xavier on Sunday, December 2, 2012. The celebration will start with Holy Mass at 12:00 p.m. followed by social get-together at Payal Banquet Hall, 3410 Semenyk Court, Mississauga. You will be treated to: Goan Bazaar for all your Goan goodies - pickles, sweets, Goa sausages, masalas and much much more; DJ Fatz will spin your favourite traditional and contemporary music; Entertainment will include some Goan and Indian dancing, singing, line dancing, etc., etc., Fun for kids: loot bags and we will be having a Kiddies Corner. You can also access flyer at www.goatoronto.com So please to avoid disappointment, buy your tickets early and invite your family and friends to our traditional celebration. See you there
Re: [Goanet] Rise of the Superbugs - Four Corners
Gabriel de Figueiredo has rightly pointed out about the improper disposal of hospital wastes which is a matter for grave concern. I hope the concerned authorities take note and act in the matter. Indeed, let alone hospital waste, it appears that we lack even a basic concern for hygiene in our daily lives. Visit any market in Goa and see how the filthy, unhygenic conditions there must surely be contributing to the spread of various diseases. The more recently constructed Panjim market is a prime example of how we can build, but not maintain. Floors that have probably never been washed since construction, migrants spitting on the floors (where incidentally vegetables are often kept), lies and fcockroaches crawling over rotting vegetable waste in the aisles, walls liberally stained with paan spittle. Vegetables and fruits purchased from supermarkets may appear cleaner. Unfortunately, these too are sourced from the same markets - merely sorted, the exteriors cleaned, wrapped in clingfilm and then purchased by us at fancier prices. So ultimately, whether rich, middle-class or poor, all of us ultimately consume produce from the same filthy markets, that have gone through the same unhygienic conditions. My suggestions : (1) Employ outside agencies to daily sweep, wash, clean and maintain the markets. (2) Make spitting and littering an offence with stiff fines to offenders. (3) Bring in Govt. sanitation and health agencies to educate vendors in basic cleanliness and hygiene. DM
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (02Nov12)
~ Major Mining Co. ~ ~ Trespassers will be Persecuted ~ Why I am mourning? This was a Virgin Jungle raped by 2 legged Junglees! Smile St. Shah will restore IT! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] Rise of the Superbugs - Four Corners
-- On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 2:39 AM AEDT E DeSousa wrote: Thanks! Con Menezes for posting a link to alert us to the scary story of the rise of the superbugs. Gabriel De Figueiredo points out that superbugs are also created when hospital waste is not disposed of properly, preferably by inceneration . Comment: This is quite alarming as it implies that infections that up to now could be dealt with using known antibiotcs, could be out of control, unless new drugs could be developed to to once again tackle the world's most resistant germs. Some excerpts from an writeup on the subject by Jason Gale and Adi Narayan - May 7, 2012 The new superbugs are multiplying so successfully because of a gene dubbed NDM-1. That’s short for New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-1, a reference to the city where a Swedish man was hospitalized in 2007 with an infection that resisted standard antibiotic treatments. The superbugs are proving to be not only wily but also highly sexed. The NDM-1 gene is carried on mobile loops of DNA called plasmids that transfer easily among and across many types of bacteria through a form of microbial mating. This means that unlike previous germ-altering genes, NDM-1 can infiltrate dozens of bacterial species. Intestine-dwelling E. coli, the most common bacterium that people encounter, soil-inhabiting microbes and water-loving cholera bugs can all be fortified by the gene. What’s worse, germs empowered by NDM-1 can muster as many as nine other ways to destroy the world’s most potent antibiotics. More than 40 countries have discovered the genetically altered superbugs in blood, urine and other patient specimens. Canada, France, Italy, Kosovo and South Africa have found them in people with no travel links, suggesting the bugs have taken hold there. Read more at http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-07/drug-defying-germs-from-india-speed-post-antibiotic-era.html Regards, E. Wow - that is worse than I thought. Gabriel.
Re: [Goanet] USA Under natural dissater
E DeSousa wrote: Many moons ago my brother was a resident physician at Bellevue Hospital in New York and I was working on my Masters in Engineering at Stevens Tech. in Hoboken. acros the Hudson river in New Jersey. So, it is hard to believe that those old stomping grounds are now under water. BTW contrary to popular belief there are many organizations asking for and accepting help for the victims of superstorm Sandy. For instance you can go www.redcross.organd donate. - E, The majesty of the current US system is that the govt predicts with accuracy where and when a storm will hit. The authorities then call for mandatory evacuations in areas which will experience the brunt of the storm. Some states even have shelters where residents can evacuate to, for such events. Unfortunately, the victims of natural disasters in the USA usually are those who do not heed the warnings. They refuse to budge. Compare or contrast this to say, Bangladesh, where the govt will warn about an approaching storm but the people have neither the means nor the escape avenues to get out of low lying areas. Had a storm with the strength of Sandy hit Bangladesh, the dead would be in the thousands. Secondly, FEMA seems to be responding well in the aftermath of Sandy. New Jersey Governor, Republican Chris Crisco, is currently singing praises for Obama. The Mayor of New York City has endorsed Obama for re-election today, probably because of the response of the White House to the disaster. This is a refreshing change from what happened after Katrina, with George Bush in charge. Even so, FEMA can only cover what is in its mandate. Taxes paid to the municipal, state and federal governments do not entitle tax payers to universal protection. For the areas that are not covered, private and religious organisations come handy. In this regard, I am with you, people who can afford to, should open their purses and donate to organizations such as the Red Cross. Mervyn
