[Goanet] US NAVY enters India's economic zone without permission
US Navy sends warship to India’s exclusive economic zone without permission, to challenge New Delhi's ‘excessive maritime claims’. The US Navy said it deliberately refrained from asking India’s consent for a ‘freedom of navigation’ patrol near its Lakshadweep archipelago this week because New Delhi’s demands to do so contravene international law. Source: RT.com Of course, while Modi is ever ready to terrorise Muslims, he has no guts to question the US action in the Lakshadweep area or anywhere else. Eddie
[Goanet] Prince Phillip
Folks, Someone pointed out to me today that the Prince was a Member, First Class, of the Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar. His other titles were: “His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, Baron Greenwich, Royal Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Member of the Order of Merit, Grand Master and First and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Knight of the Order of Australia, Additional Member of the Order of New Zealand, Extra Companion of the Queen’s Service Order, Royal Chief of the Order of Logohu, Extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada, Extraordinary Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Lord of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council, Personal Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty, Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom.” This is a life well lived! I am trying to figure out what titles I would award my friends - and others I know - and suddenly realise that Idi Amin was a condenser, able to compact his titles to: His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hajj Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of all the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Sea and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular. Oh! and from time to time, Amin also claimed title to "King of Scotland" which I am assuming is more interesting than, "Duke of Edinburg." Mervyn
Re: [Goanet] Prince Phillip
This is the article, not the BBC link below https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2017/8/13/the-priceless-racism-of-the-duke-of-edinburgh On Friday, April 9, 2021, 09:29:59 AM PDT, George Pinto wrote: The priceless racism of the Duke of Edinburgh The priceless racism of the Duke of Edinburgh Excerpts from the article: Prince Philip – how shall we put it gently here – is a rank racist. His racism is a public secret. Everyone knows it. The Prince himself habitually stages it. So the BBC needs to report it, though in a typically BBC kind of a way – by making it frivolous and innocuous. “Prince Philip’s gaffes from decades on royal duty,” the BBC headlines it. So the good Prince’s astonishing utterances are not what they are, symptomatic of a deeply racist mind. They are just “gaffes” – unintentional and unfortunate remarks causing embarrassment, things he should not have said, and did not really mean, but unfortunately did say. That’s why they are “gaffes”. BBC’s transparent attempt at whitewashing notwithstanding, Prince Philip’s racism is actually quite priceless because it comes so naturally to him. He is not faking it. He is not trying to offend anyone. He is offensive. This is he. This is who he is – and the long panoply of his racist, sexist, elitist, misogynistic, class-privileged and unhinged prejudices is a mobile museum of European bigotry on display. | | | | | | | | | | | The priceless racism of the Duke of Edinburgh Hamid Dabashi Prince Philip has done the world an extraordinary service by exposing the racist hypocrisy of “Western civilisat... | | |
[Goanet] EMPOWER THE GOA LOKAYUKTA OR DISBAND THE INSTITUTION
I have done my duty, more so as an officer of the Court by telephonically speaking to retired Bombay High Court Justice Ambadas Joshi who has been selected by the Goa Government to be the next Goa Lokayukta. I have drawn Justice Joshi’s attention to those very retrograde amendments which were notified on 17th February this year which has totally diluted the Lokayukta Act rendering the Lokayukta absolutely toothless and totally powerless. Infact if was duty of the government to sincerely apprise Justice Joshi of the correct and factual position so that he is not embarrassed once he arrives in Goa seeing that he has accepted a farcical post without any role or powers. I have explained to the very courteous Justice Joshi that unless the powers of the Lokayukta are restored, he would practically act only as a mere record-keeper of the list of assets and liabilities filed annually by all the public functionaries in terms of Section 21 of the Goa Lokayukta Act. I have further explained to Justice Joshi that if the government lacks the intent and will to have a sturdy and truly empowered Lokayukta, the only option was to wind up the now sham Institution of the Goa Lokayukta and save the exchequer a whopping 1.8 crores which is the annual expenditure incurred in running that body which in its present form will serve no meaningful purpose whatsoever but only act as a white elephant being an unnecessary financial liability to the already overburdened taxpayers of Goa. I have also drawn Justice Joshi’s attention that in 2013 Karnataka’s former formidable Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde had suggested that some provisions be incorporated to strengthen the Goa Lokayukta Act but all those views were consigned to the bin, just as the amendments that were proposed by our now retired Lokayukta Justice P.K Misra. Retired Supreme Court Justice Sudarshen Reddy was on 8th March 2013 appointed as Goa’s first Lokayukta and assumed charge on 14th March. Within six months suddenly on 18th September 2013 Sudarshen Reddy without citing any reasons left Goa in a huff after tendering his resignation which was accepted by the Goa Governor on 17th October 2013. On 24th April 2016 the Retired Chief Justice of Patna High Court Justice P.K.Misra was appointed as Goa’s second Lokayukta and he assumed charge on 28th of April 2016 while his term ended on 17th September last year. Last month retired Bombay High Court Justice U.V.Bakre initially gave his consent for the post but later withdrew it reportedly on account of those controversial amendments making the post of Goa Lokayukta redundant and powerless. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.com
[Goanet] Pink Martini - Donde estas, Yolanda?
The band’s tribute to the popular Peruvian sing-along made famous by Afro-Cuban Orlando Contreras. Pink Martini is an American band performing across various genres formed and led by pianist Thomas Lauderdale. The band has two exceptional crooners in China Forbes and Storm Large. This number has China Forbes. Where Are You, How Are You Yolanda: https://youtu.be/IFNntd48II8 Roland. Toronto.
[Goanet] 25 things that Prince Phiip said...
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[Goanet] Vaddem Lake in the Port town
Read a news item in a local daily, about the local youth and parishioners of St. Andrew's Church in Vasco city, cleaning up the Vaddem lake. Good initiative on the part of the locals and parishioners for taking up this pre-monsoon cleaning up activity of a water body. We need to clean and conserve our age old fresh water bodies as they are either becoming extinct or getting polluted. It is also nice to see that this lake and the area around it has been beautified a couple of years ago... I was told by some local senior citizens that, in the past, this lake was much bigger in size. It got diminished over the years, as it was not being cleaned annually and started getting filled up with silt and mud due to the collapsing of its laterite stone edges/walls. They further pointed out that at the time of the recent beautification, the laterite stones have been replaced by concrete which is not a very good thing. The advantage of laterite stones was that they prevented the formation of algae in the lake. Before beautification the water was allowed to flow in and out at one end of the lake which is not happening now. Also the laterite stone walls allowed the natural flow of springs into the lake which does not happen in the case of concrete walls. They said that this will lead to stagnation of the water in the lake which is bad. I remember, in my childhood days, that there was one big Dhobi wada on the Northern side of the lake which extended right upto the river bank (bay of Zuari river). As one would approach Vasco from the winding Chicalim hill slope, one would get a beautiful view of the lake as well as the small canals and culverts of water. The local washermen (dhobis) could be seen washing clothes and hanging them to dry on ropes tied to pegs. It would remind me of Dhobitalao in Mumbai, but here, it was more scenic and beautiful, as the culverts were surrounded by lush green surroundings of the Vaddem hill and not a concrete jungle. Somewhere in the late 80s, a real estate owner, bought the entire area consisting of the dhobi wada (except the lake), levelled and filled it up with mud, created plots and sold them to the public. Now we can see all bungalows and buildings of concrete in that area. At present, the only water body that exists in this Vaddem area is this lake. It gives a unique identity to our port town of Vasco as we approach the town driving down the Chicalim slope. For decades, the local Hindu community has been using the lake for Ganesh idol immersions. l have noticed that always, care has been taken that the immersed idols are of clay and not plaster of Paris. Nowadays, a local NGO has been keeping pots for depositing the Nirmalya (flowers and offerings) in them, instead of throwing that in the lake, during the idol immersion. In modern times, during the main festivals of Diwali and Christmas the local youth put up a beautiful display depicting the respective festival right in the center of this lake. They also decorate and illuminate the place around. This gives a beautiful and festive look to the lake and the whole around it in the festival season. Sadly, at present the ownership of the lake is under dispute. The Fábrica da Igreja de Vasco da dama has challenged the government authorities in the court about the ownership of the lake after the government carried out the beautification of it two years ago. The attorney to the Fábrica has quoted to the press that, soon after the beautification, the government has been trying to take possession of the lake but has not done any maintenance, cleaning or repair work of it. He further stated that, it is the locals and parishioners who have been doing so, as stench has been emanating from the lake. Hopefully, the matter will be solved as early as possible, as it will be beneficial, for the continuity of healthy existence of this Vaddem lake, in our Port town of Vasco...
[Goanet] Schedule for Saturday 10th April 2021
CCR TV GOA Channel of God's love✝ You can also watch CCR TV live on your smartphone via the CCR TV App Available on Google PlayStore for Android Platform. Click the link below. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccr.tv4 Email ID: ccrgoame...@gmail.com Schedule for Saturday 10th April 2021 12:00 AM Rosary - Joyful Mysteries 12:24 AM Catholic Perspective of Organ Donation - Fr Donato Rodrigues 12:45 AM Prayer for India 1 12:48 AM Deivik Kaklutichi Magnneam 1:00 AM Mass in Konkani for Friday 1:45 AM Tell me a story - Episode 11- Introduction to Abraham 1:54 AM Hymn - Magnnem - Denzil Rodrigues 2:00 AM Saibinnichi Ruzai - Sontosache Mister 2:24 AM Devachem Utor - Juanv Avesvor 7 - Vachpi Tancia Pires 2:35 AM Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 99 Undir - Fr Pratap Naik sj 2:45 AM Regina Caeli (English) 2:47 AM Youthopia - Chriselle Fernandes interviewed by Lucius De Almeida 3:17 AM Bhajans 1 3:47 AM Music - Spiritual Music 1 followed by Povitr Atmeak Dispottem Magnnem 4:18 AM Wisdom Reflections -2 - Rachol Professors 4:38 AM What's Cooking - Season 2 Episode 1 5:08 AM Testimony - Rupa Colaco 5:51 AM Born to Inspire and Aspire - Talk by Sr Saral 6:02 AM The Way - Short Film by DYC 6:28 AM The Sick Need Jesus - Fr Denis D'Souza 6:50 AM Hymn - Jesus, Jesus - Sung by Rebecca De Souza 6:54 AM Hymn - All over the world, the Spirit is moving - Fr Seville Antao OFM(Cap) 6:57 AM Sokalchem Magnnem - Eastertide 7:00 AM Mass in Konkani from St Inez Church followed by Jivitacho Prokas 7:45 AM Morning Prayer - Eastertide 7:50 AM Music - Stuthi 2 followed by Povitr Atmeak Dispottem Magnnem 8:20 AM Goychea Futtbolachea Vostad Ep 3- Bibiano Fernandes interviewed by Daniel de Souza 9:06 AM Bhurgeanlem Angonn - Bhag 9 9:10 AM Sontosache Mister - Talk by Orlando D'Souza 10:05 AM Couples Prayer - English 10:08 AM Our Father - Malayalam 10:12 AM Prayer for India 2 10:16 AM Rosary of St Joseph Vaz 10:38 AM Wisdom Reflections -8 - Rachol Professors 11:01 AM Devachem Utor - Juanv Avesvor 8 - Vachpi Tancia Pires 11:15 AM Intercessions (English) 11:30 AM Mass in English from Dominicans followed by Daily Flash 12:10 PM Tell me a story - Saul Turns Paul 12:37 PM Magnificat (English) 12:39 PM What's Cooking - Episode 6 Bebinca 1:07 PM Hymn : Jezu Punorjivont Zala - Monica Fernandes 1:11 PM Amchi Bhas Amche Borovpi - Ashok Chodankar interviewed by Daniel de Souza 1:50 PM Alcoholics Anonymous - Dr Rajesh Patil 2:17 PM Prayer : Benedictus 2:20 PM Prayer to St Joseph By Pope Francis (Konkani) 2:24 PM Entrepreneurship - Cleophas Caiado - Goan Tinto - interviewed by Basil D'Cunha 2:48 PM Bhavarth - Talk by Victor Mascarenhas 3:15 PM Bhagevont Zuze Vazache mozotin Bhurgeancher Magnnem 3:17 PM Bhurgeanchem magnnem aplea avoi-bapaik 3:20 PM Season of Creation - Session 2 3:30 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet (E) 3:40 PM Comedy - Night School - Meena Goes, Julius Mesquita - 3rd Anniv 3:47 PM Prayer - the source of life - Talk by Sr Sirisha Kota 4:00 PM Rosary - Joyful Mysteries 4:24 PM Reflection on the Gospel - Dominicans 4:30 PM Senior Citizens Exercises - 7 4:54 PM Bhokti Lharam - Bhag 12 5:00 PM Praise and Worship 5:27 PM Discipleship and Evangelization - Dr SIlvia Noronha 6:04 PM Regina Caeli (English) 6:05 PM Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 136 - Mobile - Fr Pratap Naik sj 6:17 PM Intercessions (Konkani) 6:30 PM Mass in Konkani followed by Jivitacho Prokas 7:15 PM Easter Poems 7:28 PM Song - Stay Safe - Sisters of Auxilium Convent, Shillong 7:30 PM Saibinnichi Ruzai - Sontosache Mister 7:55 PM Song - Amchem Daiz - Brijesh Vaz - Ashley Fernandes 8:00 PM Testimony - Rupa Colaco 8:43 PM Tell me a story - Eps 17- Isaac is Born 8:50 PM Hymn - Saibinichi Bhett Tujea Ghorant - Fr Ronaldo Fernandes 9:00 PM Devachem Utor - Juanv Avesvor 9 - Vachpi Tancia Pires 9:10 PM Adoration - Prudence - SJVRC 9:40 PM Ratchem Magnem 9:57 PM Kuznantlim Zogddim 4 - Bhazleleo Lepo- Meena Goes and Julius Mesquita 10:27 PM Born to Inspire and Aspire - Talk by Sr Saral 10:40 PM Self-Confidence - Talk by Deepak Bharwani Donations may be made to: Beneficiary name : CCR GOA MEDIA. Name of Bank : ICICI Bank Branch Name: Panaji Branch RTGS/NEFT Code : ICIC015 Savings Bank Account No : 262401000183
[Goanet] BABUSH NEEDS TO WORK HARD BEFORE THE MONSOONS.... CITIZEN HERALD please
My comments on Babush having a grip over Panaji is tough and the CCP administration of Panaji is quite a difficult affair to set it RIGHT as many novices have been elected. Babush is trying and making efforts to improve city conditions but it will take a long time and much more can be done. Already we are just two months away from the start of the monsoons and lots needs to be done. His son Rohit is now a CCP Mayor will surely not be able to complete pending works by earlier Mayors. I can assure everyone of one thing for sure — the St. INEZ CREEK will be really an eye sore. Many people have come forward and attempted clean-up efforts in the past but no one has succeeded. For example the Pollution Control board and ex Director of NIO Dr. Satish Shetye also tried his level best by advising the government to use a boat Catamaran installed with Side Scan Sonar, echo sounder and other gadgets but all his ideas have failed miserably. The high rise buildings which are around the creek have no waste disposal! All the toilet sewage is quietly released directly into the creek and ultimately into the river Mandovi. The sewage released from Casinos and other vessels is transported in the tankers which very properly are directed to the STP ( sewage treatment plant at Tonca). Unfortunately if there is more load and the STP cannot cope up, overflowing takes place and it's back to square one. I was told by ex-Mayor Surendra Furtado that CCP has no control over what is going on the river and how they will control Casinos? There is lot of pressure from Capt of Ports to CCP present Mayor to complete a building which was inaugurated by late Parrikar. Let's see it's outcome.
