[Goanet] Confront the miners in Goa
Hi Carmen, Your post makes interesting reading so far to me. May I know what you have in mind and how precisely you want to go about this issue, the help and support you need from fellow Goans. Mind you, only the Goans living in Goa, in my humble opinion be able to do something to help you. I am sure you have a plan in mind, perhaps you could spell it out in this forum. Appreciate your initiative, as Goa needs people who have the best interest of Goa in their hearts. With every good wish, Leo Conrad D'Souza. Dubai Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:31:46 +0100 From: Carmen Miranda carmitamira...@gmail.com Subject: [Goanet] Foreigners buying land in Goa and all that trash To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Message-ID: 9b64e5740907140131h28d06e4emdffa907ab6e34...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi Freddy I am affraid I have been living in London for over 40 years and I am neither personally or directly or indirectly affected by the mining in Goa and I do not have property in Goa. I am however deeply concerned about the welbeing of my fellow goans and the land itself which I love and wish to preserve for future generations. I care deeply about any brutality against planet Earth I don't care where it happens. We only have one small planet which we are destroying because of the greed and supidity of a few people. I want to have a go and confront the miners in Goa and try to change the situation, even If I have to do it alone. I don't give up easily! I was hoping for some help and support from fellow goans around the world, I will continue to ask for support. Hope one day you will agree that all of us together perhaps can do something positive for Goa! Best wishes Carmen Miranda -- _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. Check it out! http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009
[Goanet] Samir has never been communal
Santosh, 'Someone else's opinion need not be yours or mine'. An opinion is a mere opinion which could be also far from Facts and Truth, depending what factors are take into consideration, however I understand being on the Goanet since its inception, every member is entitled to his/her opinion, how others are influenced by the opinion depends on their attitudes and perceptions. 'What a man thinketh in his Heart, so is he' Leo Conrad Dubai. Message: 1Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:47:13 -0800 (PST)From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.comSubject: Re: [Goanet] Samir has never been communalTo: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!goanet@lists.goanet.orgMessage-ID: 908912.32162...@web110301.mail.gq1.yahoo.comContent-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii --- On Thu, 12/25/08, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote: On this Christmas day I have to defend Samir. To my memory he has never been communal. He was the only Hindu to immediately condemn the Orissa violence and to my memory has never taken a communal position in political issues. I know that Samir is not a communal-minded guy because I know him for more than three decades. But this business of deciding who is communal or not based on their condemnation of this violence or that, or taking what someone perceives as a communal position in political issues, is a rather frivolous and superficial way of forming serious opinions about other people. It depends on whether or not the person forming the opinion himself/herself has a communal bias. Moreover, it assumes that he/she has a clear understanding of the issues in question that is comprehensive enough to know that disagreements with him/her on them could only be for communal reasons. Things are never this simple in reality. As I have said before, the world is never so black and white. That is why relying on such superficial perceptions in a public forum is unfair and unhealthy. Cheers, Santosh _ Drag n’ drop—Get easy photo sharing with Windows Live™ Photos. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/photos.aspx
[Goanet] Advice on immigrating back to goa
Remy, 'Home is where the Heart is' We always feel and visualise that the Grass is always greener on the other side. We try the same, if it works out fine if not ...? I too have been in a similar situation as yours. However I have searched my Heart (emotion) and reasoned wth my mind. I am still continuing to work in Dubai (last 28 years) although my heart yearns for Goa. One day I know I will, and I also know that the God Almighty is preparing for me for it. However I am not ready it. Search your Heart, soul, body and mind. Have 2 columns made up with the pros and cons of the UK and Goan life, weigh it and see where you stand. Tough decision. I have been to UK, several times I know life can be lonely at times, but any life away from Goa is, although we complain and brood of many things, yet we know we have a sense of belonging while in Goa. (Goans only) 'United we stand, Divided we Fall' All of your four points can be taken care of, if we step up and address it, not easy though 1. Traffic. Its all over the world in major cities (try Dubai, its chaotic)2. Cleaniness. This is a challenge, with proper planning is possible.3. Crab mentality. My take: Let other people's opinion, need not be yours.4. Bureaucracy and corruption. Very difficult in a Democratic society to eradicate it, only switching over to Dictatorship will help. (UAE, for example, where progress is made in leaps and bounds) Wish you well, Leo from Dubai, now on a short visit in Mumbai. Message: 10Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:17:40 +0100From: Remy de Almeida [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Goanet] Advice on immigrating back to goaTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi, Am i being a fool or deluded to go back to goa as some people tell me or isthis normal to some people to go back. This is abig decision for us as family. Any replies and advice will be appreciated. Remy De Almeida _ News, entertainment and everything you care about at Live.com. Get it now! http://www.live.com/getstarted.aspx
Re: [Goanet] Open Letter to Goan Overseas Organisations
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Goan identityDate: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:59:31 +0400 Lisette wrote:'The real question here is What is a Goan Identity. My husband and myself have vastly differing opinions on our own Goan identity' For some reason, she has stopped short of answereing the Q, 'What is a Goan identity'? The identity of any Country is the language, which is unique.Likewise the Goan identity is its Language in my opinion When we hear anyone speak Konkani, be it Bardez, Ilyas or Salcete its obvious that they are Goans. However I have observed in my travels that many are ashamed to speak the Language. Even here in Dubai, I have encountered many who pride themselves in saying they don't know Konkani. Are they Goans? They view the Language as though it is below their diginity to even learn to speak it.If one really loves Goa, then they have to make it their home, one such person who comes to my mind is Aires Rodrigues, however he seems to have drifted far away from Goanet, wonder why?With every good wish,LeoDubai (and all over Goa). Message: 8Da te: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:03:19 -0400From: LISETTE SALDANHA [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Goanet] Open Letter to Goan Overseas OrganisationsTo: goanet@lists.goanet.orgMessage-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;reply-type=original The real question here is What is a Goan Identity. My husband and myself have vastly differing opinions on our own Goan identity, and what it means to us. - Lisette Saldanha Connect to the next generation of MSN Messenger Get it now! _ Connect to the next generation of MSN Messenger http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-ussource=wlmailtagline
[Goanet] Faith, Hope and Love
--- 2008 International Goan Convention Toronto, Canada Early Bird Discount Registration closes March 31, 2008 http://www.2008goanconvention.com/regform_print.html --- Dear Friends on Goanet: Anand Virgincar wrote: IMHO , Cor I 13:13 is the most important line in theholy book. Cor 1, 13:13 'And now these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love. But the greatest of these is Love' My (Leo) IMHO: 'Now' i.e In today's world Faith, Hope and Love is very important to lead a good Christian life and be a example to others. What does Faith mean to me, 'Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen' Hebrews 11:1. Faith, here is expressed in Two ways 1. Faith towards future things (what we hope for) 2. Faith towards invisible things (what we do not see) Hope is 'the present assurance of some future good'. The Two sides of Faith 'Assurance and expectation' can be seen in the lives of those in the Bible. Faith means abandoning all trust in our resources, abilities and reasoning and relying on God's promises. Action is required for 'Faith' to be present. Proverbs 3: 5 'Trust in the Lord with all your Heart, and Lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowlegde him and he will direct your paths' It is written that 'Man does not live on Bread Alone but every word that comes from the mouth of God' Mathew 4:4. On 'Love' the next time around. With every good wish, Leo. Dubai. Message: 13Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:06:06 +From: anand virgincar [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Goanet] A Question ...of LOVE.To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!goanet@lists.goanet.orgMessage-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252Dear Miguel ( and all Goanetters ),My greetings you all on this most auspicious of days.IMHO , Cor I 13:13 is the most important line in theholy book. _ Discover the new Windows Vista http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=windows+vistamkt=en-USform=QBRE
[Goanet] Is Christianity a Religion
--- 2008 International Goan Convention Toronto, Canada Early Bird Discount Registration closes March 31, 2008 http://2008goanconvention.com/registration.html --- Dear Friends, Floriano wrote:This is the first time I have gone thro' this tread and I like what is beingsaid. Hence my two-bit inputs. 1. IMHO the catholic community as such is dead. It only shows its head atchurch services and related functions and festivities, weddingsget-to-gathers and ofcourse 'funerals'. My HO : Yes, the catholic Community is going in that direction, except for a few, who are not in the same mould, but then 'one sparrow does not make a summer'. 2. IMHO , the meaning of the words and action of Jesus 'DO THIS IN MEMORYOF ME' have been truly and sadly misinterpreted over the years and the samehave been used as an exercise to build muscles in the arms, raising andlowering ... I have alwayswondered as to what was in Jesus' mind when he said those words and/or whatwas he telling his workers/deciples. i.e. What was he asking them toremember him by? Do what in his memory? My HO : He knew how easily the human mind forgets. He was merely trying to tell us 'Not to lose the relationship of friendship between God and Man'. He did come from heaven to save us. One of the ways we try not to forget is to dwelve in the 'Word' everyday, read the Bible at every opportunity. For every food for the mind, soul etc is in the Bible. 3. I believe Christianity to be a way of life and cannot be pinned down tothe rituals of a religion. My Opinion: I would agree with you, True Christianity would be to imitate and follow Christ and his two outstanding qualities were a) servant leadership and b)humility. To me he was the greatest leader that ever walked the world with the largest number of followers. If only our leaders had these two qualities. PS: I hope I am wrong. Please tell me if I am. Tks. My humble opinion of life is that whatever we do or say, we know at that moment it is the right thing, later on perhaps it could be wrong or right, that's another matter, after all 'Time' is a great Teacher. With every good wish, Leo. Dubai. PS: I will respond if the writing is attacked and not the writer. Message: 7Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:23:55 +0530From: floriano goasuraj [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Goanet] Is Christianity a ReligionTo: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!goanet@lists.goanet.orgCc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1256 Ana Maria's comments 'There is an ocean between Christ and Catholics, Yesthere is a big ocean. Leo and Hortencia. Dubai..In my opinion, if you do your best to be more like Christ, as hard as thatmay be, you cannot go wrong, and you will be well regarded, in this worldand the next. Isn't that what the word Christian should mean? _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[Goanet] Is Christianity a Religion
Dear Ana Maria and Mario, Is Christianity, a religion? To us it is not, its only a relationship with Christ. The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament was summed up by only Two Commandments in the New Testament by Christ. These Two commandements covers up all the Ten Commandments and much more. Your comment, Mario 'it is an undisputed fact that the Catholic Church is the original Christian religion instituted by Christ, Answer: It is one of the many denominations, which started in the First century. In the New Testament 'Acts of the Apostles' it is mentioned clearly the First Century Christians met in Houses, worshipping God and proclaiming the Good news, later on the Roman Emperor accepted the Good News, that God sent his one and only Son into this World to save mankind by dying and paying the price for our sins on the Cross'. In the Old Testament it is clearly mentioned do not worship idols, catholic Faith encourages worshipping idol, thus even the Hindus have reduced the Catholics on par with them as worshipping idols. Christ has clearly stated that God should be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth. John 4, Ver 23 and 24. 'Yet the time is coming and has now come when the true worshippers will worship the Father in 'Spirit and Truth' for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks'. God is Spirit and his worshippers must worship in Spirit and in Truth. From this it is very clear and evident that idol worship is not what Christ preached and sad to say that Catholism practices idol worship, contrary to Christ teachings. Catholism is a religion which has a lot of legalism and moved their focus from God's word which is the Bible. Christianity is relationship with Christ, as he mentioned 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can comes to the Father except through me'. John 14, Ver 6. Ana Maria's comments 'There is an occean between christ and catholics, Yes there is a big ocean. Leo and Hortencia. Dubai. Message: 1Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:20:54 -0700 (PDT)From: Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Goanet] To Fr.Ivo De SouzaTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:41:41 +From: Ana Maria Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED]I often feel that there is practically nothing in catholic religion. It is just like any other religion. I cannot understand why we boast that it is the religion instituted by Jesus Christ himself .Practically speaking we catholics go for mass some everyday, some on sundays. In the evening we say the rosary. We attend church on Good friday. Celebrate hundred and fifty feasts. Receive sacraments, attend cathesim classes and become another jungle parrots. There is an occean between christ and catholics. Can you explain to me why you all say that our religion is the true religion. Mario responds:Dear Ana Maria,Just when Fr. Ivo is tak ing a well deserved mental-health break from his exhausting philosophical debate with Santosh, here you come to challenge him again:-)). I'm sure Selma will forgive me if I take a crack at your dilemma from a simple layman's point of view, who has often wrestled with the same questions but decided on balance that I still belong here rather than somewhere else.In my opinion, if you do your best to be more like Christ, as hard as that may be, you cannot go wrong, and you will be well regarded, in this world and the next. Isn't that what the word Christian should mean? _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[Goanet] Goanet Message 7, March 2008
Dear Sandeep, We have not met, perhaps only on the Goanet. Your message caught my eye and makes interesting reading and leads me to beleive that you are ardently following the progress/downfall of Goa. Am I correct? I live and work in Dubai, although I know in my Heart that Goa is the place I belonged and will always belong. For your info, I am 50+, spent almost 27 continous years working in the Gulf. If all what you have said below is correct ( I am not doubting a word). How do you back your claim should someone ask you, if its true? With every good wish, Leo. Dubai - UAE. Message: 2Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 06:48:12 -0800 (PST)From: sandeep heble [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Goanet] Questions for ParrikarTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 1. When you demolished the Football Stadium at Campal-Panaji, you assured the Panjim residents that youwould build a bigger and better stadium there. Willyou fulfill that promise or will you utilize thatground for other purposes like building an auditoriumfor Film Festivals or Parking area, etc? 2. During your tenure as the Chief Minister, the powerof office was, at times, misused by you to harass andintimidate those who disagreed with you, your partyand sometimes even your supporters. Prominent citizenslike Dr Francisco Colaco, Datta Naik and ShridharKamat were arrested for opposing your policies. Eventhe great Freedom Fighter Francisco Martins was notspared by the Police. If my memory serves me right, hewas picked up by the cops sometime in the night andwas not even given the opportunity to change hisclothes. Would you agree that these were areas whereyou could have done much better in the past and willyou be more politically mature to realize that in ademocracy there is space for protests and dissent aswell? 3. Presently, the Panel affiliated to the Taleigao MLABabush Monserrate heads the Council of the Corporationof the City of Panjim. From the information that Ihave, a lot of money that is being collected from thecitizens of Panjim by way of taxes is being utilizedfor the development of Taleigao while income from theadded areas of Taleigao is pittance. Your intentionsin adding parts of Taleigao may have been noble butindirectly, the reigns of the city Municipality havebeen handed over to the Taleigao MLA who is treatingit like his personal fiefdom. The present Mayor islike a Puppet who Babush is controlling with thestring in his hands and this Council is the worstever. If the resi dents of the city desire, can not theCCP revert back to its old Municipality status, as wasdone with the Taleigao Panchayat? 4. There are a lot of illegal Roadside shrines thatare causing traffic hazards, mostly ghumtis andcrosses. Most of these illegal structures are built byHindus and Catholics with Muslims unfortunately beingthe only community projected as fanatics. A surveythat you had initiated during your tenure revealedthat there are some 7000 of such illegal religiousshrines in different parts of Goa. What action willyou take against such illegal structures since thecontinuance of the same can have the potential ofdisturbing communal harmony and creating disturbances? 5. So many times, you have been alleged to take aparticular stand on one day and take a diametricallyopposite stand that suits your own interests onanother. I remember, at a Public Meeting in AzadMaidan, you had publicly proclaimed that you would putBabush Monserrate behind bars for all his frauds ands ins if you would come back to power. This was whenBabush had withdrawn support to your Government andyour Government had been dismissed. Now, you tried toform the Government with him. Do you take back allthat you said against Babush Monserrate in the pastand what is your stand vis-?-vis Mr. Monserrate now? 6. Many Panjim residents feel that the wards ofBoca-de-Vaca and Deulwada are your pampered wardswhile you tend to neglect the others. You treat theyouth of Boca-de-Vaca and Deulwada like your sonswhile you treat others from the city like your fostersons. You are prominently seen at all their functionswhile you hardly visit other areas. Could you make aneffort to improve on that? 7. People tend to call you abrasive and arrogant.Would you consciously try to change that image andsmile and laugh a lot more and wish people every timeyou meet them on the streets and at functions, orwould you continue to pretend that you have not seenthem at all? :) Regards and Good wishesSandee p HebleSt. Inez, Panaji. _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[Goanet] Making life difficult.
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Hi Cornel, I perfectly echo your sentiments, as I experienced the same early this month in Goa. I visited the 'The Corporation of the City of Panaji. and personally delivered a letter to consider the charges levied on the Apartment we bought in Caranzalem, being a Non Resident. Everytime I telephoned the Officer in charge, he happily requested me to come (I was residing in Margao) and meet him in his Office in the Evening. This went on till the day of my departure (3 May) from Goa. I had to make around three futile trips to Panjim from Margao. This went on till the day of my departure, which was then brought to my attention that I had to grease his palms to get it done. Every subsequent visit I make to Goa, I have observed that the Corruption level is on the rise. Its one of the deadly social diseases which prevents growth of a Society. (local inhabitants). Progressive leaders bring progress. Its testing time now, as whom we should vote for? However if the voters can be bought for a few rupees, then corruption starts from there and what goes around comes around. Food for thought! Leo Conrad D'Souza. Goan - Now in Dubai. Message: 13 Date: Fri, 18 May 2007 22:26:46 -0400 From: CORNEL DACOSTA Hi Reboni To use an overused phrase, I really feel your pain and was embarrassed by the racy article about apartments for ?10,000. The corruption in Goa is making life very difficult for those permanently resident in Goa even though most accept that there can and should be orderly and consensual development in Goa. What you describe is truly a tragedy unfolding right in front of our eyes. Cornel DaCosta London, UK. Reboni Saha wrote Objection: Irresponsible article I refer to 'The exotic beach paradise where apartments cost only ?10,000' may 16th - article under the homes section. You talk of Goa as an object. Having been part of a huge movement to stem the mayhem that the Government sought to bring with its ill conceived and corrupt --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA CASA DE GOA, LISBON 15/17 JUNE 2007
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Dear Rene,What is the Purpose of having this Convention? What is the thought, to be achieved at the end of the Convention?If this has already been posted ealier, kindly repost it again, I may have missed it.Thanks,Leo Conrad D'Souza.Goan - Now in Dubai. Message: 2Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 00:16:33 -0400From: r.barreto Friends , Once again , thanks -to Goanet for their continued publicity support. Here is the 2nd Update - which comes from Virginia Gomes of Casa de Goa , LISBON , Portugal. Please do us a favour , please support us by publishing / circulating this post in your Goan Community. Thanks Rene --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Current situation in Dubai.
Current Situation in Dubai. Ahlan Dubai!!! With so many Indians hopping on the next flight to Dubai, or UAE in general to realize their dreams, life would turn around to be a shocker, once you land here. The common problem with the youth is that they get carried away and want to make too much money in too short a time. Please read on .. Guys, please consider the pros and cons and make a self assessment based on the following facts The first of the many mistakes you are likely to make is too convert the AED salary by 13, the conversion rate should be done on savings and not on gross earnings. If you are a married person, the minimum of a one bedroom (bedroom, hall, kitchen) would cost you around AED 4000/- per month (not per annum) in downtown Dubai. Add a minimum of 15% annual increments Wow! And do not expect for salaries to rise even a quarter of the %. If you want to save some money in rent, you can look for apartments in Sharjah, Ajman or even Ras Al Khamiah, however allow around 2 to 4 hours for commutation every day, given the present traffic chaos with the influx of thousands of expatriates flocking here every day. If you add another 10 hours of a day in the job, you end up spending around 14 hours a day on the job, and you thought Family life would be so much fun here, think twice And you thought petrol is cheaper here, and so the taxies, think again, taking a cab from the Airport to the Hotel, the meter can touch anywhere from AED 50 100 depending on the distance, before you make yourself comfortable in a Toyota Camry. You might regret buying a car here, although the fanciest of Cars are available for it can be a nightmare finding a parking in Dubai for just One hour and thats not free and do not forget to display your parking ticket or else a fine awaits you. To add to your woes, it costs around INR 30 per minute from UAE to India, whereas INR 8/- from India to UAE, and do not think for a moment you can use Skype, its banned and illegal here so much so for communication. God forbid if you do fall sick, be prepared to shell out a minimum of AED 150 for a Doctors visit (if you do not have company insurance) this will create a big hole in your pocket. You are in for treat of a lifetime if you come from a cold country. Summer temperatures can run upto 50 degrees on a normal sunny afternoon and such days are pretty regular (although not mentioned) and did I mention the humidity levels of 85 to 95%. If you dont have children, you are lucky, (not to discourage you having children) for if you have 2-3 children add a minimum of AED 12,000/- per annum for each child to the cost of living in UAE. Last but not the least, if you are fascinated by the number of malls in dubai the constant changing skyline ..the hype the surrounds this place, the bollywood stars that flock this place every weekend (Thurday night) the chic Café Dubai marina Burj Dubai (going to be the tallest building in the world) ..Burj Al Arab ..the fancy cars think twice !! Remember what you take home after spending a lifetime here are the clothes in your back and the Fils jingling in your pocket and your bank balance. A word of caution ..no matter how long you stay here, you will always be an expatriate..no UAE passport ..no home. This place can be used as a platform to migrate elsewhere. Trust me theres nothing like home you are a first class citizen in your own country, maybe in a Second class country (not anymore now). Cheers, Leo Conrad DSouza. Goan, now in Dubai. _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[Goanet] goanet
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. You wrote, Ana Maria Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] My husband does not like me to write to the goanet because he says people who write on this goanet are mostly falto writers. answer:Falto means 'ordinary' (Correct me if I am wrong) They do not seem to understand anything but just because of virtue that they are abroad they keep themselves high and above every one. They think they are high and above everyone' Are all of them? Answer:I for one, am away from Goa and India for almost 26 years, yet whenever I visit Goa, (almost twice every year) I admire the way Goans in Goa live and cope with what's happening around them. 'Those who support the primary education are falto people for I living in Goa know very well what education in Goa is and what standard the primary education has, Answer:'Persons like me abroad, only get ground information what's going on from the likes of you' I do agree with the Goans in Goa, that being away from Goa, one cannot visualize and imagine the ground realities as those who encounter them on a regular basis. Regarding the Education system, Do you have a road map in your opinion, how this education be devised? For I alway believe that without Basic education a person is nothing. However in my opinion, education should not be confined only in the four walls of the classroom. Your comments: and if falto people cannot understand what falto is then people like us should quit the goanet for it is not worth reading falto philosophy. Answer:As far as falto philosophy is concerned usually I hit the delete button, (it still works on my computer) However if you observe in life, Extraordinary (Great) people usually do ordinary things in an extraordinary manner. Do keep writing, as information is carried not only in the lines you write but also in between them. Cheers, Leo Conrad D'Souza. Dubai. _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
[Goanet] A MERRY MAKING CONVENTION
Aires Rod's post 'Quote Freedom of speech was not the order of the day at the Convention. Anticipating that I would raise the issue of the Goa regional Plan 2011, Commissioner of NRI affairs Mr. Eduardo Faleiro directed the Director of NRI affairs Mr.Ulhas Kamat to summon the police and arrest me.' UnQuote. Just curious to know if the discussion/debate on the Regional Plan 2011, did extend the Agenda's time limit. Leo D'Souza. Dubai. 'The biggest human temptation ... to settle for too little.' Thomas Merton. _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
