[Goanet] Talking Photos: At last, the renovation wo rk begins -The city’s Garden (Garcia-Da-Orta)
At last, the renovation work begins- The city’s Garden (Garcia-Da-Orta). This garden was in the news since 2004 was up for renovation since then. I remember reading that funds for the renovations were allocated.. What happened to the funds or why such a long delay, only God knows? Only the city MLA and the then CM of Goa, porrikar will will be able to clarify on this or throw some more lights. I am copying to him too, just incase he decides to write back. dr. willy, the then Tourism Ministers should also be able to guide. And off course, any tony, po, babush etc of CCP No, I will not copy then for they are illiterate in computer literacy i think. Some of them are Education Minster, City Mayors though. When ITians like porrikar never writes back can we really blame the illiterates? Finally, the work on the long neglected garden started now Nov.2009 Will cost about Rs. 2.5 crores First phase? Expected to be ready by 8/12/09 in time for the Church Feast i.e. 8th Dec. Pics taken on 10/11/09 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/4093467472/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/4092702201/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/4092704139/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/4093471616/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/4093469530/sizes/l/ This is exactly 2 years ago i.e. 11.11.2007 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk13/2045196936/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2183810729/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2218804481/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2183813741/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] permission for photos
2009/11/11 Blasio Fernandes blasio.fernan...@emirates.com: Very true Jane. I was very peeved after watching a Bollywood movie Khamoshi' that was shot in Goa. The director has made a total mockery of our sacraments.. and surprisingly the church kept mum.. may be for money.. huge money ?? Only the Bishop will know. On what basis would only the Bishop know? Theoretically, there could be a lot of 'middlemen' along the way (including non-priests) who could have facilitated a deal. On the other hand, those who offered their hospitality might have not even known the end message that was to emerge from the film you mention. Isn't it? FN -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
Re: [Goanet] Need contact numbers for Tata Indicom Panaji office
Of course, Google would! http://goa.justdial.com/tata-indicom-ltd_panaji-head-post-office_Goa_qxdwveueblq.htm 2009/11/11 Maria Josefa D'Souza maria...@yahoo.com: Hi, Can someone let me know the contact numbers for the Tata Indicom office at Shic Towers ,Panaji ? Thanks, -Maria -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism Books from Goa: http://tiny.cc/goabooks
[Goanet] Love For Goa And Konkanni Is Synonymous
Love For Goa And Konkanni Is Synonymous Mother Tongue is supposed to be the language of the natives, which most often than not, is one factor that binds the locals together, it is so embalmed in their culture, that it gives them a distinct Identity, it also becomes a medium used to express or communicate among the locals and it is also a medium that all the locals adept to very easily, universally this is supposed to be true but not in the case of Goans. Goans say that their Mother Tongue is Konkanni, but for some unknown reasons, Goans in Mumbai prefer to speak in Marathi, Hindi or English but not in Konkani, the Goan Diaspora spread all over the world, proudly speak in English, most of them don't even acknowledge that Konkanni is their Mother Tongue, worse still are the educated Goans in Goa, who prefer to speak in English rather than in Konkanni, what are we trying to prove ? What are we trying to show ? We say we are Goans and we love Konkanni but when it come to proving it, we fall way short in our commitment towards Konkanni. We all say we love Goa and we love Konkanni, but when it comes to giving Konkanni it's due place, we fail to deliver. We have become victims of our own insecure ideology, where we think speaking English puts us on higher strata of society. The Goan Diaspora community is the only community that that does not project it's Mother Tongue Konkanni, be it in our family gathering, community gathering or even Goan conventions, Konkanni is seldom used as the means of communication. We like to show off our acquired skills in a language that had ruled, most part of India for more than 400 years, there is no doubt that English is an international language and comparatively, we Goans can match anyone on the globe in English, that does not mean we should neglect our Mother Tongue and treat it disgracefully. It is so good to see the Mangalorean Community never falling short in their commitment towards Konkanni, so why should we Goans be any less committed to the cause of Konkanni ? At present, Goans in Goa and the Goan Diaspora spread all over the world, say we love Goa and Konkanni and would protect both by whatever means, but unfortunately, fail to show it by our deeds. If Konkanni is loosing it's hold in Goan families, it is the elders of the family, that are to be blamed, it is the elders in the family who have to show their love for Konkanni and have to make sure that our children learn and love our Mother Tongue. Our Children in the Gulf and rest of the world, hardly speak a word of Konkanni nor do they understand it, if we don't teach our children Konkanni and our culture, who will carry forward our Identity and our culture ? We try to give our children the best in everything, so why not Konkanni ? It's so pathetic when the younger generation are made to utter a few sentences in Konkanni during a function, which do not sound anything like Konkanni, why do we have add insult to injury or rub salt and vinegar, to the already open wounds of Mother Konkanni ? Why may I ask, why ? It does stretch the limits of credulity. Once, there was a time when, I myself was a victim of my own thinking, showing off my accented English in public and look for reactions, even if people spoke to me in Konkanni, I would reply in English, but soon I was made to realize that I was not only ungrateful and not being fair to my Mother Tongue but was also insulting my Mother Tongue, whom I should be honouring instead, it was then that I took a vow to speak Konkanni and uphold the cause of Konkanni, irrespective of the what others did around me. The very idea of reading and writing Konkanni was repulsive and never cared a damn about it, but today I can proudly say that I can read very well and write reasonably too and I am still learning. I am sure that if I have done it, so can every Goan too. If you really love Goa and our culture, speak in Konkanni and spread the Goan flavour and the essence of Konkanni all around you, if not, there is nothing we can do about it, but for God's sake stop calling yourself a GOAN Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __ This email has been
[Goanet] Talking Photo: Dancing with the gods?
Talking Photo: Dancing with the gods? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/4093712580/sizes/l/ This was yesterday near the Mint house. 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 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] Let us pray
Couldn't hypnotism also be considered a pseudo-science in its early days: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnotism#History This description from those times sounds very bizarre now: In as much as patients can throw themselves into the nervous sleep, and manifest all the usual phenomena of Mesmerism, through their own unaided efforts, as I have so repeatedly proved by causing them to maintain a steady fixed gaze at any point, concentrating their whole mental energies on the idea of the object looked at; or that the same may arise by the patient looking at the point of his own finger, or as the Magi of Persia and Yogi of India have practised for the last 2,400 years, for religious purposes, throwing themselves into their ecstatic trances by each maintaining a steady fixed gaze at the tip of his own nose; it is obvious that there is no need for an exoteric influence to produce the phenomena of Mesmerism. […] The great object in all these processes is to induce a habit of abstraction or concentration of attention, in which the subject is entirely absorbed with one idea, or train of ideas, whilst he is unconscious of, or indifferently conscious to, every other object, purpose, or action. (ibid) Strangely, mostly references to hypnotism, like the one above, have little or no reference to Abbe Faria, and its history begins many decades after the Abbe's times. Interesting! So when does non-Western knowledge become Science in the modern world? FN 2009/11/11 Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au: FWIW, Gregor Mendel, who is known as the father of modern genetics, was a monk; as was, in a manner of speaking, Abbe Faria our own father of hypnotism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_thinkers_in_science http://scibel.com/scibel/materials_myths_few_scientists_true_christians.html -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
[Goanet] Let us pray
*Let us pray* *Tue Nov 10 20:04:49 PST 2009* FWIW, Gregor Mendel, who is known as the father of modern genetics, was a monk; as was, in a manner of speaking, Abbe Faria our own father of hypnotism. Joao observes: True! But what is his contribution to spirituality? Or for that matter, Abe Faria? Can you compare them with the two great scientists of the soul and inner consciousness, Gautama the Buddha or Patanjali? They both give you a road map to the soul or various levels of consciousness and tell you to journey on your own and find out if what they say is true or not! They don't call you sheep and take away your dignity! No, that is not the way of the scientists of the Inner, of Subjectivity. Someone mentioned that Jesus has been to heaven and come back so he knows what he is talking about. Do you know that Mahomet also went to heaven in his lifetime on a horse? Is Jesus description of heaven the same as that of Mahomet? Can anyone enlighten me? Waiting anxiously, Joao http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_thinkers_in_science http://scibel.com/scibel/materials_myths_few_scientists_true_christians.html - Original Message From: Ivo da C.Souza icsouza at bsnl.inhttp://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet at lists.goanet.orghttp://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org Sent: Tue, 10 November, 2009 7:52:08 PMSubject: Re: Let us pray There are priests teaching Science in Catholic Colleges and Universities. There are Catholic priests who are the authors of scientific theories. There are Catholic priests who are working in the Pontifical Academy of Sciences at the Vatican. Dr.Santosh seems to be ignorant in this field.Regards. Fr.Ivo _
[Goanet] JoeGoaUk.... LONG MAY HE LIVE
Thanks to you all. That will definitely help me to get my visa extended by at least another 6 months Which is expiring early Jan.2010 Xi, keso picasao! If I knew it before, I would have captured/added little bit of ‘Mis’ and ‘Pursanv' and ‘Muzg’ ‘Maim Pobr Saibinnin tumcher sogleamcher Besanv galum’ I too did not know or remember our Xastican was from ‘Nuem’ Talking about the present day feasts and the olden days feasts.. People used to carry home Chonne, Kaddyo-Boddyo, Poskotte etc You now see people carrying home ready made garments, shoes, Pirated VCD/DVDs, Plastic buckets etc quote I [Goanet] JoeGoaUk LONG MAY HE LIVE rosarioabel fernandes rosarioabel at gmail.com Tue Nov 10 14:12:54 PST 2009 I was really missing the feast as many relatives had come over to our place. But seeing video cliping of the feast fair Of Mae dos Pobres feast in Nuvem bought me closer home. Only missed buying the gorom gorom chonne ! Also got to know that our Very well known Sashtikan on Goanet is from Nuvem. JoeGoaUK, keep doing the good work of bringing Goans across the globe closer to home. God Bless you Rosario Fernandes II Quote http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-November/185654.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 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] Turf Wars and Goa Inquisition
--- On Tue, 11/10/09, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: That is progress in my opinion. Cheers, Santosh - Santosh if you say this is progress, I take your word for it. Gilbert has admitted that Goa was colonised. Gilbert my profound apologies. :-)) best, selma
Re: [Goanet] Let us pray
Interesting article! Are the New Atheists As Bad as Christian Fundamentalists? By Frank Schaeffer, AlterNet. Posted November 3, 2009. http://www.alternet.org/belief/143674/are_the_new_atheists_as_bad_as_christian\ _fundamentalists?page=entire The most aggressive members of the New Atheism movement have quite a bit in common with religious extremists like Pat Robertson and Ted Haggard. -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
[Goanet] Cyclone effect: Trawlers missing off Goa coast
Cyclone effect: Trawlers missing off Goa coast The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has launched a search operation after several Goa-based fishing trawlers went missing as the Arabian Sea turned rough under the influence of Cyclone Phyan, officials said on Wednesday. Our patrol vessels are already on the lookout for the trawlers. We have also pressed a lookout aircraft into the operation, which will scan the sea off Goa in search of the missing trawlers, Commandant N Saxena of the ICG base in Goa said. He did not give the exact number of trawlers missing, but unconfirmed reports peg the number at 30. Coastal areas of Goa are no longer endangered by the cyclone, the state meteorology department said, adding that Cyclone Phyan was heading in the direction of Gujarat. http://www.hindustantimes.com/goa/Cyclone-effect-Trawlers-missing-off-Go a-coast/475124/H1-Article1-475240.aspx ~(^^)~ Avelino
Re: [Goanet] Non Resident Goans
Are remittances of expats to be seen as something unquestionably positive, negative or a mixed blessing? Given that the extra money pouring into Goa leads to conspicuous consumption, a disinclination to earn one's own livelihood, fuells real-estate boom, contributes to inflation and making Goa one of the costliest non-metros (and even compared to the metros!) in India, and acts as a magnet for in-migration which we all lambast, isn't it time that we reassessed this issue? FN 2009/11/11 Antonio Menezes ac.mene...@gmail.com: From Goa's economic point of view , the remittances to Goa from the first group are overwhelmingly greater than remittances to Goa from the second group. -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
Re: [Goanet] Turf Wars and Goa Inquisition
I think there are other relevant issues here -- which have been discussed in detail, from many perspectives. While we may not agree with one another, ridicule of someone's perspective does not amount to a good argument. FN 2009/11/11 Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com: --- On Tue, 11/10/09, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: That is progress in my opinion. Cheers, Santosh - Santosh if you say this is progress, I take your word for it. Gilbert has admitted that Goa was colonised. Gilbert my profound apologies. :-)) -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
[Goanet] KONKANI SONGS SINGING COMPETITION
KONKANI SONGS SINGING COMPETITION As a part of GOA DAY '09 celebrations, the Goan Welfare Society-Kuwait, along with other Goan Clubs/Organizations, will be holding a Konkani Songs Singing Competition, on 20th November, 2009, at 12.00 noon, at the same venue, i.e. Carmel School , Khaitan , Kuwait . The competitions are open to children, in the Age Group: 5-8 yrs and 9-12 years. Those eligible and desirous of participating in the competition are requested to obtain the forms and submit the same duly completed, on or before 18th November, 2009, to the members of GWS or send through email to: goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com. All the Rules and conditions of the competitions are mentioned in the form, in case, of any clarification or further information, please contact: Wilson Coelho: 22429435 / 67065878, Sydney Furtado: 99500625 Rabindra Pimenta: 24317423, Sharon De Sousa: 25624160 / 2734, Joe FX D’Souza 22413348 / 66933250, Cajetan Pereira 97165438, Dominic Araujo: 99391452.
[Goanet] Goan Shutterbugs FIRST exhibition inaugurated by Mr. Atmaram Deshpande (Superintendent of Police) at BigFoot Gallery.
* Goan Shutterbugs FIRST exhibition titled “Capturing the UNSEEN at Ancestral Goa” was inaugurated by Mr. Atmaram Deshpande (Superintendent of Police) and Mr. Rajtilak Naik (Photographer of the Times of India) by pressing the camera shutter on 8th November 2009 at the Big Foot Gallery at Ancestral Goa, Loutolim. At the informal get together later Mr. Atmaram Deshpande congratulated the Goan Shutterbugs for starting a photo club in Goa and explained how a photograph can be used to record history for the future generation, while Mr. Rajtilak Naik spoke about how he started his career as a photo journalist and the various opportunities available for photographers. Prizes were later given to the winners of the contest. The winners were: 1st Prize – Radhakant Divkar 2nd Place – Shubhankar Kundaikar and Special Jury Award to Stalin Mendes, Bhushan Verlekar and Nityanand Naik 75 photographs are on display at the exhibition that will be on till the 15th of November from 9am to 6pm. Winning photo of Radhakant Divkar and photos of the exhibition and prize distribution function are uploaded on our Flickr album : http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanshutterbugs/sets/72157622781570458/ * * !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~! Goan Shutterbugs can be found online on : * Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/goanshutterbugs/ Blog: http://www.goanshutterbugs.blogspot.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=126576244125 Orkut: http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=92419201
[Goanet] Capture the Emotions - Photography Contest at Big Foot, Loutolim on 15th Nov
Here's a great opportunity to be the *Goan Shutterbugs’ CHAMPION Photographer.* *“Capture the Emotions”* of the children during the Children's Day - BAL MELA'09 at the Big Foot Sanskriti Kendra, Loutolim, on Sunday, 15th November, 2009 anytime between 9am and 3pm. Capture their Happiness, their Confidence, their Interest, the Surprise, their Boredom, their Curiosity and more and submit your best three photographs before 20th Nov. FREE entry. Contest is open for all ages. Registration form available at Big Foot on the same day. More details about the contest on our blog. *BAL MELA* is an annual program organized for under privileged kids by Big Foot Trust and Jan Ugahi. Various games, competition are held and skills like painting, crafts, clay work, mask and kite making are taught during the day. So be there and capture the prize winning Emotion. *GOAN SHUTTERBUGS* the coordinator of the photography contest is Goa's FIRST photography club. To join the Goan Shutterbugs, it doesn't matter for how long you have been a photographer or what kind of gear you're carrying, if you are a five year old or ninety five! You have a Simple point shoot or advanced dSLR, even a mobile camera phone will do, all are welcome and there is no membership fees. * !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~! Goan Shutterbugs can be found online on : * Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/goanshutterbugs/ Blog: http://www.goanshutterbugs.blogspot.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=126576244125 Orkut: http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=92419201 Contact people : Lynn (9822151419), Nilesh (9822134208), Apoorv (9822155955), Radha (9970166928)
[Goanet] Medicine for you
Albert writes:- If you are suffering from arthritis and life becomes painful here is what you can do. Take little methi, ovum,and black jeera and fry it on a tawa and powder all them finely,. Take around half teaspoonful of the powder early in the morning before breakfast push it in your mouth and drink water. If you get well don't forget to pay me fees. Pressure problem:- find out the cause of the problem. If it is tension then read the bible. but if still have problems take some pods of garlic, smash the same in a cloth and tie the same around your neck or pin it inside .Remain at home for some days as you need rest or people will not like the smell.Flue:- Smash onions and pour the juice on head and body before going to sleep and stay indoors or else people will not like to be near you. or you may take a piece of ginger and smash it nicely put it in four glass of water and along with tulsi leaves boil it. Drink the whole day.When your child falls down and has cut on his skin do not panic. Take pure tumeric powder (prepared by powdering tumeric sticks) and forget about it. If bleeding still continues continue putting tumeric powder.People simple imagine things and give children tetanus injection. One does not get tetunus just like that but never inject live germ in healthy body it is dangerous. Be your own doctor. To get rid of mosquitoes, burn coconut outer fibre shell (sonna ) do not worry it will not kill you. Please avoid mosquitto coil or good night coil. My friend used to use it .Result he died of lung cancer. _ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. http://windows.microsoft.com/shop
[Goanet] Tavia Machado
Albert writes:- Nice to hear that Tavia Machado is in limelight. She was my student at St.Francis Xavier's high school,Siolim. She was a very bright student and all rounder. I taught her right through and was always pleased with her behaviour and studies. Very loving girl. Congrats to you Tavia. I do not know whther you are on the list of goanet and whther you will read this. Incase she is not a member please pass on this good words to her. _ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. http://windows.microsoft.com/shop
Re: [Goanet] Let us pray
I am talking about priests who are not professionally qualified in any scientific field i.e. who have not obtained legitimate advanced scientific education and training. An example of such a priest is one who is posting bogus and dangerous pseudoscientific nonsense in this forum, and masquerading as a physician to dish out harmful quack advice to trusting poor patients. Cheers, Santosh --- On Tue, 11/10/09, Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au wrote: FWIW, Gregor Mendel, who is known as the father of modern genetics, was a monk; as was, in a manner of speaking, Abbe Faria our own father of hypnotism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_thinkers_in_science http://scibel.com/scibel/materials_myths_few_scientists_true_christians.html
[Goanet] Human Pollution
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:08:08 +0530 From: Tony de Sa tonyde...@gmail.com To further elaborate on his term 'human pollution' he cited the fact that building is going on at a very fast pace and that these new flats/ bungalows/ dwellings are mostly being bought by non-Goans. Soon these people would integrate into the ethnic Goans and not only would there be intermarriage and therefore a change in the ethnicity of the Goans, but that life styles would be influenced by the nature of the people migrating into Goa. For example, if the migrants were aggressive (characteristic of some states in India) this aggressiveness would soon permeate and the gentle Goan nature would now be changed to an aggressive one. He cited the fact that instead of speaking the local language Konkani, more and more communication in the markets was taking place in Hindi. Mario asks: Gentle Goan nature? Was your friend smoking or drinking something illegal at the time?:-)) Haven't Goans emigrated in droves to other parts of the world? Tony wrote: My friend also pointed out the fact that Goa is also becoming a retirement home for westerners. In the opinion of some local people this is good because the westerners preserve old homes and maintain them and provide employment for the locals. My friend felt otherwise. He felt that these westerners raise the wages of local labour by over paying them and bring about a rise in prices of commodities like fish and the like. Mario observes: Your friend seems to be a Goan Scrooge, with no sympathy or generosity towards hardworking laborers and other service providers. Tell him wages and prices equalize demand and supply. No wonder they are pleased to see NRI's when we come:-))
Re: [Goanet] Need contact numbers for Tata Indicom Panaji office
hi Maria, Grretings from Jose! Tata Indicom office is no more in Shiv Towers. Here is their contact no. 0832- 6454102 Thanks, Jose Ferns On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 10:54 AM, Maria Josefa D'Souza maria...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, Can someone let me know the contact numbers for the Tata Indicom office at Shic Towers ,Panaji ? Thanks, -Maria
[Goanet] The Blue Canoe
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[Goanet] Non Resident Goans
Antonio Menezes wrote: Non Resident Goans could be classified into two groups. The first group consists of Goans who migrated mainly to Mumbai, thoseworking on boardof ships and cruise liners,and finally Goans who work in the Gulf Regioni.e. Oman,United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. The second group of Goans are those residing in the UK, Canada and in theU.S. From Goa's economic point of view , the remittances to Goa from the first group areoverwhelmingly greater than remittances to Goa from the second group. Hence, the Commissioner of N R I affairs knows very well which Goan group isindispensable for the maintenance of Catholic homes in Goa - In my humble opinion Antonio has a very valid point. Very often the term Non-Resident Goan is used to include just every Goan who does not reside in Goa and this can cause a lot of misunderstandings. Take for example the vast difference between the way the Global Goans Convention was organised in Toronto and in Muscat. Particularly the pre-Convention publicity. There are definitely two different types of Non-Resident Goans. We have to devise new terms to differentiate the two. Cheers! Cecil
Re: [Goanet] Mestisos of Goa, where are they ?
--- On Thu, 11/5/09, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 2:19 PM What? Mario to the Left of Selma? I find this very hard to believe... But change happens! So do miracles (sorry, Santosh!) --FN Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:42:35 -0800 (PST) From: Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com How did my position became Right? I'm only stating what I saw in a programme aired in the UK. Believe me there are much more controversial programmes being aired but that is the good ole UK for ya, never too concerned about being politically correct but more concerned about taking the debate ahead. And one thing I must say, you can't beat the UK (sorry Mario) for documentaries. Mario observes: To begin with, you are responding to Red Fred here, who is in some danger of falling off the left edge of the planet:-)) So, for Fred, everyone is Right while he is Wro.., ...er, Left. Secondly, with all due respect, I'm skeptical of claims of unbeatable documentaries made in the UK, given the evidence you are citing of a documentary that reaches a generalized conclusion that mixed race people are more successful than the old Bulldog Brits who once ruled the world and saved civilization with US help during WW-II. I recall that many Brits were enthralled with Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth until a British High Court rubbished it and required a written warning be issued to any school kid who was shown the film, which shows that the average Brits were too easily impressed and unable to tell fact from fiction in a documentary. Now, if you had said that British comedies were hard to beat, I would definitely agree with you.
[Goanet] Veteran's Day: Goans who laid down their lives
Dear friends, On this Veteran's day let us pause and say a prayer for the large number of Goans who have laid down their lives in the service of their country. A partial search of the website of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission www.cwgc.org lists 215 Fernandes, 59 D'Souzas, 45 Dias', 21 D'Silvas, 4 Noronhas, 3 D'Mellos among others. regards, Mike
[Goanet] A garden, bandstand
This is typical of India. Taking credit for something they did not do. Reaping where they did not Sow. That is why we must vehemently defend our motherland from people who are invading it and taking and changing everything that is Goan. As I have said before, Soon there will be no true Goa, the one that we cherish as our motherland if we do not take the destiny of Goa seriously and conserve our heritage. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares duk...@bell.net
Re: [Goanet] Veteran's Day: Goans who laid down their lives
Couldn't they be Mangaloreans, Brazilians or Portuguese? Just curious to know why you believe they are Goan, Mike? FN 2009/11/12 Michael Ali mikeal...@aol.com: On this Veteran's day let us pause and say a prayer for the large number of Goans who have laid down their lives in the service of their country. A partial search of the website of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission www.cwgc.org lists 215 Fernandes, 59 D'Souzas, 45 Dias', 21 D'Silvas, 4 Noronhas, 3 D'Mellos among others. -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
[Goanet] George W. Bush
Mario is a true conservative stooge and will do all in his power to defend President George W. Bush even to the extent of laying his unpopularity upon the Left Wing media. Why did not the Right wing media even try to correct your so called distortions by the left wing about Mr. Bush. Is it because all that the so called Left wing media published about Bush was absolutely true? Mario's response About Bush LIBERATING the Muslims from Tyranny What have they got in Exchange? Countries which are divided and ethnically split with one faction fighting another and carnage far above those attributable to Sadam or the Taliban besides the destruction and ruin of the whole infrastructure. Is this the type of LIBERATION Mario is talking about.? If so, then the Iraqis were better off under the Tyrant Sadam, and the Afghans were better off under the Taliban.The only good that has come is the emancipation of women. Mario tries to condone the invasion of Iraq by quoting UN Resolutions on the assumption that Sadam had WMD's which Sadam Denied and after the invasion, NO WDM's have been found. All available documents prove that Sadam had no ties to Al Qaeda yet Bush constantly referred to such ties. He had yet to prove this. It was only after the invasion of Iraq that Al Qaeda gained a footing in Iraq. Bush only invaded Iraq to show how powerful he was he did not care for the Iraqi people. He did not even have an exit strategy. That's how rational he was. I agree with Mario on one point, that is that Al Qaeda was the enemy of the world and has to be eliminated including Osama Bin Laden and that was the Goal. But this could have been achieved by other means. After all the Americans are known to have had covert activities through the CIA and I am convinced the Taliban or some factions within it could be coerced into falling in with the Americans in order to achieve this. As it is, is the loss of so many American lives truly worth the results so far? We are seeing that Osama is still at large, there is on peace in the region, and years after, there is no resolution to either conflict. There is even talk that the Americans could be prepared to NEGOTIATE with the Taliban or some factions of it as part of their Exit Strategy which, by the way, Bush did not have. Everyone knows that the Bush Tax Cuts benefitted the Rich enormously and the crumbs were tossed to the middle and lower classes. This did not help in any way as the rich only pocketed the windfall and did nothing to spend it to create jobs.This brings me to the Deficit. True the deficit under Bush was lower than it is now. Let us consider that Bush inherited a vibrant economy which he ran into the ground by enriching his Rich Counterparts with the Lions share of the Tax Cuts. Obama Inherited an economy which was already in recession and which Bush propped up by the TARP or the first part of it. OBAMA HAD NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE BUT TO SPEND HIS WAY OUT OF THE BUSH RECESSION this is why the deficit is higher.Unemployment is the result of Failed Bush economic policies and cannot be blamed on Obama. It began in the tail end of the Bush and era and continues but at a slower rate which signals a change in momentum. Employment, as seen through previous recessionary periods, always lags behind economic growth and don't forget,the cost of the two wars contributing to the deficit. Lastly, everyone knows that Clinton was the one who began the Cheap Drugs for Aids policy which Bush continued, come on Mario Don't Give Bush the entire credit by choosing one article from a Right wing news organization to defend your conclusion. Mario, let us not forget that Bush had Eight years to right the so called Clinton Wrongs and instead of doing this, he ruined the economy of the world.
[Goanet] Mario Miranda Honoured with 'Orden de Isabel La Catolica'
Mario Miranda Honoured with 'Orden de Isabel La Catolica' Written by NT Network Tuesday, 10 November 2009 00:04 King Ferdinand VII of Spain created the civil honour of 'Orden de Isabel La Catolica' in 1815 in honour of Queen Isabella to reward those who were held in high esteem by the Spanish. And it is indeed a moment of honour for Goa, as one of its illustrious sons, the veteran cartoonist, Mario Miranda has been bestowed with the honour, in recognition of his contribution towards strengthening ties between India and Spain. Flattered. That is the one word that sums the feelings of its recipient, who becomes the only Indian to have received this prestigious honour. Tell Mario that he is the only Indian to receive it and in his unassuming manner he says, I did not know about that. A globetrotting gene probably has been the force behind Mario's motley travels to foreign lands that has sometimes been an inspiration to his vivid depiction of life and culture. Long trips to Spain, Mario puts the number at 3 to 4, were sufficient for an alert mind such as his to learn in depth about the Spanish culture and life. The lack of knowledge about the Spanish language never proved a barrier. I know Portuguese, says Mario, explaining that the knowledge of Portuguese, which is quite close to Spanish, became a plus point. Habiba Miranda, Mario's wife informs that things took off from the time when a Spanish gentleman liked a mural painted by Mario displayed at the Ramada in Goa. He wanted to know more about the artist and his other works, she says. For now, the medal with the inscription 'A La Lealtad Acrisolada', which means 'To proven loyalty' is witness to the recognition of the artist's works, while the honour is for the entire nation and especially for all Goans. http://www.navhindtimes.in/buzz/4884-mario-miranda-honoured-with-orden-de-isabel-la-catolica
[Goanet] John D’ Silva’s Tiatr KALL – Some Pics
John D’ Silva’s Tiatr KALL – Some Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4050881631/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4088214858/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4088213968/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4087457621/ suicide by hanging http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4087458107/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4088217218/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4095208347/ Ignatius http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4095233149/ Natto http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4095233253/ Xavier Gomes http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr3/4095993694/ Kansou Comedy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVHZrHgp57g 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 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] Veteran's Day: Goans who laid down their lives
Because the Commonwealth website gives a listing of place of birth. Best, selma --- On Wed, 11/11/09, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: From: Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Veteran's Day: Goans who laid down their lives To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2:23 PM Couldn't they be Mangaloreans, Brazilians or Portuguese? Just curious to know why you believe they are Goan, Mike? FN 2009/11/12 Michael Ali mikeal...@aol.com: On this Veteran's day let us pause and say a prayer for the large number of Goans who have laid down their lives in the service of their country. A partial search of the website of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission www.cwgc.org lists 215 Fernandes, 59 D'Souzas, 45 Dias', 21 D'Silvas, 4 Noronhas, 3 D'Mellos among others. -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
Re: [Goanet] Veteran's Day: Goans who laid down their lives
Why would Brazilians and/or Portuguese be included in the Commonwealth War Graves Registry? Neither Brazil nor Portugal were ever part of the British Empire or a Commonweath country. I. Nunes --- On Wed, 11/11/09, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: Couldn't they be Mangaloreans, Brazilians or Portuguese? Just curious to know why you believe they are Goan, Mike? FN 2009/11/12 Michael Ali mikeal...@aol.com: On this Veteran's day let us pause and say a prayer for the large number of Goans who have laid down their lives in the service of their country. A partial search of the website of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission www.cwgc.org lists 215 Fernandes, 59 D'Souzas, 45 Dias', 21 D'Silvas, 4 Noronhas, 3 D'Mellos among others. -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
[Goanet] NORI-GOANS and NORO-GOANS
If folks would like to distinguish the two Non Resident Goan groups ... here is
a suggestion:
1. NORI-GOANS - NOn Resident Inner GOANS ('Inner' Goans for geographic
closeness to Goa)
2. NORO-GOANS - NOn Resident Outer GOANS ('Outer' Goans for being very far
away from Goa).
Just like Inner Planets and Outer planets :)
Jim F
New York.
-- Original message --
From: Cecil Pinto cecilpi...@gmail.com
Antonio Menezes wrote:
Non Resident Goans could be classified into two groups.
The first group consists of Goans who migrated mainly to Mumbai,
thoseworking on boardof ships and cruise liners,and finally Goans who
work in the Gulf Regioni.e. Oman,United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait.
The second group of Goans are those residing in the UK, Canada and in
theU.S. From Goa's economic point of view , the remittances to Goa
from the first group areoverwhelmingly greater than remittances to Goa
from the second group.
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In my humble opinion Antonio has a very valid point
...
...
There are definitely two different types of Non-Resident Goans. We
have to devise new terms to differentiate the two.
...
Cecil
Re: [Goanet] Veteran's Day: Goans who laid down their lives
--- On Thu, 12/11/09, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: Couldn't they be Mangaloreans, Brazilians or Portuguese? Just curious to know why you believe they are Goan, Mike? FN Nascy responds: Dear Frederick; They could not have been 'Portuguese' as Portugal was a neutral country in the Second World War. Brazil never took part in this war, either; so these names peeople could not have been Brazilians. But these persons most probably are all of Goan or Mangalorean descent. Thousand of Goans and some Mangaloreans were serving with the British Merchant Ships, and many of these were torpedoed by the German War Machine, and as a result many lost their lives. Many telegrams used to arrive, daily, in Christian Goan homes telling of the sad demise of a relative; and so many widows were instantly created by the War. There also were a lot of Goans with the Royal Navy, some of whom I have later personally met in Bombay, and that's how I know. Others lived to tell the tale of how, after a ship wreck, they had been for hours on end, with life jackets on, in the oceans, before being picked up and taken to safety. Christian Goans were socially advanced, in that they had no taboos and other superstitions about eating or handling food that the British and westerners ate; and that is the reason they were employed in large numbers on variuos Ships at the time, and EVEN NOW. Hence there were also lots of 'caualties' with Christian Goan and Mangalorean names. The Mangaloreans and the Goans were all recruited through Bombay and Calcutta and Karachi, all of which were under British Domain, then. Never from Goa of that point in time. 2009/11/12 Michael Ali mikeal...@aol.com: On this Veteran's day let us pause and say a prayer for the large number of Goans who have laid down their lives in the service of their country. A partial search of the website of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission www.cwgc.org lists 215 Fernandes, 59 D'Souzas, 45 Dias', 21 D'Silvas, 4 Noronhas, 3 D'Mellos among others. Nascy adds: Yes why not? Let us pause to remember and pray! Will the Goan Hindus do the same for their fallen fellow Goans? I hope they too, do likewise. Amen. Nascy Caldeira Melbourne Down Under. __ Win 1 of 4 Sony home entertainment packs thanks to Yahoo!7. Enter now: http://au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset/
[Goanet] Turf Wars and Goa Inquisition
Hi Selma, Thank you for reading my post and an additional thanks for responding to it. From your response, it appears that you did not read Teo's article and had a passing glance at my post. Or else, we could have a more expanded dialog, to build on the issues being reviewed. If you read Teo's article, you would know that the dynamics of the period was described by Teo as a preamble to the details of Fr. Constantino's inquisition. The words in quotes are from Teo's writing. If you read my article carefully, rather than a rush to respond, I said so clearly in my post. With Teo's well-described 'background perspective'... What Teo wrote could be a learning lesson to all of us - to look at the facts on the ground in the context of the surrounding / associated events. There are better things we could do than shoot from the hip. We all make mistakes. Please do not reply with, Who is the WE?:=)) BTW, I am sure you know, in America piling-on is also called (more dramatically) as throwing in the kitchen sink. Do you know an appropriate Konkani phrase for the same? I can insert the phrase the next time I write on this subject - of course giving you the credit for the phrase. Regards, GL Carvalho wrote: Dear Gilbert, you seem to have a problem with anyone writing about Goa from a historical perspective. Be that as it may, how are you able to look at the Goa Inquisition and analyzes its dynamics when so little has been written and researched about it? Do you have a secret stash of archived documents hidden in your cellar that you have been looking at and analyzing all these years unbeknownest to the rest of the world? --- Gilbert Lawrence wrote: Teo's article in the Herald reinforces what is apparent to anyone who looks at the Goa Inquisition and analyzes its dynamics.
[Goanet] Goa news for November 12, 2009
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa festival features 200 films - Hollywood Reporter inema-to-take-bollywood-by-storm_100273301.htmlusg=AFQjCNHPYGLzhQLjlTTgoAjkHRX-ZPkl2wT20 cinema to take Bollywood by storm! http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/awards/news/e3ia59bfc00cf09b10b6dea87812644f124usg=AFQjCNGZ3zfIsRtUIXFPW3wKeytPMG7dPA *** Sigh of relief as cyclone spares Goa - Herald Publications rawlers-still-missing-in-Goa-after--Phyan-usg=AFQjCNH_y7GaoPsdACzRMlGhQVkFXwKttg10 trawlers still missing in Goa after 'Phyan' http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29837cid=10usg=AFQjCNE3u6SAGYWXjv_XT_zlPA6MtdL_EQ *** Gowariker's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey takes off - Oneindia _gCbum9DLgOO6CtngUGmKQ'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' starts rolling http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2009/khelein-hum-jee-sey-mahurat-09.htmlusg=AFQjCNFXlEj8d4nTtJvOcqCFAI38hXzKUg *** Engineer held in Goa blast case - Hindustan Times ing Hindu group Sanatan Sanstha (SS) member, an electronic engineer, for the Diwali eve blast in Goa, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Engineer-held-in-Goa-blast-case/H1-Article1-475383.aspxusg=AFQjCNExH7EzZwodN7eqLr_5RzsrJLkKYg *** Cyclonic storm 'Phyan' to weaken in six hours - Press Trust of India tandard.com/india/news/mumbai-edu-institutions-offices-asked-to-shut-down/78026/onusg=AFQjCNG66JPpxSNCfF-P7-g-c9CoijLv2wMumbai edu institutions, offices asked to shut http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/372633_Cyclonic-storm--Phyan--to-weaken-in-six-hoursusg=AFQjCNGMrx1Mvi_hfjjVZHY7wXYGfGI1CA *** As Goa gears up to welcome tourists, police admits drug sale - Daily News Analysis rade-may-increase-during-tourist-season-goa-police_100272991.htmlusg=AFQjCNEDGfsPcdWLlJpDF07Cmvn5mPeU6QDrug trade may increase during tourist season: Goa police http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_as-goa-gears-up-to-welcome-tourists-police-admits-drug-sale_1310094usg=AFQjCNGBzeeeXCYq0wMYmnjnBgmoVeLeqA *** Goa Kissed by Cyclonic Wind Storm... - Daijiworld.com ijiworld.comAccording to the North Goa Collector Mihir Vardhan not much damaged was reported except for few houses being damaged in the Coastal areas of North Goa and a ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=68198n_tit=Goa+Kissed+by+Cyclonic+Wind+Storm...usg=AFQjCNFFJhsbt_bjC6acr-PBei5oBxuy3g *** Second day's play of Goa-Assam match washed out - Press Trust of India ess Trust of IndiaMargao, Nov 11 (PTI) Unseasonal downpour continued to play spoilsport as the second day's play of a Ranji Trophy Plate League Group A match between Goa and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/371913_Second-day-s-play-of-Goa-Assam-match-washed-outusg=AFQjCNGS6tj83Tx5mBiTfEVyB4fvGgVsnw *** Drugs rife in India's Goa despite crackdown - Independent dependentTwo foreign tourists walk down to the shore at Anjuna Beach in the Indian resort state of Goa. In tow is a local man, persistently offering them a menu of ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/drugs-rife-in-indias-goa-despite-crackdown-1818467.htmlusg=AFQjCNFNb9kkvIbibb1MGVLkxuS50Exqaw *** Jobs for NRGs, Konkani, figure at Goan meet - Times of India esident Goans who want to set up ventures in Goa, discussions on the promotion of Konkani and an open house ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Jobs-for-NRGs-Konkani-figure-at-Goan-meet/articleshow/5217698.cmsusg=AFQjCNEUeBmcuoaLkQ79Nyc2ceO8SdyeFw Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Be careful while visiting Goa, Britain tells its nationals
Be careful while visiting Goa, Britain tells its nationals IANS 12 November 2009, 09:42am IST PANAJI: Britain has warned its nationals that they should be careful while visiting Goa and the four major Indian metropolitan cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, which could be terror attack targets. Future attacks may target public places frequented by Westerners and expatriates, including the major metropolitan centres (Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai) and tourist areas such as Goa, says a travel advisory on the British government's foreign commonwealth office (FCO) website, which was updated Nov 11. The specific warning for British nationals in India, is in addition to a high general threat throughout the country, especially in public places and five-star hotels. The advisory asks British nationals to exercise caution when frequenting bars and other watering holes in the coastal tourist state, especially when it comes to spiked drinks. There have been reports of drinks being spiked and travellers, including British nationals, subsequently being robbed, sexually assaulted or dying, the advisory says, adding that in 2008 alone, 40 British nationals died in Goa. One fourth of these deaths resulted from drug or alcohol abuse. You should avoid beaches after dark where there is a risk of being attacked by packs of stray dogs, being robbed or sexually assaulted, the advisory states. The FCO website claims that the advice is based on information received from Britain's consular sources, intelligence agencies, apart from other local sources. All advice is based on objective assessments of the risks to British nationals - your safety is our main concern. We know that our travel advice can have a knock-on effect on travel, trade and political considerations, but we do not let this influence the advice we give, the website says. The Goa government is sensitive to adverse advice from European countries, especially Britain, whose nationals account for the lion's share of the 400,000 odd foreign tourists who come to Goa each season. No senior tourism ministry official was available for comment. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Be-careful-while-visiting-Goa-Britain-tells-its-nationals/articleshow/5221908.cms
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (12Nov09)
Parabem Mario on Spain's Highest Civilian Award...more power to your Pen... To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Show casing Goa's patrimony
During my school days xri rajaram would pound us with indian colonial patrimony. Examples being Qutab Minar, Lal Quila or the Taj Mahal. Almost 3 decades later thanks to modern technology and individuals (R. Parrikar Joe co.) Goan heritage and patrimony is being exhibited on this forum. The blue canoe in my opinion is a timeless piece of photography captured in the serene waters of our motherland Goa. Unfortunately the information spilled on this forum has limited publicity among Goans in Goa. GN would do well by placing publicity ads in the dinosaur newspapers of Goa so as to attract more readers etc. (just an opinion) BC
[Goanet] Goan Shutterbugs!
I am a photographer visiting Goa and came across the article on Goa net about your group and the awards given to photographers, many of them being young enthusiasts it seems. What a lovely idea to bring together and encourage photography with its art form and passion for observation. Many congratulations on what seems to be a great success. I would love to visit a meeting or two whilst I am in Goa. You had a competition Recently at Loitolim, Big Foot which is challenging to say the least but I would like to go one better and suggest a group meeting at the newly open Goa Chitra Museum. This would be even more challenging as the subjects present a wonderful opportunity to view Goa's past history in farming combined with a truly organic farm to wander and see how this all works. The owner and curator, Mr Victor Hugo Gomes has single handedly collected all the artefacts and lovingly restored those pieces that required it. The Goa Chitra Museum is a beautiful place to visit and most certainly an exciting and challenging place for the photographer. Victors contact number is 08326570877 Mobile 09850466165. Or my contact numbers are Mobile 9890602338 or (0832) 2268667 and my email address is anne.kettering...@gmail.com . Many congratulations on brining together like minded people by forming this wonderful group, Gaon Shutterbugsgroup. Best Wishes Anne Ketteringham
[Goanet] 'Kaddyo-Boddyo' (a collection of short stories) released
'Kaddyo-Boddyo' (a collection of short stories) released PILAR, November 11, 2009: 'Kaddyo-Boddyo' (a collection of short stories) in Roman Konkani by Konkani writer Pio Esteves, was released today at the hands of the Vice-Postulator for the Cause of Venerable Fr Agnelo de Souza, Fr Hilary Fernandes at Pilar hillock. The book comprises of 10 short stories based on true life incidents. Some of the stories also revolves around family and social issues, providing a message or two for the reader. Earlier, the vocation promotor at Pilar seminary, Fr Adrian briefed about the book and mentioned that besides the sweetness of 'kaddyo-boddyo' available at various fairs, it also has medicinal value. He said that the recently release book will definitely provide food for thought for the reader. Speaking on the occasion, Fr Fernandes complimented the author for his contribution towards the Konkani language and urged the audience to assist authors who work tirelessly for the cause of the mother tongue. The book priced at Rs 80/- is available at Xaverian Pustokxall - Pilar, Zito Stores - Margao and other leading book stalls in Goa as well as with Kala Mogui Kuwait - Mob: +965 99391452 (email: kalamo...@gmail.com) and www.goa-world team in Kuwait. This is the fifth book from the same author. His earlier books include 'Kupam,' Pakham,' 'Ambott-Tik,' and 'Sallkam' were well received by Konkani lovers. More about the writer: http://konkanixikkonkani.blogspot.com/2009/11/konkani-pustok-kaddyo-boddyo.html gaspar almeida www.goa-world.com 11/11/2009 http://www.societyofpilar.org/Who_are_the_Pilar_Fathers.htm http://www.societyofpilar.org/Sponsor_Our_Seminarians.htm Posted by Goa-World.COM
[Goanet] Art Exhibition: RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS
Alex Fernandes - B Manjunath Kamath - Baiju Parthan - G R Iranna - Tina Bopiah Sunaina Anand Director, Art Alive Gallery cordially invites you to RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS Curated by Ranjit Hoskote Preview on Thursday, 19th November, 2009 at 6.30 pm at Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi Exhibition Dates 19 - 23 November, 2009 (11 am to 7 pm) Visual Arts Gallery, New Delhi 26 November - 2 December, 2009 (Monday - Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm) Art Alive Gallery, New Delhi artAlive Gallery S-221 Panchsheel Park, New Delhi 110 017 Tel: 011-41639000 / 41638050 E-mail: i...@artaliveindia.com www.ArtAliveGallery.com
[Goanet] G.O.A. 2010 TORONTO NEW YEARS EVE GALA / YOUNG ADULT SOIREE
- fabulous continental buffet dinner!! - wide range of incredible music will entice your feet to dance!! - awesome community spirit as we celebrate the arrival of 2010 (free bottle of champagne, noisemakers, balloon drop, party favours and more)!! - free movement between main hall and young adult hall!! it's all waiting for you, your family and friends at G.O.A.'s 39th New Year's Eve Gala and Young Adult Soiree!! (flyer can be viewed at www.goatoronto.com) Please hurry ticket reservations (table of 10) are going fast (flyer can be viewed at www.goatoronto.com). Note: we are looking to arrange transportation to and from the East End. If interested contact persons on the flyer which can be viewed at www.goatoronto.com
[Goanet] GCO Cup 2009 - 8-a-side football tournament in Oman
GCO CUP 2009 Annual GCO cup 8-a-side football tournament in Oman GCO CUP 2009 The draw for the annual GCO cup 8-a-side football tournament, to be played on coming Friday, 13th Nov 2009 at the Oman Club grounds, Al Khuwair, was held at the Majan Intercontinental Hotel on 9th November, 2009. The draw for the tournament was well attended by the team captains and players, and conducted by the members of the GCO (Goan Community of Oman). In all twelve teams will participate in the day-long fun-filled event. The teams have been divided into four groups, who will play on a round-robin and knock-out basis. Group A comprises of Saligao, FC siolim, St. Francis Xavier, Group B : CBD boys, AIG, Black White Kerala Group C : Ave Maria, St. Anne's, Navelim Group D : Chinchinim, Beach Boys Curtorim. The draw was held in the presence of the Mr. Flynn de Lima, (President), Mr. Celso Fernandes (Vice President), Dr. Mario de Souza (General Secretary) and other GCO members. The football tournament will be a whole day affair, packed with surprises and spot prizes for children and spectators. In the evening there will be ladies 3-a-side tie-breaker. All Goans in Oman and football lovers are invited to join in the fun, along with their families. The most special feature of this year's event will be the presence of Goa's and India's ace goalkeeper, Mr. Brahmanand Shankwalkar who will be the chief guest of the day. Recipient of the Arjuna Award, Brahmanand has represented India from 1976 to 1986, and as captain from 1983 to 1986. Specially flown in from Goa by the GCO, Brahmanand is very keen to share his experiences with the football lovers in Oman, especially the Youth. All efforts are being made by the organizers to hold special sessions for the students of the Indian Schools in Oman. The tournament will begin with a colourful march past at 8 a.m. prior to the kick off, and the final match is scheduled at 8 p.m. Domnic Fernandes GCO Sports Co-ordinator 99474503 (attached picture shows the organising committe along with other members at Majan Hotel after the draw). Info source: CSC. GCO can be contacted at Goan Community of Oman Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Post Box 613 Ruwi, Postal Code 112 Sultanate of Oman Tel: 24701893 Fax: 24788840 Website: www.goansinoman.com Email: goans.o...@gmail.com http://mygoablog.blogspot.com/2009/11/annual-gco-cup-8-side-football.html
Re: [Goanet] Non Resident Goans
I agree with FN. However at a 6.3% contribution to Goa's GDP [ 3% India] remittances are a cash cow for the politicians. I am particularly disturbed by the recommendations delineated by the Goa Migration Survey 2008 sponsors. The Government of Goa's message and inducements are unmistakable: Leave Goa, women and men. Toil, but send home to Goa the fruits of your sweat. We give your children scholarships and subsidies; we will offer specializeded training and placement for you to find work outside Goa. Just send home your money. Instead of retaining and investing in the workforce by job creation at home. And directing educational aid and opportunities to children and families of resident Goans where it is needed. To increase the living standard and prosperity of all resident Goans for present and future generations. Who elected these bozos? One more thing: Is Goa really more expensive than say Mumbai (with one of the costliest sq. footage space, on par with Hong Kong and Tokyo) or even Bangalore? best, I. Nunes ---On Wed, 11/11/09, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: Are remittances of expats to be seen as something unquestionably positive, negative or a mixed blessing? Given that the extra money pouring into Goa leads to conspicuous consumption, a disinclination to earn one's own livelihood, fuells real-estate boom, contributes to inflation and making Goa one of the costliest non-metros (and even compared to the metros!) in India, and acts as a magnet for in-migration which we all lambast, isn't it time that we reassessed this issue? FN 2009/11/11 Antonio Menezes ac.mene...@gmail.com: From Goa's economic point of view , the remittances to Goa from the first group are overwhelmingly greater than remittances to Goa from the second group. -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
[Goanet] Dham Dham Boys win Bicholim soccer
Dham Dham Boys win Bicholim soccer Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, NOV 10 Dham Dham Boys, Valpoi defeated Vijayanand Sports Club 3-2 via the tie-breaker to emerge champions in the finals of Bicholim Taluka soccer tournament organised by Friends Circle, Bicholim at Shivaji Maharaj maidan, Bicholim, recently. In all 16 teams participated. The winners, Dham Dham received Rs 4,000 plus a trophy while the runners-up had to settle with Rs 3,000. Following prizes were awarded: Best player of the tournament - Muzambir, Dham Dham Boys; Best Defender - Prashant of Bagwada Sports Club, Bicholim; Best Goal - Safin, Dham Dham Boys. Frankie Sequeira, president, Friends Circle alongwith Arun Lawanis and Vishan Kawlekar gave away the prizes.
Re: [Goanet] Mario Miranda Honoured with 'Orden de Isabel La Catolica'
Congratulations Senior Mario Miranda! It is indeed a great honour and proud moment for all Goans, to learn that, one of Goa's illustrious sons, Mario Miranda, has been honoured with 'Orden de Isabel La Catolica', in recognition of the veteran artist's contributions towards strengthening ties between India and Spain. Kudos to you on being the first Indian to receive such a high honour. Pray many more will follow. You deserve it all! With kind regards, Rabindra Pimenta Curtorim / Kuwait. http://www.navhindtimes.in/buzz/4884-mario-miranda-honoured-with-orden-de-isabel-la-catolica _ Find the right PC with Windows 7 and Windows Live. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/pc-scout/laptop-set-criteria.aspx?cbid=wlfilt=200,2400,10,19,1,3,1,7,50,650,2,12,0,1000cat=1,2,3,4,5,6brands=5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16addf=4,5,9ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen2:112009
[Goanet] Mestisos de Goa.....2
'' Saudades ''' is a Portuguese word that cannot be easily be translated in English language. Its nearest meaning could be ''' sighs on remembering past times '''. As a student in the forties/early fifties , I too have saudades that cannot be erased from my mind especially those of the so called members of the high society in Margao during the colonial days. They were mostly families whose members had somewhat white skin and physically were of better structure than other humble Goans. Their bungalows were concentrated in areas like Largo da Igreja ( Espirito Santo ) , on the road (I forget its name ) passing in front of Hospicio, on Abade Faria road, and in that part of Borda which is closer to church. Today these bungalows are closed with doors and windows shut and stand like tall ghosts of the past in Margao. Wonder if they are treated like evacue property by Govt of Goa. In 1954 when Daman enclaves like Dadra and Nagar Haveli were occupied by pro Indian sympathisers both India and Portugal became antagonists till Dec.1961. During this period of 7 years, it is possible most of these families emigrated to Portugal, Angola and Mocambique . My fellow students from these families never threw weight around but there were some dark skinned students who always tried to impose their ''superiority''on others by constantly reminding us ''' Nos somos bramanes. pa ''' According to my hindsight, it is possible and I could be wrong, the Portuguese Govt. took good care of white skinned mestisos and helped them to settle in Portugal and in their colonies in Africa but left the dark skinned mestisos in lurch to fend for themselves with church as ultimate solace.
[Goanet] G.O.A. TORONTO FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009
Please join us in celebrating our Patron Saint Francis Xavier Feast on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Payal Banquet Hall, 3410 Semenyk Court, Mississauga. We look forward to seeing all of you at this, your annual community event. Just an FYI that Fr. Carlito and his brother Fred will be attending Holy Mass: 12 noon sharp Social Begins at: 1pm Enjoy scrumptious appetizers: chicken tikka, assorted vegetable pakoras, alloo tikki and spring rolls Delicious buffet lunch: Goan Fish Curry, Beef Chilly Fry, Fish Curry, Vegetable Jalfraize, Cucumber Raita, Peas Rice, Naan, Macaroni Salad and Garden Sald Dessert: Mango Ice Cream and Gajjar (Carrot) Halwa Stock up for Christmas at the Goan Bazaar with Goan goodies like pickles, Goan sweets, Goa sausages, masalas, and many many more Look forward to a traditional and contemporary show featuring Kunbi dancers, Kids Ballroom Dancers and Exhibition Argentinian Tango, Teenagers' Mosaic dance including lots and lots of fun, games and loot bags for kids Dance to DJ Fatz; showcasing recent arrivals into Canada Cornerstone a family rock bank who rose to fame in Kuwait; showcasing another young Goan upcoming rock/alternative band Distorted Edge featuring Holly Miranda. For further information please visit www.goatoronto.com $20 for Adults . $12 for Children (5 – 10 years) . Free Children under 5 years For stalls call Hema Pereira at 905 502 6103 Tickets Sara Ferrao 905.569.6609 Eurema Colaco 905.821.2422 Hema Pereira 905.502.6103 _ Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691816
[Goanet] SMILE................... IT'S WEEKEND (12/11/2009)
WHAT A RELEIF… An elderly Grand Mother (Ditoza) was not keeping well for quite a some time, for which her family doctor (Dr. Pereira) advised her family members to admit Ditoza in his hospital for 24 hours observation. So one evening Ditoza got admitted in Dr. Pereira's Hospital. Two young nurses Dolly and Nelly were asked to take special care of Ditoza. The nurses bathe her and set her in a chair at the window. After a while Ditoza slowly starts immediately straighten her up. again she starts to tilt to the other side. the nurses rush back to put her upright. this goes on till morning. Around 8 a.m. the family members of Ditoza enters in the hospital: Cindy: (Grand daughter of Ditoza) Grand Ma, how are you feling now? Ditoza: Okay…….. but…..?..? Cleopatra: (Ditoza's daughter) Is anything wrong with you Mom? Are they treating you alright? Ditoza: (whisper) Please ask these nurses to leave this room, I want to talk to you. Cleopatra: Dolly and Nelly would please excuse us for a while? Dolly Nelly: Certainly Ma'am! Cleopatra: Yes Mom what is it? Ditoza: The nurses were not bad, but I was suffocating whole night with……. Suddently Ditoza leaned one side and gave big lengthy FART which echoed in not only her room but even outside where the nurses were. By hearing this both nurses and cleaners came running inside the room. Dolly Nelly: What's happened Ma'am??? Ditoza: (With a great sigh) A What A Relief……… Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait.
[Goanet] Daily Grook #566
DAILY GROOK #566 STYLE PENILE by Francis Rodrigues taking a leak into cairo river is vile, i guess that view is kinda pee'Nile! http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com === sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 === http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910 _ Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691816
[Goanet] Our Politicians and Corruption
Our Politicians and Corruption If sex is synonymous with glamour, then corruption too is synonymous with politics in India today. Politics is no more a virtuous profession that it once was, but an easy means towards money, power and position. Our politicians will spend any amount of money to get a ticket and then win an election by any means, fair or foul. Once elected the money spent, is recovered in record time. Even as Cricket, which was supposed to be a gentleman's game has acquired the viability and commerciality of a race course, politics has acquired the viability and the thrills of a casino, wherein jackpots are hit as per the ministries they are affiliated to, which in fact lubricate the silent wheels of fortune even further. No etiquette codes are followed or for that matter none required. Even the global economic melt down fails to stop the inflating fortunes of our politicians. With the acquired riches, starts the change in their life styles, sometimes very much evident but mostly camouflaged, prosperity covered under the blanket of professed austerity, frugality is no more of the essence, It is this changed life style, hidden or otherwise which often leads to health break down, but the beauty of it is, it is never evident and only surfaces when they are not well prepared or well equipped to answer the required related questions, faced with the dilemma of explaining the source of all their inflated bank accounts, assets or cash found stashed around. Then they get five star treatment in top hospitals at the cost of the exchequer rather than experience the discomforts of incarceration. Mr. Koda, the former Jharkhand CM, is a stunning example of our political cynicism. As per reports more than 60% of our present MP's have criminal records, some have even won elections sitting in prison cells, can we complain ? It's democracy sweetheart ! If we take a close look at Goan politicians, apart from the few entrepreneurs of the likes of Babu Naik, Dr. Jack Saquira, Anil Salgoankar and may be a few others who were really rich before they joined politics, most of the others were, lowly paid school teachers, two bit lawyers, cooks, tailors, junior engineers, there is a guy who sold milk for a living, who then turned to matka, headmasters, union leaders, two bit contractors and some social workers, all these guys, who just survived or struggled to survive earlier, have hit the jackpots in politics. The wheels of fortune have certainly been moving at a very fast pace. Struggling people like you and me, not just become millionaires but multi millionaires, in just a couple of years in politics, the secret of their success is pretty obvious and one does not have to be a brilliant thinker or a scholar to assimilate the causes of these riches but it is the quick transition from rags to riches that is the strange, inexplicable aberration that baffles everyone the most. How can our anti corruption agencies be so blind to the facts that are so obvious even to a layman ? Or do the agencies too have a share in the pie ? If so many politicians can get away with so much corruption then there is certainly something very much wrong within our system. If our corrupt politicians claim to have a heart problem or a stomach problem, so that they can have five star treatment at the best hospitals at the cost of the exchequer rather then the hardships of a prison cell, then our Indian democracy most certainly has an incurable cancer. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __
