*** Goanet Reader -- Unassuming giant, Felicio Cardoso

2005-05-21 Thread Goanet Reader
## # Don't just read the news...discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet # # Goanet was setup in 1994 and has spent the last decade building a # # lasting Goan non-profit, volunteer-driven network in cyberspace.

*** Goanet Reader -- Dr Joe, who brings life to the Bullets of Goa

2005-05-21 Thread Goanet Reader
## # Don't just read the news...discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet # # Goanet was setup in 1994 and has spent the last decade building a # # lasting Goan non-profit, volunteer-driven network in cyberspace.

*** Goanet News Bytes * May 20, 2005 * Tiatrists in Benaulim poll

2005-05-21 Thread Goanet News Service
## # Don't just read the news...discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet # # Goanet was setup in 1994 and has spent the last decade building a # # lasting Goan non-profit, volunteer-driven network in cyberspace.

*** Researching the Souto-maior family (Goa)

2005-05-21 Thread Varun Sood
## # Don't just read the news...discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet # # Goanet was setup in 1994 and has spent the last decade building a # # lasting Goan non-profit, volunteer-driven network in cyberspace.

[Goanet]Re: Dr. Helekar is pro-science, not anti-religion

2005-05-21 Thread Fr. Ivo Da C. Souza
Dr.Santosh wrote: I am amazed that he (Mario Goveia)was even able to catch the nuances and the quirkiness that I have carefully assimilated in my casual-speak to reflect the fact that my beliefs and opinions, as far as possible, are shaped by nothing other than objective facts and

[Goanet]RE: *** Goanet Reader -- Vasco, Goa's Orphan City (Gomantak Times)

2005-05-21 Thread Leo Fernandes
I had sent from New Jersey to my friend in Bandra Mumbai the forwarded article of yours - whose two sons are in Canada. Leo Fernandes Leo Goa is going to the dogs. Unless someone makes the Goan people aware of what is going on, the Goa that we know will only be in our dreams. The politicians

[Goanet]Re: Goanet Reader -- Unassuming giant, Felicio Cardoso

2005-05-21 Thread paul jose fernandes
Congratulations Xavier. I knew Felicio and you have tried to bring out various facets of his multi-faceted personality. I am sure there are other interesting tidbits about his life, which are not known to many. Cardoso is a person who inspired many of us at Novem Goem, where I worked for

[Goanet]Re: Sexual attitudes

2005-05-21 Thread Fr. Ivo Da C. Souza
Dr.Santosh wrote: These are legal and moral issues. These were not part of my argument with Fr. Ivo and Nasci. *--My contention is that homosexuality is not normal, not acceptable in the society, morally wrong, though we need to show love and compassion for the sick person... But

[Goanet]RE: Cornel DaCosta's Whither Democracy v Goa's Withered Democracy

2005-05-21 Thread cornel
Jose, I really appreciate your feelings on the matters you raise. I can't go into the many issues you point to for now but the latest school conundrum seems to be an absolute nonsense from where I stand. Many thanks, Cornel

[Goanet]Is there another Konkani?

2005-05-21 Thread Cecil Pinto
http://adaniel.tripod.com/Languages1.htm 'Another language named after its region is Konkani spoken in Goa and named as such because of the Konkan coast. To the north of Goa in the Konkan coast of Maharashtra there is another 'Konkani' language which is considered a dialect derived from

[Goanet]Hindu Gods

2005-05-21 Thread afra dias
Dear Goans, As Indians we all should read the Vedas and the Vedantas. It has nothing to do with Religion. Ganesh is the god of numbers therefore planet Mercury is Ganesh. Vishnu is also named after Mercury, pick ur choice. Lakshimi is the godess of love, planet Venus is named after Lakshimi

[Goanet]Re: No conflict between Science and Bible???

2005-05-21 Thread Fr. Ivo Da C. Souza
--- Kevin Saldanha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Christian fundamentalist movement has been bolstered by the current political climate to attempt to confuse school children with a false impression that the 'Intelligent Design' Theory (newspeak for Creationism) is a valid alternative to the Fact of

[Goanet]Enquiry about caste...

2005-05-21 Thread gilbertlaw
GL responds Thanks Fred for you lucid description of Mharvaddo. I do have a few questions which I would appreciate any answers: 1. Is Mharvaddo, a defined region / area in the village as we have in the west the other side of the tracks? 2. In your village of Saligao how many residents (%) are

[Goanet]Re: False assertions

2005-05-21 Thread George Pinto
--- Joe Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ‘Freedom of speech’ must not be (liberally) taken as ‘freedom to abuse’. Right thinking and sensible individuals do NOT abuse other people’s faith, religion or religious beliefs. I have never abused other people's faith. Please do not mischaracterize

[Goanet]Goanet News Bytes * May 21, 2005 * Dempo is national league champs!

2005-05-21 Thread Goanet News Service
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Re: [Goanet]Re: Santoshbab ani Caste

2005-05-21 Thread cornel
Jose, I can't wait for the snippets you will add to your material on caste and related matters. I will particularly wait, with great expectancy, for that very intriguing vignette from Teotonio de Souza of Lisbon which you promise. Indeed, I may have something to add too on this specific issue.

[Goanet]Full day school...

2005-05-21 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
I think the comments on the full-day school issue could well be premature, since a decision on this doesn't seem to have yet been taken. While Percy has his right to his views, the fact of the matter remains that this is a widely-debated issue. Some educationists are in favour of this full-day

RE: [Goanet]USSR unfriendly?

2005-05-21 Thread jose colaco
From: Cecil Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Bosco, I don't [?Think] the USSR was ever perceived as an 'unfriendly' country by India. Why do you call it unfriendly? Was the USSR considered unfriendly by Canada? Cecil === Is the same USSR which entraped Indian diplomats and military 'attaches'

Re: [Goanet] A wonderful message by George Carlin

2005-05-21 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: George Carlin did not write the message, Bob Moorehead did. Actually, what George Carlin said about it is more interesting and spicy! Absolutely vintage Carlin! Here it is: PARADOX OF OUR TIME by George Carlin One of the more embarrassing items

[Goanet]Goan Filmmaker: Jason DaSilva, film May 22 in SFO

2005-05-21 Thread George Pinto
LEST WE FORGET Sunday, May 22 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $5 Address: Artists' Television Access (http://www.atasite.org/) 992 Valencia Street (and 21st St) San Francisco, CA Director: Jason DaSilva English and Urdu, subtitled, 57 min Followed by discussion with Reverend John Oda and Attorney Banafsheh

[Goanet]Re: A wonderful message by George Carlin

2005-05-21 Thread George Pinto
Cynthia, George Carlin did not write the message, Bob Moorehead did. See http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/paradox.asp#carlin Regards, George --- Cynthia Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A wonderful message by George Carlin George Carlin's wife recently passed away. The gross

[Goanet]Vasco stun East Bengal, Dempo win 9th NFL

2005-05-21 Thread The People's Club - VASCO SPORTS CLUB
+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+! 21st May 2005 Vasco stun East Bengal 3-1, finish the league in the 10th position. Inspired by Anthony Pereira's double along with excellent performance by Brazilian striker Flavio, Vasco stunned East Bengal 3-1. Vasco

Re: [Goanet]NEWS: Dara Singh to move Supreme Court for full acquittal

2005-05-21 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 21/05/05, Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DARA TO MOVE SC FOR FULL ACQUITTAL Source: Dara Singh, the main accused in Staines murder case, on Thursday said he would move the Supreme Court for a full acquittal. Reacting to this, CBI counsel Suryakanta Padhi said, A decision on

[Goanet]Re: Floriano Lobo

2005-05-21 Thread George Pinto
Samir and all, I just spoke to Floriano and requested him to post something on how cybergoans can help. I think he will do so soon. He seemed upbeat and has scheduled a number of campaign events and has received good support. I wish him well in the upcoming elections. Goa needs good, clean,

[Goanet]Support Floriano Lobo to defeat Monserrate

2005-05-21 Thread graceful
I read in Goan Observer that Floriano is taking on the muscle power man, sex-scandalist, money power man Monserrate from Taleigaon. This deserves all the support. All Goa netters who care about Goa should dip into their pockets and support Floriano. If there is one need in Goa today, it is to

[Goanet]Goanet News Bytes * May 20, 2005 * Tiatrists in Benaulim poll

2005-05-21 Thread Goanet News Service
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[Goanet]Re: Silence and Vision

2005-05-21 Thread Bosco - Goanet Volunteer
Hi Cecil, Some responses Cecil: I have read and re-read Fred's original statement. I still believe he is referring to GoaNet being run as a 'benevolent dicatorship' and not just Cyber Matrimonials. But Bosco how come you have decided that Fred's statement is being misconstrued?

[Goanet]Floriano Lobo

2005-05-21 Thread George Pinto
Dear all, I was thrilled to see Floriano (Goa Su-Raj) is a candidate in the upcoming election. I have known him for about 5 years now (since the party's founding). Given the current challenges to democracy in Goa (communalism, corruption, casteism - the 3 C's), I hope he wins. It would be a

RE: [Goanet]Free Seed.

2005-05-21 Thread Alfred de Tavares
From: eric pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org To: GOA2 goanet@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet]Free Seed. Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 11:02:17 -0700 (PDT) Fruit/Veggies - sign up here. Eric. Sign up where, dear Eric? Your solicitation brings to mind a huge intriguing billboard

[Goanet]USSR unfriendly?

2005-05-21 Thread Cecil Pinto
Bosco D'Mello wrote: First off I don't buy Mario's assertion that he refers to Canada as Canuckistan affectionately because he has not had a single good thing to say about Canada. All he has repeatedly done is to compare Canada to the USSR and other unfriendly places in our world that rhyme with

[Goanet]A wonderful message by George Carlin

2005-05-21 Thread Cynthia Fernandes
A wonderful message by George Carlin George Carlin's wife recently passed away. The gross and mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's has written something very eloquent... and so very appropriate for these times. A wonderful Message by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is

[Goanet]Sycophantic cheerleaders

2005-05-21 Thread Cecil Pinto
Patrick de Sousa wrote: Haven't we all seen some Goanetters pounce upon Goanet Admin volunteers until they assert their individual rights? Cecil: Yes indeed. And haven't we also seen other Goanetters, who rarely interact but when they occasionally do they sing they praises of the Admin Team.

Re: [Goanet] Sexual attitudes/behavior

2005-05-21 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Santosh, This post will address your points of homosexuality which IMHO is not entirely / necessarily a religion-related issue, however much one (religion bashers) may like to make it. Not my point. But I think most religions are prejudiced against

Re: [Goanet](no subject)

2005-05-21 Thread eric pinto
If available here, will mail, send me a list of what you you would like to plant. Eric. --- celes fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: free seed how do i get it? Pls let me know Regards __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you!

[Goanet]Cornel's enquiry about caste...et Fred's point..... not taken

2005-05-21 Thread jose colaco
Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Firstly, you might be aware that EVERY village has its Mharvaddo, which is almost always located at one extreme of the village. You sure about this Fred? .! jc _ Don’t just

[Goanet]Re: GOA SUDHAROP, Accountability and the Company one keeps

2005-05-21 Thread jose colaco
From: George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] The volunteers and others involved at Goa Sudharop have maintained the highest level of ethical conduct. No less is expected. A few days ago, Dave Futers mentioned how the Goa Sudharop supported Goa Schools Computer Project did not pay a bribe to move the

[Goanet]Re: Santoshbab ani Caste

2005-05-21 Thread jose colaco
cornel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think that Santosh also came out against caste but I have not got the time to check this out for now. Once again.for the recordDr. Santosh Helekar has been one of the strongest opposers of the Caste Apologists. His scientific angle to the debate is

[Goanet]RE: Cornel DaCosta's Whither Democracy v Goa's Withered Democracy

2005-05-21 Thread jose colaco
From: cornel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Percy Ferrao, I read your interesting post on the Governor's insistence on implementing full day schooling in Goa. To be truthful, I do not know the ins and outs of this issue. However I am puzzled that there seemed to be no consultation by the Governor

RE: [Goanet]Gilbert's accusation

2005-05-21 Thread Cip Fernandes
Cecil, Is there anything for human beings to experience beyond 'Rational reasoning'? Cip UK -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Cecil Pinto Sent: 20 May 2005 09:45 To: goanet@goanet.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet]Gilbert's accusation

Re: [Goanet]Abuse by priests is excusable

2005-05-21 Thread Alfred de Tavares
From: Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org To: goanet@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet]Abuse by priests is excusable Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 15:11:44 -0700 (PDT) --- halur rasho [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Every god fearing catholic Why do we have to fear God? Is loving him

Re: [Goanet]Calls to UK, US Canada for just Rs.2.99 per minute

2005-05-21 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 21/05/05, JoeGoaUk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From Goa. Not all payphones offer such rates but there is one very near to where i live. Come to Magsons SuperCentre And dont foget to visit me for a cup of tea or pez (canji) or lunch/Dinner just Sourak, if in the evenings, join me for

[Goanet]Cornel's enquiry about caste...

2005-05-21 Thread Frederick Noronha
I had noted your tongue in cheek answer to my question on Untouchables in Goa among the Catholics and Hindus. Unfortunately, my earlier reply to you did not get through the ether. Cornel Hi Cornel: Your questions suggest you are uncertain about what the grassroots situation on caste (in

[Goanet]NEWS: Dara Singh to move Supreme Court for full acquittal

2005-05-21 Thread Frederick Noronha
DARA TO MOVE SC FOR FULL ACQUITTAL Source: Dara Singh, the main accused in Staines murder case, on Thursday said he would move the Supreme Court for a full acquittal. Reacting to this, CBI counsel Suryakanta Padhi said, A decision on moving SC would be taken at the appropriate level.

[Goanet]Re: Sexual attitudes/behavior

2005-05-21 Thread gilbertlaw
Hi Santosh, This post will address your points of homosexuality which IMHO is not entirely / necessarily a religion-related issue, however much one (religion bashers) may like to make it. None of the religions permit deviant sexual behavior. Looks like this is one of the few things all

[Goanet]Full day school

2005-05-21 Thread cornel
Dear Percy Ferrao, I read your interesting post on the Governor's insistence on implementing full day schooling in Goa. To be truthful, I do not know the ins and outs of this issue. However I am puzzled that there seemed to be no consultation by the Governor on this matter with the varied

[Goanet]Calls to UK, US Canada for just Rs.2.99 per minute

2005-05-21 Thread JoeGoaUk
From Goa. Not all payphones offer such rates but there is one very near to where i live. Come to Magsons SuperCentre And dont foget to visit me for a cup of tea or pez (canji) or lunch/Dinner just Sourak, if in the evenings, join me for Urrak. Entry by appointment only. Active Goanetters

Re: [Goanet]Re: CATHOLIC Religion posts

2005-05-21 Thread cornel
Goanetters, I am puzzled by Alfred's contention below, (with reference to Catholic belief) to Mario that, their levelheaded [referring to Santosh and George] comments ...considerably help us, believers, from going astray towards the ludicrous. My puzzlement stems from the earlier powerful

[Goanet]SIMON SAYS --

2005-05-21 Thread Joe Vaz
Kids on Elections! Every year, teacher Mike Wilson of Ballwin, Missouri, has his elementary-school students study the presidential election process in America. Wilson has culled some gems of youthful insight and wisdom. -Calling a person a runner-up is the polite way of saying you lost.

[Goanet]GOA-BOM or GOA-DEL etc for just Re.1 or Rs.99 ? is there really such thing?? Find out more...

2005-05-21 Thread JoeGoaUk
Well, with so many airlines old and new, there bound to be a stiff competition. In order to promote or to attract customers/passengers each airline may use its best tactics to woo pax. Some may offer for just Re. 1, Rs.99, Rs.500, Rs.849 etc etc If you see such catchy ads, and even such fare

[Goanet]Last Laugh

2005-05-21 Thread Joe Vaz
Ralphie was practicing the violin in the living room while his father was trying to read in the den. The family dog was lying in the den, and as the screeching sounds of little Harold's violin reached his ears, he began to howl loudly. The father listened to the dog and the violin as long as

[Goanet]Problem with Sancharnet mail

2005-05-21 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
This is what a friend wrote when I asked him why people with Sancharnet addresses couldn't get thru to my [EMAIL PROTECTED] address: -- Forwarded message -- yes. your email provider configured their server to reject any email from an IP address that doesnt have reverse dns (aka

Re: [Goanet]Untouchables in Goa

2005-05-21 Thread cornel
Hi Marie, I had noted your tongue in cheek answer to my question on Untouchables in Goa among the Catholics and Hindus. Unfortunately, my earlier reply to you did not get through the ether. Cornel - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet@goanet.org Sent: Saturday, May

Re: [Goanet]Ganesha label on beer bottle

2005-05-21 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 21/05/05, halur rasho [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My dear fellow, Are you an Indian? Your question betrays a kind of smugness. There is no Hindu religion as Christians and Muslims understand it. There is no prophet, no revelation, no real divine book, no organised body, not even actually a

[Goanet]Re: CATHOLIC religion post

2005-05-21 Thread Santosh Helekar
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I apologize to you (and hope you accept my misfortune as your friend) to bring this to your attention. Dear Gilbert, Thanks for your apology. It was not needed from my perspective. A simple retraction would have done. But regarding the following: Let us NOT

Re: [Goanet]RE: Five thoughts for double-digit inclusive growth -

2005-05-21 Thread carlos6143
Philip Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Even as regards India, this would have been as valid 50 years ago as it is today and perhaps 5 years hence! What really is new in it? Continuation of Advani's speech:Some Highlights India could break the chains of under-achievement and begin attaining

[Goanet]Give legitimacy to an illegitimate Govt.?

2005-05-21 Thread Gabe Menezes
http://www.zeenews.com/links/articles.asp?aid=218386sid=REG Goa by-polls fight for democracy: Advani Margao, May 21: Describing the June 2 by-polls in Goa as a fight for democracy and good governance, BJP president L K Advani said a vote for congress will give legitimacy to an

[Goanet]RE: *** Goanet Reader -- Unassuming giant, Felicio Cardoso

2005-05-21 Thread Alvaro Peres da Costa
Well done, Xavier. I don't think anyone could have put it better to honour the memory of that true but giant Felicio-bab, a sould embodying true humility. I used to see him quite often during his struggles trying to make a go of Sot. To me he was a visionary phenomenon - peerless and

[Goanet]Goanet Reader -- Dr Joe, who brings life to the Bullets of Goa

2005-05-21 Thread Goanet Reader
PROFILE: DR JOE, WHO BRINGS LIFE TO THE BULLETS OF GOA By Rahul Alvares [EMAIL PROTECTED] He has ripped the rusty 350 cc Enfield down to nuts, bolts and bones. Every system -- digestive, circulatory, nervous and excretory -- has been separated and placed neatly in greasy

[Goanet](no subject)

2005-05-21 Thread celes fernandes
free seed how do i get it? Pls let me know Regards __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail

[Goanet]Re: GOA SUDHAROP PLANS

2005-05-21 Thread George Pinto
Merwyn wrote Patrick de Sousa, Goa Sudharop is a registered charity. Registered in the US. Call up and get your info straight from the govt authorities and leave those who are sacrificing their time, trying to help Goa, go on with their work. Mervyn3.0 In the interests of full

RE: [Goanet]Sancharnet problems

2005-05-21 Thread Siqueira, Allwyn.
I've observed that Sancharnet has problems after every several months... I guess they thought that by changing from GoaTelecom.com, their problems would be solved I think they need to get their act together...people should not have to worry about changing name servers for incoming/outgoing

Re: [Goanet]Re: Two Goans among the Four Indian students - won the Intel ISEF awrds

2005-05-21 Thread carlos6143
Bernado Colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Miguel Braganza speaks kanadda. Does he become a kanadiga? Carlos u must be a stud that's why you got voted. Bernado et al, If one lives in Karnataka and wants to be a Kanadigan, so be it, no one should stop him. Imagine if Bangalore and Mumbai closed