Re: [Goanet] Abusive posts - Thanks Mervyn

2005-04-04 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- Mervyn Lobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mario, IMHO, Santosh is, without doubt, the best asset this forum has. You, on the other hand, again IMHO, are the opposite. Hi Mervyn, Thanks for your kind words. I am sure there are many who disagree with you. But is Mario Goveia the worst asset

[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - April 5, 2005!

2005-04-04 Thread domnic fernandes
“Dev kednanch nidonam dekun amchean susegad nidonk zata.” (Because God never sleeps, we can sleep in peace!) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE!

[Goanet]RE:New skybus pictures / Will we be doomed to continue importing technology ?

2005-04-04 Thread Philip Thomas
The skybus needs one person in responsibility to bite the bullet. Once a full-scale project is built, the concept will get greater acceptance. In this first project, we should be prepared for setbacks and be willing to learn through them. If we are afraid of setbacks right from the outset, we will

[Goanet]Famous quotes from Pope John Paul The Great

2005-04-04 Thread Carlos6143
An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded. As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live. Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song. From now on it is only

[Goanet]Congress Infighting again

2005-04-04 Thread Carlos6143
Raju Nayak - Indian Express Posted online: Monday, April 4 Panaji - The Congress in Goa, which was appearing to be in a resurgent mood after victories in the just-concluded zila parishad elections, has once again gone back to the crab-mentality that has been identified with its leadership.

[Goanet]UG SOCCER TOURNEY DRAW

2005-04-04 Thread A. Veronica Fernandes
UG SOCCER TOURNAMAENT DRAW. The draw for the 28th editition of United Goans CenterTrophy Foot-ball tournamant will be held on coming Thursday 7th of this month at City Mughlai Restaurant, Kuwait City, Opp. Alghanim Travels, at 6.00 p.m. The tournament will begin on 15th of this month on knock-

[Goanet]Famous Quotes from Pope John Paul The Great

2005-04-04 Thread Carlos6143
An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded. As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live. Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song. From now on it is only

[Goanet]Re:Kuwait Tiatrist – ZORO.

2005-04-04 Thread Ferdinand Barros
Recently it was announced by Goancenter that I do not exist just because I commented on the article of A. Veronica Feds, because truth hurts, on my behalf I did not criticize the writer but the Goancenter Admn. For not following their own foreword which says that the Goancenter website is only

[Goanet]Abusive posts - Rules - Netiquette

2005-04-04 Thread Bosco - Goanet Volunteer
There is sometimes a fine line between Freedom of Speech and Abuse. Over the last several months I have sometimes moderated messages for Goanet and I have rejected a few messages. In turn the posters have either : 1) Modified their messages and reposted 2) Decided not to repost 3) Vilified the

[Goanet]TEXT OF POPE JOHN PAUL II'S PRAYER

2005-04-04 Thread JESSICA DS
Text of Pope John Paul II's prayer Associated Press The text of the prayer read by Archbishop Leonardo Sandri Sunday at a Mass at St. Peter's Square. Sandri said Pope John Paul II had prepared the prayer himself before he died Saturday. --- Dearest Brothers and Sisters! The joyous Hallelujah

[Goanet]New skybus pictures / Will we be doomed to continue importing technology ?

2005-04-04 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
New skybus pictures Four new high resolution images of the Madgaon test track. Click on the links below 1. Panoramic view of the test track http://img69.exs.cx/img69/9906/skybus4wx.jpg 2. Plaque unveiled during the inauguration of the test track http://img181.exs.cx/img181/2779/skybus19pb.jpg

[Goanet]Re: Cardinals

2005-04-04 Thread Cher Sty
Hi, I am afraid I am not able to give the required information relating numbers of cardinals bishops in India...but I have read in last Saturday French newspapers 'le figaro' that Goan Bishop Yvan Dias was among the 10 favourite bishops to be elected as the new Pope! Let's wait and

[Goanet]THE DEATH CERTIFICATE OF HIS HOLINESS JOHN PAUL II

2005-04-04 Thread Salus Correia
VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE SALA STAMPA DELLA SANTA SEDE - OFICINA DE PRENSA DE LA SANTA SEDE BUREAU DE PRESSE DU SAINT- SIÈGE - PRESSEAMT DES HEILIGEN STUHLS HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE V.I.S.    VIS internet    Search Documents           

[Goanet]Gandhi, Tagore influenced Pope

2005-04-04 Thread Carlos6143
V J Thomas - Times News Network APRIL 05, 2005 01:14:33 AM NEW DELHI: Two Indians who influenced Pope John Paul II most were Mahatma Gandhi and Ravindranath Tagore and he used to quote both of them extensively. The Pope was attracted by the non-violence of the Mahatma, said archbishop

[Goanet]Centenary Registration - Deadlines

2005-04-04 Thread Paloma Fernandes
Dear Friends and Members.. As the registration deadlines for the very exciting once in a lifetime Centenary Celebrations of the Nairobi Institute loom closer, we have attached a registration form and a programme of events for you to fill out... as soon as you can and return to us.

[Goanet]Alternative Keyboard Layouts

2005-04-04 Thread Cecil Pinto
Alfred de Tavares wrote: BTW does'n Miguel refer to 'TRISTAO'? How come the mistake? I have examined my keyboard carefully: 'T' 'C* are in the outside parallels. I suppose all keyboards are uniformly standard? - Dear Alfred, The QWERTY keyboard layout that we are all familiar with has

[Goanet]I'm sure Santosh watches where HE sits!

2005-04-04 Thread Mario Goveia
Santosh Helekar writes: The above charges are false. It is very clear to everybody that Mario Goveia posted an alarmist urban legend in this forum, and then started spreading offensive lies against those of us who exposed his hoax, calling us defenders of AIDS-infected drug users and sex

[Goanet]GOANET ADMIN: Goanet Rules and Guidelines

2005-04-04 Thread Herman Carneiro
We at Goanet Administration would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our members for their continued respectful discourse on issues that are of common interest. We believe that Goanet is uniquely qualified to offer a venue for communication on varied issues. In a continuing effort to

Re: [Goanet]Abusive posts

2005-04-04 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The hysterical calumnies of Santosh Helekar continue unabated. This guy is either delusional or paranoid. Mario, IMHO, Santosh is, without doubt, the best asset this forum has. You, on the other hand, again IMHO, are the opposite. Mervyn2.0

Re:[Goanet] Abusive Posts

2005-04-04 Thread Santosh Helekar
cecil wrote: Dear Santosh, I agree with you. Dear Cecil, Thanks. But please be prepared to be abused by Mario Goveia. He will now hound you mercilessly. However, I would encourage you to be persistent, and call him out each time he attacks you. It would be great if you could elicit a nice

Re: [Goanet]Portugal's top tipple frets over slump.

2005-04-04 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
--- Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Question: Was Port ever a big drink in Goa, was it a premium drink - for celebrations etc? From what I know, port was developed to withstand the tropics, as wine often went bad (turned to vinegar) on the journey by ship from Lisbon to Goa. So

[Goanet]Re: Goans and caste

2005-04-04 Thread gilbertlaw
GL responds: I hate to ask the questions to you and Mario? Your English writing is very good!... But Do you guys read English? If you do, do you understand it? If you understand it, can you interpret the obvious? When you quote other people can you quote the facts and the truth? When you quote

[Goanet]Saligao panchayat to oppose land acquisition around Salmona spring

2005-04-04 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
Saligao panchayat to oppose land acquisition around Salmona spring Navhind Times, April 3, 2005 NT Staff Reporter - Panaji April 2: The Saligao village panchayat has resolved to oppose land acquisition around the Salmona (Sharvani) spring in Saligao and has urged the

Re: [Goanet] Abusive posts

2005-04-04 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The hysterical calumnies of Santosh Helekar continue unabated. This guy is either delusional or paranoid. Quite predictably, Mario Goveia continues his shameless tirade against me because I pointed out that he has repeatedly abused George Pinto, Gabe

[Goanet]Re: Parrikar, others mourn Pope's death

2005-04-04 Thread Goa's Pridewww.goa-world.com
Re: Parrikar, others mourn Pope's death Hi Floriano Lobo, Nice to hear from you. I am just quoting the following from your own website. Btw, did you address your comments to The Navhind Times ? Suraj vo Suria khuinchen udeala tor? Which way did the sun rise today?

[Goanet]Pope in pictures.

2005-04-04 Thread Gabe Menezes
Please click on the following URL:- http://specials.rediff.com/news/2005/apr/03sld01.htm -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England

[Goanet]Goanet News Bytes * Apr 4, 2005 * Goa mourns Pope's demise

2005-04-04 Thread Goanet News Service
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Re: [Goanet]Abusive posts

2005-04-04 Thread Mario Goveia
The hysterical calumnies of Santosh Helekar continue unabated. This guy is either delusional or paranoid. Anyone who looks at the Goanet archives can see that he posts the most personally abusive, patronising and condescending posts on Goanet when someone questions his conclusions, while

[Goanet]Portugal's top tipple frets over slump.

2005-04-04 Thread Gabe Menezes
http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=C3H4C3TIRYMQGCRBAE0CFEY?type=reutersEdgeNewsstoryID=700906 By Ian Simpson VILA NOVA DE GAIA, Portugal (Reuters) - Portugal's River of Gold has lived up to its name for port makers over the centuries, but the lustre is fading for one of the

[Goanet]Fwd: Special prayers, sermons for Pope John Paul II

2005-04-04 Thread carlos6143
New Delhi, April. 4 (PTI): Sermons and special masses continued across the country in memory of Pope John Paul II who died in Rome on Saturday night as Catholic schools remained closed in many States as a mark of respect to the iconic figure who symbolised peace and humanity. Various State

[Goanet]A Faithful Remembers...

2005-04-04 Thread Fatima Pais (GR/EIL)
Maxwell Pereira, one of delhi's supercops has penned his memories of the Pope's visit to India when he had the good fortune of a close encounter with His Holiness. Best regards Fatima A Faithful Remembers By Maxwell Pereira [EMAIL PROTECTED] As millions around prayed for the most

[Goanet]Review of the work of Goa-based Dayanita Singh (NYT)

2005-04-04 Thread Frederick Noronha
ART REVIEW | DAYANITA SINGH Objects of Repose and Remembrance By HOLLAND COTTER Published: March 30, 2005 am able to be international because I am so rooted in India, said the ultra-cosmopolitan Jawaharlal Nehru, the country's first prime minister. And many contemporary Indian artists might well

[Goanet]Measure of the Man - John Paul II

2005-04-04 Thread Gabe Menezes
CNN Reported that Communist Cuba has declared three days of mourning in respect of the passing away of Pope John Paul II. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England

[Goanet]EK DON TIN KHAPRI AGUSTIN!

2005-04-04 Thread Cecil Pinto
Also... Nouro Bostianv (smartly dressed male) Chatni Mary (similar to Jackin Mana)

[Goanet]RE: Rom Tony passes away

2005-04-04 Thread Sanny Vaz
My heart felt sympathies to the family of Rom Tony. May his soul rest in peace. Sanny Vaz.

[Goanet]Re: Parrikar, others mourn Pope's death

2005-04-04 Thread goasuraj
Dear Goa's Pridewww.goa-world.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] We do understand that you have to do a job of reporting to the world what Goan newspapers say w.r.t. happenings like the death of he 84 year old Pontiff of the Catholic Church. But do you have to repeat these 'CROCODILE TEARS' coming out of

[Goanet]EK DON TIN KHAPRI AGUSTIN!

2005-04-04 Thread Cecil Pinto
Silviano Barbosa wrote: Ek don tin - hampri Agustin Char panch sou, cheddvank mellonaim ghou - In a fantastic book I am currently reading Jacob Dulce by Francisco Joao De Costa (1896), I came across a few more such ditties/phrases that use a proper name: Xendea Cothrina: Used as a

[Goanet]With 68 kids already-he won’t stop until he hits 100 (7days news)

2005-04-04 Thread borg costa
Meet the head of the UAE’s biggest family With 68 kids already, Daad Mohammed tells he won’t stop until he hits 100 Already head of the largest family in the UAE, Daad Mohammed Murad Abdul Rahman is about to marry for the twelfth time. Daad, 57, has 68 children by his first 11 wives, with two

[Goanet]Is formal conceit better than unlettered knowledge?

2005-04-04 Thread Cecil Pinto
Gilbert Lawrence wrote: I am sure all aspects of Goan Culture in the prior paragraph is too confusing for Mario and perhaps others (no names) in the Goan Diaspora to put together. This is especially so without any formal comprehensive reading. Do not feel bad, because I was like that till I

[Goanet]Abusive posts

2005-04-04 Thread Cecil Pinto
Santosh Helekar wrote: Vivian and Gabriel are nice people. They do not deserve to be defended by Mario Goveia, a man who abuses people on a daily basis on Goanet. In fact, Vivian has been a good friend for the last 8 years. I did not abuse Vivian and Gabriel. I merely stated my disagreement with

[Goanet]Rom Tony passes away

2005-04-04 Thread Daniel F. de Souza
Senior tiatrist of the konkani stage 74 year old Rom Tony (Antonio Romauldo Rebello) passed away today evening at 5 PM at the GMC hospital Bambolim. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10.00 a.m. at the St. Andrew's Church Vasco da Gama. Rom Tony was ailing for the last few years and

[Goanet]Vasco rally to hold Churchill

2005-04-04 Thread Eustaquio Santimano
Vasco rally to hold Churchill Last Updated: April 03, 2005 19:58 IST An injury time goal by Fabio Soares helped Vasco hold Churchill Bros to a 1-1 draw in a 15th round match of the National Football League, at the Nehru stadium in Margao, Goa, on Sunday. Churchill, who controlled the

[Goanet]Re: Goans, Gouveia, Gilbert and Caste

2005-04-04 Thread Mario Goveia
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: GL: Let's not argue the obvious. WE ALL OPPOSE the practice of apartheid caste system. (Should I repeat the prior statement ten times) Mario replies: Yes, you need to repeat this more than ten times, because, while you claim to be against the caste system, we had

[Goanet]A few quick points

2005-04-04 Thread cornel
Hi Gilbert, Just a few quick points: When you say that, there is no caste in Christianity I believe you are trying to be devious, yet again! There is a distinct ambiguity in the statement that you readily choose to make. Yes there SHOULD be no caste in Christianity BUT the lived experience of

Re: [Goanet]Re: Dabolim

2005-04-04 Thread Gabe Menezes
On Apr 4, 2005 10:15 AM, Philip Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another question that needs be asked is: What are the threat perceptions, which make the continuation of the Indian Navy at Dabolim and expansion in a southerly direction to Seabird, imperative?[Gabriel de Figueiredo, April 3]

[Goanet]Re: Pope's Funeral Friday 8th April 2005. (Sky Italia)

2005-04-04 Thread Gabe Menezes
On Apr 4, 2005 10:58 AM, Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sky News here in the U.K. reports that the Funeral of the Pope is likely to be this coming Friday 8th April 2005. This same day Prince Charles gets married for the second time. Karol (Charles) Funeral will take precedence on the

[Goanet]Parrikar, others mourn Pope’s death

2005-04-04 Thread Goa's Pridewww.goa-world.com
Parrikar, others mourn Pope’s death NT News Desk Panaji April 3: The former chief minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar in his condolence message said, “in the death of Pope John Paul-II the world has lost a true statesman and the Christian community an enlightened pontiff who gave a new impetus to the

[Goanet]Dalit Means Broken: Caste and Church in Southern India

2005-04-04 Thread cornel
I have now obtained a copy of the article referred to in Goanet posts and present herewith, a summary (without personal comment) for those who may be interested. Cornel DaCosta, London. Dalit Means Broken: Caste and Church in Southern India. By John Francis Izzo S.J. In America, [the journal],

[Goanet]Election bye polls in Goa

2005-04-04 Thread Gabe Menezes
http://www.newkerala.com/news-daily/news/features.php?action=fullnewsid=93630 EC to go ahead with bypolls in Goa [India News] New Delhi, Apr 3 : The Election Commission is likely to go ahead with the bypolls to five assembly constituencies in Goa and hold bye-elections to ten other assembly

[Goanet]aA Solemn msaa for the Pope's Intention

2005-04-04 Thread Stephen Fernandes
Dear All, there is Mass for the intention of POPE'S on 5th April' 05 Sts Peter Paul Church in Muscat Ruwi, at 7:15 pm let show our love and Prayer for his Soul Rest peace. Stephen Fernandes Muscat __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo!

[Goanet]AVC Red Black Nite-Postponed

2005-04-04 Thread Demin D'Cruz
Date: Monday, April 04, 2005 Due to the passing away of the Holy Father Pope John Paul II, AVC Kuwait as a mark of respect to the Holy Father announces the rescheduling of the AVC RED BLACK NITE from 7th April 2005 to 14th April 2005 at the Fakredin Palace Hotel in Kuwait City. Please note that

[Goanet]Pope's Funeral Friday 8th April 2005. (Sky Italia)

2005-04-04 Thread Gabe Menezes
Sky News here in the U.K. reports that the Funeral of the Pope is likely to be this coming Friday 8th April 2005. This same day Prince Charles gets married for the second time. Karol (Charles) Funeral will take precedence on the T.V. screens. Yet again another sign perhaps that Charles' second

[Goanet]Campal Pool

2005-04-04 Thread Cecil Pinto
Bevinda Collaco I wouldn't advise anyone to swim in the Campal pool, you get a pretty horrid ear infection there. Dear Bevinda, My wife and me have been swimming SAG Campal Pool one hour a day, five days a week, for the past four weeks now. Neither of us have contracted any ear infection.

[Goanet]Japan Life Mattress scam

2005-04-04 Thread Cecil Pinto
Frederick Noronha wrote: This article is from the Indian Express in Mumbai. A large number of people in Goa too have 'invested' their money in such a costly solution. I dedicate this posting to the editor who tried to put me in trouble and abused me for not getting the other side of the story when

[Goanet]Re: Dabolim

2005-04-04 Thread Philip Thomas
Another question that needs be asked is: What are the threat perceptions, which make the continuation of the Indian Navy at Dabolim and expansion in a southerly direction to Seabird, imperative?[Gabriel de Figueiredo, April 3] It seems to me that the direct threat perceptions to Dabolim itself

Re: [Goanet]Respecting Goa's history

2005-04-04 Thread Bernado Colaco
Dear Mr. Lobo, Congratualtions on your intervention. I hope more Goans would write like you. (Clogged minds is a wonder term, I call it bharat brainwashing). Regards B. Colaco --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why don't some of our Goan community members learn from fellow

[Goanet]Paedophile Freddy Peats is dead

2005-04-04 Thread Goa Desc
- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/

[Goanet]Karl Marx Quotes

2005-04-04 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Karl Marx Quotes A commodity appears at first sight an extremely obvious, trivial thing. But its analysis brings out that it is a very strange thing, abounding in metaphysical subtleties and theological niceties. Karl Marx A specter is haunting Europe - the specter of communism.

[Goanet]Funds, dipping force levels stagnate Navy

2005-04-04 Thread Goa's Pridewww.goa-world.com
Funds, dipping force levels stagnate Navy SHIV AROOR http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=67731 Posted online: Monday, April 04, 2005 DABOLIM (GOA), APRIL 3, 2005: For all its efforts to project a blue water capability, the Indian Navy’s maritime surveillance

Re: [Goanet]Re: Cardinals

2005-04-04 Thread Bernado Colaco
--- Carlos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Winnie, I think there are only 5 Cardinals and approx 149 bishops in India. Gasparinha you are showing great intrest in Christianity. Has the BJP fodder dwindled? B. Colaco Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

[Goanet]A Solemn Mass for the Pope's intention / Book of Condolences

2005-04-04 Thread Goa's Pridewww.goa-world.com
A Solemn Mass for the Pope's intention / Book of Condolences Apostolic Nunciature in Kuwait, Yemen, Bahrain and Qatar Apostolic Delegation for the Arabian Peninsula The signing of the Book of Condolences for the sad demise of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II will be held at the Bishop's

[Goanet]Re: Dabolim (Errata!)

2005-04-04 Thread Philip Thomas
My post of a short while ago inadvertently contained an error which is as follows: requires an integrated look at land Seabird (phase II) should read requires an integrated look at Kochi and Seabird (phase II). The inconvenience is regretted. :)

[Goanet]Re: Dabolim

2005-04-04 Thread Philip Thomas
First of all, a word of sincere appreciation for this post of local news from an overseas Goan. It helps greatly in filling needless gaps in local perceptions and benefitting from the valuable (presumably liberal) perspectives of our overseas fraternity. Some analysis of the news report: