[Goanet-news]GoanetReader -- Tsunami impact felt at Vasco, Canacona

2004-12-26 Thread GoanetReader
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[Goanet]Re: GoanetReader wishes

2004-12-26 Thread Herman Carneiro
thanks DEAR n wish u too MERRY XMAS and a PROSPERPOUS NEWYEAR 2005 _..._ _..._ .' _ '. .' _ './ (a) .-'-.

[Goanet]Tidal Wave - Help

2004-12-26 Thread Rick Palmer
Hello: I hope you can help me. We have two family members traveling in the Goa area and staying in a tent on stilts on the beach and we have not heard from them. Do you know if there was any warning before the water rose and do you know if there are any Americans injured or worse? We are

[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP (THOUGHT FOR TODAY) Dec 27, 2004

2004-12-26 Thread domnic fernandes
“Sobit dista tem sodanch borem nhoi, punn borem tem sodanch sobit.” (That which is beautiful is not always good but that which is good is always beautiful.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Express yourself

[Goanet]Interview with Helga de Rosario Gomes

2004-12-26 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Great post on the interview with our own GoaNetter Helga de Rosario Gomes. The undersea flora that Helga and others are studying is often compared to the trees on land. The latter are the earth's lungs and produce oxygen for survival of all living creatures on the land. Phytoplankton and other

[Goanet]26-27 DEC 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS

2004-12-26 Thread Joel D'Souza
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS December 26-27, 2004 10,000 DIE IN KILLER QUAKE: The world's biggest earthquake in 40 years hit southern Asia on Sunday (December 26) unleashing a tsunami that crashed into Sri Lanka and India, drowning thousands and swamping tourist isles in Thailand and the Maldives

Re: [Goanet] SONG ON FOOTBALLER CRISTIANO JUNIOR

2004-12-26 Thread www.goa-world.com/goa/
I have a keen eye to details, specially when it comes to Tiatr and Tiatrists. Hence my comments as below, often of those whose only ambitions are to circulate copies under the door mats: [Goanet]SONG ON FOOTBALLER CRISTIANO JUNIOR A. Veronica Fernandes writes: HERITAGE MUSICAL SHOW 05. In the

[Goanet]Re: GEORGE PINTO'S QUERY ON CHURCH AFFAIRS

2004-12-26 Thread George Pinto
See responses below. George --- Aires Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After the details of the Ribandar Church molestation case were made public I have received a lot of written and oral complaints about grave sexual and financial improprieties going on in other Parishes across Goa. I

[Goanet]Tsunamis Giant Killer waves- affects coastal areas of Vasco

2004-12-26 Thread Daniel F. de Souza
After effects of Tsunamis - Its 00.00 hrs now and I have just returned back after a visit to the Baina shores and its adjoining areas. The after effects of the Tsunamis Giant earthquake in Indonesia have also been felt in this coastal region of Vasco. The level of water along the Baina coast

[Goanet]Tidal Wave

2004-12-26 Thread Anthony Barretto
December 27, 2004 - 12:20 AM The after effects of the massive tidal waves triggered by an Indonesian earthquake were felt in Canacona as the waters continued to rise. Most villagers of Palolem, Polem, Maxem and Galgibaga vacated their houses anticipating the worst. Over 3000 people are sheltered

[Goanet]Paulo's 2 people in 1 sleeper

2004-12-26 Thread graceful
For the price, I find nothing wrong in sharing a 'sleeper' with somebody else. I needn't be gay to do that; just respect each other's personal space. The other though-costier, option, deployed by some foreign tourists, is to block two adjoining 'sleepers' for a single passengers. I dont see a

[Goanet]Palolem, Polem, Galgibaga families vacate; Tidal Wave

2004-12-26 Thread Anthony Barretto
India tidal wave toll tops 1,000 December 26, 2004 - 9:24PM (The villagers of Palolem, Polem, Galgibaga families vacate as the waters continue to rise threatening to submerge the coastal villages.) Massive tidal waves triggered by an Indonesian earthquake slammed into southern India,

[Goanet]Looking for J F D'Souza of Parizat, Sant Inez, Goa

2004-12-26 Thread Mohd Aman
Mr, D'souza, I am looking for you since you left Kanoo in Jeddah. You are the godfather of my son Simon who is graduating from a reputable University as an Engineer. I want yaullou to be present -- Ullah. PS: Mr D'souza left Jeddah Saudi Arabia on 1985 and got setteled in GOA address above.

Re: [Goanet]Revoke Paulo Travel's bus permit (for publications)

2004-12-26 Thread Frederick Noronha(FN)
On Sat, 25 Dec 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is to relate my experiences of Paulo Travels. I booked a sleeper ticket to travel from Paulo Travels bus on the 12 th of this month from Bangalore to Margao. The ticket was booked well in advance by paying Rs. 750/-. On arrival at the appointed

[Goanet]Christmas New Year wishes

2004-12-26 Thread Stephen Fernandes
Note: forwarded message attached. I receive and read most of the articles posted in goanet. Thanks for taking the trouble and do carry on your good work. I wish you and your family and all at Goanet a Joyful Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.. Roy Rodrigues (USA)

[Goanet]Fwd: Goa sets up control room to provide information:

2004-12-26 Thread goaworldtoday
--- In gulf-goans@yahoogroups.com, www.goa-world.com/goa/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Goa sets up control room to provide information: Panjim, Dec 26, 2004 : Fearing that several Goans might be trapped in the fury unleashed by the tidal waves that has affected the holy shrine of `Valainkanni' in

[Goanet]An interesting read so true!

2004-12-26 Thread jerry fernandes
Hello Goanetters Received this from a friend, and wanted to share with you all An interesting read so true! George Carlin was an American comedian of the 70's and 80's. He was known to be a little foul-mouthed and it is fascinating that after the death of his wife and 9-11 he would write the

[Goanet]SCIDEV.NET: India's first communications satellite being transported on a bullock cart

2004-12-26 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
India's first communications satellite being transported on a bullock cart K. S. Jayaraman 17 November 2004 Source: SciDev.Net [NEW DELHI] Because it breeds deep inside forests, /Anopheles dirus/, a deadly species of malaria-carrying mosquito had been evading detection by regular ground surveys.

[Goanet]Highway from Pernem to Pollem

2004-12-26 Thread jerry fernandes
Hello Clinton, Thanks for the information. It was nice of you. The main reason I checked the Lonely Planet was because that is the only country source I could get in place I am in. I do remember the place but never knew its name, as once on my trip to Bangalore I passed that way. Thanks once

[Goanet]chicken coming home to roost

2004-12-26 Thread jerry fernandes
Hello Netters and Chicken lovers I have been reading about this Chickens for the last so many days, and everyday I have been waiting outside with my fishing net, to catch at least some chickens, but no sign, one day I even waited with my coblem, but still no sign, if someone can give full

[Goanet]1000 + dead in India: Tsunami

2004-12-26 Thread graceful
Another disaster; many more to follow. regards, Samir -- Tsunami hits south India; over 1,000 dead December 26, 2004 15:21 IST Last Updated: December 26, 2004 15:29 IST Tidal waves killed over a thousand people in Tamil Nadu,

[Goanet]Dalgado Konknni akademi --an agenda for 2005-06

2004-12-26 Thread godfrey gonsalves
Kind attn of Mr Tomazinho Cardozo, PRESIDENT DALGADO KONKNNI AKADEMI Candolim This writer has interviewed a cross section of people who had witnessed the cultural programme at Margao on 17th December, 2004 and others as well and have collated the views for the consideration of DKA. Their

[Goanet]CHICKEN AND OUR CULTURE!

2004-12-26 Thread domnic fernandes
Chickens are domestic (farm) birds. They are one of the earliest domesticated fowl dating back to around 8000 years. The domestic fowl bred is believed to have been developed from the “kuva-kombi” (red jungle fowl) which is still seen in jungles, at large ponds and by the river banks. The

[Goanet]WEBSITE for St. John of the Cross Church - Sanquelim

2004-12-26 Thread \\\www.goa-world.com/goa/\\\
Dear Friends, I take this opportunity to inform you that our newly renovated Church of our Patron Saint - St. John of the Cross Church is inaugurated on 19th of December 2004, by our Archbishop Felipe Neri Ferrao. On this happy ocassion the official WEBSITE is released:

[Goanet]Learning and education

2004-12-26 Thread Mizeen Cavelossim
Dear Goanetters, I am referring to the statement made by Tourism Minister Mathany at Dempe College a couple of days ago regarding education and learning. He rightly stated that merely having a valid certificate does not mean that a person is educated. A person who has obtained a certificate

[Goanet]A message to Maria da Fatima Gomes

2004-12-26 Thread Eugénio Viassa Monteiro
Lisbon, 25th December 2004 I must say I only read 'goanet' from time to time. Today I was surprised to see something very familiar: a reference to Verna and naturally I had a look to see if it was the same 'my Verna'. I was born in Nagoa (de Vernã), very near to the Marina High School. I came to

[Goanet]Blitz on Indian cyber-cafe porn

2004-12-26 Thread Eddie Fernandes
Headline: Blitz on Indian cyber-cafe porn Source: BBC News. 24 Dec. 2004 at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4124121.stm Full text : North Indian police have cracked down on porn in cyber-cafes, including two that allegedly rented cubicles for $1.30 an hour for youths to have sex.

[Goanet]Cricket, beaches of Goa, extra Konkan Railway trains

2004-12-26 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
GOA earn two points in drawn match The Hindu - Chennai,India Agartala, Dec 26. (PTI): Goa earned two points due to their first ... Goa, who had recorded 67-run first innings lead, bagged two vital points from the match. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/007200412252044.htm THE Beaches of

[Goanet]Re: Seminar, Nov 2004 issue *Amchem Goem* (IFFI related extracts - I)

2004-12-26 Thread Philip Thomas
This is an attempt to cull out some quotes from the Seminar Issue on Goa to see if we can get some useful background from it on the IFFI initiative of the government. FOUR decades after Liberation, Goa stands acclaimed as being among the best developed states in the country. It has been described

[Goanet]Re:Re: Seminar, Nov 2004 issue *Amchem Goem*

2004-12-26 Thread Philip Thomas
ONE aspect of the 9-11 commission is to give legitimacy to the USA's neocolonization ambitions in the Middle East and indirectly bless its anti-Arab, anti-Muslim views. A recent poll in the USA suggested that American Muslim rights should be curtailed. It is race, religious bigotry, etc. all

[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP (THOUGHT FOR TODAY) Dec 26, 2004!

2004-12-26 Thread domnic fernandes
“Mogache uben dusmananchem kalliz pigllounk zata.” (The warmth of love can melt the heart of an enemy.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE!

[Goanet]Re: Seminar .. (9/11 report)

2004-12-26 Thread Philip Thomas
The quotes are accurate but I cannot believe them literally any more than I can believe in Santa Claus today. It would be nice, but it ain't just true. I do not expect the 9-11 commission to come out and say Islamic terrorism (which is the more popular term used in the USA), a message sent out by

[Goanet]RE: Chickens coming home to roost!

2004-12-26 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
The roosters back home are befuddled and like to know why the chickens going in circles? It's time to show mercy and allow the chickens to go home! Avelino Bastora/Kuwait --- Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By the way, that's President Bush to you, not Georgie.

[Goanet]Zaheera Sheikh Excommunicated - Comments

2004-12-26 Thread floriano
ZAHIRA SHEIKH EXCOMMUNICATED GT- 25 December, 2004 Bhopal: In a significant development , the All India Muslim Tehwar Committee (AIMTC), comprising of Ulema and representatives of over 100 Muslim organizations, on Friday declared Zaheera Sheikh, a witness in the Best Bakery case, as a munafiq

[Goanet]GEORGE PINTO'S QUERY ON CHURCH AFFAIRS

2004-12-26 Thread Aires Rodrigues
George Pinto wrote, Aires I believe you wrote at least once there are other cases of sexual abuse by the clergy in Goa. I had written to the Archdiocese twice and did not get a response. Is there a formal study done in Goa regarding this issue? I hope the Goa church is not turning a blind eye or