[Goanet-news]GoanetReader -- Tsunami impact felt at Vasco, Canacona
## # Don't just read the news... discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet# # Goanet is a 10-year-old network launched by Herman Carneiro in 1994. # # See all archives http://news.gmane.org/gmane.culture.region.india.goa/ # # To join, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask to join GoanetDigest. # ## AFTER EFFECTS OF THE TSUNAMI: SEEN FROM COASTAL VASCO From Daniel F. de Souza danielf at sancharnet.in It's 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 earthquake-triggered giant tsunami in Indonesia have also been felt in this coastal region of Vasco. The level of water along the Baina coast increased rapidly and gradually subsided thereafter. Some boats lying on the shore were also were in the danger of being washed away, and, fearing this, the fisherman were taking precautions to secure them safely higher on the shore. The level of water has risen to such a level on the shore which otherwise is normal only during the monsoons. People living near to the coast behind the MPT hospital and the areas along the Baina beach belt were running to safety in total panic along with their children and whatever belongs they can manage. I noticed one family even moving out in a tempo with personal belongings. Several cars were parked out on the road along the Baina side facing towards Vasco, presumably in readiness to flee in the event of any emergency. Most of the people living near to the coast are migrant workers and are housed in small shanties. At the Baina beach there were hundreds of people who had come out on the beach to watch the natural phenomenon. The Vasco Police have stationed their personnel and a control van is around to render any help on the Baina shore. Besides, an ambulance is also stationed at the beach-side. People are seen grouping together with total anguish. I was told that the people living in the huts around the masjid area were moved to safety because the water had almost entered their dwelling place. On visiting the Kharewada area, people were seen standing outside their houses. The houses in this area are touching the coast, facing the MPT's berth No. 10 and 11. The activity at the Port is however normal with four vessels working at the berth numbers. 8,9,10, and 11 respectively. Besides there are six fishing trawlers and two trans-shipper vessels anchored inside of the breakwater (EOB) and other vessels too are working at WOB. The high-water timings are scheduled at 02.24 hrs today, and this is precisely what is causing the residents of the coastal areas a little of panic in this port town.. It is understood the level of water has also gone high in the coastal areas of Agonda, Palolem and the adjoining coastal areas in the south. 00.23 hrs. 27-12-2004 Vasco - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IN CANACONA, COASTAL DWELLERS SEEK REFUGE, INCLUDING AT THE NEW BUS-STAND From Tony Martin tonymartin66 at yahoo.com 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 the coastal Palolem, Polem, Maxem and Galgibaga vacated their houses anticipating the worst. Over 3000 people are sheltered in the new bus stand at Canacona while many others have gone to Quepem. The people in Babrem and Mashem have also vacated their houses and moved to safer places. No casualties reported. Police are watching the scene for any eventuality. FOOTNOTE: Daniel F. de Souza is a Konkani writer and freelance journalist, and is based at Elvira Apartments in Vasco da Gama, Goa. He can be contacted via phone +91-832-2510714 mobile 9822163329 or email dannyboy04 at rediffmail.com and danielf at sancharnet.in Tony Martin is the pen name of Anthony Barreto, a writer and journalist who has worked in Goa's major newspapers, and has also authored books, the latest of which is his 'Naked Goa', a critical insight into the not-so-pleasant sides of Goa. --- GOANET-READER WELCOMES contributions from its readers, by way of essays, reviews, features and think-pieces. We share quality Goa-related writing among the 7000-strong readership of the Goanet/Goanet-news network of mailing lists. If you appreciated the thoughts expressed above, please send in your feedback to the writer. Our writers write -- or share what they have written -- pro bono, and deserve hearing back from those who appreciate their work. GoanetReader is edited by Frederick Noronha. --- Goanet, 1994-2004. Building community, creating
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[Goanet]Tidal Wave - Help
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 concerned so any help/information you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Thank You, Rick Palmer
[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP (THOUGHT FOR TODAY) Dec 27, 2004
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 instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[Goanet]Interview with Helga de Rosario Gomes
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 undersea flora play a similar role undersea. Hence the role of and the changes in the phytoplankton are believed to lead to long-term consequences on oxygen levels in the oceans and undersea life. Perhaps Fred can explore more of this when he interviews Helga next.
[Goanet]26-27 DEC 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
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 killing 9,000 people, including over 3,200 in India alone, and leaving tens of thousands homeless. (GT) TIDAL WAVES HIT GOA TOO: The tidal waves also hit Goa, more towards midnight and while several incidents were reported, Palolem and Patnem were some of the worst affected areas. People in some coastal parts of Goa specially fishermen, trawler-owners and shack owners, were kept awake and alert as the surging water did cause problems and triggered panic. The villagers in Patnem, Colomb and Palolem stretched vacated their houses and fled to safety after the sea level rose dangerously, sweeping the shacks and other structures on the beaches. (GT) EFFECTS FELT IN GOA: The State administration was put on alert even as trawlers venturing into the sea were prohibited and ferry service on some routes withdrawn to prevent any possible effects of the earthquake. There were, however, reports that sea water level had risen in the afternoon causing panic to the residents across Mandovi and also to ferry commuters. The chairman of Mandovi Fishermen Co-operative Society, Victor Gonsalves, said in the evening that nearly 100 trawlers were in deep sea. (H) TSUNAMI DOCUMENTED FOR THE FIRST TIME: Dr Satish Shetye from the National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, has said that this was the first time that the tsunami tidal waves could be documented. He pointed out that the event took place at 6.30 am IST when the strong shallow earthquake measuring around 8.5 to 8.9 on the Richter scale hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra.With regard to effects felt along the west coast of the country, Dr Shetye said that people have to be cautious and also be on a lookout for any unusual occurrences. In the over-100 km state coastline, the locals fear that the tidal waves could disturb their normal life. (H) CONCERN OVER RISE IN CRIME: People have voiced their concern over the rise in crimes, specially theft cases, which have been reported in South Goa. The influx of economically weaker migrant labourers who work for various projects in South Goa is cited as the major reason. (NT) PSYCHOLOGY FESTIVAL: Stating that ramifications of psychology are interesting and useful in different spheres of life, DIG Muktesh Chander has said everyone has an opportunity to make the best use of it. He was speaking at the inauguration of the State-level intercollegiate Psychology festival 'Xavier's Psychoblitz 2004 at St Xavier's College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mapusa. (H) CURTORIM COMUNIDADE DECIDES TO TAKE ACTION: The managing committee of the Curtorim Comunidade has decided to identify illegal encroachments on Comunidade land and initiate legal action against the offenders. (NT) JAGOR AT SIOLIM: The famous traditional Jagor Utsov will be celebrated at Siolim today (December 27) at 10.00 pm. For several years the Jagor has been a symbol of Hindu and Christina amity. There will be a Konkani tiatr Gireskay on the occasion. MAN COMMITS SUICIDE: One Sudesh Anant Naik, a 38-year-old married man from Usgaon, Ponda, committed suicide on Friday night by hanging himself to a ceiling fan. (NT) VCD ON KONKANI PLAY: The Minister for Water Resources, Mr Filipe Neri Rodrigues recently released the VCD of Konkani play Sangat Ami Bhurguim Konnachim by Mr Mario Menezes. (NT) RAUT ELECTED MGP CHIEF: Former Minister Pandurang Raut was elected unopposed president of the MGP after Shailesh Borkar, who was also in the fray, withdrew his nomination papers. Raut was earlier the working president of the party. (GT) NAIK BAGS INDIRA GANDHI SADHBHAVANA AWARD: Noted agriculturist, proprietor of Vishal Nursery and founder of Goa Flora Vivekanand Harischandra Naik, a resident of Sal-Bicholim, has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Sadhbhavana Awa rd which includes a gold medal received from Andhra Pradesh Governor Sushilkumar Shinde, recently. The award is instituted by the National Integration Economic/Global Council, New Delhi, and is bestowed on Naik for his outstanding services in the field of agriculture. (GT) S P O R T S GOA VELHA INTO SEMIS: Goa Velha Sports Club moved into the semi-final beating USC Seraulim 1-0 in the 16th St Rock Super Soccer, organised by ST Rock Youth Club, at St Rock grounds, Calata. (H) D E A T H S 25 Dec: Ribandar: AGNELO MENDES: husband of late Milagrina, father of Liberata/Satish Achani. 26 Dec: Fatorda: MARIA ISABELA MIRANDA E D'SOUZA: wife of late Jose Francisco, mother of Hercules/Perpetua, Hilda/Anthony, Recci/Meena, Fatima/Anthony, celine/Francis, Annie/Roy. 26 Dec: St Inez: GARCIA PASCOELA SOUZA MONTEIRO, daughter of late Mariano/late Isabel, sister of Dr Pedro/Alcina, Rosadinha/Philip, Mariquinha/Marcos, Fatima/Alfred,
Re: [Goanet] SONG ON FOOTBALLER CRISTIANO JUNIOR
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 past M. Boyer was known to compose fast songs on the latest topics. In Kuwait we also have Rosary Ferns who is also known to compose fast songs on the latest topics. - Yes, Rosary Ferns song 'Kavllo rodlo lozen' is indeed a good composition in his recently released VCD. This does not mean that M.Boyer can be equated to this talented youngster by a guy who does not have an indepth knowledge of what's tiatr and what's a musical show. Please say the rosary three times today for a better enlightenment! Please do not bluff Konkani tiatr lovers. The great artiste that he is, M.Boyer does not need such a mention in bad light from an unknown entity for publicity gimmicks of a musical show. Rosary Ferns in his songs describes in detail all the aspects of the injury, soccer and death of the Brasilian. - I am sure Rosary will not take the bait and do a number of controversial songs. How many songs can be sung by a single artiste on the same topic unless the audience goes for a 'Condolence Meet'. Please get a replay done of the TV news before the audience gets injured themselves and bore to death. For all the soccer lovers listening to this song is a must and it will be on 14.01.05 at Hawally A/C Hall during the Heritage Musical Show 05. - Hope this does not get the roustead audience wild and make you collect the legwear and disposables showered on you. - What's so funny in advertising the A/C Hall! It's cold in here - 8-15 Degree Centigrades, with an upward trend going in the bottom direction as the show date nears. Indeed a free cup of tea/coffee by the organizers will indeed satisfy the roustaed audience seated in the A/C Hall before they scramble on you thinking it's white (nay blue eyed) Christmas. Tiatrists are known to highlight some of the important topics of day to day life and Rosary Ferns in Kuwait is also doing so. - Wake up, Santa Claus has come to town. Besides him there are others too who sing on different topics but Cristiano Junior's topic is very sensitive. - Did you miss the replay. If so, visit the archives of goanet or footballindia.com I am positive that Fidelis Fernandes will see to it that such topics are not repeated, under his direction. He is know to give a wholesome entertainment and has a good know-how of organizing unlike the guy in question. Rosary depicts in his song the correct picture of the incident and highlights on many other things about this topic in his song. - Please do not go too bostereous as even a strong bull ultimately leads to the slaughter's. What correct picture can be given after the medics version. Everything one will come to know while listening to this trio on 14th January at 4.00 pm during the Heritage Musical Show 05. - If this is a musical show in the name of Cristiano, let's instead organize a football tournament and give him a resounding farewell and the collected proceeds to the family of the deceased. This will indeed show a Goan's gratitude rather than be entertained on the cost of the departed soul. Musical Show depicting sad stories does not auger well with roustaed audience as per a previous posting by this fellow. The local press is highlighting the news of this show and technicolour handbills are already distributed at Sour Ground and near the Church. - Which tiatr/show is not publized free of charge by the local English dailies. Did you see a colourful tri-colour handout print in technical colour of 'Hem Kazar Koslem - musical show' and 'Lokachim Tondam Bond'. Please visit the archives of www.goa-world.com/goa/ if you have a memory lapse. Besides, all the artistes locals as well as visiting will give fabulous entertainment of songs like solos, duets, trios and quartets. - Hope the old songs are not sung and the audience taken for a ride in an oft-repeat situation comedy gimmicks as last time. The visiting artistes are topmost comedian Prince Jacob - Isn't Comedian Ben Evengelisto voted 'the Best Comedian by GULAB' - as we read it as 'Topmost Comedian'? If this is not so, then we demand a re-count. .latest young collegian Goan sensation Veeam Bond Braganza who is rightly dubbed as second Lorna - Good introduction. Let's hope for the best. The great singer Miss LORNA herself visits Kuwait for the KGTS 2nd musical show in February 2004! Is this breaking news, it sure is. and a great author of so many books and writer of high grade Bonaventure Pietro who will dazzle the crowd by playing on the stage blowing instruments. - High grade in what? Do not feel shy to write about Konkani? What happened to the 'Sahitya Award' you guys had expected? Will it ever come? The writer of high grade is plagued and suffering
[Goanet]Re: GEORGE PINTO'S QUERY ON CHURCH AFFAIRS
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 requested that all these complaints be sent directly to the Archbishop's palace. Given the lack of response from the Archbishop's house, what is the next step for victims? In the USA, there is a Survivor Network of Abused Priests, see http://www.snapnetwork.org/. Perhaps, there should be a meeting of similar cases in Goa, although I fully recognize the shame people may have in coming forward and the fear of not being supported publicly, especially by a laity complicit by its silence (including most cybergoan Catholics). Perhaps some of the Goan priests/nuns on this forum will have the courage to speak out assuming they will not suffer any retribution by their Catholic orders or teaching institutions they might be affliated with. As you know the Church is very powerful and unresponsive to the people's pulse. Till date instead of attempting to fix the problem the Church seems to do everything possible to cover its unholy acts. And for this they shrewdly use the services of a cotorie of some wise lay people that evolves around the Church to do the dirty job of damage control. In the USA, after the initial denial, stonewalling, burying-the-head-in-the-sand and sweep-under-the-carpet approach, the Church was forced by legal claims to come clean. It has cost the US Catholic church over a billion dollars to settle claims and counting, over 11,000 claims of sexual abuse have been reported, at least 3 dioceses are in bankruptcy and counting, and several parishes have been closed. Not to mention the negative publicity, etc. Perhaps the Goa Church might learn a lesson here? I took up the Ribandar Church molestation issue after deep thought and ascertaining all the facts. Before we went public on the issue I pleaded with the Co-ordinator of our Ribandar Parish Council to call a open meeting of all parishioners so that this issue could be discussed and the facts be faced dead on. This they dared not do and expected that the truth could be supressed and that they would be able to hush up the matter. You might recall the Irish singer Sinead O'Connor who found the church unresponsive in this matter about 10 years ago. She tore a picture of the Pope on US national television and took a lot of heat for it, including an adverse impact on her career. In retrospect, she was a prophet and needs to be commended. You are in a similar position and naturally the powerful and those who do not seek the truth will challenge you, including those who are defensive about the Catholic church (notice the silence of many cyberGoan Catholics). May justice prevail. Regards, George
[Goanet]Tsunamis Giant Killer waves- affects coastal areas of Vasco
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 increased rapidly and gradually subsided thereafter. Some boats lying on the shore were also were in the danger of being washed away, and fearing this the fisherman were taking precautions to secure them safely higher on the shore. The level of water has risen to such a level on the shore which otherwise is normal only during the monsoons. People living near to the coast behind the MPT hospital and the areas along the Baina beach belt were running to safety in total panic along with their children and whatever belongs they can manage. I noticed one family even moving out in a tempo with personal belongings. Several cars were parked out on the road along the Baina side facing towards Vasco, presumbly in readiness to flee in the event of any emergency. Most of the people living near to the coast are migrant workers and are housed in small shanties. At the Baina beach there were hundreds of people who had come out on the beach to watch the natural phenomenon. The Vasco Police have stationed their personnel and a control van is around to render any help on the Baina shore. Besides, an ambulance is also stationed at the beach-side. People are seen grouping together with total anguish. I was told that the people living in the huts around the masjid area were moved to safety because the water had almost entered their dwelling place. On visitng the Kharewada area, people were seen standing outside their houses. The houses in this area are touching the coast facing the MPT's berth No. 10 and 11. The activity at the Port is however normal with four vessels working at the berth Nos. 8,9,10, and 11 respectively. Besides there are 6 fishing trawlers and two transhipper vessels anchored inside of the breakwater (EOB) and other vessels too are working at WOB. The highwater timings are scheduled at 02.24 hrs today, and this is precisely what is causing the residents of the coastal areas a little of panic in this port town.. It is understood the level of water has also gone high in the coastal areas of Agonda, Palolem and the adjoining coastal areas in the south. Daniel F. de Souza. 00.23 hrs. 27-12-2004 Vasco *** Daniel F. de Souza Konkani Writer Freelance Journalist C/3, IInd Floor, Elvira Apts. Vasco - Goa 403 802 INDIA. Tel: + 91-832-2510714 Mob: 9822163329 e-mail :[EMAIL PROTECTED] :[EMAIL PROTECTED] GOD DID NOT MAKE MEN PERFECT, HE MADE THEM PILGRIMS AFTER PERFECTION. **
[Goanet]Tidal Wave
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 in the New Bus stand at Canacona while many others have gone to Quepem. The people in Babrem and Mashem have also vacated their houses and moved to safer places. No casualties reported. Police are watching the scene for any eventuality. Tony Martin India tidal wave toll tops 1,000 Massive tidal waves triggered by an Indonesian earthquake slammed into southern India, killing about 1,000 people, mostly in Tamil Nadu state, sweeping away boats, homes and vehicles, says said Home Minister Shivraj Patil. He said on a private television network, Aaj Tak, that the worst affected area was Tamil Nadu state, where 700-800 people were reported to have died, followed by Andhra Pradesh state where the toll was about 200. Another 14 people died in Kerala state and 14 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Tamil Nadu's beaches turned into virtual open-air mortuaries as fishermen's bodies washed ashore, and retreating waters left behind others killed inland. At least 200 people died in Tamil Nadu's capital Madras alone, and up to 600 in other districts including Cuddalore, Patil said. __ Do you Yahoo!? Send holiday email and support a worthy cause. Do good. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet]Paulo's 2 people in 1 sleeper
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 price of Rs. 750/- as cheap. And what I fail to understand as to how they can call half a sleeper as a sleeper. They need to tell passengers upfront that they will have to share a sleeper with a stranger. The general understanding of a sleeper is the one that is there in the railways. Each person gets a very comfortable sleeper. Here, once you go up, you cant even raise your head. When I tried to get in, I couldnt put my head in the direction of the pillow; it always used to go the other way, and it was not possible for me to change my side while being in the sleeper itself. And it was completely suffocating with just me on that sleeper. I couldnt even imagine what would have happened when another person would climb up on that same sleeper. I would like to know if they have been permitted legally this '2 people in 1 sleeper' arrangement. If so, I wonder on what basis. I suppose there must be regulations out there that determine how much space a human being needs. regards, Samir Kelekar
[Goanet]Palolem, Polem, Galgibaga families vacate; Tidal Wave
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, killing about 1,000 people, mostly in Tamil Nadu state, sweeping away boats, homes and vehicles, said Home Minister Shivraj Patil. He said on a private television network, Aaj Tak, that the worst affected area was Tamil Nadu state, where 700-800 people were reported to have died, followed by Andhra Pradesh state where the toll was about 200. Another 14 people died in Kerala state and 14 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Tamil Nadu's beaches turned into virtual open-air mortuaries as fishermen's bodies washed ashore, and retreating waters left behind others killed inland. At least 200 people died in Tamil Nadu's capital Madras alone, and up to 600 in other districts including Cuddalore, Patil said. Sea water flooded the streets of Cuddalore town, flipping over dozens of cars and leaving some vehicles perched atop road dividers. Residents of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh state spoke of four-metre walls of water slamming into the shore. AdvertisementAdvertisement I was shocked to see innumerable fishing boats flying on the shoulder of the waves, going back and forth into the sea, as if made of paper, said P Ramanamurthy, 40, who lives in Andra Pradesh's Kakinada town. Many boats were upturned, but fishermen were still holding onto them. They also were pushed into the sea, he said. I had never imagined anything like this could happen. Also, 46 people were killed in three districts of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh state, police said. They said 32 of them - including 15 children - had gone into the sea for a Hindu religious bath to mark the full moon day. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu states are on India's southeastern coast along the Bay of Bengal, hundreds of kilometres from Indonesia, where a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck. Two people were killed and 100 injured in Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a remote and sparsely populated archipelago in the Bay of Bengal about 1,500 kilometres east of Madras. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
[Goanet]Looking for J F D'Souza of Parizat, Sant Inez, Goa
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. Meantime I left and settled in USA. He knows me as Mr Ullah of Dar al Tijara. He should be on his 65, He and his wife live in above address. Thanks for your help.
Re: [Goanet]Revoke Paulo Travel's bus permit (for publications)
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 time at the bus, I found that my ticket number 26 A was also allocated to someone else. Besides, the sleeper number 26 was divided into two sleepers 26A and 26 B. It was not just impossible to climb into the sleeper but I cannot fathom how two people can share the same sleeper, unless they are a husband wife couple or gays/lesbians. Who gave Paulo Travels permit for such an arrangement? The bus was of course full and all people mostly tourists put up with the arrangement. Paulo Travels bus seems only good for pigs to travel in, not human beings. I demand that Paulo Travel's licence be immediately revoked. This is also to let fore-warn Goans what happens if you book your ticket by this Paulo Travels. I have been a long-time traveller with Paulo Travels, and have had a mixed experience with this service. But disagree with some of what Samir says. Paulo runs a fleet of buses, and seems to be quite alert to market needs (unlike our state-run Kadamba Transport Corporation, which is dominated by a mix of political interest, corruption in body-building and other deals, and a significant degree of lethargy. Some years back, Paulo used to be my favoured mode of transport, specially to destinations like Bangalore, Hyderabad or Pune. It does have some serious flaws too: (i) drivers sometimes tend to be either too speedy (as seen by two ghastly accidents over two days earlier this season, then sought to be justified by Paulo) (ii) buses tend to take long breaks for dinner and drive casually sometimes, leading the buses to reach their destination late in the morning, after getting caught up the peak-morning traffic jams. I know these two statements might seem as contradictory; but any passenger would like to reach destination more or less on time; not meet with an accident due to a speeding bus, or reach 4 hours late. Specially if one has work to attend on the morning of landing. Paulo has a good system of booking your return fare, without charging you extra for the phone call. This is particularly suited for those wanting to make short trips. Paulo also tends to give Rs 50 discounts to regular travellers; one wishes they would plough back this money into a better service rather than cutting corners. One also dislikes the plastic-bottle of water they give to every passenger; can't we be more environment friendly? To reach Bangalore, I found the KSRTC bus crew less friendly and informal, but more business-like and punctual. Hence if one needs to reach on time, one would prefer this service to both Paulo and KTC. On one trip, I witnessed a rather strange experience. Some young tourists were begging the driver to stop for a short 'roadside toilet' halt. Their pleas turned more and more desperate. All that the bus crew did was to refuse to stop, and curse the guys (young, South Indian male tourists) for coming to Goa just to drink. Anyway, having said the above, I don't quite agree with Samir's reading. Also, it needs to be said that the sudden campaign against sleeper-buses in the early phases of Parrikar's regime was ill-founded and seemed targeted at Paulo, the main player in this sector at that time. 'Sleeper' buses are loved by some people, and hated by others. It gives me a restful night's sleep at a good price; but I know many others who dislike the idea very strongly. Overbooking, specially in the peak season, does tend to happen, and this is one front where Paulo's could surely buck up. My experience has however been that the staff tends to be accomodative, realising that the error is on their side, and sort out the issue by making a request to the passengers. 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. Bus operators in these parts generally try to avoid trouble by accomodating same-gender passengers on adjoining seats/sleepers. That said, it needs to be noted that Paulo's (and other buses') sleepers can be a tight-fit. You could be in trouble even if you're tall just by Indian standards ;-) At the end of the day, we need to note the lack of travel options in these parts. Between the Rs 400-600 bus ride and the Rs 3000-5000 plane fare, there are few options. The Swedish-technology Volvo priced approx Rs 550 to 750 for the Goa to Bombay or Bangalore route offers some option; but not much. Sometime back, I had made a comment about the problems about getting into and out of a tourist destination like Goa. Ben Antao, in his
[Goanet]Christmas New Year wishes
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:
--- 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 Chennai alongwith other places on the east coast this morning, Goa government has set up a control room to provide information about the tragedy. We fear that several Goans who visit the shrine of Valainkanni during Christmas and New Year might be trapped in the fury due to tidal waves, government officials told PTI here. We have set up a control room here to provide information to the relatives of those who might have been affected, they said adding, the control room telephone numbers are 0832-1087, 2225383 and 2225083. PTI
[Goanet]An interesting read so true!
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 following. A wonderful Message by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. HOW TO STAY YOUNG 1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her. 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. 3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. An idle mind is the devil's workshop. And the devil's name is Alzheimer's. 4. Enjoy the simple things. 5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. 6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive. 7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge. 8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help. 9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is. 10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. If you don't send this to at least 8 peoplewho cares? George Carlin cheers Jerry Fernandes _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
[Goanet]SCIDEV.NET: India's first communications satellite being transported on a bullock cart
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. So Aruna Srivastava and her colleagues at the Malaria Research Centre in New Delhi devised another approach to find them. Using images from India's remote sensing (IRS) satellites they mapped areas across the entire country where the species is likely to be found on the basis of its known behaviour and on ecological factors -- such as temperature, humidity and altitude -- conducive for its breeding and survival. Their model correctly predicted the exact breeding locations, which could then be selectively targeted for specific control measures. Srivastava's study found that an estimated 50 million inhabitants were being exposed to this dangerous mosquito whose presence was in some cases unknown to health authorities until the satellite-aided study. The technique used by Srivastava -- overlaying geographical and other ground-based data on satellite derived maps to generate value added products -- is the basis of a growing industry made possible by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in Bangalore. Subba Rao holding up Hyderabad's new map Photo Credit: K. S. Jayaraman Until today, there had been no map of Hyderabad despite it being called a high-tech city, says Pavuluri Subba Rao, who left ISRO in the 1980s to found a company that turns the IRS imagery into a wide range of products with a myriad of applications. Next month he will present the mayor of Hyderabad with the first map of the city (see photo) showing every piece of property on every street -- houses, schools hospitals, gas stations and even burial grounds. I anticipate two immediate benefits, Rao told SciDev.Net. With every property digitised, the tax collection will go up. And I expect traffic congestion to ease because the map clearly shows where to build roads and flyovers. Rao says demand for the map is high from those wanting to do business in Hyderabad. Under a World Bank project, Rao's Hyderabad-based company -- Indian Resources Information and Management Technologies Limited -- is also preparing maps to show where industries should be allowed in the state's 18 districts in order to minimise impacts of pollution. This information will be web-enabled, so an industrialist just has to browse the website to choose the location to build their plant, says Rao. Today, ISRO's constellation of six IRS satellites -- two more will be added next year is the world's biggest. Sale of its images worldwide generates US$6 million in revenue to Antrix Corporation, ISRO's commercial arm. Within India, scientists have used the satellite pictures to combat deforestation, monitor desertification, predict crop yields, and even trace the course of an underground river in northwest India that some scientists say could be used to irrigate the Thar desert in Rajasthan. Satellites could also be used to assess how sedimentations reduce the storage capacity of reservoirs, affecting power generation. According to ISRO, one major success has been the four to five-fold increase in fish catch as a result of daily forecasts for fishing zones based on ocean colour and sea surface temperature obtained from the 'Oceansat' satellite that ISRO launched in 1999. A satellite-aided drinking water project has been extended nationwide following 90 per cent success among the 24,000 wells drilled so far. This is the first time anywhere in the world where satellite images on a massive scale, in conjunction with limited field surveys, are being used to locate groundwater with high level of accuracy, says Dasika Prasad Rao, former director of the National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA) in Hyderabad. Producing a map of potential wells costs about Rs. 2,000 (US$45) for each village, says P.R. Reddy of NRSA who runs this mission. Vasundhara Raje, a former minister of state for space revealed in 2003 that the benefit from remote sensing had more than paid for the entire national space effort. More vital roles are envisaged for the IRS satellites in a proposed multi-million dollar project on linking India's rivers to solve the water crisis. The remote sensing capability will get a further boost next year with the addition of two new satellites: Cartosat (with a spatial resolution of 2.5m) and Risat (that can see through clouds). The results of four decades of efforts are quite impressive in other areas too. With more than 130 telephone exchanges in orbit, the Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system is one of the largest domestic communications systems in the Asia Pacific region. Thanks to INSAT, 90 per cent of Indians can watch television. Daily weather forecasts and disaster warnings are possible. And with production lines for two types of operational rockets, India is also carving a place in
[Goanet]Highway from Pernem to Pollem
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 again, and thanks for the informations you pass through Goanet. Cheers and Compliments of the season Jerry Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 23:46:27 ¼n From: MailingListClint! [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet]Highway from Pernem to Pollem Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org Hi Jerry, Like it or not, if Goa's going to have a 4-Lane Highway, Pollem will have its fair share! Pollem, in Canacona happens to be the southernmost vaddo/wada in Goa through which the present national highway NH-17 passes through. The government plans to upgrade this highway from 2-lane to 4-lane. Pollem is also where we have the check post before crossing into Karnataka. Pollem is a tiny 'not-so-famous' hamlet because it hardly has any 'touristic' interests. It's more popularly known by Karwaris who hop across the border for a quick drink and the many bars that have come up in Pollem due to the price differences of alcohol in Goa and Karnataka. The next time you search for a place, don't ask Lonely Planet, ask a local. :-) Clinton.. _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
[Goanet]chicken coming home to roost
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 information when these chickens will come, it will be great. I also hope these chickens can lay eggs, as am waiting to start a business of poultry farming and wow, with all these chickens, bet many others too are eying to have this poultry farming business. So are the chicken coming home to roost? or to Roast? Cheers Jerry Fernandes _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[Goanet]1000 + dead in India: Tsunami
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, Andhra Pradesh and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on Sunday. Tamil Nadu was the worst affected, with possibly over 800 people killed, Patil said after a meeting of the Crisis Management Group in New Delhi. In Andhra Pradesh, over 200 people were feared killed, he said. In Andaman, as many as 14 people were killed, the minister said, adding that the damage due to the tidal wave in Car Nicobar and Greater Andamans was higher, but details were yet to come in due to snapping of communication links. Patil said that the coastal areas of West Bengal had also suffered damage, but he had not been able to contact Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya. He said he would visit the affected areas either in the evening or Monday morning. Patil said thousands of people were evacuated from the affected areas. He said the priority was to provide food, medicines and blankets to the victims. Authorities in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were carrying out relief and rescue operation on a war footing, the minister said. The Centre, he said, was doing everything to mitigate the suffering of the people. The tidal waves were triggered by a massive earthquake -- 8.5 on the Richter scale -- that hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra. That was followed by at least six moderate to strong aftershocks. Flash flooding in Indonesia claimed almost 100 lives, and many more deaths were feared in Thailand after huge waves hit the tourist resort of Phuket. The Thai government declared a state of emergency. Six deaths were reported from Malaysia's Penang island. Sri Lankan authorities reported 500 deaths from the waves. Witnesses in the eastern Sri Lankan port city of Trincomalee reported waves as high as 40 feet, hitting inland as far as a kilometre. The Lankan government declared a state of emergency. © Copyright 2004 PTI. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of PTI content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent. Share your comments
[Goanet]Dalgado Konknni akademi --an agenda for 2005-06
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 views are listed below: I) Registration of the society is very important say most of the Roman lipi mogis II) They are not happy that your Bank accounts are in Coporation Bank Panaji (whose Directors are pro Konkani nagri script). In their opinion DKA could opt for any neutral nationalised Bank like SBI or Bank of Baroda or Bank of India or could have the Federal Bank III) The age group of the committee should consist of persons between 18 to 25 years 25 to 35 years 35 to 45 years 45 to 55 years 55 to 65 years and others above. The greater emphasis should be on those below 55 years. These committee members should initially be invariably from the Velhas Conquistas and also from the Novas Conquistas to have a fair mix spread over Goa. Members from other Konkani Roman lipi friendly areas could be co-opted. IV) The email address is a must, before the close of the year end. V)Following lists should be ready 1) List of EXECUTIVE Committee Members name, address, tel(O) (R) Cell No: Fax No: email address date of membership: 2)list of LIFE MEMBERS name, address, tel(O) (R) Cell No: Fax No: email address date of membership: 3) list of all KONKNNI ROMAN LIPI WRITERS name address, tel(O) (R) Cell No: Fax No: email address date of initial writing publications and year of publications to their credit 4) list of DONORS for DKA name, address, tel(O) (R) Cell No: Fax No: email address Amount donated by cash cheque 5) List of all KONKNNI TIATRISTS (supporters of Roman lipi script.) name, address, tel(O) (R) Cell No: Fax No: email address date of initial acting 6) List of a) all the churches in Goa b) all the NGOs in Goa c) all the audio visual and publicity media and press in GOA name, address, tel(O) (R) Cell No: Fax No: email address CONTACT PERSON /DESIGNATION 7)List of elected representatives in Goa and outside who support the cause of Roman lipi Konknni script name, address, tel(O) (R) Cell No: Fax No: email address CONTACT PERSON /DESIGNATION 8) List of prospective organisations who can provide funds by way or advertisement support/or in kind to promoting the cause of Roman lipi Konknni name, address, tel(O) (R) Cell No: Fax No: email address CONTACT PERSON /DESIGNATION *** Please note All this data should be arranged Village Panchayat or Municipality or Corporation wise and Taluka wise viz; Tomazinho Cardozo,VP Candolim Bardez or Wilson Mazarelo Margao Municipal Council Salcette This data should be updated on MS Excel programme from time to time. *** 7) List of a) all the CHURCHES in Konknni speaking regions b) all the NGOs c) all the AUDIO VISUAL PUBLICITY MEDIA in Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra Kolkatta Maharashtra etc who are receptive of the idea of promoting Konkani in the Roman script. their details viz; name, address, tel(O) (R) Cell No: Fax No: email address CONTACT PERSON /DESIGNATION 8) List of those abroad Goa centric a) websites. b) non resident Indians c) netizens of all Goans or those receptive to the idea of promoting Konknni in Roman script ** Once the email is in place your appeal attached herewith needs to be sent to all concerned. The use of email is emphasises because of speed in communications and cost friendly. Similarly once data is maintained things can flow easily. VI) Other steps to expedite membership drive: a) Life Membership forms should be made available for filling at teatro centres / church premises b) twenty five active boys and girls preferably below 30 years of age should be selected or appointed in each Village Panchayat and Municipality or Municipal Corporation to form the core group of activity support c) Archbishop of Archdiocese of Goa Daman His Grace Filipe Neri should be requested to issue a circular to make an announcement at all important Feasts Masses on the objectives of the DKA beside should be posted on all churches d) Cable networks could scroll Msgr DALGADO 150th Birth Centenary celebrations 8th May 2005 to 8th May 2006 Contact for membership/further details activities Tel No:Mobile No: Email address: for further activities/details e) MPs and MLAs should be given an appeal to promote the cause of the DKA and arrange for allotment of funds in the ensuing Budget session for the DKA and 150 Centenary celebrations. f) Please note (email address should be [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOT in your name [EMAIL PROTECTED] to avoid personalisation)
[Goanet]CHICKEN AND OUR CULTURE!
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 scientific name of the chicken is Gallus domesticus (genus and species.) The chicken has a long history of domesticity and service to mankind, and it has been an integral part of Goan household and culture since time immemorial. The adult female chicken is called a hen (kombi), the adult male is called a rooster/cock (kombo,) and the young are called chicks (pilam.) The rooster is larger and more brightly colored than the hen; it also has a larger wattle and comb. Roosters make a very loud crowing and can be quite aggressive. There are many breeds of chicken that are different in size and color. In the past, breeds were developed to provide plumage for ceremonial costumes. Chickens always move in a flock and require no labor to control them. Here are some of the characteristics of a chicken: A chickens heart beats 280-315 times a minute. A chickens body temperature normally runs at 102o-103o F. A rooster takes 18-20 breaths a minute; a hen 30-35. There are over 150 varieties of domestic chickens. Chickens are not capable of sustained flight. It takes a hen 24-26 hours to lay an egg. Chickens come in an infinite variety of colors and patterns. Chicken eggs range in color from white to pale brown and other pale colors. A chicken can have 4 or 5 toes on each foot. Grocery store chickens are 5-8 weeks old. A chicken takes 21 days to hatch eggs. An egg starts growing into a chick when it reaches a temperature of 86o F. It takes approximately 4 lbs of feed to make 1 dozen eggs. A hen lives an average of 5-7 years, but can live up to 20 years. She will lay eggs her entire life with production decreasing every year from year one. In the olden days, every family in Goa, no matter how poor it was cooked extra food just in case visitors dropped by. Even if nobody arrived, the food wouldnt go to waste; it would be shared with their dogs, cats, pigs and chickens. Chickens have a varied diet. They eat insects, worms, fruit, seeds, acorns, grains, slugs, snails, and many other foods. They have a well-developed gizzard (a part of the stomach that contains tiny stones) that grinds up their food. Since Goans are basically farmers, there is never a shortage of grains in their barns. Until my mother passed away, we always raised chickens at our place. We never ran short of eggs in our house. Also, we always had an old chicken or two or a rooster which we could slaughter in case relatives/guests arrived at our place at night. Every night, once all the chicken were let in the kombiancho ghudd (chicken room,) we were required to count them because if they were left out perching on a tree, a kattanor (wild cat) would devour them. If all chickens could not be accommodated in a ghudd, they would be assembled in a room and covered with a panz (a large basket made of bamboo with small window openings.) A large munkutto (wooden log) would be placed on the top of the panz so that the chickens could not escape from it. Every time our mother went to Mapusa for shopping, we ran into a problem. By the time she returned home late in the evening, one of the best egg-laying hens would go missing. The foxes which frequented our hill somehow always chose the day when our mother was away to snatch one of our best hens, and obviously mother blamed us for the loss and scolded us at our carelessness in not being able to guard things whenever she left the house. During our childhood, every Christian family gathered at around 8:00 p.m. and said the rosary without fail. Sometimes, all of a sudden while the rosary was going on, a mother would interrupt thus - Noman Morie, kurpen bhorlele, Swami Dev tujea ttaim assa Agho Ispu, soglleo kombieo bhitor eileat mungho? ostoream bhitor tum sodev ..Jezu. ISPU: Hoi ghe maim ...Santa Morie Devache maie ami papiam khatir ..MOTHER: Sarkeo mezleat mungho? ISPU: Hoi maim atam ani amchea mornanchea vellar, Amen! This is not a joke but practical way of life back then. A domestic fowl is bred for flesh and eggs. Chicken is the most versatile of meats. It can be prepared in many ways chicken biryani, chicken cafreal, chicken tikka, chicken 65, garlic chicken, butter chicken, chicken massala, roasted, broiled, grilled, or poached, in soups, stews, and pot pies, and with a variety of seasonings, toppings, and sauces. No wonder it is a staple in practically every culture's cuisine. One of the best Goan chicken dishes was and still is Xacuti, though in recent years the tandoori (chicken marinated in yogurt and a pungent blend of spices, and baked in special clay) has captured the hotel
[Goanet]WEBSITE for St. John of the Cross Church - Sanquelim
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: www.Geocities.com/stjohnofcrosschurch With due respect, I wish to thank our donors, sponsors and all our friends who helped our church in one way or the other. May our Patron St. John bless you all always. You are kindly requested to access the site and give your valuable comments by SIGNING THE GUEST BOOK. Yours In Jesus Christ, Laurie M/Kuwait Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] INTRODUCTION The village of Sanquelim (Casabe de Sanquelim) is a part of the Bicholim Taluka in Goa, covering an area of 45.10 hectares and a total area of 1069.93 hectares along with Arvalem and Virdi coming under a single panchayat jurisdiction. Of the total population of 84,532 in Bicholim taluka [1991 census], 82.5 % are Hindus, 4.9 % are Muslims, 2.42 % are Christians and the rest (0.20 per cent) belong to other faiths. Although the Christians comprise a miniscule percentage of the total population in the taluka, under the aegis of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and the two parishes of Bicholim and Sanquelim it has played a pivotal role in social development of the community. The Sanquelim parish is one of the two parishes in Bicholim Taluka with the Church dedicated to St. John and the Cross. The Christian population constituted just 7.39% of the population in the panchayat jurisdiction of Sanquelim, Harvalem and Virdi in 1992 (Directory, 1992). THE CHURCH THEN The church dedicated to St. John of the cross was built as a chapel in 1826 at the initiative of Archbishop Frei Manoel de S Galdino from the donations raised by the faithful and the Portuguese Government (Catao 1955). In the subsequent year i.e. on 11.12.1827, the chapel was detached from the parish of Bicholim and upgraded as a distinct and separate parish. For a major part of period, this church has been looked after by the Jesuits. The church was rebuilt on two earlier occasions namely in 1933 and in 1948. THE CHURCH NOW At present the parish is under the charge of the Redemptorists (The congregation of the most Holy Redeemer) with Fr. James D Costa as the Parish Priest. The church today, boasts of various vibrant institutions / associations and religions orders that are deeply associated with it and which carry on its mission of service. The congregation of the sisters of St. Anne of Divine Providence renders yeoman service in the social sphere of the village. Since their entry into the village way back in 1964, there has been no looking back. Their pioneering work in the small scale industry with activities like chalk making, candle making and macaroni making kept many a home fires burning. The primary school for girls, typewriting and shorthand institute for the youth and the dispensary for the poor and needy are ably run by the sisters who besides this lend their helping hand in the varied activities of the church. Truly, the seeds of service to humanity sowed in Tusia Italy in 1834 have bloomed all around Sanquelim. The Confraria do Santissimo Sacramento e Nossa Senhora dos Milagres is a committee of the parishioners which helps the Parish Priest in running the day- to-day affairs of the church. The church runs and manages a school ( St. John of the Cross Primary/High School) which has carved a niche for itself in the academic field. Some of the teachers themselves are proud ex-students of the school. Besides, many an ex- student holds very high positions in the government and the private sectors. The socio-economic development of Sanquelim in the recent past has attracted many people including Christians in Sanquelim. An increase in the size of the Christian population and normal weakening of the church structure due to ravages of time had made the task of rebuilding the church urgent and necessary. This task had to be carried out with surgical precision so as not to destroy the historical importance of the old structure. In view of this, the front façade (Baroque) has been left untouched so as to preserve this aesthetic structure of historical importance for posterity. THE FUTURE STEPS 19th December 2004 is a day of joy and rejoicing for all Sankhalikars. It is a day on which His Grace Archbishop Patriarch Filipe Neri Ferrao will bless the newly renovated church. It is a happy coincidence that it is also the liberation day of Goa . Let us the Christians of Sanquelim put into practice the teachings of St. John of the Cross. Let us join hands with people of other communities to make Sanquelim a jewel in our beautiful land. Let us resolve to maintain our age-old communal harmony in this famous spiritual place by spreading the tapestry of love. More specifically, let us as fellow pilgrims and under
[Goanet]Learning and education
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 after passing the necessary exams can be said to be learned, but is he or she educated ? True education should have ethics as its foundation. In the same vein I could say that so much is said that we have an IITian as a CM. Even eminent persons speak of him as IIT educated CM. I think they should say IIT learned CM. For I fail to see much education in his manner of acting. He goes about like a spoilt college brat giving in to his whims and fancies while using our hard earned money. Nandkumar Kamat praised him to the skies on his birthday and equated him to Gandhiji, the father of our nation. A comparison of a pigmy hearted Parikkar with a colossus of a Gandhi who spread the message of love and peace and united India and died at the hands of a communal fanatic! The CM wants to live with the bollywood stars and not with the poor of Goa live along India. His RSS heart is seeking to destroy and not to build. Look at the destruction of the Fontainhas street vandalism, the attack on the Bishop's house, the blackening of a professor's face in the university, the attack on the hotel of Mathew Braganca at Mapusa, the destruction of the ice factory for an IFFI road, and lately the destruction of the young minds of innocent children with a falsehood and communal hatred through a CD , using the official machinery of the state of Goa. Can such a rakshas be a gandhian ? Has Nandkumar Kamat lost his bearings in the university lab?or has he received some nice slab for himself to trumpet the pigmy CM's tantrums? Mizeen
[Goanet]A message to Maria da Fatima Gomes
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 study Engineering in Lisbon in October 1961. My congratulations to Maria da Fatima, for the interesting research job. And Happy Christmas! Eugenio Viassa Monteiro
[Goanet]Blitz on Indian cyber-cafe porn
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. Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested more than 50 people, some of them naked. Director-general of police, VKB Nair, told the BBC he ordered the drive after complaints that students were watching porn instead of attending classes. It follows a scandal over the case of a Delhi schoolboy who allegedly filmed a sex act with a girl on his cell phone. The BBC's Ram Dutt Tripathi in Lucknow says the Uttar Pradesh crackdown targeted a number of places that sold pornographic films and videos. In Agra, the owners of two cyber-cafes were allegedly providing sex cubicles for boys and girls for 60 rupees ($1.30) an hour. Most of the cubicles did not even have computers - instead police found used condoms. Police arrested 22 boys and girls there, in various states of undress. The manager of one reputable cyber-cafe said he was surprised that his establishment was virtually deserted while the others were crowded despite being almost twice as expensive. Mr Nair also said some cinema halls were caught illegally showing parts of films that were cut by the censors. He has asked all district police chiefs to file reports on the crackdown by 29 December. Allahabad district police chief, Sunil Gupta, said two people had been arrested there for selling pornographic video CDs. However, he denied media reports that police had received a video CD allegedly made by a boy of a sex act with his girlfriend which was then sold in markets for 250 rupees. In a similar case, which has shocked India, a 17-year-old Delhi schoolboy allegedly recorded a sex act with a girl, 16, on his mobile phone. The clip was later sold on video CDs via auction site Baazee.com, sparking the arrest of its manager for India, Avnish Bajaj. A juvenile court granted the boy bail but ordered him not to leave the country. Mr Bajaj was also bailed and told not to leave. He was arrested under India's information technology law, which prohibits the use of the internet to distribute obscene or pornographic material. Bazee.com has said the offending clip was removed from the website as soon as the nature of its contents became known. The alleged seller of the two minutes and 37 seconds clip, an engineering student, has also been arrested Photographs at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4124121.stm --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 09/12/2004
[Goanet]Cricket, beaches of Goa, extra Konkan Railway trains
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 Goa, India goasia.about.com - Asia Goa has a steady climate with little change throughout the year. December ... C. A word of caution: swimming is hazardous throughout Goa. ... http://goasia.about.com/cs/india/l/aa011502d.htm KONKAN Rly to run special trains to clear winter rush to Goa : 123Bharath.com - India ... New Delhi, Dec 24 : Konkan Railway will run two special trains between Madgaon and Ahmedabad to clear extra rush of passengers to and from Goa during the ... http://www.123bharath.com/news/index.php?action=fullnewsid=45812
[Goanet]Re: Seminar, Nov 2004 issue *Amchem Goem* (IFFI related extracts - I)
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 as one of India's ten most global non-corporate brands, second only to the Indian film industry and Bangalore's Silicon Valley .. Yet public perception across the European world and in the imagination of many others has linked Goa in the last three decades with Kathmandu, Bali and Ibiza. Goans battle environmental pollution, drug traffic and paedophilia...The Goan experience of colonialism and decolonization sets it apart, making problematic its harmonious integration into national life .. In subsequent decades, tourism has also contributed to mobility in ways that have not been matched in other parts of the country. [The Problem, Maria Aurora Couto] Soscgado, blissful ease, as a popular description of Goan character, appears to contradict the competitive performance of the Goan economy. It does, however, indicate that Goa's economic strengths derive from sources outside narrow definitions. .. Credit, however, must be given to the professional analysts for relying on criteria that gave greater regard to education, health, governance and infrastructure. It is in this wider context that Goa with an area of 3702 sq kms, the smallest state after Delhi, has attained benchmarks of human development that have made its economy among the best performing in the country...Though Goa entered the Union framework only in the middle of the Third Five Year Plan (1962-1966), the situation was more than made up by liberal funding and decisiveness of the Planning Commission and the Central government...Another milestone was reached in 1983 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi held the Retreat of the Commonwealth Heads of Government in Goa. Significant and productive investments were made for roads, telecommunications, water supply, electricity transmission and distribution, the international airport terminal, and by the private sector for hotels and tourist attractions of Goa's unrivalled beaches of sun, sand, fronting calm seas and fringed by sand dunes and coconut palms. It also served as a demonstration of the joy of the Goan way of life - its cuisine, song and music and social harmony - an object lesson to some of the Commonwealth Heads uneasy about the military action of 1961...The financial resources to meet the challenges of development need a fresh look. A provision of central assistance on a formula based only on an increase in population and poverty penalizes states for performance. For Goa the reduction in central assistance from an average of 80% of the state plan outlay during the union territory period to the current 15% has led to increased borrowings, raising the dangers of a debt trap...Goa has much to show in the management of its resources. Not only is the per capita income the highest in the country but so also is the per capita realization of state revenue mainly from sales tax, water and electricity charges. The state budget estimates for 2004-2005 and the revised estimates for 2003-2004 provide for substantial funding for further initiatives in employment, agriculture, infrastructure and social welfare. The revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs 1584 crore and capital expenditure at Rs 597 crore, with a plan outlay of Rs 915 crore. Both the revenue deficit of Rs 7.95 crore and the fiscal deficit of Rs 506 crore are manageable. Evidently there is a case for enlarged central assistance that rewards performance and efficient management of the economy...In Goa, the foreign exchange earned from the export of iron ore of 23.5 million tonnes, was Rs 1200 crore, an all time high for fiscal 2002-2003; the foreign exchange from tourism in Goa is estimated at Rs 1500 crore during an average year and is expected to go up to Rs 2000 crore in 2004-2005. Only two percent of the royalty charges for mining and nothing for the foreign exchange earned from exports of Goan ore and tourism is received from the central government...There is need to revise the interest rate on Central loans, especially since external assistance on very low interest and other concessional terms is given by international funding agencies and bilateral donor countries. Such assistance is usually given for social sector projects like water supply, sanitation and rural development. Even if the foreign exchange is not passed on to the state governments, the rupee loan for such projects should be on low interest and long repayment periods [The Goan Economy. Alban Couto] There is much talk about Goa being one of the preferred tourist destinations. I do not subscribe to this view for a very good reason. Infrastructure is lacking. This is because neither the central nor state governments have introduced a 'hands on' tourism policy in India, even
[Goanet]Re:Re: Seminar, Nov 2004 issue *Amchem Goem*
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 rolled into one big unjust mess. And yes, the 9-11 would have greater credibility if it had dark-skinned people on the panel - like a few people from the Middle East who are scholars there and can offer a better perspective and some former Governor or Senator from the USA. [George Pinto on Dec 25] The 9/11 Report took nearly two years to finalise. It reportedly involved the review of 2.5 million pages of documents, interviews of 1200 individuals in TEN COUNTRIES (emhasis added). It explicitly sought to to be independent impartial, thorough and non-partisan. It was committed to share its investigations to the maximum extent with the American people. For this purpose it held 19 days of hearings and took public testimony from 160 witnesses. Some of this was available on satellite TV in India. The Commissions staff includes one of Indian origin (Rajesh De, Counsel) and may be two if Charles M. Pereira (Professional Staff Member) is also counted. There is also a Korean (Hyon Kim, Counsel). Appendix B is titled Table of names and consists of nearly 5 (five) pages of individuals with Arabic/Muslim names compared to 2 (two) of U.S Officials including Condoleeza Rice and Zalmay Khalilzad. So what exactly is your complaint about the lack of credibility of the 9/11 Commission's work? Instead you may be the one who seems to be labouring under some vague, preconceived notions in this matter.
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[Goanet]Re: Seminar .. (9/11 report)
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 the Bush administration and media. It is NOT IslamIST terrorism which I believe is paying lip-service and being politically correct. I am not saying everyone in the USA is anti-Muslim (there are 6 million American Muslims) but I believe the 9-11 commission blessed the status quo on a number of fronts: the belief that America is innocent in terrorism matters, the bad guys are always the other guys, the roots of terrorism is external to the USA and non-white in nature, capitalism is kind and gentle and that's what the Middle East needs, America's national security is at stake (translation: control of Middle East oil), etc. Hence, I am very apprenhensive about the 9-11 commission's report. [George Pinto on Dec 25] You may well be right but why should we take your word for it? Where is the evidence? Specifically, what are you apprehensive about? Btw, I checked amazon.com for information about the 9/11 Report and found an account of a book (by a Professor Griffin) which has critiqued it heavily. Reviews of the Griffin book, however, do not mention any of the issues you have raised in the second para of your posting. These were probably simply irrelevant to the 9/11 Commission's brief or TOR! I also went back to the 9/11 Report to check on its take on Bin Laden's views on Islam and America. I have concluded that your views would probably come perilously close to the jihadist theme that portrays the United States as anti-Muslim (p. 375), as the Report puts it, and hence there may be reason for one to feel slightly apprehensive about your intentions vis a vis Americans! Hope we will be disabused of this line of thinking in due course
[Goanet]RE: Chickens coming home to roost!
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. Show some respect for the office, even if you don't have any respect for the person in it. Georgie Porgie Pudding and Pie Kissed the Girls and made them cry When the boys came out to play Georgie Porgie ran away
[Goanet]Zaheera Sheikh Excommunicated - Comments
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 (hypocrite) and excommunicated her. The decision was taken at the emergency meeting of the Muslim religious scholars, convened in Bhopal on Friday. The Majlis-e-Shoora (advisory council) of AIMTC unanimously decided that in view of the Tehelka expose, it had been confirmed that Zaheera had been lying again and again. COMMENTS: I personally congratulate the AIMTC and the Muslim faith at large for this singular action. This is the need of the hour where religions of the world seem to be the carpets under which a lot of dirt (read hypocrites) is hiding. I wish the Catholic Church in particular and the Hindu Samaj at large would have in place such a committee as AIMTC, specially in Goa, wherein if 'munafiqs' were to be excommunicated, we would have only the 'good intentioned' citizens around and 'NO POLITICIANS' to soil the sacred places where GODs live, on SUNDAYs and every conceivable opportune day. Wouldn't that be what we really want??? Floriano www.goasu-raj.org .
[Goanet]GEORGE PINTO'S QUERY ON CHURCH AFFAIRS
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 burying their head in the sands. In the USA, we witnessed the tremendous harm done to the victims and innocent priests two years with a similar scandal. The Church's silence and denial finally took the issue to the courts and matters are now settled with huge monetary sums - some of it could have been avoided. Just today, another settlement here in California. I hope the Goa Church is not going down the same path. I notice very few are asking for transparency and a public report. This way everyone can avoid speculation and gossip. When the Church sex abuse scandal first broke in the USA, innocent priests were walking around convicted by association simply by being a priest. It is not fair to the priests or the victims. I am hoping there is formal investigation and study in Goa and the findings made public. The laity have a right to know if the problem is pervasive or isolated or non-existent. Regards, George - Dear George, 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 requested that all these complaints be sent directly to the Archbishop's palace. As you now the Church is very powerful and unresponsive to the people's pulse. Till date instead of attempting to fix the problem the Church seems to do everything possible to cover its unholy acts. And for this they shrewdly use the services of a cotorie of some wise lay people that evolves around the Church to do the dirty job of damage control. I took up the Ribandar Church molestation issue after deep thought and ascertaining all the facts. Before we went public on the issue I pleaded with the Co-ordinator of our Ribandar Parish Council to call a open meeting of all parishioners so that this issue could be discussed and the facts be faced dead on. This they dared not do and expected that the truth could be supressed and that they would be able to hush up the matter. Early this year I personally met the Archbishop Rev. Filipe Neri Ferrao and pleaded his intervention on the Ribandar issue. The spokesman of the Archbishop made a public statement a few days later that the Archbishop was seized of the matter and that an inquiry had been ordered. That's all we have heard. Till date the findings of this inquiry have not been made public. And the not so suprising silence and inaction on the part of the Archbishop is solely to be blamed for allowing this issue to be dragged into the Courts and public domain. Turning a blind eye is no solution to a serious problem. It only aggravates the issue and this is exactly what is happening in the Ribandar Church molestation case where on Dec 24th last year before the X'mas midnight mass Parish priest Fr. Newton Rodrigues is accused of allegedly taking a 13-year-old Ribandar girl to a room in the church on the pretext of taking confession and molesting her. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar
