[Goanet]History Hour, Jan 6

2005-01-03 Thread delio
HISTORY HOUR XAVIER CENTRE OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH Cordially invites you to the screening of and open forum on Goa Freedom Struggle VCD at Xavier Centre of Historical Research B. B. Borkar Road Alto Porvorim Thursday, 6th January 2005 5. 30 pm Tel: 2417772 ; 2414971 [EMAIL

[Goanet]Year of the Airport (Update)

2005-01-03 Thread Philip Thomas
High flying By: Vir Sanghvi January 2, 2005 Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to find a seat on an aircraft that leaves India during the peak season? Are you surprised when you read news reports

[Goanet]RIBANDAR NEW YEAR'S DAY SERENADE

2005-01-03 Thread Aires Rodrigues
Dear Goanetters. This is a copy of the editorial in Goa Herald on 3rd of January. Have a God blessed new Year. Ivar Fjeld Ribandar. Shame Goa, shame. Shame Goa, shame Shame on you Goa! Shame on all the people who came to Goa to enjoy themselves and shame on all the people, who made pious

Re:[Goanet] Indonesian Earthquake

2005-01-03 Thread Mario Goveia
It looks like we have unleashed another earthquake of seething wrath from Santosh, and will now be inundated by the resulting tsunami of carefully selected left-wing propaganda. He gives his own obvious bias away when he starts with an attack on the ownership and political bent of a newspaper,

[Goanet]Mathany Saldanha on Mopa airport and Low spending tourists

2005-01-03 Thread Eddie Fernandes
Headline: 'Goa Is Certainly More Than Sun And Sand' Source: Express Travel Tourism, Dec.2004 at http://www.expresstravelandtourism.com/200412/goafocus01.shtml Excerpt: The minister for tourism in the Goa government, Matanhy Saldanha is a pragmatic thinker and believes in taking action. He has

[Goanet]From Switzerland

2005-01-03 Thread Laxmi restaurant Indien
I wish you all the best for the NEW YEAR 2005. I hope you all passed a pleasant festive season away from the natural disasters with a small thought and prayers for the victimes. Pls. if you can, could you influence our Tourism department to find another slogan for tourism, because the one they

[Goanet]Installation, 'Oceanic' in Mumbai

2005-01-03 Thread Kerkar Art Complex
Jindal South West Foundation has invited Dr. Subodh Kerkar to present his installations titled 'Oceanic' in Mumbai, as part of the Mumbai Festival celebrations. Subodh will create half a kilometer of his installations on the rocky sea frontage of Priyadarshani Park, Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai.

[Goanet]Year of the Airport (But let's forget Goa's -- for now)

2005-01-03 Thread Philip Thomas
No landing space Business Standard / New Delhi January 03, 2005 With passenger traffic growing by 24 per cent in April-September '04, or double the growth in the same period last year, the government's decision to allow private Indian carriers to fly overseas is a more than welcome move. Add

[Goanet]GOVT TO CHANGE ITS SLOGAN FOR TOURISM!

2005-01-03 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
The Goa government has decided in all its wisdom that Goa will be free of natural calamities in the future. Tsunami has killed more than a lakh. Over a million people are homeless. Property and infrastructure has been wiped out. The worst devastated states and countries are top tourism

[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP (THOUGHT FOR TODAY) Jan 4, 2005!

2005-01-03 Thread domnic fernandes
“Usko ek jur zo aiz tum farik kortai faleancheam koxttancher je ghoddiek kednanch ievchenant.” (Worry is the interest you pay today on the troubles of tomorrow which may never arrive.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA

[Goanet]Closing discussions

2005-01-03 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Hi Cornel, Thanks for your question. You are indeed very kind in giving us TWO MONTHS TO MAKE SENSE about the Goa Catholic Church issue as raised by George. The time-line for that thread was two days. In my opinion, even that was too much. :=)) There were no facts, only philosophy, conjectures and

[Goanet] Indonesian Earthquake

2005-01-03 Thread Mario Goveia
Mario Goveia previously wrote: I had chided Tim of making a facetious comment while operating on feni fumes, which Santosh pounced upon as a gratuitious personal insult. I would be rich, not insulted, if I was paid a $1 everytime someone accused me of drinking our special nationsl adult

[Goanet]DAY One - Gomant Vishwa Sammelan

2005-01-03 Thread godfrey gonsalves
Days without water griping the Panjimites the sorrow fear of the Tsunami disaster the news of resignation of Minister for Town Country Planning Mr Antanasio (Babush ) Monseratte the MLA from Taleigao or his imminent expulsion from the Government an announcement expected at a Goa Cabinet meet this

[Goanet]What is happening to Goan youth?

2005-01-03 Thread rene barreto
Reproducing this article from goa-research-net. 000 What is happening to Goan youth? Nirmal Kulkarni Mon, 03 Jan 2005 00:46:41 -0800 Searching for the wilds in our blood! Every time I hear a conversation about a wild place or habitat

[Goanet]Re:the issue of the Ribandar priest

2005-01-03 Thread Aires Rodrigues
Dr. Jose Colaco wrote Having read the repeated posts from Aires Rodrigues on the issue of the Priest from Ribandar Goa who is accused of having molested a Young girl during what was supposed to be a Confession, I'd say the following: 1. Aires (a lawyer) has already Tried and Crucified this

[Goanet]Re: [Goanet-news]01 JAN 2005: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS

2005-01-03 Thread Clarence Carneiro
CM'S PLEA: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has made a fervent plea to the people in the State to extend a helping hand to the victims of Tsunami-hit areas and contribute generously to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The Youth Hostel, Miramar Panaji, keeping up with the tradition of

RE: [Goanet]Betting odds?

2005-01-03 Thread Herman Carneiro
Dear Tim, Ron and Mario, Point taken. A few responses preceded by ***. Quoting Tim de Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED]: (Copying this to Herman Fred as some of my posting to Goa-Net mysteriously disappear.) *** It's not fair to say that your posts mysteriously disappear as if we discard them

Re: [Goanet]Can Goan Catholics end polarization?

2005-01-03 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- Bernado Colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you expect those like the president of Chimbel living in palaces to help his brethern or is it too much on their plates. The latest from Pernem is that Goan Patriot based in the US, Eng. Agnelo Gomes has donated loads to a school whose students

[Goanet]NEWS: World Convention of Canara Konkani Catholics Concludes In Karnataka (SAR)

2005-01-03 Thread Frederick Noronha
World Convention of Canara Konkani Catholics Concludes In Karnataka By SAR NEWS MANGALORE, Karnataka (SAR NEWS) -- The first ever four-day World Convention of Canara Konkani Catholics concluded December 29 in Mangalore with the announcemeent of a ‘Fudaar Prathishtaan’ (Future Foundation),

FW: [Goanet]RIBANDAR NEW YEAR'S DAY SERENADE

2005-01-03 Thread Cip Fernandes
Is this NOT the same former Prime Minister of India P V Narashima Rao who looted the Government of India and therefore jailed later? the death of former primer minister P V Narashima Rao Just curious Cip Fernandes UK -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Goanet]Re: Betting Odds?

2005-01-03 Thread Ronald Albuquerque
Tim, I applaud this mail! As you know, Mario and I have disagreed vociferously too - but I completely agree with him (and you) on this one. You have hit the nail on the head: the definition of what is annoying depends on who is annoyed. Maybe if the title is renamed to : Goa Chickens coming

[Goanet]About the recent Tsunami

2005-01-03 Thread Gabe Menezes
Good reference piece, click on the link below. http://www.drgeorgepc.com/Tsunami2004Indonesia.html cheers, Gabe.

[Goanet]The benefits of the education dept CD for children!

2005-01-03 Thread Sachin Phadte
With reference to the enclosed message from Anthony Barretto (or is it Anthony MARTIN?) There is a certain amount of arrogance and patronising that is somewhat irritating. I did say that the CD was shown in India and also in the USA. So, I am actually following what Tony is asking me to

[Goanet]Tsunamis - Krakatoa East of Java.

2005-01-03 Thread Gabe Menezes
I had seen the movie Krakatoa East of Java many years ago. It is now on DVD priced at $179 - a bit rich, for most. The waves depicted in the movie were simply super huge. Apparently the disaster was such that had it occurred in recent times the devastation would have been ten times, what took

Re: [Goanet]G.O.A. / G.C.O. Toronto - Tsunami effort

2005-01-03 Thread rene barreto
--- Mervyn Lobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tim de Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the face of it this seems a very laudable effort. But let us stop and think for a minute. -snip- Similarly, the G.O.A. told us that they are a social

[Goanet]Re:the issue of the Ribandar priest

2005-01-03 Thread Jose Colaco
This post has been copied cc: to (among others) His Eminence Cardinal Jose Policarpo of Lisbon His Grace Archbishop Filipe Neri FERRAO of Goa and bcc: to my very good friend His Grace Archbishop Patrick Pinder of The Bahamas re: the Issue of the Priest in Ribandar Goa accused of molesting a

[Goanet]RIBANDAR NEW YEAR'S DAY SERENADE

2005-01-03 Thread Ivar Fjeld
Dear Goanetters. This is a copy of the editorial in Goa Herald on 3rd of January. Have a God blessed new Year. Ivar Fjeld Ribandar. Shame Goa, shame. Shame Goa, shame Shame on you Goa! Shame on all the people who came to Goa to enjoy themselves and shame on all the people, who made

RE: [Goanet] Today's superstition... tomorrow's science?

2005-01-03 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- Frederick Noronha (FN) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a query to Dr Santosh, how would you view this? Is it possible that some of today's superstition might grown more scientific over time? Yes. It is possible. But in practice this would happen on extremely rare occasions. It would be hard

[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP (THOUGHT FOR TODAY) Jan 3, 2005!

2005-01-03 Thread domnic fernandes
“Amchi khori girestkai jem kitem ami sasnnank bogavoll ditat “ (Our real wealth is what we invest for eternity.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's

[Goanet]03 JAN 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS

2005-01-03 Thread Joel D'Souza
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 03 January, 2005 EXPOSITION CONCLUDES: Thousands of devotees tried to catch a last glimpse of St Francis Xavier as his sacred relics were carried in a ceremonial procession from the Se Cathedral to their resting place in the Basilica of Bom Jesus. As they flanked the

[Goanet]Dismal Transportation Scenario

2005-01-03 Thread Philip Thomas
The holiday season has ended for me with the return of two family members to their duties elsewhere in the country. Here are a couple of nuggets about the Goa transportation scenario which thought I would like to share for what it is worth. 1. Yesterday I had to make two round trips from

[Goanet]RE: A CIVILIZED SOCIETY DOES NOT REOPEN WOUNDS - A GT REPORT COMMENTS

2005-01-03 Thread Sachin Phadte
I really had said everything I wanted to say on the subject, including giving response to some comments which had no relevance to the subject. But I have been provokved by the comment of Mizeen Cavelossim - namely: Sachin please speak upHas the Goan Hitler fed you to speak for him his CD ?

[Goanet]AN UPDATE ON THE RIBANDAR CASE

2005-01-03 Thread Aires Rodrigues
The Goa Children's Court headed by South Goa District Judge A.D.Salkar on 31st December directed the Public Prosecutor Mrs. Pratima Vernekar to file her say on the application filed by Mr. Anthony Frois uncle of the minor girl allegedly molested by Ribandar Parish priest Fr. Newton Rodrigues

Re:[Goanet] Indonesian Earthquake

2005-01-03 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had chided Tim of making a facetious comment while operating on feni fumes, which Santosh pounced upon as a gratuitious personal insult. I would be rich, not insulted, if I was paid a $1 everytime someone accused me of drinking our special nationsl

[Goanet]Goa Gov. at dance competition

2005-01-03 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Goa Gov at dance competition - Angst or Hype? The presence of Goa's governor at the recent international dance competition held in Goa has been critiqued by some in Goa's press, cyberspace and the local BJP president. To those critiques, I would ask your opinion: If you were the organizer of

Re: [Goanet]G.O.A. / G.C.O. Toronto - Tsunami effort

2005-01-03 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Tim de Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the face of it this seems a very laudable effort. But let us stop and think for a minute. -snip- Similarly, the G.O.A. told us that they are a social organization and they considered the problem in Goa political and such the cause was outside their