[Goanet-news]GoanetReader -- TRIBUTE: Fr Olavo -- a wonderful priest, friend and guide

2005-01-08 Thread GoanetReader
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[Goanet-news]08 JAN 2005: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS

2005-01-08 Thread Joel D'Souza
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[Goanet-news]09 JAN 2005: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS

2005-01-08 Thread Joel D'Souza
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Re: [Goanet]India's surging economy

2005-01-08 Thread Miguel Lopez Sanchez
On Sat, 8 Jan 2005, Mario Goveia wrote: Tim de Mello and someone who hides under the name Goenkarboy are having a great old time ridiculing US companies Coca Cola and McDonalds in response to my post which described India as having surged to be the world's 4th largest economy. Thus they

[Goanet]Ribandar Issue - double standards

2005-01-08 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
GL responds: From the stories that Cecil and others have recounted, my conclusion is: Another Goan account bites the dust. The Goan response is not 'double standards'. To me THE MAJORITY of GoaNetters has learnt from our past harebrained behavior. Doesn't 'GOSSIP' starts with the last paragraph

[Goanet]08 JAN 2005: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS

2005-01-08 Thread Joel D'Souza
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 08 January, 2005 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Tujean sompurn zavnk zainam punn moriadicho zavnk zata. (You cannot be perfect but you can be honest.) domnic fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] RLY COMMISSION TO ASSESS SKYBUS VIABILITY: The indigenously developed Sky Bus technology

[Goanet]Goa - A Social History or was this hysteria too?

2005-01-08 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
Title : Social history of Goa Author : I. Arul Aram Publication : The Hindu Date : May 27, 1997 Goa - A Social History (1510- 1 40): P. D. Xavier; Rajhauns Vitaran, Minaxi Building, Wolfango de Silva Marg, Panaji, Goa-403001. Rs. 300. The book, based on the author's doctoral thesis, documents

[Goanet]India's surging economy

2005-01-08 Thread Mario Goveia
Tim de Mello and someone who hides under the name Goenkarboy are having a great old time ridiculing US companies Coca Cola and McDonalds in response to my post which described India as having surged to be the world's 4th largest economy. Thus they caught the bull by the tail and missed the point

Re: [Goanet] Opposition to Goa Govt's communal film is fully justified

2005-01-08 Thread Santosh Helekar
Sandeep Heble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Only truth and scientific temper will develop the problem-solving capacity of individuals and society. History, however bitter, needs to be learnt so that the evils of the past are not repeated in the future. Any rational person, irrespective of whether

[Goanet]Foundation stone for Galgibaga and Talpona bridges on 26 Jan 2005.

2005-01-08 Thread Anthony Barretto
This is just a 'refresh' for those who have forgotten one of Mr Parrikar's promises during the Poinguinim bye-elction. Well the foundation stone for the Galgibaga and Talpona bridges on the NH-17 bypass will be laid on 26th Jan 2005. Details of time etc of the ceremony are likely to be intimated

[Goanet]SARNEWS -- Old Goa priest says parishioners had enough Expositions

2005-01-08 Thread Frederick Noronha
Old Goa Parish Priest Says His Parishioners Has Had Enough Of Expositions By SAR NEWS OLD GOA, Goa (SAR NEWS) -- The parish priest of the Se Cathedral, which housed the sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier for public veneration during the 43-day exposition here has said that his parish has had

Re: [Goanet]History or Hysteria?

2005-01-08 Thread Frederick Noronha(FN)
On Sat, 8 Jan 2005, Sachin Phadte wrote: What exactly are these uncomfortable factors that went into the equation? I heard somewhere that there was an order from the Pope that divided the would between Spain and Portugal for purposes of spreading Christianity. I also understood that aspects

[Goanet]Opposition to Goa Govt's communal film is fully justified

2005-01-08 Thread Marlon Menezes
After reading Cecil's and Fred's reaction to this communal film, Sandeep's comments backing this film that spews hatred against religious minorities makes zero sense. I don’t know how opposition to bigotry can be construed as being an assault on freedom or knowledge. Furthermore, Sandeep seeks to

[Goanet]GoanetReader -- Goa's politicians have failed its people

2005-01-08 Thread GoanetReader
GOA HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO A POSTCARD IMAGE OF FISH, FENNY AND FOOTBALL By Rajdeep Sardesai, Managing Editor, NDTV [This is the text of the speech made at the recently-held expat Goans conference in Panjim -- called the Gomant Vishwa Sammelan -- on January 3, 2005, at a

[Goanet]Friday Balcao Booklets Compilation

2005-01-08 Thread rene barreto
Dear Friends, We from the Goa DESC Resource Centre are getting ready to print the next three Friday Balcao booklets. These booklets are a compilation of 30 Friday Balcao discussions, held at the Resource Centre over the

Re: [Goanet]Goan dance bands of yesteryear: Some personal reflections

2005-01-08 Thread rene barreto
--- Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: cornel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet@goanet.org Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 3:11 PM Subject: [Goanet]Goan dance bands of yesteryear: Some personal reflections Goan Dance Bands of Yesteryear: Some Personal Reflections.

[Goanet]Opposition to Film

2005-01-08 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
GL response: Either Sandeep Heble is a very learned man or is full of 'lagao bhathi' a.k.a. 'hot air'. If indeed Mr. Heble is a Professor, perhaps he can easily educate us on cyber-Goa WITH DATES, FACTS AND STATISTICS on each of the descriptive in the first paragraph of his article below. Later we

[Goanet]Closing discussions

2005-01-08 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
GL Responds: Suggesting 'heavy contributors' go silent is to ask reporters, editors and analysts of Goanet (or any newspapers in a city) to 'go quiet' to encourage the tranquil ani sussegad to speak. Some have accepted the suggestion. Let's hope it works. Rather that an administrative suppression

[Goanet]Saying Good Bye to the Ribandar issue

2005-01-08 Thread jose colaco
Dear all, Unless there is significant new input from Advocate Aires Rodrigues, This is my last post on the Ribandar issue. This is a layman's point of view - and a personal one at that. 1. It is unclear whether the alleged incident occured or not. We have Aires' set of categoric statements

[Goanet]NAOMI HOUSE CHILDREN'S HOSPICE

2005-01-08 Thread Project Oscar
AN URGENT APPEAL FOR NAOMI HOUSE CHILDREN'S HOSPICE. Naomi House is situated near Winchester and is the only children's hospice providing respite and palliative care to families from across central southern England who have a child with a life threatening illness. Naomi House, a children's

[Goanet]Calling Goan Writers, Film-makers, Tea Makers, Directors, Producers, Actors et al. in London .................

2005-01-08 Thread rene barreto
Goenkars ! I thought I d share this post which may interest Goenkars in London , if I can be of any help in any way. Please do not hesitate to write to me. I will be attending this network meeting as it is in my area. rene barreto WWW.GOADAY.COM

[Goanet]2005 Red Black Goan Carnival Event in the UK

2005-01-08 Thread Eddie Fernandes
Sat. 5 Feb. 2005. 4pm onwards. At Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. (For directions see: http://www.lanfranc.com/publications/location/directions.htm) The first Red Black Evening Goan carnival event in the UK. Live bands. Entertainers. Spectacular Carnival taste and

[Goanet]Looking out for Collin Almeida (Guirim)

2005-01-08 Thread Maria DeSouza
  Hi Goanetters, I am looking out for a pal of mine by the name of Collin Almeida from Guirim, Goa. He was a student of St. Brittos, and later graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mapuca. He completed his graduation in 1978. Well, if anyone is knowing where he is based at the moment, I would

[Goanet]RE: Opposition to Film on Freedom Struggle is unjustified

2005-01-08 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Sandeep Heble believes that the VCD will enlighten the young minds of school children. He also adds they will think critically and they will have questioning power. The 40 plus years of liberation history shows us that murder, rape, suicides, corruption, road accidents and wife burnings are as

[Goanet]Skybus Update

2005-01-08 Thread Philip Thomas
Today's HERALD carries a front page news item on the Skybus. It provides an update on the reasons for the accident during the test run. In addition to the grease-on-the-test track problem mentioned by the KRC's MD in a TOI interview recently he now also lists the following: 1) a computer glitch

[Goanet]My 1970's memories

2005-01-08 Thread jerry fernandes
Hello Goanetters First it used to be Domnic, and now Joe, wow, wonderful to travel in the past, some past to cherish and smile, than the past our historians and politicians are taking us to hate each other. Keep up the good work, and do add more, Cheers Jerry Fernandes Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005

[Goanet]Re: Re: Mathany Saldanha on Mopa airport ... (brainstorm) (P.S.)

2005-01-08 Thread Philip Thomas
Who is responsible for aviation matters in the Goa government? Is it the Tourism Minister who has made the recent pronouncements on Mopa or is it the Transport Minister who seems to be focused on road transport? Is aviation falling between two stools or is the portfolio with the Chief Minister

[Goanet]2005 Carnaval Red Black Dance Party in Maryland

2005-01-08 Thread Rodolfo Morais
Hi Goa United soccer club in the DC area, will host their second annual Carnaval dance party to recreate some of the old Goan Carnival nostalgia at their Red Black dance party in Maryland. This event organized for the friends and families of the soccer players is open to all Goans. The event

[Goanet]History or Hysteria?

2005-01-08 Thread Sachin Phadte
Tony Correia-Afonso makes a very valid point when he says: By seeking to equate the Portuguese conquest exclusively with the propagation of the Christian faith (ignoring the many other uncomfortable factors that went into the equation) the VCD casts a slur on 38% of the State's population

[Goanet]Re : the issue of the Ribandar priest - response 2 to Advocate Aires Rodrigues

2005-01-08 Thread Aires Rodrigues
Dear Dr. Colaco, My comments on the points raised by you. Sorry for the delay. 1) I am a strong believer that the Law should take its own course, and that there should be NO preferential treatment for anyone, even be it an accused priest. Comment: Well said. I hope we all felt that way.

[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP (THOUGHT FOR TODAY) Jan 8, 2005!

2005-01-08 Thread domnic fernandes
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[Goanet]Calling on Adv Aires Rodrigues of the Ribandar parish - after a 72 hr break

2005-01-08 Thread jose colaco
Advocate Aires Rodrigues wrote on Wed Jan 5, 2005 As the case against my Ribandar accused priest is coming up on 7th January I hope you give me sometime for a detailed reply. By that time your 72 hour deadline would also end - Dear Advocate Aires Rodrigues, The 72 hour moratorium was self

Re: [Goanet]Goan dance bands of yesteryear: Some personal reflections

2005-01-08 Thread Mervyn Lobo
cornel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My goodness, Cornel! Just the kind of email I needed before popping a cold one on a Friday night :-) Am going to re-read your work tomorrow morning, but for now, the following are my (light hearted?) comments: 1) 80% of your description could be inter-switched for

[Goanet]Opposition to Film on Goa Freedom Struggle is unjustified

2005-01-08 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
GL responds: The controversy on this film was its contents. I wish those members of this mailing list who saw the film recounted for us the contents of the film. We could do without the adjectives and descriptives. Because as they say, 'Beauty lies in the eyes of the Beholder'. So one would

[Goanet]India's surging economy

2005-01-08 Thread GOENKARBOY
Tim de Mello wrote: That is all the world needs now . . . . more Coke and Big Macs - both super-sized too! . . BTW, where are my bathroom scales? Perhaps I can dance all my overweight away while listening to my IPod? Ugh! Not a pretty sight! Tim de Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] CANADA Now Tim,

[Goanet]Interested in exchanging links

2005-01-08 Thread twhitley
Hello, I am the volunteer administrator for the Menopause and Black Cohosh Information Center, an informational resource about Menopause; why people go through this, answers to many questions, and how to effectively ease its symptoms. In our efforts to promote awareness about menopause, we

[Goanet]GoanetReader -- TRIBUTE: Fr Olavo -- a wonderful priest, friend and guide

2005-01-08 Thread GoanetReader
TRIBUTE: Fr Olavo -- a wonderful priest, friend and guide By Melvyn Misquita [EMAIL PROTECTED] Journalist Melvyn S. Misquita, assistant chief of news bureau of the Herald, pays tribute to a priest who served as the public face of the Church, till his untimely death from