[Goanet] Goa news for April 29, 2006

2006-04-28 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** IF YOU GO (San Jose Mercury News) The months before and after the summer monsoon, basically November to May, is the best time to visit Goa. The week between Christmas and New Year's is v

Re: [Goanet] Review of the review by the reviewer /melinda Coutinho Powell

2006-04-28 Thread Mario Goveia
--- Melinda Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > dear Alfred, > Mr Powell does not hail from the Emerald > Isle, neither is he Welsh. I didnt have to woo him > with GUINESS or Stout, sheer chemistry and mental > compatibility did the trick. > Mario adds: > I'll drink to that! Wherever Mr. Powe

RE: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans

2006-04-28 Thread Mario Goveia
Elisabeth is right. I am a US citizen but am considered an NRI in India. > --- Elisabeth Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > However, a minor correction on the term NRI. > > The term now encompasses all Indians residing > outside of India, including Indians who have > acquired citizenship of

[Goanet] re: the accumulation of financial assets disproportionate to incomes

2006-04-28 Thread twiga
Sirs,Often I have noticed statements in goa -netter`s letters implying that n.o.c `s or licences have been granted for a bribe either to a politician in power or some dishonest state/ panchayat civil servants.. If this is the case, does anybody in Goa

[Goanet] Re: Review of the Review by the Reviewer

2006-04-28 Thread gilbertlaw
Hi Victor, It is always a pleasure and stimulus to dialogue with an individual who remains on topic. I hope others can emulate your example. I will do so by specifically responding to the points you raise with my reply under each of your paragraphs. Kind Regards, GL Victor Rangel-Ribeiro (VR

RE: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans

2006-04-28 Thread Elisabeth Carvalho
Dear Nasci, Thank you for the example of the Italian Govt. Whenever we come across information like this it expands the scope of our debate and allows us to take decisions with wider perception. However, a minor correction on the term NRI. You are right, it does mean Non-Resident Indian, in the pu

Re: [Goanet] Re: Review of the Review by the Reviewer

2006-04-28 Thread Elisabeth Carvalho
Dear Mario, By "others" I suspect you mean me. It's ok, I'm a big girl, I can take it. I didn't jump on any bandwagon nor should the reasons escape you, as I make them adequately clear in my post. Gilbert may have been amiss in accusing Avelino of writing the review, but what followed was also tot

[Goanet] Goa to get mobile lab to check pollution

2006-04-28 Thread Mario Goveia
News item from The Telegraph, Calcutta, Friday, April 28, 2006 > "Goa will soon follow Himachal Pradesh in launching a mobile laboratory to check pollution. The Centre has granted the state Rs 31.4 lakh to set up the facility." _ Do not post admin reque

[Goanet] Review of the review by the reviewer /melinda Coutinho Powell

2006-04-28 Thread Melinda Powell
Alfred de Tavares wrote: Good for you, Melinda! By name, may I guess that Mr Powell hails from the Emerald Isle? And did you woo him with an extra GUINESS? __ dear Alfred, Mr Powell does not hail from the Emerald Isle ,neither is he Welsh. I didnt have to woo him w

[Goanet] Fw: Editorial dated 27/04/06 well appreciated.

2006-04-28 Thread floriano
- Original Message - From: floriano To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 4:53 PM Subject: Editorial dated 27/04/06 well appreciated. To, Mr. Sujay Gupta, Editor, GT Dear Sir, Sub: A significant third front likely in Goa (editorial -27/04/06) This is only to inform you th

Re: [Goanet] Review of the Review by the Reviewer /Melinda CoutinhoPowell

2006-04-28 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 27/04/06, Alfred de Tavares <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >By the way,I marrried one of my passengers.(without harressing him) > >Melinda > Good for you, Melinda! By name, may I guess that Mr Powell hails from the Emerald Isle? And did you woo him with an extra GUINESS? Alfred RESPONSE: Sor

[Goanet] Communalism, secularism... and Goa's media (Nandita Haksar's rejoinder to Sandesh Prabhudesai's comment) (long)

2006-04-28 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
This note is from Nandita Haksar, being shared in the interest of wider debate on the subject. Below is an earlier note from Sunaparant editor Sandesh Prabhudesai on the same subject. FN * * * * * FROM NANDITA HAKSAR: I have been reading the reactions to our report, Broken Peace and am glad that

RE: [Goanet] Re: Ground Transportation in Goa.

2006-04-28 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Tom & Carolina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ">Ground Transportation in Goa. The safety standard of our buses in Goa has much to be desired. Passenger confort and safety is not existent and all the local buses have no fans for ventilation or aircondition. The wheels are normally mis-aligned and un

[Goanet] Self Esteem And Life Skills Fun Camp In Saligao

2006-04-28 Thread Muriel & Mario
Dear all, Just a reminder... Juliet D'Souza, the counsellor from Bastora will be conducting a *Self Esteem And Life Skills Fun Camp* for 6 to 14 year old children in May.  She has volunteered her time and skills free of cost. Details: ~ Age: 6-14 years ~ Dates: 1 to 5 May 2006 ~ Time: 9.30 a

RE: [Goanet] Review of the Review by the Reviewer

2006-04-28 Thread Eddie Fernandes
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I welcome all Goans and Indians to review and study "Holy Warrior". ... === Folks, I look forward to Gilbert's review of the book. For those requiring details of the book: Edna Fernandes was born in Nairobi, Kenya and traces her Goan roots to

[Goanet] Spousal name-calling

2006-04-28 Thread Cecil Pinto
Spousal name-calling Honey, I shrunk your handle By Cecil Pinto At a recent Diamond Jubilee Wedding Anniversary reception I attended, the Toastmaster related this hilarious anecdote about his visit to the home of an elderly couple. Apparently he had dinner at the house of a couple who were bot