Re: [Goanet] Fr. Jorda at Loyola High School

2006-06-14 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Dear Cornel, After seven years of study at Mater Dei Institution, Saligao, I moved with my family to Bombay and enrolled in St. Mary's High School in Mazagon. Imatriculated next year at the age of 15. One of my fellow students (a Parsi named Rustom) was 12, and also successfully passed the exam.

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

2006-04-27 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
is warranted; I do not go out of my way to criticise Goans because they are Goans. However, I feel it would be quite unfair, when someone deserves to be criticised, to withhold that criticism just because he happens to be a Goan. Gilbert Lawrence and Victor Rangel- Ribeiro should be judged by the things

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

2006-04-26 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Not so fast Elisabeth! Rolling over based on opinions is not for "Huttons." They only roll over based on facts. Neither Avelino nor Victor explain the disparity of the reviews on "Holy Warriors" that was posted. Khushwant Singh (very renowned in his own right): "This is

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

2006-04-24 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Elisabeth Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not too sure about the discussions that preceded, but I agree with Gilbert that the review of Holy Warriors by Pratap Mehta, is disingenuous to say the least. It is no secret that most reviewers earn their bread and butter, trying to be

[Goanet] Re: Fred's Bluff: THE BUZZARD, BAT AND BUMBLEBEE

2006-04-04 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Bravo, Miguel, a very refreshing and positive bit of philosophy. Let's keep looking up. Regards, Victor Miguel Braganza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: THE BUZZARD, BAT AND BUMBLEBEE BUZZARD: If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the

[Goanet] Re: REQUIRED FERRY (BOAT):

2006-04-02 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Rangel-Ribeiro wrote: Dear Joe, In the 1930s the river navigation was handled by lanchas or launches, and gasolinas or sleek, fast smaller boats. Slow moving ferry boats of this type were only introduced at the time of the Second World War, if I remember right. That would make

Re: [Goanet] Re: REQUIRED FERRY (BOAT):

2006-04-02 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Dear Pradeep, The ferry boats belong to JoeGoaUK. Check the original message below. Regards, Victorraju gonsalves [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hello victor,i am interested in your ferry boats , and would liketo speak to you, kindly call 9326127398rgds.pradeep dey.--- Victor Rangel-Ribeiro <[EM

[Goanet] Re: REQUIRED FERRY (BOAT):

2006-03-22 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Dear Joe, In the 1930s the river navigation was handled by lanchas or launches, and gasolinas or sleek, fast smaller boats. Slow moving ferry boats of this type were only introduced at the time of the Second World War, if I remember right. That would make Sancoale and Ponda considerably

Re: [Goanet] Warning against defamation

2006-03-11 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The above poster [that is, Mario Goveia] "has sent too many people, including a respected and illustrious octagenarian Victor Rangel-Ribeiro to crawl under a rock, simply for an innocent disagreement. "If anyone ou

Re: [Goanet] XNFT: Goan Elected President of AIACHE

2006-01-29 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Congratulations to you once again, Prof. Newman Fernandes! It's a well- deserved honour bestowed on you by your peers. Warm regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science Commerce - Mapusa - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: XAVIER'S News Feature Service (XNFT) Goan

Re: [Goanet] Re:List of gratituous lies

2006-01-10 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
. And if I'm attacked by either party for this post, as I expect to be, please do not come to my defense. Ignore the Don and Sancho. Help them fade away. Regards and peace to all, the pugnacious battlers included--- Victor Rangel-Ribeiro

[Goanet] Re: Xavier Campus Community Radio

2005-12-24 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
, Congratulations on another splendid initiative. You are indeed a pioneer. A very merry Christmas to you, and the happiest of all possible New Years, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy

Re: [Goanet] 'Everyone knows Vaz has friends in high places, ... ...and in us too :- )

2005-11-26 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
? Regards to all, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro Keith Vaz: An action-packed lunch 24 Nov: The Independent (UK). An unlikely double-actwas spotted dining together in the Houses ofParliament yesterday. Keith Vaz, the magisterialLeicester MP, took a working lunch with the Hollywoodaction hero, Jackie Chan

[Goanet] Re: Fists of Freedom - Rosa Parks

2005-11-10 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
and the rest of Goanet's 10,000 subscribers await your answer. Take your time, no need for a knee-jerk response---we are all breathing normally. Best regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro

[Goanet] Re: Irrelevant topics, and Goans and African Americans.........................

2005-11-02 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
a detailed answer to the very negative views that Mario expressed. I hope that once that appears we can have a reasoned debate based on facts and logic, instead of the kind of intemperate personal attacks that mark so many of the exchanges between our members. Very best regards, Victor Rangel

[Goanet] Re: Fists of Freedom

2005-10-25 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
blanket statements about social conditions in the country we live in have gone unchallenged for far too long. Perhaps he can produce some verifiable figures to substantiate his claim? Best regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro

[Goanet]Re: Goan Traditional Mandos/Dulpods ( .. with double meanings?)

2005-08-08 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Kurioz means curious! Regards, Victor

[Goanet]Rene's threat to shut down the GIWW website

2005-08-03 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
to stay in touch. Strange but true, Goan writing will survive, Rene. Shut down the GIWW website, if you will; the Goan International Writers Workshop will survive and grow. Very best wishes, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro

[Goanet]A proposal to end debates that go on ad nauseam

2005-07-13 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
to one and all, including the combatants, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, Porvorim and New Jersey

[Goanet]Re: Caste adverts.

2005-07-10 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
a young man, to believe in myself: Believe that no man is your superior was more or less how he put it. I turned it around to also mean, No man is my inferior, either. That attitude makes a world of difference in how we deal with the human beings around us. Best regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro

[Goanet]Re: Plain Text and GoaNet

2005-07-04 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
In a message dated 7/4/2005 3:36:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here's a tip-sheet on how to send AOL mail via plain text http://www.frontierfleet.net/email/howto.php?prog=aol (both for AOL 5.0 and earlier, and for AOL 6.0). Dear Fred, Here's a three-line message that

[Goanet]Re: Just a suggestion: Why not a Goa University Press?

2005-07-02 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
will find a place in our publishing industry as well. Best regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, Porvorim and New Jersey

[Goanet]Re: Prof George Coelho

2005-06-26 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
. Perhaps those in power can consider other ways of doing things? Would there be fewer lurkers if their posts were allowed to go through? I for one would be rather more active than I am. How do other members feel about this? Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, Porvorim and New Jersey

[Goanet]Re: Goan Cardiologist Among the Best of the Best

2005-06-17 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
personal passion is writing, and he writes eloquently and exultantly about Goa. A truly remarkable man. Regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro

[Goanet]Re: Besides, 'Dol Mojea Bai..' what else you remember??

2005-06-05 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
born, a peek into Tivolem will enlighten them. Alas, the book is currently out of print, but it is likely that copies will be available before long. Best regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, Porvorim and New Jersey

Re: [Goanet]Touching life story.....

2005-06-04 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
of such posts seems to be increasing. At least with Cynthia, we know what to expect. Regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, Porvorim and New Jersey

[Goanet]Re: Besides, 'Dol Mojea Bai..' what else you remember??

2005-06-03 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
In a message dated 6/2/2005 7:13:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We use to join a local procession carrying statue of Our Lady or St.Anthony, thus singing.. SHETAMTULE KANNGINNI, PAUS GHAL GHE SAIBINNI. SANT ANTON ANJE, PAUS GHAL SANJE In my day (late 1920s) the

[Goanet]Re: What have i given to Goa

2005-06-02 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
overseas, and have put down roots overseas. Best regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro

[Goanet]Re: Historian on Goa Inquisition or a Novel form of misusing Goanet?

2005-05-31 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Administration to take appropriate action if the article is found to have been a blatant and mischievous fabrication. Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, Porvorim and the U.S.A.

[Goanet]Authors, editors, manuscripts, and fees

2004-12-24 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
children; but some of us expect writers to give us their books as gifts, and editors to edit our work for nothing. It does not make sense. Regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro

[Goanet]Re: Mapmyindia.com claims to cover Goa too...

2004-11-15 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
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[Goanet]Re: Goan books, writers, assumptions et al

2004-11-09 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
full name . Unless, you are the only Victor in this world. In any event, As far as this discussion is concerned, you are the Victor. Dear Dr. Colaco, My full name has never been a secret, I am Victor Rangel-Ribeiro. A few people here and there know me as a writer and a novelist. Like