Re: [Goanet] Goanet as learning instrument re Democracies

2006-07-21 Thread Elisabeth Carvalho
Dear Fred, And I'm sure there's a study somewhere which shows that being a liberal induces one to the take to the streets running naked :)) That is not what RNK is saying at all and stating what he has, does not make him either bigoted or communal. Let us not use terms and labels loosely, because

[Goanet] [OFFTOPIC] What is the 1% rule? -- from the Guardian

2006-07-21 Thread Frederick \FN\ Noronha
What is the 1% rule? -- from the Guardian http://technology.guardian.co.uk/weekly/story/0,,1823959,00.html Charles Arthur Thursday July 20, 2006 It's an emerging rule of thumb that suggests that if you get a group of 100 people online then one will create content, 10 will interact with it

[Goanet] Rosario Rodrigues Khell Tiatr Festival at Kala Academy.

2006-07-21 Thread JoeGoaUk
Rosario Rodrigues Khell Tiatr Festival at Kala Academy. When I read ‘Rosario Rodrigues Khell Tiatr Festival’ in today Herald, I immediately decided to pass this on to you too… as my tribute to late Rosario Rodrigues ** KALA

[Goanet] First ever Certificate ‘A’ Tiatr soon

2006-07-21 Thread JoeGoaUk
First ever Certificate ‘A’ Tiatr soon N.R. Entertainment presents Mini Mario’s KITEAK HO BAZAR CHOLTA ? …(A) This show will be staged for Adults only First time in the history of Konkani Drama, the stage is set for adults show. With topmost artistes of Konkani stage from Mumbai Goa.

[Goanet] Bombay bomb blasts Western Railways

2006-07-21 Thread JoeGoaUk
Bombay Western Railways - Western Railways-world busiest Railway - The worst affected by series of terrorists attacks on Tuesday. - All traffic on the line was restored with 15hours - First Train ran just 3.5hrs after the serial blasts. - WR has the highest passenger density on any railway network

Re: [Goanet] Goanet as learning instrument re Democracies

2006-07-21 Thread Frederick \FN\ Noronha
I agree with RKN here. Nehru, Gandhi and others in no way can be called the middle class. They came from the lap of priviledge. (On another note, it is ironical the the priviledged children of British colonialism themseves fought against the forces that created them!) On the other hand, I would

[Goanet] Roman script issue: may become a boon or curse for Congress Party

2006-07-21 Thread Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr
THOMAS STEPHENS KONKNNI KENDR B. B. Borkar Road, Alto Porvorim Goa - 403 521, INDIA. (0832) 2415857, 2415864 e-mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website:www.tskk.org 21 July 2006 Sir, Kindly give publicity to the following press release. Thanking you, Dr. Pratap Naik, S.J. Director Roman script

Re: [Goanet] Goanet as learning instrument

2006-07-21 Thread cornel
Hi RKN I am a bit unclear about what exactly you are saying on the issue of the birth of India and Pakistan. True, huge India is quite difficult to govern but I take pride in its success with democracy against impossible odds. My criticism of Britain is that she wanted one India as long as she

Re: [Goanet] LANDED PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY FOREIGNERS IN GOA./response to Fred

2006-07-21 Thread Frederick \FN\ Noronha
Personally I have no problem with playing the market and accepting its harsh rules, including intense competition, and unfair recompense for the equal work -- provided it is fairly applied to *all* the means of production, i.e. land, capital, knowledge *and* labour. (Why don't champions of the

[Goanet] GOAEVENTS: Free Software meet, July 22, 2006 3-5 pm at Miramar

2006-07-21 Thread Frederick \FN\ Noronha
As usual, our ILUG-Goa meeting is being held on July 22, 2006 (Saturday) between 3-5 pm at the Goa Science Centre. It is open to all, and attendance is free (apart from a Rs 10 entry fee payable at the Goa Science Centre gate). This month's focus will be on: * Ubuntu hoary hog distro * Red

[Goanet] Konkani: Demand before Margaret Alva

2006-07-21 Thread Miguel Braganza
“Stroke Roman” says Wilmix A delegation of Konkani stage artists, writers and academicians led by Wilson Mazarello, President of Dalgado Konkani Academy, called on Mrs. Margaret Alva, AICC Secretary in charge of Goa, at the Congress House, Panaji on Friday 21 July, 2006. Others in the

[Goanet] Jazeera Airways KWI-BOM Indigo (Domestic)

2006-07-21 Thread JoeGoaUk
Jazeera Airways: Kuwait Pvt. Airline launched low cost flights from Kuwait City to New Delhi and Bombay on 3rd July 2006. 6 times a week to Bombay 3 times a week to Delhi Leaves KWI 22:50 arrives BOM 0530hrs Leaves BOM 0615 arrives KWI 0800hrs Leaves DEL 0520 arrives KWI 0705hrs

Re: [Goanet] Goanet as learning instrument re Democracies

2006-07-21 Thread Nasci Caldeira
--- Frederick \FN\ Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with RKN here. Nehru, Gandhi and others in no way can be called the middle class. They came from the lap of priviledge. Nasci adds: Nehru, Gandhi etc were the upper class and also the 'landed gentry' and they were the leaders; but

Re: [Goanet] Fourth Estate...: Re: Goanet as learning instrument re Democracies

2006-07-21 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Elisabeth Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I stand corrected. I've made precisely that mistake; in assuming the other three are also referred to as estates since the Press is referred to as the fourth. Thanks for pointing it out. Imagine if I'd said that at a cocktail party, amidst the

Re: [Goanet] Goanet as learning instrument re Democracies

2006-07-21 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Frederick \FN\ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There was a newspaper headline which once said, Communalism is for graduates. The study showed tha the more educated people are, they more intolerant they become. I think saying India has its many problems because of a lack of formal education and

[Goanet] MARGAO MUNCIPAL COUNCIL

2006-07-21 Thread sunil monteiro
If congressmen continue to play against each other then it will be a grave dug by themselves. They are so greedy that they don't mind stabbing their close friend for power, greed, kodel, and money. Fear God . S.Monteiro _ Tried

[Goanet] Railway Ministry *Approves* Konkan Railway Skybus ...

2006-07-21 Thread Lawrence Rodrigues
See http://inhome.rediff.com/money/2006/jul/21skybus.htm Govt gives nod for Skybus project July 21, 2006 17:45 IST The Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd has secured the government's approval to go ahead with its dream Skybus project, which had hit a roadblock following a fatal accident during a

Re: [Goanet] H Britton

2006-07-21 Thread JoeGoaUk
Thank you A. Veronica Fernandes H Britton still play female role wearing beautiful sarees etc. Check this photo taken last year Look at this beautiful woman.. Not Miss nor Mrs. but Mr. H Britton http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk/81787996/ Thanks once again H. BRITON Who

[Goanet] Amateur Goan history

2006-07-21 Thread Santosh Helekar
It is quite possible that Gilbert is joking when he suggests that Goan inquisition was an administrative, judicial or police action against criminals, spies and people with loose morals. But on the other hand, it might be a new insight into our history. The same is true with regard to his

Re: [Goanet] LANDED PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY FOREIGNERS IN GOA./response to Fred

2006-07-21 Thread Elisabeth Carvalho
Dear Fred, That was exactly my point. Limitless migration. Mario G.'s contention that there is no solution to the labour component of industry except in response to a total free market principle of demand and supply, is not entirely true. Suppose we look at the Gulf model of labour supply.

Re: [Goanet] Apparently we have spokespersons on Goanet

2006-07-21 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Hi Elisaeth, It is unfortunate that your views get crystallized in a reader's mind and then one is pigeon-holed. It would appear that you would like to argue an issue ... both ways. Sometimes, you do it in the same post. How can you forget my ACDC comment? Yet, not the way you intrepreted

[Goanet] (no subject)

2006-07-21 Thread Wilson Coelho
In response to the calls/requests on the subject incident, a delegation visited Mr. R. K. Dewat, Manager - Indian Airlines, to voice the woes of the Goan Community. Mr. Dewat gave a sympathetic ear to the issue besides other issues regarding the baggage and service in the air. Mr. Dewat

Re: [Goanet] Apparently we have spokespersons re: religious intolerance

2006-07-21 Thread Joe Vaz
Elisabeth Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is it religious intolerance to pose one's own views on religion. If you are asking - is it improper to pose questions on any religion, (as a learning exercise,) my answer would be no. However, it is improper to make mockery of *any* religion,