[Goanet-News] Goa news for July 9, 2008

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa gets new Governor - Navhind Times [3 hours ago] ... Mr SC Jamir was on Tuesday transferred as the Governor of Maharashtra while Manipur Governor, Mr SS Sidhu has been transferred to

[Goanet-News] Colours of the rainbow : getting in petals from another world (Lisa Monteiro, in Gomantak Times)

Colours of the rainbow : getting in petals from another world Lisa Monteiro talks to the Moniz family that is working hard to sprinkle yellow, white and pink petals on the roads of Curtorim and other parts of Goa. What better way to give back to Goa than to keep it green and grow more plants!

[Goanet] Of fake IDs and anonymous cowards

To Goanet - Several years ago Scott McNealy, CEO of Sun Microsystems, made a pertinent remark about online privacy. He said: You have zero privacy anyway. Get over it. (Minor boast: McNealy's office at the time was 2 buildings away from mine) The fellow who made scurrilous attacks from

[Goanet] Daily Haiku #159

DAILY HAIKU #159: ___ WAIL TALE ___ by FR chronic moaners are grown men, but best mourners are groan women! _ http://2008goanconvention.com/inviter.php _

Re: [Goanet] Anti-Goan Identity Movement

I can understand the dilemma that Arwin is going through. It stems from the simple fact that he cannot clearly define what he means by his unique Goan identity, and understand what good its preservation does him. Perhaps, he also feels a modicum of discomfort in the realization that he is as

[Goanet] Fw: letter to editor

Special status for Goa? Where is our Goa heading? To a life controlled by drugs, booze, sex, swords, daggers and cops? There is little doubt in the common man's mind that criminals are lurking at every street corner, at construction sites, bars, discotheques and even with politicians.

[Goanet] Catholic Charity Trust Celebrates Silver Jubilee And St. Thomas Day

Catholic Charity Trust Celebrates Silver Jubilee And St. Thomas Day By SAR NEWS AHMEDABAD, Gujarat (SAR NEWS) -- Snehadeepam, a public charitable trust of Kerala Catholics under the St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Church in Ahmedabad, celebrated the organisation's silver jubilee, July 6. Archbishop

[Goanet] ‘Last Bus to Vasco’ - By Brian Mendonca

'Last Bus to Vasco' was written on a bus journey from Panjim to Vasco in 1997. In the early days when this poem was written, the last bus to Vasco from Panjim bus stand used to leave Panjim as early as 8 pm. Whatever one's business in Panjim or beyond the river Mandovi one was always anxious to

[Goanet] Kasargod girl's skeleton found

Kasargod girl's skeleton found Kasargod, DHNS: The skeleton of Safia (14), who was brutally murdered by her employer C K Hamsa on December 16, 2006 in an apartment in Goa, has been traced. The crime branch team, comprising Calicut Medical College Forensic expert Dr Sherley Vas, Police Academy

[Goanet] BBC E-mail: Treasure found in Calcutta home

rubygoes saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you should see it. ** Message ** Gday Goanet, Here's a nice yarn about the Birla Group. Nice loot. Thank you, rubygoes ** Treasure found in Calcutta home ** Hundreds of rare Indian gold coins and priceless artefacts are discovered from

[Goanet] NYTimes.com: Afghan Bombing Sends Stark Message to India: With Power Comes Risks

This page was sent to you by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] GOODONYA INDIA. Cheers. rubygoes INTERNATIONAL / ASIA PACIFIC | July 9, 2008 Afghan Bombing Sends Stark Message to India: With Power Comes Risks By SOMINI SENGUPTA India's prime minister, Manmohan Singh, said his administration is close to

[Goanet] Xavier's News and Features, E-Service (XNFES): Common Proficiency Test for CA

XAVIER'S NEWS FEATURES E-SERVICE (XNFES) Common Proficiency Test for CA Coaching for Common Proficiency Test (CPT) will be provided by St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, in the following subjects: (i) Accounting (ii) Mathematics Statistics (iii) Business Law (iv) Economics

[Goanet] Accommodation in Delhi

This is regarding the above. as far as I know there is Goa Sadan on Amrita Sher Gil Marg. Also Y.W.C.A. International Guest House on Parliament Street. One needs more than one day to visit Agra/Fatepur Sikri and more than two days to visit Delhi. Best way is to hire a car, or go by train on

[Goanet] 18 Goa -Delhi Trains per week

Re: Delhi Accommoation - a query Believe me or not, I received in all 7 feedback in less than 24 hrs Thanks to you all. Now, I thought I would share this following information with you, hope it would come handy to you one day. Goa -Delhi Trains -There are about 18 trains to Delhi per week

Re: [Goanet] Fw: letter to editor

Soter, I couldn't agree with you more. The truth is that we Goans have been ambushed in our own homeland. We will soon be outnumbered. This is the reality. Then we will lose our land, our culture, our language and ultimately our identity. All I ask is not to give up. We have to continue to rise

[Goanet] The Swords are a dangerous precedent

My dear fellow Goans. Two days ago I made a perhaps shocking post urging Goan Catholics to leave Goa. Now, let explain why I am so alarmed. There are times in our lives, when even the most secular of us cannot find hope in India. What little hope was left in me has dissipated reading some of

[Goanet] GSCA hails Dempo!

Goa State Chess Association hailed Mr. Srinivas Dempo for naming Double Under 8 Girls World Champion Ivana Furtado as Goodwill Ambassador. 'Ivana is a truly deserving candidate and she will make proper use of the faith reposed in her by the Dempo group' announced her coach Dronacharya awardee

[Goanet] One held for pornography in Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM JULY 9: The Bicholim police today arrested a person in connection with the pornography under the IT Act. According to the available information one Nausir Banker (62) originally from Mumbai but presently staying at Shantaram Nagar Bicholim was held under IT Act 6.

[Goanet] COCONUT WATER

*COCONUT WATER Here is some information about Coconut Water:* *'It's a natural isotonic beverage, with the same level of electrolytic balance as we have in our blood. It's the fluid of life, so to speak.' During the Pacific War of 1941-45, both sides in the conflict regularly used coconut water

[Goanet] 2008 International Goan Convention starts in Toronto in 14 days

Hi, To go to the Convention website: http://2008goanconvention.com/ If you want to go directly to the Songbook: http://2008goanconvention.com/inviter.php Thanks! Sgd./- Francis Rodrigues, GNAT Canada President. http://2008goanconvention.com/ -- Have a nice day edu

[Goanet] Goan Identity

Mario, While you question and deny a Goan Identity, I would like to direct you to my blog where I have copied FN's review of a book by Dr J Clement Vaz. Probably posted on Goanet a while ago though I got it from a friend in Sydney, Australia just yesterday. In fact I would encourage you to buy

Re: [Goanet] The Swords are a dangerous precedent

Dear Selma, Reference to your original post 'Open letter to Goan Catholics', I thought I saw acute sarcasm there. Therefore my reply. Since the thread continues, I detect acute 'paranoia' instead of sarcasm, which is very undesirable for Goa and Goans. There was a time when the who is

Re: [Goanet] The Swords are a dangerous precedent

If I am so crazy Barad, maybe you should read this latest nugged perpertrated by the BJP. http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?sectionName=id=4e00269e-d248-4b0c-9a20-3d72ba8eaf6bHeadline=Amarnath+row+singes+Indore%2c+four+killedstrParent=strParentID Please assure me that this

Re: [Goanet] Casinos are not welcome in Goa but...

Matka is illegal. Hence the demand is to implement the provisions relating to matka in the Goa Gambling Act. Casinos were made legal in 1995 .Hence the demand is to repeal the amendment made to the Goa Gambling Act which permits casinos. Both the provisions are in the same law. It is wrong

[Goanet] Ruins of St. Augustine Church at Old Goa -

Forwarded by Camilo Fernandes, Manchester - source www.mangalorean.com Ruins of St Augustine Church at Old Goa By Ramesh Lalwani, New Delhi [ Published Date: July 5, 2008 ] Old Goa has the credit of having a number of churches which have been included in UNESCO list of World Heritage

Re: [Goanet] Fwd: False accusations and Bigotry on Goanet.

Hi Cecil I want to agree strongly with what you say below about Miguel. Among others I have corresponded with, and also met in Goa, I regard the contribution of Miguel, yourself and Frederick to be really outstanding, especially attitudinally to Goa. I appreciate such contribuion for those in

[Goanet] RE: NRI Goans - Kuwait

Hi Raul! I would appreciate if you could send me some contacts of goans interested in a sales job. The person should have a driving license and should be on a transferable visa. If they have a technical background (mechanical / electrical) would be still better. Applications will be accepted

Re: [Goanet] Oil at 200/bbl - response to Chris and Roland

Marlon-- Your claim to victimhood in this instance is questionable since by wacko environmentalists I was referring to extreme organizations such as the Wilderness Society and the Sierra Club. My earlier email was in response to Ralph I believe and you were not even in the picture till you

[Goanet] John D’Silva’s Tiatr NATOK in UK Germany

John D’Silva’s Tiatr NATOK in UK Germany Releasing on 2nd August at SWINDON and then after at Wembly, Croydon and Germany . Presentation by KONKANI DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION ( U.K. ) GOAN ORGANISATION in Germany For dates other contact details, please check this Tiatr Flyer and the comments

Re: [Goanet] Surgeons' best patients - Goa's politicos.

Not surprising at all that intelligent, full bodied and fully bestowed Goans have prefered to hand Goa to these nothing but 'interchangeable extremities' guys on a Silver Platter to do the two best performances that can be expected of them . Vomit S**t on Goa's rather empty public

[Goanet] Vacancies Exists

  “A reputable Gulf Construction Co. in Dubai  has an  immediate requirement for,    Quantity Surveyors - with knowledge of Q.S. Work in Civil   Must be on a visit visa or can obtain release from current sponsor.   Interested candidates may forward their  CVs  to   [EMAIL

[Goanet] Religious Riots in Margao

Ref: Religious Riots in Margao From time immemorial people have been divided on the basis of religion, caste, race and color, If you look at the history of Israel, from the conception and inception of Israel, there has always been hatred between the Palestinians and the Israelis, is it any

[Goanet] Ruins of St. Augustine Church at Old Goa -

Thanks for the post. Here is a small video clip and pics of the ruined church convent Video clip http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=N0dFNILkfy4 pics Bell tower http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/1923447177/sizes/l/ The walls http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/448189493/sizes/l/ 8 in

[Goanet] Colours of the rainbow : getting in petals from another world (Lisa Monteiro, in Gomantak Times)

Colours of the rainbow : getting in petals from another world Lisa Monteiro talks to the Moniz family that is working hard to sprinkle yellow, white and pink petals on the roads of Curtorim and other parts of Goa. What better way to give back to Goa than to keep it green and grow more plants!

Re: [Goanet] June 18, references and facts!

Yes, clearly you missed my response. Check the goanet archives. Best Paulo. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gilbert Lawrence Sent: 08 July 2008 02:59 To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] June 18, references and facts! Hi

[Goanet] Goan Kids Band

Goan Kids Band http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=gLB_2DYR02Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa __ Not happy with

[Goanet] Goa news for July 10, 2008

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Matka kings murder: Cops track down son in Goa, arrest him - Expressindia.com [Jul 8, 2008] Mumbai, July 8 Officers of the Crime Branch arrested Hitesh Bhagat, the son of #152;matka king

[Goanet] Rethinking the Goan 'Revolution'

Rethinking the Goan 'Revolution' (Published in the Gomantak Times 9 July 2008) Some weeks ago, in the heat of the summer, I heralded a revolutionary moment. As citizens took to the Gram Sabhas, I was sure, that coming on the heels of the opposition to the Regional Plan, we could expect

[Goanet] You May Already Be There.

A boat docked in Majorda. A tourist from Mumbai complimented the Goan fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. 'Not very long,' answered the fisherman. 'But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?' asked the Mumbaicar. The Goan fisherman

[Goanet] Subject : The ills Goans face!

There is a saying: “When the cat and mouse agree, the grocer is ruined.” Goans are facing all ills because the Law is not being enforced, either due to political interference, personal gains, lethargy or ignorance. Many recent happenings give a sorry picture of the status the Law and order is

[Goanet] People's Choice Award - Michelle DeMello

Goemkars ! I share a note I received from Ms Villa Pinto , President of GOA Vancouver, Canada - rb 8 8 Hi Rene Michelle DeMello a gifted

[Goanet] The Swords are a dangerous precedent

This message is in reply to message No: 8, dated: Wed, 9 July 2008, subject as mentioned above. Selma, you are mixing up the issues. What is the relevance of the link provided by you to Goa and Goans? Remember Goanet is meant only to write about Goa and Goans. If this clause was not there in

[Goanet] looking for a junior accountant preferably a Goan.

An oil services company located in Shuaiba is looking for a junior accountant preferably a Goan. Visa 18 a must. Strong MS Office skills,especially in MS Excel, required. Company transport is available from areas around Fahaheel. Those interested in the position may e-mail their CVs to [EMAIL

[Goanet] BBC E-mail: Indian workers detained in UAE

R. Goes saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you should see it. ** Message ** For the info of Goanet. Thanks. rubygoes ** Indian workers detained in UAE ** Police in the United Arab Emirates detain about 3,000 Indian workers after protests, apparently over food.

[Goanet] COMMENT: The sword saga ...

Herald, Editorial, 8 July 2008 The sword saga There are several deeply disturbing aspects about the seizure of 17 swords in a truck parked at Moti Dongor on Thursday. The police did a good job to swing into action swiftly, search a large number of houses on Moti Dongor and then nab the culprits,

[Goanet] Anti-Goan Identity Movement

Dear Arwin Count me in as well.Once for all, let us destroy this myth of Goan Culture and Identity.It will save me answering questions about goa and its unique culture whenever i meet people from different parts of the world and Indians themselves. Let all the down trodden Indians from

[Goanet] Fw: letter to editor

Dear Paulo/Soter, Full Agree. But there is still hope and all Genuine Goans should get united and Save Our Goa Its Identity. For too long we have allowed ourselves to be intimidated from pursuing a just cause. Regards, Arwin Message: 9 Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:41 +0100 From: Paulo Colaco

[Goanet] Food bill: April 2004 to 2007

Three cheers to Aam Admi Government for spending, rather donating including pocketing, Rs 1,34,16,340 during April 2004 to 2007, which works out to Rs 12,252 a day. This appears to be cabinet decision to keep Truism Industry of Goa alive. If not, will the chief secretary of Goa explain on this

[Goanet] Fwd: Letter to the Editor

Subject: Migrant Vote Banks If the BJP is really serious about Migrant Vote Banks, can they go after all of them in Goa i.e. Margao, Sancoale, Chimbel etc and particularly the St Inez slums/vote bank which was saved from destruction by local politicians; because of a missing file in the Panjim

[Goanet] A wicked tale (of two airports)

The challenge of devising a two-airport system for Goa may qualify as a wicked management problem. (John C. Camillus, Strategy as a wicked problem, Harvard Business Review, May 2008)http://custom.hbsp.com/b02/en/implicit/viewFileNavBeanImplicit.jhtml?_r equestid=69305 In a nutshell, according to

[Goanet] Reformat: Looking out for Derrick Rodrigues, ex-CG Kenya [EMAIL PROTECTED]

From : [EMAIL PROTECTED] PLEASE, PLEASE put me in touch with Derrick Rodrigues, husband of Dr Susan Rodrigues, and son of John Rodrigues, ex Car and General, Kenya. Tell Derrick that Jenny O'Toole, wife of Brian O'Toole deceased, exChairman of CG, Nairobi, has been endeavouring for some time to