[Goanet-News] Goa news for December 15, 2008

2008-12-14 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Post-Mumbai siege, Coast Guard patrolling up in Goa - Hindu [Dec 13, 2008] Panaji (PTI): In the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks through the sea-route, the Coast Guard (CG) has increased

[Goanet] GOA Litany: Alma Redemptoris Mater, Regina, Salve Rainha, Stabat Mater

2008-12-14 Thread JoeGoaUk
GOA Litany: Alma Redemptoris Mater, Regina, Salve Rainha, Stabat Mater These Latin litany hymns/orasao were very popular and we sung almost byheart. In many parts, it is still sung. As said, one of the reasons putting them here on the net is to make available freely should anyone needed them

[Goanet] Now check this 'Goa Ferry boat' pic

2008-12-14 Thread JoeGoaUk
Now check this 'Goa Ferry boat' pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/87791...@n00/141627501/ and then read the comment. It's Herald again. I am not the victim this time. H or Lionel seems to be so stubborn that it will rather steal from some body else than giving credit to anyone

[Goanet] 'This Is the Destiny of Girls' -Mary Jordan Dec 13 (THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUALITY ACROSS THE GLOBE) washingtonpost.com

2008-12-14 Thread Ruby Goes
Goanetters, http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/12/AR2008121204 265.html?nav=hcmoduletmv Entrenched sexism.So unfair and unjust! rubygoes

Re: [Goanet] Arundhati Roy: Mumbai was not our 9/11 | World news | guardian.co.uk

2008-12-14 Thread Nasci Caldeira
--- On Sat, 13/12/08, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: Could anyone explain who she thinks is responsible for the Mumbai terrorist attacks, how justice will be served here, and what kind of a solution she is proposing in the above quote? Mario, Selma, Gilbert, Marshall, Rajan,

[Goanet] Was CREDAI representative a member of the Task Force??

2008-12-14 Thread Miguel Braganza
Dears, Reproduced below is my letter sent to all the three known email IDs of the Regional Plan 2021 Division of the TCP Dept., Government of Goa, directly in the care of Mr. Digamber Kamat as Minister of TCP, Chairman of TCP Board and CM of Goa. Let us await the answer. Today, being a Sunday,

Re: [Goanet] Sonal Shah renounces VHP affiliation

2008-12-14 Thread Bosco D'Mello
-Original Message- From: Marshall Mendonza Bosco D'Mello:As a first-generation American at a very early age, it is possible that one is not aware of the extent of the activities of the VHP 'back home'. Response: Are you suggesting that she became a member and office bearer of an

[Goanet] Colamb mining: Outsourcing of Goa Police funtioning?

2008-12-14 Thread sebastian Rodrigues
Is Goa Police outsourcing its functioning in Colamb mining issue? The indications are available to point to this direction. Yesterday Dececember 13, 2008 when two Colamb women active in movement against mining activities carried on by Fomentos - Milagrine Antao and Dument Antao were on

Re: [Goanet] DRP2021: Your Opportunity to Act-By Blaise Costabir

2008-12-14 Thread Miguel Braganza
Dears, If you watch the HCN cable network at 10 A.M. today [or 9 P.M. on Monday night] You will hear me say, We are in the state of Goa .and Goa is in a state of confusion. And I was only talking about the traffic chaos before the Goa Police thought of playing Chor Pulis games on 12

[Goanet] Photo(s): Magnificent Churches, Goa Velha - Goa

2008-12-14 Thread Goa Observer
Old Goa is a UNESCO world heritage site and is famed for its opulent buildings and churches reminiscent of the glory days of Golden Goa. It was abandoned by the Portuguese officially in 1843 when the capital was moved to Panjim or Panaji. Today, most of the remaining buildings and churches are

[Goanet] Arundhati Roy: Mumbai was not our 9/11 | World

2008-12-14 Thread Vinay Natekar
Nascy: Are Bhai, That is the way; she is pointiog out how all these Terrorism Acts are some way connected. If there was no Babri, there would have been no follow ups and retro in India. Terror would have been confined to Kashmir. Of course, in these troubled times we can never be sure, of

[Goanet] Mega Project Realities

2008-12-14 Thread Arwin Mesquita
Subject: Mega Project Realities Mega-projects still grow un-opposed in Goa. Deceitful critics politicians show ignorance on the mega-project definition for obvious/selfish reasons; it may be not clearly defined but common sense should show that we don't need to create residences for outsiders,

Re: [Goanet] Concern for the downtrodden (was: Sonal Shah.............)

2008-12-14 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- On Sat, 12/13/08, Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote: After all, it is much more comfortable to live miles away surrounded by luxury, with all rights protected by the state, than to live in India, especially in Gujarat or Orissa, where a person from the minority community is

[Goanet] Ref: Has The Goan Render gone into oblivion ?

2008-12-14 Thread JoeGoaUk
[Goanet] Ref: Has The Goan Render gone into oblivion ? Thanks Freddy Fernandes, That was a nice write up. I have a few pics and a video clip to go with you article Bhati etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk2/2381213774/sizes/l/ Render, dudnnem

[Goanet] Ref: Has The Goan Render gone into oblivion ?

2008-12-14 Thread Freddy Fernandes
Has The Goan Render gone into oblivion ? In most of the villages in Goa, we had Render or the Toddy Tapper. In my village 70% of the men were tarvotti (seamen), 5% were employed in or outside Goa and 25% were Render; they also did fishing and farming during their free time. Each Render use to

Re: [Goanet] [GOAN-NRI] GOA Litany: Salve Rainha, Alma Redemptoris Mater, Regina Stabat Mater

2008-12-14 Thread JoeGoaUk
Thanks. Check this video http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=V6VnabfrgO0 In the begining, one can listen to the 'Virgem Mae de Deus' etc in the background and again at 1.50 (mins) it's 'Regina' If I find more, I will come back on this. Also, trying to make one video Thanks again --- On Sat,

[Goanet] Diversion of Mandovi River completed by Karnataka Government.

2008-12-14 Thread sebastian Rodrigues
Diversion of Kalsa-Bhandura (Mahadayi /Mandovi) River Completed. River diversion project on the border of Karnataka-Goa. 1. Karnataka has successfully diverted the west flowing Kalsa (Mahadayi) river into east flowing Malaprabha River. 2. River originates in

[Goanet] Goan Village names

2008-12-14 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
Miguel said It is said that Siolim was Shiva halli or Shivoli Benaulim was Bann-a- halli Vanelim was Vana halli while Panjim was Panjak halli. Miguel please confirm, There was nothing like panji or panaji in 1750 or before... in 1850 city of panaji came to existance...due to plague All

[Goanet] A quote...

2008-12-14 Thread Frederick FN Noronha
Indians also monopolised the subordinate positions in the colonial government bureaucracy. Goans, especially, seen as reliable and efficient, provided subordinate staff across a wide range of occupations, as cashiers, clerks, surveyors, typists, caterers, and the like, working under European

Re: [Goanet] Sonal Shah renounces VHP affiliation

2008-12-14 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Sandeep, In view of Marshalls explanation with quotes, Will U now please apologise to Marshall and to goanetters for talking nonsense. I think U have exposed yourself as to where your sensibilities and affiliations lie. Cheers! Nascy caldeira Melbourne,Down Under. --- On Sat, 13/12/08,

Re: [Goanet] Sonal Shah renounces VHP affiliation

2008-12-14 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- On Sat, 12/13/08, Samir Kelekar samir_kele...@yahoo.com wrote: Even if we went just by Sonal Shah's words, it is clear that she did fund-raising for VHP in 2000 during the Gujarat earthquake. The only fact of Marshall's that I am believing here is that she was still associated with

Re: [Goanet] Sonal Shah renounces VHP affiliation

2008-12-14 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- On Sat, 12/13/08, Nasci Caldeira nascy...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Marshall has no Professional or Business interests. What he is projecting is certainly in the larger interest of his Community and the Interest of India as a whole. By exposing the Rats he is doing a solemn service to Goa and

Re: [Goanet] Sonal Shah renounces VHP affiliation

2008-12-14 Thread Samir Kelekar
Hi Santosh You might like to check the following out also. http://www.sacw.net/article328.html This is from Coalition against genocide. Please note that VHP/ RSS has been involved in Genocide before 2002 also. The Mumbai riots post Babri are one example. So, trying to associate with charity

[Goanet] Sanqueli Bicholi Sanqueli Honda road

2008-12-14 Thread sawaikars292
Sir, For last several years I am going through Sanqueli Bicholi Sanqueli Honda road for my recollection it was repaired at least 12 years back after that nothing have been done to that road, in this years Honda Valpoi road repaired 3 times, in last four years Sanquelim Parye road repaired 3

[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Fourth Sunday of Advent

2008-12-14 Thread Jude Botelho
14-Dec-2008 Dear Friend, Often in life we measure a person’s worth in terms of his/her achievements: what that person has done with his or her talents, capabilities, the position in life acquired, the name and fame achieved and the tangible and physical evidence of a successful life. Seldom

[Goanet] Goa Books........

2008-12-14 Thread Leroy Veloso
Frederick Noronha and myself were  discussing the need to have a Goa Books Club where members can buy ,  sell and exchange books. Fred said to try putting up a request on Goa Net. By the way I live in Goa itself.   Anyway I would be grateful if someone would take up my offer and reply to my

[Goanet] A quote...

2008-12-14 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
Indians also monopolised the subordinate positions in the colonial government bureaucracy. Goans, especially, seen as reliable and efficient, provided subordinate staff across a wide range of occupations, as cashiers, clerks, surveyors, typists, caterers, and the like, working under European

[Goanet] Goan Observer is now free Online

2008-12-14 Thread Eddie Fernandes
From Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter Saturday 13 Dec, 2008 13 Dec: Goan Observer: Goa's first Weekly with fearless reporting, in depth analysis more. Some headlines: Terror Looms over Goa Coastal Security for Goaput's Hilly Talukas Women Can't Handle The Truth? Bringing Back Jesus into

Re: [Goanet] Photo(s): Magnificent Churches, Goa Velha - Goa

2008-12-14 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear GoaObserver, Your photography is breath-taking. Thanks for the lovely pics. I wonder though if your subject heading is correct. Are these Magnificent Churches in Goa Velha or in Velha Cidade de Goa? jc === 2008/12/14 Goa Observer goaobser...@yahoo.com Old Goa is a UNESCO world

[Goanet] Exhibition at St.Xaviers High School, Moira 15th Dec Monday

2008-12-14 Thread Miguel Braganza
Dears, The exhibition Environment. ...You... ...and I... at St. Xavier HS, Moira, is really impressive. Coming from a person who is difficult to impress, that is really saying things!Surprising that the next-door neighbour, Floriano Lobo, has not posted anything on the net so far about it.

[Goanet] Showcasing History For Posterity (Paul Fernandes on Victor Hugo Gomes' upcoming museum in Benaulim)

2008-12-14 Thread Goanet News
Showcasing History For Posterity Museums filled with antiques are a dime a dozen, but a walk through Victor Hugo Gomes' out-of-the-box ethnography museum at Benaulim is like turning the pages of Goa's rich eco-cultural and agrarian history, finds Paul Fernandes in THE TIMES OF INDIA (Goa edition,

[Goanet] Taking Photos: Mandovi River at night (with boats, moon etc)

2008-12-14 Thread JoeGoaUk
Taking Photos: Mandovi River at night (with boats, moon etc) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3107150521/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3107366507/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3107366841/sizes/l/ for non-flickrs.. About 20 new pics uploaded, here

[Goanet] A Quote

2008-12-14 Thread Mervyn Elsie Maciel
Interesting quote, Fred, but one of the reasons why theGoans remained subordinate was because of the racial structure of the civil service in those days. Given the opportunity then, I'm sure many of our early Goans would have distinguished themselves. Mervyn(Maciel)

[Goanet] Kala Academy: Carols, Marathi and Konkani plays....

2008-12-14 Thread Frederick FN Noronha
KALA ACADEMY GOA Programmes planned Dec 8 to 24, 2008 North Eastern Handloom Exhibition Dec 15, 2008 10 am to 2 pm Mangueshkar Kala Mandir KA-PDS One Act Play Competition Dec 15, 2008 7 pm KA-PDS Marathi Drama Competition Pakshi Ticketed Dec 15, 2008 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm Open Air Auditorium

[Goanet] Saibinnichi Ladainh (Latin baxen)

2008-12-14 Thread JoeGoaUk
Saibinnichi Ladainh (Latin baxen) (litany in Latin) Deus in adjutorium meum intende Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina Gloria Patri et Filio, Et Spirtitui sancto, Sicut erat in princi pio, et nune et semper Et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Christe, audi nos.

[Goanet] Goa news for December 15, 2008

2008-12-14 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Post-Mumbai siege, Coast Guard patrolling up in Goa - Hindu [Dec 13, 2008] Panaji (PTI): In the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks through the sea-route, the Coast Guard (CG) has increased

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (14Dec08)

2008-12-14 Thread alexyz fernandes
These Flats Stand on what was Once a Heritage Building Pity, Heirs of this Age only wish to Build Up their Bank Balance To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] Sonal Shah renounces VHP affiliation

2008-12-14 Thread Mario Goveia
--- On Sat, 13/12/08, Mario Goveia mgov...@sbcglobal.net wrote: If she is guilty of supporting violence in Gujarat because she did not speak up earlier in a public forum, then everyone who did not speak up in public when Al Qaeda was attacking US interests throughout the 90s, did not speak up

[Goanet] Sonal Shah renounces VHP affiliation

2008-12-14 Thread Sandeep Heble
Nascy, It is natural for us to have our own set of prejudices and biases but we should not allow these to influence the manner in which we perceive and interpret things. If we want to judge people, it should be on the basis of objective evidence and not on the basis of mere speculations,

[Goanet] Why we need terrorists when we have our roads ?

2008-12-14 Thread Samir Kelekar
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Goa/Ex-Cong_MLAs_son_killed_in_car_crash_at_Sangolda/articleshow/3836879.cms Ex cong MLA's son killed in car crash in Sangolda Goan roads are so narrow that a bit of loss of control can kill you. Add to that, it is a 25 year old coming from Calangute at 4

[Goanet] Goan village names

2008-12-14 Thread Antonio Menezes
Gilbert Lawrence ( Dec 13 ) asks:: ''Do we know the original names of the villages prior to the arrival of the Portuguese and the changes in their names ? '' Response: It is quite a valid point. I think I should not have used the word 'change' though I had subsequently corrected myself by saying

Re: [Goanet] FESTIVAL OUTREACH COMMUNITY PROGRAM

2008-12-14 Thread Nasci Caldeira
Dear M. Powell, I do not think ,'Community Programs' should be centered aroung just one shool in Margao. Last year too U had that 'Traffic Sense' related program at this same school, as if other schools/ colleges and students do not exist. Ha! Ha! U have started your response, barking at the

Re: [Goanet] Arundhati Roy: Mumbai was not our 9/11 | World

2008-12-14 Thread Nasci Caldeira
--- On Sun, 14/12/08, Vinay Natekar vnate...@kcpc.com.kw wrote: I have read about Hindu-Muslim riots every year in all parts of India since independence be it during Ganesh chaturthi procession or India Pakistan Cricket match. Nascy: These Religious processions be they Muslim or Hindu

Re: [Goanet] Young NRIs trace their roots in Goa (Re:Tony De Sa's letter)

2008-12-14 Thread Newton Marques
Tony, I can understand your concern; quite logical. But the NRI's are sponsored to share their skills and knowledge with their Indian counterparts, on a sort of exchange programme. The passage is paid, only one way by the Indian Govt. It is not entirely a freebee as only specialised skilled

[Goanet] DNA - World - 'Declare Pakistan a terrorist state' - Daily News Analysis

2008-12-14 Thread Ruby Goes
Goanetters, See, the OFBJP are alive and well in the U.S. http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1213648 rubygoes

Re: [Goanet] Ref: Has The Goan Render gone into oblivion ?

2008-12-14 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Freddy Fernandes wrote: A nice post Freddy. Thankfully, you have taken the time to write, for prosperity, the Goa that used to be.     Many people do not understand that the days of old are now being lost. Forever.     As a teenager, my Grand-mom told me that the toddy collectors would put

[Goanet] Aldona villagers to create ideal development plan

2008-12-14 Thread Vidyadhar Gadgil
Navhind Times, 15/1/2008 PANAJI- Aldona villagers on Sunday decided to work out what the ideal pattern of development of their village should be, and ask for time for the public feedback to be extended till March 31, 2009. This was decided at a meeting organised by the Aldona Bachao Abhiyan at

Re: [Goanet] A quote...

2008-12-14 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
To respond to a past email (Antonio Menezes?) re education levels in Goa during Portuguese times, any reasons why Goans were particularly reliable and efficient over other people from the Indian subcontinent, in the context under which the observations were made by Metcalf? Also, does

[Goanet] Migrants beat Fatorda man to death

2008-12-14 Thread Goa World
Migrants beat Fatorda man to death HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, DEC 14 In a murder that sent shock waves across Fatorda, a local resident of Chandrawaddo, Paulo Faleiro (56) was beaten to death by a group of migrants on the road leading to his house on Sunday morning. The migrants also

Re: [Goanet] GOA Litany: Alma Redemptoris Mater, Regina, Salve Rainha, Stabat Mater

2008-12-14 Thread Jose Pereira
[A few additions to the welcome references to the Marian antiphons:] 1. ALMA REDEMPTORIS MATER Alma Redemptoris mater, quae pervia coeli porta manes, et stella maris, succurre cadenti surgere qui curat populo, tu quae genuisti, natura mirante, tuum sanctum Genitorem.Virgo prius ac posterius,

[Goanet] Sonal Shah renounces VHP affiliation

2008-12-14 Thread Samir Kelekar
Sandeep Heble says not all associted with RSS are criminals. I fully agree. Some have a Hindutva ideology, but they might refrain from violence. The point is Sonal needs to clarify on all this quite elaborately, rather than running away saying that she is not involved in Indian politics. That is