[Goanet] Selecting Mr Right: A Goan Dilemma

2009-04-15 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)    Selecting Mr Right: A Goan Dilemma     Surveying the dismal political scenario in Goa, JOE D'SOUZA searches desperately for the right candidate The conscience-keepers of our society say that we must cast our votes. Sermons, made ostensibly by

Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #376

2009-04-15 Thread George Pinto
Some time in the future Francis' genius with the Daily Grook will be appreciated if it isn't already. To consistently put out this stuff is genius, Goan no less, before our eyes. Btw, what happened to Shantidoot? George --- On Tue, 4/14/09, Francis Rodrigues fcarodrig...@hotmail.com wrote:

Re: [Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-15 Thread Fr. Ivo C. de Souza
From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com --- On Sun, 4/12/09, Fr. Ivo C. de Souza icso...@bsnl.in wrote: I do not know what is pseudo-religion and pseudo-science. It is very easy to recognize pseudoscience. Briefly, it refers to any unscientific claim that is falsely advertised as being

[Goanet] Is Parrikar offiering Goans a Pie in the Sky .... again?

2009-04-15 Thread rabindra pimenta
Dear Dr. Jose, I applaud your well considered views on the appeasement policy, being pursued by the politicians to win over the Goan voters, during election time. Indeed, you have exposed the hollow promises of BJP very beautifully. I wish Mr. Parrikar takes the time to respond to

[Goanet] Diane Nalini - Another Top Goan artist

2009-04-15 Thread Bernado Colaco
 Diane Nalini born of Goan and Belgic parents is a top class jazz singer.  She sings in English, French and Portuguese. Visit the following link to find out more: http://www.dianenalini.com/reviews.html. (The world acknowledges us as Goans). BC

Re: [Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-15 Thread Fr. Ivo C. de Souza
From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com There was no thread called Religion and Science until Gilbert started it with the above post. I assume by pseudo-religion and pseudo-science he is referring to the threads initiated by Fr. Ivo. I would agree with Gilbert that Fr. Ivo was propagating

[Goanet] Bhaji on the Beach: A Malcontents’ opinion regarding a Protest Party on the beach

2009-04-15 Thread Jason Keith Fernandes
*Bhaji on the Beach: A Malcontents’ opinion regarding a Protest Party on the beach* (publshed in the Gomantak Times 15th April 2009) There is to be a public protest party on the 19th of April 2009 from 5 pm onwards. The party will be held on *Vainguinim** **Beach**, a beach that the invite to

[Goanet] Obama allows unlimited trips, money transfers(?) to Cuba

2009-04-15 Thread J. Colaco jc
2009/4/14 Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca: [1] It looks like other countries in the Caribbean exploited this abnormality and started providing connections to Cuba too. [2] Secondly, I must have deleted Mario's email without reading it. It seems strange that there ARE restrictions only for

[Goanet] Communal Enemy With - Salcete

2009-04-15 Thread Arwin Mesquita
Salcete Today, is the Ruling Congress/NCP alliance stronghold. Many here accuse Politicians in other Taluka’s/BJP, in the communal/anti-Goan perspective. I don’t want to judge/defend “Other” politicians/BJP, but to look at politicians in our own taluka. Most Salcete Politicians have

[Goanet] South Goa LS Election Choice

2009-04-15 Thread Arwin Mesquita
It appears that the South Goa LS election winner could either be from the Congress, BJP or the UGDP. Only 2 Parties i.e. the BJP the UGDP have at least come out, with statements to protect Goa its Identity; yes critics might be right in pointing out flaws and that these could be just election

[Goanet] An Appeal

2009-04-15 Thread aurelio viegas
Dear All, An elderly christian women from Mumbai requires an urgent by-pass surgery and in dire need of financial assistance. She is a widow and she doesn't had any support or the family cannot met the expenses. She is right now in J J Hospital and doctor advised to do the operation

[Goanet] Costa Rican lessons for Goa...

2009-04-15 Thread Hartman de Souza
Th article below, written by Thomas L. Friedman in The New York Times was posted on a discussion site by Carmen Miranda, a Goan who lives and works in London. In her message she said that although the article was on Costa Rica, it had implications for Goa,and specifically the Western Ghats.Carmen

[Goanet] Matany.com

2009-04-15 Thread JoeGoaUk
Matany.com Those who are on net may have already seem http://www.lkadvani.in/eng/ Here is Goa's own http://matanhysaldanha.com/ Some of you may wish to know who I would wish this time? Since there is no other better choice, I would go for Matanhy but not for UGDP. Somehow it reminds me of

Re: [Goanet] Obama allows unlimited trips, money transfers(?) to Cuba

2009-04-15 Thread Mario Goveia
J. Colaco wrote: [1] Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: Right up to today, a US citizen living in Florida which is only 90 miles away from Cuba, HAD TO travel all the way to Toronto to catch a flight to Cuba. [2] Mario Goveia mgov...@sbcglobal.net observed: The restrictions that have

[Goanet] Is the PM a liar

2009-04-15 Thread Marshall Mendonza
Shrikant Barve: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in todays press conferance at Mumbai said that he was not taken into confidence as opposition leader then in Rajya Sabha during Kandhar issue.Do you accept this?Watch full interview and decide yourselves. http://tinyurl.com/cr925e Response: I watched

[Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-15 Thread Mario Goveia
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:37:43 -0700 (PDT) From: Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com As the voice of reason, truth and peace, you may be needed in Madrid. Please see below. http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-04-13/the-bush-six-to-be-indicted/ Mario responds: Sadly, as

Re: [Goanet] Ayurveda

2009-04-15 Thread Mario Goveia
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:13:24 -0400 From: J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com There can be no doubt that Ayurvedic medications or Guiness might be / are useful. They might even be better than some or all of the allopathic drugs we know. But for physicians to ethically prescribe them to

Re: [Goanet] An Appeal

2009-04-15 Thread reena.martins
Could you please provide some more details of the lady--her name, address, phone number, hospital and the cardiac surgeon who will perform the surgery. Reena Martins Bombay aurelio viegas wrote: Dear All, An elderly christian women from Mumbai requires an urgent by-pass surgery and in

Re: [Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-15 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- On Wed, 4/15/09, Fr. Ivo C. de Souza icso...@bsnl.in wrote: I have no my own pre-conceived religious beliefs Interesting statement! I wonder how much credulity one would have to be endowed with in order to believe that a religious man like Fr. Ivo does not have his own

[Goanet] Daily Grook

2009-04-15 Thread Marshall Mendonza
George Pinto: Some time in the future Francis' genius with the Daily Grook will be appreciated if it isn't already. To consistently put out this stuff is genius, Goan no less, before our eyes. Btw, what happened to Shantidoot? Response: Shantidoot was threatened and intimidated as a few of his

[Goanet] US Capt rescued

2009-04-15 Thread Mario Goveia
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:08:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com With the election in the USA, the Iraqis clearly understood they had no choice, but to sink or swim on their own if the Democrats won. Once Obama was elected, Iraq decided to stand on its own, without

[Goanet] The politics of hurt- Pratap Bhanu Mehta

2009-04-15 Thread Marshall Mendonza
Extract: First, the BJP’s critique of pseudo-secularism itself became obsolete because of the shifts in the ground realities of Indian politics, particularly the transformation in Muslim politics. But more importantly, it could not dissociate that critique from a politics of hate. At the state

[Goanet] Teesta

2009-04-15 Thread Marshall Mendonza
Barad: If what the SIT is saying is correct, then what Teesta has done should be condemned by all concerned. Also, she should come out with a statement saying who misled her. I think it is necessary to go into the depths of the conspiracy. Read why I say this by clicking the link below.Setalvad

[Goanet] Madam Sonia is going to be next PM

2009-04-15 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
Media groups in India has identified different names for next PM's post. Although L.K. Advani and Manmohan are prominantly placed in all media followed by Rahul Gandhi, Mayavati, Sharad Pawar etc... However most interesting to note is... every one excluded Madam Sonia from the list..

[Goanet] History Hour - April 17

2009-04-15 Thread Deliom
HISTORY HOUR XAVIER CENTRE OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH Cordially invites you to an interaction on Vision for Goa Lok Sabha Elections 2009 with Contesting Candidates Mr. Shripad Naik, BJP Mr. Jitendra Deshprabhu, NCP Mr. Francisco Sardinha, Congress Mr. Mathany Saldanha, UGDP

[Goanet] Goan writer... in Portuguese

2009-04-15 Thread Frederick FN Noronha
Is anyone here familiar with the work of Epitacio Pais, whom Dr Jose Pereira terms one of Goa's best writers in Portuguese. Rgds, FN -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/fn M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://fredericknoronha.multiply.com/

Re: [Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-15 Thread Fr. Ivo C. de Souza
From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Fr. Ivo C. de Souza icso...@bsnl.in wrote: I have no my own pre-conceived religious beliefs Interesting statement! I wonder how much credulity one would have to be endowed with in order to believe that a religious man

[Goanet] Millions of Indians due to vote

2009-04-15 Thread Olga Maciel
Millions of Indians due to vote http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/874.stm India's defiant opposition leader http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7981071.stm Olga Maciel _ View your Twitter and Flickr

[Goanet] Festa Junina Arraial da VFP

2009-04-15 Thread Funda��o Vamos Falar Portugu�s
[1]Você está tendo problemas para visualizar essa mensagem? Clique aqui para ver na web. Arraial da VFP Domingo, 14 de Junho - Deerfield Beach [2][blast_vfp.jpg] Arraial da VFP

[Goanet] Requirement in CMM-Level 5

2009-04-15 Thread Kavita sharma
Untitled Document Dear Sir/Madam Please to inform to you that we have urgent requirement for one of our CMM-Level 5 Client. Required: freshers (0-2years) experienced (2-7 years). Qualification: BTech/M.Tech/M.S, MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA . Salary: (2.2 - 3.0 Lakhs P.A for fresher and for

[Goanet] Mapusa Nagrikancho Ekvott demands Mapusa ODP be scrapped

2009-04-15 Thread Goa Desc
Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED

[Goanet] The Ecological Tragedy of River Sal in South Goa - Part II

2009-04-15 Thread Goa Desc
Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED ---

[Goanet] Goa news for April 16, 2009

2009-04-15 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Fan vs Fan: Churchill Brothers vs. Mohun Bagan - Goal.com

Re: [Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-15 Thread J. Colaco jc
2009/4/15 Fr. Ivo C. de Souza icso...@bsnl.in wrote: Homeopathy, it is not enough to quote articles by people who do not know it at all. Let people who have been practising and experiencing it speak of their evidence. Dear Fr Ivo, I agree with you that those 'who practice and experience

Re: [Goanet] Obama allows unlimited trips, money transfers(?) to Cuba

2009-04-15 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Mervyn Lobo wrote: [2] Secondly, I must have deleted Mario's email without reading it. It seems strange that there ARE restrictions only for Cuban Americans. Whats next? Restrictions only for Goan Americans? J. Colaco wrote: re [2]: That is incorrect. If anything, restrictions are REMOVED

[Goanet] Radio Mirchi organizes Cycle Heritage Tour on World Heritage Day, April 18

2009-04-15 Thread Ethel Dacosta
Radio Mirchi organizes Cycle Heritage Tour on World Heritage Day Goa's Number 1 radio station Radio Mirchi 98.3FM, Goa, commemorates World Heritage Day on April 18, with a Mirchi Heritage Cycling Tour in Panjim aimed at generating awareness about Panjim's rich heritage. April 15, Panjim:

Re: [Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-15 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Fr. Ivo, Thanks for endorsing my statement. What is it they say about great minds think alike? I concur that Goans should not / cannot be misled by the few pontificators. But at some point, they should at best, be ignored.  After all, why waste time responding to the 'sodanchem kani' (pardon

Re: [Goanet] Postal rates in India

2009-04-15 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Dear Frederick, Why don't you consult with Lourdes Bravo da Costa at the Central Library? In the past she has been able to send books overseas quite inexpensively. Regards, Victor

[Goanet] POLITICS NO LONGER A MISSION

2009-04-15 Thread Aires Rodrigues
Politics was meant to be a dedicated mission. Unfortunately, it has become a very lucrative business. Politics should not have been allowed to be the scoundrel's last resort. Unless India’s whole political and electoral procedures are totally revamped and overhauled, this current sad state is a

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (16Apr09)

2009-04-15 Thread alexyz fernandes
*** ELECTIONS: Observers in Goa *** Try and FOCUS on the BARS, BIKES, BullFights...T.V. 'n' SAREE Showroons..All the DEALS are DONE there To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] One morning in Shastikar-land

2009-04-15 Thread Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Dear Alfred, The phrase is most often used after family members who have been away for long come to visit, and the house is full of fun and merriment for a while. Then the visitors pack up and go; that is when the house seems very big and very empty, so empty that it comes

[Goanet] Daily Grook #377

2009-04-15 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #377 __ ELECTION INFECTION __ by Francis Rodrigues patriots and racists resort to vote in complete contrast, where one casts his support da other supports his caste! _ puns word-play of all kinds, hey...read between

[Goanet] Now, free SMS service for your voter ’s details

2009-04-15 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)  Now, free SMS service for your voter’s details     For the first time, voters will be able to avail a free, automated, SMS system from which they can get their part number, constituency and name on the mobile phone.   Announcing the launch of this

[Goanet] Religion and Science

2009-04-15 Thread MD
One Mr. Mario responds: as the only real voice on Goanet for reason, truth and peace, I am forced to put some context and perspective on the overheated claims on a far left wing blog He further claims Madrid has no jurisdiction over Americans' Sadly in the same breath, this Mario the peace

[Goanet] Wakeup Goans !

2009-04-15 Thread Rick fernandes
Observe the last line on this article ! http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=20347cid=26

[Goanet] Madam Sonia is going to be next PM

2009-04-15 Thread Laluram Salvi
Shrikant Barve wrote: However most interesting to note is... every one excluded Madam Sonia from the list..   * I remember the words of late Shri Pramod Mahajan' If we want to have a foreigner or white skinned as our prime mimister why not  Tony Blair, Bill Clinton or even Monica Lewinsky ?  

Re: [Goanet] US Capt rescued

2009-04-15 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Bosco D'Mello wrote: Responding to a listener's call about flight of jobs, Limbaugh referred to President Obama's statement that the jobs aren't coming back to US. He said, They're outsourced for a reason, an economic reason, and they're not coming back. If you're sitting out waiting

[Goanet] Mathany Saldanha goes online ! Kator (Scissors) symbol is your only hope at this LS elections!

2009-04-15 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)  http://www.matanhysaldanha.com/     Matanhy Saldanha: Saga of struggles: “Ask not what the nation can do for you but what you can do for the nation,” said the iconic John F. Kennedy. This advice from the thoroughbred capitalist has been the life of