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Nostalgia, youth and education ...
Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho
Are we Goans unnecessarily pessimistic in our outlook? We
often see gloom and doom everywhere, betrayed as we are by
our politicians and overwhelmed by a host of problems. And
yet, growing within this belly of despair is
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/11/stories/200950091300.htm
Cyclone threat for north Konkan, south Gujarat
Vinson Kurian
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 10
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a tropical cyclone
formation alert in the Arabian Sea as Monday’s depression
GOA DAY '09 - A MEGA EVENT
The Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait, in association with 10 other Goan
Clubs/Organizations, is all set to present the mega event of the year – Goa Day
‘09, at the Carmel School Auditorium, Abraq Kheitan, Kuwait, on 20th November,
2009 from 11.30 a.m. onwards. To
--- On Mon, 11/9/09, Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote:
Teo's article in the Herald reinforces what is apparent to
anyone who looks at the Goa Inquisition and analyzes its
dynamics.
RESPONSE:
Dear Gilbert, you seem to have a problem with anyone writing about Goa from a
Sesa says 'It is not feasible to remove mining dumps at Advalpal'
Reference to the tug-of-war going on between the environmentalists and Sesa Goa,
over the illegal dumping of mining waste at Advalpal, it's absurd to note that
even though the High Court has passed an order asking Sea Goa to
For bringing us the video of the Mae Dos Pobros feast. For over 20 years I have
missed this feast but this year at least I watched it on video. It almost
brought tears to my eyes. It was somewhat sad to see the amusement park in the
fere, the giant wheel, the bouncy castle but I suppose this
Re: *Cansaulim* Mega Project (Arwin Mesquita)
It's sad how the beautiful coastal village of Cansaulim has to stand up to
defend itself from mega-projects that seek to destroy it through unscruplous
elements who tried to hoodwink the Gram Sabha by going to the TCP.
The fragile coastal
CCP's new project:
When the fields and hills are concretised ..
How about roads and footpath tuned into fields?
This is CCP’s unbelivable new project
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukdirtypanjim3/4091927663/sizes/l/
Farming and composting on site
It seems, Goa weather is like British weather
Anything and anytime
It’s raining in Goa now (8, 9 today 10 Nov)
Not heavy but raining almost all day
Nov/2009
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/4092132661/sizes/l/
March 2008/Vasco
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It started with a drizzle on Sunday afternoon (Nov 8, 2009) and this
evening too it has been continuing with a steady medium drizzle.
Strange weather! FN
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Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
John Fernandes Quepem, 9822169547
A retired seaman Shri Remedio Quodros, resident of Pimpolcotto Quepem, became
the first victim reckless and irresponsible mining transportation via Quepem
town of this season since its starting on 19th October.
It may be recalled that Remedio Quodros on
More CCP/Panjim News in pics
Remember this ready to use Grave?
(Grave existed before 22/10/09)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukdirtypanjim3/4040375008/
Since no one departed from the CCP to give a decent road side burial here..
They have now decided to use the ‘grave’ as rubbish pit
Nostalgia, youth and education ...
Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho
Are we Goans unnecessarily pessimistic in our outlook? We
often see gloom and doom everywhere, betrayed as we are by
our politicians and overwhelmed by a host of problems. And
yet, growing within this belly of despair is
Extracts:
'Investigators believe that the Sanatan Sanstha men who were killed while
allegedly planting bombs in Goa during Diwali celebrations last month were
hoping to fan communal tensions by misleading the police through items they
wanted to leave behind at the site: a shopping bag from a shop
Fantastic, Goa is even cosier when it rains - cools down the place especially
with all the dreaded power cuts and mossies!!!
Lalita
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:43:51 +
From: joego...@yahoo.co.uk
To: goa...@goanet.org
CC: goan-...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Goanet] It's Raining in Goa now
I was hesitating to post this. I know I am inviting a hornet's nest round my
head, but then fools love to rush in. So here goes.
I was sauntering along the road in Verem, Bardez, with a friend of mine from
Panjim, who is renowned in the field of tourism. A chance remark that there
were a lot of
This is what Soli Sorabjee, former Attorney General has to say about the
singing of Vande Mataram-
Vande Mataram is an inspirational song connected with our freedom struggle
and is joyously sung by a vast majority of our people. However, many Muslims
are opposed to singing Vande Mataram on the
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/11/stories/200950091300.htm
Cyclone threat for north Konkan, south Gujarat
Vinson Kurian
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 10
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a tropical cyclone
formation alert in the Arabian Sea as Monday’s depression
I was really missing the feast as many relatives had come over to our place.
But seeing video cliping of the feast fair Of Mae dos Pobres feast in Nuvem
bought me closer home. Only missed buying the gorom gorom chonne !
Also got to know that our Very well know Sashtikan on Goanet is from
Goans in the UK are you concerned about mining in Goa?
I am seeking to form a pressure group to curb the environmental excesses of
Vedanta, the British corporation which has recently acquired Goa’s biggest
mining companies: Sesa Goa, Dempos, and about to get also the Chowgules.
I am based in
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** Green Goa **
* Thanks to Heartless Mining *
Cartoon inspired by Heartman D'Souza's Curses of Paikdev - a lament for
water
To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com
Site sponsored by
Casa da Moeda (Mint House, Panjim)
Mint house at Panjim?
Never seen, never heard!
How many times we must have visited the place?
Old Bus Stand to Catch Agassaim (Ferry) Bus etc
Paying water Bills (PWD)
Dinner/lunch at Corina
Petrol Pump
Talking Photos: Casa da Moeda/Mint House, St. Tome, GPO etc
Casa da Moeda - 4in1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/4092905907/sizes/l/
House with Chanfo tree
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/4093668342/sizes/l/
Dr/General Miguel Caetano Dias
This an interesting article in memory to the few such public squares in Asia. I
remember Guna the barber and his newspapers. The senior librarian carefully
sidesteps the forced removal of the bust of Vasco da Gama by the current
colonial ruler of our land besides, he lacks the guts to tell the
Hi Selma,
I do not know what it is that irked you in Gilbert's missive, other than the
excessive use of misplaced scare quotes, which by the way is his trade mark. I
found it surprisingly sober. No Goan historian was gratuitously trashed in it,
nor was any customary attempt made at revisionism
In public interest the Bombay High Court should order a full fledged inquiry
against North Goa District Judge Miss Nutan Sardesai for her having heard
cases in violation of judicial propriety. In the case of the grounded vessel
‘River Princess’, as one of the parties in the litigation before Judge
Thank you Francis for the tips.
Regards, GL
Konkani Pustok: 'KADDYO BODDYO'
Mogachea Ixttamno,
AMONTRONN:
Agxe-cho Konkani boroupi Shri. Pio Antonio Esteves-achem panchvem pustok
'KADDYO
BODDYO',
Novembrache 11ver, 2009 sokallchea
9 vorancher Pilarchea dongrar vimochon zaunchem asa.
Adinch fuddem tumche upkar manun, hea suvalleak tumkam
(excerpts)
According to a recent report of the Union Home Ministry, the Naxals are now
active in 23 of the 28 states in the country.
vjp: Goa too? Contemplate the mass exoduses from various states. Hope not.
On the other hand, our Botate's may just shape up into Popai's.
LEFT-WING EXTREMISM is
Tavia Machado is 'Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2009'
Written by NT Network
Tuesday, 10 November 2009 00:10
Yet again 'Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2009' brought into focus the abundant talent
available in Goa. While Tavia Machado from Siolim emerged the judges' choice
for
the coveted title in the
My heart aches for what was and what a sorry sight the Garcia d'Horta / Jardim
Vasco da Gama has become!
- Original Message
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Sent: Wed, 11 November, 2009 2:09:09 AM
Subject: [Goanet] Talking
It looks like Mario gets his inspiration from Iran's Ahmednijad's school of
thought. The latter claims that there was no holocaust. Given that only 0.2% of
the world's population was eradicated in the gas chambers, I guess it is easy
for both Mario and Ahmednijad to assume that such small
ta 4 keepin in touch been really busy here in the U.K. WINTER HAS SET IN
FULL
SWING, ITS GLOOMY RAINY, EXPECTED SOME GALESWEATHER KEEPS CHANGIN, MISS OUR
LOVELY GOA
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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:08:08 +0530
From: Tony de Sa tonyde...@gmail.com
Subject: [Goanet] Human Pollution
Good for your friend Tony, a wise man indeed, I only wish there were more of
them thinking like wise and on the same lines, it looks like Goa will soon
Non Resident Goans could be classified into two groups.
The first group consists of Goans who migrated mainly to Mumbai, those
working on board
of ships and cruise liners,and finally Goans who work in the Gulf Region
i.e. Oman,
United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait.
The
FWIW, Gregor Mendel, who is known as the father of modern genetics, was a
monk; as was, in a manner of speaking, Abbe Faria our own father of hypnotism.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_thinkers_in_science
http://scibel.com/scibel/materials_myths_few_scientists_true_christians.html
Hail to this initiative that you have taken, Carmen Miranda.
Please remember the stand that Goa Su-Raj Party has taken vis a vis mining
in Goa.
That:
THE MINERAL RESOURCES/WEALTH OF GOA IS THE GIFT OF GOD TO GOA AND GOANS.
IF ITS EXPLOITATION DOES NOT BENEFIT EITHER, LET THESE
The purpose for which a Parole is granted to a convict varies from
country to country and the duration of it depends on the purpose it is
applied for, but the only factor, I mean the only factor which qualifies
the convict to be considered for a Parole, irrespective of the country he
is
Very true Jane. I was very peeved after watching a Bollywood movie
Khamoshi' that was shot in Goa. The director has made a total mockery
of our sacraments.. and surprisingly the church kept mum.. may be for
money.. huge money ?? Only the Bishop will know.
Blasio
Message: 9
Date: 9 Nov 2009
DAILY GROOK #565
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CONFESSION CONCESSION
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by Francis Rodrigues
fr. joe said i have
a bad constitution,
sit-ups fifty-five
was my ab'solution!
http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com
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Hi,
Can someone let me know the contact numbers for the Tata Indicom office at
Shic Towers ,Panaji ?
Thanks,
-Maria
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