Re: [Goanet] Introducing a new service on GoanVoice

2010-05-18 Thread Jim Fernandes
Is there some sort of SWAPS deal going on in here? On one side of the deal, you have Ms Carvalho sending stuff on behalf of Mr Fernandes - example, the note below. While on the other side, you have Mr Fernandes, sending out Ms Carvalho's writings. Interesting observation, isn't it? But hey,

[Goanet] BOOK REVIEW: “The Dreaming House” by Tanya Mendonsa reviewed by Martine Corina Meijer

2010-05-18 Thread Goanet A-C-E!
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT The poetry of Tanya Mendonsa, by Martine Meijer “I woke up after my first night in Moira, sat down and wrote a poem. It has not stopped since”, says Tanya Mendonsa. In Moira she found she could do what she was born to do - all the poems in her first volume entitled

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Bleddy Goans ... and all that (FN, Herald)

2010-05-18 Thread Therese Almeida
Perhaps what is not considered is that Goa emerged in 1961 from a ruthless dictatorship and were just as intimidated by the new authority which confused people who did not know how to react particularly when any vistage of 'western influence' invited negative reactions and such Goans labelled

[Goanet] Selma who cares the bleep

2010-05-18 Thread Bernado Colaco
It is believed that the Chinese was found sailing towards Macau  on a make shift raft with a slanted mast! :)))   BC       Years ago, a Chinese sailor had hacked his captain to death while the ship was off Goan waters. So when the ship berthed at Mormugao, the sailor was promptly arrested and

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Bleddy Goans ... and all that (FN, Herald)

2010-05-18 Thread floriano
Dear Caroline, You are, perhaps, one of the most rare two-legged creatures around who want to call a spade a spade. Yes, modernity has taken away our sense of balance and for which our posterity will be the sufferer. Thank you for coming on record to say that the the letter to Bleddy Goans

[Goanet] Jacinta Luis - Concert Review

2010-05-18 Thread Mervyn Lobo
JACINTA LUIS by Mel D'Souza Like the weather that evening, the recital at the Al Greene Theatre in Toronto on May 8, 2010 could have been described in one word - COOL! But whereas it was a cold front coming in from the west that dropped the temperature rapidly to zero, a different kind of

[Goanet] Shadows of time

2010-05-18 Thread Goanet A-C-E!
Shadows of time Published on: May 17, 2010 MARGAO: International Museum Day, celebrated all over the world on the May 18 since 1977, provides for museum professionals to meet the public and alert them to the challenges that museums face. And each year, a theme is decided on by the Advisory

Re: [Goanet] England T20 World Champions!

2010-05-18 Thread Nascy Caldeira
Hey Gabe, I feel that England 'bribed the Aussies in kind' and the friendly Aussies generously gave in. :-) :-)and thus England won their first ICC tournament in four decades. Nevertheless the England team performed very well, and they deserve the Victory! Nascy Caldeira, Now in Goa! --- On

Re: [Goanet] Trouble in Cuncolim - GBA X'POSED

2010-05-18 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Soter D'Souza wrote: The latest news is that Cuncolim is on the boil once again. A permission granted for a residential project to one Dubai based Tariq Chauhan of Dharul Khalil, Aligarh U.P. by the Cuncolim Municipal Council is now suspected by villagers to be more of a madrasa

[Goanet] Goa Government and Goa police attacking the common man and woman to further interests of real estate and mining lobbies

2010-05-18 Thread roger dsouza
It is shocking to see the treatment that the Goa Government and the Goan police meted out to common man and woman in Goa. Attached are some of tthe first hand reports posted from various sources. It is amazing how these representatives who are supposed to protect the people and listen to their

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Bleddy Goans ... and all that (FN, Herald)

2010-05-18 Thread J. Colaco jc
Would Therese please expand on the points made by here and quoted below? 1: Was the Portuguese Govt in Goa (circa 1961) ruthless? 2: What is the meaning of:people did not know how to react particularly when any vistage of 'western influence' invited negative reactions 3: Who labeled Goans

[Goanet] Daily Grook #701

2010-05-18 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #701 = PICK NICK = by Francis Rodrigues o shoplifters picking goods, your choice's unique foods! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop

[Goanet] Introducing a new service on GoanVoice

2010-05-18 Thread goanint
Dear Jim , With respect ... please tell us as - what was the purpose of your post ? Are you trying to tell us that we Goans should not support members of our Goan Community in the good they do ? Goan Voice is doing a great service , I am sure you will agree .. all this does not

[Goanet] Introducing a new service on GoanVoice

2010-05-18 Thread Carvalho
Hi Jim, In Konkani we have a saying tuka kitem podla 're? It's must be a rather universal saying because I've often heard West Indians in London, saying the very same thing, what's it to you maan? :-) Best, selma

Re: [Goanet] Blueberry hill to Porvorim hill

2010-05-18 Thread edpinto
Soter, While we appreciate your contribution towards educating people on Panchayati Raj and the importance of a vibrant and dynamic local self government, we cannot understand why you keep endeavouring to sabotage the efforts of other Goans who are trying their in their own little way, with

[Goanet] Slander does not help

2010-05-18 Thread architecture
For Soter, ( and his audience on Goanet ) I have been aware of Soter's tirade against Goa Bachao Abhiyan for a while now, lashing out at almost all who genuinely work towards a better Goa. I happen to be his current target and it saddens me to be drawn into needless e-mail exchanges when there

[Goanet] Literacy, no concern of bamon church ?

2010-05-18 Thread Antonio Menezes
On Goanet , some years back whilst on the subject of imparting elementary education (3Rs) to poor Goans a gentleman from the upper State of New York asked or rather stated that poor Goan catholics wanted everything free (including education) . He further asked from where, were ecclesiatics of

[Goanet] Some Pics - Ponnos/Kapo, Ghonttam, chonnem, mundam etc

2010-05-18 Thread JoeGoaUk
Some Pics - Ponnos/Kapo, Ghonttam, chonnem, mundam etc   Ponnos - Kapo http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4615023694/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4615519935/   Festa Chonnem Ponnje Purmenta-Fest http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4614405015/   Tempr / Masalo

[Goanet] Talking Pics: Kiska danda kiske hat mein?

2010-05-18 Thread JoeGoaUk
News exclusive Happenings 17/5/10   Kiska danda kiske hat mein? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4618033575/sizes/l/   Kisne kisko mara? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4618646874/sizes/l/   joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info...

[Goanet] We Need To Pray For Our Clergy

2010-05-18 Thread Freddy Fernandes
We Need To Pray For Our Clergy Last couple of months we have heard a lot about our priests, it is indeed very sad that innocent kids were subjected to such horrific experiences, there is absolutely no doubt that the guilty should be punished. It is sad that ministers of the Church who had

[Goanet] Engineering seats may be increased

2010-05-18 Thread Mauricio Pereira
Goa may have 40 more engineering seats from the new academic year, director for technical education Vivek Kamat said on Monday. We have written to the All India Council of Technical Education asking for an increase of 20 seats each in civil and mechanical engineering. If the proposal is

[Goanet] Lifeguard cover for 99% beaches

2010-05-18 Thread Mauricio Pereira
Almost 99% of Goa's beaches will receive lifeguard cover by May 30 with 118 lifeguards to be commissioned within the next couple of weeks as part of the government's ambitious beach safety management programme. Tourism director Nikhil Desai told TOI Monday that he was confident Phase 2 B of

[Goanet] World Cup sweepstakes.....

2010-05-18 Thread Gabe Menezes
40 tickets sold so far - thanks to the tireless efforts of George Pinto and primarily bought by Frisco/Californian subscribers. Not that many left now - please don't wait until the last minute when they are gone they are gone! World Cup football/soccer is almost here you can get involved

[Goanet] 28th May FRIDAY BALCAO: Should the export of non-renewable national resources be banned ?

2010-05-18 Thread Goa Desc
-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 28th May from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty

[Goanet] Goa news for May 19, 2010

2010-05-18 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa govt refuses ban on Sanstha till home ministry examines charge sheet - Daily News Analysis