[Goanet] Banco Nacional Ultramar - Fontainhas - San Tome

2010-09-25 Thread JoeGoaUk
[Goanet] Banco Nacional Ultramar - Fontainhas - San Tome   I do remember reading about SAO TOME chapel That it had a resident chaplain Originally it was at the ferry (opp. Mermaid Garden)  and that it was shifted here. I think I read it in the newspaper Perhaps, written by Maria de Lourdes Brava

[Goanet] Re. Municipalities of Canancona, Sanguem etc - One feedback received

2010-09-25 Thread JoeGoaUk
One feedback received Re. Municipalities of Canancona, Sanguem etc http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/message/13752 or http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-September/199260.html reproduced with permission   Hi,   The name of the municipal buildings in portuguese is :

[Goanet] ‘Sting operations be used ethically i n church’

2010-09-25 Thread Frederick Noronha
http://www.cathnewsindia.com/2010/09/22/sting-operations-be-used-ethically-in-church/ ‘Sting operations be used ethically in church’    Published Date: September 22, 2010 A Dominican priest, who researched investigative journalism in India, says sting operations can be ethically used, even

Re: [Goanet] 1 USD will only buy you 0.98 Swiss centimes!

2010-09-25 Thread Nascy Caldeira
Gabe, The Aussie Dollar too has been rising; and is now at .958 to the Us Dollar. The reasons are different as always. Nascimento. --- On Fri, 24/9/10, Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote: The Swiss Franc and Japanese Yen have appreciated a lot vs the USD - is it time for Cad to also

[Goanet] Slumdog Games

2010-09-25 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3150831/9-days-to-sort-Commonwealth-Games-mess.html I think Goa should bid on the next big shindig and call it Ghati Games. After all, the only people in Goa right now who have gotten a lifestyle upgrade are the ghatis. r

[Goanet] THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN NEW DELHI INDIA.

2010-09-25 Thread Ruby
Goanetters, The New York Times has photographs which speak a thousand words. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/25/world/asia/25india.html?_r=1src=tppagewanted=all RubyGoes

[Goanet] Commonwealth Games

2010-09-25 Thread U. G. Barad
After reading a clarion call given by one Goanet member to see other side of the coin on above subject, I realized that I had forgotten that the present CWG is organized by our India, our Indian Congress party and our Congress politicians combine. When this is the fact, how can I, being an Indian

Re: [Goanet] Banco Nacional Ultramar - Fontainhas - San Tome

2010-09-25 Thread Carvalho
Dear all, Thank you very much for those who wrote in both privately and publically and JoeGoaUK for the photographs. I was under the mistaken impression that the State bank opposite the Secretariat was the Banco Nacional. What a wonderful and varied history we Goans have and possibly one of

[Goanet] (Tide turning in Delhi ahead of Games) Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games News

2010-09-25 Thread Ruby
Goanetters, It's all fixed up! Sortof. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/25/3021786.htm?site=commonwealthgames/2010 RubyGoes

Re: [Goanet] God Sandwiches (Was: God does not exist!)

2010-09-25 Thread Albert Desouza
Jaggery in Konkani is gord and not god. g should be small. Please stop making fun of the Almighty God. albert Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:19:45 -0700 From: chimbel...@yahoo.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] God Sandwiches (Was: God

[Goanet] Even if God does not exist, what is the harm in believing God exists?

2010-09-25 Thread rajendra kakodkar
I do not know whether God (as perceived by many or otherwise) exists or not. I do not believe in miracles which defy science, which is so far evolved (hypothesized and proven). I strongly believe that the Universe is self-regulating and self-controlling mechanism due to its infinite size,

[Goanet] Breaking News 19 Valpoi By-Elections

2010-09-25 Thread floriano
Just one vernacular 'Marathi' newspaper the 'NAVPRABHA' has brought out this breaking news. It is well understood the wide blanket put on this news item in the other newspapers. Vishvesh Parab of Valpoi , son of Ashok Parab has filed his nomination form for the 19-Valpoi by-elections

[Goanet] The despicable lie of Special status

2010-09-25 Thread Carvalho
Of all the lies our politicians have told us the lie of Special Status has to be the most despicable. Why do they lie to the people through the teeth? If these politicians truly intended to save Goan land from outsiders there is absolutely no need to wait for special status, which they fully

[Goanet] A positive write up on Commonwealth Ga mes - Shekhar Gupta, 25/09/2010 – Source Indian Expr ess

2010-09-25 Thread Camillo Fernandes
Edward Verdes eddiever...@gmail.com wrote : Subject: Re: [Goanet] Re Commonwealth Games Thanks Vivan I do agree with you...the Indian media is the first to create this mess, they need something day in n day out to run their business...we have to be postive and support our nation. Do you

[Goanet] India bribed 72 nations to get Delhi CWG

2010-09-25 Thread rajendra kakodkar
Can someone tell how these $ 7.2 million (Rs 35 crore) paid to the recipients: Cash, cheque, TT or RTGS? From which account of the govt the money was transferred? Rajendra Marshall had written: The title of the media report is highly misleading. If one reads the entire report, it says that

[Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande

2010-09-25 Thread Ana Maria de souza-Goswami
Prajal's phone numbers are: landline: 2461325 mobile: 09371249191. E-mail is heritagepra...@rediffmail.com. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami

[Goanet] BNU

2010-09-25 Thread Bernado Colaco
BNU had pots of Goan gold all over the place. Mr. Percival Noronha might tell you a thing or two.(not sure of his health). There is a Mr. Braganca a former employee and lives on the foothills of Santa Cruz might help! BC

[Goanet] Europe and Inquisiton (5)

2010-09-25 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
The last post on this thread overlooked that fact that it was the fourth and not third installment on the thread.   Much of this presentation is paraphrasing from the 1000-page Textbook of Western Civilizations.  A third of the book is devoted to the period of Modern History from 1500 AD. 

Re: [Goanet] Even if God does not exist, what is the harm in believing God exists?

2010-09-25 Thread eric pinto
Food for thought, certainly. Well thought.   eric. I do not know whether God (as perceived by many or otherwise) exists or not. I do not believe in miracles which defy science, which is so far evolved (hypothesized and proven). I strongly believe that the Universe is self-regulating and

[Goanet] Child labour ahead of CWG

2010-09-25 Thread Bernado Colaco
An other damning report. BC CNN) -- As Indian officials struggle to deal with mounting international criticism toward the safety and security of Commonwealth Game athletes, new evidence has emerged that show children as young as seven are being used in the construction of game venues. In an

Re: [Goanet] Banco Nacional Ultramar - Fontainhas - San Tome

2010-09-25 Thread Frederick Noronha
BNU's remnants at the SBI.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/100409179/ Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490

Re: [Goanet] Cornel DaCosta, RIP

2010-09-25 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 24 September 2010 12:51, augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com wrote: Dr. Cornel da Costa. But even if I am wrong, I think that it is not right to make use of those debates and arguments that Cornel had as an opportunity to point fingers at Cornel's and one's own common enemies in order to

[Goanet] Is This Simple Technique the Key to Managing Migraines?

2010-09-25 Thread Con Menezes
Is this Simple Technique the key to Managing Migraines?? 'Healthier Talk' http://www.healthiertalk.com/simple-technique-key-managing-migraines-2445

[Goanet] god sandwich

2010-09-25 Thread Michael fernandes
definition of sandwich. n.   a. Two or more slices of bread with a filling such as meat or cheese placed between them. b. A partly split long or round roll containing a filling. c. One slice of bread covered with a filling. In this regard Santosh Helekars patollyo cannot be called a

Re: [Goanet] Commonwealth Games

2010-09-25 Thread Frederick Noronha
Congress, Congress, UPA? Sometimes, I get the impression that mails attacking Congress corruption are more of a tool for cheap political propaganda. What about the Opposition? Does it play its role or take cheap and emotive shots instead of tackling more serious issues? Does it have a

[Goanet] commonwealth games

2010-09-25 Thread Ravi Sangekar
we are a democratic country, a open society,we have a vibrant media,hence the mess that is common wealth games preparations,is being debated in media, but the most important factor is accountability,people and the politicians who are at the helm of affairs should own up the responsibility and

[Goanet] A Positive possibility of CWG fiasco

2010-09-25 Thread rajendra kakodkar
Many top athelets have pulled out of CWG due to security, health and other concerns. Taking the advantage, can India romp home with more medals? Rajendra

[Goanet] Talking Photos: SBI Panjim (former Banco Nacional Ultramarino)

2010-09-25 Thread JoeGoaUk
  SBI Panjim  (former Banco Nacional Ultramarino)   another thing I learnt today..   First time I heard about this bank (BNU) was in 1980s When I read that people from Goa can claim back the gold deposited with  then Banco Nacional Ultramarino. that's about 20+ years after they left Goa. I am

Re: [Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande

2010-09-25 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear all, If I may suggest: It is not a great idea to place another person's tel numbers et al on public fora. jc === Ana Maria de souza-Goswami anamari...@dataone.in wrote: Prajal's phone numbers are: landline: 246x mobile: 0937xx E-mail is xxx...@rediffmail.com.

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: SBI Panjim (former Banco Nacional Ultramarino)

2010-09-25 Thread J. Colaco jc
On 25 September 2010 09:05, JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: First time I heard about this bank (BNU) was in 1980s When I read that people from Goa can claim back the gold deposited with then Banco Nacional Ultramarino. that's about 20+ years after they left Goa. I am sure upto 50% of the

[Goanet] Panaji Ganeshotsav 2010 at Shree Mahalaxmi Temple Hall, Panaji - Images

2010-09-25 Thread Sandeep Heble
Images of the Cultural Programme organised by JCI St. Inez in association with Shree Mahalaxmi Sausthan Committee and Bhartiya Sanskrutik Mandal and the Religious Programme organised by Bhartiya Sanskrutik Mandal. Rangoli http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=89850id=1187066172l=0b9ac2a08b Fancy

[Goanet] Love Goa (then be counted)

2010-09-25 Thread Arwin Mesquita
I think each Goan has to stand up and be counted on his/her views on preserving Goan Land, Culture, Demographics and Identity. We have only 2 Options i.e (1) preserve it or (2) do not preserve it!! Each Goan has to stop sitting on the fence and express his/her opinion clearly; this opinion

[Goanet] Selma's Diaspora Wilderness

2010-09-25 Thread Roland Francis
Just finished Selma's book last night. A fantastic piece of work in all respects. She has a facile way of recounting the facts that she so painstaking dug up and harmoniously set in a patchwork quilt that covers you with emotional warmth. Absorbing to no end. I couldn't have enjoyed it any more

[Goanet] Last farewell Cornel.................

2010-09-25 Thread Gabe Menezes
...Boots plays smoke gets in your eyes - the theme song in the movie alwaysA last farewell to Cornel, as we say bye to him on Monday. As you may already know Cornel used to play the saxophone here in London in the early years i.e. 70's. Hope you enjoy this piece.

Re: [Goanet] Banco Nacional Ultramar - Fontainhas - San Tome

2010-09-25 Thread Tony de Sa
Hi Selma, The one person who could help you in this matter would probably be Prof. Vasco Pinho. I do not have his contact details but I am sure someone or the other on GN will be able to help contact Prof. Pinho. Keep up the good work, Tony -- Tony de Sa. tonydesa at gmail dot com M :

Re: [Goanet] Newman beatified by the Pope

2010-09-25 Thread Olga Maciel
A few more links from Birmingham Oratory http://www.birmingham-oratory.org.uk/ http://www.birmingham-oratory.org.uk/JohnHenryNewman/tabid/58/Default.aspx http://www.birmingham-oratory.org.uk/SaintPhilipNeri/BlessedJosephVaz/tabid/81/Default.aspx

[Goanet] God Sandwiches (Was: God does not exist!)

2010-09-25 Thread dona curiosa
Alfred de Tavares alfredtava...@hotmail.com wrote:   Nasci: i am pretty much flumoxed by nascimentation  of scientists as learned.   Does that imply that there are unlearned of the species?   In my time I have met many a MAD scientistbut not one that is an ignoramus.I

Re: [Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande

2010-09-25 Thread Frederick Noronha
Guess it depends what their own approach is to privacy. Wish more people would include such information in their own 'sig' (signature) file below their emails. Makes it so much easier when you need to contact them. FN PS: There were times when we simply couldn't afford to hand out our mobile

[Goanet] Special Status for Goa - A far Cry

2010-09-25 Thread Bernado Colaco
What is this chap talking about? The reason Goans are asking for Special Status is that no land can be sold to the ghantis. Clearly the status should be in line with the NE states. BC Special Status for Goa - A far Cry To my mind, the demand to ban sale of property for residence and

Re: [Goanet] Even if God does not exist, what is the harm in believing God exists?

2010-09-25 Thread Mervyn Lobo
rajendra kakodkar wrote:  I therefore believe in God even though God, as perceived by many, may not exist. If it is scientifically proved some day that God does not exist, I will consider the infinity (self-regulating universe) as the God and continue to abide by the teachings referred

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Some Dirty Panjim Pics

2010-09-25 Thread JoeGoaUk
Talking Photos: Some Dirty Panjim Pics   New arrival to Goa? http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/5023063782/sizes/l/ Dangerous zone Upto 7 buses seen at one time http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/5023062750/sizes/l/ Sleeping zone – day time

[Goanet] Fwd: THE OTHER SIDE OF CWG, India

2010-09-25 Thread anil desai
For favour of publication Anil Desai -- Forwarded message -- From: Anbu Mani Date: 25 September 2010 16:15 Subject: THE OTHER SIDE OF CWG, India http://hqtamilmoviesonline.blogspot.com/ http://hqtamilmoviesonline.blogspot.com/ http://hqtamilmoviesonline.blogspot.com/ The

[Goanet] Cornel DaCosta, RIP

2010-09-25 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Gabe as a seasoned and intelligent goanetter, you should know there are many such types (see below) on goanet. They (same guys) make no attempt to read, understand and digest what is written. It appears a few of them know exactly what someone else is saying; even before they read what is

Re: [Goanet] god sandwich

2010-09-25 Thread eric pinto
From Lord Sandwich, reluctant to vacate the gambling table, he trampled Club dining etiquette to create his instant meat and roll fill.  Santosh is close : our dumpling is 'pierogi' to Slavs.    eric. definition of sandwich. n.   a. Two or more slices of bread with a filling such

[Goanet] Quotes on atheism: corroborated Thoughts and expressions

2010-09-25 Thread Charudatt Prabhudesai