[Goanet-News] Reopening, World Busk Day and Book Club

2012-06-06 Thread bo...@literati-goa.com
Hi everyone, Literati has reopened after our summer break. We start our events with the World Busk Day on June 16th. Please see details given below. Also for those interested in the Book Club we will be discussing Ravan Eddie. The date of the Book Club will be announced shortly. Warm

[Goanet-News] COMMENT: Two decisions on a manic Monday (Herald)

2012-06-06 Thread Goanet News
Two decisions on a manic Monday By choosing to unveil two crucial “decisions” on a single day — the day the SSC results were also declared — chief minister ManoharParrikar has demonstrated his penchant for strategy. Strategy is a politicians way out. As then leader of the opposition, Mr Parrikar

[Goanet-News] Goa news for June 7, 2012

2012-06-06 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Parrikar backs regional languages in Goa schools - TwoCircles.net roposed policy on medium of instruction (MoI), Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Wednesday said he would strongly back

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (06Jun12)

2012-06-06 Thread alexyz fernandes
A Wonder Full 'Environment Day' thanks to the Goa Govt. Hamlyn Trust, UK. Intact...Late Mario Miranda...Gerard da Cunha... others...for Resurrecting the 1493 Reis Magos Fort!! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Hind-Christian dialogue (was: Sanal Edamaruku trial)

2012-06-06 Thread U. G. Barad
In my message, I had said: QUOTE Marlon Meneses wrote: We catholics have our priorities right. We know that Protestants and other Christians have half a chance of attaining salvation. Cannot say the same about the non-christian heathens and migrants though! If Marlon was not saying the above

[Goanet] Bye Bye River Princess

2012-06-06 Thread Freddy Fernandes
Bye Bye River Princess Any landmark, intentional or unintentional sooner or later becomes a point of direction; our ancient navigators used stars to navigate the deep sea and landmarks closer to the coast. Ornithology tells us that it is not just humans that depend on landmarks for navigation

Re: [Goanet] NEWS: Restored at 3.5 crore, Reis Magos fort opens

2012-06-06 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
Yes, I've noticed that since 1962. From: Goanet News news.goa...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Wednesday, 6 June 2012 9:53 AM Subject: [Goanet] NEWS: Restored at 3.5 crore, Reis Magos fort opens  The

[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day

2012-06-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
For All We Know Nat King Colehttp://www.youtube.com/artist/Nat_King_Cole?feature=watch_video_title http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPf0DnmOw3Efeature=related g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Pictures of the Renovated Reis Magos Fort, Goa

2012-06-06 Thread joelds
*RENOVATED REIS MAGOS FORT, GOA:* *Built by Adil Shah as a smaller fort in 1497, the Reis Magos Fort was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1510. The Portuguese conquerors rebuilt it on a grander scale in 1543, particularly to ward off the Dutch invasion. Prominent Goan Architect, Gerard da Cunha,

[Goanet] Reis Magos fort

2012-06-06 Thread Bernado Colaco
Yes under liberation we have built castles in the air.   BC       Parrikar, in his address, sought to remind the gathering that he had initiated an early effort to restore the fort in his first stint as chief minister. Parrikar said his late uncle was also jailed in the fort. We as a society

[Goanet] The first slap to Catholics comes from Parrikar

2012-06-06 Thread Carvalho
Well, I had hoped against hope that it would be different this time. That somehow Parrikar would be reformed. That he would lead us greater glory. Such is the tenuous nature of hope that it clings desperately to any ray of sunlight that beams through the bleak landscape of despair. And despair

[Goanet] Press Conference - 7 June 2012 - Hotel Mandovi

2012-06-06 Thread CII-Goa
Dear Members of the Media, Press Conference with CII Chairman WR 2000hrs: (Thursday) 7 June 2012 : Senado Hall; Hotel Mandovi, Panaji - Goa Mr. Pradeep Bhargava, Chairman CII Western Region Director Cummins Generator Technologies India Ltd is visiting Goa to meet and interact with CII

Re: [Goanet] The first slap to Catholics comes from Parrikar

2012-06-06 Thread Santosh Helekar
If the Goa government is supporting this right-wing Hindu religious conference to revamp the secular constitution of India then it is a slap on all people of Goa, not just Catholics. No religion can be given special treatment in a secular democracy. Cheers, Santosh - Original Message

Re: [Goanet] The first slap to Catholics comes from Parrikar

2012-06-06 Thread floriano
HERALD - June 6, 2012 Goa to host meet of organisations to establish Hindu nation [Safe in Goa - Shivprasad Joshi, a leader of Hindu Mahasabha, claimed that the convention could be held smoothly due to rule of BJP-led government in the State] Comments: As I opened my computer to do my

Re: [Goanet] The first slap to Catholics comes from Parrikar

2012-06-06 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Selma Carvalho wrote: Well, I had hoped against hope that it would be different this time.  That somehow Parrikar would be reformed. That he would lead us greater glory.  Such is the tenuous nature of hope that it clings desperately to any ray of  sunlight that beams through the

[Goanet] Letter sent to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar

2012-06-06 Thread George Pinto
Based on the two GOAN CITIZENS ACTION open forums held on March 31 May 19 in the San Francisco Bay Area, this letter was sent to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, see http://goasudharop.org/images/GSlettertoCMManoharParrikarMay262012.pdf The next open forum is Saturday, August 4. All invited.

Re: [Goanet] Please don't tell Aires

2012-06-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 6 June 2012 06:35, anil desai anild...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Goanetters, Goebels again: This was reported in TOI today. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Planning-Commission-splurges-Rs-35-lakh-to-upgrade-2-toilets/articleshow/13859666.cms Anil Desai RESPONSE: Yes it stinks

[Goanet] GBA welcomes protection of ecozones and low FAR from RP2021

2012-06-06 Thread GBA office
4th June 2012 Press Releasee GBA welcomes the decision of the government to protect the eco sensitive zones marked in RP2021 as well as the lower FAR and VP1 and VP 2 status and views the order on this, as a move in the right direction. The government has issued an order superceeding the order

[Goanet] Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) announces its Mega Konkani Tiatr

2012-06-06 Thread Goa World
www.goa-world. com :::Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me::: GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)  http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/        www.colaco.net  http://www.live365.com/index.live      Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi

[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on the need to promote a Green Economy for Goa.

2012-06-06 Thread Goa Desc
-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 8th June from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty

[Goanet] The power of the media

2012-06-06 Thread Marshall Mendonza
U G Barad wrote: Recently, I mentioned to a business friend of mine that NDTV and IBN have accumulated losses of Rs 300 crores each. As a businessman, he asked how these losses are financed. I told him that the balance sheets published by* *** them do not give a clear indication. The

[Goanet] yogic farming

2012-06-06 Thread Celina Pereira
Thank you for your comments Dr.Helekar. I understand your concerns...Could you simply ask the Brahma Kumari group in Goa for the rationale behind their proposal? My concerns are that some truths cannot be proven by the now available research methodologies. This of course does not mean that

Re: [Goanet] yogic farming

2012-06-06 Thread Santosh Helekar
Dear Dr. Pereira, I appreciate the fact that you understand my concerns, and that you have offered clarifications on your thoughts on this issue. My concerns have to do only with claims regarding scientific truths or truths about the natural world. I am not particularly concerned about what

Re: [Goanet] Please don't tell Aires

2012-06-06 Thread Jose Colaco
Dear Mr. Gabe Menezes Please give credit to Anil Desai 1: He (probably) referred to himself as Herr Goebells 2: True to the Goebellian tradition, he attempted to divert the 'attencao' 3: He might just be suggesting that TWO wrongs make a Right. jc On 6 June 2012 06:35, anil desai

Re: [Goanet] The power of the media

2012-06-06 Thread Jose Colaco
While I normally disagree with both the parties who are involved in this debate, I have the following points to make: 1: Marshall Mendonza has raised valid queries 2: I am almost certain that UG Barad will provide the requisite answers. 3: I am also nearly almost certain that UG Barad will

Re: [Goanet] Hind-Christian dialogue (was: Sanal Edamaruku trial)

2012-06-06 Thread Venantius J Pinto
But really, those interested in salvation at least of the Christian kind -- will LIVE a certain way. They will live a Christ-centered life, or do their best to do so. Basically no point in even talking about salvation. In an odd roundabout way many Hindus are expecting more from the Christian --

[Goanet] Goa news for June 7, 2012

2012-06-06 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Parrikar backs regional languages in Goa schools - TwoCircles.net roposed policy on medium of instruction (MoI), Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Wednesday said he would strongly back

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (07Jun12)

2012-06-06 Thread alexyz fernandes
If the Loot of Sand from our Beaches Rivers is not stopped They will soon be as Bare as the. Hippies To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] COMMENT: Two decisions on a manic Monday (Herald)

2012-06-06 Thread Goanet News
Two decisions on a manic Monday By choosing to unveil two crucial “decisions” on a single day — the day the SSC results were also declared — chief minister ManoharParrikar has demonstrated his penchant for strategy. Strategy is a politicians way out. As then leader of the opposition, Mr Parrikar

[Goanet] World Busk on 11 16 June 2012

2012-06-06 Thread Goanet A-C-E!
Child's Play (India) Foundation (http://childsplayindia.org/) is pleased to organise the Goa segment of World Busk (http://www.worldbusk.org/), on June 11, 2012 @ 5.30 pm at Gallery Gitanjali Fontainhas Panjim, and on June 16, 2012 @ 5.30 pm at Literati Bookshop and Cafe, Calangute. Join in

[Goanet] Is Goa going all Saffron clad or Iron Ore Red mud in the dumps scared ?

2012-06-06 Thread Joseph Rebello

[Goanet] Konkan Railway - Safety work update

2012-06-06 Thread Goanet News Service
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (A Government of India Undertaking) www.konkanrailway.com 04th June, 2012 PRESS RELEASE – I / 06 / 2012 KONKAN RAILWAY CARRIES OUT VARIOUS GEO-SAFETY WORKS TO ENSURE SAFETY SECURITY OF PASSENGERS AS WELL AS PUNCTUALITY OF TRAINS DURING THE MONSOON SEASON

Re: [Goanet] Hind-Christian dialogue (was: Sanal Edamaruku trial)

2012-06-06 Thread Venantius J Pinto
But really, those interested in salvation at least of the Christian kind -- will LIVE a certain way. They will live a Christ-centered life, or do their best to do so. Basically no point in even talking about salvation. In an odd roundabout way many Hindus are expecting more from the Christian --

[Goanet] Remember these small Crawling velvety creatures?

2012-06-06 Thread JoeGoaUk
Remember this Crawling velvety creatures – Rain Related Usually seen after first day of Rain I think we called them ‘Pausa Gorvam’ or ‘Devaghe Gorvam’ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk52/7161774733/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk52/7161775903/in/photostream/  

Re: [Goanet] Hind-Christian dialogue (was: Sanal Edamaruku trial)

2012-06-06 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
Thoroughly agree with your statements.   Indeed, no point in talking about salvation without taking the time and effort to look after the fellow travellers in this world of ours, and practicing restraint.   From: Venantius J Pinto venantius.pi...@gmail.com To:

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Goa Rains - Day 3

2012-06-06 Thread JoeGoaUk
6th June 2012 Near Curca / Batim http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk52/7161772291/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk52/7346981566/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk52/7346982174/in/photostream/