[Goanet-News] Portuguese study material...

2021-09-18 Thread Frederick Noronha
If you know anyone who would like to join a free-and-open group to receive study material for beginners in the Portuguese language, share this link with them: They can join the Aprenda Português Group 4, which will start functioning shortly. This can be joined via WhatsApp at

[Goanet-News] Looking for medicines... in the garden

2021-09-18 Thread Frederick Noronha
Looking for medicines... in the garden 12 Sep: Navhind Times By Frederick Noronha. Many with an interest in plants in Goa have repeatedly focussed on this subject. One book that came my way was an English translation of Garcia da Orta's 'Colloquies on the Simples & Drugs of India'. This does not

[Goanet] You're Just In Love

2021-09-18 Thread Roland Francis
An Irving Berlin 1950 number harmoniously sung by the D’Silva sisters of Bandra - Patricia Affonso and Mélanie Duggal. A difficult number to sing that requires the skill of a Perry Como, but these ladies have the pipes for it and beat him at his game. Patricia and Melanie

[Goanet] Religious Groups Found Wanting

2021-09-18 Thread Mervyn Maciel
Dear Ivan, Thanks for your post. I have not read the full report but merely followed what was announced in the news/national press. Here is a link you may find useful: Religious groups in UK failing children over sexual abuse ... https://www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-58420270

[Goanet] Religious Groups Found Wanting

2021-09-18 Thread Mervyn Maciel
Sorry Ivan - in the rush of replying to your post, I omitted to comment on the question you raise about my e-mail address. Many years ago, my late wife and I rented a plot from our local council where we grew our own vegetables/fruits etc. Seeing we were working on the land, I felt that

Re: [Goanet] Religious Groups Found Wanting

2021-09-18 Thread Ivan Pereira
Thank u, Roland. I’ll check it tonight. Saturday afternoon in Montreal: have chores to do ! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2021, at 12:31, Roland Francis wrote: > > Here is the link Ivan. > https://www.iicsa.org.uk/helping-protect-children-sexual-abuse-now-and-future > > Roland. >

[Goanet] NAVIGATING CYBERSPACE EVERY MORNING

2021-09-18 Thread Aires Rodrigues
There couldn’t be a better way to start the day than by sharing one’s thoughts with people across the globe through various groups on Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter and other internet based mailing lists. With hundreds of thousands of people that I am able to communicate with every morning, on

[Goanet] Best Of Drive - On The CBC

2021-09-18 Thread Roland Francis
Some Canadian music in a playlist that would go well with a quiet summer late night after-dinner legs-on-the-armchair relaxation. Discover Adult Alternative bands and hear Taylor Swift, Arcade Fire, The Sheepdogs, The Wallflowers and The Black Keys alongside some of Canada's greatest

[Goanet] Kurkurit food... Xaxti-istyle [CORRECTED RE-RUN]

2021-09-18 Thread Frederick Noronha
So, suddenly, everyone was sharing links to these online recipes, in the Xaxti dialect of Konkani, well shot and very funny! This young man was offering instructions on how to create mackerel cutlets and crisp ladyfinger: Mackeral cutlets http://t.ly/Yu6n Kurkurit bhendde http://t.ly/dWaD At

Re: [Goanet] Religious Groups Found Wanting

2021-09-18 Thread Roland Francis
Here is the link Ivan. https://www.iicsa.org.uk/helping-protect-children-sexual-abuse-now-and-future Roland. Toronto. > On Sep 18, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Ivan Pereira wrote: > > Mervyn, > I have been a member of the World Conference of Religions & Peace (WCRP) > since inception in Canada, &

Re: [Goanet] Religious Groups Found Wanting

2021-09-18 Thread Ivan Pereira
Mervyn, I have been a member of the World Conference of Religions & Peace (WCRP) since inception in Canada, & served on its Executive Board. This issue specifically is not on the agenda or the purpose of WCRP. However, many interfaith activities are coordinated re. various issues. Do ask

[Goanet-News] WEEKEND BREAK: Kurkurit food... Xaxti-istyle

2021-09-18 Thread Frederick Noronha
So, suddenly, everyone was sharing links to these online recipes, in the Xaxti dialect of Konkani, well shot and very funny! This young man was offering instructions on how to create mackeral cutlets and crisp ladyfinger: Mackeral cutlets http://t.ly/Yu6n Kurkurit bhendde http://t.ly/dWaD At

[Goanet-News] Roshan D'Silva, and the idea behind Pilgrim Stays

2021-09-18 Thread Frederick Noronha
After studying telecom engineering at the prestigious IIT-Bombay, Roshan DSilva found his connection the religious to their faith, through travel. Just before the 2020 pandemic, he co-founded Pilgrim Stays, a joint venture between his Tripvillas and the ATC Publishers of Bengaluru (founded 1946,

[Goanet] Schedule for Sunday 19th September 2021

2021-09-18 Thread CCR TV
CCR TV GOA Channel of God's love✝ You can also watch CCR TV live on your smartphone via the CCR TV App Available on Google PlayStore for Android Platform. Click the link below. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccr.tv4 Email ID: ccrgoame...@gmail.com Schedule for Sunday 19th

[Goanet] WEEKEND BREAK: Kurkurit food... Xaxti-istyle

2021-09-18 Thread Frederick Noronha
So, suddenly, everyone was sharing links to these online recipes, in the Xaxti dialect of Konkani, well shot and very funny! This young man was offering instructions on how to create mackeral cutlets and crisp ladyfinger: Mackeral cutlets http://t.ly/Yu6n Kurkurit bhendde http://t.ly/dWaD At

Re: [Goanet] Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter 18 Sep 2021 – Headlines

2021-09-18 Thread Roland Francis
Good headline summary. Will it continue? Roland. Toronto. > On Sep 18, 2021, at 4:49 AM, Eddie Fernandes > wrote: > > 1: Great British Bake Off. More secrets about the contestants including > Crystelle Pereira > 2: India withdraws e-visa facility for Canada, UK nationals > 3: £399pp – 5-star

Re: [Goanet] REFORMAT: From filomenagi...@yahoo.com Re Religious Groups Found Wanting

2021-09-18 Thread Roland Francis
I agree completely. One has got nothing to do with another. How can you compare St José Vaz’s status petition with abuse in no more than 5% of the Church hierarchy. Roland. > On Sep 18, 2021, at 9:23 AM, Frederick Noronha > wrote: > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2021 01:47:53 -0400 >

[Goanet] REFORMAT: From filomenagi...@yahoo.com Re Religious Groups Found Wanting

2021-09-18 Thread Frederick Noronha
Message: 4 Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2021 01:47:53 -0400 From: Roland Francis To:?goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Religious Groups Found Wanting This is an important topic that has been rightly brought to public attention. ?Sexual or any other abuse has to be corrected and regulated. ?We're going

[Goanet] The shambolic, shameful state of Panjim & Goa

2021-09-18 Thread Rajan Parrikar
I was forwarded this video this morning. https://parrikar.org/misc/Panjim-Trees.mp4 Goa is the perpetual wh0re for Indians, 24/7/365. It exists solely for their pleasure. Anybody can walk in anytime and do anything he or she pleases, no questions asked. Goans will mutely oblige. r

[Goanet] Xavier Institute of Engineering, Bombay.

2021-09-18 Thread eric pinto
I suggest you google for more information. From humble beginnings in the city, it moved on to the large campus on what used to be the Mahim salt marsh.   A brainchild of three Catalonia Jesuits, it was actually built by the Rev. Arthur Borges, a brother of thelate surgeon of renown.   

[Goanet] Portuguese study material...

2021-09-18 Thread Frederick Noronha
If you know anyone who would like to join a free-and-open group to receive study material for beginners in the Portuguese language, share this link with them: They can join the Aprenda Português Group 4, which will start functioning shortly. This can be joined via WhatsApp at

[Goanet] Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter 18 Sep 2021 – Headlines

2021-09-18 Thread Eddie Fernandes
1: Great British Bake Off. More secrets about the contestants including Crystelle Pereira 2: India withdraws e-visa facility for Canada, UK nationals 3: £399pp – 5-star Goan hotel in Madeira, 5 day escape w/flights, meals & transfers 4: Indians among top nations getting Portuguese visas 5: Video:

[Goanet] SCAMTERS POSING AS TRANSLATORS

2021-09-18 Thread Stephen Dias
SCAMTERS POSING AS PORTUGUESE TRANSLATORS PLEASE publish this letter in the letters to the Editor column. Stephen Dias Dona Paula ( Lyceum graduated prior Liberation of Goa) 18.9.2021 9422443110 Ref: Referring a report from a section of press on 16th Sept 2021 It was amusing to read some state

[Goanet] Religious Groups Found Wanting

2021-09-18 Thread Mervyn Maciel
The report is a timely warning for ALL religious groups. For too long now they have been hiding under the cloak of secrecy wanting to preserve their good name while allowing innocent victims to suffer further indignity. While I know the Catholic authorities in Britain have introduced stringent

[Goanet] This is All India Radio news

2021-09-18 Thread Frederick Noronha
This is All India Radio News. PM lauds Goa govt efforts for 100% Covid vaccination for adult population (first dose)... is the main headline at 2 pm Sept 18, 2021. Meanwhile, the GST Council "turning down" proposal to bring petrol and diesel under GST ambit is buried in the middle of the news ᐧ

[Goanet] Commander Solo: Abhilash Tomy (GQ, September 2021)

2021-09-18 Thread V M
Call him Abhilash. Like the narrator in Moby Dick, the “watery part of the world” is his obsession. In that classic 19th century novel, Captain Ahab compulsively pursues “the great white whale”, but our hero’s fixation is the Golden Globe Race to circumnavigate the world solo. Consider these

[Goanet] Uncaring Govt Pulls The Plug

2021-09-18 Thread Paul p
This is when the affected have to resort to other means of income to make up for this shortfall. i.e bribes