[Goanet] To all those tired and bored by the endless back and forth about the Inquisition, going nowhere ....

2021-09-24 Thread Filomena Giese
End of Goanet Digest, Vol 16, Issue 519 *** Watch on You Tube:   The Spanish Inquisition - Mel Brooks

[Goanet] Preserving the legacy of a Goan historical treasure!

2021-09-15 Thread Filomena Giese
>From the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute... Announcement for the 336th Anniversary of the founding of the Goa branch of the Oratory of St. Filipe Neri, by St. Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Kanara and Sri Lanka, on September 25, 1685 at Holy Cross of Miracles Church in Old Goa. There is nothing better that

[Goanet] Cows can be toilet-trained…

2021-09-14 Thread Filomena Giese
>From Bloomberg Green:  Bloomberg.comScientists are Toilet-Training Baby Cows >to Cut EmissionsBy Sybilla Gross; Sept. 13, 2021 Capturing even a fraction of their urine will help reduce greenhouse emissions and waterway pollution.

[Goanet] September 7 - Message 8 - Nativity of Mary

2021-09-08 Thread Filomena Giese
Thanks, Roland, for a beautiful musical offering from Australia for the Nativity of Mary. To mark the Feast of the Nativity, I'd like to add a historic voice and audience for freedom from the U.S. as we welcome a few (not enough) Afghan refugees for hopefully a better life.  Marian Anderson

Re: [Goanet] Help a fellow Goan.....

2021-08-08 Thread Filomena Giese
Re: Message: 4 Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2021 18:54:16 +0100 (BST) From: Eddie D'Sa To: GOANET , REPLY from Filomena Giese To: GOANET ; George Pinto ; Adolfo Mascarenhas Sent: Sunday, August 8, 2021, 10:54:17 AM PDT Subject: Re: Help a fellow Goan ... George wrote: Help a fellow Goan, Saint Joseph

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 16, Issue 185

2021-03-24 Thread Filomena Giese
From Filomena Giese I like Message 2 from Mervyn Lobo:  "At times, it feels that they have given up god and use Goanet like a prayer platform.?" A good topic for a Goa research paper? On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 04:12:24 AM PDT, goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org wrote: S

[Goanet] New Coronavirus song

2020-04-26 Thread Filomena Giese
>From Filomena Giese A SPOONFUL OF CLOROX - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody | | | | | | | | | | | A SPOONFUL OF CLOROX - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody **SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST RANDY RAINBOW VIDS!** RANDY RAINBOW LIVE 2020 TOUR!: FIND TICKETS HERE: https://www.r... | | |

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 15, Issue 142

2020-03-29 Thread Filomena Giese
6. Coronavirus: What this crisis reveals about US - and its       president - BBC News (Roland Francis) With the British Boris Johnson testing positive for coronavirus and advocating a policy of no social distancing, a failed policy based on  the false notion that the people will develop herd

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 15, Issue 111

2020-03-15 Thread Filomena Giese
To Roland Francis:  Messages 2,3,4: Thanks for sharing these great You tube musical selections.  Music lifts the heart and certainly makes the world go round!  Much needed in times of today's distressing news to lift our spirits and build confidence! Filomena On Sunday, March 15, 2020,

[Goanet] To Frederick Noronha

2019-11-26 Thread Filomena Giese
I didn't see that Eddie d'Sa had Goanet on the email list when he sent his comments on Tom d'Sa.Please don't bother to post what I wrote in reply below - Filomena "There seem to be many Blacks and Browns or Yellows who are happy to have white people tell us when to kneel and stand.Aren't the

Re: [Goanet] Fw: The Amazon Synod and the “conversion” of the Church

2019-11-26 Thread Filomena Giese
There seem to be many Blacks and Browns or Yellows who are happy to have white people tell us when to kneel and stand.Aren't the Goans all flocking to the SFX feast next week, thinking that he brought Catholicism to Goa - when, in fact, he spent about 6months in Goa, authorized the Inquisition

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 14, Issue 457

2019-08-14 Thread Filomena Giese
d Trainer of Mig fighter, an pilot, and  to keep DrJanet in thepsychologist company, there is Sr. Dr. Evelyn Monteiro, educated  in France in Systematic  Theology and is based in Pune.   Fourthly In vain did I look for the names of MrPinto and From: Filomena Giese<  Then I remembered that Filomena

Re: [Goanet] Trashing the Magic of Charles Correa

2019-08-11 Thread Filomena Giese
Gilbert: I don't seem to receive all Goanet posts.  I never saw the thread about saving Charles Correia's work and Kala Academy or about the basilica.  Just now,  I did't receive the Goanet edition with my post on it which you must have read.   I still would like to have you enlighten us about

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 14, Issue 445

2019-08-09 Thread Filomena Giese
Subject:  St. Joseph Vaz Basilica in Goa? This is the first many of us have heard of this plan.  Please share the details.  I couldn't  find anything on google. The Cathedral in Los Angeles was built at a great cost overrun by Cardinal Mahoney.  It's called the "Taj Mahoney."  Gregory Peck is

Re: [Goanet] Trashing the Magic of Charles Correa

2019-08-09 Thread Filomena Giese
initiated the concept. Dom On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 2:49 PM Filomena Giese wrote: Hi EddieFunny thing - yesterday I was wondering where you are these days Your retirement was years ago your emails and posts have become infrequent-  and I miss them.   You have replied to Dom in your succinct style

Re: [Goanet] Trashing the Magic of Charles Correa

2019-08-08 Thread Filomena Giese
if Dom ever tells you why he wants a basilica now when he never did anything for his cause. I send warm good wishes Filomena — Filomena Giese Mobile: +1 510 3251803 > On Aug 7, 2019, at 3:40 AM, BT Yahoo Mail wrote: > > > Hi Dom, > > I couldn't quite follow yo

[Goanet] World Cup: Brazilians Have a Cornucopia of Nuanced Soccer Terms

2014-06-17 Thread Filomena Giese
'Hey, Lettuce Hands!' and Other Brazilian Lingo Brazilians Have a Cornucopia of Nuanced Soccer Terms WSJ - June 16, 2014 By HANNAH KARP CONNECT June 16, 2014 7:05 p.m. ET Novice Portuguese speakers may not understand what these fans are saying. European Pressphoto Agency If World Cup

[Goanet] Joseph Vaz - did he take part in the Goa Inquisition?

2014-02-13 Thread Filomena Giese
Seems to me that Goans and Sri Lankans have a shared history to explore and understand. Where does History end and Legend begin? . Santosh, do you have some details about the Xavier vs. the Buddhist monk story? Filomena Forwarded Message - From: Santosh Helekar

[Goanet] Head injuries among Teenagers playing basketball on the rise

2010-09-14 Thread Filomena Giese
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet joins Noel Rebello to raise money for Daddy's Home (Margao, Goa) Sponsor Noel

[Goanet] Goans and September 11th?

2010-09-10 Thread Filomena Giese
Yes. We Goans care! And for good historical reason. From my personal perspective, as coming from Goa, I wrote this little summary to share with those invited to our Joseph Naik Vaz Institute inter-religious event for Peace so that you can understand that all this is personally meaningful

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 914

2010-08-28 Thread Filomena Giese
Goan Saint Update: This message for publication from retired Archbishop of Calcutta, Henry D'Souza, to the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute in support of our signature campaign and Petition to get Blessed Vaz canonized for his 300th Death Anniversary in 2011 has just been received: It is a matter

Re: [Goanet] Goan saint: Your help is urgently needed

2010-08-17 Thread Filomena Giese
It is an entirely wonderful thing that George found this fabulous site for this Petition. We will be collecting signatures for all of the rest of the year 2010 and throughout 2011 to honor Blessed Joseph Vaz' 300th death anniversary. We hope that everyone will succeed in getting at least 10

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Helping HAITI

2010-01-13 Thread Filomena Giese
HELPING HAITI A Haitian friend in Berkeley who has been deeply involved in outreach to Haiti for many, many years, just told me that the most urgent thing needed is health and hospital care. He and others are devastated at losing relatives and friends. He especially recommends Partners in

Re: [Goanet] Dr.Francisco's tribute to his Son

2010-01-04 Thread Filomena Giese
has fought to keep alive Goan values and Goan heritage. Now he has given us a beautiful song, full of imagination and hope. it left me feeling very positive and hopeful. Dr. Colaco is an inspiration to all of us Goans! Filomena Giese

Re: [Goanet] [GS-Management] GOA SUDHAROP: Together towards tomorrow, YEAR OF THE YOUTH

2009-09-18 Thread Filomena Giese
Dear GS:Ibonio is a phenomenal worker and he has high values and ideals.I spoke to him today by phone.He said that he is hoping that you would consider Art, Culture, Heritage and Identity for next year's theme.  He feels that we Goans have to hang on to our identity - the young people need to

Re: [Goanet] Disarray of Official registers in Goa

2009-02-21 Thread Filomena Giese
to Goanet: My sister is visitng Goa right now. She is in a high state of anxiety about the way in which official records of birth, death, property information are being thrown around and are literally disappearing. She says that there was an article in one of the Goa papers about this alarming

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 1030 - How not to organize a Goan convention

2008-08-17 Thread Filomena Giese
Message: 3 Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:24:32 -0400 From: Roland Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] How Not To Organize a Goan Convention Roland writes: Get some attendees to pretend it was a huge success so that the same mistakes are repeated. Roland, Spare us your jaundiced

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 992

2008-08-10 Thread Filomena Giese
Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 992 Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 13:09:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Goanet] The Momentous Goan Convention We have been subjected to various posts on the Goan Convention in Toronto which are long on words and criticism and short on action! 1. The criticism of the convention

Re: [Goanet] 2008 International Goan Convention - Part II

2008-08-06 Thread Filomena Giese
2008 International Goan Convention: We Came, We GNAT-ed, We Conquered! Part II – Poetry, Writing, Goan Identity, Konkani, Drama, Music, the Ball Writer’s Workshop and Book Releases: Noted Goan author, victor Rangel-Ribeiro, gave workshops on the art of writing. He ably led us into the

Re: [Goanet] 2008 International Goan Convention

2008-08-04 Thread Filomena Giese
2008 International Goan Convention: We Came, We GNAT-ed, We Conquered! by Filomena Saraswati Giese Part I Having just participated in the very successful bi-ennial GOA 2008 Convention in San Jose organized by the Hindu Goans of North America, Goa Sudharop Board members, Filomena Giese

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 854

2008-07-12 Thread Filomena Giese
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- 2008 International Goan Convention Toronto,

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 452/ Condolences

2008-04-22 Thread Filomena Giese
at this difficult time. with much love Filomena (Giese) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 2, Issue 1110 -Re: 9. Ghanttisabound in Moira (Tony de Sa)

2007-12-01 Thread Filomena Giese
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet mourns the passing of Jorge de Abreu Noronha in Portugal - Nov 27/07

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 2, Issue 1107

2007-11-28 Thread Filomena Giese
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet mourns the passing of Jorge de Abreu Noronha in Portugal - Nov 27/07

[Goanet] Support for the sustainable development for Goa

2007-11-21 Thread Filomena Giese
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- St. Mary's Convent High school, Mapusa is staging a play titled Lion King

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 2, Issue 1023

2007-11-08 Thread Filomena Giese
David Vs. Goliath: Mario wrote: Did Dinesh really say that Jesus was ...single-handedly responsible for the civilization of humanity? Response: Yes, watch the debate. If you missed it the first time, rewind and watch it again. Selma: I enjoyed your posts. At least some of us haven't

Re: [Goanet] Lyrics Konkani Christmas Carol NATALANCHI BH

2006-12-17 Thread Filomena Giese
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm

Re: [Goanet] Today's wisdom! Ha! Ha!

2006-12-16 Thread Filomena Giese
the places. Will Cip come to Goa on 18 Dec. BTW Cip I was hoping for a reply from you in my mail. Would it make sense to wait? Or have you learnt what you wanted to know without the need to come to Goa. Filomena Giese wrote: We are living in the 21st century. Observation and wisdom

Re: [Goanet] God man

2006-12-15 Thread Filomena Giese
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send

Re: [Goanet] Goans do not need overseas sermons: Today's wisdom

2006-12-13 Thread Filomena Giese
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send

Re: [Goanet] Fr. Agnel Needs to Be Fastracked to Sainthood -There should be no European Bias!

2006-12-08 Thread Filomena Giese
that the priority for Goans these days is to work to save Goa's environment and support sustainable development in Goa. This is the religious and spiritual challenge of the 21st century. With love and thanks for listening! Filomena --- Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- Filomena Giese [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Goanet] Fr. Agnel Needs to Be Fastracked to Sainthood -There should be no European Bias!

2006-12-04 Thread Filomena Giese
Dear Margaret, I certainly sympathize with your being a secularist. I have become not exactly a secularist but someone who has gone beyond the confines of institutional religion. Some features of institutional religion like caste, sidelining of women and the feminine from theological constructs

Re: [Goanet] The mess that is Goa

2006-12-02 Thread Filomena Giese
Glad that we have a forum like Goanet to air our views. This exchange (The mess that is Goa) has been both enlightening and entertaining. Glad that overseas Goans like Roland (and myself some time ago) can express our concern and regret that more isn't done in Goa for sustainable development.

Re: [Goanet] Thank you St Anthony

2006-11-18 Thread Filomena Giese
2006 * * * Y E A R * * * O F * * * T H E * * * S E N I O R Goa Sudharop Annual Awards on November 20, 2006 @ Mandovi Hotel @ 4:30pm

Re: [Goanet] Cancer: Today's latest research, Tomorrow's Myth?

2006-09-24 Thread Filomena Giese
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May

Re: [Goanet] Inconvenient truths/ Final response to Filomena Giese

2006-09-21 Thread Filomena Giese
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May

Re: [Goanet] Inconvenient truths about Goa/Mario

2006-09-21 Thread Filomena Giese
. --- Filomena Giese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 11.Slums in Goa: While in Jaipur, I read a Times of India account of the lakhs of illegal Bangladeshi migrants entering Assam and the northeastern states. The Assamese and other local

Re: [Goanet] Inconvenient truths about Goa/Sunith

2006-09-19 Thread Filomena Giese
rich-poor divide there than in India. The Maoists in India are more commonly referred to as Naxalites and have thus far restricted themselves to the countryside. Thanks for the many replies. Regards Sunith Velho - Original Message - From: Filomena Giese [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Goanet] Dr. Filomena Giese

2006-09-18 Thread Filomena Giese
Dear Alick, I'm spending some time today, responding to those who have written their comments on Inconvenient Truths... My son-in-law, a nice young American guy who had seen a lot of India, finally made it to Goa in 2004. He was totally won over. His comment was that if he had to be born

Re: [Goanet] Dr. Filomena Giese re Goa/response to Dr Giese

2006-09-18 Thread Filomena Giese
into the conservation and restoration of heritage projects. One that would vet and fund legitimate projects undertaken by Goans. Selma --- --- Filomena Giese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Selma, But now a new wave of more sensitive

Re: [Goanet] Inconvenient truths about Goa

2006-09-17 Thread Filomena Giese
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Filomena Giese, It was interesting to read your article and the responses on this forum. The part on Slums in Goa seems quite poorly written and ill researched. First of all it is wrong to compare Bangladeshi migrants in Assam(most of whom are illegal

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Inconvenient truths about Goa

2006-09-17 Thread Filomena Giese
Dear Radhakrishnan, Thanks for welcoming me back to the new and improved Goanet. Glad to re-visit the old issues, food and the good Goan life, Konkani, God versus no-God, memories, history, politics, news with the familiar old names - yourself, Cecil, Santosh, Gilbert, Jose Colaco, Eugene,

Re: [Goanet] Dr. Filomena Giese re Goa/response to Alick

2006-09-17 Thread Filomena Giese
Dear Selma, From your post, I see that you are obviously aware of the changes, many but not all, detrimental in Goa. You identify the need for us overseas Goans to fund some programs for education, Job creation, heritage etc. But this lack of action on the part of immigrant Goans is not unique

Re: [Goanet] (no subject)

2006-09-16 Thread Filomena Giese
Dear Edwin (dropping the formalities in true Goanet fashion), Thanks for replying. Goa Sudharop is not about leadership but about cooperative effort. We support various projects in education, safety, environment etc. that our team in Goa recommends to us. We advertise the projects or needs and