[Goanet] Five good reasons

2011-05-29 Thread George Pinto
Five good reasons not to miss the INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011, in San Francisco, California. Please pass this message on to your children, nieces/nephews, grandchildren and encourage them to attend. Benefits of attending: 1. Discover your Goan roots. 2. Network,

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: International Goan Youth Convention, July 2-4, San Francisco

2011-05-26 Thread George Pinto
If you are coming to the International Goan Youth Convention (http://goasudharop.org/node/729), we are happy to suggest some optional tours available during your visit. Please book your tours directly with the tour operators. See tours at http://goasudharop.org/images/Tours-Brochure.pdf

[Goanet] Where every attendee is a Chief Guest

2011-05-26 Thread George Pinto
At the International Goan Youth Convention, July 2-4, San Francisco, a number of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food dishes will be served, including on the grand dinner-cruise. However, if you have any special food restrictions (gluten-free, dairy-free, nuts-free, etc. diet) please email Acaria

[Goanet] International Goan Youth Convention, July 2-4, 2011, San Francisco

2011-05-20 Thread George Pinto
Please pass this important email on to your family/friends/contacts around the world Members of the worldwide Goan community have spoken and we have listened. You want our Goan Youth spread across the world to meet in one place and do three things: 1. Discover their Goan roots, 2. Network,

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Goan Youth inspired to make a difference

2011-05-18 Thread George Pinto
The International Youth Wing of Goa Sudharop organized a Flip-Flop and Book drive and donated items to recipients in Kharpal (Bicholim, Goa). See a report of the event at http://goasudharop.org/node/731. See photographs of the event at http://goasudharop.org/image/tid/60. Thanks to all the

[Goanet] INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011, San Francisco

2011-05-14 Thread George Pinto
From Goa Sudharop . Less than 50 days to the INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011, in San Francisco, California. Please pass this message on to your children, nieces/nephews, grandchildren and encourage them to attend this once-in-a-lifetime event . Hurry and

[Goanet] International Goan Youth Convention, July 2-4, San Francisco

2011-05-11 Thread George Pinto
The event you have been waiting for . You are cordially invited to the Goa Sudharop INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Convention is being organized by Youth and the events, topics, presentations will cover ages 15-40, although all

[Goanet] July 2, Fun evening cruise - GOAN ROCKIN TO BOLLYWOOD ON THE BAY

2011-05-10 Thread George Pinto
You are cordially invited to the fun GOAN ROCKIN TO BOLLYWOOD ON THE BAY cruise on July 2, Saturday, San Francisco, California, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 43.5, from 6:15-9:15pm. Net proceeds to benefit Goa Sudharop. Please buy your tickets now. Join many others for an unforgettable evening.

[Goanet] Invitation for Goan Convention July 6-8, 2012 in Detroit

2011-05-09 Thread George Pinto
FYI... Dear Friends, The 11th biennial Goan Convention is scheduled to be held in Metropolitan Detroit from July 6-8, 2012. The convention is planned to be like a family vacation, with fun filled activities for the whole family. We are leveraging the cultural and professional

[Goanet] May 8, Sunday, Mother's Day event, San Francisco Bay Area

2011-05-06 Thread George Pinto
FINAL REMINDER - The non-profit group Foundation for Excellence is working with Goa Sudharop to provide 15 scholarships this year to deserving and needy students in Goa. You are cordially invited to their MOTHER'S DAY event (May 8, Sunday), in the San Francisco Bay Area. See details at

[Goanet] Mother's Day event, May 8, San Francisco Bay Area

2011-04-27 Thread George Pinto
The non-profit group Foundation for Excellence is working with Goa Sudharop to provide 15 scholarships this year to deserving and needy students in Goa. You are cordially invited to their MOTHER'S DAY event, May 8, in the San Francisco Bay Area. See details at

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: International Goan Youth Convention, July 2-4, San Francisco

2011-04-25 Thread George Pinto
The event you have been waiting for . You are cordially invited to the Goa Sudharop INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Convention is being organized by Youth and the events, topics, presentations will cover ages 15-40, although all

Re: [Goanet] Article on MOI

2011-04-25 Thread George Pinto
Very true Tony. The current controversy over Konkani MOI is part of the larger goal of making Marathi mandatory in ALL Goan schools. In addition, force feeding Devnagiri script through Konkani MOI or Marathi on the section of the population which does not identify with the script, reflects a

[Goanet] Blessed Vaz - a hero for our times

2011-04-22 Thread George Pinto
From the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute Today April 21, 2011 is the 360th birth anniversary of Blessed Joseph Vaz (Patron of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman). See more information at http://www.josephnaikvaz.org/index.html In his memory, the BLESSED VAZ SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY DAY raised

Re: [Goanet] Song for the Day!

2011-04-19 Thread George Pinto
Did Liverpool adopt this song after 96 of their football fans got killed? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillsborough_Disaster The song was released in Oct 1963 but I am curious when Liverpool adopted it and was it related to the 96 deaths? George --- On Mon, 4/18/11, Gabe Menezes

Re: [Goanet] Finally, an adult speaks up

2011-04-15 Thread George Pinto
What solutions against corruption have all these Anna Hazare critics offered in the past? There is a good deal of journalistic and media space spent opining on what Hazare did, should have done, could have done, would have done, etc. What were they doing sitting at their keyboards all these

[Goanet] SPRING PARTY lunch, Sunday, April 24 (San Francisco Bay Area)

2011-04-15 Thread George Pinto
FINAL REMINDER - A gentle reminder to send in your email confirmations and checks for the April 24th Spring Party at Golden Peacock. Buffet lunch, DJ dancing, egg hunt for the kids. The SPRING party is for the entire family. All invited, no membership required. See flyer details at

Re: [Goanet] Lies in Medical Publications

2011-04-12 Thread George Pinto
  On Sun, 4/10/11, Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote:   Quote: Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain, and most fools do. Why is Gilbert criticizing, condemning and complaining as fools do? May I kindly request Gilbert to take a positive approach and discuss medical

[Goanet] Deadline Date: April 15 for head count: Spring party, Sunday, April 24 (San Fran Bay Area)

2011-04-11 Thread George Pinto
A gentle reminder to send in your email confirmations and checks for the April 24th Spring Party at Golden Peacock by April 15 (Friday). Our fun SPRING party is on Sunday, April 24, and is for the entire family. All invited, no membership required. See flyer details at

[Goanet] April 21: Blessed Vaz Service to the Community Day

2011-04-09 Thread George Pinto
From the JOSEPH NAIK VAZ INSTITUTE . Dear all Berkeley/Richmond/El Cerrito, California, has now joined members of the Goan, Sri Lankan and Mangalorean communities in the San Francisco Bay Area to help reduce hunger and honor the memory of Blessed Vaz. Thanks to one anonymous donor from

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Spring party, Sunday, April 24 (San Fran Bay Area)

2011-04-07 Thread George Pinto
Less than three weeks to the big Spring party to benefit a good cause. Hurry and get your tickets now before it sells out. GOA SUDHAROP's fun SPRING event on Sunday, April 24, is for the entire family and is open to all, a family-friendly event. All invited, no membership required. Net proceeds

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: International Goan Youth Convention, July 2-4, 2011, San Francisco

2011-04-06 Thread George Pinto
The event you have been waiting for . You are cordially invited to the Goa Sudharop INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Convention is being organized by Youth and the events, topics, presentations will cover ages 15-40, although all

Re: [Goanet] Get a grip, India! - Vivek Menezes

2011-04-05 Thread George Pinto
I understand what Vivek is saying, but want to point our that 100+ countries make up the International Cricket Council whose member organizations do play cricket, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_International_Cricket_Council_members --- Look, the fact is that cricket barely

Re: [Goanet] CONTROVERSY: Monserrate version of the currency headlines... Parrikar view, now and then... how much was seized?

2011-04-04 Thread George Pinto
--- On Sun, 4/3/11, Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote: RESPONSE: Let's wait and see; in the meantime will there be any apologies or retractions from all those jumping the gun and spewing their what not on this forum? I doubt it. I don't believe a wait and see approach was used last

[Goanet] March Madness - Goan version

2011-04-01 Thread George Pinto
Following closely on the heels of March Madness (NCAA basketball) is March Madness II when families eagerly await the receipt of mail/email from Colleges/Universities sending their acceptances/rejections of student applications. It is with great pleasure we have learnt that several Goan youth

Re: [Goanet] Was Mahatma Gandhi bisexual ?

2011-03-31 Thread George Pinto
Subject: Was Mahatma Gandhi bisexual? The short answer is NO The long answer is NO Hope that helps. Now get back to real-world, current issues/problems. George

[Goanet] April 21: Blessed Vaz Service to the Community Day

2011-03-30 Thread George Pinto
From the JOSEPH NAIK VAZ INSTITUTE . Dear all What started as a modest idea, is now expanding. Los Angeles has just joined members of the Goan, Sri Lankan and Mangalorean communities in the San Francisco Bay Area to help reduce hunger and honor the memory of Blessed Vaz. In addition, an

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: April 24 (Sunday) event, San Francisco Bay area

2011-03-26 Thread George Pinto
GOA SUDHAROP is hosting a fun SPRING event for the entire family, net proceeds to benefit its YEAR OF GOAN HERITAGE projects (2011 theme). The event is open to all, a family-friendly event. All invited, no membership required. Please send for your tickets now, the event will sell-out. See

Re: [Goanet] Government's Stand On Mining

2011-03-24 Thread George Pinto
--- On Wed, 3/23/11, Freddy Fernandes ffernandes@emaar.ae wrote: Does the CM think Goans are fools or are we ? The sooner Goans realize that the government, mining industry, mega-builders and the media are one, and sing from the same choir book, the sooner they will realize who has

Re: [Goanet] Government subsidizing Wealthy Miners

2011-03-23 Thread George Pinto
The government is the mining industry, they are one and the same. --- On Tue, 3/22/11, rajendra kakodkar rskakod...@yahoo.co.in wrote:   Goan mining industry consumes 60 crore litres of diesel every year. Today when Brent Crude is hovering around $115/bbl, the under-recoveries of Oil

Re: [Goanet] Chalo Panjim!

2011-03-21 Thread George Pinto
I believe this Konkani compulsory move is a vote-bank back-door attempt to make Marathi mandatory in all schools. Never underestimate caste and communal minded people regardless of political party. George --- On Sat, 3/19/11, SOTER so...@bsnl.in wrote: I support the PTA agitation against

[Goanet] April 21: Blessed Vaz Service to the Community day

2011-03-20 Thread George Pinto
This year is the 300th death anniversary (tercentenary) of a great Goan, Blessed Vaz, see http://josephnaikvaz.org/. He served the poor and less fortunate across religious communities. Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and Catholic communities showed him great affection and he serves as a role-model of

[Goanet] Update - April 21: Blessed Vaz Service to the Community Day

2011-03-20 Thread George Pinto
From the JOSEPH NAIK VAZ INSTITUTE . Folks, something extraordinary is happening and you must be a part of it. In the last 24 hours, members of the Sri Lankan and Mangalorean communities want to join the effort to reduce hunger and honor the memory of Blessed Vaz. See revised appeal below.

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: April 24 (Sunday) event, San Francisco Bay area

2011-03-19 Thread George Pinto
GOA SUDHAROP is hosting a fun SPRING event for the entire family, net proceeds to benefit its YEAR OF GOAN HERITAGE projects (2011 theme). The event is open to all, a family-friendly event. All invited, no membership required. Please send for your tickets now, the event will sell-out. See

[Goanet] Goan Youth convention: This is your time, this is your moment

2011-03-17 Thread George Pinto
Dear all You are cordially invited to the Goa Sudharop INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Convention is being organized by Youth and the events, topics, presentations will cover ages 15-40, although all ages are invited to attend as people

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: April 24 (Sunday) event, San Francisco Bay Area

2011-03-13 Thread George Pinto
GOA SUDHAROP is hosting a fun SPRING event for the entire family, net proceeds to benefit its YEAR OF GOAN HERITAGE projects (2011 theme). The event is open to all, a family-friendly event. All invited, no membership required. Please send for your tickets now, the event will sell-out. Event:

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Goan Youth Convention, San Francisco, July 2-4, 2011

2011-03-12 Thread George Pinto
Dear all, In connection with Goa Sudharop's 2011 theme YEAR OF GOAN HERITAGE, we are organizing a Goan Youth convention in San Francisco (July 2-4, 2011) for Youth to discover their Goan connections. One of the most exciting Goan events in recent memory is being planned and you are cordially

Re: [Goanet] The origins of Byculla

2011-03-11 Thread George Pinto
Byculla is derived from the Spanish 'Hasta la vista' (see you later) Bye-kal-a (bye till tomorrow). Kal is Hindi for tomorrow, also yesterday. So now you know the truth (tongue firmly planted in cheek). George

Re: [Goanet] Goa media games

2011-03-10 Thread George Pinto
Not just Goa, but worldwide, media outlets are usually the extension of some corporate Public Relations group, spinning the news to promote the company's agenda. The reason it is worse in Goa is because the mega-builder/miner/politician/media outlet are one and the same. The overlap is as

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP event, April 24 (Sunday), Save the date

2011-03-07 Thread George Pinto
GOA SUDHAROP is hosting a fun SPRING event for the entire family, net proceeds to benefit its YEAR OF GOAN HERITAGE projects (2011 theme). Please save the date and mark your calendars. The event is open to all, a family-friendly event. Event: Lunch/DJ dancing/Easter egg hunt for kids

Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #900

2011-03-07 Thread George Pinto
Don't know how Francis and Alexyz persevere daily with their contributions. Amazing stamina and creativity to endure. Keep it up. Goans are fortunate to have their daily presentations for so long. George

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Konkani filmbook release in Mumbai

2011-03-07 Thread George Pinto
Goa Sudharop would like to thank Bollywood superstar legend Helen for releasing Isidore Dantas' monumental book on Konkani films KONKNNI CHOLCHITRAM on March 6, 2011. A section of the book discusses the connection between Bollywood and Konkani films. See book details at

Re: [Goanet] Understanding Goa... some perspectives

2011-02-27 Thread George Pinto
--- On Sat, 2/26/11, SOTER so...@bsnl.in wrote: Seems that when views are aired by migrants in cyber space it becomes the truth. Hi Soter, I think this is what we are supposed to believe: 1. Migrants (rich and poor) are innocent victims and law-abiding. 2. Goans are victimizers, oppressors

Re: [Goanet] Say NO to DEVELOPMENT in Goa

2011-02-21 Thread George Pinto
Floriano, you have misunderstood. Builder is to be understood as mega-builder. Yes, the people I was specifically referring to are Goan politicians, miners, mega-builders and are not to be trusted. They are the ones who have betrayed their fellow Goans. Do you trust them? I don't. George ---

Re: [Goanet] Say NO to DEVELOPMENT in Goa

2011-02-20 Thread George Pinto
Floriano Lobo wrote: The only development we want to see from the elected government is the development of INSFRASTRUCTURE. The Goa Govt. and the Assembly is the problem. Anything they propose should be opposed. No exceptions. Goan politicians are anti-Goan and pro-scams. George

Re: [Goanet] Say NO to DEVELOPMENT in Goa

2011-02-20 Thread George Pinto
I second what Rajan has written below. No builder, miner, politician is to be trusted. If they are Goan, trust them even less. Goa and Goans have suffered enough. --- On Sat, 2/19/11, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com wrote: Again: NO to development in Goa.  That ought to be the mantra. 

[Goanet] Withdraw suspension of Judge Desmond D'Costa

2011-02-13 Thread George Pinto
--- On Sun, 2/13/11, George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo.com wrote: To: reg-high@nic.in Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 9:48 PM Honorable Chief Justice It is with deep shock that I have learnt of the suspension of Additional District Sessions Judge Desmond D'Costa. I urge you

Re: [Goanet] PUBLIC MEETING IN SUPPORT OF JUDGE DESMOND D'COSTA

2011-02-12 Thread George Pinto
Aires, if I were in Goa I would attend. Solidarity, George --- On Sat, 2/12/11, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: A public meeting will be held on February 14th at 5 pm at the Goa Chamber of Commerce Hall, Opp Azad Maidan at Panaji to protest against the sudden suspension of

Re: [Goanet] Regurgitating Goa’s History (Part 3)

2011-02-10 Thread George Pinto
--- On Wed, 2/9/11, Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote: My retrospective analysis of some REPEATEDLY REPORTED FACTS of Goan history has made me the victim of many idle minds and fingers. Folks, Please forgive me for pointing out Gilbert is wrong again. There are NO GOAN idle

[Goanet] Our Goan saints

2011-02-09 Thread George Pinto
Blessed Vaz's 300th death anniversary is this year, as is Venerable Agnelo's 142nd birth anniversary. The Joseph Naik Vaz Institute (Berkeley, California) led by Filomena Giese is making a special effort in 2011 to have these causes promoted and have Blessed Vaz elevated to sainthood and

[Goanet] Konkani filmbook available for purchase online

2011-02-08 Thread George Pinto
Please support the hard work of a Goan. Isidore Dantas' monumental and highly acclaimed book on the history of Konkani films can be purchased online. To purchase your copy, go to http://www.konkanifilmbook.com/ and click on PAYPAL option in the middle of the Home page. See synopsis of the book

Re: [Goanet] Regurgitating Goa's History (part 2)

2011-02-08 Thread George Pinto
--- On Tue, 2/8/11, Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote: Their first recommendation is to laugh at oneself (see below). And the website describes this as, Difficulty: moderately challenging. So clearly that means our 'king crabs' will need some spoon-feeding Please forgive

Re: [Goanet] Regurgitating Goa’s History (part 2)

2011-02-07 Thread George Pinto
Santosh, I believe Gilbert is writing about Goa, Philippines. In that context, what he writes makes sense. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goa,_Camarines_Sur George --- On Sun, 2/6/11, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: I am dying to find out the name of the secret book that gives

Re: [Goanet] Goa, our Goa - new book by Vasco Pinho

2011-01-30 Thread George Pinto
Hi Rajan, thanks for this information. Goa Sudharop will reach out to Vasco Pinho. Thanks, George --- On Sun, 1/30/11, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com wrote: I spent an enjoyable evening with Vasco Pinho today in Panjim. He has recently released his latest work Goa, our Goa - a

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Anti-corruption panel discussion

2011-01-30 Thread George Pinto
To view video footage of the Goa Sudharop Anti-Corruption panel discussion held on Jan 5 held at HOTEL MANDOVI click on http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=1CDA53C29008D8C9 Goa Sudharop and it’s supporters have always worked in different ways to build a better Goa and to that effect, a

[Goanet] Standing with the people of Egypt

2011-01-29 Thread George Pinto
Please sign the petition at the links below. Hopefully, more dictatorial regimes will fall around the globe. It has taken a worldwide recession and some help from Wikileaks to get change moving. This may only be the beginning. George --- On Sat, 1/29/11, Justin Ruben, MoveOn.org Political

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop awardee

2011-01-28 Thread George Pinto
More information on Goa Sudharop awardee Anthony D’Silva Anthony D’Silva from Assolna is a social activist who is a part of, and has been working, with several groups in Goa to protect our villages, the rights of our farmers and our traditional fishermen - in fact to protect our very Goan

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop awardee

2011-01-24 Thread George Pinto
More information on Goa Sudharop awardee Swati Kerkar, recipient under GOA SUDHAROP's 2010 theme YEAR OF THE GOAN VOLUNTEER SPIRIT Swati Kerkar is a proactive and far-sighted campaigner for environmental concerns. She is actively involved with village groups of Goa and is an important

Re: [Goanet] Racial discrimination ???- 1 million accountant who blames racism for limiting his pay

2011-01-24 Thread George Pinto
None of the 4 comments posted (I have excerpted portions below) are sensible and do not deal with the central claim: was he compensated less than his colleagues because of his race? Yes or no? It is a fact-based claim and none of the invective, innuendo and hint-of-racism in some of the

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop awardee

2011-01-20 Thread George Pinto
More information on Goa Sudharop YEAR OF THE GOAN VOLUNTEER SPIRIT awardee Geraldine Fernandes Geraldine Fernandes grew up in the village of Tivim where she was actively involved in a Youth Association which led to her interest in village development issues. Married to Mr. Agnelo Fernandes

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Annual Ganapathi Mauze memorial scholarship

2011-01-18 Thread George Pinto
Congratulations to Manjit Borkar of STD X, from St. Thomas High School, Cansaulim, who was awarded the first annual GANAPATHI MAUZE memorial scholarship in memory of GOA SUDHAROP supporter, the late GANAPATHI MAUZE. The award was made on Jan 5 at the Annual Awards function in Goa. Ganapati

Re: [Goanet] Leading citizens speak up on graft, lack of governance (ToI)

2011-01-17 Thread George Pinto
Too little too late? Trying to close the barn door after the horses have bolted? Where were these leaders the last few decades? Corruption is not new in India. --- On Mon, 1/17/11, rajendra kakodkar rskakod...@yahoo.co.in wrote:

[Goanet] To USA Goans

2011-01-16 Thread George Pinto
Tomorrow (Jan 17) day is the Martin Luther King holiday in the USA. Goans owe people like MLK and other civil rights fighters/organizations a great debt. MLK and others made tremendous sacrifices so equal opportunity is now available to all communities, an idea still fought for around the world

Re: [Goanet] Tours to the Holy Land from India

2011-01-15 Thread George Pinto
See below. Please contact Anthony directly if interested -- From: anthony desouza toto1...@yahoo.com Subject: Tours to the Holy Land from India Date: Friday, January 14, 2011, 8:23 PM The web site for tours to the Holy Land from India www.biblicaldiscoverytours.com

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Vision Session at OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL SCHOOL, Arambol

2011-01-14 Thread George Pinto
Report by Alexyz on student motivational and guidance event held on Jan 12, 2011. GUIDE TO GREATNESS The senior students of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High School were introduced to a unique event on 12th January 2011 by their Head Mistress Ms.Lydia Martins. It was an interesting and entertaining

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: GEMAI New Year's Eve dance report

2011-01-13 Thread George Pinto
Thanks to all who attended and supported the second GEMAI New Years Eve dance in the San Francisco Bay Area, proceeds to benefit Goa Sudharop. GEMAI stands for Goans, East Indians, Mangaloreans, Anglo-Indians. The GEMAI event is an attempt by the WORLD G.O.A.N. Network to reach out to our

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Vision Session at OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL SCHOOL, Arambol

2011-01-12 Thread George Pinto
Multi-talented and well-known Goan cartoonist Alexyz Fernandes and Melvyn Noronha will present a seminar on Jan 12, 2011 from 9am-1pm to 9th and 10th Standard students at OUR LADY OF MT.CARMEL, Arambol. Thanks to Principal Ms. Lydia Martins for facilitating this seminar to motivate students and

[Goanet] Blessed Joseph Vaz - a hero for our times

2011-01-12 Thread George Pinto
Jan 16, 2011 is the 300th death anniversary of Blessed Joseph Vaz (Patron of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman). See more information at http://www.josephnaikvaz.org/index.html A man who worked with different religious faiths, he is a role-model for inter-faith peace and justice. In 2010, the

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop award winner Ramesh Gauns

2011-01-11 Thread George Pinto
More information on Goa Sudharop award winner Ramesh Gauns - Working as teacher for the last 30 yrs, Ramesh Gauns is well-known for his work in highlighting the irreparable damage being caused to Goa by indiscriminate mining. Besides this, he has worked for more than 3 decades amongst youth to

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP award winner Akshada Bandeka

2011-01-10 Thread George Pinto
More information on GOA SUDHAROP award winner Akshada Bandekar who is just 12 years old and is a musical genius - She began singing when she was only two and a half years of age and by the time she was four years old, she was already singing on stage. She sings in English, Konkani, Marathi and

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Annual awards event, Jan 5, thank you

2011-01-08 Thread George Pinto
Thank you to all who attended the function at HOTEL MANDOVI on Jan 5. Some of you traveled quite a distance. Your time and support is much appreciated. Apologies to those who had to stand since we did not expect such a large crowd and packed hall. Thanks to all the donors, volunteers,

Re: [Goanet] OPINION: What ails Goa? (Frederick Noronha)

2011-01-07 Thread George Pinto
Goan author Lino Leitao (late) once wrote to me that the blood of the innocents cleanses the sins of the world. I am not sure what is will take for the sins of Goa's sons and daughters to be cleansed after what they have done to Goa, all for a rupee. We are in danger of suffering one of the

Re: [Goanet] OPINION: What ails Goa? (Frederick Noronha)

2011-01-06 Thread George Pinto
Corruption, castesism, communalism fueled by greed ail Goa. Get rid of those 3 C's and Goa will be much better. Is there any doubt about that? Not sure why Frederick brought in the bogey-man expat Goan, when most expat views mirror the views of local Goans - views which are diverse and across

Re: [Goanet] Congratulations JoeGoaUk on your Goa Sudharop Award

2011-01-06 Thread George Pinto
the Goa Sudharop Volunteer Award. ... I would also like to thank the Goa Sudharop Selection Committee, especially George Pinto, in selecting “An Aam Aadmi Konkani Niz Goenkar” for the prestigious Award. Silviano Barbosa January 5, 2010

Re: [Goanet] Boycott Bomras restaurant in Candolim

2011-01-04 Thread George Pinto
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goa Sudharop Annual Awards January 5, 2011 - 3:45

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: AWARDEES, JAN 5 function

2011-01-03 Thread George Pinto
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goa Sudharop Annual Awards January 5, 2011 - 3:45

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: ANNUAL AWARDS, JAN 5, 2011, 3:45-6:30PM, GOA

2011-01-02 Thread George Pinto
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- NEW BOOK: 'PATRIOTISM IN ACTION: Goans in Indias Defence Services' With

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Lighting two candles

2011-01-01 Thread George Pinto
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- NEW BOOK: 'PATRIOTISM IN ACTION: Goans in Indias Defence Services' With

Re: [Goanet] Sunburn

2010-12-28 Thread George Pinto
--- On Mon, 12/27/10, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com wrote: ps: The guys who are supporting this rubbish 'festival' of noise - I won't be surprised if they have a financial stake in it. Currently there is only rule of law in Goa - sell your motherland, mother, sister, daughter, wife

Re: [Goanet] Sunburn

2010-12-28 Thread George Pinto
it looks that way when your spectacles are primarily the prism of bigotry and anti-migrant talk that predominant in cyberspace. FN On 28 December 2010 09:25, George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo.com wrote: Currently there is only rule of law in Goa - sell your motherland, mother, sister, daughter

Re: [Goanet] If we do not stop the rot now, we are damned (Raul Fernandes)

2010-12-27 Thread George Pinto
Goanetters annual year-end meet is on Dec 27, 2010 (Monday) from 4-6 pm at Institute Piedade (near Hotel Mandovi, opp Bread More) in Panjim. Do come along. RSVP via SMS 9822122436, f...@goa-india.org or 2409490 (after 2 pm). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * It

[Goanet] SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE

2010-12-26 Thread George Pinto
Goanetters annual year-end meet is on Dec 27, 2010 (Monday) from 4-6 pm at Institute Piedade (near Hotel Mandovi, opp Bread More) in Panjim. Do come along. RSVP via SMS 9822122436, f...@goa-india.org or 2409490 (after 2 pm). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Scholarships for Goan children

2010-12-25 Thread George Pinto
Goanetters annual year-end meet is on Dec 27, 2010 (Monday) from 4-6 pm at Institute Piedade (near Hotel Mandovi, opp Bread More) in Panjim. Do come along. RSVP via SMS 9822122436, f...@goa-india.org or 2409490 (after 2 pm). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * As

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: THANK YOU

2010-12-21 Thread George Pinto
GOA SUDHAROP would like to thank all its donors, supporters, volunteers, and well-wishers as we complete our 10 year anniversary. Because of your support we can do the work we do - all on a volunteer basis (no one receives a salary) and no administrative expenses (no rent). All monies

[Goanet] SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE

2010-12-16 Thread George Pinto
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Book Release: Goanetter Valmiki Faleiro's Patriotism in Action Dec 18, 2010 (Sat)

[Goanet] SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA: NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE

2010-12-11 Thread George Pinto
THIS IS IT! THE NEW YEAR's EVE DANCE OF THE NEW DECADE Only 3 weeks to the grand event and tickets are selling fast. Get your tickets NOW before tickets sell out. Don't wait. Tickets will sell out. Tickets sold first come, first serve basis. An unforgettable New Year's Eve at an affordable

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Volunteer in Action workshop

2010-12-08 Thread George Pinto
In connection with Goa Sudharop's 2010 theme YEAR OF THE GOAN VOLUNTEER SPIRIT, a Volunteer In Action residential 3-day workshop for college students is being organized by Goa Sudharop in association with Fr. Agnels’ College, Pilar, Goa, at Retreat Centre (on the hilltop) at Pilar. This

[Goanet] GEMAI - NEW YEAR's EVE DANCE OF THE NEW DECADE

2010-12-06 Thread George Pinto
THIS IS IT! THE NEW YEAR's EVE DANCE OF THE NEW DECADE Only 4 weeks to the grand event. Get your tickets NOW before tickets sell out. Don't wait. Tickets will sell out. An unforgettable New Year's Eve at an affordable price. The GEMAI Global Group (GEMAI stands for Goans, East Indians,

Re: [Goanet] Goa Inquisition

2010-12-01 Thread George Pinto
Gilbert Lawrence wrote... .likely Linschoten knew the Goa Inquisition was a paper-tiger; despite what Richard Zimmer and his cohorts say about the Goa Inquisition. Gilbert is right, there was no Goa inquisition. Please do not shoot the messenger (moi) for pointing this out but

Re: [Goanet] Goa's so called Freedom fighters special status for Goa

2010-12-01 Thread George Pinto
--- On Wed, 12/1/10, soter so...@bsnl.in wrote: As for Special Status for Goa, i personally do not think that Goans know what they are aksing for. Politicians were quick to ask for special economic status. Some industrialists will ask for special industrial status. So Goans must confirm

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Congratulations to Romulus

2010-11-28 Thread George Pinto
Congratulations to Romulus Pereira, a long-time donor/supporter of Goa Sudharop, on his product LOOXCIE (http://www.looxcie.com/) being chosen as one of the TOP 50 inventions of 2010 by TIME magazine. See

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: New proposed disability rights law

2010-11-26 Thread George Pinto
There are 15,000+ persons with disabilities in Goa. A new law in India is being proposed regarding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which updates the 1995 law. For a DRAFT working copy of the new law and to provide comments, please email Disability Rights Association, Goa at

Re: [Goanet] Telecom scam

2010-11-24 Thread George Pinto
--- On Wed, 11/24/10, Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote: I am posting a few excerpts from some scandals unearthed during BJP rule. For the moment I am leaving out the current scams engulfing Yeddyurappa in Karnataka: This reminds me of the usual partisan nonsense in the USA,

Re: [Goanet] Winemaking, anyone?

2010-11-23 Thread George Pinto
--- On Tue, 11/23/10, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro vrangel...@yahoo.com wrote: Since this thread is ostensibly about winemaking, and has been derailed by the adherents and opponents of various isms (kosehrism, halalism, urineism), I  suspect that FN threw in the word Goanese to start another

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: BADHTE KADAM 2010

2010-11-21 Thread George Pinto
Please see event information below and support the DISABILITY ASSOCIATION OF GOA. There are 15,000+ disabled persons in Goa. Goa Sudharop Building a better Goa WORLD G.O.A.N. network. _ The State Nodal Agency Centre (Sangath), Disability Rights

[Goanet] TABLA restaurant to close

2010-11-21 Thread George Pinto
For those of you around the New York area, 37 days to enjoy the food before this remarkable restaurant closes. Floyd Cardoz did an excellent job http://www.tablany.com/ George

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: When even the sky is not a limit

2010-11-20 Thread George Pinto
GOA SUDHAROP, our ten-year anniversary About ten years ago, we hoped the day will come when we have a Goan President, a Goan Prime Minister, a Goan Supreme Court Justice, etc, - the highest office in every institution. That was pre-Barak Obama and that goal seems more likely today. We are more

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Thank you to the WORLD G.O.A.N. network

2010-11-18 Thread George Pinto
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- A new book club focused entirely on writing about Goa First meeting: November 18, 2010 @

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Awards, Jan 5, 2011 in Goa

2010-11-17 Thread George Pinto
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- A new book club focused entirely on writing about Goa First meeting: November 18, 2010 @

Re: [Goanet] The Third Thursday Goa Book Club

2010-11-17 Thread George Pinto
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- A new book club focused entirely on writing about Goa First meeting: November 18, 2010 @

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