Congratulations to Francis on batting #500 today. George
--- On Mon, 8/31/09, Francis Rodrigues fcarodrig...@hotmail.com wrote:
DAILY GROOK #500
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HUT HEART
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by Francis Rodrigues
gandhi said tho'
da world i roam,
im goin back to
mahatma home!
- Goanet's 15th
Anniversary
-Original Message-
From: George Pinto
Once a smear is used, what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the
gander. Referring to private individuals as Hitler, Mugabe
is going to get
August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary
--- On Tue, 8/25/09, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote:
Jesus does an unexpected
August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary
I agree with Eddie that I am right. However, my response is still Yawn
....
--- On
August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary
Gabe
What you have written is unfortunately not unique to London. Goan
August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary
Folks,
It is clear Eddie is desperate and pathetically attempts to drag the British
= positive. Not good.
George
--- On Sun, 8/23/09, Frederick [FN] Noronha frede
No, it is just a black legend :-)
Cf. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Legend
FN
2009/8/24 George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo.com: On Sun, 8/23/09, Frederick
[FN] Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote
August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary
--- On Fri, 8/21/09, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote to Rajan Parrikar:
Jason
Eddie refuses to grow up and continues to humiliate himself as he stands before
the mirror and regally proclaims King of Smears.
To summarize: it started with his tooth-fairy tale: 100% of real estate
transactions in Goa by British nationals are legal. Then when I refused to
believe that
--- On Sun, 8/23/09, Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न
fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote:
While you guys are being pessimistic from afar, let me tell
you why I'm sitting in Goa and don't see everything in such black terms.
Frederick,
Is it racist to use black as a negative above?
George
Hello everyone,
Goa Sudharop volunteers are back again for the third time running/walking at
the San Jose, California, Rock Roll Half Marathon on October 4, 2009. A new
team is ready for this commitment. Thanks to our past volunteers that ran and
walked and inspired this new team in this
Thanks to Santosh for this effort to defend free speech in Goa. While Goans are
busy singing, dancing, and picnicking without reaching out to help fellow
Goans, while Goa degenerates politically, it is good to see people stand for
something.
George
Poor Eddie, he never recovered from his fairy tale of 100% of real estate
transactions in Goa by British nationals are legal. While sinking, he
desperately caught his rope, which unfortunately he had tied around his neck.
Not a pretty sight, not a pretty sight at all.
Now Eddie must have
August 20 - WORLD GOA DAY
Celebrating the inclusion of Konkani in the 8th schedule of the
Indian Constitution on August 20, 1992
For a list of World Goa Day events see:
August 20 - WORLD GOA DAY
Celebrating the inclusion of Konkani in the 8th schedule of the
Indian Constitution on August 20, 1992
For a list of World Goa Day events see:
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Apartment for sale in Campal/Miramar area, Panaji, Goa. Spacious 3
bedroom
Solidarity with those who are fighting this amendment. Everyone should oppose
this continuing government land grab. George
--- On Mon, 8/10/09, Goanet News Service n...@goanet.org wrote:
Anti-P'yat amendment meet today
PANJIM, AUG 10
As the opposition to the latest amendment to the Goa
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Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training
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Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training
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Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training
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Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training
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Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training
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Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training
govt. officials for their
side of the story? Not that I would give any credence to them either given what
we know about land use, regularization in Goa, etc.
I have nothing further to add, readers can make my their own mind.
Regards,
George
From: George Pinto on 21 July
So before you try
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Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training
--- On Sun, 7/19/09, Eddie Fernandes ed...@fernandes.u-net.com wrote:
** Take care - your bias is showing!
Dear Eddie
My bias in FAVOR of law and order is showing. Guilty as charged. See article
below from today's NAVHIND TIMES about ILLEGAL land purchases by foreign
nationals, including
Dear Eddie
I see you are trying to wiggle out of the core issue about the claimed legality
of real estate transactions by British nationals (others nationals are also
involved but the subject line focused on British). I don't recall when or who
posted an email about a petition that British
Eddie, sorry for my late response. I agree with you that IF a legal transaction
occurred and the Goa or India govt. is trying to reverse it, I would be
outraged. But I question HOW MANY of these real estate transactions by British
nationals in Goa were legal.
Given the illegal cesspool of
My responses below.
--- On Sat, 7/18/09, Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न
fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote:
Whatever we may say, it is ironic that those who migrate
the most from Goa (UAE, US, Bahamas, wherever) also tend to be the most
critical migrants into Goa.
No mainstream
--- On Thu, 7/16/09, augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com wrote to Arwin:
I find it amazing that a person who earns his living by
being an outsider, bhaillo, migrant, ghanti of the Arabs where you
live, is so vehement in your condemnation of Indian migrants to Goa.
I suggest that you answer
Eddie Fernandes ed...@fernandes.u-net.com:
The Government has acted on the concerns of British nationals about the
purchase of property in Goa.
We have made clear to the state authorities in Goa that we would be
extremely concerned if there were to be any question of property acquired
From: tomazi...@sify.com
After going through S. M. Borges's letter (GT June 26)
I am convinced of the fact that Mr. S. M. Borges is afraid
of having a face to face debate.
I believe Tomazinho has won the cyber debate and his arguments for Romi Konknni
are convincing. The opposition is
Yes, some Goan agents are unscrupulous but I have learnt some (many?) of the UK
buyers were aware of the residency requirements and rules but took their
chances with paying off (bribes) as necessary. Now they are crying foul.
Additionally, ignorance of the law is no excuse.
--- On Thu,
I support the campaign for the many reasons mentioned below in the FAQ put
out by the WildGoa group. Do not kill or consume frogs, it is against the law
in Goa. George
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Frogs in Goa: Frequently Asked Questions
Are frog populations in Goa
Arwin, you have detailed the reasons, not simply to question MOPA but to oppose
it. To your excellent post, I would add, the Navy should vacate Dabolim to some
other naval facility outside Goa since Goa is a very small state and larger
areas are available in India. Dabolim should be restored
Goa Sudharop is pleased to announce its newly elected management group (USA).
Please join us in wishing them well.
Management
Shekhar Ambe, President
Dinker Bir, Vice-President
Acaria Almeida, Treasurer
Neufito Fernandes, General Secretary
All Board members, management, volunteers are not
I disagree with Vivian that he is paying the migrant worker a fair wage. If the
worker cannot subsist on the wage and lives on the streets or slums in Goa, was
it a fair living wage? In these cases the Goan taxpayer is really footing the
bill of the indirect social costs of the rampant migrant
Dear Valmiki,
You are right, all the straw men set up to discredit Romi Konknni have been
debunked several times over the years. The only in Devanagri script group
have nothing to stand on, no legs, yet refuse to admit their disability. Any
right thinking person, neutral to this issue, sees
Venantius, nice, very nice. 'Road to Basra' was fascinating. Thanks for sharing.
George
--- On Wed, 5/27/09, Venantius Pinto venantius.pi...@gmail.com wrote:
Dear All,
I would appreciate it very much if you shared a small
amount of your time
going through my drawings at the following
Blessed Joseph Vaz report from Joseph Naik Vaz Institute
Ligia Britto and her family hosted a very successful and well attended Mass in
honor of Bl. Joseph Vaz's April 21st birthday. The event was held April 26,
2009 at the Britto home in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Blessed Vaz was born in
Annie wrote:
However, a BIG however, we were very saddened that Sister Anne went back
on her quoted price and totally denied that she quoted Rs.675 per room.
We had booked two rooms - my sister and mom in one; and my husband and
I with our 2 year old in another. When she came with the bill
Joe, you are a gift to the Goan community which keeps on giving. Thank you. I
have not seen all your photos and youtube vidoes, but hope someday you will
compile them in one central location. If you have done so already and it is
accessible to the public, please advise.
George
--- On Sat,
Hi Godfrey
So far there has been no will shown by the powers-that-be to make Goa a safe
place for tourists or to vigorously pursue justice (Scarlet). It is true that
a decline in tourism will affect livelihoods but on the other side locals will
benefit. Fish and other foods will be less
From Carlos Rodrigues:
Fleming Dias (Inventor/Scientist, Ex Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto, California and
Ex Zenith Radio Corp, Michigan) passed away peacefully in Nice, France, on May
11, 2009. Funeral services will be held on Monday May 18, at 9 am at the Holy
Family Church (Eglise Saint
From Carlos Rodrigues:
Fleming Dias (Inventor/Scientist, ex Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto, California and
ex
Zenith Radio Corp, Michigan) passed away peacefully in Nice, France, on May 11,
2009. Funeral services will be held on Monday May 18, at 9 am at the Holy
Family
Church (Eglise Saint
Hi Godfrey
Sadly the law and order situation has deteriorated in Goa, along with the
political situation. On Sunday, there was reported gang violence leaving one
dead and two seriously injured at Siridao. This gang violence may not have
directly involved tourists but who is to say the lawless
We are very fortunate to have world class talent in our midst. I am not sure
how long Alexyz has been cartooning, but we are honored he shares his
creativity with us on a regular basis. The Daily Grook is also extraordinary,
also freely shared.
Unfortunately one miserable soul in Australia
The media should highlight the fact that the law and order situation in Goa is
deteriorating, and Goa is becoming less safe with the passage of time. Foreign
and domestic tourists should consider other destinations where crime rates are
lower.
George
Dear JoeGoaUk, Clinton
Solidarity with all your valiant efforts.
In gratitude,
George
--- On Tue, 5/5/09, Clinton Vaz klint...@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Goanetters, especially JoeGoaUk!
I've been looking at the pics you've been posting and after some discussions
with some ccp persons, we feel
Not to pile on journalists but there is no such thing as a neutral point of
view anymore. Everything has to be read as a commentary or opinion-editorial
(op-ed) piece. Which is not to say historical events and facts do not occur,
but the reporting is prejudiced by one's political leanings and
Gilbert should not get tired if gets his facts wrong. Cornel does not post on
Goanet because he had a disagreement with Goanet moderators over some of his
posts. Not because he did not have evidence of the caste issue.
George
--- On Sun, 4/26/09, Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote:
I am surprised Gilbert is advocating chicken soup. Is rooster soup less
effective? Is he discriminating in favor of one gender over another? Is he a
paid spokesperson for the Chicken soup lobby? The underrepresented Rooster Soup
Association of Goa would like to know.
Most importantly, would
The results have been announced for the North South Goa Lok Sabha seats. The
winners are:
1. The mining lobby
2. The building lobby
3. The Delhi lobby
4. The everything illegal is OK in Goa lobby
Aam admi lost narrowly, by 99% of the vote. Better luck next time.
Goa, RIP
George
Aneesh Chopra, 36, has been appointed the first US Chief Technology Officer
http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/04/aneesh-chopra-great-federal-cto.html
George
I am deeply troubled that one poster or a few posters caused Shantidoot not to
further post his daily limericks. Whatever the facts were, I request Shantidoot
to start resume posting. His creative genius, along with Francis' Daily Grook,
are gifts that cyber Goans should not be denied due to
Some time in the future Francis' genius with the Daily Grook will be
appreciated if it isn't already. To consistently put out this stuff is genius,
Goan no less, before our eyes.
Btw, what happened to Shantidoot?
George
--- On Tue, 4/14/09, Francis Rodrigues fcarodrig...@hotmail.com wrote:
I found the portraits by Alex Fernandes extraordinary. It was like I stood in
front of each subject and they were interacting directly (non-verbally) with
only me, as if we were the only two in the room without the photographer. I
felt I understood a part of them through the portraits which
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom
of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute
http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom
of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute
http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical
Goa has irreversibly been destroyed environmentally and there are few left
interested in saving Goa and Goans for future generations. A corrupt political
system and the complete breakdown of law and order have laid waste a once great
land. Even tourists are not safe in Goa.
A number of
The treatment of nuns by priests reflects the world-wide second-class treatment
of women (with few exceptions). By and large we still live in a patriarchal,
male-dominated world. Look around you and see the treatment of women. Work
towards equality starting in your home, your community, your
--- On Tue, 3/17/09, Venita Coelho venitacoe...@gmail.com wrote:
So what do we do now?
Join the rally that on March 19th at Azad Maidan at 4:00 p.m. Lend
us your numbers to send out a clear message 'the government has no
business subverting the Supreme Law of the land - revoke the
Dear all
You are cordially invited to a fun event on Easter Sunday for the whole family
here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Great hall and convenient location. Plenty
of free parking.
Avoid cooking and cleaning up on Easter. Instead let us do the hard work while
you relax and have a good
--- On Wed, 3/11/09, Venantius Pinto venantius.pi...@gmail.com wrote:
Pope embraces internet in apology
over Holocaust bishop
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article5888650.ece
Thank heavens the Spirit spoke to him.
No, the Pope should have taken a bolder stance in favor of
Today is International Women's Day.
http://www.internationalwomensday.com/about.asp
May women around the world be honored, thanked, and acknowledged for all they
have done. May true equality be achieved and every opportunity provided them to
live a full and prosperous life free from
This is the link to the DAILY SHOW'S CNBC video for those of you who wrote to
me that you could not find it on the website.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=220252title=CNBC-Gives-Financial-Advice
--- On Thu, 3/5/09, George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo.com wrote:
If you
Two days ago I wrote that the financial community cannot be trusted with your
financial future, since recent history proves their dismal (catastrophic)
record. Investment companies and banks failed and these are the same expert
advisers and custodians of your financial assets who want to
I do want to make clear that when I wrote Goa is a failed state I was
referring to the political situation (both major parties), the law and order
situation and the criminal elements in these activities.
On the other hand, Goa is a successful state when it comes to art, stage
theater, music,
From: soter so...@bsnl.in wrote...
We Goans are really sick... God save us from our Pride and idiocy.
I am passing along God's response, these are her EXACT words: Why save Goans
when they are a self-destructive lot? And why should I save them from
themselves?
Please respond to God
Please pass the links below to your Goan friends, family and other Goan
well-wishers around the world so they can join the good fight. Goa is under
attack by greedy builders, miners, and real-estate agents, who are destroying
Goa with random building by bribing Goan politicians to get building
Why don't we admit we don't have a clue of the financial future, instead of
trying to sound intelligent. The so-called experts, economists, financial
gurus were all wrong. No one predicted this mess. Buffet on down all lost
money. Governments around the world are acting like deer caught in
--- On Mon, 3/2/09, Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote:
I noticed there were no responses on Goanet to the recent
post, reprinted from the London tabloid, referring to
Scarlett's death. Reading the article carefully, the
Englishman, who was an on-site factual witness, claims that
Dear all,
Goa Sudharop would like to thank all the approximately 250 attendees at the ICC
for their attendance and support. Inspite of the rainy weather, they came,
reflecting a great pride and love for Goa. Thank you to all who have written in
or called with their comments, below are some
FYI
_
Dear Friends,
Holi - Festival Of Colors
Namaskar - upana in association with Sunnyvale Hindu Temple Community Center
invites everyone to attend enjoy the festival ...
Hindu Temple Community Center Sunnyvale, California, along with
FINAL REMINDER!
Dear all
A fun event for the whole family. Recession got you down? Get your spirits up.
Don't miss this special event for only $7 per person with lunch! Goa Sudharop
is hosting a Goan cultural event this Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the India
Community Center in Milpitas,
Dear all
To promote Goan culture in the larger community and in keeping with our 2009
theme YEAR OF THE YOUTH, Goa Sudharop is hosting a Goan event on Sunday,
February 22, 2009 at the India Community Center in Milpitas, California. All
invited.
LOCATION: INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER,
In connection with Goa Sudharop's CELEBRATE GOA event below on Feb 22,
Milpitas, California, we invite you to nominate Goans (any age) who perform
community and public service and volunteer in their communities.
Goa Sudharop is committed to encouraging volunteerism and many Goans silently
Dear all
To promote Goan culture in the larger community and in keeping with our 2009
theme YEAR OF THE YOUTH, Goa Sudharop is hosting a Goan event on Sunday,
February 22, 2009 at the India Community Center in Milpitas, California. All
invited.
LOCATION: INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER,
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ANKA SERVICES
For all your Goa-based media
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S *
ANKA SERVICES
For all your Goa-based media
or George Pinto at georgejpi...@yahoo.com for more
information.
Other Masses and celebrations will be held at various places in Goa, Mangalore,
and Sri Lanka to honor this 17th century Goan priest who is known as the
“Apostle of Kanara and Sri Lanka” and has the official title of Patron Saint
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S *
ANKA SERVICES
For all your Goa-based media
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ANKA SERVICES
For all your Goa-based media
Rava fried fish
Galina chicken cafreal
Lamb suke
--
Veggie pilaf
Naan
--
Godshem/Tropical fruit truffle
One soft-drink or glass of champagne
Please RSVP to George Pinto at georgejpi...@yahoo.com asap. You have to RSVP to
be placed
. Melinda Powell
2. Cultural entertainment
Welcome Indian dance
Song –Theme “Peace”
Goan dance “Kotti Fugddi”
Latin cha cha
3. Address by Chief guest – George Pinto
4. Presentation of awards in accordance with GOA SUDHAROP's theme for 2008
YEAR OF EDUCATION
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S *
ANKA SERVICES
For all your Goa-based media
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * *
Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel
Mandovi
--- On Sun, 12/28/08, Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com wrote:
Problems that are seen today were not
seen / heard a century ago e.g. organ transplant,
Gilbert is right. Just last week, an organ was being transplanted from the
Moira church to the Aldona church. Since people from Moira
A message from Goa Sudharop volunteer Valerie Rodrigues
The much-awaited 2008 update to A Mosaic of Memories (the Goa Sudharop
Seniors e-book) has just been put up on the Goa Sudharop website. This time our
youngest contributor is 12-year-old Abigail Dos Santos who has penned a tribute
to
. Since we
have limited resources, infrastructure and facilities we need to partner on a
case-by-case basis. We are open to any partnership, consistent with our aims
and objectives.
Thank you for your support.
Regards,
George Pinto
The annual Goa Sudharop awards will be held on Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009, from 4-6pm
at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji. Programme details to follow. There is no cost to
attend. All invited. Please mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing
you.
Thank you to the donors, supporters, well-wishers, and
A report by Melinda Powell
In connection with its 2008 theme, YEAR OF EDUCATION, Goa Sudharop is holding
various events in Goa. On December 6, 2008, Goa Sudharop in association with
Vidya Vikas Academy, Margao held an interesting workshop Puppetry in the class
room. The resource persons were
--- On Wed, 12/3/08, Siddharth wrote ...
Hi all,
This was the secret revealed by the captured terrorist in yesterday's Mid Day
Azam Amir kazab the coward terrorist has given information that PUNE and GOA is
NEXT Target for lashker-e-taiba---it has come in Mid day today.
And 490 odd
Congratulations to Venantius. Outstanding. Good to see a Goan doing well.
Venantius is very accomplished. Keep it up.
Regards,
George
--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Venantius Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello all,
Some of my work has been published in, An Illustrated Life:
Drawing inspiration
Does anyone have a list of Goan causualties in the Bombay terror? Please
remember all the innocent victims in your thoughts and prayers.
George
--- Hey George, Sorry to hear about Mumbai. We have been
following that up really close. Its a very sad situation. We
have one Goan casualty (Chef
Obama is a communist, the secret love-child of some deceased Russian leader.
Brezhnev's last words were O bama leading one to believe his paternal claims.
Barak in Spanish means terrorist, he is the second cousin of Hugo Chavez and
has a Venezuelan birth certificate. Iran has made Michelle
Sherwood brand Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate coins are being recalled due to the
fact that they contain Melamine, the ingredient in milk products that has
caused many infant deaths in china. These candies are sold at Costco, as well
as many bulk and dollar stores.
Please make sure to check your
--- On Fri, 10/24/08, Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You would have also found that Obama's attorneys have
asked that the suit be dismissed without providing any proof
of where he was born to refute the charge.
I take it the right-wing does not read or know how to do a simple internet
Solidarity with Aires and Prajal and those who held the peace vigil and rally
in Goa against corrupt and goonda politicians. Goa might yet have a bright
future inspite of the corrupt politics of the major parties who are determined
to criminalize every aspect of Goan life. It is because of
FROM GOA SUDHAROP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC. USA. (www. goasudharop. org), a
Goan Diaspora Volunteer, Non-profit, NGO working for betterment of Goa and
Goans worldwide.
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October 2, 2008
Teachers Training Workshop held at Cuncolim.
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