[Goanet] Can We Make Dirty Air Illegal?

Can We Make Dirty Air Illegal? In Goa cigarette smoking in public places is a sad story as non-smokers seem to have no rights at all in some restaurants and bakeries along the touristic coast. Foreigners often are to blame as they light up even though there is a no-smoking sign within range of th

[Goanet] Love Is Blind!

Love Is Blind! Love is blind and so it is not reasonable to blame our MLAs for falling in love with non-Goans. Love is a force beyond reason, and it has happened in the past and now once again to our elected members, prior to Goa's 2017 elections. Our Deputy Chief Minister has fallen to a bottoml

[Goanet] Zen Koan: When is an MLA Not the Chief Minister …?

Zen Koan: When is an MLA Not the Chief Minister …? With the State Legislature Assembly elections moving slowly and surely and a few months away, some of the MLAs appear to think only they are performing at optimal level and others are not and should have their portfolios taken away from them. B

[Goanet] Believe It Or Not!

Believe It Or Not! In a recent report we are informed not only are salaries lower compared to Bengaluru and Mumbai, the price of a bought woman for a night in Goa is much higher. Is this true? Are prices for rented women really higher in Goa than in other places in India? Whores are even cost

[Goanet] PONTOON

Jeanne D'Arc de Cansaulim Amidst the dark, gathering clouds of the on-going monsoon a small dim light of hope is visible on the horizon. The pontoon is gone and the apparition of Jeanne D'Arc is visible surrounded by an army of fishermen and others beating the traditional gulmott drum in harmony

[Goanet] GKC: Goan King Crabs

GKC: Goan King Crabs Several Goan websites are a fora for opinions, discussions and debates regarding issues related to Goa and Goans. All this is good! Hindus, however, rightfully caution everyone how there cannot be good without bad. It cannot be a case of zero tolerance against bad. It is il

[Goanet] Top 10 Best Gambling Cities on Earth

Top 10 Best Gambling Cities on Earth Anyone who is interested in gambling ought to visit this site: Happy gambling! http://www.therichest.com/expensive-lifestyle/location/top-10-best-gambling-cities-on-earth/

[Goanet] Goa & Macao

Will Goa Go the Way of Macao? Gaming. Gambling. Floating casinos on the Mandovi, and more. Will Goa go the way of Macao, another Portuguese colony, a Sino-Portuguese cultural blend unlike Goa which is Indo-Portuguese? Macao is one of the richest cities in the world today. The money, big money,

[Goanet] Goan Food

Goan Food: Food for Thought? Is Goan traditional food, as with a lot in Goa nowadays on a spiral decline? It appears no matter what the issue is, the source of all our problems is an evil four-letter word; sorry, it appears to have five; greed. As you know, this has been the story of Goa for a

[Goanet] Not in this Life!

Not in this Life! Never did I imagine in this life I would have anything good to say about Cuba. As someone who belongs to a generation of freedom-loving men and who personally worships at the alter of freedom, I have to pinch myself as I write these words. No, thank you, but Castro and his ilk

[Goanet] Of Politicians and Voters

In Praise of Politicians & Voters He is a master politician: he has no conscience. He can do without this terrible burden. He goes to sleep at night and snores like a baby, and much louder. Some people think it is the train or sound of helicopters. And, in the morning, he wakes up looking freshe

[Goanet] Goa's Beauty Contest: Miss natural

Goa's Beauty Contest: Miss Natural Skin whitening and skin lightening creams are extremely popular in India, and Goa in this way is a part and parcel of the country. India is undoubtably two countries geographically, and consequentially aesthetically, too. In the north there are four distinct

[Goanet] Goa's Beauty Contest: Miss Natural

Goa's Beauty Contest: Miss Natural Skin whitening and skin lightening creams are extremely popular in India, and Goa in this way is a part and parcel of the country. India is undoubtably two countries geographically, and consequentially aesthetically, too. In the north there are four distinct

[Goanet] Old is not always gold

Old is Not Always Gold Gen. Douglas MacArthur's famous reference to the song 'old soldiers never die they just fade away' may or not be true but no one can challenge this scientific fact: no successful politician will give up his or her throne. As you know, the ego-full-and-overflowing politic

[Goanet] Beliefs vs Values

Beliefs vs Values The Supreme Court's observation of illegal houses of worship mostly by the roadside being an insult to God is not only a brilliant example of the use of logic, it is also extremely funny. Do our gods have webbed feet and forked tongues? It appears so, doesn't it? Opus Dei fou

[Goanet] Stop Fishing in Troubled Waters!

Fishing in Troubled Waters Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a life time! Unfortunately, when it comes to fishing in troubled waters there is no shortage of volunteers. Some claim the MOI for elementary education should be a vernacular langu

[Goanet] Dress Code Is No Secret!

Dress Code Is No Secret! Goan women who were poor had short dresses because of their poverty. Nowadays, rich women show more of their body. The first statement is not true while the second is debatable. I read the above comment in a local daily and was surprised no end to re-discover Goan cultu

[Goanet] Comedy Or Tragedy?

Comedy Or Tragedy? How sad it is to see signs of intellectual bankruptcy and senility on the part of this government. When Ex-Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar took off to Delhi he also took with him 90% of the brains of the Goa government. SOS: Please come back soon! Ex-CM Manohar Parrikar h

[Goanet] 2016 Guide To Shock Absorbers

2016 Guide To Shock Absorbers Goa's monsoon season is the time for shocks. Electric shocks, that is. When linesmen get electrocuted and die. Sad, indeed. However, in 2016 shocks have visited us early. A variety of shocks. One after another. The latest shock if we are to believe media reports

[Goanet] Angry Cocks

Angry Cocks Goans are angry these days. Very angry. Angry cocks! People are protesting everywhere! They protest against everything! Why? When we look at the capsule history of Goa since it became a living part of India there have been very few issues which have made Goans into angry cocks. One

[Goanet] Say YES To Hindu Values!

Say YES To Hindu Values! All individuals and nations have ideals. Americans are proud of their Constitution, as well as their their Declaration of Independence which proclaims "All men are created equal" and which has had a profound influence on European culture. A new country with a turbulent

[Goanet] Second Class Citizenship!

Second Class Citizenship! Donald Trump, a Republican Presidential candidate who is a billionaire has been making cheap and stupid speeches lately. He wants all Muslims banned temporally from entering the USA until the ISIS problem is brought under control, whenever that might be! During World W

[Goanet] In The Year Of The Monkey

In the Year of the Monkey If the coconut tree isn't a tree but is something else - whatever it might be - the question we need to put to the government is this: how does the government hope to protect the so-called coconut tree from people who will unnecessarily cut them down? The change is to

[Goanet] Sexuality & Gender & Goa

Sexuality & Gender & Goa Recently I had the pleasure of watching three intellectuals exchange views on sexuality, gender and Goa. The panel discussion was interesting although I was a little disappointed on one count: sexuality is a subject which is understood by human beings irrespective of thei

[Goanet] Goa's Beauty Contest: Miss Natural

Goa's Beauty Contest: Miss Natural When Goa's CM Parsekar made his now infamous remark regarding skin color to some Goan women advising them to stay away from the harsh sunlight as they might get too dark and lessen their success of finding a suitable marriage partner the media and public went

[Goanet] Topsy Turvy World

Topsy Turvy World Recently I read a headline in the media about priests being a spiritual treasure which made me laugh heartily. What is the meaning of spiritual? The color of the cassock, the seriousness of the clerical collar or shiny shoes which we are taught in school shows the character of

[Goanet] Goa's Politicians: Divine Right Of Kingship?

--- Annual Goanetters Meet --- Annual Goanetters Meet - December 28, 2015 - 11:00 am Fundac

[Goanet] Never On A Sunday

Never On A Sunday It was Connie Francis who sang *Never on a Sunday* and made it her own. She warns everyone in this song not to kiss her on a Sunday as it is her day of rest! While thinking of her well known song I feel in my heart the need to say a thank-you to her even though she is no more wi

[Goanet] Learning From The Five Star Hotel Culture

Learning From The Five Star Hotel Culture Five star hotel culture has a lot to teach us Goans on how to save our land, and our environment. Aside from illegalities of some 5-star projects and the ubiquitous jumbo swimming pool which is expensive, mostly Bollywood and a pageant for bikini clad f

[Goanet] Language and Usage: You, Me and Everybody

Language and Usage: You, Me and Everybody Non-discrimination with regard to language is defined as fairness in treating people without prejudice. Fairness, did I say? Unfortunately languages do not behave in a gentlemanly way. And, especially old languages. Even though words are arbitrary in na

[Goanet] Local Heroes

Local Heroes Sir, can we see your manifesto? With the State Legislative elections a year and a half away there appears on the horizon a few soldiers of fortune who have decided to throw their hats into the ring. Bravo! However, please show the Goan voter your manifestos. And, please do what

[Goanet] A Proud Indian, A Proud Human Being

A Proud Indian, A Proud Human Being After teaching part-time for 37 years in Japan in a total of nine universities, I am still an Indian passport holder and declare: I'm a proud Indian! Over the decades I've absorbed several cultural and religious influences, not to mention food, drink and other

[Goanet] call list

Goa the Beautiful - India's Favorite Call Girl Some people might find the title offensive and in bad taste: there is no reason for it. Global terrorism has impacted big and small, far and near places and Goa is no exception. As it is not easy in this age to move large amounts of black money -

[Goanet] No news, this!

No News, this! No news sometimes is news in Goa. That Roman Catholics in Goa have taken part in Diwali celebrations this year is really not news. It has been a tradition much longer than grandmother and grandfather care to remember! But with the unhealthy ambience all over India, and seeping slow

[Goanet] Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman "Indians appear to be preoccupied with politics," commented EM Foster decades ago. Even more than half a century later his observation appears to be true. It is as though time has stood still! In Japan, even after working for a long time, I am always surprised at how the Ja

[Goanet] Secular India, India Secular

Whichever way we look at it secular India, India secular is what flows in the blood of Indians. Everybody is free to follow his dream, and this has been the scenario for a millennia. As human nature is flawed, the dark core of Indian consciousness is the caste system which is an evil virus embedded

[Goanet] No Money, No Honey

A Bengali friend of mine who owns a chain of restaurants in Japan said to me recently: Goa is not India! I was startled to hear his comment but later understood fully what he was trying to communicate to me: Goa is a liberal place! And, it sure is. While a few people in Goa are unhappy, the majori

[Goanet] Writer's Block

Writer's Block Rabindranath Tagore is the only Indian to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. In pre-Independence India, when he felt the British government was not living up to the high ideals of European tradition which he admired greatly he returned his knighthood because of the mass killings o

[Goanet] Alina, Please Resign!

Alina, Please Resign! Now with almost everyone asking you to resign it makes me feel left out of the inner circle and this dismays me. I don't like it at all. It is as if my right to ask you to resign has been taken away from me. I feel it is only right to ask you to resign with one caveat. Pleas

[Goanet] BJP

Why I Love the BJP? No doubt the Congress Party has no heart. Unlike the BJP they did not consider the legalization of all illegalities in Goa. Also, wasn't the previous Congress Party government corrupt to the core - in fact the mother of Goan corruption? Of course. Nowadays, what is as easy

[Goanet] pao

The Great Powwow of Pao Is the price of pao controlled in Goa by the government? Whenever I'm in Goa I always make sure to get my share of pao. The only problem is the great variety of other breads with its improving quality available in the clean and more sophisticated stores in the towns. I

[Goanet] India the Great: A Billion Souls & More

India the Great: A Billion Souls & More When an Indian politician spoke recently on spirituality he embarrassed not only himself but a lot of people in this country. He expressed his view on the soul of India which he claims is the Gita and said even though he respects the Koran and the Bible,

[Goanet] 7th Heaven

Seventh Heaven The Maharashtra government is clever beyond doubt as people of vision can easily see from their project of the Western Coastal Road (WCR) one more project that will involve huge costs and will not benefit Mumbai’s citizens — except the few people who are real Indians and don't trav

[Goanet] What's the beef?

What's the beef? "Why only mutton and chicken and not also fish and eggs?" asks the Bombay High court in reference to the ban during the period of fasting of the Jains. If it is about the practice of non-violence by the Jain community, then why not also fish and eggs? A good question, otherwise

[Goanet] Teacher's Day

Teacher's Day is an annual sentimental day when society remembers our teachers. We also need to have a Chef's Day, a Police Person's Day, Sports Day, and so on. And, yes, Father's Day and Mother's day too. We need to be grateful to a lot of people who have an important role to play in our childhood

[Goanet] Gambling, Prostitution, Drugs: What to do?

Gambling, Prostitution, Drugs: What to do? All casinos should be a floating business on salty, very salty water, and if on land then away from residential areas. Far away! Goan neighborhoods should remain neighborhoods, away from gambling, drugs and prostitution. Prostitutions, the world's o

[Goanet] They Also Serve Who Only Stand And Wait

They Also Serve Who Only Stand And Wait When in Goa, Milton's words ring loud and clear as Goan waiters are always eager to stand and wait; in fact, too eager. Whenever I enter a restaurant along the coastal belt in particular the waiters greet me with a welcome and familiarity of a long lost f

[Goanet] WHAT IN THE WORLD IS LANGUAGE?

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS LANGUAGE? With the MOI issue popping up its ugly head ever so frequently it might be a good idea to take a closer look at the one-eyed monster: language. For most politicians it appears to be no more than a political issue in search of a political solution. No more, no less,

[Goanet] FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS

Goa's churches and temple bells have a mournful cadence these days. Every morning the bells appear to be announcing the death of our villages where the heart of Goa resides and is an important part of our Goan identity. Do Goa's villages have a future? Four villages we've been recently informed ha

[Goanet] When I walk down the street

When I Walk Down the Street Is old gold? Not always. When it flows smoothly from a wine bottle the answer of course is a delicious yes. Bur what about old people? Look at the road situation in the villages in Goa and you will agree old is not gold. Old people in the villages are fearful of thei

[Goanet] When I walk down the street

When I Walk Down the Street Is old gold? Not always. When it flows smoothly from a wine bottle the answer of course is a delicious yes. Bur what about old people? Look at the road situation in the villages in Goa and you will agree old is not gold. Old people in the villages are fearful of thei

[Goanet] Caste and the Indian Church

CASTE AND THE INDIAN CHURCH The Roman Catholic Church in India is neither Roman nor Catholic. It is Indian. Can the Indian Roman Catholic Church rise above the historical, social and economic chains of the Indian caste system to establish a truly egalitarian role of the Church in India today?

[Goanet] Help me, I'm confused!

Help me, I'm confused! With development coming into Goa in a big way it is confusing to say the least! The government proposes Yoga for physical, mental and development of spiritual health but in the span of two weeks it is reported that there are two ministers who have dubious academic degrees

[Goanet] Full moon yoga festival?

Full Moon Yoga Festival? The International Day of Yoga has given a push for Yoga which was beyond our wildest imagination. Locals and tourists participated in a yoga session on beaches in the south and north of Goa. Now, imagine. On every full moon night Goa's beautiful beaches changed into a fes

[Goanet] Yoga and Hinduism

Yoga and Hinduism Yoga is older than the Vedas and even if it is not there is no reason to reject it. Hinduism is mythology, there is no question of rejection or acceptance. We don't reject or accept a story, we like it or don't! That's all. There is not much more to it. And, like historical fic

[Goanet] Is yoga a science?

Is Yoga a Science? People who have studied Patanjali's system of yoga, and there are thousands and more, consider yoga to be a science of the Inner world as opposed to the Outer world. Patanjali is the greatest scientist of the Inner in the same way Einstein is considered to be the scientist o

[Goanet] It's not Yoga!

It's Not Yoga! Yoga, even Hatha Yoga, the beginning level is intended to keep us or make us attain good physical and mental health. But, is it, true? Yoga nowadays is popular around the world, that is, hatha yoga. To fight over one version or interpretation means we do not have a spiritual app

[Goanet] Vishnu's Vision

VISHNU'S VISION Vishu Wagh's vision to make his village and environs into a fishing village is creative and a welcome surprise as the wealth generated from the fishing village will go to the people who live in the villages. Mr Wagh according to Rajan Narain of the Goan Observer is a distinguish

[Goanet] New Goan Woman

New Goan Woman She is capable but can she handle the stress of politics? And, give Alina a couple of years and she will make a mark for herself! Who are the gentlemen who expressed these sentiments? The first is former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and presently Defense Minister of Ind

[Goanet] Jackfruit and Other Fruit

As I'm not a historian, the word is mum on the history of Goa. But, as a Goan, I need to say something; it is in my genes, I cannot shut up! If we Goans could shut up then we would all be Buddhists by now, wouldn't we? Gautama Buddha after his enlightenment did not utter a single word for days! He

[Goanet] Mega Projects and Employment

Has the 5-star industry been a curse or a blessing? How many Goans are employed in this industry? Statistics should be easily available but unfortunately they are not. Maybe an informal survey can be undertaken by a couple of Goans working in each 5-star hotel clearly indicating the number of tempo

[Goanet] No Eggs?

NO EGGS? Goa's big biz and tourism sector is not only growing but also groaning with pain for the locals. Not only do villagers have to live with big biz and hotels changing the character of their villages but also the rising cost of living, and illegalities, too. Poor villagers! They, by and

[Goanet] sausages

Sausages I have always dreamed of eating sausages prior to leaving this planet, given a chance to choose the time and place. So on returning to Japan I did bring a packet of Goan sausages with me, as only enlightened men and women I'm told know exactly when and where they are going to die. Even t

[Goanet] Nature is God!

Nature is God! Goa's eco-tourism policy is good for a laugh, if not anything else! While the Regional Plan is frozen permission is given case-by-case. The so-called eco-friendly projects are going to disturb the ecological balance of the environment. In the case of marinas the plant a

[Goanet] Will the acquisition of farmers land benefit foreigners more than farmers?

Will the acquisition of farmers land benefit foreigners more than farmers? After the land is acquired it will then be handed over to the Indian industrialists who will probably enter into an international agreement with foreign companies. The benefit in part will go to foreigners who are not India

[Goanet] Did I say that ? Nascy Caldeira

Can there be another interpretation in the context in which I wrote?

[Goanet] Goa: A Sad Story

The future of mining in Goa in a word is: bleak! The mine owners have raped the Goan earth and reaped a fortune, enough for several generations. The Shah and PAC reports are now buried under a mountain of rubble. Sad indeed. Mining in Goa in the last few years sans rules and regulations can be com

[Goanet] Did I say that? Gabe Menezes

As we all know, the holy trinity consists of politicians, journalists and last but not least, the owners of newspapers and other publications whose fingers are in various pies. What to do ?

[Goanet] Did I say that?

As we all know, the holy trinity consists of politicians, journalists and last but not least, the owners of newspapers and other publications whose fingers are in various pies. What to do ?

[Goanet] Did I say that?

Did I say that? Often, in fact too often, we read in some article or other about how an unfortunate politician has been misquoted. Why does it happen at a time when almost every journalist is using a computer and other hi-tech gadgets? Are there no recording devices available in Goa anymore? Re

[Goanet] mindsets

Mindsets! We Goans need to be immensely grateful to the Dhavlikar family for their superb entertainment, and all free. Sudin's sister-in-law maintains convent schools have a negative effect on children and so Hindu parents should stop sending their children to these schools. What fun! Will they

[Goanet] NO CHANGE

No Change! Goa, I'm told, is changing and one of the changes is the lack of change. Whenever I went shopping in Goa while on a recent visit there was always a shortage of change, in stores, restaurants, and even super marts! After doing shopping worth two or three hundred rupees I had to accept s

[Goanet] Hinduism is more than homecoming

Homecoming When politicians get involved in the promotion of spirituality, then what we get is a comedy! But will it end in a tragedy? Today traditional Hindu values spanning several millennia are under attack from politicians who have always been closer to the bottom in our spiritual hierarchy

[Goanet] eat local, make local

Eat Local, make local With special status appearing more like a mirage in the hot coastal sandy state of Goa, it is becoming increasingly important for Goans to find various ways to protect the local economy from going completely into the hands of outsiders, and maybe even attempt to reverse the

[Goanet] No X-rated Morality for the X’mas Season!

No X-rated Morality for the X’mas Season! Every year during X'Mas season, we Roman Catholics celebrate with a surge of morality and self-righteous behavior a professional politician will envy! How about celebrating this X'mas season sans x-rated morality? Let's listen more attentively to Jesus

[Goanet] Tiracol Project is a Cruel Joke on Villagers

Tiracol Project is a Cruel Joke on Villagers When the Congress Party was in the seat of power in Goa and people from other states were flocking to Goa, then CM Manohar Parrikar observed intelligently how it would be possible to stop the inflow of people from outside the state with the right polic

[Goanet] ppp

Politics, Politicians, Politicking No doubt about it. Our politicians are smart. They know how to fool the voter and get elected to office. The voter is easily fooled! Take, for instance, the Regional Plan. Where is it? Hiding? Prior to elections we were promised it would be taken care of quic

[Goanet] Home-stay Village Tourism

Home-stay Village Tourism Although Mathany Saldhana was in favor of home-stay tourism, the government it appears has another vision for our villages. If only he were alive and Tourism Minister today! Anyone who has a doubt about what I say should visit Mathany's 250-year-old house in Cansaulim

[Goanet] WANTED: No more BAD!

WANTED: No more BAD! All praise deservedly goes to the Herald team for the article No Criminals in Panjim Elections. The team has lighted the torch of optimism and the voters now have to show themselves for what they truly are! Former CM Manohar Parrikar, the Panjim MLA who was re-elected sever

[Goanet] Congress rebirth?

Who needs tiatr when we have the Goa Congress? We are now informed that Luizinho Falaero has called on senior Congress leaders to groom the young leadership. What can they teach them other than how to be corrupt and use their position to make a lot of money illegally? If there is anything good

[Goanet] appeared in Gomantak Times

Where is my village? Garbage? Where do we dump it? And, what do we do with it? Wherever we may choose to dump it, one thing is important: keep it small. By this, I mean, there is a need to have hundreds of garbage and processing sites, one for each village. The attitude of Not in My Backyard i

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Venantius J Pinto Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:09:50 -0800 Dear Joao, Do you have a blog? The idea being to point people to a link

[Goanet] Goa today, gone tomorrow?

Will the Goa of our dreams, the Goa of our ancestors, our grandparents, parents, and this generation of the setting sun, be here in the near future? Will this generation hand over a nightmare to our children? And, will they forgive us? At the speed mindless development is succeeding, will the beau

[Goanet] Let Only the Experts Speak on Mopa!

Let Only the Experts Speak on Mopa! A couple of days prior to his death, my friend and neighbor was at my house. I clearly remember asking him, "Mathany, now that you have joined the BJP, what will you say when the issue of Mopa comes up?" "I'll say I'm against it," he answered immediately. Alina

[Goanet] The Harmony of Unity in Diversity

The Harmony of Unity in Diversity Some people claim the renaming of a government college in Pernem after Sant Sohirobanath could damage relations between the various communities in Goa which are in harmony with one another. I'm sure neither the Hindus nor the Roman Catholics nor members of the oth

[Goanet] 1947 REVISITED

1947 Revisited Chief Minister Parrikar's comment on the invasion of Goa must have gladdened the hearts of the majority of Goans, and made a few sad. "Had India invaded Goa in 1947, then we Goans would have been free like all the other states in India," said Manohar Parrikar. I agree with the Chie

[Goanet] From Muthalik, to Mahavira

>From Muthalik, to Mahavira Muthalik and Mahavira represent two polarities although it need not be the case. In the Jain religion which is probably the oldest religion in India there is a beautiful story of how lions and cows would drink from the same river, side by side when Mahavira was aroun

[Goanet] teacher's day

Teacher's Day Recently, India celebrated Teacher's Day. It was a day to reflect on the profession. What is good teaching and who is a good teacher? I have been in the teaching profession for decades now and it has been my observation that there are two types of teachers, two different mindsets.

[Goanet] CM Parrikar, the Dictator

for kind favour of publication. Please use this version if it is not too late! I think it is quite hilarious to listen to Mr Sudhakar Reddy who is in charge of Go Desk charging CM Manohar of being a dictator! Modi? Isn't he exaggerating a wee bit too much? If there are constraints on the powe

[Goanet] Moi

. Or allow for multi-lingual primary education. Is there another choice? *Joao Barros Pereira, Japan.*

[Goanet] in honour of Mathany

for kind favour of publication The Three Kings feast on January 6 is the most important festival in Cansaulim, Arossim and Cuelim area. As the three wise men showed the way to the birthplace of Jesus, the recent victory of the villagers against an illegal mega project will show Goans all over

[Goanet] MARGAO’S AC LOO

help solve this problem. I don’t know if I can vote for you or not, but I will most certainly be grateful. *Joao Barros-Pereira, Japan.* --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support

[Goanet] Let's save our heritage!

DEVELOPMENT IS an ugly and explosive word in the Goan lexicon; and for good reason too. Among the various meanings the most popular is - scam! But it is time to smoothen the rough edges and come up with a checklist for development for our villages and towns. Whenever someone proposes a development

[Goanet] village roads

hands of us villagers. It is for us villagers to decide if we want our villages to be bequeathed to our children the way they are now or not! Joao Barros-Pereira, Japan. --- Protect Goa's natural b

[Goanet] village roads

--- Goanet Classifieds --- Enescil, a Brazilian engineering firm requires Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen, p

[Goanet] cops

--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first

[Goanet] Dr. Barbosa

the other shore. Wherever he goes, I'm sure of one thong; he will have fun. Joao Barros-Pereira, Japan, Kyoto shi, Misasagi Okano nishi 25-18

[Goanet] See you!

days. Best wishes, Joao Barros-Pereira aka the anti-Christ

[Goanet] Religionists

tic. But, greed is greed. And, if you agree with me, then the priests use the ultimate threat, everlasting hellfire. Best wishes, Joao Barros-Pereira aka the anti-Christ! Have a nice Sunday!

[Goanet] The Psychology of Roman Catholicism

The Psychology of Roman Catholicism As a child of twelve I was taken to the local church on a Sunday, which I will never forget because it was so humorous. What struck me immediately were the great number of old, old people, a few young men and women, and of course a lot of pre-adolescent

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