[Goanet] Punjabi Christian reject Goan Bishops in Pakistan

2009-11-23 Thread John DSouza
The above mentioned story carries many false statements.   Firstly, there are still ( thank God) about 10,000 Goans in Pakistan about 9,700 of them  in Karachi alone.   Also, Goans were never helped by the church to migrate to the West. However, the Protestant churches did help in sending large

[Goanet] 'Hindu Taliban' threatens Goa bars

2009-04-01 Thread John DSouza
'Hindu Taliban' threatens Goa bars A Hindu nationalist group has warned it plans to target women drinking alcohol in the beach bars of Goa, India’s tropical hot spot. The Sri Rama Sene group, described by Indian media as the “Hindu Taliban”, says the former Portuguese enclave is the centre of

[Goanet] Goan? HR worker with UN busted in chid-porn rap

2009-01-22 Thread John DSouza
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Re: [Goanet] God sucks

2008-12-24 Thread John DSouza
Dear Goanetters, I was shocked and saddened to see such words appear on Goanet in the context of God especially on the eve of His Son birthday. I am sure almost all decent Goans will also be repulsed by such language. Warm regards, John D'Souza Moderator

[Goanet] Advice on returning to Goa

2008-09-05 Thread John DSouza
Dear Remy,   Don't be foolishonce you return to Goa after burning your boats you will be stuck. I have been in the UK for over 30 years and do visit Goa but living there with all the corruption and hanky-panky of politicians is not something I can get used to.   Also if you do want to leave

[Goanet] Sindi Organizations in Goa

2008-08-01 Thread John DSouza
I friend of mine is looking for the contact address of Sindi organizations in Goa. I would  appreciate any  information.   Warm regards,   John D'Souza Moderator Margao-Net   __ Not happy with your email address?. Get the one you

Re: [Goanet] Jesus is my valentine

2008-02-14 Thread John DSouza
Dear Goanetter, For the life of me I cannot understand when and why Jesus has gotten involved in an event for lovers honouring St. Valentine. I would believe that it would be better if Jesus is left out of this purely social event in the present day scheme of things. John D'Souza Moderator

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Bringing Sorpotel to your END!

2007-12-25 Thread John DSouza
Dear friends, I DO NOT see any humour in bringing our national and well-loved dish into ridicule. I do not speak for the readers but I think such material should not grace the the airwaves of cyberspace through Goanet. Warm regards, John F.D'Souza --- Goanet Reader [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [Goanet] Catholic children and Catholic schools

2007-12-05 Thread John DSouza
Dear Goo-Netters, I feel very very strongly that ALL Catholic children should attend Catholic institutions as far as possible. My parents are products of Catholic institutions ( Loretto Convent and St. Bananbus High School and St. Xavier College, Calcutta) and my wife's parents attended St.

[Goanet] Late Sanny Vaz should be awarded

2007-11-18 Thread John DSouza
Dear Friends, I would like to nominate the late Sanny Vaz for an award by the Kala Academy or the Government of Goa for an award for a lifetime devoted to Konkani music and stage. I hope you will concur with me and assist it making my desire see reality. Warm regards, John D'Souza Moderator

[Goanet] Deepest Condolences to Sanny Vaz's family

2007-11-10 Thread John DSouza
John D'Souza, Moderator of Margao-Net is deeply saddened by the sudden passing away of Sanny Vaz in Kuwait. He was Margao-Net's most regular contributor. The Moderator and members of Margao-Net send their deepest sympathies and condolences to his family in Quepem. May his soul rest in peace

[Goanet] Shipping between Mombasa and Bombay

2007-11-02 Thread John DSouza
If memory servers me right, there was indeed a ship named SS Asia ( and not MV, as correct pointed out by Cornel) which was the sister ship of the SS Victoria and did dock in Karachi on its way to Bombay in the early sixteesn. I remember boarding the SS Victoria at Karachi as a little boy with my

[Goanet] Aisha de Sequeira appointed by Morgan Stanley to head Indian operations

2007-10-25 Thread John DSouza
Morgan Stanley, which split with JM Financial in India, has announced that it has received an investment banking license for India. In February this year, JM and Morgan Stanley ended their 10-year old partnership. As part of the deal, Morgan Stanley sold its 49 per cent stake in their investment

[Goanet] old messages

2007-10-03 Thread John DSouza
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[Goanet] Congratulations India

2007-09-24 Thread John DSouza
TRI Continental Film Festival - Dona Paula, Goa, Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2007 http://www.moviesgoa.org/tricontinental/tricon.htm For public viewing. Registration at The International Centre Goa. (Ph: +91-832-2452805 to 10)

[Goanet] Joining Moira-net

2007-09-18 Thread John DSouza
http://www.GOANET.org TRI Continental Film Festival - Dona Paula, Goa, Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2007

[Goanet] Two Goan boys make it to the finals of Music Contest

2007-09-17 Thread John DSouza
http://www.GOANET.org TRI Continental Film Festival - Dona Paula, Goa, Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2007

[Goanet] Missionary school shut after warning

2007-09-10 Thread John DSouza
http://www.GOANET.org TRI Continental Film Festival - Dona Paula, Goa, Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2007

[Goanet] Muslim caste system

2007-09-06 Thread John DSouza
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[Goanet] Looking for a friend in Vasco

2007-06-28 Thread John DSouza
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[Goanet] CHRISTIANS THREATENED: CONVERT TO ISLAM OR DIE IN PAKISTAN

2007-05-14 Thread John DSouza
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- CHRISTIANS THREATENED: CONVERT

[Goanet] Domnic's Goa

2007-04-26 Thread John DSouza
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor

[Goanet] Request for prayers

2007-03-10 Thread John DSouza
* 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] How to estimate the age of a coconut tree?

2007-03-02 Thread John DSouza
* 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

[Goanet] How to estimate the age of a coconut tree?

2007-03-01 Thread John DSouza
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro If you would like to

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Dinesh D'Souza's The Enemy at home

2007-03-01 Thread John DSouza
* 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

[Goanet] Cooks and Butlers

2007-02-24 Thread John DSouza
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro If you would like to

[Goanet] Are catholics superior than others?

2007-02-09 Thread John DSouza
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[Goanet] Goanet Should be Kept Secular

2006-12-18 Thread John DSouza
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm

[Goanet] Happy Thanksgiving to Americans of Goan origin

2006-11-25 Thread John DSouza
Dear Mario, Your heart bleeds for the Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are suffering today for the OWN fault. If they have mindless fellow Muslims in their midst whose only aim is to disrupt the lives of their fellow beings trhen they should DEAL WITH THEM. Let me give you a couple of

[Goanet] Panjim or Panaji

2006-11-04 Thread John DSouza
Nearly all Catholic Goans, whom I have encountered in different parts of the worlsd still refer to Goa's capital as Panjim. Likewise, only officialdom calls Margao, Madgaon and Bombay,Mumbai. Michael Karachi, Pakistan Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

[Goanet] Bombay-Goa ferry service

2006-11-03 Thread John DSouza
* 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] Toronto... and a Hindu Mass

2006-10-21 Thread John DSouza
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * House for Sale: Recently restored and renovated 350 sq. mtr Antique

[Goanet] The History of Traditional Marian Prayers

2006-10-07 Thread John DSouza
The History of Traditional Marian Prayers Posted by: gorettiali_nee_dsouza @yahoo.com on Karachi Anthonian groups website Fri Oct 6, 2006 11:41 pm (PST) The History of Traditional Marian Prayers The Angelus The name of this prayer derives from the first Latin word ('angel'). The Angelus