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ecade-old acts to give rights of property to the tenants in the
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Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho
One of the interesting discussion on Goanet has been about the word
“canecos”. The Portuguese used this word, often as a racial slur, for
Catholic Goans but opinions were divided as to its actual meaning.
Here are some of the more interesting viewpoints shared
Here's wishing Goanetter Francis Rodrigues all the best:
Mollbailo Dou
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHtdqmIskF8feature=related
Claudia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20GX2Xhh9U0feature=related
Sweater Kori
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGm6ML12AIQfeature=related
Cadiza za za Olha Policia
http://www.navhindtimes.in/news/goa-news/938-over-450-illegal-land-deals-by-foreigners
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The above named brilliant article written by Basilio G Monteiro appeared
on Sunday Mirror
Herald (Goa) dated July 19. I reproduce below two paras on Goa for the
information of the
Goanetters.
Basilio G Monteiro: ''One may know a lot about the history ;of 18th century
Goa, written
bythose who
Dear Goanetters,
It's a shame that Rama Velip of Colamb village is being harassed. Can Goanet
do something for him.
Ashley
-Original Message-
From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org
[mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of Venantius Pinto
Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 10:27 PM
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)
INDIA 100-year-old nun hailed as unsung Mother Teresa
By Anne Nigli
KOLKATA, India (UCAN) -- A Hungarian nun, who has just turned 100, has been
hailed as an unsung Mother Teresa for her decades of work helping poor women
gain the skills to
Tanchem Pap, Ami Kiteak Divnchi Zap?
Thoddem bhov Inglez vachunk-borovnk xiklolem Fulam-bai, (disbhor mhateak fulam
mallpi, dekhunuch tika fulam-bai nanv dilam) tichea xezareak ravpi
Klement-timaink, tea disache disaleacher chappun ailoli khobor, Swine flu-hit
suffer
List of new tiatr/current tiatrs etc
Devache Vhodd Upkar by Mariano Fernandes
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3734308444/sizes/l/
TARVOTTIA TUKA NOMAN releasing soon
Don’t know if it is VCD or ACD
Other current showing Tiatr
AMCHEI-I ANVDDE by Maxcy Pereira, 2nd Aug, Margao
Extend time and hold local level consultations: Round Table on Goa Police Bill
That the House Committee must seek extension of time for eliciting
suggestions on the Goa Police Bill and must have informed hearings at
village and taluka levels and submit a reasoned report, was the
consensus at a
From Ben Zimmer is executive producer of the Visual Thesaurus and editor of
the online magazine.:
The way that *nunchaku* got reshaped as *nunchuck*/*numchuck* is reminiscent
of the Hobson-Jobsonisms that I discussed in this space last
monthhttp://www.visualthesaurus.com/cm/wordroutes/1874/.
This is in reference to the below article by Mr. Eduardo Falerio that there is
not much impact on the Goans i would like to ask the Commissioner for Non
Resident Indian affairs to aswer the following question if he has proper data?
The number of Indian in the Gulf
How many Indian have
The Milk Myth: What upur Body really needs
Con
http://www.livescience.com/health/090624-milk-myth.html
Ashley writes:
Dear Goanetters,
It's a shame that Rama Velip of Colamb village is being harassed. Can Goanet
do something for him.
Ashley
Can we have Phaldessai's number ? We can definitely call him and ask him
under what law is he making midnight calls ?
If ten people call, it will surely have
A Parliamentary Secretary is an unwarranted heavy financial burden on the
State exchequer. By virtue of his cabinet status he is entitled to 11 staff
members of his own, besides an official car with red beacon, an office and
all other benefits on par with a cabinet Minister.
Appointments of
600th special: Bob Marley Samantha Fox
Just found out from a regular viewer..
This is my 600th public clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W85rZtXDPJo
Thanks for you patronage.
600 in 3 years
that's Av.200 per year
i.e. 17/month
or 4/week
Note: You can always watch in in a new window
Below, the British National Health Service emphasizes the importance of
safe sex and education. Also see attached 1960s SexEd video.
One a Day is Good for You–Apples and Orgasms!
http://www.alternet.org/blogs/video/141326/one_a_day_is_good_for_you%E2%80%93apples_and_orgasms%21/
+
Heard of Krill oil? Reputed to be better that fish oil. Read study results.
Con
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/NutraIngredients.com/Research/Rat-study-Krill-beats-fish-omega-3s-in-battling-metabolic-dysfunctions
George, you're giving the anti-migrant arguments a kind of gloss by
claiming that you are against migrants because they indulge in
illegalities. This is a more sophisticated than Arwin's or Rajan's,
but it is as fallacious.
I wonder on what grounds you could make assumptions about Goans not
Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho
One of the interesting discussion on Goanet has been about the word
“canecos”. The Portuguese used this word, often as a racial slur, for
Catholic Goans but opinions were divided as to its actual meaning.
Here are some of the more interesting viewpoints shared
Up to a point, I suppose it is understandable the feelings of some goans in
Goa about being overwhelmed by migrants from other parts of India and
foreign countries , and being concerned about the fact that the proportion
of goans in Goa in relation to people from other regions, is decreasing very
I just saw Wendell Rodricks in CNBC's Beautiful people. I must
compliment Wendell on the courage of his convictions.Congratulations
Wendell!!!
As Wendell says, they are not criminals - only people who have a certain sexual
preference and I am glad today that by law they can exercise this
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)
ABCD of Football
Sunday, 19. July 2009 - Lector Mascarenhas (GW)
The first four alphabets ABCD are crucial in the career of a professional coach
today to get to the highest level.
In the seventies the first four alphabets, ABCD were made very
C. Alvares films in association with Ashterwayne Productions, released their
new
konkani video film 'Atancheo Sunom' produced Directed by Capucina Alvares,
daughter of yesteryears superstar the late. Mr C. Alvares on thursday 16th July
2009
at the Holy Cross Shrine, Bambolim, Goa.
The film
Message: 5
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:38:43 +0530
Response to Fredricks Statement:
“If you guys are not careful, I'm sure this debate is going to end
updisenfranchising
a whole lot of Goans themselves. Just as was the
case with the I-love-Konkani-above-all logic pushed in the 1980s and1990s
I must say that Carmen's line of thought process and a clear mind that
generates such jewel thoughts ( there have been quite a few Goans on the
same wave lenght like Carmen though) is/has been missing from Goa related
preservation debates, thereby creating a vacuum to suck in 'hate migrant'
Dear Goans
here are some goveerment figures and some brife of goas Population and its area
http://www.navhindtimes.in/news/goa-news/938-over-450-illegal-land-deals-by-foreigners
Population of GOA 1,400,000 (25th)
363 /km2 (940 /sq mi)
Goa has no conditions to support this incoming population. Unless it is ok for
you that they shite and pis all over the place. Not for like minded Goans
please!
BC
Goa for Goans
Whatever we may say, it is ironic that those who migrate the most from Goa
(UAE, US, Bahamas, wherever) also tend
I am not yet sure I agree with either Frederick or Arwin.
However, I understand the basis of Arwin's statement.
I do not know - the basis for Frederick's 'uncouched warning'.
Perhaps, he will advise appropriately.
Who are the you guys who need to be careful?
What is the (FN) recommended method
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)
Kuwait Goan Association to organize
8-a-side Football Tournament
Kuwait-Goan Association is proud to be announce their forthcoming 8-a-side
football
tournament on Thursday, 23rd July 2009, from 5:00 p.m. onwards at the Salmiya
Grounds, Opp. Citizen
Here's wishing Goanetter Francis Rodrigues all the best:
Mollbailo Dou
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHtdqmIskF8feature=related
Claudia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20GX2Xhh9U0feature=related
Sweater Kori
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGm6ML12AIQfeature=related
Cadiza za za Olha Policia
Can somebody let us know his no? I'd be glad to call him up or ask his higher
ups at Panaji.
I think i have rama velip's phone no. Rama surely must have Phaldessai's phone
no.
Clinton..
+91 9890936828
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:19:38 -0700 (PDT)
From: Samir Kelekar samir_kele...@yahoo.com
Those arguing for controls on migration into Goa keep on harping on the
following points:
1. There are controls over the number of people that can enter into a
country like USA, UK, Canada.
2. There are controls over the number of people who can come on temporary
work permits to the Gulf.
3.
I refer to Rajiv Desai's post on Fr Cedric Prakash.
Persons like Fr Cedric Prakash or Medha Patkar are a rarity. They do not
have any political affiliations or harbour any political ambitions or seek
to build vote banks. They are selfless and committed individuals who are
trying to make a
Samir's idea is sharp and implementable--and should be appreciated. Thanks
Samir.
Perhaps also the address of the Police Station. Even if letters were written
and cced to the media, the chances of embarassing or rendering human -- Shri
Phaldessai is quite high.
Employment Solutions –
Goahttp://goanidentity.blogspot.com/2008/06/employment-solutions-goa.html
I left Goa “temporarily” reluctantly, due to lack of opportunities. Many
with me agree the need, to seriously address, opportunities in Goa for Goans
passing out annually from various educational
Well put Bernice.
There are relationships and relationships. They are homosexuals who do not
sleep with each other or anyone else. I mean sleep in the sense of
penetration. Period. I point this out only because sleep has such divergent
connotation and denotations. But they live with each other,
DAILY GROOK #471
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BEST PEST
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by Francis Rodrigues
dear mt. everest
abominably calm,
u see the beast
is yeti to come!
_
puns word-play of all kinds,
hey...read between the lines!_
http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com
One of my favourite but simple sweet dishes
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3727824890/
joego...@yahoo.co.uk
for Goa NRI related info...
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/
For Goan Video Clips
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa
In Goa, Dial 1 0 8
For Hospital, Police, Fire
Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your
family members, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Help CONSUMERS in Goa to be better informed.
Nice work, Fred !
Our viewers listeners will be delighted.
Rgds,
Alex Silveira,
ex-Qatar, now settled in Goa.
On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 10:36 PM, Frederick FN Noronha f...@goa-india.org
wrote:
Here's wishing Goanetter Francis Rodrigues all the best:
Mollbailo Dou
--- On Sun, 7/19/09, Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote:
Persons like Fr Cedric Prakash or Medha Patkar are a
rarity.They prefer to light a candle to banish the darkness rather
than play politics or preach or just criticise.
This is a very disingenuous assertion. Fr.
Secret Police? I thought these had gone out with the so-called liberation.
Get Karmali and all the freedom fighters involved. No use just getting the
pensions and benefits, and celebrating 18 June and 19 Dec - they need to see
that the freedom they fought for, is also maintained.
Victor
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ecade-old acts to give rights of property to the tenants in the
state. ...
Coming back home is a dream we all cherish. Especially, when it's time to
retire and
hang up your boots. But there's always the worry - about the change of
lifestyle/relocating/backup support systems, and the facilities and comfort
you're
used to in your adopted country.
My wife Tomoko
Dear George,
My responses are preceded with **
Your quotations are preceded by
**On 16 July you wrote:
in many cases some builders refuse to sell to Goans...
**So, how many is some? Can you name and shame many? Or some? Or many of
some? You now write:
IF a legal transaction occurred . I
AIR: Our old time ‘doton’
I am sure, the present generation do not learn the same ‘doton’ (Catechism)
we leant at our time.
(AIR) As I remember...
We used to get lot of beatings from the Pe.vigar. I still remember our Pe.
Vigar hitting on our heads with the Church Door big Key (Heavy
The CID in India,is like the FBI in the United States and certain police units
in Great Britain, France, and other democracies. Its detectives work under
cover, but whoever called them the Secret Police obviously not only
mislabelled them out of ignorance but also managed to confuse you,
*** Highway Milestone: Karnataka ***
We're MIGRATING...Too many Swine Flu cases in Goa...
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To me the most likely origin of the word canecos (also used by the
Portuguese to refer to Goans in Africa) stems from the practice of using a
jug of water for / after their personal habits.
The issue I have: Is the word canecos a racial slur or is it a slang? Of
course one could argue if it
Linking Road
Not the famous linking road of Bandra but Goa ’s very own, except there are no
fashion streets
One of the oldest linking roads of Goa.
(Connecting Panjim)
Linking road- Starting point
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3715131614/sizes/l/
Linking Road-
Dear Gabriel,
I much regret that my reply to you went out unsigned, all because I
mistakenly hit the tab key! Sorry about that.
Regards,
Victor
--- On Sun, 7/19/09, Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au wrote:
From: Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au
In search of the perfect Fofos
Melinda Pereira Kamat
Fofos is a dish which has its roots in Portugal and was introduced in Goa
during the
Portuguese regime. In the olden days it was generally prepared by the upper
class
Catholics in Goa. Fofos is popular snack which is usually served at
Dear Antonio,
Canalha was a term that could be freely applied to anybody and everybody.
It was not specifically aimed at Goans by the Portuguese, the descendentes, the
mesticos, or people of other races!
Regards,
Victor
--- On Wed, 7/15/09, Antonio Menezes ac.mene...@gmail.com
Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one I caught in
the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked
who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor
realized that what he was reading was
The Accidental Activist - Rain Song
By Venita Coelho
Baby is finally old enough to understand weather. When the first rumblings of
the
monsoon began she would put up her head wonderingly and repeat after us
'Thunda.
Thunda!' It was a wonder to her, those great roars that travelled across
Dear Goa' netters,
It would help if all en- mass email the concerned police dept and its head,
Goa CM and the Home Ministry, collector etc and swamp them with emails that
will jam the whole line forcing them to take cognizance action against
this harassment to Rama. Some years back when some
MONDAY MUSE (20 July 2009)
ROOM FOR RUMOUR
“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”- G. B. Shaw
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 will see the occurrence of the longest total solar
eclipse of this century, which will not be surpassed in duration until June 13,
2132. A
With the obvious impact of the global recession on Goa's tourism it
makes good sense for the government to start a website to promote a Goan
Homestay as Goans are an important part of the tourism attraction in this
part of the world. Even if no more than one room is converted into a guest
room
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