[Goanet-News] 'Springs, fields will die if Chiunim Dongor is mined' (Joaquim Fernandes, ToI)

2010-05-23 Thread Goanet News
'Springs, fields will die if Chiunim Dongor is mined' Joaquim Fernandes, TNN, May 20, 2010, 03.39am IST PANAJI: The famous Taka-zhor spring and numerous other perennial water sources of Chiunim Dongor in Rivona, Sanguem, will dry up, destroying the orchards, agricultural fields and livelihoods of

[Goanet-News] Kamat: Women should focus on economic status, not politics | Goa CM's sexist remarks anger women activists

2010-05-23 Thread Goanet News
Kamat: Women should focus on economic status, not politics TNN, May 23, 2010, 02.52am IST PANAJI: Chief minister Digambar Kamat reportedly caused a mild flutter at a women's convention in Panaji on Saturday, where he advised women not to run after politics. Some prominent women, however,

[Goanet] Condolences to families of air crash victims

2010-05-23 Thread George Pinto
From the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute (www.josephnaikvaz.org), Berkeley, California: The Joseph Naik Vaz Institute, California, offers its deepest condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the tragic AIR INDIA crash in Mangalore. Blessed Joseph Vaz, a Goan, worked in the

[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Kukhoinastona Kantto Kaddcho

2010-05-23 Thread lino dourado
   DUKHOINASTONA KANTTO KADDCHO   Ponnjeche dixen  spidin vetole Honda Civic motorin okosmat break marlo, ani reverse-an yevn Ribandar bos stendar bosik ubo ravtolea fuddean thambli. Motoricho arso dhenvoun bos stendar ekloch ubo asloleachea nanv ghevn,

[Goanet] Storm over Death Valley

2010-05-23 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2010/05/22/storm-over-death-valley Regards, r

[Goanet] A chapel within the Military occupied hospital

2010-05-23 Thread Bernado Colaco
The invaders should allow the Catholics to worship at this chapel. BC -- ? A chapel within the Military hospital (rear view) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4622598458/sizes/l/ I did not know there was one until some one suggested me to take a pic

[Goanet] Viva Ignorance!

2010-05-23 Thread soter
Vivian wrote: I think the person who criticized Soter, while living overseas, is totally out of touch with Goa and the ground realities of what is happening right now in Goa. Soter is doing his part, right here in Goa. He is not affiliated with any politicians or any developers. He speaks

[Goanet] Do Men and Women Doctor Differently? - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

2010-05-23 Thread Con Menezes
Do Men or Lady Doctors have more time for their patients?? Find out here. 'NYTimes' Con http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/06/do-men-and-women-doctor-differently/

[Goanet] Goans behaving badly

2010-05-23 Thread Carvalho
Frederick Noronha wrote: Dean D'Cruz, who was dragged into controversy on Goanet recently (but whose work and involvement in local issues I've long admired) is kown for his Reva cars, which he uses for work and (I think) office purposes. --- Dear FN, It is 

Re: [Goanet] COMMENT: Atala a politician's son (Rupesh Samant, Goanews.org)

2010-05-23 Thread floriano
The Goa Su-Raj Party is closely following the Drugs Peddlers - Police -Politicians nexus in Goa, more so since the time that the strongly worded denials by the powers that be ' that drugs do not exist in Goa - that it is the media hype' were countered immediately by huge drugs hauls thro'

[Goanet] Khristapurana, Brahman and Person: Essays by Richard De Smet

2010-05-23 Thread Venantius J Pinto
From Fr. Ivo Coelho, sdb blog: Mentioned are Goans Carlos Fernandes, the Curator State Central Library, Panjim Pia de Menezes Rodrigues, former Curator Curator State Central Library, Panjim Prof. S.M. Tadkodkar, HoD Marathi of the Goa University Ivo dos Remedios Furtado of Alto Porvorim Fr

[Goanet] Digu V/s Babush – Rise GBA rise.

2010-05-23 Thread rajendra kakodkar
Digu V/s Babush – Rise GBA rise. Babush from day one took exploitive stance. Some called him goon. He did not care. No deception. He openly did Conversions, violations etc. Digu pretended to be savior. Took time so that Goans forget GBA. Good Guy Oscar fell to his designs of Promoting GBA from

[Goanet] REPORT CARD ON GOVERNANCE

2010-05-23 Thread John Gomes
     The talk shows are filled with one year assessment and report card evaluating the UPA-2 government I am perturbed by the great disappointment and frustration I see in almost every goan I meet. Our CM and his MLAs appear to have become drunk with power, thick skinned and arrogant. Whilst we

[Goanet] Vital Signs - Nutrition - Study Finds Eating Nuts Helps Cholesterol - NYTimes.com

2010-05-23 Thread Con Menezes
Nuts for your Cholesterol?? 'NYTimes' Con http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/18/health/research/18nutr.html?ref=health

[Goanet] When life begins

2010-05-23 Thread Ivo da C.Souza
Dear Goannetters, Dr.Jerome Lejeune teaches us when human life begins scientifically. Excerpts from When Human Life Begins (testimony by Dr. Lejeune before a US Senate Judiciary subcommittee): . Thanks to a refined sonar-like imagery, Dr. Ian Donald, from England, a year ago succeeded in

Re: [Goanet] GT 'Debate' Soddun Konn Pollon Ghelo? Hanv vo Borges bab?

2010-05-23 Thread Sebastian Borges
Ixttamno, Tomazinhobab mhonntta, Hea mhojea zababa uprant Borges bab-an anik zabuch kelina. Ti DEBATE koria vo naka tenvuim sanglem na. Ani amcho bhizudd Borges bab ti DEBATE soddun pollon ghelo...Nnovi fott! Tannem tor mhoji DEBATE korpachem avhan svikarun DEBATE korunk apunn raji asam

[Goanet] Press Note for kind favour of Publication - Sack IGP Ravindra Yadav

2010-05-23 Thread floriano
The Goa Su-Raj Party is closely following the Drugs Peddlers - Police -Politicians nexus in Goa, more so since the time that the strongly worded denials by the powers that be ' that drugs do not exist in Goa - that it is the media hype' were countered immediately by huge drugs hauls thro'

[Goanet] Much ado about nothing

2010-05-23 Thread Joao Barros-Pereira
Did CM Kamat make the statement or not, I don't need Goan votes ... I hope a knowledgeable person will inform us of something much more important, which MLAs are dependent on the votes of Goans and only Goans - in each constituency - in order to win an election! I think this will provide us with a

[Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the Bleep cares about the Costas of Margao?

2010-05-23 Thread Eddie Fernandes
Selma Carvalho: Who the Bleep cares about the Costas of Margao? Title: Who the Bleep cares about the Costas of Margao? By Selma Carvalho Source: Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter 23 May 2010 at www.goanvoice.org.uk Full text: The death, earlier this month, of Roque Francisco Bebe da Costa at the

Re: [Goanet] The Reva

2010-05-23 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 23 May 2010 00:09, Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org wrote: Dean D'Cruz, who was dragged into controversy on Goanet recently (but whose work and involvement in local issues I've long admired) is kown for his Reva cars, which he uses for work and (I think) office purposes. What's a

[Goanet] Yet another faux pas by Goa's Chief Minister!

2010-05-23 Thread Gabe Menezes
Goa CM's sexist remarks anger women activists IANS *Panaji:* Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat's statement urging women not to join politics and not fall for the 33 percent reservation bait has invited criticism from the women's rights lobby in the state. Sabina Martins, former member of the

Re: [Goanet] Viva Ignorance!

2010-05-23 Thread J. Colaco jc
COMMENT: a: It appears that some Goans are so right (and simultaneously, so pompous) that they are plain unable to face (albeit undeserved) criticism. b: Those in public view who (perhaps, justifiably) throw stones at others (in the public domain), would do well to develop thick skin or just

Re: [Goanet] Soter woosh igacho

2010-05-23 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 22 May 2010 11:47, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote: The problem with us Goans is collectively we are an immature race of people, who are incapable of any discernment in our judgement. Best, selma COMMENT: The key words used: Goans incapable of any discernment in our

[Goanet] Lucky nine who missed ill-fated flight now believe in miracles

2010-05-23 Thread Marshall Mendonza
For the atheists on this list here is some food for thought. Read on. *Lucky nine who missed ill-fated flight now believe in miracles* Dubai: It was nothing less than a miracle or perhaps beginning of a 'second life' for the nine people who did not show up at the airport here to board the

Re: [Goanet] First person account of incident at Porvorim Secretariat

2010-05-23 Thread Edwin Pinto
From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] First person account of events at Porvorim Secretariat on Monday, May 17th Message-ID: 81722.60513...@web25904.mail.ukl.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 ?I felt was a very crude and insulting manner, PI

[Goanet] Kamat: Women should focus on economic status, not politics | Goa CM's sexist remarks anger women activists

2010-05-23 Thread Goanet News
Kamat: Women should focus on economic status, not politics TNN, May 23, 2010, 02.52am IST PANAJI: Chief minister Digambar Kamat reportedly caused a mild flutter at a women's convention in Panaji on Saturday, where he advised women not to run after politics. Some prominent women, however,

[Goanet] Much ado about nothing

2010-05-23 Thread Venantius J Pinto
Hi Joao, Your question is very good and precise question regarding whether CM Kamat make the statement or not, I don't need Goan votes ... But whats with the subject header Much ado about nothing? Even if the CM made that statement--it still has rhetorical implications, rhetorical impact. So

[Goanet] When life begins ... (Artificially)

2010-05-23 Thread Jim Fernandes
OK. So we know when life begins - nothing new here. But what is the point, talking about it, if the woman carrying the baby does not want it? It is the CHOICE of the pregnant woman - not your's or mine or anybody else's - to decide, the fate of the unborn child. Interestingly, just days ago,

Re: [Goanet] Khristapurana, Brahman and Person: Essays by Richard De Smet

2010-05-23 Thread Ariosto Coelho
Thanks for the updates, Venantius!

[Goanet] Hypocrisy is the tribute that vice pays to virtue ! (Churchill Alemao)

2010-05-23 Thread Arwin Mesquita
-- Forwarded message -- From: Rick fernandes rick...@gmail.com Date: 22 May 2010 14:10 Subject: Hypocrisy is the tribute that vice pays to virtue ! P.S - Forward to all... *“Hypocrisy is the** **tribute that vice pays to virtue”** Aren’t we Goans undeniably aware that

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: Khazur

2010-05-23 Thread Thaumaturgist
Joe Thanks for sharing the images. Are those dates Phoenix rupicola ? Thanks. Asit == --- On Sat, 5/22/10, JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: [Goanet] Talking Photos: Film shooting, Khazur, Bhoje, Gera mega

Re: [Goanet] Yet another faux pas by Goa's Chief Minister!

2010-05-23 Thread floriano
In a civilized society 'gender' does not matter when it comes to contesting the legislative assembly posts or posts to any of the self-governmental positions like the Municipalities and Panchayats. And Goa, by most, is considered to be a civilized society (unless one takes into

[Goanet] HSSC Toppers: Congratulations to Louis, Fatima Yamuna

2010-05-23 Thread JoeGoaUk
HSSC Toppers: Congratulations to Louis,  Fatima  Yamuha   Congratulations to your parents too. Louis Pereira scored 548 out of 600 (Commerce) Yamuna Naik scored 92% (Science) Krisha Fatima Pereira scored 530 out of 600 (Arts) The toppers with their parents

[Goanet] Goa plans law on realty sector (TNN)

2010-05-23 Thread Goanet News
Goa plans law on realty sector TNN, May 22, 2010, 02.32am IST PANAJI: Just two days after public works department (PWD) minister Churchill Alemao advocated the formulation of a state policy on megahousing projects to ensure that the development of the state is not hampered owing to opposition

[Goanet] apologies

2010-05-23 Thread Venantius J Pinto
Goanetters, Please accept my apologies for not deleting the messages after Joao Barros-Pereira's post [Goanet] Much ado about nothing. It really was an inadvertent error. Sincerely, venantius j pinto

[Goanet] Goa is not Dantewada or Nandigram

2010-05-23 Thread soter
A section of the media is comparing the recent violence at the secretariat complex and the unrest in villages with that of Dantewada and Nandigram. Rubbish! Sometime back it was being promoted that anti-mining activists are receiving guerilla training from the maoists in Jharkhand. So also, the

[Goanet] Beach boys of Goa live it up

2010-05-23 Thread Eddie Fernandes
23 May: Deccan Chronicle. Krishna came to Goa from Karnataka at age 13. Six years later he speaks English with a Newcastle accent, is conversant in Hebrew and can hold his own in Russian. He has a snazzy laptop and a different foreign girlfriend every month for six months of the year. There are

[Goanet] Fwd: immediate press release

2010-05-23 Thread Ganv Ghor
Today the villages of Goa have sent out a message loud and clear to the Government of Goa that each village is not alone they are united . Village groups from all over Goa under the banner Village Groups of Goa [VGG] visited Carmona followed it by a visit to Orlim . They visited the mega project

[Goanet] ENDLESS VIOLENCE AGAINST CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF KANDHAMAL

2010-05-23 Thread Marshall Mendonza
ENDLESS VIOLENCE AGAINST CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF KANDHAMAL by Santosh Digal After anti-Christian pogroms of 2008-2009, the Christian women of Kandhamal have difficulty returning to their villages and resuming their lives. The Social Centre in Mumbai studies their problems to see how to help. The

Re: [Goanet] ENDLESS VIOLENCE AGAINST CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF KANDHAMAL

2010-05-23 Thread Santosh Helekar
Why are these researchers and activists ignoring violence against women of other religions? Why this selective religious propaganda? Cheers, Santosh --- On Sun, 5/23/10, Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote: ENDLESS VIOLENCE AGAINST CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF KANDHAMAL by Santosh Digal

Re: [Goanet] ENDLESS VIOLENCE AGAINST CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF KANDHAMAL

2010-05-23 Thread Ivo da C.Souza
Santosh wrote: Why are these researchers and activists ignoring violence against women of other religions? Why this selective religious propaganda? **Please, Santosh, do not divert the attention from the burning issue. The report is coming from Santosh Digal, maybe related to the deceased

[Goanet] First person account of incident at Porvorim Secretariat

2010-05-23 Thread JoeGoaUk
 [Goanet] First person account of incident at Porvorim Secretariat But how some one will justify this? Could not see any mention of this incident? in the report http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4618646874/   Quote I did mention in my account of the incident at Porvorim that Olinda

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Khazur

2010-05-23 Thread JoeGoaUk
Thanks.   It may be called Phoenix reclinata   Here it is all same http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2458252933/sizes/l/   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2459001968/sizes/l/   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk2/540167225/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk2/1696591072/

Re: [Goanet] Khristapurana, Brahman and Person: Essays by Richard De Smet

2010-05-23 Thread Venantius J Pinto
You are welcome Ariosto. Besides, religion its an area I am very interested in, other than sexuality and consciousness. The latter two are hardly entertained on Goanet. Intelligent automatons anyone?! Anway, its more than I could ask for considering that I rarely receive a comment on my other

[Goanet] On bad judgement calls...

2010-05-23 Thread Gabe Menezes
Ex Princess Fergie, caught in a sting operation asking for £500,000 - deeply embarassed and apologetic - I'm sure she is! Full read @ http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE64M0XD20100523 Goan dude leader, more than convinced about the innocence of a Goan awaiting trial for murder, who was

[Goanet] Goa news for May 24, 2010

2010-05-23 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Sushmita Sen at 'I AM She 2010' event in Goa - Sawf News hakes-a-leg/Article1-546948.aspxusg=AFQjCNGHJ0gSNqmWn4AjY4HeX8cDIi237QSushmita shakes a leg

[Goanet] Murderer of Indian nun confesses, joins Christianity proclaims Christians are India's Hope

2010-05-23 Thread Gina Fernandes
    Subject: Murderer of Indian nun confesses, converts proclaims Christians are India's Hope To: Murderer of Indian Nun Confesses, Converts and Proclaims Christians are India's Hope Asia News (www.asianews.it/) Samandar Singh killed a

[Goanet] Happy Birthday Aires

2010-05-23 Thread floriano
Here's wishing Aires Rodrigues a very HAPPY completion of 50 runs of life. May you complete the other half to complete the CENTURY equally sucessfully and intact. Happy Birthday Cheers floriano goasuraj

[Goanet] Obituary...Dr.Jose Filomeno Costa Pereira

2010-05-23 Thread celinap
Dr.Jose Filomeno Costa Pereira, passed away in Eastborn, England, on May 16th 2010 Born in Goa on January 1st 1932, he was the son of Dr.Joao Costa Pereira and Dr. Adelina de Sousa Pereira of Margao.He is survived by his wife Maureen, his children Karen(Andy), Nina(Peter), John(Andrea) and

Re: [Goanet] Press Note from Village Groups of Goa

2010-05-23 Thread Edwin Pinto
May 24th, 2010 PRESS NOTE In a press statement released here today, VILLAGE GROUPS OF GOA said that although Chief Minister Digambar Kamat denies saying he doesn't need the votes of Goans, he and his government have taken no concrete action whatsoever to halt the transformation of our

[Goanet] songs with mog

2010-05-23 Thread JANE ALPHONSO
  hi guys how r u i hope u r fine and having a nice day well some of  have asked me for a play list well i have put together about 200 konkani songs  as u all know i just love konkani songs pls go on this link and i hope you will like it. http://www.mixpod.com/playlist/46348708 hope you

[Goanet] Career – monday muse (24 May’ 10)

2010-05-23 Thread Pravin Sabnis
MONDAY MUSE (24 May 2010)   CAREER   Results of the HSSC Board and Entrance Examinations have been declared. Those, whose results are below expectations, seem desperate and lost. And ones who have done well, also appear tense and nervous. Most students and parents are careering towards the race

[Goanet] Carmona villagers up in arms over building project

2010-05-23 Thread Arwin Mesquita
http://www.navhindtimes.in/news/carmona-villagers-arms-over-building-project MARGAO: A meeting of Carmona villagers and village groups saw a demand for the immediate scrapping of the project by a major Mumbai builder. The people also demanded that the project be broken up into small plots and be