[Goanet] Goa ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread rajendra kakodkar
Digu is fooling people of Goa and even other ministers and MLAs by saying that high command (Sonia) takes all major decisions. Actually, Sonia perhaps works a maximum of 14 hours a day, which amounts to 420 hours a month. Now, Goa is roughly one:thousandth of India in terms of both area and

[Goanet] Oak Human Rights Fellowships_We NEED this_BUT for OUR ENDS_Take the philanthropy

2010-09-01 Thread Venantius J Pinto
*Oak Human Rights Fellowships* The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights was established in 1998 by a generous grant from the Oak Foundation. Each year, it hosts an Oak Human Rights Fellow to teach and conduct research while residing at the College. The Institute organizes

[Goanet] 16th Anniversary of Goanet

2010-09-01 Thread Camillo Fernandes
All Goans are well aware of the fantastic job being done by the editorial team managing Goanet both by its past members and the present ones. I was wondering whether it would be possible to have a photograph of the present team as well as the past ones for benefit of Goanet readers. Bes

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Tony Luis
Carmen , The Tar Balls on Goa's beaches in the last few days typifies what is wrong with GoaThis is not the first time it has happened and yet Digambar Ali Baba Kamat and his 40 thieves have no answer, no strategy and no clue on how to deal with this pollution and damage to the

Re: [Goanet] Selma's Book INTO THE DIASPORA WILDERNESS launched in Goa today

2010-09-01 Thread Tony de Sa
Dear Learned Prof. Augustus, Don't you think that Admin Noronha had his slip showing, perhaps inadvertently? Remember when we were having the pre-launch palaver near the MUSH RUM CHICKEN SAND WITCH counter, Admin Noronha in a candid moment admitted that he had posted pictures of a previous event

[Goanet] Massive downpour of rain failed to dampen GRAF's 'World Konkani Day' celebration in Mumbai

2010-09-01 Thread Fausto Da Costa
Massive downpour of rain failed to dampen GRAF's 'World Konkani Day' celebration in Mumbai The World Konkani Day 2010 was commemorated by GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) on 29th August 2010 at Antonio D'Souza High School, Byculla, Mumbai. Renowned Konkani litterateur and winner of the

[Goanet] Walnuts - Anti-aging Properties of Walnuts

2010-09-01 Thread Con Menezes
Know the benefits of eating Walnuts? Read here. C http://www.topantiagingtips.com/walnuts.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Now available in Toronto, a few copies of *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho. Contact Bosco D'Mello bo...@goanet.org

Re: [Goanet] Selma's Book INTO THE DIASPORA WILDERNESS launched in Goa today

2010-09-01 Thread Edward Verdes
I do agree with Pandu on this...Joe is doing a good job, and if at all he ask is his privacy, then surely we shud let him have it. ..look what happend..as a result of trying to track him down, and he was sure all will be on lookout for him, some good pics of the launch could not be taken. Ambe

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Some Flowers (Taken from Margao Garden)

2010-09-01 Thread JoeGoaUk
Some Flowers (Taken from Margao Garden) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/4938457772/ sunflowers http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/4937872715/ abolim http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/4937873635/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/4938460690/   Others

Re: [Goanet] A casteist media bankrupt knowledge economists

2010-09-01 Thread soter
Mr. barad wrote: My question was Without any partaking in your expressed views on Ravindra Kelekar's after death I have one request to make for you. Can you please richly write on what are those things, as per your opinion, that Portuguese did 500 years ago is being used to torture present day

Re: [Goanet] Invest to earn and save our ancestral heritage homes

2010-09-01 Thread pinheiro
Dear All Follow-up to my previous two messages some interesting facts come to light. During the past 15 days since my first message, I happy to inform I got 16 enquiries which I replied individually. Thanks to constant encouragement and guidance from my Friend Renne Barreto, I have just

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goan

2010-09-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
There is no governance in Goa since 1961. Goa has been looted by the neo colonial rulers, the elected reps in Goa are mere puppets to the current rule. Billions have been taken from for development of other areas, our civilian airport and other areas have been occupied by outsiders. In short

Re: [Goanet] Rabid dogs are treated betterin Goa....

2010-09-01 Thread Gina Fernandes
Hi, Pakistani's are fanatics!!! I don't think any of our Goenkars come under that CATEGORY... Have a nice day. Gina - Original Message From: Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tue, 31 August, 2010

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Carmen Miranda
Tony The Ghantis who are clearing the tar balls in the beaches of Goa should be instructed to take and dump them in the front garden of Joaquim Alemao - that is the only way he may get the message that he needs to be serious about this issue. And Bernardo, We must be realistic. I sincerely

[Goanet] Goans in Goa are POW

2010-09-01 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
It is high time Goans living in Goa realise that they are Prisoners Of War. It was in the news recently that one of the Goan Ministers who gets ‘chills’ being behind the ‘Church’ for being a Catholic, that Goa was “Conquered” by India; quoting the Supreme Court. So where are

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Cynthia Fernandes
Dear Carmen, More Power to you. From another one just like you. Cynthia * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Now available in Toronto, a few copies of *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho. Contact Bosco D'Mello bo...@goanet.org (416) 803-7264

[Goanet] “WORLD GOA DAY” VASCO XARANT M ONOILO

2010-09-01 Thread renebarreto
0 - Forwarded Message -- Forwarded message -- From: YUSUF A. SHEIKH yusuf...@gmail.com Date: Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 8:46 AM Subject: World Goa Day Celebration in Vasco Konkani write up To:

[Goanet] Bhakti Breaks Into Top Ten in World Chess Rankings!

2010-09-01 Thread Bhakti Kulkarni
Bhakti Breaks Top Ten Barrier! Brand Ambassador for Goa Carbon Ltd and Asian Under 18 Girls’ Chess Champion Bhakti Kulkarni progressed into Top Ten World rankings for the first time in her career. Bhakti is ranked No.9 in the Under 18 Girls category in the World with her career best rating of

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
Dona Carmen, Your theory will not work because we are colonized by one of the most corrupt countries in the world. We are like POW's (Dr. Falcao) in Goa after 61. We have no control over our destiny. Presidential rule is mere garbage. I am not to sure if you have ever lived in Goa! What

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Benedict Lobo
More than 30% of educated Goans (Mostly Christians) are living in 43 other countries.Out of which, fifty six percent are in the Middle East. Another 13 percent are in Europe, 11 percent in South and South East Asia, and 10 percent are in North America.Besides seven percent of the state’s

[Goanet] Vulgarism in the visual imagination

2010-09-01 Thread Venantius J Pinto
Never image complex forms, specific bodies, and movements which stem out of certain philosophies--ex, ballet, if you are not intimately familiar with them. Unless you are doing it for the hoohah factor, aka wow value. Why? Because it shows. Certainly not to all, but it shows. And if you do limit

[Goanet] Bad news for Portuguese passport holders

2010-09-01 Thread JoeGoaUk
[Goanet] Bad news for Portuguese passport holders   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4947477307/   Don’t know what Herald is talking about.. The headline itself is contradictory or rather sensational?   It says ‘..Portuguese passports holders for the last three years face the risk of

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Oscar Lobo
Dear Benedict, Thank you for your e-mail of date. Good to hear the composition of our Goans and their spread throughout the length and breathe of the universe. We surely are voyagers like Vasco De Gama. By way of my contribution to the number of people of Goan origin living overseas, in

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Carmen Miranda
Mr Bernardo Colaco I was born in Goa, I lived in Goa, I studied in Goa, I am frequent visitor to Goa , but my visits are mostly to just work on trying to improve things in Goa. I don't have any interests or any thing in Goa at all except my heart. It is my homeland, the land of my

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goan

2010-09-01 Thread Oscar Lobo
Dear Benedict, In continuation of my e-mail below, my apologies I missed to mention that there are Goans in New South Wales as well. Best Oscar From: Oscar Lobo Dear Benedict, Thank you for your e-mail of date. Good to hear the composition of our Goans and their spread throughout the

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Salus Correia
Hi Benedict, Only NRI’s? Only if the Government is open about granting proper dual citizenship will it have much meaning. Of all the Goans listed by you as living in various countries overseas, can you say how many of these Goans are NRI’s? I would say very few indeed, if you stop counting

[Goanet] Selma's Book INTO THE DIASPORA WILDERNESS launched in Goa today

2010-09-01 Thread Cajetan Alvares
I have yet to see it on amazon.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Now available in Toronto, a few copies of *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho. Contact Bosco D'Mello bo...@goanet.org (416) 803-7264 http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/

Re: [Goanet] Massive downpour of rain failed to dampen GRAF's 'World Konkani Day' celebration in Mumbai

2010-09-01 Thread soter
That is the beauty of Konknni language. 'Panchalipi' Can there be any better proof of secularism in a language? While the language adopted every culture down the centuries, the present day konkniwallas want to monopolise this language. It is high time Sahtiya Academy recognises all 5 scripts

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Tony Luis
Every Government since 1961 has been an interim Government in Goa but without any Governance !! Governments in Goa fall at a drop of a hat depending on who is plotting against whom and who gets what portfolio that can make the most amount of money. Even as we speak the so called gang of

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Benedict Lobo
Hi Anesimo, I presume you meant to send your appended e-mail of date to me for information or to Benedict and wrongly addressed to me. In any way, you are right in the strategy you have outlined. Benedict - you guys in the Middle East are in a position to play a pivotal role in Anesimo's

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
I should have said an interim government without any political affiliations. Democracy in Goa is sectarian. To educate the electorate it will take an other 50 years. By than Goans will be selling ice fruit in lungis and setting illegal companies like the arrivals from the south post 61. Dona

[Goanet] Mumbai Curtain-raiser

2010-09-01 Thread Mandd Sobhann
Curtain-raiser at Mumbai --   Mumbai, Aug 29:The curtain-raiser ceremony of the first World Konkani Cultural Convention by Mandd Sobhann was held at Rang Sharada Auditorium, Bandra (west), here on Sunday August 29.   Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan inaugurated the programme with the Konkani

[Goanet] Popular portuguese waltz

2010-09-01 Thread Jazz Goa
Here's a soulful rendition of the popular portuguese waltz 'Encoste tua Cabecinha' Performed by Zezinho Fernandes who has represented Goa in 17 countries around the world making him a true ambassador of music from Goa: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buGjjdiQsy0 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Joseph Rebello
Dear Mr Bernado Colaco, May please take issue with you re.your presumption with respect in that, it would take Our Goan Electorate in Goa another 50 odd years or so to get REAL AND Be Re-Educated in the Finer ART of HOW to Elect A Viable, Firm, Honest Govt of the People, with and for the

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread J. Colaco jc
My dear Oscar, I will enter this discussion once more and then return to my corner. Perhaps, Goans will determine for themselves the following. a: Why did the electorate in Goa vote the Congress - the last time around? Were Goans not aware of corruption? b: Do anyone among us know of ANY

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Salus Correia
Well said Senhor!! It is the local pollies who are the main cause 0f the rut that Goa had been sliding into. People now elect those who they think will do some little illegal favour for them! Salus From: Bernado Colaco I should have said an interim government without any political

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Oscar Lobo
Goenkars, In order to ensure a method to the madness of this debate, may I suggest that we have just 2 ground rules in responding to Mr. J. Colaco’s appended e-mail, please: Comment only on the item that you are well aware of and with a decorum of respect for one another. A point of view

Re: [Goanet] Selma's Book INTO THE DIASPORA WILDERNESS launched in Goa today

2010-09-01 Thread Pandu Lampiao
Some of your old geezers need to smarten up yo. old geezer= http://www.bongonews.com/layout4.php?event=504 Admin Fred is trying his folksy way to confuse to protect old Joe's identity (and be naughty while consuming a magic mush-rum sanweech). Joe aside and you Brardez-nagar residents have a

[Goanet] NRIs get right to vote

2010-09-01 Thread Vivian A. DSouza
Lets be clear about this topic.  I am sure that what the Government wants to do is allow Indian Nationals abroad to vote in Elections in India by absentee ballots.  The term NRIs covers a lot of people.  Indians who have taken up UK, USA, Canadian, Australian citizenship including yours truly

Re: [Goanet] Fw: Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Carmen Miranda
Dear Goenkars I was wondering if you have a clear idea, a dream, a vision for an ideal GOA you would like to see in the near future? If we have a clear idea, we can start planning strategically on how to achieve that dream ! So what is your vision for Goa in the next 10 to 15 years? And any

[Goanet] TAG to conduct orientation courses

2010-09-01 Thread Tiatr Academy Goa
TAG to conduct orientation courses Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will organise Orientation Classes in Dramatics for artistes interested in Tiatr, its Song Music. The orientation courses will be organised in different compartments of Tiatr such as Script Writing, Lyrics Composition, Direction,

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Some Goan pics you can pick and mix

2010-09-01 Thread JoeGoaUk
Talking Photos: Some Goan pics you can pick and mix   Fish Market in the city? Mini fish market here in the busy walkway In the heart of Commercial City Margao Near Jackris cafeteria http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4938428262/sizes/l/   Sinking CasinoRio? Now taken over by Mint

[Goanet] Goa news for September 2, 2010

2010-09-01 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa beaches 'tarred'. Rogue ship to blame? - Times of India ostcard credentials have taken a severe beating with tar balls washing up on some of its popular beaches from Monday. ...

Re: [Goanet] Invest to earn and save our ancestral heritage homes

2010-09-01 Thread vivek araujo
Dear Agnelo, I would like to be a part of it , but excuse me i may not want to answer all the questions but a few i can manage , the earlier you form a registered organization the better it will be from the view point of trustworthy, transparency, accountability, etc there could be many who

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Oscar Lobo
Dear Carmen, Yes, there will be a clear vision once we engage our Goans in a proper forum and ensure we are not all over the place. We have learnt a lot on what discipline can achieve, I for one being of Jesuit educational background from St. Britto’s school and a little observation of how

Re: [Goanet] Bad news for Portuguese passport holders

2010-09-01 Thread Vivian A. DSouza
Bad news ?  Why ?  People want their cake and want to eat it too ?  When you opt for a foreign passport, you are in fact changing your nationality.  You become a foreigner and are subject to the same rules as  foreigners - viz. you need a visa to come to India/Goa. you cannot hold

[Goanet] Selma's Book INTO THE DIASPORA WILDERNESS launched in Goa today

2010-09-01 Thread Cajetan Alvares
Pandu Lampiaum: What do you mean he is doing a good job - he showing dirty Ponje all the time,NO? He should go with a stick after them. OR a water canon after Manohar (to wake him up from his sleep) OK I will thank him (he deserves it) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans

2010-09-01 Thread Gasper Almeida
Oscar, mind your language. You need not tell Dr. Jose Colaco what to write! AlmeidaG From: Oscar Lobo Goenkars, In order to ensure a method to the madness of this debate, may I suggest that we have just 2 ground rules in responding to Mr. J. Colaco’s appended e-mail, please: Comment

[Goanet] Goan Voice UK: Headlines: 01 Sep 2010

2010-09-01 Thread Eddie Fernandes
Ben Antao: The Travels of a Journalist Ben Antao: Images of the USA. Picture UK: Death: Henry Menezes (ex-Nairobi). Photo LA: Philip de Souza: Ghost writers put small firms online. Photo. Dr Wilfred DeSouza is visiting London. Photo. Goa Tourism seeks Canadian custom Canada: Brendan