Re: [Goanet] Re: War and women

2006-05-26 Thread Mario Goveia
--- Elisabeth Carvalho wrote: It's true that women can fight as dirty as men but I think the motivations are different. Men are ferociously competitive. As Genghis Khan said, It is not sufficient that I succeed. Everyone else must fail. Mario asks: Genghis Khan?! Who made old Genghis the

Re: [Goanet] Congrats to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto

2006-05-26 Thread Nasci Caldeira
My belated Congratulations to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto, whom I had the pleasure of meeting in person, in Goa in December Last year. Many more years of United Bliss, I wish you. With Luv, Nasci caldeira --- George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto who

Re: [Goanet] RE: Cornel's contention with .... WE ARE ALL GOANS

2006-05-26 Thread Mario Goveia
--- cornel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Arjun I have not seen your post nor have I commented on it. I had referred to an earlier post by Rickardo. So please get off your high horse and rubbish about serves your racial hatred purpose to mislead your fellow readers. But better still,

[Goanet] Jesus is God.

2006-05-26 Thread Dominic Fernandes
Sumo or whatever you are called , It would be good to pause and think , realise that if you have not already been beheaded for labelling Christianity and the Bible as fiction , its because , of the compassion and pity that Christians still show towards unbelievers and heathen like you. Sumo ,

[Goanet] The right of Christians in India to prostelize

2006-05-26 Thread Marlon Menezes
I agree with Gilbert. There should not be any bans on conversions in India or anywhere. Religion (as Gilbert correctly described with his example of Christianity in France), like any business, is all about spin and marketing. It does not have to be based on facts, but is focused on making the

[Goanet] Shocking reaction

2006-05-26 Thread Noronha
Dear Frances, I was shocked at your response to my husband's article "Who's Afraid of Da Vinci" ? I am part of the goanet group and thought of posting this article which has appeared in mainline newspapers - my husband does not need goanet as his mouthpiece nor to get abusive language from

[Goanet] Goa news for May 27, 2006

2006-05-26 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa tourism dept to go ahead with golf course plan (Business Standard India) In order to attract 'high standard' and 'up market' tourists in Goa, the state tourism department is going

[Goanet] RE: Congrats to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto

2006-05-26 Thread jose colaco
On Thu, 25 May 2006 George Pinto wrote : Congratulations to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto who celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary today. Cecil has entertained us with his humourous posts over the years. Please join me in wishing them many more years of marital bliss.

[Goanet] I'm back!!!

2006-05-26 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Hi Cornel, I have not seen the movie Da Vinci Code and I do not plan to do so. I have seen several programs on the two books on my favorite TV station - the History Channel. Today I saw something on the Travel channel - in Southern France, UK or Mid East. As a student of History and travel,

[Goanet] DEAR AUNTY: CONGRATULATIONS !!

2006-05-26 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DEAR AUNTY, Please convey our heartiest Anniversary congratulations to Beatrice Cecil Pinto ! . Dear Cecil Beatrice: On this day as you Dine Dance, From us all Parabens !

RE: [Goanet] TIMOR LESTE

2006-05-26 Thread Paulo Colaco Dias
Fred, I agree with the opinion of Damien Kingsbury. Unmet expectations: You see this in a lot of postcolonial countries, Damien Kingsbury, an Australian academic and expert on Indonesia and East Timor. Lots of people believe once their colonial masters are gone everything will get better. Well,

[Goanet] SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

2006-05-26 Thread A. Veronica Fernandes
25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF JOSEPH ELVIRA D'SOUZA. Today 27th May 2006 is the 25th Wedding anniversary of Joseph and Elvira D’Souza. Both husband and wife are working in Kuwait and they are both long timer in our midst and are blessed with one son who is studying in the USA. Joseph and

[Goanet] WE ARE ALL GOANS ------------- A Quiz

2006-05-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
WE ARE ALL GOANS - A Quiz We may all be Goans here but I am feel I am more equal than you all are, as I strongly feel that I am the only 'original' Goan here. (on goanet or other Goa related net groups) So who Could I be ??? (I am looking for a one or two word answer) Can you ???

[Goanet] Goa news for May 26, 2006

2006-05-26 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa tourism dept to go ahead with golf course plan (Business Standard India) In order to attract 'high standard' and 'up market' tourists in Goa, the state tourism department is going

[Goanet] Rosary's Tiatro in Kuwait.

2006-05-26 Thread A. Veronica Fernandes
Rosary Ferns' 20th Tiatro in Kuwait. Well –known Kuwait based Goan playwright and songster Rosary Ferns is all set to stage his 20th Tiatro in Kuwait on 11th August 2006 at Hawally A/C Hall, starting at 4.00 p.m. This is 10th Tiatro of Rosary Ferns in Kuwait itself. This Tiatro is going to

[Goanet] Pl identify these two spots (with Ans + Stats)

2006-05-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
Ans: 1. Popular Baina but not so popular 'Baina Beach' 2. Vasco near fish Market (Khariawado) MPT Abv photos so far viewed by just over 150 people There were in all 8 entries but 4 with all correct ans.as follows: cajetanfernandes lui godinho deedee Bharat Kamat Thanks to all who participated.

[Goanet] Fw: TIMOR LESTE

2006-05-26 Thread Anthony and Nolette de Souza
Subject: TIMOR LESTE It's no big deal that Australia has sent troops to reestablish order in Timor Leste for, during the Second World War, the Timorese saved hundreds of Aussies fighting the Japanese. Australia is merely returning the favour. Martinho

[Goanet] 5th of October

2006-05-26 Thread cornel
Gabe, Pardon me if I got this wrong but did you on Goanet, several weeks ago, refer to a shop called 5th of October in Margao which sold Portuguese wines in the 1950s? Well, as a youngster, I did know that shop. I think it was call Cinq de Otubro (in my poor Portuguese) but I clearly recall

[Goanet] Abbe Faria to be featured at XCHR

2006-05-26 Thread Cecil Pinto
HISTORY HOUR XAVIER CENTRE OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH Cordially invites you to a documentary film In Search of Abbe Faria: The Hypnotic Vision of a Goan Pioneer at XAVIER CENTRE OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH B.B. Borkar Road Alto Porvorim Thursday, 1st June 2006 5.30 pm Tel: 2417772 ; 2414971 This

[Goanet] The Da Costa Code

2006-05-26 Thread Cecil Pinto
The Da Costa Code Review of a controversial Goan book By Cecil Pinto Disclaimer: The column below is a work of pure fiction. Children, religious fundamentalists, and the belligerent South Goa Tourist Taxi Drivers should not read this column, as their myopic minds cannot see beyond the ends of

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: Jeevan Community Center

2006-05-26 Thread George Pinto
Goa Sudharop is pleased to make a positive contribution to Goa and Goans. The Jeevan Community Center was a Goa Sudharop awardee in January 2006. Please support them - see their message below. Goa Sudharop would like to thank the young couple (who wish to remain anonymous) for their generous

Re: [Goanet] Congrats to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto

2006-05-26 Thread Valmiki Faleiro
I endorse. Lots of sunshine to them both. Particularly to Cecil, with or without PDD! -Valmiki On Thu, 25 May 2006 George Pinto wrote : Congratulations to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto who celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary today. Cecil has entertained us with his humourous posts over the

Re: [Goanet] Congrats to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto

2006-05-26 Thread Stephen Fernandes
Dear Cecil n Beatrice ME N BelA WISH YOU TOO N GOD BLESS YOU N WE THANKS gOD THE gIFT OF YOU TO US FOR EACH gOAN, May God bless you'll shower of Blessing on you'll luv Stevbel --- George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto who celebrate their 10th

Re: [Goanet] Congrats to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto

2006-05-26 Thread Elisabeth Carvalho
many more years of marital bliss! elisabeth --- George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto who celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary today. Cecil has entertained us with his humourous posts over the years. Please join me in wishing them many

Re: [Goanet] Congrats to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto

2006-05-26 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 25/05/06, George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto who celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary today. Cecil has entertained us with his humourous posts over the years. Please join me in wishing them many more years of marital bliss. Regards,

Re: [Goanet] Congrats to Beatrice and Cecil Pinto

2006-05-26 Thread cornel
Cecil All good wishes to you and your dear wife (plus family). There was no hint from you, when we met recently, about your big day but I did read it on your happy face. Regards Cornel - Original Message - From: George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Goanet goanet@goanet.org Sent:

[Goanet] Mixed response to 'The Da Vinci Code'

2006-05-26 Thread Frederick Noronha
Mixed response to 'The Da Vinci Code' Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) After days of will it, won't it, The Da Vinci Code finally opened here Friday but to a mixed response, with some cinemas reporting a phenomenal response while others saying it was getting off to a slow start.

[Goanet] TIMOR LESTE

2006-05-26 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha
Hi Martinho, Here's another perspective on what's happening in another former Portuguese colony. Without intending to bait our Lusostalgic friends, could one ask whether there was something specific about Portuguese colonialism that left behind strongly polarised, violent, almost-futureless