[Goanet]Attention: Aprile Schwartz

2003-11-21 Thread George Pinto
Please contact me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] regarding NGOs in Panjim. I am sorry I deleted your email message and do not have your email. George __ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree #

[Goanet]British Author rejects prize from 'anti-migrant' newspaper

2003-11-26 Thread George Pinto
Son of a Kashmiri doctor . Give cash to Refugee Council, he tells Mail on Sunday Fiachra Gibbons and Claire Armitstead, Friday November 21, 2003, The Guardian: Making an enemy of the Daily Mail is a little like putting your head in a lion's mouth and then inviting it to bite. But yesterda

[Goanet]Parents, children, suicide

2003-11-26 Thread George Pinto
Filomena and Tony I read your comments recently on this forum on parenting and children. It struck a cord in me, especially with the many suicide cases reported in Goa over the last few months. I teach a Philosophy class (Moral Issues this semester) once a week at San Jose State University,

[Goanet]Some of you experience this first hand...

2003-11-28 Thread George Pinto
A good read, a bit long. George COVER STORY (Business Week, US Edition) The Rise Of India Growth is only just starting, but the country's brainpower is already reshaping Corporate America Pulling into General Electri

[Goanet]Jamaican poet Benjamin Zephaniah rejects Queen's offer

2003-11-28 Thread George Pinto
Jamaican poet Benjamin Zephaniah has rejected the offer of OBE and said so publicly in the Guardian (27 Nov 03). Here are extracts of his statement: On November 13, I received a letter from the prime minister's office. It said: "The prime minister has asked me to inform you, in strict confidence

[Goanet]Corruption in India

2003-11-29 Thread George Pinto
Is it getting better or worse? See http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/article/0,13673,501031201-549065,00.html?cnn=yes __ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ #

[Goanet]Re: INSULT TO GOANS

2003-11-30 Thread George Pinto
Eddie, You have a good point. We are not only inconsistent but hypocritical. If a white tourist was in the magazine we would not hear of these "insults". Often we complain about immigrants coming to Goa while living as immigrants in the Gulf, Europe, North America, etc. George --- Eddie Ferna

[Goanet]Promise of India

2003-11-30 Thread George Pinto
>From the Promise of India committee. Shabana Azmi will Address Promise of India at its January 8, 2004 Conference in Delhi titled, 'Linking Peace and Development,' with an array of distinguished participants. Please register now for this unprecedented conference via our website: https://ww

[Goanet]Re: CRIME AGAINST WOMEN

2003-12-01 Thread George Pinto
Gabe, Take the lead, show us what needs to be done. Goan organizations are volunteer-based, they do not have the time to solve all the community problems. Leaders like you can take on a issue like this and show us the way. George --- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here in the U.

[Goanet]Re: INSULT TO GOANS

2003-12-04 Thread George Pinto
Have we lost the plot somewhere? --- vivek araujo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > An opinion should not differ because he/she/it/they > are white,neither an opinion can change because of the > colour, and where is it laid down that if one is white > you are a superior race and above the law? ___

[Goanet]Re: INSULT TO GOANS

2003-12-04 Thread George Pinto
In the link forwarded below, there are 3 pictures of churches (Western architecture) and 2 Indians. Am I supposed to be insulted by Indians (many Goans are Indians) or insulted by western colonial influences in Goa? Based on some of the discussions regarding this topic and the link below, it see

[Goanet]Re: INSULT TO GOANS

2003-12-04 Thread George Pinto
It is difficult to stab the hand that feeds me since I feed myself. I am not scared of Goans or Indians or Westerners but ignorance that fuels your prejudices. George --- Bernado Colaco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear George, > > It is you who are prolonging the boot licking by > living in th

[Goanet]Goa Sudharop New Year's Eve dinner/dance - San Francisco Bay Area

2003-12-12 Thread George Pinto
Dear all, The Goa Sudharop New Year's Eve dinner/dance is being held Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Net proceeds from this event will benefit Goan projects, causes, & charities we support. All welcome to attend. Please pass this message on to your family & friends wh

[Goanet]Re: SFX Feast in Delhi

2003-12-12 Thread George Pinto
--- Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It would be good to learn more about "the example of St Francis Xavier who > made the effort to learn Konkani though he was a Spaniard". Dear Jorge It is good to see you back on the internet. Welcome back! The post below was forw

[Goanet]RE: Directory of Goans in Delhi

2003-12-14 Thread George Pinto
--- Rui Collaco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now, I fail to see what's the usefulness of a Directory of Goans. I am puzzled by the statement above. Perhaps after living in the USA for 23 years and belonging to various professional, cultural, business, social organizations/associations I take

[Goanet]Re: Goan associations or others abroad

2003-12-17 Thread George Pinto
Goanet meets in Goa: December 27, 12 noon and January 7, 4 pm (meeting point: Kala Academy canteen). Details: [EMAIL PROTECTED] See you there!Vasu, I do not live in Dubai or Kuwait, but may I suggest YOU take the lead and show others what needs to be done. They will follow. No point waiting fo

[Goanet]Re: Learning Posts

2003-12-30 Thread George Pinto
Goanet next meets in Goa: January 7, 4 pm (meeting point: Kala Academy canteen). Goanet founder Herman Carneiro will be there. See you there! -- Gilbert, Rather than posting speeches, better to post what Goans do to help other Goans. This way we can have some succe

[Goanet]Goan Chieft Guest speeches and learning posts

2004-01-01 Thread George Pinto
. Happy New Year to you and those on the Gregorian calendar. To the others, cheers anyway. Best wishes, George Pinto __ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://sear

[Goanet]Re: Un-intellectual, Un-ladylike, and Proud of it!

2004-01-02 Thread George Pinto
Goanet next meets in Goa: January 7, 4 pm (meeting point: Kala Academy canteen). Goanet founder Herman Carneiro will be there. See you there! -- --- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > People are felicitated and feted make some pronouncements and in my > personal

[Goanet]Re: Learning posts

2004-01-02 Thread George Pinto
Goanet next meets in Goa: January 7, 4 pm (meeting point: Kala Academy canteen). Goanet founder Herman Carneiro will be there. See you there! -- Dear Gilbert: 1. You are making my point in listing the Aldona scholarships (btw, I was a proud winner many years ago in B

[Goanet]Re: Goa Samellan another round of NATO

2004-01-10 Thread George Pinto
e to have another convention and set the agenda and come up with action. There is no law or restriction stopping them from DOING SOMETHING. Do not wait for the Govt. or NRI Facilitation Center. However, most NRGs talk but do not act, just like politicans and local Goans (I am visiting Goa now

[Goanet]Hindutva on the beach- Why tiny Goa is the poster state for a modern BJP

2004-01-11 Thread George Pinto
The Indian Express Thursday, January 08, 2004 Hindutva on the beach Why tiny Goa is the poster state for a modern BJP SAGARIKA GHOSE New Year revellers are crawling back from the beaches of BJP-ruled Goa, having cast off their clothes and inhibitions for a few days of sandy celebration. As the

[Goanet]Re: Feast of Bl. Joseph Vaz

2004-01-17 Thread George Pinto
Filomena I met with Fr. Lesser in Udaipur yesterday. As you know he has written and spoken about saints extensively. British by birth, he has spent 65 years in India and told me categorically that Blessed Vaz has not been canonized by the Vatican since he is Indian (the race issue). A Europe

[Goanet]Re: Holy Father appoints Bishop Filipe Neri A.S. do Rosario Ferrao as Archbishop of Goa e Damao

2004-01-17 Thread George Pinto
Godfrey: Your requests of the new Archbishop are fair and reasonable. One wonder if he will lead the Church forward in Goa. I would add to your list some of the issues I mentioned in an email at the time of the last Synod in Goa. If the Church does not move forward, one will have to conclude

[Goanet]Goa Sudharop Fellowship Awards – 2004

2004-01-17 Thread George Pinto
Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc., a US based non-profit, volunteer NGO working for the betterment of Goa and Goans worldwide, will present its Goa Sudharop Fellowships Awards – 2004 at the Caritas Complex, St. Inez, Panjim, on January 18, 2004 at 4.30 p.m. Chief Guest Dr. Ligia Giese wil

[Goanet]Programme - Goa Sudharop Fellowship – 2004 Awards

2004-01-17 Thread George Pinto
Dear all: The Board of Directors of Goa Sudharop cordially invites you to attend the Goa Sudharop Fellowship – 2004 Awards funtion at Caritas Complex Conference Hall (behind Pharmacy College), St. Inez, Panjim - Goa, on Jan 18, Sunday, from 4:30-7pm. Programme 4.30 p.m. — Tea and Snacks. 5.0

[Goanet]Re: Holy Father appoints Bishop Filipe Neri A.S. do Rosario Ferrao as Archbishop of Goa e Damao

2004-01-17 Thread George Pinto
Hello Gilbert: The Archbishop-elect is only new as far as his new appointment is concerned. He has a track record and is it is known along with some of the failings of the Archdiocese of which he has been a prominent member. Hence, some of us are not holding our breath. I usually back a horse

[Goanet]From Goa Sudharop - Jobs in banking

2004-01-28 Thread George Pinto
Acaria Almeida, a Board member and Treasurer of Goa Sudharop, is Manager of a U.S. Bank branch in Dublin, California. Those who attended our International Goan Women's Appreciation Day in November 2003 were privileged to hear her presentation on careers in banking. She offered to help Goans ge

[Goanet]Re: Confusion, conflict and faith

2004-01-29 Thread George Pinto
--- Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Science may not be able to state with 100% certainty that something is true Hi Santosh 4 years ago I was trying to make this point in an e-exchange with you and you seemed to disagree. Have you revised your position since then? Just curious.

[Goanet]Re: Saddam bribed Congress: Report from the Times of India

2004-01-29 Thread George Pinto
Without condoning Saddam's alleged bribery, let us not forget the US bribing UN nations to support its illegal war with Iraq (I think it offered Turkey at least several billions). George > --- Nagesh Bhatcar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Saddam bribed Congress: Report > > > > REUTERS[ WED

[Goanet]More jobs in Banking - California

2004-01-31 Thread George Pinto
>From Arlene Johnson. I read your recent post & thought I'd send you some information on me. I am Goan. My name was Arlene Trinidade and I was born and raised in Kenya. I am a banker in Tracy California. I am Vice-President and Branch Manager of Union Safe Deposit Bank, a community bank h

[Goanet]Re: Mineral Water to be made compulsory in Goa

2004-02-03 Thread George Pinto
Nasci, Fatima Just heard feni will replace mineral water for men, urak for boys. Because of past discrimination against women and girls, they will be allowed to choose. But residents of Moira will not be allowed any liquids, unless obtained from Aldona. Long live satire and Cecil Pinto. Geor

[Goanet]Please support Goan businesses

2004-02-04 Thread George Pinto
Passing along this email from Xavier Dias, based in Mumbai. Contact Xavier at [EMAIL PROTECTED] George Valentine's Day being round the corner, are you looking to present a gift?...browse through some of our

[Goanet]4th East African Goan Convention 2004

2004-02-06 Thread George Pinto
Passing this info. along. George ** Dar es Salaam - Primo Carneiro - Chairman, St Xavier Society DSM Tanga - Agnelo Fernandes - Secretary, St Xavier Society Tanga Zanzibar - Rosario Fernandes - Chairman, St Xavier Society Zanzibar Nairobi - Silvia Pires - Secretar

[Goanet]Re: COMMENT: Research does count (Brian Antao, PhD)

2004-02-12 Thread George Pinto
The author makes a number of good points in the article, though they are not necessarily connected (example who is a lecturer, the lack of research, cramming, etc.). However, after 7 years teaching at a University here in California, I can suggest two fundamental flaws with educational systems

[Goanet]Re: Mhapsa Fest on 13,14,15 Feb.

2004-02-13 Thread George Pinto
Hi Miguel As an expat Goan, I am continuously amazed and thrilled by the good work ordinary citizens like yourself and others do in Goa. The culture seems to be changing where people are not waiting for the government or media or other groups to help. It seems ordinary folk are taking the ini

[Goanet]Interesting reading

2004-02-14 Thread George Pinto
The Insaf News Bulletin for Feb 2004 is online at: http://insaf.net/central/bulletins/200402bull.html The highlights of the bulletin are as follows: Op-Eds: -- The US may extend its occupation of Afghanistan to Pakistan Can Congress meet the BJP challenge? Part 2 - Daya Varma World

[Goanet]RE:Portuguese Nationality: Dream or Nightmare?

2004-02-18 Thread George Pinto
--- "Colaco-Dias, Paulo R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And yes Fred, I am afraid many of the articles forwarded by you > from several sources - even international ones - (and circulated on > Goanet and Goanews) are really third rate! There is no doubt about it! I have my doubts. Many of the ar

[Goanet]Re: Goan place names - Panjim & Panaji

2004-02-19 Thread George Pinto
--- "Frederick Noronha (FN)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My Bengali friend, Bijon Shaha, is of the view that changing the name of > Bombay to Mumbai was a stupid thing to do, Maharashtrians could just let > the world call the city whatever they wanted, while calling it "Mumbai" > themselves. I

[Goanet]Re: Why is King Momo always a Catholic?

2004-02-19 Thread George Pinto
Trying to connect two of Cecil's emails today. Cecil Pinto wrote: Why is King Momo always a Catholic? I think good looks and personality should be the only criteria and not religion In a separate email, Cecil Pinto also wrote: The latest sect is an offshoot of the Catholic religion...members

[Goanet] Re: Goan Professionals and Associates - Inaugural Meeting

2003-04-03 Thread George Pinto
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com This is an extraordinary idea which can move the Goan community ahead and away from the traditional dances, socials and picnics which crowd the Goan expat a

[Goanet] Liberating Iraqis by killing them?

2003-04-04 Thread George Pinto
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com See http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=1514&e=21&u=/afp/20030404/wl_mideast_afp/iraq_war_aid_casualties_030404154747 ___

[Goanet] From: Gregory R Patricio

2003-04-05 Thread George Pinto
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com From: Gregory R Patricio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Folk!!! Are there any groups of Indian or Goans in North Carolina around the Greenboro area?? My son i

[Goanet] Re: War in Iraq

2003-04-05 Thread George Pinto
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com Santosh, You underestimate the ability of the CIA and the USA war mafia to plant WMD and then "discover" them. DOn't hold your breath, WMD will be found

[Goanet] Re: BILLY GRAHAM'S DAUGHTER INTERVIEW

2003-05-30 Thread George Pinto
--- Luiza de Mello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What has happened is indeed very shameful & shocking. If > people/youngsters/or whoever for that matter had a proper upbringing & were > taught to be God-fearing from young, they would have had some moral & > spiritual values. The sentence above

[Goanet] Re: On This Day In History... 29 May 2003

2003-05-30 Thread George Pinto
Besides the Western bias and ecocomic class bias (middle class and rich) of this rendering of "history", today's listing also reveals a strong bias against women. There is only one mention of a woman (and that too for adultery!). Does one think that 50% of the world's population (women) have n

[Goanet] International Goan Youth Appreciation Day

2003-06-28 Thread George Pinto
>From Goa Sudharop, www.goasudharop.org GOA SUDHAROP is organizing an International Goan Youth Appreciation Day on Sunday, August 17, 2003, from 11am to 3pm in the San Francisco Bay area. We invite your nominations for recognition of our graduates from University, College, High School, Juni

[Goanet] Re: Nomination of Candidates for Goenchem Prize

2003-07-01 Thread George Pinto
Hi Santosh, I am curious. Could someone posit that the virgin birth and resurrection (Christians belief) fall under #3 & #10 below? Would those beliefs be any different than astrological beliefs mentioned in your email? I am assuming some will consider the virgin birth and resurrection sacro

[Goanet] International Goan Women's Appreciation Day is Sunday, Nov 16, 2003

2003-07-11 Thread George Pinto
International Goan Women's Appreciation Day is Sunday, Nov 16, 2003. Please mark your calendars. Goa Sudharop is pleased to organize & host International Goan Women's Appreciation Day. Let us celebrate, honor, and thank Goan women for their achievements. We invite your nominations for recogni

[Goanet] Re: International Goan Women's Appreciation Day is Sunday, Nov 16, 2003

2003-07-12 Thread George Pinto
sume too? > Helga > > - Original Message - > From: "George Pinto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 11:54 PM > Subject: [Goanet] International Goan Women's Appreciation Day is Sunday, Nov > 16, 2003

[Goanet]Re: Traditonal Values

2003-07-17 Thread George Pinto
Sachin, this is their website http://www.traditionalvalues.org/ if you want more information. George --- Sachin Phadte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I understand that on July 13, 2003, on C-SPAN's Washington Journal, there > was a woman called Andrea Lafferty, Executive Director of a group calle

[Goanet]GOA DAY & "A Life of the Mind"

2003-07-17 Thread George Pinto
Dear all, It is heartening to see so many worldwide celebrations of GOA DAY and events planned. May I suggest what the good author Victor Rangel-Ribeiro ("Tivolim") once said to me in an email, that Goan events have a "life of the mind" element too. It is not enough to have another excuse for

[Goanet]Re: Info Technology (re. IT experts or cyber-coolies)

2003-07-19 Thread George Pinto
Fred makes an excellent point. India has lost tremendously because of the brain-drain. It is a fairness issue: why should Indian taxpayers subsidize the US economy? A poor rebuttal is that US-based Indian engineers give back to their alumni (IIT) or start companies in India with US technology

[Goanet]Brahminism and Cricket

2003-07-20 Thread George Pinto
I had no idea that supporting Indian cricket meant supporting the caste system!! The author is pretty tough on the movie LAGAAN too which I did not see. Maybe time to support West-Indian cricket instead ;-) See article which appeared in Himal March 2002: http://www.himalmag.com/2002/march/ess

[Goanet]From Counter Currents - Hindutava in Kerala

2003-07-22 Thread George Pinto
HINDUTAVA'S MARCH TO FASCISM Antony- Kerala's Terminator Seed? By Binu Mathew See full article at http://www.countercurrents.org/comm-binu180703.htm The last time I wrote an article on the communalisation of Kerala, I titiled the article "In Memory Of Kerala".(1) Some criticised the title as to

[Goanet]In Search of Gandhi and Godse

2003-07-23 Thread George Pinto
"In Search of Gandhi and Godse" by Harsh Mader is one of the articles from the INSAF bulletin at http://insaf.net/central/bulletins/200307bull.html __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

[Goanet]North American Goan Reunion 2003, Report from Gerry Rodrigues

2003-07-28 Thread George Pinto
thern California who danced in typical Goan costumes. George Pinto then talked about the Goa Sudharop Community Development, Inc., a non-profit organization that raises money for charities and projects in Goa and the reason for this event. Guests were also entertained with the performance of

[Goanet]Toronto - GOA DAY & VIVA GOA

2003-07-28 Thread George Pinto
together. Keep it up. Best wishes, George Pinto P.S. Goa Day is only 2 weeks away, don't miss the global celebrations and excitement. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yaho

[Goanet]Re: Santosh Helekar

2003-07-30 Thread George Pinto
Why this ad hominem attack (attacking the person and not the idea)? Usually means people have run out of ideas when they resort to such name calling. Santosh is a gentleman and a scholar, genuinely interested in serious issues and discussion. I disagree 100% with the sentiments in the email b

[Goanet]BLACK PAPER ON THE STATUS OF DALIT HUMAN RIGHTS

2003-07-31 Thread George Pinto
See NCDHR summary below. Unfortunately Dalits continue to suffer in Goa too. The evil caste system must end. George *** Black Paper on the Status of Dalit Human Rights The National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR) has

[Goanet]Did Jesus Exist?

2003-08-04 Thread George Pinto
I chanced upon this website, it may or may interest some Goanet readers. Forwarding without comment, see http://www.didjesusexist.com/ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com #

[Goanet]Goan generosity - Agnelo Mascarenhas

2003-08-04 Thread George Pinto
Agnelo. You have set an example for others to follow. Regards, George Pinto www.goasudharop.org __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

[Goanet]Goa Sudharop newsletter

2003-08-06 Thread George Pinto
Dear all, The first edition of the newsletter is now on the website in pdf format. At the home page www.goasudharop.org, click on the menu bar option "newsletter" to view http://216.23.254.65/gfx/newsletter8_21_03.pdf. Thank you all for your support. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org _

[Goanet]Re: Goanet digest, Vol 1 #317 - 11 msgs

2003-08-14 Thread George Pinto
The usual personal attacks from people who cannot challenge ideas but prefer attacking people. Beneath contempt or comment. George --- P de S <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > When trash start looking for trash they provide trash :( > > It embarrasses me to be a captive audience on Goanet where su

[Goanet]Re: World-wide Goans set to celebrate World Goa Day

2003-08-14 Thread George Pinto
In my opinion, 2 major elements seem to be missing from the celebration of GOA DAY: 1. Giving back to Goa, which was supposed to be the theme. Why are the Presidents and committees of the Goan Associations and Goan Institutes world-wide not incorporating the idea in their celebrations of giving

[Goanet]Re: Vivek Araujo’s Comments

2003-08-14 Thread George Pinto
Vivek I am sorry, but my reply was not directed at you. It is specifically directed at those who replied to the "Did Jesus Exist" post who did not bother to visit the website or chose to take a prejudicial view and vent their religious chauvinism and holier-than-thou attitude. I have nothing a

[Goanet]Re: Vivek Araujo’s Comments

2003-08-14 Thread George Pinto
It is clear people do not take time to visit a website but prefer to air their prejudices first and stand by silently why good people like Santosh are maligned by Rohit (or was it Rahul). The website I referenced actually has a number of articles IN FAVOR of Jesus's existence, many of which are

[Goanet]Books about Goa

2003-08-14 Thread George Pinto
>From the author Heta Pandit... HETA PANDIT lives and works in Goa, India from where she writes about Goan heritage. Ms. Pandit has a number of books, articles and short stories to her credit. She also translates from the Marathi language into English for the benefit of English language

[Goanet]Social entrepreneurship

2003-08-15 Thread George Pinto
A question was asked of me by T.J. Rodgers, CEO, of Cypress Semiconductors when I invited him to speak at the University. This is the question: who has done more to improve and develop people's lives - Bill Gates or Mother Teresa? The question is not who is the better person, but who has dev

[Goanet]Re: Social entrepreneurship

2003-08-15 Thread George Pinto
Fred, as usual you make sound, valid, good points. Thank you. Bernado, regarding your comment below - on the contrary. Goa Sudharop is interested in sustainable development and projects. However, note that I did not discount charity or try to minimize its need. George --- "Frederick Noronha (

[Goanet]Re: World-wide Goans set to celebrate World Goa Day

2003-08-17 Thread George Pinto
n the Goan calendar. Rene, who is a Goa Sudharop Advisory Board member, has been relentless in pursuing this idea and we are glad to encourage him including sponsoring the website. My hope now is that it will take on a more meaningful celebration which focuses on giving/development. Best regar

[Goanet]Nobel Prize in Journalism

2003-08-19 Thread George Pinto
If there was one, Fred Noronha would win. Every year. Thank you Fred for tireless, selfless efforts on behalf of Goa & Goans. George __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ##

[Goanet]Idi Amin & Israel

2003-08-20 Thread George Pinto
--- Tariq Siddiqui <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Many of the stories that we had heard in the past on Idi Amin, on closer > examination, turned out to be untrue. Forwarding without comment an article below on Idi Amin & Israel. May or may not interest Goanetters. George http://news.independen

[Goanet]From Goa Sudharop

2003-08-21 Thread George Pinto
>From Goa Sudharop, www.goasudharop.org: International Goan Youth Appreciation Day, hosted by Goa Sudharop on August 17, 2003 in the San Francisco Bay Area was a tremendous success, far exceeding the expectations of the organizers. Approximately 45 certificates for academic achievement and vol

[Goanet]Re: Goan Pundits

2003-08-26 Thread George Pinto
--- Gilbert Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now six months ago, nearly all the Goan Pundits in cyberspace were waxing very > eloquently and > telling us the whole Iraq war was only because of oil. True. It wasn't about fictious, nonexistent WMD's. > And GB (George Bush) was waging this w

[Goanet] Petition online on UN General Assembly

2003-03-16 Thread George Pinto
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com >From Prof. Hari Sharma (retd., Canada) The mid-night hour maybe coming. But our work does not stop. Please take a moment, go through the link, find t

[Goanet] Condemn the brutal killing of Hindus in Kashmir

2003-03-26 Thread George Pinto
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com >From Prof. Hari Sharma (retd., Canada) A Public Statement March 25, 2003 A cowardly, yet horrendously brutal, killing of innocent people has shattered th

[Goanet] US television networks are mouthpieces for official views

2003-03-26 Thread George Pinto
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com Story at http://www.fair.org/reports/iraq-sources.html __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA

[Goanet] Tradegies of war

2003-03-29 Thread George Pinto
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com The greatest tradegy of war is the loss of human life, see http://www.iraqbodycount.net/ and to a lesser extent the loss of civil liberties, see http://ww

[Goanet] The war mafia, oil profits...

2003-03-30 Thread George Pinto
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com and the Israel connection http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/EC20Ak07.html __ Do you Yahoo!? Yah

[Goanet] War propaganda

2003-03-31 Thread George Pinto
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com For those of you skeptical about the US & Britain’s war reports and their media propaganda, visit this site http://www.aeronautics.ru/ Go to the Middle C

[Goanet] Re: Off topic: Chicken and egg debate unscrambled

2006-06-04 Thread George Pinto
--- Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Chicken and egg debate unscrambled Egg came first, 'eggsperts' agree > LONDON, England -- It's a question that has baffled scientists, academics and > pub bores > through the ages: What came first, the chicken or the egg? > The debate, which may come as

[Goanet] Re: Boycott "Inox multiplex Cinema Hall" for Showing the Film, despite Ban in Goa!

2006-06-06 Thread George Pinto
you boycotted the Church when the Church has committed wrong? 8. Do boycotts add or subtract from box office receipts? 9. Are adult Indian Christians capable of making up their own mind regarding which movies to see? George Pinto _ Do not post a

[Goanet] Re: World Cup sweepstake.

2006-06-07 Thread George Pinto
(checks/cheques) can be made to "GOA SUDHAROP" and mailed to 67 KINGSTON ROAD, KENSIGNTON, CALIFORNIA, USA, 94707. I will co-ordinate with Gabe and give a full public acounting when complete. Thank you again. George Pinto --- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > He

[Goanet] World Cup Goan sweepstakes to benefit Goan charity

2006-06-07 Thread George Pinto
nk you for your support. George Pinto _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)

[Goanet] Re: The Indian who revived Catholicism in Sri Lanka

2006-06-07 Thread George Pinto
June 23rd is the anniversary of the first Mass said by Goan Blessed Joseph Vaz on Sri Lankan soil in 1687 and the 6th anniversary of the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute's Mass on June 23, 2000 in Rome at the Oratorian church, Chiesa Nuova, presided by Cardinal Emeritus of Mumbai, Cardinal Simon Piment

[Goanet] Re: ADC - June 8

2006-06-11 Thread George Pinto
> From : Edward Verdes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > With todays proverbs, I conclude the ADC posts, which I was posting in > absence of Domnic Babs "Aichea Dissak Chintop'. Thank you Edward and welcome back Dominic. You guys are Goan stalwarts. Keep up the good work. Regards, George ___

[Goanet] World Cup Goan sweepstakes to benefit a Goan charity

2006-06-13 Thread George Pinto
gh Goa Sudharop. 8. A full public accounting will be made after the contest is over. Thank you for your support. George Pinto _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)

[Goanet] RE: Portugal... or Angola?

2006-06-13 Thread George Pinto
--- Paulo Colaco Dias <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The British commentators were finding hard to understand this > phenomenon of excellent relations and fraternity between a colony and its > 500 years old coloniser. Applauses and cheering for Angola came from both the > Portuguese audience as well

[Goanet] Re: India gobbling the world - Malthus be gone!

2006-06-14 Thread George Pinto
--- Elisabeth Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am sure as, Dr Khushwant Singh and Chidambaram, > revel in the headway that India is making, their > foremost wish is Malthus be gone. Unfortunately, the > spectre of Maltus will follow both India and China > well into the next century. For th

[Goanet] Re: India gobbling the world - Malthus be gone!

2006-06-15 Thread George Pinto
--- Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It isn't often that I have the opportunity to respond > to two worthy left-wing intelletuals at the same time on Goanet, I must disagree with Mario's observation of my ability. I have no claim to any fame (intellectual) except I once was falsely acc

[Goanet] Hindu temples and Churches/chapels in Goa

2006-06-16 Thread George Pinto
The Panjim main library will soon acquire a new book "Our heads are buried in the sand" authored by GCA (Goan Church Apologists). After serious research lasting 30 seconds, GCA has concluded that Hindu temples voluntarily collapsed in Goa. Goan Catholics immediately decided out of the goodness o

[Goanet] Re: Hindu temples and Churches/chapels in Goa

2006-06-17 Thread George Pinto
--- cornel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > George > I really do enjoy your humour. Please do let us have more. In humility, thank you Cornel. After 7 years in Goan cyberspace, I have learnt satire is a good response. Just so you know, our Goan reporter Pedro covering the World Cup in Germany repo

[Goanet] Progressive Presbyterians: "Mother, Child and Womb"

2006-06-19 Thread George Pinto
* 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] Re: DEAR AUNTY - No. 9: WEEKLY HUMOR :-))

2006-06-19 Thread George Pinto
* 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] Attention Paulo Colaco: Goanet

2006-06-20 Thread George Pinto
* 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] Progressive Episcopalians: Episcopal Church elects female leader

2006-06-20 Thread George Pinto
* 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] Re: Goans set to celebrate WORLD GOA DAY in Melbourne, AUS

2006-06-21 Thread George Pinto
* 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] Re: Goa History: Destruction of Temples

2006-06-21 Thread George Pinto
* 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] Re: Further to the Da Vinci Code

2006-06-21 Thread George Pinto
* 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

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