[Goanet] Goanet Reader -- The Creeping Malaise: When Youth Consume Themselves, Meaninglessly (VMdeMalar)

The Creeping Malaise: When Youth Consume Themselves, Meaninglessly by V. M. de Malar [EMAIL PROTECTED] The senseless murder of Mandar Surlakar by his own best friends has been a rude shock. All involved are our children -- young men who grew up in our famously relaxed, supposedly peaceful

Re: [Goanet] Shut-up, men!

Richard, before the English words, lots and lots of Portuguese words were introduced into catholic Konkani such as vestido, cozinha, juramento, cozinheiro, patrao, sossegado, (!), (a)cabar, etc. etc. But I was recently told that the real Konkani has proper words for everything and in fact,

Re: [Goanet] The rule about names

--- Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But speaking about interpretation of rules, are the following rules being properly interpreted, or are they being re-interpreted differently from my own interpretation of them? Could you tell us whether they have ever been enforced? RULES

[Goanet] Assistance required: Looking for my biological mother

I got adopted in the Netherlands. My biologial mother Angela Maria Dias used to live in Chandor, Goa. roman-catholic and now she'll be about 52 yrs old. Somene said she was a nurse. From 1 till 25 Nov 2006 I will be in Goa to look for her. I WOULD LOVE TO BE IN TOUCH WITH PEOPLE IN GOA WHO

Re: [Goanet] pleasant memories of dhobhitalao

which part of dhobitalao i am from that area herman --- lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: dear all of goanet, I do enjoy reading all the articles that are mentioned here.I used to visit my aunt in dobhitalao ,so the readings abt it brought back pleasant memories. regards hazel

[Goanet] OBITUARY. KONKANI PROMOTER.

JOHNY MESQUITA SURATKAL. It is with deep regret and sorrow I pen down these lines to express my sorrow on the sad and untimely demise of our friend and colleague in Konkani movement in Kuwait, the late Johny Mesquita Suratkal. He died in Mangalore on 16th of this month and will be interred

[Goanet] Vasco boy/Fr.Ferrao Murder Case: See What Today's papers reported

Vasco boy/Fr.Ferrao Murder Case: See What Today's papers reported -It seems the boy was killed around 5pm on 14th Aug. (?) -Body found more than 24hrs later (?) -Funeral took place after 50 hrs (16th 7pm) -Boy's brother blame Police for not doing enough and he said if the police taken

Re: [Goanet] require address and email id

Hi Tania, Here goes CALANGUTE: St Alex Church Calangute 403516 Ph 0091.832.2277378 Parish Priest: Fr Carmo Martins AP: Fr Jose Gomes AP: Fr Jean Da Cruz Fernandes PH: Fr Mario Pires PARRA: St Annes Parra PO 403510 Goa Tel: 0091.832.247 2933 Parish Priest: Fr Emidio Pinto No email contacts

[Goanet] BOOK REVIEW: Young Female, Travelling Alone

Travelling the Asian trail August 8th, 2006 at 12:55 am (Goa books) · Edit Young Female, Travelling Alone Anne-Marie M Pop Young, Female Travelling Alone2005 iUniverse, Inc (New York, Lincoln, Shanghai) www.iuniverse.com Pp 149 US$12.95 REVIEWED BY Frederick Noronha Minutes after the postman

[Goanet] Gender Issues and Festivals

Radhakrishnan Nair wrote: Hey, what the heck is going on? Who hounded Elisabeth out of this list? Is it you, Cecil? -- Dear Radhakrishnan, 1) I am not qualified to, or capable of, hounding out anyone from GoaNet. Specially not someone as spunky as Elisabeth. 2) You do me a big

Re: [Goanet] The rule about names

Hi Santosh, I am glad that a section of Goanetters are speaking out in favour of a stronger interpretation of Goanet's rules. While I believe in free speech and the right of everyone to express their views (howsoever much I disagree with the same), I also believe that we should debate views not

Re: [Goanet] How to check if there are Psychopaths on GoaNet

--- Cecil Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To my self description as a Borderline Psychopath... Vidyadhar Gadgil asked: Which side of the border? I will sing Vidyadhar a song that will make the answer, as to my psychological condition, self evident. There are enough elements of parting

Re: [Goanet] Sonapur Church

Joe Rose's mother in law had a hair cutting saloon. now they have a store which they sell all goan food / masalas / sweets in dhobitalao as i understand Joe Rose may be visiting London to act in a Drama in October --- Eugene Correia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was mentioned that Joe Rose had

Re: [Goanet] Medical Info required; Goanet Digest, Vol 1, Issue 206

Dear Mr Mendes, Apollo Hospitals Margao do have a good laparoscopic surgeon Dr Misra who will do the job with key hole surgery. There are other hospitals in and around Goa including Dr AV Costa hospital Margao, Vintage Panaji and KLE (Belgaum) Hospital who also have good surgeons and facilities.

Re: [Goanet] Tribute To Goan Seniors

Dear George Pinto, I enjoyed reading the synopsis by FN, of Edwin Saldanha's book on wine making. However with regard to the last paragraph Saldanha argues that a tiny bit of wine is healthy, specially after one crosses two-score and ten. (It's not good) for those young boys falling down in

[Goanet] What is a Christian?

I would like to share the following message with Goanetters: What is a Christian? “When I say … “I am a Christian,” I’m not shouting “I’m clean living.” I’m whispering “I was lost;” now I’m found and forgiven. When I say … “I am a Christian,” I don’t speak of this with pride. I’m

Re: [Goanet] The Sonapur Church

Mrs. Anne Castellino is still there, her nephew mainly runs the hotel its a family business and they do cater for weddings parties etc on a large scale --- Bosco D'Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On August 15 00:59:29 PDT 2006, Edward Verdes wrote: Although I was in Bandra, I used to visit

Re: [Goanet] parsis

Roland, Im afraid you have got it a bit wrong. The goans in the Armed Forces did not need any parsi to assist in their promotions! I can assure you that those who reached higher ranks, did so on their own merits. Nothing to do with Parsis whatsoever. I cannot however vouch for the other central

Re: [Goanet] Gender Issues and Festivals

Cecil, Some good questions. Maybe the text below holds some pointers: (1) Do you ask this question because you are the father of two boys, hoping to be a net recipient of dowry someday? Or because you don't recognise that all religions don't have sufficient space for women? Before Jose Colaco

Re: [Goanet] Perspective on Indian and Pakistani Muslims in UK

--- Frederick \FN\ Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_Europe In some cases, relations between Europeans and Muslims are tense today, causing growing racism and xenophobia from both sides. During the half-century before World War II, religious

Re: [Goanet] St Xaviers Chapel (Carnac Rd Bombay) and the Sonapur Church

Hi Nasci You brought me sweet memories of Dhobitalao - which is known as MINI GOA I am basically born and bred up from Our Lady of Seven Dolours Sonapur Parish Dhobitalao and was actively involved in all activities which area did you live in - i have a place near vienna hotel. regards Herman

Re: [Goanet] Nachne

Thanks a bunch Fred. Glad to know you are having fun with your kids while also getting them to do what you want them to do in a fun way. Wonder if the final product (tizan) will taste the same versus extracting the juice after the nachne are soaked and coarsely ground. Have you tried it with

[Goanet] Domnic's Silver Jubilee at work

Just wanted to let everyone know that our very own Domnic Fernandes, who has been regaling us with his recounting of what happened in the Goa of yore, today completes 25 years working for Saudi Aramco. I am sure many will join me in wishing him all the best and hoping that his pen never runs

Re: [Goanet] Sonapur Church

people who lived in dhobitalao / Sonapur - love it its a hub for many goans --- English Books - Al Hasa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, There is also one house in the lane of David and Co, which caters food and is crowded in the afternoons, with lots of Goans who eat there. I believe the

Re: [Goanet] OCI

Has any Goanetter obtain OCI (Overseas Citizen of India)? If so, could you share the procedure please ? Andy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of percy ferrao Sent: 18 August 2006 03:46 To: goanet@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] OCI Dear Mario,

[Goanet] Goan victim of racism in the UK

http://oheraldo.in/node/18058 Goan victim of racism in the UK E Pinto South Shields Tyne and Wear United Kingdom I am a Goan, marine engineering student studying at the South Tyneside college, South shields, Tyne Wear, United KIngdom. The following incident has taken place and would be

[Goanet] 19th August LPG Consumers Safety Camp at Motivaddo, Majorda

- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED, The time is come for the people of Goa to ORGANISE not AGONISE !!

Re: [Goanet] Shut-up, men!

Words like ice-croat and words with begining with sp..tend to add the ees...espicial...esport...estation Below are some eg of english/konkani words used by Goemcars in mumbai from my posting : http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2004-September/018539.ht ml So let me give you a

[Goanet] Albert writes

I think many of you will be eating tizan only. I have heard that the D'Souza's from hyderabad,their house is opp Mario Cordeiro's house and are called arshekaniguer used to prepare small tablets called albosang. I hope I am right as I only heard this and this albosang was prepared from the

[Goanet] Cuncolim Consumer Forum to observe World Goa Day on 20th August

- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED, The time is come for the people of Goa to ORGANISE not AGONISE !!

[Goanet] Ophelia Honoured in Kuwait.

FELICITATION FOR OPHELIA IN KUWAIT. On 12th of this month Goan Stage artiste Ophelia was honoured in Kuwait under the auspices of Konkani Heritage Kuwait. The felicitation was held at Village Inn, in Kuwait City and was well attended by her lovers and admirers, including all the visiting

Re: [Goanet] The rule about names

--- Frederick \FN\ Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Santosh, I am glad that a section of Goanetters are speaking out in favour of a stronger interpretation of Goanet's rules. Hi Frederick, Thanks. Anybody who violates the rules more than 50% of the time is a burden on the Goanet

[Goanet] Elizabeth's decision

Hi Elisabeth, Great to read your post and congratulations about your decisions. Perhaps it was your controversial posts that kept many issues alive with new perspectives. We certainly can learn much form you. Many have little creativity, and they only react to other peoples's post. This

Re: [Goanet] OCI

--- percy ferrao [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Mario, Thanks your email on the OCI card. Is it true that USA/UK will not be in a position to provide consular protection to its citizens in thier country of second nationalality, and to what extent ? Mario responds: Percy, As

Re: [Goanet] Perspective on Indian and Pakistani Muslims /response Sachin

--- Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: America is predominantly a Caucasian society. A Russian immigrant within two generations will be totally assimilated into mainstream America. Any community of a different colour is forever a minority or immigrant. Mario observes: 1. While a person

[Goanet] DEAR RENE - WORLD GOA DAY.

Dear Rene, World Goa Day is here and we will not rain on your parade. This is your moment and you have done much to deserve it.Tempus fugit. When it is over, the last kals of feni downed and the last morsel of sorpotel scraped, we will sit down and cross the chasm. And next year do something

Re: [Goanet] benign neglect from My reasons for a nom de plume

--- Jose Colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see nothing wrong with the above quoted from Gilbert Lawrence. All he says (in effect) is that he (Gilbert Lawrence) would IGNORE an atheist, as also someone who smokes, divorced, lives a homosexual life style or cheats on his

[Goanet] Goencho Ulo- Konkani Day issue

Dears, The World Konkani Day issue of the GOENCHO ULO has gone to print and hard copies will be distributed on Sunday 20 August, the day in 1992 when Konkani entered the *8th Schedule of the India Constitution via the 71st Constitutional Amendment. For the convenience of those who would like to

[Goanet] MY MESSAGE FOR WORLD GOA DAY 2006

MY MESSAGE FOR WORLD GOA DAY 2006 The World Goa Day, a bold creation of Rene Barreto, to which I contributed my might by composing the words and music of the theme song Proud to be a Goan at his request, proudly celebrates its 7th anniversary. By now this annual event has been firmly

Re: [Goanet] Santoshbab's objections to Gilbert's benign neglect

wrt this from me (JC): [I see nothing wrong with the above quoted from Gilbert Lawrence. ...All he says (in effect) is that he (Gilbert Lawrence) would IGNORE an atheist, as also someone who smokes, divorced, lives a homosexual life style or cheats on his spouse.] Santoshbab wrote: I find

[Goanet] South Goa journalists

The South Goa Journalists Association has organised a panel discussion on youth violence, mentality and cultural values at Press Chamber, Margao Municipal Building, at 11 pm. Participants: Dr Pubdalik Kakode (Psychiatrist), Dr Venketyesh Hegde (Lecturer- Sri Sri Ravishanker), Mr. Savio Faleiro

[Goanet] Goa news for August 19, 2006

travelers (AFP via Yahoo! News) From a tiny New Delhi storefront decorated with Tibetan prayer flags, blond-haired Balu rents and repairs bikes, and more importantly, advises Western biker tourists how not to lose it while traveling in India. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060818/lf_afp

[Goanet] (no subject)

Our heartfelt sympathies go to the family of the young youth who was kidnapped and killed by the ruthless coward who deserves a death sentence. THE ROZARIO'S CANADA __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around

[Goanet] The politics of facial hair

The politics of facial hair What politicians' growths reveal, or conceal By Cecil Pinto In the course of my continuing research on facial hair, which is now reaching the proportions and complexity of a doctorate thesis, I came across Ganpat Haldonkar who is a practitioner of the ancient craft

[Goanet] AICHEA DISAK CHINTOP - Agostachi 19vi, 2006!

Zorui tum khoddi sudravnk sodtai zalear arxean pollovnk tozvit kor. (If you are looking for faults to correct, try looking in a mirror.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Express yourself instantly with MSN

Re: [Goanet] 2 interesting links my full name

--- Aristo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why doesn't America believe in evolution? http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg19125653.700 Mario observes: The article above is a total misrepresentation. Other than a miniscule segment of vociferous Christian fundamentalists, America as a whole

Re: [Goanet] Nachne

Hello Vivian Yes, the bakri made of Nachne is very healthy and they use the banana plant leaves, kembeanche kholle, to fry. So it also gets the aroma of the leaf. Its nice to know that a querry of Nachne brought so many interesting discussions. I thank each and every one of you. Cheers Jerry

[Goanet] Message from Goenkar Changemakers

Exhibition of Comic Posters at Kala Academy, Art Gallery --- A Group of college students who call themselves Goenkar Changemakers are putting up an exhibition of comic posters that are a result of a training programme

[Goanet] OCI details

I remember giving this details over a year ago, here it is once again.. any further info, please do not hesitate to ask. == I am expert and a proud OCI holder Remember ? I was an offcial OCI form filler at London

Re: [Goanet] The rule about names

On 18/08/06, Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am in favor of suspension or even expulsion of such a character if he does not stop the serial abuse Do you guys remember the time when Herman suspended a member, sometimes in 1996 or so? I recall though most of us were angry with that

Re: [Goanet] The Goan child and childhood

Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We get one person who will check up on your child post-natal and the pediatrician is a stone's throw away. My complaint is, that too much parenting is abdicated to the pediatrician in the West. Selma, According to my wife, our child has not yet seen a

Re: [Goanet] Shut-up, men!

Paulo, Kujin, kuzner, patrao, sossegad (like zonel, mez, igroz, kazar) are etymologically Portuguese words which are used also by Hindus while speaking Konkani. Add to it falsidad, kuriosidad, maldisanv, konfusanv and even hybrid Konkani-Portuguese words like kerkerasanv and sogleament! Some of

Re: [Goanet] Tragic drownings in Goa

Dear Frederick: I'm utterly dismayed about the tragic spate of recent drownings in Goa reported in the Goanet news yesterday. Drownings during the monsoon on the Konkan coast are not a frequent occurrence resulting from Mother Nature's natural turbulence in the Indian Ocean. Those who

Re: [Goanet] The rule about names

--- Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But to ease the burden, I think each of us ought to help in the proper enforcement of the rules. We ought to point out instances of rule violation whenever we spot them, without being concerned about further abuse in retaliation. I think