[Goanet] Re. Liar, Liar,Liar

2008-02-27 Thread Miguel Braganza
Dears, I am reminded of Shakespeare's Julius Ceasar on being stabbed by his compatriot, Brutus. Et tu , Brute? The question of truth is still begging for an answer ...even in 4, 5, 6 below like the Milo grains slipped in to the PL-480 wheat. Those who did not know better, swallowed the

[Goanet] KEPEMCHIM KIRNNAM CONGRATULATES ELODIE GOES

2008-02-27 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
www.goa-world. com Quality. Precision. Professional. Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter (since 1994) archived at www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ Kuwait February 27, 2008: KEPEMCHIM KIRNNAM CONGRATULATES ELODIE GOES Kepemchim

[Goanet] Daily Haiku #27

2008-02-27 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY HAIKU #27: MOTHER-IN-LAW aranged marriage, deranged ma rage. _ http://2008goanconvention.com/blog/index.php __ Aunty, Famous Indians, Haiku, Churchill cartoons, etc.

[Goanet] Facebook fatigue (was: Jazz... and Engico)

2008-02-27 Thread Bosco D'Mello
JazzGoa network on Facebook VivaEngico network on Facebook COMMENT: Facebook fatigue has set in. Applies to many SocNet sites: http://creativecapital.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/its-official-us-social-networking-sites-see-slow-down/

Re: [Goanet] earlier thread: question to Fr.Ivo_now_temptation

2008-02-27 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 26/02/2008, Nigel Britto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Mr. Pinto, .All priests seem to have inherited the papal trait of infallibility, and if I question it, I'll be condemned a heretic. Truth Liberates, Nigel Britto http://amicusnaturae.blogspot.com

Re: [Goanet] What goes around, comes around.

2008-02-27 Thread Sachin Phadte
Nigel Britto writes: Every major media house chose to portray the Monserrates and the Mayor as innocent sheep who narrowly escaped from the slaughterhouse. I do not think that this is correct. There have been articles posted on this list that would clearly indicate that the authors of the

[Goanet] *Happy Birthday!*

2008-02-27 Thread Francis Rodrigues
From us all in Goan cyberspace, to prominent Goanetter bon vivant, GABE MENEZES London/Navelim Many Happy Returns of the Day! Have a great year! FR. _

[Goanet] Comments on Newspaper Headlines - 27 February, 2008

2008-02-27 Thread Floriano [goasuraj]
GT: Law students move court for speed cut. HC seek state's reply. [ AG: Your Lordship, The Goa government is actively contemplating promoting of a SEZ in Goa in collaboration with foreign technology to mass manufacture state of the art 'knees' and steel coated intestines, ordinarily called

[Goanet] Attack on the police

2008-02-27 Thread Sachin Phadte
While we on Goanet are rightly condemning the attack on the police recently by the goons belonging to Babush Monteserrat, let us also remember the killing of a policeman during the agitation against the Meta Strip plant in Goa. Some people were arrested for the crime, but the courts let them

Re: [Goanet] Is Congress Party Secular? + Facts v/s hearsay

2008-02-27 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Miguel Braganza wrote: Ports jetty, too. It is not just that Virgincar called you and me. You contacted me , too. Remember? Of course. I called a few people myself, you included. Some of us felt at the time that we should present one solid united anti-SEZ front and we tried our

[Goanet] Thanks Digu!

2008-02-27 Thread Kamalaksh Chari
It really gives me a pleasure to thank our beloved CM for giving me an opportunity to see Bihar in Goa itself without spending pie. It is indeed a good and great opportunity for Goans to realize the conditions and status of the day today activities occuring in Bihar. But this man Digu with a

Re: [Goanet] *Happy Birthday!*

2008-02-27 Thread Gabe Menezes
Thank you, I am gob smacked; Lily has made 5 Kgs of Sorpotel, I shall wash some down with Beer. Best regards. Gabe. On 27/02/2008, Francis Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From us all in Goan cyberspace, to prominent Goanetter bon vivant, GABE MENEZES London/Navelim Many Happy

Re: [Goanet] *Happy Birthday!*

2008-02-27 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोंया
Hi Gabe, Many happy returns from here too. Thanks for all you do on Goanet and for Goanet. It's nice to know you, and your memoirs about your interesting times are long overdue. FN On 27/02/2008, Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you, I am gob smacked; Lily has made 5 Kgs of Sorpotel,

Re: [Goanet] ALERT: Digu's govt preparing for Goa's funeral

2008-02-27 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Bosco D'Mello wrote: Briefly.Manohar Parrikar's perspective and vision to bring SEZ/industries to Goa, especially the pharma/bio-focused and IT Parks was a good one. Unfortunately they were not realised before he was prematurely disposed as CM. They are certainly

[Goanet] Railways budjet: Goa

2008-02-27 Thread JoeGoaUk
Railways budjet Goa - New direct train to UP (Patna -Vasco Express) weekly - Rajdhani Expres frequency increased from 2 to 3 per week - Goa Sampark Kranti Express (Goa-Delhi) freq. increased from 1 to 2 per week Travelling by Goa Sampark is quicker where one needs to spend only one night

[Goanet] Ghantti Parrikar Mouxink Rakta

2008-02-27 Thread JoeGoaUk
Ghantti Parrikar Mouxink Rakta http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk11/2278386816/sizes/l/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or

[Goanet] MUZIK MACHINE - LIVE POP BAND FROM MUMBAI

2008-02-27 Thread francisrf7 fernandes
GREETINGS, WE ARE THE BAND MUZIK MACHINE ' FROM MUMBAI A FIVE PIECE BAND PERFORMING LIVE ALL LATEST BOLLYWOOD REMIXES, HINDI POP, WESTERN CLASSICS/LATEST CHARTBUSTERS, LATINO. WE PERFORM ON REGULAR BASIS AT 5 STAR HOTELS, CLUBS, GYMKHANAS, FOR WEDDINGS, CORPORATE SHOWS, NEW YEAR BASH /

[Goanet] Chris Perry, Lorna and the Bombay Goan Music scene - Part II

2008-02-27 Thread Roland Francis
Continuation from part 1 of the article which I transcribed on Feb 10, 2008. Chris Lorna - Love and Longing in Mumbai's Jazz Age by Naresh Fernandes - July 2003 When jazz swung into the subcontinent, Goans seized it as the song of their souls. Jazz gave us freedom of expression, explains Frank

Re: [Goanet] *Happy Birthday!*

2008-02-27 Thread reena
Wish you great times ahead, Gabe. Keep the humour going! Reena Gabe Menezes wrote: Thank you, I am gob smacked; Lily has made 5 Kgs of Sorpotel, I shall wash some down with Beer. Best regards. Gabe. On 27/02/2008, Francis Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From us all in Goan

[Goanet] AVC tournament in Kuwait

2008-02-27 Thread Francis Furtado
AVC - Kuwait proudly announces the 3rd Edition of the 7-a-side Football tournament to be held on 7th March 2008 at the Soor Street Digital clock tower grounds commencing at 7am sharp. The draw will be held on 29th February 2008 during the half time of UG Finals on Salmiya grounds. The

Re: [Goanet] *Happy Birthday!*

2008-02-27 Thread Roland Francis
Hi Gabe, Happy birthday. One year older and deeper and then ... I too look forward to anecdotes from your Kenya and Saudi Arabia days. Hold the sorpotel, go long on the beer. Roland.

[Goanet] Fw: Comments on Newspaper Headlines - 27 February, 2008

2008-02-27 Thread Floriano [goasuraj]
GT: Law students move court for speed cut. HC seek state's reply. [ AG: Your Lordship, The Goa government is actively contemplating promoting of a SEZ in Goa in collaboration with foreign technology to mass manufacture state of the art 'knees' and steel coated intestines, ordinarily called

[Goanet] Goa news for February 28, 2008

2008-02-27 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Govt likely to use 1897 Act to denotify Goa SEZs - Business Standard [5 hours ago] Last week, the inter-ministerial Board of Approvals had recommended starting talks with the Goa

[Goanet] netters in Rome?

2008-02-27 Thread Eugene Correia
hi, Are there any netters in Rome. Not sure though if I would have time, but in case anyone want to meet my contact person is Vittoria (mobile +39 393 9326956). Arriving today (thursday) afternoon and should be there till March 3 at least. There must be some Goan priests at the Vatican. Bishop

[Goanet] PADRI SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL OFFER

2008-02-27 Thread Kala Mogui Kuwait
IN FEW HOURS TIME THE BIGGEST BONANZA OF THE BIGGEST MOVIE OF KONKANI CINEMA PADRI GATE PASSES WILL BE SOLD AT HALF PRICE ONLY ON FRIDAY FRBRUARY 29, 2008 YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR MANY MORE YEARS FOR ANOTHER. PADRI Passes will be available only at Kuwait City - RAJA STORES 2412970, Salmiya

[Goanet] Govt likely to use 111-year-old Act to denotify Goa SEZs

2008-02-27 Thread Frederick Menezes
from rediff.com Govt likely to use 111-year-old Act to denotify Goa SEZs Rituparna Bhuyan in New Delhi February 28, 2008 02:45 IST A 111-year-old law is one of the key options the government could invoke to handle the challenges arising out of the possible denotification of three Special

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (28Feb08)

2008-02-27 Thread alexyz fernandes
*** A 2/19 Probe Scenario we'd like to see *** Police and the MLA at Father Maverick's confessional: Father (Maverick) forgive us...for we know what we did To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] Attack on the police

2008-02-27 Thread J. Colaco jc
Sachin Phadte wrote: While we on Goanet are rightly condemning the attack on the police recently by the goons belonging to Babush Monteserrat, let us also remember the killing of a policeman during the agitation against the Meta Strip plant in Goa. Some people were arrested for the crime, but the

[Goanet] ALERT:Forest Rights !! Gram Sabhas in all Village Panchayats of Goa on Thursday 28th Feb ??

2008-02-27 Thread Goa Desc
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED ---

Re: [Goanet] ALERT: Digu's govt preparing for Goa's funeral

2008-02-27 Thread anand virgincar
Bab Rajan Parrikar wrote : The Central govt is dithering on canceling the SEZs. That is, the govt is buying time, almost surely at the behest of the SEZ promoters. Digu and his cohorts will be mighty relieved. Bab Gabe Menezes replied : While it is

[Goanet] GOA:Will Mining and IT Parks compete with Traditional Forest Dwellers with regards Forest Rights ?

2008-02-27 Thread Goa Desc
-- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED -

[Goanet] Vasco Civic and Consumer Forum meeting on Thursday 28th Feb.

2008-02-27 Thread Goa Desc
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED ---

[Goanet] LIMERICK FOR THE DAY 23

2008-02-27 Thread Shanti Dhoot
We often blame our politicians for the ills that beset our land But if you come to think of it, it's clear that on the other hand, It is we who have put them where they are By voting for them or just watching from afar. It's time for honest and upright persons for elections to stand. - Shanti

Re: [Goanet] Goanet challenge for US$100

2008-02-27 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Folks, The closing date for entries is Feb 29th, your local time. I have been getting some real interesting entries and I am sure I will get some more before the deadline. This is a reminder to those who have not yet sent in their entries to do so. Every entry sent in will result in a

[Goanet] Daily Haiku #28

2008-02-27 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY HAIKU #28: HEALTH thonnd a sick body, toned a Sikh body. _ http://2008goanconvention.com/blog/index.php __ Aunty, Famous Indians, Haiku, Churchill cartoons, etc

Re: [Goanet] Goan Success Stories

2008-02-27 Thread Herman D'Souza
I agree that success stories from Goans should be made as role models whereby Goans do not forget their identity and mother tongue One of the Goan NRI in UK is Keith Vaz. The other person I remember was Dr. Simon Fernandes in Dhobitalao who was a great personality Many Goans have success

[Goanet] LOOK BEYOND THE HEADLINES for quality education. [Read carefully]

2008-02-27 Thread Miguel Braganza
Dears, Pasted below are two Page One articles from two newspapers of today, 28 February, 2008, the National Science Day in honour of Dr.C.V. Raman. Pedagogy, the science of teaching, has unfortunately been made a farce instead of being a force. The Herald report is the ABE's attempt at trying to

[Goanet] Next bout of infighting

2008-02-27 Thread anand virgincar
Dear Goanetters, As brilliantly prophesised by Bab Floriano Lobo 24 hours in advance , the next round of the long drawn out sparring match between various components of the ruling alliance in Goa is about to commence. Sit back , grab a beer and enjoy.

[Goanet] Goa Police - Right Results For the Wrong Reasons

2008-02-27 Thread Roland Francis
Police officials from the rank of lowly constables to seniors like police inspectors and deputy superintendents were summarily transferred to far flung punishment postings by a directive of the government, probably the state Home Ministry as a knee-jerk reaction to the Monserrate episode. This

[Goanet] Come join us on 4th March at Azad Maidan

2008-02-27 Thread Albertina Almeida
On the occasion of the second anniversary of the tragic communal violence in Sanvordem-Curchorem, come together with citizens of Goa to ensure that such events are never again repeated. Let us pledge to make Goa a state free from sectarianism and discrimination on grounds of faith, caste, gender

[Goanet] OBITUARY - REMEDIO RAPOSA (Dabal-Goa/KUWAIT)

2008-02-27 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
O B I T U A R Y REMEDIO RAPOSO, hailing from Dabal, Goa, died at his Reggae residence, Kuwait on 26/02/2008. His mortal remains will be open to view at Al Sabah Mortuary today (Thursday, 28/2/2008) from 9.30 am to 10.00 am, and will be flown to Goa on 29/02/2008.

[Goanet] Ghantti Parrikar Mouxink Rakta

2008-02-27 Thread Miguel Braganza
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:33:04 + (GMT) From: JoeGoaUk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Ghantti Parrikar Mouxink Rakta Ghantti Parrikar Mouxink Rakta http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk11/2278386816/sizes/l/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Goanet-News] Goa news for February 28, 2008

2008-02-27 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Govt likely to use 1897 Act to denotify Goa SEZs - Business Standard [5 hours ago] Last week, the inter-ministerial Board of Approvals had recommended starting talks with the Goa