Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet

2008-03-03 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Philip Thomas wrote: To nitpick a bit, the subject should be MP wishes to speak to 'goanetters'. No. Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet is just fine. Use Google to find out what the figure of speech metonymy is, and while you are at it, also read up on synecdoche.

[Goanet] PROFILE-Digambar Kamat: The survivor (Backstage, in Business Standard)

2008-03-03 Thread Goanet News
http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?leftnm=5autono=315532 The survivor BACKSTAGE Makarand Gadgil / Mumbai March 03, 2008 Goa's 15th chief minister, Digambar Kamat, is known for following a strict fitness regime. He plays a daily game or two of badminton and also swims

[Goanet] Goan success stories!

2008-03-03 Thread Bernado Colaco
Wonder if Keith V.is NRI? I thought he was bridish! Maybe he bought a house in Cavel, Mumbai. BC ___ Rise to the challenge for Sport Relief with Yahoo! For Good http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet

2008-03-03 Thread Floriano [goasuraj]
Alleluea fc - Original Message - From: George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 4:01 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet 15 questions in no particular order. Please

[Goanet] MUZIK MACHINE - LIVE POP BAND FROM MUMBAI

2008-03-03 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] Goa govt scraps proposal to allow private medical colleges

2008-03-03 Thread Goanet News
http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEL20080302112127 Goa govt scraps proposal to allow private medical colleges Monday March 3 2008 00:00 IST PTI PANAJI: Goa government has decided to scrap its proposal to allow private medical colleges in the state. We have decided not to go ahead

[Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet

2008-03-03 Thread Philip Thomas
Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet is justfine. Use Google to find out what the figure of speech metonymy is, and while you are at it, also read up on synecdoche.Regards,r Look up nitpicking in your Funk Wagnalls. And while you are at it try to respond to the substantive comment as well.

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet.

2008-03-03 Thread Nigel Britto
Questions for Manohar Parrikar: Why don't you log in to Goanet and participate in the discussion here? That will be real participatory governance, where an elected representative would debate and discuss issues with the people (in this case, Goanetters). It will be much better than a staged video

[Goanet] C O N D O L E N C E S

2008-03-03 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
C O N D O L E N C E S FRANCIS XAVIER GODINHO (Franky) Majorda, Goa (Kuwait/Dubai) Son of Late Costancio/Virginia Most beloved Husband of Lorna Father of Stephanie, Joel, Melanie and Priyanka Brother/Brother-in-law of

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet.

2008-03-03 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - George Pinto has adduced 15 questions for Manohar Parrikar. George, can you give us 3 questions out of these 15 which we can prioritize? We would like to give as many people as possible a chance to query Manohar P. If there is time available (or if there are not too many other

[Goanet] Police-Politician nexus bad - Monseratte episode

2008-03-03 Thread Satyawan Govekar
Mr Godfrey Gonsalves is always taking pains to give various reports of news in Goa. But his last report is full of major errors. http://www.goanet.org/post.php?name=Newsamp;list=goanetamp;info=2008-March/authoramp;post_id=070051 I am not writing against Mr Godfrey who is doing good job, only

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet.

2008-03-03 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Frederick Noronha wrote: Who, if anyone, would be paying for all the free propaganda generated out of this? I shall answer this as soon as you tell us how much you have paid the United States government for the free use of the Internet and email all these years. Warm regards, r

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet.

2008-03-03 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Flower2 flower2 at sancharnet.in wrote: Couldn't agree with you more Frederick - I think we should refrain from taxing either Manohar Parrikar's, Digambar Kamat's or any of their other colleagues' kindness at present. What you are implying is, you can use this forum to slap

[Goanet] The revolution will not be funded by Ashley Tellis in HIMAL's Circles of Sexuality issue

2008-03-03 Thread Venantius Pinto
If same-sex politics are to have any effect in Southasia, the sexuality 'movements' in the region need to move out of the arena of funding and into the sphere of independent thinking. http://www.himalmag.com/2008/march/cover_same_sex_politics_southasian.htm

[Goanet] Goa accuses Indian police of cover-up

2008-03-03 Thread edward desilva
A grieving mother whose 15-year-old daughter was found dead in Goa last month accused police yesterday of covering up her rape and murder after the case was reopened. Scarlett Keeling's half-naked body was found by on a deserted beach at the resort of Anjuna – but detectives had initially

Re: [Goanet] Article

2008-03-03 Thread anand virgincar
This stupid discussion has now reached stupid-er levels. SH : Whether it is ethical or not to post a response to a thread appearing in one forum into another forum is a topic for debate and discussion which we shall leave for some other day. AV : I have

Re: [Goanet] Parrikar's contradictions: Simplifying the political equations

2008-03-03 Thread anand virgincar
Dr Sandeep Heble said : When equations tend to get a wee bit complicated and confusing, particularly Parrikar's role in this whole Feb 19 Black Episode, you need to simplify them a bit. I shall try to do just that. ..and goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on

Re: [Goanet] Evolution and God (from a Scientist)

2008-03-03 Thread Santosh Helekar
Fr. Ivo da C. Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We cannot dance at the tune of scientific theories. . I would qualify now at the tune of so-called 'scientific' theories. In this revision of his earlier opinion Fr. Ivo appears to be implying that some

[Goanet] Action contemplated against Taleigao body

2008-03-03 Thread Goanet Sports
The Executive Body of the Goa State Chess Association meets on Sunday to contemplate action to be taken against Shrikant Barve, founder of the Taleigao Chess Academy. In an outburst on the internet, Barve has attacked the All India Chess Federation and in particular its current President - N.

[Goanet] Mother accuses Indian police of covering up gi rl’s rape and murder

2008-03-03 Thread Goanet News
From THE TIMES, London.. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article3471692.ece From The Times March 3, 2008 Mother accuses Indian police of covering up girl's rape and murder Scarlett Keeling Jeremy Page in Goa The mother of a 15-year-old girl found dead in Goa last month accused

[Goanet] the re-colonisation of Goa

2008-03-03 Thread Hartman de Souza
The Re-colonisation of Goa Rajiv Desai It's a lazy Sunday afternoon in Ucassaim. We are sitting in the garden with our friends, Wendell and Jerome. It is surprisingly cool and a gentle breeze is swaying the coconut palms; another bucolic day in our charming little village. Wendell is holding

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet.

2008-03-03 Thread Sachin Phadte
There are very interesting questions that members on this list have put forward to obtain answers from Parrikar. And I hope we get some answers from him. Furthermore, we should also pose similar questions to other political parties and obtain their answer, so that the members on this list get

[Goanet] European real estate giant enters India

2008-03-03 Thread Goanet News
http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?bKeyFlag=INautono=34243 European real estate giant enters India BS Reporter / Pune March 02, 2008 Global design-focused real estate development company 'Yoo by Starck' has entered India. As its first project, the European company is

[Goanet] MP wishes to speak to Goanetters

2008-03-03 Thread edward desilva
Hi Goanetters, Marshall said, I have many many more questions but will save that for another day depending upon the response I receive to this set of questions. Marshall Mendonza. -- I have but one question for goanetters for that matters all Goans. Do you believe that CIA,

[Goanet] Indian kids to get soccer training from Arsenal coaches

2008-03-03 Thread Goanet News
http://www.indiaenews.com/sports/20080302/101534.htm Indian kids to get soccer training from Arsenal coaches From correspondents in India, 11:30 PM IST A few months from now, children from this city may land at a soccer academy run by English Premier League club Arsenal. This will become

[Goanet] MP is coming, MP is coming, MP is coming.....................

2008-03-03 Thread Vivian A. DSouza
Like Rip Van Winkle, I just worke up from several weeks absence from GoaNet to discover the news that MP wants to adresss GoaNetters. I am delighted ! Regardless of his politics and whether one agrees with him or not, to me he is a simple unassuming person, yet highly intelligent person

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet.

2008-03-03 Thread Seb dc
From: Rajan P. Parrikar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Goanet - Frederick Noronha wrote: Who, if anyone, would be paying for all the free propaganda generated out of this? I shall answer this as soon as you tell us how much you have paid the United States government for the free use of the

[Goanet] FW: Request to mailing list Goanet rejected

2008-03-03 Thread Sachin Phadte
Subject: Request to mailing list Goanet rejected From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:56:27 -0800 Your request to the Goanet mailing list Posting of your message titled Against Islam - Editorial in The Navhind Times (Goa) has been rejected by the list

[Goanet] Menezes: Lovestruck female parishioner convicted of harassing 'traumatised' priest

2008-03-03 Thread Gabe Menezes
Lovestruck female parishioner convicted of harassing 'traumatised' priest Last updated at 08:38am on 3rd March 2008 Comments (2) Love-struck: Cheryl Burston fell for her priest when she started attending church in 2006 He was a highly regarded parish priest, devoted to his flock. She

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet.

2008-03-03 Thread Jerry Fernandes
Dear Rajan M. Parrikar has been a subject of discussion for countless number of times since many years. But I dont think that he ever took the liberty to reply to any of the messages although he had that freedom to do so. Dotor Carmo used to be the voice of M Parrikar, and than there were

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet

2008-03-03 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear all, It appears now that common sense has prevailed and that there are increasing voices favouring the position that this forum must allow /invite crucial Goa politicians to speak their mind on GoaNet. I applaud those who have not supported censorship, In addition, I have the following

[Goanet] The rise and rise of Goan football

2008-03-03 Thread Jerry Fernandes
Dears Football has been the sport of Goa since ages, and one could see it being played in fields every evening. Football has been a passion of Goa and Brazil has been the favourite country for Goans for every world cup. Benau, a commentor was my favourite when football commentries were heard

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet.

2008-03-03 Thread Carvalho
Here at last is an opportunity for me to agree with FN. Why should Parriker be given the opportunity, free of cost, to appeal to a select readership, painstakingly cultivated by Goanet? If Anand Virgincar was at all interested in a bi-partisan dialogue on Goanet, he would have endeavoured equally

[Goanet] Panel meets to discuss 72 suggestions for use of old GMC building

2008-03-03 Thread Goanet News
PANEL MEETS TO DISCUSS 72 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE OF OLD GMC BUILDING Department of Information PANJIM: The Committee set up by the Governing Body of the Entertainment Society of Goa met recently in the ESG Board Room, Panjim under the chairmanship of Vishnu Wagh. Other members who were present

[Goanet] Goan success stories!

2008-03-03 Thread Mario Goveia
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:51:35 + (GMT) From: Bernado Colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wonder if Keith V. is NRI? I thought he was bridish! Maybe he bought a house in Cavel, Mumbai. Mario responds: Here you go Bernardo. Make up your own mind: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Vaz

[Goanet] A Question For Manohar Parrikar

2008-03-03 Thread Roland Francis
Here is my single question. What is your vision for Goa in 10 years time. Please describe it in relation to: Widespread bribery and corruption. The unbridled and undesirable part of tourism. What will you do for the ecosystem. Creating true employment opportunities. Handling of law and order.

[Goanet] Selective censorship by Goan/Indian major media

2008-03-03 Thread Mario Goveia
I just returned from an extended stay in Goa and India where I noticed a virtual blackout in the major media of any information on climate change that dissents from the orthodoxy promoted by the IPCC and radical environmental activists like Al Gore. Their view is that human activity is the

[Goanet] Art workshop for parents

2008-03-03 Thread George Pinto
From the Disability Goa list... --- jyotngoa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LIZ KEMP IS BACK! Sethu Trust and Jyot Society are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Kemp, a public artist who lives in Scotland and specializes in the design and implementation of visual arts projects. She has worked with

[Goanet] Parriker must apologise for attrocities against minorities

2008-03-03 Thread cedrico dacosta
Parriker must apologise for attrocities against minorities If Porriker being out of power wants to stoop to as low as facing questions on Goanet...he must begin with apologising publicly to Goans, specially catholics and muslims for the attrocities committed against minorities while Porrikar

Re: [Goanet] Footpath Poet at the World Book Fair, New Delhi 2008

2008-03-03 Thread Venantius Pinto
Dear Brian Mark, I request to bespeak you indulgence at my thought. The verse of Mehrota and Kamala Das will continue to reverberate. It is up to you in this market economy to make those dents if you feel strongly about your work, so you too may be heard. But lets interact this way -- email me

[Goanet] Blame it on SVM GBA

2008-03-03 Thread Pravin Sabnis
Dr Anil Desai wrote: The divisions that SVM has created in this village were so obvious. If only pleas of people like Rajan and I were heard last year when we had argued for a united front against SEZ and all land violations. If any emperors are naked today, they are SVM and GBA emperors.

[Goanet] Is Rum your favourtie drinks too?

2008-03-03 Thread JoeGoaUk
Rum seems everybody's favourite http://youtube.com/watch?v=k2efWlpKddI or http://is.rediff.com/filevideo-sealife-on-rum-bottle-id-127739.php [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips

[Goanet] Check these new photos

2008-03-03 Thread JoeGoaUk
Check these new photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/ Clik on pics for bigger view [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet

2008-03-03 Thread George Pinto
--- Rajan P. Parrikar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: George Pinto has adduced 15 questions for Manohar Parrikar. George, can you give us 3 questions out of these 15 which we can prioritize? We would like to give as many people as possible a chance to query Manohar P. If there is time available

Re: [Goanet] Parriker must apologise for attrocities against minorities

2008-03-03 Thread Roland Francis
Are we on Goanet such untouchables that an ex CM of Goa must stoop as low as in order to dialogue with us? Atrocities against minorities? Goa has been fortunate not to have witnessed atrocities that have plagued some parts of India. Our Dubai journalist perhaps is given to much hyperbole. Crying

[Goanet] Manohar Parrikar speaks to Goanet.

2008-03-03 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Good Job Anand, My questions: Is the unstable governments that Goa has had over the last two decades, from both sides of the political divide, a POOR REFLECTON of ALL Goan politicians? Do Goans deserve better from the new generation of university-educated cadres of elected leaders? Would

Re: [Goanet] Parriker must apologise for attrocities against minorities

2008-03-03 Thread anand virgincar
Bab Cedrico said : Parriker must apologise for attrocities againstminorities My comment : Hi irmao, Prior to the June assembly elections , Manohar Parrikar publicly admitted that mistakes were made during his term with regard to the Goan minorities ...and

Re: [Goanet] Parriker must apologise for attrocities against minorities

2008-03-03 Thread J. Colaco jc
cedrico dacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Parriker must apologise for attrocities against minorities If Porriker being out of power wants to stoop to as low as facing questions on Goanet...he must begin with apologising publicly to Goans, specially catholics and muslims for the attrocities

[Goanet] Parrikar must apologise for the atrocities against minorities

2008-03-03 Thread anil desai
Cedric da costa wrote: Parriker must apologise for attrocities againstminoritiesIf Porriker being out of power wants to stoop to aslow as facing questions on Goanet...he must begin withapologising publicly to Goans, specially catholics andmuslims for the attrocities committed againstminorities

[Goanet] Goa news for March 4, 2008

2008-03-03 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Mystery clouds UK girl\'s death in Goa - Times of India [4 hours ago] PANJIM: Fiona McKeown, whose minor daughter was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Anjuna beach in North

[Goanet] Siolim Diaries...

2008-03-03 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोंया
Check this blog, with Siolim (the Bardez village) as its theme: http://siolimdiaries.blogspot.com/ -- -- Frederick 'FN' Noronha | Ym/Gmailtalk: fredericknoronha http://fn.goa-india.org | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Independent Journalist |

Re: [Goanet] Evolution and God (from a Scientist)

2008-03-03 Thread Fr. Ivo da C. Souza
From: Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fr. Ivo da C. Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We cannot dance at the tune of scientific theories. . I would qualify now at the tune of so-called 'scientific' theories. In this revision of his earlier opinion Fr. Ivo

[Goanet] LIMERICK FOR THE DAY 28

2008-03-03 Thread Shanti Dhoot
*NRGS TO SPONSOR VILLAGE WELFARE SCHEMES IV* Such schemes should in particular give a sense of direction To our confused youth who these days feel a sense of alienation, Help develop their latent skills and gifts So that the accent now perceptibly shifts To help rid them of their failings

[Goanet] Konkani Film PADRI Flyer

2008-03-03 Thread Domingos Araujo
KMK Setting Trends Kala Mogui Kuwait (KMK) the prominent art cultural association thanks to all Konkani lovers for your tremendous response for PADRI SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL OFFER held on February 29, 2008 at Kuwait City – Raja Stores during the football finals at Salmiya Ground, we

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet

2008-03-03 Thread Seb dc
From: Rajan P. Parrikar [EMAIL PROTECTED] About himself coming online in a public forum: most politicians will not do that. There could be potential legal complications. For instance, the US president does not do email. But our former president used too... so whats the big deal, doing

[Goanet] For kind favour of publication: INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON NATURAL AREA TOURISM

2008-03-03 Thread ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE - MAPUSA - GOA - INDIA - 403507 (TEL: 0832-2262356 WEBSITE: www.xavierscollege-goa.com)
Dear Sir, I will be grateful if you publish the enclosed in your issue and oblige. With many thanks and kind regards, Yours sincerely, Prof. Newman Fernandes PRINCIPAL PLEASE FIND MS-WORD FILE AS AN ATTACHMENT

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (4Mar08)

2008-03-03 Thread alexyz fernandes
Fundamentalism is No Fun... It should return!! Where it escaped from.. The Mental Asylum!!! Join the meet for Communal Harmony... On the 2nd Anniversary of the Sanvordem-Curchorem violence... Today 4 Mar. 4pm at Azad Maidan...Panjim To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit:

[Goanet] C. Gaspar Almeida

2008-03-03 Thread Bosco D'Mello
C. Gaspar Almeida By N.C.Mohandoss Gaspar Almeida's straight forwardness and ethical behaviour stands out among the vibrant Goan and the Indian community! There is hardly any Goan organization left where he has not contributed or assisted in some way or the other - be it for sports

[Goanet] [Goanet-Sports] Action contemplated against Taleigao body

2008-03-03 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
I am requesting help of goanet readers with reference to the Press Note issued by Sameer Salgaocar President of Goa State Chess assn yesterday. “The Executive Body of the Goa State Chess Association meets on Sunday to contemplate action to be taken against Shrikant Barve, founder of the Taleigao

[Goanet] Squeeze on Sea Harrier operations

2008-03-03 Thread Philip Thomas
SHORTAGE OF AIRCRAFT IN NAVY ---16:37 IST /LOK SABHA/ The Indian Navy is facing shortage of Sea Harrier aircraft. The ongoing upgrade of Sea Harrier programme has also temporarily affected the availability of the aircraft. Contract for the limited upgrade of Sea Harrier aircraft was concluded

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Parrikar wishes to speak to Goanet

2008-03-03 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Vivian A. DSouza wrote: I personally would prefer an informal live open forum open... For months I have had this idea of an American-style town hall forum, where we invite a politico to a public platform, engage him in a conversation with a moderator, and then have him take

[Goanet] Of beach umbrellas

2008-03-03 Thread sandeep heble
Of beach umbrellas...by Dr Samir Heble I remember the pristine Goa of my childhood: the beautiful beaches and Dona Paola untinged, unlike today’s worldly consumerism, the sandy sands where we could revel in the simple yet rich pleasures of life and the azure seas that were crystal clear. It is

[Goanet] Goan success stories

2008-03-03 Thread Bernado Colaco
MG, I am right - Kv's nationality is bridish. NRI's are peoples of the sub-continent called bhrart with a document called passport. In doubt post this question to Manohara Parricar! BC Here you go Bernardo. Make up your own mind: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Vaz

[Goanet] Daily Haiku #32

2008-03-03 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY HAIKU #32: SAUSAGE cheuris, grilled, keeps you filled, but cheuris in a bun, is much more fun! _ http://2008goanconvention.com/blog/index.php __ Aunty, Famous Indians, Haiku, Churchill cartoons, etc

[Goanet] GT: Eye Spy - March 4, 2008

2008-03-03 Thread Lionel Messias
March 4, 2008 Eye Spy Lionel Messias Windfall Want to know why so many ministers want to build Ravindra Bhavans in their back yards, the bigger the better? It provides a free flow of money into their pockets. You can hardly get enough potable water, and when you do it is not drinkable as per