[Goanet-News] Goa news for September 22, 2011

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Nearly half of Goa's mines illegal: PAC - Hindustan Times wSSEAT0wQwoPj1wPVA

[Goanet] Tintin in the land of Black Money(humour column)

Tintin in the land of Black Money Aditya Sinha The writer is the Editor-in-Chief, DNA, based in Mumbai Tintin and his philosophical white fox terrier Snowy had reached Marlinspike only to discover that Captain Haddock was on a fast unto death. “Not even Loch Lomond whisky?” Tintin asked his

[Goanet] Song for the day

Here is a nice oldie, off to Bournemouth with the Merton Seniors. LES PAUL MARY FORD - Mr. SANDMAN.wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qtYcSwTN7Yfeature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Certain 'senior moments' may signal mental decline - USATODAY.com

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/alzheimers/story/2011-09-18/Certain-senior-moments-may-signal-mental-decline/50437216/1?csp=obinsite

Re: [Goanet] Seminar on 'Role of Youth in Political Decision Making' held

The sessions were chaired by Valmiki Naik, Malisa Simoes, Akhil Parrikar and Suraj Shenai, core committee members of 'India Against Corruption(Goa Unit) Is it possible to get mobile mumbers of any of the people mentioned above. Reagdrs From: goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org

[Goanet] Ravina's death: Bailancho Ekvott says 'Politicians are protecting the doctors..

PRESS RELEASE Miss Ravina a minor school girl, diagnosed for appendicitis by their family doctor on 26/6/2010 was admitted at Pai Nursing Home on 2/7/2010. She was operated on 3/7/2010, developed post operation complications and began turning yellow, was readmitted after some days to Pai

[Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

Add to your list: Traditional Taste of Goa Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian by Mrs. Kumudini Usgaokar and Mrs. Sharma Sardesai Published  by Fomento Foundation Goa, 2000 Vasco Pinho's  Snapshots of Indo-Portuguese  History  series  Panjim Then and Now  I,  II, III [2009] Best, I. Nunes

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (21Sep11)

*** Goa Lokayukta bill draft spares none, not even the CM *** Khalap posing as Goa's Anna Hazare To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] International Year of Chemistry (IYC) Celebrations at St. Xavier’s College

A Special Program for Schools organized by St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa, as part of the International Year of Chemistry (IYC) Celebrations. An Inaugural Proramme held on the 21st of July, 2011, heralded the beginning of the IYC celebrations at St. Xavier’s College. The first event

[Goanet] Talking Photos: some Pics

The other side of Colvale Church http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6164663913/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6165192342/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6165180926/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6164648827/

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

Two more books which we enjoyed thoroughly. I'd recommend them unreservedly. 1: Tivolem - by Victor Rangel-Ribeiro 2: The Tailor's Daughter - by Ben Antao jc

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

Selma, Thanks for your comments. While I really appreciate your practical help, let me hasten to point out this isn't about money. Everyone can do what they *can* do, and what their interest levels allow them to do. When we were part of the Free Software movement, my strong belief was that the

[Goanet] Lokpal - An excellent analysis of the Bill

Jan Lokpal Bill – A Nightmare for Corrupt Officials History of Lokpal Bill The origin of the Lokpal (anti-corruption ombudsman) dates back to 1963, when Nehru was the prime minister. But it was in 1966 that a Lokpal was proposed at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states. In 1968, a Lokpal Bill was

[Goanet] China`s Warning

Please refer the matter to the national Tribunal of Anna and Team. Probably they can undertake another fast till the chinese give up their demands. The Young India can spend some time on the streets with Anna caps and Indian flags to scare away the chinese. A Lok Pal Bill which engulfs the PM

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

Money and support do count and one had suggested Goichis visiting Goa to support Concani by buying of Concani (Romi script please...yes, its all about) magazines and giving generously to the one Concani weekly newspaper. I think the donations are accepted at Pilar. A subscription is great or

[Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

Frederick dear, Far be it from me to get into a debate about the semantics of Marxism with you. I have and always will be a committed capitalist. There is no need to thank me for my practical help. In capitalism everything bears fruit in its own time. Capitalism has its own zen theory.  

[Goanet] Paul Fernandes (ex-Qatar) Konkani CD due for release shortly in Goa

http://goansinqatar.blogspot.com/2011/09/paul-fernandes-konkani-cd-due-for.html

[Goanet] Congratulations to Paulo Dias

Congratulations are in order to my good friend Paulo Colaco-Dias. I know that I can now call him my learned colleague I have to say the same to one of my 'kiddies' (:-) All the best to your family and you, Paulo. jc

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

On 21 September 2011 23:25, Pandu Lampiao pan...@gmail.com wrote: Money and support do count and one had suggested Goichis visiting Goa to support Concani by buying of Concani (Romi script please...yes, its all about) magazines and giving generously to the one Concani weekly newspaper. I

[Goanet] State of telephone connections in Goa

http://armstrongvaz.blogspot.com/2011/09/state-of-telephone-connections-in-goa.html

Re: [Goanet] Upcoming performances at the Tiatr Competition

Dear Lino, Thanks very much for your feedback! My goal was to be deliberately provocative (though I won't claim the error/s were intentional or due to anything other than ignorance!). I don't see why Konkani shouldn't be have more translations. The Threepenny Opera would any day catch my attention

[Goanet] REMINDER-TODAY: Victor Hugo-Gomes talks on Goa's agrarian past, at the XCHR

History Hour 22 September · 17:30 - 20:30 Location Xavier Centre of Historical Research, B B Borkar Road, Alto Porvorim 403521, Goa, India. More info GOA'S AGRARIAN PAST Victor Hugo Gomes Victor Hugo Gomes, a restorer by

Re: [Goanet] Persistent bogus political and religious propaganda on Goanet

Thank you Santosh, Yes, I realise there is so much conflicting 'information' around that it is difficult to separate 'wheat from chaff'!. I recall watching a documentary on a science channel entitled 'The Hearts Code' and very convincing it was. At least the subjects I post on the net,

[Goanet] Goa news for September 22, 2011

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Nearly half of Goa's mines illegal: PAC - Hindustan Times wSSEAT0wQwoPj1wPVA

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Romancing the Goan Monsoon - Take 3

Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Romancing the Goan Monsoon - Take 3' Another installment in our ongoing monsoon romance. You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2011/09/21/romancing-the-goan-monsoon-take-3/ Best regards, Rajan P.

Re: [Goanet] Inherited Memories in Organ Transplant Recipients

It is very hard to keep track of, and refute, all the pseudoscientific nonsense that is posted on Goanet. We would need a full-time scientifically well-educated and knowledgeable reviewer to do that. For me, every now and then crap like that in the following post becomes unbearable because it

Re: [Goanet] A gift...

FN wrote: When we were part of the Free Software movement, my strong belief was that the miracle of loaves and fishes was a precursor to the magic principles of free software itself! When everyone gives according to their abilities (sorry to those whom I've offended for sounding too close to Uncle

Re: [Goanet] Persistent bogus political and religious propaganda on Goanet

Con, what if someone died following bad medical advice in your posts? Would you and Goanet be partly responsible for their death? What if they lived in the USA and the family sued in the USA for financial damages? Medical claims can runs in millions of dollars. Merely defending a lawsuit in the

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

Fred-bhaai, by no means am I suggesting charity. Goa gov'ment supports Concani? I see! Quiet the contraire: what I am suggesting is action by subscribing and giving subscriptions to folks who read Concani. Showing support rather than charity. Its a lovely language and one of the few things one

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

Selma wrote: However getting back to England, we have a lot of Goan bulbuls here known to flap their wings but seldom fly. Comment: Coward! Name them. Or don't make these cheap, throw-away one liners. Cyprian Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:34:04 -0700 From: elisabeth_...@yahoo.com To:

Re: [Goanet] Upcoming performances at the Tiatr Competition

Eka kallar ami Konknnintlean 'sacrifice' hea utrak TEAG oxem mhonntale. Bhaxik nodrentlean TEAG utracho zaunk zai aslo to vichar zala, ani az ami tem 'TYAG' oxe ritin boroytanv. Mog asum, SALU On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 2:56 PM, Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org wrote: Dear Lino, Thanks very