[Goanet] When God created the world !!!!

[Ana Maria Fernandes]

When God created   the world human beings were honest and had concerned for 
others. In today's world everyone was glory and power and money without any 
efforts. That is the reason money collected for the poor goes into the pockets 
of those who collect it. In Go a we have caritas society. They collect lot of 
money but how many poor people get it ? Every year money is collected on Good 
friday where does that money go ? who enjoys peter pence ? 
  

[Goanet] BJP convention in Goa

[Nelson Lopes]

BJP convention in Goa
Life size cutouts of BJP luminaries adorning the Highways and important
junctions The focus is on all leaders, not Modi alone, along with the local
brand, but honours are reserved for C.M guarding his secure kitty with
hands dipped into his pocket The leaders are drenched in heavy showers
enjoying the moment, but not getting wet at all and you guessed right why?
It is once again carnival on the street ,but dyed only in pure saffron with
a dash of green to show environmental concern, after ravaging the Goa
through indiscriminate mining For the members it is a picnic and publicity
for rain tourism, Certainly you need no ambassador to do the honours with
everyone outdoing Modi in some way buy sound bytes, dress and subtle
dissent The Lion is roaring from a distant,as Goa is still not a habitat
for any cat as of now. Our C.M. who is time bound and date savy has advised
a calendar of events and asked octogenarians, septuagenarians to quit
public service after 65 years and assessing their feasibility in office.
Bating for Modi our C.M says he will increase the vote share by 3-4 %
enough to cobble  a majority to gain entry pass to the Parliament majority.
Poor Congress can only think of waste of money spent on this magnificent
tamasha, as if in the past Congress has been sacrosanct cannot be accused
of similar extravaganza in hosting their National leaders Though Modi may
not come in for Baptism of fire or water, a little singing bird is chirping
loud enough to say the our own C.M has no competition in being anointed for
a very important position, His miracle in religious engineering in Goan
politics has outsmarted Modi in all departments. With his simple style in
attire, the Chanakya will be loath to present himself on the chopping block
of politics of intrigue and suspensions
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim

[Goanet] Skirts on the lines

[Venantius J Pinto]

Design as such incorporates many areas within lived aesthetics, and often
presents things that may not be our cup of tea: in the manner we see and
respond even to our own selves (in secret, gupt, gupit) knowing who we are
and the fake selves we project to the outside.

Some Swedish male engineers** who operate the Roslagsbanan line north of
the capital Stockholm have begun to wear skirts on hotter days. They look
"decent and proper," said their employer Arriva. The decisions on both
sides is certainly intelligent. This is one of those issues apparently
resolved in a certain way—but would be very hard to see in India, although
we will see ourselves as anything other than modern! And by "we," I am only
talking of the educated class (and others who consider themselves as being
aware).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22828150

** Forget about that term being used in India. My dad btw was train
"driver."
I guess the heat he encountered rendered me a little daft. Now cheer that.


venantius j pinto

Re: [Goanet] Latest on www.goanspirit.com

[floriano lobo]

Dear Lionel/Puspa,

I have posted this comment on your website w.r.t. Lion Roars -8 but am not 
sure it has been posted.


Therefore I am printing it here as this view must be known by Goans.


Comment:

We commend the author for his indepth investigation and identification  into 
the Navy's holdings in Goa. And he has made a very studied surmise that the 
Navy is not likely to move out from Dabolim but rather fortify it's holdings 
more and more even through bellingerent methods. We do admit that this is 
true because the author believes that Goa will  be forever ruled by the 
National parties, more specifically the Congress and/or the BJP by taking 
turns. And the author has noted that these national parties shy away from 
poking  fingers, even jokingly, at the armed forces considering them to be 
the LORDS that must be SALUTED at all times. BUT the author has never 
imagined that a time may come that GOA may not be ruled anymore by one or 
the other above  mentioned parties but GOA's own Regional Party which might 
consider that not only the Indian Navy and the Army in Goa is Illegal, but 
India itself is illegally occupying Goa [until the promised by Nehru 
PLEBISCITE is undertaken]. The author must understand that such a regional 
GOA High Command can put the Navy, and /or the Army on NOTICE  within three 
months of it's taking charge of Goa's administration. And the Navy, 
especially, will hv no other alternative but to vacate Dabolim entirely and 
shift it's operations to Seabird Karwar or elsewhere as Dabolim is the 
Civilian Airport and the Navy has no right to keep occupying it forever, 
illegally. Also the author must know that the Mighty Indonesia was thrown 
out of East Timor through the action of the United Nations and the zeal of 
the East Timorean people, especially that of Xanana Gusmao.


The author must understand that just because the Navy handles guns et al, it 
can scare or keep scared  real authentic, bonafide  GOANS forever, whom they 
have kept pacified so far through the courting action by  the NATIONAL 
PARTIES which behave like cooks and butlers for the Navy and/or the armed 
forces.


Cheers





- Original Message - 
From: "Lionel Messias" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 6:18 PM
Subject: [Goanet] Latest on www.goanspirit.com


NEW

June 3-9, 2013

*(LIONROARS -8): The Navy has become a Mundcar … *The navy’s Dabolim base
was home to the Sea Harrier’s, helicopters, Dorniers, Kiran trainers,
Tupolev’s and Ilyushin long range maritime recon aircraft.  With its
fanatical craze for secrecy, no one knows which of these aircraft
categories were retired, but I do see all of them with the exception of the
recon aircraft flying over Velsao where I live and disturbing the peace.  As
things stand, Manmohan Singh will not be prime minister after 2014,
Parrikar may or may not complete his term as CM, but one thing is for sure,
the navy is not moving out of Dabolim.  I have said this before, it is a
bad tenant come to stay.  It is like a pesky mundcar who wants more and
more of your land.  It’s like Panjim’s ancient tenants who pay rents of Rs
30-60 in prime locations.  Need I say more?   READ MORE ON
http://goanspirit.com/index.php/bits-bytes/296-lion-roars-8

*Runaway failures: a tale of failed airport projects -1 … *It was the
Congress that drummed up this project called Ludhiana Aerotropolis
somewhere before 2009.  At the time it looked more like it had drummed up
an alibi to make money.  Here is proof of the pudding.  The project
envisaged acquiring 9,000 acres (4046.86 sq m).  Approximately 6,000 acres
was apportioned for the airport.  Can you smell the lucre here – it was the
planned aerotropolis modelled on the lines of similar facilities in
Singapore and Frankfurt.  The ministry of civil aviation quickly gave its
formal site clearance and approved the preparation of a techno economic
feasibility report, while the ministry of defence gave its green signal. 
Take

note of this because as I detail other failed airports, you will find that
the defence services have never objected to civilian aspirations, except in
the case of Goa.  While you are at it, ask yourself on what basis did the
Manorhar Parrikar government determine how much land was required for the
planned Mopa Greenfield.

http://goanspirit.com/index.php/lead/294-runaway-failures-a-tale-of-failed-airport-projects-1

*Waste Management in Germany: Polluter Pays – 1*.  A German resident of
Chorao Island writes on waste management in Germany and the polluter pays
theory which was fined tuned in his country.  Our politicians (MLAs and
councilors both) could learn from this instead of purchasing crores just to
go on study junkets ……….. READ MORE ON

http://goanspirit.com/index.php/writer-s-flow/295-waste-management-in-germany-polluter-pays-1

*Malvan is the maiden to be with**… *Malvan town itself revolves around the
two narrow one-way streets – one is the gateway into town and the other
leads you out – that is chock-

[Goanet] BFI's Ostrich approach hurting Goan basketball

[Sandeep Heble]

BFI's Ostrich approach hurting Goan basketball
Marcus Mergulhao, TNN Jun 7, 2013, 10.01PM IST

PANAJI: As always, it is the players who will have to pay a price for
officials' folly.

The Basketball Federation of India -- with an Ostrich in the sand
approach -- has been stonewalling efforts from the Sports Authority of
Goa and the Goa Olympic Association to agree on the team's
preparations for the Lusofonia Games 2013.

 For ten months, the BFI has refused to take cognisance of reports
from Goa -- written no less by GOA president Shripad Naik -- that the
Goa Basketball Association (GBA) has been inactive and, hence, not
been able to play a role in the
preparation of the team, unlike other participating associations.

One mail from the GOA evoked a reply from BFI CEO Roopam Sharma in
August last year, insisting the body headed by CF Vaz, with Shekhar
Jain as secretary, assist in the preparations.

The GOA, understandably, did not go into the merits of the case, but
asked the GBA to furnish three documents: registration certificate
issued by the Registrar of Societies duly renewed; list of office
bearers and list of executive committee members with personal details,
and date of election. Neither the BFI nor GBA got back since that
letter on August 8, 2012.

"The BFI has been extremely non-cooperative. Even in Delhi when some
officials from Goa tried to establish contact, BFI officials proved
evasive," said a senior official.

Even efforts by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to put things in
order has been resisted by BFI, understandably because Shekhar Jain,
the GBA secretary, is an executive committee member of the BFI. GBA
president Vaz has also served on the BFI executive committee in the
past.

"We are going to make one final effort to make the BFI see reason. If
they do not co-operate, we may be forced to take some drastic
measures," said the official.

The "drastic measure," according to those in the know, could be
scrapping of the Goan basketball team for the Lusofonia Games. There
are concerns that the current basketball squad, made up entirely of
locals, will come a cropper against international teams. And if the
BFI is not on board, Goa will not be allowed to include outstation
players.

"There are fears that an all-Goan team could prove to be an
embarrassment. How do you avoid that," asked a official.

Before Goa could select probables for the Lusofonia Games, the SAG
initially looked at a conciliatory game-plan. In November last year,
the SAG, then headed by Elvis Gomes, suggested to the BFI that a new
six-member executive committee be formed.

Aldona MLA Glen Ticlo was being proposed as the president of the new
body, but despite two separate reminders, the BFI has refused to
acknowledge efforts in Goa to put basketball back on track.

Source:
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-07/others/39813802_1_lusofonia-games-the-bfi-goa-olympic-association

[Goanet] BJP National Executive Meet in Goa - more Pics and video

[JoeGoaUk]

BJP National Executive Meet in Goa - more Pics and video

video clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFAhW1Lys6Q


Near Marriott
Rain clouds over Hotel Goa Marriott
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8990658969/in/photostream/


No other cars, except Police
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8991860488/in/photostream/

watching from one building to another
Case del Sol, House of Lords
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8991864894/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8991871328/in/photostream/

National TV news channel
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8990679823/in/photostream/

Water logging etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8991881622/in/photostream/

I love this Matoli gate
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8990700649/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8991887760/in/photostream/

Night lighting – D B Road (Not IFFI)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8990693601/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8990696595/in/photostream/


joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

for Goa & NRI related info... 
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/

For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa

In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Akureyri Sunrise

[Rajan P. Parrikar]

Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Akureyri Sunrise'

2:30 am outside my window.

A beautiful sunrise in Akureyri this morning around 2:30 am. 

My intention was to be at Goðafoss, around 50 kms away from Akureyri, to
capture the colours of the early morning there. However, I started feeling
dangerously sleepy at the wheel around 10 minutes into the drive, having been
[...]

You may view the latest post at
http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2013/06/08/akureyri-sunrise/

Best regards,
Rajan P. Parrikar
parri...@yahoo.com

[Goanet] Goa airport will affect western ghat : NGO - courtesy : TOI

[Camillo Fernandes]

Goa Mopa airport will affect western ghat ecology: NGOPosted: 08 Jun 2013 04:14 
AM PDTThe haste in initiating land acquisition and other processes for setting 
up a second airport at Mopa without carrying out a mandatory environment impact 
assessment will have serious environmental implications for the region in the 
proximity of the western ghats, Goans for Dabolim only (GFDO), a NGO stated. 
”The rich biodiversity of this plateau forms a critical component of the 
ecology of this region, and hence the proposed airport will be an environmental 
disaster for Goa, and for the entire Western Ghats region,” GFDO stated in a 
press note.The Mopa plateau slopes off towards five villages and provides water 
to the surrounding areas for agriculture and other activities. The Goa stretch 
of western ghats has been recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. “It is 
highly regrettable that the Goa government is blindly pushing ahead with this 
project which will uproot thousands of indigenous tribals, poor farmers and 
other helpless families,” Fr Eremito Rebelo stated.GFDO criticized the likely 
displacement of the original inhabitants, who should be protected for their 
unique and invaluable culture. The take over of their traditional agricultural 
lands will destroy their way of life permanently, Rebelo added. GFDO called for 
a transparent public to clear up the people’s serious misgivings regarding the 
huge enterprise, as the land being acquired for the airport comprises a huge 
chunk of Goa’s land available for development.Courtesy: TOI 
   

[Goanet] Goa news for June 9, 2013

[Goanet News Service]

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.

*** BJP's national executive meeting in Goa - NDTV (blog)
ealth, about 30 supporters of Narendra Modi stood outside Mr
Advani's house in Delhi and ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHfNspDLLVpgYjw0qBW3euPO9YtQQ&url=http://www.ndtv.com/blog/show/bjp-s-national-executive-meeting-in-goa-376665

*** No 'NaMonia', but am skipping Goa meet: Yashwant Sinha -
NDTV
onia" is being invoked as the bug that has left a group of the
party's senior-most leaders including LK Advani too sick to
attend the national executive in Goa, where 300 leaders are
meeting. The session is expected to culminate with the ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNH8m5FXT_716xnpYf6_fhEG-3mA3A&url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/no-namonia-but-am-skipping-goa-meet-yashwant-sinha-376917

*** LK Advani skips key BJP meet in Goa, party says he is unwell
- NDTV
TVPanaji: A chartered plane stood ready this morning to fly LK
Advani to Goa, but the BJP senior sent word that he will not be
taking that flight to attend the party's national executive. Mr
Advani, who has never missed a major BJP meeting, has said he
...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGMfbg5RIUEicf8JCLKhkp-9dD98Q&url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/lk-advani-skips-key-bjp-meet-in-goa-party-says-he-is-unwell-376907

*** LK Advani to skip BJP office bearers' meeting in Goa - Daily
News & Analysis
ily News & Analysis"There is expectation among the cadre that
BJP President Rajnath Singh will give out a clear message to the
party at the Goa conclave. He has been working on it and is in
consultation with BJP top brass and members of Parliamentary
Board prior to the ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEJOk5gk0Eh0bK4mZSzkTc4JC2Bvw&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1844872/report-lk-advani-to-skip-bjp-office-bearers-meeting-in-goa

*** Congress take potshot at BJP after Advani's no-show at Goa
meet - Hindustan Times
ndustan TimesCongress on Saturday took a dig at BJP over the
absence of its senior leaders, including party veteran LK
Advani, at the Goa meet, wondering whether those who are unable
to manage their own party can run the country. "I do not want to
make any comment ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHNLSmQ6NMhwCf-EsecBrC0wLFMCw&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Congress-take-potshot-at-BJP-after-Advani-s-no-show-at-Goa-meet/Article1-1072945.aspx

*** Sporting Clube de Goa slams AIFF over I-League, IPL-style
event - NDTVSports.com
eaching changes in the existing I-League format and promote an
IPL-style tournament. By brining in changes in the I-League
format, ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGHj-dh5eXgLzrASDeRQOgp-iz5MQ&url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/208949-sporting-clube-de-goa-slams-aiff-over-i-league-ipl-style-event

*** National Green Tribunal order: Industries department wants
Goa state pollution ... - Times of India
rder of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), on grounds that the
order is bad in law and has been pronounced ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGBDq0Yg42pAeeRDc9IIax68vroOg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/National-Green-Tribunal-order-Industries-department-wants-Goa-state-pollution-control-board-to-seek-revision/articleshow/20499857.cms

*** Advani skips BJP national executive meet in Goa citing 'ill
health' - Times of India
ear-old Advani skipped ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFb0M0rDJSQrtOy2-fvMHWntF4LpQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Advani-skips-BJP-national-executive-meet-in-Goa-citing-ill-health/articleshow/20488816.cms

*** Fear of flying kept me from Goa, writes Uma Bharti - NDTV
ay national executive in Goa has made headlines for all the
wrong reasons with a section of its leaders, led by veteran LK
Advani, staying away, reportedly in protest against the
appointment of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF29c84FykBRwoB5jguoXr4mNFWFA&url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/fear-of-flying-kept-me-from-goa-writes-uma-bharti-377085

*** 'Namonitis' virus spreading in Goa: Congress - Hindustan
Times
ndustan TimesThe Congress on Friday took a dig at the BJP over
absence of its top leaders at the party's conclave in Goa,
saying "Namonitis" is fast spreading in the state in a reference
to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi's presence there.
"Namonitis virus is ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEZRksr1C0zBc8qx5zfAjkZByb0XA&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Namonitis-virus-spreading-in-Goa-Congress/Article1-1072422.aspx


Compiled by Goanet News Service
http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php

Re: [Goanet] When Raja Sabha nominee of Goa speaks...????

[Jose Colaco]

On Jun 8, 2013, at 3:31 AM, "U. G. Barad"  wrote:

1: When Raja Sabha nominee Shantaram Naik speaks he conceals more than he
reviles! 

2: Yesterday he accused chief minister of Goa for spending public money on 
advertisement in support of National Executive meeting of BJP at Goa. 

3:  While this being true he forgot that congress party at the center is 
spending crores of rupees on unwanted Bharat Nirman campaign


COMMENT: 

Re1: I agree. Shantaram Naik does not REVILE enough. 

Re2:  That is surely a false accusation. Somebody (even if you are playing 
Lusophonic Basketball, Table Tennis or Kabbadi) please tell us that the money 
was actually spent upgrading the Hospicio in Margao.

re3:  I agree One wrong certainly makes another Wrong Right.

Would it be too REVILING if I had suggested that some among us (like me for 
instance) should consider writing only in Marathi?

Yes Yes .Jusht only.

jc

[Goanet] Journalist Savio Correa corrects a 26 year wrong - www.thegoan.net

[Camillo Fernandes]

The Goan helps Citizen journalist Savio Correa corrects a 26 year old 
wrong
IATG 0017 Correa’s RTI on The Goan forces the Goa Government to 
withdraw a 1987 letter granting blanket permissions to MPT


  
  Team Goan ,Vasco 08 June 2013

   Savio Correa is I am the Goan (IATG) # 017.
But that’s what is there in his citizen journalist card of The Goan. His
identity though will now be of a man who has managed to correct a 26 year old
wrong. In probably one of best fallouts of citizen journalism, the Mormugao
Port Trust (MPT) will now have to obtain prior permission from state government
authorities to carry out any construction in its operational area. 

In a letter dated May 23, the directorate
of municipal administration (DMA) has directed MPT to submit a layout and
building plans of the area allotted to MPT, along with a master plan for future
development to the statutory authorities. MPT has also been instructed not to
undertake any construction without approval from the municipality and planning
development authority (PDA).

Expressing satisfaction that his patient
perseverance had borne fruit, IATG 017 Savio Correa recollects his RTI which
The Goan had published on October 27, 2012. In his expose on I am The Goan,
Correia wrote, “It’s a classic case of bureaucratic red-tape, the left hand not
knowing what the right hand is doing. The Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) has a slew
of nine projects in its proposed expansion with investment of over Rs 1000
crores to boost its capacity that will ease congestion and allow bigger ships
to dock. Shockingly, the state government, urban local bodies and town planning
authorities are in the dark about these mega-projects coming up within their
jurisdiction and have not been consulted by MPT while planning the projects.”

But none of this came easy. Correia’s
expose came in the wake of MPT turning a deaf ear to the Vasco citizens’
efforts to contain coal dust pollution in the Port Town. The authorities in the
Municipality and State Administration expressed their inability to do anything
and refused to reveal why they were not taking action against MPT or shooting
down its’ environmental efforts till Correia’s RTI exposed their silence. Vasco
has been suffering due to a previous Goa Government letter no. 4/12/82-LAWD
that was issued on January 30, 1987 by then Vasco Planning and Development
Authority to MPT which said, “In case of construction for port operations
within its operational area, the MPT need not obtain any prior permission
before execution of any works both VPDA (now MPDA) and MMC be informed in
advance about the works being carried out”. Savio Correia’s RTI revealed that
“state government and urban local bodies are blissfully unaware of any of the
mega-projects, and hence are unprepared to handle their demands and possible
impact/fallout on existing infrastructure”.

“Concerted efforts by a bunch of Vascokars
bore fruit. The Power Minister, Milind Naik, played a major role. And of
course, The Goan’s story about the RTI on I am the Goan on October 27, 2012 was
a great help too,” says Savio Correia. The Goan followed up his RTI in its own
investigations and exposed how MPT’s projects were cropping up without seeking
government permissions, whether it was the coal berth adjacent to City Center
or the hospital opposite MMC’s garbage site. The IATG expose has now helped
Vasco assert itself in any project that comes up in MPT’s precincts. 
  

[Goanet] Go Goa Gone____ Hockey.

[Eugene Correia]

SHOCKERUNBELIEVABLE SCORELINE.
Sports Authority of India 22 beat Goa Hockey 1 at the 3rd National Senior
Hockey Championships going on in Pune. Didn't see any reports on the hockey
tournament in Herald or the Navhind Times. Hockey has been dying, if not
dead, in Goa for years so why send these lambs for the slaughter.

Eugene

Re: [Goanet] Fluoride Is A Toxin, Why Is It Still Used? -Video - iHealthTube.com

[augusto pinto]

Jose Colaco  wrote:

"My dear Santoshbab,

Ah Lord .Santoshbab really has the proverbial tolerance and patience of
Job.:
BLAH BLAH BLAH...
Is it worth the time to the the proverbial donkey to the water?"

MY COMMENT:

Dear jc

Do you not realize that Santoshbab is on the rebound after his old love Fr
Ivo kicked the bucket? The poor guy is desperately looking for a new mogi
and Conbab is the closest he can find so far although I agree that Conbab
is nowhere as good a match to old Fr I.

Anyway please give Santoshbab the time and space find his true faffy and
stop playing the spoilsport. Bah!!

Seriously
Augusto


Augusto Pinto
40, Novo Portugal
Moira, Bardez
Goa, India
E pinto...@gmail.com
P 0832-2470336
M 9881126350

[Goanet] US honeybees threatened as 31% of colonies died out in 2012, report shows | Environment | guardian.co.uk

[Con Menezes]

Is this case in India too?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/may/08/honey-bees-threatened-colonies-extinct-2012

[Goanet] Smart phone Diagnostic

[Con Menezes]

 
  What a Smart Phone can do. 

  Must watch this amazing piece of interview. 

  iDoctor Could a smartphone be the future of medicine 

  Technological/Medical development 

  Brilliant ! 

   

   

   

 





 

 

 

[Goanet] NEWS: Modi sickness hits Goa beach (Radhika Ramaseshan, The Telegraph, Kolkata)

[Goanet News]

Modi sickness hits Goa beach

- Advani stays away on first day, CM backers pin hope on Sangh directive

RADHIKA RAMASESHAN

Panjim, June 7: L.K. Advani managed to cast a pall on the opening day of
the BJP’s session in Goa where Narendra Modi was expected to be anointed
the party’s spearhead for the next general election.

Advani did not show up for today’s office-bearers’ meeting on the eve of
the two-day national executive session because of a “stomach upset and
weakness”.

Late tonight, a source said Advani might skip the entire three-day event.
The source said a decision on Advani’s trip to Goa would be taken tomorrow
morning at 10, “depending on medical advice and his condition that does not
appear bright”.

If Advani does skip the full session, it will be the first time he would
have kept away from such an event since the BJP was formed in 1980.

The expectation here was that Advani, who stepped into patriarchal shoes
after ill health kept Atal Bihari Vajpayee from public life, would
personally ratify the move to anoint Modi as head of the campaign committee
for the approaching general election.

Sushma Swaraj, Advani’s closest political confidant, reportedly stressed to
party president Rajnath Singh that he must not announce anything “major” in
the absence of the veteran. She herself made a point by arriving late at
the office-bearers’ meeting this afternoon.

Advani also ensured that his loyalists Uma Bharti, Jaswant Singh,
Shatrughan Sinha and B.C. Khanduri stayed away in “solidarity”. An Uttar
Pradesh MP, Yogi Adityanath, brought cheer by rooting for Advani for Prime
Minister.

Other than Sushma and Adityanath, few of these acolytes are political
heavy-hitters but they did manage to spoil the mood. “The mood inside was
dismal. We can’t believe the Advani-Modi vibes are so bad,” a source said.

BJP sources said the RSS could be the only catalyst now. The Sangh has
decided to “bless” Modi’s projection.

Sources said Sangh functionaries were “closely watching” Advani’s
responses. If they concluded it was not “worth their while” indulging
Advani, they could “direct” Rajnath to announce Modi’s name as the campaign
panel head in the next two days. “The Sangh is not amused,” a source said.

RSS joint general secretary Suresh Soni had met Rajnath on Thursday. Soni
is said to have agreed “in principle” to Modi’s anointment.

M. Venkaiah Naidu today told journalists that Advani was “unwell”. A member
of Advani’s family called Rajnath yesterday and said he felt “weak” from
the Delhi heat and would skip the first day’s meeting.

“It would be untrue to say that Advani is not disturbed with the kind of
drum-beating (for Modi as the party’s candidate for Prime Minister) that is
going on,” a party source said. “Remember, this is a country where (then
Congress president) Dev Kant Barooah had said, ‘India is Indira, Indira is
India’ (during the Emergency). Indira was routed in the elections that
followed.”

The source added: “In Atalji’s case, the process happened naturally and had
a flavour that is cherished even today. Drum-beating does not necessarily
ensure electoral success.”

A minority in the BJP believes that Modi’s projection could see either a
spurt in seats, or stagnation and even a fall, especially if the Muslims
rallied behind the Congress.

Advani’s absence did not deter Modi’s growing band of cheerleaders today.
Last evening, the meeting’s host and Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar
had started the chorus in favour of his Gujarat counterpart’s elevation.

In 2009, Parrikar, short-listed by the Sangh as a candidate for BJP
president, had blown his prospects by comparing Advani to “pickle gone
sour” and advising him to ride into the political sunset.

Smriti Irani, Rajya Sabha member and the central BJP’s minder for Goa, has
claimed a “groundswell of positive sentiments” in Modi’s favour.

Ironically, Advani was Modi’s prime endorser when the Gujarat chief
minister was up against the wall 11 years ago. That too was in Goa and
Modi’s continuance as chief minister was opposed by then Prime Minister
Vajpayee.

On the eve of the April 2002 national executive meeting, BJP ally Telugu
Desam had lobbed a bombshell by demanding Modi’s removal in view of the
February-March violence against Muslims in Gujarat.

Brajesh Mishra, Vajpayee’s closest aide in the Prime Minister’s Office, had
suggested that Modi’s removal was a given. Modi stayed away from the first
day’s meeting to facilitate “free and frank” discussions.

To Vajpayee’s shock, his closest political confidant, Pramod Mahajan, gave
the first shout in Modi’s favour saying he would not quit no matter who
wanted him to. The rest of the pack followed. Vajpayee stood isolated.
Advani had put up the members to back Modi.

Over a decade later, the roles have reversed in Goa.

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130608/jsp/frontpage/story_16985292.jsp#.UbMB6_K-ZaU

[Goanet] Not an inch more of Goa's land to the Navy or other defence forces -- By Nisser Dias

[Nisser Dias]

*By Nisser Dias
 6thJune 2013
*

* *

*Not an inch more of Goa’s land to the Navy or other defence forces*



Till date it was perceived that only lawyers used the ploy to
confuse if they could not convince the judges while presenting their case,
but today it seems that the chief minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar has also
adopted such a strategy over the proposed airport at Mopa vis-à-vis Navy.



Chief minister’s latest approach to convince Goans to accept
his pet project is by confusing them. He told the media that he would make
an offer to the Prime Minister to shift Navy to Mopa and hand over Dabolim
for the expansion of the airport. This to me appears to bring about a
divide among the people leading and supporting the movement because he
feels that south Goa people would accept such a proposal thereby alienating
farmers of Mopa. Manohar Parrikar should have realised that if the people
of Mopa have refused an airport they would never accept the Navy. And the
people of south Goa would not accept this proposal because we are not
interested in giving any more land to the Navy instead our only aim is to
retrieve as much of land that the Navy has invaded all over the state.



But one thing is very clear the movement against airport at
Mopa has rattled the chief minister and that is the reason he has adopted
this devious scheme of urging the prime minister. Question is when have the
BJP and Parrikar started having faith in the Dr. Manmohan Singh whom they
had called a ‘Weak’ prime minister. More than that the delay in floating
Request for Qualification (RFQ) is an indication that chief minister have
realized it would not be healthy for his government to go against the
wishes of the people.



We would welcome and support the chief minister if he initiates
a dialogue with the Defence minister and demand more land for the expansion
of the Dabolim airport but handing even an inch of land to the Navy is out
of the question. Has the chief minister forgotten plight of people visiting
Anjediva island to celebrate the feast. After the island was handed over to
the navy by the Goa government they have disallowed us from celebrating the
visit once a year citing security reasons. So why should Goans allow any
more land to be given to them. Our insistence is get back as much land as
possible.



Former Union minister Ramakant Khalap has also started sounded
his bugle for the proposed airport. It is surprising that he took so long.
During his youthful days his original party the Maharashtra Gomantak Party
(MGP) wanted to merge Goa with Maharashtra and the people of Goa defeated
the move through Opinion Poll. Now septuagenarian Khalap must be dreaming
that at last his party vision must be coming true. Ironically today he is a
spent force and though in the Congress party he does not have much say. His
rumbling must be because of the Lok Sabha election ticket which are slated
next year.



Just like Khalap said that the Navy is not a pumpkin in Manohar
Parrikar’s backyard to be shifted wherever he wants, I would like to remind
Ramakant Khalap that Goa was not MGP’s fiefdom to be merged with
Maharashtra at that time. Goans it is said that have a short memory and
forgive easily but in the case of the MGP the urge to merge Goa with
Maharashtra will never be forgotten. Ramakant Khalap who is in the evening
of his political career should retire in Maharashtra which would
undoubtedly be beneficial not only to Goa but also to the neighbouring
state.



Convenor of Goa for Dabolim Only Fr. Eremito Rebello has a very
good suggestion his demand is force the Navy to handover 5 lakhs sq. mtrs.
of adjoining land to the Airport Authority of India and Dabolim’s capacity
would be increased to accommodate 20 million passengers a year.



But the problem is that both the ruling BJP and the Opposition
Congress want the airport at Mopa because they have stakes in the land
there. The other elected representatives that are making noise are those
who do not have stake there.  And the other four who are mum are the three
alter boys namely Avertano Furtado, Caitu D’silva and Benjamin D’silva
along with BJP minister Alina, wife of late Mathany Saldanha.



It is high time that chief minister Manohar Parrikar abandons
his pet project and apply his mind to strengthen the existing
infrastructure. It is more than a year since he is in the driver’s seat,
but the bus-stand in the capital city of Panjim is in a pathetic condition.
Similar is the case of the bus-stand in the commercial city of Margao. It
is classic case of the chief minister thinking of the tourists five years
hence but not giving a thought to alleviating the suffering of his own
people in Goa who have to commute to and fro.



Last week the false ceiling of the casualty of Goa Medical
College (GMC) came crashing down due to leakage. The BJP government under
Manohar Parrik

[Goanet] Oral History of British Goans

[Mervyn Maciel]

I was pleased to see from comments made by Rose Fernandes, that the hard
work put in by the Project Team(notably Selma Carvalho and Eddie Fernandes)
has finally received the recognition and appreciation it deserves.



Mervyn Maciel

[Goanet] This evening in Bangalore...Think Goa Live Goa (08 June 2013)

[Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا]

Think Goa Live Goa :: Sat Jun 08 2013 at 07:30 pm
Venue : Catholic Club, 22, Museum Road, Bangalore, India
KGA in association with Catholic Club presents Think Goa Live Goa

Come experience the Goan spirit, culture, good food and music right here in
Bangalore. An evening of drink and dance, fun and frolic - Viva Goa!!!

Tickets (Advance) for KGA Members
Members: Rs.150 Guests: Rs.250
Children below 12 years - Free
Tickets available with all committee members
Last date for KGA Tickets - 7th June 7pm

Gate Tickets will only available through Catholic Club
Rates (Gate) - Only for Catholic Club Members
Members: Rs.300 Guests: Rs.500

NOTE: Focus Bookshop will stock, at the event, a special selection of Goa
books. (After that too, you can contact Focus Bookshop 140/2,  Near State
Bank of India ATM. Lakshmi Nivas, 8th Cross, Malleswaram Bangalore -
560003. Phone: 080 - 23445402 Ask this Goan-run bookshop to stock special
titles of your choice.)

FOCUS:
http://yellowpages.sulekha.com/bangalore/focus-bookshop-malleswaram-bangalore_contact-address

Karnataka Goan Association: http://www.kgabangalore.com/
--
FN  Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell  +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org

[Goanet] When Raja Sabha nominee of Goa speaks...????

[U. G. Barad]

When Raja Sabha nominee Shantaram Naik speaks he conceals more than he
reviles! Yesterday (7/6/2013), in a press conference, he accused chief
minister of Goa for spending public money on advertisement in support of
National Executive meeting of BJP at Goa. While this being true he forgot
that congress party at the center is spending crores of rupees on unwanted
Bharat Nirman campaign - a propaganda campaign of congress party! The
budgetary provision of 58,000 crores for 2011-2012 was already made by then
finance minister Pranab Mukherjee!  (Reference:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/union-budget-2011/Highlights-of-Unio
n-Budget-2011-2012/articleshow/7592642.cms)  And budgetary provision for
Bharat Nirman campaign for the year 2012 - 2013 and that for 2013 - 2014 is
unbelievably high! 

Now my question to MP of Goa Mr. Shantarm Naik: Whose money is being spent
by congress party on Bharat Nirman campaign? Is it not public money that
congress is spending on advertisement? Are states run by congress party not
spending public money for party's campaign when executive/high powered all
India congress (I) meetings/events takes place in those states? 

OR are you trying to tell Goans that spending public money is the
prerogative of ONLY Congress party in India!  Or are you accusing chief
minister of Goa just because you have come down to Goa and caught up with
"NAMOnia Syndrome." If so, I would only say, "Please do your homework before
you make unjustifiable comments!"


Best regards,

U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day...

[Gabe Menezes]

Dean Martin
-
Im Confessin' That I Love You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPgB_b-9-Zw



-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Questions to Goa's MLA & MP!!!

[U. G. Barad]

Looks like most congressmen in Goa, these days, have started suffering from
"NAMOnia syndrome!"  Not knowing what to do they have started scratching
where there is no itching! 

Few days back, Lourenco, an elected MLA and spokesperson of opposition
party, said that the land acquired during congress regime for developing
golf course at Terekhol in Pernem should be given back to owners of land?
Governemnt should also initiate actions on erstwhile two congress ministers
for acquiring land for golf in Terekol! And BJP government should not
initiate any work in that area!!

On this issue, south Goa MP Francisco Sardinha has evolved a new theory to
proposed golf land! According to him, land allotted to outsiders by
erstwhile Congress government should be taken back by the BJP government
because Goa has now demanded Special Status. 

My questions to both Lourenco and Francisco are: How can projects like golf
course be FEASIBLE during congress tenure and become UNFEASIBLE during BJP
time? OR is it because congress party, after their downfall, realized that
they would not get their SHARE from the said project now? Why Lourenco and
Francisco are not naming the erstwhile two congress ministers involved in
golf project at Terekhol? What did Lourenco as elected MLA and Francisco as
elected MP do when congress government had initiated land acquisition for
golf project? Is not this golf issue directly pointing fingers at Goa
congress party indicating that Congress party are NOT GOOD PLANNERS instead
they are GOOD LOOTERS!

Lastly, what has happened to the land given to set up 7 SEZs in Goa! This
question is more pertinent because it was during congress government (during
Rane's regime) that the SEZ proposal in Goa had to be scrapped because of
public outcry! Subsequently congress changed their hands and Digu was
installed as chief minister. For one complete term, what did this change
regime, under Digu, do in getting back the land from SEZs companies? 

Looks like, intentionally, both Lourenco and Francisco have forgotten the
famous phrase: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of
the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of
the time."

[Goanet] Creating a stage on foreign shores - thegoan.net

[Camillo Fernandes]

As Goans settled abroad, Goa’s unique dramatic form, tiatr also travelled with 
them thanks to its ardent supporters and promoters like Tony Gonsalves from 
Divar, now a resident of Wembley in the UKDaniel F de Souza / The Goan  08 June 
2013
Goa’s humble tiatr has traversed the world, from Africa to the Middle East, and 
now London and Canada as well, thanks to its ardent supporters and 
promoters.One such is Goan expatriate from Divar, Tony Gonsalves (now living in 
Wembley in the UK), an avid tiatr fan, who along with his brother, Felix 
Gonsalves, the Chairman of ‘Wembley Goans UK’ a social and cultural club that 
facilitates the staging of tiatr in the continent of Europe.Daniel F de Souza: 
Does tiatr find an audience in Europe? What are the logistics involved in 
putting up a tiatr abroad? And is it really worth the trouble?Tony Gonsalves: 
Once a year, I stage four shows of every tiatr I promote in the UK. It’s a big 
responsibility involving a lot of money. With no government support whatsoever, 
it is up to the promoter to foot the entire bill for professional fees, visas, 
tickets, food, accommodation and other incidentals. I fly the entire troupe 
including the musicians and hire a four-bedroom apartment complete with a cook. 
My family, my brother Felix, friends and well-wishers also help by 
accommodating a few artistes. Sometimes, we do not even break even or recover 
our expenses, but our love for Goan culture and the joy on the faces of the 
Goans settled here who yearn for their beloved homeland and mother-tongue keeps 
us going. Tiatr definitely enjoys a greater response than the musicals, with 
the shows being held on weekends and the Wembley Hall with a seating capacity 
of 600 packed to full capacity with tiatr lovers.DD: With visas for an entire 
troupe and long-distance travel involved, how long does the planning process 
take?TG: I generally put in my papers with the British embassy for processing 
of the travel visas  etc at least one month in advance. The processing is 
smooth with no harassment, whatsoever. So far I have not faced any problem with 
the authorities in the UK or in any of the other countries where I have been 
promoting tiatr like Spain, Portugal, Canada, etc.DD: The entire process sounds 
like a complex one. How did you get into the promotion of tiatr in the UK and 
beyond?TG: We migrated to the United Kingdom in the early nineties and settled 
at Wembley. Being avid fans of tiatr and since there was a considerable Goan 
presence in Wembley, in 2004 we embarked on the idea of staging a musical show 
in the UK with Lorna, Ben Evangelisto, Norman Cardozo on the keyboards and 
others and staged four shows in London, two in Spain and one show each in 
Portugal and Canada. Since then I have been endeavouring to stage at least one 
tiatr in London each year. This July, I will be fl ying Constantine Crasto’s 
troupe to the UK. I also plan to take tiatr to Australia soon and I am in the 
process of doing my homework and working out the logistics of staging tiatr in 
Sydney and in Melbourne.Previous StoryVillage tiatr: the womb of the 
professional stageNext Story
  

[Goanet] Water proofing a thriving business - thegoan.net

[Camillo Fernandes]

Humid climate, salinity, heavy monsoons, all call for waterproofing, a much 
sought after service in GoaBharati Pawaskar / The Goan  08 June 2013When it 
rains, it rains cats and dogs in Goa and apart from flooding the roads, gutters 
and nullas, it pours in through ceilings and rooftops. It’s the monsoon story 
in the state and thanks to the heavenly blessings from the rain Gods above, the 
waterproofing industry under the Goan sky is flourishing.The hoardings all over 
the state Highway NH-17 cry aloud –‘Ghar mei paani ko ghusne na dena’ and ask 
to call Dr Fixit in case of emergencies. Yes, Dr Fixit waterproofing products 
are popular among waterproofing contractors who undertake waterproofing 
assignments for housing, commercial and industrial structures. These include 
waterproofing of basement, sunken slabs of bathroom and toilets, terrace and 
other structures in need of waterproofing.“We go for certified vendors who 
process the products in accordance with the international quality standards, 
longer shelf life, accurate PH value and purity. We test them on various 
parameters like accurate composition and effective result before offering them 
to our customers,” says a distributor in Panjim who keeps waterproofing 
products of various companies.The deteriorating quality of construction as well 
as the natural causes like humidity, high water table and salty, saline air 
especially in the coastal belt, are to be blamed for the growing need of 
waterproofing. The quality of construction material – sand, mettle, granite, 
laterite stones and bricks has also deteriorated which reflects in poor 
construction. Haste is another factor. If the pace of construction is too fast 
it gives little time for curing which gives rise to the need for waterproofing 
in a short period of time. The leakage begins with the first rain showers in 
some cases. Post construction maintenance is equally important.There are 
specialised services and treatments for the roof, side wall, bath, expansion 
joint, vertical expansion joint and water tank coating, basement, injection 
grouting and swimming pool. “If the waterproofing problems are not attended in 
time, the structure poses various dangers; one of it is of short circuit. The 
concealed electricity wiring in the walls may spark  if the seeped water comes 
in contact with live wires,” warns Damodar Yeshwant Dicholkar, proprietor 
Yeshwant Interiors in Margao who has diversified into waterproofing a decade 
ago and caters to clients in Goa as well as Mumbai.“Most buildings in Goa need 
waterproofing, irrespective of when they were constructed. We have come across 
cases where the leakage begins the very next year after construction. In some, 
the leakages show up immediately after taking possession,” discloses Dicholkar 
who is on the panel of SIKA India Pvt Ltd that manufactures waterproofing 
products at Verna Industrial Estate. ACC runs a helpline for its consumers 
providing the list of cement dealers and reliable waterproofing contractors 
like Dicholkar who offers all kinds of services like interiors, exteriors, 
restorations, renovations and waterproofing – for new as well as old 
constructions. There is a stiff competition in the construction and interior 
decoration business but a lot of scope in waterproofing exists as this area 
remains untouched. Across Goa there are handful contractors known for their 
quality work. They offer specialised services and treatments for the roof, side 
wall, bath, expansion joint, vertical expansion joint and water tank coating, 
basement, injection grouting and swimming pools.  The cost of waterproofing 
depends on the intensity of leakage and site condition. A century-old 
Portuguese house will leak only if the tiles above break as their side walls 
are usually strong and thick. The reasons why a structure falls apart could be 
more than one. There is no proper curing. Traditional way of constructing is 
still continued which leaves lot of scope for leakage. While casting a slab on 
an old property, the use of proper waterproofing additives will minimise the 
capillary action. Use of additives and cohesive for both slab as well as 
exterior plasters can reduce the possibility of leakage. If the dressing of the 
laterite stones is not proper, it results in uneven levels and wherever there 
is thick plaster, the chances are more that it would leak. The use of quality 
sand is a must too.Five years ago good sand was available for Rs 430 per cubic 
metre. The same is now quoted Rs 1700 per cubic metre. The labour was Rs 
250-300 which now costs Rs 500-600 per day. The cost of the material counts 
along with the construction rate and reflects in the final price of the 
property. While reputed real estate developers use quality material and take 
care to do the waterproofing themselves, those who have turned builder 
overnight want to erect at a cheaper rate and at a faster pace.“My builder 
overlooked the need for waterproofing whi

[Goanet] BJP Party meet in Goa and Large front page ads at our cost?

[JoeGoaUk]

 
Today, all English dailies had half page colour ad front page welcoming BJP 
National Executives to Goa. if there are say 8 dailies including Marathi etc, 
today's cost alone could run well into half a crore. Similarly, 
one has to take into account yesterday's cost and tomorrow's if any - and this 
is issued by Govt. of Goa- which is our money. I thought Parrikar Govt  was 
different. birds of feather flock together. shis. 
Mr. CM could you please also update on this issue on your facebook wall?

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It says ‘Goa, a land where the mind is without fear and
the head held high’
Actually, to me, it is just the other way round i.e. mind with fear and 
head held down in shame.
( I am particularly referring to Vasco unsolved child rape case)
 

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