[Goanet] Don’t Know If You’re Eating GMOs? Then You Probably Are! | UK Progressive
Do they have GMO Foods in India?? Read this. http://www.ukprogressive.co.uk/dont-know-if-youre-eating-gmos-then-you-probably-are/article11252.html
[Goanet] Waist size predicts heart-disease death better than weight - CNN.com
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[Goanet] Daily Grook #954
DAILY GROOK #954 = LIMB TRIM = by Francis Rodrigues i may allow in defeat even to chop each hand, but to cut off my feet i just couldn't stand! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910
[Goanet] How Alcohol Can Protect Your Cardiovascular Health | Peak Health Advocate
http://www.peakhealthadvocate.com:80/1320/how-alcohol-can-protect-your-cardiovascular-health/?sid=YS4273cp=PKHLct=20110519cc=eletteren=3626698
[Goanet] Song for the day
Kaoma http://www.youtube.com/artist/Kaoma?feature=watch_video_title - The Lambada ORIGINAL Music Video Clip (Llorando Se Fue) 1989 OFFICIAL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8mz9uOvFQA -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Free From School
Dear Sir, Please publish the following book review. Dale Luis Menezes. FREEDOM AT 17 By DALE LUIS MENEZES When we are in a classroom, particularly that of a school, the world outside seems so much fun. One can’t wait for the last bell to ring and dash out of the classroom with howling urgency. I particularly never liked the air-tight regimen and unnecessary memorizing of information, which all students had to undergo in schools. So, when a copy of Free From School landed in my hands, I started to read it immediately. Here was one book which suggested an alternative to learning in school. What more could anyone who had a difficult experience in school, ask for? A few months ago I had read the slim book titled Deschooling Society by Ivan Illich. This book when published in 1971 had caused quite a controversy. What Ivan Illich quite simply suggested was to do away with schools to have a better society. The ideas that Ivan Illich suggested instead of formal schooling way back in the ’70s, I feel, had little practical use but with the rise of internet his ideas can be looked into afresh. Schools are not necessarily the temples of learning; they are also used by the ruling elite to propagate ideologies that justify their power. The French philosopher Louis Althusser in his Lenin and Philosophy and other Essays says, “…the school (but also other State institutions like the Church, or other apparatuses like the Army) teaches ‘know-how’, but in forms which ensure subjection to the ruling ideology.” Ivan Illich’s book is firmly rooted in academia. Rahul Alvares’ Free From School, on the other hand, is an honest and delightful account told by a 17 year old, who took a break after his SSC (scoring a whopping 87% marks!) examinations to find his ‘true calling’. Since Rahul was finding school becoming “quite a chore”, his parents Claude and Norma, decided to offer him a year’s break after completing the SSC examination to do anything of his choice. Both the parents observe that schools, “…often does not encourage learning. In fact there is good evidence that learning stops once schooling begins.” There was only one condition imposed on young Rahul: that he would maintain a regular diary and produce monthly accounts of special events and experiences. When we read this book it is not important to consider how well Rahul wrote this book. What is more crucial to note is what Rahul and his parents dared to do. Since Rahul was interested in wildlife, his parents left no stone unturned to see to it that their son got the maximum exposure in an area of his liking. The result: Rahul ended up travelling far and wide all by himself to various zoos and wildlife sanctuaries to gain some experience and learn about the various types of animals. Snakes seem to have a special place in Rahul’s heart. “In fact, as mum tells it, I seem to have gone out of my way to befriend snakes as a child. I would be afraid of dogs…they had teeth and could bite, but snakes didn’t appear to have any…,” he explains. Rahul gives an account of the various places he travelled and the institutions in which he apprenticed during the one year sabbatical. Along with his memoir, Rahul gives some tips to breed and take care of fishes, measures to be taken in case of snake bites, garbage disposal, etc. Since he travelled on his own, managing money and preventing theft was also Rahul’s main concern while on the go. If our interest propels us to learn any facts or information our chances of retaining them and actually using them in our daily and practical lives is greater. Rahul too, had such an experience in a crocodile research facility near Chennai, “Apart from my practical studies, there was a huge library at the Croc Bank where I would browse through several books on crocs, snakes, monitors, turtles, the works. It was always with great pleasure that I would search for information about something that I had learnt or seen that day. And the best part is that although I didn’t have to memorize the facts for any examination, nothing of what I’ve read has gone out of my head.” The experiences of the Alvares family indicate that we can look beyond school. If the grind of mugging up the whole textbook(s) leads to the destruction of creativity in a child, is there a difference between a student and a factory worker working at the assembly line? This book is in no way a guide for parents who feel that the present education system does more harm than good and who would like their children to try some other things. This book, in fact, serves more as an inspiration for parents wanting to take the plunge in cold water. This book says, dive in, the water is very refreshing! Since the choice of Rahul to take a sabbatical and pursue a career that was other than that of the clichéd doctor and engineer, he surely must have faced a lot of questions. The nosy neighbours, the annoying relatives or even
Re: [Goanet] Negligence of Power Dept:
Thankyou Ignatius for your comments.Irrespective of whether it is Churchill Alemao or Alex Sequeira holding charge of the Power Portfolio in Goa( I believe it is Alex Sequeira) the Chief Electrical Engineer and the relevant Staff responsible for the death of Arjun must be brought to book. It is not a question of the Police accepting or rejecting a First Information Report(FIR). The Code of Criminal Procedure has sufficient provisions for aggreived citizens to move the Court directly , notwithstanding inaction by the Police. The Judicial Magistrate has powers vested in the position to direct the Police to investigate and in apt cases to even monitor the police investigation. It would however be prudent that a family member of the deceased be a formal signatory to the Complaint. I reiterate that I would be personally willing to help the family get justice.
[Goanet] Caurem People Atrocities - Need your URGENT HELP
Dear Friends, Please can you action as per Savio's email below. I have already sent mine. Also kindly forward this email to all your friends and relatives. Thanking you in Advance, Arwin -- Forwarded message -- From: Savio Rodrigues sa...@goachronicle.com Date: 20 May 2011 13:02 Subject: Need your HELP To: arwinmesqu...@gmail.com I have just got news from very close sources in NHRC that they have been told to go slow on the case; since its only one complaint and owing to the attitude of the people in Goa this issue will die a slow death. The person at NHRC also provided us with the solution. He said if we were to get more complaints on the same issue from different people; then no matter who calls we will be forced to take action immediately, otherwise it can be pushed down the priority order. Here is my humble request to all who think what we at GC are doing for the people of Caurem, Nilesh and Goa is right. Here are the email address to send the complaints to Secretary General - sgn...@nic.in; Sunil Krishna, director general - dg-n...@nic.in; AK Parashar, joint registrar (law) - jrlawn...@hub.nic.in and hrd-n...@nic.in. Also here is Mr Parashar's mobile number pls sms the following message to him - 'Dear Sir, our people are suffering please take up the issue of the Caurem people and give us justice to the Human Rights Violations'...mobile number 09810298900... -- Best Regards Savio Rodrigues *Founder Editor* *Goa Chronicle.com* 3rd Floor Anna Felicia Bldg Comba, Margao Salcette Goa - 403601 Tel No: 0832-6480297/0832-6484754 Mob No: +919820500431 Email: sa...@goachronicle.com -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] konkani word a day
The changed version of the given words are given against each word.SIMPDDAUNC to disperse, to spread = new spelling-XIMPDDAunkSINAL-POTR a written documentSINALL prostitute, woman of loose characterSINALLPONN prostitutionSINGANCHO, -I, -EM having horns = = new spelling - XINGACHOSINKELELEM congealed, frozen = = new spelling - XINKELELEMSINKEM arrangement to keep food and food-stuff hanging on highSINKEUNC to congeal, to freeze = new spelling - XINKEUNKSINN complain of injustice = new spelling - XINNSINNONC to complain of grievance = new spelling - XINNONKX gives the sounk of SHHave a nice day.Willy
Re: [Goanet] Nach go Nola ?
Hi Mr. Colaco, Strangely similar to Roland Francis` account many months ago.. Mezak Mure which I think happened somewhere in north Goa ( was it Bastora or thereabouts ? ) when as youngsters my brother and I were boarders with our aunt Emilia in Bombay of of the 50`s , we were in the months of April- May introduced to the joys of rural Goa. Aunt Emilia, keen to introduce us to traditions informed us that she had to have us registered aszonekars of the village of Pilerne where our dad had originated. To see the tomes of old sombre looking rgisters which the escrivao perused as he questioned aunt about us, was a small education in itself. I don`t remember the details but Aunt Emilia`s eyes had that gleam of success that these 2 young afrikars were now joining the rest their forebears in the tomes. The escrivao , she later told us , had informed her that about 5 generations ago our branch of g-grandfather`s family had moved from Nachinola to Pilerne. I wonder if it had any connection to Nola dancing for some agent !! - Original Message - From: J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org; Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet]MY FIRST SCHOOL AND TEACHER – PART 2? Domnic Fernandes wrote: ‘Similarly, here I recall a small village in Goa – Nachinola. As per the ancestors, there was a woman who was an expert dancer in the village. One day, a foreigner arrived to name the village. When he saw Nola dancing, he named the village ‘NACHINOLA’ - NACH-GO-NOLA (dance-oh-Nola.) Many are not aware of this tiny village, Nachinola. You must visit it and witness the spot where Nola danced, which we believe is still there.’ -RESPONSE Dear Dominic, My Dad told me of the 'origin' of that name when he realised that I was going to be an in-law of Nachinola. Interesting that Marshall and I have some common paths (St Vincent's Poona Nachinola). Yes, I too heard about that tragic story. Having said that, folklore also has the village south of Navelim (Dramapur) as originating from Dhor, Mar ani Pur (Catch, beat up and Bury). BTW: I always wondered why it was that the folks from the formerly-picturesque village of Assolna were said to be a constipated lot. jc
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 4889 (Negligence Power Dept)
Reference How Many More Deaths Mr CEE(GT 19May), my official letters to the CEE via the Consumer Protection Council(CPC) of which I am a member listing the lacunae and with suggestions short term,long term and strategic(under headings Administration in Vidyut Bhavan, Trainning,Communication and General) were not taken quite seriously despite many official reminders.In fact the last meeting of the Council was held on 21/10/09.This is the year 2011,no action taken report on the many decisions passed, no compliance of the CPC Act regarding regular meetings which High Court was assured is being done etc. They seem to be able to get away with anything! Just visit Vidyut Bhavan and ask for updated Citizens Charter.They charged me R2/page for pure information under RTI ,not involving any xerox or CD or maps etc. With the CEE reportedly on his 5th Extension of service, they all are a cosy mutual support bunch and can just ignore suggestions and complaints at their sweet will and fancy. No punishments,nothing going from their pockets, all doing very well for themselves. The Administration which I observed is in shambles/ no proper coordination and monitoring, requires a work study and complete overhall, but with the present set up in government, I can see no hope. Facebook has thrown up others who are willing to match JoeGoa's cash offer to any public spirited lawyer willing to take up this serious matter of negligence in Court!
[Goanet] Water Bottling instead of Mining in Caurem
South West Monsoon brings us plenty of water every year. And the hills of Caurem, with a green forest cover and leeward side topographic relief coupled with rock formation that facilitate water table higher than the ground level is the God's gift to the villagers of Caurem and Goa. The water from this water table is the purest and it comes down through the capillaries in the ground, join together to become springs and in the process getting enriched by various ingredients that contain all that is required for human beings to flourish. You could see many springs in the area ten-twenty years ago even during the peak summer. But the greed of few people is destroying the lands, the mountains, the forests, the acquifers and resultantly the springs. Normal purified bottled water sells at Rs 15 per bottle. The abundant water from these springs will certainly fetch a premium. A co-operative of villagers can set up a project to bottle this water on lines of Amul. This is a sustainable project, because water is renewable unlike iron ore, which is limited. While forests, top soil, acquifers and water table are destroyed by mining, bottling activity will enhance these resources. The villagers will benefit immensely by way of employment and dividends from the profits of the co-operative. The Government of Goa will also receive higher net revenue than what is provided by the mining royalty. Truck owners also will get higher rates for transporting water bottles, as the commodity is priced twice of iron ore. Such an envionment friendly and renewable resource sustainable projects can achieve financial closures more expeditiously, thanks to the impetus given by the World Bank and other multilateral financial Institutions. Added to this is the Tribal angle of the local populace. RBI's policy related to priority sector lending will also find a dream project to nurture. Many philantophists like Bill Gates of Microsoft, Narayan Murthy of Infosys and Azim Premji of WIPRO are scouting to incubate such projects. Rajendra
Re: [Goanet] konkani word a day
Thanks very much for this Willy. Certainly adds to our understanding! FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org On 20 May 2011 13:06, wilfred goes willyg...@rediffmail.com wrote: The changed version of the given words are given against each word. SIMPDDAUNC to disperse, to spread = new spelling-XIMPDDAunk SINAL-POTR a written document SINALL prostitute, woman of loose character SINALLPONN prostitution SINGANCHO, -I, -EM having horns = = new spelling - XINGACHO SINKELELEM congealed, frozen = = new spelling - XINKELELEM SINKEM arrangement to keep food and food-stuff hanging on high SINKEUNC to congeal, to freeze = new spelling - XINKEUNK SINN complain of injustice = new spelling - XINN SINNONC to complain of grievance = new spelling - XINNONK X gives the sounk of SH Have a nice day.Willy
[Goanet] NEWS: KRC trains, professional seats, and cultural events: issues from Mumbai
KRC trains, professional seats, and cultural events: issues from Mumbai Goanet PANJIM, May 20: Possibilities of Konkan Railway trains stopping at the Borivali station in Mumbai -- a centre where a significant number of Goans currently reside -- is being taken up with the Konkan Railway Corporation authorities. An assurance to this effect was given by the NRI Affairs Commission in Goa, following the issue being raised by Goans based in Borivali. The Goan Cultural Association (at La Paloma, Near Corporation Bank, Maryland, I. C. Colony, Borivali West, Mumbai 400 103) has been taking up social, cultural and related issues of Goans based there, and the issue of KRC trains stopping at their station was among those raised by Albino Monteiro and others. The possibility of stopping the trains at Borivali Station is being taken up with the authorities of KRC, said U.D. Kamat, Director for NRI Affairs, in a written communication. STUDYING PROFESSIONAL On the issue of domicile-requirement waiver for NRI Goans in professional institutions in Goa, Kamat argued that there currently no domicile requirement for two categories of seats for professional education in Goa. The first category of reserved seats -- under the common prospectus for Professional Degree Courses (Session 2011-12) -- is for children whose parents or grandparents were born in Goa, who do not fulfil the residence criteria prescribed for the general category. Applicants claiming seats under this category have to produce a Certificate of Nativity (by birth in Goa) either of parents or grandparents from the competent authority, i.e. documentary evidence based on documents issued by Government authorities clearly establishing their link with the applicant, Kamat noted. NRI applicants holding Indian passports are also eligible for consideration provided they have studied and passed qualifying examination from school or colleges located outside India, in the country of their residence. NRI candidate must produce a certificate issued by Indian mission abroad stating that the a parent of the applicant is an Indian resident under that country. Apart from this, a certified copy of the passport as proof of being an Indian citizen and provisional eligibility certificate from Goa University must be furnished with the application. It will thus be seen that there is no domicile requirement in either of the two categories mentioned above. This being the case, the question of waiving such a requirement for NRI Goans seeking admission in professional institutions in Goa does not arise, Kamat noted. However, the above categories relate to only a very limited number of seats among those available in Goa, and might not meet the needs of a State like Goa which has such a large ratio of emmigration taking place from its shores annually. Replying to issues raised, the Director of NRI Affairs said as and when Goan associations within India as well as abroad come forward to organize conventions, the Department of NRI Affairs invariably takes the lead in sponsoring copies of VCDs, audio CDs, books etc brought out by Goans in the field of art and culture at these conventions. Kamat pointed to an upcoming programme of Ekvat, the Goan diaspora cultural group, that is to perform at Mumbai and other Indian cities -- including Bengaluru (Bangalore) and Delhi -- in June 2011, at an invitation from the Commissioner for NRI Affairs. The 20-member group will perform in these cities between June 4 and 11. At Mumbai, the performance would be on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Invitations are available from Terence D'Souza, Regional Director, ICCR Mumbai. Contact No. 22814581/22813302 Email: iccr...@mtnl.net.in
[Goanet] In the Lion City?
Any Goanetters reading this out there in Lion City, Singapore? A young friend who has been based there since recently -- Aloysius D'Souza maloy...@yahoo.co.uk -- would really appreciate getting in touch with others from Goa... Majulah Singapura! FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org
[Goanet] CREATURE OF THE EARTH @ GALLERYGITANJALI
hi, gallery gitanjali has a very interesting event called the creatures of the earth jass poetry movement on the 28th of may 2011 @ 7pm please find the attachments of the event details and a few photographs of the previous shows. -- Thanks Regards Sharon D'souza Gallery Gitanjali E-212,31st January Road, Fontainhas,Panjim, Goa-403001 India www.gallerygitanjali.com 00919823572035
[Goanet] Recipe to preserve Goan culture
Every individual is rooted to his culture unconsciously and not by any special efforts.The immigrants in a foreign land unable to manifest their cultural urge in new surroundings form associations in order to keep alive their customs, traditions and way of life , which they miss very much alienated from their roots Hence they transpose their culture to a different place without any force or compulsions,Many of our minority community members have established prestigious clubs, associations abroad. These organisations not only satisfy their immediate needs of a common bond , but support many noble, charitable programs back home. It shows that they are always rooted to their cultural moorings It is true that having lost touch due to long absence ,their ability to converse is at a distinct disadvantage The proposition that learning English at primary level leads to de-culturerisation is a myth propagated by vested interest English medium at primary level is not going to alienate our children. 20 years back when the medium of instruction was English was it a cause for decline in our so called culture ? The large number of students enrolled in private English medium schools are a threat to our culture ? and if so what steps are taken to avoid this dangerous down slide ? What ever be the culture, we want to preserve, can it be not brought into learning through English Medium. All those countries using English have lost their distinctive culture ?To day the individuals preserving culture in any forms are not the products of regional language medium. There are many individuals with English educational background and without any formal education in regional languages, who are the real crusaders keeping Konkani alive through their writings. The tiatrist are an best example. Every body is aware that oppression of 450 years of Portuguese rule did not annihilate the language, but still we want to believe that 50 years of liberation alone will preserve our culture. One may want to ask, as to what is the distinctive aspect of Goan culture that all are agreed upon ? Are casinos. drugs, night life, rave parties, street carnival, our dress preferences, celebration of our functions and festivals are a part of our new found culture, that we are all proud of ? What aspect will qualify to be original Goan ? Language , which is necessary for survival or birth records ? The present generation is subjected to cultural invasion due to communication and easily assimilate what they like, abandoning a few customs and traditions and thus a mixed pattern of anew culture will take roots The politicians want to divide the people on narrow religious considerations for their very survival Discarded politicians want to project at this stage as the Saviours and to cash on popular movements The likes of Adv. Bembre, Dr Wilfred were not vocal and expressive in writing, earlier People ,who wanted to destroy the very identity of GOA by merging it into Maharashtra and cunningly inserting Marathi as the mother tongue are now rooting to preserve identity. All our leaders , who are the products of English Education have lost their culture and identity ? No matter where we are situated due to circumstances there is yearning to reflect our own identity Let the people be not denied their right and right to choose in a democracy. The grants are contributed through taxes by all Goans and nobody appreciates grants to Kanada, urdu medium schools .when there is no reciprocal arrangement Goans have spread the flavour of our living, our culture, a mixture of east and west to every corner of the world, that has made the place a tourist attraction Nelson lopes Chinchinim 9850926276
[Goanet] SOME TIPS FOR CANDIDATES CONTESTING THE 2012 GOA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
In less than a year Goa will go to the polls to elect 40 members to the Goa Legislative Assembly. Many aspirants must have already started the spade work. But all that is done in the last few months before the polls has all that extra impact. It you are to win and especially contesting for the first time you would have to ensure that you go out of the way to lure your voters. Today there are no principles and ethics in elections. The voters have become as shabby as the political game has transformed into. Today for an assembly constituency you need to be spending at least five crores to have a reasonable chance of winning. That’s how low Goa’s voters and Goan politics has stooped. It is very important till polling day to ensure that you rise early. Your doors and windows should be ready and open for the public at sunrise. Even if you have never smiled you would have do so and put a brave show. It any way costs you nothing to say “Hello” and ‘Good morning”. Always expect some extra people for breakfast and quite a few for lunch and dinner. At Churchill Alemao’s residence there are regularly over 100 extra mouths to feed at lunch. From where all that food comes is a different question. Make sure you stock enough alcohol to keep the spirits of your voters and workers high. It is time to organize the Mahila Mandals in every ward of your constituency. If you keep them happy the results will be there to see on counting day. You would have to start sending your voters on pilgrimages to Shirdi, Vailankanni or wherever they wish to go on a jaunt. Candidates would also have to get going on organizing all sorts of tournaments over the next twelve months to keep the youth in good cheers. Every festival will have to be celebrated in style. We will first have Ganesh, followed by Narkasur, Diwali, Christmas, New Year, Carnival and Easter before elections 2012. And of course the Id and Moharrum cannot be ignored by any candidate at least this time. Every church, chapel and temple feast will have to be celebrated in style. This year we can expect a record number of sponsored Narkasurs and Christmas trees all over. Some candidates may also have to start paying the electricity, water and telephone bills of their voters. Do not be surprised if medical and other bills are also stacked on you. Try and stand around wherever new roads are being tarred or drains are being laid. It does help sometimes as some voters get fooled thinking that you have managed to get the works approved. From now to polling day candidates will have a hectic scheduled attending baptisms, first holy communions, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, house inaugurations and funerals. You cannot afford to miss any. Today some of the voters have become so smart that they somehow expect and manage to get the candidates to sponsor the whole if not a part of the expenses of these functions. For heaven’s sake do not borrow money to contest elections. If you win you will be able to recover and payback but if you loose it could be a nightmare. Goa is already having a high suicide rate. Don’t add to it. To all prospective candidates, till the last vote is cast maintain your cool. Don’t ever lift your hand or raise your voice. Keep your nerves in place. And like our Education Minister Babush Monseratte do not carry credit or debit cards. Hard cash in different denominations in your pocket all the time. The more of it the better your chances. Till polling day candidates should avoid any F.I.R being registered against them. Assign all the work of distributing cash and goodies to your henchmen. Don’t be caught on the wrong side of the law. Try and keep away from major and minor vices till the polls are over. And if you have a weakness for women, keep a safe distance from them. A case of molestation, outraging the modesty or attempt to rape is something you could do without at election time. At the end of the polling you should be able to have a feel whether you are still in the race. If you feel you have gone for a toss there is no point getting up early on counting day. You can swallow an extra tablet of compose and just sleep it out. Get up late and over breakfast watch the results over television. Cheer yourself by saying better luck next time around and just hit the bottle to chill out. I contested assembly elections 25 years ago from St Andre constituency as an independent candidate and was fortunate to get a 1004 votes. In those days we had volunteers to work for the election campaign for free. Today elections have become a business with everyone and everything having to be paid for. The voters also know that they will only be able to next squeeze their MLA in five years so they milk the cow as deep as it can get. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Better life for the dead!
Better life for the dead! I did hear about the inauguration of Toilets,etc by politicians in Power but in recent times they are even invited to inaugurate the beautification's of Crematoriums.Hope the dead will have a better life in Goa compared to the genuine living who are having a miserable time. Joel Morais P.O.Cuncolim, Bencleamvaddo, Salcette,Goa. mob - 9970561727
[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on the Goa State Forest Policy in the context of the International Year of Forests 2011
-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 27th May from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa. TOPIC: The Goa State Forest Policy in the context of the International Year of Forests 2011 SPEAKER:Open Discussion We invite you to express your viewpoint by attending the FRIDAY BALCAO. If you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by email to goad...@gmail.com best wishes, Roland Martins --- Don't miss out on the discussion. Information is power, Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !! --- GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail to: goad...@gmail.com
Re: [Goanet] SOME TIPS FOR CANDIDATES CONTESTING THE 2012 GOA ASSEMBLYELECTIONS
Dear Aires, But you have missed one sound advice. If you are catholic, be seen for mass every morning with your tongue out the longest during the communion. Because familiarity breeds love as far as the PP is concerned. Your lottery may be in his hands. All it will cost you is a computer work station, a few expensive mobiles, a Santro perhaps. BTW you have spelt a lot of hard work here. I have decided to pack my bag and go on a Sanyas, instead. Because if I start smiling all that much , I'll look like a jack-ass. :-)) floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS: I you are a Hindu, not just a spot of red smear. Try to cover your entire forehead with red. - Original Message - From: Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 6:50 PM Subject: [Goanet] SOME TIPS FOR CANDIDATES CONTESTING THE 2012 GOA ASSEMBLYELECTIONS In less than a year Goa will go to the polls to elect 40 members to the Goa Legislative Assembly. Many aspirants must have already started the spade work. But all that is done in the last few months before the polls has all that extra impact. I contested assembly elections 25 years ago from St Andre constituency as an independent candidate and was fortunate to get a 1004 votes. In those days we had volunteers to work for the election campaign for free. Today elections have become a business with everyone and everything having to be paid for. The voters also know that they will only be able to next squeeze their MLA in five years so they milk the cow as deep as it can get. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Starting a photoblog. Goa could offer lot of scope.
A photoblog is great to go through. Rajan Parrikar is onto a good thing. Those of us who have no skills need not despair. Makeuseof.com has put out a pdf guide on starting a pictureblog. It is easy to down load. I should think Goa could offer a lot of scope for a photoblog. We could jointly contribute to it and have various sections like illegal mines, garbage and its disposal in Goa, places of tourist interest, wild life sanctuaries, temples and churches, chaotic traffic scenes and a host of other sections. JoeGoaUK and Rajan could contribute a lot to this project. http://manuals.makeuseof.com.s3.amazonaws.com/MakeUseOf.com_-_Picture_Perfect_Photblog_Guide.pdf -- Tony de Sa. tonydesa at gmail dot com ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v
[Goanet] 5 new VCDs bought today (also see updated list from 2003 -May 2011 blog)
VCD No. 368 MOG TO Vailankanni Prodcutions With com Janet, Sally, Michael, Elvis-Carmen, Newton etc Rs.100 May/2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/5740783238/ VCD No. 369 KITEAK UPKARTA? By Steffi Goes With Com. Janet, Com. Sally, Com. Slevy, Mathew Araujo, Roma, Dolla, Franky, Willy, Agnel, Bushka, Jr. Reagan, Steffi etc Rs.150 May/2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/5740226405/ VCD No. 370 GIRESTKAI ASON GORIB by Salu de Loutolim With Com. Agostinho, Janet, Selvy, Salu, etc Rs.150 May/2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/5740780582/ VCD No. 371 MOGACHO BHAU by Seby Pinto de Benaulim With Elvis Marcarenhas, Ben Evangelisto etc Rs.150 May/2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/5740229935/ VCD No. 372 RESPERACHO DIS by Com. Sally 6th VCD With Com. Sally, Selvy, Janet, Roseferns, Lawri, Tony de Ribandar, Antonet de Maina, Spirit, David D’Costa Rs.150 May/2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/5740225137/ see complete list here - blog http://joegoauk-konkani-tiatr-vcds-films.blogspot.com/2011/05/konkani-vcds-produced-so-far-complete.html 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] International Goan Youth Convention, July 2-4, 2011, San Francisco
Please pass this important email on to your family/friends/contacts around the world Members of the worldwide Goan community have spoken and we have listened. You want our Goan Youth spread across the world to meet in one place and do three things: 1. Discover their Goan roots, 2. Network, socialize, connect, and make life-long friendships with their peers, and 3. Partner with Goan groups and organizations to do educational, environmental, charitable projects related to Goa. Towards those ends, we have organized the INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011 in San Francisco, California for ages 15-40, although other ages are welcome too. See all the details regarding registration, hotel accommodation, agenda, etc. at http://goasudharop.org/node/729 or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200042253351727 You do not have to stay at the hotel for the convention, but can stay with friends/family in the San Francisco Bay Area and attend the convention during the day. Our youth are our future leaders and many will be there. Don't miss this rare opportunity to make an important difference in their lives. Please encourage your children, nieces//nephews, grandchildren to attend and please support them financially if necessary if they want to attend. If you have any questions regarding convention registration, payment, hotel accommodation, etc. please email Acaria Almeida at acariaalme...@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you for your support. Goa Sudharop http://goasudharop.org/node/729 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200042253351727
[Goanet] Goa news for May 21, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Santosh Trophy: Railways dismiss Goan challenge - Times of India ime champions and one of pre-tournament favourites Goa 3-0 on Friday. Railways rode a brace from Balraj ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGRwv_yjspVHChGC2yfDJK_ytFbIAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Santosh-Trophy-Railways-dismiss-Goan-challenge/articleshow/8474201.cms *** Goa Mining Association condemns attack on activist - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGHms1UGiveLY3NEYKd5XpFu3di-gurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goa-mining-association-condemns-attack-on-activist/695898.html *** Antony to review defence projects in Goa, Karwar - Times of India mes of IndiaNEW DELHI: Defence minister AK Antony will review two crucial defence projects this weekend, the modernization work at Goa Shipyard and the upcoming strategic Karwar naval base in coastal Karnataka. As first reported by TOI, the defence ministry has ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFH8G57axuotcAxIyqYB8qHwKKD9wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Antony-to-review-defence-projects-in-Goa-Karwar/articleshow/8454992.cms *** Delhi left with three options - Times of India ption proposal was submitted to Goa desk in-charge JS Brar. They refused to elaborate on the options, but indications are that the proposal ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHsgkacobFG2Uhe3K8L2DhYeTStIQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Delhi-left-with-three-options/articleshow/8475081.cms *** Goa may soon be home to marina, eco-friendly hotels - Times of India d7iVLpRQ3uZnmFQ http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFZp6VcUg40b_1LCRCOGEYkQl5RSQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-may-soon-be-home-to-marina-eco-friendly-hotels/articleshow/8451976.cms *** Fulbright fellowships bagged by four Goa-based scholars - Times of India cclaimed institutions in the United States. While Goa government joint secretary (debt management) Anupam Kishore is the only among them to win the prestigious ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH20IWm44uduJiJ8CYiWHzBQ7zpLQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Fulbright-fellowships-bagged-by-four-Goa-based-scholars/articleshow/8475015.cms *** Sesa Goa accused of serious financial irregularities - Economic Times onomic TimesNEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has accused Sesa Goa of serious financial irregularities, primarily in the period when it was controlled by Japan's Mitsui Co . The iron ore major, now a unit of Vedanta Resources ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG-7dx7YSVUoPE9aAVekZqyTei4xgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods-/-svs/metals-mining/sesa-goa-accused-of-serious-financial-irregularities/articleshow/8476280.cms *** Students panic over gross goof in HSSCE marks - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Confusion reigned supreme on Friday morning among students before the Goa board announced the recall of higher secondary school certificates for review in the evening. Many students on taking their HSSC mark sheets home on Thursday noticed a ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEf_-0rDT3oCiquG1zAq34YbcWUFQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Students-panic-over-gross-goof-in-HSSCE-marks/articleshow/8475121.cms *** '80% students of professional colleges leave state for jobs' - Times of India resident Manguirish Pai Raikar. We have not been able to generate ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEQ7WLNOZhGuzlYQvagrYH44tLqPgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/80-students-of-professional-colleges-leave-state-for-jobs/articleshow/8475035.cms *** Ambiguity prevails over implementation of no-fail circular in Goa schools - Times of India mes of IndiaThe All Goa School Headmaster's Association, that had opposed the implementation of the circular stating that there were no guidelines provided in the matter by the DoE, said that they will take a final decision on implementation of the circular after ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE7XfalJMffFXVHodwNb0eX6zOPsAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/-Ambiguity-prevails-over-implementation-of-no-fail-circular-in-Goa-schools/articleshow/8475125.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Will_Land_Goa
12,500 crore The total worth of the township projects that were scrapped by Prithviraj. The projects had been cleared on the morning of 11 November 2010, just hours before Prithviraj took over (Give this a thought. If there is the will to change it will happen. (Even if it be seen as as only a small respite/ reprieve). Also applies to other areas. Here's to Goa.--vjp) Land Grab. And how to make millions The politician-builder nexus in Maharashtra has plundered away prime land. Can Prithviraj Chavan break the vice-like grip the realtors have over the state?* Ashish Khetan* reports http://tehelka.com/story_main49.asp?filename=Ne280511Coverstory.asp venantius j pinto
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Some Margao Pics
Talking Photos: Some Margao Pics MMC (Margao) gets new stock of green bins About 400 of them http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740162499/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740161219/sizes/l/ the ongoing Crafts Festval 2011-at Aquem Margao Costa Ground http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740163753/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Stalls http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740716564/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Stage set-up http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740166461/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Some Goa handcrafts trade marks http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740719438/sizes/l/in/photostream/ The new Margao Church (Aquem) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740720452/sizes/l/ The old St. Sebastian chapel http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740721632/sizes/l/in/photostream/ 2in1 new and old http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740170979/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Cine Vishant (not Talkie Town any more), it Zantye’s http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740724174/sizes/l/in/photostream/ amother Margao Church at Malbhat It’s Carmelite Church or Monastery Run by Carmelite fathers http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740724962/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Apollo Victor hospital opp. The church, so says the sign board http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740725786/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740726796/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Old Margao Railway Station (shrinked?) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740176165/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Bombay Cafe http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5740729208/sizes/l/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] Damming Development
3 Gorges dam generating big problems, admits China PTI | May 21, 2011, 05.14am IST BEIJING: China, in a rare admission has acknowledged that the biggest dam in the world, Three Gorges, on the Yangtze River, has caused a range of environmental problems that need to be urgently addressed. A statement issued after a cabinet meeting headed by Premier Wen Jiabao said while the project had played a key role in flood prevention and power generation, it had caused severe problems to the environment, shipping, agricultural irrigation and water supplies in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, an area of 633,000 sq km shared by eight provinces. The Three Gorges Project, built with a budget of $22.5 billion, is a multi-functional water control system, consisting of a dam, a five-tier ship dock and 26 hydropower turbo-generators. Construction began in 1993 on the $22.5 billion dam on the Yangtze River - the world's largest hydroelectric dam - and the project in central China began generating power in 2008. About 1.4 million people were displaced to make way for the dam and its huge reservoir, which has put several cultural heritage sites deep underwater. The official admission came as a lingering drought, in central and southern China, has left residents and livestock without drinking water and dried up rivers across the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/3-Gorges-dam-generating-big-problems-admits-China/articleshow/8478715.cms
