[Goanet] 30% rise in Goa tourist arrivals in 2014
If this is true then why are the stake holders in tourism complaining? http://voyagersworld.in/article/30-rise-goa-tourist-arrivals-2014 -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Easy listening selection for today .........Eydie Gorme.
Doin’ the Bossa Nova https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaRlW-jz1QQ --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
[Goanet] GOA 2015
Hello All, Welcome to the GOA 2015! Let me first start off by introducing my Committee. The Committee for 2015 Jude Viera: Vice President and Controller Donovan Rodrigues: Events Coordinator Ronnie Dalgado: Events Coordinator Felix Fernandes: Events Coordinator Audrey Viera: Events Coordinator Sharel Figueredo: Events Coordinator Amanda Toscano: Events Coordinator Bina Weller: Events Coordinator Neil D'Souza: Events Coordinator Andrea D'Sylva: Photographer Sharmila Menezes: Webmaster Events planned for 2015: Please mark you calendars. April 19, 2015 – Picnic - Torrance 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm TBD– Hollywood Bowl August 23, 2015 - Beach day – Redondo Beach Sept. 11 – 13, 2015– Camp Seely Dec.12 2015, Christmas Dance – Venue TBD The GOA thanks you for all your support and we are looking forward to having another awesome year. Please visit us on our website at www.GoansOfAmerica.org To get on our mailing list please add your email address to the box that is located to the left of the page on the website. You can also visit us on Face Book - Los Angeles GOA You can view your GOA Christmas Dance Pictures on the website. Thank you, Selma Rodrigues President GOA LA
[Goanet] Goa news for January 31, 2015
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Go, Goa, Gone? - Khaleej Times ise-goa-tourist-arrivals-2014">30% rise in Goa tourist arrivals in 2014 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFe4R7Ie9VJafGGczNu-qkVb5WDDQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778725714745&ei=DCLMVJC7MISygwer6oGIBw&url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/wknd/wknd_article.asp?xfile=/data/wkndtopstoriesnew/2015/January/wkndtopstoriesnew_January14.xml§ion=wkndtopstories *** Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan Recover From Soha's Wedding in Goa - NDTV li-khan-kareen-kapoor-holidaying-in-goa-post-sohas-wedding/">Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan holidaying in Goa post Soha's wedding http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFX_D8I59KPCoEwRfLdQ7XV6eGwfA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778725546476&ei=DCLMVJC7MISygwer6oGIBw&url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-saif-ali-khan-recover-from-sohas-wedding-in-goa-735742 *** Goa govt allows ZP polls to be held on party lines - Business Standard ritain-goa-officials-probed-216970.html">Allegations in Britain against Goa officials to be probed http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFqixeIqffcwP4I-_3I92hz1VzdcA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778726785151&ei=DCLMVJC7MISygwer6oGIBw&url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/goa-govt-allows-zp-polls-to-be-held-on-party-lines-115013001576_1.html *** Goa govt to seek changes in MMDR Ordinance - Business Standard siness StandardGoa govt to seek changes in MMDR Ordinance. Says government's decision mandating discharge of dumps at mine sites not feasible. Dilip Kumar Jha http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGpSjV-uPMIZo7M6zV_85a9yydhDQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778724637346&ei=DCLMVJC7MISygwer6oGIBw&url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/goa-govt-to-seek-changes-in-mmdr-ordinance-115012900200_1.html *** Another IITian challenges Parrikar's bastion in Goa - India Today ombay alumni. After former chief minister and IIT alumnus Manohar Parrikar, a five-time MLA from Panaji, gave up the seat after his elevation to the union cabinet ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFq-lGzsE6mbOqb40Y6lRUM21bDJA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778726028582&ei=DCLMVJC7MISygwer6oGIBw&url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/goa-panaji-mla-samir-kelekar-manohar-parrikar-iit-bombay/1/415928.html *** Proud Goa loses 2 prominent sons - Times of India a-Vinci-passes-away-in-NY/84057.html">Goa's Da Vinci passes away in NY http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE1WpM99DlW-XCjNWS_2v54extTrA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778725058140&ei=DCLMVJC7MISygwer6oGIBw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Proud-Goa-loses-2-prominent-sons/articleshow/46035077.cms *** India's U-17 WC challenge to take shape in Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaAIFF general secretary Kushal Das spent a day in Goa early this week, holding talks with several stakeholders and trying to iron out a few issues before signing the memorandum of understanding. Talks have been held with the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHbSpIb0kNGl3_i_GNh00of_exLTQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778726454568&ei=DCLMVJC7MISygwer6oGIBw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Indias-U-17-WC-challenge-to-take-shape-in-Goa/articleshow/46059757.cms *** Goa's BJP nixes auction of mining leases, defies Modi manifesto? - Deccan Herald ed Goa government may have reneged on a key promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Lok ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFHblRvQhQDEIT2EPYCOccj3WqEaw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778726723173&ei=DCLMVJC7MISygwer6oGIBw&url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/456633/goas-bjp-nixes-auction-mining.html *** Pratima is Goa Mahila Cong in-charge - Times of India harge, with immediate effect. The order was issued on January 30 by GPCC president ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNErytcyggTfdHe-9OuJUn6eZl9xQg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=DCLMVJC7MISygwer6oGIBw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Pratima-is-Goa-Mahila-Cong-in-charge/articleshow/46071813.cms *** At least 100 cases of Britons' properties in Goa cleared - The Navhind Times dZOcgMWLcxJM&authuser=0&ned=us"> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEEw9GpiehotoeKUZldkWqTqtuXww&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=DCLMVJC7MISygwer6oGIBw&url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/at-least-100-cases-of-britons-properties-in-goa-cleared/ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Dr vivek Montecito for Samir Kelekar's campaign
Dr. Vivek Monteiro, a prominant Marxist Goan Nucleal phisicist of India landing in panaji to campaign for Dr Samir Kelekar. He will be followed by another prominent intellectuals and a life scientist from the Tata institute of fundamental research Dr Mc Arunan for the campaign trail. It's high time we realize the importance of Panaji seat to be snatching from communal castist corrupt BJP and congress.
[Goanet] MEDICAL TREATMENT IN INDIA..... MUST READ ???????
This was forwarded to me, might be of help to some... Subject: MEDICAL TREATMENT IN INDIA. MUST READ ??? *AFFECTS EACH ONE OF US IN INDIA* *WHAT UNETHICAL PRACTICES AND INVOLVEMENT OF THESE GREEDY HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL PRACTIONERS..SHAMEFUL OF TARNISHING THE IMAGE OF MODERN INDIA WHICH IS QUITE AHEAD IN MEDICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY!!* *THIS REPORT AND OBSERVATION HAS BEEN WRITTEN BY AN AMERICAN DOCTOR.MUST HAVE SEVERAL TRUTH IN THE SAID ARTICLE CIRCULATED WORLDWIDE!!!* *pass to your loved ones who come to India for **treatment* *This is a very important message and you need to share it with as many people as possible. Doctors, regarded as most noble, have all become businessmen and how, these details make clear, direct from the mouth of a highly qualified and respected medical professional himself! Do read* *10 ways how doctors in India loot patients** :* *New Delhi, Sept 10 :**A renowned physician Dr B M Hegde has shown how a large number of doctors working in five-star hospitals shortchange patients in order to keep their management happy and enrich their own pockets. Here is what Dr B M Hegde writes*: "*Most of these observations are either completely or partially true. Corruption has many names, and the civil society isn't innocent either. Professionals and businessmen of various sorts indulge in unscrupulous practices. I recently had a chat with some doctors, surgeons and owners of nursing homes about the tricks of their trade. Here is what they said* *..**1) 40-60% kickbacks for lab tests**.* *When a doctor (whether family doctor / general physician, consultant or surgeon) prescribes tests - pathology, radiology, X-rays, MRIs etc. - the laboratory conducting those tests gives commissions. In South and Central Mumbai -- 40%. In the suburbs north of Bandra -- a whopping 60 per cent! He probably earns a lot more in this way than the consulting fees that you pay* . *2) 30-40% for referring to consultants, specialists & surgeons.* *When your friendly GP refers you to a specialist or surgeon, he gets 30-40%.**3) 30-40% of total hospital charges**.* *If the GP or consultant recommends hospitalizations, he will receive kickback from the private nursing homes as a percentage of all charges including ICU, bed, nursing care, surgery*. 4) *Sink tests* *Some tests prescribed by doctors are not needed. They are there to inflate bills and commissions. The pathology lab understands what is unnecessary. These are called "sink tests"; blood, urine, stool samples collected will be thrown*. *5) Admitting the patient to "keep him under observation**".* *People go to cardiologists feeling unwell and anxious. Most of them aren't really having a heart attack, and cardiologists and family doctors are well aware of this. They admit such safe patients, put them on a saline drip with mild sedation, and send them home after 3-4 days after charging them a fat amount for ICU, bed charges, visiting doctors fees.**6) ICU minus intensive care**.* *Nursing homes all over the suburbs are run by doctor couples or as one-man-shows. In such places, nurses and ward boys are 10th class drop-outs in ill-fitting uniforms and bare feet. These "nurses" sit at the reception counter, give injections and saline drips, perform ECGs, apply dressings and change bandages, and assist in the operation theatre.At night, they even sit outside the Intensive Care Units; there is no resident doctor. In case of a crisis, the doctor -- who usually lives in the same building -- will turn up after 20 minutes, after this nurse calls him. Such ICUs admit safe patients to fill up beds. Genuine patients who require emergency care are sent elsewhere to hospitals having a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) round-the-clock*. *7) Unnecessary caesarean surgeries and hysterectomies**.* *Many surgical procedures are done to keep the cash register ringing. Caesarean deliveries and hysterectomy (removal of uterus) are high on the list. While the woman with labour-pains is screaming and panicking, the obstetrician who gently suggests that caesarean is best seems like an angel sent by God! Menopausal women experience bodily changes that make them nervous and gullible. They can be frightened by words like "and fibroids" that are in almost every normal woman's radiology reports. When a gynaecologist gently suggests womb removal "as a precaution", most women and their husbands agree without a second's thought.* *8) Cosmetic surgery advertised through newspapers**.* *Liposuction and plastic surgery are not minor procedures. Some are life-threateningly major. But advertisements make them appear as easy as facials and waxing. The Indian medical council has strict rules against such misrepresentation. But nobody is interested in taking action.**9**) Indirect kickbacks from doctors to prestigious hospitals**.* *To be on the panel of a prestigious hospital, there is give-and-take involved. The hospital expects the doctor to refer ma
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day....
Piove Connie Francis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQjWM0Z9ymI&spfreload=10 g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Inventor of Laser dies.
http://time.com/3687197/charles-townes-inventor-laser-dies-99/?xid=newsletter-brief --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
[Goanet] WILL THIS FOURTH ATTEMPT NOW WITH 47 ASPIRANTS FINALLY DELIVER INFORMATION COMMISSIONERS?
Today was the last day to apply for the two advertised posts of Goa State Information Commissioners. A total of 47 candidates from various walks of life are now in the race for these plumb posts which carry a hefty salary and perks on par with the Chief Secretary. Amongst advocates in the fray are Rajesh Narvekar, Suresh Raikar, Narayan Narvekar, Juino D’Souza, Gurudas Natekar, Rui Ferreira, Vanishia D’Souza, Sudin Sangodkar, Sanjay Chodankar, Suresh Pilarnekar, Harsha Naik, Shivaji Bhangui, besides Public Prosecutor Pratima Vernekar and former CBI Prosecutor Sidharth Desai. The three journalists in the running are Sandesh Prabhudessai, Arvind Tengse and Sameer Dessai while retired bureaucrats N.D.Agarwal, Stanley Coutinho, Omprakash Kurtadkar, Murlidhar Bansode, K.K.Nadkarni besides Joint Secretary Law S.G. Marathe, former Member of North Goa District Consumer Forum Dhananjay Jog and State Consumer Redressal Commission member Jagdish Prabhudesai have also applied. Prof Naguesh Colvalkar of Salgaoncar College of Law and the Principal of Kare College of Law Arun Nadkarni are also in the race with the President of Goa Administrative Tribunal Ulhas Pai Raikar and the Additional President Prashant Tendolkar both joining the contest. Others who have also applied for these plumb posts are Deepak Karmalkar, Kishore Shet Mandrekar, Namdev Chodankar, Ramrao Dessai, Pratiksha Phal Dessai, Kedar Dharwadkar, Arvind Narvekar, Hanumant Redkar, Jose Filomeno Menezes, Vijay Gaonkar, Vishwanath Hinde, Vinu Parida, Dattaram Chari, Balchandra Mayekar and Col M.S.Niranjan. There has been interest shown from even the medical arena with Dr Uday Gaunekar and a staff nurse from IPHB Uday Chari both throwing their hat in the ring. Surprisingly the former Registrar of Goa University Dr. M.M. Sangodkar who is currently, Member of the Goa Public Service Commission has also sent in his application through the Governor of Goa despite Article 319 (d) of the Constitution of India clearly prohibiting a State Public Service Commission member from subsequently holding any other government post. As per the Right to Information Act the State Information Commissioners have to be persons of Eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance. The post of Information Commissioner is vacant since 2010. After the earlier three stage managed futile attempts, we can only hope that the government finally now gets the selection right fourth time around. Independent minded persons of Eminence who would not succumb to political pulls and pressures should be appointed as Information Commissioners to ensure the proper implementation of the Right to Information Act. If Yes-men manage to creep into as Information Commissioners it would be an exercise in futility ending up as white elephants that Goa would be better off without. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires
[Goanet] Bookclub 2nd February at 8.15 pm
2nd February at 8.15 pm The Book Club will meet over potluck to discuss _Hang Woman_ by K.R. MEERA
[Goanet] Why google is making human skin.
http://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/384922/why-is-google-making-human-skin/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
[Goanet] Bhaji on the Beach.
Weekend movie, http://www.veoh.com/watch/v16274004kWH3s4xs?h1=Bhaji+On+The+Beach%28www.apnajpj.com%29 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
[Goanet] India PM Narendra Modi's '1m-rupee name suit' criticised
From: bcsabha.kal...@gmail.com To: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-31034110 India PM Narendra Modi's '1m-rupee name suit' criticisedA close-up appears to show the pattern spells out the prime minister's name: Narendra Damodardas ModiContinue reading the main storyRelated StoriesProfile: Narendra ModiBarack Obama in Delhi: Five images to rememberWhy Obama's India visit charts new courseIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suit, decorated with his own name, has been severely criticised on social media after reports said it cost nearly 1m rupees ($16,000; £10,000).Mr Modi was photographed wearing the suit at his meeting with US President Barack Obama in Delhi recently.From a distance, it appeared to be a classic navy blue pinstripe design.But closer inspection revealed the stripes were actually tiny letters spelling out his name again and again.Critics have accused him of being "self-obsessed" and "narcissistic" and his name suit a "gimmick" and many have expressed their displeasure on Twitter.A blog in The Times of India called him "narcissistic", another onFirstpost.com said the prime minister "who always reminds voters he is a simple sevak [servant] is looking very regal".Senior Congress party politician Jairam Ramesh called Mr Modi a "megalomaniac" while political cartoonist Manjul drew a man - whose shirt describes India's pressing problems - confronting Mr Modi wearing the expensive suit:Strategic thinker, author and commentator Brahma Chellaney described it as "a narcissistic suit":Columnist Brown Sahiba said criticising the suit was not "elitist":Author Krishan Pratap Singh questioned the money spent on the suit while poor farmers were killing themselves:Mr Modi's suit did, however, get a few positive comments with digital expert Tinu Cherian Abraham saying he found it "cool":Mr Modi was snapped in the suit during meetings with President Obama during his three-day state visit to India on Sunday.He is not the first high-profile figure to opt for the pattern - in March 2011 former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was photographed in a similar suit.More on This StoryRelated StoriesProfile: Narendra Modi26 SEPTEMBER 2014, INDIABarack Obama in Delhi: Five images to remember26 JANUARY 2015, INDIAWhy Obama's India visit charts new course27 JANUARY 2015, INDIA== http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pm-modi-s-name-suit-estimated-cost-close-to-rs-10-lakhs-2056026 PM Modi's name suit: Estimated cost close to Rs 10 lakhs! PM Narendra Modi may have just impressed Barney Stinson by 'suiting up' in a customised suit woven with his own name! The bandhgala suit that created an online stir File Photo AFP photoPrime Minister Narendra Modi has managed to flaunt his fashion sense every time he steps out in public. But on Sunday, PM Modi stepped it up a notch by wearing his own name sewn repeatedly on a bandhgala suit while on 'chai pe charcha' with US President Barack Obama.A layman's suit may cost him anywhere close to Rs 50,000. But PM Narendra Modi's customised suit comes with an exorbitant price tag! Reports say the suit may have costed about Rs 10 lakh, if not more!According to this report, the fabric to make the suit reportedly is of Savile Row made by Holland & Sherry, who make the finest cloth in the world. The seven metres of fabric alone has been estimated to be about Rs 2,50,000. The intricate golden colour embroidery could have costed around 10,000 pounds, i.e. Rs 9,30,000!A day after he wore the bandhgala, Twitteratti went crazy with the revelation that what looked like stripes on PM Modi's suit, was actually his full name, NARENDRA DAMODARDAS MODI. Close-up photos showed the neat embroidery very clearly.Picture of the bandhgala that did the rounds on social mediaThis is not the first time that a political leader has had his name woven on their wardrobe. In 2011, ousted Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak had donned a similar suit. But PM Modi has always made news with his fashion sense with his half-sleeve kurtas that are now available at every store across India. His fashionable turbans, shawls and Nehru-jacket have inspired many.But, this unique fashion by PM Modi did not go down well with many who took to Twitter to express their opinion. This suit was stitched by Jade Blue, an Ahmedabad-based chain of garment stores who even designed the famous 'Modi kurtas'. What seems to have impressed many fashion designers is the finesse and special technique that has gone into sewing this customised suit."It's a very fine jacquard technique of weaving. It's not embroidery, and its cost would be dependent on the fibre and technique," designer Samant Chauhan said.Designer Raakesh Agarwal commended the finesse with which the name has been woven. "The name was so intricately woven that it looked like pinstripes. I think it's quite a daring choice... This personalised textile is the in thing. From (international brands) Burberry to Herme
[Goanet] Baby's memories.
http://www.happy-neuron.com/scientific-news/babies-only-retain-the-good-memories --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
[Goanet] Easy Listening selection for today.....Foster & Allen.
“Galway Bay” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NIT_G0NDYU Enjoy the Irish countryside... Full screen. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
