Re: [Goanet] Brahma temple query

To Goanet - Venantius Pinto wrote: >Thanks Rajan--also for precise instructions and the contact. >I heard/read there were four but just checked wiki--lists seven. >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahma I recall inserting the Goa information on that Wiki page long ago. When I edited it, Goa was

[Goanet] Internet speed test

The speed test gave me the following results 5188 kb/s download 2085 kb/s upload Server: New York, NY Regards, Mike

[Goanet] Mahatma Gandhi's items

When it was announced that Bapu's items will be auctioned off there was a big hue and cry. Everybody criticized James Otis for auctioning them. How did Mr. Otis get these items ? Was he related to Mahatma Gandhi ? No. Mahatma Gandhi gifted these items to his known people and these people got rid

[Goanet] amitav ghosh on goa

Goans have their own strong identity. Despite the cultural genocide practised since its annexation there are new fighters like Arwin Mesquita trying to preserve this aspect of our Goan life. Bharat is a loose connection created and left to despair by the bridish. I do not understand why Ghosh

[Goanet] Daily Grook #342

DAILY GROOK #342 GAME SHAME guest grook by Ivan Gannaway what happened at lahore was shameful and wicked let all the world abhor what just wasn't cricket! _ puns & word-play of all kinds, hey...read between the lines! ___

Re: [Goanet] Generating Clean Electricity in Goa

Currently, some individuals in Goa (who will remain nameless for now) are evaluating setting up a green energy village in Goa. The plan is to set up a hybrid energy system comprised of wind, solar, bio-diesel (locally grown) and waste methane from a land fill. It is in the very early stages wit

Re: [Goanet] Manohar Porriker's Deathly silence on Cidade Issue

Any Ordinance has a life of just 6 months and is required to be ratified to make it a BILL by the house of representatives before the expiry of 6 months. In my personal interaction with MP (Mapusa Nagrikancho Ekvott re Mapusa ODP affair), he has personally told me that this BILL will be oppo

Re: [Goanet] Goanet’s February Stats (Ladies Spec ial)

JoeGoaUk wrote:  > Good news! You are getting there, I mean top 10 > As of now (March 7) you are trailing at No. 3 with 17 posts.  However, at > this time last month you had only 8 posts. > Last month too, you were not too behind as you have scored the 13th rank > Check this out.. for the current

[Goanet] Voting computers... and all the fuss

How 15 people triggered off a major campaign Patrice Riemens, an Amsterdam-based people networker and FLOSS-opher (theorist about the world of Free/Libre and Open Source Software, a tongue-in-cheek designation) explains how the campaign against "voting computers" was successful, thanks to the dete

Re: [Goanet] Brahma temple query

Thanks Rajan--also for precise instructions and the contact. I heard/read there were four but just checked wiki--lists seven. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahma I was aware of the Pushkar's claim and the curse. Read the tagline on the image at the link below. http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/s

[Goanet] DNA: India: Cow urine soft drink all set to hit

Santosh Helekar: If "Frederick Noronha" was a Hindu name, the above should have caused Marshall Mendonza to smear him as a Hindutva propagandist or a Sangh Parivar sympathizer. Noronha, himself, would have written another vacuous article on dermatology in Herald, i.e., of course, if he were in poss

[Goanet] IIT, IIM alumni alumni to contest 40 seats

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?sectionName=HomePage&id=fe53b25e-5c63-4219-b9db-61005d8822a6MyIndiamyvote2009_Special&Headline=IIT%2c+IIM+alumni+to+contest+40+seats+in+Lok+Sabha+elections Best news I have seen in years. We the IIT, IIM alumni should support thes

Re: [Goanet] What's your internet speed?

On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 6:45 AM, wrote: > > What's your internet BB speed? > > Mine is > 316bps download > 454kbps upload > Server: Mumbai > Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 07:31:32 -0500 From: Roland Francis 4317 kb/s download 662 kb/s upload Server: Toronto Mario adds: 8,000 Kb/s Download 750 Kb/s

Re: [Goanet] Orissa killings

Marshall Mendonza  wrote: > When cornered and exposed, the good dotor resorts to hiding behind religion > and religious identity. Is this much different from the hindutva strategy of > creating divisions in society? Marshall, The good doctor has made it abundantly clear to all that his only be

Re: [Goanet] DNA: India: Cow urine soft drink all set to hit markets

Santosh Helekar wrote: > For pharmaceutical giants to market something it does not have to have any > benefits. In fact, > any crap can be patented and marketed, as long as enough people are fooled > into believing > that it has benefits through paid ads, commercials and testimonials. Indeed,

Re: [Goanet] Mahatma Gandhi's personal effects.

To Goanet - Averthanus D'Souza wrote: >Now that an Indian business tycoon has bought them >for $1.8 million is a paradox of unprecedented magnitude. >Mahatma Gandhi himself, who lived a very frugal and >austere life - he did not even have a house of >his own - would have given these things a

[Goanet] CHANGE

I believe in 3 steps to CHANGE (1) Ask (2) Tell, and if they don’t work then (3) Just do it!! We pleaded, wrote letters, submitted signature campaigns, protested on streets, moved courts, complained to Government bodies, met politicians etc; which has generated momentum for CHANGE amongst Goans bu

[Goanet] Free trip to Goa?

Win a free trip for the Goa ad fest : http://adsoftheworld.com/forum/dungeon/win_a_free_trip_to_goa_adfest -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://twitter.com/fn On Facebook: http://www.new.facebook.com/people/Frederick-Noronha/502514643 "The 'Net i

[Goanet] Goa news for March 8, 2009

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa court rejects CBI plea in Scarlett murder case - Hindu & http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/2-0&fd=R&url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200903062073.htm&cid=1311864064&

Re: [Goanet] Neuroscience, God and Soul

--- On Fri, 3/6/09, Fr. Ivo C da Souza wrote: > > ***Dr. Mario Beauregard is a professional neuroscientist. > His books have been peer-reviewed and internationally > accepted. His authority is being accepted everywhere. > From: Santosh Helekar Subject: Re: [Goanet] Neuroscience, God and Soul I

Re: [Goanet] Neuroscience, God and Soul

From: "Santosh Helekar" --- On Fri, 3/6/09, Fr. Ivo C da Souza wrote: ***Dr. Mario Beauregard is a professional neuroscientist. His books have been peer-reviewed and internationally accepted. His authority is being accepted everywhere. I guess, in the face of this malarkey, the best thing t

[Goanet] Priorities in Life

The recent issue of Newsweek magazine (March 9, 2009) had an excellent article under the section "My Turn".  These articles are written by non-reporters on issues of concern to the writer; and which has a bearing on wider society.  The current article written by Stephanie Lindsley is entitled "A

Re: [Goanet] DNA: India: Cow urine soft drink all set to hit markets

--- On Sat, 3/7/09, Frederick Noronha wrote: As for the 'positive benefits' of nuclear weapons, we all know of places called Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Of course, the spin doctors then told us that the dropping of the bombs ended WWII speedily. In hindsight, it was perhaps meant more to overawe t

Re: [Goanet] Rupee to touch 60 Against the USD

George, This show is only available in the US for the time being. When I clicked on the link below, I got a message that said, "In Canada, Comedy Central video's are available on The Comedy Network."   Since I don't believe you provided us with a link to a comedy show, perhaps you know where the

Re: [Goanet] Brahma temple query

To Goanet- JoeGoaUk wrote: > Thanks r > > The info will help us too. > And I did not know there exist another Karmali in Goa. > I knew few others like navelim, Nagoa, cumcalim etc. > > I would also like to know about Saptakoteshwar Temple (how to get there etc) > All I know it is somewhere in Bic

[Goanet] Arun Ferreira the Naxal?

Arun Ferreira: Another Naxal? And if he is a Naxal, is there a reason? Are such appelatives the new consensus building exercises among the middle classes. Also I am sure that politicians get security briefings, and are very aware of those who are with/for the masses. Or is a system hell bent on des

[Goanet] VOA News - International Medical Charity Calls Rape 'Silent Epidemic'

Goanetters, Happy International Women's Day. http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-03-06-voa55.cfm Violence against women occurs in all societies; domestic violence is well established in many homes. A SILENT PANDEMIC. Keep safe and strong, rubygoes

[Goanet] Bollywood, Hollywood Tightening Film Ties (World Desk-Rama Lakshmi) washingtonpost.com

Goaneters, 'Fillum' business. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/06/AR2009030603 060.html Chai piyo yaar. Kya baat hai! rubygoes

[Goanet] Goa, cars

Some Goa links on this car forum: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/introduce-yourself/26500-hi-goa.html -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://twitter.com/fn On Facebook: http://www.new.facebook.com/people/Frederick-Noronha/502514643 "Real programmers

Re: [Goanet] DNA: India: Cow urine soft drink all set to hit markets

--- On Sat, 3/7/09, Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न wrote: > > Personally, I don't think this should be a major concern. We should > respect other people's points of view (specially when it doesn't cause > harm to the wider society beyond the individual concerned), however > "unscientific" t

Re: [Goanet] DNA: India: Cow urine soft drink all set to hit markets

--- On Sat, 3/7/09, Mervyn Lobo wrote: > >Rest assured that if the consumption of cow urine had health benefits, all >>the major western pharmaceutical giants would be marketing it under >patents. > Mervyn, For pharmaceutical giants to market something it does not have to have any benefits.

[Goanet] Manohar Porriker's Deathly silence on Cidade Issue

Manohar Porriker's Deathly silence on Cidade Issue Can any of the BJP's forefathers, godfathers, mistresses, midwives on GOANET explain why is MR MANOHAR PORRIKER, the maestro of the BJP and the leader of opposn (LOO) silent on the cidade ordinance issue? Cedric Da Costa UAE

[Goanet] Goanet February Stats ( Top 18)

Goanet’s Stats for February 2009 2. Ruby 46 3. Edward 44 3. Mario G 44 3. Marshal 44 4. Srikant 34 5. Santosh 33 5. Rajan 33 6. Venatious 31 7. Roland 30 8. Francis 27 9. Carvalho 26 10. Samir 25 11. Freddy 24 11. FN 24 12. Avelino 23 13. Merwyn 22 14. Barad 18 15. Floriano 17 16. Anto

[Goanet] Goanet’s February Stats (Ladies Spe cial)

[Goanet] Goanet’s February Stats (Ladies Special) Mervyn, Good news! You are getting there, I mean top 10 As of now (March 7) you are trailing at No. 3 with 17 posts. However, at this time last month you had only 8 posts. Last month too, you were not too behind as you have scored the 13th ran

[Goanet] Brahma temple query

Thanks r The info will help us too. And I did not know there exist another Karmali in Goa. I knew few others like navelim, Nagoa, cumcalim etc. I would also like to know about Saptakoteshwar Temple (how to get there etc) All I know it is somewhere in Bicholim taluka. I read about this temple re

[Goanet] Stomping

Stomping http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IgRGoamdZU Now, always clik on 'HQ' located at the lower right end of the Utube TV panel 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 

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Please Identify

Talking Photos: Please Identify if these are the mini version http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk2/538379974/sizes/l/ then these must be the bigger version http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk17/3259272827/sizes/l/ again, if this is ambttam http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk2/23591451

Re: [Goanet] Boycott Hotel Cidade de Goa

HARTMAN to MOHIT : If you had been following the groundswell of the thinking Goan public, I suspect you would be sensitive enough to put your weight behind us, thereby ensuring a more beautiful Goa for all of us. MARIO : Thanks Hartman for your detailed reply. Its good to hear from your end.

[Goanet] An Engicos (Goa Engineering College) mailing list

An Engicos (Goa Engineering College) mailing list http://groups.google.com/group/engicogoa -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://twitter.com/fn On Facebook: http://www.new.facebook.com/people/Frederick-Noronha/502514643 "I am at two with nature."

Re: [Goanet] Brahma temple query

To Goanet - Venantius Pinto wrote: >Would someone kindly tell me the exact location of >the Brahman temple in Goa. >Also if possible the easiest way to get there say from >Panjim, or Goa Velha or Mapuca. By this I mean >local transportation; a private car being the >other option. It is in Ka

Re: [Goanet] DNA: India: Cow urine soft drink all set to hit markets

That's what the nuclear hawks would like us to believe. We often believe what we want to believe. Me too. Yet, without nuclear weapons we've had no full-scale Indo-Pak wars since 1971. Even pre-nuke South Asia border skirmishes and conflicts did not escalate into wars. So what is the co-rela

Re: [Goanet] DNA: India: Cow urine soft drink all set to hit markets

I just want to know the names of the shops selling this cow urine, so alongwith Cidade de Goa, I can never venture forth into these shops. By the way, isn't there a strong possibility of E Coli contamination in cow urine? Best, Selma --- On Sat, 3/7/09, Mervyn Lobo wrote: > > Do scientific

Re: [Goanet] DNA: India: Cow urine soft drink all set to hit markets

Ruby Goes wrote: > http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1236774 > Do scientific tests support the claims of cow urine consumption's health > benefits? rubygoes, Rest assured that if the consumption of cow urine had health benefits, all the major western pharmaceutical giants would be ma

[Goanet] Dertermination and joy

The next time we think of messing with another life or feel that we are all that, lets keep this clip in mind. As the media brings us sound bites, the stories that resonate with us cannot be contained, and have more than navigable depth. Unlike sound bites, it is the documentaries, the rare movies,

[Goanet] Brahma temple query

Would someone kindly tell me the exact location of the Brahman temple in Goa. Also if possible the easiest way to get there say from Panjim, or Goa Velha or Mapuca. By this I mean local transportation; a private car being the other option. venantius

[Goanet] Naval Aviation Museum

Hi Here are two posts having pictures clicked at the Naval Aviation Museum in Vasco... Naval Aviation Museum, Vasco- Part I Naval Aviation Museum, Vasco- Part II Regards, Savia.

Re: [Goanet] What's your internet speed?

4317 kb/s download 662 kb/s upload Server: Toronto Roland. On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 6:45 AM, wrote: > > What's your internet BB speed? > > Mine is > 316bps download > 454kbps upload > Server: Mumbai > > Check yours here > http://www.speedtest.net/ > > > joego...@yahoo.co.uk > > for Goa & NRI r

Re: [Goanet] Orissa killings

--- On Sat, 3/7/09, Marshall Mendonza wrote: > >When cornered and exposed, the good dotor resorts to hiding behind >religion >and religious identity. Is this much different from the hindutva >strategy of >creating divisions in society? > I think this is not so great an effort at defaming me,

Re: [Goanet] DNA: India: Cow urine soft drink all set to hit markets

From: FN] > As a counter question: do scientific tests support the possibility > that smoking and alcohol are good for health? Or that nuclear weapons > benefit humankind? RESPONSE: If India and Pakistan did not posses nuclear weapons, we would be at war, with major consequences, at least

Re: [Goanet] DNA: India: Cow urine soft drink all set to hit markets

Personally, I don't think this should be a major concern. We should respect other people's points of view (specially when it doesn't cause harm to the wider society beyond the individual concerned), however "unscientific" they may seem. As a counter question: do scientific tests support the possib

[Goanet] What's your internet speed?

What's your internet BB speed? Mine is 316bps download 454kbps upload Server: Mumbai Check yours here http://www.speedtest.net/ 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

Re: [Goanet] Honour your promise

Nascy, I did have the same views as yourself; until of course I spend considerable time in Goa getting to know the real facts and what I found out, really shocked me!! Things are not what they seem to be to many Goans!! Arwin Message: 3 Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:46:58 -0800 (PST) From: Nascy Cald

Re: [Goanet] Neuroscience, God and Soul

--- On Fri, 3/6/09, Fr. Ivo C da Souza wrote: > > ***Dr. Mario Beauregard is a professional neuroscientist. > His books have been peer-reviewed and internationally > accepted. His authority is being accepted everywhere. > I guess, in the face of this malarkey, the best thing to do is to quote h

[Goanet] Mahatma Gandhi's personal effects.

Gandhi would indeed turn in his grave to see that his simple personal items are bought for $1.8 million dollar with booze money! Such is the state of India and the world today. samir

[Goanet] Chandrababu Naidu's idiotic dole based manifesto

Give a man a fish, he can live for a day. Teach a man fishing, and he can live forever. To counter the idiotic offer of Chandra Babu Naidu ( the cyber prefix seems to have evaporated pretty soon indeed) of giving out Rs. 1 K and Rs. 2 K doles to people, sensible political parties (are there any?)

[Goanet] Question MOPA Airport

The recent Cidade de Goa incident reinforced my firm view that we cannot trust, neither the highly corrupt Goa Government nor the current Governor any longer and need to question everything; else they along with their counterparts in Delhi, will destroy Goa for good. We should stall all major proje

[Goanet] How about some old time Portuguese music?

How about some old time Portuguese music? Meet Linda & Lawrence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Pb8ipprMU 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, P

[Goanet] Konkani Music by Goan Bands - PURPLE RAIN, BIG COUNTRY BAND & RADIATION

Konkani Music by Goan Bands - PURPLE RAIN, BIG COUNTRY BAND & RADIATION BAND: PURPLE RAIN Goem re Goemkar Goem vovhot thuimsor muzgam vazota Anjuna, Miramar Goemche Prayer tourist asota Goem yo mouzam mar Tujem suropayen kalliz lasota.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBNxOes3zzY BAND: BIG COUNTR

[Goanet] government benfits for senior citizen tax-payers.

Mr dear Friends, As per e-mail below, please remember, our children never asked us to give birth to them. We have done so of our own accord. Our duty as parents is to love our children,till we "start pushing daisies", educate them, look after them, provide for them, hopefully, even after we pa