[Goanet] STATEMENT OF SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO, COMMISSIONER FOR NRI AFFAIRS AT HIS PRESS BRIEFING

STATEMENT OF SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO, COMMISSIONER FOR NRI AFFAIRS AT HIS PRESS BRIEFING (September 29, 2010) The annual Global Goans Convention will be held in Kuwait on November 16 and 17. Our Ambassador in Kuwait, senior officials of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, leaders of the Go

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (04Oct10)

"Having made a Clean Sweep of the Dirty Games Village...making a clean sweep of the Medals should be No Problem!" To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] CW-Games have 'Begun' !

... early morning, and a rather surprising post! I almost couldn't believe this, and expected Nascy to end saying: "In recognition of this spectacle, I will be vegetarian for the rest of my life." Nascy is a true Commonwealthian! Of course, now that the Western media has also joined the ranks of

[Goanet] CW-Games have 'Begun' !

Hello Goanetters, Well, 'The Show', the Opening Ceremony, was indeed spectacular, and very 'realistic' to life in India; at the same time displaying the 'Rich Cultural Heritage and Diversity of India. The concept of the Helium Balloon that was used for projection and scene display was a novel i

Re: [Goanet] Centenary of the Portuguese Republic

A trivia piece.  Here's the origin of "Rua 5 de Outubro", and if I am not mistaken, there was a company in Goa called Cintubro ... - Original Message > From: CLP Instituto Camões > To: add...@chowgules.ac.in > Sent: Sun, 3 October, 2010 10:46:16 PM > Subject: [Goanet] Centenary of the

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

--- On Sun, 10/3/10, Gilbert Lawrence wrote: > > Please do not respond by attacking me; as I am not the topic of this > thread.:=)) >.. > "Eminent" neurologists and psychiatrists are the worst offenders (next >to > those promoting cancer drugs) of promoting expen

[Goanet] Goa news for October 4, 2010

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** I was framed by cops: Mahanand - Herald Publications erial-killer-accuses-police-of-implicating-him/Article1-607439.aspx">Goa serial killer accuses police of implicating him http://news.goo

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

--- On Sun, 10/3/10, Gilbert Lawrence wrote: > > Please do not respond by attacking me; as I am not the topic of this > thread.:=)) >.. > "Eminent" neurologists and psychiatrists are the worst offenders (next >to > those promoting cancer drugs) of promoting expen

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

--- On Sun, 10/3/10, Gilbert Lawrence wrote: > > Please do not respond by attacking me; as I am not the topic of this > thread.:=)) >.. > "Eminent" neurologists and psychiatrists are the worst offenders (next >to > those promoting cancer drugs) of promoting expen

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

Ivo wrote: "**I do agree with you, Dr.Gilbert. What Dr.Mark Hyman is writing is true. This is known to any "layman in medicine" or "quack".Let us avoid this "scientific illiteracy" on this Forum. response: Interesting discussion between a reputed Oncologist, a brilliant Neuroscientist and a

[Goanet] An Equal Music ... where literature meets music (photos)

AN EQUAL MUSIC is Vikram Seth's novel about music. QUOTE: "It concerns Michael, a professional violinist, who never forgot his love for Julia, a pianist he met as a student in Vienna. They meet again after a decade, and conduct a secret affair, though she is married and has one child. Their musical

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

That is peer review of today, I presume ...   And another word used nowadays is "consensus" among scientists ... - Original Message > From: Gilbert Lawrence > To: goa...@goanet.org > Sent: Mon, 4 October, 2010 4:13:05 AM > Subject: [Goanet] Science for sale ... >  > And the same for pee

Re: [Goanet] "Padri Pulitikent Kityak Poddtat?"

From: "Frederick Noronha" Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 5:44 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] "Padri Pulitikent Kityak Poddtat?" Dear Fr Ivo, There are many aspects to this debate, perhaps some have missed your scan. **I have given principles of the Catholic Church about the involvement of priests

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

From: "Gilbert Lawrence" To malign articles WITH REFERENCES by talking about the ideology of the news-outlet (in which the article appeared) at best is "guilt by association." That is what Santosh's response is doing. The scientists that he quoted should take specific issues in the article and

[Goanet] Some photos: Plants, Nature, wildlife, fruits, parks etc

Some photos: Plants, Nature, Fruits, wildlife etc   Lemon tree on Rain Tree Opp DoHS, Campal http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk31/5033024234/sizes/l/ DB Road, ForRest also seen http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk31/5033023608/sizes/l/   >From Mapusa Market Atonam, Anteram, sitafollam, Custard

[Goanet] NEWS: Canadian flag bearer 'fine' with athletes village (Ken Pereira, quoted in miscellaneous news outlets)

Canada's flagbearer for Commonwealth Games is ethnic Goan TNN, Sep 21, 2010, 05.26am IST NEW DELHI: Ken Pereira, a hockey veteran of Indian origin, has been selected to carry the flag for Canada at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. The two-time Olympian's family hails from Goa, alth

[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO: Citizens Manifesto for the Municipal Elections

-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 8th October from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty

[Goanet] Goa Traffic Police on Facebook

Wonders will never cease. Looks like the cops have abandoned their Rip Van Winkelesque attitude and have finally begun to fight traffic violators with all possible means. Check this webpage out http://www.facebook.com/pages/Altinho-Panaji-Goa/Goa-Traffic-Police-traffic-violation-reporting/14437647

[Goanet] Doctor decoy for Gaunekar in Vanxim today

Unknown man and woman today entered controversial island of Vanxim and canvassed that they are doctors and asked people to be their patients. The doctor couple has told the villagers that they will be beginning their practice in house that is under control of Mahendra Gaunekar, the man who has rec

[Goanet] The Lost Goan Identity

Oscar C. Lobo: His family should be ashamed of him and what he and Indira Gandhi did for Goa - Land to the Tillers etc. Response: Was it Indira Gandhi or Shashikala Kakodkar who was the architect of the 'Land to the Tillers' legislation? Will someone who knows kindly clarify? Regards, Marshall

[Goanet] Neglected Heritage Structure by the Army?

Don’t you know anything that belongs to Army or Navy is their Pvt Propertiy? Be it a Hospital, vehicle  garage, Chapel etc   Last week I was taking a pic of an abandoned Maruti Van (opp Panjim Police Station) On which some plants were seen grown, one jawan came to me and said ‘Kya Photo Nikalta ha

[Goanet] Science for sale ...

To malign articles WITH REFERENCES by talking about the ideology of the news-outlet (in which the article appeared) at best is "guilt by association." That is what Santosh's response is doing. The scientists that he quoted should take specific issues in the article and debunk it with data AND re

Re: [Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the bleep cares about Edila Gaitonde?

Interesting Edila Gaitonde book should be re-discovered. Recently read the part where the newly married Gaitonde's arrive in Goa via-Bomboi (a friend haded me his copy while the friend was making chaai). Remarkable how vivid and real her account readsone got the sense of emotion (of Gaitonde's

Re: [Goanet] FW: The awesome power of a Goan wife's love :)]

Posting this piece/joke on behalf of our Arun Aguiar, who is back in Washington DC, where he's "eating, drinking, sleeping, living w/ the homeless who've seized a vacant plot of land, & set up a Tent City, at 7th & R, NW." DC Goans, the curious religious studying Social Justice--ways of Being, peo

[Goanet] Taking Photos: Ancient Temple of Shree Malikarjuna, Canacoan Goa

Shri Mallikarjun Temple, Canacona, Sristhal    The temple is believed to be constructed during the middle of the 16th century.    Some Pics Close to the Main NH17 – Main Gate/entrance, Vodamol http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk30/5003765618/   You must have seen this gate to your left  while

[Goanet] For Weddings, FREE, No Charges...

THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISEMENT. You can utilise, FREE of rent, for weddings: Old model Mercedes http://www.flickr.com/photos/52315...@n04/5046493544/ Old Model BMW

[Goanet] COMMENT Ayodhya: 10 reasons why India cannot really move on (Sanjay Jha, Rediff.com)

Ayodhya: 10 reasons why India cannot really move on October 01, 2010 18:39 IST India does not possess the political leadership with the moral fibre or the necessary willpower among its key battling constituents to create a national reconciliation, argues Sanjay Jha. The clamour to share the news

[Goanet] Talking Photos/TMVN: Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Mahotsav 2010

Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Mahotsav 2010   Despite raining and thunder storm, the auditorium was packed to the capacity, this evening at 5.30pm.   some Pics and TMVN clip   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk31/5047454066/   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk31/5046832049/ the crowd http

[Goanet] BBC NEWS | Health | Bed sharing 'bad for your health'

Sharing your bed 'Bad for your Health' BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8245578.stm

[Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the bleep cares about Edila Gaitonde?

Title: Who the bleep cares about Edila Gaitonde? By: Selma Carvalho Source: Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter, 3 Oct. 2010 at http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ A few weeks ago, journalist and publisher, Frederick Noronha sent me the obituary for Joao Francisco Caraciolo Cabral from Verna. In fact so un

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photo: Neglected Heritage Structure by the Army?

Elementary my dea Senor Figueiredo, Endians do not want one of their own taking a pi*s (in a picture) 'Suz-dad' is their birth-right, a mess, their inspiration dirt, dirt and mo dirt...their achievement! We are people always invaded, never on our own, maybe we will never be. We have to think and

[Goanet] Another item for 10.10.10 Celebrations

Part of celebrations on 10.10.10   Fresh stock of TOBLERON just received http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5044604215/sizes/l/   each one to get one   (first  105 only) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5045226566/sizes/l/   so be there at 10.10am on 10.10.10   63 confirmed so f

Re: [Goanet] "Padri Pulitikent Kityak Poddtat?"

Dear Fr Ivo, There are many aspects to this debate, perhaps some have missed your scan. (1) While I agree that men of religion have a right to take a stand on social (and even political) issues, what do you have to say about particular priests being misused for party propaganda by politicians in

[Goanet] Pausa pausa, voch re voch

Pausa pausa, voch re voch Pausa pausa, voch re voch Hansun khellun voch re Englandak voch, Canadak voch Amkam soddun voch re. Pausa pausa, voch re voch Tuka dita poiso Paus ieta anink moto Poiso amcho khoto. This little ditty is in imitation of the well known 'Pausa pausa yo re yo' which implore

[Goanet] SOIMBACHO KHELL ANI PATKIAMCHO MELL mhonttlear GOEMKARAMCHER DUSTT PORINNAM uprant varoitat

SOIMBACHO KHELL ANI PATKIAMCHO MELL mhonttlear GOEMKARAMCHER DUSTT PORINNAM  uprant varoitat rogtache THEMBE ani niropradeank favo zata BONDKHONN   36th Tiatr Competition Tiatr for next week (4th Oct to 8th Oct 2010)   ‘Bondkhonn’  on 4th October  http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr6/5046

[Goanet] Centenary of the Portuguese Republic

Dear Friends, Following the conference of Prof. Dr. Manuel Ferro held on 23th September at our premisses in Panjim, Centro de Língua Portuguesa/Instituto Camões, in collaboration with Centre for Portuguese Language and Culture, Chowgule College, is organizing an exhibition of posters «Letras e Cor

[Goanet] Goanet Reader: An Indian language recently went extinct. Why were we not told about it? (Subir Ghosh's write2kill.in)

An Indian language recently went extinct. Why were we not told about it? [http://www.write2kill.in/critiques/people/376.html] An Indian language recently went extinct. Why were we not told about it? Last man gone: William Rozario, the last speaker of his indigenous tongue, died in August. Photogr

[Goanet] Farar Far

Fr Antonio Francisco Xavier Alvares. Going through 'Farar Far: Local Resistance to Colonial Hegemony in Goa 1510 - 1922' by Pratima Kamat I was introduced to Fr Antonio Francisco Xavier Alvares,"who protested against the Church and government in Goa." He left the Church, joined the Syrian Church,

Re: [Goanet] Announcement: 10.10.10

Sure will, for a young couple who plan to get married in a Church at that precise moment: 10:10 am on the 10th October.  Rare time, and even rarer is the reception that will follow, which is in the form of an extended breakfast :-)) Hope it all goes well for them, offspring of good friends of ou

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photo: Neglected Heritage Structure by the Army?

Why photography not allowed? - Original Message > From: JoeGoaUk > To: goa...@goanet.org > Sent: Sat, 2 October, 2010 10:22:13 PM > Subject: [Goanet] Talking Photo: Neglected Heritage Structure by the Army? > > >   > Neglected Heritage Structure by the Army? > http://www.flickr.com/

Re: [Goanet] The Lost Goan Identity

   I suggest we complement the 'culture' further, with new occidental touches : topless hostesses in "our Portuguese tavernas."    eric. From: Oscar Lobo

[Goanet] Science for sale ...

Gilbert Lawrence wrote: Medicine and Science for sale Please see link below. Following the article please see the feedback from readers http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/dangerous-spin-doctors-7-_b_747325.html RESPONSE: This holds true for Goa also, and

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

While there is some truth in what is said in the Huffington Post article linked below, one also has to be skeptical about political and ideological websites such as Huffington Post and the authors that write on them. Please read the following criticism regarding the quackery and pseudoscience pr

[Goanet] Anil Salgaonkar - River Princess

Nisser Dias wrote : Given the inflated ego of Anil Salgaocar, he does not seem to agree on any government decision but wants the government see and do things his way. Of course this one individual has not only held successive governments but is still holding the environment and ecology to

[Goanet] Goa govt protecting illegal mining: Church

PANAJI: The Church in Goa has accused the Congress-led government in the state of failing to check illegal mining activities. In a message to parishioners on the eve of Social Apostolate Day, two wings of the Church, Council for

Re: [Goanet] Doce de Grão (gram sweet)

Doce=sweet or something swee (usually denoting cakes or dessert I would presume) as opposed to rebuçado=a sweet (as in candy or toffee) There are various doces - check http://www.gastronomias.com/doces/ for a large list of recipes in Portuguese.  Re price, I cannot comment, but please observe i

Re: [Goanet] Tell Me About Sarto Esteves.

One names comes to mind, and that is the pianist Margarida Miranda, one-time head of Goa Kala Academy's Western Music wing.  She left Goa for Germany, some time before the Indian Armed Forces marched into Goa, on a Gulbenkian scholarship. AFAIK, she is in Panjim. The cellist Alexandre Mascarenh

[Goanet] Khuxealborit Bhagevont Mingelachi porob (Happy St. Michael's feast!)

Aiz Anjunche firgozechea patronachi, Bhagevont Mingelachi porob. Sogott Anjunkarank khuxealborit porob anvddetam! (Today is the feast of St. Michael, patron of Anjuna parish. I wish all Anjunkar a happy feast!) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201

[Goanet] Cats and dogs

Raining cats and dogs on Oct 3 (Sunday) afternoon in Goa. Or maybe just a cloudburst. It started with a bit of thundering, even as the newspapers mentioned the Canacona floods a year ago! FN PS: Trying to make it to Dan Driscoll and Jugneta's reading of Vikram Seth's novel, but am obviously going

Re: [Goanet] Ayodhya verdict

As far as a layman's view is concerned, I say that the Allahabad HC judgment really stinks. Why? If the title suit was in progress (having being filed before 6 Dec 1992, the suit should have been kept in the cold storage until the Babri Mosque was rebuilt in its entirety and its GLORY by the VH

[Goanet] Daily Grook #816

DAILY GROOK #816 DISGUST DISTRUST by Francis Rodrigues my in-laws we condemn as a gossiping family, we refuse to see them for they discussed me! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com ===

[Goanet] GOACAN to observe the YEAR of the ZAGRUT GRAM SABHA

- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help other CONSUMERS to be better informed. - --

[Goanet] Konkani Film/VCD News: Dy.Sp Sammy Tavares releasing his First DVD/VCD, Sharon's film TKKA now releasing this October

Konkani Film/VCD News: Dy.Sp Sammy Tavares releasing his First DVD/VCD, Sharon's film TKKA now releasing this October   Dy.SP Sammy Tavares, a konw Konkani supporter, often seen as 'Chief Guest' at many Tiatr including Com. Agostinho's  hit 'Police' is releasing his first  DVD/VCD title POLICE P

[Goanet] COLUMN: Indians should hang their heads in shame

Indians should hang their heads in shame By Nisser Dias nisserdias at gmail.com SMS to 9422437029 The disgraceful controversy surrounding the organizing of the prestigious Common Wealth Games in our country has left each and every citizen of this great country wherever on the globe feeling a

[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Goyant, Langur Makddanchi Goroz

   Goyant, Langur Makddanchi GorozLino B. Dourado   Zon’voram modim makodd onek torechea mon’xache jivitan bhouch upeogi pranni zaun asa. Sunim ani mazram porim makodd-ui mon’xancho oporbayechem zon’var aslolean, taka-i lok postat. Thoddea Hindu lokak promukh yexvari vost (prominent divi

Re: [Goanet] Ayodhya verdict

More than that, it's a question of whether we give credibility to political parties which make tearing down the shrines of others their main business in the 21st century. FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 3 October 2010 02:20, Santosh Helekar wrote: > It is quite likel