Re: [Goanet] Goa, our Goa - new book by Vasco Pinho (Rajan P. Parrikar)

2011-02-03 Thread Charudatt Prabhudesai
Rajan Parrikar To Goanet - A couple of informal portraits of Vasco-bab: http://www.parrikar.org/misc/vascopinho-1.jpg http://www.parrikar.org/misc/vascopinho-2.jpg To Goanet - I spent an enjoyable evening with Vasco Pinho today in Panjim. He has recently released his latest

[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] 5th Sunday of the Year

2011-02-03 Thread Jude Botelho
30-Jan-2011 Dear Friend, We know that children learn by imitation and pick up good or bad habits from the example they see. In so many words, they say to elders: ‘Papa don’t preach! Don’t tell me, show me!’ Each one of us is significant to someone or another, and our actions do have a

[Goanet] Fw: PRESS STATEMENT FOR KIND FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION - RE: DESTRUCTION OF MANGROVES - A PROTECTED SPECIES

2011-02-03 Thread floriano
GOA ENVIRONMENT ACTION GROUP 2nd Floor Karekar Building- Above Indian Overseas Bank- Angod - Mapusa Phone: (0832) 2470223 (M) 9890470896 2nd. February, 2011 To, The Editor, HERALD Others, Panjim-Goa Sir, Sub: Law Makers become Law Breakers with impunity. The Goa Environment

Re: [Goanet] Goa in migrant hands

2011-02-03 Thread norman noronha
Hi Elvino Hope u are fine, sorry could not meet u after the weddings. Request you to kindly check the draft Konkani story which I had sent you earlier. If time permits plz send it to me after changes Regards Norman Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 22:23:03 +0530 From: elrock...@gmail.com

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: We had ‘Panke’ for breakfast today

2011-02-03 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Joe, 'Panke' are still on the menu at small cafés in some villages. I had some in Valpoi last year. r

[Goanet] request for a Urinal picture

2011-02-03 Thread Venantius J Pinto
Would someone send me a picture of the Margao sulab so I may put it on my Urinals album on Facebook. If thats too much, ignore please. I had more picture in my Urinal album--from Stockholm of all placed but deleted some of them. Time to shot a few images of NY urinal enclosures--surfaces/and with

[Goanet] Educational Institutions for Roman Script Konkani

2011-02-03 Thread Wilson Wilmix
Educational Institutions for Roman Script Konkani By: Wilmix Wilson Mazarello (Covenor, Romi Lipi Action Front) Mr. Mahavir Sanglikar, the prominent Historian, Journalist and Social Activist from Pune (Maharashtra) strongly proposes the use of the Roman Script for all Indian Languages. His

[Goanet] Modern A/c Toilet - Margao (pics and clip)

2011-02-03 Thread JoeGoaUk
Modern A/c Toilet - Margao   A clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vud9f774-qY   pics/repeat http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5410016581/sizes/l/   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5410627642/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5410623266/sizes/l/  

[Goanet] COSTLY TCP AMMENDMENT INSTEAD OF NEW BILL

2011-02-03 Thread John Gomes
It is reported that the Goa Legislative Assembly has introduced TCP(Amendment)Bill 2011 to amend sub-section(2) of section 45 for raising the maximum limit of fee for filing an appeal before the TCP Board from the present Rs500/- to Rs 10,000/-. Reason more Revenue collection! It appears to me

[Goanet] Ave Maria

2011-02-03 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2011/02/03/ave-maria/ Regards, r

Re: [Goanet] DESTRUCTION OF MANGROVES - A PROTECTED SPECIES

2011-02-03 Thread rajendra kakodkar
Dear Floriano,   Good work.   Also give complaint to Michael, Member Sec, GCZMA and Dir (ST) at Saligao. Mangroves also come under their jurisdiction under CRZ Act, which has stronger teeth than the Forest Act.   There are more violations of Mangroves in Goa: Panchwadi by Sesa Merces/Morambi by

[Goanet] FILM: Staying Awake for God. Introducing the Jagor

2011-02-03 Thread Frederick Noronha
This is a Goa you might not easily recognise (perhaps because it's so much overlooked and neglected). Check this out: a video recently put out by Alexander Henn (Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Arizona State University at Tempe, AZ 85287-4302  alexander.h...@asu.edu) and Alito Siqueira

[Goanet] 21 injured in Truck-bus collision at Surla

2011-02-03 Thread samir umarye
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM FEB 3: About 21 people were injured in a mishap between a bus and mining trucks today at Maina Surla in Bicholim taluka. According to the avialable information the incident occured at about 8.30 am. A truck (GA-08-U-0017) proceeding from Ponda to Sanquelim dashed agaist

[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on the International Year of Forests 2011

2011-02-03 Thread Goa Desc
-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 11th February. from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11,

[Goanet] Check this out- A Killer Road of Goa?

2011-02-03 Thread JoeGoaUk
Check this out- Killer Road? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46jZiQBe3q8 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] Interesting and inspiring talks this weekend... BITS Goa

2011-02-03 Thread Frederick Noronha
YourStory partners with TEDx BITS Goa - Themed around Exploring Innovation Themed around “Exploring Innovation”, TEDxBITSGoa will bring together leaders, thinkers and activist who everyday strive to positively change and contribute to the ever changing Indian Landscape. Spanning domains like

Re: [Goanet] Defence sites indicate Dabolim as ?war booty?

2011-02-03 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
Venantius, I have copied the same (shortened to fit in 1500 characters allowed) in the comments section of the article on the Times of India article. Whether that will get displayed or not is another matter.  My comments on Uday Bhembro's article have not yet been displayed - relevant issues

[Goanet] Animal welfare groups oppose cow slaughter in Goa

2011-02-03 Thread Marshall Mendonza
*Gabe Menezes:* *Is it really against the Hindu religion to slaughter oxen? The Hindus in Nepal have a slaughter fest once every five years.* Response: As per D N Jha, a noted historian, there is nothing in the Hindu religion against the consumption of meat or beef. In fact in Vedic times,

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Some more Margao Pics

2011-02-03 Thread JoeGoaUk
Talking Photos: Some more Margao Pics Near old Railway gate http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5414368640/sizes/l/ Gandhi Market http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5413759313/sizes/l/   shri Damodar Pimpal katta http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5413760673/sizes/l/   don’t know

[Goanet] Goa news for February 4, 2011

2011-02-03 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Ruckus in House over PPP - Herald Publications n-house-over-Mapusa-clinic/articleshow/7421856.cmsRiot in house over Mapusa clinic

[Goanet] No Wastage Please!

2011-02-03 Thread Roland Francis
Two Goans, Pedro Santan affectionately called Peysantan and Jose Camilo, also called Zecamil, grew up together in a Goa village and were lifelong friends. But alas, Peysantan developed cancer, and was dying. While on his deathbed, he called to his buddy, Zecamil, come 'ere. Qitem sangung zai

[Goanet] Did Jesus Rise From the Dead? Discover the Evidence From Scholars

2011-02-03 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
Those who have the time, please go through this. Very well argued with evidence. Worth the time. http://www.y-jesus.com/body_count1a.php?gclid=CLyRn4WD7KYCFUV76wodGT5oFw Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.

[Goanet] SMILE............... IT'S WEEKEND (03/02/2011)

2011-02-03 Thread CAJETAN DE
HOW ELSE   One fine Sunday morning, a young boy (Nester) and his dad (Juliao) went out fishing at Palolem, Canacona-Goa. After a few quiet hours out in the boat, the boy (Nester) became curious about the world around him. He looked up at his dad and asked:-   Nester: Dad, how do fish

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: We had 'Panke' for breakfast today

2011-02-03 Thread soter
I just cannot get the original taste and flavour of the earlier pankes. The Carona bakery in Aldona used to make wonderful pankes. The one's available now have something lacking, probably the jaggery is less or different or the ginger is less. Now they sprinkle some til on them. -Soter

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (4Feb11)

2011-02-03 Thread alexyz fernandes
*** AC Toilet *** Sir...I can't hold any longer...I'll inaugurate the Toilet...you check on what the Police...Navy is up to? To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] SOAD 3 - Universal

2011-02-03 Thread Doha Goans Sports Club
MCC Qatar presents A search for - 'Ranni Kogull Universe' 'Rai Kogull Universe' Details at: http://bit.ly/Rai-N-RanniKogull2011

[Goanet] Fit 32 year old has heart attack - source daily mail

2011-02-03 Thread Camillo Fernandes
How can a fit, clean-living 32-year-old have a heart attack? For Martin the answer was in his genes. Like thousands he suffers from INHERITED high cholesterol By Anna Hodgekiss As usual, Martin Keighley had changed into his trainers as soon as he’d arrived back from work, then headed

[Goanet] TAG’s Website Launched

2011-02-03 Thread Tiatr Academy Goa
TAG’s Website Launched Photos:http://bit.ly/TAGwebsiteLaunch Tiatr Academy of Goa launched its official website www.tiatracademygoa.com on the occasion of its 3rd Foundation Day-Sthapnnecho Dis- yesterday (02/02/2011) at the hands of the Chief Guest Shri. Menino Pires, Director of

[Goanet] COLUMN: Reach out to Chaka Chak Goa campaign

2011-02-03 Thread Nisser Dias
Reach out to “Chaka Chak Goa” campaign By Nisser Dias nisserdias at gmail.com SMS to 9422437029 The day has finally dawned with sincere efforts being made to maintain cleanliness in the state but more importantly to educate our civic-senseless public how to treat their waste and not to chuck