[Goanet-News] Old Goa photos: African students en route to the US (courtesy Luis Assis Correia)

2011-06-01 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
African students en route to the US Nairobi, September 1959: At the Goa-managed Equatorial Travels, Thomas Joseph Odhiambo Mboya (August 15, 1930 - July 5, 1969) and Luis de Assis Correia, co-founders of Africa-America Foundation, Kenya, flanked by some of the 81 students en route to the USA on

[Goanet] Daily Grook #961

2011-06-01 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #961 == EASY PEASY == by Francis Rodrigues if with heat you pant your clothes turn wet, easy - use a deodorant it's justno sweat! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com

[Goanet] Talking... comics... Africa

2011-06-01 Thread Frederick Noronha
While at a broad-gauge gossip session the other day, A. mentioned the black-and-white comics that were available in Africa in the 1960s and 1970s. I had seen a few here, and these really struck me as unusual then. Searching in cyberspace, it's odd to find so few links to Lance, Spear, and what

[Goanet] Song for the day.

2011-06-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
CLIFF RICHARD ... How Wonderful To Know http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc2IamynZms -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] At your service

2011-06-01 Thread George Pinto
If you are attending the International Goan Youth Convention, July 2-4, 2011 in San Francisco (and we hope you are) and have a physical or mobility challenge (including hearing, eyesight, etc.), please let us know so we can be of assistance. The hotel is also well equipped to assist. FACEBOOK:

[Goanet] Picnic at Khandepar River - with Goans singing, cooking etc

2011-06-01 Thread JoeGoaUk
Picnic at Khandepar River - with Goans singing, cooking etc It’s Summer time Picnic Time Bathing time http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk38/5783911964/sizes/l/ We never heard of this popular and busy picnic spot. All we knew was ‘kolem’ near Dudhsagar and we been there at least twice by

[Goanet] Floriano was a denationalised Goan who gave his life for Bharati Bhasha

2011-06-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
The 'moderates' are mere snakes in the grass. We Goans are faced with this issue since the invasion of Goa. BC Subject: [Goanet] Louder noises by moderates or centrists like Santosh Helekar would have gone a long way in assuring that there is some hope that this country will not fall

Re: [Goanet] The Goan Association (UK) awarded historic grant

2011-06-01 Thread Roland Francis
Congratulations to the Goan Diaspora in the UK for being afforded an opportunity to become a recognized component of the recent history of the country. I do not know Clifford Pereira, but in Eddie Fernandes and Selma Carvalho, the study project lies in capable hands, minds and hearts. For

[Goanet] The genius, the bullshit that is unimaginable bullshit. (INDIA related)

2011-06-01 Thread Venantius J Pinto
(excerpt, from The New FORTUNE List by Nisha Susan) If wishes were consciousness- raising games, we’d send our ministers to play the Monsoon Game and cry in a dark classroom. The game is certainly less arbitrary than the Tendulkar Committee that set this poverty line. The genius, the bullshit

[Goanet] konkani word

2011-06-01 Thread wilfred goes
Hi Fred,In the new method of spelling, the alphabet 'C' is replaced by 'K'. Old=CONCANIM - New=KONKANIHave a wonderful day.Willy Goesnbsp;nbsp;

[Goanet] Politicians Misleading People

2011-06-01 Thread Freddy Agnelo Fernandes
It’s been a week since Goa witnessed the darkest day in it’s history, a supposedly peaceful rally turned into a war zone where two vibrant young men lost their lives. In a week that followed, we saw one aging bureaucrat knocked off his perch and assurances that the guilty will be punished.

[Goanet] Cooked tomatoes are good for battling cholesterol and BP - Souce Daily Mail, UK

2011-06-01 Thread Camillo Fernandes
Cooked tomatoes 'as good as statins' for battling cholesterol They are common ingredients found in millions of kitchen cupboards. But pasta sauces and pizza toppings could add much more than a tasty tomato flavour to a family’s favourite meals. Scientists said that cooked tomatoes

[Goanet] MONTH'S MIND - ANTHONIO LOURENCO MENEZES (Bastora, Goa/Kuwait)

2011-06-01 Thread Goa World
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)  http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/    http://www.goa-world.com http://www.johnpaulii.va/en/ MONTH'S MIND - ANTHONIO LOURENCO MENEZES (Bastora, Goa/Kuwait)   There will be an

Re: [Goanet] The Goan Association (UK) awarded historic grant

2011-06-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 1 June 2011 00:43, Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations to the Goan Diaspora in the UK for being afforded an opportunity to become a recognized component of the recent history of the country. I do not know Clifford Pereira, but in Eddie Fernandes and Selma

[Goanet] Fiery Writing - Bharati Pawaskar checks out Conrad Pinto's art form

2011-06-01 Thread Cecil Pinto
‘Fiery’ Writing Bharati Pawaskar interacts with the burgeoning pyrographer, Conrad Pinto Does wood and fire go together? Nope. But here is someone who is trying to bring these two opposites together adding his wild imaginations to produce beautiful images. Yes, Conrad Pinto just loves it. A fine

Re: [Goanet] Talking... comics... Africa

2011-06-01 Thread joelds
Leroy collects comics. Perhaps, Alexyz will still possess some. Willy is likely to publish the first Konkani comic (book). Joel.

[Goanet] PIANIST/VOCALIST ELIANE ELIAS FEATURED THIS WEEK WITH NEW CD Light My Fire

2011-06-01 Thread JAZZ NETWORKING WORLDWIDE AT ITS BEST!!
A message to all members of JAZZ NETWORKING WORLDWIDE AT ITS BEST!!     (http://www.elianeelias.com) (http://www.elianeelias.com) PIANIST/VOCALIST ELIANE ELIAS EXPLORES THE HOT AND COOL SIDES OF BRAZILIAN JAZZ ON NEW CD Light My Fire, delves into matters of the heart.   Since the mid-1980s,

[Goanet] Mahatma Gandhi, football legend

2011-06-01 Thread Naguesh Bhatcar
From the FIFA website -- Mahatma Gandhi, football legend http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/news/newsid=1322010.html#mahatma+gandhi+football+legend I am not sure if this was posted on Goanet before. Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com

[Goanet] Feedback on driving in Goa

2011-06-01 Thread Camillo Fernandes
In Goa and maybe India, though many international traffic rules are displayed and obeyed i.e. 40/30 Kms. per hour, one way, compulsory left, no entry, no parking, one way street, no overtaking etc. the major ones at round abouts and at junctions are not followed which results in dangerous

[Goanet] Fwd: Konkani is the vernacular language

2011-06-01 Thread Nelson Lopes
 Hypocritical concern for vernacular languages Indian states are formed on language basis. Goa too is formed so. Though Konkani is the language of Goans, Marathi has been  brought in through back door to divide the people  At that relevant time Dr.dsouza, Adv Uday, Alemao did not use their

[Goanet] Vol 6, Issue 521 - Msg 11 Konkani is the vernacular language

2011-06-01 Thread De Melo
Hi Mr. Lopes,The article on 'Konkani is the vernacular language' is truly interesting and expect to read more from you in future.Many thanks.Joao.   11. Konkani is the vernacular language (Nelson Lopes) Hypocritical concern for vernacular languages Indian states are formed on language basis.

[Goanet] Old Goa photos: African students en route to the US (courtesy Luis Assis Correia)

2011-06-01 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
African students en route to the US Nairobi, September 1959: At the Goa-managed Equatorial Travels, Thomas Joseph Odhiambo Mboya (August 15, 1930 - July 5, 1969) and Luis de Assis Correia, co-founders of Africa-America Foundation, Kenya, flanked by some of the 81 students en route to the USA on

[Goanet] Talking... comics... Africa

2011-06-01 Thread Michael fernandes
Willy is likely to publish the first konksni comic (book) It just cannot be the first konkani comic book as I had read a comic book in my choldhood, in konkani (probably the first) written or may be published by non other than the melody king Shri Alfred Rose. Still all the best to Willy. Mog

Re: [Goanet] Talking... comics... Africa

2011-06-01 Thread Frederick Noronha
A page of 'black comics', but am still trying to find Boom! and Spear. http://on.fb.me/lMB7cl FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490

Re: [Goanet] Talking... comics... Africa

2011-06-01 Thread Alfred de Tavares
Great news about our WILLY for a changehis political hiccups, decade after decade, that once so entertained...stimulated us have begun to jar unpleasantly... Sending the TOTS into sidessplitting ecstasies will suit the OLD BOY just fine... He has gloriously attained the final

[Goanet] Agnello Fernandes elected President in the Silver Jubilee Year of N.Y.C

2011-06-01 Thread gaspersWorld ®
:::Agnello Fernandes elected President in the Silver Jubilee Year of N.Y.C::: Kuwait, Jun 1: Well-known Goan personality Mr. Agnello A. S. Fernandes was unanimously re-elected President of Navelim Youth Centre (NYC), a socio-cultural and sports association in Kuwait. This is the 15th

Re: [Goanet] Talking... comics... Africa

2011-06-01 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Dear Alfred, Willy GOES isn't (y)our WILLY you refer to. So sorry to disappoint :-) FN On 2 June 2011 00:37, Alfred de Tavares alfredtava...@hotmail.com wrote: Great news about our WILLY for a changehis political hiccups, decade after decade, that once so entertained...stimulated us have

[Goanet] Focus on KIFF League after the election of FIFA Presidency

2011-06-01 Thread gaspersWorld ®
KGA face UFC; Goa Maroons v/s Rising Stars :::Focus on KIFF League after the election of FIFA Presidency::: Kuwait, Jun 1: With much of the soccer season completed across the globe, and the focus on the election of FIFA president accomplished, Kuwait Indians are now focused – with their

[Goanet] Goanet statistics... May 2011

2011-06-01 Thread Frederick Noronha
Total posts in May 2011: 987 posts. Number of unique posters: 161 posters. Number of women posters: 013 posters. (8.07%) Goanet VGP[1]: 065 posts.(6.58%) Where Goanet's hits are coming from (this is a random example, and need not reflect the general

[Goanet] Fw: re-st marys ssc derecognition-ACTION PLAN-v shall overcome..

2011-06-01 Thread steven lawrence dsouza
On Mon, 30 May 2011 17:41:05 +0530 steven lawrence dsouza wrote Dear fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, it is with great sorrow and personal grief that i came to know that my ALMA MATER ST MARY'S SSC HAS been served derecognition notice by the state edcn dept. last week. we were the

[Goanet] Too Much or Too Little Sleep Accelerates Cognitive Aging | Worldhealth.net Anti-Aging News

2011-06-01 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.worldhealth.net:80/news/too-much-or-too-little-sleep-accelerates-cognitive/

[Goanet] The Catch - Unaided schools may not get grants in 2011-12

2011-06-01 Thread SOTER
Unaided schools may not get grants in 2011-12 Gauree Malkarnekar, TNN | Jun 1, 2011, 04.58am IST PANAJI: It has belatedly dawned upon the state government that no budgetary provision exists to bear the substantial burden involved in extending grants to the 138 unaided English primary schools in

Re: [Goanet] Floriano was a denationalised Goan who gave his life for Bharati Bhasha

2011-06-01 Thread Nascy Caldeira
I second this; the so called moderates are being secretive on their positions/ opinions. They are not willing to declare their hand, so they can 'play mischief' on the quiet? I think so!   Nascy Caldeira From: Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk The 'moderates' are mere snakes in the grass. We

Re: [Goanet] Quixotism on Goanet

2011-06-01 Thread J. Colaco jc
Santosh Helekar chimbel...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Selma, First, I submit that you are making the following practical mistakes: Believing that people like Samir Kelekar who are strongly in support of Konknni primary education are communal-minded folk who want to ostracize or denationalize

Re: [Goanet] Fw: re-st marys ssc derecognition-ACTION PLAN-v shall overcome..

2011-06-01 Thread Rudy Pinto
Dear Steven We were equally upset that a Jesuit Catholic institution has been meted out such cavalier treatment. I can imagine the pain and anguish felt by those who I have studied in St. Mary's High School, Mazagaon. I studied at St Xavier's College, Mumbai and have fond memories of my

Re: [Goanet] Fw: re-st marys ssc derecognition-ACTION PLAN-v shall overcome..

2011-06-01 Thread Linus D'Lima
Dearest Steven, As a Jesuit product : Parishi - St Peter's Church, School - St Stanislaus H School, College - St Xavier's College, Business School - Xavier Institute of Management NGO - Snehasadan you have our support. Linus D'Lima cc : Adv Loy DSouza, Convenor - Christian Legal

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (2Jun11)

2011-06-01 Thread alexyz fernandes
Why we took the trouble...to organise a candle-light dinner..? We had No Choice...the lights have gone off since last night...! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Shri Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple, Paroda Hill

2011-06-01 Thread JoeGoaUk
Shri Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple, Paroda Hill   I always wanted to go up there to visit the temple Finally, we made it there on 30th May 2011 You must have also seen the beautiful entry gate towards your right while travelling to Quepem etc Downhill, there is a small village too.   The

[Goanet] Goan goes great guns!

2011-06-01 Thread Jazz Goa
Read about it here: http://www.targetgoa.com/newsd-How-the-Internet-got-Goa-s-Colin-DCruz-performing-live-in-a-world-class-band-2431

[Goanet] VIDEO: Mog Mhaka Goecho (Cassy Alfonso)

2011-06-01 Thread Goanet A-C-E!
Mog Mhaka Goecho http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x3VkpD0D5cfeature=share By Cassy Alfonso http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=707453504 Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment

[Goanet] COLUMN: Director of Education – height of inefficiency

2011-06-01 Thread Nisser Dias
Director of Education – height of inefficiency By Nisser Dias nisserd...@gmail.com SMS to 9422437029 Goa Headmasters association (GHA) and Goa Schools Management Association (GSMA) are up in arms against the ‘No Detention’ circular issued by the Director of Education Dr. Celsa Pinto after

Re: [Goanet] Floriano was a denationalised Goan who gave his life for Bharati Bhasha

2011-06-01 Thread SOTER
Santoshbab wrote: 1. Believing that writings by individuals in the Goan media reflect reality and majority opinion, and in turn influence public opinion in any significant way. Comment; You have hit the point Santoshbab. The reality in Goa is what the majority want projected and everyone to

Re: [Goanet] Old Goa photos: African students en route to the US (courtesy Luis Assis Correia)

2011-06-01 Thread Abigail Mathias
nice to see Rita Faria. have heard so much about her from my Dad who is so proud to be Goan:) 2011/6/1 Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا IN UGANDA: Rita Faria, Miss World 1966, on arrival at Entebbe Airport, Uganda. Seen in the photo are James Bwoji Director of Programmes

[Goanet] Auriculotherapy.com

2011-06-01 Thread Con Menezes
Familiarize your on the benefits of Auriculotheraphy. http://www.auriculotherapy.com/faqs.html

Re: [Goanet] Floriano was a denationalised Goan who gave his life for Bharati Bhasha

2011-06-01 Thread Santosh Helekar
Moderates and centrists are by definition people who do not make loud noises. They are not easily antagonized or provoked by the extremists on both sides of a worthless religious or political issue just before an election. But rest assured that it is because 99% of Goans are silent moderates,

Re: [Goanet] The Goan Association (UK) awarded historic grant

2011-06-01 Thread Roland Francis
Dear Gabe, On this topic, you have made so many senseless comments and asked so many meaningless questions that I am wondering whether it is the same Gabe Menezes who usually has, but for lately, his head on his shoulders (at least on Goanet). Perhaps you are carrying the excess baggage of some

Re: [Goanet] Fw: re-st marys ssc derecognition-ACTION PLAN-v shall overcome..

2011-06-01 Thread JOHN PINTO
Congratulations to Steven Dsouza, The Director of Education has stayed the order of Deputy Director so the school can reopen on 15th June. First battle is won .. but the war still rages.. Keep it up Steven.. John