[Goanet] Goa news for June 30, 2011

2011-06-29 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Cop-drug peddler nexus: Goa DGP wants feedback - NDTV.com arcotics scan by top probe agencies - the CBI and the Narcotics Control Bureau - in wake of the increasing cop-drug mafia nexus cas

[Goanet] Santo Antonio - flower

2011-06-29 Thread joelds
*Picture of “Sant Anton Flower”, Goa* We call this flower "Sant Anton" (St Anthony's flower) in Goa. The small tree displays the white, sweet-scented flowers within almost a week from the start of the monsoons in June every year. http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5881008542/in/photostream

[Goanet] ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS of BMC - MAHARASHTRA GOVT - INDIAN GOVT

2011-06-29 Thread marcos
There are some EastIndian & Koli Associations in Bombay who are planning to agitate for the below demands from the Maharashtra govt., Indian govt., BMC, MMRDA, etc.. 1. Set aside 10% of the INCOME TAX, WEALTH TAX, EXCISE, CUSTOMS DUTY which the Indian govt. accumulates from Bombay for the economic

[Goanet] Konkani MoI

2011-06-29 Thread icsouza
From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org On Behalf Of floriano Subject: Re: [Goanet] WILL ENGLISH MOI CREATE A PARADIGM SHIFT IN GOANPOLITICS? <

[Goanet] Mexican Hat Rock

2011-06-29 Thread Carlos Coutinho
Noted the big 50s style strings and the odd Hawaiian twang in older Goan hits but only just come across this original of a Goan classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oZ1ZAlPGDU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzayt9xYgrg&feature=related Apparently London Jewish taxi drivers of a certain vintag

[Goanet] Goa's battle against mining reaches London - Source Times of India, Goa

2011-06-29 Thread Camillo Fernandes
Goa's battle against mining reaches LondonIANS | Jun 29, 2011, 10.52am IST PANAJI: Concerned about the plunder of resources caused by rampant mining in Goa, non-resident Goans (NRGs) in London have come together in a bid to end the pillage. The 'Save Goa Campaign UK' ha

Re: [Goanet] A Goan Awakening in London - Global Goans Convention

2011-06-29 Thread Tony de Sa
From: "J. Colaco < jc>" >Tony de Sa?wrote:? There was a Save Goa Movement in Goa approximately 5 years ago. Today the so called Saviours of Goa >have sacrificed the the votes of gullible voters who voted them into power at the altar of opportunism and power.? I can only hope that the Save Goa Ca

[Goanet] WILL ENGLISH MOI CREATE A PARADIGM SHIFT IN GOAN POLITICS?

2011-06-29 Thread Marshall Mendonza
*Rajendra Kakodkar:* It was the Diocesan Society which mooted the idea of government grants to English MoI. Their motivation came from the fact that the catholic community was preferring private English schools in preference to church run Konkani schools, a genuine reason. The PTAs of the

[Goanet] The MoI debate

2011-06-29 Thread Marshall Mendonza
Soter D’Souza: There are some who are busy administering sedatives on goanet to allay the fears of the minorities in Goa while the cancer is allowed to spread. We would like to make it clear that we do not generalise this malaise to the whole of any community as there is a sizeable chunk which

[Goanet] Political interference delays Bicholim bridge inauguration

2011-06-29 Thread samir umarye
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The people from Bicholim have expressed surprise and displeasure over the government's apathy in inaugurating the newly constricted parallel bridge in Bicholim. It may be stated that the Bicholim bridge is the only link between Bicholim and Sanquelim. The existing bridg

[Goanet] Suspected dowry death in Bicholim

2011-06-29 Thread samir umarye
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: A 38 year old woman from Van Maulinguem today died due to severe burn injury even as her brother has complained with the Bicholim police of dowry death. According to the available information one Pramila Prakash Gawas (38) from Van Bicholim was today brought to PHC Bich

[Goanet] HAPPENINGS AT GOA BOOK CLUB

2011-06-29 Thread joelds
Hi Pals, A few lines to add to the earlier note by Fred Noronha on the Goa Book Club meet, and pictures of the event at my FlickR photostream. GEORGE MENEZES SENDS EVERYONE IN SPLITS AT GOA BOOK CLUB: "Sugar and Spice" author George Menezes drew up a bumper crowd of writers and book lovers at

[Goanet] Fw: Inflammation (Chronic Inflammation) - 2 - Glycotoxins, Cytokines, Pentoxifylline (PTX) - Life Extension Health Concern

2011-06-29 Thread Con Menezes
Subject: Inflammation (Chronic Inflammation) - 2 - Glycotoxins, Cytokines, Pentoxifylline (PTX) - Life Extension Health Concern http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-146a.shtml#deteffsd

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Traditional 'Sangodd' at Orda, Candolim

2011-06-29 Thread JoeGoaUk
Traditional Sangodd celebrated at Orda, Candolim   today 29th June 2011, the feast of St. Peter (Sam Pedru).   2 or more boats/Canoe joined together to form a larger boat 'sangodd'   Some Pics singing onboard the Sangodd   Shanaya http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/5884588526/sizes/

[Goanet] EVENT: Talk by Rudy Heredia on 'Changing Gods' at Alto Porvorim, June 30, 2011

2011-06-29 Thread Goanet News
TALK BY RUDY HEREDIA ON 'CHANGING GODS' AT ALTO PROVORIM JUNE 30, 2011 Goanet Dr Rudolf (Rudy) Heredia, the Jesuit-sociologist, recent book is on religious conversions in India, a controversial topic indeed. *Changing Gods: Rethinking Conversion in India* (Penguin, 2007) has been called a courage

[Goanet] Pyrrhic victory

2011-06-29 Thread Antonio Menezes
The progressive and forward looking parents of Goa may have won a victory for their children to be educated in primary schools in English language medium of instruction. But I foresee a situation which may not be to the liking of lovers of Goa. It is possible that in the decades that follow there

[Goanet] Tuzo Uggdas - Album Launch

2011-06-29 Thread Edward Verdes
Album Launch - Tuzo Uggdas by Alex Dias Locatin: Santa cruz church hall-st.cruz Time : Friday, July 1 . 7:00pm - 10:00pm http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=247989871883759 Tuzo uggdas' is my debut konkanni album , I have composed my songs in such a way that they not only cater to the Goa

[Goanet] Fake/Spam mail in the name of MARUI SUZUKI

2011-06-29 Thread Agnelo Fernandes
Dears, Please note below e-mail offer by scamsters in the name of MARUTI SUZUKI. This comes as an attachment to an e-mail supposedly sent by MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD" i...@joboffer.co.uk to undisclosed-recepients. On checking on the net, this message has been received by many others, an

Re: [Goanet] global goan convention in London

2011-06-29 Thread Eugene Correia
Yes Fred, I met you on this forum. But if I remember correctly goanet was not started as a social networking forum but a discussion group. Those interested in social networking used to use the chat forum. Ask some of the goanetters who were regular there. I avoided it because it was not my cup of t

Re: [Goanet] Subject: A Goan Awakening in London - Global Goans Convention

2011-06-29 Thread Carvalho
Comments :  Camilo Fernandes in response to J. Colaco's below mail. Just like JC,  I too  fully endorse and support Carmen Miranda for what she is doing due her love for Goa. Response: Some months ago, Tony D'Sa was furious with me be

Re: [Goanet] Re : of Obfuscations, Oxford and Oops!

2011-06-29 Thread J. Colaco < jc>
 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão wrote: Common law is Civil Law, the subject being discussed is Criminal Law. Closing comment from me: Thank you Dr. Falcao. Perhaps, when you read .you will come back and post more on this topic. Bye for now. jc

[Goanet] Annual General Body Meeting - 2nd July 2011

2011-06-29 Thread Cecil Pinto
Annual General Body Meeting Of TIES (Towards Inclusion Everywhere In Society) There will be a general body meeting on 2nd July,2011 at DAASYA, Porvorim, at 4.30 p.m.  All parents who are members are requested to attend the same compulsorily. Those interested in joining TIES may also attend the AGM

[Goanet] SMILE................... IT'S WEEKEND (29/06/2011)

2011-06-29 Thread CAJETAN DE
I AM NOT..   A drunk (Gabru) walks into a crowded bar and takes the last barstool next to an older man (Lorsu). After a while, Lorsu starts to smell this horrible odour coming from the direction of the drunk Gabru. Lorsu turns to Gabru and says:   Lorsu: Excuse me Mister, but did you ju

Re: [Goanet] Song for the day

2011-06-29 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Lovely one! Triggered me to search for the background to the song: "Non ho l'età" ("I'm not old enough")[1] was the winning song in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964, held in Copenhagen. It was performed in Italian by Gigliola Cinquetti representing Italy. Like all previous Italian Eurovision entr

[Goanet] indo-jazz fusion from Goa, India!

2011-06-29 Thread Colin D'Cruz
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[Goanet] CLA may ease airways for asthmatics: Cognis

2011-06-29 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/CLA-may-ease-airways-for-asthmatics-Cognis

Re: [Goanet] Rock-carvings, Pansaimol: Photo Feature

2011-06-29 Thread patricia pereira
How interesting and exciting at the same time - a must see the next time I visit Goa. Thank You Patricia > Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:38:35 + > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org > From: dale_mene...@rediffmail.com > Subject: [Goanet] Rock-carvings, Pansaimol: Photo Feature > > Dears, > > Find a

[Goanet] A Goan Awakening in London - Global Goans convention

2011-06-29 Thread Camillo Fernandes
Comments : Camilo Fernandes in response to J. Colaco's below mail. Just like JC, I too fully endorse and support Carmen Miranda for what she is doing due her love for Goa. Tony de Sa is justified in expressing his doubts looking at what has happened in the past.Many politicians, the s