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[Goanet] Off Topic: Scientists Predict The 21st Century

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPETzKYLkco The Futurists (1967) | Scientists Predict The 21st Century Hint: They were mostly correct ... including the then considered crazy Buckmister Fuller --- Albert Peres Goa Culture List goaculturel...@gmail.com +1 416-660-0847 www.goaculturelist.ca Canada

[Goanet] Off Topic: The Medium Is The Massage (1967) Yup...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFwVCHkL-JU This Is Marshall McLuhan - The Medium Is The Massage (1967) This is a eclectic classic movie about the Media Scientist McLuhann now almost 50 years old. It provides an overview of the content of his books. --- Albert Peres Goa Culture List goaculturel..

[Goanet] Off Topic: Video: When My Modern Life And History Collide

Mr Townsends' hobby...living in the 18th century https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na_wewqQdSE A channel dedicated to exploring the 18th Century lifestyle. Hundreds of videos on 18th century living, cooking, clothing, and much more... https://www.youtube.com/user/jastownsendandson/videos -- ---

[Goanet] Off Topic: Toronto, Mississauga Shutdown for 4-weeks

Ontario is fighting a 3rd wave of COVID-19. The Province has announced, for the next 4-weeks people cannot leave home, except for a list of about 30 essential reasons... Fun times.. - https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/what-is-considered-essential-activity-under-ontario-s-stay-at-home-order-1.537839

[Goanet] Off Topiic: Article: Colonial Nostalgia and Nairobi?s Out of Africa Industry

Dear Albert, Here's a facebook link to the pictures I took of the Karen Blixen Park, in Nairobi, that I visited at the fag end of August 2019. https://www.facebook.com/tdesa2/posts/10225056222691045 Tony de Sa Conquer yourself rather than the world Rene Descartes

[Goanet] Off Topiic: Article: Colonial Nostalgia and Nairobi’s Out of Africa Industry

https://www.thedriftmag.com/the-original-karen/ The Original Karen​ | Colonial Nostalgia and Nairobi’s Out of Africa Industry Karen Estate lies seventeen kilometers west of the city centre and is one of a few Nairobi suburbs where tall jacarandas loom large, straddling long driveways onto huge m

[Goanet] Off Topic: Video: Mutiny in the RAF - Secret History (in India)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1SkyxdlSR0 Mutiny in the RAF and Indian Navy, after WWII in India. An untold history. -- --- Albert Peres Goa Culture List goaculturel...@gmail.com +1 416-660-0847 www.goaculturelist.ca Canada

[Goanet] Off Topic: Canada. CBC News: The National - Nov. 22, 2020

CBC News: The National - Nov. 22, 2020 | Barack Obama interview; Urgency around COVID-19 cases, Super Sophia Project | Nov. 22, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6VogWfSODs ...in Canada pressure building, added urgency, dealing with early deaths, trade issues,internet scams, lots of zoom-inte

[Goanet] Off Topic: Link The History of the Philosophy without any gaps

https://historyofphilosophy.net/ The History of the Philosophy without any gaps Great online episodes, with further reading lists Peter Adamson has been producing the History of Philosophy podcast since late 2010. When he launched the series he was a professor of philosophy at King's College

[Goanet] Off Topic:Amazing USA progress in 100 years...imagine the next 100...

America 100 years ago... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4c9jhzoV44 Amazing USA progress in 100 years...imagine the next 100... -- Albert Peres afpe...@3129.ca 416.660.0847 cell

[Goanet] Off Topic: Link National Film Board of Canada: A Primer

https://25yearslatersite.com/2019/02/26/national-film-board-of-canada-a-primer/ National Film Board of Canada: A Primer Ask any Canadian if they know what the National Film Board is and chances are you will make that Canadian smile, albeit a little sheepishly. They’ll probably reference the ic

[Goanet] Off Topic: THANK GOD - No guns fired

Across the Goan Diaspora --- THANK GOD - No guns fired, no mobs on the street --- Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau full Interview | The National CBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFtsa9r_WUE No president was more courageous, more principled than George H.W. Bush, former Canadia

[Goanet] [OFF TOPIC] Project Coordinator for Publishing Next

Hello, I know this is waaay out of topic but I am taking this chance anyway and hoping you will consider it yourself or pass it on to some incredibly talented person you know. We are looking for someone who will help us with the Publishing Next conference in Sept 2018. An ideal candidate would be

[Goanet] Off Topic: Junk science publisher ordered to stop deceptive practices

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/11/23/junk-science-publisher-ordered-to-stop-deceptive-practices.html Junk science publisher ordered to stop ‘deceptive practices’ U.S. court orders ‘predatory publisher’ to remove misinformation from website. Canadian scientists ask ‘who will protect us

Re: [Goanet] Off Topic Re: Waterway to Heaven (National Geographic Traveller, November 2017)

It is said that the third world war will be fought for WATER. On Nov 22, 2017 1:05 PM, "E DeSousa" wrote: > > It appears, not everybody appreciates the"waterway to heaven".Chinese > engineers wait forGovernment approval of proposed world's longest 1000 Km > tunnel to divertBrahmaputra from the Ti

[Goanet] Off Topic Re: Waterway to Heaven (National Geographic Traveller, November 2017)

It appears, not everybody appreciates the"waterway to heaven".Chinese engineers wait forGovernment approval of proposed world's longest 1000 Km tunnel to divertBrahmaputra from the Tibet plateau  to  the arid Taklamakan desert in Xinjiang in northwest China.Given that the Brahmaputra is knownto

[Goanet] Off topic, or not: Many times we forget how fast progress is taking place;

https://www.youtube.com/user/ExponentialFin/videos Singularity University Summits: Our portfolio of global annual Summits brings to life the latest in exponential technologies, tools, and methods, with real-world examples of how they’re transforming our world. Our Summits attract government offici

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: 16 skills....

On 30 July 2017 at 09:52, Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا wrote: > http://www.businessinsider.in/16-skills-that-are-hard-to- > learn-but-will-pay-off-forever/Honesty-with-yourself/ > slideshow/59825402.cms COMMENT: haven't heard Donald Trump ever say sorryin fact

[Goanet] Off topic: 16 skills....

http://www.businessinsider.in/16-skills-that-are-hard-to-learn-but-will-pay-off-forever/Honesty-with-yourself/slideshow/59825402.cms

[Goanet] Off- topic perhaps? More UofT Donations (this time Tamil)

'It's the least that I could do,' says Tamil business owner after $2M donation to UofT Scarborough http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/it-s-the-least-that-i-could-do-says-tamil-businessowner-after-2m-donation-to-uoft-scarborough-1.3947384 Donation from Ravi Gukathasan, CEO of Digital Specia

[Goanet] Off Topic - At 10:54 pm EST (daylight savings), I sit transfixed...

Off Topic - At 10:54 pm EST (daylight savings), I sit transfixed... to my seat watch ing the live results of the US Election. Currently 162 to Trump and 131 to Clinton. Goal 270 The only time Canadains were so transfixed with on 9/11. Good old USA we pray for you...perhaps we are seen the end

[Goanet] Off-topic: Any children's writers out there?

http://www.childrensbooktrust.com/writing.htm -- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ Frederick Noronha | http://about.me/noronhafrederick | http://goa1556.in _/ P +91-832-2409490 M 9822122436 Twitter @fn Facebook: fredericknoronha _/ Goa,15

[Goanet] Off Topic: BBC Handbooks (yearbooks) fascinating reading for media wonks

http://www.americanradiohistory.com/BBC_YEAR_Book_Page_Key.htm BBC Year Book - BBC Hand Book BBC Publications The British Broadcasting Corporation issued a Year Book beginning in 1928 and which wandered through the decades, eventually expiring in the 80's to be replaced by a financia

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Video Q/A "Do you believe in god?"

words, the most desirable place to be Charleston that day, was in church.   Mervyn From: Albert Peres To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2015 9:25 PM Subject: [Goanet] Off topic: Video Q/A "Do you believe in god?" Neil

[Goanet] off topic: Arthur C. Clarke chooses his own seven wonders

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNWL855ibMA Arthur C. Clarke, the great science fiction writer and visionary, chooses his own seven wonders in a special edition of the 1995 BBC TV series. Filmed in Sri Lanka. Filmed 1995, interview now 20 years old Arthur Charles Clarke Born16 December 1

[Goanet] Off topic: Video Q/A "Do you believe in god?"

Neil deGrasse Tyson when asked, "Do you believe in god?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sApQ80QRiE -- Albert Peres afpe...@3129.ca 416.660.0847 cell

[Goanet] Off-Topic: Lawrence Gomes's Solo Painting Show at Carpe Diem Art Gallery, Majorda

Hi All, Dr Lawrence Gomes from Chinchinim is holding his solo painting exhibition at Carpe Diem Art Gallery, Majorda *The inauguration will take place on Saturday 21st November 2015 at 7 PM. *Born and brought up in Goa, he is a practicing Gynaecologist who took up painting as a str

[Goanet] Off Topic: (Ice Hockey) Team India soaks it all in against the Beast

Team India soaks it all in against the Beast http://www.mississauga.com/sports-story/5955106-team-india-soaks-it-all-in-against-the-beast/ Brampton Guardian By Iain Colpitts Oct 10th 2015 Never in his wildest dreams did Manraj Mann believe he'd play against professional hockey players, but he

Re: [Goanet] Off-Topic: Sunny Singh's Solo Painting Show at The Cube

I did visit Sonny Singh's exhibition at The Cube in Moira about a week ago and was greeted there by the artist cum gallery owner himself. It was around 11 a.m. in the morning and he got someone to open up the gallery for me. The gallery opens from 11 - 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and he told me

[Goanet] Off topic: Canada interprovincial migration flows

Canadian in-migration and out-migration Largest interprovincial migration flows, by province or territory of origin and destination, 2014/2015 http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/91-215-x/2015000/ct013-eng.htm Like to see something for Goa including international in and out migration... can someone

Re: [Goanet] Off-Topic: Sunny Singh's Solo Painting Show at The Cube

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cube-Gallery/1432555190362271?sk=info&tab=page_info Whoops ! Looking closely at the facebook page above, it says that the gallery opens on Wednesday 11:00AM - 6:00PM Apologi

[Goanet] Off Topic: HISTORIC GAME AGAINST NATIONAL ICE HOCKEY TEAM OF INDIA

MEDIA ADVISORY: BRAMPTON BEAST TO HOST HISTORIC GAME AGAINST NATIONAL ICE HOCKEY TEAM OF INDIA 09/14/2015 8:36 AM - BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Beast Hockey Club, Montreal Canadiens and St. John’s Ice Caps ECHL affiliate, will host a press conference to discuss a historic exhibition game betw

[Goanet] Off Topic: How Germany abolished tuition fees

How Germany abolished tuition fees http://www.bbc.com/news/education-34132664 Sean Coughlan Education correspondent 3 September 2015 More than a million young people will be enrolling in universities in England and Germany this autumn. But in financial terms their experience couldn't be mor

[Goanet] Off Topic: The (anti) Sex Ed, Revolution

In Toronto: http://www.torontolife.com/informer/features/2015/09/03/ontario-sex-ed-revolution/ The Sex Ed Revolution: a portrait of the powerful political bloc that’s waging war on Queen’s Park (Ontario, but largely Toronto Area) -- Albert Peres afpe...@3129.ca 416.660.0847 cell

Re: [Goanet] Off-Topic: New Education Policy 2015 Awareness Training Program in Goa

Dear friends, As I expected I suspect this consultation process to be a whitewash. Let me present you first with an aperitif of things happening on the side before coming to the main dish. This meeting was convened at very short notice and that too on a weekday. Then the meeting started late at a

[Goanet] Off-Topic: New Education Policy 2015 Awareness Training Program in Goa

Today I received a letter from the Panchayat requesting me to attend a New Education Policy Awareness Training Program on 28 August in Moira in the Panchayat hall. It is in reference to the letter from the Block Development Officer Mapusa. I assume that this is open to the people of the village alt

[Goanet] Off Topic: Mental Health for All by Involving All

I read that Time magazine thinks Dr Vikram Patel who heads the NGO Sangath in Goa is one of the 100 most influential persons in the world. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Right-to-health-is-as-vital-as-right-to-food/articleshow/47668428.cms Although I don't often think much of Time's o

[Goanet] Off Topic: The difference between a rich guys and the really, really, rich guy

The difference between a rich guys and the really, really, rich guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC7oEywK02k&feature=youtu.be And that's by no means the largest... -- Albert Peres afpe...@3129.ca 416.660.0847 cell

[Goanet] Off Topic: Small surprise by Father Ray Kelly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-voADFn0aow and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC3y3D1J-7Q -- Albert Peres afpe...@3129.ca 416.660.0847 cell

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: School boys passing by working boys in the Philippines

Albert Peres wrote:School boys passing by working boys in the Philippines http://i.imgur.com/75zWVBX.jpg -- Albert Peres,The situation in Goa is not much different.  A few years ago, I took my wife and family to Goa for the first time. When we opened our balcony door on the first morning, there

[Goanet] Off topic: School boys passing by working boys in the Philippines

School boys passing by working boys in the Philippines http://i.imgur.com/75zWVBX.jpg -- Albert Peres afpe...@3129.ca 416.660.0847 cell

[Goanet] Off Topic: To the little boy standing with his arms up by Peter L Fischl (Poem)

Many people in Goan villages have this habit of getting up in the morning and going out with a little bag to collect fallen mangoes and other fruit; flowers for the temple; and whatever else the night might have left behing. I too on my morning walk keep my eyes open for any odd thing. Today on my

[Goanet] Off Topic: Inexpensive New York City area restaurants

Been to New York City a number of times. Its an amazing city. Galleries, museums, shopping...and world class ethnic food. Now you can explore the streets of NYC via the internet by listening Newyorker's short video reviews of hidden gems and inexpensive New York City area restaurants... Chow

Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Top Dog

list > Cc: > Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 1:46 PM > Subject: [Goanet] Off Topic: Top Dog > > Folks, > > The Human Genome Project was primarily initiated by the US DoE/NIH a few > years > ago. While the project is considered to be an international effort to >

[Goanet] Off Topic: Top Dog

Folks, The Human Genome Project was primarily initiated by the US DoE/NIH a few years ago. While the project is considered to be an international effort to decipher the human genome, majority of the work was completed by the Americans along with Craig Venter and his team. The outcome of that pr

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Foxconn to replace 1 million workers

Albert Peres wrote: >Foxconn plans to replace 1 million of its human factory workers  >in China with robots, and the first 10,000 have already been installed. --- Albert, This is good news, to me, as there is a lot of work that humans do that is mind numbing an

[Goanet] Off topic: Foxconn to replace 1 million workers

Foxconn Receives 10,000 Robots to Replace Human Factory Workers Tiffany Kaiser - November 14, 2012 3:01 PM http://www.dailytech.com/Foxconn+Receives+1+Robots+to+Replace+Human+Factory+Workers+/article29194.htm Foxconn plans to replace 1 million of its human factory workers in China with robo

[Goanet] Off Topic: Video: Interviews with Chris Hadfield

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVQlJeESUgo Astronaut Chris Hadfield on George Stroumboulopoulos (CBC TV) Published on Oct 30, 2013 (30 mins) When retired astronaut Chris Hadfield was in the red chair he talked extensively about his time on the International Space Station, his family and more. H

[Goanet] Off Topic: Nice iPad calculator

Nice: About Tydlig: Tydlig is a revolutionary new kind of calculator for iPad that sheds the legacy limitations of old calculators, for a truly modern experience. http://tydligapp.com/ -- Albert Peres albertpe...@3301.ca 416.660.0847

[Goanet] Off topic: UNITED WAY

Folks, As we approach the festive season, many of us think about helping the less  fortunate in society. Some of us are lucky to work for organisations that also  contribute or even match donations made by their employees. Many are familiar with the United Way. For those who will be using this ch

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: ECB considers negative interest rates

Jose Colaco wrote: >In actual fact, the banks are 'borrowing' from the depositors and  >making money by loaning it to others. Doc, This is exactly correct. The banks make profits by using your money. I keep trying to convince people not to keep their money in bank accounts but to buy the bank

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: ECB considers negative interest rates

Mervyn Lobo wrote: "I am guessing the step after that will be to pay interest to those who borrow money." Comment: Mervynbaba, That has always been the case. In actual fact, the banks are 'borrowing' from the depositors and making money by loaning it to others. Especially worth being weary

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: ECB considers negative interest rates

         Gabe - Swiss foreign deposits are hit with an annual  fee of two percent, so negative interest !          One is far ahead paying 30% in income tax at home, then collecting 10% in bank interest on the balance, in India.          Income disparity has gone just too far, worsened in the  West

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: ECB considers negative interest rates

On 21 November 2013 01:59, Mervyn Lobo wrote: > Folks, > Europe is getting more bizarre by the day. > > News leaked from sources in the European Central Bank confirm that the > authority is considering a smaller than normal cut in interest rates. They > are going to reduce the interest rate from

[Goanet] Off topic: ECB considers negative interest rates

Folks, Europe is getting more bizarre by the day.  News leaked from sources in the European Central Bank confirm that the authority is considering a smaller than normal cut in interest rates. They are going to reduce the interest rate from 0% to minus .10% I am guessing the step after that will

[Goanet] Off Topic: Course on Indian Popular Visual Culture at Goa University

*Indian Popular Visual Culture* Goa University resumes its Visiting Research Professor Programme in the second half of the academic year with Professor Jyotindra Jain’s course on INDIAN POPULAR VISUAL CULTURE. Professor Jyotindra Jain, a Mario Miranda Chair Visiting Professor in Fine Art/Paintin

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Goans, looking into the future

05:00) To: "estb. 1994! Goa's premiere mailing list" Subject: [Goanet] Off topic: Goans, looking into the future Folks, Since Toronto receives a lot of visitors for the holiday season, here are some of the events available during the next few weeks. This is not a comprehens

[Goanet] Off topic: Goans, looking into the future

Folks, Since Toronto receives a lot of visitors for the holiday season, here are some of the events available during the next few weeks. This is not a comprehensive list, this is just a summary of what was sent my way. This covers, maybe, half of the Goan celebrations going on in Toronto.  NOVE

[Goanet] Off topic: How a Texas man became drunk without touching a drop

His carb-filled gut was actually brewing beer. In a strange case, a Texas man was legally drunk but it was because of his diet, not because of his drinking habits. By: Isabel Teotonio  Living reporter,  The Toronto Star Published on Sat Sep 21 2013 A Texas man in his 60s who would become drunk

Re: [Goanet] Off topic - Female bonding at 50,000 feet

How very, very heart stoppingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing - diana

Re: [Goanet] Off topic - Female bonding at 50,000 feet

On 20 July 2013 01:03, Mervyn Lobo wrote: > Folks, > 1) The author of this article is known to me. > 2) Anyone who has travelled by Ethiopian Airlines will find the following > familiar. > > Mervyn > -- > > Female bonding at 50,000 feet > TA

Re: [Goanet] Off topic - Female bonding at 50,000 feet

Gabe Menezes wrote: > QUESTION: Which present Commercial Jet flies at 50,000 feet? Concorde could > fly  > at up to 60,000 feet and one could see the curvature of the Earth at that > height! Gabe Menezes, You suffer from the same affection that I do i.e. you can spot an incorrect number from a

[Goanet] Off topic - Female bonding at 50,000 feet

Folks, 1) The author of this article is known to me. 2) Anyone who has travelled by Ethiopian Airlines will find the following familiar. Mervyn -- Female bonding at 50,000 feet TANYA DE MELLO The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Jul. 18 2013 It f

[Goanet] Off topic: Canadian immigrants

Folks, This is from The Toronto Star of 13th June, 2013. Mervyn --- http://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/2013/06/13/the_new_canadian_millionaires_women_and_immigrants.html The new Canadian millionaires: Women and immigrants

Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors

> From: Mervyn Lobo > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > Date: Monday, June 3, 2013, 10:22 PM > ... ... > Capitalism today exploits the labour of scientists in one > part of

Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors

purchase their car if they meet all of my requirements listed above. Jim F New York. --- On Mon, 6/3/13, marlon menezes wrote: > From: marlon menezes > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > Date: M

Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors

Jim Fernandes wrote: > I can perfectly understand why Mervyn can't stomach the fact that America > sets > the standard in pretty much every major technology. Jim, When you stick to the science, the technology that Tesla has developed is absolutely fascinating to read. It is cutting edge, the c

Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors

Lobo To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 2:46 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors Jim Fernandes wrote: > Secondly, as a marketing strategy, the company is initially installing so > called  > "Su

Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors

below: --- On Sun, 6/2/13, Mervyn Lobo wrote: > From: Mervyn Lobo > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > Date: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 3:46 PM > ... ... > > Given a choice of a vehicle wh

Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors

Jim Fernandes wrote: > Secondly, as a marketing strategy, the company is initially installing so > called  > "Super Charging" stations along major interstate highways that take > you from Los Angeles to New York - a distance of about 2500 miles (or about > 4000 > Kms.). These fast charging sta

Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors

eslamotors.com/supercharger Jim F New York. --- On Fri, 5/31/13, Mervyn Lobo wrote: > From: Mervyn Lobo > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > Date: Friday, May 31, 2013, 9:40 PM > ... ..

Re: [Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors

Jim Fernandes wrote: > Imagine you buy a car that drives purely on batteries. You drive from Los > Angeles to New > York and pay almost next to nothing to power your car! On a long range trip > such as this, > when the car runs short on charge, all you do is, drive to a nearest charging > stat

[Goanet] Off Topic: Industry Market Disruptors

Folks, I am sure you must have read several references on GoaNet that the US is heading down-hill or that its days as the global leader are numbered (whatever the hell that means !!!) or that the US dollar is all but dead. Well, throughout history, every nation has fallen from its perch after a

[Goanet] Off - Topic: N Srinivasan, Shrikant B and I

8 years ago, on Christmas Day there was an Executive Body Meeting of the All India Chess Federation held at Chennai, Chepauk Stadium. I, then Vice-President of the Goa State Chess Association went there representing the GSCA, as the Secretary at the time was unable to go for personal reasons. The

[Goanet] Off Topic: Interesting Piece On Medical History

Folks, Once in a while, one comes across an interesting story. Here's a piece of medical history ... about a man who pioneered the pacemaker. Decades after his invention helped extend people's lives, Dr Vincent Gott himself uses one. Isn't that keul? http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/26/health/vincen

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: The joys of offshore banking

Patrice Riemens wrote: > There is quite a lot to say about the 'correctness' of the message, but  > it should be clear that hi-spirited Mervyn is (at least) 30 years behind  > schedule. Patrice, Actually, I feel we are at the right place at the exact right time. And once one has understood tha

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: The joys of offshore banking

Re: Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:36:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Mervyn Lobo To: "goanet@lists.goanet.org" Subject: [Goanet] Off topic: The joys of offshore banking Folks, Strangely?enough, tiny Cyprus seems to be sending the correct message to all those who send their money abroad so as to es

[Goanet] Off topic: The joys of offshore banking

Folks, Strangely enough, tiny Cyprus seems to be sending the correct message to all those who send their money abroad so as to escape taxes. The message is: "Pay your taxes at home and let the local economy benefit from your deposits or let the tax haven banks decide what to do with your money."

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Why I voted for Romney - For Mr Lobo

Jim Fernandes wrote: I have NEVER promoted gold, nor have I ever invested in Gold and have no plans to do so in the future. Without going into much detail, I can assure you that I am currently not allowed to trade in my account - outside of a detailed scrutiny and approvals. For now, its the gra

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Why I voted for Romney - For Mr Lobo

end, is an awesome investment idea! Jim Fernandes New York. --- On Thu, 11/8/12, Mervyn Lobo wrote: > From: Mervyn Lobo > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Why I voted for Romney > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 8:21 PM

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Why I voted for Romney

in the car - or mile long lines for gas - it was miserable. But our biggest challenge was to feed warm milk and food to our one year old baby. Regards, Jim. --- On Thu, 11/8/12, Bosco D wrote: > From: Bosco D > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Why I voted for Romney > To: goa...@goa

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Why I voted for Romney

Jim Fernandes wrote: Given this loss, if Republicans aren't willing to come to the negotiating table, my advise to Obama would be to let the country slide into the fiscal cliff. Let the taxes rise back to Clinton levels - and let the spending cuts kick in. Bitter pill, sometimes, can be the be

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Why I voted for Romney

-Original Message- From: Jim Fernandes > The Republicans are "shocked" to see their man loose - and I mean loose real big! > Here are some items Republicans are big on Response: Jimmy, trust that you and other Goanetters in the US NE are doing better post-Sandy. Words cannot describ

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Why I voted for Romney

ve investments. Gold isn't a productive investment. Jim Fernandes New York. --- On Mon, 11/5/12, Mervyn Lobo wrote: > From: Mervyn Lobo > Subject: [Goanet] Off topic: Why I voted for Romney > To: "GOANET" > Date: Monday, November 5, 2012, 10:39 PM > > > Reasons why I voted for Rmoney: ... ...

[Goanet] Off topic: Romney projected to win

in 2016! For my US Republican friends, contrary to popular belief, Canadian immigration officials are not stopping people driving in from the US. Canada has a Conservative government and the largest group of foreigners living in Canada are US citizens, who are always welcome here.   For my Ca

[Goanet] Off topic: Why I voted for Romney

Reasons why I voted for Rmoney: 1) If he loses, he will strap his dog on the roof of his car and drive to Canada. 2) He has a handsome and gracious aura and has actively courted my Latino vote. 3) He promises to cut taxes for the wealthy and health care for the sick. 5) He is endorsed by Geor

[Goanet] Off Topic: Lok Shahi Hai Hai

Bibian my better half has begun to be obsessed with a program called Lok Shahi Hai Hai which appears on Prudent Media TV News Channel about five times a week. And so I too have been watching the program sometveimes three times a week and slowly I too have begun to get addicted to it. The Konkani p

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Republicans to discuss return to gold standard at convention

 Jim Fernandes wrote: > That is exactly my point. I have absolutely no issues with paying taxes! > But taxes have to be fair. I don't want to pay a DIME more in percentage > terms, > than what my president pays. Romney has been paying some 14% for years, > while I have have been paying much mor

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Republicans to discuss return to gold standard at convention

--- On Thu, 8/30/12, Mervyn Lobo wrote: Mervyn wrote: > As for your last sentence, the US has to spend a lot more to > get itself out of the problems it is in. No US politician > can come to power on the platform of raising taxes to > balance the budget. ... ... My Response: I already see a con

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Republicans to discuss return to gold standard at convention

Jim Fernandes wrote: > 1. A major jump in gold prices is directly proportional to the amount of > monetory easying  > the US Fed is going to introduce. Personally, I do not see this happening. > Which most  > probably means, gold has seen better days. Jim F, Well, first of all, thanks for ta

[Goanet] Off topic: Republicans to discuss return to gold standard at convention

Thanks Bosco / Admin Team for notifying us about the possible loss of postings due to GoaNet maintenace work. My post never made it, so I am sending it once again. This message bounced back during its second transmission. Third attempt ... ---

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Republicans to discuss return to gold standard at convention

Jim Fernandes wrote: > I firmly believe the US would not need to revert back to the gold standard. -snip- > Here are some interesting numbers to back my reasoning. ---   Jim F, Since you are one of the few people here who is interested i

Re: [Goanet] Off topic: Republicans to discuss return to gold standard at convention

d coins that were part of the "Gold Transport" to England during World War II. Jim F New York. --- On Sun, 8/26/12, Mervyn Lobo wrote: > From: Mervyn Lobo > Subject: [Goanet] Off topic: Republicans to discuss return to gold standard > at convention > To: "estb.

[Goanet] Off topic: Republicans to discuss return to gold standard at convention

Folks, For those interested in the future, here is something to consider. For those interested in gold futures, Rmoney er, Romney is a gift from God. ML04 1530EST Romney says he may not reappoint

[Goanet] Off topic: Richa Maria Adhia

Folks, For those interested, here is a video with Richa Maria Adhia, who talks on her experiences of being Tanzanian and being voted Miss Tanzania. She also talks of the experiences of her grandmother moving from Goa to Tanzania. Mervyn2012 - Pol

Re: [Goanet] Off topic - The American financial situation in simple terms II

Bosco D wrote: > RESPONSE: I would rather move to your condo on the 99th floor > - a very high ceiling!!!  Arre zalle kitem tuca?? Comparing the > financial situation of the most powerful country with the largest > economy in the world with a household budget?? Bosco, I does not matter whether

Re: [Goanet] Off topic - The American financial situation in simple terms

On 31 May 2012 06:28, Bosco D wrote: > > > RESPONSE: I would rather move to your condo on the 99th floor - a very > high ceiling!!! Arre zalle kitem tuca?? Comparing the financial > situation of the most powerful country with the largest economy in the > world with a household budget?? > > With

Re: [Goanet] Off topic - The American financial situation in simple terms

I do not have much of a clue of these things called finances and economics. Even so, I'd this: what Mervyn has stated, makes ample sense to me. As far as I am concerned, it is quite fundamental; at least to a simpleton like me. jc On May 31, 2012, at 1:28 AM, Bosco D wrote: > -Origina

Re: [Goanet] Off topic - The American financial situation in simple terms

-Original Message- From: Mervyn Lobo > Folks, > While this one reflects the current US situation, the principle describes at > least a dozen other countries today. > OK ... now Lesson # 2: > Here's another way to look at the Debt Ceiling: > Let's say you come home from work and find the

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