[Goanet] article
Goemchea Saiba,Rakh Goem Xarak. The one time very beautiful state of Goa got ruined at a very rapid pace after liberation.Our Green fields have turned into concrete jungles,hills are razed into flat surfaces,virgin beaches were miserably raped and we so called niz goemkars turned to be mere spectators.Our beautiful green hills which were once known for chunnam,charam,kan'dam turned out to be white,a fine example is on NH 17 between Dandevaddo and Sarzora where one can witness the turning of green hills into white on the right while proceeding towards Margao.This is how Goa has been miserably raped with the help of elected representatives during broad daylight and we the sons of the soils in spite of being fine and fit turn out to be handicapped.Let us continue with our same behavior and soon we will turn out to be strangers in our own houses. In Goa the book of law is only for the poor and the non-influential.Goan kharvi community which forms a great part of our culture is in difficulty at this hour,their aged old structures are on the verge on demolition in the name of CRZ, is CRZ is not applicable for the star hotels?The entrance of one of Goa's beaches has been blocked by one of the star hotels and nobody dared to challenge them,is this not buying of the law?Is this what is called as freedom?These elected representatives are not to save Goa but to ruin and loot and that's what they have done.They had almost sold Goa in the name of regional plan 2011 and they will sell again in the name of RP 2021. The famous River Princess is there as it was.Does our country don't have any professionals to remove the same vessel?The entire North Goa coastal belt has been polluted by the same but nothing happened.In places like USA, if one has been caught for polluting the sea with a drop of oil than the same is in trouble but in Goa tonnes of oil was discharged in Goa with regard to River Princess,nothing happened,because it's Goa,one can buy the law with money and that's what we witness.In Goa things have really changed after liberation but not from good to better but from bad to worst. Niz Goemkar's all around the world are known as crabs in a bucket,we ourselves will not try get out of the same and will not all others also.We are been very good to the world but we are not so to our fellow goemkars and this is one of the major reasons we are on the verge of total loss.We are very well known for fights among ourselves in the name Churches,chapels,temples,caste etc but in reality unity among ourselves forgetting all the differences is the need of the hour.Let us forget what has happened between us in the past and all of us turn out to be of one mind with a common intention of saving what is remaining in Goa for our next generation. In spite of witnessing so many ugly incidents in Goa,I still say,Viva Goa! Viva Goemkar! Goemchea Saiba,rakh amkam,Samball amkam! Joel Morais P.O.Cuncolim, Bencleamvaddo, Salcette,Goa. Pin-403703. mob-9970561727
Re: [Goanet] Pub- Fare, Goa.
--- On Tue, 4/28/09, augusto pinto wrote: Try the gadda at Ribandar just after Patto that serves beef and pork steaks; -- Thank you, Augusto, and the magic word is CHOPS ! I can now drop those Heathrow interludes, where for a hundred years I have responded to the form query "Reason for visit ?" with the words "roasts, chops and ale," always invoking smiles from natives not accustomed to praise directed at British cuisine. eric. Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com or ypinto...@yahoo.co.in P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
Re: [Goanet] Career in Ayurveda!
Since you've asked, here some "clips": Note: As you probably know, Monash University is one of the leading universities in Australia which imparts study of medicine... http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/aug17/easthope/easthope.html Acupuncture in Australian general practice: practitioner characteristics There is interest among general practitioners (GPs) in therapies that are not part of traditional medical practice: alternative or complementary therapies.A recent MJA editorial stated that: "If 50% of Australians are using alternative treatments each year, it is essential that doctors recognise this fact and be prepared to discuss such use with their patients in a non-judgemental manner", while American physicians are exhorted "to begin now to integrate some aspects of alternative medicine into family practice". General practitioners are heeding this exhortation; alternative treatments are used by 16% of GPs in Britain and Canada, and by 30% in New Zealand. In Germany, which has a tradition of incorporating alternative therapies into orthodox medicine, 95% of GPs use them. Even doctors who do not use such therapies refer patients to medical and non-medical practitioners, at rates ranging from 41% of doctors in Israel to 80% in New Zealand. Non-medical practitioners report that about 10% of their patients are referred from doctors. Acupuncture is frequently reported in studies of GPs' use of alternative therapies overseas. Meta-analyses on acupuncture, homoeopathy and spinal manipulation do not provide evidence for their efficacy, apart from acupuncture for adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and postoperative dental pain, and spinal manipulation for lower-back pain. Other explanations for adoption of these therapies by doctors must therefore be sought. The fact that medicine is a profession in which clinical judgement is considered paramount is important. Interviews with doctors using alternative therapies in Queensland found they justified such use on the basis of clinical experience. We studied use of acupuncture to examine doctors' use of alternative therapies. The primary reason for selecting acupuncture was that information on use was available from Medicare data; a specific item in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (now, item 173; before 1991, item 980) has been used at any attendance where acupuncture was performed by a medical practitioner since 1984. Other alternative therapies do not attract a rebate or are not clearly specified. Acupuncture is of interest in that its cost to Medicare is calculable. . http://medicalboardvic.org.au/content.php?sec=96 Endorsing Registration For Acupuncture Since 1 January 2005, all medical practitioners who practise acupuncture must be registered with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board or have their registration endorsed by the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria. Doctors practising other forms of Chinese Medicine are required to be registered by the Chinese Medicine Registration Board. The Chinese Medicine Registration Act 2000 came into operation on 1 January 2002 establishing the Chinese Medicine Registration Board. The primary role of the Chinese Medicine Registration Board is to protect the public by registering practitioners of Chinese medicine to ensure only suitably qualified people who meet approved competency standards are registered as Chinese medicine practitioners in Victoria. Health practitioners who are already registered with another health board that has endorsed their registration to practise Chinese medicine are exempt from registering with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board. http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/2678/ Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture for 2009 Course overview This course is designed for registered general practitioners who wish to gain an understanding of the history and philosophy of acupuncture, and to see clearly its interlocking role in modern medical care. They will acquire the skills to address the facets of illness which are important in an acupuncture diagnosis and be able to begin practising medical acupuncture with confidence on their own patients in appropriate clinical conditions. Non-pharmacological pain management strategies are also covered. The program is supported by the Australian Medical Acupuncture College. The four core units cover history and philosophy, channels and points in acupuncture, physiology and assessment of pain, acupuncture techniques and therapeutics and clinical practice. Hope this helps ... Gabriel. - Original Message From: Santosh Helekar To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list Sent: Wednesday, 6 May, 2009 12:11:53 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Career in Ayurveda! --- On Tue, 5/5/09, Gabriel de Figueiredo wrote: > > You mean like registered GPs practicing acupuncture and > Chinese herbals? If I am not mistaken, we have some of those > here in Melbourne ..
[Goanet] Fw: BOM BAIA TO BOMBAY TO MUMBAI IN A NUT SHELL.
--- On Mon, 5/4/09, B P G PAI wrote: From: B P G PAI bpgpai@ very interesting. a peek at history The city of Bombay originally consisted of seven islands, namely Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Woman's Island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel, and Matunga-Sion. This group of islands, formed part of the kingdom of King Ashoka (170 B.C.), which have since been joined together by a series of reclamations. After his death, these islands passed in to the hands of various Hindu rulers until 1343. In that year, the 'Muslim Rulers' of Gujarat took possession of the islands, and ruled that province for the next two centuries. The only vestige of their dominion over these islands that remains today is the mosque at Mahim. Who tore everything down? The Portuguese/British perhaps? Post partition anti-muslim mobs perhaps? In 1534 the Portuguese, who already possessed many important trading centers on the western coast, such as Panjim (Goa), Daman, and Diu, took Bombay by force of arms from the 'Mohammedans' . This led to the establishment of numerous churches which were constructed in areas where the majority of people were Roman Catholics. There used to be two areas in Bombay called 'Portuguese Church'. However, only one church with Portuguese-style facade still remains; it is the St. Andrew's church at Bandra. The Portuguese also fortified their possession by building forts at Sion, Mahim, Bandra, and Bassien which, although in disrepair, can still be seen. They named their new possession as 'Bom Baia' which in Portuguese means 'Good Bay'. This name was later changed to 'Bombay' by the British and much later challenged by the Shiv Sainiks, a political party in the state, saying that the name of the city was ' Mumbai' from the Mumbadevi temple. Nobody really put up a fight. The fact of the matter is the Kohlis who are the fishermen of that area, called a small section (Babulnath to be precise) of the islands, 'Mumba'. This in the mid 1990's became a huge political issue with the Shiv Sena party, who were losing a grip on the city. About 130 years later the islands were given as dowry to the English King Charles II on his marriage to Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza in 1662. In 1668 the islands were acquired by the British East India Company on lease from the crown for 10 pounds in gold/per annum. Obviously the British did not value these islands at that time. The Company, which was operating from Surat, was in search for another deeper water port so that larger vessels could dock, and found the islands of Bombay suitable for development. The shifting of the East India Company's headquarters to Bombay in 1687 led to the eclipse of Surat as a principal trading center. The British corrupted the Portuguese name 'Bom Baia' to ' Bombay'. The first Parsi to arrive in Bombay was Dorabji Nanabhoy Patel in 1640. The Parsis, originally from Iran, migrated to India about 900 years ago. This they did to save their religion, Zoroastrianism, from invading Arabs who proselytized Islam. However, in 1689-90, when a severe plague had struck down most of the Europeans, the Siddi Chief of Janjira made several attempts to re-possess the islands by force, but the son of the former, a trader named Rustomji Dorabji Patel (1667-1763), successfully warded off the attacks on behalf of the British with the help of the 'Kolis', the original fisher-folk inhabitants of these islands. The remnants of the Koli settlements can still be seen at Backbay reclamation, Mahim, Bandra, Khar, Bassien and Madh island. Bombay then had a sucession of British governers, who attracted Gujarati traders, Parsi ship builders, Hindu and Muslim businessmen; and made the city more populous. A city court was started to uphold the law. A fort was also built, none of which remains, except a small portion of the wall. Governers like Oxenden, Aungier & Grant helped Bombay grow and set up hospitals, roads etc The Zoroastrian Towers of Silence on Malabar hill were built by Seth Modi Hirji Vachha in 1672.The first fire-temple was also built in the same year by Seth Vachha opposite his residence at Modikhana within the British fort. Both of the these structures can still be seen today although they have been expanded and strengthened. The inroads of the sea at Worli, Mahim, and Mahalaxmi turned the ground between the islands into swamps making Bombay an extremely unhealthy place at that time. Reclamation work to stop the breeches at Mahalaxmi and Worli were undertaken. In 1803 Bombay was connected with Salsette by a causeway at Sion. The island of Colaba was joined to Bombay in 1838 by a causeway now called Colaba Causeway and the Causeway connecting Mahim and Bandra was completed in 1845, which was done by Lady Avabai Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy. In the mid 1800's the cattle that people owned used to graze at the lush Camp Maidan (Azad Maidan). The British, alwa
Re: [Goanet] education
Hi, There are three types of Primary schools in Goa, government run, private aided schools and private unaided schools.Government and aided schools are free. In government schools textbooks, uniforms, notebooks and raincoats are free. No fees are charged. In aided schools books, notebooks are free. However a nominal fee is charged for maintenance. Teachers are paid by the government. The government also pays rent to the management of these aided schools besides maintenance charges. Unaided schools charge for everything. Have a nice day! Richard Cabral "ken.bowkett" wrote: > Hello I am new here just a few questions really, can someone tell me the > cost of primary school education in goa, probably at one of the catholic > schools there, and would those cost include uniform, books and transport > etc, as I am considering sponsoring a child there, also do you have to pay > for health care, and how does that work. > > Many thanks > > Ken bowkett >
[Goanet] Mahanand confesses to killing fourth woman Kesar Ragunath Naik in 2007.
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be better informed CONSUMERS. --- --- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre (GDRC) Email: goad...@bsnl.in --- Mahanand confesses to killing yet another woman --- The Ponda police on Monday informed that the rape accused Mahanand Ramanth Naik of Tarvalem, Shiroda, has confessed to killing one more woman Kesar Ragunath Naik from Mapa, Panchawadi in 2007. Mahanand has already confessed to murdering three women for greed of gold. He made these confessions after he was arrested on April 22 for allegedly raping a 22-year-old girl from Shiroda. Giving details of the confession of the fourth murder, Ponda PI, Mr C L Patil informed that Mahanand posed as Keshav, a rich man from Ponda, and befriended 33-year-old Kesar. He told her that he owns a cupboard shop at Sanvordem. Falling for his tactics, Kesar on June 18, 2007 decked herself up with gold of around 60 grams and went with him to Sanvordem in a private bus. Before leaving home, she had told her parents that she was going out with her lover Keshav. She did not return home. On June 19, 2007 her brother, Mr Rajaram Raghu Naik lodged a complaint with the police stating that his sister was missing. On Monday, the complainant came to the police station and immediately identified Mahanand who posed as Keshav and used to drop his sister at home, said Mr Patil, who is investigating the case under the supervision of the DySP, Mr Serafin Dias. During the confession made in presence of Mr Rajaram Naik, Mahanand said he took Kesar to Sanvordem and strangulated her to death in the bushes and pushed the dead body into the waters. Mr Patil hinted that more cases of murders committed by Mahanand might come to light. Meanwhile, sources alleged that Mahanand had backing of a politician and that perhaps encouraged him to commit murders. -- The Navhind Times 05/5/09 page 1 -- -- GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK -- promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa -- GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto: goa...@bsnl.in --
Re: [Goanet] DEATH - Bro. (Dr.) Peter Rato (O.F.M. CAP) - Monte deGuirim
Bro. Peter - The Healing Friar of Monte de Guirim It is with great sadness that I learned about the death of Bro. Peter Ratos. Bro. Peter Ratos, OFM Cap., was in charge of the "Infirmary" at St. Anthony's High School, Monte de Guirim, Bardez, Goa. He was already there at Monte in the year 1953 when I joined the school. He served there for many more years after that before moving on to the Capuchin Minor Seminary at Navelim. He celebrated his 100th birthday recently. Boarding students who fell ill would be entrusted into his care. The Infirmary was equipped with beds for sick students. It was located away from the classrooms. Students would be confined to these quarters until they fully recovered and were fit to attend classes. He was also in charge of the vaccinations/inoculations that were regularly carried out at the school. Students were also given medical check-ups, and age, heights and weight were recorded under his supervision. During the afternoon recess we often played on the terrace below the Refectory. Should any of the students were injured or happened to have a bruise from a fall, they would immediately run to Bro. Peter who would dab tincture, ointment, antisepetic or apply a band-aid. But most of all what he was best known for was his cure for the deadly snake bites. These cures were nothing short of miracles. Brother Peter was a simple and humble friar, and completely dedicated to a way of life of caring for students and the folks around Goa in the true sense of the word. He never bragged of his prowess. He did not boast of his competence nor did he expect any reward or demand money in return. People had faith in him. He cured all for free. He was well respected for his humility and his special ability in his field. He had a remedy for them all. He must have certainly been bestowed by the Almighty with the powers of healing just by touch and prayers. The medicine he applied or prescribed must be acting as a go-between - a mediator and a catalyst. What a great and long life of dedicated service to humanity. He lived a cool hundred years. Definitely a great healer of a bygone era, Brother Peter Ratos, the healing Capuchin Friar of Monte de Guirim. Requiescat In Pace, Bro. Peter Ratos. My sincere condolences to relatives, friends, students and Friars at Monte de Guirim. Tony Fernandes Ex-Student, S.A.H.S. Monte de Guirim Class of 1964 www.tonferns.blogspot.com
[Goanet] Fr Apollo Cardozo s.j. - Visit To Toronto
Dearest BMXers, We have the pleasure to invite all BMXers who are or will be in Toronto this Friday May 8th 2009 to a Dinner get-together to host the Principal of St. Britto's High School,Mapuca who will be in Toronto on a short visit. As you are aware Fr.Apollo Cardozo is the Principal for the last 8 years. Prior to his current appointment he was the Prefect of Britto's boarding from 1973-1976.He has been instrumental in taking the school to even greater heights in spite of the stiff competition from the other schools in and around Mapuca. I am sure you will hear firsthand from him on the great accomplishments of this renowned institution. So fellow Britto boys, Green Chillies, (St Mary's Convent students) and Xaverites, join us for an evening to honor and express our gratitude to this hard working Principal. Location - Nawab Authentic Indian Cuisine 168 Queen Street South Streetsville, Mississauga - L5M1K8 Tel 905 567 2800 Free parking is available behind the restaurant which you can access off Tannery Street. Time : 7.30pm ( Plse be on time) Cost :- S20 plus Tax - Dinner Buffet(inclusive of Soft Drinks and Coffee).The cash price will be 22$ inclusive of 10% Gratuity. Alcohol: $5 (Inclusive of Tax) Premium Beer or Liquor. We are making arrangements to have either a Band or recorded music for the evening. Plse check this attached link for the information of the Restaurant [ http://www.nawabindiancuisine.ca/ ]http://www.nawabindiancuisine.ca/ and the location page is [ http://www.nawabindiancuisine.ca/contact.html ]http://www.nawabindiancuisine.ca/contact.html It would be nice if you could confirm your attendance by email or with any committee member however due to the short notice, feel free to show up at the Restaurant. Those of you who are unable to come and wish to send a message to Fr. Apollo, plse send it to us and we will read it to him during the Dinner. Thanks and hope to see you on Friday. God Bless You. Joe Nunes
Re: [Goanet] Scandal at Goa University - Bare Facts from AgostinhoProenca
Thank you JC. I am aware ( I live in Goa and I do have a political ear to the ground... you know?? thing) that our dear Goa University is a hot-bed of political wheelings and dealings and not a 'temple of learning' as it should be. And this sexual harrassment thing which has culminated from the 'ragging' thing is believed to be a ploy to get the ragging affair neutralised. It is my belief that there are really very worthy 'bad elements' involved in the ragging ( as well as deliberate class-room disturbances) case and therefore the intriguing sex-plot. That is why I have demanded that an unbiased, high level investigation into this unholy mess with politicians of all sorts kept very much out, including the undersigned. I say that Aureliano Fernandes, HOD of Political Science is a good friend of mine. I know that he has voted for me (one of the 207 votes I collected in the Taleigao by-elections in 2005). But I will want to see him fried (well-done too) if he is involved in this sexual harrassment case. But the verdict must come from a highly unbiased, reliable and accepted morally upright sources restricting themselves to the evidence at hand and depositions made . Otherwise there is bound to be a good deal of trouble for the Goa Uninersity and those who are involved in this masquerade. I can only promise you that. BECAUSE, apart from all the administrative innovations that goasuraj stands for, the EDUCATION system in the state of Goa is its prime concern and every iota of goasuraj's efforts will go into re-shaping, improving, modernizing and making the EDUCATION System in Goa one of the best in the WORLD. And this has been spelt out in GOASURAJ'S ROAD MAP FOR GOA. Therefore, impasses like these shall not be tolerated and snuffed out in the bud. B/rgds floriano gsrp - Original Message - From: "J. Colaco < jc>" To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Scandal at Goa University - Bare Facts from AgostinhoProenca FLORIANO LOBO wrote: I fail to understand why Manohar Parrikar had to be involved in the first place in the affairs of the University. Were there no other 'non-political' personages in Goa who could be approached to look into this matter?? I have filed an RTI application asking for the relevant details of the 'sexual' as well as 'ragging' encounters.. and I will want this entire thing to be thoroughly investigated, impartially, at the highest level, without any political ..influence whatsoever and the culprits brought to book irrespective (of who it is) == My dear Florianobab, When I first saw the AGOSTINHO PROENÇA note on GoaNet, I thought "Not again". However, I held back my thoughts on the matter as there were too many gaps and much vagueness in the PROENÇA post, and he declared himself unavailable for further interaction - which was kind of unfortunate. I applaud you for your very appropriate stand & action you have taken
Re: [Goanet] Career in Ayurveda!
--- On Tue, 5/5/09, Gabriel de Figueiredo wrote: > > You mean like registered GPs practicing acupuncture and > Chinese herbals? If I am not mistaken, we have some of those > here in Melbourne ... > I would be surprised if a licensed conventional physician is ethically allowed to practice acupuncture without a separate specialized license in Melbourne. The same with prescribing untested Chinese herbals. In the U.S. a physician would lose his/her license for doing the former. In the latter case, he/she would lose the license if it can be shown that the safety of the herbal medication has not been established in relation to conventional treatment, and the consequences of its interactions with conventional medications have not been documented. Besides, such a physician exposes himself to be sued for malpractice, and his/her malpractice insurance is unlikely to cover the damages. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] VIDEO: Strings protest in the park ...
Strings protest in the park In Goa, citizens from Dona Paula, are upset over government plans to set up an 'IT Park' in their (semi urbanised) village. They see this as a land-grab. To protest this, they organised a musical concert there in April 2009. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaLfFAdhVZw&feature=channel_page * * * Goodbye to a teacher, friend and guide Ivan Rocha, a popular teacher from North Goa's Mapusa town's St Britto's died at 61, and here are some scenes from his funeral at the village of Parra. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5gMiQSySJg&feature=channel_page * * * Gearing up for the feast... in Saligao At the 'salve' (a week-long series of evenings of religious rites and entertainment), children from Sonarbhat and Sequeirvaddo in Saligao go on stage to entertain the village audience. Here are the tiny tots http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQew12qDX6Y&feature=channel_page -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/fn M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://fredericknoronha.multiply.com/ http://goa1556.goa-india.org "In 5 years, OS/2 will be the answer to a trivia question." - Marty Taucher
[Goanet] Goa news for May 6, 2009
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** From football in Goa to fame in Jo\'burg - Hindustan Times & http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/9-0&fd=R&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Redir.aspx?ID=6d1ba3e4-ffbd-497f-be1c-d6ab609e555b&SectionName=Cricket&cid=1344736360&ei=48sASuLyDcigmAeM8tT7Bw&usg=AFQjCNGvuJup0pIcTQLbQ91jProTdl2uFQ *** Goa takes preventive measures against flu - Times of India & http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/0-0&fd=R&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Goa-takes-preventive-measures-against-flu/articleshow/4487180.cms&cid=1346058467&ei=48sASuLyDcigmAeM8tT7Bw&usg=AFQjCNG7Z69RN8el1YIaZZ7qY7MMt7cofQ *** It\'s Goa calling super five - Calcutta Telegraph nbsp; http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/8-0&fd=R&url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090505/jsp/jharkhand/story_10918416.jsp&cid=0&ei=48sASuLyDcigmAeM8tT7Bw&usg=AFQjCNG0uRwrR8A_wTdjpZsSt6wDKx6dkw *** Shiney-Soha quickie Accident in Goa - Times of India nbsp; http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/1-0&fd=R&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Shiney-Soha-quickie-Accident-in-Goa/articleshow/4486054.cms&cid=1346281460&ei=48sASuLyDcigmAeM8tT7Bw&usg=AFQjCNGyRyxVEhrVYV6cix33jhU-w2khmA *** To the Editor: - Hellenic News of America llenic News of America, PAThe various articleson the GOA covering the unraveling at the seams by the ever vigilant Greek American press shows how our faith has deteriorated in the years after the death of Archbishop Iacovos. The former archdiocese of North and South America ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/7-0&fd=R&url=http://www.hellenicnews.com/readnews.html?newsid=10079&lang=US&cid=0&ei=48sASuLyDcigmAeM8tT7Bw&usg=AFQjCNGV6v5DvE2Skyzwqi-tVeHTJx6nQA *** Despite odds, Russians rush to Goa - Times of India oing Russians this season, the sunhas continued to shine in Goa. Even as the coastal state with its palm-fringed coastline and sun-soaked beaches saw a drop in ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/6-0&fd=R&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Despite-odds-Russians-rush-to-Goa/articleshow/4480032.cms&cid=1345480756&ei=48sASuLyDcigmAeM8tT7Bw&usg=AFQjCNEEf5HB1Vn2Ro3kvWRF_6fUdHAfUA *** Swine flu: Med Chief visits Goa hospital, airport - Indopia dopia, IndiaPanaji , May 5 Dr RK Srivastava, director general of health services, arrived in Goa today to take stock of the state&aposs preparedness to tackleswine flu. Srivastava on his arrival today from New Delhi checked the facilities at the airport and also ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/5-0&fd=R&url=http://www.indopia.in/India-usa-uk-news/latest-news/566446/National/1/20/1&cid=0&ei=48sASuLyDcigmAeM8tT7Bw&usg=AFQjCNFL3AxEs6FdrVkwNYu0fljdP9I38w *** GOA - COMMUNIQUE OF THE HOLY EPARCHIAL SYNOD - Worldwide Faith News (press release) 0 East 79th St. New York, NY 10075-0106 Tel: (212) 570-3530 Fax: (212) 774-0 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/4-0&fd=R&url=http://www.wfn.org/2009/05/msg00025.html&cid=0&ei=48sASuLyDcigmAeM8tT7Bw&usg=AFQjCNFGaBj2sB9Ut2Np5UKQItDYozkuXg *** Where is 61% Goa\'s Ind waste going? - Times of India mes of India, IndiaPANAJI: Just 39% of Goa's industrial hazardous waste is disposed at Taloja, Maharashtra, with no one certain of how the rest of the 12098 metric tonnes is disposed. In the absence of an industrial waste treatment, storage and disposal plant in the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/3-0&fd=R&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Where-is-61-Goas-Ind-waste-going/articleshow/4484717.cms&cid=0&ei=48sASuLyDcigmAeM8tT7Bw&usg=AFQjCNHE2wOZ_wB88C5OLzgTezQ6VGwJNg *** Suspected Goa serial killer linked to five murders - Times of India mes of India, IndiaPANAJI: Police said Tuesday a suspectedserial killer arrested in Goa is thought to have murdered at least five women after duping them with promises of marriage. Mahanand Naik, who was arrested last month on suspicion of rape and blackmail, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/2-0&fd=R&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Goa-serial-killer-linked-to-5-murders/articleshow/4485998.cms&cid=1346472722&ei=48sASuLyDcigmAeM8tT7Bw&usg=AFQjCNHOdxSQF_9b8SBHhAqVxs9xpZiRlA Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] GOACAN calls for intervention by DGP & Women’s Commission on crimes against women in Goa.
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be better informed CONSUMERS. --- --- GOACAN calls for intervention by DGP & Women’s Commission on crimes against women in Goa. -- GOACAN is deeply concerned about the outcome of the police investigations being conducted at the Ponda Police Station into the rape and murder cases involving the suspect Mahanand Naik as it presents the harsh realties & challenges facing Goan Society. While the confessions by the accused during the Police investigation now point out that the murders were part of a serial killing exercise, most of the victims were reported as missing to the Police at various points of time. While GOACAN appreciates the efforts of the team of officials at the Ponda Police Station in making this breakthrough through their investigation, it calls upon the Director General of Police (DGP) Mr. Bhinsain Bassi to undertake an urgent review so as to identify possible lapses that have occurred in the functioning of the police personnel during the past 15 years. GOACAN is also concerned that very little attention was paid by the police to the various missing complaints filed by the family members of the women in the past and is of the opinion that the DGP must call for the records of all such missing complaints of women from the police outposts & police stations all over Goa so that a comprehensive review be undertaken of these cases. GOACAN also calls upon the Chairperson of the Goa State Women's Commission, Dr. Pramod Salgaocar to take up the sexual abuse, rape and murder cases of young girls and women reported from the Ponda Police Station and those that have occurred in the Ponda Taluka and appoint a Fact Finding Team to go into the social, economic and political circumstances that led to these crimes. GOACAN also calls upon the Women’s Commission to set up a Task Force on Crimes Against Women to identify the measures, both short & long term that need to be taken by various stakeholders to end these heinous crimes. Meanwhile the recently formed Goa Womens Forum a collective of women volunteers of Consumer Forums will observe a “Crimes Against Women Awareness Fortnight” from 17th to 30th May to highlight the role and responsibility of various Govt. and Non-Govt. agencies in tackling crimes against women. - -- GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK -- promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa -- GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto: goa...@bsnl.in --
[Goanet] Black man as President
Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 14:13:14 +0100 From: Mistri Ganguli It was once said that a black man would be president, "when pigs fly!" Indeed, 100 days into Obama's presidency.. the Swine Flu! Mario adds: Perhaps it was said by someone who had no idea what he or she was talking about:-)) To begin with, there have been numerous black men who have served as President of various African and Latin American countries. Even if Ganguli is talking only about the US, which his rference to Obama suggests, it may be that pigs have already flown, 208 years ago, which will come as a crushing disappointment to Mr. Ganguli, who seems to adore the current American president, who has done nothing but harm to Indian interests since he took office by restricting H1-B visas and putting restrictions on Indian nurses working in the US in the idiotic belief that this will create more jobs for Americans:-)) Actually, he is more interested in rewarding his union supporters in a classic display of vote bank politics - American style. In the US, African Americans consider anyone who has even "one drop" of African blood to be an African American. By this standard, the half-white Barack Obama certainly qualifies, though the teleprompter he cannot speak two sentences without is probably 100% Japanese:-)) http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0309/19663.html http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/10/obamas-reliance-on-teleprompters/ However, there are some who believe Obama is the SIXTH African American US President by the "one drop" standard. This has apparently been documented in a book titled, "Black People And Their Place In World History", which alleges that Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge all had some African blood in their ancestry, though this information was never admitted to or made public for racial reasons prevalent at a time when blacks were second class citizens and had limited civil rights. Excerpt: Joel A. Rogers and Dr. Auset Bakhufu have both written books documenting that at least five former presidents of the United States had Black people among their ancestors. If one considers the fact that European men far outnumbered European women during the founding of this country, and that the rape and impregnation of an African female slave was not considered a crime, it is even more surprising that these two authors could not document Black ancestors among an ever larger number of former presidents. The president’s names include Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Warren Harding, and Calvin Coolidge. [end of excerpt]
[Goanet] Tiatr DEVULL by John D' Silva
Tiatr DEVULL by John D' Silva Few weeks ago, John D' Silva wrote to me/requested me to upload two of his comedy scenes from his latest VCD Film. Soon, I replied to him to say that the same and others are already on the net uploaded by somebody else. Tiatr DEVULL It looks like there were at least two new actors like Rosy and Ignatius de Xelvona. Elvis and his wife Carmen who were with John for along time are now not seen. Tiatr DEVULL is more of religious type and as such it was best suited for Korezm or lent. There was at least 3-4 times Bible readings besides 3-4 times quotes from the Bible. I like the new comer Ignatius in both acting and singing. Comedy by John d' Silva was as usual making every body laugh including non speakers of Konkani. The audience itself had about 50% migrants and I could see that they were desperately waiting for John's comedy. The Free show was presented by Holy Cross Association (Panjim Fish Market) See the tiatr/stage with crowed http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3505858846/sizes/l/ Did you know? There is small chapel within the fish market i.e. behind the place where they sell salt fish etc. Today was it’s Feast and hence the annual tiatr on feast day. Check inside of the chapel here http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3489055884/sizes/l/ Peter de Pedda, Joe, Aplon, Com. Michael, Remy etc were at their best. There was a trio (see a clip) in which they say due to Good Friday Holiday removal etc we saw the fall of BJP. Similarly, they say there will be a fall of Congress if Garbage treatment plant comes at Baingini which is near to Old Goa churches. Some Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3505860132/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3505862612/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3505861152/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3505863566/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3447658069/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3448473150/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3447658429/ Tiatr DEVULL - a trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHm0d0_dS8g 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] Attn JoeGoaUk, press conf at CCP to prevent DIRTYPANJIM pics! ; -)
Attn JoeGoaUk, press conf at CCP to prevent DIRTYPANJIM pics! ; -) Thank you. JoeGoaUk khush hua Today’s new pics (5/5/09) Feast of Holy Cross at Campal art park (opp. INOX) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3504946835/sizes/l/ To the left of it (Cross) there is a pay toilet (about 10 metres) And this is to the right (top right decorations (bonderam) also seen) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukdirtypanjim2/3505776340/ Distance to toilet is only about 20 meters The following links can also be used for 'slide show presentation' 1. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukdirtypanjim2/show/ 2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/show/ Quote Dear Goanetters, especially JoeGoaUk! I've been looking at the pics you've been posting and after some discussions with some ccp persons, we feel that your pictures help put the pressure on keeping panjim clean. There's lots we can do to work together, so will e-mail you offlist soon, in the meantime, here's something you might find interesting! The Corporation of the City of Panaji will hold a press conference tomorrow at 11am at the CCP Meeting Hall on the 3rd floor of the CCP building at Panaji. The subject that would be discusses is the recent activities organized by the corporation in managing sections of its waste as well as generation of compost for use in farming and gardening. This would be done with a photographic presentation, and pictures would be made available to the press during the meeting, along with free samples of 1 kg of compost. This meeting is specially for all print and video press persons, however, others, including lay persons have been invited to attend. This shall be first of the many interactive sessions regarding waste management. Kindly do make it, though this is announced in such short notice as we have put in a lot of information that will be distributed during this presentation. Do call me before 11am for any details. Thanks! Clinton Vaz (representing the CCP as an Associate Officer) +91 9890936828 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] Two new VCDs
Today, I bought two new VCDs at John D' Silva 's Tiatr DEVULL, Panjim Goa. VCD No: 247 2 NUMBER BHANGAR by Co. Ambe & Com. Michael With Ambe, Michael, Com. Dias etc Rs.150 May/2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3505102173/ VCD No. 248 BOROUPI ANI DIGDORSPI by Simon Gonsalves With Com. Ambe, Jessica, Janet, Piedade, Esmerald, Com. Succoro, Com. Dias,Com. Sudakar, Justin, Cong. Subash Shirodkar, Betty Alvares, Rosario de Benaulim Rs.150 May/2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3505102485/ 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] NEWS: GU sub-committee submits report in ragging complaints
http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=21214&cid=26 GU sub-committee submits report in ragging complaints HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 4 While the report of the Prevention of the Sexual Harassment Committee is likely to be delayed further, the sub-committee appointed to do some fact finding in the ragging complaints made by students of the Political Science Department at the Goa University submitted its report on Monday. Registrar GU M M Sangodkar said the sub-committee submitted the report to him and the Vice-Chancellor and the same has been handed over to the chairman of the Anti-Ragging Committee. When asked to comment on the fact findings mentioned in the report, Sangodkar said it wouldn’t be correct on his part to comment on the contents before the Anti-Ragging Committee does a thorough examination of the same in its meeting. On the question of when the Anti-Ragging Committee would give its final verdict on the sub-committee’s fact findings, he replied, “We are expecting the verdict before the Executive Council meeting takes place on May 9. In case the committee requires more time then it will have to communicate the same to the EC.” When asked to comment on the date on which the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Committee would submit its final report, Sangodkar answered, “It is likely the committee requires more time. However, it has not communicated to us. It will have to come to the EC.” The Anti-Ragging Committee and the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Committees are probing into complaints made by students of the Political Science Department which have alleged sexual harassment at the hands of the HoD of the said department. The university said even though the sexual and ragging charges were interlinked both were being probed independently by the two committees. It said the matter would be laid threadbare once both the committees give their respective verdicts. Some of the students have alleged the HoD, who has denied all charges made against him, had forced them to file the ragging complaint to divert the focus into the sexual harassment case.
[Goanet] NEWS: Goa University unveils quarterly news bulletin
http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=21211&cid=26 Goa University unveils quarterly News Bulletin HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 4 Goa University has come out with its first quarterly News Bulletin (January-March) to disseminate information about the university and from the next issue has proposed to appoint student reporters to write about the programmes in their respective departments. Assistant Registrar-Public Relations GU Rajesh Bhatikar said the basic idea behind the bulletin was to portray not just the activities happening at the university but also its strengths. Keeping this in mind we think student reporters from each department would do a good job in covering workshops, seminars, guest lectures and other activities happening on the campus, he mentioned. “For the coming issue which will be out in July when the next academic year begins the bulletin will have several reports written by the university’s student reporters,” he stated. He said the April-June issue would be different wherein more focus would be laid on the programmes of the different departments at the university. “Since the said period is time for both vacation and examination there won’t be much happening in terms of activities so the focus would be on the programmes for the next academic year,” he stated. Bhatikar informed they had printed 200 copies of the first volume on trial basis and the same have been kept at the departments and some of them would be sent to selected universities in the country. The first issue of eight pages highlights the 21st Annual Convocation of the university which was graced by Governor S S Siddhu and other educational luminaries. It also features news round-up at the university and other write-ups, he added. He said the bulletin will be available on the GU website along with the annual report and other publications.
Re: [Goanet] Attn JoeGoaUk, press conf at CCP to prevent DIRTYPANJIM pics! ; -)
Dear JoeGoaUk, Clinton Solidarity with all your valiant efforts. In gratitude, George --- On Tue, 5/5/09, Clinton Vaz wrote: Dear Goanetters, especially JoeGoaUk! I've been looking at the pics you've been posting and after some discussions with some ccp persons, we feel that your pictures help put the pressure on keeping panjim clean. There's lots we can do to work together, so will e-mail you offlist soon, in the meantime, here's something you might find interesting!
[Goanet] HEARTY THANKS & GOD BLESS YOU ALL
The managing committee and members of Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha (KGTS) - Kuwait, Guardian Angel Club (Sanvordem) - Kuwait, Goan Welfare Society (GWS) - Kuwait and United Friends Club (UFC) - Kuwait, Wish to thank the Almighty God for the successful surgery of our beloved friend/member Jose Rod. We would also like to thank Goa-World.com. Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter, Goanet.org, Goancauses, Goan-NRI, Goa.Kranti and other internet forums and all the kind hearts who prayed. Please continue your prayers for his complete and speedy recovery. Once again a big 'Thank You' and may God Bless You All.
Re: [Goanet] Cancer free for the last 25 years
Santosh, keep thinking and understand what others write; rather than writing and writing. Anecdotal cases does not make science. Yet, GOOD science would / should also explain anecdotal cases. Take your time and think about this. It is OK to control your urge to respond without much thought. If science cannot explain anecdotal cases, it is an issue for GOOD scientists to give it a deep thought. If one does not have any thoughts, they should give some consideration to others, with some thoughts. That does not mean they should accept any reasoning; but certainly should have an open mind. Everything one reads, should be analyzed with common sense and healthy dose of skepticism. Remember, what one thinks one reads, is not necessarily what is written. "The eyes read, what the mind understands" Many others have alluded to your writings before on other topics. Web search and web links is a poor substitute to knowledge. I hope my explanation about "cure" in the prior post helps you understand. Do not feel bad. Even practicing physicians use the word "cure" in cancer without truly knowing what it means. Some specialists inter-changeably use words like cancer cure, cancer control, cancer eradication, cancer remission, cancer elimination, 5-year survival etc.. If you are a 'real' scientist, it may hurt you to know that, what wins the fight against cancer, in an older patient, is not infrequently the final bell - if you know what I mean. As a clinician I am not attempting to control cancer after the patient has passed away. But that is not scientifically a "CURE" of what is truly could be a "latent cancer". So scientists can and do massage their data when they present it. And people like you buy it because you do not understand the nuances. I hope you take this information in the positive way in which it is given. Goanet is not a scientific forum, but I am sure Goanetters got a good understanding what the doctors (or web) say ... and ... what the patients may think the doctors (web) said ... and why the discrepancy. This is my final contribution on this topic. You can continue arguing this topic with your side-kicks. For me to argue cancer management with you, is like a PhD in chemistry arguing with someone with a Bachelor's degree. "An empty can makes the most noise" Regards, GL --- Santosh Helekar I thought Gilbert was agreeing with Fr. Ivo earlier in his claim that homeopathy was a science and that anecdotal evidence was scientific. - Gilbert Lawrence wrote: In medicine we call that a "snake oil salesman" which is euphemism for homeopathy.
Re: [Goanet] Scandal at Goa University - Bare Facts from Ag ostinho Proen�a
Hey Floriano, Could you please elaborate on "the sexual live bombs parading in the University as students". Perhaps my next trip to Goa should include Goa University!!. Roland. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 10:18 PM, floriano wrote: > investigated, impartially, at the highest level, without any political > influence whatsoever and the culprits brought to book irrespective whether > it is Aureliano Fernandes, the ragging masters and mistresses and the sexual > live bombs parading in the University as students.
[Goanet] Basically, people are bad. What makes them good is the law. Dipankar Gupta
http://election.rediff.com/interview/2009/may/05/loksabhapoll-elections-cannot-be-won-on-caste-says-professor-dipankar-gupta.htm 'No constituency in India can be won on caste grounds' Do you believe Mayawati [Images] is not winning because she is getting votes of her caste? Are Dalits not voting en masse for the Bahujan Samaj Party? Are Indian elections not won essentially with help of caste-based voting? Not at all, says Professor Dipankar Gupta, who has devoted substantive energy and time in understanding class and caste in India. He is a scholar of political sociology at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi [Images]. His book Interrogating Caste; Understanding Hierarchy and Difference in Indian Society is a must-read for anyone who wishes to understand India. http://tinyurl.com/dzhcul Shrikant Vinayak Barve Explore your hobbies and interests. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/
Re: [Goanet] Scandal at Goa University - Bare Facts from Agostinho Proenca
FLORIANO LOBO wrote: I fail to understand why Manohar Parrikar had to be involved in the first place in the affairs of the University. Were there no other 'non-political' personages in Goa who could be approached to look into this matter?? I have filed an RTI application asking for the relevant details of the 'sexual' as well as 'ragging' encounters.. and I will want this entire thing to be thoroughly investigated, impartially, at the highest level, without any political ..influence whatsoever and the culprits brought to book irrespective (of who it is) == My dear Florianobab, When I first saw the AGOSTINHO PROENÇA note on GoaNet, I thought "Not again". However, I held back my thoughts on the matter as there were too many gaps and much vagueness in the PROENÇA post, and he declared himself unavailable for further interaction - which was kind of unfortunate. I applaud you for your very appropriate stand & action you have taken. That is how it should be. Let the chips fall where they should. I use this opportunity to comment generically on the PROENÇA (AP) post: BARE FACTS on the matter of SEXUAL HARASSMENT at Goa University: AP 1. Sexual Harassment took place towards the end of October 2008. JC 1: 'Took Place' or 'Allegedly Took Place'? - AP 2: Brought to the notice of the Vice Chancellor by the first week of November nothing was done. JC 2: If this is accurate, the V-C needs to be investigated. -- AP 2b: Women’s Commission refused to entertain the issue, quoting it was a University problem. JC 2b: Perhaps, the Women's Commission need to be asked if this is accurate. -- AP 2c: NGOs and other Page 3 personalities when approached with the issue, did nothing. JC 2c: This is vague. Which NGO was approached by whom? Was it done in writing and with what evidence? -- AP 3: The issue stagnated till the ragging complaint was registered. JC 3: Registered with the police? By the 'alleged victim/? or somebody else? Why the delay? -- AP 4: Again the Women’s Commission/NGOs were approached, with no results on both issues. JC 4: See 2b (supra) -- AP 5: A contact was made with me; and a meeting was arranged with the affected students and their parents, in order to study the matter first hand. JC 5: Why was Mr. PROENÇA contacted? What is his expertise in matters of harassment? Who contacted him? -- AP 6: I contacted the Leader of the Opposition, Manohar Parrikar and discussed the issue threadbare with him. JC 6: Does Goa University come under the portfolio of the Leader of the Opposition? If Not, why was the appropriate Govt Ministry responsible for GU not contacted? Was express consent sought from the 'alleged victim' for the discussion of her case with a third party? If NOT, were her rights to Confidentiality violated? -- AP 8: After interaction with the affected students and their parents, he was convinced that there was a serious problem at the Goa University. He then made a commitment that he would meet the Vice Chancellor personally within 48 hours; which he did. JC 8: Again ...about time to investigate this V-C. -- AP 9: It was only after this meeting with the V.C that Sexual, Ragging and Grievance Committees were formed/activated and the proceedings commenced. JC 9: If this is accurate, time to haul the VC over hot coals. -- AP 10: When the Committee was engaged in investigations, what is unfortunate is that the girls had a Press Conference with both the visual and print media and even handed over to the press the Letter from the victim of sexual harassment; JC 10: Why is it unfortunate? Isn't it the right of the 'alleged victims' to make their own case wherever they wish to make it? -- AP 10b: What is also bizarre is the counseling session that was held for the students in the presence of Alito (Sequeira) in his house. JC 10b: Here, a name is plastered on GoaNet with NO explanation as to who this Alito is and what his role is in this matter. -- AP 10c: Would like to state here that I expressly appealed to the parents and students to refrain from going to the press, until the Committee had wound up their investigations. JC 10c: Why should they refrain from exercising their rights? and when will these 'investigations' be wound up, anyway? -- AP 11: Now it is alleged that the Church as well as the local MLA have approached the victim of sexual harassment and are trying to coerce her into compromising and withdrawing by using the Cristão card; considering that the only person who came forward to help was from the BJP with an RSS background. JC 11: I see now that Mr PROENÇA has introduced a 'religion card'. -- AP 12: I would like to state here that Mr. Parrikar’s personal visit to the University motivated the V.C. to act right away. JC 12: If it is accurately determined that this VC needed a visit from a politician to motivate him to carry out his responsibilities, he should be fired forthwith. -- AP 13: The undersigned will not entertain any further deb
[Goanet] youth camp for girls 15yrs to 30yrs
My dear Friends, PLEASE FORWARD. PLEASE ATTEND. PIYA COMMITTEE (PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT OF YOUTH FOR ACTION) YWCA, Mumbai, invites young women, aged 15 years to 30years of all religious communities to a Youth Empowerment Camp 2009, THEME Born Equal, on Saturday, 16th May, 2009 and Sunday, 17th May, 2009. PIYA trains youth to plan plenty of easy, fun and creative individual and group activities, to make the most of their youth and bring good ideas and also a sense of ownership, and will teach them responsibility and respect. Youth are encouraged to use excess energy productively by educational outings like visits to see personally, the work of NGOs carried out in Mumbai. Many NGOs have been set up in a particular neighbourhood as they have specific programmes to meet the needs of a particular area. This way the youth can have a day of fun while nurturing and stimulating their young minds. YWCA provides many opportunities for youth to explore their abilities and further develop their talents. Future programmes of PIYA committee will be :- (1) Medical check-up camp for in-mates of Byculla jail for women and children (2) Inter-collegiate Poster, Debate and Drama Competitions, (3) Outreach programmes which include 10 visits to centres conducting womens empowerment and awareness programmes, centes for women and children in distress, Clean Mumbai campaigns etc. (4) Leadership training workshops and (5) A Peace conference Seminar. The following are the words of the late Madame Susan Mathai :- Our experience as a YWCA movement which has worked in the voluntary sector for over one hundred years leads us to believe that volunteerism has an important role in building civil society. The challenge today is to mobilize like-minded people to play an effective role in working for a society that is just and humane and upholds democratic values. In the social, economic, political and communal upheavals of the times, there is need for people with vision to work for the transformation of society. November 2000, (Late) Susan Mathai, National President,YWCA of India = iNVITES AL L YOUNG GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGE GROUP 15 YRS TO 30YRS TO AN INTER-ACTIVE, CREATIVE, PARTICIPATORY, YOUTH CAMP, AS PER DETAILS BELOW:- YOUTH CAMP 2009THEME: BORN EQUAL Date: SATURDAY 16th and SUNDAY, 17th May, 2009 Time: 9.00 am to 6.30 pm Venue Day 1: YWCA, 18 Madame Cama Rd, Fort, Mumbai 400 001 Venue Day 2: Elephanta Caves DAY 1 - SATURDAY - 16th May, 2009 09.00 am to 10.00 am Tea, Snacks and Registration 10.00 am to 10.15 am Devotion 10.15 am to 11.30 am Games and Action Song 11.30 am to 11.45 am Break 11.45 am to 01.00 pm Know Your Self 01.00 pm to 02.00 pm Lunch Break 02.00 pm to 02.30 pm Games and Action Song 02.30 pm to 03.15 pm YWCA presentation and Tea 03.15 pm to 04.30 pm (Movie + Discussion) Excluded Communities 04.30 pm to 04.45 pm Tea Break 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm Urban Reality of Youth 06.00 pm to 06.30 pm Preparation for 16th May, 2009 DAY 2 -SUNDAY, 17th May, 2009 08.00 am Meet at YWCA 08.00 am to 8.45 am Tea and snacks + Distribution of Lunch boxes 09.00 am Departure from Gateway to Elephanta Caves 10.30 am to 11.00 am Refreshments 11.00 am to 12.15 pm Sight seeing 12.15 pm to 01.00 pm Session 1 Debate Born Equal [Womens Rights] 01.00 pm to 02.00 pm Lunch 02.00 pm to 03.15 pm Session 2 +Poster making [Environment / Earth Concerns] 03.15 pm to 03.30 pm Refreshments 03.30 pm to 04.45 pm Games + SELF-DEFENCE 05.00 pm Departure to Gateway Membership Fee (15yrs to 18yrs) (From April 2009 to March 2010] Rs. 50/- Membership Fee (18yrs to 24yrs) [From April, 2009 to March, 2010] Rs. 100/- Membership Fee (25yrs to 30yrs) [From April, 2009 to March, 2010] Rs. 300/- + Registration Fee for the Youth Camp Rs. 100/- [For both days including Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Snacks and travel to and from Elephanta Caves] PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES WILL BE GIVEN TO EVERY YOUTH 10 EARLY BIRD PRIZES FOR FOR FIRST 10 REGISTRATIONS. REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO AVOID DISSAPPOINTMENT (LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION 14TH MAY, 2009 Kindly hand over registration charges vide M.O./Demand Draft/Cheque/Cash, along with 1 passport-size photograph and details of name, age, d-o-b, address, mo no./ph.no., educational qualifications to YWCA, by courier or personal visit to YWCA office. FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Meera/Mini PH. No:. 022/22823411/22833768 Mo.No.:- +919930921422 E-mail - ywcafo...@rediffmail.com WEBSITE - Address: YWCA, Madame Cama Road, Colaba, Mumbai -400 001 Office : Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm daily. PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN LARGE NUMBERS AND HELP YWCA TO MAKE THE CAMP A SUCCESS
[Goanet] Black man as President
It was once said that a black man would be president, "when pigs fly!" Indeed, 100 days into Obama's presidency.. the Swine Flu!
[Goanet] Attn JoeGoaUk, press conf at CCP to prevent DIRTYPANJIM pics! ; -)
Dear Goanetters, especially JoeGoaUk! I've been looking at the pics you've been posting and after some discussions with some ccp persons, we feel that your pictures help put the pressure on keeping panjim clean. There's lots we can do to work together, so will e-mail you offlist soon, in the meantime, here's something you might find interesting! The Corporation of the City of Panaji will hold a press conference tomorrow at 11am at the CCP Meeting Hall on the 3rd floor of the CCP building at Panaji. The subject that would be discusses is the recent activities organized by the corporation in managing sections of its waste as well as generation of compost for use in farming and gardening. This would be done with a photographic presentation, and pictures would be made available to the press during the meeting, along with free samples of 1 kg of compost. This meeting is specially for all print and video press persons, however, others, including lay persons have been invited to attend. This shall be first of the many interactive sessions regarding waste management. Kindly do make it, though this is announced in such short notice as we have put in a lot of information that will be distributed during this presentation. Do call me before 11am for any details. Thanks! Clinton Vaz (representing the CCP as an Associate Officer) +91 9890936828
[Goanet] education
Hello I am new here just a few questions really, can someone tell me the cost of primary school education in goa, probably at one of the catholic schools there, and would those cost include uniform, books and transport etc, as I am considering sponsoring a child there, also do you have to pay for health care, and how does that work. Many thanks Ken bowkett
Re: [Goanet] Career in Ayurveda!
You mean like registered GPs practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbals? If I am not mistaken, we have some of those here in Melbourne ... - Original Message From: Santosh Helekar To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list Sent: Tuesday, 5 May, 2009 4:44:32 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Career in Ayurveda! I have no idea how they are ethically and legally allowed to practice both, if indeed they are. As if a lack of understanding of the genuine science behind any disease is not enough, the utter ignorance about potentially dangerous interactions between conventional drugs and untested Ayurvedic preparations would make this type of hodge-podge practice criminal. Cheers, Santosh Enjoy a better web experience. Upgrade to the new Internet Explorer 8 optimised for Yahoo!7. Get it now.
[Goanet] GOD BLESS YOU ALL
The managing committee and members of Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha (KGTS) - Kuwait, Guardian Angel Club (Sanvordem) (GAC) - Kuwait, Goan Welfare Society (GWS) - Kuwait and United Friends Club (UFC) - Kuwait. Wish to thank the Almighty God for the successful surgery of or beloved friend/member Jose Rod. We would also like to thank all the kind hearts who prayed and are still praying for his complete and speedy recovery. Once again a big 'Thank You' and may God Bless You All.
[Goanet] Remembering Frank Fernand
Many of us have been huge fans of Frank Fernand's music... He was born on 3 May 1919 at Curchorem My AV tribute to the Great Goan was my first amateur attempt at movie-maker based on a script by Isidore Dantas and family photos sent by Frank's daughters Doris, Elfin & Larissa Check it out on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qicwF5kli6A Bollywood news, movie reviews, film trailers and more! Go to http://in.movies.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Murder victim's sister blames Ponda Police for working under political influence.
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be better informed CONSUMERS. --- --- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre (GDRC) Email: goad...@bsnl.in Murder victim's sister blames cops --- Had the Ponda police taken stern and prompt action against the accused Mahanand Ramnath Naik after Vasanti Anant Gaude's death in September 1995 and Darshana Naik's death a year before, Yogita Naik, the girl killed in 2009, may have survived, said Vasanti's elder sister. Alleging that the Ponda police work under political influence, Jenny Anant Gaude alias Jenny Babani Gaude, Vasanti's elder sister, said that the family had lodged a complaint of kidnapping against the accused, soon after she disappeared. However, Naik was released by the Ponda police few hours after his arrest. "His release gave him the impetus to carry on committing more crimes," Jenny charged. She alleged that the police had even called both parties for discussion. "Despite this, the police paid no heed to our words and freed the accused." Claiming that the accused has a "sharp criminal mind", she said that they still do not know where he met Vasanti. "However on September 10, 1995, Mahanand had come to our house at Vadalwada, Marcaim. But, we do not know what he told her (Vasanti). My sister was happy and went to meet her cousin brother at Wadi to fetch the passbook of her bank account," Jenny told TOI. Before being done to death, the victim was working as a domestic help in Khadpabandh, Ponda. Prior to the incident, Vasanti was at home and the accused had come to their house in a rickshaw bearing registration number GA 01, W 0929. On September 11, 1995, they came to the Ponda bus stand where the accused used to park his rickshaw. On reaching the bus stand, the accused took her in his rickshaw and went towards Shantinagar, Ponda. Vasanti's cousin brother had been waiting for her at the bank but since she failed to show up, her cousin left for home. On September 13, Vasanti's family members lodged a complaint with the Ponda police against the accused for kidnapping her. However, the police arrested the accused under Section 41 (suspicion) of the Criminal Procedure Code and released him after conducting a preliminary inquiry. Not satisfied with the action taken by the police, the family members on September 22 lodged another complaint with the deputy collector of Ponda. "However, all our efforts went in vain," Jenny recollected. -- Times of India (Goa) 04/5/09 page 2 -- -- GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK -- promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa -- GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto: goa...@bsnl.in --
[Goanet] DEATH - Bro. (Dr.) Peter Rato (O.F.M. CAP) - Monte de Guirim
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) DEATH - BRO. (Dr.) PETER RATO O.F.M. CAP Born: 14-3-1910 -- Died: 4-5-2009 A Capuchin Friar, from Betalbatim, belonging to St. Anthony Vice-Province, Goa died on 4 May 2009. He was involved in healing ministry and social work for many years, at Padre Pio Friary, Navelim. The Eucharistic Celebration will be held on 6 May 2009 (Wednesday) at 3:00 p.m. at Padre Pio Friary Chapel (Jackniband), Modi-Navelim. After the Eucharistic Celebration, the body will be immediately taken to Alverno Friary, Monte de Guirim, Bardez, for the final prayers and burial. Those willing to pay their final respects are kindly requested to do so on Wednesday, 6 May 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. only at Padre Pio Friary, Modi-Navelim. Friends and relatives, kindly accept this as the only intimation. THE CAPUCHIN FRIARS http://www.sfoindia.org/regional2.htm Goa World
[Goanet] Dalgado’s 154th Birth Anniversary to b e observed on 8th May 2009
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Press Note Panjim: 04th April, 2009 Dalgado’s 154th Birth Anniversary Dalgado Konkani Akademi (DKA) will observe the 154th birth anniversary of Mons. Sebastiao Rudolf Dalgado on 8th May, 2009 from 9. 45 a.m. onwards with a full day programme at the Black Box, Kala Akademy, Panjim. Dr. Olivinho Gomes, a renowned Konkani writer and the former Head of Department of Konkani in Goa University will be the Chief Guest. The President of DKA, Shri. Premanand Lotlikar will preside over the function. The brief inaugural function will be followed by a workshop on writing of ‘Short Stories’ in Konkani. Shri. Damodar Mauzo, Sahitya Akademy award winner, will guide the participants on writing and on finer aspects of ‘Short Stories’. The post lunch session will be on the writing of ‘Novel’ in Konkani. This session will be conducted by Shri. Pundalik Naik, Sahitya Akademi awardee and the Chairman of Advisory Committee for Konkani, Sahitya Akademy, Delhi. Both sessions will be chaired by Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Tiatr Akademi Goa. These workshops are being organized in order to improve the quality of ‘Short Stories’ and ‘Novels’ in Konkani. All Konkani writers particularly writers of Konkani in Roman script are invited to attend the workshops. Those interested may contact the Secretary of DKA, Jose Salvador Fernandes or the office in charge Mr. Caitano Pereira, on or before 7th May, 2009. Goa-World.Com Team adds: This Press Release is as forwarded by Tomazinho Cardoso to Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter. Due to short time available, we are providing DKA Secretary's private email konk...@gmail.com for possible last minute contact enquiries. As always, the goa-world.com team insists - as in the past few years - that all Konkani related activities sent as press release/reports/news items, should also be forwarded to us (and all Konkani lovers) translated in Konkani (romi, nagri script - no problem)! All should note and implement. Related links: http://www.colaco.net/1/OlivinhoGomesDalgado1.htm http://konknniromilipichempoilemsommelon2008.blogspot.com/ Goa World TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world.com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI EXPRESSIONS - THE FLOWER SHOP http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/ COLVA CONDOS - Your Holiday Home in Goa http://www.goacom.org/hotels/colvacondos/goa.html Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Mapusa Feast - A video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Va76q6yag
[Goanet] The Reader’s Digest version
The Reader’s Digest version Laughter and other good medicines By Cecil Pinto On a lark I decided to conduct a random survey regarding public awareness of Reader’s Digest and also reading styles. As expected everyone I spoke to had heard of Reader’s Digest and encountered it many times if not regularly. What was unexpected was the technique used to ‘consume’ a Digest. Almost everyone I spoke to used the same approach – Jokes First! First published in USA in February 1922 by DeWitt and Lila Wallace the Reader’s Digest was conceived as a ‘digest of articles of topical interest and entertainment value condensed from other periodicals’. Today the Readers Digest Association is a publishing conglomerate but its monthly pocket sized digest is still the flagship and has a readership of more than a 100 million with 50 editions in 20 languages in 70 countries around the world – and we’re not counting the Braille edition. I can’t recall the exact age at which I was first introduced to the Reader’s Digest but it has definitely been a fixture around the house all my child and adult life. It has changed a whole lot over the decades but then so have I. My modus operandi in devouring it though, remains the same. Round #1 A quick look at the cover. Skip the Contents and Letters to Editor pages. Browse through Right Here-Right Now or Around the World with One Question and Facts. Make mental notes for further detailed reading in Round #2. Aha! Here is All in a Days’Work, which I will read fully. Check out the theme for Word Power but do not attempt it. Reading all the Quotable Quotes is not just an educational, but also a humbling experience. Forget Nobel laureates, how can even Hollywood actors and sportspeople be so witty and profound? How come I can never think of anything uniquely smart to say when they phone me for some Vox Populi sort of thing in the local newspapers? How come the clever remarks dawn on me only much later? Ok, where was I? Rush past My Story, Traveller’s Tales, Kindness of Strangers and all those similar features that are written by ordinary people. I want to get to the main body of the Digest. Articles written and edited by professional writers and editors. Scan the synopsis below each article heading and store it for later reference. Read the captions of all the photos. But I do not, repeat do not, read the articles themselves. The only stuff I read are the jokes used as space fillers at the end of each article. And of course all the dedicated joke sections – Life’s Like That, Humour in Uniform and my favourite - Laughter the Best Medicine. All these years I’ve been thinking to myself that I naturally gravitated to the jokes because of my inbuilt interest as a wannabe humour writer. Now I learn that all my friends read the Reader’s Digest jokes first. Why was no formal survey done on this strange habit? Why did I go through life thinking my approach was unique? Looks like everyone on the planet has the same technique. After the main feature we have the RD Living section. Strangely up until a few years back I never would read the RD Health section - or maybe very rarely. Today, as I complete forty two, I find myself reading about Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Low Carbohydrate diets and the difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic exercise for weight loss. Someday soon I will actually put all this knowledge to good use. RD Food holds little interest for me nor does RD Home DIY. I know precious nothing about cooking and don’t intend starting now, and why should I do something myself and make a complete mess when paid professionals can do it for much less? I do read RD Tech just to get some perverse pleasure in reading something I know about already. Their anti-virus and similar PC advice is aimed at people with much less computer knowledge than mine. Of course I need to feel good after reading the RD Money section where their idea of a ‘middle class’ family has an income more than four times mine. So what if I’m lower middle class, at least I know how to avoid computer viruses. Then there’s the Challenge page which I conveniently ignore. In fact I turn an absolute blind eye to this page. Until about five years back every few months I would make an attempt at solving the Challenge but never got anywhere remotely close to the solution. I think they purposely put in that page so that the feel-good thing that the other articles bring about is brought down a few pegs by your inability to solve the puzzle. I always pause at the Studio page and read the write up about the artist and try my best to appreciate art that I don’t always understand. Round #2 Now the second round need not immediately follow the first round. It all depends on time and inclination, and could be hours or even days later. But when it does come this is the rough sequence. Read the Editorial, Letters to the Editor and all the first few small articles and pause at Word Power. Now if the theme is something I am familiar with
Re: [Goanet] Talking Photo: Nocturnal scene (5 churches in thebackground etc)
>From what my Dad told me, Bom Jesus was originally whitewashed, >to "water-proof" the porous laterite during monsoons, as were all other >church-buildings. This whitewash coating was removed from the cathedral before the 1952 exposition, according to my Dad, on a suggestion by some architect (who had no idea about the ferocity of the monsoons), presumably to display the beauty of the natural stone. Whereas this might be ok for bluestone (or basalt) as used in European church buildings, this is definitely not OK for Goa, and I wish someone with guts would "suggest" to the ASI to re-cover the edifice with "chuno" (not cement, as the cement tends to crack with heat/cold variations, whereas chuno is more tolerant to the variations in temperature), if the building is to survive another few centuries. Experienced architects please feel free to comment on my observations. Gabriel. - Original Message From: JoeGoaUk To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Sunday, 26 April, 2009 6:45:38 AM Subject: [Goanet] Talking Photo: Nocturnal scene (5 churches in thebackground etc) Bom Jesus is visible? I Thought Basilica of Bom Jesus is the only church with original bricks colour and not white washed Enjoy a better web experience. Upgrade to the new Internet Explorer 8 optimised for Yahoo!7. Get it now.
Re: [Goanet] A visit to Asilo de Majorda (Azilant, alberint or Home for the aged)
"Albergue" is a refuge / shelter / asylum. In terms of tourism, albergues are something like - someone correct me if I'm wrong here - backpackers lodgings. "Asilo" also translates to above. How we got it? Thank the pakles who set up the institution of Assistencia de Provedoria Publica a few centuries ago along with Asilos and Albergues along the years. (Anyone remember the "sortio" of Cruz Vermelha? And the sellers spruiking them "sorte sorte - faleam abertur...") Gabriel. - Original Message From: JoeGoaUk To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, 5 May, 2009 2:17:03 PM Subject: [Goanet] A visit to Asilo de Majorda (Azilant, alberint or Home for the aged) Also, it would be nice if any body come back on this: - What’s alber or how we got it ? The new Internet Explorer 8 optimised for Yahoo!7: Faster, Safer, Easier.
