[Goanet] Talking Photos/Quiz: Canaguinim Beach

2009-05-18 Thread JoeGoaUk
Talking Photos/Quiz: Canaguinim Beach 1. Following are the 5 Talukas of Goa (out of 11) which has no beach in it. True or False? Satari Bicholim Ponda Sanguem Quepem 2. Canaguinim beach is in Canacona taluka. True or False? This is Canaguinim Beach. It’s small but very busy or popular with

[Goanet] Prime Ministers of India

2009-05-18 Thread Antonio Menezes
LAL KRISHNA ADVANI : Eternal Prime Minister in waiting SHARD PAWAR : Would be captain ( Prime Minister ) with only 9 players (MPs) out of required eleven in a crowd of 543 FRNACISCO SARDINHA : Not in the same class, but nevertheless a junior

[Goanet] Daily Grook #409

2009-05-18 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #409 _ GREEN QUEEN _ by Francis Rodrigues nature smiles thru as her moods spin, if her sky's blue her grasses grin! _ puns word-play of all kinds, hey...read between the lines! _

Re: [Goanet] OF CONDOMS AND CONUNDRUMS

2009-05-18 Thread Carvalho
--- On Sat, 5/16/09, Mario Goveia mgov...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Is there any doubt that abstinence or a monogamous relationship with an un-infected person is 100% safe in an absolute sense?  This is really what the Pope would like to see.  The condom issue is a distraction from this

[Goanet] GU sexual harassment case: Varsity panel fails to meet deadline again

2009-05-18 Thread Goanet News
GU sexual harassment case: Varsity panel fails to meet deadline again 17 May 2009, 0419 hrs IST, TNN PANAJI: The prevention of sexual harassment committee of the Goa University did not submit its report in the case against a head of department at the varsity even on the extended deadline granted

[Goanet] More Science links of Religion and Health

2009-05-18 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
The Brain on Religion:    Says Andrew Newberg, a neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania. Meditation and prayer can improve your physical, intellectual, and emotional well-being and may even slow the brain's aging process.   The entire article can be seen at: 

[Goanet] Did British Government put a break at progress of Ayurveda?

2009-05-18 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
Did British Government put a break at progress of Ayurveda? Classes in Ayurvedic medicine opened in Government Sanskrit College, Calcutta -1827 Discontinuation of classes in Government Sanskrit College by British-1833 Above information from A Gateway for information on Ayurveda, Yoga

[Goanet] Two anti-mining activist in Sirgao arrested, released

2009-05-18 Thread sebastian Rodrigues
Suresh Babani Gaonkar and Dhruvanjay V. Harmalkar were arrested by Bicholim Police Sub Inspector Terence Vaz and head costable Pradeep Kubal on May 10 2009 for protesting against Chowgule mining company plying its mining trucks through their property. They were picked by from Sirgao village in

Re: [Goanet] HIV Club? spreading AIDS in Goa

2009-05-18 Thread Frederick FN Noronha
The HIV Club report has been picked up by the Herald from the Times of India. From: Zenade Peu virg...@hotmail.com Subject: [Goanet] HIV Club? spreading AIDS in Goa See: Beware of the deadly HIV Club!

[Goanet] Fw: 2nd death Anniversary- Francis Lopes

2009-05-18 Thread Dr.Joyce D'Souza-(wanananchi.com)
Dear Members and friends, As frquested by the family of Que Lopez 2nd Year Death Anniversary mass for the late Joseph Francis Lopes will be celebrated at Our Lady Of Mercy church South B at 6.00pm on Tuesday 19th May 2009. For and on behalf of the GWS Joyce

[Goanet] Talking Photos/Quiz: Canaguinim Beach

2009-05-18 Thread Olga Maciel
1. False. Quepem has got a beach. 2. False. It is in Quepem. Olga Maciel _ Share your photos with Windows Live Photos – Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/134665338/direct/01/

[Goanet] POLLS-2009: Strategies spun by Modi failed

2009-05-18 Thread Goanet News
Strategies spun by Modi failed 17 May 2009, 0405 hrs IST, TNN Mediocre show in the West Besides 26 seats in Gujarat, he was made election in-charge of 52 seats of Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Diu-Daman. BJP and allies’ tally of 40 in 2004 slid marginally to 37 this time under Modi.

[Goanet] Is It True?

2009-05-18 Thread Roland Francis
Johanna the Icelandic runner-up of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest. Is she a beauty? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW3ivrbq7Twfeature=related -- Roland Francis http://roland-torontogoan.blogspot.com +1 (416) 453.3371

Re: [Goanet] What evidence ?

2009-05-18 Thread Joe Lobo
Gabriel and Samir, I happened to be watching last night on the Overseas Service of BBC- TV an enlightening segment on Iraq where a BBC TV correspondent was getting the views of average middle class educated Iraquis on the state of their nation ,about

[Goanet] Panaji: Goa Board Withdraws Controversial Chapter in NCERT Book

2009-05-18 Thread Goanet News
Friday, May 15, 2009 3:49:36 PM (IST) Panaji: Goa Board Withdraws Controversial Chapter in NCERT Book By Our Special Correspondent Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji Panaji, May 15: Hindu Right wing organization has claimed that the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE)

[Goanet] What evidence ?

2009-05-18 Thread Samir Kelekar
Joe Lobo writes: Visiting Goa in November 2005 , I was assured by old residents around Mapusa and Candolim that if a suitably qualified University graduate wanted to join the Goa State Police service in the officer cadre he hadbe prepared to pay a

[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Africa, India, trade and a Goan author (FN)

2009-05-18 Thread Goanet Reader
Africa, India, trade and a Goan author THE PRINTED WORD/By Frederick Noronha Robert S Newman, the anthropologist from Marblehead, MA. who has written quite a bit on Goa, calls our region a land of migration and exile. It has been so for centuries. In some of his other writings, he has suggested

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos/Quiz: Canaguinim Beach

2009-05-18 Thread Alfred de Tavares
1) TRUE 2) TRUE Alfred Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 06:03:50 + From: joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Talking Photos/Quiz: Canaguinim Beach Talking Photos/Quiz: Canaguinim Beach 1. Following are the 5 Talukas of Goa (out of 11) which has no beach in

[Goanet] canaguinim Beach

2009-05-18 Thread anesimo56
dear Joebab This small and beautiful beach is in Quepem taluka. Very few people visited this beach untill about 19880s as the access to this village was difficult due to inadequate transport. Now it is not only overcrowded, but getting fithy as well. The village is still unspoiled.Ghatis

[Goanet] Swindon: Elishma Fernandes is crowned Miss Wiltshire

2009-05-18 Thread Eddie Fernandes
18 May: Swindon Advertiser. Elishma Fernandes, 21, a telesales worker took the prestigious Miss Wiltshire crown. She automatically wins a place in the Miss England finals this summer . The loudest screams of joy came from Elishma's eight supporters, including a small baby, who raised the roof

[Goanet] Volleyball Final at Ambaulim

2009-05-18 Thread JOAO FERNANDES
John Fernandes Quepem   Maina Six and Xeldem made it to the final of Late Fr. Aurilio Peris Memorial South Floodlight Volleyball Tournament organized by United Boys of Ambaulim at Ambaulim Volleyball Ground. In the first semi-final Xeldem defeated Vasco by 25-17 and 25-20 margin while Maina

Re: [Goanet] Did British Government put a break at progress of Ayurveda?

2009-05-18 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- On Sun, 5/17/09, SHRIKANT BARVE shri8...@yahoo.com wrote: Did British Government put a break at progress of Ayurveda? What is meant by progress as far as ayurveda is concerned? What method is used to make progress? Shrikant, please ask the practitioners attending your symposium these

Re: [Goanet] Panaji: Goa Board Withdraws Controversial Chapter in NCERT Book

2009-05-18 Thread Alfred de Tavares
Revisionism in't? I'am Ozymandias, King of kings... Look ye mighty on my works and dispair... Lie, when it's dirty work is done shall rot But thruth is great and shall prevail.. When no one gives a damn whether it does or not... These badly remembered fragmented quotations...

[Goanet] Talking Photos: St. Andre, Ole Goem

2009-05-18 Thread JoeGoaUk
Talking Photos: St. Andre, Ole Goem http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3542057783/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3542058985/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3542863098/sizes/l/ More popular on the 5th Monday of the lent than the feast of it's Patron

[Goanet] Smoking Gun for Iraq war

2009-05-18 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Hi Mario, Just for the record, you and I are MERE messengers on this issue. So do not take ownership of the information. I placed for the Goanet readers, the 'Left wing / Paul Bagala' perspective and you placed the 'Right wing / Rush Limbaugh' perspective.  So if any name-calling is warranted,

[Goanet] CONG IS KING

2009-05-18 Thread John Gomes
 This was a verdict for continuity,stability, and showing the door for divisive,communal and opportunistic politics! I hope MJ AKBAR is right when he says that the election results show that the voter wants honesty,competence and modesty.The BJP and left parties are out of touch with today's

[Goanet] Science links Religion and Health

2009-05-18 Thread Mario Goveia
Mario Goveia observes: I thought it was my cognitive function that was leading me to go to church - not the other way around:-)) Now I can't wait to see the results of a similar study that examines the effects of regular attendance at one's bridge club on one's cognitive function:-)) Date:

[Goanet] Goanet and Fidel Castro Award.

2009-05-18 Thread Mario Goveia
Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 22:06:57 -0400 From: MD mmdme...@gmail.com Hope I am not intruding. Mario responds: No, you are not intruding, especially if you, too, want to be considered for the Fidel Castro Award:-)) MD wrote: Jesse Ventura (the former governor of Minnesota) On Larry King Live

[Goanet] Goan girl wins 'Miss Wiltshire' crown in Swindon

2009-05-18 Thread Geraldo Oliveira
Swindon Advertiser May 18,2009 The biggest prize of the day went to Elishma Fernandes, 21, a telesales worker from Toothill, who took the prestigious Miss Wiltshire crown. She automatically wins a place in the Miss England finals this summer, whereas Sherie, as Miss Swindon, will take part

Re: [Goanet] What evidence ?

2009-05-18 Thread Mario Goveia
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 03:51:32 -0400 From: Joe Lobo tw...@pathcom.com I happened to be watching last night on the Overseas Service of BBC- TV an enlightening segment on Iraq where a BBC TV correspondent was getting the views of average middle class educated