[Goanet] M Boyer's Funeral: What today's papers say?

M Boyer: Today’s Newspapers Gomantak Times STATE BIDS ADIEU TO M BOYER With photo by JoeGoaUk http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3588513863/ Thousand of people from all walks’ of life yesterday flocked to Our Lady of Now church to pay their last respects to the noted stage artist and

[Goanet] Sheik Amir as M Boyer

  M Boyer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDkvygRIyU8 4in1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-Y9M3X_aKc 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,

[Goanet] FIFA Referee Franky Fernandes for Kuwait

GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)    Referee Franky Fernandes for Kuwait   Goa's FIFA assistant referee Franky Fernandes has been appointed to officiate in an International tournament in Kuwait.   Upon the request of the Kuwait Football Federation, the All India Football Federation

[Goanet] Why can’t we: HERALD(Goa), Ma y 31, 2009

WHY CAN’T WE CELEBRATE DIVERSITY? By Valmiki Faleiro I generally respect men with beards. At the risk of digressing, and of being accused of male chauvinism in these days of the swine flu, may I recall the old ditty: Beards and wisdom, Beards and wisdom go together, Men have it sometimes,

[Goanet] Daily Grook #425

DAILY GROOK #425 _ NAP PREP _ by Francis Rodrigues by the ocean i lie hearing its croon, it isn't a lullaby just, uh...neptune! _ puns word-play of all kinds, hey...read between the lines! _

[Goanet] The Accidental activist-Are we safe?

'The safety of women or poor children is only an illusion, in Goa.' It is so true how Vanita Coelho has written and described. In a huge country like India, one of the largest population, we should actually have more safety and togetherness, but it is the other way around. In this huge

[Goanet] Hundreds bid adieu to M Boyer

GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)    Hundreds bid adieu to M Boyer   Hundreds bid adieu to M Boyer HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JUNE 2 Hundreds of people from all walks of life bid adieu to the great Konkani Tiatr artiste M Boyer as his mortal remains were laid to rest at his home

[Goanet] The Migrant Scourge (response to Venita Coelho's Migrant Musings)

To Goanet - I have not been reading Goanet the past few months. Today the following link was forwarded to me by a friend, hence this (one-time) rejoinder. I do not intend to engage in any further discussion. Refer to this post on Goanet -

[Goanet] 1st cochlear implant performed at holy family hospital, Mumbai

ear Goankars, Please forward == 1ST COCHLEAR IMPLANT PERFORMED AT HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL, MUMBAI Six year old Rohan Doiphode, had never experienced the joy of hearing sounds. The boy, the son of a poor watchman, may soon realize his dreams of hearing for the first time,

Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #424

From: fcarodrig...@hotmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 05:09:17 + Subject: [Goanet] Daily Grook #424 Boy, let the poor gubernatrix... briefly, wallow in her kiln... for, soon the winter will hix... she will be re-aPalin.g! Is there, at the least, a

Re: [Goanet] M. Boyer - dead

My posts on Boyer has created good response. One noted goanetter wrote to me that it is true that Boyer was hard of hearing and that he underwent an operation to rectify that situation. I wish that besides writting to me directly the goanetters would also post to Goanet. When Prem Kumar

[Goanet] Medicinal plant plantation: Should this be Prime Priority in June/July?

People opt for medicinal plants from Raj Bhavan by ABDUL RAUF BEIG Posted on 2009-06-03 PANAJI- The forest department�s endeavour to undertake plantation of medicinal plants at the Raj Bhavan complex despite odds and create awareness of their utility for treatment of various ailments appears

[Goanet] The state of US capitalism

Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:08:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca The US Govt today became the owner of General Motors. As one Toronto paper explained, the US govt will also simultaneously serve as the company's regulator, tax collector, customer. pension backstop and lender. I

[Goanet] Majorda beach in grip of sand and soil erosion - by Minoo Fernandes (The Navhind Times)

GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)    Majorda beach in grip of sand and soil erosion by Minoo Fernandes Majorda beach has been witnessing sand and soil erosion for quite some time now. Villagers, landowners and owners of business establishments, including five-star hotels, have raised an

[Goanet] Toxic Bali rice wine kills 25 people | Travel News | News.com.au

Hi Goanetters, Pleased to note that some recent official endorsement finally arrived for feni; legitimacy in the beveridge world. Monitored at last! The local Bottle Shop has Beer, Wine and Spirits from the far corners of this earth but no Caju\Coconut Feni or Urak. So, am looking forward to

[Goanet] Suvarnaprashana for children at Amona

Suvarnaprashan Camp at Amona http://www.flickr.com/photos/14948...@n02/3591090823/sizes/l/ Lokmat June 3, 2009 page 5 Matruchaya Seva -25 group from Amona-Naveli had organized Suvarnaprashan program from children at Amona. 143 children took part in this program under the guidance of Dr.

[Goanet] Migrant workers and outsiders

I didn't want to raise a debate on the above. Yes, I agree that the governmet should screen 'migrant' workers. But, if these workers do not come to work, where do we find, plumbers, carpenters, masons, etc. I live on the banks of the Mandovi River, maintenance of my place is high, because of

[Goanet] On Publishing Souvenirs and Collecting Money - Thank You Leroy Veloso: Re - Villagers of Moira Toronto Silver Jubilee 1971 - 1996 Souvenir.

Dears Leroy Veloso from my village very kindly gifted me a copy of the 'Villagers of Moira Toronto Silver Jubilee 1971 - 1996 Souvenir'. Although published in 1996 it is not at all outdated. ItThe Editorial Board was comprised of Millie Correa, Marion Dias, Ashley D'Silva, Jennifer Fonseca.

[Goanet] On the effectiveness of Ayurvedic medical treatment: humoural pharmacology, positivistic science, and soteriology

On the effectiveness of Ayurvedic medical treatment: humoural pharmacology, positivistic science, and soteriology Bode, M (2009-03-12) http://tinyurl.com/ozyzno This article concerns the effectiveness of Ayurvedic medicines, the main element of Ayurvedic medical treatment. As a humoural

[Goanet] Why can’t we: HERALD(Goa), Ma y 31, 2009

Valmiki Faleiro valmi...@gmail.com asked: Why can’t we celebrate diversity – why try to herd the larger segment of Konknni users into imperious ‘uniformity’? Why not treat all at par? Answer: Because [1] Only 'we' are right [2] 'We' cannot help being the intolerant control freaks 'we' are

[Goanet] Migrant workers and outsiders

On the topic of the 'ghatification' of Goa, I absolutely agree with Rajan Parrikar. Ms Goswami needs a reality check - and ask herself WHY it is that wealthy Goans (or even Goans who are not so wealthy) do NOT want to return to Goa, rather the filth that is now known as Goa. There is absolutely

[Goanet] Villains of the Financial Mess

Yesterday was a red-letter day for American industry. General Motors, the largest private company in the USA, and perhaps the world, filed for bankruptcy. The auto industry in the USA was started about 100 years ago.  Now the largest auto-market in the world is reported to be China.  It is just

[Goanet] For kind favour of publication: Results Pressnote

Dear Sir, I will be grateful if you please publish the enclosed in your issue and oblige. With many thanks and kind regards, Yours sincerely, Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sá PRINCIPAL St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science Commerce, Xaviernagar, Mapusa - Goa - 403507 - INDIA. PRESS NOTE

[Goanet] Seniors day 2009

Dear Members and Friends, Attached is the invite for the seniors day on Sunday 7th June 2009 at the Goan Institute, Nairobi, Kenya. Contact the following to confirm your attendance: Colin Carneiro 0722 736 410 Christo D'Sa 0722 203 454 John Fernandes 0722 217 215

[Goanet] Study Links Cigarette Changes to Rising Lung Risk - ABC News

Cigarettes deadler now than before? Con http://abcnews.go.com/Health/CancerPreventionAndTreatment/wireStory?id=7611566

[Goanet] June 2009 issue of Gulab hits the news stands

GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)    June issue of Gulab hits the news stands June issue of Gulab hits the news stands The June issue of Goa’s only illustrated Konkani monthly GULAB is out on the stands. The main feature of the issue being ‘Panchayat Raj of Goa ’ it carries varied

[Goanet] What do you think is this??

What do you think is this?? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3592366357/sizes/l/ Clue: This structure is built up on a prime area of about 1000sqmtrs. Some says, it a waste of space (and money) joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info...

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Today's pics

Today’s pic around 5pm Wet wet wet http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3592367775/sizes/l/ Can you see the little hand bill on the tree?? Fresh vacancies put up on the notice board, We saw a young boy putting it up http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3592368839/sizes/l/

[Goanet] About Tiatrists’ gossip

About Tiatrists’ gossip This has reference to the ongoing discussion on Goanet. I guess it is all right to talk about our tiatrists (living or dead) as we talk about Hollywood/bollywood actors. Tiatirsts are celebrities too. 'No smoke without fire! Did not we hear about Dharmendra-Hema

[Goanet] Goa news for June 4, 2009

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Karnataka and Goa share points - Hindu

[Goanet] Re. Migrant Workers Outsiders

Re. Migrant Workers Outsiders Love him or hate him; Mr. Rajan Parrikar views on migrants does hold a lot of substance. I can't understand why some Goan critics do not see the threat to Goa its Identity from the rapid change in Migrants. Of course, we know that migrations have taken place for

[Goanet] What do you think this is??

Answer: It is a security outpost aka Dog Look out Point. Extremely busy during the month of August jc 2009/6/3 JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk What do you think is this?? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3592366357/sizes/l/ Clue: This structure is built up on a prime  area of about

[Goanet] Jazz Goa launched in Goa

Goans have given our country and the world for that matter, some great musicians. If the Indian film music industry is making international inroads these days, it is thanks to the foundations that were laid down by Goan musicians. Infact, Goa can now be called India’s music capital.

Re: [Goanet] Villains of the Financial Mess

The former US Vice Moron, Dick Cheney said that deficits (ie. debt) did not matter. That administration then went on a spending spree with its major expansion in Medicare, its poorly executed wars in Iraq and Afghanistan etc. Instead of facing up to these costs then and asking its citizens to

[Goanet] Prabhakar Tendulkar - A Selfless and Dedicated Fighter of Konkani

Prabhakar Tendulkar - A Selfless and Dedicated Fighter of Konkani By Tomazinho Cardozo After the Liberation of Goa, Goans had to face many serious challenges. The two most important of all the challenges were the threat of merger of Goa into Maharashtra and that of making Marathi the

[Goanet] 100TH TIVIM VILLAGE FEAST - MUMBAI

- From: jane gillian rodrigues janerodrig...@rediffmail.com 100 years celebration of tivimnenses village union, mumbai Goans and Friends of Goans - are welocme to the 100th Tivim Village Feast - in Mumbai, India. Details at: Goans of Mumbai

Re: [Goanet] Why can’t we: HERALD (Goa), May 31, 2009

Dear Valmiki, You are right, all the straw men set up to discredit Romi Konknni have been debunked several times over the years. The only in Devanagri script group have nothing to stand on, no legs, yet refuse to admit their disability. Any right thinking person, neutral to this issue, sees

[Goanet] Migrant workers and outsiders

JC says: Do try understand that Goans are NOT against migrants. They are against the ghatification of Goa. Perhaps there are some who are comfortable with filth - but I am sure that there are many who are not comfortable with it. You are right JC. Nobody is comfortable with filth! Isabella.

Re: [Goanet] M. Boyer - dead

Here is what I wrote on November 15, 2003 under the heading Did you know that Manuel about M. Boyer taking his stage name from boiro/bero (hard of hearing): http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2003-November/093488.html And, here is Eugene Correia's message of November 20,

[Goanet] Dr. Ahamed Ajmeer, an Ayurvedic Doctor receives death threats from multi nationals

Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: [1] The man appears to be making up stories either in self-interest or because of some problem. Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:47:47 -0400 From: J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com He said: Arre yaar, dal nicche gir gayee, or kutta kha gaya ( As I was

Re: [Goanet] M Boyer -The Final Journey

Most sincerely gratefully, dear Joe, I thank you for this lovingly poignant souvenir of an all-time Goan event that will be forever treasured in the hearts of his legion friends...fans...admires lovers, I, most ardent among them Farewell keep us long laughing dear Boyer... Alfred,

Re: [Goanet] About Tiatrists’ gossip

--- On Wed, 6/3/09, JoeGoaUK wrote About Tiatrists’ gossip Just this morning I heard the following tiatrists' gossip in Salcette which I am passing on. Please do not quote me as this is what I heard but do tell everyone whether they want to hear it or not. Albert has left his wife and is

Re: [Goanet] Villains of the Financial Mess

Gilbert Lawrence wrote:  First we laughed at the Soviet Union, claiming America forced them to spend themselves into bankruptcy  In the process, did America do the same to itself?  The answer obviously depends on who provides the information and how it is analyzed.  Also does this

Re: [Goanet] The state of US capitalism

If high quality medical services can be provided in India, then why not? The cost structure in the US, specially for medical care is way out of whack. As a fraction of GDP, the US pays 50% more than the UK (or around 60-70% more on a per capita basis), but yet, an average citizen in the UK has

[Goanet] VOA News - India's Parliament Chooses First Woman Speaker

http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-06-03-voa11.cfm G'day Goanetters, Nice one. Way to go India. Long Live Democracy! JAI HIND! rubygoes

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (4Jun09)

*** On Lights GOAing OFF Frequently *** Goa is in Total Darkness...The Only Lights you can see...Are those of the POWER Other MINISTERS To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Villains of the Financial Mess

Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 21:07:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com Yesterday was a red-letter day for American industry. General Motors, the largest private company in the USA, and perhaps the world, filed for bankruptcy. Mario responds: All GM has done so far is to file

[Goanet] Birthday Remembrance : Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

Today is the Jayanti (birthday) of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was a true Dharmaveer, who did not bow before Aurangzeb though Aurangzeb brutally tortured him for more than 40 days. Hindus must learn how to sacrifice for Dharma from Sambhaji Maharaj. He was a

[Goanet] Migrants and outsiders

Before 61 Goans have received migrants from the south to work in the Marmagao docks. The then town (now city) of Vasco da Gama was called 'Terra dos ghantis'. Apres 61 saw the non-controllable arrival from the union which is causing a lot of concern to Goans.   A few days a pro-liberation

Re: [Goanet] R. Migrant Workers Outsiders

Let me agree at least for argument's sake with those who want to control migration. and say,Yes it would be nice if 'outsiders' did not come here and make us feel uncomfortable in our own land. But both legally and practically is there anything to be done about this? Legally this situation should

Re: [Goanet] Why can't we: HERALD(Goa), May 31, 2009

the classical one by the greatest proto-chuvinst, Paulus of Tyre or, was it the other, equally staunch misogynist, Plato, that defined woman as ...a creature with long hair short ideas.not sure of the veracity of the quote, but the gist ok. Alfred, a lover of women sans pareil!

[Goanet] Hope this happens in Goa soon. Else Goa is doomed

Residents of Vile Parle say no to plastic bags Sandeep Ashar Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:21 IST Mumbai: The authorities, citizens and others have come together to make Vile Parle a zero-plastic zone. Discarded plastic bags choked drains, leading to mass flooding in the city on July 26, 2005.

[Goanet] Migrant workers

Well said Ana Maria ! The ground realities here in Goa is that without the thousands of migrant workers, life would come to a stand still. We can rave and rant about the migrants in Goa.  However, nature abhors a vacuum.  As people have left Goa for better opportunities elsewhere, migrants from

Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #424

Thanks dear chacha! You're no mean wordsmith yourself. Nice reversal - cld be a Palin'drome!:-) FR - On Tue, 2 Jun 2009 Alfred de Tavares wrote: Subject: Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #424 Boy, let the poor gubernatrix... briefly, wallow in her kiln... for, soon the winter will hix... she