[Goanet] Talking Photos: Some Misc Goa pics

2010-04-25 Thread JoeGoaUk
Talking Photos: Some Misc Goa pics How much for  a litre  Petrol/diesel? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4536093722/ another name, Hanging garden http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4536095242/ about Siridao Feast http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4544702591/sizes/l/ night,

[Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the Bleep cares about Valentine Andrade and Caetano Rodrigues? Part 2:

2010-04-25 Thread Eddie Fernandes
Title: Who the Bleep cares about Valentine Andrade and Caetano Rodrigues? Part 2. By: Selma Carvalho Source: Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter 25 April 2010 at www.goanvoice.org.uk FULL TEXT: In 1856, two English explorers, Sir Richard Burton and Captain Hanning Speke set out on an expedition into

[Goanet] Daily Grook #679

2010-04-25 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #679 TERMINAL ETERNAL by Francis Rodrigues the stranded passenger inside airport babble, for the wait to endure must be intermin'able! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com

[Goanet] 75 ways to use Vinegar around the house - by Dumb Little Man

2010-04-25 Thread Con Menezes
Goanetters. Get to know how Vinegar can be used in the home rather than using expensive products. From not so 'Dumb Little Man Con http://www.dumblittleman.com/2006/07/75-ways-to-use-vinegar-around-house.html

Re: [Goanet] How Scientific is Medicine?

2010-04-25 Thread Ivo da C.Souza
From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com --- On Sat, 4/24/10, Ivo da C.Souza icso...@bsnl.in wrote: **I did not refer to money scams of (Dr.) Dana Ullman, but to his knowledge of homeopathy, since he has books on homeopathic. **Let it be clear once for all: I never said that I agreed with

[Goanet] Locu Sinai

2010-04-25 Thread Sebastian Borges
Ole Bernardinho, Regretfully I must say that I did not find anything new in the snippet that you found interesting. In my translation of Shenoy Goembab's The Triumph of Konkani at page 17-18, you will find the following: When a Brahmin was converted, the joy of the priest was akin to that of

[Goanet] When politics interferes with police functioning!

2010-04-25 Thread samir umarye
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, APRIL 24: Efficiency can sometimes be a liability in the police department. In once such case, political interference in police department has once again come to the fore and this time the victims were two police constables attached to Usgao outpost in Bicholim taluka.

[Goanet] Remo should stand for elections!

2010-04-25 Thread Elvino Rodriques
Yes, Remo with his present position status that he has earned and the follow up he has will make him a very successful leader. Why Remo only, why not Samir and so many others who are so devoted to this kind of cause who are so much hurt seeing the present status of Goa being robbed, cheated

[Goanet] Who the bleep cares about Valentine Andrade Caetano Rodrigues

2010-04-25 Thread Mervyn Elsie Maciel
Thanks, Selma, for resurrecting the names of these gallant Goans, Valentine and Caetano from the [mists of obscurity]. Perhaps there are similar 'untold' instances of bravery by our Goans which lie buried in family archives. While history records the part played by the White Man in opening

[Goanet] Plane drops 200 ft over Goa, but lands safely

2010-04-25 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Plane drops 200 ft over Goa, but lands safely An Emirates flight flying over Goa averted tragedy on Sunday, and landed safely in Kochi. The Boeing 777 - flying from Dubai to Kochi with 350 passengers on board - dropped when it was at 35,000 feet, possibly due to turbulence caused by rains in the

[Goanet] Re.You don't really care do you?!

2010-04-25 Thread Arwin Mesquita
Dear Carmen, Ref your views below, I fully agree with the same and thank you for your consistent efforts for Goa Goans (even though most do not seem to care!!). Every action helps and we will not know what we can achieve until we try (not matter how small [ if this satisfies the small minded

[Goanet] No, power, not water, watch IPL!!!

2010-04-25 Thread Samir Kelekar
The state of the nation is aptly illustrated by the IPL mess. Union minister of Agriculture Sharad Pawar doesnt seem to be concerned about agriculture; his son in law owns 10 percent stake in the company that has got TV rights for IPL, as per reports. This is clearly a conflict of interest. 

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 395

2010-04-25 Thread francis d' souza
Kudos to Remo for coming out so openly against our totally corrupt politicians who have raped and sold Goa for a song only for their selfish ends. Today Goans are like immigrants in their own land and are being completely outnumbered. The politicians are playing their game of dividing goans

[Goanet] Hippocrates must be turning in his grave

2010-04-25 Thread Tony de Sa
This was narrated to me by a grieving relative of a deceased lady. Seems this lady was not feeling well and was rushed to a famous cardiologist from Mapusa, who though famous, has an awful bedside manner Hrmph, hrmph, hrmph As the eminent doctor was examining the patient, she was in the throes

Re: [Goanet] Hippocrates must be turning in his grave

2010-04-25 Thread J. Colaco jc
Dear Tony, May I ask you the following? What did the relative of the deceased lady (or you) expect the cardiologist to do in his office in Mapuca in such a severe situation? BTW: a doctor's poor bedside manner is never excusable. Hippocrates or No Hippocrates. jc Tony de Sa

[Goanet] Remo should stand for elections!

2010-04-25 Thread J. Colaco jc
francis d' souza wrote: At one time we blamed the Portuguese for plundering GoaNow things have changed.Indian Politicians are doing the job at a much greater pace Dear Francis, It is true that 'at one time' the Portuguese were 'blamed for plundering Goa' Would you (or anyone else)

[Goanet] Birthday Celebration

2010-04-25 Thread Domnic Fernandes
Birthday Celebration CALANGUTE (HC): Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission, Dr. Wilfred D’Souza celebrated his birthday among the residents of Anjuna on Friday. Residents of Anjuna were proud to have Dr. D’Souza among them, who later cut the birthday cake on the stage. The residents

Re: [Goanet] You don't really care do you?! - Hummingbird

2010-04-25 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Arwin Mesquita wrote: Dear Carmen, Ref your views below, I fully agree with the same and thank you for your consistent efforts for Goa Goans (even though most do not seem to care!!). Every action helps and we will not know what we can achieve until we try (not matter how small [ if this

[Goanet] Goa news for April 26, 2010

2010-04-25 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** 'Unsure when Gulf of Aden piracy will end' - Sify n-high-seas-common-concern-for-US--Indian-navyusg=AFQjCNFctIVukaJwLB1vdN_Om-ASqL5dmQPiracy in high seas common concern for US, Indian navy

[Goanet] GOACAN calls for greater collaboration among Govt agencies to combat Malaria

2010-04-25 Thread Goa Desc
--- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help other CONSUMERS to be better informed. - GOACAN

[Goanet] AISI: 'Koxtt Tarvotteache' by Minin de Bandar

2010-04-25 Thread JoeGoaUk
Koxtt Tarvotteache by Minin de Bandar   At Kala Academy, Open Air Hall, 25th April 2010 7pm   As usual, we arrived late , infact very late, that’s long after the interval. (had to attend a wedding reception at Cotta Mansion) and as such, unable to talk much about the tiatr.   Of the little we

[Goanet] Talent – monday muse (26Apr’1 0)

2010-04-25 Thread Pravin Sabnis
MONDAY MUSE (16 April 2010) TALENT What really is talent? Can a person with a melodious voice be described as talented? Surely not until an audience appreciates his singing! When we speak about somebody’s talent we are obviously talking about a proven performance, not about a latent quality.

Re: [Goanet] Meet the father of Konkani Cinema

2010-04-25 Thread gabriel
Thanks Joe, One of the konkani Film missed out is Mog ani Moipas.As per my knowledge it was screened before Bhuierantlo Munis. Gable D'souza On Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:03:41 +0530 wrote The Father of Konkani Cinema http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4548017786/

[Goanet] Bruno De Silva Mortuary

2010-04-25 Thread Ralph Figueiredo
Just to inform all of you of the sad passing of Bruno De Silva. Here is some information regarding the service. Date: Saturday, May 1st, 2010. Place: Holy Cross Mortuary. 5835 W. Slauson Ave., Culver City, CA Time: 11 AM Service to be held in the Mortuary's Chapel. Ralph

[Goanet] You don't really care do you?

2010-04-25 Thread Bernado Colaco
Hello Da. Carmen,   I am not to sure if you are aware that post invasion the current regime wanted to nationalise the mines. The Japs stepped in and said no. They were than the largest market. The mining industry brought and brings a large amount of FE for the govt in power. Goa was taken over

Re: [Goanet] You don't really care do you?!

2010-04-25 Thread Alfred de Tavares
My dear Carmita: There has been a problem: Several of those I had requested to sign our list, inform me, that they signed quite a few days ago but their names do not yet show in the published list of signatories. The were to be conffirmed but, until as I write none is forthcoming. Remember, I

[Goanet] Fw: Goan Archives Phase I Report - Toronto

2010-04-25 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Hi Mervyn, Can you do us still another favour - pls post message below on Goanet Goans Tanzanite. - The Goan Archives Canada Steering Group is pleased to have

[Goanet] Goa's misplaced targets

2010-04-25 Thread soter
[Below is another Letter No. 2 sent on 23/4/2010 that probably did not find favour with the editorial team of Herald. Instead SND Poojary was more acceptable. The truth is always bitter.] Remo as a true and concerned Goan has once again created waves by hitting out at Goa's

[Goanet] IPL

2010-04-25 Thread Peter Fernandes
At last the IPL 2010 has concluded and Chennai Super Kings has won the Championship. The Mumbai Team had played well but it was Chennai Team proved superior. IPL a Great Cricket Tournament. To see the presenter for the Looser Team the Trophy and the Medals was shocking. Mr Narvenkar what a way you

Re: [Goanet] How Scientific is Medicine?

2010-04-25 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- On Sun, 4/25/10, Ivo da C.Souza icso...@bsnl.in wrote: Can Dr.Santosh write books on homeopathy? Yes, any person who has passed 7th standard can write a book on homeopathy because it does not require any kind of deeper understanding or even an elementary knowledge of physics, chemistry