[Goanet-News] Thursday, Apr 28, 2011, at 5 pm ... Damodar Ghanekar

2011-04-28 Thread Frederick Noronha
At the Goa Book Club later today, Damodar Ghanekar will speak  on his monumental dictionary that he recently produced. As always, the venue is the Broadway Book Centre, on 18th June Road, Panjim. This is how Augusto Pinto recently described it: QUOTE FROM AUGUSTO PINTO: I recently purchased the

[Goanet-News] NEWS: Fake account of Goa minister's daughter created on Facebook

2011-04-28 Thread Goanet News
Fake account of Goa minister's daughter created on Facebook Press Trust Of India Panaji, April 27, 2011 Goa public works department minister Churchill Alemao's daughter Valanka has registered a complaint with police stating that a United Kingdom-based Goan has been defaming her name through the

[Goanet-News] NEWS: US ship and sub holiday in Goa (Joaquim Fernandes, TNN)

2011-04-28 Thread Goanet News
US ship and sub holiday in Goa Joaquim Fernandes, TNN | Apr 27, 2011, 12.04am IST Tags:USS La Jolla|USS Emory S Land|Diego Garcia|American Centre, Mumbai PANAJI: If the USS Emory S Land is considered the 'Land of Opportunity', then the USS La Jolla is the sentinel for security. If the USS Emory

[Goanet-News] FIRST PERSON: Deelip Menezes, the guy who made it big in software... working out of Porvorim, Goa

2011-04-28 Thread Goanet Reader
3D Systems Acquires SYCODE Posted by Deelip MenezesFeatured, NewsWednesday, April 13th, 2011 SYCODE, my seven year old five person strong Indian software company, has been acquired by 3D Systems, a NASDAQ listed US corporation with a market capitalization of $1.15 billion. Just typing that

[Goanet] May Queen Ball 2011 - Doha, Qatar

2011-04-28 Thread Arwin Mesquita
Before I state my views on the above mentioned subject I would like to make it very clear that this is nothing personal against anyone nor do I want to associate with anyone(should they being fighting this issue on a personal basis or vendetta against any of the GWA organisers). My views are

[Goanet] Song for the day

2011-04-28 Thread Gabe Menezes
AAron Neville - Save the last dance for me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvBfvfE4MVE -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] CCP COFFERS ARE EMPTY BUT MAYOR WANTS A NEW CAR

2011-04-28 Thread Aires Rodrigues
Inspite of the Corporation of City of Panaji coffers being empty the new Mayor Yatin Parekh has been racing for a new car. The Mayor’s current official vehicle being in good condition the purchase of a new vehicle is uncalled for. Mr. Mayor, Panaji has other priorities. Your claim for a new

[Goanet] NEWS: US ship and sub holiday in Goa (Joaquim Fernandes, TNN)

2011-04-28 Thread Goanet News
US ship and sub holiday in Goa Joaquim Fernandes, TNN | Apr 27, 2011, 12.04am IST Tags:USS La Jolla|USS Emory S Land|Diego Garcia|American Centre, Mumbai PANAJI: If the USS Emory S Land is considered the 'Land of Opportunity', then the USS La Jolla is the sentinel for security. If the USS Emory

[Goanet] NEWS: Fake account of Goa minister's daughter created on Facebook

2011-04-28 Thread Goanet News
Fake account of Goa minister's daughter created on Facebook Press Trust Of India Panaji, April 27, 2011 Goa public works department minister Churchill Alemao's daughter Valanka has registered a complaint with police stating that a United Kingdom-based Goan has been defaming her name through the

[Goanet] SMILE.................... IT'S WEEKEND (28/04/2011)

2011-04-28 Thread CAJETAN DE
WHO DO YOU..   There was a middle-age couple (Carlos Catrina):-   Catrina: Come, help me in the garden. Carlos: Who do you think I am? A gardener? Catrina: Come fix the toilet faucet. Carlos: Who do you think I am? A plumber? Catrina: Come fix the door handle. Carlos: Who do you

[Goanet] Special report: The day America took leave of its senses

2011-04-28 Thread Gabe Menezes
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/special-report-the-day-america-took-leave-of-its-senses-2275816.html -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Thursday, Apr 28, 2011, at 5 pm ... Damodar Ghanekar

2011-04-28 Thread Frederick Noronha
At the Goa Book Club later today, Damodar Ghanekar will speak  on his monumental dictionary that he recently produced. As always, the venue is the Broadway Book Centre, on 18th June Road, Panjim. This is how Augusto Pinto recently described it: QUOTE FROM AUGUSTO PINTO: I recently purchased the

[Goanet] Daily Grook #937

2011-04-28 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #937 = FAIL TALE = by Francis Rodrigues the string of promises does a politician trail, which like angel kisses is simply a fairy tail! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com

[Goanet] 6 Tips to Avoid Back Pain While Traveling

2011-04-28 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.healthiertalk.com/6-tips-avoid-back-pain-while-traveling-3826

[Goanet] Stay Well Secrets: Doctors' Tips on How to Have a Better Appointment - iVillage

2011-04-28 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.ivillage.com:80/stay-well-secrets-doctors-tips-how-have-better-appointment/4-b-341589?nlcid=ch|04-27-2011|

[Goanet] Konkan Fruit Fest 2011 at Campal, Panaji from April 29 - May 01

2011-04-28 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.

[Goanet] The Importance Of Iodine | Easy Health Options

2011-04-28 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.easyhealthoptions.com/alternative-medicine/the-importance-of-iodine/?eiid=rmid=2011_04_27_EHD_[E11343100]rrid=388668862

[Goanet] Dumb Maaro Dumber

2011-04-28 Thread Carvalho
Cecil that's hilarious!!   You forgot one, Phreedom Phighters Association, life-time President, Nirmonn Carmeline said, arre baba, they were giving publicity to only Catholic Goans, Rohan Sippy is an undercover agent of the Portuguese, funded by the Fundacao Oriente:-) We will show him what us

[Goanet] NEWS: Halcyon acquires two mines in Goa, Karnataka (Divya Guha, Mint)

2011-04-28 Thread Goanet News
Halcyon acquires two mines in Goa, Karnataka Divya Guha, divy...@livemint.com Investment company Halcyon Finance and Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd (HFCA) has acquired two mines in Goa and Karnataka in a partnership with an Indian iron ore miner. The transactions were closed at an aggregate of about

[Goanet] Rajan Narayan's Stray Thoughts

2011-04-28 Thread Eugene Correia
In his Stray Thoughts, in the current issue of Goan Observer, Rajan Narayan has conveniently shielded himself by saying that it is public perception that Goa is a hedonistic paradise where both liquor and girls are available cheap. In the book, 60 Stray Thoughts, Rajan has proclaimed Goa to be

[Goanet] The Deelip Mojo

2011-04-28 Thread Frederick Menezes
3D Systems buys Sycode and Print3D.com for the Deelip mojo The products are good, but not earth shaking. There are only five employees, and one is the CEO’s driver/gofer. Goa is the boondocks for India software development. It is obvious 3D Systems didn’t buy these companies for any of the usual

Re: [Goanet] Article on MOI

2011-04-28 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
Prior to 1961 books in Concani existed, but not in Konkani. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.

Re: [Goanet] Dum Maro Dum review

2011-04-28 Thread J. Colaco jc
Eugene Correia wrote:  I will ignore JC's post because it lacks substance and meaning to take this debate further. RESPONSE: a: Well said, Eugene ! b: Your post did actually have substance. I agree. Isn't Gas a substance? c: Just say NO to crack. d: Viva gutter 'jhernalism' e: Have a good week.

[Goanet] SMC for change in city name to Sakhali

2011-04-28 Thread samir umarye
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM APRIL 27: The Sanquelim Municipal council through a meeting has asked the collector to rectify the name of the city from Sanquelim to Sakhali. According to the information provided by the Sanquelim Municipal Council chairman, Anand Naik through a letter dated 14/4/2011

[Goanet] Portuguese Goans

2011-04-28 Thread Camillo Fernandes
Comments : Camilo Fernandes in response to Joegoauk's below post that Goans who acquired Portuguese passport should not be allowed to Goa. These so called freedom fighters are a joke and a disgrace. All they want to do is somehow be in the limelight in whatever way they can. If they are

[Goanet] Easter Picnic on May 15th Save The Date for The Christmas Ball on Dec 10th

2011-04-28 Thread Ralph Figueiredo
Hello everyone, The GOA Committee is proud to announce that our annual Easter Picnic will be held on May 15th at the La Mirada Regional Park. We have a full schedule of fun activities planned for kids, young adults, and the young at heart. Best of all, this event is completely free (parking

[Goanet] GRA Rally at Lohia Maidan, Margao on 29th April, 2011 at 3.00 pm.

2011-04-28 Thread rajendra kakodkar
Goemchea Rakhondarancho Awaz (GRA) is holding its second mass contact in Margao to give people of Goa affected by mal-governance to voice their anger and to empower them to take corrective actions and to liberate them fom the chronic woes plaguing them.   Many views, suggestions and directions

[Goanet] Football talk...

2011-04-28 Thread Gabe Menezes
well although Barca had 71% possession of the ball vs Madrid's 29 % the game was turning ugly. Then late in the game we saw two brilliant efforts by Lionel Messi. We were watching one of the best Goals scored in the Champions league and one of the best players - now undoubtedly better than the

[Goanet] Preparations for Tomorrow's Konkan Fruit Fest..

2011-04-28 Thread JoeGoaUk
Preparation for Tomorrow's Konkan Fruit Fest   OMVN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StHXLOcGm5Q   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5664731500/sizes/l/   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5664159717/sizes/l/   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5664728608/ Plants

Re: [Goanet] Sai Baba: Question not a Hindu?....

2011-04-28 Thread Valmiki Faleiro
Dear Gabe, When a Sanyasi takes vows and dons saffron robes, it is symbolic of fire, of cremation. When life does depart, the Sanyasi's mortal remains are not cremated a second time. They are interred. That's something I learnt in childhood -- and I hope I am not wrong! Regards, v -

Re: [Goanet] Birthdays today and tomorrow

2011-04-28 Thread Tony de Sa
Arre Charru Bab! Tin dis sorro nastana? Deva re Deva, Jiu naka zatolo! Koslem re Saiba nirmilem maka Charru Babacho zolmacho dis visurpak? Karmacho bhog! -- Tony de Sa. tonydesa at gmail dot com ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v