[Goanet] Talking Photos: Grape Escapade 2012

2012-01-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
Grape Escapade 2012 Food and wine festival 26-29 Jan. 2012 Old GMC Courtyard, Panjim At the entrance, no grapes this time, we have wine glasses instead http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk48/6768789665/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk48/6768791815/in/photostream/ Duet perfor

[Goanet] Issue of stalling Konkanni news bulletin by EC will be raised in Rajya Sabha

2012-01-26 Thread SHANTARAM NAIK
ISSUE OF STALLING KONKANNI NEWS-BULLETIN BY EC WILL BE RAISED IN RAJYA SABHA Konkanni news- bulletin which was to go on air from Panaji Station of Doordarshan on 26th January, could not take of on account of lack of clearance from Election Commission. Mr Shantaram Naik M.P.

[Goanet] re - Trip to Burma

2012-01-26 Thread George Coelho
I understand that there is a group from Bangalore with a Burma connection who are undertaking a trip to Burma in Feb 2012 for a 'walk down memory lane'. Anyone reading this e-mail, could you kindly send me a few details, like the organiser, number in the group, e-mail id of the organizer, etc. T

Re: [Goanet] Goa Church Records - thanks to the Mormons

2012-01-26 Thread Vivian A. DSouza
Roland:   Great information, thanks for sharing.  I checked the link.  Unfortunately my parish church (Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Socorro, Bardez)  is not listed, nor is the adjoining parish of Salvador do Mundo.  Hopefully, knowing the Mormon's reputation for accuracy, these records will al

Re: [Goanet] Of opinions and not such: How is America doing for you Goan boy (vjp)

2012-01-26 Thread Venantius J Pinto
On and off I get an email, a Chat window opens with Goans, about the state of the US. More often than note the person on the other end has made up their mind. They have concluded something, emboldened in their sadness upon our reality, perceived or true, here in US. After going through the Preside

[Goanet] Priests in politics

2012-01-26 Thread valley faleiro
My own feeling is that there is no need for priests to stand or join politics. They can help the people to come out and VOTE for the right candidate. Better still if they could support a GOOD CANDIDATE to stand for the election. Yes , with priests living their daily life with dirty mangoes ,

Re: [Goanet] BOOK REVIEW: Moda Goa: History and Style by Wendell

2012-01-26 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
In addition, a number of shops have changed their names / reverted to their Portuguese names, Ducló Bobó had become Dukle Bhobe and is now back to its original Ducló Bobó; Zubeida Bakery is now Padaría Zubeida, but it appears to have changed its vocation in the bargain, that of selling sun-glass

Re: [Goanet] An award for Eugene

2012-01-26 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
On 26 January 2012 15:31, Carvalho wrote: > I hope he heads a special department teaching young budding journalists on > how to be a foreign correspondent by sitting at home. Selma, Just to be unnecessarily provocative -- you know terms like "home" and "foreign" are rather relative. I see nothi

Re: [Goanet] An award for Eugene

2012-01-26 Thread J. Colaco < jc>
Eugene Correia wrote: I THOUGHT Selma HAS quit being "naughty". Mogalissimo Eugene, First Valanka .Now Selma .Foo next? Kim, Poonam, Sunny or ? jc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] R & R

2012-01-26 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'R & R' In the lovely village of Seyðisfjörður in the Eastfjords of Iceland. You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2012/01/27/r-r/ Best regards, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com ---

[Goanet] TSKK Awards presentation ceremony - Pics and Video

2012-01-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
TSKK Awards presentation ceremony - Pics and Video I must say, it was a well organised function Thanks to TSKK headed by Pratap Naik SJ Well, I arrived late, not because I was late, infact, we got down at Porvorim at 5.10pm I really thought TSKK is somewhere near O Conquero main road, but no I

[Goanet] Goa news for January 27, 2012

2012-01-26 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa elections: Bars to shut by 10pm from February 6 - Times of India ssembly-elections-criminals-to-be-booked-under-nsa-for-peaceful-poll/articleshow/1162.cms">Goa Assembly elections: C

[Goanet] Julian Baggini: Is there a real you? | Video on TED.com

2012-01-26 Thread Con Menezes
What makes you.you? http://www.ted.com/talks/julian_baggini_is_there_a_real_you.html?utm_source=newsletter_weekly_2012-01-25&utm_campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email --- Protect Goa's natu

[Goanet] A Gift Of Love .................

2012-01-26 Thread Mario
A Gift Of Love . "Can I see my baby?" the happy new mother asked. When the bundle was nestled in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears

[Goanet] AUDIO: Konkani Issues, People and Awards 2012 (TSKK, Goa)

2012-01-26 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Konkani Issues, People and Awards 2012 (TSKK, Goa) 1 tskk-awards 1:59:16 AUDIO IN KONKANI LANGUAGE [This report from Miguel Braganza): Mandd Sobhann Gurkar and General Secretary of the Jagotik Konknni Songahattonn [Global Konknni Organization], Eric Ozario presented the prestigious Antonio Pereir

[Goanet] Goa Church Records - Thanks To The Mormons

2012-01-26 Thread Roland Francis
About 10 years ago, the Mormons of Salt Lake City, Utah embarked on a project to microfilm the birth, marriage and death (BMD) records of as many churches in Goa as they could. In this, they received the consent and co-operation of the Goa Church authorities. Their reason for doing this was that

[Goanet] ‘Changing lifestyle giving rise to heart ailments in India’ - Health - DNA

2012-01-26 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_changing-lifestyle-giving-rise-to-heart-ailments-in-india_1641331 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign th

[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: New trustee in Goa

2012-01-26 Thread George Pinto
Goa Sudharop is pleased and honoured to have renowned and well-known Goan environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar (MA in History and Sociology) join as a Trustee in Goa. He is actively involved in anti-mining issues, is spearheading the initiative for a Tiger Reserve in Goa (to protect the approximatel

Re: [Goanet] An award for Eugene

2012-01-26 Thread Eugene Correia
Touche! I thought Selma has quit being "naughty", Here is a classic case of derailing an interesting subject. Talk of goanet's declining standard. I have one award to my credit and that is from the Ontario government for "volunteer services" to the Goan community in Toronto. I was recommended by a

[Goanet] DKA: Meet the Writer - Bonaventure D'Pietro‏

2012-01-26 Thread Domnic Fernandes
He has also written and directed Tiatros. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201 D'Pietro is not only a creative writer but also a musician who plays numerous blowing instruments. Besides contributing to numerous dailies, weeklies, monthlies in Konknni in Romi script

[Goanet] Top Indian scientists to launch nation-wide protest for ban on nuclear plants - India - DNA

2012-01-26 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_top-indian-scientists-to-launch-nation-wide-protest-for-ban-on-nuclear-plants_1600845 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger

[Goanet] Elections to Loot and Rob?

2012-01-26 Thread Joel Moraes
Elections to Loot and Rob? As Goa assembly elections are fast approaching,though the Election commission has turned out to be very strict,the contestants particularly some of the sitting M.L.A's, apart from sponsoring Tiatrs,Football,cricket tournaments etc,huge amount of money are also thrown o

[Goanet] India fails to check human rights violations: Human Rights Watch | The CSF

2012-01-26 Thread Con Menezes
http://persecutedchurch.info/2012/01/25/india-fails-to-check-human-rights-violations-human-rights-watch/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign t

[Goanet] GRA-GSRP Candidates sign sworn AFFIDAVITS before being accepted as Candidates for March 3, 2012 G.L.A. Elections.

2012-01-26 Thread floriano
GRA-GSRP Candidates sign sworn AFFIDAVITS before being accepted as Candidates for March 3, 2012 G.L.A. Elections http://www.goasu-raj.org/gen/news/2578.asp Goa Su-Raj Party www.goasu-raj.org Ashley Francisco Gomes (8 -Calangute) signs AFFIDAVIT before being accepted as GRA-GSRP Candidate

[Goanet] Goanet's declining stardard

2012-01-26 Thread Eugene Correia
Sometime ago Selma made an interesting point that the standard of intelligence on goanet has declined. Let me ask Selma if she takes a look at herself in the mirror and asks if what is about to post has the markings of intelligent writing. Her comment on India likely to become a Banana Republic is

[Goanet] BOOK REVIEW: Moda Goa: History and Style by Wendell

2012-01-26 Thread Bernado Colaco
For once please write something that makes sense. BC RESPONSE: Ahem!! Somebody is turning green with envy at the success of Goans in Goa. Tch-tch-tch!!! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty

[Goanet] An award for Eugene

2012-01-26 Thread Carvalho
I sincerely hope the Government of Goa, Canada or Dhobitaloa confers an award on our eminent journalist Eugene Correira for his contribution towards all things Goans. Furthermore, when they start the College of Journalism in Goa, which Eugene himself has suggested a few years ago, I hope he head

[Goanet] Dr Jose Pereira

2012-01-26 Thread Gerard de Souza
Dr Jose Pereira, a US-based researcher artist and intellectual of Goan has been awarded with India's third highest civilian award the Padma-Bhushan. He taught Theology of World Religions at Fordham University in the US. Below is a link to a transcript of an interview I had conducted with him more t

[Goanet] Panjim news in pics - Road Accident etc

2012-01-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
Panjim a pick-up truck on it’s side on bypass road - near KTC Just before old goa bypass junction – 25.1.12  3.30pm http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk48/6763450587/sizes/l/in/photostream/ with Police mama http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk48/6763450019/in/photostream/ A view thru the bus ht

[Goanet] Karachi... and Delhi

2012-01-26 Thread Frederick Noronha
-- Forwarded message -- From: Debbie Date: 26 January 2012 11:46 Subject: GOINKARS OWN ACADEMY - KARACHI Debbie has sent you a link to a blog: Blog: GOINKARS OWN ACADEMY - KARACHI PAKISTAN Post: Debbie invites you to take a look at GOINKARS OWN ACADEMY - KARACHI PAKISTAN Link: h

[Goanet] Do men have an age limit for having children? | Fox News

2012-01-26 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/01/25/do-men-have-age-limit-for-having-children/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: h

[Goanet] Dana Ullman: How Scientific Is Modern Medicine Really?

2012-01-26 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dana-ullman/how-scientific-is-modern_b_543158.html --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http

Re: [Goanet] late Mario Miranda awarded Padma Vibhushan

2012-01-26 Thread Eugene Correia
Both the Navhind Times and OHeraldo highlighted Mario de Miranda getting the award in their headlines but ignored Dr. Jose Pereira. No doubt Mario has been in the news following his death but Dr. Pereira should have also got a share ot the limelight. In one newspaper story, perhaps from a news agen

[Goanet] Margao news in pics & Video: Parking sense, GVN, Church, Marliz, Chicks in the garden etc

2012-01-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
Margao news in pics & Video: Parking sense, GVN, Church, Marliz, Chicks in the garden etc Margao opp Head Post Office http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk48/6763452201/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Near Collectorate - damgerous parking http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk48/6763454129/sizes/l/in/ph

[Goanet] SMILE....................... IT'S WEEKEND (26/01/2012)

2012-01-26 Thread CAJETAN DE
Oh No!!!   A well build tough trouble-making  truck driver (Bostu) enters a crowded bar and orders his usual drink (cashew fenni). As he was sipping his drink, he noticed a lonely guy (Niku) sitting one corner of the bar and just staring at his drink. He stays like that for half-an-hour