[Goanet-News] NEWS IN PIX: Vice Versa, an art event in Goa...by Theodore Ted Misquita

2011-09-01 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
The event, unusual views http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101383314/in/photostream Some artworks http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100830495/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100712063/in/photostream Visitors http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101261026/in/photostream

[Goanet] A Strong Skeleton Means A Strong Body

2011-09-01 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.healthiertalk.com/print/4579

[Goanet] Is Sex Necessary? - Forbes.com

2011-09-01 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.forbes.com/2003/10/08/cz_af_1008health.html

[Goanet] ‘Mr Eduardo Faleiro: An Inspiration to Millions’ released

2011-09-01 Thread Cip Fernandes
‘Mr Eduardo Faleiro: An Inspiration to Millions’ released   Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr Ajay Maken recently released a book titled ‘Mr Eduardo Faleiro: An Inspiration to Millions’ written by the Director, Sports Authority of India, Patiala, Roque Dias in the presence of

[Goanet] Come fly with me Delhi-Bombay-Goa

2011-09-01 Thread JoeGoaUk
  Come fly with me Delhi-Bombay-Goa   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100892518/sizes/l/ It was a last minute decision to visit Delhi at Ramlila Maidan. Upon checking the latest info on the net at 10pm  (just incase, Anna break his fast etc), immediately decided to leave early morning to

Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption

2011-09-01 Thread Edward Verdes
Eugene, One of my cousin sisters husband passed away in the very same hospital 2 months back. He was on self-dialysis, carried his kit all the way from Canada on doctors advise. They were supposed to return to Canada after a week staying in Goa. On the last day they had been to colva and he ate

Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption

2011-09-01 Thread Eugene Correia
Here'a a piece from a blog on India Today website. eugene correia (How much should you pay for a CT scan, that vital diagnostic test, if you fall seriously sick? No one really knows…) “How much do you charge for a CT scan of the whole abdomen?” That’s what I have been asking diagnostic

Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption

2011-09-01 Thread floriano
And you forgot to add 'nuns' to that list of your, BC. Cheers floriano - Original Message - From: Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:12 PM Subject: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption Soon Goans will be celebrating 50 years

[Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS

2011-09-01 Thread anil desai
Mr.Rodrigues, ? Another example of pigs at the trough! ? This shameless behavior of corrupt NRI bagmen is aided and abetted by the Goanese abroad endorsing these junkets, but funded by the good people of Goa who have no say in the matter. In the name of Goan unity. Ha! Surely tax revenue

Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption

2011-09-01 Thread J. Colaco jc
1: Jose Gama Pais wrote aboout the honest old days when his father was a doctor and how things have become so corrupt in the recent decades. COMMENT: I share the same feelings. I had the good fortune of knowing a good number of Escola Medica trained doctors, some of who were our teachers and

[Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS

2011-09-01 Thread Carvalho
Anil Desai wrote: The first question was why this should be called Goan convention while the overwhelming majority (I reckon upwards of 98% but I am open to correction) of attendees were catholics. The answer was that he will be attending similar convention organised by Hindus in the US. So that

[Goanet] The First World Goa Day Celebrations in Adelaide

2011-09-01 Thread renebarreto
Goemkars , World Goa Day celebrations are goa ing places ... yes , its here to stay .. 11 and going to twelve in the year 2012 !! World Goa Day rene barreto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8jNWuQRJd4 -- Forwarded

[Goanet] It’s a Gannapati!

2011-09-01 Thread Sandeep Heble
It’s a Gannapati! A week into Anna’s fast, city Ganpati mandals want their tableaux to be Hazare themed. This race may be won by small mandals before the festival begins, and not big mandals who plan much in advance (Nadeem Inamdar) * * * * * Anna Ganesha by sculptor Pramod Kamble of Ahmednagar

[Goanet] Nani Palkhiwala in 1984

2011-09-01 Thread Roland Francis
Nani Palkhiwala the Indian jurist and constitutional law expert wrote on 16 January 1984. The picture that emerges is that of a great country in a state of moral decay. The immediate future seems to belong to the doomsayers rather than to cheer-mongers. We suffer from a fatty degeneration of

[Goanet] Panchayat services

2011-09-01 Thread Nelson Lopes
Roping in the lower bureaucracy The harassed citizens face daily harassment with impunity at the hands of the lower rung of the ladder This is real agony faced by every citizen at every stage at the Govt. service counters .At the Panchayat levels,getting clearance for personal house

[Goanet] Train to valankani

2011-09-01 Thread Nelson Lopes
Train to Valankani It is a big relief to the faithful , who undertake this arduous pilgrimage with hope, trust and convictions of their journey It was real penance to reach the  destination of spiritual significance The train has finally arrived due to divine providence  , as the events unfold

[Goanet] Show me the Books, Show me the Money

2011-09-01 Thread Melvyn Fernandes
Fellow readers, First there is Gabe waiting in the wings hoping and praying to change his words from not on your nelly (not as in elephant) to goodness gracious me, if and when the profit and loss account is finally published by the host organisation on the NRI Global Goan Convention held in

Re: [Goanet] doctors and corruption

2011-09-01 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Roland Francis wrote:  Wonder why you would not have wanted to save yourself all that  aggravation and money by returning to Canada and getting yourself  quality medical treatment at no cost to you. Folks, Not only would the treatment be free but Eugene would write every  excruciating 

[Goanet] Potholes And Bad Roads

2011-09-01 Thread Freddy Fernandes
Potholes And Bad Roads I was not at shocked at all, with the repulsive photographs of the potholes and the pathetic condition of the roads in and around the Capital City of Goa, in some of the news papers a few days ago. This appalling condition of the roads in Goa especially during the

[Goanet] Jacquie Menezes

2011-09-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
From todays GVUK:_ Oshawa, Ontario: Jacquie Menezes is your Liberal candidate Jacquie Menezes is running as the Liberal candidate in Oshawa for the provincial election on Oct 6. Join her in Oshawa on Sept 1 for her Nomination meeting - 7:00 pm at 843 King Street West, Unit 8, Oshawa , Ontario

[Goanet] Corporator Watch(Herald)

2011-09-01 Thread Sandeep Heble
Post election, Bharati means business by GERARD D’SOUZA --- Bharati Heble is the new corporator representing Panaji’s Ward 13. A no frills woman, she triumphed at the CCP elections sans any bigwig backing. She is all out to straighten out illegalities PANJIM: Representing the

[Goanet] Wendell Rodricks at Lakme Fashion Week 2011

2011-09-01 Thread Goanet A-C-E!
Wendell Rodricks Inspired by and designed to reflect the fluidity and stillness of pure water, Wendell – master-of-resort wear- Rodricks’ collection was presented in four parts, each with a colour and theme. Beginning with white and ecru skirts and layered dresses with sheer organza coats, it

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Ganesh Chaturthi 2011

2011-09-01 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Ganesh Chaturthi 2011' Greetings to all on the occasion of the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi which falls this year on Sept 1. The image below features the 4.5 metres tall 15th C sculpture of Kadalekalu Ganesha at Hampi. You may view the

Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption

2011-09-01 Thread Eugene Correia
Merwyn's tongue-in-cheek remark is well taken. Remember, he said that Uganda Goans hate me for saying that the GOA was once run by the :Uganda mafia. Let me tell Merwyn that I have stood my ground against the East African Goans and not afraid to cross swords with them on many issues. Once a Uganda

[Goanet] 1st to 7th September is National Nutrition Week

2011-09-01 Thread Goa Desc
-**-**- 1st to 7th September is National Nutrition Week --- Theme for 2011: On the steps of nutrition lies the emancipation of next generation - This is our vision and conviction’

Re: [Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS

2011-09-01 Thread J. Colaco jc
anil desai anild...@gmail.com wrote: 1: When Gabe asked a simple question about this on this forum, he got a rather terse reply from our whiter than white Selma Cardoso. 2: why? they allowed a sponsor to speak about smuggling of Sarees from Daman where he was posted as punishment by Shashikala

[Goanet] Pakistani Goans get long term visas

2011-09-01 Thread Cecil Pinto
http://thecsf.org/csf/2011/09/01/goans-get-long-term-visas/ Goans get long term visas September 1, 2011 A Church in GoaThe federal government yesterday announced it has decided to grant long-term visas and in some cases Indian citizenship to Christian and Buddhist minorities in Pakistan. Until

[Goanet] THE GOA DAMAN AND DIU PUBLIC GAMBLING ACT, 1976 (GDDGA): SALIENTS AND ANALYSIS:PART I.

2011-09-01 Thread Gerald Fernandes
 The Goa Daman and Diu Public Gambling Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly of Goa, Daman and Diu became THE GOA DAMAN AND DIU PUBLIC GAMBLING ACT,1976 when it received the assent of the President of India on 30th July 1976 and was notified on 09th August 1976 during the tenure in Office of

Re: [Goanet] doctors and corruption - Cure for Piles

2011-09-01 Thread joseph fernandes
While on the subject of Doctor's and Corruption, I bring my own personal experience re treatment for piles. My brother had acute piles problem for some years during which he had undergone two operations (one laser at Juhu Mumbai) but the problem persisted.  He then while reading a book - Home

Re: [Goanet] Doctors and Corruption.

2011-09-01 Thread Tony de Sa
Hi Santosh, In as much as your post in reply to mine referred to teachers wherein I mentioned that the scope for corruption was relatively less. Perhaps I should have said in that in terms of the magnitude. Having been a teacher all my life I would like to mention that as teachers, one is

Re: [Goanet] Potholes And Bad Roads

2011-09-01 Thread vivek araujo
We should take the contractor to task , which company was given the contract to undertake this Job and how much was paid and why the construction has been so sub-standard , when did the construction commence what was the guarantee of the works by the contractor .did it mean one heavy rain and

[Goanet] Song for the day.

2011-09-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
Marty Robbinshttp://www.youtube.com/artist/Marty_Robbins?feature=watch_video_title - The Streets Of Laredo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L14UKBjC5Isfeature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] WHY ARE THE SPORTS BODIES DREADING THE RTI ACT?

2011-09-01 Thread Aires Rodrigues
It is an irony that within days of the historic debate on the Lokpal Bill in Parliament during which the MP’s swore by transparency and accountability, that the Union cabinet scuttled the much needed National Sports bill moved by the Sports Minister Mr. Ajay Maken. In what amounted to a rank

[Goanet] Joquim Vishwajit -a tie up of Mining activist.

2011-09-01 Thread Ramesh Gauns
Dear friends Its not merely the political tie-ups, basically the mining that is on the fore front and both are commonly interested in mining ! It is magic of mines which gives thoysands of crore and thereby dominate the politics of winning elections , and to go for extensive mining .We are

[Goanet] S[ports regulation bill

2011-09-01 Thread Nelson Lopes
Sports regulation bill The performance of India as the Nation is dismal when compared with even smaller Nations Our standing in the Olympics is pathetic to say the least One swallow in Bindra is a consolation and is the cause for celebration In a population of billion people, we do not find any

[Goanet] Fwd: CONVITE A ESTAREM PRESENTES NO pré-lançamento da ANTOLOGIA BILINGUE DE AUTORES AÇORIANOS CONTEMPORÂNEOS

2011-09-01 Thread coloquioslusofonia gmail
COLÓQUIOS DA LUSOFONIA (AICL) www.lusofonias.net Em nome dos Colóquios da Lusofonia tenho o enorme prazer em convidar Vexa a estar presente na Sessão de Abertura oficial do 16º Colóquio da Lusofonia. Nessa sessão, a realizar pelas 15.00 horas do dia 30 de Setembro 2011 na

[Goanet] Weeping and gnashing of teeth in India?

2011-09-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
IT'S SIMPLY CRICKET. India's disbelief when England whitewashed them 4-0 in the Test series was severe enough, but they will be even more demoralised after the sole Twenty20 international fell England's way by six wickets with three balls to spare in front of the summer's most feverish capacity

Re: [Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS

2011-09-01 Thread Eugene Correia
Even as I lay in a hospital bed and at home, I accessed my mail on my iphone. I followed the posts regarding the convention. I had said before that I wish the convention is held every two years to save money to the Goan taxpayer. Now that we know how much it has cost and perhaps the bill will soar

[Goanet] Christians of Indian origin who live in Pakistan will now be entitled to long term visas to India, Goa’s Commissioner for NRI Affairs Eduardo Faleiro said.

2011-09-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
Initiative to enable Pak Goans to return to IndiaLong-term Indian visas for Pak XiansPanaji, Aug 31, DHNS: *Christians of Indian origin who live in Pakistan will now be entitled to long term visas to India, Goa’s Commissioner for NRI Affairs Eduardo Faleiro said.* The Union Home Ministry recently

[Goanet] NEWS IN PIX: Vice Versa, an art event in Goa...by Theodore Ted Misquita

2011-09-01 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
The event, unusual views http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101383314/in/photostream Some artworks http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100830495/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100712063/in/photostream Visitors http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101261026/in/photostream

[Goanet] Cancer Break-Through

2011-09-01 Thread Roland Francis
This promising news was flashed on Canadian TV a couple of days ago. http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/31/cancer-virus-intravenous-stud y.html http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/206633/20110831/cancer-virus-cancer-treatmen t-cancer-research-cancer-break-through-cancer-cure.htm The

[Goanet] Goa news for September 2, 2011

2011-09-01 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Bond movie may be shot in India - BBC News Octopussy, released in June 1983, was the first. ...

[Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro

2011-09-01 Thread goa obit
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, beloved wife of Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, daughter of the late Sebastian and Cecilia Vaz of Assagao and New York; mother/mother-in-law of Eva Ribeiro Wickoff/Christopher Wickoff and Eric/Liz Rangel-Ribeiro; grandmother of Dana, Ria,

[Goanet] R.A. Mashelkar: Breakthrough designs for ultra-low-cost products | Video on TED.com

2011-09-01 Thread Con Menezes
http://www.ted.com/talks/r_a_mashelkar_breakthrough_designs_for_ultra_low_cost_products.html

Re: [Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS

2011-09-01 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 1 September 2011 10:40, Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com wrote: Even as I lay in a hospital bed and at home, I accessed my mail on my iphone. I followed the posts regarding the convention. Eugene Correia RESPONSE:- Dear Eugene, I was wondering where you had gone, one moment you

[Goanet] Trinidade in Trinidad

2011-09-01 Thread Mervyn Lobo
‘Recognition by peers nice’ Thursday, September 1 2011 Dr Austin Trinidade...Public Service Medal of Merit (Gold) HAVING been overlooked on two separate occasions, prominent South Trinidad medical practitioner, Dr Austin Trinidade, says he was “pleasantly surprised” after learning he

[Goanet] Death: Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro

2011-09-01 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Our condolences to long-time Goanetter writer, editor and novelist Victor Rangel-Ribeiro on the death of his wife Lea, who passed away last evening at Monroe, US. May Victor have strength to bear with the loss of his life partner and close collaborator. In recent years, I had got to know Lea

Re: [Goanet] Doctors and death

2011-09-01 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Eugene Correia wrote: Merwyn's tongue-in-cheek remark is well taken. Remember, he said that Uganda Goans hate me for saying that the GOA was once run by the :Uganda mafia. Eugene, You have made a name for yourself with your writting. Some readers, myself included, look forward to and go

[Goanet] London Convention

2011-09-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
I dont understand this talk by Anil. In South China the frontman of the Goan Association is a Hindu.   BC   anil desai anild...@gmail.com wrote: 1: When Gabe asked a simple question about this on this forum, he got a rather terse reply from our whiter than white Selma Cardoso.

[Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS

2011-09-01 Thread anil desai
Anil Desai wrote: The first question was why this should be called Goan convention while the overwhelming majority (I reckon upwards of 98% but I am open to correction) of attendees were catholics. The answer was that he will be attending similar convention organised by Hindus in the US. So that

[Goanet] Condolences on the death of Lea Vaz Rangel-Rebeiro

2011-09-01 Thread Ana Maria de souza-Goswami
Dear Victor, My heartfelt condolences on the death of Lea. I am so so sorry to read about it in the Goanet. Its a pity when you come next to Goa, Lea won't be at your side. I am sure most of us will miss her grace and poise and her friendliness. May her sould rest in piece. Take care Victor

Re: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro

2011-09-01 Thread J. Colaco jc
Ema and I are saddened to hear of the passing, of Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, beloved wife of Victor Rangel-Rangel. She was ill for some time but managed to carry through with grace. We feel previleged that we knew such a delightful and gracious lady who also distinguished herself in the field of

[Goanet] Demise of Lea Vaz Rangel Ribeiro

2011-09-01 Thread Vivian A. DSouza
 It is indeed very sad to hear the news of the demise of Lea, wife of GoaNettter Victor Rangel Ribeiro.  My Condolences to Victor and to his extended family. Lea was a very charming lady and a highly accomplished musician and educator   .   Her passing will be .devastating to Victor.   Just

[Goanet] Jazzing it up!

2011-09-01 Thread Jazz Goa
Jazzing it up By Pamela D'Mello == Tucked away on the first floor of a nondescript apartment block, surrounded by lush green paddy fields is the unlikely venue for Jazz Goa's recording studio. Nothing much to look at, until  --- musician/producer Colin

[Goanet] NEWS IN PICS: Monsoons in Saligao

2011-09-01 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
In between showers http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101331000/in/photostream Muddy and green http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100780201/in/photostream Shades of green http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101322982/in/photostream

Re: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro

2011-09-01 Thread Con Menezes
Dear Victor, I am sad to read about Lea. My condolences to you and all the family Con Menezes On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM, goa obit wrote: DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro