Re: [Goanet] Goa Su-Raj and migrant voting rights

2006-07-08 Thread Joe Vaz
the bright side -- the key to Goa’s future lies in the hands of Goans in Goa. :-) Only from acorns do great oaks grow! Let not pretentious rhetoric deter you. Best wishes, Joe Vaz _ Shah Rukh fan? Know all about the Baadshah

Re: [Goanet] On what's good for Goa and Goans

2006-07-10 Thread Joe Vaz
.” This is certainly not happening in our Goa State. Verily, responsible journalism is not for the fainthearted! Joe Vaz _ Who will win Bollywood’s most coveted IIFA awards? You decide! Cast your vote! http://server1.msn.co.in

Re: [Goanet] On what's good for Goa and Goans

2006-07-10 Thread Joe Vaz
realities) and bare facts as they appear. Joe Vaz _ Spice up your IM conversations. New, colorful and animated emoticons. Get chatting! http://server1.msn.co.in/SP05/emoticons/ ___ Goanet

Re: [Goanet] *** Goa's education conundrum: English or mothertongue, choice isn'

2006-07-13 Thread Joe Vaz
Goans keep paying higher fees, after they return and remain unemployed in Goa? Is Fred inferring that Gulf Goans pay *No Taxes* at all in Goa/India? Note: Constancio Manuel Gomes, appears to be a NRI, whose son studies in the Indian Embassy school in the Arabia Gulf. Joe Vaz

Re: [Goanet] : On what's good for Goa and Goans

2006-07-17 Thread Joe Vaz
previous post. That would have cleared up the ambiguity and nuances of “crises” and “issues” that Fred alludes to but so conveniently eludes to explain. –Joe Vaz Frederick FN Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [FN] * There's no way you could be reading the most influential segments of the media

Re: [Goanet] On what's good for Goa and Goans

2006-07-17 Thread Joe Vaz
concerted efforts are appreciated. Keep up the good work! Warm regards, Joe Vaz _ Spice up your IM conversations. New, colorful and animated emoticons. Get chatting! http://server1.msn.co.in/SP05/emoticons

Re: [Goanet] : On what's good for Goa and Goans, ambiguities loose allegations

2006-07-20 Thread Joe Vaz
from The Herald Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 This is the reply published in The Herald, dated May 27, 2000 along with the letters of Joe Vaz and Bambino I Martins. Kindly don't see this as a personal issue relating to me. I think it's more a reflection on how journalism works in Goa. … I would

Re: [Goanet] Apparently we have spokespersons on Goanet

2006-07-20 Thread Joe Vaz
who are alarmed by the ignominious tirade perpetuated by such individuals. Joe Vaz _ How good are you in a Formula One car? Play now http://server1.msn.co.in/sp05/tataracing/onlinegame.asp

Re: [Goanet] Apparently we have spokespersons re: religious intolerance

2006-07-21 Thread Joe Vaz
or any other religious parody in this public forum. --Santosh Helekar. The archives speak abundantly for itself, which contain rampant -- intentional mockery or “religious parody” by the above individual, which he says should be allowed in this public forum. Regards, Joe Vaz

Re: [Goanet] Apparently we have spokespersons re: religious intolerance

2006-07-22 Thread Joe Vaz
endeavors. Joe Vaz On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 Frederick \FN\ Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Joe, why are you mocking my belief in secularism ... and my faith in the god

Re: [Goanet] Questions about hypocrisy

2006-07-24 Thread Joe Vaz
against me. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2003-July/003640.html You now know the facts! Joe Vaz ... --- Joe Vaz wrote: Re: [Goanet] Apparently we have spokespersons re: religious intolerance Would

Re: [Goanet] Apparently we have spokespersons on Goanet

2006-07-24 Thread Joe Vaz
bashing” ... it is pathetic and speaks volumes about their character. Best wishes, Joe Vaz = Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On the issue of religion, I have a lot of American friends who do not follow religion. Yet I have never heard them bad-mouth religion or the Catholic

Re: [Goanet] Christian Goanet? Religion-bashing Bigotry

2006-07-26 Thread Joe Vaz
Elisabeth Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm an equal opportunity religion-basher. I'll talk with equal condescension about Hindu fundamentalists, Muslim fanatics or Christian bigots. I'm also an Equal opportunity human rights defender. I'll attack With equal ferocity anyone trying to

Re: [Goanet] The secret of a goanetter's moral superiority

2006-07-26 Thread Joe Vaz
read my post below and notice how Santosh puts a “spin” on it, — to draw some sympathy from netters, (which he usually gets from his support-group,) — stating that I am accusing him of “morally inferior” upbringing: Joe Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [Goanet] Christian Goanet? Religion-bashing Bigotry

2006-07-27 Thread Joe Vaz
who are intolerant of religion (or religious beliefs of others) fall under the definition of “Bigots”? Assuming that some hold the view of being intolerant to religion, it can be presumed that such individuals will continue supporting such stuff on the forum. Regards, Joe Vaz

Re: [Goanet] The secret of a goanetter's moral superiority

2006-07-29 Thread Joe Vaz
comrades/support-group members) — that he has alluded to in his above post. Mervyn3.0, you and your props have my bemused admiration for your sublime superiority! Joe Vaz _ Best IT jobs on naukri.com http://www.naukri.com/tieups

Subject: [Goanet] Generalization of �. questions

2006-08-02 Thread Joe Vaz
assertion is a “scientific fact” (?)—is a claim as convincing as… “those three blind men and the elephant.” :) Passing off opinions as “facts” (such as the above second assertion to be a “scientific fact”) has by and large become a norm in this forum. Best wishes, Joe Vaz

Re: [Goanet] Christian Goanet. Religion-bashing Bigotry

2006-08-04 Thread Joe Vaz
/religious beliefs and yet call themselves Catholics. I wonder to what extent a much sought after “Goan Saint” would inspire folks such as these? Or is it a publicity stunt —all about seeking name, fame and hype? Best Wishes, Joe Vaz - WHY ARE YOU HERE? Maxie Dunnam

Re: [Goanet] World Goa Day origins some brief history

2006-08-04 Thread Joe Vaz
—mainly because of mismanagement and corruption. So I say: Congratulation Rene! Keep up the good work! Do not be discouraged and don’t let anything dampen your spirits. Your efforts are very much appreciated world-wide. Best wishes, Joe Vaz

Re: [Goanet] Christian Goanet. Religion-bashing Bigotry

2006-08-04 Thread Joe Vaz
religion according to Fred Noronha? Rgds, Joe Vaz PS: I have respect for all religions and find nothing in any religion to ridicule. If one doesn’t find the faith in one’s (own) religion that’s fine – but no one has the right to blatantly abuse any religion

Re: [Goanet] World Goa Day origins, history comments

2006-08-06 Thread Joe Vaz
is true; I am glad that the “informed Goans” who know the facts have spoken! Certainly the Goan diaspora know this, and should give due credit where it rightly belongs. Regards, Joe Vaz . newton filomeno [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe, You have hit the nail

Re: [Goanet] Christian Goanet. Religion-bashing Bigotry

2006-08-06 Thread Joe Vaz
superiority -- Joe, Actually I can do better than that. I can tell you who sent you that virus. This is not a free service. Mervyn3.0 Joe Vaz PS: I will try NOT to argue

Re: [Goanet] GOANET RELIGION BASHING

2006-09-03 Thread Joe Vaz
’ and ridicule. After-all one does NOT have as much time as some who perpetually perpetuate (and virtually thrive on) such bashing and abuse. Best, Joe Vaz _ One and only Ash. Find out all about her. Only on MSN Search http://server1

Re: [Goanet] Goanet and religion bashing

2006-09-05 Thread Joe Vaz
There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Joe

Re: [Goanet] THE NEW GOANET/RESPONSE TO SELMA CARVALHO (2)

2006-09-06 Thread Joe Vaz
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May

Re: [Goanet] [GOANET] SELMA'S DIAGNOSIS/ NEUTRAL OBSERVER

2006-09-07 Thread Joe Vaz
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May

Re: [Goanet] Goa-Gulf-Goa direct flights

2008-05-01 Thread Joe Vaz
I am skeptical of any post that does not bear the author’s name – it gives a feeling that the writer simply does not believe in his own message or is a prankster at best under a smokescreen. However, since the post is supported by Mr. Oscar Lobo, I will attempt to unravel some of the

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Should be Kept Secular...

2006-12-21 Thread Joe Vaz
a lot of goodness in dad/mom, despite his/her weaknesses… your child is more likely on dwell on the good side versus the ill side of it. The same applies to your subject discussion. Wish you a fine day! Joe Vaz __ Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Goanet] Whither Goa?

2007-01-18 Thread Joe Vaz
, who have been major players in building/boosting Goa’s economy, of which we are proud. 5. Let’s remember that the Goan NRI is a citizen of India and in that is fully empowered to vote/decide/act/contribute/criticize and get full involved in all matters that concern Goa. Best, Joe Vaz

[Goanet] Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA)

2007-01-26 Thread Joe Vaz
weight, as you said, 'nothing more than nothing,' the branch broke off and fell to the ground. More power to the people! Best wishes, Joe Vaz --- airesrod [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was very surprised when Mr. Rajan

Re: [Goanet] GOA WRESTLES WITH LANGUAGE IN SCHOOLS

2007-02-09 Thread Joe Vaz
. In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is always the king. Let’s not allow our one-eyed politicians to destroy the future of our children. Joe Vaz PS: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has

[Goanet] EDUCATION IN GOA

2007-02-20 Thread Joe Vaz
— largely contributing to the rapid and alarming ‘dropout’ rate of students. Our erratic education system in Goa is taking a catastrophic toll on our children’s education and adversely impacting their future. Thanks, to cheerleaders who think and advocate otherwise. Joe Vaz Feb 20, 2007

Re: [Goanet] EDUCATION IN GOA

2007-02-24 Thread Joe Vaz
and formidable education that will stand its worth anywhere in the world and -- one that will help our children in Goa to compete with the best and brightest and excel at home or abroad. Have a nice day! Joe Vaz The following contains highly interesting information, please access the link below

Re: [Goanet] EDUCATION IN GOA [3]

2007-02-27 Thread Joe Vaz
. On Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:02:06 -0500 -Bosco D'Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Joe, As expected, you had to take the cop-out!! …you came back with a second round of sanctimonius absurdities. Nevertheless I'll indulge you with a response. On Sat Feb 24 10:04:19 PST 2007, Joe Vaz wrote: You

Re: [Goanet] EDUCATION IN GOA

2007-03-02 Thread Joe Vaz
level is essential, and our Government must NOT politicize the educational system or be an impediment to the progress and success of our youth. Best wishes, Joe Vaz March 2, 2007 --- From: Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL

[Goanet] IMPORTANCE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

2007-03-07 Thread Joe Vaz
” world. Thanks. Joe Vaz . Posted earlier on Goanet - Thu Jun 15, 2000 12:23 pm...Joe Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Importance of the English language

Re: [Goanet] EDUCATION IN GOA [3]- Response to Bosco

2007-03-07 Thread Joe Vaz
objurgating any initiatives by any Goan Expats. That is a ridiculous charge. Please do not involve me in some of your egoistic debates. I do not have the time or inclination to indulge in such frivolous exercises. Regards, Joe Vaz Mar 6 2007 PS: I will post what I wrote in year 2000

RESPONSE TO BOSCO�S QUERIES AND CONCERNS

2007-03-15 Thread Joe Vaz
and unsubstantial accusations. I have already cleared a bunch of aberrations, fallacies and calumnies in your subject posts. I do not wish to waste my efforts in frivolous exercises of this nature. Best wishes, Joe Vaz Mar-15-2007

Re: [Goanet] RESPONSE TO BOSCO'S QUERIES AND CONCERNS

2007-03-22 Thread Joe Vaz
for. Don’t you see how the “smiley” brought out the best in you and your faculty? :) Best regards, Joe Vaz Mar-21-2007 PS: Apart from the above, let me take the opportunity to sincerely thank you and the rest of the A-Team for your efforts and contributions to Goanet

Re: [Goanet] Request to mailing list Goanet rejected

2011-11-04 Thread Joe Vaz
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