---------------------------------------------------------- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com ----------------------------------------------------------
Mervyn, Whatever the etiquettes, the British Royal family still thinks that it owns the people! The sun has long set on the British Empire. I am confused about countries like Canada and Australia, wanting to retain the Queen as their Head of State! I am glad India rid itself of the monarchy in 1950. In the US, any President or Presidential candidate simply loves to shake any hand that comes his/her way. Just see how powerful a figure an American President is, as compared to the Queen of England! I felt sorry for that 9 year old. I remember how I used to go to a cricket match, hoping to shake the hands of my cricket idols. It was just a matter of pride to tell your friends about who you shook hands with! Nagesh >From: Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >No royal handshake, true, but Inuit boy garners moment >of fame >By JILL MAHONEY >The Globe and Mail, Canada >Tuesday, October 8, 2002 – Print Edition, Page A5 >>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<< >When the Queen walked toward him, he flashed a grin >and extended his hand, appearing to win her attention. >However, she moved on without shaking hands, leaving >him dejected, his smile transformed into a frown. > >Both moments were captured by a Canadian Press >photographer and became The Globe and Mail's main >front-page pictures the next day. > >Markoosie was, of course, unaware that royal etiquette >stipulates that you simply do not initiate a handshake >with the Queen. >>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ======================================================================== To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net ======================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
