Cornel, if you collect stamps ... given your sociology link... you would appreciate Dr Robert "Bob" Newman's article on stamps in colonial Goa... it's called "Orientalism for Kids" and is in his collected works. The most fascinating interpretation and analysis to my (non-technical) mind. FN
On 28/11/06, Cornel DaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Fred > Yes I had seen the unusual portrayal of the "Goanese couple" on the postage > stamp and was rather intrigued then. I may even have one in my old unsorted > collection. > Cornel -- FN 9822122436 +91-832-240-9490 (phone calls after 1 pm please) FLOSS, geeks, blogs: [http://planet.foss.in/] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------
