------------------------------------------------------- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html -------------------------------------------------------
Hello Goanetters, The monsoons are just a few days away, and the first unseasonal shower that occurred here in Benaulim has got me up and writing this urgent mail out to you all. For centuries, at this time of the year in Goa, various species of frogs come out of hibernation to celebrate the arrival of the monsoons and play their part in the transformation of dry fields into nature's orchestra of croaks, cricket creaking, thunder and of course, the sound of rain. Its unfortunate that misinformed and misguided locals hunt these frogs for meal that not out of necessity, but because its considered as an exotic delicacy. Frogs are often blinded by torches, clubbed, thrown into sacks by the hundreds and sold to unethical restaurateurs that simply skin and cut of their legs while they are alive and leave them to die a slow and painful death. Over the last 2 years, WildGoa volunteers have gone into the fields stopping poachers though nonviolent means of information, education and politeness. They have had a tremendous success rate and encouraged by the response over the last two years, we plan to continue this year too, with more volunteers, and with your support of course. Join us for a meeting at locations mentioned below for an informal meeting on how to go about it, or just support the cause by your presence. See you there! Clinton.. 9890936828 WEDNESDAY, 23rd May 2007 at Kala Academy Canteen, Panjim & on FRIDAY, 25th May 2007, at Anna Fonte Springs, Margao Timing: 6pm Duration 30-45 mins. Please confirm your attendance by sms or calling Clinton: 9890936828 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.6/814 - Release Date: 21/05/2007 14:01 ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
