Worldwide Mailing List Save Goa
From: HOJOGALV@aol.com

Dear Ladies\ Gentleman,

I am an Expat Goan Living in Houston, Texas since 92.
I visited Goa, last year and was horrified at the savage, relentless destruction of the Environment, displacement of native Goans. Through a frenzy of over development with no accompanying infrastructure and no respect for the Habitat, Local architecture, people and customs, Indian Politicians have wreaked more havoc on Goa in 40 short years, than the Portuguese Colonialists did in the last 500.

I met with some of the leaders of the Save Goa Committee who through sheer determination; courage and force of will manage to slow the Barbarians at the Gate. The latter having made enormous investments in Bribing the local politicians will not go away and have already regrouped and continue this assault on Goa.

http://savegoa.com/

I request you to help me create an international database of every Goan in the world, so we can inform them, in real time of ongoing developments in this struggle to save Goa from total anhilation. It will do us little good to celebrate our culture when there is no Goa left. Please ask for volunteers with software experience, at your Convention for this purpose.

Yours Sincerely- Karl Rebello 409 549 4589

New Entry Requirements to the United States--- travel documentation
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/sos/ci/cur-en.asp?txt_ID=852

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a U.S. law requiring all travellers, including Canadians, to carry a passport or other appropriate secure documentation when travelling to the United States.

Canadians entering and leaving the U.S. by different modes of transportation must carry documentation appropriate to each mode of transportation. See below for details.

Land and Sea Travel

Since January 31, 2008, the WHTI requires Canadian citizens entering the United States by land or sea to present:

• a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licence AND a birth certificate or a citizenship card;
  OR

• a valid Canadian passport;
  OR

• a NEXUS or a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card;
  OR

•  an enhanced driver's licence;
  OR

•  an Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card;
  OR

• a birth certificate only, for youth 18 and under.

Air Travel

Since January 23, 2007, Canadian citizens travelling by air to, through or from the United States must present one of the following documents:

•  A valid Canadian passport;
  OR

•  A NEXUS card when used at a NEXUS kiosk

This requirement applies to all Canadian citizens, regardless of age, including children. Canadians should obtain the appropriate required documentation before leaving Canada, keep this documentation up to date and carry it with them when travelling.

Visiting Canada

Canada welcomes you as a tourist, student or temporary worker. Every year, more than 35 million people visit Canada to enjoy the many opportunities our country has to offer.

Depending on where you live, and the reason for your visit, you will need to meet certain entry requirements. In some cases, if you plan to stay in Canada for a certain period of time, you will need a Temporary Resident Visa.

For more information go to : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp