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Archive for July 30th, 2006

Art in Goa… inspired in Europe

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Interesting announcement in today’s papers:

Fernando Peres de Costa to hold an exhibition of his paintings and artefacts at his Reve Lane, Benaulim residence. July 31 from 6 pm. He schooled at Loyolas Margao, shifted to Lisbon in 1951 fo rhigher studies in art at the Escola das Belas artes. He spent holiday sin Paris studying at the Ecole National des Beaux Artes, with evening sessions at the Louvre Museum and occasional visits to Prado Museum in Madrid. His stint with the German airlines Lufthansa saw him posted in Rio, Singapore, Bangkok, Lisbon, Bahamas, etc.

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July 30th, 2006 at 9:29 am

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Touching tributes via cyberspace

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A guestbook of condolences for an expat Goan lady, Susan Pinto, wife of Tony Pinto (of Saligao) and mother of Leon, who died unfortunately early, in the US. Some touching tributes via cyberspace.

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July 30th, 2006 at 9:02 am

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Speaking… and keeping in touch with Portuguese

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Check this Goa-Portuguese mailing list. Description:

People from the Indian State of Goa who are interested in speaking and keeping in touch with the Portuguese Language. Serves as a Portuguese Discussion Forum for Goans and those interested.

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July 30th, 2006 at 8:59 am

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