It is indeed good news on the occasion of the feast of St. Peter (29th June). I hope there is no flood in and around Barkur as it is usually the case. We have a young and charismatic Assistant parish priest after a long gap. Father Tony obtained the US nationality and Mr. Fernandes is doing excellent strides in his research. Keep up the good work James in your scientific field. I request Professor Gabriel to shed some light on Cancer and keep the readers up-to-date. I take this opportunity to welcome Father D'Souza in our parish and wish him a long and happy stay. The Rotarians are doing a splendid job. Congratulations. Wish each and every one a happy feast!

James D' Almeida, Kuwait, 29/06/2003

We the President, Office bearers and all Members of ICYM Ex-Members’ Association, welcome Rev.Fr.Wilfred D'Souza, s.v.d. to our historical Parish of St.Peter, as Asst.Parish Priest! We pray to Almighty, through these young and elderly combination, at Barkur, we were able to see, pray and worship Him, dearly, nearly and clearly in days / months / years to come!! Welcome Father and wish you a Happy stay at Barkur!!!

Ivan M.Rebello - President. P.Archibald Furtado - Secretary.28/06/2003

Quality writer's of Mr Archibald Furtado, Mr James Fernandes, Mr Herald D'Souza, and others of very high credibility, now making way for Fr. Tony Andrade, Mr James D'Almeida, Mr Gabriel Fernandes, all with a strong pen, to play a larger role in this Site is a welcome development! Now Barkur have a Asst Priest, Vigar Ulaitah or Baraitha, can be for frequent. Wish you all A HAPPY FEAST OF ST.PETER THE PATRON.

Vincent D'Souza & Family.28/06/2003

We are delighted to see the news caption - barkur.com in News. Short introduction is catchy, but little more about few popular segments, been might have created more curiocity in News Reader's of the Gulf! Congratulations!!

Philiph Richard. 27/06/2003

What a coincidence! I had the opportunity to work on a 24 month Carcinogenicity study (Pre-clinical safety studies in animals), in rats, using Lansoprazole, the main/active ingredient, mentioned by James D'Almeida in his article titled 'acidity'. This drug is sold as Prevacid or Prevpac, to treat H. Pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer, healing of duodenal ulcer, treatment of gastric ulcer, GastroEsophageal Refex Disease (GERD) associated with heartburn, and erosive esophagitis, caused by 'acidity.' Perhaps, we would have had more sales of this drug, if only all the people in the world had plenty of food available to eat!

James Fernandes, USA, 27/06/2003

Dear Mr. James Fernandes,

Thanks for your encouraging words. I have compiled series of very informative articles on the subject of common/chronic/hereditary ailments where majority of the humans suffer. I am not from the medical fraternity but am working in a medical college for the past 25 years. I hope our readers will immensely benefit to know about the symptoms and how to avoid such ailments. A word of caution: do not treat yourself without consulting a qualified physician/surgeon. I will begin with "Acidity" and feed the other articles as and when time permits. Stay healthy and happy.

James D' Almeida, Kuwait University, Faculty of Medicine, PO Box 24923, 13110 Safat, Kuwait.25/06/2003

Dear Friends, "Christianity is not only a religion, but a way of life" - Mr.J.P.Hegde, how Archie, missed this famous quote, I too heard in Dec. at a public function. Understand, a wall promised, in between Church and School, from his MLA fund, was seen execution, within record one month time at Barkur, - surely, actions speak much louder than speech, Congratulations Mr Hegde!!

M.M.Alvares. , 25/06/2003

Thank you Mr. James D'Almieda. Yes, you did it. You can write too, and that is a very informative article. That's is the Barkurian spirit. 'Rise to the occasion', and shoulder the situation, and that's the spirit in action. The journey begins with the first step, and your's is the first step after all this commotion of requesting article.

James Fernandes, USA, 25/06/2003