Dear Netters, Abbe Faria is a rare person. He was a priest who mastered hypnotism. His father became a priest and his mother a nun. In all ways he was uncommon. Abbe Faria's statue stands next to the Secretariat. It is an image associated with Goa. The BMX-Goa [an informal association of ex-students of St.Britto's HS, St.Mary's HS and St.Xavier's College, all at Mapusa-Goa] have adopted Abbe Faria as the image of Goa for their logo while looking at a worldwide reunion from 16 to 22 December, 2006 i.e. the 250th birth anniversary year of the great Abbe who features in Alexandre Dumas' magnum opus "The Count of Monte Cristo". If we want the Postal Authorities to release a commemorative stamp on 31 May[ one day after Statehood Day], we need to petition now. There is red tape to cross and printing to do. Perhaps the outgoing MP of Rajya Sabha, who is also a Goanetter, Prof Eduardo Faleiro, can set the ball rolling from the Rajya Sabha Secretariat. The Mustard Seed Art Co. Power Point Presentation could be shown at other fora like GHAG [ there is a function to release a book on Panaji on 06 August at the old GMC,Campal], the Rotary and Lions Clubs, the Jaycees and others. Perhaps the GIMS [ that is having a Syposium on Patents on 20-21 August at the Marriott, Panaji] can show our brand ambassador, too. If we are proud to be Goans, let us show it ,too. Viva Goa. Miguel