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  Jose Serra biography .ms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
José Serra Chirico si a Brazilian politician born in Moóca district of São Paulo on the 19th of March 1942.
His main acheivements in public life are his acting as Deputy on a national level (1986-1994) and Senator (1994-2002), his nomination as Minister for Planning and the Buget (1995-1996), and Minister of Health (1998-2002).
He is the only child of Francisco Serra, an immigrant from Calabria, Italy, who had a fruit stall at the Mercado da Cantaneira (Mercado da Cantareira), and Serafina Chirico, also a daughter of Clabrian immigrants.
jose-serra.biography.ms   (503 words)

  
 SERRA INTERNATIONAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Miguel Jose Serra, born at Petra on the Island of Mallorca, Spain.
When Father Junipero Serra founded California's first mission in 1769, he was 56 years old and asthmatic, with a chronic sore on his leg that troubled him for the rest of his life, and he suffered frequently from other illnesses, as well.
Father Serra had been a philosophy professor and distinguished preacher at the Convent of San Francisco in Mallorca, the Spanish island where he was born in 1713.
www.serrainternational.org /serra/bjs.shtml   (778 words)

  
 Brazil - Brasil - BRAZZIL - José Serra might be a bigger stumbling block than anticipated - Brazilian Elections - ...
Serra is also expected to play the Cardoso card with the president playing a more high profile role than he has so far.
Serra has something of the crown prince quality about him, assuming that he deserved to be president simply because of his proximity to Cardoso and same history of resistance to the military dictatorship which led to them both going into exile.
Serra also virtually destroyed Gomes on television and by a follow-up campaign in which he called him a liar and if he unleashes this force against Lula he could inflict a blow.
www.brazil-brasil.com /p21nov02.htm   (1043 words)

  
 Birth to Missionary
Serra teaches the complete course of philosophy at the Convento de San Francisco, and among his students are Francisco Palóu and Juan Crespí, natives of Palma.
Dr. Serra is appointed catedratico de prima of the Duns Scotus Chair of Sacred Theology at Llullian University.
Dr. Serra is chosen by professors and benefactors to deliver the most prestigious sermon of the year, delivered at San Francisco Church in honor of the feast of Blessed Ramón Llull, patron of Mallorca.
www.catholic-church.org /serra-beth/serra-5.html   (640 words)

  
 Brazilian Elections - Serra - Lula - Brazil - Worldpress.org
Though Serra, the handpicked successor to Social Democrat President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, won just 23 percent of the vote in the first round of voting on Oct. 6, he managed to keep the Workers' Party candidate from winning the 51 percent of the vote he needed to clinch the elections on the spot.
Serra’s biggest liability is that he is from the ruling party, widely seen as the sole supporter of neo-liberal policies that have favored bankers and caused the dollar to skyrocket against the real, thus raising the cost of imported goods.
Serra is clearly fighting an uphill battle in his attempts to woo voters away from Lula.
www.worldpress.org /Americas/771.cfm   (1400 words)

  
 Junipero Serra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Junipero Serra (1713-1784), Franciscan padre and founder of the Mission system that anchored Spain’s colonization of California, was born Miguel Jose Serra in Petra on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, the son of peasant farmers.
Serra had been dead for half a century and many of his fears about the fate of the Mission Indians were about to be realized (see: Helen Hunt Jackson).
Serra died in his sleep at the Carmel Mission on Aug. 28, 1784, at the age of 70.
www.socalhistory.org /Biographies/serra.htm   (1343 words)

  
 Serra promete baixar taxas que Marta aumentou - Política ::: últimas notícias ::: www.estadao.com.br   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Serra — É o rumo da competência administrativa, de definir prioridades com clareza, de recuperar a área social, de dar um norte para o desenvolvimento do sistema de transportes, que é um problema principal da área de convivência da cidade.
Serra — De fato, no governo Fernando Henrique o Brasil tinha um projeto de país — estabilizar a economia, mudar as formas de atuação do Estado, armar uma grande rede de proteção social e ajustar o País às condições de competição que a globalização exige.
Serra — Melhorar a vida na cidade, dar uma perspectiva às pessoas, melhorar as condições de diálogo, de aproximação, de verdade.
www.estadao.com.br /agestado/noticias/2004/mai/16/4.htm   (2554 words)

  
 Junipero Serra
Father Serra came to what is now California as a 56-year-old man, asthmatic and suffering from a chronic leg sore that troubled him for the last 15 years of his life.
But this criticism of Serra revolves around the fact that he was too much involved in the care and treatment of the Indians, that he would not allow soldiers to mingle with the Indians.
When Father Junípero Serra founded California's first mission in 1769, he was 56 years old and asthmatic, with a chronic sore on his leg that troubled him for the rest of his life, and he suffered frequently from other illnesses, as well.
www.catholic-church.org /serra-beth/serra-4.htm   (2018 words)

  
 José Serra e José Antônio Barros Munhoz vistoriaram as obras na Av. Eugênio Stevaux   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
O prefeito José Serra e José Antônio Barros Munhoz, subprefeito de Santo Amaro, vistoriaram hoje pela manhã as obras de urbanização da Av.
Serra considerou que a obra é um exemplo de sua administração, já que "gera emprego e gera receita tributária".
Serra também fez referência a um projeto que enviou à Câmara Municipal para combater a sonegação do Imposto sobre Serviços de qualquer natureza por parte daquelas empresas que atuam na cidade de São Paulo "mas instalam sua sede em municípios próximos para não pagar imposto".
www.sampaonline.com.br /reportagens/joseserra2005abr15eugeniostevaux.htm   (424 words)

  
 :: Consulado Geral da Índia ::
Minister Serra has received a positive feedback from the Technical Delegation, who held discussions with a number of Indian pharmaceutical companies in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, on possible opportunities for mutual co-operation in the area of pharmaceuticals.
Minister Serra is not only keen to promote cooperation between Brazilian chemical and pharmaceutical industry and its Indian counterpart but also sees considerable potential for forging new trade and economic links in other potential sectors such as automotive, aviation, information technology between our two countries.
Serra admits importation of generic medicines, but he wants to assure these generics are going to be produced in Brazil.
www.indiaconsulate.org.br /comercial/novidades/serra.htm   (1010 words)

  
 Junipero Serra
He was born Miguel Jose Serra at Petra on the Spanish Island of Mallorca, Spain.
In 1750, Serra volunteered to serve the Franciscan missions in the new world and left Cadiz, Spain and sailed for Vera Cruz, Mexico, at the age of 36.
On August 28, 1784, at the age of 70 and after traveling 24,000 miles, Father Junipero Serra died at Mission San Carlos Borromeo and is buried there under the sanctuary floor.
www.sandiegohistory.org /bio/serra/serra.htm   (1056 words)

  
 City Mayors: José Serra - Mayor of Sao Paulo
Serra came to the attention of the authorities having served as the President of the União Nacional dos Estudantes and spent the period 1964-1978 in Chile, Bolivia and the United States.
Serra came to political prominence under Fernando Henrique Cardoso’s presidency (1994-2002) when he was appointed as Minister for Planning and then as Minister for Health.
Serra famously ran for President on behalf of the PSDB in 2002 and was joined on the campaign trail by British Labour Cabinet member Peter Mandelson but was beaten by four-times candidate and PT founder Luiz Inácio da Silva (Lula).
www.citymayors.com /mayors/saopaulo_mayor.html   (1215 words)

  
 José Serra
Isto indica primeiramente o sucesso de Serra nas coisas significadas pela Casa III (Casa ligada ao signo de Gêmeos), como o ensino, a instrução, a educação, as pequenas viagens, o intercâmbio e o pequeno comércio, a comunicação em geral.
Serra pode ser também um tanto rebelde em seus ideais especialmente onde existe um conflito entre a rotina e o desejo de reformas.
Serra demonstra possuir muita coragem e ambição, espírito de iniciativa e poder de liderança, mas pode ser emocionalmente instável e impulsivo.
www.astrosirius.com.br /joseserra.htm   (1320 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - JunIpero Serra (Roman Catholic And Orthodox Churches: General Biography) - Encyclopedia
In 1769, Serra went with the second expedition to California, which was commanded by Gaspar de PortolA.
When they returned unsuccessful, Serra was one of those responsible for the sending of another expedition, which he accompanied.
When Monterey was reached and the mission San Carlos Barromeo founded (1770), Serra remained there as president of Alta California missions; in 1771 he moved the mission to Carmel-by-the-Sea, which became his headquarters for the rest of his days.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/Serra-Ju.html   (469 words)

  
 Hispanic American Center for Economic Research - Mercosur, un lastre para Brasil, segun Jose Serra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Serra, quien ocupa un segundo lugar en las encuestas de intención de voto para las elecciones del 6 de octubre, atacó con dureza el Tratado de Ouro Preto, una de las bases del acuerdo Mercosur.
Serra, de 60 años, y amigo del presidente Fernando Henrique Cardoso, de quien fue ministro de Planificación y de Salud, señaló en una entrevista a EFE que en esta administración hubo avances en lo político, económico y social y que pretende seguir adelante con ese proceso.
Serra, del Partido de la Social Democracia Brasileña, ocupa el segundo lugar en las encuestas electorales, 25 puntos atrás del socialista Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, líder en todos los sondeos, pero se mostró confiado en que las urnas le darán el mandato para luchar contra ‘‘las seculares injusticias de la sociedad brasileña’’.
www.hacer.org /current/2002_09_27a.php   (587 words)

  
 Blessed Junipero Serra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Miguel Jose Serra was born on the island of Majorca on November 24, 1713, and at the age of 17 entered the Franciscan Order taking the name Junipero.
A tireless worker, Serra was in large part responsible for the foundation and spread of the Church on the West Coast of the United States.
On August 28, 1784, Father Serra died and was buried in he died at his headquarters, which was the Mission San Carlos Borromeo in Carmel, California.
www.catholic-forum.com /themes/serra.html   (197 words)

  
 Laerte Braga: Brasil: A luta de José Serra e Carlos Monzon
O que Serra pretende, com a cumplicidade dos principais veículos de comunicação do Brasil, é transformar debates em brigas.
São armadilhas e farsas propostas e montadas para tentar criar as condições mínimas que permitam a fraude eletrônica e transformem um salteador de beira de estradas em presidente da República, José Serra.
Serra é um político condenado ao limbo do esquecimento tamanha a mediocridade acumulada com todo o seu "preparo".
www.lainsignia.org /2002/octubre/ibe_088.htm   (851 words)

  
 José Serra decide se candidatar a prefeito de São Paulo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Nas últimas semanas, Serra conversou com vários aliados e amigos, analisou pesquisas eleitorais encomendadas pelo PSDB e pesou prós e contras, levando em conta tanto o mapa de pré-candidatos como a conjuntura política.
A presença de Serra altera o xadrez das candidaturas e das alianças partidárias (leia texto abaixo), além de conferir um peso político ainda mais decisivo à disputa pela maior capital do país.
Serra já disputou a Prefeitura de São Paulo duas vezes.
www.webbusca.com.br /noticias/n167.asp   (711 words)

  
 .:: Correio Da Cidadania - Política ::.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Serra e todo o seu staff não se cansam de repetir que a campanha presidencial começa de verdade na terça-feira, com o início da propaganda eleitoral gratuita.
Com Serra, o filme se repete: foi só Ciro crescer e um grande número de políticos abandonou o candidato tucano ou resolveu abrir o palanque para Ciro, forçando Serra a dizer que quem o trair não terá lugar em seu governo.
Resta agora saberse as urnas reservarão a Serra um destino tão implacável como aquele deUlysses.
www.correiocidadania.com.br /ed310/politica5.htm   (567 words)

  
 NG - 20/11/02 - Geral - Guarda - José Serra agraciado com Crachá de Ouro
José Serra está de partida dos comandos da Federação, até porque o acto eleitoral já está agendado para o dia 14 de Dezembro e a única lista apresentada, até agora, é encabeçada por Seara Pires.
José Serra agradeceu a homenagem mas foi dizendo que preferia que a cerimónia tivesse decorrido em Manteigas.
O presidente da Assembleia Geral referiu que "José Serra está quase a abandonar a Federação, mas não os bombeiros" e enalteceu o trabalho realizado no sentido de dignificar aquela instituição.
www.novaguarda.pt /201102/g_gua2.htm   (525 words)

  
 Serra - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Jose Serra, who lost to Silva in the presidential election two years ago, had 55 percent support compared to 45 percent for incumbent Mayor Marta Suplicy of...
Jose Serra, who lost to Silva in the presidential election two years ago, had 56 percent support compared to 44 percent for incumbent Mayor Marta Suplicy of...
Jose Serra, former health minister, who was beat by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva two years ago in the presidential election, has won 55 percent of the...
news.daylightonline.com /2003/Serra.html   (5683 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Blessed Junipero Serra
In 1749, Serra was sent to the missionary territories of the west of North America.
A tireless worker, Serra was largely responsible for the foundation and spread of the Church on the West Coast of the United States.
Many of his letters and other writings have survived, and the diary of his travels to the west was published in the early 20th century.
www.catholic-forum.com /saints/saintj44.htm   (253 words)

  
 Serra, Junipero. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
His name was originally Miguel José Serra, and Junípero was his name in religion.
In 1769, Serra went with the second expedition to California, which was commanded by Gaspar de Portolá.
The source material on Father Serra is chiefly in Francisco Palou’s Life and Apostolic Labors of the Venerable Father Junípero Serra (tr.
www.bartleby.com /65/se/Serra-Ju.html   (390 words)

  
 Folha Online - Brasil - José Serra toma posse hoje na Prefeitura de São Paulo - 01/01/2005
O paulistano José Serra Chirico, 62, toma posse hoje às 15h na Câmara Municipal como o 51º prefeito de São Paulo e primeiro representante do PSDB a ocupar o cargo.
Caso isso ocorra, Serra a acompanhará até a saída.
A vitória de Serra carrega a sombra da próxima eleição presidencial, em 2006.
www1.folha.uol.com.br /folha/brasil/ult96u66493.shtml   (746 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Jose Serra: Crisis of charisma
Government coalition candidate Jose Serra is a distinguished academic whose spell as health minister won him an international reputation.
Sixty year-old Mr Serra was born into a family of poor Italian immigrants who worked as fruit traders.
A key problem for Mr Serra is whether to present himself as President Cardoso's heir or a bringer of fresh ideas.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/americas/2264161.stm   (512 words)

  
 Brazil - Brasil - BRAZZIL - News from Brazil - Government candidate Jose Serra needs a miracle - Brazil Politics - ...
What a pity though for the government presidential candidate, José Serra, that the President could not switch on a system which would boost his chances and, at the same time, shelter Brazil from the turbulence on the international financial markets which is hammering the economy.
Serra has shaken up his communications team and is betting a lot on the start of television propaganda in August when he will have the lion’s share of free airtime, thanks to his alliance with the PMDB (Partido do Movimento Democrático Brasileiro—Brazilian Democratic Movement Party).
So far Serra, a native of São Paulo, is not known to have visited the site but who knows where he will turn next to resurrect his flagging campaign.
www.brazil-brasil.com /p18aug02.htm   (1060 words)

  
 Serra - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Serra Catholic, with its 14 musicians, and Quaker Valley were the two bands competing in single-A class.
June 29 (Bloomberg) -- Jose Serra, the runner-up in Brazil's 2002 presidential election, is leading opinion polls ahead of October elections for mayor of the...
Serra tied for eighth in the team standings with 10 points from senior Artensia Young, who was third in the triple jump (39-9) and sophomore Kimyon Broom...
news.daylightonline.com /Serra.html   (8197 words)

  
 Para José Serra, o barulho (poluição sonora) não deve ser resolvido com truculência.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Para José Serra, o barulho (poluição sonora) não deve ser resolvido com truculência.
Para José Serra, "nós temos que enfrentar esse problema de modo não truculento".
A adoção de medidas drásticas, previstas na Lei, contra quem não respeita o sossego dos moradores levaria ao fechamento de bares e restaurantes, medida descartada por Serra porque há previsões que uma ação nesse sentido "criaria um desemprego de 30 a 40 mil pessoas da noite para o dia".
www.sampaonline.com.br /reportagens/poluicaosonora2004nov12joseserra.htm   (307 words)

  
 Serra, Brazil - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Serra's Phynique Allen was all smiles after she dribbled the ball down the court, through the defense and back to half court to kill time in the final minute...
Sculptor Richard Serra is celebrated for his huge steel curves that define space, often urban space, occasionally to protests that he's chopping up that space.
Serra of Gardena, the team Lompoc vanquished in the CIF Division X final last season, was leading the Braves 14-3 in the second quarter at Lompoc's Huyck...
www.4newz.net /world/nz/Serra.html   (10156 words)

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