[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Indices added to Sao Sebastiao

2013-12-23 Thread João Ventura
Hi again Walter, I'll reply to this in public, as it seems others may have the same doubt. You asked if I got 'special' access to create the database. I have no special access at all. I simply use the same tools you use (a web browser). But the browser I use to create the database is a

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Indices added to Sao Sebastiao

2013-12-20 Thread João Ventura
Hi Walter, There are actually two sites, the old etombo.com has been in a standstill since 2011. In mid-2013, I started creating http://tombo.pt, but I only made the web crawlers that index the Azores and mainland Portugal (I still miss Madeira and the special Guimarães archive). But then I

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Indices added to Sao Sebastiao

2013-12-20 Thread João Ventura
Hi all, Note that the number is now lower by 69: 4243. This is because they removed the 74 index books they had added on the 17th ( http://tombo.pt/content/218-novos-livros-paroquiais-em-17122013), and re-added them back, but this time grouped as only 5 books (

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Indices added to Sao Sebastiao

2013-12-19 Thread João Ventura
Rick, I can also recommend that you check my website http://tombo.pt everyday.. If that number in front of Centro de Conhecimento dos Açores moves from 4312, just go into the articles below, where the new parish books are listed. I'm running a simple book finder script every 24h, which will

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Indices added to Sao Sebastiao

2013-12-19 Thread Cheri Mello
That was FUNNY! Some things are better left in the native language! Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Indices added to Sao Sebastiao

2013-12-19 Thread João Ventura
Indeed :) It's possible to ask Google not to translate it.. Just hover on top of the translated text for a second, and Google will display a window with a link to Contribute a better translation. I've sorted out a few of the most complicated ones: Guarda - Guard, Horta - Garden*, Faro -

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Indices added to Sao Sebastiao

2013-12-19 Thread Tex
Joao, You're doing a great job and treasured service. I use http://tombo.pt often and have noticed a big improvement since you got deeply involved. I don't know what the archives would do without you since the site seamed to be at a standstill for quite some time. Keep up the good work,