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“ON-LINE WITH LATE-LINE” By Desmond Kelly ‘the Star of eLanka’ “Aunty A.B.C.”, the ONLY T.V.Channel one can watch without the annoying interruption of “silly-ads”, every two minutes, has always been, as far as many Lankan-Aussies (myself included), the very BEST T.V.  on offer, in Melbourne, anyway. Naturally, I cannot speak for our “viewers” in the other States in this sun-burnt Land, but I have always opted for the A.B.C. because of it’s straight-forward approach to what is sometimes quite inapproachable “subjects” without fear or favour, which is “the way to go”. Unfortunately, now, in the topsy-turvy World that we live in, Politics play a major part in decisions that are sometimes difficult to comprehend. The Channel 2 “Four Corners” has been in the “gun-sight” of the Federal Government for a while, now, simply because this t.v. programme tells it like it is. “Aunty” will take a “story”, good, bad, happy ...

Dec 9, 2017 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , Comments 2
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CHRISTMAS-DAY – by Desmond Kelly ‘the Star of eLanka’ Yes, it isn’t too far away, another Christmas day, Have you bought all your presents ?, well, don’t delay, Next year, in July, also possibly May, Don’t forget your “shopping” for Christmas day. D.K. While I do believe in Christmas, with all it’s trimmings, it is quite possible that Jesus Christ was NOT born on the 25th of December, of that year. History leads us to believe that while shepherds watched their flock by night, all seated on the ground, it would have then been much too cold, with too much snow around. . It would have been the height of Winter, in December, and while the shepherds may have been illitrate, they would not have been fools. All “stock” would have been “under-cover”, their shepherds, with them. I am also “informed” that Christmas was a part of some pagan festival, and do know that ...

Dec 8, 2017 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , Comments 0
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WITH YOU. WITHOUT YOU – by Desmond Kelly ‘the Star of eLanka’     Oba ekka, oba nathuwa, (with you, without you), OR, the other way around, as far as this “title” was concerned, was a video-movie, made in Sri Lanka recently and now “features” on eLanka as well, especially for our Lankan Aussies (with sub-titles in English), BUT, because I say it like it is, whether it be the Lanka Times, eLanka, or any-bloody-body else, please do not watch this if you are feeling a bit down in the dumps.      For a start, “oba nathuwa”, is pessimistic. it should have been the other way around. Not only that, but, at the same time, I now intend writing a song with, what I think, is a beautiful “title” for one, namely ” WITH YOU, OR, WITHOUT YOU” (there you go, my copyright for it). The Sinhala video-movie should have been ...

Dec 8, 2017 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , Comments 0
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Winning and Losing at auctions – By William de Ora (de Silva) Ria at the auction “This is the first time we’ve been to an auction. It would have been so daunting if we were on our own” Just over two months ago, out of the blue Sunila called me. At that first phone call I didn’t know who she was or why she was calling me. One of her friends has given my name. Without even introducing herself Sunila launched into what was on top of her mind.  “We are losing out at auctions” there was desperation in her voice. “A friend said you would be good to bid for us.” There was no room for me get a word in. “Are you available tomorrow? The auction is at 2.30pm?” As a buyer’s agent I get asked to bid at auctions or negotiate with real estate agents on behalf of ...

Dec 7, 2017 Posted by In Articles Tagged , Comments 0
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Chamari Atapattu – the Sri Lankan superstar is in Australia ready to represent the Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League Chamari Atapattu – the Sri Lankan superstar is in Australia ready to represent the Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League. She is the first Sri Lankan female cricketer to be a part of the WBBL in its short history (and the only Sri Lankan player featuring in this years Big Bash competitions – male and female!). If you are free, please come down and show your support behind our very own Chamari Atapattu.  December 10 Family day Geelong CC  2 pm to  4pm   Kardinia Park Geelong 3220 Victoria The fixtures: December 9 v Thunder – North Sydney Oval December 16 v Strikers – Gliderol Stadium, Glenelg December 17 v Strikers – Gliderol Stadium, Glenelg December 22 v Heat – Camberwell Sports Ground, Camberwell    2 pm  December 23 v Heat – ...

Dec 6, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Home Tagged , , Comments 0
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What is Lymph System? – Written by Dr harold Gunatillake-FRCS, MBBS, FICS, FIACS, AM(Sing)-Health writer   Just like there are arteries and veins to circulate blood carrying nutrients, other metabolites and waste material to and from the tissues and organs there is another system called the lymph system which is filled with watery milkish fluid called lymph carrying nutrients and waste material between the body tissues and the bloodstream? You could compare the two transport systems like the road and railway systems, respectively. The lymph system is composed of very tiny thread-like meshwork of vessels under the skin (subcutaneously) and deep in relation to the blood vessels, mainly accompanying the veins. Like the railway system there are stations joining this system called nodes, commonly found in the neck, armpit and the groin. These nodes are bean shaped organs and are part of your body’s defensive barrier – the immune system. There ...

Dec 6, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , Comments 0
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My cooking challenge is still open – By Dr Hector Perera : London There are far too many cooking programmes in British TV but the only thing is I didn’t figure out any technique of energy saving in cooking. The contestants or even the famous chef’s just cook without due care for any wastage of energy, may be because they do not have to meet the energy bill. Poisonous gases given out while cooking Researchers now understand that the process of cooking food and even simply operating stoves particularly gas appliances can emit a cocktail of potentially hazardous chemicals and compounds. Within our homes, these pollutants are less diluted than they are outdoors, and in the absence of proper ventilation, they often get trapped inside. In cold weather countries they hardly open the windows to let these gases escape may be because they are unaware of these poisonous gases. Most ...

Dec 5, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Dr Hector Perera Tagged , , Comments 0
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