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SHARKS OF SRI LANKA (PART 2) at WNPS Head Office – by Rex I. De Silva (Saturday 29 July 2023) (Sri Lanka – Colombo event) SHARKS Part 2 By Rex I. De Silva Saturday 29th July at 9.3o am at WNPS Head office ‘Sharks’, a word that inspires a range of emotions in humans, from terror to wonder, depending on a person’s understanding of this ancient predator of the oceans. Demonized in books and movies, they completely ignore the wondrous survival skills that evolution has blessed them with. Extensive research and knowledge. however, has done much to dispel the horror and replace it with a profound appreciation of this incredible species. ...

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Rare opportunity in the Colombo suburbs to develop the perfect city escape! Property Overview  One-of-a-kind 61 perch property on a 40-foot hill in thriving Thalawathugoda! Features large area of clear land, terraced gardens & abundant natural vegetation. Serene space with panoramic views of Diyawanna lake. Ideal for nature lovers, families, pets. Great for entertaining lots of guests! Tons of potential for developing your new estate home! Previously rented to former principals of the Overseas International School of Colombo. Property Facts and Features Total Land Area: 61 Perches 2 access points to the property. 2 large gardens with lush vegetation and mature trees (jackfruit, mahogany, tamarind). Includes vegetable garden in lower terrace. Natural water well. Full-sized badminton court (space ideal for swimming pool). 3,400 Sq.ft. 2-storey house, built in 1991, last renovated in 2012. 3 spacious living/dining areas. 4 beds (master with connecting study), 3 baths, large pantry with separate kitchen, ...

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SUNDAY CHOICE – Your grace is sufficient for me – by Charles Schokman “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.—-2 Corinthians 12:9(ESV) Verse Thoughts Paul was doing a great work for the Lord, but God knows the heart of all men and He knew that Paul could become puffed up with pride due to the great revelations that God was giving to the Church through him. The mysteries that Paul was being shown, had been kept hidden for ages and generations but now were being revealed to the saints of God – through Paul. No wonder the Lord gave Paul a thorn in the flesh, which caused him to be tried and tested, beaten and buffeted to the extreme ...

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Sri Lanka Lions Sports Club – NSW SEEKING FOR NEW PLAYERS We are a sporting club within the Hills District with strong roots to Cricket. The Lanka Lions are the reigning ‘Sydney Masters Cricket Association – Classics’ Champions for the past six years. As a champion club, we are expanding our participation in the Hornsby Ku-ring gai and Hills District Cricket Association (HKHDCA) – ‘B’ Grade Competion effective 2023-24 season. We are inviting players with good cricketing experience in a similar competition (‘B’ Grade) or with good experience at a competitive cricketing level in forming our newest team to participate in the HKHDCA ‘B’ Grade competition. If you fit the criteria or would like to know more about the club or the Competion, please contact one of the following; Russel- 0404 985 896 Steve- 0476 825 401 Boyd- 0438 801 166 Marlon- 0431 544 857 email enquiries: president@sllscnsw.com ...

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Annual Esala Perahera Festival begins Source:Dailynews The 798th Annual Esala Perahera Festival of the historic Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya will be held until August 1 in Ratnapura. The Kumbal Perahera festival began on July 18 and will go on till July 22, while the Weedi (Street) Perahera will be held from July 22 to July 27. The Maha Perahera will be held from July 28 to August 1. ...

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Two Para athletes back home with bronze medals-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Source:Dailynews Para athletes who won two bronze medals were warmly welcomed at the Katunayake Airport yesterday. Here Two Bronze medalists Samitha Dulan, Dinesh Priyantha, along with athlete Pradeep Somasiri and NPC President Lt Colonel Deepal Herath, Sports Ministry project officer Gamini Costa and other officials after the welcome ceremony. (Pix courtesy Sport Ministry media) Two Sri Lanka Para athletes Dinesh Priyantha Herath and Samitha Dulan Kodituwakku bagged bronze medal each at the World Para Athletic Championship held in Olympic Stadium In Paris, France and returned home yesterday. A simple welcome ceremony was organised by the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) at the Katunayake Airport. Both Samitha Dulan and Dinesh Priyantha were competed at Javelin throw events to take bronze medals and these two Para athletes were highlighted at last Paralympic games in Tokyo as Samitha Dulan took a bronze and Dinesh ...

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Australian passports just became more powerful: Here are the countries you can now enter visa-free-by Low De Wei Singapore has taken over from Japan as the destination with the world’s most powerful passport for 2023.CREDIT: Source: Theage Singapore has replaced Japan for having the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 192 global destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. After five years at the top, Japan dropped to third place as the number of destinations its passport can access without a visa fell, while Australia has moved up two places to joint sixth position, according to the ranking published by London-based immigration consultancy Henley & Partners. ...

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