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CELEBRATING THE EARTH DAY: THE VOICE OF THE NEXT GENERATION Our world needs transformational change, and it is time for us, those of the present generation to hold ourselves accountable for our role in the environmental crisis while also calling for bold, creative, and innovative solutions. This year marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day and this Webinar is designed to commemorate the occasion and to support the worldwide efforts to conserve and revitalize the environment of the blue planet that is our home. If we are to succeed, we must listen to the children who will link hands from around the world during this webinar and voice their concerns and ideas to preserve a pristine environment for their generation. This is the 17th of a series of virtual zoom panel discussions hosted by America Sri Lanka Photographic Art Society in Los Angeles California, USA (ASPAS); Member of Photographic ...
Apr 15, 2021
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Wolvendaal Church – significant Dutch Era building in Colombo City By Arundathie Abeysinghe Constructed in Doric Style (classical Greek or Roman order of Architecture), in the form of a *Greek cross with approximately 1.5 meter thick walls built with clay ironstone, Wolvendaal Church (Wolvendaalse Kerk) is located in *Pettah, Colombo. The Church has seating capacity for approximately 1000 people. At present, the Church is known as the Christian Dutch Reformed Church. During the period the Church was built, the area beyond the Colombo City had been a wilderness and there had been *jackals roaming in the area. The Dutch had mistaken the jackals for wolves and the area had been known as Wolf’s Dale (meaning dale of wolves) and named the area as ‘Wolvendaal’ (dale of wolves in Dutch). Dating back to the Dutch Colonial Era, Wolvendaal Church is the most significant Dutch Building and one of the oldest ...
Apr 15, 2021
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A story of courage, survival and triumph holds a message of hope and empowerment to all those who face life’s challenges – Nalini de Sielvie announces the release of ‘Written in the Stars’ MELBOURNE, Australia – Nalini de Sielvie announces her return to the publishing scene with the release of “Written in the Stars” (published by AuthorHouse UK), the story of a young girl’s incredible courage against all odds to achieve her dreams and success as she rises from rags to riches that inspires and empowers women of all ages. Anusha’s life changes dramatically when she is orphaned at 8 years old and spends the next few years as a servant. Abducted from her village in Sri Lanka one day, she is forced into child labor but escapes soon after, only to be captured by people smugglers. Anusha ends up at a detention center on Christmas Island along with a ...
Apr 15, 2021
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“MAN’S BEST FRIEND” – By Des Kelly A million such stories have been written from time to time, but this one is extraordinary. Touching, and almost unbelievable to read, this “drama” of Frank and Judy HAS to be read however, for everyone to realize how important this “connection” between a man/woman and their pet animals (especially dogs), should be. Show a dog true love folks, and he or she will gladly give their lives for you. Way back when, as a young boy, I did read about another Alsatian male who was shot and killed by his owner who thought his dog had gone into the nursery at home, where his baby was sleeping, to harm the child, only to realize, too late, that a Cobra-Snake had found it’s way into the same nursery, and Rover was sitting by the baby’s cot, teeth bared, and growling, simply telling the ...
Apr 15, 2021
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The Top Female Business Coaches Empowering and Inspiring in 2021 Source:-finance The Top 10 Female Business Coaches LOS ANGELES, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Let’s face it, the idea of starting a business can be extremely daunting, especially for those who have never done it before. With a global pandemic at hand, and more people starting online businesses, the competition is more fierce now than ever. Fortunately, no matter how intimidating it may seem, there are plenty of people who have already done the things you are trying to do and can help you get to where you’re trying to go. According to Attract Agency, working with an experienced and reputable business coach can be one of the most important factors to shorten your path to success. In honor of International Women’s Month, we present the top female business coaches who have proven their continued dedication to empowering and inspiring ...
Apr 15, 2021
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“FACTS & FIGURES” Thank you, to Keith Bennett, for the above. Did you know that your education is something you will take to your grave. You NEVER stop learning, so keep reading good books, and, of course, eLanka, wherever you are. If you CANNOT read, my condolences to you, and here’s hoping that anyone who is a relative or friend of your’s, IS reading this, and will find some time to TEACH YOU !!. Did you know that my message to everyone out there, is to HELP each other in any way possible. Let us start this fine practice right now. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka. ...
“A ROYAL LOVE-STORY” – by Des Kelly Just a little bit different, yet interesting to those who do not wish to read all about it. Sent out by Charles Schokman, so thank you Charles. It is but a few days before the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness Prince Phillip who actually did not want too much fanfare & fuss about his funeral is, once more, getting exactly what he wanted, because of the ravishes of Covid 19 still sweeping across Britain, and so, Royal Protocol as regards funerals, which, under normal conditions, would be huge ceremonial affairs, processions, etc., have now been scaled down, strangely, as this Duke wanted, anyway. ...
Apr 14, 2021
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The first proud Tamil to play Test cricket for Sri Lanka-by Revatha S. Silva Source:Themorning Born: 27 May, 1960 Current Age: 60 Height: Six feet PERSONAL Father: Leo John (former St. Peter’s and St. Joseph’s College, Colombo off-spin bowler) Mother: Rita Ranga Younger Sister: Nirmala Wife: Everista Son: Viventhra Daughter: Shannon Granddaughter: Viviana PLAYING CAREER Teams: Sri Lanka, NCC, Bloomfield, SSC, and Moratuwa SC Schools: St. Cecilia’s Convent – Batticaloa, St. Anthony’s College – Colpetty, Carey College – Colombo, and St. Peter’s College – Colombo Coaches: H.I.K. Fernando and Tony Opatha Playing Role: Fast bowler Batting Style: Right-handed Bowling Style: Right arm medium fast CAREER STATS Test Span: March 1983 to August 1984 ODI Span: September 1982 to October 1987 First-class Span: 1981/82 to 1986/87 Bowling: In Tests: Six matches; 28 wickets at a strike-rate of 21.92; Best in innings 5/60 in his third match against New Zealand in Kandy in March 1984; Best in a match 8/159 in the same match; Two five-wicket hauls In ODIs: 45 matches; 34 wickets ...
Apr 14, 2021
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