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| Sri Lankan Prof's Earthquake Predictions for April 2011 Warns of Five Quakes in Coming Days |
| 2011-04-08 22:08:01 |
Professor Atula Senaratne of the Geological Department of Peradeniya University has predicted five earthquakes in the month of April. The countries likely to be hit are China, Indonesia, Turkey and Iran not ruling out Japan again. As for the Indonesian region, three more earthquakes may occur.A TIME LINE FOR EARTHQUAKE PREDICTIONS - APRIL 2011:April 03 to 10 : in the area of JapanApril 06 to 10 : in China in the Indian ocean coastApril 10 to 15 : in Turkey and Iran areaApril 10 to 18 : in IndonesiaApril 16 to 20 : in the Pacific regionNEWS ITEMS FOR APRIL 2011 EARTHQUAKE FORECASTS:Peradeniya Prof predicted Japanese quake09th April 2011, www.dailynews.lk, Asela KURULUWANSAThe earthquake which occurred in the North Eastern part of Japan on Thursday night was correctly predicted by Prof Ath...
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| Earthquake Prediction - Sri Lankan Scientists Successfully Predict New Zealand & Japan Earthquakes. Discovery Linked to Planetary Configuration |
| 2011-03-27 21:48:11 |
By Rukshana Rizwie, www.nation.lkScientists at the University of Peradeniya who have been studying the occurrences of earthquakes around the world could possibly hold the key to predicting the next big quake.The scientists have been able to find a significant relationship with the planetary configuration and some of the major earthquakes that have taken place, including the recent 6.3 earthquake that rocked Christchurch in New Zealand.Almost Every Quake Prediction Made in March Came True“We predicted according to our research and studies that there was to be an earthquake in New Zealand on February 22 and it occurred,” said Professor Athula Senaratne at the University.“Almost every quake that we predicted to occur during the month of March did take place,” he said.BBC Ignored Predi...
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| The Sri Lanka Patients’ Formulary - A publication for understanding of medicine and a boon to the public |
| 2010-11-21 07:34:29 |
20th November 2010, www.island.lkThe Sri Lanka Patients’ Formulary (SLPF) is a publication that is really needed and most appropriate for current Sri Lankan medical practice. For health care to be successful patient compliance is of crucial importance and this in turn depends on good communication between the recipient and the provider. This work edited by Professor Colvin Goonaratna, and Doctors Chamari Weeraratne, Manuj C. Weerasinghe and Thiwanka D. Wijeratna is a very timely contribution to bridge the communication gap between healthcare provider and user.This SLPF gives patients, their careers and the general public an opportunity to gain greater understanding of the medicines that are prescribed for them. It has been the practice for too long that the doctor prescribes and the pati...
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| Beli - The Marvellous Medicinal Fruit for Stomach & Bowels - By Nanda Nanayakkara |
| 2010-09-22 01:46:15 |
By courtesy of www.island.lkI read the article authored by Dr. Lakshman Ranasinghe under the headline, Astrological predictions, in The Island of Friday the 17th instant with avid interest. So, with the kind assistance of the Editor I wish to share my personal experience with the readers of my ilk. In my letter under reference I explained that the eminent Consultant Gastroenterologist with boundless mercy and full of empathy and sympathy diagnosed my particular ailment as incurable diverticula disease. All the pathological tests were done at the Colombo National Hospital. He was not prepared to undertake them at Asiri Hospital which involved payment as I am a poor pensioner on a meagre monthly income. He lives up to his name "Meththananda" with an abundance of loving kindness. He prescribe...
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| Role of Imports in Sri Lankan Economy. Interaction of Imports and Tariffs with Five Hubs of Growth - By Dr Saman Kelegama |
| 2010-08-30 23:38:19 |
By courtesy of www.island.lkAddress by Dr. Saman Kelegama, Executive Director, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka at the AGM of the Import Section of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, 3 August 2010:"It is an honour to be the Chief Guest at the AGM of the Import Section of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. I thought that it will be appropriate to share some of my views of the import sector of Sri Lanka so as to identify its current role in the Sri Lankan economy and its role in the future. Accordingly, I will deal with four broad issues relevant to the import sector in Sri Lanka, viz., (1) the positioning of imports in the Sri Lankan economy, (2) imports as a value adder to the Sri Lankan economy, (3) imports as a revenue earner to the economy, and lastly, (4) imports as a growth facilita...
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| Wonder Plant Bermuda Grass -Arugampul, Cynodon dactylon- and It’s Medicinal Value |
| 2010-05-06 10:00:09 |
Bermuda Grass or Arugampul is indeed a blessing to the ailing humanity. It is quite surprising that a plant of this nature that could cure or bring considerable relief to so many ailments that would otherwise require treatment with expensive drugs, is so well hidden in this information age. It is still more surprising when one considers how wide-spread this plant is in tropical countries such as Sri Lanka where it grows wild even by the roadside.Going by the scientific name Cynodon dactylon, this plant is also known as Durva Grass, Dhub, Bermuda Grass, Dog’s Tooth Grass, Bahama Grass, Devil's Grass, Couch Grass, Indian Doab, Grama, and Scutch Grass. This grass is know in Tamil as Arugampul and is used in making garlands for Lord Ganesha. One of the surest ways to identify this grass is t...
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| Yatagiyaawe Yata Giya Than - History brought out of Distortion : W. S. Bandara |
| 2009-11-24 03:00:48 |
This is about a book where the author looks at our history from a fresh viewpoint much removed from the general outlook, and attempts to analyse the same with clear, incisive reasoning and brings forth historical vistas that contrast sharply with the ‘accepted’ interpretations, and explains as to why they had to be so.Mr W. S. Bandara, the author of this extraordinary book gives it the bold title of “Yatagiyaawe Yata Giya Than – Ithihaasaya Vikurthiyen Prakurthiyata”, which could be loosely translated as “Obscure Vignettes of the Distant Past – History brought out of Distortion”. As the title itself implies, the author has been bold enough to challenge the “accepted” interpretations of our history that are generally based on information gleaned from Chronicles, anecdota...
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| Effect of global warming on tea production in Sri Lanka |
| 2009-11-20 07:24:16 |
20th November 2009, www.island.lk By Dr M T Ziyad Mohamed, BSc (SL) Ph D (Sheffield UK), Director, CIC Tea Advisory Services (Pvt) Ltd.,Tea produced in Sri Lanka commonly known as "Ceylon tea" throughout the world is very popular for its unique quality, since its introduction. Ceylon tea won such an accolade, due to its unique flavour, especially coming from regions like Dimbula (Talawakele – Hatton), Nuwara Eliya, Uva, Udapussellawa, Bogawantalawa and Maskeliya. Interestingly, apart from soil conditions and the terrain in which the tea is grown, climatic conditions prevailing in these regions contributed significantly, towards the development of such flavour compounds in tea leaf. Since early 1990s, the leafy grade teas produced, mainly ...
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| Motor Insurance and you - Things to remember when you go for an insurance policy |
| 2009-11-10 21:07:49 |
Let us bring to you a very useful and relevant article we found in Daily Mirror.Motor Insurance and youBy Ravi Sumithraarachchi - Senior Manager-Motor InsuranceCourtesy : www.dailymirror.lk of 11th November 2009 The first insurance policies were issued towards the end of the nineteenth century. At this experimental stage, there were insurance company failures, the first occurring in 1910.The 1st world war hastened technological development because there was an obvious need for a mode of transport with the attributes of mobility, speed and efficiency. At the end of the war, popular motoring really began, in an era of cheap, light ‘baby’ cars. Consequently, motoring became a worldwide pursuit.There was a corresponding increase in personal injury litigation, the result of the fact that a ...
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| Cars of my youth - When the British and American vehicles held sway on Sri Lankan roads |
| 2009-11-08 06:56:04 |
By VikmajI remember going to school in the 50’s in my father’s Austin A30 which was built as an alternative to the Morris Minor which was very popular at that time. But the Peugeot 203 which came in the 40’s was also extremely popular at that time. The 203 was used by a slightly richer crowd as it was a bit more expensive than the Morris Minor. The Volkswagen Beatle entered the market in the 50s and gave the 203 a very good run for money.When the Volkswagen Beatle came in, all had reservations, in particular as it was air-cooled. The common consensus of opinion was that it would be a flop and would not be able to withstand a rigorous journey, but all the pundits were proved wrong. The car caught the market like hot cakes and it became a fad even among the upper class. Of course, the...
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