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Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Probiotic bacteria may aid against anxiety and memory problems
A daily capsule of probiotic bacteria may help people cope with
mild anxiety and memory problems, according to a small study of healthy men.
Those who took the bug-bearing capsules for a month reported less stress and
anxiety, and had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the morning,
th...
Expatriate Sri Lankans who have made good in Canada.
1. Son of veteran Politician Ananthasangar's son has won a seat in the Parliament of Canada
- http://anynews.lk/s/87va
2. Son of murdered politician Alfred Duraiappa has been appointed a Deputy Inspector General in Canada.
Sri Lankan appointed Deputy Inspector General of Canadian Police -
http://anynews.lk/s/87uv
Some Of The Best Shots You'll Ever See
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole
OFFICIAL
Somewhere over the Rainbow - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole
Somewhere
Over The Rainbow - What A Wonderful World (From the film 'Meet Joe Black')
OFFICIAL
Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - "What A Wonderful World" Video
OFFICIAL
Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - White Sandy Beach Video
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwoʻole | |
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Iz in 1993
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| Background information | |
| Born | May 20, 1959 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Origin | Hawaii, US |
| Died | June 26, 1997 (aged 38) Honolulu, Hawaii |
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| Instruments |
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| Years active | 1976–1997 |
| Labels |
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| Associated acts | Makaha Sons of Niʻihau |
| Notable instruments | |
| Ukulele | |
Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (Hawaiian pronunciation: [kəˌmɐkəˌvivoˈʔole]) translation: "The Fearless Eyed"; May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997), also called Bruddah Iz (Brother Iz), was a Hawaiian musician, entertainer andsovereignty activist.
His voice became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993. His medley of "Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" was subsequently featured in several films, television programs, and television commercials.
Through his skillful ukulele playing and incorporation of other genres, such as jazz and reggae, Kamakawiwoʻole remains a very strong influence on Hawaiian music.[1]
Death[edit]
Throughout his life, Kamakawiwoʻole was morbidly obese and at one point weighed 757 pounds (343 kg; 54.1 st) standing 6-foot-2-inch (1.88 m) tall (body mass index = 97.2).[4] He endured several hospitalizations because of health problems caused by his weight.[4] Beset with respiratory, heart, and other medical problems, he died at the age of 38 in Queen's Medical Center at 12:18 a.m. on June 26, 1997.[4] Kamakawiwoʻole was survived by his wife, Marlene Kamakawiwoʻole, and their daughter, Ceslie-Ann "Wehi".[11]
The Hawaii state flag flew at half-staff on July 10, 1997, the day of Kamakawiwoʻole's funeral. His koa wood coffin lay in state at the state capitol building in Honolulu. He was the third person in Hawaiian history to be awarded this honor, and the only one who was not a government official. Approximately ten thousand people attended the funeral. Thousands of fans gathered as his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean at Mākua Beach on July 12, 1997.[11] Scenes from the funeral and scattering of Kamakawiwoʻole's ashes were featured in official music videos of "Over the Rainbow" released posthumously by Mountain Apple Company; as of July 2015, the two videos as featured on YouTube have collectively received over 198 million views.[12][13]
On September 20, 2003, hundreds paid tribute to Kamakawiwoʻole as a bronze bust of the revered singer was unveiled at the Waianae Neighborhood Community Center on Oʻahu. The singer's widow, Marlene Kamakawiwoʻole, and sculptor Jan-Michelle Sawyer were present for the dedication ceremony.[14]
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[hide]Monday, October 19, 2015
Royal Albert Hall performance.
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Last Night of the
Proms 2015 Royal Albert Hall, London
Here is an
excellent performer of Sri Lankan heritage. I am sure you will enjoy the
pleasure of listening to this clip.
-R-
On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 11:18 AM, Sylvia Thalakada wrote:
Couldn’t resist
forwarding this to you. History was created here. Danni was the
first operatic soprano to have ever been invited to sing at the Last
Night of the Proms in Hyde Park, on the same night, along such acts as
the Jacksons. Truly a night to remember. The clip from Hyde park which
was a totally separate performance, will be available later.
The clips below
are from the Royal Albert Hall – 6,000 people.
And we were there to celebrate this great moment with her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hn16D9lqc8
Beverly De Niese Her mother and father are Sri Lankans
And we were there to celebrate this great moment with her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hn16D9lqc8
Beverly De Niese Her mother and father are Sri Lankans
Probiotic bacteria may aid against anxiety and memory problems
A daily capsule of probiotic bacteria may help people cope with
mild anxiety and memory problems, according to a small study of healthy men.
Those who took the bug-bearing capsules for a month reported less stress and
anxiety, and had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the morning,
th...
Never force children to say grace...
email from Kamalini Kanapathippillai
Litttle
Johnny strikes again!!!!
>>>>
Your smile for today
>>>> At dinner, little Johnny was asked to lead the prayer.
>>>> "But I don't know how to pray," he replied.
>>>> “Just pray for your family, friends and neighbors, the poor, etc.," said his father.
>>>> "Okay”, the boy said,".
>>>> "Dear Lord,... Thank you for our visitors and their children, who finished all my cookies and ice cream.
>>>> Bless them so they won't come again.
>>>> Forgive our neighbor's son, who removed my sister's clothes and wrestled with her on her bed.
>>>> This coming Christmas, please send clothes to all those poor naked ladies on my Daddy's Blackberry.
>>>> And provide shelter for the homeless man who uses Mom's room when Daddy is at work. AMEN"
>>>> Dinner was cancelled.
Locating a bee-hive in Africa.
PS
The Veddhas of Sri Lanka locate a bee-hive in the jungle by following the flight of a single bee. The single bee becomes a swarm as they get closer to the hive. This is the jungle craft of the Aboriginal tribes of Sri Lanka.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
The Best Of Billy Vaughn
SAIL
ALONG SILVERY MOON Billy Vaughn
https://youtu.be/upbcSPpelzgBilly Vaughn - Tennessee Waltz [HQ stereo]
Billy
Vaughn - Red River Valley
Fascination
- Billy Vaughn
Billy
Vaughn - Sukiyaki
SOMEWHERE
MY LOVE - Billy Vaughn
The Best Of Billy Vaughn
Billy Vaughn
From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vaughn with Gale Storm on The Gale Storm Show in 1958. He and Storm collaborated to
write a song, "You're My Baby Doll", which they performed on the
show.
William Richard "Billy" Vaughn (April 12, 1919 – September 26, 1991)
was an American singer, multi-instrumentalist,orchestra leader,
and A&R man for Dot Records.[1]
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'Love matching' among birds.
It increases your chances for genetic compatibility Most of us
have spent a considerable part of our life looking for true love—our perfect
match. The search for an ideal partner isn’t exclusive to humans, many animals
do it too. But from an evolutionary perspective it is not actually clear why
w...
Garden in your flat.
Imagine rising with the sun and tending to your crops, all to
the beat of morning traffic. While growing plants in a busy city might seem
like an impossible task, there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables that
can thrive in your urban space — no backyard required. City dwellers are used
to ...
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