email from Leslie

We never get what we want, We never want what we get, We never have what we like, We never like what we have. And still we live & love. That's life... The best kind of friend, Is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, Never say a word, And then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had. It's true that we don't know What we've got until it's gone, But it's also true that we don't know What we've been missing until it arrives.. Giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they'll love you back! Don't expect love in return; Just wait for it to grow in their heart, But if it doesn't, be content it grew in yours. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, And a day to love someone, But it takes a lifetime to forget someone. Don't go for looks; they can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, Because it takes only a smile to Make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile! May you have Enough happiness to make you sweet, Enough trials to make you strong, Enough sorrow to keep you human, And enough hope to make you happy. Always put yourself in others' shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, It probably hurts the other person, too. The happiest of people Don't necessarily have the best of everything; They just make the most of everything that comes along their way. Happiness lies for Those who cry, Those who hurt, Those who have searched, And those who have tried, For only they can appreciate the importance of people Who have touched their lives. When you were born, you were crying And everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, You're the one who is smiling And everyone around you is crying. Please send this message To those people who mean something to you, To those who have touched your life in one way or another, To those who make you smile when you really need it, To those that make you see the brighter side of things When you are really down, To those who you want to know That you appreciate their friendship. And if you don't, don't worry, Nothing bad will happen to you, You will just miss out on the opportunity to brighten someone's life with this message

Beyond Prejudice - Sri Lanka's Unique Rehabilitation Effort

From: One Sri Lanka Peace Watch [mailto:oneslpeacewatch@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 11:06 PM
To: susweera@sltnet.lk
Subject: Beyond Prejudice - Sri Lanka's Unique Rehabilitation Effort

 Beyond Prejudice – Sri Lanka’s Unique Rehabilitation Effort

Imagine a situation a hardcore Al Qaeda terrorist allowed to live a normal life in the U.S. after a quick rehabilitation. Even Jim McDonald, the head of Amnesty in the U.S. would rebuke such move, calling it a grave threat to the society.

How about a rehabilitated Hamas suicide bomber allowed play for an Israeli national football team? One would say “not in this world”. Existing prejudices do not permit such imaginations.

In Sri Lanka such imaginations are not only possible but also made a reality. Sri Lanka has become the first country in the world to rehabilitate terrorists.

Look at the pictures below. Once they were members of the ruthless terrorist outfit that invented the art of suicide bombing to the world. Today they are made guilt free through the rehabilitation process enabling them to change.

This is what discriminatory Human Right campaigners like Amnesty do not want to believe.

Oct. 31, 2011 photo, Marry Anita, left, and Malarvili Paramalingam, former Tamil Tiger rebel combatants, train with other members of Sri Lanka's disabled volleyball team in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Three former Tamil Tiger rebel women combatants are set to represent Sri Lanka at the Asian Sitting Volleyball Open Championship scheduled to be held in Beijing later this month. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Oct. 31, 2011 photo, former Tamil Tiger rebel combatant Marry Anita, right, shares a light moment with two other members of Sri Lanka's disabled volleyball team in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Three former Tamil Tiger rebel women combatants are set to represent Sri Lanka at the Asian Sitting Volleyball Open Championship scheduled to be held in Beijing later this month. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Oct. 31, 2011 photo, Malarvili Paramalingam, center in blue, a former Tamil Tiger rebel combatant, trains with other members of Sri Lanka's disabled volleyball team in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Three former Tamil Tiger rebel women combatants are set to represent Sri Lanka at the Asian Sitting Volleyball Open Championship scheduled to be held in Beijing later this month. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Sri Lanka's former Tamil Tiger combatants, in yellow play with other prison inmates during a friendly soccer match amid heavy rain in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Oct.24, 2011. Sri Lanka is to free 367 ex-Tamil Tiger rebels, who had undergone rehabilitation and vocational training in military-run rehabilitation centers on Tuesday ahead of Tamil festival Deepavli, a Sri Lankan prison official said. (AP Photo/ Gemunu Amarasinghe

Oct. 31, 2011 photo, former Tamil Tiger rebel combatants Marry Anita, fourth right, Malarvili Paramalingam, second left, and Navalogini Navendran, center, share a light moment with other members of Sri Lanka's disabled volleyball team in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Three former Tamil Tiger rebel women combatants are set to represent Sri Lanka at the Asian Sitting Volleyball Open Championship scheduled to be held in Beijing later this month. (AP Photo/ Eranga Jayawardena)

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We do not represent any political party but respects democracy and the discretion of the people in Sri Lanka . "

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The mind of an Indian - email sent by Kirubs

Subject: The mind of the Indian....

Indian man walks into a bank in New York City and asks for the loan officer.

He tells the loan officer that he is going to India on business for
two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000. The bank officer tells him that
the bank will need some form of security for the loan, so the Indian
man hands over the keys to a new Ferrari parked on the street in front
of the bank.

He produces the title and everything checks out. The loan officer
agrees to accept the car as collateral for the loan. The bank's
president and its officers all enjoy a good laugh at the Indian for
using a $250,000 Ferrari as collateral against a $5,000 loan. An
employee of the bank then drives the Ferrari into the bank's
underground garage and parks it there.

Two weeks later, the Indian returns, repays the $5,000 and the
interest, which comes to $15.41. The loan officer says, "Sir, we are
very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked
out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we
checked you out and found that you are a multi-millionaire. What
puzzles us is, why would you bother to borrow $5,000'" The Indian
replies: "Where else in
New York City can I park my car for two weeks for only $15.41 and
expect it to be there when I return'"

Ah, the mind of the Indian...

Shopping in London - jksw

SHOPPING IN LONDON WAS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED  Went to Boots they don't sell boots........ Went to Selfridges they don't sell fridges........ Went to Curry's they don't sell curry........... Went to the Apple store they don't sell apples.......... Even at Blackberry they don't sell any kinda berries........ As for Virgin Megastore,  what a huge disappointment !!!!!! ;-) And guess what they sell here?

How to Prevent Yourself from a Fall, Trip, or Slip - Susiri Weerasekara

 Forwarded with my additions below it.

jksw

Increased Risk of Fall Accident Begins at Age 40  by: Junji Takano   People begin to have balance problems starting at the age of 40 years. The older you get, the weaker your physical body and sensory abilities will be, which are all factors in having poor balance. In Japan, more than 7,000 people a year die from falling accidents ## Test Your Balance by Standing on One Leg You can determine how good your balance is by measuring the length of time that you can stand on one leg. The following table shows the average balance time by age group in a study conducted at a Japanese health institute. Average time with eyes open 20-39 years old: 110 seconds 40-49: 64 seconds50-59: 36 seconds 60-69: 25 seconds Average time with eyes closed 20-39 years old: 12 seconds 40-49: 7 seconds50-59: 5 seconds 60-69: less than 3 seconds women tend to lose their balance more than men but only by a small margin (1-2%). From this study, it is also evident that there's a sudden significant decrease in the ability to maintain balance among middle-aged people (40 years and above). ## The Soles of Your Feet Have Sensors The skins all throughout your body have significant amount of tiny pressure sensors or mechanoreceptors. Some areas have few pressure sensors, while other areas have thousands, like on the soles of your feet. The pressure sensors on the foot soles provide information to your brain to help balance your body.  As you get older, the sensors will get weaker and your foot sole lose sensitivity. But there are also other factors that can lead to weaker pressure sensors. ## Poor Blood Circulation Can Disrupt the Pressure Sensors In our study, people are almost twice as likely to be in a fall accident caused by poor blood circulation. This can be simulated by soaking your feet into ice cold water for about 3 minutes. Because of the cold temperature, the pressure sensors on the foot sole begin to lose sensitivity. ## Pay Attention to Your Forward-Moving Foot If your forward-moving foot hit something, your body will be off-balance causing you to fall or trip. Well, it's a matter of common sense to always have your eyes on path and watch where you are going. But that's not the only problem. Here are the other two major reasons why you stumble while walking. 1. Your forward-moving foot is pointed down. If your foot is pointed down while making a step, then you are more prone to falling. To avoid this, your forefoot or toes should be flexed upwards as shown on the image below. 2. You walk like a pendulum. The height of your step can greatly increase your risk of falling. To prevent this, your forward-moving foot must be higher off the ground (at least 5 cm) while the knee is raised high as shown on the image below. A bit highstepping is good. ## How to Prevent Yourself from a Fall, Trip, or Slip 1. Keep Your House Clean . Always make sure to put away or store properly all personal belongings and other unnecessary things even if it is only a newspaper, remote control, and laundries scattered on the floor or carpet. 2. Stretch Your Feet and Ankles Foot exercising is good. in reality, feet stretching exercise can really help your feet maintain balance. 3. Keep Your House Warm and Ensure Adequate Lighting Cold muscles and pressure sensors work less well and are less responsive to signals. A decreased temperature will also cause your muscles to have less strength and less flexible, which can lead to accidents. Always try to keep your house warm or wear proper clothes and footwear, especially during winter. Since most falls occur indoors, make sure your house has adequate lighting. Free newsletter: http://www.pyroenergen.com/newsletter.htm ------------------------------------------------------------  And now for senior Sri Lankans, counting ladies in their 50s. Walk often, often on grass, barefoot is preferred. Toning up your balance and foot senses. Wearing glasses decrease range of vision, especially down below near your feet, and stepping downstairs. Note down your ‘blind’ areas. Watch out for wet floors, especially toilets and bathrooms. Older people need non slip floors- not tiles- and a few hand rails around help. In humid climes, water dries up slowly. Try to have both hands free walking stairs. One hand on railing. Beware slipping, crumply carpets. If in doubt, sit on bed as you pull your underwear, socks on. Sooner or later you will need to. Beware cats and dogs and  animals like children who may bash into you. Think of having taller chair seating, avoiding deep low suites. Getting off a low car seat could be tricky. When on unfamiliar ground or house floor, take care. Beware varying floor levels in the same house, or as you walk on roads. At night in the dark, a quick first step off the bed  can cause a fall, the mosquito net may trip you too. Keep a small torch. Walking on roads without pavements can be tricky. Potholes are common. A sudden beach wave you could tackle when young at the beach may be a disaster. Be aware, that your muscle/bone strength is far less than at say 30 years. Be aware that as you age the muscles around bones thin down, reducing your muscle padding effect, making even mild bone/floor contact prone to more factures, like falling to a side. And lastly, don’t ever sleep walk or get chased by a leopard. jksw

Sayings - email from Dawood

[1]

Regular naps prevent old age,

especially if you take them while driving.

[2]

Having one child makes you a parent;

having two makes you  a referee.

[3]

Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right;

and the other is the husband!

[4]

I believe we should all pay our tax with a smile.

I tried - but they wanted cash.

[5]

Marriage is give and take. 

You'd better give it to her or she'll take it anyway.

[6]

My wife and I always compromise.

I admit I'm wrong and she agrees with me.

[7]

It doesn't matter how often a married man changes his job,

he still ends up with the same boss.

[8]

Saving is the best thing.

Especially when your parents have done it for you.

[9]

Wise men talk because they have something to say;

fools talk because they feel they have to say something.

[10]

They call our language the mother tongue because the 

father seldom 

gets to speak!

[11]

Man : Is there any way for long life ?

Dr. : Get married.

Man : Will it help 

Dr : No , but then the thought of long life will never occur.

[12]

Why do couples hold hands during their wedding ?

It's a formality just like two boxers shaking hands  

before the fight begins !

[13]

Wife: Darling today is our anniversary, what should we do ?

 Husband: Let us stand in silence for 2 minutes.

[14]

It's funny when people discuss: Love Marriage vs Arranged marriage.

It's like asking someone, if suicide is better or being murdered.

[15]

There is only one perfect child in the world and every mother has it.

WHAT REALLY MATTERS IN LIFE - email from Gallege De Silva.

  Take sometime to ponder on what is stated below, especially with all the hype about the end of the world.  Let's start now to get ready, so that when the time comes, we will have no fear in facing our GOD.

  




























  

Reminds me of what we memorized in the JSC at school:-

Lives of great men all remind us,

We can make our lives sublime

And departing leave behind us,

FOOT-PRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIME.