Good News From Jayam October 1, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
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This poem was written by the famous Sri Lankan Singer/Composer Desmond Kelly in 2015. Desmond was a big fan of ‘Good News From Jayam’
The World’s in turmoil, but who really cares?
The pot’s on the boil. no smiles only stares.
But really, there’s no need for “singing the blues”
Just sit yourself down and read “Jayam’s Good News”
For stories that matter, with “fotos” to match
There are no sudden curves, no rotten eggs hatch
He picks out the good ones, bright colors and hues
This is the content of “Jayam’s Good News”
Autumn Has Arrived – In California
(Yosemite National Park in fall)
Please click on link below for website and past issues
63rd Independence Day in Long Beach, Ca. (Circa 2011). “It was the best celebration in the USA”
The Best Consul General to Los Angeles –
Jeff Goonewardena – Director, Thilanka Group.
Video Produced and Directed
by Don Mangala Jayakody,
The Fabulous Carpenter Long Beach Auditorium arranged by
Dr. Sarath and Hemanthi Gunatilaka
(Please click on arrow and bring back memories!)
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Dr Melanie Wanigatunga Weds
Dr. Patrick Sweeney in Atlanta, Georgia
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Old Joes Association of California Presents ” A Walk Down Memory Lane” Saturday, February 21st, 2026 Save The Date!
New Movie About Marlon Brando “Waltzing with Brando” (Billy Zane looks just like Brando) (Please click on arrow)
Prishan Pandithage Studios “a polished photo builds trust and credibility instantly”
At the Famous Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee
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Nice picture of a dynamic couple! Tony and Rosemary Foenander of Burbank, Ca. taken last year at the Taj Mahal in India
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Exports exceed $ 11.5 b in first eight months (exports to the US increased by 3.78 %)
Sri Lanka’s export sector continues to show strong resilience, registering over $ 11.54 billion in total exports during the first eight months of 2025, a 6.61% year-on-year (YoY) growth, alongside the strongest performance recorded for the month of August. August 2025 marked a notable performance, with total exports, including both merchandise and services, climbing to over $ 1.6 billion, registering a 2.57% YoY increase. The US, Sri Lanka’s largest single export destination accounting for 23% of the country’s merchandise exports, increased by 1.03 % to $ 304.07 million in August 2025 compared to August 2024.
Furthermore, exports to the US increased by 3.78 % over the cumulative period from January to August 2025, reaching $ 2,013.13 million. (Daily Financial Times)
St Joseph Hospital – Negombo “To Live is a Privilege”
Happy 50th Birthday Bill Rutnam of Toronto, Canada
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Celebrating Rohan Hatharasinghe’s 70th Birthday in Agoura Hills, Ca. were his wife Manomi and world travellers, Aloma and Denzil Ratnasoma of Sierra Madre, Ca. |
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Jayam’s Choice “Sound of Music” Danielle de Niese (Please click on arrow)
Victor Melder of Melbourne, Australia Celebrates 90th Birthday
(In 1993, the Government of Sri Lanka bestowed on Victor the National Title ‘Sri Lanka Ranjana’, in recognition of his then twenty five years meritorious service to Sri Lanka in Australia.)
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Jayatilaka Clan Celebrate in London – Children of R. E. Jayatilaka – Ceylon Government Minister of Transportation and MP for Nawalapitiya
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“Pinga” by Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone (Don’t miss this one) (Please click on arrow)
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Kaleidoscope With Savithri Rodrigo September 11th, 2025 (Please click on arrow)
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Obituaries – Sad News
Robert Redford (89) the dashing actor and Oscar-winning director who eschewed his status as a Hollywood leading man to champion causes close to his heart, has died.
“Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah–the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. Known for his starring roles in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All the President’s Men,” Redford also directed award-winning films such as “Ordinary People” and “A River Runs Through It.”
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Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Tangy Crab Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 8oz (250g) Japanese or baby cucumbers
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (150g) cooked or canned crabmeat
- 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 4 fresh tofu buns or poppy seed bread or all
- grain bread rolls
- 1 teaspoon finely sliced Thai basil leaves, to serve.
CHILLI DRESSING
- 1 to 2 tablespoons minced red finger- length
- chilli
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 shallots or 1 small onion, minced
- 1/2 cup (125ml) water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
METHOD
1.Make the Chilli Dressing by combining all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over high heat for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened. Remove and set aside to cool.
2.Peel the cucumbers, then slice very thinly. If using larger cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise first, scrape out the seeds with a spoon before slicing the cucumbers. Rub the salt into the cucumber slices and mix well, then strain or squeeze the cucumber to remove the liquid. Add all but 1 Tablespoon of the chilli dressing, crabmeat, lemon or lime juice and pepper to the cucumber slices and toss to combine.
3.Make a slit in the Bread Rolls and stuff each roll with the cocumber crab mixture, then top with reserved Chilli Dressing and Basil leaves when served.
NOTE: Japanese cucumbers are very small and crunchy, and almost seedless. Baby cucumbers.
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