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Dr. Kohona Explores Ways to Boost Trade with China

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Sri Lanka Ambassador in Beijing Dr. Palitha Kohona has requested the China Asia Economic Development Association Urban Cooperation Committee (CAEDAUCC) to establish Sri Lanka national pavilions, both online and offline, as part of the overall efforts to promote Sri Lanka products.Declaring Sri Lanka should make every effort to increase exports to China, Ambassador Kohona said increase of Sri Lankan exports to China could help Sri Lanka overcome the current crisis.


Newlyweds Alexa and Trey of Bellevue, WA Cruising Alaska on the ‘Discovery Princess’

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Happy 4th Birthday Athena (You can’t beat that smile!)

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Congratulations Graduates !

Samantha Djahanshahi

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Sydney Bacon

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Lianne de Silva

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Wathni Wije

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Shehan

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Lunch with Sheahara Pandithage of Wembley, UK at “The Strand House” in Manhattan Beach, Ca.

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Antique 200 year old couch from Sri Lanka in excellent condition new corduroy green upholstered – Valued in Sri Lanka for much more than asking price.

(Own a Part of Sri Lanka’s Heritage)

$6000 firm – Call Jayam 626-335-7266

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Shanthi and Nandi Jasentuliyana 40th Wedding Anniversary in Diamond Bar, Ca.

 

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Urgently Required Medical supplies were dispatched to the University Hospital Peradeniya (UTH), by Meditech Data International CEO Dilip Niranjan Jayasekara from the funds raised at the 40th-anniversary gathering of Shanthi and Nandi Jasentuliyana. 


Lassana Launches La Treats Range of Cookies

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Lassana Group of Companies, has launched of a delicious and innovative range of exclusive cookies to the Sri Lankan market under its own proprietary brand, ‘La Treats’. With the promise of ‘Treat Yourself’, La Treats presently offers six unique flavours for cookie lovers to enjoy. All new flavors of freshly baked La Treats cookies, including Choco Chip, Red Velvet, Milk and Malt, Fruit & Nut, Blueberry, and Raisin are now available for purchase online and at all Lassana showrooms, island wide.


Jayam’s Choice “For So Long” by The Bee Gees (Please click on arrow)


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Lankan Muslims forgo Hajj pilgrimage to save forex for the country

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Over 1,500 Muslims who were planning to make the Hajj pilgrimage this year have decided to skip in a bid to help Sri Lanka conserve scarce foreign exchange. Saudi Arabia had allocated a quota of nearly 1,600 persons from Sri Lanka for the Hajj this year. It was the first time in two years Sri Lanka got an opportunity as Saudi cancelled the practice of one of the pillars of Islam for outsiders in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. Sources said if Sri Lankans were to undertake the pilgrimage the cost would have been around $ 7 million.


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In what is probably the highest accolade paid to a Sri Lankan naturalist ever, this year’s Linnean Medal for Zoology was bestowed on Rohan David Pethiyagoda, who, though not a scientist in the formal sense, has as a naturalist been a guiding light with his magisterial Freshwater Fishes in Sri Lanka (1990) and been responsible for the discovery and/or description of almost a hundred new species of vertebrates from our island. The ceremony at Burlington House on May 24, and Rohan Pethiyagoda says he felt very honored as a Sri Lankan to be standing there.


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Stardust Nite at the Ceylinco Ballroom on July 10th 1970 Rs. 7.00 (were you there? Livy was!)

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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo June 3rd, 2022 (Please click on arrow)


We have large whiskeys and even larger seagrass, fanged fans, young bakers, the port in action and our top story

discusses the cause of our crisis plus economic snippets.


Obituaries – Sad News

Major General Yogendra Balaretnarajah VSV USP NDC – Former Chief of Staff,​ Sri Lanka Army – husband of late Sarojini,​ father of Anusha,​ Arjuna and Brahman and grandfather of Ashwin,​ Akshara and Bhishman,​ father-in-law of Mohan Villavarayan and Dr Anjana,​ son of late Mr & Mrs Balaretnaraja of Kachcheri – Nallur Road,​ brother of Mrs Chandramathy Ganesharatnam,​ late Mrs Ratnaleela Tissainayagam,​ Dammayanthy Nadaraja,​ Ganendra,​ Balendra,​ Rajendra and Nareshkumar. Funeral was at the General Cemetery,​ Kanatta new Crematorium 2nd June 2022 with Hindu rituals followed by escort under full military honors.

(See Appreciation by S. Skandakumar below)

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Good News from Jayam – congratulations 2022 graduates – Samantha – Sydney – Lianne – Wathni – Shehan – Queen Elizabeth jubilee – Happy Birthday AthenaCharles Selvaratnam David “Charlie” (73) passed away in Sydney,​ Australia on May 25th 2022.

Charlie was a Civil and Structural Engineer working for the New South Wales Government. Husband of Puvaneswari (Rani),​ father of Prishan,​ Nishan,​ father-in-law of Anita,​ grandfather to Maya,​ Alisha,​ brother of late Alfred (Alfie),​ Sarojini,​ Joseph (Joe),​ Paul,​ brother-in-law of late Ranjini,​ Indran Nallamanickam​,​ Rohinie,​ Ami. Funeral was in Sydney on 6th June 2022.

 

Colman Ebert (Former G.A.) – Husband of Indrani,​ father of Cheruka,​ brother of Elton and Maise and Roy and Viji,​ expired. Burial was at General Cemetery Borella,​ Roman Catholic Section. on 30th May 2022.


Live Life To The Fullest – Albert Einstein Just Saying !

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Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

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Crisp Asparagus Rolls with Cheese and xo Sauce

Ingredients

16 fresh large asparagus spears (about 1 lb./500g)

6 cups (1.5liters) water mixed with 1 tablespoon

   of salt

Ice water

2 to 3 sheets filo pastry (20×11 in/50x28cm each)

for wrapping

6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

4 teaspoons XO sauce

1/2 cup (1 stick 125 g) butter, melted

1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil

 

Makes 16 pieces

Preparation time:20 minutes

Cooking time :10 minutes

 

METHOD

1.Cut off the bottom one-third of the asparagus spears and

  discard. Bring the salted water to a boil in a saucepan and

  blanch the asparagus spears for 3 minutes, then drain and

  quickly plunge into the ice water.

2.Cut the filo pastry into long rectangular strips with the width measuring 2/3 the height of the asparagus spears.

3.Place the grated cheese and the asparagus spears on a large plate, then move the plate to and fro to roll the asparagus in the cheese until well coated.

4.Place each asparagus spear on a filo strip, close to one end. Spread 1/4 teaspoon of the XO sauce over the asparagus and brush the filo strip with the melted butter.

5.Wrap by rolling the filo strip around the asparagus spear 3 to 4 times and seal with a dab of the butter. Repeat with all the other asparagus spears.

6.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan- fry the asparagus rolls on all sides, placing the sealed edge face down first, until the filo pastry turns golden brown. Serve hot on a platter.

 

Should you have any questions or requests,

please email me at :

romadezoysa1@gmail.com


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Happy Flag Day – June 14, 2022

 

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Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe Celebrate 50 Years of Wedded Bliss!

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Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Los Angeles Buddhist Vihara,

in Covina, Ca.where over 400 relatives and guests wished them many more years. Above with son Adrian,

daughter-in-law Vivian and grandchildren. (Photo by Moran)

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Walter and Aeshea with Walter’s sister Thusitha and brother in law Dr. Lakshman Makandura. (Following photos by Andy Samarasena)

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Walter and Aeshea with Dr. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana and his wife Shanthi.

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Walter and Aeshea with Dr. Sarath and Hemanthi Gunatilaka.

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Walter gets a big hug from his sister Thusitha.

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Achala Weerasinghe of the Sri Lanka Foundation and US Ambassador Julie Chung

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Sri Lanka Foundation International (SLF) USA is expanding by including new projects in Sri Lanka to serve the community! Director of Cultural Affairs, Achala Weerasinghe represented SLF with its future projects to the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency, Julie Chung in Colombo, Sri Lanka last week.


Buddhika and Cassie Ekanayake’s New Venture in Palmdale, Ca. – The Silver Depot

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Buddhika and Cassandra Ekanayake’s ‘The Silver Depot’ had its Grand Re-Opening with the cooperation and attendance of the Antelope Valley Chamber of Commerce in Palmdale, Ca. who organized a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Silver Depot is located at 1201 Rancho Vista Blvd Unit C

Palmdale, CA 93551. Congratulations to Buddhika and Cassie!


Cruisin! Cruisin! Cruisin!

on the Brand New ‘Discovery Princess’

to Alaska and Victoria

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Veteran cruisers Fay and Terry, surprised Gina, Jayam, Rena and Paul, by joining them, along with Ozzie and Anne, Suba, Alexa and Trey. They went to Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau and Victoria, Canada. The ship, food and service were excellent.

Niroworldcruises.com

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Niroshan Kahawatte recently launched his new franchised Company – Niro World Cruise & Dream Vacations. Next time you plan a cruise, train, or coach vacation, you now know the place to go for well-planned door to door service. Niroshan is a successful young Sri Lankan entrepreneur with a line of tea (Itrix Tea), he is the first Sri Lankan to establish a production studio in downtown Los Angeles as the home of his company, remember whether you vacation by air, sea or land Niro is the place to go.


Avishka Jayasekara Graduates From USC

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Congratulations to Avishka Jayasekara on her graduation from USC with Neuroscience Major/Health Policy Minor. Daughter of Dr. Deepthi and Roshani Jayasekara of Glendora, Ca.


“Sigiriana” by Thilanka

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Cassandra Fernando Wins Holt (Victoria) to enter in Australian Federal Parliament

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Holt Labor Candidate Cassandra Fernando won a seat at the 2022 Australian federal election which was held on 21 May 2022 to elect members of the 47th Parliament of Australia. Cassandra Fernando in Holt will be the first SriLankan born woman in Parliament. She came to Australia with her parents in 1999.


Tony Buxton Celebrated His 91st Birthday in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Jayam’s Choice

“Proud Mary”

Tina Turner

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Judy Celebrates Birthday

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Judy celebrated her birthday on May 24th. with a breakfast at Coco’s Restaurant with Kshirabdhi and Patsy. Happy Birthday Judy and many more!


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People Finding People

CHARMAINE  VEMADEVAN (Found)

and MICHELLE HATCH (still looking)  

Pls contact jayam2424@yahoo.com


Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo

May 20th. 2022

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The coming months are going to be bleak if what Rohan Pethiyagoda says on my show has some semblance of reality and he normally speaks sense….Today we ask some questions on Prime Group Kaleidoscope & add some smiles, hope, bike rides, patchwork, curve edits & a bunker museum.


Obituaries – Sad News

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A C M Lafir (89) Former Antonian, Nomads, Saracens, Kandy United and All Ceylon cricketer and one of the best soccer players, A.C.M. Lafir passed away in Colombo. He leaves his wife Carmini and three children Aashiq, Nirala and Mehera. His funeral was at Jawatte burial grounds.

 

Lakshman Hulugalle – Former Consul General of Sydney,​ Australia. Son of Rupa Hulugalle (nee Tennakoon) and (late) W. S. Hulugalle,​ brother of Sriyani Hulugalle,​ husband of Dilrukshi,​ father of Sachini,​ Sajini and Pamodhi,​ father-in-law of Ashan Polgampala and Nilanka Jayawardena; grandfather of Tiyesha and Tiyaan,​ son-in-law of Manel and (late) Chandra Ranatunga and brother-in-law of Ranjan and Prasadhini Ranatunga. Cremation was on 22nd May,​ at the Borella Cemetery. on Sunday,​ 22nd May.


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Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

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Duck with Artichoke

Ingredients

4 confit Duck legs (about 300g/10 1/2oz each)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, crushed 

4 tablespoons canned 

  tomato pulp or chunky

  passatta/strained tomatoes

1 teaspoon 

sweet paprika

1.25litres/generous 5 cups

  hot chicken stock*

400g/14oz.can artichoke hearts

drained and halved

4 tablespoons freshly

 chopped parsley

350g/scant 2 cups bomba,

Calasparra or aborio rice

salt

METHOD

Wipe away and discard the duck fat from the legs.

Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole and gently fry

 and garlic for 10 minutes, until softened. Stir in the

tomato pulp and paprika and cook for 5 minutes,

until dry. Pour in the stock.

Stir in the artichoke hearts and rice, and arrange the

duck legs in the pan pressing down into the rice. Return 

to a gentle simmer and cook for about  twenty minutes

until the rice is al dente and the liquid almost absorbed.

Stir in the parsley and serve.

*TIP: make chicken stock with the leftover chicken carcas

 from a roast chicken. Simply roughly drop or separate the

 bones and cavity and place in a saucepan with some fresh 

 chopped fresh vegetables and 2 litres of cold water.

Simmer for 45 minutes until the stock has a good flavour.

Strain and reserve the stock.

SERVES 4.

Should you have any questions or requests please email me.

romadezoysa1@gmail.com


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