Monthly Archives: August 2009
What most seniors like to do in their spare time
Today’s seniors tend to be significantly more active than seniors of the past based on comparative studies with seniors twenty years ago. A recent AARP study revealed the following "favorite hobbies" and "spare time activities" of seniors. Below are …
4 steps toward a good night's sleep
Slow release This simple technique, known as progressive relaxation, helps relax your muscles, one body part at a time. As you’re lying in bed, clench your right fist as tightly as you can. Hold for about …
How to take care of your feet?
Dos Examine your feet daily for injury blisters, cracks, scratches. Pay particular attention to the areas between the toes. Avoid extreme temperature, whether hot or cold. Protect your feet from hot objects (hot pavement , silencer of motorbikes). Wear …
A ferry service between Sri Lanka and & India is to be started soon.
COLOMBO, AUG 27: India and Sri Lanka are discussing a proposal for a ferry service between Tuticorin port in Tamil Nadu and Colombo, officials said here. The proposal has been with both governments since last year and was discussed again …
Owinka Lake – Bolgoda
Be cocooned in a world of pure natural beauty mingled with traditional village life in a backdrop of a vast expanse of shimmering waters of the picturesque Bolgoda Lake, the largest natural fresh water lake in Sri Lanka. A …
Shops in Colombo
CLOTHES ODEL An upscale store featuring high quality designer labels of clothing, as well as many other types of goods, at very affordable prices Address: 5 Alexandra Place, Colombo 7 Telephone: 11-4710200 Fax: 11-5337855 Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM Sun 10AM-6PM Web …
Motor Traffic Act Effective 01.07.2009.
Here are some important changes that have been made to the existing Motor Traffic Act wef 1/7/2009. Certain very changes are stated below and are very important in the case of reporting an accident to the Authorities: As per …
Waste management
A large number of micro organisms break down food and other organic waste. This is known as compost or hummus, a dark, nutrient-rich soil conditioner. However, if composting is done carefully, it need not result in inviting rodents and other …
Horton Plains
Horton Plains National Park is in the highlands of the country belonging to central province. This is the highest plateau in the country. This was declared as a National Park in 1988. The park area is 3160 hectare.The second & …
car won't start? Troubleshoot
What is needed for an engine to start First, let’s see what normally takes to start a gasoline car engine: 1. The engine must be turned over by the starter motor with enough speed to catch. For this to happen, …
