Confessions of a Wonderer
On December 13, 2010, Sulochana Dissanayake, a freelance artist who specializes in theatre and education, discussed using performing arts to promote awareness of social issues during a public lecture at the American Center Auditorium.
Psoriasis linked to Raised Heart Risks
(HealthDay News) — People with psoriasis are at increased risk for a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors known as metabolic syndrome, a new study has found.
The features that make up metabolic syndrome include obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and high total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, according to background information in the study. Psoriasis is a common skin problem caused by a problem with the immune system.
McDowell and Mahan to reignite Cup rivalry at Kapalua
U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell and Hunter Mahan, whose emotional singles match decided this year’s Ryder Cup, will be reunited in the first round of next week’s Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
Less anti-media violence in 2010 but more obstruction, self-censorship – RSF
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said yesterday it condemns the new forms of censorship and obstruction being used by government to prevent diverse and freely-reported media coverage of the situation in Sri Lanka. The fall in the number of physical attacks, threats and cases of imprisonment is to be welcomed, but it is worrying that the authorities are blocking the return of real editorial freedom.
Family history not the sole risk for breast cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new study reconfirms something often forgotten by women and sometimes even by doctors: just because breast cancer has not struck a family before does not mean family members are safe from the disease.
Researchers tracking more than 6,000 women for up to six years found that most cases of breast cancer occurred in those without a family history of the disease, although many of the women had other known risk factors that can help predict an individual woman's likelihood of developing the disease.
Trott moves to No. 3 in ICC rankings
Jonathan Trott, the England top-order batsman, has climbed to third in the ICC Test batsmen rankings on the back of his unbeaten century in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.
Stigma stifles HIV reporting
COLOMBO, (IRIN) – Reducing social stigma and improving awareness is needed to better monitor and prevent the spread of HIV in Sri Lanka, experts say.
HIV prevalence in Sri Lanka is relatively low: The latest government figures (December 2009) indicated 1,196 cases – less than 0.1 percent of people aged 15-49, and less than 1 percent of those in high-risk groups.
The 7th Frontier launches designer fashion label
Ground-breakers The 7th Frontier became the first ad agency to foray into fashion when it launched its own designer label under the name D’divas.
The integrated communications agency, which recorded another first by conceptualising and developing KumbukRiver, the internationally-acclaimed eco resort, just opened its own fashion boutique and produces its own designs for brand D’divas.
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