If there is one messed up emotion, it’s called LOVE.

Damn how many times have you heard that sentence? “I love you.” That’s a phrase that could either lighten or kill you.

While love is an amazing feeling, it is also a horrible sinking feeling. As much as it can make you happy, it can also make you sad. As much as it can give you joy, it can give you pain.

They say love is blind. Sometimes, yes love is blind, but most of the time, we choose love to be blind. We choose not to see.

It’s an emotion so messed up that even if it hurts, we choose to love and go ahead. The pain of losing is worse than the pain of loving a person who does not love you back. But it is also an amazing emotion that gives us the “butterflies in our stomach” feeling, makes us nervous, has a glow to our face and makes us impatient.

There is no emotion that contradicts as much as love does.

You cry when you are being loved. You cry when you are not. You fear losing it. You fear you can’t live without it.

It’s an emotion that can change your world in a positive way as well as destroy what you have made. It can give us life and death, intelligence and stupidity, brings about lies and trues, shifts between reality and fantasy, politeness and harshness, experiences and hardships.

It makes us believe and disbelieve, grow and shrink,choose between people, and takes us to new,safe and dangerous places.

- An emotion that can go to the extent of killing yourself, an emotion that can make you do wonders, make you believe in the most notorious of events and people, helps you accomplish unbelievable and deadly tasks.

Oh! Isn’t love just truly wondrous? Isn’t it bright and perfect? giving you a feeling of butterflies-in-your-stomach. It makes you blush. It makes you glow. It’s the thought that awakes you every morning, bringing about a huge smile on your face.

As much as it contradicts, isn’t love terrible? Isn’t it depressing and painful? giving you a never ending sense of loneliness. It makes you cry. It makes you bleed. It’s the thought that makes you never want to wake up in the morning.

Now does it all makes sense? Is it hitting you?

Use your heart and head together to help yourself from confusion and heartbreak because what love could do, no other emotion can.

by Rashika Fazali

I was standing at one bus stand, waiting for my sister and her friend to return from class. Soon, I got lost in my own little world. However, a woman and her little child snapped me back to reality.

As I stood staring at them curiously, I noticed a couple of things. She was a woman of thirty years of age, wearing a shabby t-shirt and skirt. She carried a blue bag on her left shoulder and on her right, she held a little boy’s hand. I assumed, he was of 4 years of age. He was wearing an old yellow t-shirt and discolored white pyjama pants. That reminded me of my 4 year old brother who looks adorable in his white pyjamas which makes him look thin and tiny.

It was that thought of my brother, similar to that boy that formed tears in my eyes. His mother was a beggar, harsh, but the truth, begging for food, striving to live in this poverty-stricken, unkind world. She was walking from car to car, hoping that something, anything would be given. But nowadays, less people care about others, less people think about other’s lives. This world is so civilized, so engaged with technology, that people do not see others anymore, but themselves. These heartless people have good food to eat, a warm bed, a place to sleep, clean clothes to wear, good shoes, a family, education, a job, but they are always down, thinking about their problems alone. And they never realize how indeed lucky they are!

Why are we living in a world as such?
NO, how are we living in a world as such?

More tears formed in my eyes as I stepped into her shoes. How would I feel if I was that woman begging and begging for food to keep her family alive? Just to see that child walking and walking along with his mother in this extremely hot sun, not even knowing why he is in the middle of the road, begging for food is too much. Imagine if that child was YOUR brother or YOUR son, would you not feel compassion? Would you not care?

Children are bought into this world to live a better life, not to see a worse one. But for that child, his future holds something different, something that entirely depends on that boy to make a change.

It’s sad.

Try this out: Go a day without food and water. Imagine living in a world like the poor do without hope, with lies, no education, no family, no friends, no shelter and no help. What would you do? Where will you go? And how long will you survive?

This is why Muslims around the world fast for 29 to 30 days in the month of Ramadhan to feel how poor feel without food and water.

What could be done is up to you and me. Could you bear to see kids beg for food? Could you keep your own child in hunger? If the answer is “NO”, then help them because children are the future of this world.

Give what you have. Even Rs.5 would mean something. Shower them with kindness. Share your meal with them, and unknowingly you will be filed with compassion inside you. Get together in a community and help this part of the society. What you could give them, could and would mean a great deal, a new start.

Not only are you helping them, but you are also making yourself a better person.

So, please do help: For a better future, a better world, and for a better YOU!

PEACE!!

by  Rashika Fazali

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We’ve seen plenty of pico projectors in the past, but here’s one that targets the iPhone specifically – the MiLi iPhone Projector. It works with the iPod as well, offering you a way of viewing all those GBs of video files stored on your device without having to squint your eyes after a while due to the screen size. After all, this projector will throw a much larger image onto any decent surface, letting not only you but others around to check out the latest episode in your favorite drama series

Compatible with both the iPhone and the iPod (so anyone who hasn’t made the leap to iPhone yet is still ok), the MiLi Projector is the only portable media viewing device you’ll need. Not that many people need more than one, but you get the idea. It’s a bit like having a cinema in your pocket, but without the sticky floors and lack of leg-room, and with a maximum projection of 70 inches you’ll feel like you’ve stumbled into a very comfortable multiplex. There are some nice integrated speakers and even a remote control to adjust the whole thing with. You can either opt for good ol’ wall socket power or charge it up via USB, which will give you 1.5 hours of viewing time. The focus is fully adjustable, it’ll charge your iPhone/iPod, you can connect other external video devices like a PC, Laptop (perfect for presentations), DVD player or VCR thanks to the AV in/out connection… the list of features just goes on and on. Heck, it’s even got its own cute little stand.

Source – Coolest Gadgets

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Everyone at SkyLu has a passion for the planning and organizing of events. Our aim is to organize parties and other more formal events for classy and chique people with discerning taste. We will endeavour to provide all party-goers with a memorable party experience – event management ranging from Beach parties and Pool parties, to Discos and even BBQs.

More over, SkyLu provides all degrees of assistance with the organization and planning of events of a higher caliber, such as Graduations etc. SkyLu will coordinate with all necessary service-providers to ensure the events are conducted flawlessly.

Our SkyLu team provides a well-coordinated service, covering all aspects of the event; ranging from simple advice and overseeing to all-out organizing from the selection of the venue to the finer details of themes and color schemes.

We started off as a small group of friends organizing their graduation and after-party. With the success of these events, we decided to take it further.
We give you… SkyLu Entertainment

<Our Vision>

• Our goal is to provide a flawless service to keep our customers clamoring for more, with a fabulous fusion of décor, music and fast beats, catering to the customers’ taste, while giving all clients the experience of a lifetime, full of glamorous parties and events.

<Our Mission>

• To offer customers not only a fabulous time, but also good value for money.
• To know our customer and organize events meeting with the specific requirements of our clients who place their confidence in us.
• To go beyond the norms of customer satisfaction and bring delight to all our clients

Reach us Via:

E-mail: skyluentertainment@hotmail.com

FB: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&ref=search&gid=307880751763

Imran Azeez- 0776210722

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You think you’ve got it bad? Need some encouragement?

Fallen DOWN? Can’t seem to find the strength to get back up?

We are put in situations to build our character.

Not to destroy us.

Nick Vujicic and his attitude serve as a great examples of the celebration of life over limitations.

http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org

1. Name – Michelle Maneesha Perera

2. Age – 15/09/1987  so that makes me 22

3. Meneesha is a…….a very simple fun loving and a shy person in disguise

4. Occupation –Student and a part time model

5. How did it all start for you –well I am a person who loves to do a lot of things before I get married or die so modeling was just one of them hence I just thought I’d give it a try by joining the model network and the journey began from there on.

6. Your favorite moment as a model – when I 1st walked the ramp for Colombo fashion week

7. An ideal day for you would be – To go to any place where there is a clean beautiful beach with all my friends.

8. What/who makes you the happiest – Besides family and friends I am yet to find that special person.

9. What/who inspires you? And why – There are a few people but my dad tops the list because I have never seen anyone as hard working and dedicated as he is n also very down to earth n humble.

10. Your idea about life – Life is the most beautiful gift from god we just have to live it right.

11. Your general idea about fashion? Fashion makes life more interesting n colourful but sadly people are too judgmental and biased to appreciate its beauty.

12. Define your style – chic and elegant

13. Favorite designers – ellie saab, chanel, dior and the list goes on n on….lol

14. Your ideal outfit:-

a. Casual – skinny fits or shorts wit a t-shirt n Bata slippers

b. Night out – mini dress with high heels n a clutch

c. Formal – pencil skirt, figure hugging shirt n a nice pair of shoes

15. Do you consider yourself a trend setter or a trend follower – A mixture of both.

16. In your opinion:-

i. What’s the one must have fashion accessory a girl should own – A watch

ii. Five things a girl should carry in her bag always- hand sanitizer, deoderant,lip balm, black eyeliner, crème blusher.

17. Your do’s and don’ts in fashion –never be too matchy matchy, if you know what I mean lol n its crucial to have your own style n identity than being a copy of someone else.

18. a few of your own style and make up tips you would like to share- Never wear too much of make-up, just by doing your eyes n a little bit of blush on your cheeks is the way to go to any place any time and its very important to dress according to the function and place.

19. Your goal in life – To be able to give all the happiness in the world to my parents and family.

20. Who do u want to be known as or recognized as –I wish to be known as a fun-loving, genuine human being n as far as recognizing is concerned I’ll leave it up to god.

The first ever Hawaiian Luau Party in Sri Lanka…

Hawaiian style doesn’t it sound great people???  & what better location than the sandy beaches of Palm Beach ‘BEACH HOUSE’, Mount Lavinia???

Hawaiian Fire Dancers and Eaters / Luau Fire Works Display / Fruity drinks / Palm Trees..Hawaiian Fruit Platters / Hawaiian Cocktails / Luau music / a Great Hawaiian Soiree!

GIRLS get ready to Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirts & grass skirts…GUYS its up to you to take on the Most Sexiest HULA GIRLS in our Hawaiian Hut!!!
there gonna be loads of fun and excitement throughout the night with some awesome games and competitions offering super prizes to be won……
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You can dress up in your favorite Hawaiian outfit and trip to the tunes of the most amazing party anthems spun by Sri Lanka’s most sought PARTY DJ’s

▌TIM
▌SHIYAM
▌RANGA
▌RIZNI
▌NISHAN LEE
▌STEPHAN

Hawaiian Dudes : Rs 1000/- only
Lovely Hula Ladies Walk in Free !!!
Dress code – Something Hawaii..

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• SPECIAL DRINK PROMO’S, GIFTS & SURPRISES ALL NIGHT
• GIFTS & VOUCHERS for ALL HULA Ladies from
Leisure World Travel & Tourism (pvt) Ltd. !!!!
• Stick to the Theme & win Free 1 day Package from
Leisure World Theme Park
• Stick to the Hawaiian theme and win free shots
(WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED)
• Tequila shots for the Hula ladies Selected randomly during
the night (IF U CAN KEEP UP)
• Free Hawaiian Theme Face and Body Painting
• Free Glow Bands for all the Hula Ladies !!!!
• Hawaiian Fire Dancers and Eaters
• Luau Fire Works Display
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Hawaiian Lamo 1- Rs 20,000/-
10 Tickets + Reserved table + 1 Black Label +1 Smirnoff + Chasers + Special Hawaiian Fruit Platter

Hawaiian Lamo 2 – Rs 15,000/-
10 Tickets + Reserved table + 2 Smirnoff Vodka + Chasers + Special Hawaiian Fruit Platter

Hawaiian Lamo 3 – Rs 13,000/-
06 Tickets + Reserved table + 2 Smirnoff Vodka + Chasers + Special Hawaiian Fruit Platter

Hawaiian Lamo 6 – Rs 10,000/-
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The term ‘wearing your heart on your sleeve’ was believed to be stemmed from the tradition of a man picking the name of his ‘Valentine’ from a bowl and then wearing that piece of paper with the name on his sleeve for a week.

Cupid was believed to be the son of the Goddess Venus and he had fallen in love with Psyche, a human. His jealous mother had put Psyche into a deep slumber, but Cupid travelled to Earth and his love for Psyche dispelled the enchantment and he shot an arrow to her heart to wake her up.

It was tradition in the 1700’s in England for women to write the names of the men they knew in tiny pieces of paper and roll the paper up inside little balls of clay and then throw it into water. The first name that popped up would be the woman’s true love.

It was a popular belief that if women ran around in the graveyard reciting a specific chant that the image of their true love would pop up.

Another idea was that on Valentine’s Day if a woman sat by the window, the first available man to walk past would be her destined one.

In 1929 on Valentine’s day seven men were gunned down in a Chicago garage by a group of men believed to be Al Capone’s gang. This event was forever known as the ‘St. Valentine’s Day massacre’.

A study revealed that on Valentine’s Day 3% of all pet owners buy a Valentine’s day gift for their pets.

In Finland Valentine’s Day is called Ystävänpäivä which translates into “Friend’s day”. As the name indicates, this day is more about remembering all your friends, not only your loved ones.

In ancient times, according to Jewish tradition, on Valentine’s day women would dress up in white and dance in the vineyards where the men would be waiting for them.

In Japan and South Korea women give men chocolates on February 14^th, men give women non-chocolate candy on March 14^th and those who didn’t receive anything on both February and March 14^th go to a Chinese restaurant on April 14^th and eat black noodles to ‘mourn’ for their single life.

In Japan all women are obliged to give their male co-workers chocolates and this was termed giri-choko meaning ‘obligation chocolates.’ Honmei-choko on the other hand means ‘favourite chocolate’ and is given only to loved ones. Friends exchange chocolates known as tomo-choko, ‘tomo’ meaning friend.

In order of popularity, Valentine’s Day cards are given to teachers, children, mothers, wives, sweethearts and pets.

Parents receive 1 out of every 5 valentines

The Italian city of Verona, where Shakespeare’s lovers Romeo and Juliet lived, receives about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet every Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s day superstitions:

• On Valentine’s Day, the first guy’s name you read in the paper or hear on the TV or radio will be the name of the man you will marry.
  
• If you see a squirrel on Valentine’s Day, you will marry a cheapskate who will hoard all your money.
  
• If you see a goldfinch on Valentine’s Day, you will marry a millionaire.
  
• If you see a robin on Valentine’s Day, you will marry a crime fighter – maybe they mean Batman!
  
• If you see a flock of doves on Valentine’s Day, you will have a happy, peaceful marriage.
  
• If you find a glove on the road on Valentine’s Day, your future beloved will have the other missing glove.
  

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Show of hands how many people actually know how Valentine’s Day began???? A poor result I assume. Some may give the pathetic excuse saying it’s a day to show a loved one how you feel. Please!! Why just have one specific day to spread love! Well, let me warn you, there are so many theories as to the origin of Valentine’s Day that my head started spinning. Still, it was informative and fascinating to learn of. Thought I’d spread the story around a bit. Here goes…

    One theory of its origin commenced in the year 269 A.D. during the rule of Emperor Claudius in the city of Rome. It was tradition to celebrate a festival in honour of the God of Fertility known as the Lupercian Festival. It was at this event that young men got to choose their mates. Marriage was a common occurrence during the time but Emperor Claudius feared that men would refuse their duty to fight in order to remain home with their wives. Therefore he outlawed marriages. Adamant young couples refused to accept this ban. Hence they visited a Catholic Bishop by the name of Valentine, in secret, so that he may marry them. Valentine was obliging to do so due to his understanding of love. However upon discovery, Emperor Claudius had Valentine arrested and imprisoned until his execution. During that time it was believed that Valentine corresponded with the daughter of the prison guard by means of letters and eventually fell in love with her. February 14 was the day of his execution and on this day he wrote his last letter to the girl signing it off as, ‘Love from your Valentine.’

    Several hundred years later, when American settlers were experiencing the era of cold winter they celebrated Thanksgiving in November, Christmas in December and New Years in January. Upon entering February so as to give a special day of celebration they introduced Valentine’s Day in honour of the Bishop who lost his head in the pursuit of keeping love alive. It was believed that the custom of sending cards on Valentine’s Day began due to Valentine’s correspondence through letter with the prison guard’s daughter.

    Well, that’s one theory; a very heartwarming romantic one at that. Though some conflict to the birth of Valentine’s day claiming Pope Gelasius outlawed the pagan festival of Lupercian in 496 A.D. and instead replaced it with a day honouring the martyr St. Valentine. The reason for outlawing the festival was that the ritual of a man choosing a woman by picking her name out of a box tended to lead to fornication and was dispelled as heresy. Note: the viewpoint of ‘going steady’ is not really a modern custom; it originated during the time of the Lupercian festival.

    Another more complicated theory of origin; that Valentine was the God Lupercus himself! Valentine was a common Roman name given in honour of a man who was first called Valentine; Lupercus!!! He was also known to the Greeks as Pan and to the Semites as Baal which is another name for Nimrod who was ‘the mighty hunter of the wolves.’ So what’s that got to with love? Well, quite a bit actually.

    First taking the day February 14^th; it was custom for the mother and child to be present at a purification ceremony forty days after the birth of a child. Nimrod’s original date of birth was January 6^th and the celebration of purification commenced on February 14^th and went on till February 15^th. The mother was purified and she and her son were presented to public society upon the conclusion of the ceremony.

    Oh, and also why hearts to symbolize this day??? Well, in Babylonian tounge bal meant heart and since Nimrod was also known as Baal it became his symbol – the symbol of Baal, Lord of the Babylonians.

Another aspect; Cupid. Cupid means ‘desire’ and it was believed that Nimrod was also known as Cupid and that his mother desired him. So much so that she even married her own son!! As he grew up Cupid became the desire of many women which is why men later sent heart shaped love tokens to women as a symbol in honour of Cupid so that women may desire them. Nimrod was the hunter who pierced the hearts of women with his arrows of desire. The epithet Cupid was believed to be concurred in relation to Nimrod being known as a mighty hunter. What a revelation!!!

    One last claim to the origin of Valentine’s day if you don’t mindJ Geoffrey Chaucer wrote Parlement of Foules where there was the first ever recorded reference to Valentine’s day. It said;

For this was on seynt Volantynys day
Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.

["For this was sent on Valentine's Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate."]

This poem was written in honour of the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia. However this concept was dismissed saying no evidence could be provided to claim that Chaucer was referring to Valentine’s Day, especially claiming that mid-February was not a season for birds to choose their mate.

    Hmmm….interesting. Well, may its origin be the legendary Valentine sending love letters to the prison guards daughter or may it be the date of purification of Nimrod and his ability to cause desire among women, Valentine’s Day is widely celebrated throughout the world in many forms. Still, it was fascinating to know how it all began. Now if anyone asks you, ‘How come we celebrate Valentine’s Day’ you have an answer to giveJ

This Valentine’s Day we dare you to step out of the box and experience the first ever Beach Foam party which is created to exceed your optimum euphoric levels. So don’t settle for a candle lit dinner or a walk along the beach, come drench yourself in foam as you treat your senses to the seductive ambiance of Sri Lanka’s most renowned beaches. Enabling you to be intoxicated by music, and fully indulge in love, love and more love..! We Re-define Valentine’s day with a breath taking collage of music, love, foam, and passion set along the coastal line of this paradise isle personifying romance. So let the foam drip on your body, let the music take control and watch the ocean hum the bass as you celebrate love
Cupid Music Controller’s
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• Dr. Kev

• DJ Shiyam

• DJ Tim

• DJ Mash

• DJ Van Luup

• DJ Rizni

• DJ Nishan Lee

• DJ Krayz – E

• DJane AMZI

> Featuring KISS ENTOURAGE

– DJ KAZE & THE SAINT –
SURPRISES
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• All YOU can drink BOOZE ( 9pm to 10pm – Conditions Apply )

• Beer Give – A – ways / Competitions through out the night

• Tequila shots for the ladies Selected randomly during the night ( IF U CAN KEEP UP )

• Stand a chance to win a bottle at the PARTY on your ticket (ONLY ON TICKETS BOUGHT BE4 12 MIDNIGHT)

• Stick to the theme and win shots ( WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED )

PRIVATE AFTER PARTY FOR THE PPL WHO CAN HANDLE IT

WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR??

This will be A night to step into the light of uplifting music, with an outstanding journey which will leave behind unreleasable memories !

• IT’S ALL ABOUT HAVING AN EVER LASTING EXPERIENCE…

• Come groove the night away in an irresistible environment where we tend to make difference!!

• IT’S ALL ABOUT MOVING IN TIME AS THE RHYTHM FLOWS IN AND TWISTS YOUR MIND…

►CAUTION – YOU WILL NOT STOP MOVING!◄

So come and experience being
drenched in foam while surrounded by the golden sand, the ocean & TOTAL FOAM !
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Loads of FABULOUS surprises coming your way:

- Gifts for all the Ladies from STONE n STRING before 12midnight
- FERRERO Chocolates for all you People before 12midnight
- Plus naughty items from MIDNIGHT DIVAS
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► Dress-code: STRICTLY BEACH WEAR (Theme – White & Pink)

► Date: Saturday, 13th February 2010

► Time: 9.30pm Onwards

► Tickets:

Guys | Rs. 1,000
Ladies | Entrance Free till Midnight

► Location: La Langousterie, Mount La-Vinia

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► For More Information Call on
077 173 56 57 – Chavith (C.D)
0773 935 635 – Lasura

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LOVE | BEACH | FOAM

Give in to temptation!

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