US and Iraq Agree On Troop Cuts

Its about time that our administration made a plan to get out of this mess. I have to say that I am a little worried about a withdrawal from Iraq, as much as I want it to happen. Though I suppose that they could be...

Brazil Becomes the New Food Superpower

As commodity prices soar, South America's agricultural giant steps up to feed a needy world.   When I was a kid, in 1974, I moved with my parents to Brasilia, the brand new capital of Brazil, built in the middle...

Hydrogen-powered phones on the horizon

"Paris (ANTARA News) - French researchers said on Wednesday they had invented a hydrogen fuel cell as a backup power source for mobile phones, thus easing dependence on an electricity supply to charge the gadget.The miniature fuel cell uses a hydrogen-filled cartridge about...

Libertarian Bob Barr to run for US president

The former US congressman has said he will run for the US presidency on the Libertarian Party's ticket.It will be interesting to see if his candidacy has an impact on the Republican or Democratic contenders: as we've...

Mullah calls Dutch School Children "Dogs"

"THE HAGUE, 09/04/08 - A primary school in Amsterdam wished to provide its pupils with an understanding for other cultures. But during a visit to a mosque, the children were told they were dogs.With a view to developing understanding and respect for other cultures among...

Open Skies agreement begins

"Cheaper air tickets and more airline choice could be on the horizon as the Open Skies pact between the EU and the US comes into effect today.After more than four years of often tense negotiations, hopes are high that the new open skies agreement will usher in a new...

HORIZON LANKA - CYBERSKILLS ICT CAMPUS

"HORIZON LANKA - CYBERSKILLS ICT CAMPUS (UPDATED: February 4, 2008 ) Horizon Lanka Academy of Mahavilachchiya joined hands with MMBL CyberSkills Pvt. Ltd., the Sri Lankan and the Maldivian franchisee of NIIT, India on...

A BRAND NEW LAPTOP FOR HANSI SUMEDHA

"Dr. Ing. E. Leuthold from Switzerland contacted Horizon Lanka Foundation through email last April and informed us that he is willing to provide a brand new laptop for one of our students. Horizon staff selected...

EXPANSION OF HORIZON LANKA'S ICT EDUCATION

"Horizon Lanka Foundation is happy to announce that it will tie up with a reputed ICT institute of Sri Lanka which is a franchise of an international institute from the academic year 2008. From February, the ICT ...

MY EXPERIENCES AT EUROCENTER DDC, COLOMBO

"Last two months were very busy for me because 22nd of October three of us (Radhika, Iresha and me) got a chance for training in a software company called Eurocenter DDC in Colombo and it ended from last 22ndof ...

TWO MONTHS AT EUROCENTER DDC, COLOMBO

"After I sat for my Advanced Level examination I was selected to participate in a two-month course on web designing at a software company called EuroCenter in Kollupitiya. The knowledge I obtained during these two...

CHAMILA PRIYADARSHANI EDIRISINGHA BECOMES A LANGUAGE TEACHER

"I was born in Mahavilachchiya, a remote village about 40 km away from Anuradhapura city, situated about 230 km of Colombo, Sri Lanka as the eldest daughter in farming family. I had most of my primary education at...

HOW I GOT A JOB IN COLOMBO

" By Majith Rakshitha Perera - Former student of Horizon Lanka majith@horizonlanka.org I am Majith Rakshitha Perera from Mahavilachchiya. I have long history with Horizon...

A SUCESS STORY FROM THE BIRTHDAY GIRL, KRISHANTHI

"Krishanthi Priyadarshani krishanthi@horizonlanka.org Updated: December 31, 2007 11.20 AM. Hi, I am Krishanthi Priyadarshani a former student of the Horizon Lanka. Today (December 31) is my birthday. I have...

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