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Politicians are spoilers
Politicians were the notable absentees at the popular film awards held in Colombo last week.

The few of the breed who were visible were either movie stars or producers turned politicians but none of the purebred were among the invitees as is usually the case. The announcers at the show couldn't help noting the wonderful difference their absence was making to the show. "See how smoothly things are progressing without the presence of politicians", one of them quipped. Most of the artistes seemed to agree.

Separation not divorce
Now that the prolonged talks between the PA and the JVP having finally collapsed, some among the PA still seem to find it difficult to let go of their red brethren. "It is only a separation, not a divorce", a leading PA member who strongly supported an alliance between the two parties was heard saying.

Japanese style patience
A fight of sorts nearly ensued among some reporters, in their over enthusiasm to grab copies of a press release that a media officer of Japan's special envoy Yashushi Akashi was trying to distribute just before Mr. Akashi was to commence an informal media briefing. A few quick hands grabbed the release from a startled media man and Mr. Akashi who was just behind him appeared taken aback by all the fuss.

There was no such problem for the journalists who were each handed a copy of the release as they left the briefing. Maybe along with the Japanese aid, what we also need is more of Japanese style patience.

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