Dialog launches wishing sticker campaign
Dialog launches wishing sticker campaign cricket View(s): View(s):Official sponsor of the national cricket team, Dialog Axiata PLC launched a wishing sticker campaign in support of the National T20 team who qualified for the Super 12 Round of the ICC T20 World Cup currently being played in Australia. An island-wide wishing sticker campaign organised with the blessing of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with hopes to rally fans around in support of the national cricket team. The wishing sticker campaign will cover selected provinces of the country despite the inclement weather. By Scanning the QR (Quick Response) code in the sticker, supporters and fans can wish and cheer the national cricket team to bring home the World Cup after a dearth of eight long years. Cricket fans can also visit dlg.lk/apekollo to access the wishing portal and submit their wishes in support of the national cricket team and win exciting cricket memorabilia from Dialog.
Source:Sunday Times
October 23, 2022 12:43 UTC
New checks on casinos: Rs 500mn for licence; told to apply before Oct. 30
New checks on casinos: Rs 500mn for licence; told to apply before Oct. 30 View(s):The Inland Revenue Commissioner General has published a notice to give effect to new rules aimed at regulating the casino gaming industry–instructing existing and aspiring casino operators to apply for licences before October 30. The rules, issued under the Casino Business (Regulation) Act of 2010, deem the Commissioner General to be the “authorised officer” in administering permits for the casino gaming business. Now, any existing operator of a casino gaming business or company willing to engage in a casino gaming business will have to apply for a licence. The initial licence is valid for five years and will cost Rs 500mn. Renewal would also cost Rs 500mn.
Source:Sunday Times
October 23, 2022 00:45 UTC
Amending we will go
Amending we will go View(s):My dear Members of the Diyawanna Council,I thought I must write to you to congratulate you on what you achieved this week. He must have regretted that because he used powers he didn’t have to sack Uncle Ranil and dissolve Parliament. It does look like Basil maama has pulled some strings from far away in his adoptive motherland. It also allows Uncle Ranil to dissolve Parliament in a few months. Yours truly,Punchi PuthaPS: The amendment that was passed prevents Basil maama from returning to active politics soon.
Source:Sunday Times
October 23, 2022 00:44 UTC
The Morning After: The new gaming-subscription normal
PlayStation’s game-streaming scheme, at its top tier, is now competing directly with Xbox Game Pass, the service that proved the concept by earning 25 million-plus subscribers over the past five years. On the Xbox side of things, Game Pass Ultimate includes big first-party games like Halo Infinite on release day. But as Engadget’s Jessica Conditt put it, this isn’t about one service being better than the others, but about adjusting to the new normal for video games. For your monthly subscription dues, do you value Game Pass Ultimate over Netflix? Peloton announced a huge loss of $757.1 million for the first three months of 2022 due to a decline in revenue and soaring costs.
Source:The Nation
October 13, 2022 09:41 UTC
What your dog's breed says about YOU: Study finds different dog breeds attract owners with certain personality traits
A study by The Kennel Club revealed how different dog breeds attract owners with certain personality traits. More than 1,500 dog owners of 16 popular breeds were surveyed to assess their personalities. Curious (81 per cent)Border TerrierFrom Andy Murray to Diane Keaton, Border Terrier is a popular breed with many celebrity dog owners. According to the study, owners of Staffordshire Bull Terriers tend to be affectionate and trustworthy. According to The Kennel Club study, people who rank more emotionally stable and are positive and happy are best suited to Golden Retrievers.
Source:The Nation
October 11, 2022 08:01 UTC
New vivo foldable is expected in September under the name X Fold S
Vivo is planning three separate phone launches in the near future. The most awaited device is the new foldable that should compete with the Galaxy Z Fold4, Mix Fold 2, and Mate Xs 2 in China. According to Digital Chat Station, the phone will be called X Fold S and will arrive in September. vivo X FoldBefore the foldable arrival, there is a new iQOO Z6 on its way. Digital Chat Station added more details will emerge once Qualcomm announces its next-gen flagship chipset, which will happen in late November.
Source:The Nation
October 02, 2022 04:58 UTC
Outlook Lite for Android brings Microsoft's email app to budget phones
Microsoft quietly announced the launch of Outlook Lite for Android, a streamlined version of the company's email service designed to use less battery and storage space than the default Outlook app without sacrificing features or performance. Specifically, Microsoft says that Outlook Lite has all the main features of the Outlook experience neatly packed into a 5MB app that's optimized for speed, even on lower-end Android devices. And Microsoft isn't alone: pared down, lightweight apps serve a huge market of users with budget devices on older networks. Microsoft's new mail app doesn't cut any major features to earn its 'lite' moniker, but it won't work with as many email providers as the primary Outlook app. At present, Outlook Lite is only compatible with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, MSN, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Exchange Online accounts.
Source:The Nation
October 02, 2022 01:20 UTC
LIST: Celebrate National Night Out with these DMV police departments
Several police departments across D.C., Maryland and Virginia are participating in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2. National Night Out is now in its 38th year. "National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. For more information about National Night Out, visit natw.org.
Source:The Nation
October 01, 2022 17:19 UTC
FCC votes to boost manufacturing in space
Commissioners have voted in favor of an inquiry that will explore in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM). This could help companies build satellites and stations in orbit, for instance, while finding new ways to deal with growing volumes of space debris. The support ISAM will ideally help the FCC adapt to space tourism, huge private satellite constellations and a larger general shift toward commercial spaceflight. Blue Origin, Axiom and other companies are building commercial space stations, and even NASA is preparing for a time when it might lease space aboard corporate facilities. In-orbit satellite repairs might also prove crucial in minimizing space junk from a wave of privately-operated satellites.
Source:The Nation
September 18, 2022 18:00 UTC
President Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost semiconductor production
Following successful votes in the Senate and House of Representatives, President Joe Biden has signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. The $280 billion measure will provide significant financial assistance to American semiconductor firms. It sets aside $52 billion in tax credits and funding for US chipmakers to expand domestic production. For the sake of our economy, jobs and national security, we have to make these semiconductors in America again.”The CHIPS and Science Act is unlikely to affect domestic production immediately. The self-governing island is home to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the most important chip foundry in the world.
Source:The Nation
September 18, 2022 00:06 UTC
10 Strange Sports Ceremony Moments
[2]8 The Lone Treadmill Runner#Tokyo2020 Opening Ceremony HighlightsThe opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was slightly cringy, to put it mildly. Both teams’ players were forced to wait out the performance inside the tunnel instead of getting in a much-needed warm-up. And then, of course, there was the opening ceremony of WrestleMania 36 that saw one of the most bizarre videos in WWE history aired. [5]5 Royal SkitRugby World Cup 2015 Opening Ceremony introRugby is a big-deal sport, and when it comes to World Cup tournaments, no stone is left unturned to create a ceremony of note. The opening ceremony was staged at Chicago’s Soldier Field, and Oprah, Bill Clinton, and other famous people made an appearance.
Source:The Nation
September 17, 2022 09:08 UTC
These DMV police departments are participating in National Night Out
Several police departments across D.C., Maryland and Virginia are participating in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2. National Night Out is now in its 38th year. "National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. For more information about National Night Out, visit natw.org.
Source:The Nation
September 06, 2022 23:24 UTC
Watch the vivo V25 series announcement live here
The vivo V25 series is scheduled to arrive today. The launch is scheduled for 12 PM Indian time (6:30 UTC), and the company will live-stream the event on YouTube. The new series is going to keep the color-changing feature that the predecessor vivo V23 introduced but we do expect to see some new colorways. Other specs reveal a big battery with 66W fast charging, Dimensity 1300 chip for at least one of the vivo V25 phones and 8 GB Extended RAM, likely for the mightiest memory variant. Once all the details are revealed, we'll be ready with the announcement news, so stay around.
Source:The Nation
September 06, 2022 18:40 UTC
The bizarre techniques that could help YOU lose weight
Eating your greens, scrapping takeaways and hitting the gym are the obvious go-to options in the quest to lose weight. NHS GP Zak Waqar-Uddin, based in Lancashire, said there's no such thing as 'a quick fix' when it comes to weight loss — but agrees some of the more bizarre techniques could help. Experts say being undistracted while you eat, like when sat at the dinner table, can subtly help you recognise when you are full. Eating food on a red plate has been found to prevent over-eating. Meanwhile, Belgian philosopher Franz Delboeuf found that smaller plates could help you eat less, according to his studies dating back to the 1860s.
Source:The Nation
September 06, 2022 08:04 UTC
10 Newlyweds Who Chose Murder over Marriage
Bradley is believed to be a flight risk and remains in custody, facing murder charges. When the police saw Vicky’s body, Michael took off on foot. Michael was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 17 years in prison. While Candaele denied any involvement in his wife’s death, he was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Yoo was convicted of second-degree murder in October 2018 and sentenced to 16 years to life in prison.
Source:The Nation
September 05, 2022 20:03 UTC