Have You Been Washing Your Towels Wrong This Whole Time?
Those skin cells, when combined with moisture, create the perfect living environment for microbes like viruses, fungi, and bacteria. Should you wash towels with sheets? Can you wash bath towels with kitchen towels? So, for peak hygiene, it’s recommended to wash bath towels after every 3-5 uses and keep them separate from your clothes, sheets, and kitchen towels in the wash. Is this annoying? Do I want towels that have graced my husband’s undercarriage mixing with my tea towels?
Source:The Nation
October 07, 2021 20:37 UTC
Cristiano Ronaldo's sexual assault case recommend for dismissal
By Sami Mokbel For MailonlinePublished: 15:55 EDT, 7 October 2021 | Updated: 15:55 EDT, 7 October 2021The civil case in relation to the decade old sexual assault allegation made against Cristiano Ronaldo has been recommended for dismissal by a Las Vegas court. 'We are pleased with the Court's detailed review of this matter and its willingness to justly apply the law to the facts and recommend dismissal of the civil case against Mr. Ronaldo, ' said the forward's lawyer Peter S. Christiansen. Ronaldo has always maintained his relations with Mayorga were consensual and a Nevada court has now recommended that the Portuguese's motion for terminating the case be granted. Mayorga's legal team could yet object to the court's recommendation for dismissal. The criminal case in relation to the allegation had already been dismissed by the Las Vegas District Attorney.
Source:The Nation
October 07, 2021 19:52 UTC
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) review
IntroductionThe 9th generation Apple iPad, also known as the iPad 10.2 (2021) is probably the Cupertino tablet that needs the least introduction. Apple hasn't redesigned the iPad since the 7th generation iPad 10.2 (2019). There is nothing fancy about the iPad 10.2 (2021), and it's here to be the iPad for the masses - a job, which it seems to be well-equipped for. UnboxingFirst, let's see what the iPad 10.2 (2021) ships with. It is a Power Delivery unit with a Type-C finale port on it, rated at 20W of current at either [email protected] or [email protected] Not too shabby.
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October 07, 2021 19:05 UTC
Exporters slam interest rate suspension for earnings
By Shenal Fernando and Imsha IqbalSri Lanka’s export industry is discouraged by the decision taken by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to suspend interest rates for foreign currency accounts of export proceeds, The Morning Business learns. He emphasised that stable policy changes or measures that the Government can take would provide a helping hand to the exporters. Exporters are already subjected to a mandatory 25% conversion requirement on export proceeds, which the exporters are complying with under protest. If the CBSL is going to impose more restrictions on exporters, how will this facilitate export revenue growth, Wijeyarathne questioned. For example, they might under-invoice and keep that money separately in a foreign country without repatriating.”Meanwhile, commenting on this proposed plan to remove interest rates on foreign currency accounts of exporters, Development Interplan Ceylon (Pvt.)
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October 07, 2021 18:56 UTC
HSBC Research predicts SL GDP to grow 3.5%
As per a report published on Sri Lanka by HSBC Global Research, the expected GDP growth of Sri Lanka in 2021 will be 3.5% due to the effect of recurring waves of Covid-19. According to HSBC Global Research, Sri Lanka’s external profile is particularly concerning. Regardless of this development, Sri Lanka still owes over $ 4 billion in foreign debt per year over the next five years. The Government is making ad hoc arrangements such as bilateral swaps and small ticket loans to service the said foreign debt. Further, in terms of external debt payment, HSBC stated that an IMF programme could help Sri Lanka.
Source:The Nation
October 07, 2021 18:45 UTC
SL economy to grow by 3.3% in 2021: World Bank
Most countries in South Asia are far from pre-pandemic trend levels. The latest South Asia Economic Focus Report titled Shifting Gears: Digitisation and Services-Led Development projects the region to grow by 7.1% in 2021 and 2022. The pandemic is estimated to have caused 48 to 59 million people to become or remain poor in 2021 in South Asia. Despite increased policy rates and price controls imposed by the Government, inflationary pressure is expected to remain strong amid partial monetisation of the fiscal deficit, currency depreciation, and rising global commodity prices. In the medium to long term, digital technologies could become an important engine for job growth in Sri Lanka.
Source:The Nation
October 07, 2021 18:45 UTC
Mobvoi confirms TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra launching very soon
Oliver Cragg / Android AuthorityTL;DR Mobvoi has just formally confirmed the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra. Now, we know for certain that a slightly upgraded version of the device is on the way to be named the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra. What to expect from the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra Even if the company didn’t divulge much about the watch, we can infer quite a bit. Of course, we may already have seen the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra as it could simply be a rebranded version of the TicWatch Pro X. Time will tell, but you won’t need to wait long: Mobvoi will announce its newest watch on October 13, 2021.
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October 07, 2021 18:11 UTC
Committee report on restructuring Central Cultural Fund handed to PM
The final report of the five-member committee appointed by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to provide recommendations for the restructuring of the Central Cultural Fund, was handed over to the Prime Minister at Temple Trees this morning. The committee was appointed by the Prime Minister to make recommendations in line with the national policy framework “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”, which states that “the Central Cultural Fund should be fully revised and restructured”This committee, chaired by Director-General, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources S.J. Balasooriya, Senior Assistant Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office Priyanga Nanayakkara, Director of Information Technology Management Department D.P.C.E. The Prime Minister accepted the report and stated that the implementation of these recommendations would enable the Central Cultural Fund to become a more effective institution in achieving its objectives in the future. The Prime Minister pointed out that having to obtain tickets for several archaeological museums in the same area would also cause various inconveniences to local tourists.
Source:The Nation
October 07, 2021 17:37 UTC
India set to reopen for tourists as COVID situation eases
India will reopen to tourism from October 15, the government said, after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. It added that foreigners traveling to India via commercial flights will be able to enter on fresh tourist visas starting November 15, 2021. Restrictions on most categories of foreign visas, such as diplomats and businesspeople, had been gradually lifted but tourists remained barred even as most economic activities resumed. The vast majority of Indians have been vaccinated with Indian-made AstraZeneca shots, which has been produced by Serum Institute of India. India has called the decision “discriminatory” and imposed restrictions on all British arrivals irrespective of their vaccination status.
Source:The Nation
October 07, 2021 17:15 UTC
Please Don't Store These Things on Your Kitchen Counter
Photo: Tanya Sid (Shutterstock)Are you an uber-organized minimalist whose kitchen looks like Marie Kondo and Pinterest’s love child? If your kitchen resembles more of a disturbing way station for stuffed animals, mail, hairbrushes, stickers, and disembodied Legos, we...have a friend whose kitchen is exactly like that. No matter your organization skills (or lack thereof), there are certain household items that just shouldn’t actually be stored on your kitchen counters. Alternatives include wall-mounted magnetic knife strips or a dedicated knife drawer with slotted inserts. G/O Media may get a commissionWhatever you do, don’t just toss them in a drawer with other kitchen gadgets.
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October 07, 2021 16:30 UTC
Rivian’s IPO filing reveals Amazon’s prime influence
EV startup Rivian has spent most of its life shrouded in secrecy, but now that it’s going public, that protective veil is lifting. (Instead of selling shares this time, though, Rivian essentially borrowed a total of $2.5 billion from Amazon, Ford, T. Rowe Price, and Mannheim Investments. It can go ahead and buy the 100,000 electric vans as advertised. And on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that the majority of the focus will be on the Amazon vans in the early going. And it’s now one of the very first to follow Tesla into the extremely challenging arena of mass-manufacturing electric vehicles.
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October 07, 2021 15:45 UTC
Sri Lanka wins first T20I against Oman
October 7, 2021 by Ruwani Fonseka No CommentsSri Lanka won the first T20 international of its tour of Oman by 19 runs. Oman won the toss and elected to field first and Sri Lanka ended up with a total of 162/4 in 20 overs. In reply, Oman scored 143/8 in their 20 overs. SL: 162/4 (20)Oman: 143/8 (20)
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October 07, 2021 15:00 UTC
Legal Validity of Digital Signatures Highlighted
Hence, the requirement for digital signatures among many segments of the community has soared in the recent past. In view of raising awareness about Digital Signatures among the country’s banking fraternity, ICT Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) with the support of Ministry of Technology, LankaClear together with Sri Lanka Banks’ Association collaborated to organize a session on ‘Legal Validity of Digital Signatures’ exclusively for the financial services sector. Presenting his views, Mr. Jayantha Fernando, General Counsel and Legal Advisor to ICTA elucidated the participants of the underline principles and the legal framework relating to Digital Signatures. Mr. Fernando is considered as the chief architect of ETA, which has created the enabling framework to launch and operationalize Digital Signatures. Mr Fernando explained in detail about the ETA and its provisions relating to Digital Signatures.
Source:The Nation
October 07, 2021 15:00 UTC
Belgium government discusses moving to FOUR-DAY week
The Belgian government has agreed to vote on a countrywide introduction of a four-day working week. The federal government will consider the proposal next week in what is the latest move towards a more flexible working future in Europe. Meanwhile, a number of companies in Spain are currently trialing a four-day week after a small political party's proposal was accepted by the wider government late last year. With this in mind, the Icelandic approach to the four-day work week is still favoured by many commentators. In some companies though, a four-day week may seem like too much work.
Source:The Nation
October 07, 2021 09:00 UTC
Casinos owe Rs. 2.67 Bn to IRD: Public Finance
Despite the Government imposing a a one-off Casino Industry levy of LKR 1 Bn each on the 4 Casinos established in Sri Lanka in 2015, a report by publicfinance.lk details that the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is yet to receive arrears amounting to LKR 2.67Bn. Following the imposition of the LKR 1 Bn one-off levy, a total of LKR 4 Bn was owed to the Inland Revenue Department. However, by the end of 2015, only LKR 80 Mn had been collected from these businesses. Moving on to 2019, publicfinance.lk states that a cumulative total of only LKR 1,330 Mn had yet been collected. As of now in 2021, the Inland Revenue Department revealed that casino businesses still owed them a total of LKR 2.67 Bn in tax arrears, highlighting the minimal progress of collecting these taxes.
Source:The Nation
October 07, 2021 08:48 UTC