Boat full of revelers nearly slips over DAM in Texas before being rescued
The incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon in east Austin's Lady Bird Lake. Austin-Travis County EMS said callers reported a boat with four people on board about to go over the Longhorn Dam around 2.36pm, KXAN reported. Lady Bird Lake, the site of Thursday's wild rescue, is no stranger to news headlines. Amazingly, swimming in Lady Bird Lake has been banned since 1964, according to an April 6 press release. Authorities did note that the risk to humans is low, and people can continue to boat and fish within the lakes which explains Thursday's miraculous boat rescue on Lady Bird Lake.
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June 12, 2021 03:00 UTC
Sri Lanka registers 62 more COVID deaths
Sri Lanka on Friday (June 11) registered 62 more victims of COVID-19, the Director-General of Health Services. The latest fatalities have moved death toll from the virus infection to 2,073, according to Government Information Department’s data. Reportedly, 07 of the victims had succumbed to the virus infection between the period of May 08 – May 31. As per official data, 40 victims in total were aged over 70 years. Thirteen victims were in the age group 60-69 years and four were aged between 50-59 years.
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June 12, 2021 02:15 UTC
Virtusa appoints Santosh Thomas as CEO
Meanwhile, on June 9, The Island published its front page lead story ‘Covid time bonanza: Luxury SUVs for MPs coming after all- LCs opened before Cabinet rescinded its own decision’. The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) has expressed its concerns on the decision the government has taken to import 400 vehicles – including 227 luxury SUVs – to a value of Rs. Is it fair to keep these permit holders on hold indefinitely while new luxury SUVs are imported for MPs during the import ban? The vehicle import ban imposed last year has taken a toll on vehicle buyers by constricting the market at a time when the need for personal transportation is more acute. This proposal was based on a minimum volume of vehicle imports for the industry to survive until the import ban is lifted.
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June 12, 2021 01:07 UTC
Courtyard by Marriott to debut in Sri Lanka
Meanwhile, on June 9, The Island published its front page lead story ‘Covid time bonanza: Luxury SUVs for MPs coming after all- LCs opened before Cabinet rescinded its own decision’. The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) has expressed its concerns on the decision the government has taken to import 400 vehicles – including 227 luxury SUVs – to a value of Rs. Is it fair to keep these permit holders on hold indefinitely while new luxury SUVs are imported for MPs during the import ban? The vehicle import ban imposed last year has taken a toll on vehicle buyers by constricting the market at a time when the need for personal transportation is more acute. This proposal was based on a minimum volume of vehicle imports for the industry to survive until the import ban is lifted.
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June 12, 2021 01:07 UTC
Antarabhava and Rebirth
After that, let us say this “persisting mental structure” escapes the body and becomes the “antarabhava” object but the information encoded in the “antarabhava” structure will begin to rapidly become disordered due to the 2nd law of thermodynamics. Buddha mentions rebirth often enough but what does he say about the actual process of rebirth? The answer is `Not very much’.”“Some Buddhist schools teach that after death, consciousness hovers in an in-between state (antarabhava) for a certain period before being reborn. Upali Abeysiri too supports my contention that Theravada has lost out by disregarding the intermediate state, antarabhava, after death. Whilst thanking all who made me extend my thought processes further, my search for the truth about rebirth continues!
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June 12, 2021 00:56 UTC
Dates announced for India’s tour of Sri Lanka
by Rex ClementineIndia will send a second string team to Sri Lanka later this month for a six-match bilateral series. India must be confident of winning in Sri Lanka even with a second string side. For example, their main team whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0 in ODIs when they toured here in 2017 and the following year at the Nidahas Trophy, they sent a second string team and won the competition where Sri Lanka even failed to make it to the finals. Board of Control for Cricket in India has been extremely generous in helping out Sri Lanka coming in for hastily arranged series previously to bail out SLC that was feeling the pinch. At the moment Sri Lanka are languishing last at 13th position.
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June 12, 2021 00:45 UTC
Gongs for Britain's jab heroes in Queen's Birthday Honours list
Experts behind Britain’s world-beating vaccination programme take centre stage in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Venture capitalist Kate Bingham receives a damehood for leading the UK Vaccines Taskforce and obtaining millions of doses of six different jabs. Experts behind Britain’s world-beating vaccination programme take centre stage in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Boris Johnson said the honours were a ‘reminder of all that we can achieve when we come together as a society’. David Hunt, head of vaccine operations at AstraZeneca is appointed CBE – one of eight employees from the pharmaceutical giant honoured.
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June 11, 2021 23:03 UTC
EU countries agree Covid vaccine scheme - excluding Britons
By Mail Foreign ServicePublished: 18:25 EDT, 11 June 2021 | Updated: 18:48 EDT, 11 June 2021EU countries have agreed to ease summer travel restrictions that will allow fully vaccinated tourists to avoid tests or quarantines – but not British holidaymakers. People who have been fully vaccinated for 14 days should be able to travel freely from one EU country to another, according to a proposal approved by ambassadors from the 27 members. The guidelines come as the EU introduces Covid certificates which will show whether a person is vaccinated, has had the virus or had a recent negative test. The system is set to be ready by July 1, although some countries will launch certificates earlier. Non-EU members of the Schengen zone, such as Iceland and Norway, will also be able to take advantage of the scheme.
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June 11, 2021 22:30 UTC
The Best Features in Android 12 Beta 2 (So Far)
While the Android 12 beta is still only available for Pixel devices, don’t let the FOMO get to you; Android 12 is still several months away from a stable release, and this most recent build sounds like it’s the buggiest one yet. Below, we’re ticking off the biggest new tweaks in Android 12 Beta 2 that every Android user should know about. Android 12 offers new privacy monitors and blocking toolsAndroid 12 beta 2 enhances the OS’s security with several privacy-minded features. New shortcuts in Android 12Rounding out the noteworthy additions in Android 12 Beta 12 are a grip of new shortcuts—including a new, smaller Power Menu. How to download and try out Android 12 Beta 2The Android 12 beta 2 is only available on Pixel 3, 3a, 4, 4a, and 5 smartphones, including XL and 5G models.
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June 11, 2021 21:11 UTC
How and Why to Do Barbell Squats
But perhaps you’ve heard that squats are bad for your knees, or that you need to do squats in a certain specific way to avoid injury. So, it’s not the squats themselves that hurt your knees; it’s how you squat that’s probably hurting your knees. Additionally, Lefever suggests:Train that [squat] movement through goblet squats and work on both mobility and strength with single-leg work. Are deep squats safe? The only lifters who routinely buck this trend are, who train the competition lifts when they’re fresh, and then squats afterward.If you’re squatting alone, make sure you can.
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June 11, 2021 21:04 UTC
PM 'lashed out at Priti Patel over migrant Channel crossings'
By Jack Maidment, Deputy Political Editor For MailonlinePublished: 08:05 EDT, 11 June 2021 | Updated: 17:41 EDT, 11 June 2021Boris Johnson privately blasted Priti Patel over the surging number of migrants making the perilous journey across the English Channel, it was claimed today. The Prime Minister is said to be furious about the number of small boats arriving in the UK. He reportedly told a minister: 'What the f*** is the Home Office doing? An estimated 4,725 migrants have crossed the Channel this year, with 8,410 having made the journey in 2020. Boris Johnson privately blasted Priti Patel over the surging number of migrants making the perilous journey across the English Channel, it was claimed todayMr Johnson reportedly told a minister: 'What the f*** is the Home Office doing?
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June 11, 2021 19:18 UTC
Fuel price hike indicative of govt’s. economic mismanagement: UNP
In response to the government’s decision to increase fuel prices from midnight today (11), the United National Party (UNP) stated that this is another indication of the government’s continued economic mismanagement and short-sighted policies. Further, the UNP also mentioned that in May 2020, global oil prices fell as low as US $30.38 a barrel. It was also highlighted that the SLPP Government had rejected the fuel price formula introduced by the UNP in 2018. “This meant that the local fuel prices did not reduce to reflect the global prices. Savings which could have been incurred by the drop in global prices were not passed onto the consumers,” the UNP said.
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June 11, 2021 18:56 UTC
Body language expert analyses world leaders' behaviour at the G7
Meanwhile, the body language expert contrasted President Biden's body language indicating 'openness and truthfulness' with Mr Johnson's 'primeval' displays of power to prove he was the 'Alpha male in the pack'. 'ALPHA MALE' BORIS: 'We continue to see President Biden with his open palms, however Boris has his arms above his head. The feeling is not shared by Mr Macron as his body posture still turning forward indicates a lack of rapport. Describing the socially distanced photos featuring all the leaders, he told MailOnline: 'President Biden has a very presidential pose. 'The feeling is not shared by Mr Macron as his body posture still turning forward indicates a lack of rapport.
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June 11, 2021 18:45 UTC
Fuel prices to increase from midnight today
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and Lanka IOC (LIOC) fuel prices will be increased from midnight today (11), the Ministry of Energy stated. Accordingly, the price revisions are detailed below:Lanka Petrol 92 Octane revised price Rs. 23 increase)Diesel revised price Rs. 12 increase)Kerosene revised price Rs. 7 increase)Earlier today, the Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cost of Living stated that a decision has been made to revise fuel prices.
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June 11, 2021 18:00 UTC
Motorists queue to purchase fuel before price hike sets in
June 11, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsFollowing the government’s announcement that fuel prices will increase from midnight today (11), long queues were observed in front of petrol stations as motorists scrambled to stock up on fuel before the price hike, despite the ongoing travel restrictions. Pics by Eshan Dasanayaka
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June 11, 2021 18:00 UTC