Paulina Porizkova says Aaron Sorkin invited her to the Oscars for their second date
By Gina Martinez For Dailymail.ComPublished: 23:59 EDT, 15 May 2021 | Updated: 01:49 EDT, 16 May 2021Paulina Porizkova has revealed new boyfriend Aaron Sorkin invited her to this year's Oscars for their second date. In a New York Times profile, Porizkova revealed her new lover Aaron Sorkin, who she called a 'great kisser' suggested they go public at one of the year's biggest showbiz events. 'This is going to kind of take me off the market for a little bit,' she told Sorkin, who won an Oscar for his 2009 Facebook biopic The Social Network. She is currently in litigation with Mr. Ocasek's estate, Porizkova told the Times. Supermodel Paulina Porizkova (pictured) shot to fame after gracing the cover of 1984's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issueAt 56, Porizkova (pictured) recently graced the cover of Czech Republic's Vogue magazine in a sheer bodysuit.
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May 16, 2021 06:00 UTC
Adverse weather affects over 42,000 people, landslide warnings issued
The water levels of several rivers have risen and floods have occurred in some areas owing to the prevailing rainy weather conditions in the country. The adverse weather prevailing in the country since May 13 has affected 61 Divisional Secretariats in 07 districts. According to the DMC, 04 persons were killed and 02 others have been injured due to the inclement weather. Meanwhile, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for six districts with effect from 7.00 pm last night (15) to 7.00 pm today (16). The Ministry of Power and Energy states that the power supply to nearly 150,000 families has been cut off due to inclement weather.
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May 16, 2021 05:48 UTC
Bengal tiger is FOUND safe eight days after she was spotted roaming Houston with 'murderer'
It was not immediately clear where the tiger has been all week and why Gia Cuevas decided to hand him over to police. Police allowed Gia Cuevas to tag along as they delivered the tiger to BARC 'because of the stress the tiger has been through in the last couple of weeks.' Cops do not have immediate plans to charge Gia Cuevas for the tiger. India was filmed roaming west Houston last Sunday, shortly before alleged murderer Cuevas was seen bundling her into a white Jeep Cherokee. The mission to track down India after she was spotted roaming Houston has grown online with even Tiger King star Carole Baskin joining in on the search by offering a $5,000 reward to help find the tiger, KHOU reported.
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May 16, 2021 03:00 UTC
Fairly heavy falls expected in some places
Fairly heavy falls of about 50 mm can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kandy districts. Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the abovementioned sea areas. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Galle via Mannar and Colombo. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island. The other sea areas can be fairly rough.
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May 16, 2021 00:33 UTC
Rape victims will have their phones returned by police within 24 hours
A review led by Justice Secretary Robert Buckland, due to be published next month, will recommend a raft of measures that shift the focus from the credibility of rape victims towards the suspect's behaviour. A report by the Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham last year concluded that police forces were taking 'excessive amounts of personal data' from victims' phones amid warnings that cases were being dropped due to the intrusive demands. The Government proposals, backed by Home Secretary Priti Patel, will standardise the return of devices to victims within 24 hours. Last month Mr Buckland, a former criminal barrister, announced a new Victims' Code which would allow victims to be informed when an offender leaves prison. The code is expected to form the basis of a consultation for a new victims' law later this year.
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May 16, 2021 00:22 UTC
Roger Federer is gearing up for one more big shot at Wimbledon after latest comeback
This week Federer returns to action, making what will surely be the last comeback of his career as his 40th birthday looms in August. Federer has chosen the Geneva Open as his launch pad for the French Open this monthFederer’s aim, by far his most realistic one, is to build towards a last serious tilt at Wimbledon this summer. Beneath everything he still loves just playing tennis and being on the tour, and he is happy to do all the work required. A certain amount of nervousness pervades over what happens when the likes of Federer fade away. For now, starting this week on the shores of Lake Geneva, a remote audience should enjoy Federer while it can.
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May 15, 2021 23:48 UTC
Improper disposal of single-use facemasks: The next big environmental challenge
By Yumiko PereraGiving rise to a new environmental challenge, the increased consumption of single-use facemasks has begun to pose an imminent threat to water sources as well as marine and wildlife the world over. Carelessly discarded facemasks lodged in little nooks and corners of gutters alongside alleyways and roads have unfortunately become a common sight in most urban areas. It is estimated that Sri Lanka disposes of nearly 15 million single-use facemasks every day, and not all of them end up in a landfill. Usually, micro-organisms like algae do not attach themselves to plastic waste; masks, on the other hand, seem to be the opposite. Ltd. to manage clinical waste in the country, under the purview of the CEA.
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May 15, 2021 23:05 UTC
Providing SMEs ammunition to multitask
“We went as only a Sri Lankan company, and we completely failed. When inquired if the Sri Lankan market was a feasible place for him to start this journey, Perera said that like all other occupations, it has its own pros and cons. “The Sri Lankan market is too small for the company to be a unicorn. According to Perera, OMAK was initially started up with Rs. “We went as only a Sri Lankan company, and we completely failed.
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May 15, 2021 23:05 UTC
Sheraton Colombo likely to open this year
Speaking to us, Sheraton Construction Project Coordinator Dinesh Arivindra confirmed that even though the construction of Sheraton Colombo has been completed, the date for opening has not been finalised yet by the relevant personnel of Marriott International. When the tourism sector restarts, the opening is likely to happen to accommodate them,” Arivindra said. Last year, Sheraton Colombo came into the limelight when a group of employees who were laid off by Sheraton wrote a letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in April 2020, identifying themselves as “victimised employees of Sheraton Colombo Hotel”. According to him, around 100 employees of Sheraton Colombo were given letters of termination with the assurance of rehiring them after opening the hotel. The Sheraton Colombo Hotel was set to be a 320-room property located in Colombo 3, complete with a presidential suite and other themed luxury suites along with a collection of four restaurant outlets.
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May 15, 2021 23:03 UTC
An inspiring busybody celebrating all things positive
Savithri Rodrigo on the first anniversary of Kaleidoscope and moreSavithri Rodrigo is something of a celebrity. Give us a rundown of Savithri Rodrigo and everything you get up to. I had come to the end of one of my working chapters and was pondering what to do when my husband said, why don’t you get onto social media with positive news? The feedback I have received over this year from my viewers both in Sri Lanka and across the world has been wonderful. I’ve also had People’s Bank, CDB, and Singer Sri Lanka among my sponsors in the past.
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May 15, 2021 22:52 UTC
Growing pains: Covid-19, social isolation, and child psychology
Also, children are now more active on social media, which results in cyberbullying, engaging with predators online, and social media addiction. We are looking at children growing up with minimal social interactions, and perhaps learning the unhealthy coping mechanisms of parents. Could strict/authoritarian parenting and lack of social exposure, apart from social media, lead to self-esteem and unhealthy attachment styles? There could be unhealthy attachment issues, self-esteem issues, and more psychological issues, especially if parents are stringent. Especially with the level of social media usage, there could be issues where children growing up are unable to maintain healthy boundaries.
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May 15, 2021 22:41 UTC
SL tourism industry pens for financial aid from Govt.
By Zahida Rizvi–Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has tabled a financial aid request to the Government in an attempt to revive the industry from the unprecedented global health crisis, the third Covid wave, The Sunday Morning Business learnt. THASL further predicted that the ongoing travel restrictions imposed on tourists, the slow vaccination process, and further delays in introducing the vaccine passports will have a major impact on the tourism industry. Nevertheless, the CBSL last month declared an extension of debt moratoriums as financial relief for Covid-19-affected businesses and individuals in the tourism industry. Following the outbreak of the pandemic last year, Sri Lanka reopened its borders on 21 January after a 10-month pandemic closure. Accordingly, by the end of 2019, the SLTDA recorded 1.9 million arrivals, which was a drop in comparison to the 2.3 million tourist arrivals of 2018.
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May 15, 2021 22:41 UTC
Government’s attempts to procure AstraZeneca vaccines: Positive word from UK
Owing to the situation in India, the Institute has not been able to deliver the order placed by Sri Lanka, and therefore, Sri Lanka has had to look elsewhere for stocks of the same. The Minister told The Sunday Morning that a positive response was received from the UK to supply one million doses of Covishield Covid-19 vaccines and that presently, negotiations are ongoing between the two governments. Rambukwella noted that in addition to having discussions with the agents of the respective countries, the Government is looking for the required vaccines in open markets. Owing to the situation in India, the Institute has not been able to deliver the order placed by Sri Lanka. Further, Sri Lanka would receive 185,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine from 20 to 25 May.
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May 15, 2021 22:41 UTC
Exports sector: Industry resilience put to test
He explained that this lack of analysis is due to unpredictable situations in both Sri Lanka and its export markets, making it difficult to make an accurate calculation. “Sri Lanka and our export markets are going through a challenging situation, and it will take us some time to understand the actual effects of this. At the time, he stated that the target was fairly achievable thanks to the industry’s resilience, as well as the new initiatives put forth by the industry and the overall resilience of its stakeholders. Excluding the markets of the US, the UK, and Germany, other countries among Sri Lanka’s top 10 export markets showed an increase in exports towards the end of the year. Instead, he suggested that the sector focus on exports that have developed a competitive advantage over the years, such as tea, apparel, and spices.
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May 15, 2021 22:41 UTC
PETER HITCHENS: How long before common sense is actually illegal?
For years, many have assumed that a reasonable, conservative, Christian view of life was still upheld in several important places. The Long March of the Left through the institutions of Britain has included almost all such places. Dr Randall, a plainly reasonable, well-educated and tolerant person, did no more than deliver a sermon calling for more tolerance. Do they really think that a man who hunts his own children with bloodhounds has no sense of humour? Fifty years of supposedly seeking a peace deal have made life for Arab men, women and children vastly worse.
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May 15, 2021 22:30 UTC