Put Your Windshield Wipers in Whichever Position Makes You Happy
We are, of course, talking about the position you put your windshield wipers in when you park your vehicle before or during a storm. Some brief context:Back in February, we ran a weekend post on winter windshield wiper position, noting that there are two sides to this divisive issue, and then shared the stance of Kevin Williams, a writer at Car Bibles—who is firmly against winter windshield wipers standing at attention. Long story short, according to the experts, it doesn’t matter how you position your windshield wiper blades during a winter storm. Why windshield wiper position doesn’t really matterThough you might expect car professionals—in this case, engineers that design and test wiper blades—to have strong opinions on the subject, the ones The Drive spoke with at Bentley did not. In other words, your car’s windshield wipers should be able to handle almost anything that could happen to them when your car is parked outside in winter weather—regardless of their position.
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May 09, 2021 13:52 UTC
Sri Lanka confirms 1,732 new cases of coronavirus
May 9, 2021 06:48 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that another 1,732 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (09). All new cases are associated with the New Year Covid-19 cluster. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 124,966. Presently 19,717 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers across the island. Meanwhile, the number of total recoveries has reached 104,463.
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May 09, 2021 13:52 UTC
Importation of chemicals for non-agricultural sectors allowed on approval
The import of chemicals for non-agricultural industries will be allowed only on the prior approval of relevant authorities, says the Controller General of Imports and Exports. Sri Lanka had banned the importation of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides with effect from last week. The Finance Ministry had issued a gazette that, without completely banning the import of all agrochemicals, allows for some items to be brought in after May 6 this year subject to special import licence regulations. The gazette also effectively permits any shipments of agrochemicals that were seaborne on or before May 5 to arrive, be cleared and distributed. The Gazette 2226/48 of May 6, signed by Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as Finance Minister, had been published on the website of the Department of Imports and Exports Control.
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May 09, 2021 12:07 UTC
1,365 more coronavirus recoveries reported in Sri Lanka
May 9, 2021 04:56 pmThe Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that 1,365 more patients who were being treated for coronavirus have been discharged after completing recovery within the last 24 hours. This brings the total number of COVID-19 recoveries in the country thus far to 104,463. A total of 123,234 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Sri Lanka while 17,985 of them are currently being treated for the virus. The death toll due to the virus pandemic has risen to 786.
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May 09, 2021 12:00 UTC
Cairns woman dies after falling from Far North Queensland waterfall
By Daily Mail Australia ReporterPublished: 06:43 EDT, 9 May 2021 | Updated: 06:43 EDT, 9 May 2021A woman going on a hike with friends has tragically fallen to her death after slipping off a waterfall in Far North Queensland. The Cairns woman, 58, fell up to 100metres from the top of Windin Falls just before 1pm on Sunday. The waterfall has a natural infinity pool at the top of it, with thousands of people making the 90-minute trek to take a photo at the picturesque spot. 'Exercise extreme caution and stay back from the edges,' the Tourism Tropical North Queensland website warns. 'There is a natural infinity pool at the top of the falls that drops deep into the valley below.'
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May 09, 2021 11:07 UTC
Wendy's to take on McDonald's and Burger King in Britain
By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on SundayPublished: 16:51 EDT, 8 May 2021 | Updated: 06:41 EDT, 9 May 2021American burger giant Wendy's is turning the heat on McDonald's and Burger King with a plan to open up to 400 outlets in Britain, just months after becoming the second-largest burger chain in the US. It has a motto specifically for the UK market – All Beef, No Bull – which, Pringle said, would enshrine its approach to food preparation and supply, customers and staff. A big fan: Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger enjoys a Wendy's burger in the 1970sThis will be seen as a swipe at rivals such as McDonald's, which has come under fire for using contracts that do not guarantee working hours each week. International boss Abigail Pringle claimed Wendy's is 'a great underdog', adding: 'We want to be the best, not always the biggest. Wendy's has credited its emphasis on quality as part of the reason it has dethroned Burger King over the past year as the No2 burger company in the US.
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May 09, 2021 11:03 UTC
Putin denounces return of 'Russophobia' during Victory Day parade
Russia has marked the 76th anniversary of victory in World War II with an annual Victory Day Parade. President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed that Russia will 'firmly' defend national interests and denounced the return of 'Russophobia'. At the same time, we will firmly defend our national interests to ensure the safety of our people,' Putin said. The commemorations of the 76th anniversary of the 1945 victory come as tensions with the West have reached near Cold War times in recent weeks. Russian MSTA-S self-propelled artillery howitzers take part in the Victory Day military parade in the Red Square in Moscow, RussiaArmored vehicles take part in the military parade during 76th anniversary of t Victory Day in Red Square in Moscow, RussiaRussian Sukhoi Su-35S fighters fly over central Moscow during the Victory Day military parade on May 9Clashes between the government and separatists have been intensifying since January in a conflict which has claimed more than 13,000 lives.
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May 09, 2021 10:52 UTC
BIA Customs detects 2.2kgs of cocaine
Sri Lanka Customs stated today (09) that a South African national has been taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with over 2.2 kilograms of cocaine estimated to be worth around Rs 60 million. The passenger had arrived in Sri Lanka after traveling from Nairobi, Kenya through Doha, Qatar onboard Qatar Airways flight QR-664. Following a search of the passenger’s personal items, the officers discovered 2.29 kg of cocaine in three packages concealed inside shampoo bottles which were inside his luggage. Officers of the customs narcotics control unit at the airport arrested the suspect. The confiscated haul of cocaine and the suspect are to be handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for further investigations.
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May 09, 2021 10:41 UTC
Police bust mobile phone theft racket linked to courier service
Police have busted racket involving the theft of expensive mobile phones sent to the country through courier service and arrested six suspects including employees of the said courier service and labourers from a manpower agency. Three suspects are employed as supervisors at the courier service while another 06 suspects are labourers of a manpower service which provides labourers to the courier service. Further investigations are being conducted by the DCDB Negombo, the police spokesman said. He stated that the arrested suspects have been produced before the Negombo Magistrate yesterday and they were ordered remanded until the 10th of May, 2021. He requested those with the same complaint in respect of the loss of an iPhone or any other mobile phone through the same courier service, to kindly contact the OIC of the DCDB Negombo (071-4024042) for further investigations.
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May 09, 2021 10:02 UTC
Gossip Lovely Gossip
The long-standing veteran says adios to his career in the super sport. Yet the younger ones in the super sport team are murmuring something else about his retirement. “Rather than making things, what he did was breaking things, including our teamwork,” the third one replies. JP bought bread from my boutiqueYoung JP breaks into the scene, out of the blues, in a candy super sport match. The fellow is now going to lead the super sport team.
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May 09, 2021 10:01 UTC
Juventus 'reject Barcelona's pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt'... with Spanish giants keen on centre back
By Ben Miller For MailonlinePublished: 04:18 EDT, 9 May 2021 | Updated: 04:46 EDT, 9 May 2021Barcelona have failed in a renewed attempt to prise Holland centre back Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus, according to reports. LaLiga hopefuls Barca missed out on De Ligt when he joined Juve as a teenage sensation in 2019, signing for £67.8million after helping Ajax reach the 2018/19 Champions League semi-finals and win the Eredivisie title. La Blaugrana had wanted De Ligt to join at the same time as fellow Holland prodigy Frenkie de Jong, who completed his move from the Dutch giants for £65million that summer. Ronald Koeman knows De Ligt from his spell as Holland manager and Barca bosses mentioned De Ligt during talks with Juventus over the failed European Super League, AS has reported. Juventus reportedly dismissed the idea of De Ligt being reunited with De Jong, preferring to keep hold of the man who signed a five-year deal when he moved to Italy.
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May 09, 2021 09:00 UTC
Meet Marlon Von Hagt – A one-match beauty!
And his next two names made him probably one of the most well known cricketers of Sri Lanka of the eighties. It’s Marlon Von – Hagt,” said Marlon Von Hagt from Australia, when he spoke to the Sunday Morning Sports recently. Von Hagt, 56 now, says he has not been to Sri Lanka for almost five years. We two had been earmarked as future prospects then,” said Von Hagt. “There was a very big competition for a third opener’s slot in the Sri Lanka side then.
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May 09, 2021 08:48 UTC
Top 10 Red Carpet Fails
In most cases, red carpet fails embarrass stars, and for others, it’s the quickest way to become an internet meme. Here are the top 10 red carpet fails we can’t forget—but the celebrities wish we would. 7 Costly Slip Of The TongueRashida Jones SAG Red Carpet Interview – I’m EthnicRed carpet events are always serious, and from live coverage to interactions with stars, reporters are always on their best behavior. – HipHollywood.comAs far as red carpet fails go, they don’t get better than a slap on the face. Either way, the stunt was a huge red carpet fail and all the press it garnered is proof.
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May 09, 2021 08:03 UTC
Law, social justice, and more with Devni Wimalasena
What changes do you want to see made in Sri Lanka and worldwide in the next five years? So, what needs to happen in terms of law reform for Sri Lanka and how can we help? Do you have any pointers for people wanting to share their message on social media but are afraid of the criticisms that come their way? Social media has its detriments, but it is also a powerful and uniting tool – entire social movements have been orchestrated through social media. PHOTOS © Nisal Nawarathne, Arup Australia, Samantha Ratnam Media, Devni Wimalasena
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May 09, 2021 07:18 UTC
Anjali Rajkumar: A woman of many talents
We had the chance to talk to Anjali Rajkumar last week. Anjali just wants to be happy and positive in life and she is doing so well. Hey Anjali, why don’t you tell our readers a little about yourself? My name is Anjali Rajkumar. I’d love to go back for a couple of months.
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May 09, 2021 07:18 UTC