Football legend Pele 'is moved to palliative care' in hospital
Football legend Pele 'is moved to end-of-life care' in hospital, as doctors stop chemotherapy with his body not responding to it in fight against bowel cancerBy Adam Shergold for MailOnlinePublished: 07:35 EST, 3 December 2022 | Updated: 07:55 EST, 3 December 2022Brazilian football legend Pele 'has been moved to palliative care' in hospital and is 'no longer responding to chemotherapy' in his fight against bowel cancer. Reports in Brazil said the 82-year-old, who went into hospital last week, is receiving measures to relieve pain in an 'end-of life palliative care' ward. They said he is now in palliative care and won't be subjected to invasive tests or treatment. Palliative care is for patients with potentially life-threatening diseases or conditions and end-of-life care. The hospital confirmed Pele had been taken into hospital 'for a reassessment of the chemotherapy treatment of the colon tumour identified in September 2021.'
Source:The Nation
December 03, 2022 13:10 UTC
Watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's trailer for bombshell Netflix docuseries
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared a number of highly personal images in the first trailer for their new Netflix documentary today. It was released just seven minutes before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 72-second trailer premiered today. before several dozen photos flash up of Harry and Meghan sharing time together, along with one image of the Prince and Princess of Wales. As Prince Harry leans back on the sofa in exasperation, the former Suits actress gazes down at the floor before wiping back tears. There's a lot of pressure on (Netflix CEO) Ted Sarandos, who has the relationship with Harry and Meghan, to get this show finished.'
Source:The Nation
December 02, 2022 03:13 UTC
President and Prime Minister praise role Malays played in nation building of Sri Lanka - Press Releases
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena have applauded the role the Malays have played and continue to perform in the country as part of their congratulatory messages in the ‘Malays of Sri Lanka’. The ‘Malays of Sri Lanka’ coffee table book, which was launched on November 29, 2022 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, contained laudatory messages from the President and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, acclaiming the role of the small Malay community. “The Sri Lankan Malays are an important segment of this country’s social fabric and have played a vital role in both the history and culture of Sri Lanka,” wrote President Wickremesinghe in his message. “Despite being one of the smallest communities in Sri Lanka, the Malays have contributed towards the nation building of Sri Lanka as an equal partner in the multi-ethnic mosaic of the country,” President Wickremesinghe noted. All proceeds from this sale will be utilized for the maintenance of the Colombo Malay Cricket Club (CMCC) clubhouse and grounds.
Source:The Nation
December 01, 2022 17:47 UTC
🧠Neuralink’s latest show and tell
Neuralink’s show and tellElon Musk’s Neuralink company held a show-and-tell event yesterday (check out The Verge‘s 14-minute highlight video), offering a couple of new demonstrations of the brain control interface and outlining new goals. Highlights from the eventNeuralink showed a demo of a monkey typing “welcome to show and tell” with its mind via the brain control interface. But the company has already been beaten to this brain control interface goal by arch-rival Synchron. The latest goal is also interesting in light of news emerging in February that at least 15 monkeys have died between 2017 and 2020. Still, I can’t wait for brain control tech to (safely) take off.
Source:The Nation
December 01, 2022 15:14 UTC
Samsung Galaxy F42 received Android 13, it's the end of the road for the midranger
The Samsung Galaxy F42 is the latest smartphone by the Korean company to receive One UI 5.0 based on Android 13. The rollout just began in India, which is the main market for the phone. Notably, the Galaxy F42 is a rebranded Galaxy A22, 5G which also got One UI 5.0 in Europe. The new firmware version is E426BXXU3CVKC and if you are located in India, you can try checking for an update manually. Unfortunately, this is the last major update for the Galaxy F42 as it was released in early 2021 and has received two Android updates so far.
Source:The Nation
December 01, 2022 15:14 UTC
Life goes on despite rise in covid cases
Life goes on despite rise in covid cases View(s):Although there is no declaration of a final victory over COVID-19 and health officials have warned of a surge in the number of cases, this picture captured at the Galle Face Green yesterday confirms that most Sri Lankans appear to have ditched health guidelines and dropped their guard against the deadly virus which has claimed more than 16,700 lives in Sri Lanka and 672,000 lives across the world. Pic by Eshan FernandoShare This Post FacebookTwitterEmail × Send Email to FriendSend Please enter valid email WhatsappDeliciousDiggGoogleStumbleuponRedditTechnoratiYahooBloggerMyspaceRSS
Source:Sunday Times
November 27, 2022 08:38 UTC
Spain’s Alcaraz is No.1; Djokovic wins $ 4.7 million
Spain’s Alcaraz is No.1; Djokovic wins $ 4.7 million View(s):Turin, Italy was the venue for the ATP’s 51st yearend final last week. Of the eight who played in Italy, except for Djokovic and Rafael Nadal the other six players were New-Gen players. I know one family in which none of them ever played tennis, they travelled to France from Asia to see these three play. This year saw the appearance of the youngest world number one Carlos Alcaraz. At present, what Carlos Alcaraz can hope for is a speedy recovery to play in the Australian Open of 2023.
Source:Sunday Times
November 27, 2022 07:00 UTC
Sri Lanka in a must win situation
Sri Lanka in a must win situation cricket View(s): View(s):Following their 60-run loss in the opening ODI on Friday, Sri Lanka will look to bounce back in the second ODI against Afghanistan today to keep the three-match series alive. Barring Pathum Nissanka’s 85 and Wanindu Hasaranga’s breezy 66 off 46-balls, none of the Sri Lankan batters could make significant contribution as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 234 in the 38th over, chasing 295 to win. The defeat saw Sri Lanka losing crucial World Cup Super League points, leaving them in a must win situation in the remaining five ODIs to earn a direct qualification to the 2024 World Cup. With six wins, 12 defeats and one no result, Sri Lanka is placed 10th in the table with a total of 62 points. Before Afghanistan seamers destroyed Sri Lanka batting order, their top order laid a solid platform to put on a formidable target on the board.
Source:Sunday Times
November 27, 2022 06:59 UTC
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