Twitch icon Nickmercs isn’t going anywhere
Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff, one of the biggest streamers on Twitch, has signed a deal to continue streaming exclusively on the Amazon-owned streaming platform. The streaming talent wars kicked off in August 2019, when Tyler “Ninja” Blevins defected from Twitch to the Microsoft-owned streaming platform Mixer. That led to an intense period of streamer shuffling as some of the biggest players signed exclusive deals with Twitch, Mixer, and other platforms like YouTube Gaming and Facebook Gaming. In September, Ben “DrLupo” Lupo and Tim “TimTheTatman” Betar announced exclusive streaming deals with YouTube Gaming within days of each other — and nearly two years after they had signed deals with Twitch. In response to an emailed question about whether or not he considered switching from Twitch, Kolcheff said “yes and no,” and highlighted how he produces content on other platforms every day.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 16:30 UTC
ADB to increase concessional loan provided to Sri Lanka
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Director-General for South Asia Department Kenichi Yokoyama has assured President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that the bank will support the promotion of Small- and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. The ADB provided a USD 750 million concessional loan last year for projects in the country. Mr. Yokoyama said that the ADB will take steps to increase this amount to USD 1 billion next year. His remarks came during a discussion with President Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, earlier today (October 05). The President further pointed out the need to increase the forest cover through economically viable cultivations and sought the assistance of the ADB.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 15:22 UTC
Another one (Gimlet podcast) bites the dust (goes exclusive)
Gimlet’s Heavyweight is becoming a Spotify exclusive, and the fans are madHeavyweight, one of the longest-running Gimlet Media shows, is becoming a Spotify exclusive next month, five years after it began and two years after the Spotify / Gimlet acquisition. One of favorite podcasts (Heavyweight) is going @Spotify exclusive. — Vladimir Agafonkin (@mourner) — Vladimir Agafonkin (@mourner) October 1, 2021The @heavyweight podcast is, in my view, perfect. Twitch creators sell subscriptions to their channels, collect tips, and distribute ads, of course while getting a cut of it all. I imagine it’ll serve as a reference point for future podcast / audio unions’ negotiations.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 13:18 UTC
#GarlicScam : Opp. Leader concerned over efforts to undermine probe
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleges there is an attempt to undermine the efforts to trace the perpetrators responsible for the #GarlicScam. He questioned how the subject Minister and the Seniors at Sathosa were unaware of a scam taking place. Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena responded to the opposition leader in Parliament admitting that a scam had taken place and the Chairman or CEO of Sathosa had not deviated from due process. He said there is no policy to question the media with regard to the matter.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 13:07 UTC
Are adult’s toothpastes the best option for kids?
It is essential for parents to be aware that there are seemingly visible differences among adult’s toothpastes and kids’ toothpastes. Fluoride is a common ingredient found in both adult toothpastes and kids’ toothpaste variants. Hence kids’ toothpastes are made with fruity flavours and various colors, while the packaging too looks fun and interesting. These fruity flavours make brushing teeth a joyful experience for kids and create more interest to the practice of brushing teeth. This toothpaste is very much less abrasive than adult toothpastes making it gentle when brushing kids’ teeth.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 12:33 UTC
MI Partners with SITS to transform their Digital Journey
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2021 – Sampath IT Solutions (SITS), a fully owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank group of companies announced the strategic partnership with Mercantile Investments & Finance PLC, for the implementation of the “PRIME” Platform. Users of the “PRIME” Platform will be able to work autonomously and remotely, with complete control over their assets. Speaking with CEO, Sampath Information Technology Solutions – Managala Rodrigo stated: “Convenience is a critical factor for success in today’s business and industry climate, with the ongoing digital disruption. We are pleased to partner with SITS at this juncture and look forward to a fruitful journey with SITS with the unveiling of the PRIME platform”. Operating for over 14 years, SITS is a fully owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, specializing in providing end-to-end integration and consultancy services to transform businesses.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 12:33 UTC
Priti Patel announces independent inquiry into Sarah Everard murder
Priti Patel today announced there will be an independent inquiry into the 'systematic failures' that allowed Wayne Couzens to serve as a Met police officer and murder Sarah Everard. The inquiry will look at Couzens' career in the Metropolitan Police and determine if red flags were missed to identify him as a threat. Metropolitan Police firearms officer Couzens 48, was handed a whole life sentence at the Old Bailey last week for murdering Ms Everard. 'I can confirm today, there will be an inquiry, to give the independent oversight needed, to ensure something like this can never happen again.' Ms Patel also delivered a tough message to France to do more to stop migrant crossings.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 12:00 UTC
How To Help Your Relationship Survive Football Season
Yep, it’s football season. While many men (and women too) look forward to all that football season brings with it, many partners and spouses have a different view. If you are one of the millions of couples that experience strife during football season, or any other sports season, take heart. Why is she (or he) so upset?” I often hear this sentiment from men whose wives are fed up with them during football season. And perhaps make a clear point of keeping up with your side of the responsibilities during the football season.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 11:03 UTC
Renaissance Sri Lanka, MONLAR and Greenfem, Launch a Live Webinar Series on Building a Sri Lankan Model of Organic Farming
2021 Oct 5Renaissance Sri Lanka, MONLAR and Greenfem are launching a live webinar series on agroecology. It will highlight the importance of organic farming with the aim of contributing to a people-friendly true green revolution in Sri Lanka. Intending to create a healthy and efficient citizen, the government stated that it had decided to use only organic fertiliser in agriculture. One sector advocated for systematic transition to organic farming due to the challenge of achieving targets of mass-scale food production. Event Page: https://fb.me/e/2I7WhcgCCAbout Renaissance Sri LankaRenaissance Sri Lanka is an international non-profit organization.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 10:18 UTC
Sri Lanka will resolve issues through democratic system, President tells EU delegates
As the oldest democratic country in the region, which has never been under a dictatorship or an authoritarian regime in any period of its history, Sri Lanka will provide solutions for issues through a democratic system, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The delegation said a formal report based on the findings of the visit would be submitted to the European Commission and the European Parliament. President Rajapaksa also stated that the country would abide by the agreements on human rights in the world today. The President also pointed out the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and the obstacles that the government faced in fulfilling its expected comprehensive strategies. The delegation thanked and commended the President for his in-depth explanation of the Government’s plan to take the country forward.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 01:07 UTC
YouTube Music gets free background playback
YouTube today announced that the YouTube Music app will enable background playback for free. YouTube Music app currently allows background playback only for YouTube Premium members. If you switch to any other app or turn your screen off then the playback stops. With this feature, users will be able to use YouTube Music app as they normally would any other music app even if they are not paying customers. The free tier is ad-supported so if you don't like listening to ads between your music then you will have to pay for the Premium plan.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2021 00:00 UTC
Suarez deepens Barcelona woes
Suarez remained respectful of Barcelona’s plight, refusing to celebrate even as his team-mates mobbed him in jubilation. Suarez has now also scored against every Liga opponent he has faced in the last seven years – with Barca becoming his 31st victim. Barcelona Captain Gerard Pique admitted the outlook is currently bleak for his side after their latest defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid on Saturday. The scoreless affair meant the Gunners now have just five goals from their opening seven league games, their lowest total since the 1986-87 campaign. Despite creating few exciting moments inside the first half, Juventus struggled to find the target.
Source:The Nation
October 04, 2021 22:30 UTC
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp all down in global outage
At 3.50pm, four hours after the outage began, CTO Mike Schroepfer tweeted: '*Sincere* apologies to everyone impacted by outages of Facebook powered services right now. NetBlocks, which tracks internet outages and their impact, estimate the outage has already cost the global economy $160m (£117 million). Above: The reports of Facebook outages reported on DownDetectorTwitter founder Jack Dorsey appeared to make light of Facebook's plight this evening. 'Today, the directions for how to get to Facebook’s DNS server’s addresses weren't available (and seem to still be unavailable). 'Today, the directions for how to get to Facebook’s DNS server’s addresses weren't available (and seem to still be unavailable).
Source:The Nation
October 04, 2021 21:56 UTC
Microsoft releases Windows 11
Microsoft today is officially releasing Windows 11 in its stable form worldwide. In order to upgrade to Windows 11, you can wait for the update to be made available to you through Windows Update. If your PC meets all requirements, then you should see Windows 11 be available as an update over the coming weeks. The other option is to download Microsoft's Windows 11 Download Assistant. Through the website, you can also download tool to create an installation media, which is essentially a USB drive that you can use to install a fresh copy of Windows 11.
Source:The Nation
October 04, 2021 21:56 UTC
Victoria breaks Covid record with with 1,763 new cases
By Nic White For Daily Mail AustraliaPublished: 17:51 EDT, 4 October 2021 | Updated: 17:59 EDT, 4 October 2021Victoria has recorded by far the most new Covid cases in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic. The Delta outbreak surged by 1,763 infections on Tuesday - 164 more than the worst day of the NSW lockdown on September 10. Melbourne has been locked down longer than any city on Earth through the whole pandemic and will not taste freedom until October 26. Tuesday's infection tally smashed the state's previous record of 1,476 on Friday and was almost double the worst day of its deadly second wave last year. However, today will likely not be the worst day of the pandemic for Australia overall as NSW is expected to only have cases in the 600s, as it did on Monday.
Source:The Nation
October 04, 2021 21:56 UTC