MILLIONSPACES Expands Its Venue Categories
The spaces listed on the MillionSpaces platform are carefully selected and curated. This newly expanded category of photoshoot locations includes picturesque resorts, heritage homes with regal and modern environs, villas with rustic, tropical modern-esque charm, and many other undiscovered contemporary spaces. The platform is continually expanding its collection of locations to ensure that customers have access to many choices spanning a wide geography. Upholding the need to ensure the strictest health and sanitation standards, MillionSpaces also ensures that all locations listed on their platform follow stringent health and safety procedures. Offering value additions such as flexible cancellation options, additional hours, dressing rooms, parking, and other services needed for a great photoshoot, MillionSpaces also coordinates and enables scheduled visits at no extra cost, for customers who would like to make a visit to the premises prior to the photoshoot date.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 15:11 UTC
Children often suffer chronic headaches and fatigue from 'long COVID'
Children who develop 'long Covid' could suffer from frequent fatigue and headaches, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 'We are examining long Covid in children and we are seeing long Covid symptoms, mostly fatigue and headache,' Walensky said. Despite, all of his research into the condition, he still said the main theme of long Covid is uncertainty. Worries about long Covid in children are arising amid a massive surge of the virus in the wake of the return of a new school year. Children are unlikely to have more than a mild case of the virus, though they are still at risk of developing long Covid, myocarditis, anosmia or other harmful conditions long term.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 14:48 UTC
How to Find the PlayStation 5's 'Hidden' Web Browser
A dedicated web browser app is one of the few PlayStation 4 features Sony did not carry over to the PlayStation 5—at least, not officially. Turns out, there is a built-in web browser on PS5. If you tab through the PS5’s menu, you’ll come across a selection of web browser settings—including options to clear cookies, change Javascript preferences , and more. Speaking of privacy, the PS5’s Web Browser menu also has settings to prevent cross-site tracking and for deleting cookies and website data. Still, there’s bound to be someone out there who really wishes the PS5 had a dedicated web browser, and this is the closest thing to it right now.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 14:00 UTC
COVID- 2,382 new infections detected so far today
As many as 2,382 persons have tested positive for coronavirus so far today (August 13), the Ministry of Health confirmed. All new cases are associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster. The new development brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 347,500. At present, more than 37,000 virus-infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centres across the island. The tally of total recoveries reached 304,628 today as 2,173 more patients were discharged after returning to health.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 13:18 UTC
Special meeting of party leaders on Monday
August 13, 2021 05:54 pmA special meeting of political party leaders has been scheduled for Monday (August 16) on the request of Leader of the House, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. Chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, the meeting will take place at the parliament complex. Minister Gunawardena, speaking in this regard, said he decided to call for a special party leaders’ meeting to discuss the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country. In the meantime, the parliament is due to convene from Tuesday (August 17) to Friday (August 20).
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 13:01 UTC
Special Vaccination Program for Kidney Patients
COLOMBO (News 1st); A vaccination program for Kidney patients who are yet to obtain the vaccine against COVID-19 will take place at the National Institute for Nephrology Dialysis & Transplantation. According to the Ministry of Health, the first dose of the vaccine will be administered at the National Institute for Nephrology Dialysis & Transplantation in Maligawatte for patients receiving treatment at the premises and patients who had undergone a kidney transplant and a dialysis process. The Vaccination Program will take place on the 14th and 21st of August from 08 AM to 10 AM at the National Institute for Nephrology Dialysis & Transplantation in Maligawatte and only patients will be allowed to obtain the vaccine during that time period.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 13:01 UTC
Navy vaccination program at Lighthouse, Colombo to continue during weekend
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Navy will continue to open the COVID-19 vaccination center at the Lighthouse premises on Chaithya Road on the 14th and 15th of August to administer the Sinopharm Vaccine. Sri Lanka Navy, pledging its continued support for the vaccination of the general public with a view to curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, administered the Sinopharm vaccine to people at the Lighthouse premises on Chaithya Road Colombo on Friday (13th August 2021). Accordingly, over 24,150 people above 30 years of age have been vaccinated with the first and second doses of Sinopharm, through the COVID-19 inoculation drive rolled out by the Navy in the previous 05 days. The inoculation proceedings are conducted adhering to the COVID-19 protocols in force due to pandemic concerns. Meanwhile, the Navy will continue to open the COVID-19 vaccination center at the Lighthouse premises on Chaithya Road on 14th and 15th August as well.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 12:00 UTC
Authorities to check citizens for vaccine cards
August 13, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsFrom the 15 of September onwards, authorities will be checking the vaccination cards of citizens when in public areas. Accordingly, General Shavendra Silva, the Head of the National Operations Center for the Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) and Commander of Sri Lanka Army has urged the public to carry their vaccination cards with them. It was also mentioned that supermarkets, malls, shops, restaurants and other places where the public may be present have been urged to strictly follow health guidelines.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 11:37 UTC
Tighter restrictions on inter-provincial travel
August 13, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsGeneral Shavendra Silva, the Head of the National Operations Center for the Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) and Commander of Sri Lanka Army has announced that inter-provincial travel will be further restricted. Accordingly, inter-provincial public transport services will be suspended. However, these restrictions will not apply for those employed in the following sectors:AgricultureApparelTourismEssential services
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 11:15 UTC
New Zealand’s First Resident High Commissioner calls on Army Commander
COLOMBO (News 1st); The newly-appointed New Zealand’s first resident High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Michael Appleton paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), General Shavendra Silva on Friday (13). Discussions that ensued largely focused on sound bilateral relations that prevail between both countries, military organizations and possibilities for further improvement with varying training modules for tri servicemen in Sri Lanka. General Silva gratefully acknowledged the understanding and the cooperation, being extended by New Zealand counterparts to the Army throughout last couples of years and expressed his desire to further promote such ties in future. Towards the end of the interaction, General Shavendra Silva awarded a memento to the New Zealand’s envoy to Sri Lanka, Michael Appleton. Prior to his departure, the visiting New Zealand’s High Commissioner inquired into the status quo of COVID-19 control in Sri Lanka from General Shavendra Silva who is also the Head of the NOCPCO.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 10:52 UTC
Gunman kills five in Plymouth rampage
Three air ambulances at the park out my back garden.' As the scenes continue to unfold, local Labour MP Luke Pollard also tweeted: 'Really worrying news coming out of Keyham in Plymouth. And Plymouth Argyle FC tweeted: 'Our hearts go out to victims of tonight's tragic incident in our city, alongside their families, friends, and the wider Plymouth community.' Earlier today, a South Western Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'We were called at 6.12pm to an ongoing incident in Plymouth. 'We responded to the incident with a significant number of resources, including Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), multiple ambulances, air ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 05:03 UTC
Railway station masters launch token strike
August 13, 2021 09:39 amSri Lanka Railways station masters have resorted to a token strike since midnight yesterday (August 12). They are urging the authorities to provide them with necessary apparatus to continue their services safely amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The token strike is expected to come to an end by midnight today. According to Ada Derana correspondents, railway operations have been interrupted by this trade union action.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 04:07 UTC
The surprising companies that have surged because of lockdown
The Australian share market has again hit fresh record highs with the benchmark S&P/ASX200 climbing by 25 per cent during the past year. But a series of companies have outperformed a booming share market, that is thriving despite Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle and now Canberra, being placed into a strict lockdown. While buy now, pay later success Afterpay has been the market darling, some more traditional companies outside the tech space have done well out of lockdown, thanks to government stimulus measures. Home building companies and banks have thrived because of Australia's never-ending cycle of lockdowns. Mirvac's statutory profit surged 61 per cent to $901million in the year to June 30, its annual report revealed on Thursday.
Source:The Nation
August 13, 2021 03:56 UTC
Mortgage broker reveals the biggest mistakes first home buyers make
A mortgage broker has revealed the most common mistakes first home buyers make when looking to purchase a home. Mr Roper said it's essential to determine how much you can afford based on your lifestyle and monthly expenses, and whether this will change in future by having children. Over the past few months Mr Roper has gained a strong following of more than 22,000 people on TikTok by sharing his trusted information in short videos. 'Just because the bank is offering you a $800K mortgage, doesn't mean you have to take the maximum amount,' Mr Roper said. 'Most real estate agents do the right thing and always ensure this factor is incorporated into the contract, but it's always worth checking,' Mr Roper said.
Source:The Nation
August 12, 2021 23:48 UTC
Ripped off by China's fast fashion vultures
However, while fashion copycats abound in the dodgier corners of the internet, this was no random knock-off fashion website one might struggle to come across. Rather, Deborah found her designs in the hands of a company who are the undoubted emperors of fast fashion. Forget BooHoo, or even Primark: this company is Shein (pronounced She-in), whose recorded revenue in 2020 was an astronomical £7 billion. They are nothing more than vultures taking designs off independent traders and selling them at a fraction of the cost.' 'We have an incredibly small profit margin, because of how expensive it is as a small brand, buying in small volumes.'
Source:The Nation
August 12, 2021 23:37 UTC