Square Cuts by Sudat Pasqual: Takeaways from India ODI series
Sri Lanka winning the third ODI against India on Friday (23). Positives from India ODI seriesIn terms of results, the ODI series was a flop because India wrapped up the series by the end of the second ODI. In Karunaratne, Sri Lanka has found a player with the chutzpah to rally those around him. In the just concluded series against India too, Sri Lanka relied on the usual. In the third ODI against India, Sri Lanka decided to open bowling with a spinner from one end, same as in Bangladesh previously.
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July 26, 2021 19:52 UTC
SRI LANKA AT SUMMER OLYMPICS
Sri Lanka’s country rankingsOn 2 August 1948 in London, Roy Cochran of U.S.A. (centre) wins the gold medal while Duncan White of Sri Lanka, then Ceylon, (on right) wins the silver and Rune Larsson of Sweden won the bronze in the men’s 400m hurdles* Sri Lanka, with two silver medals, are placed 114th in a list of 141 places in ‘the Complete Ranked Medals’, along with Serbia and Montenegro, and Tanzania* In ‘the Combined Total of Medals’ list, Sri Lanka is placed 116th for their two silver medals, along with Serbia and Montenegro and Tanzania in a list containing a total number of 143 placesSri Lanka’s participation in Summer Olympics:* First participation: 1948 London* Lowest number of athletes from Sri Lanka: Three for 1968 Mexico* Highest number of athletes from Sri Lanka: 18 for 2000 SydneySri Lanka’s Olympic medallistsSusanthika Jayasinghe (on right) won the bronze medal on 28 September 2000 at the Sydney Olympics. Yet she was promoted as the silver medal winner after USA’s Marian Jones (centre) was stripped of her gold medal in November 2009 due to admission of taking banned substance. On left is Pauline Davis-Thompson of the Bahamas who originally won the silver1. Duncan White in the 14th Summer Olympics in 1948 in London: Silver Medal in Men’s 400m Hurdles2. Susanthika Jayasinghe in the 27th Summer Olympics in 2000 in Sydney in Women’s 200m
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July 26, 2021 19:18 UTC
TOP TEN COUNTRIES OF SUMMER OLYMPICS – 1896-2016
Following is the top-10 nations according to ranked medals or by gold, then silver, then bronze*Team USA at Friday’s (23) Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony(Key: No. / Nation / Gold / Silver / Bronze / Total)1. United States (USA) / 1,022 / 795 / 706 / 2,5232. Germany (GER) / 428 / 444 / 474 / 1,3464. Sweden (SWE) / 145 / 170 / 179 / 494US swimmer Michael Phelps who won the highest number of medals in the history of Summer Olympics; a total of 28, including 23 gold, three silver, and two bronze.
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July 26, 2021 19:18 UTC
How to Stop Getting Ripped Off by Hotel Fees
Hotel fees aren’t always something you can avoid—especially at popular resort destinations—but you shouldn’t be surprised by them, either. How to avoid hotel fees and other add-onsThere are a few ways to avoid hotel fees. Aside from that, knowledge is power: If you know what to look for, you can avoid hotel chains that overcharge on fees—before you book the hotel room (Nerdwallet has a good survey of fees by hotel chain). Hotel fees shouldn’t come as a surpriseWhile you can’t realistically avoid all hotel fees if you choose to stay at said hotel, you are entitled to know what you’ll end up paying—with no surprises. If you didn’t use any of the services covered by a resort fee, they might drop it from your bill.
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July 26, 2021 19:18 UTC
Olympics 2021: 20 athletes to watch at Tokyo 2020
But the Tokyo Olympics will still be packed with amazing stories and athletes, young and old, famous and not-so-famous. It’s the code given to Équipe Olympique des Réfugiés or the Refugee Olympic Team. 100m sprinter Keletela will be one of 29 athletes from 12 sports and 18 countries to compete in Tokyo as independent athletes. He’s one of the best gold medal hopes in the inaugural BMX Freestyle Park competition, having just won a world title in June. Known for his monster vertical jump, this one-of-a-kind player could almost single-handedly make Poland a gold medal contender.
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July 26, 2021 18:56 UTC
OLYMPICS – HISTORY & BACKGROUND
# The Olympic Games are considered the world’s foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating. # The Olympic Games are normally held every four years, alternating between the Summer and Winter Olympics every two years in the four-year period. # Their creation was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games held in Olympia, Greece from the 8th Century BC to the 4th Century AD. # The IOC also endorses the Deaflympics and the Special Olympics. # World wars led to the cancellation of the 1916, 1940, and 1944 Olympics.
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July 26, 2021 18:56 UTC
Realme Narzo 30 5G hands-on review
IntroductionThe Narzo 30 5G is yet another entry into the affordable 5G space from Realme - essentially a repackaged Realme 8 5G with a flashier design. We got our hands on a Narzo 30 5G unit, and we'll give it a quick look here. For more detailed findings, a trip to the Realme 8 5G in-depth review should mostly answer your questions about the performance of the Narzo as well. A rundown of the specs will tell you that the Narzo 30 5G is powered by the Dimensity 700, Mediatek's lower-end 5G-capable chip. The Narzo 30 5G ships in a blue Narzo box - not the yellow packaging of your regular Realmes.
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July 26, 2021 18:56 UTC
What we’re doing today will affect tomorrow
Conservation is a subject of vital importance to all Sri Lankans – from policymakers right down to the individual man, woman, and child. Souchon also shared personal stories of his experiences as a tracker, from campfire stories to experiences out in the field. Following this latest Master Class by the WNPS Youth Wing, Brunch chatted with WNPS Youth Wing Chairperson Zaineb Akbarally to learn a little bit more about the WNPS Youth Wing. Sharing his top advice to trackers, both on the field and in life, Souchon said: “Slow things down whenever you can. To join the WNPS Youth Wing and get involved with their programmes and activities;Website: www.wnpssl.orgEmail: [email protected]
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July 26, 2021 18:56 UTC
Bonsoir Diaries: French cuisine…gourmet delight on ‘Bonsoir’
With Le Galadari Méridien one of our sponsors, we hit upon the idea of presenting a monthly component called “French Cuisine on Bonsoir”. Our rendezvous with French cuisine was early on a Saturday morning when the restaurant was empty and we had it all to ourselves. And with them, Yasmin took Bonsoir’s viewers on a gastronomic tour through different parts of France and through different genres of cuisine. We have also had our share of unforgettable moments filming French cuisine. Aaaah the delights of French cuisine indeed!
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July 26, 2021 18:56 UTC
The Life short film competition
The birth of the Life short film competitionThe Life Short Film Competition (LSFC) was created by young filmmaker and Life Broadcasting Productions Director Rajeev Colton to do just this. “It’s an idea I’ve had for a while,” Rajeev said when speaking with Brunch, “I’ve loved film since I was six years old, and while I was studying for my undergrad degree, there was a very similar short film competition that my professor introduced me to. Sending feelers out, he found that there was a lot of interest, and this led to the forming of the Life Short Film Competition, which took place for the first time in 2020. It’s been a lot of work and has been exhausting, but overall, it has also been very rewarding to get to know people in the same line of work and know that they are passionate about the same things.”To watch the short films put forward by this year’s teams and to vote for the Life Short Film Competition Audience Choice Award, please visit the Life Short Film Competition’s Facebook and Instagram Page. The Life Short Film Competition Film Awards will take place on 30 July at 7 p.m. through their Facebook page.
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July 26, 2021 18:45 UTC
Taking local rhythms to the global soundscape
By Shahaen Vishak“I remember one time, I went to fill in for a drummer in a gig at a restaurant in Colombo. Most recently, he scored a long-term contract with global giant Paiste Cymbals, becoming an ambassador for a top-notch international manufacturer of metal percussion instruments. But building a brand is what Jimith did, playing gigs, doing session recordings, teaching drum lessons, and managing himself as an artist. “A lot of the exposure started with this drum cover I uploaded on YouTube, of the song Rosanna by Toto. It would be like a month-long tour, where we go to schools around the island to teach school kids about drums, especially traditional drums.
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July 26, 2021 18:33 UTC
Employer-supported childcare: A solution to labour shortages?
Despite a growing need for childcare, for many women, finding quality and affordable childcare is difficult, and childcare costs are very high. Why employer-supported childcare is attractiveMost Sri Lankan families are struggling to meet the costs of childcare. Even low-income families have to bear the high cost of childcare due to the absence of affordable childcare arrangements. Due to the lack of affordable childcare, women are attracted to employer-supported childcare as it helps them to concentrate on their work without worrying about their children. Accordingly, employer-supported childcare would encourage women to enter the labour market and enable working mothers to remain in the labour market.
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July 26, 2021 18:33 UTC
5,800 teachers, principals pull out of O/L practicals
This latest trade union action is in protest against what the teachers’ and principals’ trade unions claim to be the Government’s continued delay in providing a solution to the teacher-principal salary anomaly issue. Peiris, according to the teachers’ trade unions, was to submit a proposal to the Cabinet of Ministers yesterday regarding the teachers’ issues. Further, in order to discuss said proposal, a meeting is to be held between Prof. Peiris and the teachers’ trade unions today (27). The Ceylon Teachers’ Service Union (CTSU) has also decided to withdraw from all practical examination duties. Its General Secretary Mahinda Jayasinghe told The Morning that if the Government fails to address their concerns, the trade unions are ready to launch more trade union actions in the future.
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July 26, 2021 18:00 UTC
307 animals dead since ship fire
BY Pamodi WaravitaAs of 23 July, a total of 307 marine animals have been found dead following the maritime disaster involving the MV X-Press Pearl ship towards the latter part of May. The Wildlife and Forest Conservation Ministry told The Morning yesterday (26) that 258 turtles, 43 dolphins, and six whales have so far been reported dead after the MV X-Press Pearl incident. “Investigations into different marine animals take different time periods and methods. The MV X-Press Pearl ship caught fire on 20 May approximately nine nautical miles away from the Colombo Harbour, after having anchored there a few hours prior to the fire. Environmentalists have speculated that the plastic pellets could plague the country’s marine environment, including its beaches, for years to come.
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July 26, 2021 18:00 UTC
RATs not being carried out properly
BY Buddhika SamaraweeraThe All Ceylon Nurses’ Union (ACNU) has alleged that the rapid antigen tests (RATs) carried out on patients admitted to hospitals islandwide are not being conducted properly due to certain arbitrary actions of two nurses’ trade unions, namely the Government Nursing Officers’ Union (GNOU) and the Public Services United Nurses’ Union (PSUNU). Medawatte, speaking to The Morning, alleged that the GNOU and the PSUNU have withdrawn from taking biological samples from patients to conduct RATs, without giving any clear reasons as to why. “Until last June, all patients admitted to all hospitals for inpatient treatment underwent RATs, taking into account the current Covid-19 pandemic situation. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera said that it is the duty of doctors to conduct RATs. He also added that the entire hospital staff and other patients are at serious risk due to the failure to identify Covid-19 patients.
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July 26, 2021 18:00 UTC