Use an Iron to Easily Remove Vinyl Flooring
Removing tile or wood flooring probably requires a professional, but vinyl floors aren’t worth that much effort or money. The issue with removing vinyl floors, however, is the adhesive used to secure it to the floor underneath. Here’s how to remove vinyl tile from concrete floors without all the heavy scraping. When should you remove vinyl tile? G/O Media may get a commissionHow to remove vinyl tile from concrete floorsHeavy adhesives and glues can be loosened and removed with an appropriate amount of heat.
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July 13, 2021 13:30 UTC
6 Basic Principles Of Designing An Educational Logo
In this article, we’ll discuss some basic principles of creating an educational logo. Principles Of Creating A Decent Educational LogoHere are some of the key tips you need to keep in mind while designing a logo for an educational institution. Define A Strong MottoWhen designing an educational logo, you must need to understand the importance of using the right slogan. For an educational logo, this is an understandable thing, but sometimes it becomes too obvious and boring. This blog has defined some of the core principles with which you can create a stunning educational logo.
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July 13, 2021 13:07 UTC
WHO cautions against people mixing and matching COVID vaccines
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist on Monday advised against people mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines from different manufacturers, calling it a “dangerous trend” since more data is needed about the health impact. “It’s a little bit of a dangerous trend here,” Soumya Swaminathan told an online briefing. Its Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on vaccines in June said the Pfizer vaccine could be used as a second dose after an initial dose of AstraZeneca, if the latter is not available. The results of a further clinical trial led by the University of Oxford that will look at mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer as well as Moderna and Novovax vaccines is underway. “Data from mix and match studies of different vaccines are awaited - immunogenicity and safety both need to be evaluated,” the WHO said in emailed comments.
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July 13, 2021 12:45 UTC
COVID- 882 new cases confirmed today
The Ministry of Health says 882 more persons were tested positive for the novel coronavirus today (July 13). All new cases have been associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far 276,988. The recoveries count climbed to 247,569 today with 1,328 more patients who were under medical care for novel coronavirus returning to health. Meanwhile, the death toll from the pandemic outbreak in Sri Lanka reached 3,574 as the Director-General of Health Services confirmed 41 new fatalities today.
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July 13, 2021 12:33 UTC
Japan to donate AstraZeneca vaccines to SL
Japan will make additional donations of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Sri Lanka and other Asian neighbours, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters. Accordingly, Japan will donate 1 million doses each to Indonesia, Taiwan and Vietnam on Thursday as part of bilateral deals with those governments, Motegi told reporters. An additional 11 million doses donated through the COVAX sharing scheme will be sent this month to Bangladesh, Cambodia, Iran, Laos, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, as well as various Pacific Island states, he said. Japan has pledged $1 billion and 30 million doses to COVAX. Motegi said on Tuesday the AstraZeneca doses made in Japan were approved by the World Health Organization on July 9 for use in COVAX.
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July 13, 2021 12:11 UTC
Did London's super-basements trigger flash floods
Sprawling super-basements dug beneath London's homes were today blamed for 'biblical' flash flooding that caused millions of pounds of damage to properties. You can do things to make flooding more likely and one of those things is using more land for super-basements.' Flash floods have affected boroughs across London after sudden and torrential rainfall. He moaned: ‘There was torrential rain and then water started coming out of the drains. He said: ‘There was water flooding out of her toilet and shower and her whole flat has been ruined.
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July 13, 2021 12:00 UTC
ICTA introduces SMS system to obtain doses of Sinopharm vaccine
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), with the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), the Telecom Regulatory Commission (TRC), announced an online and SMS-based appointment system for the second dose of Sinopharm vaccine administration in the Western Province. The vaccination drive targets those eligible to obtain the second dose of the Sinopharm vaccine in Colombo, Gampaha, and Kaluthara Districts. The vaccination drive was initiated to ensure streamlined delivery of the first and second dose of the sputnik and Sinopharm vaccine and targets those above 30 years residing in the Colombo, Gampaha, and Kaluthara Districts. The program was initiated to ensure streamlined delivery of the second dose of the Sinopharm vaccine and targets those who have obtained the 1st dose of the Sinopharm vaccine in the month of May in Colombo, Gampaha and Kaluthara districts. Elaborating on this, Hiranya Samarasekara said, “Information obtained from the public at the Covid-19 vaccination centers are referred to an information system maintained by the Ministry of Health.
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July 13, 2021 11:37 UTC
Still waiting for a response says Hirunika
By Aazam AmeenFormer Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra is yet to receive a response from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa with regard to the open letter she sent to him on the long speculated Presidential pardon granted to former MP and murder convict Duminda Silva, The Morning learnt. The Colombo High Court gave Silva the death sentence in 2016, over the murder of former MP Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra, father of Hirunika Premachandra. “While I am yet to receive a response from the President, my extended family including the brothers and sisters of my late father have sent letters to numerous international authorities,” she told The Morning. Premachandra hopes that international pressure exerted on the Government of Sri Lanka will result in some form of a response. His goons and those around him will obviously act the way they acted before he was arrested,” she stated.
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July 13, 2021 10:30 UTC
1,328 more recover from coronavirus
July 13, 2021 03:37 pmThe Ministry of Health says that another 1,328 patients who were being treated for COVID-19 have been discharged after completing their recovery. This increases the country’s coronavirus recoveries to 247,569. Sri Lanka has thus far confirmed a total of 276,106 positive cases of Covid-19 while 25,004 patients infected with the virus are currently under medical care. The death toll due to the virus currently stands at 3,533.
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July 13, 2021 10:07 UTC
(VIDEO) Cardinal flays Easter Bombing investigations
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Head of Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has vowed to continue his call for justice for the victims of the 2019 April 21st Attacks. There are certain mysteries surrounding the 2019 April 21st Attacks that need to be investigated immediately, he said. ‘Questions arise with respect to the investigations when there is political intervention in the police, criminal investigations departments as well as the legal system,’ he said. ‘The government of Sri Lanka and the relevant authorities would only be deceiving themselves if they assume they can please the people by filing multiple cases, without investigating the important factors that we mentioned,’ said His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith. He said the people have a right to know the ‘Grand Conspiracy’ surrounding the 2019 April 21st Attacks, as mentioned by the Former Attorney General of Sri Lanka.
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July 13, 2021 10:07 UTC
SL, China and seven other nations concerned over UK’s human rights
By Aazam AmeenSri Lanka is on the list of signatories of a joint statement sponsored by China which raised concerns on the human rights situation in the United Kingdom (UK). This joint statement which was delivered during the 47th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva was also signed by Belarus, Bolivia, North Korea (DPRK), Iran, Russia, Syria and Venezuela. The UK was also accused of spreading disinformation which provoked confrontation out of political purposes, using human rights as a pretext to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs. “Politicized acts as such have seriously undermined international human rights cooperation and are deeply concerning,” the delegation stated. “We call on the Human Rights Council to look into human rights violations in the UK and take necessary steps to monitor actions of the UK government to correct its mistakes,” the Chinese delegation concluded.
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July 13, 2021 09:45 UTC
Govt. to promote use of electric vehicles in Sri Lanka
The Cabinet of Ministers has given the go-ahead to a resolution to draw up a strategic plan for promoting the use of electric vehicles in Sri Lanka. According to the Department of Motor Traffic, the number of vehicles registered in the country by the end of year 2020 has exceeded 8 million. A considerable portion of these vehicles are older than 10 years and it has been identified that the lack of proper maintenance of such old vehicles lead to poisonous gas emissions, the Government Information Department said in a press release. Meanwhile, several researches carried out by the University of Moratuwa in tandem with a few other institutions have confirmed that 60% of air pollution in Sri Lanka is caused by vehicular emissions. Thereby, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the relevant resolution furnished by the Minister of Environment to devise a strategic plan to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country, the Government Information Department said further.
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July 13, 2021 09:33 UTC
There is an attempt to handover Yugandanavi Plant to US: AKD
There is an attempt to hand over all the operations of the Yugadanavi Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya as well as the supply and storage of LNG, to a US-based firm, alleged Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (13). Speaking to reporters, Dissanayake said that based on this attempt a Cabinet Memorandum was presented to the Cabinet of Ministers by the Finance Minister recently. New Fortress already announced that it has signed a Framework Agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka to supply natural gas or LNG to the existing 300 MW Yugadanavi Power Plant. New Fortress Energy Inc. announced that it is negotiating the purchase of the Government’s 40% stake in the company that owns the Yugadanavi Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya. According to Anura Kumara Dissanayake Cabinet has given the green light for change in stake of the Yugadanavi Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya.
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July 13, 2021 09:33 UTC
High Quality Home Appliances at Your Doorstep with LEXCO
Navigating through the pandemic and lockdowns, LEXCO has continued to provide high quality electrical appliances to its customers. Even during the travel restrictions, LEXCO continued to provide doorstep delivery through selected courier services island wide. Speaking on the changes made within their operation Pubudu Suraweera, Co-Founder/Managing Director of LEXCO said, “During the lockdowns many consumers were stuck with getting high quality home appliances delivered to them. LEXCO commenced operations in February 2016 and is today one of the leading suppliers of household electronics and smart living apparatus. LEXCO Australia specializes in home & kitchen, living & wellness, and tech products.
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July 13, 2021 08:48 UTC
Tag Heuer is launching a Super (expensive) Mario smartwatch
TL;DR Tag Heuer is partnering with Nintendo to debut a Super Mario-themed smartwatch. Luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer is collaborating with Nintendo on a new limited edition Super Mario-themed smartwatch (h/t The Verge). For Tag Heuer, it bolsters the firm’s smartwatch program. The watch is effectively a Tag Heuer Connected based on Wear OS. A watch like no other!#Nintendo’s iconic character, Mario, is taking over the TAG Heuer Connected with a new limited edition timepiece in a daring, creative style.
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July 13, 2021 08:48 UTC