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8 essential LinkedIn profile tips according to recruiters
Your LinkedIn profile can be a useful tool in helping you to find a new job, with your online profile effectively becoming an online CV of your work experience. Recruiters, hiring managers and industry professionals see it as an essential tool in finding new candidates to fill their job vacancies.
We asked members of the First Recruitment Group team to give their advice on how to get the most out of a LinkedIn profile. Take a look at what they said below.
Ensure contact information is up to date
The first step is to ensure that any contact information is up to date. Andrew Curran, Senior Recruitment Consultant for our Permanent Recruitment team says, "Any success that may come off the back of any job search would be wasted if recruiters and hiring managers cannot get in touch with you. Make it as easy as you can for people to communicate with you."
Use a professional photo
Research has shown that LinkedIn profiles that have a picture are 11 times more likely to be viewed. 'Professionalism' should be the priority here, as you work to reinforce your personal brand.
First Recruitment Consultant Katie Marnell recommends using a recent photo of yourself in office attire, with a simple plain background.
Write an effective summary
This is your opportunity to sell yourself and really stand out using 2-3 sentences. Think of it as an opening gambit, or the summary paragraph at the top of your CV, including information that highlights your skills and capabilities.
As Ryan Kirkpatrick, First Recruitment Group Delivery coordinator suggests, "Mention your areas of expertise, key projects or achievements, management experience and any essential qualifications. The summary should be concise, punchy, and packed full of content."
Use key words in your profile
Recruiters often search for candidates using a set of keywords from the job description or by using a selection of similar job titles; you want to make sure that you're appearing in these searches.
Mark Wallace, Business Manager for our Oil & Gas team says that "If you are a Structural Engineer looking to work in the Oil & Gas industry, for example, include keywords such as 'Offshore', 'Oil', 'Gas', 'Gas' and 'Engineer' throughout your profile, along with any key competences or skills."
Join groups and participate
Groups on LinkedIn exist across practically all sectors and specialist areas. These groups offer a great opportunity for like-minded people to share content, offer advice or steer people in the right direction, when you need advice on a work related topic.
Kevin Riley, Business Manager for IT recruitment at First, recommends finding a group that matches your area of expertise; "Use the group to digest relevant industry, career driven content, increase your market knowledge and confidence in your field. The more you interact with these groups, the more you are likely to get out of them."
Get recommendations & endorsements
Your business reputation is a powerful thing, so an excellent recommendation is essentially a publically visible testimonial or reference. Contact those people you have worked with and provide your own recommendations for them, then follow up by asking if they could also provide one for you. Think about those clients, colleagues that you have worked with best and produced the best results for.
Endorsements are similar to recommendations but are not written posts – a person can simply click to 'endorse' a skill that you have put on your profile. As with recommendations, don't be afraid to endorse the skills of others; chances are they will return the favour.
Follow your dream companies
Follow companies that you'd love to work for. Why not keep up with the best? Seeing a company's news and updates will keep you in the loop of what is happening in that industry and at that particular company. These bits of information can be used when planning your own movement, and can be strategically referenced throughout a CV or cover letter when applying for related jobs.
Upload your CV today
Once you've followed our LinkedIn tips and your profile is looking as good as it can do, it is a good idea to check that your CV reflects the same positive image. Check out our article here for tips on enhancing your CV.
Feeling motivated to pursue your next career? Start your proactive approach to job hunting right now by registering your details and uploading your CV here and we'll contact you if we have any jobs matching your skills.
"Their knowledge of the industry, our organisation and candidates is one of the leaders in the market. They have always been able to supply us with the right calibre of engineering candidate no matter what the discipline or regional location is.
"First Recruitment Group's service delivery has always been to a high standard and the customer service provided by the team has ensured that First Recruitment Group will remain a preferred supplier of engineering personnel to WorleyParsons on our future engineering projects."
"In my dealings with First I have found them to be responsive, knowledgeable, quality-focused and engaging in their approach. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of First Recruitment Group to any prospective customers."
Global Engineering Consultancy
"We have a good working relationship with First Recruitment and they always put every effort in to filling our positions whether it's on a permanent or contract basis. First have an honest and open approach to recruitment and their clients which is refreshing. First offer an excellent payroll service which compliments their overall delivery service to MWH Treatment."
MWH Treatment
"As the biggest services supplier to the nuclear industry our demand for personnel is significant, when I have an urgent requirement I know I can rely on First Recruitment to rise to the challenge.
"As a preferred supplier for temporary labour and a fundamental part of our permanent recruitment process we get the right people at the right time. Whether its highly technical/specialist resources or back office support personnel the approach is to the same high standard."
Veolia Nuclear Solutions
"It's great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We're proud to still be working with them after 20 years."
Simon Carves Engineering Ltd
"First Recruitment are on the 1st Tier of Sweett Europe's preferred supplier list. We have found First recruitment to be hugely supportive and value adding partners to Sweett, helping us source a wide range of roles. The consultants at First are hugely knowledgeable and have a real desire to listen to, and understand, our needs. They have shown an unrivalled desire to work on hard to fill roles using innovative methods to ensure they always supply us with CVs.
"I have been hugely impressed by their willingness to support us, even when we have simply been after guidance which would not attract them a fee. I would be more than happy to recommend First Recruitment Group to any prospective organisation, and to discuss in more detail their capabilities."
Sweett Group
"We've worked with First Recruitment for over 12 years and have built up a great relationship with their team. They've helped us in sourcing contractors for our chemical division, maintaining consistently high standards in delivery, and we hope to continue building on this relationship in the future. I have no hesitation in recommending First to others."
Haden Freeman Limited
"We have used First Recruitment to support the recruitment of several key roles within our business. The quality of the candidates put forward were extremely high which helped enormously in our ability to fill all roles, also the candidates have all been a success since joining our business. They were prompt, knowledgeable and very professional and made the recruitment process for us extremely simple. The service we have received has been first class and I would highly recommend the services of First Recruitment to any Company looking to fill a vacancy."
Meadow Vale Food Group
"I have worked with First Recruitment frequently over the last couple of years. Their ability to understand our business and support me in terms of recruitment has been excellent. Candidates are screened initially to meet our requirements and taken through the process in a professional way. I would have no hesitation in recommending First Recruitment to any employer who needs that little extra support in their recruitment process."
Bokomo Foods (UK) Limited
"I have found First Recruitment to be very efficient and professional in their approach to recruitment. They were able to gain an in depth understanding of the needs of our business and source high quality candidates. I would highly recommend their services to anyone with a recruitment need."
"First Group are one of the key suppliers to Cobham. The team are quick to respond, friendly and professional, and as such have made a massive difference to the account. The team have supported and filled a variety of roles. Without hestitation I would recommend First."
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More than just a source of embarrassment, crooked or overlapping teeth can also be a threat to your health. They can alter the stability and function of your bite, which could lead to problems later in life.
What Are Invisible Braces?
Davis Family Dental Care is a Bedford, TX Smart Moves® provider offering treatment with clear aligners for a wide range of dental health and cosmetic concerns. Smart Moves offers a discreet way to achieve a new, straighter smile for both adults and teens. This treatment will gently reposition your teeth in a little over a year, with little impact on your daily activities. Best of all, unlike traditional metal braces, Smart Moves are clear (hence the term "invisible braces") and most people will never know you're wearing them unless you tell them.
Patients can still enjoy their favorite foods and maintain good oral hygiene with Smart Move as they can be easily removed to eat and clean your teeth. The aligners are designed to be worn for about 22 hours a day without irritating the gums or sensitive areas of the mouth. They are custom-made for your mouth and will be swapped out for a newer set to adjust your teeth as they shift, becoming straighter.
Am I Too Old For Smart Moves?
Even though our teeth are in place by adulthood, that does not mean you are too old or it's too late to consider orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth. Many adults have traditional braces or use Smart Moves or another invisible braces system with positive results. Smart Moves can be used to treat mild to moderate orthodontic issues, and it can also be used to address minor tooth movement after previous orthodontic treatment. Smart Moves also offers patients options to treat underbite, overbite, and tooth spacing concerns.
Why Should I Straighten My Teeth?
Crooked or overlapping teeth are more than just a cosmetic concern. Crooked teeth are more likely to be damaged, decay and cause you pain and other possible issues in the future. Serious overbite and underbite issues can also affect your oral health by destabilizing your bite, causing your teeth to wear unevenly. Plus, teeth that are aligned properly are easier to brush and floss, making your chances of plaque buildup and tooth decay drop.
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Czech betting group enjoys a profitable nine months thanks to online operations
Czech betting company Fortuna Entertainment Group has posted a 21 percent rise in core profit in the first nine months of 2014, boosted by growing online betting, prompting it to raise its full-year outlook.
The Reuters news agency reports that EBITDA was Euro 22 million, and the company now expects full-year EBITDA growth of 10 to 20 percent in 2014.
"The main driver of our performance was expansion of internet and mobile sports betting mainly in the Czech Republic where we recorded 35 percent growth in accepted bets," CEO Radim Haluza said.
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Hello Beautiful! So nice to meet you tonight. Where have you been? You were KillJoy before but now you are Hello Goodbye Bar. Locate it on 1120 Hamilton Street. Hello Goodbye reminds me of the hidden bars in the Big Apple NYC. Or that in Australia – one that would open to a beautiful garden oasis filled with fine Whiskey. You will have to know where you are going and look for the right signs!
Let me make this easy for you! Marking on the floors says "This Is Hello". It is right beside Barber & Co. Yaletown and you will descend a set of stairs.
Doors open at 8pm for cocktails and bites. Ease into the evening for dancing and live music. Occupancy fits 80 -100, so come early and grab a seat. Experience cocktails by Barman Johnny Richard (formerly of The Vancouver Club) and Mickey Valens (formally of The Diamond).
Live music sets thur. – fri. 9 – 11pm
DJ sets thur. – sat. 11pm – late
Thur. Le Chance and Wataru
Fri. Johnny Jover
Sat. Andishae
Hello Goodbye Bar
URL: http://hellogoodbyebar.com
Cuisine: Bar, Lounge
Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 8:00 pm – late
Friday 8:00 pm – late
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The 3 layer spun bond based membranes are manufactured by a thermal/glue--bonding process in which a polypropylene breathable micro-porous film is bonded together with polypropylene non-woven membranes to form a flexible sheet
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High tensile and high tear strength.
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Installed with the red printed side uppermost and lapped to shed water out and down the slope, the vapour permeable Grafter lightweight breathable membrane can be installed without the need for ventilation provided that the roof construction remains air tight and convection free for the life of the structure. In cold non ventilated roofs NHBC section 7.2 prescribe 5mm continuous ridge ventilation. NHBC compliance may be achieved by using the Easy-trim dry ridge system.
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Tyvek Supro does not need any soffit, tile or ridge ventilation, which can save time and money in the construction process. In addition to warm, hybrid and cold roofs, applications include Scottish sarking board systems, low-pitched metal roofs, and wall and floor applications.
Tyvek Supro water resistant membrane products are designed to withstand prolonged UV radiation and high temperatures, and come with full BBA and IAB approval for use in all pitched roof constructions.
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Right now zombies have been the focus of attention from comics, books, video games and of course television and movies. However, there has been a saturation of the market and it makes it harder and harder to separate a good zombie movie from a mediocre one. FYE has released a new Train to Busan steelbook but is this a train that you will want to catch?
If you haven't seen Train to Busan I will say that it is a most original film. The film starts with Seok-woo who is a fund manager for a big corporation and is doing pretty well for himself and provides his daughter Su-an with everything that she needs. However, Seok-woo is divorced and the only thing that her daughter wants for her birthday is to go to Busan to see her mother. Boarding a KTX train out of Seoul station people on the train start to realize that something is wrong. A convulsing woman who boards the train has a bitemark on her leg. She doesn't last long, turns into a zombie and bites an attendant that is trying to help her. The virus starts to spread throughout the train and if you were wondering or hoping no…these are not the slow zombies that you have seen in other movies. These zombies are fast and they are vicious enough as they will do anything to have the taste of flesh in their mouth. The film is actually a masterpiece of cinema and brings in new life to the zombie genre so it is definitely worth a watch.
The packaging is amazing as well. The cover has the main protagonist, Seok-woo fending off a zombie by jamming a book in his mouth. The rear of the steelbook has a silhouette of two people walking through a train tunnel. The interior is bathed in a sickly green tint and has two close up images of zombies from the neck up. If this packaging doesn't get you in the mood to see this movie nothing will!
There are some special features on this version of the movie however, it is limited in scope. That's a wrap shows some of the main characters in the film saying goodbye to the cast and crew who worked tirelessly on this film. You also go Behind the Scenes to see how this movie was made from the ground up. Also, you can watch this movie in English as it has a separate track but the best way to experience it is in Korean with English subtitles as it delivers the most authentic experience. There is also a trailer for the film included on the disc as well and while this film is going to be remade in the US you need to check out the original first.
With a great story and excellent effects it is a no brainer that you should catch this Train to Busan. If you wanted to snag a copy for that special someone or better yet for yourself you can do so here . And don't forget to go to www.fye.com for more exclusive movies and merchandise and get ready to go for a ride on this train.


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The biggest issue with dumbbell workouts, or workouts with limited gear, is that you tend to use the same movement patterns over and over again.
If you're an Outsider, then you know that we split every workout into 3 tracks or options based on the type of equipment you have access to:
- Minimalist: Dumbbells, Jump Rope
- Generalist: Dumbbells, Jump Rope, Pull-up Bar, Box, Medicine Ball
- Enthusiast: Dumbbells, Jump Rope, Pull-up Bar, Box, Medicine Ball, Kettlebell, Rings, Rower, Barbell
The beauty of this is that anyone can get in a good workout anywhere.
But we'd like to mention a problem that few are talking about — the lack of variance that comes with minimal equipment.
With less equipment, there's less variance. No way around it.
As CrossFitters who love dumbbell workouts because of their simplicity, we need to be smart about how we're moving.
Here's how we avoid the painful hotspots that naturally pop up when we overdo it with similar movement patterns:
If you're on the Minimalist track, we really need you to hear this message.
Virtuosity, then intensity.
Quality movement, then speed.
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Considering the environmental issue in form of reducing both of air pollutant emissions and disposing of waste materials in the environment, nature lovers have come up Asphalts with less heat in production (warm asphalt) and use again of recycled materials in the road construction sector. According to this approach, waste tire rubber in warm mix asphalt is used and since fatigue failure is affecting the quality and safety of asphalt pavement, effect of this additive on fatigue life has been investigated. In this regard, Zycotherm was used as warm mix additive in amounts of 0.1, 0.15 and 0.2 percent by bitumen weight and waste tire was used as substitute for 10 and 20 percent aggregate. Resilient Modulus, Indirect Tensile Strength, Four-point Bending Beam and Indirect Tensile Fatigue tests were done on asphalt specimens. The results showed that both additives increase fatigue life and the optimum use of waste tire rubber in warm mix asphalt is 10 percent replacement with aggregate, which can improve fatigue life by up to 80 percent along with 0.1 percent of the zycotherm.
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Principal Design Engineer
- Employer
- Babcock International
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 3 Nov 2019
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- Discipline
- Design, Mechanical, Nuclear, Project Engineering, Systems
- Sector
- Defence, Nuclear Industry, Security & Policing
- Job Type
- Engineer, Senior & Chartered Engineer
Here at Babcock International we are seeking a Principal Design Engineer to play a vital role in the wider design team delivering complex nuclear and non-nuclear engineering projects. We are looking for experienced individuals to support both new-build infrastructure projects and those relating to the development of existing assets.
You will be responsible for the provision of technical design authority support. Working alongside Plant and Project Managers you will also manage a small team of Mechanical System Design Engineers.
Primary responsibilities of the role will be to provide designs and substantiate designs for various on-site mechanical systems including refit support equipment (RSE). Much of this RSE will interface directly with the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NRSP) to allow maintenance or testing of reactor systems to be undertaken in a safe manner. You will also manage and produce design documentation covering the whole design lifecycle and undertake technical analysis to substantiate engineered solutions.
What do I need to do the role?
You will preferably be qualified to a degree level with relevant experience and Chartered or hold incorporated Engineer status.
You will also need to have experience in the following areas:
- Experience in the design and substantiation of engineering systems.
- Experience in design process management.
- A sound understanding of engineering design and safety practices.
- Experience of working within strict regulatory environments (safety, quality and security).
- Knowledge of operating within nuclear or other high-hazard/safety critical environments.
About Babcock International and Devonport
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.
You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - It's why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.
Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the Navy's new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once you've completed this you'll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices.
If you experience difficulties please click here. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs
Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here.
Be part of something big
Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation and employs more than 34,000 people around the world.
Working with Babcock International
It's our people that make us great. When we're tackling complex projects, we need employees who can rise to the challenge and help us deliver innovative engineering solutions.
Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the quality we're renowned for.
We invest in the right people for the job, bringing through the next generation of engineering specialists. And so we offer apprenticeships and roles for everyone from students and graduates to fully-qualified professionals.
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text: Greetings Everyone. We are honored here at GCCH to be hosting another artist at the coffee shop this month. Please come down and view the wonderful photography of Luke Pepper. We will also be holding a reception for him on May 7th 5:00-7:00. There are additional details on Luke's website, http://www.lpepper9.com/announcements.


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The Maxiemillion (from Italy) reviews PARADOX HIROTTON's tshirts design! Check them out!
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イタリアのwebマガジンで世界のサブカルチャー、streetwearを紹介しているThe Maxiemillion (from Italy) がPARADOX HIROTTON紹介してくれました cheers! http://www.themaxiemillion.com/paradox_big_horn_sheep_by_hirotton/
Paradox is a blast from the past with a modern twist. Where else do you find authentic skate punk graphics nowadays? Hirotton is the man behind all this. Its creative outlet serves to this Japanese artist as a way to channel his art into what he likes: chaos, anarchy, friendship and skateboarding. In his catalog that was enclosed with this Sheep raglan t-shirt you had his designs but also a piece (written in Japanese, of course) on punk, skateboarding and squats. This is the blast from the past that I'm talking about: that xeroxed fanzine feeling that is lost over the years, killed by the internet. This is not the first time that Hirotton art is featured on The Maxiemillion. He is the man behind that graphic of Confusion magazine t-shirt that we saw here a couple of months ago. My jaw dropped when I first saw this graphics that is so contemporary without even trying to. In a moment where little chicks rock skulls on their cheap big corporations tees, a raglan of this kind makes sense and if you allow me to say it, it's mad real. The art of this little big skater (little in numbers and big in inspiration) is intricated and overcharged with an endless amount of details. Traits from his pen keep on hitting paper and what you see represents that early vibe of British punk like no other artist that I saw recently. Putting his design to fabric involved a neon green shadow giving extra flavor to this raglan tee. F**k the system then: cop this t-shirt directly from Paradox!


text: Dehumidifiers: Keeping your home dry for more home comfort Posted July 15, 2015 Whole home comfort can have a different meaning for different homeowners, which makes sense given our own distinct comfort needs. However, there is always something that all homeowners have in their minds – the desire to be comfortable inside their home and dodge AC repair. For some it may be keeping an accurately tuned thermostat to keep the air temperature perfect, while others may be more focused on keeping their home's indoor air quality at its top level. One thing that often goes unrecognized is the important role that appropriate moisture levels play in sustaining a comfortable home. That's where a dehumidifier comes in to the picture. Many climates, like the one in Moline, have moments in which they are dry and others when it's so humid that it feels like you should be in a rainforest. While that may be a tad overstated, there are times when you note a change in the moisture levels, and you certainly notice when the humidity reaches an uncomfortable level. So instead of trying to cope with high humidity by changing your thermostat while your air conditioner is running, why not consider a dehumidifier? So how do you know if you have too much moisture in your home? Some of that hinges on where you live in Moline. In some areas it can be pretty easy to target humidity problems, and sometimes they do a very good job at hiding. However, the most common indicators of too much moisture include: Areas that are typically damp Musty odors Cracked or flaking paint Condensation stains on the ceiling or walls A sticky feel to the air Condensation or frost on your windows Peeling wallpaper One important thing to keep in mind when considering a dehumidifier is that it doesn't have to be hot in order for it to be humid. You typically encounter these times during the spring and fall, in the late evening and early morning hours, or on dreary, overcast days. Before you start finding signs of too much moisture in your home, why not give the pros at Freed Heating & Air Conditioning in Moline a call at 309-323-9584 to get some recommendations on keeping the humidity levels in your Moline home at bay. There are a host of choices to keep your home as comfortable as you expect. Back To Blog


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Choreography : Jennifer Gohier et Grégory Beaumont
Dance : Rhiannon Morgan, Georges Maikel Pires Monteiro
Actress : Catherine Elsen
Coproducteurs : Centre de Création Chorégraphique Luxembourgeois TROIS C-L, Neimënster, Cercle Cité Luxembourg, Lëtzebuerg City Museum, Le Fonds Belval, Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Verdun.
With the financial support from Ministère de la culture Luxembourgeois and from Ville de Luxembourg.
Projet labellisé « Année européenne du patrimoine culturel 2018 » – Luxembourg
Since the creation of the company, we have been working on « in situ » performance, bringing contemporary dance out of the traditional theaters with the main goal to surprise and make aware a new audience to contemporary dance in a context different from the stage by highlighting important heritage sites.
This new creation for 2 dancers and an actress is made for heritage building, industrial, museums … etc. For each place, we create a new performance inspired by the history and the architecture of a place to create a performance.
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And Hawaii seems pretty okay with it.
A federal judge in Hawaii issued a nationwide block against President Trump's new travel ban yesterday, and opponents wants to #BoycottHawaii.
The new travel ban would have barred the issuance of new visas to citizens of Iran, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Libya.
Ironically, that boycott backfired, because the people who's planning on visiting that state rejoiced, while other people stated they're now planning on visiting Hawaii.
I like how President Donald Trump's supporters are calling to boycott Hawaii, when they couldn't afford to travel to Washington D.C. for his inauguration...


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Somehow I keep complaining about all the rain we had on this trip and posting pics full of brilliant blue skies. This is our campsite at Tent Bottom.
Purty: But looks are deceiving. The tent on the right has a small lake of mud in front of it.
It rained three or four times overnight, and everything was muddy.
Including the river. Kinda looks like a lake full of happy brown lily pads, doesn't it?
But up close, a bubbly horror. The sucking mud pies were two or three inches thick, and you had to sort of drive your paddle through them. It was totally gross, but hardships like this give a depraved girl scout like the Drunkablog renewed appreciation of what explorer John Wesley Powell had to endure.


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April Shop Ride: The Delta Roads
Sunday April 3, 2011
9:00am from Cal Moto
9:40am from Tri-Valley Moto
Welcome, friends, to the April shop ride! This will be a ride suitable for beginners to experienced riders, on paved roads only. Some of the roads are a bit tight but take it slow and you should have no problems. We will be riding the Delta roads, which are nearly all gentle curves. There are some ferry crossings (no charge) and a bridge toll ($5, Antioch) so bring lunch and Toll money!
The California Delta is an intriguing place with a huge network of Ferry's, Bridges and Levees as well as some of our state's most colorful historical places. This ride will feature 4 bridge crossings and 2 ferry rides!
We will be passing through Isleton, Locke (a historical Chinese settlement founded in 1915 after a fire in Walnut Grove destroyed their community http://www.locketown.com/ ) and Rio Vista for lunch at a very unique place, Foster's Bighorn!
A note: Foster's only takes CASH! So if you are going to join us for lunch there make sure you bring some!
Departure time is 9:00 am from CalMoto and we will swing by Tri-Valley Moto at about 9:40 am to pick up any riders who would like to start from our Livermore Store. Coffee will be ready by 8:30 at Cal and Bill will have Coffee ready for our Tri-Valley riders at 9:00am. Be gassed up and ready to leave CalMoto by 9:00 am sharp and 9:40am at Tri-Valley. We'll have a rider/safety meeting shortly before we leave.
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On a party line vote, the Federal Communications Commission rolled back net neutrality rules.
FOX's Rachel Sutherland reports from Washington:
Opponents of the FCC's decision say consumers could pay more, as internet service providers gain the power to speed up or slow down traffic to certain online content. Commissioner Mingon Clyburn wanted to keep net neutrality in place:
(Clyburn) "I don't know whether this plan will be vacated by a court, reversed by Congress, or overturned by a future commission."
Commissioner Michael O'Rielly argued the FCC is simply reverting back to way the internet ran two years ago:
(O'Rielly) "This decision will not break the internet."
After a security scare, the FCC voted along partly lines to end net neutrality.
In Washington, Rachel Sutherland, FOX News.


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On 21 December 2016, the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia (the CMA) approved the Parallel Market Listing Rules (the Rules), thereby establishing the Parallel Market, an alternative market to the Main Market of the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) (the Stock Exchange). The stated objective of the Parallel Market has been to provide an opportunity for a wider spectrum of issuers to obtain a listing on the Stock Exchange, as an alternative to obtaining a Main Market listing. This is particularly relevant for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that could benefit from a listing, but are not yet in a position to comply with the more stringent eligibility for listing requirements of the Main Market. The introduction of the Parallel Market also completes another step in implementing "Saudi Vision 2030", which promoted the role of the Stock Exchange in providing additional funding sources, and greater opportunities for growth, to a broader range of businesses.
The Rules come off the back of other significant recent legal developments in the capital markets landscape of the Kingdom, including the Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions Investment in Listed Securities (the QFI Rules), which came into effect on 1 June 2015, the Real Estate Investment Traded Funds Instructions, which came into effect on 24 October 2016, and the Instructions of Book Building Process and Allocation Method in Initial Public Offerings (the Book Building Instructions), which came into effect on 1 January 2017. The Rules can be seen as the next chapter in the Kingdom's ongoing effort to grow and deepen its capital market.
The Rules
The Rules consist of 29 articles, which regulate all aspects of the Parallel Market, ranging from the investors who are eligible to trade on the market to the eligibility requirements for listing.
Which entities are eligible for listing on the Parallel Market?
The Rules provide that not only Saudi joint stock companies, but also joint stock companies which are majority owned by nationals of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), are eligible for listing on the Parallel Market. For example, therefore, a UAE incorporated limited liability company which is 51 per cent. owned by its founding shareholders may, following its conversion to a public joint stock company, apply for its shares to be listed on the Parallel Market.
Who can invest on the Parallel Market?
The Rules provide that only "Qualified Investors" may invest in shares listed on the Parallel Market, which is defined to include, as one may expect, the usual categories of sophisticated investors but also, significantly, "qualified foreign investors" (registered in accordance with the QFI Rules) and companies and funds established in any GCC member state. Any shareholders who owned their shares prior to the issuer's listing may also continue to hold such shares.
Role of an appointed financial adviser
The Parallel Market and the Rules share a number of common characteristics with the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), which is also regarded as an alternative listing venue for smaller or growing companies, and as a stepping stone to an LSE Main Market listing. Similar to AIM, which requires a nominated advisor (typically referred to as the "Nomad") be appointed by the issuer to guide it through the listing process and provide certain confirmations to the LSE, the Rules require a financial advisor be appointed by an issuer requesting an admission to listing on the Parallel Market. As is the case with a Main Market listing, the financial advisor must, among other things, act as a point of contact with the CMA and satisfy itself, having conducted appropriate due diligence, that all relevant listing conditions have been satisfied and confirm the same to the CMA by way of written confirmation. It is essential therefore that CMA approved financial advisors proposing to act on such listings become sufficiently familiar with the Rules, so as to allow them to discharge their responsibilities to the issuer and the CMA.
Eligibility for Listing Requirements
Among the most significant provisions of the Rules are the eligibility for listing requirements, which are less stringent than those applying to the Main Market. The most noteworthy differences in the eligibility requirements of the Parallel Market compared to the Main Market are as follows:
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|Must have been carrying on a main activity for at least one financial year
|Must have been carrying on a main activity for at least three financial years under substantially the same management
|Financial Statements
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|SOCPA audited financial statements for three financial years
|Aggregate market value of shares to be listed (i.e. expected market capitalisation)
|At least SAR 10 million
|At least SAR 100 million
|Minimum shares to be held by the public (i.e. "free float")
|Not less than 20 per cent.
|Not less than 30 per cent.
|Minimum number of public shareholders
|Not less than 50 shareholders if the total market value of all shares to be listed is more than SAR 40 million
Not less than 200 shareholders
|Not less than 35 shareholders if the total market value of all shares to be listed is less than SAR 40 million
As evident from the above, the CMA has sought to balance its objective of encouraging and allowing market access to SMEs by relaxing the Main Market eligibility requirements, while at the same time ensuring there is sufficient liquidity, and an orderly aftermarket, in the shares of any Parallel Market listed entity on and following admission. For this reason, in particular, the minimum free float and minimum number of public shareholders requirements have been retained, albeit lowered (as opposed to being dispensed with altogether). This provides an interesting contrast to other alternative markets, such as AIM, that does not, for example, have a formal minimum free float requirement.
Requirement for a Prospectus/Shareholder Circular
There will still be a requirement for the issuer to produce a prospectus (in the case of a new listing) or a shareholder circular (in the case of a capital increase). However, the disclosure requirements applying to a prospectus/shareholder circular for a Parallel Market listing are substantially less burdensome compared to the Main Market. For example, there is no requirement for a working capital statement or a management's discussions and analysis, both of which would be required in the context of a Main Market listing.
Interplay with other Implementing Regulations
The CMA's Offers of Securities Regulation, which regulates securities offerings in the Kingdom, will apply to any Parallel Market listing. However, to further relax the burden on prospective applicants, the CMA has provided that the recently introduced Book Building Instructions will not apply to a Parallel Market Listing, and that the provisions of the Corporate Governance Regulation will be "deemed indicative" only.
As the latest effort by the CMA to deepen the capital markets in Saudi Arabia, the introduction of the Parallel Market should be welcomed. It is likely that the less stringent regulatory framework for, and consequently the reduced time and costs associated with, such listings will attract SMEs (including those established elsewhere in the GCC) to undertake an initial public offering on the Parallel Market. As of 11 January 2017, the shares of a number of companies have already been admitted to listing, and it is hoped that this will act as a catalyst for further issuances and listings in the near future.
Originally published January 18, 2017
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THE PISTOL WEIGHS HEAVY in my hand. Cold metal and wood against warm flesh nestled in my palm. I am surprised, really, by the weight and smallness of this curved 1840 Philadelphia Derringer, which is exactly like the deadly weapon John Wilkes Booth fired at President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
I have not come here this Thursday night expecting to handle a Derringer. Instead, I expect to view original slave documents from the South during the November meeting of the Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable in Faribault. I am a member of the interested public, not of the Roundtable.
The evening's presenter, however, left the slave documents at home. I am disappointed. But only momentarily. He brings instead a whole tote full of interesting Lincoln-related memorabilia.
Roger—not his real name because he looks directly at me and requests anonymity—is a collector. Big-time. He collects guns, coins, autographs (like an original George Washington signature valued today at $35,000 – $40,000), stamps, photos, Civil War era postcards, Civil War uniform buttons and more.
He's been collecting for 25 years, not with the thought of getting rich from his collection, Roger says, but because he "likes it." That passion is clear to me as Roger, who emphasizes he's not a historian, rattles off historical information that I've long forgotten, or perhaps never learned.
Lincoln, he claims, had a bone disease that would have killed him before his term ended. A month before his assassination, the President had recurring visions that someone would be killed. Roger shows off the 1840 Derringer, tells us that shot at a distance, this pistol only would sting like a BB gun. But at close range, the weapon proves deadly.
Later, when I pick up the Derringer, I feel for the first time the weight of John Wilkes Booth's terrible act, something I've never experienced by reading a history book.
That sense of touching history pervades this evening. I imagine the soldiers who fought in the bloody battles of the Civil War as I admire uniform buttons secured in a case. I wonder about the people who sent the colorful vintage postcards now tucked inside protective plastic sleeves. I ponder Lincoln's Presidency as I study the original photos of Lincoln in Roger's collection. I consider the demons that tormented Mary Todd Lincoln as I photograph replica china that she insisted on for the White House.
I am surprised at what I have learned in just two short hours.
And I am surprised at the intensity, knowledge and devotion the dozen or so gathered here clearly possess regarding the Civil War. Among them is 11-year-old Brandon, a self-proclaimed "history freak." The sixth grader has come here from Owatonna with his mom, who says she's simply the chauffeur for a son obsessed with the Civil War. But she says that in a good way.
Brandon's interest in the Civil War traces back to his great, great, great grandfather, who served in the Union Army. Today Brandon role-plays in First Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry re-enactments. He's the fifer, still learning, he says, to play the small flute-like instrument. He's been to Gettysburg and Harpers Ferry and helps teach sixth graders about the Civil War. Learning about "what the soldiers went through" draws him into Civil War history. He hopes to someday become a history teacher and a farmer.
The future educator will practice his teaching skills when he talks about visiting Civil War battlefields at the February 18, 2010, Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable meeting. I hope to be there, for I have much to learn.
For more information about the CVCWR, contact Dan Peterson at (507) 332-8250.
© Copyright 2009 Audrey Kletscher Helbling


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I'm not sure who the bigger a-hole is here, you or the people who "forced" you to spill all that water. Yeah, I know, you were just doing your job...protecting your own livelyhood, cya. If you were really outraged by dumping all that water to make your "masters" more money then why didn't you report this to channel 2,4,or 7? Nope, you joined the consiracy of silence against the people of California. Write your senator? She's in on it, dude. She already knows.
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If you've got a lot of space that needs an overhaul, Selling Houses Australia design expert, Shaynna Blaze, reveals where to start and what to focus on.
"I think the biggest thing when you've got a large project is to know you can't do it all at once - unless you're building from the ground up," she says.
When starting work on your home, identifying the key areas and what you need to renovate is your first step. "Usually it comes down to the kitchen, lounge and dining," tells Shaynna.
Starting out
A base plan - your colours, design features or inspiration will help you to determine what you can achieve and what is perhaps out of your reach. "You'll need to know what all your surfaces are, choose the base colours and then run it into the rest of the house," explains Shaynna,
"It's easy to get quite generic when you have a big space, so once you have your plan worked out, you can look at features - a splashback, tiles, the benchtop," she tells. After you've got all of those special items earmarked, then everything else in your design needs to help make those elements sing.
Shaynna says your functionality is the most important thing to consider if you've got a lot of renovating to do. "People often say to me, 'I want the Hamptons look', for example, and that is the part that comes last.
"Firstly, you've got to work out how you want to work in that kitchen and it comes down to what you're doing it up for. Is it to sell? To live there? And for how long, is it five or 20 years?" she asks.
Knowing what type or size of fridge, oven, sinks, vanities and tapware helps to create uniformity across all your rooms and will take into account your wants, needs, and property desires.
After functionality comes the budget planning. "Whether you're spending $5,000 or $200,000 on a kitchen, there's always a compromise on the budget," says Shaynna.
Some people follow guides with percentages on what you should spend on, but Shaynna doesn't believe in them. "If you don't fit into these boxes, you feel like you're making a mistake. It feels restricted. I think you should just always do what you can afford," she advises.
But how do you know what to spend on when it comes to big-ticket renovations like in your kitchen? "Look at how you use the space," says Shaynna. "Spend accordingly to what you use," she says. Do you want an amazing bench top or top-spec appliances? She believes you don't need to match price points in appliances, just match look and colour.
"For me, it's important to have a good fridge because I do lots of entertaining, a high-quality stove top and dishwasher. They're the things I won't compromise on," she reveals.
Style and colour
If you are decorating multiple rooms at once, it's important to take your time.
"You don't need to have a particular style when you start renovating, but if you don't, it helps to have a good idea of your colours, instead," advises Shaynna.
This will help you to find inspiration, which you can then build upon to create your dream, stylish home.
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It's impossible to talk about the civil rights movement without also talking about Martin Luther King. He was by some distance its most well-known figure, achieving international fame.
Martin Luther King was involved in some of the key events that helped to give momentum to the civil rights movement in the 1950s. For example, along with a man named Edgar Nixon, he organised and promoted the Montgomery Bus Boycott. During the boycott, King's house was bombed and he was even arrested.
In 1957, King was one of the founder members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a group whose goal was to encourage black church communities to become involved with the civil rights movement and ensure protests were non-violent. As an admirer of Ghandi, for King non-violence and peaceful protests were an essential requirement if the movement was going to be successful.
King also played a key role in leading protests in specific cities. For example, he led non-violent protests in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963, which were aimed at overturning the desegregation of businesses. The local authorities were able to get a legal injunction to stop demonstrations and sit-ins. Throughout the protests King was directly involved (rather than staying behind the scenes) and, because he was a publicly-known figure, this helped bring attention to the movement. And because he was clear a man of peace and reason who was subjected to arrest, the wider public took his side.
In fact, King's persona was a great boost for the civil rights movement. He had an incredibly powerful way with words. If you haven't listened to it yet, get hold of his 'I have a dream' speech from the March on Washington. It is pretty much impossible to find it uninspiring. And the American public seemed to agree. By the time the Civil Rights Act was passed, it was clear that a much larger proportion of white America supported the civil rights movement than in previous decades.
The high point of Martin Luther King's fame came in 1964, when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. However, this award certainly didn't mean that the time had come for King to put his feet up and end campaigning. He continued to be at the forefront of the civil rights movement. He was one of the main organisers of the Selma to Montgomery Marches of March 1965. In these the marchers came under violent attack from both white demonstrators and the police; this violence demonstrated how laws might have changed, but racist feelings were still strong in many parts of the country. He also organized a march in Chicago in 1966, which was designed to bring the civil rights movement to the North. Here the marchers encountered as much violence as they had in the South; King was even hit by a brick during the march.
On 4th April 1968, King was assassinated whilst staying in a motel Memphis, Tennessee, where he was supporting striking African American workers. Reflecting just how important a figure he had come by this point, President Lyndon B Johnson made the 7th April a national day of mourning for King.
Overall, we can see that King was a crucial figure in the civil rights movement. He was a leading organizer of protests; his insistence on non-violent methods were crucial to the success of the movement's protest actions; he was charismatic and a great orator who could communicate the idea of racial harmony and equality like few others could.
However, it is important to realise that the success of the civil rights movement was not down to King alone. While King was a leading figure, he was not the only leader, with the key protests being just as much the product of the efforts of men such as Edgar Nixon. Just as importantly, it is important to appreciate the fact that the civil rights movement required the participation of millions of brave individuals, and not just a few leaders. Ordinary people put themselves at risk by participating in marches or starting protests such as sit-ins in their own towns. In addition, some of the key events that pushed the civil rights movement forward did not involve King. For example, the first sit-in of the 1960s, held in Greensboro, North Carolina, was organized by local students, and not leading figures such as King. The same is true of the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education ruling. And without this case, being able to challenge segregation openly would have been much more difficult.
So we must recognise King's importance to the movement, whilst at the same time also being aware its success was not down to him alone.


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My NEW Beloved VINTAGE Finds
Now that fashion week is over, I have a little time to talk about my new beloved vintage finds. In the past month, I have found some ridiculously amazing pieces that just can't go unnoticed. They have all been tucked away in my Kloset waiting to get photographed.
Any fashion forward women should know that the boyfriend blazer is the most essential item to own this season. You will see blazers in a slew of fabrics in most stores. To save money and be original, hit up a thrift store near you.
This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. Unfortunately for the rest of you vintage lovers, this jacket is my mother's. It is is truly one-of-a-kind. It is a beautifully intricate piece that grabs the attention of everyone around you. I encourage all of you to look through your mother's, grandmother's, or even your grandfather's Klosets. You'll never know what you'll find in there.
This blazer, believe it or not, was found at Salvation Army in Gravenhurst, a small town near my cottage. Seriously people, never underestimate the thrift stores.
My mother decided to hit up the local Salvation Army to see if she could find something for Halloween when she found this blazer, that she knew I would love with my costume-like sense of style. She bought it for me for a whopping $9.99. It has has massive shoulder pads and tiny diamonds all over it. It is a token 80s piece that I absolutely LOVE.
Ok, so I went to NYC and obviously went to every single vintage store and flea market I could find until my feet were sore. I have mentioned this store before but if you are ever in NYC, you MUST go to Tokyo 7. It is located on 7th in between 1st and 2nd. I found this amazing Vintage Tory Burch velvet and sequin dolly rocker float for a mere 60 bucks. This dress makes me feel like I am living in the 60's. They have a million and one amazing things in that store that could keep you in there for days. It is a consignment store which sells a whole variety of high-end brands, such as Chanel, Dior, Marc Jacobs, and Chloe all for half the price.
Last but not least, my favorite 'Party Girl' dress. Honestly, all designers are grabbing their inspiration from the 80s, and at Value Village, you can find the real thing. When I was in NYC, I went to Top Shop and I swear they had a very similar dress to this one for 100 whole dollars. This dress has amazing sequin and fringe detailing which makes a little black dress that much more unique and fashion forward. I am ashamed to admit that I just recently came across the Value Village at Bloor and Dufferin. It is a massive Value Village that literally carries everything, when you have the time and energy hit it up.
That's all for now. Come back next time for some inspirational street style fashion.


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after the six months delay, on 30 June the end is coming. :sad:
I hope for another delay but don't really expect.
So I started tryng Nimbuzz on my S60 and it works, it has even calls (well, i can call androids but can't receive by now, odd problem). Just misses the pc/web client, and too crowded options inside the app, but I think i'll switch to it after June 30.
After Fring shut down, icq and xms (eBuddy) aren't availble on the Opera store for my symbian non-touch (there are java versions but seem for touch only?), I don't know any alternative. Any other hint?
Why whatsapp is stopping their service only for symbian os ? it's wrong i never spport whatsapp to do it
Why whatsapp is stopping their service only for symbian os? it's not right i never spport whatsapp to do it
AnonD-596020, 16 Nov 2016Why dont you try "Kik Messenger"?, it is cross platform and available on Applist for Symbian
kik stopped support for symbian in 2014
since then new accounts are forbidden, the old can continue, they say...
I found also ebuddy-xms but seems only for the Asha series (s40), sometimes they are more supported than older s60.
Would be nice if a "compatible" app could work through the whatsapp web/pc service when the symbian app will cease. Or at least an independent Windows (or tablet) program, still linked to the phone number account, but without the need of the phone (maybe only for logging in like now).
n86 lover, 15 Nov 2016time is running out for our beloved symbian, so anyone has found a solution?
Any news from Dr... moreWhy dont you try "Kik Messenger"?, it is cross platform and available on Applist for Symbian
time is running out for our beloved symbian, so anyone has found a solution?
Any news from Dr.Danger or EricLovesSymbian ?
Meanwhile I'm looking into alternatives, but i don't know which is going on supporting actually.
By now seems that the most known:
Fring has no more the download available for symbian.
Line only for Asha (S40?), quite strange...
Nimbuzz still available everywhere.
Wechat still available on ovi/opera store but not on its own website.
Viber not for S60 3rd, for others download broken?
Any other?
I found on the store some new, but if thy are only for symbian they are useless now:
Frim, avilable also for apple and android, but never heard before.
Messenger-Mobile by S&I Creatives that promises to continue support, but couldnt find if there is on other platforms, anyone knows?
another "Messenger" by Olala dev never heard...
ICQ for symbian still multiplatform...
Which is known to continue support (and diffuse)?
Hope nimbuzz will, because is the only i already know.
Any other suggestion?
here a list on wikipedia (outdated?): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_instant_messaging_clients
Nimbuzz is a nice alternative to Whatsapp. It even supports voice calls.
l have some free site to join now before september launch.
Press http://tinyurl.com/h5y7jd5
It is ironic that supporting Symbian was the main reason why Whatsapp was more successful than many other apps that had more features back in the time.
Why they stop, couldn't they just not upgrade and not add new features but continue going as is now (already missing calls)?
I bougth two used N86 (one for spare parts) and i love their physical keyboard, the one hand/no need to look usability, and lastly the slide form factor and the small size.
To EricLovesSimbian and all the other symbian lovers, what is a good alternative messenger to migrate, with continuing support? I found some on the opera (ex ovi) store, the most known is WeChat, but there are others too. And I remember time ago i tried Fring that had even videocalls.
Eric, I think you'd better spend your money for keeping alive whatsapp servers for nokia, cheaper and better chance of success, if any.
And maybe launch a public petition.
Please let us know the development here, I put this thread in favorites.
I still using n79 WhatsApp.evrymonthly it's getting update. Last week I got pop-up message about this.but I will use it until December.i lyk this phone very much.only 10 15 mins charge full day battery.nice FM transmitter,tv out,etc.throw no need to worry. After I am buying new Nokia (hoping)
I'm using Nokia X7-00 since 2012 with Nokia Belle Refresh.what a phone.working perfect.never slow this device.but time to go to Android and my X7 will sleep in my cupboard forever...
still working on BlackBerry and updates every month in BlackBerry World
I used Whatsapp in my Symbian phones to connect with my loved ones. Ahhh that was a nice memory. Thank You very much, Whatsapp.
Currently im using Android Phone but the continuous support from Whatsapp in those days is highly appreciated.


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The rain is lashing down and the daffodils are being buffeted by the wind – so it must be the Easter bank holiday! Yesterday, of course was the last day of the Spring Term and April Fools' Day – a double whammy for teachers! I still can't get away from measuring out my life , not as T.S. Eliot's J. Alfred Prufrock did, 'with coffee spoons', but by the school calendar, especially with my wife giving regular updates on how many days there are until the end of term. Teachers are always on holiday aren't they?
Talking of April fools, I felt as if I had fallen victim yesterday. In preparation for a month under canvas at Grubby's Grotto I've invested in so much kit from the Nomad Travel Company, I feel like a share holder. I've been shopping, on-line, for everything from a light weight sleeping bag, to a Nite ize headband so I can strap a torch to my head (pretty essential for stumbling my way towards the toilet block, during the night, after a few Zambian lagers!). Having charged all of this to my credit card, last week, I was informed, yesterday, that as a subscriber to the Wanderlust magazine I can now get 15% discount with Nomad until the end of May – rather annoying to say the least!
So what will life be like at the Grotto Campsite? I can't wait to meet 'Grubby', he sounds quite a character, like he's wandered out of one of Alexander McCall Smith's, Ladies' Detective Agency books!
Grubby's Grotto, 2 Mambo Way (corner of Obote Avenue), Livingstone.
It is situated at the north end of Livingstone , a 15 minute walk into town or a 10,000 kw taxi ride . (There are approximately 7000 Zambian Kwacha to a pound – so that will make shopping interesting ! )
Apparently the site is in the grounds of Grubby's old colonial home. I'll be sharing a tent with another unfortunate volunteer. I hope he's packed ear plugs – I can snore for England, so my wife tells me! There is, what is referred to as, a basic but clean shower/toilet block (no guarantee of hot water though!), a small pool to relax around and a shady verandah with an honesty bar. There is also a small laundry area and limited facilities for charging electrical equipment.
We'll be sharing the campsite with long distance lorry drivers and Grubby's Rhodesian ridgeback, Cuzzie.
A typical day in the life of the Book Bus crew member will go something like this:
- 06.30 Time to get up, stretch your legs and make your way to the wash block . Those on breakfast duty boil the kettle and arrange the food.
- 07.00: Breakfast followed by washing up!
- 07.30: Prep time for the day's lessons
- 08.30: Climb on board the bus and head for school (usually a 30 minute drive)
- 09.00: 4 x 1 hour reading and associated activity sessions , each with a different group.
- 13.30: Return to Grubby's Grotto
- 14.00: A late lunch , prepared by crew members
- 14.30: Washing up and then tidy the bus
- 15.00: Free time to walk into town, take in local attractions, do some shopping, visit a coffee shop or use the internet
- 18.00: Those on dinner duty get cooking
- 19.30: Dinner by candlelight under the African skies
- 20.00: Washing up – by candle or torchlight!
- 20.30: Time to socialize over a beer or get an early night
- because it all begins again bright and early tomorrow!
Today's Top Tip for volunteers: Timetables are one thing but patience, remaining flexible, smiling and going with the flow are vital if you are going to make the most of your time in Zambia. It's an amazing country but always remember T.I.A. (This IS Africa!!)


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Pepper, Aji Sivri (Capsicum frutescens) seeds, organic
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Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae)
Perennial in Zones 10-12, otherwise grown as an annual, 120 days to harvest
~37,000 Scoville Heat Units
(Long Cayenne, Aji Sivri Biber) Flat-topped bush is an heirloom type from Turkey, yields copiously the 8 inch, sometimes straight and sometimes convoluted peppers, medium hot, not as killingly hot as Cayenne but much larger and sweeter. These bush-type peppers ripen relatively early and are really ideal in many ways–they produce up to 60 peppers per plant, and the peppers are so good (zesty and fruitily tasty) that in-season, I crave them and slice them daily into my sandwiches and salads. These peppers also may be dried and ground into a chili powder that enhances the flavor of many-a savory dish. Wow, what a great pepper!
Cultivation: In general peppers prefer a scanty, even water supply, good drainage, full sun, and as long and hot a summer as they can get. Start indoors 40 to 50 days prior to the last frost. Thin seedlings to at least 2 inches apart in the flat. Transplant out to garden after the soil has really warmed up. The best compost for Peppers is higher in phosphorous than nitrogen. Kelp is well-tolerated and makes for outrageous yields.
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Blessings & Gratitude: Stories & PoemsPosted on
Count Your Blessings
Friend November 2018 "Matt and Mandy" A regular meal turns into a Thanksgiving type meal when the family expresses things they are grateful for.
Friend November 2018 "Count Your Blessings" Jacy can't sleep. Her father comes in when he hears her crying. He suggests that she sing a song and then count her blessings. Thinking about her blessings helps her relax and sleep.
Friend November 2017 "The Blessing Fish" A family learns the story of the disciples that caught a net full of fish after Jesus told them where to cast their nets. The children realize that the fish are a blessing to Peter's family. They talk about the blessings their family has been given.
Friend November 2017 "Sincerely, Maisy: A Muddy Thanksgiving" Maisy feels she has a lot to be grateful for after helping a family at Thanksgiving whose house was being flooded.
Gratitude for Nature
Friend March 2017 "Raining!" Rain makes the earth clean and beautiful. Water helps us in many ways.
Gratitude During Adversity (seeing blessings)
Friend November 2019 "Matt and Mandy" Matt broke his arm and had to have surgery. He keeps his sense of humor through the whole ordeal. At Thanksgiving he shares all the things he is grateful for in regards to what happened to his arm; he's grateful for doctors, priesthood blessings, learning to do hard things, that his injury wasn't worse, etc.
Friend November 2019 "Searching for Sir Crunch-a-Lot" Mackenzie's family shop at the bishop's storehouse for their food because they don't have much money after her dad lost his job. Mackenzie wishes she didn't have to eat boring food like granola instead of her favorite cereal brand, and sandwiches instead of pizza at school. But then she finds out that a friend sitting next to her isn't eating lunch because she is fasting for a family member. Mackenzie realizes how hard it must be to fast, and she is grateful for all the people who fast and give fast offerings so she and her family don't go hungry. (Refreshment Idea: Friend November 2019 "Family Night Fun: Gratitude Granola" Have family members say something they're grateful for as they add each ingredient!
Friend November 2016 "Pie-crust Cabins" When Robbin's great grandmother was young, her family didn't have much at Thanksgiving, so they made pie crust cabins with what they had to remind them of their blessings. It became a family tradition.
Friend October 2017 "Bread and Gratitude" A man at a restaurant always find some fault in the meal no matter what the waiter provides. "As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are commanded to "thank the Lord [our] God in all things" (D&C 59:7). If we focus on the blessings we think we are missing, it can make us unhappy."
Friend October 2017 "Bread and Gratitude" Fill in the blank story about a boy who has a terrible day, but after a dream he realizes he is grateful for all those things that had been difficult the day before.
Friend March 1987 "Fruit for Hernando" Hernando and his family has very little, but he realizes they are blessed.
Saying Thank You
Friend May 2019 "The Gratitude Goal" Kate's favorite scripture story was the story of the ten lepers. She couldn't believe that out of the ten people Jesus healed, only one said thank you! She'd made it a goal ever since to always say thank you, even when she was stressed and worried about such things as making the soccer team.
Friend July 2018 "Thank You!" Action rhyme about remembering to say thank you when someone helps you.
Friend February 2018 "Grateful Gifts" A man in Alice's ward gives her and her sister a flute as a thank you for playing the piano for Sacrament meetings. Alice loves the gift and learns a song to play for the man to show her appreciation.(Article includes photos of the people and of the special flute)
Blessing of Teachers
Blessing of Freedom
Friend July 1988 "Grandpa Max's Flag" Scott's grandfather puts up a US flag everyday because he came from a country that where the people didn't have freedom; they were taxed and imprisoned unfairly or forced to join the military.
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Pay Tithing with a Grateful Heart – Game and Activity
Print one copy of the blessing cards found in the November 2008 Friend. Glue the cards onto heavier paper so that the images can't be seen through the cards when playing the game. Cut out each card.
Print the purse, envelope and the page entitled "Our Blessings from Heavenly Father". Cut out the purse and envelope. Cut out the front windows of each, and cut out the handle opening on the purse. Tape a piece of clear plastic (a piece of a Ziploc baggie or page protector) over the window on the inside of the purse and envelope. To form the envelope and purse, fold each on the lines and glue the two side tabs to the inside fold.
Items needed: ten dimes or pennies, Doctrine and Covenant scriptures, a pen or a marker
Place the cards facedown. Have the family take turns flipping over two cards trying to make a match. When someone makes a match, have them tell why they are thankful for that blessing. Have them write that blessing, and an additional blessing they are grateful for (not duplicating any previous ones), on the paper entitled "Our Blessings from Heavenly Father". When the game is over, point out all the wonderful blessings Heavenly Father has given us.
Read D&C 104:14-15 According to this scripture, who created the earth and who does everything belong to? (The Lord) Everything we have is His, but He has created it and provided it for us to use.
The Lord asks (commands) that we give 10% of the income that He provides to help strengthen and build His church on the earth. This 10% is called tithing. This is a small amount compared to all the many things the Lord has given us.
(Hold out the ten dimes (or pennies) in your hand). Ask the family, "If we are to give 10%, which is one of every ten, how much would we owe the Lord if we had ten dimes." Put one dime in the envelope that says "For the Lord". Put the rest in the container that says "For Us". Ten percent is a small amount compared to all he has given us (Indicate the blessing chart and the other 90% of the money). We should give 10% with gratitude in our hearts.