South African employers should be aware that sending instructions to employees outside of their stipulated working hours could be unlawful under labor law. So says Kavita Kooverjee, senior professional assistant at SchoemanLaw Inc., who recently a short article Discussing the use of WhatsApp for work-related communication. Kooverjee explained that the …
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Reynolds promotes health training during Humboldt visit | News, Sports, Jobs
– Messenger photo by Bill SheaJordan Erie, left, chief of emergency services at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, speaks with Gov. Kim Reynolds Wednesday at the hospital’s new emergency services building. Victor Bycroft, the hospital’s chief nurse, listens. HUMBOLDT – Ambulances at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital are stationed in a new …
Read More »PSEi ends lower on profit taking, Wall Street decline
Philippine stocks ended lower on Wednesday on Wall Street’s profit-taking and losses on the release of a dismal US Consumer Confidence Index report. The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) benchmark index fell 42.22 points, or 0.66%, to close at 6,303.19 on Wednesday, while the broader all-shares index fell 11.56 points, or …
Read More »Unlimited allows direct in-app purchases for Telegram
Global fintech based in London Unlimited announced its integration on Wednesday telegram, a free cloud-based, cross-platform instant messaging service, will become its official payment provider. With the integration, Unlimitt’s customers can use the fintech’s solution directly through Messenger as well as their website or app, creating a seamless experience for …
Read More »WhatsApp hack is a must for EVERYONE in an annoying group chat
YOUR WhatsApp is about to have a big change – and that’s fantastic news for anyone stuck in a pesky group chat. Group talks are really useful, but sometimes they can be a real torture. 1 An upcoming WhatsApp update could make your life a lot easierPhoto credit: WhatsApp / …
Read More »Utah values have guided me
Editor’s Note: The columns under “Another Look” on this page are part of a series by or about candidates running in the June 28 Sanpete County primary. Written by Burgess Owens Burgess Owens My 10-year career in the National Football League has taught me a lot. Most important were commitment, …
Read More »GNP may need to tighten to contain inflation
THE PHILIPPINE BANK should make more aggressive rate hikes to contain thisbottleEconomists say this year is expected to reach 5%. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) hiked interest rates by another 25 basis points (bps) to 2.50% on June 23. Interest rates on overnight and credit facilities were also raised by …
Read More »All WhatsApp users are urged to change the setting TODAY to lock your texts – don’t leave them unprotected
IF YOU’RE worried about people snooping on your WhatsApp chats, there’s an easy way to protect them from prying eyes. By diving into the app’s settings, you can lock your messages behind a face recognition or fingerprint scan on iPhone. 1 You can lock your WhatsApp chats behind a face …
Read More »Rockets kill one person and hit strategic bridge near Cherkasy in Ukraine, officials say
Kyiv, June 26 (Reuters) – Russian missiles fell near the central Ukrainian city of Cherkassy on Sunday, killing one person and hitting a bridge that helps connect western regions with eastern combat zones, Ukrainian officials said. Cherkassy has been largely spared bombing since the war began in February, but Russia …
Read More »Chromeback Complete: Messenger delivers winners at Homewood Field
Chromeback Complete: Messenger delivers winners at Homewood Field Sat 06/25/2022 | Kenny DeJohn | professional PLL chrome PHOTO COURTESY OF PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE Mike Messenger scored two goals Saturday night, including the overtime winner against the Cannons. BALTIMORE — Don’t call it a comeback. A Chromeback is more suitable. And …
Read More »Strikes hit factory full of civilians: Ukraine
‘FIRE PARITY’: Ukrainian General Valeriy Zaluzhniy on Friday urged his US counterpart to increase arms in order to keep up with Russia and stabilize the situation in Luhansk Russia yesterday launched artillery and airstrikes on the twin cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, hitting a chemical plant where hundreds of civilians …
Read More »LRT Public Inquiry Claims WhatsApp, Ottawa Council Text Messages
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, city councilors and senior officials have been ordered to compose messages they have sent across platforms including cellphone text and WhatsApp by the end of the day. These messages do not appear to have been included among those half a million documents The city of Ottawa …
Read More »Sword & Trowel: First, Middle, Last
We live in a culture that divides people. Socially, demographically, politically – our culture always promotes dividing lines. In particular, our society tends to pit young people against older people, leading to generational conflicts. Fortunately, in the family of God we are led differently, led to unity between the generations. …
Read More »Peso closes near 55 as BSP remains dovish
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso ended a hair’s breadth from the 55 peso-per-dollar level on Friday, posting its weakest performance in nearly 17 years after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipina ignored calls for bigger rate hikes to fight inflation. The local currency ended the week at P54.985 against the …
Read More »Chatsight gears its content moderation AI to fighting Discord scammers
Shortly Scams continue to plague DAOs and NFT collections, exploiting human and platform weaknesses. Former content moderation service Chatsight is now applying AI to Discord servers. As the crypto industry focuses on building the decentralized Web3 future, centralized Web2 platforms like Discord, Twitter, and Telegram are where the community lives …
Read More »opinion | Why conversational AI is the future of fan activation
In the past two years, our world has become more digital, and conversational artificial intelligence (AI) has fueled the development of “live” interactions between smart devices and people. Humans are fully connected and this new connection made with the help of AI is now the new normal. The fan experience …
Read More »Warning for MILLIONS of WhatsApp users to change settings today – don’t wait
WHATSAPP users are prompted to enable an important new setting. It could save you from a major embarrassment down the line. 1 Using WhatsApp’s disappearing messages could be a lifesaverCredit: WhatsApp Earlier this year, WhatsApp added a new feature called Disappearing Messages. These are texts that automatically self-destruct after a …
Read More »Brundidge opening fireworks on Saturday – The Troy Messenger
As usual, the City of Brundidge will get the 4th of July 2022 celebrations off to an early start with a SummerFest BANG! The Brundidge Business Association’s Independence Day celebrations and SummerFest begin Saturday at 9:00 am with the Independence Day Parade and conclude with the city’s inaugural fireworks display …
Read More »PHL shares fall ahead of Powell, BSP testimony
SHARES closed lower on Wednesday on fears of further tightening by the Federal Reserve, whose chief is set to address the US Congress overnight, and ahead of Thursday’s Bangkok Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) policy meeting, where a hike is expected prices new. The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) benchmark index plunged …
Read More »Ukraine arrests high-ranking public figures suspected of spying for Russia
Kyiv, June 21 (Reuters) – Ukraine has arrested a senior government official and a business leader suspected of being part of an alleged Russian spy network, Ukraine’s Security Service said on Tuesday. The Security Service (SBU) did not name the two suspects, but identified them as senior officials in the …
Read More »HBL is the first Pakistani bank to offer WhatsApp payment services
HBL is the first bank in Pakistan to offer full-featured banking services on WhatsApp. The facility was developed in cooperation with the leading provider of cloud communication services E.Ocean. HBL’s Conversational Banking was made available to its customers in 2021 via E.Ocean’s WhatsApp Business Platform. In order to use the …
Read More »CentreWorks Hosts Second Solar Farm Forum – The Advocate-Messenger
CentreWorks will host a second public forum on Thursday, June 23 for Boyle County residents interested in learning about and discussing issues related to the county’s large scale solar generation. The forum begins at 7:00 p.m. at CentreWorks in Suite 300 at 236 West Main St. in Danville. The June …
Read More »The Fiji Times » ‘Arbitrary’ dismissal could set bad precedent – lawyer
A lawyer for two fired police officers has warned their “arbitrary” dismissal could set a bad precedent. Naomi Raikaci made the comments in legal filings for her clients, former police officers Penieli Ratei and Tomasi Naulu, who lost their jobs in August last year. The court was told that the …
Read More »Telegram surpasses 700 million users and launches Premium Tier – TechCrunch
Telegram has amassed over 700 million monthly active users and is introducing a premium tier with additional features as the instant messaging platform pushes to monetize some of its large user base. The company hasn’t disclosed how much it charges for the premium tier, but the monthly subscription seems to …
Read More »How to delete or deactivate your WhatsApp account
WhatsApp is the most popular instant messaging platform in the world and it has made it by offering a fairly seamless onboarding and usage experience. But what if you want to stop using WhatsApp? As for account deletion, permanently deleting your WhatsApp account is actually one of the easier processes. …
Read More »Messenger: St. Louis single mom finds two generations of hope in higher education | Tony Bote
Stacy McCarter thought education would help her escape. Escape the generational poverty she grew up in in St. Louis’ West End. Escape the violence that landed her and her children in a domestic violence shelter when she was married. “I’ve always tried to find a way to get away from …
Read More »App to give access to medical assistance to pilgrims from S’porean during Haj in hot Saudi weather, Covid-19
SINGAPORE – As part of his preparations for the Haj, physical education teacher Nur Qarnain jogs and bikes weekly. The 52-year-old even walked 10km from his home in Jurong West to Clementi in his slippers. Slippers and sandals are required for Hajj, as shoes covering the entire foot and ankles …
Read More »How to use WhatsApp on your Chromebook
WhatsApp has become a necessity for many of us. Because of this, it is among the top 10 most popular apps for Android and iOS. The service is not just limited to smartphones. You can use it in different ways on your PC. And Chromebooks are no different as you …
Read More »The new PLAS soccer coach talks about team goals – The Troy Messenger
Pike Liberal Arts School’s new football coach, Travis Baxley, got his hands on the program and spoke to him about his goals for the Patriots and his reasons for returning to Troy The messenger on Thursday. Baxley has lived in Troy with his family since 2016, when he became an …
Read More »Best gifts to spoil your super dads
Father’s Day is just around the corner! Surely you should come up with something that puts a smile on your old man’s face. Simple or grand, the thought of partying with the important men in your life will mean the world to them. Surprise your daddy, daddy, daddy, tatayor Italy …
Read More »Landline and international calls are now free on Viber
MANILA, Philippines – Viber now offers Filipinos 30 minutes of free calls to any phone number, mobile or landline, every month to keep their loved ones connected. This new offering on Viber will allow users to make longer calls to phone numbers in 60 different countries, and the Philippines will …
Read More »Snapchat could soon launch its in-app subscription plan
Today in the subscription age when everything is in monthly subscription from movies to games and maybe even iPhones How can social media apps be left behind one day? Well, they aren’t. telegram was the first to jump on the subscription train, and now Snapchat has reportedly been working on …
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Charles Henderson Football and basketball thrive in competition – The Troy Messenger
Both Charles Henderson High School football and basketball competed Tuesday and both were successful in those contests. The Trojan football team finished tournament play at the Alabama State University 7-on-7 tournament after a lightning delay as co-champions. After the Trojans’ solid performance in last week’s Troy University 7-on-7 tournament, head …
Read More »Villar Group’s VistaREIT gets a lukewarm reception at PSE’s debut
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 15) — Villar Group’s VistaREIT, Inc. received a muted reaction to its debut on Wednesday as concerns in local markets weighed on investor sentiment. Shares of VREIT still closed unchanged at £1.75 despite the decline in the leading index of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi). …
Read More »Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny has moved to an undisclosed location
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been abruptly transferred to an undisclosed location from prison where he is serving an 11 1/2 year sentence, nearly two years since he was poisoned with what the West said was a nerve agent. Mr. Navalny, by far Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, portrays …
Read More »Old WhatsApp scam resurfaces asking Rs 25 lakh price: everything you need to know
Subscribe to notifications HIGHLIGHTS The Cybercrime Unit of the Delhi Police had warned WhatsApp users in India about this scam. Readers need to beware of this scam and not give any personal information to strangers. The latest iteration of the WhatsApp scam message features PM Modi’s image and Sony Liv’s …
Read More »Troy Tennis Lands International Recruits – The Troy Messenger
Troy’s men’s and women’s tennis teams have recently completed their recruitment courses with some major international signings. The men’s team finished their signing class and placed #5 in class among middle schools and #38 overall nationally. Troy have landed two Spaniards in Yeray Andres Pastor and Mario Martinez Serrano, both …
Read More »Iras warns against WhatsApp calls from scammers posing as tax authorities
SINGAPORE – The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) on Monday (13 June) warned against calls on WhatsApp from scammers pretending to be from the tax authority. This is the third scam alert Iras has issued in the last seven days. The calls via WhatsApp are made from foreign numbers …
Read More »How to send, change or delete reactions to a message on WhatsApp – Research Snipers
Save time chatting on WhatsApp with your reactions. This guide takes you step-by-step through how to send, edit, and delete reactions. In this guide we explain it step by step how to send, change or delete reactions to a message in whatsapp. This feature, which landed on the messaging platform …
Read More »Messenger: From Bribery to Video Games, a Tale of Two Missouri Gas Stations | Tony Bote
This is a story of two gas stations. The first is on the north side of the city of St. Louis. There, in a back room, the owner handed small amounts of money to various councilmen, according to federal bribery charges. A thousand here, two thousand there. Former aldermen Jeffrey …
Read More »Ukraine says it will prevail against Russia as the battle rages on in the east
Russia targets Sievierodonetsk in easterly advance Ukraine calls on the West to quickly deliver more heavy weapons The war blocks key Ukrainian grain exports from the Black Sea Separatists say they will try the South Korean militant Kyiv, June 11 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday insisted Ukraine would …
Read More »WhatsApp users get more control over conversations
WhatsApp users today have been urged to change their settings to keep their chats secure. BirminghamLive reported that the platform has highlighted some changes in a new blog. “The decision on how long a message lasts should be in your hands,” WhatsApp said. “We’ve gotten used to leaving a digital …
Read More »Update for Friday 10 June 2022
MAN ARRESTED AFTER PURSUIT WITH STOLEN VEHICLE – An Arlington man was arrested late Tuesday night after a high-speed chase through Wise County. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said a Corvette driven by Adrian Gabriel Escalante, 33, was traveling north on US 81/287 south of Decatur around 11 p.m. when …
Read More »The European company Griteka Logistics opens an office in Tbilisi with 300 jobs
Griteka Logistics, one of the largest asset-based logistics companies in Europe, is opening an office in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, where the newly formed Girteka Global Business Services will begin operations in 2022, Enterprise Georgia announced on Thursday. The company will create over 300 jobs over the next two …
Read More »Rakuten Viber and Mineski Global Launch Chatbot for Games on Viber – Manila Bulletin
Rakuten Viber, in partnership with Mineski Global, takes hypercasual gaming to a whole new level by introducing exciting and easy-to-play games to the world’s #1 messaging app. As of June 2022, Viber users across Asia Pacific will have free and easy access to up to 70 hypercasual games through the …
Read More »Russian authorities fine the newspaper Vecherniye Vedomosti and threaten the news website 60.ru for reporting on the war in Ukraine
NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 – Russian authorities must halt efforts to silence coverage of the invasion of the country in Ukraine and drop all fines and penalties imposed on entities reporting on the conflict , the Committee for the Protection of Journalists said on Wednesday. On June 3, the …
Read More »WhatsApp has one month to demonstrate compliance with EU consumer law – EURACTIV.com
The European Commission and EU consumer protection authorities have further escalated their investigation into messaging app WhatsApp, giving them a month to prove that it has not breached EU consumer protection rules. The investigation began with a complaint filed by the European Consumers Organization (BEUC) and eight of its members …
Read More »Webster Co. regulators reject nature center bids | News, Sports, Jobs
After construction bids for Webster County’s new Conservation Center significantly exceeded original estimates, the Webster County Board of Directors voted to reject both bids and submit the project for re-bid. Webster County Conservation Director Matt Cosgrove introduced the two offerings to regulators during their May 24 meeting. The …
Read More »Russia adds a popular sci-fi author to its most wanted list
An Interior Ministry official closes the gate, with Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral in the background in central Moscow, Russia November 10, 2016. REUTERS/Maxim Zmeyev Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com to register JUNE (Reuters) – Russia on Tuesday put Dmitry Glukhovsky, a popular science fiction …
Read More »BBM and Sotto meet to discuss drug prevention and rehab program
Senate President Vicente Sotto III (file photo) MANILA – President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and outgoing Senate President Vicente Sotto III recently met to discuss his proposals for drug user reform. Sotto confirmed in a text message on Tuesday evening that he had returned to his former Senate colleague who …
Read More »Apple reveals a major reason for dropping WhatsApp thanks to iOS 16 upgrade
Apple today revealed what iPhone users can expect from its major iOS 16 update, due out later this year. The huge iPhone upgrade will bring many brilliant features, including a major change to the lock screen that offers a wide range of customization options. But for anyone who has ever …
Read More »opinion | Buttigieg is the White House’s top messenger. He should be the center of attention.
Placeholder when loading item promotions President Biden is a less-than-ideal ambassador five months from midterms, partly because of his meandering style of speaking and partly because he lacks the instincts Democrats desperately need. The vice president doesn’t want to eclipse the president and has (fairly or not) failed to convince …
Read More »Russian general killed in eastern Ukraine, says Russian state media reporter
A view shows military vehicles destroyed during the Ukraine-Russia conflict in the town of Rubizhne in Luhansk region, Ukraine, June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko/File Photo Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com to register LONDON, June 5 (Reuters) – A Russian general has been killed in eastern Ukraine, …
Read More »Larger DA budget required before opening RCEP market
REUTERS Through Alyssa Nicole O Tan, reporter SENATORS, who will serve in the next Congress, said farm budgets need to be expanded to make farmers more competitive in preparation for market opening being considered under the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Francis Joseph G. Escudero, a recently proclaimed Senate …
Read More »World Environment Day 2022 WhatsApp Stickers: How to Share World Environment Day WhatsApp Wishes
Happy World Environment Day 2022 WhatsApp Stickers: You can send WhatsApp messages, stickers and GIFs to your friends and families on this World Environment Day. expertise. Happy World Environment Day 2022 WhatsApp Stickers: With the increase in pollution around the world and its impact on everyone’s overall well-being, people have …
Read More »How to Check Facebook Messenger Message Requests
If you’re a Facebook user, chances are you’ve received unwanted message requests from random people. But do you actually know how to check Facebook Messenger message requests? While some messages may be legitimate, others undoubtedly come from scammers making outrageous — and often entertaining — offers. Facebook can be a …
Read More »Crypto Scams Cost People More Than $1 Billion Since 2021: FTC
The crypto market can be volatile, but it still attracts young people with “higher risk appetites,” said SharpRank’s Chris Adam. Insta_Photos | Istock | Getty Images More than 46,000 people say they’ve lost over $1 billion in crypto to scams since early 2021, according to a report released by the …
Read More »WhatsApp, social media cannot form basis for petitions: Delhi HC to BJP leaders over mass conversion claims
The Delhi High Court declined to issue notice at the time of a petition calling for steps to ban violent religious conversions and on Friday questioned the petitioner, BJP leader Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay, telling him that the data available on WhatsApp or social media is not the basis for a …
Read More »FD Schools Appoint Schares Acting Superintendent | News, Sports, Jobs
An interim superintendent for the Fort Dodge Community School District was appointed. dr Denise Schares, an associate professor at the University of Northern Iowa, will lead schools at Fort Dodge effective July 1. In late April, current Superintendent Derrick Joel announced his resignation to the Board of Education. Joel, who …
Read More »Rakuten Viber is igniting cricket fever like never before – Adaderana Biz English
Farveez Maharoof and Arif Roney team up with Rakuten Viber to gather cricket fans to celebrate their love of cricket this season by hosting fan-favorite player Bhanuka Rajapaksa and fast bowler from Bangladesh Taskin Ahmed and now the all-time favorite ex-cricketer, most in-demand coach, Lasith Malinga, in a special talk …
Read More »NG debt rises to record 12.76 trillion pesos
The NATIONAL (NG) government’s outstanding debt rose to a record high of 12.76 trillion pesetas in late April as it continued to increase borrowing to support the economic recovery from the pandemic. Preliminary data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed that outstanding debt rose 0.7% from 12.68 trillion …
Read More »Russia is tightening access to the Ukrainian factory city and complaining about US missile deliveries
Zelenskyy calls on the West to step up arms supplies to Ukraine Says Russian troops now occupy about 20% of Ukraine Russian troops advance further into the Donbass region Also strike targets in western and southern Ukraine Kyiv, June 2 (Reuters) – Russian forces tightened their grip on a Ukrainian …
Read More »Man Utd stars WhatsApp notes to Paul Pogba during Jose Mourinho’s private betrayal
Details have emerged of the dramatic events that saw Jose Mourinho remove Paul Pogba as a captain’s option during his tenure as Manchester United manager in 2018 Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba had a difficult relationship at Manchester United ( Image: X03808) Manchester United players WhatsApp voice notes to Paul …
Read More »The American Redstart | Maple Lake Messenger
The key to “seeing” nature is to stop and look. I know this seems pretty obvious, but it’s true. The simple act of stopping and looking is really all it takes to see more of nature. This is something I learned a long time ago, but it seems I need …
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