Cuvînt-cheie: In English

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Romanians how how to get things for free 2

And a clear example of this is Romanian jouurnalist Stefan Cândea’s initiative to take pictures of documents from the Foreign Agent Registration Act Unit’s public records office, instead of paying 50 cents per copy. As the regulations didn’t forbid taking pictures, he could have his own free copies in just two days. Here is the story: „It was just sort of an instinct, sort of a protest,” said Candea, who was in the United States for a 10-day program at the University of Georgia. Philip Martin, the intern, approached a staffer to ask a question. „She was frozen in her […]


Help for us is on the way!

Pack a parcel for Romania SEND a box of smiles to families in Romania this Christmas by taking part in the shoebox appeal. Members of Christ Church, in Quay Road, Bridlington, are once again working with the national Link Romania charity to send Christmas gifts. Sue Graily, who runs the appeal, is asking people to fill a ‘shoebox full of smiles’ so adults and children get a nice surprise this Christmas. People can start collecting items now to put in a shoebox, such as sweets, soap, toothbrushes, playing cards, toys, brushes and combs, pens and pencils and balloons. (From Bridlingtontoday.co.uk)


Discount Apple for students and teachers

The newly open online Apple store in Romania has a very interesting offer for students and teachers: 5% discount on their products. All you need is a proof of your status (student ID, teacher ID etc.). It may seem little, but you know the prices for Apple computers… In fact, a 5% discount on a 6.000 RON Mac means 300 RON, that’s the price of a printer or an MP3 player.