For developers, the uniform Symbian platform together with the Qt development environment enables easy smartphone application creation and extensive reach.

ENGADGET: Nokia announces new C6 and C7 Symbian^3 handsets with 8 megapixel cameras, 720p video

In somewhat related news, Apple has also recently filed a patent application that would bring some fairly extensive new speech recognition options to the iPhone -- if it ever actually moves beyond a patent application, that is.

ENGADGET: Nuance voices found in OS X Lion, patent application suggests new iPhone speech / text capabilities

"The bank is examining the validity of this application for bankruptcy in light of Mr Quinn's residency and extensive business interests and liabilities within the (Irish) state, " it said on Friday.

BBC: Fermanagh businessman Sean Quinn declared bankrupt

The application period closes in January, but after the period closes, there is an extensive period of review, interviews, medical testing, and other things.

FORBES: Looking For Work? NASA Is Hiring Astronauts

Thorough knowledge of the theory and practical application of the techniques used in educational planning and the social sciences, as well as extensive and relevant experience in conducting of training.

UNESCO: Vacancy : Deputy Director, UNESCO International Institute For Educational Planning (IIEP) (14/6/2011) (IEP 878 - (D1))