Philippine Daily Inquirer
CAMARINES SUR
2 soldiers hurt in car accident
TWO SOLDIERS from the Army’s 22nd Infantry Battalion were slightly injured and lost cash, guns and cellular phones after their car turned turtle and caught fire in Barangay Pamukid, San Fernando town, on Sunday.
Cpl. Albert dela Cruz was driving a Mitsubishi Lancer, with Lt. Christopher Porras on board, along the highway at around 6 a.m. when he lost control of the car, said Maj. Angelo Guzman, spokesperson of the 9th Infantry Division.
Both soldiers were able to get out of the vehicle before it caught fire but failed to retrieve the P86,000 cash intended for a paramilitary unit, their .45 cal. pistols, and three cell phones. Juan Escandor Jr., Inquirer Southern Luzon
CAVITE
2 dead, 2 hurt in shooting
A 70-YEAR-old farmer who shot three persons who he thought were thieves was killed in a gunfight with police in Kawit town early Monday.
Boy Evangelista was tracked down by policemen and engaged them in a shootout hours after he went on a firing spree that resulted in the death of Joel Hernandez Manisi and the wounding of two other persons, said Senior Supt. John Bulalacao, provincial police director.
Manisi, who was driving a motorcycle with two companions on board, was passing by Evangelista’s farm in Barangay Batundalig at around 5:45 a.m. when the farmer fired at them with a .45 cal. pistol, Bulalacao said.
When lawmen arrived at his farm an hour later, Evangelista again fired an M-16 rifle as he escaped into the woods. At about 8:45 a.m., police found Evangelista behind a large tree. A shootout ensued. Maricar Cinco, Inquirer Southern Luzon
CATANDUANES
Suspected NPA leader held
ARMY soldiers captured a suspected leader of the communist New People’s Army in Catanduanes during an encounter in a hinterland village of Sioron in the coastal town of Gigmoto on Friday, the military said.
Lorenzo Jimenez, alias Enzo, 33, a native of Gigmoto, and five other rebels were cornered after a five-minute firefight with the soldiers belonging to the 83rd Infantry Batallion in Barangay Sioron, 52 kilometers from the capital town of Virac, said Col. Arthur Ang, commanding officer of the 901st Infantry Brigade.
Troops seized an Uzi sub-machinegun from Jimenez while an M-16 rifle was recovered from the battle scene. Mar S. Arguelles, Inquirer Southern Luzon
DAVAO DEL SUR
Kidnap victim found dead
A FARM worker abducted by five armed men in a van in General Santos City on Feb. 16 turned up dead inside a banana plantation in Malalag, Davao del Sur, on Sunday, the police said.
Senior Supt. Ronaldo Llanera, provincial police director, said the decomposing body of Mohammad Manampad, of Barangay Batomelong in General Santos, was found by a laborer of AMS-MFI plantation in Barangay Bolton. The victim was identified from his company ID.
Llanera said Manampad’s body bore torture marks and bullet wounds. Orlando B. Dinoy, Inquirer Mindanao
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT
‘Big brother’ role for shipbuilder
A BEST PRACTICE program in safety and health measures is now being implemented by Korean shipbuilder Hanjin, its subcontractors and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to ensure the safety of workers in Hanjin’s shipyard.
A memorandum of understanding was signed on Friday by Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz and Ahn Jin Kyu, president of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines Inc. Robert Gonzaga, Inquirer Central Luzon
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SAMSUNG GALAXY S II COMING SOON TO U.S. CELLULAR
Android-Powered Smartphone Delivers High-Speed Multi-tasking Capabilities
CHICAGO (Feb. 21, 2012) – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S® II. The Android™-powered smartphone is designed to deliver advanced multimedia features with a powerhouse 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. The 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display shows brilliant colors, providing a vivid and crisp viewing experience. The Galaxy S II runs on U.S. Cellular’s high-speed nationwide 3G network, which has the highest call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier. It will be available for $229.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate.
The Galaxy S II is ideal for the multi-tasker who also wants easy access to entertainment wherever they go. You can quickly update your calendar and browse the web to read the latest news, check the weather or get driving directions. The multimedia functions allow you and your family to keep up with your favorite TV shows and keep the kids entertained while you’re traveling with HD Games. With its superior screen display, camera, webcam and access to thousands of helpful applications in the Android Market™, customers will be able to get more done throughout the day.
“The Galaxy S II is the ultimate phone for people looking to simplify and organize their lives,” said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. “The features combined with U.S. Cellular’s unique benefits, like our Battery Swap, make it the go-to device for customers who depend on their smartphone to keep up with their busy schedules.”
Highlighted features:
· 1.2 GHz dual-core processor (Samsung Exynos C210)
· Powered by Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread)
· 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED Flash
· Swype™ technology for quick text, picture and video messaging
· 16 GB user memory – supports up to 32GB microSD™ cards
Smartphone enthusiasts who switch to U.S. Cellular get unique benefits, like new phones faster without continuously signing contracts, free Overage Protection and can participate in U.S. Cellular’s Trade-In Program. Through the U.S. Cellular Trade-In Program, customers can receive up to $150 on qualifying smartphones by trading in their current phone.
U.S. Cellular offers customers the only points-based rewards program in the industry to get benefits for doing simple things like paying their wireless bill on time, adding a line or referring friends and family. Points can be used for new phones faster, additional lines, devices, accessories and ringtones. It’s one of the reasons U.S. Cellular has the happiest customers in wireless.
For more information about all of U.S. Cellular’s deals, plans and phones, and other restrictions on these offers, visit any U.S. Cellular store, go to uscellular.com or check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.
The Samsung Galaxy S II will be available for $229.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Purchase of a data plan is required, and a new two-year agreement and activation fee may apply for new customers. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.
Article source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-uscc/
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LIVERMORE, CA–(Marketwire -02/21/12)- TriPower, a leading wireless system integrator providing in-building wireless antenna network solutions and technical services to ensure public safety radios, cellular phones and wireless voice and data networks work reliably indoors, today announced the installation of a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The system ensures dependable, consistent wireless access for hospital staff and guests throughout the organization’s highly advanced, new facility.
Founded in 1983, Phoenix Children’s Hospital is one of the ten largest children’s hospitals in the country and provides specialty and sub-specialty inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. In 2006, the organization recognized the looming pediatric population boom that was facing Arizona and made plans for a $538 million expansion, including a new signature 11-story, 750,000-square-foot tower, which opened last year.
The expansion increases Children’s Phoenix Hospital’s capacity from 345 licensed beds to 465 licensed beds, ultimately targeting a total of 626 licensed beds at full build-out, which is expected in the next five years. The new tower features expanded clinic space, state-of-the-art operating rooms, cutting-edge pediatric radiology technology, a new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and a separate Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit to support the hospital’s growing Children’s Heart Center. The new facility also includes a robust, neutral DAS designed and installed by TriPower that supports a variety of electronic devices including cellular phones, mobile devices and two-way radios used by the hospital’s maintenance and security as well as those used by local fire and police personnel.
“We went into this project with our eyes open, knowing that reliable wireless access is important for our doctors and staff as well as families and other guests in the facility,” said Dave Cottle, Vice President of Planning, Design and Construction for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. “TriPower was instrumental in bringing a tremendous amount of expertise to the table, allowing us not only to execute against our plans in a timely manner, but also improve things along the way. Their involvement was invaluable.”
“We’ve been involved in healthcare facility construction for over 25 years and have key personnel with a deep understanding of the unique needs and requirements of the industry,” said Mike Severns, VP, Healthcare Technologies for TriPower. “We commend Phoenix Children’s Hospital for their growth and innovation in serving the needs of the greater Phoenix area and feel extremely honored and grateful for being a part of it.”
About TriPower
TriPower’s unique knowledge of wireless infrastructure makes us one of the most qualified integrators of in-building coverage and enterprise wireless networks over a scalable Distributed Antenna System (DAS) in the nation. TriPower, a leading wireless system integrator, focuses on planning, designing, installing, and managing complex in-building coverage solutions for customers in healthcare, hospitality, government, public safety, enterprise, and public venue sectors. Working with leading technology providers, TriPower provides an integrated suite of wireless connectivity solutions including wireless data, cellular, public safety, and real time location services.
For additional information about TriPower, please visit www.tripower.com.
Cathy Cunha
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CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM – News) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S(R) II. The Android(TM)-powered smartphone is designed to deliver advanced multimedia features with a powerhouse 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. The 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display shows brilliant colors, providing a vivid and crisp viewing experience. The Galaxy S II runs on U.S. Cellular’s high-speed nationwide 3G network, which has the highest call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier. It will be available for $229.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate.
The Galaxy S II is ideal for the multi-tasker who also wants easy access to entertainment wherever they go. You can quickly update your calendar and browse the web to read the latest news, check the weather or get driving directions. The multimedia functions allow you and your family to keep up with your favorite TV shows and keep the kids entertained while you’re traveling with HD Games. With its superior screen display, camera, webcam and access to thousands of helpful applications in the Android Market(TM), customers will be able to get more done throughout the day.
“The Galaxy S II is the ultimate phone for people looking to simplify and organize their lives,” said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. “The features combined with U.S. Cellular’s unique benefits, like our Battery Swap, make it the go-to device for customers who depend on their smartphone to keep up with their busy schedules.”
Highlighted features:
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1.2 GHz dual-core processor (Samsung Exnyos C210)
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Powered by Android(TM) 2.3 (Gingerbread)
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8-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED Flash
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Swype(TM) technology for quick text, picture and video messaging
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16 GB user memory — supports up to 32GB microSD(TM) cards
Smartphone enthusiasts who switch to U.S. Cellular get unique benefits, like new phones faster without continuously signing contracts, free Overage Protection and can participate in U.S. Cellular’s Trade-In Program. Through the U.S. Cellular Trade-In Program, customers can receive up to $150 on qualifying smartphones by trading in their current phone.
U.S. Cellular offers customers the only points-based rewards program in the industry to get benefits for doing simple things like paying their wireless bill on time, adding a line or referring friends and family. Points can be used for new phones faster, additional lines, devices, accessories and ringtones. It’s one of the reasons U.S. Cellular has the happiest customers in wireless.
For more information about all of U.S. Cellular’s deals, plans and phones, and other restrictions on these offers, visit any U.S. Cellular store, go to uscellular.com or check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.
The Samsung Galaxy S II will be available for $229.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Purchase of a data plan is required, and a new two-year agreement and activation fee may apply for new customers. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.
Laura Lualhati, U.S. Cellular, laura.lualhati@uscellular.com, 312-813-1425
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Customer Service Champion and received PC Magazine’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Award. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughoutNorth America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world’s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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PRINCETON, NJ — Americans most frequently mention Iran when asked to name the country they consider to be the United States’ greatest enemy, and the 32% who do so is up from 25% in 2011. China is second on the list, with significantly fewer Americans mentioning North Korea, Afghanistan, and Iraq — the countries that round out the top five.
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These results are based on Gallup’s annual World Affairs poll, conducted Feb. 2-5, 2012. The contour of responses to this “greatest enemy” question has changed substantially over the seven times Gallup has asked it since 2001. Americans most frequently mentioned Iraq as the United States’ greatest enemy in 2001 — before the U.S. invaded the country and removed Saddam Hussein from power — and in 2005, when it tied North Korea. Iran has topped the list in each of the five surveys since.
More Americans Now Name Iran Greatest Enemy
The 32% of Americans who name Iran is the highest reading Gallup has measured for that country, and is up from 25% last year.
More Americans mention China as the United States’ greatest enemy (23%) this year than at any point in the 11-year history of the question, likely reflecting at least in part Americans’ concern over China’s global economic influence. Last year, China tied North Korea for second place, but mentions of North Korea have declined, leaving China alone in second place in 2012.
Also, over the last two years, Americans have been modestly more likely to mention Afghanistan as the nation’s greatest enemy than in years prior, perhaps partly because U.S. attention has turned away from Iraq. Mentions of Iraq have dropped significantly since 2008.
Republicans More Likely Than Democrats to Name Iran and China
Iran rates as the top enemy among all party groups, though Republicans are slightly more likely than independents or Democrats to mention Iran. Republicans are also more likely to mention China than are Democrats.
Democrats are more likely to mention Afghanistan as the nation’s greatest enemy, although this difference is not large.
Implications
Iran’s continued public announcements of its growing nuclear capabilities, its threats of war with U.S. ally Israel, and the possibility that Iran could disrupt the flow of oil out of the Middle East and further affect domestic oil and gas prices no doubt all contribute to Americans’ negative views of the country.
Americans are now more likely to name China as the greatest U.S. enemy than at any time over the past 11 years, although probably for different reasons than is the case for Iran. Americans now view China as the world’s greatest economic power, and China’s impact on the United States’ economic situation may be the driving force behind Americans’ increasingly apprehensive views of that country.
Americans’ views of Iran as the greatest enemy of the United States align with the highly unfavorable ratings they give to the country. Iran’s 87% unfavorable rating is the most negative for any country measured in Gallup’s February World Affairs survey.
On the other hand, while China is second on Americans’ greatest enemy list, it has a significantly more positive image than Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan, or Iraq, the four countries that join China in constituting the top five on Americans’ greatest U.S. enemies list. Americans give China a 41% favorable rating, while North Korea, Afghanistan, and Iraq have favorable ratings of 24% of lower.
Survey Methods
Results for this Gallup poll are based on telephone interviews conducted Feb. 2-5, 2012, with a random sample of 1,029 adults, aged 18 and older, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
For results based on the total sample of national adults, one can say with 95% confidence that the maximum margin of sampling error is ±4 percentage points.
Interviews are conducted with respondents on landline telephones and cellular phones, with interviews conducted in Spanish for respondents who are primarily Spanish-speaking. Each sample includes a minimum quota of 400 cell phone respondents and 600 landline respondents per 1,000 national adults, with additional minimum quotas among landline respondents by region. Landline telephone numbers are chosen at random among listed telephone numbers. Cell phone numbers are selected using random-digit-dial methods. Landline respondents are chosen at random within each household on the basis of which member had the most recent birthday.
Samples are weighted by gender, age, race, Hispanic ethnicity, education, region, adults in the household, and phone status (cell phone only/landline only/both, cell phone mostly, and having an unlisted landline number). Demographic weighting targets are based on the March 2011 Current Population Survey figures for the aged 18 and older non-institutionalized population living in U.S. telephone households. All reported margins of sampling error include the computed design effects for weighting and sample design.
In addition to sampling error, question wording and practical difficulties in conducting surveys can introduce error or bias into the findings of public opinion polls.
View methodology, full question results, and trend data.
For more details on Gallup’s polling methodology, visit www.gallup.com.
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The Supreme Court created history by delivering its judgement in the 2G scam case, where it cancelled 122 licenses given by the Telecom Minister A Raja [ Images ] in 2008.Rajat Mukherjee, chief corporate officer – Idea Cellular [ Get Quote ], says that they were not part of the group of companies which started out in 2008. In fact, they had applied for licneses three years earlier. “It is unfortunate that we were clubbed with the others.”In an exclusive interview with A Ganesh Nadar, Mukherjee talks about the company’s future plans and the scam. He is the first officer to speak on the scam from Idea Cellular, a company that is part of the Aditya Birla group.What is your take on the 2G scam?The order of the Supreme Court is fairly judgmental. Overall the judgement to cancel all the licenses granted in 2008 seems fair. We cannot question the judgement, but we feel that some parts need to be reviewed.Were you shocked by the license cancellation verdict?Yes! It was a shock. Even our chairman Kumaramangalam Birla feels the same. Idea Cellular has been in operations since 1995. And, we applied for expansion of our services in 2006. Our application was kept pending for 19 months. We were never a part of the new operators. But, we were granted licenses along with them. We expected the Supreme Court to observe this.What is your company’s loss? How has it affected your expansion plans?The impact is quite small. We have 110 million subscribers and only 6 million members are affected. The revenue loss is only 5 per cent. The markets, too, have realised that and the overall share value has not been affected.Will a fresh auction help your company?Yes! We are a serious player. We will participate in the auction.What is your take on the political-business nexus when it comes to awarding big contracts?(Smiles) I don’t think I want to answer this question.How many circles are you planning to expand?The seven circles where we have a presence, we will apply for that.How can the government make the auction process transparent?Consultations are going on between the mobile operators and TRAI to help us understand the procedure.Are you hopeful of a positive outcome?I believe that the industry has faced many upheavals in the past. We have succeeded nevertheless. The scope of the telecom industry will be more in the future. The government should look at the industry as a whole, as it is not doing so well at the moment.How do you see the telecom market growing in India [ Images ]?Very positive! We have 900 million subscribers. Also with the presence of two SIM phones and dual applications, we hope to grow at a fast pace. Further, as the number of devices grows, much more connections will be required.Will the mobile tariffs fall further in India?I don’t think that will happen but we will have to wait and watch.How do you see Idea’s growth in the coming years?Our last quarter was very positive. Our balance sheet is well. We will grow ahead.Image: Rajat Mukherjee
Article source: http://www.rediff.com/business/report/interview-how-idea-cellular-aims-to-move-on-post-2g-scam-verdict/20120220.htm
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Product Manufacturer: Samsung
Price: $300 (2 yrs ATT), $200 (3 yrs Telus)
Samsung made much ado of the Galaxy Note during the Super Bowl: the massive 5.3-inch screen and pen were tickets to “freedom” from the comparatively tiny iPhone. But are size and handwriting giving smartphone owners real choice, or is it an attempt to shoehorn the phone/tablet crossover into a market that doesn’t want it? Our review of the Galaxy Note will find out if it’s rethinking smartphones or just rewinding back to 2006-era PDAs.
Design, display, and the pen
All of Samsung’s high-end smartphones from 2011 — which, despite the North American street dates, includes the Galaxy Note — share a common formula of a minimalist design with rounded corners and edge-pushing screens that provide only slightly more than the minimum space needed for controls. It’s not an exciting design, but it’s tasteful and well-built. As usual, the back battery cover is just a thin plastic shell, but as on other phones, it has Samsung’s Hyperskin (really just a finely-textured surface) to help with grip. The controls are the standard, competent, four-point touch-sensitive Android layout, a change from the very conspicuously iPhone-like international version with its large, physical center button.
But here, that texture is necessary because the phone is big. Very big. If you’re a man with average-sized hands, the Note is just barely fits well enough to be held in one hand. While it’s tolerable for us to hold during a half-hour phone call, there’s no question that it could be too big entirely for anyone with smaller hands. Even as a data device, you often have to hold it two-handed, and there’s no way for your fingers to reach every part of the screen without shifting position. And despite what you might think, it’s not necessarily easier to type with a larger screen. Some of this is software, which we’ll touch on later, but we found that there wasn’t much advantage over even an iPhone for typing speed.
Moreover, it’s just hard to see the Note fitting into some pockets or, for that matter, lifestyles. It fit into our average-sized jeans, but we wouldn’t want to include much else; anything smaller or tighter and it would be awkward. There’s no way to avoid looking slightly ridiculous on a call, either. By comparison, even the 4.65-inch Galaxy Nexus looks small and socially acceptable, and the iPhone appears almost dainty. We asked several men and women we know, some of whom use Android and some who don’t, and all of them thought the Galaxy Note was unwieldy and strange to use in public. That’s not a good sign for Samsung when it’s the company’s new hero phone in the US.
Inside, it’s slightly more upbeat. The 16GB of built-in storage and microSDHC card slot are familiar, but it now has the NFC (near-field communications) of phones like the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus for reading tags, pairing devices, and making mobile payments. There’s also a very high capacity 2,500mAh battery, whose performance we’ll see soon enough. We’re somewhat disappointed in the processor choice: in what’s believed to be a conflict between the LTE-based 4G chip the Note is using in North America and Samsung’s Exynos processors, the American and Canadian versions use a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, which has downsides we’ll see soon enough.
But while we grouse about the display’s 5.3-inch size, what we won’t complain about is its visual output. It’s using the same Super AMOLED HD technology as the Galaxy Nexus, which to us is mostly a positive. The PenTile layout, or an RGBG (red, green, blue, green) pixel array, does create a slightly fuzzy look, but the dense 800×1280 resolution minimizes the effect even with such a big screen. Both it and the Galaxy Nexus share the same color traits, which is to say an exaggerated but still very pleasing look. The iPhone 4S is technically more accurate, just not as exciting. Having the wider aspect ratio does wonders for reading and sheer workspace, so if you feel the narrow displays most phones are limiting, you’ll be satisfied here.
The Note’s namesake S Pen input is mostly a software story, but the hardware bears mention. Samsung’s stylus doesn’t require any power of its own but manages to have pressure sensitivity and a button for extra features, such as taking a screenshot by touching the screen with the button held down. It’s comfortable enough to use, and it has the advantage of talking to a Wacom-based digitizer system like those in dedicated drawing tablets.
There’s a fairly convenient slot for the pen, but we couldn’t help but be reminded of one of the late Steve Jobs’ well-known complaints about having to remember to take out, use, and put away a stylus: just having to recall it can be a bit of a nuisance. We were careful with the pen, but at $40 for a replacement unit, it’s a very costly mistake if you lose or break it.
Android 2.3, TouchWiz, and the Android 4.0 upgrade
If you’ve seen our review of the Galaxy S II, you’ll be well-prepared for the Galaxy Note. Despite it now being a year since the S II was unveiled, the Note has the same combination of Android 2.3 and TouchWiz, albeit with minor changes. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, since it leads to a fairly smooth experience, if one that feels a little too much like that on the iPhone at times. We most like Apple Expos-style home screen overview and the ability to unlock directly to a missed call or message, although the new, slightly Android 4.0-like unlock method doesn’t have either a camera shortcut (as in 4.0) or the ability to unlock to a third-party app, like in Apple’s iOS 5.
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By Nelson C. Bagaforo
Saturday, February 18, 2012
TAGUM CITY, touted as the “Music Capital of the South, is gearing for a more exciting and grander 11th Musikahan sa Tagum Festival this year.
But what makes this year’s edition of the music-filled event is the participation, not only of Filipino talents from various parts of the country, but also of those from the Asia-Pacific who will showcase their musical skills as they conquer the city’s stage during the festival.
Considered to be Davao Region’s opening festival salvo, the musical event runs from February 21-26 and will feature the region’s best solo players and musical ensembles such as marching brass bands, choral groups, rondalla artists, drum-and-bugle-lyre corps players, young musicians specializing wind, percussion and string instruments, among others.
The City Government of Tagum under Mayor Rey T. Uy and the City of Tagum Tourism Council with Mrs. Alma L. Uy sitting as its president, assured that this year’s Musikahan will be grander and a must-see, following a decade of successful annual staging.
Exactly a year after Tagum’s successful hosting of the 3rd International Rondalla Festival last year, the city goes international anew, embracing foreign music, with the performance of foreign artists during the festival’s opening ceremony’s celebratory concert.
Set to perform on Tuesday’s opening ceremonies are Korean Soprano Eun Ha Choi, Kulintang Player Syman Adare of Indonesia and Sheryl Dalawer of Bali. Joining them are young virtuoso artists Gabriel Allan Paguiran, Jimmy Tagala and Myramae Meneses.
Ms. Uy shared that next year, an Asia-Pacific Choral Competition shall be added as a component of the festival, with the latest admission of the city to the Unesco-organized International Music Council which is the world’s largest network of organizations, institutions and individuals working in the field of music.
Two of the members of the panel of judges this year come from IMC, Ms Uy shared.
This year’s Musikahan banners the theme “Harvest of Creativity, Celebrating Global Harmony.”
New Flavors
Festival artistic director Nestor Horfilla disclosed that events in this year’s festival were “reinvented, reinvigorated and reintroduced” as to elicit excitement among tourists and from the Tagumeños as well.
Adding spice to the six-day event is the holding of the Musikahan @ I.T. which shall explore the multi-faceted usage of information technology and the new media in creative industry and knowledge production.
This will be participated in by IT educators and students from different learning institutions which shall compete in producing creative outputs promoting Tagum through websites, e-marketing application software disseminated through cellular phones and production of ringtones.
Tourists and local folks who don’t have enough time to attend to all events during the festival need not to worry as an online live streaming shall be available on the Internet, considered to be the biggest innovation of the festival this year, organizers said.
The city’s iconic New City Hall — the main venue of the festival — is boosting its wireless capability with the installment of two wi-fi zones with a T1 line which provides extremely fast internet connection that will ensure the event’s I.T. component.
Main Events
Highlighting the Musikahan are following: Himig Handog Choral Competition, Rondal-Awit Rondalla and Solo Singing Competition and Festival and Avenida Musika Marching Brass Band Competition. Pasiklaban sa Musikahan Battle of the Band Competition and the Huni ug Kasikas sa Dalan Drum, Lyre and Bugle Competition shall also add tone and color to the revelries.
The Best of Musikahan sa Barangay Talents featuring local talents in the barangays here will also be staged along with series of Filipino Contemporary Music Artists Concerts, celebratory concerts and outreach performances in hospitals, malls and other social institutions.
A photography contest which is a first in the history of Musikahan will also kick off this year as organized by the City Information Office.
Since its launching in 2001, Musikahan gathers the country’s best musical performers and the participation has grown tremendously through the years, generating participation not just from Mindanao-based contingents but also from Luzon and Visayas.
Some of the participants this year include musical talents from Bulacan, Quezon City, Cebu, Davao City, Bacolod, Butuan, South Cotabato, Panabo City, Quezon Province, Bukidnon, North Cotabato, Compostela Valley, the City of Manila and the many musical groups in Tagum.
These groups shall compete for musical supremacy, with an accumulated cash prizes amounting to the tune of 1.054 million pesos allotted by the city government.
Foundation Sought
The Musikahan sa Tagum Festival is mandated under City Ordinance No. 237 which declares this as the official city festival. But organizers believe much need to be done.
In its ardent desire to further institutionalize the festival, the City of Tagum Tourism Council will hold the Assembly of Partners on February 26, 2012 before the opening ceremony at the New City Hall which seeks to cement the partnership between the organizers and its supporters from the private and public sectors.
Uy shared that that this event was designed as an assembly of partners, with the end view of concretizing the membership, clarifying the programs and refining the organizational structure of the would-be organized Musikahan sa Tagum Foundation.
It also aims to expand the festival’s network of partners and volunteer members which shall sustain the holding of the Musikan sa Tagum Festival in the years to come.
Article source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/weekend-davao/musikahan-2012-goes-international
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Pontiac Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Friday morning.
According to Maj. Jim Woolford, around 9:33 a.m., Pontiac Police were notified of an armed robbery that occurred at Midwest Cellular, 1223 W. Reynolds St.
Officers were told that a black male, approximately 6 foot 2 inches, 250 to 300 pounds, wearing a gray sweatshirt hoodie and gray sweat pants, entered the store. The man had a black cloth covering his face. The suspect displayed a revolver type of handgun and ordered the employees and customers into the back room to fill bags with the expensive cell phones. The man then fled the store with an unknown number of cellular phones and entered a white four-door sedan with no front license plate.
No one was injured. No suspect has been located and the case is still under investigation by the Pontiac Police Department. The exact number of phones stolen and their value is unknown.
Article source: http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/news/x1353879500/Suspect-still-at-large
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PONTIAC (MCT) — An armed man took cellular phones Friday in a robbery of Midwest Cellular in Pontiac.A man armed with a revolver entered the store at 1223 W. Reynolds St. about 9:30 a.m. Friday, Pontiac police said. The man ordered the employees and customers into the back room to fill bags with the “expensive” cellphones.The man then fled with an unknown number of phones and entered a white, four-door sedan with no front license plate.No one was injured, and no one is in custody.The robber was described as a black male who is about 6 foot 2 inches tall and weighs 250 to 300 pounds. He was wearing a gray, hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants and had a black cloth covering his face.
Article source: http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2012/02/17/armed-man-robs-pontiac-cellphone-store/at6g12b/
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