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January 2011

Samsung Helping in Japan in a Small Way

• January 31 2011 at 8:01 PM Permalink 2 Comments
• Millions across the world suffer from various types of social phobia. In Japan, over 1.5 million people suffer from a special type of social anxiety disorder known as hikikomori, where those afflicted seclude themselves from society, often remaining indoors and isolated for many years.
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Samsung Fighting Pirates...the 21st Century Way

• January 26 2011 at 10:43 PM Permalink 4 Comments
• Battling pirates in the 21st century? And were not talking about the release of the upcoming film Pirates of the Caribbean 4.
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Building a Greener Ontario

• January 19 2011 at 10:14 PM Permalink 1 Comments
• An unprecedented renewable energy initiative is coming to life as Samsung and partners seek to build the world’s largest wind and solar power cluster.
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How Do You Build the Tallest Tower in the World?

• January 19 2011 at 5:30 PM Permalink 3 Comments
• In the middle of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, an architectural marvel is soaring toward the sky. The 162-floor tower is the tallest building ever constructed on the planet at 2,727 feet high – about half a mile tall - or more than twice the height of the Empire State Building.
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Galaxy Tab, M.D.

• January 11 2011 at 9:24 PM Permalink 6 Comments
• Diverse minds within Samsung are teaming up to discover new ways to apply innovative technology.
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The Ideas Behind the Architecture

• January 11 2011 at 3:42 PM Permalink 0 Comments
• After hearing our “tip”, this may be your reaction: “No, really? You’re right, it does!”
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Origin of Samsung TV: Panama?

• January 10 2011 at 9:59 PM Permalink 4 Comments
• How an unlikely nation helped Samsung launch its color TV business in America.
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What's For Lunch?

• January 10 2011 at 9:54 PM Permalink 4 Comments
• We may not think of it in these terms, but lunch hour is a truly precious time. Most of us only have 60 minutes or so to eat, relax and refuel for a productive afternoon. Yet, lunch hour is often wasted waiting in long lines and having the same old boring sandwich you had the day before. What if the same principles behind the world’s most advanced
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Welcome to Samsung Village

• January 10 2011 at 9:04 PM Permalink 8 Comments
• Digital media and the social Web have forever changed the way that companies interact with people. Not only do we find and consume information in myriad ways today but we also expect a more open and authentic voice from companies. We value this new opportunity to better connect with the global community by engaging in dialogue.
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