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March 2011

Muddy but Rewarding: Mangrove Planting

• March 29 2011 at 11:26 AM Permalink 0 Comments
• Have you heard of “mangroves”? Mangroves are the various kinds of trees or shrubs that grow in the coastlines of the tropics and subtropics. Unlike normal plants that need fresh water to survive, mangroves can grow in salt water. Thriving in the intertidal zone, these plants play an important role in protecting coastal areas from erosion, tropical
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Under the Desert Sun, Engineering is Booming

• March 22 2011 at 2:27 PM Permalink 0 Comments
• In your career, where have you made the most memorable achievement? Was it a high-ranking executive’s room where you made a major presentation, or an industry fair where you scored a big sales deal?
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Samsung Unpacked - Meet the New Galaxy Tab

• March 22 2011 at 9:00 AM Permalink 1 Comments
• (Updated) On March 22, Samsung unveiled a new Galaxy Tab tablet computer at the International CTIA Wireless 2011 in Orlando, Florida. The latest addition to our Tab family, Galaxy Tab 8.9, is not just a resized model of the previous offerings but the result of our continuing search for better features and designs.
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Helping Japan

• March 22 2011 at 1:07 AM Permalink 2 Comments
• It has been more than 10 days since Japan was hit by the unprecedented magnitude-9.0 earthquake and devastating tsunami. The massive disaster left tens of thousands dead or missing, nearly half a million people homeless and the rest of the world in disbelief.
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Geoje: Where Thousands of Tons of Steel Float On Water

• March 18 2011 at 12:45 PM Permalink 6 Comments
• Of many different products Samsung companies make and sell, the biggest – and probably the most expensive per unit – would be ships. On March 15, Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.inked a contract to build two drillships for 1.25 trillion won ($1.1 billion). Where are we manufacturing such a high-value product? How long does it take to build one?
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From Clamshells to Touchscreens – The Evolution of Our 10-Million Sellers

• March 17 2011 at 8:03 AM Permalink 3 Comments
• What type of mobile phone do you have? In today’s smartphone era, it seems either a large touchscreen or a slide-out keyboard is defining what a mobile phone’s basic physical characteristics should be all about. Earlier mainstream models such as a bar-type phone, a flip/clamshell handset, or a slider keypad model may now look old-fashioned.
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Enabling the Freedom to Innovate and Much More

• March 11 2011 at 6:27 AM Permalink 1 Comments
• We all probably recall the remarkable story about the 33 Chilean miners who were rescued last October after being trapped 700 meters underground for 69 days. The miraculous rescue mission produced many touching stories about the miners themselves, their families and people of Chile.
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Celebrating Women’s Day and a Peek of Our Women at Work

• March 9 2011 at 5:24 AM Permalink 2 Comments
• Yesterday (March 8) was the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a day for celebrating the economic, political and social achievements and accomplishments of women worldwide. In different regions throughout the world, people marked the day with various events from public forums to commemorative activities to show respect and appreciatio
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Three Stars on Noodles

• March 4 2011 at 7:43 AM Permalink 5 Comments
• Samsung’s corporate logo, the simple blue ellipse, is found almost everywhere on a host of products, including sleek flat-screen TVs and ultra-slim smartphones. Then what was the first Samsung product sold under the company logo?
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Even “Supermoms” Need Some Help!

• March 3 2011 at 8:15 AM Permalink 6 Comments
• Hi. This is Karen Park, a Samsung Village storyteller and newly-wed (I got married in January!). I’ve always had great respect for “supermoms,” women who successfully juggle their professional careers with grocery shopping and taking care of the kids. Keeping the balance between work and family is no simple task, however, and I’ve seen too
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