Beat Apple and Nokia, Samsung So King World Phone

KOMPAS.com - For the first time, sales of the Samsung beat Nokia. South Korean vendors even managed to beat the dominance of Apple with its iPhone in the smartphone market.

As quoted by the BBC, research firm Strategy Analytics, global mobile phone sales reported by the end of the first quarter of 2012. In the report, sales of mobile phones from Samsung managed to beat the sales of mobile phones Nokia and Apple.

Though the dominance of Nokia phone sales since 1998 and were unbeaten.

The report released from the Samsung mobile phone sales at 93.5 million units. Samsung had a 25.4 percent market share.

While at the same time Nokia only sold 82.7 million units, or get a market share of 22.5 percent. While Apple sold 35.1 million units with a market share of 9.5 percent. Other vendors 156.7 million units (42.6 percent).

"This success required us to move forward, because our competitors also continued to improve its business performance," said Robert Yi, Samsung's Head of Investor Relations.

So also in the smart phone market (smartphones). Samsung continues to dominate the smartphone market with total sales amounting to 44.5 million units, followed by Apple and Nokia 35.1 million units 11.9 million units.

The success of these sales, Samsung makes a profit of 4.5 billion U.S. dollars (USD 41.3 trillion), up 81 percent over the first quarter of 2011.

Sei-Cheol Lee, an analyst at Meritz Securities said in explaining the success of Samsung's mobile phone sales is due to its product range is very comprehensive, ranging from feature phones, smartphones to tablets.

Even in the near future, Samsung will release the Samsung Galaxy S III, the ranks of top-class phone. Galaxy series could even surpass Apple as the world's largest smartphone seller.

"The market is filled by smartphone just two players, Samsung and Apple," said Lee.

The success of the Samsung Galaxy series as one of the largest smart phone maker in the world.

Indonesian fuel hike protests turn violent on March 27, 2012

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of rock-throwing Indonesians protesting plans to push up fuel prices by more than 30 percent. Several people were injured and rushed to hospitals. Rallies were held under tight security in big cities all over the country Tuesday as parliament debated the hike. Some lawmakers said the government had no choice but to cut budget-busting fuel subsidies, which have for years enabled motorists to fill up for roughly $2 per gallon. Others argued raising prices could more than double inflation to 7 percent. With global oil prices surging, most Indonesians realize there’s little choice. But that hasn’t stopped thousands in a nation of 240 million, many of whom live in abject poverty, from taking to the streets every day for the last week.

If a price increase is approved, it will go into effect Sunday.

Indonesian students clash with police during protests against planned fuel price hikes on March 27, 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thousands of Indonesians students in big cities all over the county gathered to protest the governments plans to increase the price of subsidized fuel by 30 percent. The Indonesian parliament is currently debating the fuel hikes which would go into effect March 25, 2012 if approved.

A student holds a rock during clashes with police during protests against planned fuel price hikes on March 27, 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thousands of Indonesians students in big cities all over the county gathered to protest the governments plans to increase the price of subsidized fuel by 30 percent. The Indonesian parliament is currently debating the fuel hikes which would go into effect March 25, 2012 if approved. 

Indonesian students burn a tire during a rally against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Surabaya on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship. AFP PHOTO / JUNI KRISWANTO

Indonesian policemen fire tear gas towards students during a protest against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Makasar on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship. 

An Indonesian policeman fires tear gas towards students during a protest against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship. 

Indonesian students clash with police during protest sagaints planned fuel price rises on March 27, 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thousands of Indonesians students gathered near the Indonesian presidential palace to protest the governments plans to increase the price of subsidised fuel to Rp 6,000 (US$ 0.65) a Litre . 

Indonesian students clash with police during protests against planned fuel price hikes on March 27, 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thousands of Indonesians students in big cities all over the county gathered to protest the governments plans to increase the price of subsidized fuel by 30 percent. The Indonesian parliament is currently debating the fuel hikes which would go into effect March 25, 2012 if approved. 

An Indonesian policeman fires tear gas towards students during a protest against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship. 

Student protesters reacts as a tear gas casing fired by the police explodes during protests against the government’s plans to hike the fuel price, in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices.

Kasihan Pak SBY yang sedang bersidang di KTT di Korea sana, pasti rekan-rekannya sesama Kepala Pemerintahan pada bertanya: “Ada apa mas Yudhoyono, kok negeri anda ribut-ribut hanya karena menaikkan harga BBM sehingga harganya menjadi cuman sekitar 60 sen-Dollar atau cuman setengah-Euro? Saya simpati pada anda, tapi tentu tidak buat rakyat kita disana. Apa kata dunia?”

An Indonesian policeman fires tear gas towards students during a protest against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship. 

Indonesian soldiers stand guard inside the headquarters of the Army Strategic Reserve Command or KOSTRAD while students clash with Indonesian policemen during a rally against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near by Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship. 

Jakarta, Indonesia — An Indonesian police officer peeks out from a broken shield during a protest against the government’s plan to raise subsidized fuel prices outside the presidential palace. The Indonesian government plans to raise the price of subsidized fuel in April to reduce costs in the state budget based on the economic situation of the country and rising global oil prices. (Los Angeles Times)

Indonesian policemen clash with students during a protest against the government’s plan to raise prices of fuel, near the Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta on March 27, 2012. Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide amid tight security on March 27 to reject the government’s plan to hike the subsidised fuel price in line with rising global oil prices. In Jakarta, more than 20,000 police and soldiers were deployed, amid fears of a repeat of violent protests caused in the past by similar plans to hike the fuel. In 1998, riots and unrest partly triggered by a government fuel price rise brought down the Suharto dictatorship.

tugas bahasa inggris bisnis 2

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1. Which of the following is NOT true?
    a. Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads.
    b. The games were held in Greece every four years.
    c. Battles were interrupted to participate in the games.
    d. Poem glorified the winners in song.    




2. The word "elite" in line 5 is closest in meaning to . . .
    a. Aritocracy               c. Intellectuals
    b. Brave                      d. Muscular


3. Why were the Olympic Games held?
    a. To stop wars                c. To crown the best atheletes 
    b. To honor Zeus            d. To sing song about the atheletes 


4. Approvimately how many years ago did these games originate?
    a. 800 years       b. 1.200 years       c.  2.300 years     d. 2.800 years 




5. What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks?
    a. They were pacifists.
    b. They believed athletic event were important.
    c. They were very simple
    d. They couldn't count, so they used "Olympiads" for dates. 


6. What is the main idea of this passage?
    a. Physical fitness was an integral part of the lives of the ancient Greeks.
    b. The Greeks severly punished those who did not participate in physical fitness prorgrams.
    c. The Greeks had always encouraged everyone to participate in the games.
    d. The Greeks had the games coincide with religious festivities so that they could go back to war when the games were over.  


7. In line 14, the word "deeds" is closest in meaning to
    a. Accomplishments
    b. Ancestors
    c. Documents
    d. Property 


8. Which of the followingwas ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics?
    a. They must have completed military service
    b. They had to attend special training sessions
    c. They had to be Greek males with no criminal record
    d. They had to be very religious 


9. The word "halted" in line 16 meansmost nearly the same as . . .
    a. Encourages
    b. Started
    c. Curtailed
    d. Fixed 


10. What is an "Olympiad"?
      a. The time it took to finish the games
      b. The time between games
      c. The it took to finish a war
      d. The time took the athletes to train 


1. The defendant refused to answer the prosecutor's questions . . .
    a. Because he was afraid it would incriminate him.
    b. For fear that they will incriminate him
    c. Because he was afraid that his answers would incriminate him
    d. Fearing that he will be incriminate by it 


2. Mrs. Walker has returned . . .
    a. A wallet back to its original owner
    b. To its original owner the wallet 
    c. The wallet to its originally owner
    d. The wallet to its original owner 


3. The hospital owes _______ for the construction of the new wing.
    a. The government twenty million dollars
    b. For the government twenty million dollars
    c To the government twenty millions dollars
    d. Twenty million of dollars to the government


4. Sarah _____ that she could  not attend classes next week.
    a. Told to her professors
    b. Said her professors
    c. Told her professors
    d. Is telling her professors  




5. The artist was asked to show some paintings at the contest because _______
    a. He painted very good
    b. They believed he painted well
    c. Of their belief that he was an good artist
    d. The judges had been told of this talents.




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6. If motorists do not observe the traffic regulations, they will be stopped, ticketed, and have to pay a fine.




7. Fred, who usually conducts the choir rehearsals, did not show up last night because he had an accident on his way to the practice.




8. A short time before her operation last month, Mrs. Carlyle dreams of her daughter who lives overseas.




9.  The atmosphere in Andalucia is open, warm, and gives a welcome feeling to all who have the good fortune to visite there.




10. Some of the people were standing in the street watched the parade, while others were singing songs.