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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Samsung Pays Apple $1 Billion Sending 30 Trucks Full of 5 Cents Coins


This morning more than 30 trucks filled up with coins of 5 cents arrived at Apple’s headquarters in California. Initially,  the security company that protects the facility said it was diverted to the wrong place, but minutes later, Tim Cook (Apple CEO) received a call from Samsung CEO explaining that  they will pay $1 billion dollars for the fine recently ruled against the South Korean company in this way.
the funny part is that the signed document does not specify a single payment method, so Samsung is entitled to send him to the creators of the iPhone its billion dollars as they deem best.
Lee Kun-HeeThis dirty but genius geek troll play is a new headache to Apple executives in the sense of the method that they need to apply for counting all that money, check if it is complete and try to deposit it crossing fingers to hope a bank will accept to receive that.
Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Electronics, told the media that his company is not going to be intimidated by a group of “geeks with style” and that if they want to play dirty, they also know how to do it.
You can use your coins to buy refreshments at the little machine for life or melt the coins to make computers, that’s not my problem, I already paid them and fulfilled the law.
A total of 20 billion coins, deliver hope to finish this week.
Let’s see how Apple will respond to this

PHOTOS | Jerwin Gaco hangs out with Bossing and Jose



Jerwin Gaco posted a pair of very interesting photos on his Instagram a few minutes ago, showing him hanging out with Dabarkads Vic Sotto and Jose Manalo. Check out the Heat Bulaga and MEG-B jerseys! Can anyone tell us what this was about, Gaconatics?



Sakuragi of the Philippines


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All about the Jones Cup


The Philippines has now won four Jones Cup titles since the inaugural competition in Taipei in 1977. Coach Chot Reyes showed the way for the fourth championship as Smart Gilas upset the US, 76-75, to finish with a 7-1 record last Sunday. A US win would’ve created a triple tie for first with the US, the Philippines and Iran at 6-2. The US lost to Iran by eight and Iran was beaten by Gilas by two. So if the US beat Gilas by 15 or more, the Americans would’ve bagged the title. If the US beat Gilas by 14 or less, Iran would’ve been the champion. To avoid complications, the Philippines made sure of defeating the US to wind up undisputed No. 1.
The Jones Cup was conceived in 1977 to honor Dr. Renato William Jones, an Englishman who served as FIBA secretary-general for 44 years. In November 1963, Jones was present in Taipei when the Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) was formally established. And Jones was instrumental in granting Asia status as a zone commission at the FIBA World Congress in Tokyo in 1964. The ABC is now known as FIBA-Asia.
In 1929, Jones introduced basketball to Switzerland and three years later, became a co-founder of FIBA. He was elected the governing body’s first secretary-general in June 1932. Jones relinquished the position to Borislav Stankovic in 1976 and died in Munich in 1981.
The Jones Cup is an annual international invitational tournament organized by the Chinese Taipei Basketball Association. The idea to stage a high-level competition in Taipei came in the wake of the entry of the People’s Republic of China as a regular member of the ABC in 1975. The American missionary team Athletes In Action won the first Jones Cup title in 1977 with another American entry the Eastern Washington State varsity taking second place. The Philippines was represented by Yanmar Diesel which finished fifth. The next year, another US squad captured the crown. YCO wore the Philippine colors and placed eighth in the nine-team tournament.
In 1981, Northern Cement of the Philippines ended the Western domination of the annual event. Coach Ron Jacobs swept the 13-team tournament with a cast that featured Ricardo Brown, Willie Pearson, Jeff Moore, Dennis Still, Frankie Lim, J. B. Yango, Eddie Joe Chavez, Bruce Collins, Steve Schall, Mike Santos, Michael Antoine and Dave Wear. The reserves included Itoy Esguerra, Bokyo Lauchengco, Ricky Relosa and Ed Cordero.
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Northern Cement won eight in a row, including an 86-85 overtime decision over the Midwest Select of the US coached by Augsburg College’s Rees Johnson. Among the US stars were NBA draft picks Greg Boone and Greg White, Ronnie Henderson, Tim Mattek, Mike Brown of Whittier College and Doug Holtmeier of Kearney State. Northern also crushed France, 60-49, New Zealand, 73-55, Sweden, 73-68, Canada, 91-58 and Taiwan, 74-44. France was led by former Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Jones. Northern’s win was the Philippines’ first in an international competition since the 1973 ABC Championships in Manila.
In 1985, Jacobs was back in the Jones Cup, this time with San Miguel Beer. There were 14 teams vying for honors and the entries included the Uruguay national squad that took sixth place at the Los Angeles Olympics the year before, Canada coached by the venerable Jack Donohue (who mentored Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then Lew Alcindor, at Power Memorial High School in New York) and led by Jay Triano, Perugia of Italy coached by Jim McGregor and bannered by Indiana’s 1977 third round draft pick Stan Mayhew, Taiwan with 6-6 University of California forward Richard Chang and Sweden headed by naturalized citizen Billy Magarity of the University of Georgia.
But the toughest nut to crack was the US All-Stars coached by Purdue’s legendary Gene Keady. The US team boasted of future NBA cagers Harold Pressley of Villanova, Kenny Gattison of Old Dominion, Joe Wolf of North Carolina and Kevin Henderson of California State at Fullerton. Others in the stellar cast were Frank Ford of Auburn, Jay Bilas and Tommy Amaker of Duke, Anthony Watson of San Diego State, John Brownlee of Texas, Todd Mitchell and Troy Lewis of Purdue and Carven Holcombe of Texas Christian.
It came down to a battle between the two surviving unbeaten teams San Miguel and the US. The Philippines shocked the US, 108-100, in overtime as Chip Engelland unloaded 43 points, Samboy Lim 23, Allan Caidic 19 and Moore 13. Franz Pumaren chipped in seven points and Hector Calma three. Others who played for San Miguel were Still, Yves Dignadice and Tonichi Yturri.
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In 1998, the Philippines won its third Jones Cup crown with coach Tim Cone’s Centennial team downing Chinese-Taipei, 82-72, in the clincher. Cone’s squad was made up of Kenneth Duremdes, Marlou Aquino, Johnny Abarrientos, Vergel Meneses, Caidic, Alvin Patrimonio, Jun Limpot, Dennis Espino, Olsen Racela, Jeff Cariaso and Jojo Lastimosa.
Then came Reyes’ triumph signaling the breakthrough which could bring the Philippines back to the World Championships for the first time since Manila hosted the quadrennial event in 1978.
PBA commissioner Chito Salud said, “I am looking forward to joining the SBP in Japan as the PBA lends its unequivocal support to its quest to have Manila host the 2013 Asian qualifying tournament for the World Cup in 2014. We highly value our country’s strong relations with FIBA in Asia under the dynamic leadership of secretary-general Hagop (Khajirian) of Lebanon and will therefore stand side by side with it in its role in developing Asian basketball to its peak.
“I believe the PBA brand of basketball has toughed up our boys for international competition. Di pwede lalamya lamya. Di pwede saksak lang ng saksak in the hope of getting a bail-out call. We must further develop and strengthen our mid to long-range shooting along with our free throws. Most important of all, dapat may poise and experience to be competitive against taller and bigger opponents.
“Our country has just taken a giant step toward reestablishing our rightful place among the top powers in Asia. I am extremely happy for the boys and the fans and proud of Philippine basketball.”

Source: http://www.philstar.com/thedeanscorner/columnscontent.aspx?articleid=843012&publicationsubcategoryid=69

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by: Sir Hael Pinat

Aguilar Global Port-bound; Kings prepare package for Casio


THERE are rumors Japeth Aguilar is headed back to the United States to try his luck in the NBA D-League. Before that, however, the 6-foot-9 center-forward may yet make a stop at Global Port.
Commissioner Chito Salud is set to receive documents within the week pertaining to the deal that will send Aguilar to the Batang Pier in exchange for center Rabeh Al-Hussaini, the No. 2 pick in the pro league draft last year.
A very reliable source yesterday told Business Insight-Malaya that there’s no stopping Aguilar from going to the Batang Pier, which bought the Powerade franchise and is assembling a competitive squad according to owner Mikee Romero’s specifications.
“Done deal na halos because both parties have already agreed in principle and the (trade) papers have almost been drawn up,” said the insider privy to the negotiations. “Konting kinks na lang ang inaayos.”
Once Aguilar gets to Global Port, the issue of his US plans will be discussed.
“He is sure to get the playing time and exposure he failed to get at Talk N Text, so he may be persuaded to permanently defer his plans,” said the source.
The trade is just part of some frenzied moves being made by teams gearing up for the PBA’s 38th season kicking off on Sept. 30.
Foremost among those actively offering deals is Ginebra, which sorely wants Jayvee Casio from the Batang Pier.
A package being dangled by the Kings involves nine-year veteran Mike Cortez and forward Willy Wilson for Casio, although San Miguel Corp. management reportedly wants another offer drawn up.
“Hangga’t maaari ibang players ang ibigay para makuha si Casio,” said the source.
Initially, the insider added, the Kings have offered John Wilson and Wilson, but Romero reportedly turned it down.
John Wilson has since been traded to Air21 along with KG Canaleta in exchange for Elmer Espiritu and the Express’ 2013 first round draft rights.
Ginebra coach Siot Tanquingcen has openly stated he wants Casio, but declined to comment on trade rumors. “Sa itaas nangyayari ang mga ganyang negotiations,” he said.
The source persisted, however, saying SMC executives and Ginebra coaching staff are reportedly set to meet today to draw up a package amenable to both Global Port and SMC management.
Casio would be a welcome addition for the Kings. Known for being more of a facilitator, he would surely complement a Kings team that has an abundance of scorers, led by reigning MVP Mark Caguioa, and an awesome frontline.

Source: http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/sports/11695-aguilar-global-port-bound

WILL ALASKA STILL LEND 3 ACES TO GILAS PILIPINAS?

By: Snow Badua

BAHAGYA NAMANG NABALOT NG KALUNGKUTAN ANG PAGSISIYA NG BANSA SA CHAMPIONSHIP CONQUEST NG GILAS PILIPINAS SA NAKALIPAS NA JONES CUP.
KAGABI AY NAALARMA ANG TPV SPORTS MAGING ANG ILANG KAWANI NG MEDIA MATAPOS LUMABAS ANG ULAT NA PINAPA-PULL OUT NG ALASKA ACES ANG TATLONG KEYPLAYERS NG NATIONAL TEAM NA SINA LA TENORIO, SONNY THOSS AT MAC BARACAEL.
KATUNAYAN--- NAISAPUBLIKO RIN ANG ULAT N SA LAST FEW GAMES NG TEAM AY MAY NARECIVE UMANONG TAWAG ANG TATLO NA HUWAG NA SILANG LUMARO.
SA NGAYON AY HINDI PA NAGSASALITA ANG ACES MANAGEMENT TUNGKOL DITO.
PERO KAHIT SI TENORIO AY NAGSALITA SA PRINT MEDIA NA WALA SIYANG WORRY DAHIL NASA CLAUSE NG KANYANG KONTRATA ANG PAG ALLOW NA LUMARO SIYA SA NATIONAL TEAM.
GANITO RIN ANG KASO NI THOSS NA MAY NAKASAAD SA KONTRATA NA PUPUWEDE ITONG MAG NATIONAL PLAYER KAPAG TINAWAG NG BANDILA.
DAHIL DITO--- NAIIWAN KAY BARACAEL ANG PROBLEMA.
SAMANTALA--- PINILIT NAMING HINGAN NG PAHAYAG ANG ALASKA MANAGEMENT SUBALIT HINDI PO SUMASAGOT SA AMING TAWAG ANG MGA ITO.
AYON KAY GILAS PILIPINAS TEAM MANAGER BUTCH ANTONIO--- BUKAS LAGI ANG KANILANG LINYA NG KOMUNIKASYON SA ALASKA MANAGEMENT MAGING SA IBA PANG MOTHER TEAMS NG MGA GILAS 2 CAGERS.
SA NGAYON AY UMAASA SI ANTONIO NA HINDI TOTOO ANG MGA NASABING BALITA--- LALO’T INTEGRAL PART NG ROTATION NI COACH CHOT REYES ANG TATLONG ALASKA DRIBBLERS.


2012 Jones Cup Replay Schedule @AKTV


Congratulations SMART Gilas Pilipinas, kampeon ng 2012 William Jones Cup! Muling saksihan ang kanilang makasaysayang tagumpay sa AKTV!

Aug. 30 – PHL vs. USA 8pm
Aug. 31 – PHL vs. JOR 7pm, 
PHL vs. Guang Hua 9pm
Sept. 1 – PHL vs. SoKor 11am
PHL vs. JAP 1pm
Sept. 2 – PHL vs. IRAN 3pm
PHL vs. Zhong Hua 5pm

Rondo trains young Pinoy players, says anyone has shot at NBA

Rey Joble, InterAKTV

Rajon Rondo conducted a basketball clinic for top young college and high school players in San Juan on Tuesday, and he said Filipinos have as good a shot as anyone else at making it to the NBA
“I’m only 6-foot-2, but I study the game a lot. I look for any edge I can find to gain advantage,” said the three-time NBA all-star.
“With constant practice, dedication and perseverance, anything is possible.”
Former PBA Most Valuable Player Jimmy Alapag was present to give Rondo a hand in the clinic, and he said Rondo’s NBA success should inspire Filipino players.
“He stands 6-foot-2 and has not been blessed with natural athletic abilities like other guards, but he plays in a unique way — with efficiency and hard work combined,” said Alapag. “Filipinos are noted for their hard work, so I believe a Filipino player making the NBA future won’t be a far-fetched reality.”
Rondo spent time teaching his unique moves to the young players, and SMART-Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes, who also attended the workout, said Filipinos should take notice.
“Maraming bago sa itinuro ni Rondo. The good thing is Rondo’s game is being played under the basket because maliliit tayo, mas magiging effective sa Filipino players,” he said.
“Those behind the back passes are not anymore fancy plays. It’s now part of the fundamentals of every player.”
Rondo demonstrated some of his moves to Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena and Aaron Black of Ateneo, Bobby Ray Parks of National University, Kevin Alas of Letran, Jonathan Banal of Mapua, Isiah Banal of Arellano University, Jett Vidal of Perpetual Help, Baser Amer of San Beda, and Thomas Torres of La Salle.
The Boston Celtics guard demonstrated the Euro step move — familiar to most Filipino players as the common sidestep — and explained its use.
“I’m using the Euro step move before going for a layup so that bigger and athletic players like LeBron James will have difficult time blocking it,” said Rondo.
He also demonstrated the teardrop shot.
“The looping shot is a shot you normally see in my game as well as Tony Parker’s. We do that to avoid being blocked by bigger players staying in the shaded lane,” said Rondo.
Reyes said the drills Rondo taught could be be handy for developing Filipino players.
“Those drills can be useful to our SMART-Gilas players and Philippine basketball in general. We’re small compared to other countries, so Rondo’s game, which is being played under the basket, will be very effective,” said Reyes.