In terms of design the smartphone is somewhat reminiscent of both HTC's One X (the overall shape and unibody shell) and Samsung's Galaxy Note II (the camera pod and shiny finish).

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In the same vein, Kirchner organized an overall boycott of Shell Oil Company, using the Piqueteros to demonstrate in front of the company headquarters and force the company to lower the gas prices.

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Although it lacks Shell's overall economic muscle, that disadvantage, which shows up most on the investment side, will probably be balanced by its long-term ongoing association with ChevronTexaco, a partnership which includes chemicals as well as synfuels.

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