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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 quick-read review: Pricey, but still a wonderful phone

Samsung has managed to fit slightly larger screen in Grand 2 while maintaining same overall profile as original Galaxy Grand.

Written by Mihir Patkar | Mumbai | Updated: February 17, 2014 1:08 pm
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 has a better-than-average antenna, picking up signals where most phones struggle to.

For its price, the first Samsung Galaxy Grand was a disappointment given its low-resolution screen without scratch-resistant glass, an underwhelming processor, and poor battery life. Can its successor bring some success?

Quick Tech Specs: 5.2-inch display (1280×720 pixels, 280 ppi) | 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor | 1.5GB RAM | 8GB storage + microSD slot (up to 64GB) | 8MP rear camera (1080p FullHD video), 1.9MP front camera (1080p FullHD video) | 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Di, Bluetooth 4.0 | GPS with A-GPS | 2600mAh battery | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz UI

Design: Samsung has managed to fit a slightly larger screen in the Galaxy Grand 2 while maintaining the same overall profile as the original Galaxy Grand. That extra screen space isn’t immediately noticeable, but the smaller bezels do look good. The disappointment is that it’s gone back to the “plastic-y” roots. With the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1, Samsung introduced a new faux leather finish on the back that makes the phones feel a bit premium. And while the Grand 2 looks the same from a distance, it doesn’t feel like leather at all—it’s just textured plastic. The only thing in it’s favour is that it’s matte and not glossy plastic.

Screen: The 5.2-inch screen of the Grand 2 sports 1280×720 pixels or HD resolution. Now, there are plenty of screens at this size and price which boast FullHD (1920×1080 pixels) resolution, but in my opinion, HD is good enough. While there is an easily noticeable difference between the 800×480 px resolution of Grand and the HD screen of the Grand 2, that’s not the case when it comes to the Grand 2 and other screens with a FullHD display. That said, there is one disappointing aspect of the Grand 2—extremely poor sunlight legibility. Also, Corning does not list the Grand 2 among the devices with a Gorilla Glass surface. However, there is definitely some sort of scratch-resistant glass on the device (perhaps the less common Dragontail) and it did a good job of protecting the screen in our tests, which included a drop and carrying it in pockets with keys and open pen drives.

Performance: In a significant step up from its predecessor, the Galaxy Grand 2’s processor and RAM have been boosted for performance that won’t leave you wanting in any aspect. The device received an update in the middle of our review process. Before the update, it would lag at times and be sluggish when multi-tasking between heavy apps. After the update, it’s been buttery smooth and will serve any power user well.

Memory: The 8GB of internal memory takes up about 2.4GB for preloaded apps and the TouchWiz UI, but the rest is still available to you. And you can pop in a microSD card as well. The end result is enough memory to keep you happy for a long, long time.
Connectivity: The Galaxy Grand 2 has a better-than-average antenna, picking up signals where most phones struggle to. The voice on both ends was also crystal clear.

Software: Samsung’s TouchWiz UI is brilliant on the likes of the Galaxy Note series, where the S-Pen stylus and the large screen size can combine to really take advantage of the various preloaded feature. In the Grand 2, that’s not the case. You can still make use of the Multi-Window feature to an extent, but I didn’t find myself availing of that option. Apart from that, it’s the same TouchWiz that has always been—pick up any Samsung device and you’ll know what you’re in for.

Camera: The Grand 2 has a good camera for its price, taking photos that are clear in broad daylight and decent at night. While noise is an issue that plagues it like most handsets, this device does a better job of capturing colours, with just the right amount of hue and saturation. Video recording is also what you’d expect, with no major complaints on that front—again, like with all handsets, recording audio from sources not directly in line with the microphone is a problem.

Battery: The biggest improvement in the Galaxy Grand 2 is the new 2600mAh battery. The original Grand didn’t have good battery life but the Grand 2 easily lasts for over 15 hours on a single charge. On pure video playback, it ran for just about 5 hours.

Verdict: At Rs. 22,990, the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 gets most things right with the poor sunlight legibility and plastic build being the only things that mars the experience. Those aside, this is a wonderful smartphone. I wouldn’t worry too much about HD vs. FullHD, especially given the great camera, battery life and performance that the Grand 2 offers. And if the price seems a bit high, remember, you get a reputable brand with proven after-sales support.

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Saudi Prince Allowed To Hunt Rare Bird In Pakistan

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The Pakistan administration has given special permission allowing a Saudi Prince to hunt the rare Houbara Bustard in Baluchistan despite the provincial High Court cancelling all permits.

According to a wire report, Saifullah Zehri, district forest officer for wildlife in Chagai confirmed that two advance parties of Saudi Prince Fahd bin Sultan Abdulaziz Al Saud had reached the Yak Much desert area in the district yesterday. The Prince is expected to join the group in coming days.

The Houbara Bustards are currently listed as "vulnerable" and "declining in numbers" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's "Red List" of threatened species.

But even though hunting them is banned in Pakistan, the government has given special permission to members from the royal families of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE.

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Hello everyone! We're very, very excited to announce that Scottish pop legends Camera Obscura will be headlining this year's Indietracks, held on 24-26 July, 2009, and tickets are now on sale! The band, who have recently signed to 4AD, are playing the Outdoor Stage, which is this year being curated by seminal indiepop record label Elefant Records as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations.

The band will be joined by fellow Glaswegians BMX Bandits, shimmering six-piece Lucky Soul, indie heroes The Frank and Walters, and hotly-tipped Welsh popsters The School. Other bands playing on the Elefant stage over the weekend include La Casa Azul, Cola Jet Set, Cooper, Nick Garrie, Single, Speedmarket Avenue, Tender Trap and Fitness Forever.

Elefant is a Madrid-based record label launched by Luis Calvo in 1989. The staunchly independent label has become internationally renowned for both its championing of cult music heroes such as Trembling Blue Stars and Helen Love, and its Singles Club releases from more established bands such as Cinerama and The Clientele.

Over 50 bands will play Indietracks this year, and a second headliner and more bands will be announced shortly - we can't wait!

This is the third ever Indietracks festival, which is held at the Midland Railway in Ripley, in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside. The site houses a whole range of lovingly restored steam and diesel locomotives. Festival goers are allowed to have unlimited rides on the steam railway over the weekend and full access to other railway attractions including a farm and museum.

Weekend tickets cost £55 and are available from Friday 27 February from Ticketweb or by calling the railway direct on 01773 747 674.

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Fancy running an activity at Indietracks 2009?

Here at Indietracks Towers we’re busily preparing for this summer’s festival. Bands are being invited, and websites and flyers designed as we speak. And, as always in the run-up to July, we’ve our ear to the streets to find out what you want at this year’s festival. Do feel free to post a comment with your ideas!

One suggestion we’d like to introduce is to have some fun extra-curricular activities at the festival this year. It would be great to get everyone involved in some fanzine-making, music-playing or craft-crafting. So, we’re asking whether any of you fancy running these activities? This could involve anything really. Maybe...

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We’ll find you a suitable area – maybe even a section of steam train! – and of course, you can have a free ticket to the festival.

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Formed in Seoul, Korea, by shaggy-haired metal/rock veteran Sungsoo Lee (vocals, guitar) who was later joined by two more experienced members, the band has seen a meteoric rise to fame in their home country over the past year, thanks to appearances at almost every major live club and major music festivals, as well as the nationwide broadcast of a band survival TV show. Both local and expat audiences around Korea have been shaken up by the band’s testosterone-fueled guitar sound and the manly confidence of Sungsoo’s powerful vocals, which, coupled with the majority of his lyrics being sung in flawless English, make HarryBigButton a true rarity within the fairly young Korean indie scene.
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What makes you smile? Babies. Warm cookies. Sunshine. A night with my sisters. Sibling giggles. Giving gifts. Baby booties. Gardening. Sending cards. A clean sink. Sundays.Autumn smells.

What is one of your dreams you hope to accomplish soon? I’d like to make a new kitchen tabletop for my dining set. Currently living with a
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One of Your favorite motherhood moments? There are too many: the first moment I held them, quiet moments in the hospital holding a sleeping newborn, celebrating every first, rediscovering the world through their eyes, funny statements from a three year old that we still quote years later, teaching them to read, morning cuddles. I can’t pick one moment. I truly can’t. Every day with them is a blessing. Every moment I am living is a new favorite.

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Favorite Place? I grew up in a family of travelers. We spend our money on family trips rather than an elegant home. We’d rather be in a new place than sporting a new purse. It’s who we are. We love new people, new food, new buildings and new cultures. I relish these memories with my family. Although we visited a lot of interesting places, my favorite place was my grandparent’s cabin in VERY Small Town, Utah. It
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Who is your hero? My parents are my heros. They are good people. Very good people. They taught me to be respectful, kind and thoughtful. They gave me my love for all things pretty and delicious food. They instilled in me a desire for morality and spirituality. They taught me to love myself and my life. They taught me to not take things so seriously and to laugh. Their happy marriage helped me have
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Wenger doesn’t know when Diaby will be back for Arsenal

After making his comeback for the Arsenal reserves 13 months after picking up a serious knee injury, Arsene Wenger has revealed that he does not know when Diaby will feature for the senior team after picking up a groin injury.

The French midfielder played 45 minutes for the under-21’s against Chelsea at the Emirates earlier in the week. Taken off at halftime, the player said after the game that he felt ‘ok’ and it was hoped that he would be able to play some part in Arsenal’s remaining four games of the season.

Speaking to the media in his press conference ahead of their game against Newcastle at the Emirates on Monday, Wenger revealed that the player had picked up yet another injury.

Wenger said

“It is difficult to say when Abou [Diaby] will be back.

“He had a groin problem and he will not be available for Monday. It is a minor setback.”

Wenger also revealed that Jack Wilshere was ‘on course’ to return in May however this injury, like so many suffered by Arsenal players seems to be taking longer to recover from than initial expectations.

Picking up the injury on March 5th, Wislhere was originally ruled out for six weeks. That was seven weeks ago.

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“He’s progressing well. He’s still on track to be involved in the last couple of games.”

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Libya’s political transition after February has been marred by a prolonged period of political fragmentation, violent conflict, and economic dislocation, Tarik Yousef – from Brookings Doha Center has stated.

Yousef added that Libyan ordinary citizens have endured the consequences of heightened insecurity and worsening standards of living, saying that the 2015 Skhirat-signed UN-backed political agreement, which aimed to unify the country and stabilize its economy, has fallen short of expectations as progress with its implementation has stalled.

In view of the potential relapse into uncertainty and conflict, the new U.N. envoy for Libya, Ghassan Salame, is working to breathe new life into the political agreement through an ambitious action plan that could improve the increasingly negative outlook in the country.” Yousef explained.

He also added that unlike the period in the run-up to the Skhirat Agreement, his current efforts will be constrained by the new international political environment affecting Libya.

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Cancel Red Flag SubmittedThank you for helping keep Tek-Tips Forums free from inappropriate posts.The Tek-Tips staff will check this out and take appropriate action. Sorry, there was a problem flagging this post. Might want to do the same thing with your ram. I have uninstalled and re-installed the driver to no avail. http://internetpasswordpro.com/weird-problem/weird-problem-please-help.html

Is there any way to format a hard drive with XP on it, to make it clean so I can reload my system and hardware? Real annoying. Now, I've been using Google... My Norton AntiVirus is up to date. hop over to this website

To connect to the remote computer B on machine A, go to Start/Run and type the computer name of the computer (ex) \\[computername] or it's ip address (ex) \\ . Finally I just found you via http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f100/malware-removal-help-438072.html] and now I began hoping (please forgive my English!!). Your XP partition will show up as a non dos partition and you need to use the delete non dos partition option in fdisk to remove it. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

At this point an option to press R to enter the Recovery Console is displayed. Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Display Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode 02-18-04,07:57 AM #1 DREK View Profile View Forum Hi, just recently bought my Acer Travelmate 8204WLMi which comes along with WinXP Pro. Join Us! *Tek-Tips's functionality depends on members receiving e-mail.

You mentioned you can not format a partition while windows is running. Rebooted the system and the screen was just fine again. Please help! Clicking Here Problem 1: Taskbar Everytime I restart the computer, the taskbar appears to have extra "dividers" (those dotted splitting lines) that I cant get rid of..sometimes its so weird that when I

Reply With Quote 03-15-05,04:58 PM #7 bob-dee` Guest Thanks for your responce, I am getting to the option to format, but that is where it comes back and says no. All rights reserved.Unauthorized reproduction or linking forbidden without expressed written permission. I thought that, this time, it was a VGA problem and I updated the VGA drivers. All submitted content is subject to our Terms Of Use.

So, check them with the help of rsop.msc at run or C:\>gpresult /h report1.html at command prompt. http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=644864 I didn't know what to do and I rebooted. Please try again now or at a later time. Have any ideas? 30th Jul 029:18 AM #2 ÜberJumper View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage View Articles www.relicnews.com Join Date Sep 1999 Location South Surrey, BC Canada Hmmmm interesting...

But, in the morning, when I started the system, the problem appeared again. this contact form Hi, I have on odd problem with 2 WinXPSP2 machines. This is a discussion on Two weird winxp pro problem. Quincux AA. 6th Aug 025:10 AM #7 huaidan Guest Yeah.

Two weird winxp pro problem. The official microsoft site usually hosts this but it seems to be unavailable at the moment so you can get it here:http://www.softnews.ro/public/cat/12/2/12-2-1.shtmlHope this helpsAaron RE: Weird WEIRD problem bcastner (IS/IT--Management) 3 In openGL compatible mode, I am unable to use FSAA whether I activate it in display control panel or not. have a peek here Watson Postmortem Debugger has encountered a problem and needs to close".

Any sugesstions. RE: Weird WEIRD problem bcastner (IS/IT--Management) 3 Sep 03 08:47 aaronjonmartin,Thank you.You are absolutely right.Strange, I used that link as late as Sunday.I appreciate the update.Best,Bill Castner RE: Weird WEIRD problem So, I went to its webpage and downloaded the drivers.

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Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then press the R key to repair Windows XP. Another issue i'm having is slow logons, and in the event viewer i can see error messages that the pc has failed to register with the DNS servers, and of course Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Setup. I unplug it and plug it back in and it works fine for 10 minutes or so and shuts down again.

When I say boot from the CD I mean set the BIOS to boot from the cd, put the cd in and reboot the PC. Check all the boxes on the left. I am having the same issue and it is definitely related to the latest Windows update...mouse acting very weird...like a phanthom double click...I close an e-mail and outlook shuts down...I delete I ran disk defragmenter -booting up takes just as long.

Is there any way to format a hard drive with XP on it, to make it clean so I can reload my system and hardware? Hi, First of all, I don't know if you know what my problem is because my english is not quite good but i guess that's enough to explain the issue. Windows 98 (Dos) doesn't support NTFS. I was using the 27.42 drivers if I remember correctly.

but the pc can't go out to the internet. (i'm using IE8). Bootvis is a Microsoft performance trace visualization tool which allows you to identify what is making your boot up take so long. On each computer, go to Start/Run and type CMD and press enter. That looks possible.Will get someone that lives close to him download the diagnoticsfor his hard drive so he can run it from floppy disk.

Any ideas on whatI can get him to try next. It's not the cd-rom that's I'm worried about (optical prob.), I got a new one yesterday.Since that day my windows xp would require more than 30 seconds to get passed to I would recommend downloading and running Ad-aware and Spybot Search and Destroy. In fact, reboot a couple of times and let it finish completely booting before you repeat.If that second mouse works fine, you can shut down and plug your current mouse back

Re-installed them and it made no difference.It cannot be a hardware problem, because the mouse continues to work perfectly with Win 98SE, Win NT, and Linux machines.I think, perhaps, the updates Are you refering to the "see through docking bays" on the mothership, Taiidan Support Frigate and the carriers when viewed from a distance? All rights reserved. If I change the network adapter settings of the M227 to obtain its IP address from DHCP server, the issue will be fixed, but the problem is that fixed IP address


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Monday, October 20, 2014

Don’t Love Those from Far Away: Factor of Proximity while Falling in Love

Advice for good love: Don’t love
those from far away. Take yourself one
from nearby.
The way a sensible house will take
local stones for its building,
stones which have suffered in the same cold
and were scorched by the same sun.”

—Yehuda Amichai,
“Advice for Good Love,” Love Poems

Everyone may recall that at some point in their life they may see a very attractive person who caught their full attention in the situation when there was no opportunity to approach them, like on the busy street, in the passing car, or even on the news. You were enlightened for a minute, you kept the memories of this person for couple of days, but eventually you forgot about your encounter.

That is normal, and the reason is because you never saw that person again. If the stimuli wasn't reinforced you tend to forget about it even if you liked it a lot.

Therefore, factor of the physical proximity is so important. It does ensure that continues exposure keeps happening until attraction intensifies.

A number of classical studies demonstrate that as the geographic distance separating potential couples decreases, the probability of their marrying each other increases. In one of these studies, conducted in Philadelphia in the 1930s, some 5,000 marriage licenses were examined. The research showed that 12 percent of the potential couples lived in the same building, as evidenced by the same address, when they applied for a marriage license. An additional 33 percent lived a distance of five or less blocks from each other. The percentage of marriages decreased significantly as the geographic distance between the potential couples increased.

In another study, conducted in Columbus, Ohio, in the 1950s, 431 couples who applied for marriage licenses were interviewed. It turned out that 54 percent of the potential couples were separated by a distance of 16 blocks or less when they first went out together, and 37 percent were separated by a distance of five blocks or less. The number of marriages decreased as the distance increased between the potential couples’ places of residence.

The two most famous studies documenting the relationship between proximity and attraction were conducted in college dormitories. Since most of the students who live in dormitories haven’t known each other previously, a dormitory provides a good setting for the study of how close relationships develop.

Leon Festinger conducted a study of the residents of married student housing on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The MIT dormitories were built in a U-shape around a central court covered with grass. The exterior sides of the buildings faced the street, while the central section faced the inner courtyard. Festinger’s famous conclusion was that the architect had inadvertently determined the patterns of relationships among the dwellers of the two buildings.

Two factors appeared to exercise the greatest influence on personal relationships: the location of the apartments and the distances between them. The most important factor in determining who would be emotionally close to whom was the distance between their apartments. The closer people lived to each other, the more likely they were to become friends. Next-door neighbors were far more likely to become friends with each other than with people who lived in adjacent buildings. As a matter of fact, it was difficult to find close friendships between people who lived more than five apartments away from each other. In over two-thirds of the cases, close friendships were between next-door neighbors.

In addition, the location of some of the apartments created more opportunities for their residents. Those residents who lived near staircases or mailboxes met more of their fellow residents and met them more often. The frequent encounters increased the chances that these well-placed people would talk to others, get to know them, form friendships, and increase their own popularity. On the other hand, people who lived in apartments that faced the street had no next-door neighbors. As a result, these residents made half the number of friends made by those who lived facing the inner court.

The second study was conducted in a student dormitory at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Once again, the results of the study showed that what most influenced the formation of close personal ties between the students was not their compatibility, but their physical proximity. Roommates were far more likely to become close friends than people were who lived several doors down from each other.

In yet another study, using a group of new recruits to a police academy, most of the police trainees described their best friend as a person whose last name started with the same letter as theirs.

The reason? Assignments to rooms and classroom chairs were made according to last names. This meant that the trainee’s roommate and neighbor in class was someone whose last name started with the same letter as the trainee. This constant physical proximity was found to better predict the development of close ties than did similarity in age, religion, marital status, ethnic background, level of education, membership in organizations, and even leisure time activities.

Seventy years of research on attraction between neighbors, roommates, classmates, coworkers, and members of organizations testifies to the effect of physical proximity on attraction. Students tend to develop closer friendships with other students who take the same courses, sit next to them in class, live with them, or live next to them in dorm rooms. Sales people in department stores form closer friendships with people who work right next to them than with people who work just several yards away. And most important, the likelihood of individuals marrying increases as the physical distance between them decreases.

What can explain this strong positive effect of physical proximity?

One of the main reasons, claims Robert Zajonc (1968), is that physical proximity makes “repeated exposure” possible. Repeated exposure, it turns out, increases our liking for practically everything, from the routine features of our lives to decorating materials, exotic foods, or music.

A recent study on the effect of repeated exposure was conducted in a large lecture hall on a university campus. Four women, confederates of the researchers, pretended to be students in a particular class. Avoiding contact with the other students in the class, the first woman attended one lecture, the second one attended ten lectures, and the third attended fifteen. The fourth woman didn’t attend any of the lectures. At the end of the course, students were shown slides of the four women and asked about their feelings and attitudes towards them. Despite the fact that the students had had no personal contact with the women, the liking they reported toward them was inversely related to the number of times that they had seen them in class. The woman who didn’t attend any lectures was liked the least, and the woman who attended all the lectures was liked the most. In addition, the more lectures a woman attended, the more likely she was to be perceived by the students as attractive, intelligent, interesting, and similar to themselves.

In another study specifically related to romantic attraction, men and women who didn’t know each other were asked to look in each other’s eyes for two minutes, a very long time when you look into the eyes of someone you don’t know. The results? Both men and the women reported an increase in their romantic attraction to the other person.

The positive effect of repeated exposure seems to arise out of an inborn discomfort that we all feel around strange and unfamiliar things, an inner programming that warns us that the strange can be dangerous and should be avoided. As children, we are taught not to talk to strangers, and even as adults we are not likely to respond positively to a stranger who, approaching us on the street and introducing himself, says that he would like to get acquainted.

Most of us are likely to assume that the stranger is crazy, drunk, trying to sell us something, convince us of something, or even hurt us. If however, we have seen the same stranger every day in the supermarket, on the bus, or in the elevator, we are likely to respond very differently. After a number of such casual encounters, if the person were to ask our opinion on the weather or the political situation, chances are that we would respond positively and willingly continue the conversation, possibly the acquaintance. Repeated exposure tells us that the person, or thing, is not dangerous, so we can relax and enjoy the encounter.

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September 11, 2017

Aviat Networks Announces First WTM 4000 Deployment with Ducor Telephone Company

Company to Demonstrate WTM 4000 at Mobile World Congress Americas

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in microwave networking solutions, today announced the first customer shipment and installation of its WTM 4000 all-outdoor IP-SDN radio with Ducor Telephone Company in California. In addition, the Company announced that it will be demonstrating product capabilities including SDN this week at Mobile World Congress Americas in San Francisco, USA.

With the industry's highest capacity radio WTM 4000, Ducor Telephone Company will deploy gigabit microwave links to support broadband services throughout their territory. In addition to radios, Aviat will supply design, project management, frequency coordination, and installation services.

Because it delivers high capacity in licensed spectrum, WTM 4000 is the ideal solution for carrier class gigabit broadband services.

"We have selected Aviat as our preferred microwave vendor to enable Ducor to provide enhanced broadband services to our customers," says Eric Votaw, president and CEO, Ducor Telephone Company. "Aviat has superior radio performance and broad services capabilities. We believe Aviat's solution will enable us to meet the growing broadband needs of our customers for today and beyond."

"We have received very positive feedback from customers and prospects following the recent launch of WTM 4000," states Michael Pangia, president and CEO, Aviat Networks. "The highest capacity radio on the market, combined with built-in support for SDN and Aviat's extensive services capabilities, means unique and differentiated value for our customers."

About Aviat Networks

Aviat Networks, Inc. works to provide dependable products, services and support to our customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Milpitas, California. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Remember Auxo, the jailbreak tweak that reinvigorates iOS’ app switcher? Well, the team behind Auxo have promised that their tweak would be themeable, and while we didn’t see any themes to coincide with its release, theme designers are begining to publish their work to Cydia.

One of the first Auxo themes available on Cydia is Auxo Glasklart. Like most themes, it uses WinterBoard as a framework. How do Auxo themes function and feel? Take a look inside as we take Auxo Glasklart for a ride…

Pretty much everything about Auxo can be changed via a theme, although the few that I tried focused primarily on theming Auxo’s toggles. Most of the Auxo themes that you’ll find on Cydia are add-ons to existing themes. For instance, Auxo Glasklart is a compliment for those running both Auxo, and the uber-popular Glasklart theme from Max Rudberg. Think of it as a compliment to flesh out the entire theming experience.

Whether or not we’ll see more individual themes that aren’t necessarily a part of a bigger package remains to be seen. Personally, I’m quite happy with the way Auxo looks on its own. What about you?

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Freak Factory, the upcoming game from Independent game developer Richard Lord, will be released on the Apple, Google and Amazon stores on 27th July 2015. And, The game will be launched on the Windows Phone Store later in August.

In Freak Factory, the player takes control of a factory where Freaks are made. Their challenge is to make as many Freaks as possible before running out of space. The game combines the physics of a game like pool with the space packing challenge of packing your suitcase to go on holiday, with a bunch of cute critters thrown in for good measure.

Freak Factory

Freak Factory is a non-violent game aimed at all age groups. It features the re-playability of old arcade classics, but with a more thoughtful, calmer game mechanic that relies on strategy and planning rather than fast reactions. “As I get older, I am more attracted to games that encourage thought” says Lord. Freak Factory is easy to pick up, and suitable for children and adults of all ages. In beta testing, players progressed steadily towards higher scores as they discovered new strategies.

Freak Factory is free to play with a time restriction and features a single one-off in-app-purchase that removes the time restriction and unlocks some new Freaks.

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Coffee is for closers: The perfect finish to 2015 recruiting class

With less than a month to go before National Signing Day, Notre Dame’s coaching staff has its entire focus on improving the team’s roster between now and the first Wednesday in February. After two-years of work on the current class — the roots of this group were seeded long, long ago — the next month turns into a high stakes, pressure game where college coaches build the foundation of their programs around the whims of (sometimes) coddled teenagers.

For all the relationship building and work each staff puts into a player, those efforts could go up in smoke in moments. We saw that a few years ago when Notre Dame’s coaching staff hung up the phone on Tuesday night being told Deontay Greenberry was sending his fax in the next morning, only to see the blue-chipper decide to go to Houston. That is the game.

With the Irish still chasing some critical final pieces to their recruiting efforts, let’s walk through some keys to finishing the 2015 recruiting class strong.

Get Your Early Enrollees Onto Campus.

Notre Dame learned this one the hard way when the Irish lost linebacker Alex Anzalone to Florida after he arrived at the Under Armour All-American Game as an Irish pledge only to enroll in Gainesville for the second semester.

Anzalone was always a fragile commitment, he had bounced between Notre Dame, Ohio State and Florida through much of his recruitment. He also pinned Brian Kelly’s brief dalliance with the Philadelphia Eagles on the change, though those in the know still believed it was a 50-50 proposition from the start. (Anzalone has made 16 total tackles over two seasons with the Gators.)

Right now, the Irish expect Jerry TilleryTevon Coney, Tristen Hoge and Micah Dew-Treadway to begin class this January. Until then, they’ll likely be keeping close tabs on both Tillery and Coney.

LSU and Les Miles have had eyes for the 6-foot-6, 315-pounder since the beginning, and Tillery visited campus multiple times. In perhaps a concession that came from Miles’ pursuit, Tillery will now begin his career at defensive line.

Originally projected as an elite tackle, Tillery’s size and athleticism make him an intriguing prospect regardless. That Kelly and his staff recruit “power” types makes this an easy transition, also considering the road to the field on the defensive side of the ball is infinitely easier than along the offensive line right now.

For Coney, rumors of his move to Florida or Miami have been evergreen, even if the linebacker continues to refute them. Pulling a top prospect out of Florida is always a challenge, so don’t expect the Irish coaching staff to take their eyes of this recruitment until Coney’s in a dorm room.

Find Another Running Back and Defensive Back.

Notre Dame’s search for more running back depth is well documented. With only Tarean Folston and Greg Bryant on scholarship, the Irish coaching staff is looking to add another back to Josh Adams, the Irish’s lone running back commit in the 2015 class.

They’ve searched far and wide. The Irish finished No. 2 for UA All-American Ronald Jones II, who chose USC from Orlando. They’re also in the mix for five-star recruit Soso Jamabo, with most pointing to UCLA as the leader. (That could change if Jim Mora heads to the NFL.)

That hasn’t stopped the Irish from identifying and chasing more backs. Florida’s Jordan Cronkrite took an official visit for the year-end awards banquet and is an option. Nashville’s Ke’Shawn Vaughn will likely see campus this January. Former Miami commit Dexter Williams is now considering the Irish as well, likely one of the reasons why a mini-Twitter war started when a Miami assistant took to social media to compare local climates.  Expect the Irish staff to kick the tires on a few other backs in the coming days as well.

In the secondary, the Irish are still holding out hope for another defensive back. While the grand slam is cornerback Iman “Biggie” Marshall from Long Beach Poly, finding another safety to add to the back line seems critical, especially with the uncertain fate of Nicky Baratti and the all but certain departure of Eilar Hardy.

Even with the trio of Prentice McKinneyMykelti Williams and Nicco Fertitta, the Irish staff is looking to add one more safety. Frontrunner Ben Edwards pledged to Stanford last week. That seems like a done deal, but Edwards has wobbled a few times already during his recruitment.

Frank Buncom of San Diego had more interest nationally than from Notre Dame until the Irish offered this fall, and a knee injury adds another element to his recruitment. But most believe he’ll stay on the West Coast.

The Irish offered Justin Reid, whose brother played at LSU. Beating the Tigers couldn’t have hurt. They’re also chasing Gary Jennings, who seems to prefer the chance to play offense in college. Irish Illustrated reports  ($) that the Irish staff has warmed to the idea.

Pull a Rabbit Out of the Hat. (And Keep the Other Ones In.)

Expect a name nobody is expecting to come out of the blue. That could be a below-the-radar prospect (at this time last year, nobody knew who Daniel Cage was). Or it could be a commitment to another program. Kelly and his staff are unafraid to battle for a big prospect or to make a move at a lesser-ranked guy. They’ve had success with both.

While it seems like a long shot, one of these days the Irish are going to have some success in Southern California with an elite prospect. Is Biggie Marshall that guy? Who knows, but it’d be a game-changer.

Also in the mix could be a fifth-year graduate transfer. Cody Riggs‘ success in South Bend didn’t go unnoticed. Tom Loy of Irish 247 reports ($) that a transfer could be in the mix, though didn’t name the target nor the position. Riggs didn’t hit campus until June. The transfer news wasn’t official until after Signing Day, though Amir Carlisle‘s move was listed as part of the recruiting class.

Finding a one-and-done player is a good way to maximize the roster’s 85 scholarships while also not making a long-term commitment. That allows a readymade player to come onto campus and have success, and a position like defensive end, safety, or even tight end could be an option. Kelly has also talked about being open to any transfer with three seasons of competition remaining.

Everything Erases After Signing Day.

It’s worth a final note: Those star-ratings we all get so excited about? They disappear once a prospect is on campus. So while it’s certainly important to land elite talent, sometimes the guys who don’t look like much to a recruiting service end up turning out okay.

Sophomores Max Redfield and Greg Bryant were five-star recruits. They’re still finding their way to becoming that type of player on the field. Meanwhile, Will Fuller — a three-star by some measurements — just shattered every sophomore record in the Notre Dame books with a 15-touchdown season.

But with less than a month to go before one of the best days on the college football calendar, it’ll be worth keeping an eye on the coffee pot and the commitment list as the Irish staff looks to finish strong.

Kevin Stepherson, three others no longer on Notre Dame roster

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Irish head coach Brian Kelly and Notre Dame parted ways with four underclassmen Tuesday, in a move only partially-expected. Sophomore receiver Kevin Stepherson, sophomore running back Deon McIntosh, freshman running back C.J. Holmes and junior defensive tackle Brandon Tiassum are no longer part of the team, a University spokesperson confirmed.

Pete Sampson of Irish Illustrated first reported the dismissals. The spring semester began Tuesday.

Stepherson’s departure, at least, was widely-expected after a December weekend of bad decisions brought his count of mishaps to four during his brief Irish career and induced an indefinite suspension. The lesser of those transgressions came with Holmes at his side, as the duo was charged with shoplifting from a nearby mall. Stepherson was also charged with possession of marijuana, speeding and driving without a valid license. Back in August of 2016, he was one of five players charged with marijuana possession, though no suspension came from that issue.

Following the shoplifting incident but before the additional Stepherson charges had come to light, Kelly expressed distinct disappointment in the choice made on a Friday night.

“You can’t steal, and they did,” he said. “I can tolerate a lot of things, but I can’t tolerate stealing. That’s why they’re suspended indefinitely and they put themselves in jeopardy.”

Kelly said he did hope to keep the players, specifically Stepherson, eligible so if they were removed from the team a transfer may be in their futures.

“If I wasn’t to have him back in the football program we want him to maintain his eligibility here so he can transfer to another program,” Kelly said.

Sophomore Deon McIntosh provided crucial depth for Notre Dame as ankle sprains limited juniors Josh Adams and Dexter Williams and sophomore Tony Jones. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

McIntosh was sent home from Orlando during Citrus Bowl preparations due to a violation of team rules. Tiassum’s exit will be a question for the time being, with no public knowledge of any issues.

While long-presumed, the loss of Stepherson still bears the most notice. When engaged, he was Notre Dame’s most explosive receiver, finishing 2017 with 359 yards and five touchdowns on 19 catches in only eight games, with genuine offensive involvement in only six. He caught 25 passes for 462 yards and five scores in his freshman season.

Cutting ties with both McIntosh and Holmes comes as a bit more of a surprise and will cut deep into the Irish running back depth. As ankle injuries limited the running game mainstays, McIntosh provided a reserve option, finishing the year with 368 yards and five touchdowns on 65 carries, a 5.7 yards per rush average. Holmes was activated to further counteract the injury concerns. If McIntosh were banged up, Notre Dame theoretically had one more option. He finished with eight carries for 32 yards.

Without the two backups, the Irish have only three running backs currently on the roster in junior Dexter Williams, sophomore Tony Jones and early-enrolled Jahmir Smith. Williams and Jones were likely to remain the top two on the depth chart, mitigating McIntosh and Holmes again, but the depth is always crucial at running back, as 2017 certainly proved.

Tiassum was unlikely to see much playing time in the future thanks to the returns of junior defensive tackle Jerry Tillery and senior defensive tackle Jonathan Bonner announced Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Tiassum made two tackles in 2017.

Bonner’s decision to return brought the Irish roster up to 87 players with three spots open in the current recruiting cycle. Obviously, this development drops that number to 83. The NCAA maximum allowed come fall is 85.

Notre Dame returns entire defensive line with DT Bonner’s fifth-year decision

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Notre Dame’s defensive line will return intact in 2018. Irish head coach Brian Kelly confirmed senior defensive tackle Jonathan Bonner has changed his mind and will return for a fifth season Tuesday.

ND Insider’s Eric Hansen first reported Bonner’s shift.

In November, Bonner told Notre Dame’s independent student newspaper, The Observer, he did not intend to take a fifth year. Bonner later announced his mother had been diagnosed with cancer, lending some context to his decision to cut short his football career.

Apparently some combination of the decisions to return from junior linebacker Te’von Coney and junior defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, the 2018 defense’s potential and whatever other factors led Bonner to make a last-minute return to school. First-time defensive coordinator Clark Lea is certainly grateful.

Bonner provided consistent production in the defensive interior in 2017, finishing the season with 30 tackles, 3.5 for loss with two sacks. In his first three years with the Irish, Bonner hardly broke into the rotation. Suddenly, he was a force at the point of attack and held his own no matter the opponent.

Building upon that moving forward seems likely considering Bonner will not need to shoulder as much of the load. Freshmen Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa will have a greater role with another year under his belt, not to mention freshmen Kurt Hinish and Darnell Ewell. An increased rotation will benefit all involved.

At this point, the only contributing defensive lineman lost from 2017 will be end Andrew Trumbetti, out of eligibility. He split time with classmate Jay Hayes, so it can be argued the entire starting defensive line returns. A year ago, that unit was seen as a weakness, but it established itself as a strength as the season went on.

Bonner’s addition brings the running count on Notre Dame’s roster to 87 players, not counting three more possible commits in the incoming freshman class. The NCAA maximum is 85.

Seven early enrollees set a new Notre Dame high, but will they make an impact?

Notre Dame does not lean on high school seniors to enroll a semester early, yet seven did so this year, a program high. By no means does the head-start guarantee an immediate impact. As discussed in Monday’s Leftovers, only four of the 14 early enrollees in the last three years made notable contributions their freshmen seasons.

Such a return indicates at least one of these seven will make an impact in 2018, and quite possibly two of them. In an attempt to predict that, the seven are listed below in order of likelihood of altering a game this year, dictated by positional need creating opportunities more than anything else.

As will be the case all offseason, when speaking of depth chart holes, one position stands out as the most needing rapid improvement, safety.

Consensus four-star defensive back Houston Griffith
Griffith may end up a cornerback, but the Irish are well-stocked there at the moment. His first chance to contribute will come at safety, something Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly did not rule out when Griffith (and the rest of these) signed in December.

For that matter, coverage duties can lead to a freshman missing a step. Playing the catch-all role of boundary safety may better suit an athlete like Griffith.

And, again, the Irish need safeties.

Consensus four-star linebacker Jack Lamb
Notre Dame also needs linebacker depth, even with junior Te’von Coney opting to return for his senior year. The reserves on the roster in 2017 did not inspire much faith moving forward. That could change, but Lamb seems just as likely to jump into the second-string of the depth chart.

Lamb may not yet be ready for much in the way of coverage duties, but he already has the physique to hold up in a physical matchup, and the early arrival will only further that cause. With a deep recruiting class at the position — including three early enrollees — defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Clark Lea will have options to test out. Lamb simply seems the most likely to emerge as the leader of the inexperienced majority at linebacker.

Bo Bauer ( four-star linebacker Matthew “Bo” Bauer
If it is not Lamb who earns playing time spelling Coney, it could be Bauer. Like Lamb, Bauer fits best against the run.

This early emphasis on linebackers is a reflection of the distinct need for depth. Current sophomores Jonathan and Jamir Jones (no relation) have not claimed a primary role for themselves, and the recruiting emphasis at the position this cycle points to a general letdown with freshmen David Adams and Drew White.

Someone in the mix will need to step forward. By enrolling early, Lamb and Bauer have given themselves a bit more time to make that impression.

Micah Jones ( four-star receiver Micah Jones
The need at receiver is much less; though unproven, there are options. Nonetheless, that uncertainty creates an opportunity for Jones’ big frame. Offensive coordinator Chip Long has already shown a preference for big bodies at receiver, so that alone should play in the 6-foot-5 Jones’ favor.

This past spring, Long toyed with the idea of Equanimeous St. Brown, Chase Claypool and Miles Boykin as his starting receivers. Those latter two are still around. Even if Jones does not create another towering trio, he could backup either Claypool or, more likely, Boykin without creating much of a change for a quarterback’s reads.

This spring will give Jones time to learn the playbook and develop the needed consistency for that possibility. In a receiving corps proven to be inconsistent this past season, any version of reliability may be enough for Jones to break through.

Consensus three-star running back Jahmir Smith
Irish recruiting director and special teams coordinator Brian Polian raved about Smith in December. Every word Polian said may have been warranted, but it will still be difficult to crack the presumed trio of sophomore Tony Jones, junior Dexter Williams and freshman C.J. Holmes. They will take up the carries, no matter how aggressively Long splits the duties.

Kelly did note he would not hold back a running back simply because he is a freshman. If the back is ready, cut him loose. It is unlikely a productive back would stay for a fifth year, anyway. (See: Adams, Josh.) However, Jones preserved a year of eligibility in 2016 despite generous praise consistently offered his direction, so Kelly’s sentiment may deserve some healthy skepticism.

Consensus three-star linebacker Ovie Oghoufo
Oghoufo does not arrive as heralded as either Lamb or Bauer, or summer enrollee consensus four-star Shayne Simon, but he will have his chance this spring all the same. That is what happens when a spot needs a playmaker. One freshman will almost assuredly be needed for depth.

More likely, Oghoufo will use the added time to get some heft onto his frame. Albeit speedy, his slightness stands out when compared to the other linebacker recruits. four-star tight end George Takacs
Notre Dame simply does not have a pressing need for a tight end. Recruiting Takacs was a forward-looking decision. He will be the fourth tight end this spring, with freshman Brock Wright presumably limited as he recovers from a shoulder injury. None of the three ahead, or Wright, are anything akin to slouches.

Unless injuries and/or suspensions run rampant, Takacs is a prime candidate for a season spent preserving eligibility.

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Notre Dame’s 2018 defense bolstered with Coney & Tillery returns

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Notre Dame’s defense found some stability last week with the promotion of linebackers coach Clark Lea to defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Mike Elston to associate head coach following Mike Elko’s abrupt departure, but only some stability.

That foundation is much more solid now after the Irish announced the returns of both junior linebacker Te’von Coney and junior defensive tackle Jerry Tillery on Monday.

Both Coney and Tillery enjoyed noticeable developmental progress in one year under Elko.  Coney totaled a whopping 116 tackles to lead Notre Dame, far and away his best season. Among those takedowns, he managed 13 for loss, including three sacks. Tillery, meanwhile, led the Irish with 4.5 sacks this season, adding another 4.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble.

Notre Dame’s defensive tackle situation may have bordered on dire if not for the return of junior Jerry Tillery. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

With Lea and Elston sticking around, Coney and Tillery are well-positioned for even further growth. If nothing else, they will step into starring roles in a rather complete front seven.

Notre Dame loses senior linebackers Nyles Morgan and Greer Martini, as well as senior defensive tackle Jonathan Bonner and senior defensive end Andrew Trumbetti. If Coney and Tillery had joined that group, the front seven would have been rife with unproven commodities and little depth. Instead, Coney will fill in at linebacker, meaning only one youngster will need to step forward, and Tillery will headline a defensive line surging under Elston.

After amassing 17 tackles in the Citrus Bowl victory over LSU, Coney insisted he had not yet put much consideration into his future.

“I’m just right now still focused on the win,” he said. “We just got this 10th win. I’m just trying to soak up the moment. This is a great moment. … Focusing on that and the win and enjoying it with my brothers.”

Those words combined with Elko’s sudden departure for Texas A&M made Coney’s return seem unlikely. His breakout season at least placed him into NFL draft conversations and capitalizing on that chance would have made a good amount of logical sense.

With Lea in his ear for another season, Coney will have a chance to become more than a physical player excelling in run defense and develop his coverage skills. Coney and senior Drue Tranquill will lead an otherwise lacking linebacker corps.

Sophomores Jonathan and Jamir Jones (no relation) made 10 and four tackles, respectively, this year. Jonathan saw more playing time on defense, occasionally spelling senior Nyles Morgan, but has not yet looked the part of an every-down contributor. Irish coach Brian Kelly has previously admitted to considering a move to defensive line for Jamir, but that unit’s progression made that position shift less of a necessity.

If any of the incoming four linebackers or the two current freshmen, David Adams or Drew White, were to emerge, however, such a move may become an available luxury. Only Tillery’s return makes it a genuine luxury, though.

Tillery’s 56 tackles this year showed a level of consistency not seen in his first two seasons. His length alone makes Tillery an intriguing draft prospect. Logically speaking, a second season of such production, if not even increased output, should further his professional hopes. By returning along with Elston, the player/coach combination will provide experience to a position group otherwise devoid of it. With Bonner having said he will not return, Tillery and current freshmen Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa and Kurt Hinish are the only returning defensive tackles of contributory note.

Freshman Darnell Ewell will also certainly enter the rotation after spending 2017 preserving a year of eligibility. Juniors Micah Dew-Treadway and Brandon Tiassum will be in the mix, as well. Incoming freshmen consensus four-star defensive tackle Jayson Ademiloloa (St. Peter’s Prep; Jersey City, N.J.) and consensus three-star defensive tackle Ja’Mion Franklin (North Caroline High School; Ridgely, Md.) will complete the fray.

Reports on Monday indicate junior Elijah Taylor will leave Notre Dame after missing 2017 with a LisFranc fracture suffered in spring practice. He appeared in four games in 2016, making four tackles including one for loss. More than anything else, his departure is a step toward reaching the NCAA maximum of 85 rostered players. With Coney and Tillery returning but Taylor departing, the Irish roster currently stands at 86 players, though a few more recruits may be added. (This does not count sophomore receiver Kevin Stepherson, indefinitely suspended and presumed not likely to play for Notre Dame in 2018.)