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Welcome to iMore 2.0
Leave a comment below telling us what new features you want to see in iMore 2.0, and be entered to win a $600 Apple Store gift certificate for the iOS 6 device of your dreams!
At the beginning of the year we changed the name of our community to iMore.com. Since then we have been working incredibly hard to improve the quality and experience of iMore as well. We've invested heavily in having not only great content, but compellingly beautiful content with the best photography and videography we can produce.
We've continuously expanded and improved our podcasting, bringing you the best and brightest hosts and guests on the internet, for shows like iMore, Iterate, ZEN and TECH, and Mobile Nations. We've given the iMore forums a major makeover as well, so they're cleaner and easier to use than ever before. We've released a free iMore for iPhone app that's been downloaded tens of thousands of times.
And there's much more of all of that to come. For even longer now, however, we've been working on something else, something far more important -- a new, more powerful, more flexible platform to drive it all.
And today we made the jump.
Everything has been moved over. Every bit of legacy code from Phone different (Movable Type), the iPhone blog and TiPb (Wordpress) has been end of lined, and everything we've learned from CrackBerry.com and Android Central has been put to use. I'm calling it VISOR (it's Drupal-based, but VISOR better fits our roots and our spirit.)
Our singular goal is to give the iMore community the absolute best experience imaginable on the web and in mobile. Moving to VISOR will let us do that, and in ways that were impossible on our old platform.
This is the new iMore architecture, and the new architecture for a cleaner, better Mobile Nations.
Like any new architecture, we've started with the foundation. Some of the new features are already in place -- you can now toggle between blog view and headline view, and you browse the latest forum discussions right from the home page. More features will be coming soon.
In other words, this is our Snow Leopard.
With any substantial change, there will be a tiny little bit of pain – you'll need to create an iMore account to comment on the posts. The good news:
- It will greatly reduce the amount of spam we've all been putting up with
And best of all:
- If you already have an iMore forums account, you're good to go. Just use that.
- If you already have an account at Android Central, CrackBerry, webOSNation, or WPCentral, you can use the same username, email address, and password to create your iMore account.
The reason for the latter is one of the features we have coming your way -- a unified login across all Mobile Nations community. One account to rule them all.
We recognize creating an account can be a hassle, and while it will give you a ton of great benefits now and in the future, we want to make up for it immediately as well.
You know that iOS 6 dream device contest -- that $600 Apple gift certificate we're giving away to celebrate the iMore show #300?
Well, we're giving away two of them now.
Simply sign in an leave a single comment below telling us what features you'd love to see in the all new iMore, and you're entered to win.
We'll announce both winners next Wednesday, July 11, live on the iMore Show #302.
I want to thank our community and our millions of readers, listeners, and viewers. I want to thank our tech team, including our founder, Marcus Adolfsson, our dear leader, Kevin Michaluk, Tom for the bits and David and Jose for the grids and the pixels, and all of our editors, writers, and network and community staff for everything they've done to get us here.
Like I said last time, we're still only just beginning.
Welcome to iMore 2.0.
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Welcome to iMore 2.0
Everything looks great. I have been o member of CrackBerry, then Android Central, and now iMore. Keep up the awesome work. I really dont know what else to change besides keeping the awesome giveaways rolling and keeping us all up to date with all things iOS as well as other geek stuff too. Cheers!
More More More video hands on reviews and also an interesting way in which a selected site audience member can particpate in the live podcast/vlogs and give a 'site reader's' perspective to be included in the thoughts shared by the existing team. Just a refreshing perspective. Cheers!
Wow. Nice.
I'd like to see Rene, Georgia, Seth, and possibly some of the other Mobile Nations personalities try to seriously predict features of upcoming Apple devices. Then, after the actual devices are released, you would tally up who had the most accurate prediction(s). Winner gets some kind of crown or pimp chalice until the next prediction guessing round, then the crown or pimp chalice will be passed on to the new winner. Oh, and the loser (the least accurate) has to wear a dunce cap or something goofy on the first iPhone & iPad live after the release.
Also, how about a little more humor? Crazy top 10s, whatever.
I am loving contests like these. More contests would be nice, even if I don't win, having the chance to feels great.
Looking good guys! I'm loving the changes to the comment system, especially this new editor I'm typing with :D Keep up the good work!
I'd love to see an iPad App and more great contests!
Thank you. One feature I would recommend is app category showdowns. I know you do these once in awhile but I would like them to be more comprehensive and more frequent. Best airport app. Best weather app. Best drumming app. Best restaurant recommendation app. Best to-do app. Best calendar app. Best mind-mapping app. I could go on and on. Re-do them as frequently as is appropriate according to updates. Organize them and make them searchable. Link them to user comments and reviews.
Finally, a unified account for all Mobile Nations websites! Been waiting for it because I don't like having too many logins. :P
Anyway, loving the new iMore look, and one thing I notice from iMore articles is that not enough article or news about new jailbreak tweaks. BUt aside from that, iMore is an excellent site for iOS news! Thank you iMore crew! Also love the interaction between the staff and the readers.
Wow. Just as I was reading the first paragraph of this post I was going to say that you guys should integrate the login with the forum login. And then I read further and was pleasantly surprised! So there goes that improvement suggestion.
I believe you guys are just missing a newsletter. I used to be able to visit the site everyday, but now I have a full time job and sometimes just *gasp* forget to pop on over here. I don't use a RSS reader too. So a newsletter would be great. I don't see it being hard for you guys to collect email addresses and it'll be super valuable to you and potential advertisers in the future. It's easier for the readers to have the newsletters pushed to their inboxes (which you can have exclusive content and giveaways on) then for you to pull them to the site everyday.
Other than that, kudos for always improving!
Aloha from Honolulu Hawaii!
IMore is awesome and has been quite amazing and awesome! I commend iMore for the constant improvements and upgrades!! Thank you for all your hard work and improving an already great place and space for information and resources!
I think the way iMore is now, is truly top notch, but I'd love to see more oortunities to participate in leaving thoughts and in turn, like this, possibly win $600 credit certificate for an Apple product or IOS product! Mahalo for this opportunity! And, much Aloha from Hawaii!!
I know there's already a lot of articles, but I guess I check back too often because I want more! More reviews, videos, etc. Bring it on.
Tip of the day is a great idea. Keep up the great work.
Tip of the day is a great idea. Keep up the great work!
I love the unified look of all of the mobile nations websites. Using the same username and pass that will be active soon is awesome. Even though i had to register stil on iMore vs webOS nation, AC, and WPC, still cool to have somewhat unified atm. On the iPhone App i cant seem to find the search function in there. Either its not their or im a total klutz. cheers, $600 would be cool.
I think what I would like to see is as clean as a look as possible. With anything Apple, everything they do has a very clean and neat look. The way I see it, in terms if web design, is that they do an amazing job utilizing white space. As much as I love the iMore site, it still seems a little cluttered. I think if there was more focus on the utilization of white space it would have a much cleaner look. Another good example of what I'm thinking of is any architecture site, they seem to have a lot of white space in their sites. Obviously this is difficult to explain so I'm trying my best and hope this all makes sense :). One other idea I had, and think it would be cool, would be to design your own little app icons and have them as clickable links on the left side of the canvas, I think it would give the site a very unique apple-esk feel. Either way thanks guys you do great work!!
Create a Dynamic Dashboard on the top of the webpage showing Top Articles from your as well as other webpages (crackberry, android central, etc)
Another interesting thing could be a INSPIRE tab. here people could come with various ideas, put questions, have a discussion forum.
Guest Reviews? Like someone reviewing from another blog? Or magazine... or hey - how about someone from one of the companies?
User Reviews?
A solid comparison area... compare features, specs, etc. of phones/devices
Sidenote: Please pick me. We sold our iPhones to go to Android so we'd have money. Really REALLY miss our iPhones! :)
Love this site, and hope get better for more news
I caught myself staring at the picture of this article, wondering how Rene snapped a photo of himself with the same photo of himself on the iPad. My head started to hurt but alas, it was the Photoshop gods! Something I'd like to see would be not having to scroll all the way to the bottom to leave a comment. Maybe provide a link at the bottom of the article to have a page jump to positiion of the comment box. Other than that, I absolutely love this website. Keep up the good work guys!
This site is great, and I always reccomend it to people when they ask where to go to get tips and news on iOS devices. Im not sure where you stand on this, but I think it would behoove the iMore community if you addressed more Mac topics. I know that you are a mobile device based site, but with OS X moving more and more to look like iOS, and with many of us having an Apple Computer in our digital ecosystem, I think it would be cool to see the Macs addressed on a more regular basis here. If you need an extra set of hands to type out reviews, feel free to ask :)
Thanks for all you do!
I would like to see an option to change the font size on the mobile site articles. I can zoom in, but then I have to pan left to right to read a complete line. If I don't zoom in the text was really small, I can use reader but I'd rather view the webpage natively.
Tip of the day would be excellent. Always love finding out new things I can do on my iPhone/pad/pod
I would like to see the addition of smaller news stories making its way into your blog. For example, macrumors and 9to5mac have an iOS blog, and Mac Blog for news that isn't front page worthy. 9to5 has it in-line with their main stories but as a small black strip without a dedicated picture.
I think this would attract even more viewers to the iMore site because it's still newsworthy, but it doesn't quite make the headline news!
Plus I like all the technology news I can get!
I personally would like to see more game reviews/app reviews and giveaways. I started doing that myself on my own on YouTube but had a very small fan base. I'm sure imore would do good showing off more of the apps since so many are added to the app store every week and we all know how hard it is to find the good apps/games currently on the AppStore. I would help if I could. I know simon posts reviews but it would be cool to see what new releases are coming (usually on thursdays) and when apps become free. I can't wait to explore imore 2.0 more and hope to be a part of it in the future. See everyone in the forums and in the chat room during iPhone/iPad live!
All of you guys are awesome. Your hardwork is appreciated and I check this site daily. the app is awesome and useful. i would love to see more app reviews, more videos on your guys youtube channel, linked to this site, and lastly i would love to see more interviews. Overall the imore is great and thanks for everything!!!
I agree with two previous posts: One, that it would be useful to be able to up or down vote comments so the most relevant ones find their way to the top. Two, that it would be awesome if the Mac line got some more love. If I had to cut back on anything it would be the videos since most people I know, also including myself, don't usually have the time to watch them. Other than that, I find this site very entertaining and informative.
I would like to see more forum use. I feel like its a dead zone sometimes
Great job! Been reading the site since the iPhone Blog days (a few years now), and it's never looked better!
All I can say is this is AWESOME! What I'm trying to figure out is there a Mobile site or is this it? I logged in fine but I noticed the mobile site is no longer there?
Been a daily visitor of your site after i got my iPhone 4S .. it's a very helpful site .. it keeps me updated with the new releases/updates regarding iOS .. Very informative!
1. as many people said. make the imore website mobile friendly
2. make the website lighter. so it loads better on slower connections
3. improve the imore store, catogories, new, best sellers, recently sold etc.
4. increasing shipping locations (add india!)
5. add a "how to" section on the site, with how to guides for all things ios, beginer guides, more advanced, keep in all in one place for easy access, and quick reference. ( forums help, but u still need to wait for a reply, or search really hard for the relevent thread.)
6. pick me! woo who!!
Hi, I'm a freelance artist and would love to see imore have an artist "corner" of paintings/drawings done on any idevice. Listen to your show regulary great job guys!
I would like to see more contest.
My wish is simple...the ability to view unread emails. This feature, common to every other smartphone makes email management much easier. It is easy to miss an improtant email on an iPhone screen and, on my BB, I used this feature daily to scan my email and make sure that I hadn't missed anything.
Nice work on the site... May there be a plan for the iMore app to be a unniversal binary? Heres to trying to WIN :)
Thanks again iMore team!
Congrats on the new design!!
My biggest wish was an improvement over the comments section and that has been taken care of with this update now!!
I guess if I could add anything I would say, how about a section where users could get a "directory" of other iMore/Mobile Nations users in their area.
I'm thinking maybe having a small map of the USA/Canada and when you click on a certain State/Province you would get a list of all memebers from that location. Of course it would be based on people actually filling out that section in their "About Me" section, but still I would think that would be a cool little option.
Thanks, and keep up the GREAT work!!
You guys truly have the best site for i-related news! I told everyone I work with about you guys over a year ago, and now I'm the one getting links to articles from them!
The newer site design looks great, and everything looks very clean. The only suggestion I can think of for iMore 2.0 is having a user-centric customizable page (i.e. "My iMore"). Among other things, this page could contain a newsfeed of stories that I am interested in, based on customizable criteria and/or products I'm following/watching.
Otherwise, keep it up. Can't wait to see more!
Love the site. Add comment editing please
The new site is awesome. But rather than what I would like to see, I have to post what I don't want to see. I know ads are very important for websites these days, but I don't want to see an ad that is larger than the headers on the page. Anyway to reduce the size of the Verizon ad?
Thanks for all you do!
Since I use the other MobileNations sites as well, I am not entirely i-Centric, how about their top headlines in one of the sidebar scroll boxes along the right?
I don't really utilize the forums on the site, just the editorial section. That being said, I think that you guys already do a fantastic job on the web site of covering the things that need to be covered. My only complaint is with the iphone app; I'd love to see a unification of newsfeed sections. When I use the mobile app, it's because I want the information quickly, at a glance. With the current layout I'm forced to click on multiple tabs and scroll through multiple pages in order to get the information from the news, apps, and accessories sections. I guess you guys spoiled me with the unified page on the full site.
Thank you guys for curating and providing the best apple site out there. From this post I see that it only stands to get better. The reviews you guys do are great and very in depth, and I can see that you try to be unbiased in your opinions. I wouldn't mind seeing a few more posts here and there, but I know that when a post does occur it will be of the utmost quality. One of the best things about this place is the community, so I'd say that however you can keep that growing is the way to go. I'm glad that you require a user account on this site in order to comment, it will severely deter the spammers. I created an account in order to get this comment up, but also in anticipation of switching from android this fall as soon as iPhone 5 is launched. A $600 gift card would help very much in my quest for an iPhone and an iPad (maybe a mini if they exist). I look forward to being an active member of this community, just as soon as I can get my hands on a device! Thanks
One more thing guys: I really like that you are consistently in touch with the other platform sites, and bringing the opinions of guys like Phil Nickinson over to this site often. Phil and Co. were my favorite thing about owning an android, and I feel like you guys will be one of my favorite things about owning an iPhone!
I'm new to this community but iMore made me feel home really quick, thank you for that!
What I'd like to see would be mor reviews of jailbreak apps and tweaks, maybe also theming guides and so on. I love customizing my device so that would be really interesting. =0)
Oh, and as a student i really really need a iPad, so winning would be fantastic!
Thanks for your work! Keep it up =D
I would like to see two new things added to imore.
1) A daily update on the latest Cydia apps/tweaks that are out. Programs are updated and released daily and would love to get imore's take on it with comments from users.
2) Daily price drop of apps and games on the appstore. Sometimes apps go free, would like to know here with comments for others to post if they are good or bad.
Could really use an Iphone5 when it comes out.
iMore's videos are so helpful and interesting what iMore 2.0 needs is a "Videos" sections or tab would be awesome, a place to quickly find visual resources, reviews and how-to's.
Love the site! How about FaceTime for Q&A?
Love the new home page layout and hell, this new comment box is awesome too! I'd like to see more features user's favorite accesories or have an agree/disagree vote box on your reviews.
This is great, Thank you all for this opportunity and for a great site. Just as a suggestion, would be nice to have the iMore ipad app :)
The new name is sooooo much easier to remember then the old one; as a former BlackBerry user I had to always go to crackberry to find the link to this site...much better now.
And the layout is much more fluid and easier to follow. Articles are well written and informative; things that are becoming less common around other tech blogs.
Also as a side note, is your imore app working correctly? as of yesterday (july 5) it no longer works for me, I can see the title of articles but when you go view/read it, it comes up empty and no comments. Everything comes up as "null". I haven't tried reinstalling but I don't know if i'm the only one with this problem either?
I want to see more app reviews!
Looks great! I hope to see continued great original reporting!
I would likes better way to narrow down the reviews section. For example going in and wanting to look at the reviews on stylus. I can do a search but it doesn't seem to sort them in a particular order and then pulls in shopping links, etc. Maybe categories or something.
Really like the content and new stuff that has been added and built up. Keep up the good work!
Love everything about the site and how far it has come. It started as a here and there visit to now visiting first forum coming news and numerous times through out the day! Thank you for your hard work and I love the new commenting section. Though here you are asking for thoughts about possible improvements... Well the blocky layout...I spend a ton of time scrolling (swiping) to get past the lengthy article to get to the next one. I honestly like simple and neat. I love the layout out of something like gizmodo. Of coarse throwing in your own creative design. Simple descriptions on the right that would be scrollable and continuously updates along with main window your article you read. The main thing I can't stand right now is the stuff on the right side here...it seems useless and boring. Just tid bits
I certainly would love to win cause this would really help since money is strained!
Love the the new format. My only suggestion would be to improve the " Search " in the forums section. I can't seem to find my answer most times in the forum section. Keep up the great work guys. You all are awesome.
the site is already awesome and thanks for the changes. I have no idea how hard it you be to have themes? I like dark websites. It's better to read in the dark and uses less battery hehe
iMore 2.0 is going to be great, and I have all the trust that the MobileNations team and iMore team will continue to make the site even better, daily.
A couple of things that have come to mind:
1. Move/Add a "Add New comment" box to the top of the comments.
2. How-To's - I haven't seen many How-Tos for a while (not even on the backend)
3. Keep It Awesome! :)
That's All, Just throwing my hat into the ring. *hat* --> *ring*
Nice work, This has always been my favorite site. It's always very informative and the people are great, staff and members. I also really like the iPhone app, but the iPad app would be great as well. Keep up the good work, it is paying off. Thanks for all you guys do keep us all up to date on the latest info!
How about some information about how to write apps for the iPhone.
Great changes for iMore 2.0!
Someone already told my idea but here it is anayway : More interviews with key members of the iCommunity. App developer talking about their apps, the process, the changes, the design, etc.
And please, continue to do app review for a certain topic (ex: best notes taking app)!
You know what would be really cool?
More contests!
Just kidding. You guys have more contests than I can shake a pointy iPad at. It's hard to keep up with them all.
I'd like to see the iMore podcast page work again so I can browse previous shows and see show notes, post comments, etc. The main podcasts page here seems to be pulling general news instead of podcasts (e.g. it included a link to this very news post, which does not seem to have a podcast attached to it).
Also, needs moar iMore Live. Something like the Mobile Nations live page, but right here on iMore so more people can find it when the show goes live. Possibly show the chat IN the video itself when released as a podcast so people can see the stuff fly by and see what the podcasters are commenting on when they mention something from the chat. That might be a little tough though, since the text would have to be enlarged to be readable, and then it'd take up space you normally use for your handsome faces.
First let me say I love iMore, it is my primary source for anything iOS.
Your website along with the podcast keep my iOS geek mind well informed.
My only comment would be more content. I check in several times a day and some days there are only a few articles. I would love some daily features that we could depended on for a little iOS news or information every day.
Keep up the great work.
Thank you,
I would like to see something like an app central where everything app related could be combined in one central location. The app central could have a section for apps reviewed, newly released apps, and updated apps. I think it would also be nice to have all the app related forum topics in one place with subforums for each section (new, reviewed, updated, and beta test requests).
Honestly though, everything about iMore is great - I really had to stretch my brain just to come up with something to post!
I have always enjoyed your app comparisons and reviews. Keep those up and I'll be a happy camper.
I recently downloaded the app and it tells me I have no Internet connection when I clearly do and won't load anything. So far it's been a disappointment. I'd really like to see it work and add some forum support.
Yes please! Definitely would love to be able to upgrade to the new iPhone in October for free for both me and my wife...
I have been following iMore (and previously TiPB) for the past 3+ years and I love what you've done with the site and how it has evolved.
Two things I'd like to see are:
1) More accessory review videos and accessory comparison videos (i.e. you reviewed the Logitech Ultrathin iPad Keyboard - I would like to see a video of the Logitech Ultrathin compared to the Zagg Folio, as I am torn on which one to buy).
2) More jailbreak coverage, i.e. weekly new/updated jailbreak tweaks, jailbreak tweak "sales", etc.
Keep up the great work, and I am looking forward to the upcoming changes!
Congratulations on all the hard work. The site looks better than ever. I am always impressed with the information I get from iMore. Keep up the great work.
One thing I'd like to see would be a Tip of the Day type feature. I know you run them sometimes. Maybe make a place for them on the main page? Some place a newbie or even a power user could get to easily.
It would be nice to have more functionality for the rss feed, like separate feeds for iPhone news, iPad news, etc..
Also, the Mobile Nation header doesn't render correctly on the iPad (it doesn't go completely to the right) but that's not a big deal.
Anyway, I love the site, keep up the good work!
Hey iMore.com! Add app reviews specific to Macs, iPhone, and IPads... But individually. I would find this info very useful :) ps pick me to win please.
Looks great! Very clean. One thing I'd like to see is a running "Best of the Best". Kind of like your end of year picks, but continuously updated. Every time I'm looking for an app that does a specific thing, I check your recommendations first. Sometimes the reviews/advice are outdated or you've found something better.
Hey, so I've been a regular here at imore and I seriously enjoy the enhancements over the years. One thing which I would really like is a comprehensive iPad app for imore, an app whereby I can be logged in for extended period and comment and start discussions very easily. Some of us use our iPad more than the laptop so it would be really cool to have an iPad as part of imore 2.0.
Btw great new login page!
First off, you guys do an amazing job. You're the first news site I go to when I roll into my office in the morning.
My suggestion:
Twitter feed - Under the "Contact iMore" widget on the top right (or replacing it), you should add a Social Network Feed for Twitter. Everytime one of the editors or writers for iMore tweets its added to the timeline. Also, you should run a script so everytime someone tweets and hashtags #iMore, it is also added to the timeline widget on your screen. This is a great way for the iMore community to stay connected (without the bickering of a comments section). We can share articles and gain quick access to what you guys are tweeting about.
Apologies if this has already been suggested, I didnt take the time to read through all of the comments before posting this.
Thanks again,
First off, iMore has and will continue to be my first stop for iOS information. If I had one suggestion it would be to expand the information you provide on Jailbreaking and Cydia Apps. I have jailbroken both my 4 and 4S but I still consider myself a novice and navigating Cydia can be a monumental task for someone like myself. I enjoyed the comparison article you did with LockInfo and Intelliscreen, and this is just the type of information I would like to see you expand on. I know you are one of the few sites doing both JB and Stock articles, I would just like to see the JB stuff expanded. Love the site!
I'd love some talk about Mac apps. I think iOS and Mac OS are becoming more and more alike, some talk/reviews about Mac apps would be cool.
Keep up the awesome work guys! Been reading since the TiPb days when I had a blackberry and was planning to upgrade to an iPhone. Now I own an Apple device from all the major categories and the information you guys post is invaluable in keeping me updated on the stories regarding all my mobile Apple devices.
Thank you for iMore. I came from the Crackberry side of the world. I've learned much from the site and forums. The only thing that I really wish would change is the way wallpaper and ringtones are offered. The Crackberry side was clean and easy to navigate. Otherwise great job to all of you.
I think the last redesign of the site really made a difference. It is very clean, neat and easy to navigate. Hard to think of anything that really needs additional improvement.
I think you guys do plenty or great sales and giveaways, but I do not think I have seen many app giveaways. Maybe when an expensive app ($5 plus) gets a good review, give a few of them away to the readers.
Keep up the good work and well written articles and you guys will continue to grow.
Thanks, iMore, for keeping me up-to-date on everything Apple and iOS since I came from webOS & PreCentral last fall. First the Sprnt iPhone 4S, then an iMac, and finally an iPad 3.
About to add my wife and 2 kids to the family with iPhone 5s when they come out.
Only suggestion for now: add the ability to edit comments. Thanks!
I wanna see a better ipad and iphone app with a better UI and interface. And also do more app reviews but other than that you guys are doing great!
I love iMore!! It's where I get all my iNews and info. I'd like to see more contests, and maybe a comedy/funny section? Make people laugh and or smile and they'll keep coming back for more. Thanks again-this is great! Love the new look!
I love iMore, and have been a member for 4 years now. I love all the changes you have made through the years and I look forward to more. The site is great. I cant really think of anything I'd like to see more of or less than. I do wish that you could log into the forums on the iMore app, that would nice.
So far, I'm really enjoying the new iMore. I like the current format, but would love if you added a section just for rumors of new Apple devices. I enjoy the other content on your site, but that's usually the first thing that I'm looking for when I hit your site. I'm looking forward to more great things to come. Thanks.
Blog entries as tiles - tiles are the new black! What about better intergration with Mobile Nations? A more seamless expierence from moving between the different sites/stores... and apps!
One app, access to all sites? Why encourage insular communities when the "backstage" for the different portals is integrated?
I'm a new user to iMore, but something that I find extremelly confusing is the front page. While I am a fan of minimalistic approaches, the white on white "theme" adopted for each post makes everything become jumbled as you scroll down the posts. My preference would be to have post titles in a different color, perhaps not a drastic change, but enough of a difference to provide at a quick glance the distinction between the two parts of each post.
I would also love the ability to have posts I have already viewed while logged in be separate from the new posts available.
I'd love to see the twice-a-week podcasts come back, if that's possible. And I'd love a contest every week to be a guest on iMore live!
I came to iMore from Crackberry.com about 2 years ago and see this as my permanent home for my iOS devices. I love the Team iMore section on the homepage, but my suggestion is to have each of the members personalize it more. Coming fromCrackberry.com one of the things I liked most about the site was that you felt like you knew Kevin.....the blogger side and the personal side. This allowed for people to connect with him on a more personal level when you become aware of things you may have in common. I would like to know a little bit of a back story of the members. Thanks. :)
I'd love to see an iMore spanish version - ¡iMás!
With my five Mobile Nation accounts that I have (and each one has a different Login ID from before mn), I really would like to have a new account (I use unique ID's for security reasons and to track which sites I am using) where I can merge my history into and not have to start all over again. This would not be simple, but if MN can do this, it would make an MN users online life easier.
Thanks to iMore and Mobile Nations for feeding my online need for .......
IMore is my go to for news in the mobility world. I like the format and my only wish is that the most current news is first. Lately that has not been the case for me. iPad issue maybe? Keep up the great work.
Congrats on getting iMore to where it is today, first off, however as for things I'd personally love to see added/changed...
- You should make a filter, kind of like how Android Central does, where the more higher priority-type of articles are there in plain site, while skimming off the fat. (By fat I mean adverts towards stores, or lesser accessory/app reviews, etc.) I know that there compared to other Mobile Nations sites, there's not that many BIG headlining articles in regards to new 1st party devices and hardware, but it's be nice to see some sort of cohesive filter.
- I agree with an above commenter in which you guys should have a type of wrap-up/review of the previous 24 hours on your site with some sort of lunch-time digest. You could call it "An Apple a Day" or something cheesy like that. :D
- There should be some quality guidelines/cohesive-ness amongst your editors and writers that do video and or photo postings for the site, but that is just a minor nit-pick on my part. It's really nice to see someone have really good quality photos/videos, and the other have decent pictures and shaky, poorer quality videos with bad audio. It's more of my OCD kicking in with that one, plus I know it's not fiscally feasible to have EVERYONE with the same equipment. ;)
- It's also been a while since I've checked iMore on my phone, and my website coding skills are rusty, but is there code you can put into your mobile version of articles that resize the picture to fit inside the screen resolution that the device is viewing it? I hate going to any mobile tech site, and try to read articles in the mobile versions on my browser, only to have a HUGE photo only show 1/4th of the whole photo without scrolling.
Other than that, I am digging the clean layout. Keep it up guys (and gals)!
I see a ton of posts about everything related to using your iPhone and apps for it, but I would love to see a weekly article about developing for your iphone. I would love to see articles about design and development, including developer and designer spotlights.
I think it could potentially be very helpful to people who want to create apps.
This sounds like a great addition to iMore! I can't wait to see the final result (much like iPhone 5,new iphone, whatever) Hope I win!
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So far I think this site is doing a great job. I think one thing I would like to see, is support for the Forum Runner app, so I can browse the iMore forums from my phone more conveniently.
Rene and company have done a fantastic job on the site redesign. The site is even easier to use, and the new features are fantastic.
Here are my top 5 feature requests for your consideration:
1. More grandular filters for the posts. In particular, filters for the following: videos only, reviews only, podcasts only, contests only (this is particularly difficult to find), repairs, and jailbreak news only.
2. Better tie-ins to cases & accessories currently on sale at iMore. Rather than separate posts, link to current sales at the end of related news & article posts.
3. The new design looks funky in some browsers, such as Firefox 3.x (I know this is old). The entire right column got shifted down.
4. The podcast directory is out of date. Some of the shows have been renamed long ago and should be updated. Other shows, such as the accessory show, are entirely missing.
5. More Rene & Georgia videos, particularly product try outs!
How much more can you improve! This place is the Best!
I would love to see more of a responsive site for my iPad! Also use some of the awesome jQuery plugins for touch
Been a long time reader! looking forward to many years to come!
The one i'd like to see is a search engine by categories, the one i want the least is a french version of your site cause Macquebec do it well.
I hope to see a simpler, cleaner look.
Free money? Sure, I'll sign up :D
I would love to see a more iPhone friendly mobile site, or perhaps some customization options, such as font size, etc. overall, looking great though!
I love the site re-design, nice and clean, uncluttered.
I would love to see integration between the app and the site that would allow me to tag certain topics and or keywords that I would then get notified from the app via push notification when there is a new article posted on that topic. This way I would never accidentally miss out on content.
As far as content goes, I like the tutorials and unique content that I cannot necessarily find on other sites.
Keep up the great work.
I can't really complain about or request anything else, iMore 2.0 is awesome and has everything I need.
I would like to see a section were the users can upload video app reviews of apps that they pruchased. I think iMore is the best place to go for all other iNews so why not add this as a tab so we can get a better look at an app before we buy it.
I am loving this site more and more with each visit. The content is always helpful and informative. I would love to see more video content, maybe a star or thumbs up on comments that are helpful and relate to the article, and also a way to scroll to the bottom for comments, since it is rather a lengthy page.
This will be awesome, looking forward to a new experience. My one request would to be able to edit text size to make reading a little bit easier. Thanks for all the hard work!
Hello iMore,
The new design and layout looks great! We have an innovation and technology title coming out in the fall featuring the contributions of Steve Jobs and would love to include iMore in it somewhere. www.legacyseriesmagazine.com is the URL.
With that being said, tips for ways to get more out of our devices are always appreciated. Also, insider interviews and discounts are great too.
Really love the new clean layout. Keep up the good work! This is a one stop shop for Apple fans.
Love the new look and can't wait to see more coverage on the up and coming iOs 6.
The site is great! Only thing I would like to see as others had said before is a more zoomed in look on the mobile and better view for typing when using an iPhone. Thanks keep up the good work!
The only change I can think of is making it tipb.com again... Still typing that in the address bar every time i visit.
Really excited, great work guys!
Hey guys. One could never bash your content as it's right on par and better than most of the other sites I visit. However I hope the change somehow scales down on the advertisements. I understand it's a business and you have to pay hosting costs and I respect that but when you visit the site and are thrown a Huge advertisement in-between your content and links. It really takes away from the overall experience. More so when coming here on an iOS device.
This is the #1 go to site for all things mobile!
It is difficult to be critical of what you do and give suggestions, Because you are in a class all your own. In most cases providing some sort of suggestion requires something to compare to, Something that might be dissatisfiying, something lacking, or just something you want. iMore really does a wonderful job and is quite satisfying, bringing lots of useful information, presented in a beautiful and exquisite way, with lots of already great features. This leaves me only with the option of comparing to the way it use to be. We read articles about how apple uses skeuomorphism, perhaps iMore can follow a bit in the same direction, not forgetting their roots or how they have become who they are now. As much as I love seeing well thought-out, expressive, competant articles. Rich with thought provoking data and relevant content. I would not mind seeing more of the little things. I remember back in the day TiPb would share all sorts of useful but somewhat minor information. Regularly making it very difficult to go an hour without checking for new updates. Sometimes it just feels like there is more focus on the BIG news topics, and not much interest in anything else. So to suggest a desired featured is very difficult to do, when you already do such an excellent job. I guess, the bottom line is, I want more, more, more. . . iMore.
With each update, readability increases dramatically. Keep up the great work.
I've moved from Crackberry to Android Central now to iMore as well and love all three sites, they each have their own personalities but have a unified feel.
Can't think of any features off hand that I would add except start working on that iPad app :) just keep up the good work and I can't wait to be apart of the iMore community now after switching from Android back to an iPhone.
I would like to see more daily columns on the home page from the writers on advanced how 2s not just on iOS but iOS in conjunction with itunes and even beginner How 2s on anything from creating your own ring tones which seems obvious to many but not all.
Anything to do with making your iOS device work better for you both personal and business would be a huge plus.
Thank you to all and keep up the terrific work that keeps me coming back here each and every day. Love the contributing writers like Rene and Georgia and all the others.
I would like to see a section with reviews of the most popular apps of each category, especially productivity apps which can be very useful at work.
Great job on the new site. I'm happy that profiles from other Smartphone Experts sites can now be used here. It seems that people are jumping around from site to get info on a possible new device or to just hang in forums for a device they used to have. Defintely builds the community more. Keep up the good work for the best group of moble technology sites on the itnernet.
I would like to see more interviews with app developers. Those have been great! Keep it up!
Nice to see all the new stuff happening. I follow iMore for anything iOS and iDevices and the stuff I read here gives me a lot to impress my friends with ;)
One thing I would love to see added is a 'top commentor' feature wherein the top commenter every week or month is given a discount code or even a free product from the iMore store.
I have enjoyed iMore the last few months. I would love to see more articles, more tutorials and information about taking pictures with the iPhone camera. I think it would be awesome if you made an iPad app like you have made for the iPhone. I am looking forward to what you will be bringing us next.
I gotta say, it REALLY looks good the way it is. I wouldn't change a thing. But then again, I wouldn't have thought to change the smartphone market, either. lol. I'm not extremely creative, but a frustration I have had is in the search area of the site (I haven't tried it since you guys released "2.0", but I figure it probably wasn't touched). The frustration is that no matter how specific I get with my search criteria, I get a pretty wide-spread result page. So maybe fix that? Yeah, that's my suggestion. ;) But overall, the "iMore 2.0" site looks GREAT!
I'd like to see a little more real reporting. Instead of just repeating stories scraped off the web, what if you actually did some digging? Called a few sources? Added something other than your opinion? That would make iMore stand out. Formats, and even platforms, come and go. Content is what really matters.
This is a great site and the photography is always excellent and sharp. I would like to some slightly longer articles with a little more in depth analysis. Keep up the great work.
I've learned a lot of good information off this site. I'm glad you guys keep improving. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for all the awesome info you all give! Would love a more dedicated hints and tips section without having to head to the fourms. Love the new site!
I would love to be able to make more purchases from your store... from Canada. Shipping costs to Canada are huge compared to shipping costs to US addresses. Why is it that I can buy an accessory that ships from Hong Kong and have it shipped to Canada for less than it costs to ship something from the iMore store?
Other than that, I think iMore is great.
I'm hoping for more great features, news I can get anywhere, but iMore is a great place for insightful commentary. Looking forward to even more amazing coverage!
Hey, iMore is fantastic the way it is. I honestly could not think of something that needs improvement. It offers a large variety of coverage but also an easy way to filter that to find what interests you.
More articles is all I can think of. Great work guys.
full page width usage.... I use a wide screen and about a third of the screen is not even used when I am viewing iMore.com, then you get down to comments and it goes to 1/2 the screen is blank.
optimize the sight to optimize my screen size...
I would like to be able to see a little more of the article from the desktop and mobile sites. I feel like don't get very much from just the title and the little bit that is there.
Congrats on he redesign.
I would like to see more contests giving away $600 gift certificates. But since that's probably not a sustainable model, I really enjoy the app reviews (and lately, any jailbreak tweak/app reviews). The head-to-head reviews are also very informtive, and I'd like to see more of those when possible. Thank you for being such an informative site.
great contest and website, more reviews of apps
Well, currently, the site is cluttered with links at the top. So that would be an improvement if you were to clean it up a bit.
Since the iDevice ecosystem is relatively small, would it be possible to be able to have a listing of all the devices, and when you click on your specific device, you get the stories that apply specifically to your device. For example, my wife has an iPhone 4. I can go to the iPhone section, but the Siri articles don't apply to her device. I'd rather see articles that only apply to the 4.
just switching from a Blackberry to an iPhone I've noticed the mobile sites are different from each other. I'm still an active member to crackberry and now a member of imore. It would be nice to have all the sites be consistent on the layout in the forums.
I would also like to see smaller advertisement banners and focus more on the forums and blogs.
More Giveaways! What else!?
Some drop down menu's and a sleeker design/navigation would be sexay.
The new hompage seems awfully busy, especially depending on how flashy the banner ads are. I know you have to make money, but the look would be a lot cleaner without the one banner at the top, at least on the homepage!


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"Päkäpäät" is one of the Finnish words for "sheep". When you think of a warm wool throws, what design is more fitting than a design with sheep?
This wool throw is not only cute, but also high quality and guaranteed to keep you warm. The throw's size is 130 x 180 cm, which is approx. 51 x 71 inches.
Design: Masaru Suzuki
Material: 100% wool
Also available as baby blanket.
A wool throw blanket made by Finnish textile design house Lapuan Kankurit offers high quality and durability combined with Scandinavian practicality. As Finland knows both long cold winters and sunny warm summers, the Finnish know best how to keep themselves warm - with a touch of design elegance. And when it comes to keeping warm, pure new wool is the ideal material to look for. Whatever your home décor and design preferences, at Nordic Interior Design you're sure to find a wool throw blanket to go with your personal style.
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Whooping cranes are in the midst of their fall migration and sightings will increase as they make their way through North Dakota over the next several weeks. Anyone seeing these birds as they move through the state is asked to report sightings so the birds can be tracked.
North Dakota's roadside pheasant survey conducted in late July and August indicates total birds and number of broods are up statewide from 2013.
Stan Kohn, upland game management supervisor for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said the survey shows total pheasants are up 30 percent from last year. In addition, brood observations were up 37 percent, while the average brood size was down 4 percent. The final summary is based on 253 survey runs made along 106 brood routes across North Dakota.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is currently working with 18 landowners in 14 hunting units across the state who would like to host hunters with antlerless deer licenses in 2014.
Participating landowners are located in hunting units 2C, 2G2, 2I, 2J2, 2K2, 3A4, 3B3, 3C, 3D2, 3E1, 3E2, 3F1, 4B and 4E.
The program is not intended for buck hunters, but designed to direct hunters with antlerless licenses to specific areas to reduce deer populations.
The 2014 fall wild turkey lottery has been held and more than 1,000 licenses remain in eight units. Unsuccessful applicants who applied online will have a refund issued directly to their credit card.
Beginning Sept. 30, all remaining licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters are allowed a maximum of 15 licenses for the fall season.
Resident and nonresident hunters will be able to apply online, or print out an application to mail, at the Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Paper applications will also be available at license vendors.
A goldeye taken from Lake Audubon in July still remains a state record, even though the official weight is about a half pound less than originally reported.
Initially, the weight for the big goldeye, caught by Velva angler Brayden Selzler, was determined as 4 pounds, 12 ounces. After a follow-up investigation, North Dakota Game and Fish Department biologists concluded that the fish officially weighed 4 pounds, 3 ounces.
Selzler's goldeye still broke the previous state record by 6 ounces.
Friday, Sept. 19 at noon signals the start of a nine-and-a-half-day deer hunting season for youth ages 12-15.
Licensed residents ages 12 and 13, and 11-year-olds who turn age 12 in 2014, are allowed to hunt statewide, but only for antlerless white-tailed deer. Resident deer gun hunters age 14 or 15, and 13-year-olds who turn age 14 in 2014, with a "youth season" license, can hunt statewide for any deer, except antlerless mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. In addition, a special license is required to hunt antlered mule deer in those same units.
North Dakota's hunting seasons continue rolling out and many hunters may not being taking the proper care of their guns. Jerry Gulke has some valuable advice and share his insight on this week's North Dakota Game and Fish Department webcast, Outdoors Online, is now online at http://gf.nd.gov.
NDGF survey coordinator Jerry Gulke talks about Gun Care. Click here to Watch!
North Dakota's sandhill crane season opens Sept. 20 and continues through Nov. 16.
Limits are three daily and nine in possession in unit 1 (west of U.S. Highway 281), and two daily and six in possession in unit 2 (east of U.S. Highway 281). Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. each day through Nov. 1. Beginning Nov. 2, shooting hours are extended until 2 p.m. each day.
Hunters are urged to use caution and identify birds to prevent shooting at whooping cranes as they begin their fall migration.
The August-September issue of North Dakota Outdoors magazine is out and has a comprehensive fall hunting outlook. Author and and now retired Game and Fish wildlife chief Randy Kreil shares with his last official fall preview.
It's an excellent read and you'll learn more about the prognosis and status of North Dakota's hunting populations, plus an update on the PLOTS program, and a call for more grouse hunters to participate in the annual wing survey.
Check these stories and more for free in the full August-September issue available right here: or here
North Dakota's two-day youth waterfowl season is Sept. 20-21. Legally licensed resident and nonresident youth waterfowl hunters age 15 and younger may hunt ducks, geese, coots and mergansers statewide.
The daily bag limit and species restrictions for the youth season are the same as for regular duck and goose seasons. Exception: the additional two blue-winged teal allowed during the first 16 days of the regular season are not allowed during the youth season.


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But then the good news: NBC's desire to lure black viewers from HBO and Showtime with better movies resulted in "The Temptations" miniseries last month, about the legendary Motown singing group. CBS came up with a quality miniseries, "Mama Flora's Family," featuring Cicely Tyson and Queen Latifah. ABC has also had some success with "The Hughleys," a sitcom about a black family in a white suburb from executive producer Chris Rock.
In general, made-for-TV movies have been better this fall as the networks battle cable for viewers. CBS' "Saint Maybe" and ABC's remake of "Rear Window" with Christopher Reeve are two good examples in recent weeks. You can expect that trend to continue throughout the season.


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by Ken Schott
Parting Schotts
A Daily Gazette sports blog
Ken Schott blogs about college hockey & more
Union, Harvard scoreless after one
By Ken Schott
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Union and Harvard are scoreless after the first period of play Tuesday at Messa Rink.
Dutchmen goalie Troy Grosenick has made six saves, while Harvard's Rafael Girard has 11 stops.
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Fela: The Man - The Artist
Posted: Thursday, June 17, 2010
Head to the Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery in Harlem to check out Howard T. Cash's exhibition, Fela: The Man – The Artist, featuring photos of Fela's life and times in the 1980s. But hurry, the exhibit ends June 26th!
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Does Lifecell Really Work?
There's a lot of stuff to sort through on the Lifecell official website. Testimonials, images, videos etc. It can be a bit much to try and take in. The fact is all most women want to know is does Lifecell really work?
I've been doing a lot of research on not only Lifcell but each of it's active ingredients to try and determine conclusively if Lifecell works or not.
The short answer I've arrived at is YES, Lifecell definitely can work to reduce the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone and reduce redness and moisturize wonderfully.
However, what I've also discovered in my research is that it isn't going to work for every single person who tries it. Probably about 75% of women will experience some level of success using Lifecell, but there are always going to be some women who don't see the expected results. This could be because they didn't use it consistently or long enough to see results or their skin just didn't react the same way to the active ingredients as other peoples.
Why Does Lifecell Work
So as I said I did some digging around to determine if Lifecell works, why and how does it work.
It turns out that while there website uses a lot of hype to sell the product, the raw ingredients (such as DMAE, Argireline and Vitamin C) have a lot of supporting evidence as to why they produce visible and favourable results.
Let's take a closer look.
This is the first ingredient discussed at the bottom of the official Lifecell website. Deanol is another name for a very well known anti aging ingredient DMAE. This product has been called "face lift in a jar" and also recognized as a powerful anti aging ingredient by some well know individuals in the industry.
The studies I found on DMAE (one Canadian and another from Brazil) suggested that DMAE increased dermal thickness along with collagen fiber thickness. The results for you are that your skin appears "fuller" and the with consistent application wrinkles and fine lines are less visible.
Ubiquinone (aka idebenone):
Idebenone is a powerful antioxidant which helps protect from free radical damage. It also has great anti inflammatory properties when you apply it topically to the skin. Some studies have shown that Idebenone also boosts levels of other antioxidants in the skin such as Vitamin C and E.
Acetyl hexpeptide-3 (aka Agrieline):
This is another well known and widely used anti aging ingredient not just in Lifecell, but other anti aging creams. This ingredient works by relaxing the muscle below the skin. This is accomplished by blocking a protein which aids in communication between nerve endings. They Agrieline works is very similar to Botox®, except that Botox® destroys the protein which Agireline blocks.
The effects of consistent application of Agireline can reduce visible signs of wrinkles and fine lines thanks to relaxed muscles.
Dithiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid:
We'll call this mouth full of an ingredient D3PA for short. When you read about the Nobel Price winning science that is included in Lifecell on their official website, this is the ingredient they're talking about.
D3PA is only found in Lifecell from what I can see, however D3PA appears to be a closely related compound to a well known, used and studied ingredient in other anti wrinkle creams, alpha lipoic acid.
The purpose of D3PA is to bring back a healthy youthful glow to your skin. How does it do that? Well without diving into too much science, D3PA dilates capillaries in your skin which brings more nutrients to the skin. It achieves this by stimulating the production of another compound known as Nitric oxide.
There is evidence of how and why D3PA can stimulate Nitricoxide on the skin and also how and why it can dilate capillaries. While there is not concrete study done in an anti aging skin care scenario, piecing together what is known of this substance suggests that Lifecell made a good choice including this in their formulation.
Fumed silica and Silicon dioxide:
This is one of the most interesting ingredients in Lifecell, and it's the one that works the quickest. Something I wasn't aware of until I started diving into all this research is that we don't actually see wrinkles, what we see are the shadows created on our skin by the wrinkles and lines. These small crystal like particles reflect light away from the wrinkles after you apply the cream to reduce the visible appearance of wrinkles almost instantly (does take a few seconds to absorb into the skin).
While the effects created by these two ingredients wash off each night, they also come back every morning when you apply Lifecell again.
Will Lifecell Work for You?
The only way to know for sure what type of results you'll see from Lifecell is by trying it, and they make it really easy to do so.
For the first 30 days you won't be charged a cent other then shipping. If you decide it's not the product for you simply send it back and you won't be charged anything. If you decide to keep Lifecell and continue using it then you will be charged the initial purchase price of $189, that works out to about $3 per day to use Lifecell. You will still have 90 more days to evaluate Lifecell and if you're not completely satisfied you can send it back for a full refund simply by contacting their customer service department at 1-866-977-1412 or email@example.com.
You'll also be enrolled into their VIP program where you'll receive a new shipment of Lifecell every 60 days for the discounted price of $149 plus $15 shipping. If you prefer to spread out your auto shipments you can contact customer service and request that you're sent a new tube every 90 or even 120 days instead of 60.
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By RUTH MORGAN
For Starkville Daily News
We often hear older folks talk about remembering the "good old days," when things were simpler and less expensive. On the other hand, many people remember the good old days with far less fondness, since for them they were a time of hardships such as cutting and carrying wood into the house on a cold day for heat or cooking on the old, wood stove. The advent of propane gas was a welcomed event which put an end to these trials.
John Crawford moved to Starkville in 1956, when he leased the building located on Main St. from Marmaduke & Mitchell for his butane gas business. He had two 6,000-gallon storage tanks located at the crossroads and two on Highway 12 by the railroad spur. His trucks were equipped with two-way radios. To operate the radios, he had to have a 75-ft. tall FCC tower built at his Hwy. 12 property. He ran into some regulations preventing the tower's construction at first because of the airport. However, it was later approved.
Crawford's Butane Gas Company was the only one in Starkville in 1956. Today, there are three or more propane gas companies here and more who have clients here.
Jim Boy Eckford had previously leased it. Crawford's grandfather had a propane business in the Delta in1956. He had a child who was a traveling salesman and, while in Starkville, noticed the propane gas business for sale. John Crawford's dad was an M.D. and wanted him to become a doctor, so Mr. Crawford went to Ole Miss, majoring in chemistry to fulfill his father's wish. Instead, he went into the propane gas business.
The college and churches were some of his largest customers.
Timing meant success. Propane gas was just coming on the market. Rural homes were converting from wood and coal to propane. Most days, Crawford's crew put in two to three propane gas systems a day. Mr. Crawford remembers Harold McKenzie, recently deceased, and Cedric Brook as excellent crewmembers. Crawford had two gas trucks and one pickup truck. Their work was seven days a week, and their hours were 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Today, most businesses open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
Crawford said, "The biggest problem I had when I moved to Starkville was finding the roads and where people lived." Maps were not readily available then. When Crawford purchased the business, Jim Boy Eckford kept the accounts receivable. Crawford made a deal with Eckford to teach him about the accounting system, which was Greek to him since he had a chemistry degree.
Crawford remembers the Borden plant as a company which utilized propane gas. In the winter months when the temperature would be extremely cold, the company converted their burners to oil and then propane.
Since propane gas users were mostly in rural areas, much of Crawford's business was in the surrounding areas of Sturgis, Mathiston, Longview, and Phoebe, as well as Webster and Clay Counties.
Mr. Crawford told of a tragedy in his business which happened in Starkville. He asked, "Do you notice anything unusual about my face?" I told him that I noticed his nose was red. He said, "That's from an accident that occurred at a home located next to the old Lakeside Golf Club." Bob Moulder was renting a house from E. W. Garrison. Mrs. Moulder had just had a baby, and it was freezing cold. Moulder called Crawford to come and fill his propane tank. When Crawford began filling the tank, he noticed a problem with the pipelines going to the house and ran into the house to safeguard the family. He noticed the stove was on with its door open to provide warmth. The baby was in a bassinet right in front of the stove. The explosion was so great that it blew the door and two windows out of the house. It was so hot in the house that it melted Crawford's fleece jacket and singed the hair off his head, eyebrows, and legs. Today, he has a red nose like Rudolph, which just might be a sign that he is also the leader of the pack. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Crawford remembers one of the best presents he ever got was when buying butane gas. He was always required to pay for it in 10 days of the invoice. When times were hard, Doss Butane told him he would give him 30 days of invoice. Mr. Crawford said, "That was the best Christmas gift I could have received."
Crawford started the propane gas business on July 1, so naturally, in the summer, he did not sell any gas. On December 1, he paid himself his first check, and his balance in his account was eight cents. He still has that eight cents in his briefcase and when he wants to remind himself of just how bad "hard times" were.
When Mr. & Mrs. Crawford moved here, he went to the bank to see Mr. J. T. Steele, president of Security State Bank, about borrowing money to buy a house on Cole St. which was the home of the Methodist church's minister of music. He said, "I was able to buy the house with no down payment, and my monthly rent was $62. Mrs. Crawford majored in speech therapy and taught school for $300/mo. in 1956. She was a key person in starting the Little Red School House and later taught in the Starkville schools. The Crawfords were also instrumental in the establishment of Starkville Academy. Whether in business or education, the Crawfords tirelessly helped to grow Starkville's businesses and educational system. Crawford sold his propane gas business in 1965 for ten times what he paid for it.
The building that housed Crawford Butane Gas is shown in The 1928 Interstate City Directory for Starkville. It is listed under the title "Garages" and was located at 110 W. Main, which is remembered by locals as a wash and grease shop. The telephone number was 156-W. D. C. Morton's home phone number was 156. John Crawford Butane Gas Company's phone number was 628.
Judge T. B. Carroll stated in "Five Years of Progress, 1923-1928" that "Several new automobile businesses have come to the town, the principal ones being the Starkville Auto Company, Reynolds and Smith, Inc., the East Miss. Motor Company, Morton's Garage, and City Service Garage."
Currently ERA Town & Campus Realty occupies the property, which has also served as home to a beauty shop, cable company, political campaign headquarters, art gallery, café, and temporary consignment sales.
Mr. Warren Oakley remembers, "John Crawford was the key person in the establishment of Starkville Academy, and I helped him in that endeavor. I remember well when he built the propane gas business on the railroad spur on Hwy 12, which today is Scott's Propane Gas."
Debbie Mahoney Nettles remembers,"I purchased the property in the spring of 2005 from Bill and Stacie Andrews, who accepted my purchase bid even though it was not the highest one submitted. Bill loved the old building and historic value of the property and wanted to protect it as long as possible. When I submitted my bid, I attached a 'use description' and a rough sketch of my intended renovations and additions. He knew I shared his love and desire for nurturing this grand old man."
Working under the reports that the gas station building on the site and grease/wash bay were built in 1935, I wanted to preserve as much of the original structure as possible. I created additional square footage that includes office space, interior storage, a conference/training room, and a break area by connecting the two buildings. [Note: The bricks for 111 W. Main, First UMC, and Georgia Bryan Lindley's home on Greensboro share the same type/color brick.]
Sometimes in emails and advertising, I'll add that historic 111 W. Main is the home of ERA Town & Campus Realty, located in the Central Neighborhood District.
Renovations by Bill Andrews and Debbie Nettles have earned the building recognitions including a 1999 Commercial Preservation Award presented to Main Street Gallery by the V.C.C. Historic Preservation Committee and a 2006 award from the Starkville Central Neighborhood Foundation for "Adaptive Rehabilitation."
I have an original oil can from the gas station, and John Crawford gave me a photograph from 1958, when his company was in what is now our conference room. No, my building colors are not in honor of John and Ole Miss. The colors are ERA's and American red, white, and blue. I'm an avid Mississippi State supporter.
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A high-tech new mobile crime lab is on the streets in the South Valley. The Tulare County Sheriff's Department showed it off on Tuesday morning. It gives detectives a lot more space and access to technology, that wasn't available in the past, at the scene of a crime. CBS 47's Joe Ybarra has more on how it will help investigators.
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aPARENTly Speaking: Schools in the news
By asoglin
Friday, August 24th, 2007 at 10:22 am in Schools, Teens.
More school headlines this morning – Oakland school board member Chris Dobbins is being asked to step down after fellow trustees discovered he went on dates with a 17-year-old student, including one alleged date to the Berkeley Marina after 2 a.m., and sent her inappropriate e-mails. (Thanks to the folks who posted this in our blog's comments section! Read the story here.) Your thoughts?
Read on for the latest California high school exit exam stats. According to an AP story yesterday, 9 out of 10 seniors passed the exam in time to graduate with their class. The Times' Shirley Dang reports that achievement rates are rising for minorities too.
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Per Theater Chart: Blacking Out
July 8th, 2014
There were no films in the $10,000 club on the per theater chart this weekend. The film that came the closest was Transformers: Age of Extinction, which earned an average of $8,753 in more than 4,000 theaters. The best limited release was Code Black, which earned $7,978 in one theater. The best new release was Tammy with an average of $6,227 in more than 3,000 theaters. Finally, the best new limited release was Life Itself, which managed an average of $5,713 in 23 theaters.
There were a number of other new limited releases, but the only one we have box office numbers for is A Hard Day's Night, which earned $220,542 in 102 theaters for an average of $2,162. This seems really low, but the film was only playing a full schedule in two theaters, while in more than half the theaters it was either playing once a day, or only once for the entire weekend.
This past week also saw milestones reached for several Per Theater Chart alumni:
- The Rover crossed the $1 million mark just before the weekend. That's as far as it will go, but this is better than most limited releases manage.
- Snowpiercer topped $1 million over the weekend and it is already more than halfway to $2 million.
- Begin Again earned more than $1 million over the weekend reaching its first milestone in the process. Its per theater average is strong enough that it will undoubtedly reach more milestones in the near future.
- The Immigrant topped $2 million since this time last week, but that's as far as it will go.
- C.S.Strowbridge
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You can:
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2. Get your workplace involved in the campaign.
3. With a gift of $500 or more supporters can donate through the Enterprise Zone and become eligible to receive a Colorado state tax credit equal to 25 percent of their donation amount, in addition to regular federal and state tax benefits. Gifts must be made by check. Please contact COPPeR to learn more about this opportunity.
4. Volunteer to help get the word out. Volunteer support is critical to the success of Peak Arts Fund.
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6. Experience the arts! Attend a performance, festival, film screening or art exhibit, or take an arts class! More information on upcoming events is available at www.PeakRadar.com. The arts belong to all of us.


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UNLV's ArboretumGreat Place: The grass is very inviting, and so are the shade trees on campus. I enjoy the sounds of nature while eating a snack, reading a book, or just listening to the birds sing.
Memorable Moment: I've seen hummingbirds circle our trees and flowers while sitting on the lawn what a treat to watch them circle and play during a quiet moment on campus.
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Michelle Elekonich's honeybee lab (WHI 113)Great Place: Working in the lab is very unique. Every time I'm here, I'm learning something new: how to care for the bees or new techniques.
Memorable Moment: Going into the apiary wearing only shorts, a shirt, and a veil. I'm surprised I didn't get stung at all! Honeybees really are gentle.
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The Center for Energy ResearchGreat Place:
Todd: The research center has made many contributions to the pursuit of renewable energy production and energy conservation, a field that has many far-reaching effects.
Joseph: We have full-scale demo projects with industry partners that allow them to test their products, and we get to work on their technologies. The research we conduct is a good combo of understanding classroom material and also learning from direct experience. There is a lot of community interaction; for example, recently a well-known local car dealership called and asked for advice on "how to go green."
Mark: It's a great place to learn about how different systems actually work while they are operating in the field, rather than from a specification sheet.
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Todd: The students at the center are extremely motivated and very intelligent. It has been a humbling experience.
Joseph: We get to meet so many people, from British scientists and inventors to Senator Harry Reid and school children.
Mark: I recently gave a television interview about a research project I am working on and have been roasted by friends and family because of the sunglasses I happened to be wearing during my five or six seconds of air time.
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English Language Center Great Place: Everybody who comes into the ELC has something to say about it. It�s very friendly. It�s almost like walking into a living room.
Memorable Moment: The ELC became my family the moment I walked onto the campus. I had great instructors who always helped me out and gave me the opportunity to succeed not only in school, but also outside of class. I tried to give up, but they were always giving me support and helping me out.
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Nursing Skills LabGreat Place: It provides a hands-on learning experience, and students develop advanced skills before entering hospitals.
Memorable Moment: The expressions on students' faces and the light of realization in their eyes each time we engage in simulation exercises is memorable. It�s all about the student learning.
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Environmental and Occupational Health LaboratoryGreat Place: The lab is the centerpiece for our research. It provides opportunities for students to actively be involved in research that directly enhances the quality of life in Nevada.
Memorable Moment: Seeing this lab full of students and knowing the work they conducted in this facility was the basis for their theses and dissertations.
Department of Theatre�s Scene Shop Great Place: The shop is a full-scale laboratory for students to develop their skills and apply classroom knowledge while working with a variety of local and national artists.
Memorable Moment: The Scene Shop is full of activity on a daily basis. Putting on 10 to 12 productions plus special events every year usually creates a unique set of challenges. It�s always memorable when we are unsure if our plan will work, and then after research, analysis, and planning, we try it and it works. Last year, when we were preparing for Doubt, the automated stage we were working on finally came together less than two weeks before the performance. That was memorable.
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The Biomechanics Laboratory Great Place: There�s a wide variety of instruments to quantify human movement, including a 12-camera, 3D, motion-capture system; dual-force platforms;, and two eight-channel electromyography systems, equipment to test energy absorption of running shoes.
Memorable Moment: In 2002, we held a Biomechanics Invitational Seminar. Twenty researchers from around the country with similar research interests visited UNLV to present their current research.
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Xeriscape GardenGreat Place: It�s one of the places on campus you can truly be surrounded by nature without going to some remote corner of campus. It�s a convenient escape, and it�s really nice to be able to take pictures, study, or just watch the chipmunks scurry around. It�s one of those places that you can go when you are in a bad mood and come back feeling refreshed.
Memorable Moment: When I lived in the residence halls, it was nice to be able to go there in the early evening and study while listening to the gurgling fountain. As a professional staff member, it is a nice place to eat my lunch and catch up with colleagues.
Xeriscape Garden
Student Recreation and Wellness CenterGreat Place: I love both working and working out here. The facility is so beautiful and state-of-the-art, and there is so much to do: take a group fitness class, play sports, take a swim, or relax in the massage chairs.
Memorable Moment: When five football players took the Cardio Cabaret class I teach. Sensual dance moves combined with rhythmic cardio exercise helps with flexibility and coordination, and it tones the body. That week, we were using chairs and boas as the props. It was nice to see our Rebel men enjoying what most think to be an all-women�s class.
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Music LibraryGreat Place: It's quiet, convenient, and a comfortable place to work and study. Not to mention the huge array of music material for checkout and in-house use.
Memorable Moment: I've had some wonderful conversations about good music and good books at the library.
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The Center for Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling (CICFC)Great Place: It�s a great place for learning and gaining experience. It also provides valuable services to UNLV students and the community for a reasonable fee.
Memorable Moment: My first counseling session. I was anxious and excited, anticipating putting into action everything I�d learned. In the end, I was relieved, because I was on my way to doing exactly what I wanted to do, therapy.
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Lied LibraryGreat Place: The very first time I walked into the library, I literally had to catch my breath.
Best Feature: Lied Library is full of resources. Everyone could benefit from the wide range of databases and books, no matter what their major is. And if you�re having trouble, there are librarians for every subject area who really know their stuff.
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Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic Great Place: The clinic offers legal assistance to people who would otherwise not be able to afford an attorney.
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The suburban development off Rte. 35, mile 12.1
This particular neighborhood is comprised of three roads, each of which should be named in such a way as to attract upper-middle class families to take up residence. After several minutes of intense debate, we settled upon "Sunnybrook Avenue" as the title of the main artery connecting the development to Route 35; the word "sunny" evoking warmth and security, and the word "brook" conjuring memories of serene spring mornings spent with Poppy fishing along the soft, grassy banks of the quiet stream behind his house. Though nary a fish was ever caught, Ruth said that she cherished her mornings fishing with Poppy. Sunnybrook Avenue was Ruth's idea.
The street to the south of Sunnybrook Avenue should be named "Wildflower Lane." The board arrived at this name after numerous focus groups confirmed that everyone loves wildflowers. Seriously. One hundred percent of the participants in the focus groups described their feelings toward wildflowers as "moderately keen." The spate of dandelions on the grounds of the nearby water treatment plant should only amplify the enthusiasm of the future residents.
"William Henry Harrison Memorial Terrace" was the unanimous choice among board members for the third and final road in the development, branching off of Sunnybrook Avenue to the northeast. We felt that the ninth president of our grand nation deserved to be honored in some capacity by our humble town, and this was the most cost-effective way of doing so. William Henry Harrison Memorial Terrace was also Ruth's idea. She alleges to be a distant relative of Harrison, despite being born to first generation Laotian immigrants. It wasn't worth the fight.
The Main Street connecting Fulton Avenue and Montgomery Avenue
It has come to our attention that our town has two Main Streets. Needless to say, this is rather redundant, unnecessary and bewildering. The board has chosen to retain the "Main Street" moniker for the original, beloved street in the middle of town (you know, the one with all the local businesses?), while renaming the pathetic impostor on the other side of town, which only stretches for 3 blocks anyway. After an arduous, three-month study, it was determined that the charlatan Main Street ranked 42nd in traffic density in the county. As a result, we propose that it be renamed "42nd Street." Ruth's adorably ambitious suggestion, "Maine Street," was soundly rejected.
The road connecting Tompkins Street to the parking garage of the Museum of Renaissance Art
The board strongly recommends the title "Raphael Drive" on the basis of the Renaissance man's much-celebrated legacy. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino was a tour de force in the – OK, in reality the board just happens to enjoy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the point of obsession, and the recently opened Renaissance museum gave it the perfect setting to properly honor the most underrated turtle of the series. "Cowabunga Lane" was, unfortunately, too obtuse of a reference to Renaissance art to ever be approved. As an aside, we discovered during the discussion that Ruth doesn't like pizza. She is rapidly becoming a pariah.
The road on the west side of the city limits currently known as Clinton Street
The board proposes that Clinton Street be renamed "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard," after hearing an impassioned campaign from six community members with nothing better to worry about. Ruth personally organized the campaign. These citizens felt that Clinton Street was the best candidate to properly honor Dr. King, despite its prickly reputation for carjackings, muggings, prostitution and brazen jaywalkers. The board must note that, if it was to deny this request, each board member would appear insensitive to the entire civil rights movement, as well as insensitive to Ruth's trivial, manufactured social causes. As such, we deem the renaming of Clinton Street necessary and prudent.
The thoroughfare connecting Tompkins Street and Rte. 35 (under construction)
There were several strong contenders for this four-lane highway "Beachside Parkway" was a tantalizingly ironic option given the hilly, tree-dotted terrain; unfortunately, the board didn't have enough confidence in the humor of its witless constituents. Thus, we recommend "Hilltop Expressway." We wish this town was more fun.
The road connecting Ferguson Avenue to the new county courthouse
"Court Street." Although, in defense of our creativity, it was decided on a coin flip between that and "Court Court." Ruth called heads, not that that's of any particular importance.