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>> Monday, August 15, 2011
We've been dealing with a lot of sickness in our household for the past several weeks. Fortunately I've been well, but the rest of the family... my hubby, both girls, and our cat, have not been so well. Last week we just decided to take the week off and have a chance to rest and recover. But this week we are finally back in to school! Hopefully I'll have some pictures to post by the end of the week.
I've got to share something funny my daughter said to me over the weekend... we were at the store, and I was holding my youngest daughter's hand. She's 7, and is at the point where she doesn't want to hold my hand in public. She'd rather walk a step or two ahead of me, as I guess that way she feels more grown up. When I asked her why she didn't want to hold my hand she replied she wanted to be like her big sister, and not have to hold my hand anymore. Well, my older daughter still likes to hold my hand when we go out. So when she heard her younger sister say this, she came back and held my other hand. I thought that was so sweet... and then she said, "Mommy, do you know why I want to hold your hand now?" I thought she was going to say something sweet, but instead she said, "Because I know it won't be much longer that I'll be able to hold your hand... before we know it, instead you'll be holding a walker." That stinker! :-) At least being sick hasn't hurt her sense of humor!

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OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (AP) Grayson Murray shot a 6-under 66 in grabbing the first round lead at the 108th Southern Amateur at The Honors Course.
Murray, from Raleigh, North Carolina, birdied four straight holes Wednesday on his back nine, and took a two-stroke lead after 18 holes. Trevor Cone of Concord, North Carolina, and Geoff Drakeford of Australia each shot 68.
Defending Southern Amateur champ Zach Olsen from Memphis, Tennessee, opened with a 76.
Murray, who transferred from Duke to Arizona State where he will be a junior this fall, hit driver only three times so he could hit mid-irons into the greens. During his consecutive birdies, his longest putt was 7 feet.
The winner of the 72-hole event will receive a spot in the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational.


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Poison frontman to remake Poison classics with some rock stars
While gearing up to take Poison on tour with Def Leppard this summer, Bret Michaels found time to assemble an all-star cast of guests for his new LP, Bret Michaels and Friends: Get Your Rock On, due out in September.
"Every song on it is a collaboration with other musicians," says Michaels. "And it's such a diverse range of people, from Loretta Lynn and Joe Perry [who play on a reworking of the Poision hit "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"] and Jimmy Buffett to Lil Jon, Michael Anthony, Ace Frehley, all the Skynyrd guys, guys from .38 Special and Blackfoot and Rascal Flatts' Jay [DeMarcus]. These are friends and people I've played with, partied with, jammed with throughout the years."
A new rendition of Poison's "Nothin' But a Good Time" unites Frehley, Anthony and Lil Jon. "Ace Frehley is the real deal," says Michaels. "He laid down this amazing solo and then Michael Anthony came in, he did the backups, and I was like, 'Just play some Michael Anthony licks.' He did, and that's what made magic on the song."
While many of the featured artists are now friends of Michaels, they started off as his rock & roll heroes. That's most apparent on his rendition of "Sweet Home Alabama." "I did [it] with all the guys from Lynyrd Skynyrd, the guys from Blackfoot and .38 Special," he says. "That was amazing because probably my first foot in the door as a child was traditional country, then I got turned onto the Beatles and Stones. Then I immediately fell in love with Southern rock, which was kind of a perfect mixture of country and rock."
Michaels isn't done recruiting collaborators. He hopes to get Zakk Wylde to come in and redo "Go That Far," the theme from Rock of Love. And after checking out Cheap Trick in concert recently, he got another idea. "I'd like to get Rick Nielsen to come in to play on 'Talk Dirty to Me,'" he says. "I think that'd be great to have him come in and put his style on a song that I remade in an over-the-top, punk-metal fashion."
Though Michaels says, "This could be the never-ending record," he's focused on finishing the LP and can't help but get excited about the prospects of future collaborations. "If I was to do another one of these records, it's overwhelming the amount of possibilities," he says. "I've been onstage with Jimmy Page, he's come and played with Poison in Reno, Nevada, and it was an amazing night. And last year, I played with Toby Keith and partied with him. The list is endless."


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From replacing one of TV's most infamous Men to portraying one of the business world's most famous men, Ashton Kutcher can seemingly do it all!
The Two and a Half Men star is set to play Steve Jobs in an indie biopic titled Jobs, Variety reports. And while the actor is well-known for his Twitter activity, no one can deny that he also bears an uncanny resemblance with the late Apple founder, too.
So what is the film about? And does this mean Kutcher is dunzo with Two and a Half Men?
The film will follow Jobs on his journey from "wayward hippie" to cofounder of Apple and one of the most respected and powerful entrepreneurs in the business and technological world. Jobs passed away last October.
The film will be based on the best-selling, authorized bio of Jobs by Walter Isaacson.
While he has yet to sign a deal for another season, sources tell E! that Kutcher will most likely return to Two and a Half Men for another year. Kutcher would film Jobs while on hiatus from the CBS comedy in May.
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Sutherlin Comes Homeby Kyle Bender '12
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Coming out of high school, junior AJ Sutherlin knew he wanted to find a college with good academics and a solid basketball program. However, the former North Montgomery High School standout also wanted to get out and explore opportunities away from home. He never really considered nearby Wabash during his college search.
More than two years later, after time spent at Elmhurst College in Chicago and Earlham College in Richmond, Ind., Sutherlin is once again a full-time Montgomery County resident and a new member of the Wabash basketball team.
"I made the choice this summer to transfer to Wabash for several reasons," Sutherlin said. "I knew I would have the opportunity to play for a great basketball program while getting one of the best educations around but I also wanted to be closer to home and my family."
The decision gave Wabash a 6'5'' forward with significant amounts of college basketball experience to the team's already deep roster.
Last season for Earlham, Sutherlin's 16.8 points per game scoring average trailed only new teammate Wes Smith in the North Coast Athletic Conference lead.
Unlike NCAA Division I programs where transfers are required to refrain from athletic competition for one calendar year, Division III athletics have no such sanction. Once Sutherlin made the decision to attend Wabash, he was instantly eligible to compete for the Little Giants.
This dilemma recently produced an interesting floor dynamic when Wabash hosted Earlham as part of their Little Giant Tip-Off Classic in early November. In the Little Giant's 73-58 victory, Sutherlin contributed 10 points against his former Quaker teammates.
"I expected it to just be another normal game, but when I came in the game I saw that I knew everyone on the court," Sutherlin said. "It was a little different because that's never really happened before in my career but it was still a lot of fun."
Through the first six games of the season, Sutherlin has contributed almost seven points and three rebounds per game while averaging 16 minutes of play per game off the bench.
Perhaps most impressive is Sutherlin has yet to return to full strength from a surgery he had this summer. He continues to rehab the surgically repaired knee with one of Dr. K. Donald Shelbourne's strength programs.
"It's always a challenge to come back from an injury," he said. "Everyone has been great about helping me out. I still can't do a lot of things mobility wise, so right now the coaches just want me to shoot the ball – which is one of my favorite things to do so I can't complain! It's great to have such a deep roster on this team because I'm able to have a different role than what I'm used to in the past. I can come off the bench and just try to contribute as needed."
Sutherlin's efforts have not gone unnoticed by his new coaches and teammates.
"AJ came in and worked extremely hard this preseason and the guys accepted and welcomed him," Coach Mac Petty said. "He's a great player but his good attitude is what has really helped the transition because he's a good person and really wants to be a part of this team."
Senior Ben Burkett echoed Petty's praise of Sutherlin – "It is difficult for anyone to come into a new program as a transfer, let alone a junior fresh off knee surgery, but AJ has made the transition seamlessly. He fit right in with everybody on the team both on and off the floor. He brings a great shooting ability and high basketball IQ to the team. Knowing AJ for many years always made it fun for me to play college basketball against him, but I've quickly realized it's much better to have him on my team."
As the Little Giants begin their NCAC conference slate this weekend with a trip to Hiram, Sutherlin and his teammates are excited to continue their impressive start.
"This team has been successful early because of the great team chemistry we've developed," Sutherlin said. "I've never been on a team that's came together so quickly. Everyone is helping each other out and learning from one another. It should be a great year for Wabash basketball."


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Rescue Mission Alliance
Charles and Mary Pope, founders of the Oxnard Rescue Mission, came to southern California from Amarillo, Texas in 1967 to begin training in the ministry of Rescue in Santa Barbara. Shortly thereafter, they were instrumental in establishing the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. Five years later, Chuck felt a call from God to pioneer another Rescue Mission in the Oxnard / Ventura area. Along with his faithful and devoted wife Mary, Chuck began to look for a location for a Rescue Mission.
Joining forces, they shared the vision of a Rescue Mission with area pastors and, in 1972, established the first Board of Directors: Charles Pope, Chairman; Tom Fragano, Vice Chairman; Ruben Miranda, Secretary; and Reverend John Foster, Treasurer.
Initial funding required to renovate facilities and begin operation were obtained in 1972 by loans from the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, the Union Rescue Mission of Los Angeles, and the private sector. Incorporated in the State of California on July 6, 1972 as the Oxnard Rescue Mission, the organization began operations at the facility on Sixth Street in Oxnard where it is still located today.
In September 1989, the Mission's name was changed to Ventura County Rescue Mission in order to better align its name with the scope of its countywide services. The Ventura County Rescue Mission is the longest standing shelter for the homeless in Ventura County. Today, the Mission's capacity has more than 125 beds.
On July 5, 1992 after 20 years of service to the community, a fire broke out in the main dormitory early Sunday morning. Fortunately, no lives were lost and no one was injured. The fire destroyed the men's dormitory. Along with community support and faithful donors, the mission was able to construct a new building and, in July 1998, fully occupied the new facility. The old Rescue Mission building is still used for a Learning and Recreation Center for program men. It also houses several offices.
Tremendous growth in existing programs and development of additional programs and services to the homeless in adjacent Los Angeles County initiated another organizational name change on August 4, 1997 to the Rescue Mission Alliance.
Recognizing the need for services for women and children, the Rescue Mission Alliance started the Lighthouse for Women and Children in Oxnard in 1998.
The Rescue Mission Alliance started serving the homeless in San Fernando Valley in 1998 through the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission and the Valley Food Bank. In August 2003, Central Coast Rescue Mission came under the wing of Rescue Mission Alliance, and in February 2008 the Victor Valley Rescue Mission entered into the Rescue Mission Alliance family.
Rescue Mission Alliance has recently purchased a school in the San Fernando Valley and will be expanding the mission with housing for families in need. We expect it to be completed in 2015.


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iluvk9 wrote:Nice! Reminds me of a Soap Opera set (and that is a compliment...) I especially like the "Crate Room".
iluvk9 wrote:Oh, and do you have enough alcohol there?
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Species: Mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni)
Status: Endangered (EN)
Interesting Fact: The male mountain nyala is larger than the female, and has long, spiralling horns, which may grow to 118 centimetres long. As the male matures, the tips of its horns develop an ivory colouration.
More information: The mountain nyala is an elegant and rather attractively marked antelope and is endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia, where it is found to the southeast of the Rift Valley. Most active in the evening and early morning, the mountain nyala browses on bushes, trees and herbs, and will also take grasses, ferns, aquatic plants and lichens. Individuals often shelter in dense cover such as woodland and heather during periods of extreme cold or heat, and the attractive markings may help to conceal individuals from predators by breaking up its outline.
The mountain nyala population has undergone a substantial decline in recent decades, and has decreased from an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 individuals in the 1960s to perhaps fewer than 4,000 today. The range of the mountain nyala has been reduced dramatically, and the remaining populations have become fragmented, which has made them particularly vulnerable to population declines. The main threats to the mountain nyala come from the negative effects of human activities throughout its range, with increasing human and livestock populations putting ever-increasing pressure on this species through illegal hunting, competition with cattle and predation by domestic dogs, as well as habitat clearance for agriculture, grazing, firewood harvesting, and settlement. Despite being fully protected by law, enforcement of legislation is generally absent, and the mountain nyala is only effectively protected within a small area in the north of Bale Mountains National Park. The mountain nyala is a flagship species for conservation in Bale Mountains National Park, but its future survival will depend on increased protection from illegal activities, and action to reduce or manage human utilisation of the park.
See images and videos of the mountain nyala on Arkive.
Find out more about the wildlife of Ethiopia on Arkive.
Read about the Saint Louis Zoo's project to conserve the mountain nyala.
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Very nice site here Jim.
The silnylon tent floor treatment seems like a great idea those who need an enhanced/more waterproof floor. Personally, I'm fine with just a standard silnylon floor and I don't even use a groundcloth anymore with no problems at all. I'm prepared to make field repairs though if need be.
The tent floor treatment article had a lot of interesting things about silnylon waterproofness. I was dismayed to learn that waterproofness deteriorates so rapidly with use. I have a Stephenson's Warmlite silnylon tent that I have been using moderately for 6 years now with no leakage yet. I believe Stephenson's is one of the pioneers in using silnylon for tents - expensive but one of the lightest commercial tents around.
I saw an interesting article on the net by hammock dude Ed Speer. Ed recommends periodically treating silnylon with commonly available silicone spray to restore waterproofness >>> http://www.hammockcamping.com/Free%20Reports/Silnylon.htm
Has anyone experienced silnylon leakage due to deterioration of the factory treatment? And has anyone tried spraying silcone on their silnylon to restore waterproofness? I might try this with my tent in the future if I experience leakage but I would want to make sure that this can be applied safely without damaging the fabric.
I'm looking forward to Jim's future article, Silnylon: The Inside Story .


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Florida Georgia Line, 'Cruise' – Song Review
In just a few short seconds, Florida Georgia Line make a memorable impression on 'Cruise,' their debut single with Republic Nashville. The duo have been performing together since graduating from Belmont University, and their formal training shows in the tight execution of this lyric-heavy summer song. It's Tyler Hubbard's unique voice that stands out immediately.
Hubbard doesn't sound like anyone else on country radio. His grainy southern drawl layers over banjo and electric guitars like gravy on grits. The song begins with the hook — always an effective way to get radio play — before telling a story of summer love.
"She was sippin' on southern and singin' Marshall Tucker / We were falling in love in the sweet heart of summer / She hopped right up into the cab of my truck and said / Fire it up let's go get this thing stuck," he sings during the second verse. This isn't an original story, but it's one that never gets old. These boys play it with inspiration.
"Baby you a song / You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise / Down a back road blowin' stop signs through the middle of every little farm town with you," Hubbard sings with support from Brian Kelley during the catchy chorus.
If anyone should know a thing or two about southern love in the country, it's a band called Florida Georgia Line. They don't disappoint with 'Cruise,' although the bridge could be cut without consequence. At just 3:33, this song the song lacks space to breathe. It's hard to make this complaint while enjoying the rock-influenced country party song for a fourth straight time, however… which is something that's bound to happen.
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� ON SALE AT 10 A.M. FRIDAY: Zac Brown Band, Jan. 26, Greensboro Coliseum. $45, $59.50, $69.50; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
� ON SALE AT 10 A.M. FRIDAY: Smokey Robinson, 8 p.m. April 5, Durham Performing Arts Center. $50, $125; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
� ON SALE AT 10 A.M. FRIDAY: Bryan Adams, 8 p.m. Jan. 22, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. $45, $75; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
� ON SALE AT 10 A.M. SATURDAY: Pajanimals Live, 6 p.m. April 3, Durham Performing Arts Center. $20.50, $39.50; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
� ON SALE AT 10 A.M. SATURDAY: Willie Nelson and Family, 8 p.m. Jan. 18, Durham Performing Arts Center. $51, $78.50; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
WQDR Country for the Kids Concert, featuring Kix Brooks, Scotty McCreery, Josh Thompson, Lee Brice, Gloriana and Jason Michael Carroll, 7 p.m. Nov. 27, Durham Performing Arts Center. $50, $100; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Elon University Department of Music presents �Not Just for Kids,� 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27, McCrary Theatre on campus. (336) 278-5610.
Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m. Nov. 28, Durham Performing Arts Center. $62 to $92; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Clay Aiken�s Joyful Noise concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Durham Performing Arts Center. $40. $85; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 1, PNC Arena in Raleigh; and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Greensboro Coliseum. $40.50 to $70.50; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Elon University Electric Ensemble, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, McCrary Theatre on campus. (336) 278-5610.
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver holiday concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Carolina Theatre of Greensboro, 301 S. Greene St. $22.50. Visit carolinatheatre.com or call (336) 333-2605.
Manheim Steamroller: Christmas by Chip Davis, 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Durham Performing Arts Center. $58, $78; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Elon University Department of Music presents �A Celebration of Light,� 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Whitley Auditorium, on campus. Free. (336) 278-5610.
�So You Think You Can Dance� Live Tour, 8 p.m. Dec. 2, Durham Performing Arts Center. $39.50, $65; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Techtronica, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Yeager Recital Hall, Elon University. Free. (336) 278-5610.
Keb� Mo,� 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 W. Morgan St. $29, $39, $54; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Maybach Music Group, featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill and Wale, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Greensboro Coliseum. $29.75, $59.75; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
R. Kelly with Tamia, 8 p.m. Dec. 7, War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro. $45, $65, $99, $125; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Jarrod Spector presents �Minor Fall, Major Lift,� 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, McCrary Theatre, Elon University. Concert is a fundraiser for The Elon School. $15 to $100. Visit theelonschool.org or call (336) 395-8550 ext. 202 for more details.
Dave Matthews Band, with The Lumineers, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, PNC Arena, Raleigh. $39.50, $65, $75; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
�12 Gifts of Christmas,� featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, Lisa Welchel and more, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Greensboro Coliseum. $25, $35; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
The Isley Brothers, 8 p.m. Dec. 21, Durham Performing Arts Center. $45, $100; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Greensboro Symphony Pops presents New Year�s Eve with Steve Lippia, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. $24, $42; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
The Avett Brothers with Amos Lee, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Greensboro Coliseum. $49.50, $54.50; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Widespread Panic, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte. $65, $70; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Ongoing concerts
The Barn Dance, 6341 Phillippi Road, Julian: karaoke nights at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Fridays of each month; country, gospel, rock �n� roll and bluegrass music at 7:30 p.m. each Saturday. $5 for karaoke nights ($2 for children under age 12). $10 on Saturdays, $5 for children under age 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. Fridays and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. (336) 685-9200 or www.thebarndanceinc.com.
501 Country Dance, Little River Community Center, 6305 N. Roxboro Road, Durham. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the dance is from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every Friday. �Big Daddy� Steve Winston will lead the dances. (919) 732-3267.
Friday nights at Company Shops Market Co-op: Live entertainment Fridays at 268 E. Front St. in downtown Burlington. This Friday, Rootzie performs at 6 p.m. Free. Visit companyshopsmusic.com or call (919) 448-7309 for more details.
Music for a Great Space presents organist Gabriel Bianco, guitar, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro. $20. Next up is Trio Solisti on Jan. 11. Tickets available through Carolina Theatre at (336) 333-2605.
Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw: Midtown Dickens, Matthew White Saturday . $10. Surfjan Stevens Christmas Sing-a-long Nov. 25 (sold out). For more details, visit www.hawriverballroom.com.
UniverSoul Circus, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27; 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28-30; noon, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1; 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Greensboro Coliseum Complext parking lot. $19.50 to $28.50; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Cedric the Entertainer, 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Durham Performing Arts Center. $45, $100; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
WWE Raw, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Greensboro Coliseum. $15 to $95; get tickets through Ticketmaster.
Big Sip Expo, showcasing local, regional and national beverages, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 8, Greensboro Coliseum Complex Pavilion. Conoisseur session begins at 1 p.m.; general public session is at 4 p.m. $22, $32; tickets available through Ticketmaster. Ages 21and up.
Alamance County
An exhibit of works by Hyoungseok Kim runs through Nov. 27, Arts West Gallery, Elon University. (336) 278-5610.
An exhibit of works by photographer Oskar Neuhold is on display through November at Roasted Coffee Depot, 131 W. Elm St. Graham. (336) 229-2295.
An exhibit of works by Jonas Gerard runs through Nov. 30, SaxArt Gallery, 1616 Jordan Drive, Saxapahaw. Visit saxapahawartists.com or call (336) 525-2394 for more details.
�Our Favorite Things,� artwork by Linda Gordon and Laine Francis, runs through Dec. 5, Two for Tea, 2306 S. Church St., Burlington. (336) 226-0791.
�Melville Dairy Retrospective,� featuring milk bottle and advertising art collections of Melville Dairy, runs through December at Alamance Community College�s Scott Collection, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham. Get more details at (336) 506-4203.
Kathleen Gwinnett�s �Visions of Italy� runs through December at Point of View Gallery, 717 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington. Visit pointofviewgallery.com or call (336) 270-4998.
Chatham County Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and 8-9, various locations. Visit chathamartistsguild.com for complete details.
Winter Show 2012 opens Dec. 2 and runs through Jan. 13, Green Hill Center for NC Art, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Visit greenhillcenter.org or call 9336) 3330-7460.
An exhibit of works by David Borawaski opens Dec. 3 and runs through Feb. 12, Arts West Gallery, Elon University. (336) 278-5610.
�Inked Yarn Woodcut Prints,� artwork by Austrian artist Claudia Schmitx-Esser, runs through Nov. 25, Eno Gallery, 100 S. Churton St., Hillsborough. Visit enogallery.net or call (919) 883-1415 for more details.
�How Do You Paint Courage?� runs through Nov. 29, Center for Creative Leadership, One Leadership Place, Greensboro. Get more details at (336) 510-0975.
�Affinities: Pairings from the Collection� runs through Dec. 2, Reynolda House, Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. Visit reynoldahouse.org or call (336) 758-5150.
�Catherine Murphy: Falk Visiting Artist� runs through Dec. 9, Weatherspoon Art Museum, at Spring Garden Ave. and Tate Street on the UNC-Greensboro campus. (336) 334-5770.
�School Desegregation: Learn, Preserve and Empower� runs through Dec. 14, Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, 975 Main St., Danville, Va. Visit danvillemuseum.org or call (434) 793-5644.
�Stephen Hayes: Cash Crop,� an exhibit featuring 15 life-size sculptures of human beings in shackles and grappling with the trans-Atlantic slave trade, runs through Dec. 16, Guilford College Art Gallery, Hege Library, on campus off Friendly Avenue in Greensboro. Visit guilford.edu or call (336) 316-2438 for more details.
�Juan Logan: Without Stopping� runs through Dec. 16, Weatherspoon Art Museum, at Spring Garden Ave. and Tate Street on the UNC-Greensboro campus. (336) 334-5770.
Theater / Dance
Burlington Christian Academy�s Royal Players presents �Bye Bye Birdie,� 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Paramount Theater, 128 E. Front St., Burlington. $10. $8 seniors. (336) 222-TIXS.
Triad Stage presents �A Christmas Carol,� Dec. 2-23, Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. $25. Visit triadstage.org or call (336) 272-0160.
Broadway tour of �Million Dollar Quartet,� 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6, 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Durham Performing Arts Center. $17.50 to $65; get tickets through Ticketmaster.
Disney on Ice presents �Rockin� Ever After,� 7 p.m. Dec. 5-6; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7; 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8; and 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9, PNC Arena, Raleigh. $16 to $80; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
�Fiddler on the Roof,� 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro. $45 to $55; tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Auditions / Entries
SaxArt Gallery is calling on artists to participate in its annual Holiday Art Market from Dec. 2-23. For more details, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call Suzanne Conners at (336) 525-2394.
Submit calendar listings to the Times-News Accent department, 707 S. Main St., Burlington, the Tuesday before the Thursday of publication. Fax: (336) 229-2463. Add events yourself at events.thetimesnews.com.
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Courtesy of Coast Guard Sports Information
NEW LONDON, CONN.--Freshman Mike Massaro's two-run triple highlighted a four-run fourth in game two as Coast Guard came from behind to beat MIT 5-4 in game two after the Engineers won the opener 5-1 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) baseball action.
Sophomore Torre Swanson (1-3) and freshman Henry Zhu allowed just four hits and an earned run in the opener for MIT. Swanson worked 6 1/3 innings and allowed four hits and the earned run while walking two and striking out eight to pickup his first win of the season. Zhu retired the two batters he faced to register his third save of the season.
MIT scored four times in the fourth to break a 1-1 tie. Junior William Blackman led off the inning with a homer to right while freshman Ricardo Perez and senior Stewart Park added RBI singles in the inning for a 5-1 lead.
Riley Beecher (1-3) went the distance for the Bears and allowed
nine hits and five runs, all earned, while walking one and striking
out two and took the loss.
Juniors Ryne Barry and Dan Hyatt along with Perez each had two hits in the game one win for the Engineers (8-10, 2-7).
In game two, MIT scored a run in the third on an RBI single by Park and another run in the fourth on an RBI double by sophomore Bryan Macomber for a 2-0 lead.
Coast Guard (7-14, 2-7) took the lead with four runs in the fourth. Freshman Eric Gerken got the Bears on the board with a sacrifice fly before Massaro tripled with a pair of runners on base and scored on throwing error to give the Bears a 4-2 lead.
The Engineers tied the game 4-4 in the sixth on a two-run single by Macomber.
The Bears scored the eventual game winner in the sixth, an RBI single by Gerken scoring senior Ryan Milligan, who led off with an infield single, moved to second on an error and stole third.
Junior Jesse Karr (1-5) worked the first six innings and allowed eight hits and four runs, three earned while striking out two to get his first win of the season. Freshman Derek Petty pitched the final three innings and allowed just one hit and a pair of walks while striking out one to earn his first collegiate save.
Chris Vaughan went the first four innings for MIT and allowed five
hits and four runs, all unearned, while walking one and fanning
three. Freshman Max Ockner (1-1), who took the loss, worked 2 2/3
innings and allowed just two hits and an unearned run while walking
Park, Blackman and Macomber each had two hits in game two for MIT.
Massaro, Milligan and freshman Nolan Gallagher each had a pair of hits in the game two win for Coast Guard.
MIT and Coast Guard remain tied for the sixth and final NEWMAC tournament spot with 2-7 records with three games left in the conference season.


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No. 25 Kentucky faces Tennessee, looking to move forward from Noel's season-ending knee injury
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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky players have had three days to digest the impact of Nerlens Noel's season-ending knee injury.
The 25th-ranked Wildcats' Southeastern Conference game at Tennessee on Saturday will be their first gut check since enduring the enormous setback.
The star freshman forward tore his left ACL in Kentucky's 69-52 loss at Florida on Tuesday night. The devastating injury will mean a new rotation for the young Wildcats (17-7, 8-3), who struggled to develop chemistry this season even with the nation's top shot-blocker on the floor.
Besides raising their games to offset the loss of Noel's contributions on both ends of the floor, Kentucky players must do it quickly to slow Tennessee (13-10, 5-6). The Volunteers have won four of their last six behind forward Jarnell Stokes, who has posted six straight double-doubles.
For the defending national champions, the task is building the resolve and performance to meet challenges that extend beyond this weekend.
"We just got a clean slate. It's like a brand new season now," said 7-foot freshman forward Willie Cauley-Stein, who will man the post after spending most of the season as Noel's backup.
"We've got to figure out how to play with his absence and do things different. The first couple of games it's going to be uncomfortable for us, but if we get used to it and just buy into what Coach is saying, we'll be alright."
How differently Kentucky plays, coach John Calipari couldn't say Friday because the team hasn't practiced much since Noel's injury. But he sounded curious to see what adversity brings from his roster.
Calipari doesn't expect Cauley-Stein to copy Noel's all-around averages of 10.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.4 blocks per game. Nor does the coach foresee huge offensive breakouts from his personnel given their periodic inconsistency.
But Calipari doesn't think his Wildcats have forgotten the gains they had during their five-game winning streak that ended at Florida, either. No doubt, losing Noel is a huge blow on many levels that will take some doing to overcome.
Calipari, echoing Cauley-Stein, believes his players have the ability to do "a little bit more."
"Obviously, we can make up rebounds and points," he said. "Those blocked shots are what you're not going to make up. So, we'll see. This team has a clean slate. It's a blank canvas. It's whatever they want it to be. ...
"You know what's funny? We win five of six. We do have an injury that can either bring you together or separate you. But now we're on the cusp of, 'OK, let's see what we are. Let's learn.' "
At the very least, players such as Cauley-Stein will earn more minutes and he's eager to see how his game develops with added playing time. Though admittedly lacking Noel's shot-blocking skills, he can score, rebound and steal the ball.
Cauley-Stein, who missed four games last month following a minor procedure on his left knee, believes the key is doing what he does well better rather than imitating Noel.
"I'm not Nerlens," said Cauley-Stein, averaging 7.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. "He does things that are just uncanny. His ability to block shots, I don't have that ability. What I do have is athleticism, be able to play out on a guard, simple stuff like that and just hustle. That's all I have to take care of."
His immediate task is handling the 6-8, 270-pound Stokes, the reigning SEC player of the week. Averaging 12.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game overall (9.8 boards in league play), the sophomore forward is the first conference player with six consecutive double-doubles since Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins had seven straight in 2010.
Stokes had just four points and five rebounds before fouling out after playing 15 minutes in the Vols' 75-65 loss to the Wildcats on Jan. 15. After fouling out again two games later at Mississippi, Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin contacted the SEC about how his player was being officiated.
Stokes' streak began right after, and fouls haven't been an issue. Though he won't face Noel again, Cauley-Stein isn't exactly a downgrade.
"You take that away and I think that changes a team," Stokes said of Noel's absence. "But they still have a good player in Willie Cauley-Stein, who's also 7 feet. They still should be good."
How good depends on whether the Wildcats drop bad habits Calipari believes has slowed their growth.
At different points this season, the coach has called out sophomore guard Ryan Harrow and freshmen Alex Poythress and Archie Goodwin either for their lack of hustle, attitude or decision-making. But Calipari said everybody needs to step up their play if Kentucky hopes to make the NCAA tournament.
That means opportunities for Kentucky players such as 6-7 junior Jon Hood, who last year went through what Noel will face when he undergoes surgery in the next two to three weeks. The guard's recovery has been slow this season but he now feels ready to play more minutes and contribute wherever he's needed.
Hood is confident the Wildcats can adopt that same approach, one bright side in an otherwise gloomy week for Kentucky.
"We still believe that this team can do real special things," Hood said. "There's still a whole lot of talent on this team, we just need to come together, that's all. No Nerlens is a big thing. That's a big loss, but nothing that can't be made up.
"We weren't fully together, and this is the thing that will bring us to that point."
AP Sports Writer Steve Megargee in Knoxville, Tenn., contributed to this report.


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If you like to get away from it all every once in a while, buying a vacation home could be the best decision you ever make. Not only does a home abroad offer you a convenient way to enjoy your favourite holiday resort, it can also often prove a worthwhile investment.
Here are the six essential questions you should ask yourself before buying your dream vacation home.
1. Am I in love with the location?
The old cliché in property is true: location is king. Without doubt the most important decision you make when buying a holiday home is that of where you want it to be. Get this right and the rest will slot into place. Luxurious holiday homes are available in just about every corner of every country, so you can be sure to find somewhere that suits you.
2. Is the timing right?
Timing is important when buying abroad. If you're buying somewhere with a different currency, exchange rates will make a huge impact on what you're able to buy. Keep an eye on market trends and consult with industry experts to ensure you're getting the most for your money.
It's also wise to consider timing in terms of development. You'll pay a premium for buying a vacation home in a resort which is well established. Keep an eye out for new resorts and your holiday home could well turn into a smart investment.
3. Do I plan to let the property?
On the subject of investment, by far the biggest financial benefit of a owning a vacation home is the scope for rental income. If you're willing to let your holiday home for at least part of the holiday season, you can expect to see an impressive return.
If holiday letting is on the agenda, this could well help inform your buying decision. Fortunately, the criteria of potential renters are likely to match your own. Things like outside space, decor and proximity to attractions will all play a role in determining how appealing your holiday home is to renters.
4. Should I look at shared ownership?
Shared ownership is common in holiday resorts. When your vacation home is only in use for part of the year, it makes little sense for it to be empty. One alternative is shared ownership. While you lose out on the income that comes with lettings, with shared ownership your buying power is dramatically improved.
5. To swim or not to swim?
When you're looking for a vacation home in a sunny location, the question of a swimming pool is bound to arise sooner or later. Ultimately, this is a personal preference. While most people enjoy the luxury of having their own vacation home pool, it's worth considering the ongoing maintenance costs involved too.
6. Which real estate agent can best help in my search?
Once you've answered all of the above questions, the only thing that remains is to begin your search for a dream holiday home. The process of buying a faraway home can be made a great deal easier by teaming up with international industry experts like Engel & Völkers.
For a look at our luxury properties all over the world, visit the Engel & Völkers website. Our real estate experts know all there is to know about international property – perfect for helping you find a new home away from home.


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On Thursday, April 9th, 2009, SeniorNet released the Leadership Exchange upgrade.
Following are some Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:
Question: Will the change or upgrade from the old to the new Leadership Exchange impact my class schedule?
Answer: The short answer is NO. Since there will be a transition period of one week during which time both the old Leadership Exchange and the new Leadership Exchange will be operational, there will be no down time.
Question: Tell me again, why are we doing this?
Answer: Actually, the old Leadership Exchange has been operating on the old platform for more than 8 years. There have been many significant web site developments during that time. Moving to the new platform will provide many enhancements, not the least of which is the security upgrade. In addition, there are significant benefits in the administrative and management tools, as well as the ability to quickly and easily upload and incorporate new course materials and revisions to the curriculum. As they say, time is money and the new platform is definitely more user friendly.
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The Steffani Collection features modern chandeliers that incorporate traditional elements. With a crystal-accented stem, the curves are embedded with Clear Firenze crystals, available in Allegris exclusive Chrome and 24k Gold finishes and are crowned with Clear Firenze crystal bobeches. Allegris Firenze or Swarovski Elements crystals are opulently draped and dangled to add sparkle and elegance.
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Marquez wins Qatar opener after duel with Rossi
DOHA: MotoGP's youngest world champion Marc Marquez won the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling duel in Doha with the old master of motorcycling, Italian Valentino Rossi.
Starting from pole position at the Losail circuit only six weeks after he broke his leg in a training accident, the 21-year-old Spaniard crossed the finish line a mere 0.259 of a second ahead of the 35-year-old great.
Dani Pedrosa, Marquez's team mate and compatriot, was a distant third.
Marquez's leg, fractured when he fell off a dirt bike near his home last month, had been the rider's biggest worry with the Spaniard barely able to walk a week ago but he looked comfortable throughout.
"I enjoyed that race a lot," he smiled. "After the injury and everything I did not expect that result, honestly.
"But yesterday I had a good feeling and today, the last lap with Valentino, I didn't think about the leg, I didn't think about the injury. I pushed 100 percent."
In the end it was the resurgent Rossi, seven times a champion in the top category of motorcycling but seemingly entering the twilight of his career, who posed the biggest threat of the night.
Starting from 10th place on the grid, the Italian was leading after nine laps with early leaders Jorge Lorenzo and Stefan Bradl both crashing out into the gravel in a shower of sparks.
"Starting from 10th position, already second is a great result," grinned Rossi. "I had the potential to try, I tried and tried but unfortunately at the end I was a little bit too far (behind).
"I enjoyed it very much, it was a great race. I hope to continue like this," added the Italian, who also finished second in 2013 when Marquez came third on his debut.
"Last year I fought here with Valentino, he won that battle," said Marquez. "And this year we won."
Lorenzo, the twice world champion who won in Qatar last year, seized the lead from the second row at the start but crashed before the lap was out when the front end of the bike went from under him.
With an ice pack on his left elbow, the Spaniard blamed himself.
"I made a mistake. The tires were different to last year, the temperature was a little bit colder than yesterday because the race was two hours later than qualifying," said Lorenzo.
"I didn't count these things…I made a mistake of juniors."
After he went out, Britain's Bradley Smith took the lead briefly before Bradl slipped past followed by Marquez. The German then lost the front end and slid out with 16 of the 22 laps to go.
Marquez and Rossi traded the lead to the flag, with four changes of lead on the penultimate lap alone.
Smith crashed with four laps to go, with Spaniard Aleix Espargaro finishing fourth and Ducati pair Andrea Dovizioso and Cal Crutchlow fifth and sixth.
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iHistory: From iPod + iTunes to iPhone, Apple TV + iPad, 2001 to 2010
As hard as it might be to remember today, the iPod and iTunes helped Apple recover from a bruising personal computer battle that saw the company nearly go bankrupt—Apple's pocket-sized media players helped re-introduce consumers to a well-respected but marginalized brand, providing affordable entry points into Apple's ecosystem of products. Within five years of the first iPod's introduction, Apple was widely regarded as the world's leading designer of pocket and portable electronics. Today, the iPod, iTunes, iPhone, Apple TV, and iPad names are synonymous with international success; we look at their continued evolution in this iHistory lesson.
The first part of this article covers 2001 to 2010, while the second part covers 2011 to the present day. Enjoy!
January 9: iTunes 1.0 Released
- Apple buys Casady & Greene's SoundJam MP, and reworks it to become iTunes 1.0, which turns/rips audio CDs into smaller files, organizes music libraries, plays Internet radio, and runs on Macs. No PC version is planned.
October 23: iPod (5GB) Unexpectedly Announced
- Apple unexpectedly announces the first iPod (codename Dulcimer) at a price of $399. Unlike most (but not all) competing digital audio players available at the time, Apple relies on a hard disk for storage instead of flash memory or interchangeable CD-ROMs, and uniquely focuses on promoting the small size, power, and ease of use of its device. The first iPod has a 5 GB storage capacity - enough for over 1,000 songs - and works only on Macs, using iTunes as a music organization and CD-to-iPod conversion tool. Did Apple release iTunes with the iPod in mind? According to an official Apple timeline, development of the iPod began only six months earlier.
November 2: iTunes 2.0 Released
- iPod support, ID3 and metadata support, MP3 CD burning, and sound controls such as an equalizer and crossfading.
- Still Mac-only.
November 10: The First iPod Ships
Mid-November: Third-party developers begin to write workaround software that lets the iPod work with PCs. While first demo versions of the software are available in January of 2002, final versions won't emerge until June of 2002.
December 31: 125,000 iPods Sold
March 20: 10GB iPod Is Out
- Apple announces a 10GB / 2,000 song update to the iPod for $499. Taking a cue from crafty third-party developers, Apple ships new iPods with the ability to display business card-like contact information, a feature that makes some wonder about future PDA-like expansion of the iPod's abilities. As of this date, the iPod is still a Mac-only product, though workaround programs for PCs are circulating and largely functional.
July 17: iTunes 3.0 Released
- Supports Audible audio books, song ratings, smart playlists, and playlist import/export.
- Still Mac-only.
July 17: Second-Generation iPod Is Out
- Apple makes four major announcements. First, PC versions of the iPods are unveiled, including MusicMatch software instead of iTunes. Second, a 20GB iPod is introduced. Third, 10GB and 20GB models now sport a new touch-sensitive Scroll Wheel instead of an actual moving wheel, which was easier to damage. And finally, iPod prices are lowered: 5GB drops to $299, 10GB drops to $399, and the 20GB model sits at $499. However, all iPods at this point still require users to have computers with FireWire connectivity ports, which are faster than competing USB ports but far less common on PCs.
October: Big Box Retailers Go iPod
- Best Buy, Target + Dell all sell iPods, sometimes below Apple's prices.
- Competitors such as Creative try to squeeze 2.5" hard disks into enclosures more like the iPod's.
December 10: iPod Limited Edition
- New "limited edition iPods" feature engraved signatures or logos for $49 each.
- Users can choose from Madonna, Tony Hawk, Beck, or No Doubt.
- These were the most expensive iPods yet made, as they sell for $548.
December 31: 595,000 iPods Sold
March: Microsoft's Plan To Stop The iPod
- Announces Media2Go, an audio/video player it deems an "iPod killer."
- Originally targeted for a holiday 2003 release.
- Renamed Portable Media Center for actual late 2004 release, where it flops.
April 28: iTunes 4.0 Released
- AAC audio, DVD burning, album art, library sharing.
- New iTunes Music Store offers $0.99/track or $9.99/album sales of 200,000 songs.
- 1M songs sold in 1 week.
- iTunes and iTunes Music Store are both still Mac-only.
April 28: Third-Gen iPod Is Announced
- It's thinner and smaller, with a bottom Dock Connector, purely Touch Wheel + touch-based buttons.
- Each new iPod has a higher capacity than the previous generation model it replaces by price point: new 10GB / 2,000 song ($299), 15GB / 3,700 song ($399) and 30GB / 7,500 song ($499) models are available.
- All support Macs + PCs, but initially Firewire only.
- Stores begin to sell new iPod on May 1-4, with Apple's official launch day as May 2.
June 19: iPod Goes USB
- New USB 2.0 cables and drivers are released.
- PC users finally get an easy way to connect iPods.
June 23: Apple sells the one millionth iPod, more than a year and a half after the release of the device.
September 8: Third-Gen iPod Updated
- Only 4 months after release, Apple offers 20GB/$399, 40GB (10,000 songs)/$499 versions.
- 10GB stays at $299, earlier 2003 models discounted.
- Apple also notes 10 million iTunes songs sold since launch.
October 16: iPod Adds Recording, iTunes 4.1 Released
- Belkin + Apple release first voice recorder + digital photo reader for iPod.
- iTunes adds PC support, PC iTunes Music Store; MusicMatch phased out.
November: Complaints about iPod battery problems reach a fever pitch as the 'iPod's Dirty Little Secret' video spreads across the Internet, noting that real-world iPod battery life is below Apple's stated numbers. Apple subsequently publicizes a cheaper battery replacement alternative for existing users.
December 31: 2,046,000 iPods Sold
January 6: iPod mini Debuts
- Apple debuts the iPod mini, a diminutive 4GB version of the iPod available in five colors at $249. Despite an impressive simplifying redesign of the iPod's control scheme and casing, critical opinion of the device is initially mixed because of price and capacity concerns. Apple simultaneously replaces the $299 10GB entry-level iPod with a 15GB model, and retailers almost immediately discount the discontinued 10GB model to $249, further clouding the value equation.
January 8: iPod+hp Shown
- In an entirely unexpected move, personal computer heavyweight Hewlett-Packard announces at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show that it will license the iPod from Apple rather than develop a competing product. HP CEO Carly Fiorina promises to release and sell a "HP blue"-colored iPod by Summer 2004, and agrees to market iTunes to its PC customers almost immediately.
February 20: iPod mini Ships, Sells Out
- Despite critics, long lines form.
- Quickly popular with females.
- Shortages delay international release until July 2004.
April 28: iTunes 4.5 + 3M iPods
- Apple Lossless for Macs/PCs, WMA conversion for PCs.
- 3Mth iPod sold only 4 months after 2Mth, critics begin to deem iPod competitors as cheap, poor designs.
June 15: iTunes 4.6 + European iTMS
- AirTunes added for AirPort Express wireless access to iTunes music.
- France, Germany, U.K. get iTunes Music Stores, sell 800k songs in first week.
July 11-12: iTunes Music Store Hits 100 Million Songs Sold, with a $13,200 prize package for the person who downloaded the winning song.
July 17-19: iPod 4G Debuts
- Newsweek leaks a cover image showing Steve Jobs holding the next-generation iPod two days before the official announcement.
- $299 (20GB), $399 (40GB) models borrow Click Wheel from iPod mini.
- Thinner bodies, fewer pack-ins, improved battery life.
July 26: Motorola + Apple / Real's Harmony
- Motorola promises iTunes-compatible next-gen phones, without specifics.
- RealNetworks releases Harmony so Real RMA songs can play on iPods; Apple implies a lawsuit.
August 10: iTMS Catalog Hits 1M Songs
August 25: Apple quietly begins to search for wireless and video experts to join its iPod division.
September 25: Apple Thinks Video
- Begins search for wireless, video experts to join iPod division.
September 27: iPod+hp Ships
- Hewlett-Packard ships "Apple iPod from HP," a repackaged iPod 4G with new manuals and HP's tech support; it adds an etched HP logo to the iPod's back, but doesn't change the front plastic.
- HP also announces iPod-compatible printer (never shipped) and "printable tattoo" stickers to cover iPod bodies.
September-October: Microsoft Talks
- Attacks iPod at Portable Media Center launch.
- Says iPod unsafe, calls buyers music thieves.
October 12-14: iPod, iTunes Rule
- 4M songs now downloaded from iTunes per week.
- ~6M iPods sold, now 80%+ of U.S. digital music players.
October 26: iPod Photo, U2 iPod Debut
- Apple debuts a color-screened iPod 4G called iPod Photo.
- $499 (40GB), $599 (60GB) models include the pack-ins that were dropped from earlier iPods; the latter model is the most expensive iPod ever sold.
- "P" in photo is later decapitalized, matching mini, other models.
- Apple also introduces the U2 iPod Special Edition ($349), a 20GB fourth-generation iPod with a shiny black front casing, red Click Wheel, and U2-engraved rear metal casing. The U2 iPod includes a $50 coupon towards the purchase of a $149 Apple-innovated "digital box set" called The Complete U2, but not a copy of U2's latest album as was widely rumored before the product's launch.
October 27: iTunes 4.7
- Adds photo syncing support for the iPod Photo, and duplicate song search.
November 11: Sony Goes MP3
- After failing with ATRAC-based iPod rivals, Sony announces MP3-ready Walkman, plots with Warner to take away iPod's lead in digital music.
December 31: 10,309,000 iPods Sold
January 11: iPod shuffle Debuts
- $99 (512MB) or $149 (1GB).
- Flash-based.
- No screen or Wheel; button controls.
- In 4 months, Apple has 58% of flash player market.
January 25: #1 Brand: Apple
- U2 Silhouette ad named smartest ad campaign by Business 2.0.
- By month's end, Apple named top global brand in survey of ad pros.
February 23: iPod Price Drops
- Apple kills 40GB iPod, 40GB iPod photo.
- New iPod photos: $349/30GB, $449/60GB.
- $29 Camera Connector introduced, allows photo transfers to iPod photo without iTunes.
June 2: shuffle Knocked Off, Battery Suit Settled
- Clones of the iPod shuffle appear in Taiwan.
- Apple settles massive class action lawsuit over iPod battery defects.
June 28: "iPods" Go Color
- Color "iPods" replace "iPod photos:" $299 (20GB) + $399 (60GB).
- Apple also drops the price of the 1GB iPod shuffle to $129.
June 28: iTunes 4.9, Podcasts
- New iTunes adds free downloads of radio-like audio "podcasts" to the iTunes music store, plus iPod-ready playback.
July 6: Bush Gets iPod
- Following Queen Elizabeth II's purchase of an iPod, U.S. President George W. Bush receives one as a gift.
July 29: HP Ends iPod Sales
- After firing CEO, HP abruptly stops iPod sales.
- Claims repackaging iPods didn't fit new plans.
- Retailers sell off HP-badged iPods, some released only weeks earlier.
August 10: Apple Can't Patent UI
- Failing in effort to patent iPod's UI, Apple finds itself threatened by Creative, which successfully patented a key aspect of library navigation.
September 7: mini Killed, nano and ROKR Debut
- iPod mini, "the most popular iPod", killed without warning.
- Replacement iPod nano is ultra-thin, small color iPod.
- $199 (2GB), $249 (4GB), sold in black or white bodies.
- Special edition engraved Harry Potter iPod announced.
- Apple and Motorola unveil first iTunes phone, ROKR E1, billed as an iPod shuffle in a cell phone; instantly reviled.
September 7: iTunes 5.0
- Adds staff reviews of music, streamlined look, easier search features, and preference menu changes.
October 12: iPod (with video)
- iPod 5G debuts as music player "with video as a bonus."
- $299 (30GB), $399 (60GB), black or white bodies.
- 2.5", 320x240 screen, enough battery for 2-3 hours of video.
October 12: iTunes 6.0
- Adds videos to the iTunes Music Store.
- Five TV shows, 2,000 music videos: $1.99 each.
- Videos are 320x240, formatted for iPod's display.
- By month's end, 1 million videos sold.
- Gifting and reader reviews also added.
December: 42M iPods, shuffles Sold Out
- Apple announces huge iPod sales, and that shuffles are sold out through year's end.
- NBC videos come to the iTunes Music Store.
December 8-13: Creative, Microsoft, MTV
- Creative launches iPod-clone called Zen Vision: M
- Microsoft and MTV work to duplicate iTunes with URGE music service
January 10: iPod + FM Radio
- Apple intros iPod Radio Remote.
- Adds FM to iPods and nanos.
February: Sandisk Now #2
- Memory chip maker surprisingly becomes #2 U.S. MP3 player vendor.
- Distant second to Apple.
February 7: 1GB iPod nano, Cheaper shuffles
- $149 (1GB) nano intro'd via press release.
- iPod shuffles now $69 (512MB), $99 (1GB).
February 22: 1B iTMS Songs
- 1 billionth song sold to Alex Ostrovsky, wins iMac, 10 60GB iPods, $10,000 iTunes credit + name on Julliard Music School scholarship.
February 28: iPod Accessory Day
- Apple unveils iPod Hi-Fi, a $349 "audiophile" speaker system, and $99 leather iPod cases.
- Many users are shocked by the prices and skeptical of the value.
March 8-14: iTunes Season Pass
- TV shows and sports can now be purchased on discount in advance, with future parts downloading automatically.
April 19: PortalPlayer Out, Samsung In iPods
- Longtime iPod chipmaker dumped for Samsung, iPod memory vendor.
May 15: Creative vs. Apple
- Creative and Apple sue each other over iPod UI patent violations.
May 23: Nike + iPod
- The Nike + iPod Sport Kit is announced.
- $29 iPod nano add-on lets runners track progress and hear voice prompts
- 450,000 sold in 90 days.
June 6: New U2 iPod
- A video-ready version of the U2 iPod debuts, bundled with a U2 video download.
June 12-20: Chinese Trouble
- iPod maker Foxconn cited for labor issues.
- CEO oddly tells shareholders that Apple is working on a "none-touch" iPod.
July 11: Microsoft's Zune
- Having failed to beat Apple earlier, Microsoft plans iPod and iTunes clones for late 2006.
- The "Zune" name given to the iPod clone quickly meets with skepticism, as do odd color choices, including brown.
August: Bye, Dell + Napster
- iPod and iTunes competitors falter.
- Dell quietly withdraws from MP3 player market.
- Napster publicly mulls a sale.
August 8: U.S. Carmakers Back In-Car iPod
- Ford, GM, Mazda 2007 cars will have iPod-ready stereos.
- By year's end, over 70% of cars sold in U.S. are iPod-ready.
August 23: Apple + Creative
- Lawsuit settled; Creative becomes iPod add-on maker, gets $100M from Apple with caveats about future patent licenses.
September 5: "Made For Sansa"
- Sandisk launches accessory program with iPod add-on developers.
September 12: iPod 5.5G, nano 2G, shuffle 2G Debut, iTV Shown
- New iPods debut with brighter video screens ($249/30GB, $349/80GB).
- New metal nanos: 5 colors, battery+ ($149/2GB, $199/4GB, $249/8GB).
- New radically smaller metal-bodied iPod shuffle ($79/1GB)
- Offers advance look at iTV: device Wi-Fi streams videos, music to TVs.
September 12: iTunes 7.0; Movies & Games
- $4.99 iPod games, $9.99-$14.99 640x480 movies in "iTunes Store."
- iTunes adds Cover Flow browsing mode, gapless audio playback.
October 13: Product (RED) iPod nano
- Special edition red nano debuts; $10 of the $199 nano fights AIDS in Africa.
December 31: 88,701,000 iPods Sold
January 9: iPhone, Apple TV Feted
- Apple shows "revolutionary" iPhone.
- Combines a cell phone, Internet communicator, and widescreen iPod.
- $499 (4GB), $599 (8GB) plus 2-year AT&T contract.
- 480x320, 3.5" touchscreen,
- Launch planned for June.
- iTV renamed Apple TV, set for February with 40GB hard drive.
January 30: iPod shuffle colors
- Apple adds green, blue, pink, and orange shuffles to the lineup.
February 6: Jobs Fights DRM
- CEO posts open letter on Apple's website.
- Says Apple will sell DRM-free music if labels will supply it.
- Refuses to license Apple's DRM.
February 21: Cisco + Apple
- iPhone trademark fight resolved; name shared.
March 5: iTunes 7.1
- Support for streaming and syncing media to Apple TV.
- Adds full-screen Cover Flow, confusing sorting options.
March 20: Apple TV Ships
- Delayed a month, the "DVD player for the 21st Century" ships.
- Requires extended- or high-definition TV, separate video cables.
- Only plays videos purchased or converted through iTunes.
April 9: 100M iPods Sold
- Apple breaks the 100 million sales mark for the iPod family.
May 29: iTunes 7.2, DRM-Free
- Apple adds $1.29 iTunes Plus downloads to the iTunes Store.
- DRM-free, bitrate doubled to 256Kbps, old tracks can be upgraded for 30 cents each.
- Only certain labels support iTunes Plus format.
May 30: Apple TV Updates
- Now deemed only a "hobby" by Steve Jobs.
- Gets a $399 (160GB) version and YouTube.
June 29: iPhone Dominates Media, Launches
- After utterly dominating news for a month, iPhone launches to lines across U.S.
- Apple sells 270,000 units in first weekend, but doesn't sell out in many locations.
- AT&T activation problems dog the otherwise happy event, but are mostly resolved in 2 weeks.
June 29: iTunes 7.3, #3 in U.S., 3B Songs
- New iTunes adds iPhone activation support.
- iTunes Store becomes the #3 vendor of music in the U.S., surpassing Amazon.com.
- Store quietly sells 3 billionth song.
August 31: NBC Ends iTunes Deal
- Shocking TV fans, NBC opts not to renew its iTunes agreement.
- Apple blames greed, and refuses to carry the network's Fall lineup.
September 5: iPod nano, classic, touch Debut, New iPod shuffle Colors, iPhone Price Cut
- Apple introduces a video nano ($149/4GB, $199/8GB)
- Renames iPod to "iPod classic" ($249/80GB, $349/160GB).
- Introduces widescreen, flash-based iPod touch ($299/8GB, $399/16GB).
- iPhone's price radically cut by $200, and the 4GB version is killed off.
- Four muted iPod shuffle colors replace January's, including new purple.
September 5-6: iPhone Mea Culpa, iTunes 7.4
- iTunes 7.4 adds 99-cent ringtone creator for iPhone, plus new iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store for iPod touch and iPhone.
- Steve Jobs apologizes for shocking iPhone price cut, offering $100 Apple Store credit.
October 17: iPhone Dev Center opens
- Apple says it will release a software development kit for the iPhone in February 2008, then opens a site to help devs create custom "web apps."
October 22: 119,265,000 iPods sold
- The number, tallying total iPod family sales for six years, doesn't include 1,389,000 total iPhones sold through September 2007.
November 9-29: iPhone Hits UK, Germany, France
- Following September and October announcements, O2 (UK) and T-Mobile (Germany) become exclusive service providers on November 9, with France's Orange joining on the 29th.
- Sales are respectable, but not fantastic.
- By December, O2's CEO is already talking about a "3G iPhone" for 2008.
November 16: Carmack Criticizes iGaming Strategy
- Following numerous complaints from developers skeptical of Apple's still-cloudy plans for iPhone software, famed Doom and Quake developer John Carmack describes Apple's closed game development strategy for iPods as "horrible."
- Notes that he personally told Steve Jobs not to repeat the mistakes with iPhone gaming, but isn't optimistic.
December 7: Apple Fights iPhone Unlockers
- Despite software updates from Apple, hackers continue to succeed in "cat and mouse game" of unlocking iPhones for sale overseas, "jailbreaking" them to run unauthorized apps.
- Apple threatens overseas importers with legal penalties of up to $1,000 per phone sold.
January 15: iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV Software Updated with Major New Features
- iPhone + iPod touch get 1.1.3 software: custom home screens and location finding ability for maps.
- iPod touch owners offered previously iPhone-only apps such as Mail for $20.
- Apple TV 2.0 software is shown, supports iTunes purchasing and movie rentals. Released 2/12.
- Hardware drops to $229 (40GB), $329 (160GB).
January 15: iTunes 7.6: Movie Rentals + Copies
- Following months of leaks, Apple + all six major studios unveil U.S. movie rental service for iTunes.
- $2.99-$4.99 based on movie's age + DVD-/HD-quality.
- iTunes Digital Copy lets buyers of certain Fox movies get iTunes-ready, DRM-protected version.
January 22: Apple Adds Pink 8GB nano
- Lighter pink 8GB iPod nano debuts as sixth "Spring" color, Valentine's Day gift for standard $199 price.
January 22: 141.265M iPods, 3.7M iPhones Sold
- Apple's strongest quarter adds 22.1 million iPods, 2.3 million iPhones to totals.
- Reports suggest up to 1/3 of iPhones are purchased to be unlocked; Apple cites strong global interest.
February 5: 16GB iPhones, 32GB touch Added
- Apple debuts higher capacity devices via press release.
- $499 for 16GB iPhone or 32GB iPod touch.
- touch sells in Europe at a slightly lower price than iPhone.
February 19: iPod shuffle 1GB Price Drops, 2GB Debuts
- 1GB shuffle drops to $49, 2GB added for $69, both in same five colors. Higher capacity ships in early March.
February 20-26: iTunes Store #2 Music Retailer in U.S.
- iTunes now trails only Wal-Mart in music sales.
- Apple attacks developers of Hymn Project, software to strip DRM off of iTunes purchases.
March 6: Apple's iPhone SDK Event
- Instead of the SDK in February, Apple releases free beta kit and $99 developer program for select U.S. applicants.
- All software will be distributed through iTunes, starting in June, requiring iPhone 2.0 software.
- Developers offer praise and concern; 100,000 downloads in four days.
- Eight days later, Apple sends out rejection letters, blaming high demand.
March 14: Ireland, Austria Get iPhone, Supplies Low
- O2, T-Mobile expand iPhone sales to more countries.
- Stock of 16GB iPhones dries up.
April: Apple Buys Chipmaker P.A. Semi
- Apple buys maker of low-power CPUs.
- Explains chips are for future iPods, iPhones.
April 3: iTunes Store #1 Music Retailer; AT&T Hints 3G iPhone "In Months"
- iTunes now top U.S. seller of music, over Walmart.
- iPhone stock scarce, AT&T hints 3G phone soon.
April 23: 152M iPods, 5.4M iPhones Sold
- Quarter reflects slowing sales growth.
May 5: Apple Welcomes International Developers
- Comes 2 months after U.S. developers join iPhone SDK program.
May 29: iPhone Patented
- A 371-page filing attempts to cover the entire UI.
June 9: iPhone 3G, 2.0 Software Finally Dated
- Apple sets July 11 release for iPhone 3G.
- Faster, plastic-bodied, GPS-enabled.
- 70 countries, inc. Japan + Australia, to get iPhone.
- 2.0 software and App Store to launch at same time.
- Expensive rate plans anger many potential buyers.
June 19: iTunes Store Sells 5 Billion Songs
- Music catalog now 8 million tracks
- Also claims to be most popular online movie store.
July 10: iTunes 7.7, App Store, Apple TV 2.1
- Adds the App Store, with 500 applications. 25% are free.
- Apple TV now lets iPhones, iPod touches serve as remotes.
July 11: iPhone 3G Bows
- Worldwide launches start in Australia and New Zealand.
- Lines form; activation, call drop, and software issues anger buyers.
- Regardless, Apple sells 1 million units in three days.
July 21-30: 163M iPods, 6.1M iPhones Sold
September 9: New classic, touch, nano Released
- Fourth-generation nano repacks 3G model in 9 tall, colorful shells.
- iPod touch 2G gets speaker, volume buttons, Nike + iPod support.
- Two iPod classics replaced by single $249/120GB model.
- Four iPod shuffle colors are updated to brighter tones.
September 9: iTunes 8: HD TV Shows + Genius
- HD TV show downloads, including NBC programs.
- Genius feature finds music similar to a selected song.
- Also adds photo-heavy Grid library view, new visualizer.
September 17: 4GB iPod nanos appear
- Without warning, new 4GB iPod nanos appear in Europe.
- Suggests that Apple decided late on the top 16GB capacity.
October 6: 174M iPods, 13M iPhones Sold
- iPhone sales beat predictions, due to 30,000 selling locations worldwide.
November 4: Fadell Out, Papermaster In
- "The Father of the iPod," the man who pitched the device to Apple, is abruptly replaced by Mark Papermaster as VP of iPod/iPhone Engineering.
- Fadell quietly leaves Apple in March 2010, founding home automation company Nest.
November 19-21: Apple TV 2.1, iPhone OS 2.2 Released
- Apple TV update adds 3rd party remote control support.
- Lets the device stream audio to Apple wireless devices.
- iPhone OS 2.2 provides iPhone-only support for Google Street View and public transport directions
- Also adds direct-to-device podcast downloads.
December 2: In-Ear Headphones with Remote + Mic Ship
- Months after adding wired three-button remote and microphone support to late 2008 iPods, Apple ships a $79 pair of canalphones as the first remote and mic accessory.
December 15-22: Apple Pushes iPhone As Gaming Device; Developer Compaints Grow
- As Apple begins to push the iPhone as a viable and growing gaming platform, developers take to the Internet to complain about lengthy delays and amateurish Apple review processes.
- Titles are rejected for unclear, often specious reasons.
- The complaints will continue through 2009.
January 6: iTunes To Go DRM-Free, 69¢-$1.29
- At Apple's last appearance at Macworld Expo, only one iTunes announcement.
- In April, Apple will drop DRM and let songs sell for $0.69 (rarely), $0.99, or $1.29.
February 3: New iPhone Model Leaks Via UAE
- Rumors of new iPhone model in June start as the iPhone 3G goes on sale in U.A.E.
- Corroborated in March by spy shots that show new but similar iPhone body shell.
March 11: iPod shuffle 3G Out
- Apple quietly unveils new iPod shuffle via press release.
- No integrated playback or volume controls; requires Apple remote-equipped headphones and new VoiceOver feature.
March 17: Apple Previews iPhone OS 3.0
- Beta for iPhone and iPod touch adds cut, copy, and paste, push notifications, Spotlight search, Voice Memos, third-party accessory support, stereo Bluetooth, tethering capabilities.
- "Summer" release.
- Video recording, autofocus camera, and compass features are found hidden inside.
April 22-23: 1 Billion Apps Downloaded, Problems Persist
- 9 months after launch, the App Store celebrates billionth app download.
- 13-year-old Connor Mulcahey wins $10,000 iTunes card, 17" MacBook Pro, 32GB iPod touch, and a Time Capsule.
- Hours earlier, Apple was forced to apologize for allowing a baby shaking app, one of many deemed offensive or problematic by App Store visitors.
June 8: iPhone 3GS, iPhone OS 3.0
- Apple reveals "50% faster" iPhone 3GS, with almost identical body to iPhone 3G.
- $199 (16GB), $299 (32GB). 8GB iPhone 3G kept around at new $99 price.
- Adds 3-Megapixel still camera, 640x480 video recording, compass, and faster chips.
- iPhone OS 3.0 ships right before iPhone 3GS's June 19 release date.
July 7: App Store Hits 50,000 Apps
- On its first birthday, App Store has 100 times as many titles as when it launched.
August 28: Google Voice Rejected; FCC Steps In
- Apple refuses to approve a Google app that offers free SMS and cheap long distance calling.
- FCC later investigates Apple and AT&T.
September 9: New iPod nano, shuffle, classic, touch
- nano now includes widescreen display, camera, pedometer, FM radio, and polished aluminum body.
- New iPod touch boosts speed, gets Voice Control, and accessibility features; lacks camera due to supply issue.
- $299 (32GB), $399 (64GB). Prior 8GB priced at $199.
- $249 classic bumped to 160GB, no other changes.
- Four new shuffle colors debut, including $59 2GB models and a $99 4GB stainless steel special edition.
- By October, 228M iPods, 33M iPhones have been sold.
September 9: iPhone OS 3.1, iTunes 9 Ship
- iPhone OS adds support for new iPod touch, minor Bluetooth, video editing, and other bug fixes.
- iTunes 9 gains CD- and DVD-emulating iTunes LP and iTunes Extras features, app organization, new iTunes Store design, and wireless Home Sharing of media.
September 14: Apple TV: 160GB, $229
- 40GB Apple TV discontinued, price drops on larger model.
October 22: Apple TV 3.0 Software Debuts
- Includes new main screen for Apple TV, Internet Radio streaming.
October 29: App Store Hits 100,000 Apps
November 11: Google Grabs AdMob From Apple
- Google buys leading phone ad company, deepening antagonism with Apple.
December 7: Apple Buys Lala
- Rumors of a web-based iTunes swirl; Apple buys/shuts Lala, supposedly for use in iTunes.
December 11: Apple + Nokia Cross-Sue Over Patents
January 5: Apple Buys Quattro, 3B Apps
- Apple buys smaller mobile ad company Quattro for future iPhone OS advertising.
- 3B App Store downloads, with 10M per day.
January 7: iLounge Pavilion Opens At CES
- Following Apple's exit from Macworld Expo, 100+ iPod, iPhone, and Mac developers join a new Apple-dedicated section of the Consumer Electronics Show, which is warmly received.
January 27: Apple Shows iPad, iBookstore, iWork
- Confirming several years of rumors, Apple unveils iPad.
- 16/32/64GB. Wi-Fi $499-$699, Wi-Fi + 3G ($629-$829).
- Multi-touch tablet, 9.7" screens, iPhone OS 3.2.
- Release promised in 60-90 days, depending on model.
- To launch with iBooks, iBookstore, and $10 iWork apps.
February 5-22: Jobs Pitches iPad, Locks Out Sex Apps
- Steve Jobs personally demos at newspaper and magazine editorial offices, pushing iPad as next platform for publishing.
- Apple tightens content restrictions in the App Store, nixing
overtly sexual apps that were previously allowed to be sold.
February 24: iTunes Sells 10 Billion Songs
- Johnny Cash's "Guess Things Happen That Way" gets a winning customer $10,000 in iTunes credit.
March 16: Apple Sued Over iPod shuffle 3G
- Supposedly workout-ready third-gen shuffle's controls fail when moistened.
- One month later, Apple initiates a free replacement program for faulty earphones.
April 3: iPad With Wi-Fi Launches In U.S.
- Following two months of teases, the first iPad version arrives for sale.
- Sells 450,000 units and 3.5 million iPad apps in only 5 days.
April 8: iPhone OS 4.0 Announced
- First time Apple's operating system will cut off support for first-gen iPhone and iPod touch.
- Multitasking, folders, Home Screen wallpaper, and iAd in-app advertising added.
- iPad support promised for "fall," iPhone 3G/3GS and iPod touch 2G/3G version in June.
April 12-19: iPhone 4 Prototype Sold, Revealed
- Lost prototype of next-gen iPhone, rumored to be called iPhone HD, is sold by finder to Gizmodo.
- Site shows device, humiliates Apple employee who lost it, offers to trade it back to Apple for a better relationship or a statement that it's real.
- Device has glass surfaces, front-facing camera, LED flash, and a metal frame.
- Police become involved after it's returned.
- Next month, white version appears in photos.
April 28: Apple Buys Voice-Based Service Siri
- Apple quietly acquires the voice-based personal assistant service Siri, leaves app in App Store.
April 30: iPad With Wi-Fi + 3G Out In U.S., Apple Sells 1 Millionth iPad
- One day after Apple named largest cell phone maker in the U.S., iPad 3G debuts; $15-$30 AT&T contract-free data plans. Four days later, Apple has sold the millionth iPad.
May: Zune Execs Gone
- Despite an aggressive late 2009 relaunch of Zune with HD features, Microsoft loses the two key heads of the Zune division.
May 25: Foxconn Suicides Make Waves
- Low wages, long hours away from families, and little prospect of career advancement lead to suicides at iPod, iPhone, iPad manufacturer.
- The company scrambles to improve as media publicizes the deaths.
May 26: 2 Million iPads Sold
June 2: AT&T Changes iPad, iPhone Plans
- AT&T kills unlimited data plans in favor of $25 2GB plans, just ahead of new iPhone launch.
- Old customers are grandfathered in; new ones are capped.
June 7: iPhone 4 Debuts With Renamed iOS
- Confirming prototype leaks, iPhone 4 is announced at Worldwide Developers Conference.
- New 960x640 "Retina Display," FaceTime video calling, new front VGA and rear 5-MP cameras.
- Unit's black/white glass body and metal frame/antenna are praised on stage by Steve Jobs.
- iPhone OS renamed iOS.
- 5 billion apps sold from catalog of 225,000.
- iPhone 4 pre-orders start one week later, crash Apple's and AT&T's websites.
June 21-23: iOS 4, iPhone 4 Released, iPad at 3M
- iOS 4 launches day before iPhone 4.
- Has problems on pre-2009 models.
- iPhone 4 arrives in black; white model missing.
- Apple announces 3M iPads sold, offers iMovie.
June 25: "Antennagate" Begins
- Some early iPhone 4 users find that their cell signals die when holding the device normally.
- Apple downplays the issue for days before getting slammed by Consumer Reports, sued by users.
June 28: 1.7M iPhone 4s Sold First Weekend
- Despite antenna issues, iPhone 4 is Apple's fastest selling product.
July 2-16: Antennagate Continues
- Apple concedes antenna strength is reduced when device is held.
- Software patch reduces the "normal" number of bars.
- At press event, Jobs claims that all smartphones have the same problem, but offers free cases for the next two months, no-questions returns.
July 9: Mysterious Touchscreens Appear
- Tiny Apple-branded touchscreens appear, suggest shuffle-sized iPod touch.
- Weeks later, iPod-touch sized screen is found with front-facing camera.
July 20: 269M iPods, 59M iPhones Sold
July 23: White iPhone 4 Delayed, Free Cases
- Apple unveils iPhone 4 Case Program app, offering each buyer a free case with limited choices.
- White iPhone 4 delayed again.
August 9: Papermaster Out As iPhone/iPod Chief
- Reportedly blamed for iPhone 4-related problems, Mark Papermaster is fired.
September 1: iPod shuffle, nano, touch Replaced, New Apple TV Launched
- Fourth-gen shuffle has built-in buttons: $29 (2GB).
- New nano is audio only, with a clip and the leaked touchscreen: $149 (8GB), $179 (16GB).
- Thinner iPod touch 4G has twin cameras, Retina Display: $229 (8GB), $299 (32GB), $399 (64GB).
- $99 plastic, hard drive-less Apple TV 2G unveiled.
September 1: iTunes 10 Debuts
- iTunes 10 adds Ping social network and AirPlay wireless media streaming.
October 18: 279.5M iPods, 73.7M iPhones, 7.46M iPads Sold, 300K App Library
October 26: White iPhone 4 Delayed Again To Spring 2011
- Two days later, white iPhone 4 removed from Apple online store.
October 28: AT&T, Verizon Begin Selling iPad Directly
- AT&T selling Wi-Fi + 3G iPads with data plans.
- Verizon selling Wi-Fi only models with Mi-Fi packages.
October 29: Fortune Confirms Early-2011 Verizon iPhone
- CDMA-capable iPhone said to be released early next year.
November 16: The Beatles Land On iTunes
- Catalog of digital music holdout finally comes to iTunes in one-year exclusive.
- 450,000 albums sold in the first week.
November 22: iOS 4.2 Released for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; 4.1 for Apple TV
- First iOS release to unite Apple's mobile devices, brings iOS 4 features to iPad.
- Adds AirPlay, AirPrint, other new features.
December 9: First Supposed Second-Generation iPad Cases Seen
- Features slimmer design, large speaker opening, and rear camera hole.
- Some sources claim that speaker opening is actually an SD Card slot.
Our iHistory article continues with part two, covering 2011 to the present day. Read on!
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