by The Editors on December 9, 2008
Carlsbad’s Dot Hill, the company that refers to itself as the “market leader in providing flexible storage offerings and responsive service and support to OEMs and System Integrators, from engagement through end-of-life” has decided to cut 40 percent of it’s operations in Carlsbad by the end of the fourth quarter of 2008 as part of a 10 pecent reduction in their workforce, according to a story on Trading Markets.com.
The company said that its board has completed a review of potential restructuring and cost reduction opportunities and decided to implement the plan. Dot Hill was originally planning to consolidate most of its United States operations into its Longmont, Colorado operation by the middle of 2009, but the current economic environment caused it to defer the facilities move until 2010 in order to preserve cash.
And the economic depression marching on through North County.
[Link: Trading Markets]
by The Editors on December 9, 2008
The City of Carlsbad has thrown in the towel on plans to help NRG find a different location for their proposed powerplant, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
In a letter to NRG Vice President Tim Hemig, Carlsbad municipal projects manager Joe Garuba wrote: “Carlsbad believes that our coastline is a precious resource and it is not an appropriate location for industrial land uses.” . . . Without NRG’s cooperation, “the city recognizes that its individual efforts (to find an alternative site) are meaningless,” Garuba added. . . A copy of the letter, dated Dec. 1, was sent to the state energy commission.
Seems the industrialization of the lagoon will continue, sadly.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on December 9, 2008
A Carlsbad audio company, Digital Group Audio, is set to launch an all-new, ultra portable speaker system for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. Created by Erik Groset and Robin Defay, two under-30 entrepreneurs, the LiveSpeakR turns iPhones into mini boom boxes.
This amazing new speaker system features a set of speakers that fold-up and store conveniently behind the iPhone when they are not in use allowing for maximum portability. When the unit is stored (or hidden) it piggy-backs on the iPhone or iPod Touch making it portable enough to fit in your pocket for on-the-go multimedia. The unique style of the LiveSpeakR™ is visually stunning featuring bold design inspired by modern art. At launch the product will be available in black or white with more colors to come.
We’d add them to our gift list, however, they don’t ship until January so they wouldn’t make it for Christmas. To pre-order the speaker system visit http://www.LiveSpeakR.com.
[Link: Livespeakr.com]
by The Editors on December 9, 2008
Oceanside Police are looking for Wendel Geiger, 87. The Oceanside man has been missing since 4:15 PM December 8, 2008 and was last seen leaving Rorick Buick in Carlsbad.
Geiger is white, 87 years old, 5’8″ 190 lbs, with gray hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a yellow shirt, blue pants and a blue jacket. He was driving a tan 4-door 1998 Buick Century with California license plate number 4BQA901.
Anyone who has seen a man fitting Geiger description should call the Oceanside Police department at: (760)435-4900.
[Link: San Diego 6]
by The Editors on December 9, 2008
by The Editors on December 8, 2008
DeNault’s True Value Hardware in the Albertsons Center on Carlsbad Village Drive has never let us down. And we’ve asked for all kinds of crazy stuff: Zip Ties? Machete? Christmas ornament hooks? Lawn scissors? Urethane coated cable? Yes, yes, yes, and yes.
In fact, once when we asked for an old-school biscuit cutter (a question that drew blank stares at Sur La Table) we were directed to the isle number and shelf by a kind woman who knows her hardware.
That’s why rather than fighting the Christmas rush at the big-box-cluster stores we suggest a trip to Denault’s where this Black & Decker 12V Cordless Drill With Hand Tools, Accessories and Storage Bag ($59.99) will setup even the most incompetent handy man/woman with pretty much everything needed to fix (or destroy) anything around the house. The kit including the drill, and the following: a 12 oz. hammer, tape measure, stud finder, lineman pliers, tape measure, five screw-bits, and 10 drill bits and more. It all comes in a black nylon storage bag.
This gift will have you saying, “Merry Christmas honey, now get to work.”
DeNault´s TrueValue Hardware, 975 Carlsbad Village Dr. (760) 434-1711
Previous Carlsbadistan Days of Christmas Gifts:
1. Organic Play Dough From Rock’n Sprouts
2. Foaming Bath From Chandler’s Boutique
3. Carrera Safari From Sunglass Lounge
4. The Signature Club from The Wine Spot
5. Cufflinks & Earrings From Mulloys Fine Jewelry
6. Harry Barker Tennis Balls and Teafco Collar From Dog Mania
7. Skidless Yoga Towel From Bodacious Living
by The Editors on December 7, 2008
Santa Claus arrived safely in Carlsbadistan Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the annual Rotary Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at The Shops at Village Faire. The crowds turned out, and the festivities got underway at 2 pm with Santa’s arrival. It was an afternoon of free cider, cookies, and a Christmas card craft station for the hundreds of kids who showed up with their parents on the blustery day.
While Santa posted up with a few Rotary Elves in front of the tree for photographs with the kids, the festivities got underway on the makeshift stage in the parking lot in front of The UPS Store. The singing and dancing went strong almost all afternoon, and didn’t wind down until after the 4:30 dance performance from Carlsbad High School’s junior varsity Xcalibur and varsity Lancer Dancer squads.
Once the girls were off the pavement, the pop-up tents came down, and the tree lights went on. And, that, was the end of the festivities for 2008. (Follow the jump for all the photos.)
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by The Editors on December 7, 2008
Carlsbadistan resident and former English professor Daniel Van Tassel, 61, has recently self-published a 140-page book of short essays about growing up in Barron, Wisconsin in the 50s. It’s called Back To Barron: The Heartland At Mid-Century.
Six years ago, while recovering from an ankle injury, Van Tassel started writing the essays. The subjects included being in the Boy Scouts, competing in spelling bees and going ice skating. . . “It came together in the next year or two, but I kept adding and revising,” he said. Van Tassel lined up North Star Press of St. Cloud, Minn., to print the book. So far, he’s sold nearly 1,000 copies. Most of the books have been purchased in Barron County, but he’s sold some across the Midwest, and said he’s pleased with the responses he has received.
Seems quite a few Midwesterners end up in Carlsbadistan. If you did, then check out Van Tassel’s book by clicking here.
[Link: TMCnet.com]
by The Editors on December 7, 2008
by The Editors on December 6, 2008
It was a perfect evening of holiday fun as the Carlsbad’s Leo Carrillo Ranch was magically transformed into Holiday at the Rancho tonight December 6, 2008 from 5-8 PM.
The evening featured crafts for the kids (Grinch masks and collars) with help from Miss Teen Carlsbad and her court, a bouncy bounce, soup in bread bowls and almost hot apple cider, a Christmas tree lighting by The Grinch himself, plus singing from the the Carlsbad Chamber Choir and music by the Carlsbad High School Chamber Orchestra.
The Grinch (who was as real as a Grinch could be) greeted everyone by the pool with a wicked smile and a furry lap. While at the other end of the ranch families enjoyed an outdoor showing of the Jim Carrey film, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Follow the jump for all the photos.
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Carlsbad’s Dot Hill, the company that refers to itself as the “market leader in providing flexible storage offerings and responsive service and support to OEMs and System Integrators, from engagement through end-of-life” has decided to cut 40 percent of it’s operations in Carlsbad by the end of the fourth quarter of 2008 as part of a 10 pecent reduction in their workforce, according to a story on Trading Markets.com.
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