by The Editors on June 25, 2007
We’re not talking about the latest trash novel from “Richard Bachman“, we’re speaking specifically about the Carlsbad Library’s Get a Clue @ Your Library Summer Reading program (click here to watch the video).
The Summer Reading Program is a seven (7) week parent supervised program from June 18-August 3, 2007. The program is designed to encourage reading and/or listening to reading through-out the summer. You may read as much as you wish, as long as you read!
For more details visit the Kids’ Zone on the City of Carlsbad website.
[Link: Carsbadca.gov]
by The Editors on June 25, 2007
First the good news: In our first poll only two people voted. Last week we asked readers a simple question relating to Carlsbad’s plethora of antique stores and we saw the participation rate increase by 400% to a whopping eight voters. We’re guessing that means we’re at about a 100 percent reader voting rate. Which is great. Here are the results:
38% said the antique stores are “a direct reflection of those who visit Carlsbad”
25% said the shops “add to Carlsbad’s small town flavor
25% said they are “a blight that should be eradicated
13% said the places are “junking up downtown”
In hindsight it looks like we top loaded the negative answers when we created the poll, however, the majority believes (as we do) that retail space is a direct reflection of the kind of people who are shopping in the area. In other words, the shops wouldn’t be there is no one wanted to buy junk.
Which brings us our new question: What does Carlsbad need to attract more tourists. Look over to the right hand column for the new poll. And please vote. We’d like to continue our triple digit growth.
by The Editors on June 25, 2007
We apologize in advance for caring entirely too much about this block of electronica. We are pathetic in every way. That said, we are now five days away from the Apple iPhone’s arrival in Carlsbad. And if our math is correct there will only be 100 iPhones in all of North County (including Escondido), so factor that in on your Friday June 29th plans.
Here is the latest AT&T info from The Apple Phone Show blog:
We’ve been able to confirm (by at least two reliable sources inside AT&T and elsewhere) the following details…
1) AT&T stores will close at 4:30 pm Friday and re-open at 6:00 pm to start selling the phone.
2) AT&T employees have received special training on the iPhone averaging six hours per employee.
There are three more bullet points, however, you’ll have to click the link to get it all. And again, we’re very sorry to keep bothering you with fan-boy hype. We just can’t help ourselves.
[Link: Apple Phone Show]
by The Editors on June 25, 2007
According to the North County Times a masked gunman walked in to Texas Liquor (in the Albertson’s parking lot, 945 Carlsbad Village Drive) and robbed the store of “an undisclosed amount of cash” Sunday evening at 8:02 PM.
The suspect, described as a male wearing a black mask, was armed with a gun and had fled by the time police arrived, the dispatcher said.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on June 24, 2007
Last night, Carlsbad’s New Village Arts Theatre (in the old Bauer Lumber Building at 2787 State Street) opened their production of Sam Shepard’s play True West. Unfortunately, we did not make the premiere, however, city leaders are very happy the prospect of live theater in Carlsbad’s downtown.
It’s a great attraction for us for a couple reasons,” said Carlsbad’s Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive officer, Ted Owen. “It’s award-winning theater, and the tourists who visit the hotels around the village can walk to it. Restaurants will benefit, I think it’s a win-win.”
The play runs until July 15. Click here to purchase tickets.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on June 23, 2007
AT&T is rolling out a new Internet-based television and high-speed Internet service called U-Verse and Carlsbad is one of four cities in San Diego County to get it. Aside from the fact that AT&T really is the death star in so many ways, nothing could be worse than Time Warner Cable.
All the details after the jump. . .
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by The Editors on June 23, 2007
Next Thursday, June 28, 2007 the City of Carlsbad will host an “open house” to discuss ideas for “making walking safer and more enjoyable” in Carlsbad. The city has hired Alta Planning + Design to develop Carlsbad’s first Pedestrian Plan.
We have a couple ideas we may have to pitch: walkways not walls, sidewalks everywhere, and flashing-lighted crosswalks on PCH.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on June 23, 2007
Every year the mayor of Carlsbad (and the Citizens of the Year Committee) names two people (one man, one woman) as Citizens of the Year. While this whole idea has us humming “We represent the lollipop guild” to ourselves, it is nice to recognize people who are doing good things in our community.
So, if you know someone who should be nominated please contact Marilyn Strong in the City Council office at (760) 434-2830 or at mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us and let her know. The deadline is June 29.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on June 22, 2007
According to Wi-fiplanet.com, “Carlsbad, California-based semiconductor company Pulse~LINK is suing Sunnyvale-based Tzero Technologies for infringement.” Pulse~LINK CEO Bruce Watkins said in a statement:
If we sit by and do nothing while a company like Tzero publicly copies us, others will certainly do the same. There are very strong indications this may already be happening due to Tzero’s actions.”
Of course, knowing nothing about Ultra Wide Band anything, we’ll just pull for the company that’s based in Carlsbad.
[Link: Wi-Fi Planet]
by The Editors on June 22, 2007
Friends have been asking us lately whether we’re getting the Apple iPhone on June 29 or not. Many have suggested that we buy one first so they can check it out before they sink half a thousand dollars into a shiny metal rectangle. For the past few weeks we’ve been saying, “Anh, we’re going to wait until the first wave goes out, then think about it.”
That was before we saw this 20 minute iPhone. A guided tour video. We dare you to try watching this without feeling the kind of techno-lust that would make standing in line all day so you can snatch one up at 6 PM next Friday seem almost reasonable.
For more info on where to buy one in North County check our preview post: T – Nine Days.
[Link: Apple.com]
We’re not talking about the latest trash novel from “Richard Bachman“, we’re speaking specifically about the Carlsbad Library’s Get a Clue @ Your Library Summer Reading program (click here to watch the video).
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