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 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 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]
by The Editors on June 22, 2007
The new Carlsbad Country Day school (infants through kindergarten) has installed 154 solar panels from Clean Power Systems that will save the school an average of $770 per month in electricity bills or about “$400,00 over a 30 year period.”
We’re very excited about our new school and its impact on our community not only as an educational institution that serves the children’s learning and development in their early years but as a shining example of how we can bring to bear the newest renewable technology to conserve energy and make our planet a better place to live for future generations,” says Darrell Reed, owner and chief executive officer of Carlsbad Country Day School.
We’re sure the school will pass on these energy savings to the parents in tuition discounts. Right? Because that would be great.
[Link: Alternative Energy Retailer magazine]
by The Editors on June 21, 2007
Carlsbad-based Colantotte International Inc. (doing business as Trion:Z) is claiming that their magnetic/ionic bracelet helped US Open winner “Ivan Lendl” (we think they mean Angel Cabrera, but that’s what it says on Worldgolf.com) become the first Argentine golfer to win a Major.
Trion:Z Vice President of Sales, Bob Gotfredson had a spare blue/white Trion:Z bracelet and presented it to the Champion and his caddy on Sunday morning, assuring him that the Trion:Z bracelet would help with his focus and concentration. . . the bracelets and necklaces are made of a fabric with minus-ion producing minerals woven into the fabric. Minus ions counteract the positive ions which build up from physical activity, exposure to UV Rays, and prolonged exposure to electronic equipment.
I wonder if these things would help us type better? Probably couldn’t hurt, especially if they helped Ivan Lendl win a US Open.
[Link: World Golf]
by The Editors on June 21, 2007
After years of promoting their flip-flops with the shapely, faceless, g-stringed, “Reef Girl” asses, Carlsbad’s newest action sports neighbor Reef is finally going to sell suits, shoes, and sportwear to the women who have been appearing in their ads.
Launching Reef girls’ swim, shoes and sportswear categories has major implications for our brand,” comments Reef VP of Marketing, Kevin Flanagan. “We have evolved from a sandal company, to a year-round resource for footwear and apparel.”
So women’s asses are no longer simply sales props, now they are customers. Follow the jump for the rest of the news.
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by The Editors on June 20, 2007
The Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Coastkeeper, and other groups recently lost a challenge over a discharge permit for the Carlsbad desalination plant, however, KPBS reporter Ed Joyce says that drinkable sea water in Carlsbad is still a long way off.
The $300 million Carlsbad desalination plant would be the largest in the Western Hemisphere. Poseidon Resources says its plant would convert seawater to 50 million gallons of drinking water a day. The plant uses a reverse osmosis process to remove the salt. The saltier byproduct is then sent back out to the ocean. Environmental groups say the process of sucking in and releasing seawater harms marine life.
We don’t know if we’re $300 million thirsty. Are you?
[Link: KPBS]
by The Editors on June 20, 2007
Spy Optic is a $42.4 million Carlsbad-based action sports business which is publicly traded under the name Orange 21. TransWorld Business magazine’s Jeff Harbaugh gives the Orange 21 quarterly report the once over. Here are some of the details:
Until recently, it’s been kind of a tough road for Spy Optics (publicly traded under the corporate name of Orange 21). Though sales grew from $22.3 million in 2002 to $42.4 million in 2006, profits of $911,000, $500,000, and $807,000 in 2002 through 2004 gave way to losses of $1.7 and $7.3 million respectively in 2005 and 2006. Gross profit, at 51 percent in 2002, had fallen to 41 percent in 2006.
For the rest of the behind-the-business details, follow the link.
[Link: TransWorld Business]
by The Editors on June 20, 2007
The world-wide countdown to the launch of the Apple iPhone has begun, and here in Carlsbad we feel the techno pull just as stongly as our big city brotheren. Launch date: June 29, 2007 at 6 PM. So, if you’re wondering where to pick one up in Carlsbad, here is the info:
The AT&T Store at 2525 El Camino Real, Suite 162 (that’s in the Plaza Camino Real mall).
For info on more locations in North Country or the Apple Store at UTC or at Fashion Valley click the links. When the lines start cueing up, we’ll be there.
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