On Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 7 PM Carlsbadistan’sMuseum of Making Music is presenting an evening of music and conversation in a special multi-media performance combining live music, discussion, and video presentation by two renowned American electronic music pioneers, composers, and synthesists: Dr. Herb Deutsch of Hofstra University and Dr. John Eaton of the University of Chicago.
The program starts with music and conversation by Dr. Deutsch (pictured above), whose serendipitous encounter and collaboration with Dr. Moog in 1964 launched the development of the Moog synthesizer and impacted the future of electronic and rock music in the U.S. Then, the evening will continue with a video-presentation and demonstration by Dr. John Eaton, MacArthur Fellow and recognized composer and performer of electronic and microtonal music.
If you, like us, prefer music of a more electronic nature, then this presentation should not be missed.
Valishia, the 32-year-old homemaker from Carlsbadistan who was hoping to win the heart of airline pilot Jake Pavelka on the ABC show The Bachelor: Wings of Desire, was cut from the herd last night according to a story on Reality TV World.
“All I know is I put it all out there and I put my life on hold to be here and I’m not the woman he wants,” said Valishia after her ouster. . . “I came with a heart that was open to finding someone that would love me the way I would love them. But I’m used to things not going my way, and that’s something I’ve learned to live with.”
We’re not exactly sure if we think more of her for not getting chosen or if she’s just the bottom of the bottom of the barrel.
It began pouring rain close to 4 PM today (January 18, 2010) and then just as quickly as it arrived, it was gone. And in its place a double rainbow over Carlsbadistan. By the time we got our camera out, it was gone. It’s that how it always works?
Don’t know why this seemed to appropriate today. . . maybe it’s because we’re all so bummed at The Chargers right now. If only they had “done their thing.”
Carlsbadistan-based trading card giant The Upper Deck is reportedly going to court on January 26, 2010 for allegedly counterfeiting 60,000 Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards, according to a story in the North County Times.
In 2008, Konami Digital Entertainment, maker of the popular card game, brought a civil suit accusing Upper Deck of copyright infringement and counterfeiting their cards. Several Upper Deck executives refused to testify, but there was still undisputed testimony confirming that the company had manufactured fake cards, a statement from Konami said.
What a wonderful way to negotiate licensing fees. Nice that we tax payers can get involved, huh?
North County Times writer Sarah Gordon reported yesterday that Carlsbadistan could have a new police chief real soon.
Spokeswoman Kristina Ray said 113 people applied for the job, some from within the department, but she said she could not disclose any details about the final field. . . A consultant hired by the city to conduct the search, Dave Morgan, a retired city manager from Anaheim, interviewed 20 candidates by phone in November. . . On Dec. 18, seven of those applicants were interviewed at the Carlsbad Safety Center by a panel of city and regional leaders, Ray said.
It appears that brand collaborations aren’t just for sneakers makers and hip-hop artitst. The Carlsbadistan-based “snack food innovator” Mellace Family Brands has just announced a line of Cinnabon branded roasted nuts according to a press release.
The initial launch includes four flavors: Cinnabon Cinnamon Almonds, Cinnabon Cinnamon Cashews, Cinnabon Cinnamon Pecans, and Cinnabon Cinnamon Mixed Nuts, all available in both a film pouch (3-4oz) and stand-up pouch (7 – 10 oz). . . “These snacks are very distinctive and appealing,” said Mike Mellace, chief executive officer, Mellace Family Brands. “Mellace’s key to success is the quality of the ingredients and the special care we take in preparation of the final product. The ingredients for our Cinnabon line have been carefully selected and harvested from around the world, put through our unique roasting process with no oils or preservatives, and then swirled with Cinnabon’s signature Makara cinnamon. Makara is the finest cinnamon from the mountains of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Taste tests have shown that these nuts are as delicious as they sound.”
Who doesn’t like cinnamon roasted nuts? For more info follow the jump. [click to continue…]
A spokeswoman for the buyer, British amusements operator Merlin Entertainments Group, said Friday the purchase includes the current Cypress Gardens theme park, the Splash Island water park and the adjacent botanical gardens. . . The sale closed Jan. 7. The price was not disclosed. . . Merlin is the second busiest amusement company in the world. Its holdings include Legoland theme parks, Madame Tussaud’s wax museums and the London Eye.
Maybe with all the Legoland expansion lately we’ll get a Cypress Gardens in the Carlsbadistan lagoon? We’d love to see some old fashioned waterski shows while we drive by.
A boat that was very likely headed for Ponto Landing with 24 illegal immigrants onboard tipped over in the surf at Torrey Pines State Beach early in the morning on Saturday, January 16, 2010, killing one man, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Sixteen passengers were rescued Saturday from the 58-degree water or found along the shoreline. The search continued until sundown for the remaining people believed to have fled. . . .“This is our worst nightmare,” said Lauren Mack, spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “We’ve been warning about this dangerous activity, and unfortunately now we have our first fatality.”
While one man died it is believed that six or seven of the illegals escaped into freedom in the land of opportunity.
On Monday January 18, 2010 Carlsbadistan’sXtreme Yogurt will be giving away free yogurt at their Bressi Ranch location (2659 Gateway Rd., Suite D107) from 2 PM till 6 PM as a way of thanking the community for their support in Xtreme’s work with the Toys For Tots Foundation.
Xtreme Frozen Yogurt (XFY) challenged the community to raise 150 toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. To celebrate exceeding the goal and thank the community for stepping up to give back, XFY is throwing a mega-bash topped with free frozen yogurt. In addition to frozen yogurt with a multitude of toppings, there will be music and appearances by professional extreme athletes – including X Games champion skateboarder Bucky Lasek and MMA fighter Corey Grant.
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