who's tripping down the streets of the city

smilin' at everybody she sees, who's reachin' out to capture a moment? everyone knows it's windy… (thanks Michael)


In Downtown News:
A pretty cool piece on the Hillsborough Street streetcar lines still being intact…
Escazú is opening a chocolate factory on Blount Street (thanks Jedidiah)
A new spot in the Warehouse district is opening

In Raleigh News:
Some cool office space by Vernacular
“notice how I say "simple", as if I understand anything about physics, geometry, or even basic arithmetic… ” [the science of free throws] (thanks Sam)
Get it together Raleigh.

In Local-ish News:
The Varsity will reopen Thanksgiving weekend
A Durham company is designing a Smithsonian
Does anyone still have a Nokia phone? (thanks Dad)


In Irrelevant News:
I wish my gas station was this friendly (thanks J.Ross)
Who wouldn’t notice people stripping in the back of a truck? (thanks Chris)
Kids arrested for a foodfight? (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Dana’s take on this week
Logan’s Trading Co is having a Holiday Open House today (thanks Cabell)
Wine Dinner at Zely and Ritz tonight
There is a battle of the bands at Hibernian tonight [Foreign Exchange/Love Language] (thanks Tom)
‘Rain’ is at Memorial all weekend
Tir na nOg turns 12 this Saturday
Old Reliable Run on Sunday

Mark your calendar:
Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada collaboration beers at Saucer the 19th
The Globetrotters are coming March 5

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Still, rainy and cold. 51° 48°
Fri: Rainy and cold. 54° 485
Sat: Sunnyish and warmer. 67° 48°


Fun Stuff:
Get a text from the North Pole
Fela is on Broadway and a little taster for ya (thanks Danny)
2Birds1Blog

So you’re telling me my gloves have a built in koozie??
PeopleOfPublicTransit.com
It’s Lovely, I’ll take it!

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Would you trade $100 for part of your nose? (thanks J.Ross)


Well…at least it’s Thursday…?




Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

young boys, young girls

ain’t supposed to die on a saturday night… [it’s got bruce springsteen in it!] (thanks Michael)


It’s Veteran’s Day, thank someone.


In Downtown News:
Some love for the changed Gravy
Ever thought of bartering work hours?
Some pretty cool vintage graphic design in Raleigh

In Raleigh News:
11 Reasons Raleigh is awesome (including love for Dan Douglas!) (thanks John)
The Flea Market is open again
North Hills is having a holiday open house

In Local-ish News:
Chubby’s opened another location in Durham
Everyone likes sea turtles!
Give your thoughts or a Durham Bulls beer


In Irrelevant News:
Wait – South Carolina is separating church and state??
What if you could go sailing in space?
I guess I should be glad my house was still here when I got back… (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Beginner’s Beer Class at Tir na nOg tonight
Trivia at Napper Tandy’s tonight
Benevento/Russo Duo at The Pour House Music Hall
Logan’s Trading Co is having a Holiday Open House on Thursday (thanks Cabell)
Wine Dinner at Zely and Ritz on Thursday
‘Rain’ is at Memorial all weekend
Tir na nOg turns 12 this Saturday
Old Reliable Run on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Weds: Rainy and cold. 55° 52°
Thurs: Still, rainy and cold. 51° 48°
Fri: Rainy and a little less cold. 57° 48°


Fun Stuff:
Rules for the Front of the House
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
12 ways to use shipping containers for living/working

7 in 1 game table
Elf Yourself is back!
A fun College Humor Video for you

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Darth Vader as a Cathedral gargoyle… (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Wednesday folks! Hope you’re staying dry out there…



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

did i say that i need you?

oh, did i say that i want you? oh, if i didn’t now i’m a fool you see...

I’mmmm backkk!! I missed you guys! Hope everyone has been doing well! Huge thanks to Tim for getting this out everyday and to everyone who passed links his direction! My apologies if I owe you an email or a response of some kind – I promise I’m working as fast as I can! :)

In Downtown News:
WinterFest really needs volunteers – think about getting involved!
Village Kabob on Peace is finnnnally open
Some lesser known Downtown spots you might wanna know about

In Raleigh News:
You can recycle your cooking oil at home
Maybe I shouldn’t be doing so much walking…
Should we save Jackpot?

In Local-ish News:
They found a really old Civil War boat
Cree bought a plant in China
Well now I’m even more glad I got to hold a koala


In Irrelevant News:
You can get free wifi at a bunch of airports through January 15 (thanks Jedidiah)
Hitler’s house is being sold
I can totally see the appeal of beer from 1937….

Events:
Matisyahu live at Lincoln Theatre tonight
Beginner’s Beer Class at Tir Na Nog on Wednesday
Trivia at Napper Tandy’s on Wednesday
Benevento/Russo Duo at The Pour House Music Hall
Wine Dinner at Zely and Ritz on Thursday
‘Rain’ is at Memorial all weekend
Tir na nOg turns 12 this Saturday
Old Reliable Run on Sunday

Mark your Calendars:
Everyone likes a tequila dinner

What the Weather Holds: thanks Raleigh – this is really awesome to come home to…
Ida wants us to have lots of rain
Tues: Rainy. 67° 57°
Weds: Rainy and cold. 53° 52°
Thurs: Still, rainy and cold. 54° 45°


Fun Stuff:
Katie is blogging from Prague!
“It was very cool of the mining company to leave these giant structures lying around for us to climb on.”
You can never have enough Johnny Cash…

HappyHoured.com
SpeakingFaces.com
Lots of Rules for My Unborn Son updates

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
How is this story posted without a picture??


Happy Tuesday folks!!





Ashton Mae Smith

Buyer's Agent
Glenwood Agency, LLC
700 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603

Follow us on Twitter @GlenwoodAgency!

www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

all and all

it’s just bricks in the wall … (thanks Emily)

You get Ashton back tomorrow!
Thanks for everyone’s help over the last two weeks!

In Downtown News:
Wreaths Are Up On Fayetteville Street
Where to Hear Music Downtown
Veteran’s Day Celebration Recap

In Raleigh News:
Local McDonald’s Makes Customers Sick
Tour Offers Taste of the Triangle
New Solar Power Project for Raleigh

In Local-ish News:
20th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall Falling
College Basketball Season Starts Tonight
NC Delegation Votes Against Healthcare Bill

In Irrelevant News:
Cars are Approaching Auto Pilot Mode
How Low Calorie Can Beer Go?
Pandora Making a Move From the Computer
Turn Detroit into Farmland?

Events:
Matisyahu live at Lincoln Theatre Tomorrow
Beginner’s Beer Class at Tir Na Nog on Wednesday
Benevento/Russo Duo at The Pour House Music Hall
Wine Dinner at Zely and Ritz on Thursday
Old Reliable Run on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Partly Cloudy. 74° 55°
Tues: Rain. 69° 58°
Wed: Rain/Wind. 58° 43°

Fun Stuff:
Tarantino’s 10 Best Music Moments
Happy Birthday and Waiting for the Rapture
Home With ‘Usable Bathroom’
The Longest Poem in the World

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Berkley Makes a 330 Foot California Roll


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Tim.S.Lehan@gmail.com

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Ashton Mae Smith

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Glenwood Agency, LLC
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Raleigh, NC 27603

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now, um, usually I don’t do this but, uh

go head' on and break em off wit a lil' preview of the remix.... (thanks Megan)

In Downtown News:

Tonight is First Friday

More Changes for Cabs

In Raleigh News:

Art Museum Sets Opening Date

Goodnight Raleigh and the State Fair

According to the Ratings, Raleigh Loves Baseball Now

In Local-ish News:

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended

UNC/Duke Rivalry Began in 1988

Unemployment Topped 10% …

One Piece of Australian News:

Australia Does Not Like Britney Spears

In Irrelevant News:

Man Calls 911 Over Stolen Weed (thanks J.Ross)

Random Airplane Parts are Falling From the Sky (thanks J.Ross)

SUV v. Elephant

Events:

First Friday Fun Tonight

First Friday Open House at Palladium

First Friday Special at Zely & Ritz

Killer Filler Tonight at Deep South

Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday Morning

19th Annual Works of HeART on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:

Wed: Sunny. 59° | 37°

Thurs: Sunny. 66° | 43°

Fri: Sunny. 73° | 45°

Fun Stuff:

Thefuntheory.com (thanks Brooke)

Eight Animated GIF Blogs

Super Structures

Awful Library Books

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:

‘Dude, I Do This Everyday’ (thanks J.Ross)

Have a great weekend!

Tim Lehan

Tim.S.Lehan@gmail.com

for

Ashton Mae Smith

catch me at the x with og at a yankee game

i made the yankee hat more famous than a yankee can ...

In Downtown News:

Downtown Trying to Balance Noise, Residents

Police Department Getting Ready for their Move

Former Downtown Barkeep Nominated as CNN’s Hero of the Year

In Raleigh News:

Follow the Art Museum’s Progress (thanks Joann)

Noodles & Co is Swapping Candy for Noodles

The Stats on H1N1 in the Area

In Local-ish News:

Free Chickfila Today

Duke Rated Great Value in Private Universities

Swine Flu Scaring Consumers from NC Pork

One Piece of Australian News:

New Laws Would Force Pop Stars to Disclose Lip-Synching

In Irrelevant News:

Is Owning a Dog Worse Than Owning an SUV? (thanks Sarah)

Uganda Bans Witch Doctor Radio Ads (thanks J.Ross)

It’d Probably Be Easier Just to Call in Sick (thanks J.Ross)

Events:

Funk Soul Brothers at Amra’s Tonight

Live Music with Ricky Young at the Oxford Tonight

First Friday This Friday Night

First Friday Special at Zely & Ritz

Killer Filler Tomorrow Night at Deep South

Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday Morning

19^th Annual Works of HeART on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:

Wed: Sunny. 64° | 40°

Thurs: Sunny. 59° | 36°

Fri: Sunny. 64° | 41°

Fun Stuff:

Get Your Weather Obama-Style (thanks J.Ross)

Opening a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew (YouTube)

‘Looking at it Makes Me Fill With Rage’

9 Eye Popping Illusions

15 Best Man Caves Online

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:

You Can Pick Between These Commercials …

‘Stop Using Dirty Catheters’ Commercial (YouTube)

Hansbrough’s Acura Commercial (YouTube)

Tim Lehan

Tim.S.Lehan@gmail.com

for

Ashton Mae Smith

when i met you girl, my heart went knock knock

now them butterflies in my stomach won’t stop stop ...

In Downtown News:

Council to Vote on Amplified Music for Solas

Cab Drivers Get a Dress Code

Check Out Palladium’s Art House at First Friday

In Raleigh News:

Dana’s Look at the Raleigh Week Ahead

Should ABC Stores in NC Change to Private Ownership?

Tedesco Elected to Wake County Board of Education

In Local-ish News:

Man Made Snowstorm Trapped Raleigh Tourists in China

AT&T to Verizon: There’s a Lawsuit for That

Colbert Sponsors US Speed Skating Team

One Piece of Australian News:

Northern Suburb Petitions to Become Republic in Olympic Bid

In Irrelevant News:

85% Plan to Use Cash for Christmas this Year

Lehman Brothers are Auctioning Off Their Art

‘Fakeosphere’ is Latest Web Trap for Consumers

Events:

DLA Mixer at the Oxford Tonight

Midweek Feast at Tir na Nog Tonight

Brain Freeze Trivia Tonight at Napper Tandy’s

First Friday This Friday Night

Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday Morning

What the Weather Holds:

Wed: Sunny. 63° | 47°

Thurs: Sunny. 64° | 40°

Fri: Sunny. 57° | 36°

Fun Stuff:

Granny Doesn’t Mess Around – Passive Aggressive Notes

Odd Animal Couples

SnapTite Model House – It’s Lovely, I’ll Take It!

Hockey Goalie Does Thriller Victory Dance on Ice (YouTube)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:

‘suspect has targeted a Tamarac BankAtlantic so many times that during the last heist one of the tellers said, "He's here again."

Sign We Just Might Make It After All:

Tireless Good Samaritan Tracks Down Camera Owner

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Ashton Mae Smith