In downtown news:
Shimmer wall is finished
More on the new Taz
Retail news
Some more old and new pictures – I know, history on a Monday??
In Raleigh news:
Forbes lovvvvesss Raleigh (thanks Matt)
Noodles and Co should open soon
A new boutique will open in the Village
In local-ish news:
When do we get flying cars?? (thanks Katie)
Another instant city!
Going to the bathroom? Be sure to clock out…
In irrelevant news:
Hmmm – really?? (thanks Katie)
Oh Venice….
What a good double date!
Events:
True West opens Tuesday Night
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Thursday
Friday is the Great Raleigh Road Race
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
Fun Stuff:
10 buildings to see in New York
Stuff Nobody Likes
The latest update in the ITB world
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
She did say mean things while he was riding his bike…
Happy Monday!
Yeah, that’s right - it’s a sneaker night…
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
“bring me two pina coladas – gotta have one for each hand…”
In downtown news:
News for the Hue retail space
I was wrong.
A new suuupah market!
More about Rosie’s Plate
Friday history
In Raleigh news:
Ride the bus for free today
Manheim Steamroller is coming in December
Art Institute is coming to Durham
In local-ish news:
Zely & Ritz do Durham
Should you change your license plate? (thanks Steve)
Oooh elevated parks and waterfalls too
In irrelevant news:
Oh Paris… (thank Dan)
Mattttt, why would you do that??
Oh – drive in weddings…naturally…
Events:
Blue Grass at Capital City tonight
Carbon Leaf and Blind Melon this weekend
Rock and Shop on Saturday
The Dead Sea Scrolls are coming this weekend
Sam Fisher on Sunday at Amras
Spain v. Germany on Sunday!
Fun Stuff:
Find your spot
A super portable grill
Sometimes I get bored too
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Apparently pedophilia is a profitable thing….
Happy Fridayyyy!!
News for the Hue retail space
I was wrong.
A new suuupah market!
More about Rosie’s Plate
Friday history
In Raleigh news:
Ride the bus for free today
Manheim Steamroller is coming in December
Art Institute is coming to Durham
In local-ish news:
Zely & Ritz do Durham
Should you change your license plate? (thanks Steve)
Oooh elevated parks and waterfalls too
In irrelevant news:
Oh Paris… (thank Dan)
Mattttt, why would you do that??
Oh – drive in weddings…naturally…
Events:
Blue Grass at Capital City tonight
Carbon Leaf and Blind Melon this weekend
Rock and Shop on Saturday
The Dead Sea Scrolls are coming this weekend
Sam Fisher on Sunday at Amras
Spain v. Germany on Sunday!
Fun Stuff:
Find your spot
A super portable grill
Sometimes I get bored too
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Apparently pedophilia is a profitable thing….
Happy Fridayyyy!!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
“And if I had my little way, I’d eat peaches everyday…”
In downtown news:
Yayyyy! McDonalds is finally going to change – though, anything can happen
Finally! News on the Steak Out location!
Blount Street Commons is breaking ground today
In Raleigh news:
Other retail in Raleigh
A 4th of July ‘Paride’
CASL teams up with Chelsea FC
In local-ish news:
Vote for Bodie Island Lighthouse! (thanks Lisa)
I’m glad IBM doesn’t have anything else to do…
Yay for Fresno State
In irrelevant news:
Today’s “I’m glad no trees died for this” journalism – ignoring the ‘duh’ factor, it is a study from 2006….
Who doesn’t like a good brothel on wheels?
Don’t mess with Tim McGraw…
Events:
Tonight starts the celebration of Mosaic’s 2 year anniversary
Midtown Music is tonight
Transit Forum today
Carbon Leaf and Blind Melon this weekend
Rock and Shop on Saturday
This weekend is ‘RTP start up weekend’
The Dead Sea Scrolls are coming this weekend
Sam Fisher on Sunday at Amras
Fun Stuff:
Turtle Riding and other old National Geographic Pictures
How to beat Insomnia
Can you name all the characters from the Simpsons?
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
It is, after all, about the issues… (thanks Steve)
Happy Little Friday!
Yayyyy! McDonalds is finally going to change – though, anything can happen
Finally! News on the Steak Out location!
Blount Street Commons is breaking ground today
In Raleigh news:
Other retail in Raleigh
A 4th of July ‘Paride’
CASL teams up with Chelsea FC
In local-ish news:
Vote for Bodie Island Lighthouse! (thanks Lisa)
I’m glad IBM doesn’t have anything else to do…
Yay for Fresno State
In irrelevant news:
Today’s “I’m glad no trees died for this” journalism – ignoring the ‘duh’ factor, it is a study from 2006….
Who doesn’t like a good brothel on wheels?
Don’t mess with Tim McGraw…
Events:
Tonight starts the celebration of Mosaic’s 2 year anniversary
Midtown Music is tonight
Transit Forum today
Carbon Leaf and Blind Melon this weekend
Rock and Shop on Saturday
This weekend is ‘RTP start up weekend’
The Dead Sea Scrolls are coming this weekend
Sam Fisher on Sunday at Amras
Fun Stuff:
Turtle Riding and other old National Geographic Pictures
How to beat Insomnia
Can you name all the characters from the Simpsons?
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
It is, after all, about the issues… (thanks Steve)
Happy Little Friday!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
“i’m not a playa, i just crush a lot….”
Raleigh: Now Featuring Water – and other clever t shirts (thanks Dave)
In downtown news:
Martin Street Pizza is open
Check out the Rock and Shop Market this weekend
Should Tobacco Road be a smoking or non smoking sports bar?
In Raleigh news:
HBO will run a special on the UNC/Duke rivalry (thanks Jim)
Not that you should ever drink and drive – but hold off for the next few weeks
More changes to the N&O
In local-ish news:
Really??? From the 3rd story?? [more sad than I usually go – sorry]
10 million millionaires?? (thanks Matt)
The moving sky scraper in Dubai should start soon (thanks Steve)
In irrelevant news:
I know a few people crazy enough to try this
Can you even imagine 20 groomsmen?
You mean to tell me only 8% “drank too much and acted inappropriately?’
Events:
Euro Cup Semi Finals! – I guess, go Germany….?
Seaboard Wine is having a Giant Sale
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Emmy Lou Harris is in town on Wednesday
Transit Forum on Thursday
Carbon Leaf and Blind Melon this weekend
Rock & Shop is Saturday at Tir Na Nog
Fun Stuff:
Famous people punching Steve [don’t worry – it’s not the one with a broken wrist!] (thanks Katie)
This is pretty awesome – you’ll want sound for it (thanks Emily)
10 biggest parties in the world (thanks Emily)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Apparently God has taken to selling cocaine…
Happy Wednesday folks!
In downtown news:
Martin Street Pizza is open
Check out the Rock and Shop Market this weekend
Should Tobacco Road be a smoking or non smoking sports bar?
In Raleigh news:
HBO will run a special on the UNC/Duke rivalry (thanks Jim)
Not that you should ever drink and drive – but hold off for the next few weeks
More changes to the N&O
In local-ish news:
Really??? From the 3rd story?? [more sad than I usually go – sorry]
10 million millionaires?? (thanks Matt)
The moving sky scraper in Dubai should start soon (thanks Steve)
In irrelevant news:
I know a few people crazy enough to try this
Can you even imagine 20 groomsmen?
You mean to tell me only 8% “drank too much and acted inappropriately?’
Events:
Euro Cup Semi Finals! – I guess, go Germany….?
Seaboard Wine is having a Giant Sale
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Emmy Lou Harris is in town on Wednesday
Transit Forum on Thursday
Carbon Leaf and Blind Melon this weekend
Rock & Shop is Saturday at Tir Na Nog
Fun Stuff:
Famous people punching Steve [don’t worry – it’s not the one with a broken wrist!] (thanks Katie)
This is pretty awesome – you’ll want sound for it (thanks Emily)
10 biggest parties in the world (thanks Emily)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Apparently God has taken to selling cocaine…
Happy Wednesday folks!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Tuesday's Update
Vote for your Labor Commissioner today
In downtown news:
In case you didn’t get to watch the Today show – Ed Mitchell wins!
More about the new restaurant on Person St.
Some other new restaurants to look forward to
In Raleigh news:
Cheap Peter Pan tickets
Herons has its new chef
We finally have a property tax rate
In local-ish news:
Ah – Snail Mail…
One more reason not to live in Chicago
Pirates!
In irrelevant news:
Silly Dutch…
Ha. Drunk driving in a wheel chair!
I truly think Amy Winehouse is the scariest looking person on the planet
Events:
Trivia tonight!
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Emmy Lou Harris is in town on Wednesday
Transit Forum on Thursday
Zydecopious at Blue Martini on Friday
Rock & Shop is Saturday at Tir Na Nog
Carbon Leaf and Blind Melon this weekend
Fun Stuff:
How fast are your reactions? - it kinda made me feel bad about myself haha (thanks Emily)
Marvin Gaye sings the National Anthem [youtube] (thanks Katie)
10 really cool tree houses
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Every thong has its thorn… (thanks Adrianne)
Happy Tuesday everyone!!
“you thought he was cute before, look at this pea coat, tell me he’s broke…” [youtube]
In downtown news:
In case you didn’t get to watch the Today show – Ed Mitchell wins!
More about the new restaurant on Person St.
Some other new restaurants to look forward to
In Raleigh news:
Cheap Peter Pan tickets
Herons has its new chef
We finally have a property tax rate
In local-ish news:
Ah – Snail Mail…
One more reason not to live in Chicago
Pirates!
In irrelevant news:
Silly Dutch…
Ha. Drunk driving in a wheel chair!
I truly think Amy Winehouse is the scariest looking person on the planet
Events:
Trivia tonight!
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Emmy Lou Harris is in town on Wednesday
Transit Forum on Thursday
Zydecopious at Blue Martini on Friday
Rock & Shop is Saturday at Tir Na Nog
Carbon Leaf and Blind Melon this weekend
Fun Stuff:
How fast are your reactions? - it kinda made me feel bad about myself haha (thanks Emily)
Marvin Gaye sings the National Anthem [youtube] (thanks Katie)
10 really cool tree houses
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Every thong has its thorn… (thanks Adrianne)
Happy Tuesday everyone!!
“you thought he was cute before, look at this pea coat, tell me he’s broke…” [youtube]
Monday, June 23, 2008
“so when that doctor asked me, son howd you get in this condition? I said hey sawbones I'm just carryin on an old family tradition…”
Summer weekends are always slow…
In downtown news:
Bikes for downtown?
Thoughts on retail
How to cook like Ed Mitchell
In Raleigh news:
Phish’s new concert DVD was filmed in Raleigh
A new Whole Foods is coming
More changes to the N&O
In local-ish news:
More serious than I normally aim for – but George Carlin died yesterday
Poor Duke…
How to kill a mammoth
In irrelevant news:
I love Mad Men.
There’s a Mrs. Timbaland now
Who wants to start inventing terrible headlines for Maddie Briann
Events:
Wimbledon starts today (thanks Austin)
Black Crowes tickets are on sale
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Emmy Lou Harris is in town on Wednesday
Transit Forum on Thursday
Zydecopious at Blue Martini on Friday
Rock & Shop is Saturday at Tir Na Nog
Carbon Leaf and Blind Melon this weekend
Fun Stuff:
Unusual snow globes
50 favorite colors
New York in Black and White
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I suppose that everyone has to find someone
Happy Monday folks!
In downtown news:
Bikes for downtown?
Thoughts on retail
How to cook like Ed Mitchell
In Raleigh news:
Phish’s new concert DVD was filmed in Raleigh
A new Whole Foods is coming
More changes to the N&O
In local-ish news:
More serious than I normally aim for – but George Carlin died yesterday
Poor Duke…
How to kill a mammoth
In irrelevant news:
I love Mad Men.
There’s a Mrs. Timbaland now
Who wants to start inventing terrible headlines for Maddie Briann
Events:
Wimbledon starts today (thanks Austin)
Black Crowes tickets are on sale
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Emmy Lou Harris is in town on Wednesday
Transit Forum on Thursday
Zydecopious at Blue Martini on Friday
Rock & Shop is Saturday at Tir Na Nog
Carbon Leaf and Blind Melon this weekend
Fun Stuff:
Unusual snow globes
50 favorite colors
New York in Black and White
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I suppose that everyone has to find someone
Happy Monday folks!
Friday, June 20, 2008
“theres pigeons down on Market Square, she's standing in her underwear…”
In downtown news:
Shimmer wall!
Ed Mitchell [of The Pit] will be cooking a pig on the Today Show on the 23rd
Roly Poly will reopen soon
Peace China is open!
A little Raleigh history – it is Friday after all…
In Raleigh news:
New condos for Cameron Village??
Oh, John Kane…
They’re going to make the train run again!
In local-ish news:
Maybe she just wanted a cigarette? (thanks Katie)
Yayyyyyyyy computahs!
I didn’t realize we had a heroin trafficking problem…
In irrelevant news:
I’ve found my wedding dress!
Everyone wants to live downtown. :)
Brad Pitt likes Radiohead
Events:
Blue Grass at Capital City tonight
Fashion show at Adam Cave Fine Art tonight
Raleigh Typhoon 2 is this weekend
Shrek the Third in Moore Square on Saturday
Acoustic sets at Deep South The Bar on Sunday
Emmy Lou Harris is coming to town next Wednesday
Fun Stuff:
Woah. This lady can talk in 21 different accents… [youtube] (thanks Antoine)
Wow. That’s a decade I can’t say I wanted to be a part of…
In case you needed a reminder (thanks Lisa)
Stuff Nobody Likes
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Well – they did make a pact… (thanks Austin)
Happy Fridayyyyyyyyy! Now, will someone tell me what we’re doing tonight??
“theres pigeons down on Market Square, she's standing in her underwear…”
Shimmer wall!
Ed Mitchell [of The Pit] will be cooking a pig on the Today Show on the 23rd
Roly Poly will reopen soon
Peace China is open!
A little Raleigh history – it is Friday after all…
In Raleigh news:
New condos for Cameron Village??
Oh, John Kane…
They’re going to make the train run again!
In local-ish news:
Maybe she just wanted a cigarette? (thanks Katie)
Yayyyyyyyy computahs!
I didn’t realize we had a heroin trafficking problem…
In irrelevant news:
I’ve found my wedding dress!
Everyone wants to live downtown. :)
Brad Pitt likes Radiohead
Events:
Blue Grass at Capital City tonight
Fashion show at Adam Cave Fine Art tonight
Raleigh Typhoon 2 is this weekend
Shrek the Third in Moore Square on Saturday
Acoustic sets at Deep South The Bar on Sunday
Emmy Lou Harris is coming to town next Wednesday
Fun Stuff:
Woah. This lady can talk in 21 different accents… [youtube] (thanks Antoine)
Wow. That’s a decade I can’t say I wanted to be a part of…
In case you needed a reminder (thanks Lisa)
Stuff Nobody Likes
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Well – they did make a pact… (thanks Austin)
Happy Fridayyyyyyyyy! Now, will someone tell me what we’re doing tonight??
“theres pigeons down on Market Square, she's standing in her underwear…”
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Thursday's Update
If you pick one thing to look at…make it the BMW thing under Fun Stuff…
In downtown news:
A story about All Saints Chapel
“visitors, and precoital-bar-dates, are going to insure the projects success…”
Matt takes the prettiest pictures…
In Raleigh news:
Brixx Pizza at Oberlin Court?
Everyone loves Raleigh
The new terminal at RDU should open in October
In local-ish news:
Dean’s people are coming to Raleigh!
The foot thing is getting creepy...
“Neither the teen nor her gerbil were hurt.”
In irrelevant news:
David Beckham is getting naked again
How to order food in China
Imagine adding 2.2 pounds of weight to your head…
Events:
Fashion show at Adam Cave Fine Art on Friday
Raleigh Typhoon 2 is this weekend
Shrek the Third in Moore Square on Saturday
Fun Stuff:
This may be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen – it’s a BMW concept car… (thanks Matt)
How to fix your bike?
Run out of things to call someone?
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Could be this – but it might be this...
Thursday is the new Friday. Enjoy it.
“it happened in monterey, a long time ago…”
In downtown news:
A story about All Saints Chapel
“visitors, and precoital-bar-dates, are going to insure the projects success…”
Matt takes the prettiest pictures…
In Raleigh news:
Brixx Pizza at Oberlin Court?
Everyone loves Raleigh
The new terminal at RDU should open in October
In local-ish news:
Dean’s people are coming to Raleigh!
The foot thing is getting creepy...
“Neither the teen nor her gerbil were hurt.”
In irrelevant news:
David Beckham is getting naked again
How to order food in China
Imagine adding 2.2 pounds of weight to your head…
Events:
Fashion show at Adam Cave Fine Art on Friday
Raleigh Typhoon 2 is this weekend
Shrek the Third in Moore Square on Saturday
Fun Stuff:
This may be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen – it’s a BMW concept car… (thanks Matt)
How to fix your bike?
Run out of things to call someone?
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Could be this – but it might be this...
Thursday is the new Friday. Enjoy it.
“it happened in monterey, a long time ago…”
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Wednesday's Update
In downtown news:
New lunch specials at Bogarts
Some Roast Grill love – “What isssss that hot dog smell?!?”
Charter Square progress
In Raleigh news:
Ever wonder about crime rates in the area?
Bojangles will reopen in July
Transit stuff
In local-ish news:
There will be lots of small soccer players here this weekend…
New artists added for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame show
New Miller beers in September
In irrelevant news:
What if Tiger Woods was your caddy? (thanks Dan)
Say helllooo to my leeetle friend… (thanks Katie)
Coffee issssss good for you! (thanks Catherine)
Events:
Moore Square Farmers Market today
Fashion show at Adam Cave Fine Art on Friday
Raleigh Typhoon 2 is this weekend
Shrek the Third in Moore Square on Saturday
Kirby Derby is on Saturday
More June events
Fun Stuff:
Fun youtube (thanks Katie)
How to nap
Play the album matching game
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Stealing from and a lemonade stand?!?
Happy hump day folks…
“i try to stay awake and remember my name…”
New lunch specials at Bogarts
Some Roast Grill love – “What isssss that hot dog smell?!?”
Charter Square progress
In Raleigh news:
Ever wonder about crime rates in the area?
Bojangles will reopen in July
Transit stuff
In local-ish news:
There will be lots of small soccer players here this weekend…
New artists added for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame show
New Miller beers in September
In irrelevant news:
What if Tiger Woods was your caddy? (thanks Dan)
Say helllooo to my leeetle friend… (thanks Katie)
Coffee issssss good for you! (thanks Catherine)
Events:
Moore Square Farmers Market today
Fashion show at Adam Cave Fine Art on Friday
Raleigh Typhoon 2 is this weekend
Shrek the Third in Moore Square on Saturday
Kirby Derby is on Saturday
More June events
Fun Stuff:
Fun youtube (thanks Katie)
How to nap
Play the album matching game
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Stealing from and a lemonade stand?!?
Happy hump day folks…
“i try to stay awake and remember my name…”
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Tuesday's Update
A few neat things…
In downtown news:
The Marriott should open in July
The menu at Raleigh Times has been changed
CAM news
In Raleigh news:
Beach music and fundraising at North Hills on Thursday
New Lotto games
The President will be here Friday
In local-ish news:
How much does it suck to lose an election to a dead guy??
Four left feet? Now a right one…
Something to noodle on…
In irrelevant news:
The Catholic Church won’t let them film Angels and Demons
He really wanted her to do his ironing?
They really were in it for the bananas…
Events:
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Hot Summer Nights has a new show starting Wednesday
Triangle Food Tour on Thursday
Raleigh Typhoon 2 is this weekend
Shrek the Third in Moore Square on Saturday
Fun Stuff:
Office phrases you know you hate…
How to have the best lemonade stand
Optical Illusions
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Could be wine, could be dish soap…
Happy Tuesday!
“i got a house, but i need new furniture…” [rihanna and I have so much in common...]
In downtown news:
The Marriott should open in July
The menu at Raleigh Times has been changed
CAM news
In Raleigh news:
Beach music and fundraising at North Hills on Thursday
New Lotto games
The President will be here Friday
In local-ish news:
How much does it suck to lose an election to a dead guy??
Four left feet? Now a right one…
Something to noodle on…
In irrelevant news:
The Catholic Church won’t let them film Angels and Demons
He really wanted her to do his ironing?
They really were in it for the bananas…
Events:
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Hot Summer Nights has a new show starting Wednesday
Triangle Food Tour on Thursday
Raleigh Typhoon 2 is this weekend
Shrek the Third in Moore Square on Saturday
Fun Stuff:
Office phrases you know you hate…
How to have the best lemonade stand
Optical Illusions
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Could be wine, could be dish soap…
Happy Tuesday!
“i got a house, but i need new furniture…” [rihanna and I have so much in common...]
Monday, June 16, 2008
Monday's Update
look…its Monday again…
In downtown news:
RBC sign pictures
Blount Street update
New skyline shots
In Raleigh news:
Porto has closed
5 Points development news
Retail news
In local-ish news:
UNC buys Granville Towers
More champagne!
Smell armpits, get caned
In irrelevant news:
Pam+Tommy=4ever.
Think before you poke – and other rules for Facebook etiquette…
MacGyver's got nothing on this monkey.
Events:
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Hot Summer Nights has a new show starting Wednesday
Triangle Food Tour on Thursday
Raleigh Typhoon 2 is this weekend
Shrek the Third in Moore Square on Saturday
Fun Stuff:
Most beautiful goat competition
Really cool architecture
A reason to reconsider sleep aids… [youtube] (thanks Katie)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I think I’d like my name to be something like “E Pluribus Unum” – but you can call me E.
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
“my only friends are pirates, it’s just who I am”
In downtown news:
RBC sign pictures
Blount Street update
New skyline shots
In Raleigh news:
Porto has closed
5 Points development news
Retail news
In local-ish news:
UNC buys Granville Towers
More champagne!
Smell armpits, get caned
In irrelevant news:
Pam+Tommy=4ever.
Think before you poke – and other rules for Facebook etiquette…
MacGyver's got nothing on this monkey.
Events:
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Hot Summer Nights has a new show starting Wednesday
Triangle Food Tour on Thursday
Raleigh Typhoon 2 is this weekend
Shrek the Third in Moore Square on Saturday
Fun Stuff:
Most beautiful goat competition
Really cool architecture
A reason to reconsider sleep aids… [youtube] (thanks Katie)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I think I’d like my name to be something like “E Pluribus Unum” – but you can call me E.
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
“my only friends are pirates, it’s just who I am”
Friday, June 13, 2008
Friday's Update
No morning meeting means an earlier email! Also, forgive me if Monday is boring, but there’s just so much good stuff today….
In downtown news:
More Edison news – new renderings!
There’s a new restaurant in Oakwood
That gas station on Hillsborough Street
Shots of the pool at 222
Downtown apartment news
In Raleigh news:
Race for the Cure is tomorrow
We are keeping the Hurricanes until 2024
That’s so Cary…
In local-ish news:
You wanted luggage?
A 92 year old man is not allowed to marry is 17 year old fiancée
How much radiation is your cell phone giving off??
In irrelevant news:
Friday the 13th may in fact be a safer day…
I really think Amy Winehouse is one of the scariest people in the world
Okay – maybe these guys are…
Events:
Traveling Mayhem at 42nd Street tonight
Blue Grass at Capital City tonight
Yoga in the Park tomorrow morning
Cravin Melon will play Downtown Live tomorrow
Capital City is also having some kind of block party tomorrow
Acoustic Sets at Deep South The Bar on Sunday
Fun Stuff:
How rich are you? Sort of cool – sort of a punch in the stomach…
Remarkably/embarrassingly entertaining
I’m with Emily – I don’t know why this is so funny to me…but it is. [youtube]
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
12 year old cell phone addicts
Happy Friday the 13th!
“tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with nooo aiiirrr” - yeah, I went there :)
In downtown news:
More Edison news – new renderings!
There’s a new restaurant in Oakwood
That gas station on Hillsborough Street
Shots of the pool at 222
Downtown apartment news
In Raleigh news:
Race for the Cure is tomorrow
We are keeping the Hurricanes until 2024
That’s so Cary…
In local-ish news:
You wanted luggage?
A 92 year old man is not allowed to marry is 17 year old fiancée
How much radiation is your cell phone giving off??
In irrelevant news:
Friday the 13th may in fact be a safer day…
I really think Amy Winehouse is one of the scariest people in the world
Okay – maybe these guys are…
Events:
Traveling Mayhem at 42nd Street tonight
Blue Grass at Capital City tonight
Yoga in the Park tomorrow morning
Cravin Melon will play Downtown Live tomorrow
Capital City is also having some kind of block party tomorrow
Acoustic Sets at Deep South The Bar on Sunday
Fun Stuff:
How rich are you? Sort of cool – sort of a punch in the stomach…
Remarkably/embarrassingly entertaining
I’m with Emily – I don’t know why this is so funny to me…but it is. [youtube]
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
12 year old cell phone addicts
Happy Friday the 13th!
“tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with nooo aiiirrr” - yeah, I went there :)
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Thursday's Update
Soooo many exciting things today!!
Pick the band for Downtown Live!
In downtown news:
RBC gets its logo today
Edison news :)
The shimmer wall has been started
There is a sign on the old Cody’s for the new Thai place “Thaiphoon Bistro”
In Raleigh news:
The Ruth’s Chris at North Hills will open July 21
$84 million in marijuana found in Harnett County (thanks Ben)
These kids are running a lot so you’ll vote. So vote.
In local-ish news:
Anheuser Bush gets an offer for take over
The surprise of the day: People get in accidents on golf carts…
I like putting 540 news in the same category as news in other countries :)
In irrelevant news:
Every day??? (thanks Emily)
I <3 Cristiano Ronaldo
Mad Men is back July 27!!
Events:
Euro Cup today! Croatia/Germany and Austria/Poland
18 Seaboard is having a wine tasting today
Traveling Mayhem at 42nd Street on Friday
Zoso is at Lincoln on Saturday night
Cravin Melon plays Downtown Live this weekend
Endless Summer Festival at Lincoln on Sunday
Acoustic Set at Deep South the Bar on Sunday
Fun Stuff:
What’s it worth? (thanks Austin)
Rate your wife (thanks Austin)
The new New Kids on the Block single – I swear LFO sang this song, circa 99… [youtube]
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“Their lawyer said they had been drinking all night and realized they had gone too far.”
What a good Thursday!!
“on the midnight watch i realized why twice you ran awayyyyy”
Pick the band for Downtown Live!
In downtown news:
RBC gets its logo today
Edison news :)
The shimmer wall has been started
There is a sign on the old Cody’s for the new Thai place “Thaiphoon Bistro”
In Raleigh news:
The Ruth’s Chris at North Hills will open July 21
$84 million in marijuana found in Harnett County (thanks Ben)
These kids are running a lot so you’ll vote. So vote.
In local-ish news:
Anheuser Bush gets an offer for take over
The surprise of the day: People get in accidents on golf carts…
I like putting 540 news in the same category as news in other countries :)
In irrelevant news:
Every day??? (thanks Emily)
I <3 Cristiano Ronaldo
Mad Men is back July 27!!
Events:
Euro Cup today! Croatia/Germany and Austria/Poland
18 Seaboard is having a wine tasting today
Traveling Mayhem at 42nd Street on Friday
Zoso is at Lincoln on Saturday night
Cravin Melon plays Downtown Live this weekend
Endless Summer Festival at Lincoln on Sunday
Acoustic Set at Deep South the Bar on Sunday
Fun Stuff:
What’s it worth? (thanks Austin)
Rate your wife (thanks Austin)
The new New Kids on the Block single – I swear LFO sang this song, circa 99… [youtube]
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“Their lawyer said they had been drinking all night and realized they had gone too far.”
What a good Thursday!!
“on the midnight watch i realized why twice you ran awayyyyy”
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Wednesday's Update
A few fun things today!
In downtown news:
New yoga studio – opening late July/early August
Pick the band for Downtown Live!
Is Stuff Consignment closing?
In Raleigh news:
Carlton and Co will fill the old Cherry Space
Local food news
Possible changes to the rental world
In local-ish news:
"I love to play in the water and I can't play like I want to with a bunch of weeds around me,"
This kid rode his horse to school and they won’t let him graduate… (thanks Jim)
Ouch!! A claw hammer!
In irrelevant news:
I can’t choose one string of words describe this – just read it.
Buy one get one free for Journey
Events:
Euro Cup today! Czech/Portugal and Switzerland/Turkey
Downtown Planning
Moore Square Farmers Market
18 Seaboard is having a wine tasting Thursday
Traveling Mayhem at 42nd Street on Friday
Cravin Melon plays Downtown Live this weekend
Father’s Day fun at Amra’s
Fun Stuff:
The strangest looking animals in the world
Soccer ball signed by either Pele, the former Brazilian soccer player, or by some guy named Peter, $75."
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
2 hours = 2 DUIs
Happy Wednesday!!!
“and here im dancing on the ground am I right side up or upside down?”
In downtown news:
New yoga studio – opening late July/early August
Pick the band for Downtown Live!
Is Stuff Consignment closing?
In Raleigh news:
Carlton and Co will fill the old Cherry Space
Local food news
Possible changes to the rental world
In local-ish news:
"I love to play in the water and I can't play like I want to with a bunch of weeds around me,"
This kid rode his horse to school and they won’t let him graduate… (thanks Jim)
Ouch!! A claw hammer!
In irrelevant news:
I can’t choose one string of words describe this – just read it.
Buy one get one free for Journey
Events:
Euro Cup today! Czech/Portugal and Switzerland/Turkey
Downtown Planning
Moore Square Farmers Market
18 Seaboard is having a wine tasting Thursday
Traveling Mayhem at 42nd Street on Friday
Cravin Melon plays Downtown Live this weekend
Father’s Day fun at Amra’s
Fun Stuff:
The strangest looking animals in the world
Soccer ball signed by either Pele, the former Brazilian soccer player, or by some guy named Peter, $75."
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
2 hours = 2 DUIs
Happy Wednesday!!!
“and here im dancing on the ground am I right side up or upside down?”
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Tuesday's Update
Today is exceptionally boring – someone make something happen…please…
In downtown news:
Hillsborough Street updates
It is hot outside. Drink Water.
In Raleigh news:
Renderings of the new Hyatt
Whew. North Carolina tomatoes are safe!
The Soup Nazi is coming to North Raleigh (thanks Crash)
In local-ish news:
Ken Griffey hits the 600 mark
Take a trip on a tank of gas (thanks Crash)
A faster cheaper iPhone (thanks Brooke)
In irrelevant news:
Dan’s coworker is crazy
Taylor Swift annnnd Miley??
No babies for Paris just yet
Events:
Euro Cup today! Spain/Russia and Greece/Sweden
REM is tonight
Amanda will be home on Wednesday!
Downtown Planning on Wednesday
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
18 Seaboard is having a wine tasting Thursday
Cravin Melon plays Downtown Live this weekend
Fun Stuff:
The crazy Japanese [youtube]
Buffett pictures
The Gallery of Unfortunate Cards
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Acronyms and emoticons have gone too far…
In downtown news:
Hillsborough Street updates
It is hot outside. Drink Water.
In Raleigh news:
Renderings of the new Hyatt
Whew. North Carolina tomatoes are safe!
The Soup Nazi is coming to North Raleigh (thanks Crash)
In local-ish news:
Ken Griffey hits the 600 mark
Take a trip on a tank of gas (thanks Crash)
A faster cheaper iPhone (thanks Brooke)
In irrelevant news:
Dan’s coworker is crazy
Taylor Swift annnnd Miley??
No babies for Paris just yet
Events:
Euro Cup today! Spain/Russia and Greece/Sweden
REM is tonight
Amanda will be home on Wednesday!
Downtown Planning on Wednesday
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
18 Seaboard is having a wine tasting Thursday
Cravin Melon plays Downtown Live this weekend
Fun Stuff:
The crazy Japanese [youtube]
Buffett pictures
The Gallery of Unfortunate Cards
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Acronyms and emoticons have gone too far…
Happy Tuesday! Maybe tomorrow I’ll have something good…
'they call me thomas, last name crowne...'
Monday, June 9, 2008
Monday's Update
I got two turn tables and a microphone…
Not a whole lot going on…
In downtown news:
Changes to Helios
Shots from the top of RBC
In Raleigh news:
Giant crab at Crabtree
Museum of Art updates
Obama stopped in Raleigh
In local-ish news:
Everyone likes beer!
It’s Euro Cup time!!
New driving rules
In irrelevant news:
21,000 square feet….seriously?? – Oh, also it’s about the Twin Acres houses…
A double date with princes – nice!
When my phone was stolen – they left me pictures too
Events:
Chris Suiter is at Amra’s tonight
Downtown Planning on Wednesday
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
18 Seaboard is having a wine tasting Thursday
Cravin Melon plays Downtown Live this weekend
Fun Stuff:
Google Maps can now give you transit times too (thanks Austin)
Bacon that bookmark!
Fun election stuff
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Drank – to slow your roll…
Happy Monday!!
Not a whole lot going on…
In downtown news:
Changes to Helios
Shots from the top of RBC
In Raleigh news:
Giant crab at Crabtree
Museum of Art updates
Obama stopped in Raleigh
In local-ish news:
Everyone likes beer!
It’s Euro Cup time!!
New driving rules
In irrelevant news:
21,000 square feet….seriously?? – Oh, also it’s about the Twin Acres houses…
A double date with princes – nice!
When my phone was stolen – they left me pictures too
Events:
Chris Suiter is at Amra’s tonight
Downtown Planning on Wednesday
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
18 Seaboard is having a wine tasting Thursday
Cravin Melon plays Downtown Live this weekend
Fun Stuff:
Google Maps can now give you transit times too (thanks Austin)
Bacon that bookmark!
Fun election stuff
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Drank – to slow your roll…
Happy Monday!!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Friday's Update
sorry – busy morning…
In downtown news:
CAM Plans
Do the scavenger hunt tonight
Some Friday history for you
In Raleigh news:
Reviews of some local bands
Annuals want to give you tickets to the show
Transit news
In local-ish news:
Yeah – cause you’re really sarcastic…
Losing a lighthouse is one thing…but a pyramid???
Oh Ty…
In irrelevant news:
Steal this…bike?
Can you imagine if this was your job?
I’m sorry to be the one to say it – but she is gross.
Events:
Tonight is First Friday!! - Bike it!
Old Habits is at Tookies
Jakob Dylan is at Lincoln
Movies in Moore Square starts tomorrow!
Sam Fischer is at Amras on Sunday
Deep South the Bar is having their acoustic set on Sunday too!
Tomorrow is Buffett :D
Fun Stuff:
“The sticker was so moving that he threw the hamburger he was eating right out the window and became a vegetarian on the spot.”
Stuff Nobody Likes
“hilarity and drink are connected in a profoundly human, peculiarly intimate way.”
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Wow. (thanks Matt)
Obscure bit of opinion, if you’re at a Tylers anytime soon [they’re the only people who sell it] and you like IPAs, try the Green Flash West Coast IPA – wonderful!
http://greenflashbrew.com/taproom.html
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday!!
In downtown news:
CAM Plans
Do the scavenger hunt tonight
Some Friday history for you
In Raleigh news:
Reviews of some local bands
Annuals want to give you tickets to the show
Transit news
In local-ish news:
Yeah – cause you’re really sarcastic…
Losing a lighthouse is one thing…but a pyramid???
Oh Ty…
In irrelevant news:
Steal this…bike?
Can you imagine if this was your job?
I’m sorry to be the one to say it – but she is gross.
Events:
Tonight is First Friday!! - Bike it!
Old Habits is at Tookies
Jakob Dylan is at Lincoln
Movies in Moore Square starts tomorrow!
Sam Fischer is at Amras on Sunday
Deep South the Bar is having their acoustic set on Sunday too!
Tomorrow is Buffett :D
Fun Stuff:
“The sticker was so moving that he threw the hamburger he was eating right out the window and became a vegetarian on the spot.”
Stuff Nobody Likes
“hilarity and drink are connected in a profoundly human, peculiarly intimate way.”
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Wow. (thanks Matt)
Obscure bit of opinion, if you’re at a Tylers anytime soon [they’re the only people who sell it] and you like IPAs, try the Green Flash West Coast IPA – wonderful!
http://greenflashbrew.com/taproom.html
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday!!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Thursday's Update
Happy National Doughnut Day! (thanks Rachel)
In downtown news:
Book Sale at the Raleigh City Museum
Some reviews of new restaurants
Hillsborough Street improvements have been approved
In Raleigh news:
Been wondering about the gutted building by Wade and St. Mary’s?
Kenny is doing a second show – that’s your shocking surprise of the day…
New projects for North Hills
In local-ish news:
“…until then, we’ll have to edge ourselves a bit outside the beltline to catch some sunshine with our movies and concerts…”
So – I’m as antitrust as the next guy – but I’d really like to have the best cell coverage around…
How do you lose a lighthouse?
In irrelevant news:
A pseudo explanation for that ‘what’s it called again…’ effect
Thanks Big Brother
Do you think Hallmark gives you a clever card when they fire you?
Events:
The Rex Hospital Open starts today (thanks Craig)
Don’t have Buffett tickets yet? Win em tonight!
Tomorrow is First Friday!! - Bike it!
Old Habits is at Tookies on Friday
Jakob Dylan is at Lincoln on Friday
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
Saturday is National Trail Day
Oh yeah – and Buffett is Saturday :D
Fun Stuff:
What does 300 calories look like? How much does it cost?
The art of the retouch
Win Buffett Tickets here!
Put this on the list of crazier things I’ve ever seen [youtube]
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“God still has me around for a reason. To win a funeral."
Happy Thursday everyoneeeeee!
In downtown news:
Book Sale at the Raleigh City Museum
Some reviews of new restaurants
Hillsborough Street improvements have been approved
In Raleigh news:
Been wondering about the gutted building by Wade and St. Mary’s?
Kenny is doing a second show – that’s your shocking surprise of the day…
New projects for North Hills
In local-ish news:
“…until then, we’ll have to edge ourselves a bit outside the beltline to catch some sunshine with our movies and concerts…”
So – I’m as antitrust as the next guy – but I’d really like to have the best cell coverage around…
How do you lose a lighthouse?
In irrelevant news:
A pseudo explanation for that ‘what’s it called again…’ effect
Thanks Big Brother
Do you think Hallmark gives you a clever card when they fire you?
Events:
The Rex Hospital Open starts today (thanks Craig)
Don’t have Buffett tickets yet? Win em tonight!
Tomorrow is First Friday!! - Bike it!
Old Habits is at Tookies on Friday
Jakob Dylan is at Lincoln on Friday
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
Saturday is National Trail Day
Oh yeah – and Buffett is Saturday :D
Fun Stuff:
What does 300 calories look like? How much does it cost?
The art of the retouch
Win Buffett Tickets here!
Put this on the list of crazier things I’ve ever seen [youtube]
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“God still has me around for a reason. To win a funeral."
Happy Thursday everyoneeeeee!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Wednesday's Update
cause jelly fish don’t pay rent…
In downtown news:
Peace China looks to be opening soon
Bike First Friday
Cheers for Lauren Kennedy
In Raleigh news:
North Hills Beach Music updates
Aren’t we being progressive – even if it is a bit behind the times…
Widening I40
In local-ish news:
It seems that kissing boys gives you DUIs (thanks Ben)
Like we needed another reason to drink red wine
It’s hard for people with….hey! let’s go ride bikes!!
In irrelevant news:
“My generation learned about Jefferson as the guy who had a bunch of illegitimate children with his slaves. We don't want to live in his house…”
Little X files babies!
Crazy dutch kids… (thanks David)
Events:
Moore Square Farmer’s Market today
Friday is First Friday!
Outdoor music in City Market on Friday
Jakob Dylan is at Lincoln on Friday
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
Fun Stuff:
The worst drinks in America (thanks Ben)
How to celebrate the year of the potato
So – this guy is awkward and the music is terrible – but everyone loves a clever magic trick [youtube]
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Eating out of the toilet…oh – okay…
It’s already Wednesday!!
In downtown news:
Peace China looks to be opening soon
Bike First Friday
Cheers for Lauren Kennedy
In Raleigh news:
North Hills Beach Music updates
Aren’t we being progressive – even if it is a bit behind the times…
Widening I40
In local-ish news:
It seems that kissing boys gives you DUIs (thanks Ben)
Like we needed another reason to drink red wine
It’s hard for people with….hey! let’s go ride bikes!!
In irrelevant news:
“My generation learned about Jefferson as the guy who had a bunch of illegitimate children with his slaves. We don't want to live in his house…”
Little X files babies!
Crazy dutch kids… (thanks David)
Events:
Moore Square Farmer’s Market today
Friday is First Friday!
Outdoor music in City Market on Friday
Jakob Dylan is at Lincoln on Friday
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
Fun Stuff:
The worst drinks in America (thanks Ben)
How to celebrate the year of the potato
So – this guy is awkward and the music is terrible – but everyone loves a clever magic trick [youtube]
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Eating out of the toilet…oh – okay…
It’s already Wednesday!!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Tuesday's Update
In downtown news:
Tobacco Road news and their new website annnnd a blog for you to post your feelings
Some downtown retail bits
I <3 Lake Wheeler
In Raleigh news:
Broadway Series South announces their new season
Bojangles caught on fire! (thanks Adrianne)
Cool stuff for cheap.
In local-ish news:
In case you missed everything in college baseball lately
Medellin!
This is a really intense picture
In irrelevant news:
I always thought it was a pretty annoying design (thanks Steve)
Dave Sedaris will be on John Stewart tonight
“Entry would be banned to anyone who was intent on "subversion" upon arriving in China, those with mental illnesses and sexually transmitted diseases and people who wished to engage in prostitution, the rules read.”
Events:
Wine tasting tonight at The George
Hot Summer Nights opens Wednesday
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Check out the Ballet this weekend [Thursday-Sunday]
Friday is First Friday!
Outdoor music in City Market on Friday
Jakob Dylan is at Lincoln on Friday
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
5 days until Buffett :)
Fun Stuff:
I’ve sent this before – but it’s a pretty cool project
“I hate sharks, for many reasons, one being that they're basically the al-Qaeda of the Atlantic Ocean…”
The Big Picture
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Time Warner did need another way to get more money from me
Happy Tuesday!!
Tobacco Road news and their new website annnnd a blog for you to post your feelings
Some downtown retail bits
I <3 Lake Wheeler
In Raleigh news:
Broadway Series South announces their new season
Bojangles caught on fire! (thanks Adrianne)
Cool stuff for cheap.
In local-ish news:
In case you missed everything in college baseball lately
Medellin!
This is a really intense picture
In irrelevant news:
I always thought it was a pretty annoying design (thanks Steve)
Dave Sedaris will be on John Stewart tonight
“Entry would be banned to anyone who was intent on "subversion" upon arriving in China, those with mental illnesses and sexually transmitted diseases and people who wished to engage in prostitution, the rules read.”
Events:
Wine tasting tonight at The George
Hot Summer Nights opens Wednesday
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Check out the Ballet this weekend [Thursday-Sunday]
Friday is First Friday!
Outdoor music in City Market on Friday
Jakob Dylan is at Lincoln on Friday
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
5 days until Buffett :)
Fun Stuff:
I’ve sent this before – but it’s a pretty cool project
“I hate sharks, for many reasons, one being that they're basically the al-Qaeda of the Atlantic Ocean…”
The Big Picture
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Time Warner did need another way to get more money from me
Happy Tuesday!!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Monday's Update
In downtown news:
More apartments for downtown?
The new issue of the Downtowner is out – with lots of development info – including renderings of Powerhouse Plaza :)
What will become of that gas station on Hillsborough St?
Blue Flame Tattoo has moved to Peace Street
In Raleigh news:
Dana talks Crabtree
South will close June 7
John Mayer is here in August
In local-ish news:
Woah. She was living in his closet….
Emily said it well – Why have public transit if you can’t drink on it?
Hey kids! It’s Melting Bob! (thanks Emily)
In irrelevant news:
“I’ve got work to do, children to raise, a husband to please and a world to save.” – Thanks Madonna…
Little Clay Aiken babies...
I swear – it was for composting
Events:
Hot Summer Nights opens Wednesday
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Check out the Ballet this weekend [Thursday-Sunday]
Friday is First Friday!
Outdoor music in City Market on Friday
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
Saturday is Jimmy Buffet :)
Fun Stuff:
Am I a bad person for giggling at this? [youtube]
The top ten top 10’s
How to survive an unplanned free-fall – just in case…
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I just can’t get over this… Next up – the Republic of John Kane.
Happy Monday everyone!!
More apartments for downtown?
The new issue of the Downtowner is out – with lots of development info – including renderings of Powerhouse Plaza :)
What will become of that gas station on Hillsborough St?
Blue Flame Tattoo has moved to Peace Street
In Raleigh news:
Dana talks Crabtree
South will close June 7
John Mayer is here in August
In local-ish news:
Woah. She was living in his closet….
Emily said it well – Why have public transit if you can’t drink on it?
Hey kids! It’s Melting Bob! (thanks Emily)
In irrelevant news:
“I’ve got work to do, children to raise, a husband to please and a world to save.” – Thanks Madonna…
Little Clay Aiken babies...
I swear – it was for composting
Events:
Hot Summer Nights opens Wednesday
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Check out the Ballet this weekend [Thursday-Sunday]
Friday is First Friday!
Outdoor music in City Market on Friday
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
Saturday is Jimmy Buffet :)
Fun Stuff:
Am I a bad person for giggling at this? [youtube]
The top ten top 10’s
How to survive an unplanned free-fall – just in case…
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I just can’t get over this… Next up – the Republic of John Kane.
Happy Monday everyone!!
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