computer recommends, hard-drinking calypso poet…

In Downtown news:
I love Friday History
McDonald’s on Peace closed last night at midnight [the sign on the door said until December] (thanks Lisa)
Boring 222 news

In Raleigh news:
What do you miss/remember about Raleigh
Billy Ray Cyrus is coming to Cary
RDU updates

In local-ish news:
UNC North updates
French kids have discovered ‘instant notification’ (thanks Charlie)
It IS a curiously frustrating sensation…


In irrelevant news:
Free chick-fil-a on Labor Day!
“They scream, they sing, they fall down, they take their clothes off, they cross-dress, they vomit,” (thanks Charlie)
Ha. David Duchovny…

Events:
Bluegrass at Capital City tonight
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
American Aquarium is at Lincoln on Saturday
Oh, and Football all day Saturday….
“You’re a cool cat Donny.” – There is a Mad Men marathon on Sunday

I’m going to see Buffett on Monday!!!!! :D

Fun Stuff:
What do you want to do?
What makes you squirm? – and other BBC brain tests
Fun with color!

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Oh – that makes sense? (thanks Dan)


I will try to get an email out on Tuesday, but forgive me if I can’t make it happen, as I will not be in town… I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend!

computer recommends, hard-drinking calypso poet…

every drunk must have his drink…

In Downtown news:
Matt caught the shimmer wall!!
Transportation thoughts…
Thursday history

In Raleigh news:
"If you're from Raleigh and move to Charlotte, something is wrong with you," he said. "Stay in Raleigh. Don't sell out." :)
Your countertops won’t kill you…
TTA is adding new stops

In local-ish news:
Changes approved for Carborro
Instant replay for MLB
What will become of the Viper?


In irrelevant news:
Vennnniiiccceeee….
“not just young singles and married couples but "mingles" and "jingles" “
Michael Phelps will host SNL

Events:
Football tonight!!!
Depot Fest tonight
Bluegrass at Capital City tomorrow
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday
American Aquarium is at Lincoln on Saturday

The Cherry Bounce Festival – but will they serve me a Cherry Bounce?

Fun Stuff:
It actually may be too early to think of basketball…
Send in your old pictures
Pixifoods… - those things that were wonderful as a child, but now taste like shoes…


Back by Popular Demand: (thanks to Emily, and everyone else, for the suggestion)
Crannnnngrape – drink of champions. [youtube]

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Yeah, my dog can vote…


100!!! :D
Happy Thursday folks!
every drunk must have his drink…

this just can’t be summer love, you’ll see….

In Downtown news:
The Marriott officially opens today
Holly Aiken opening news!
Joel Lane house needs volunteers!

In Raleigh news:
Versus is now Raleigh Denim
Jersey Boys is coming to Raleigh
Oh Goldsboro…

In local-ish news:
Ooooh secret tunnels!
I would be more interested on a gallon by gallon basis
So you mean to tell me that ear infections make people fat? (thanks Dan)


In irrelevant news:
3 bears – 1 cockapoo….
“We have arrived in Greece, powered by nothing but grease!" (thanks Katie)
Ryan Adams is publishing a book

Events:
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Depot Fest is Thursday
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday

Buy a Big Bad Ball raffle ticket
Lucinda Williams is coming to Memorial

Fun Stuff:
Who should play Downtown Live 2009?
I love pretty. (thanks Leo)
Fancy cars are cooooool.

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Shooting you with an AK47 – that’s what friends are for.


It’s Hump Day! Hope it’s a good one…
this just can’t be summer love, you’ll see….

and all i need now is intellectual intercourse…

In Downtown news:
Stitch is having a soft opening today (thanks Ben)
Development news
Cool Downtown shot

In Raleigh news:
Why did this happen in Durham?
And a brewery too?! [side note, he sort of looks like sandy cohen…]
Hall of Fame Inductions are soon

In local-ish news:
Sounds like a good reason for a party to me… (thanks Jim)
They found a GIANT statue of Marcus Aurelius
Changes to Cat’s Cradle?


In irrelevant news:
4 American Idol judges?
2 miniature Ricky Martins?
There isss a second season of Private Practice

Events:
Trivia tonight
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Depot Fest is Thursday
Movies in Moore Square on Saturday

Football starts soon (thanks Lisa)

Fun Stuff:
Veennniiiccceee :)
The end of the train line
Borders is giving 40% off cds (thanks Dan)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
An argument for mediocrity…


Happy Tuesday folks!
and all i need now is intellectual intercourse… - yeah, I went there. Thank you 90’s station….

sixteen candles down the drain…

In Downtown news:
What’s next?
The Convention Center at night
They moved some houses this weekend

In Raleigh news:
A Time Warner alternative?
Check out the Museum of Art
Ohhhh the Beltline…. – let’s rename it…again!

In local-ish news:
Make a list of terrible ideas. Add this.
More solar power
Too many turtles?!


In irrelevant news:
Ha. Littering is lame.
The origin of “y’all”
I want to get paid to stand in line…

Events:
After some delays, Beer Fest tickets go on sale today
Chris Suiter is at Amras tonight
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Depot Fest is Thursday

Mark your calendars and do something good

Fun Stuff:
“This event won’t be too difficult for the athletes representing the ITB section of 27609, due to the fact that they’ve been getting drunk at Crowley’s since the age of 11.”
Free yoga!
Pretty pictures…

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Police: Woman tried to kidnap virtual boyfriend – sometimes I can’t beat the headline….


Oh Monday….
Also, 4 months until Christmas….
sixteen candles down the drain… (thanks Steve)

i once had a girl, or should I say, she once had me…

Check out the misadventures of Antoine and Ashton :)

In Downtown news:
I love Solas. We were made for each other.
Shots of RBC lighting up and more and a story about it
A new bar for G.South
And Friday history

In Raleigh news:
Raleigh is the best place to stay alive
New York bagels!? – I might drive to North Raleigh for that…
RDU – Terminal 2 will open October 26
Soleil drama

In local-ish news:
A real message in a bottle story! (thanks Lisa)
Chapel Hill gets more accolades
Face transplants – creepy.


In irrelevant news:
Barbie goes fishing!
I’m thinking about getting a dog…
Nice work passing on the better genes here…

Events:
Check out Art on the Edge this weekend
Breakfast Club tonight at Lincoln
Puddle of Mudd and Eve 6 on Saturday
Appetite for Destruction is at Lincoln on Saturday
Historic Houses on Wheels!
Sam Fisher is at Amras on Sunday

Fun Stuff:
The misadventures of Antoine and Ashton – hey, the door was open….
Book of pretty things!
Everyone likes to take things apart…

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Hmmmm….


Happy Friday everyone!!!!
i once had a girl, or should I say, she once had me…

jump with the jam boogie woogie jam slam…

In Downtown news:
Chef Rameaux is closing,
Holly Aiken is nearly open
RBC Plaza is getting lit up tonight – someone make sure I look at it tonight :)

In Raleigh news:
NCSU gallery featured
Raleigh Rickshaw is merging
There is a new Downtowner out

In local-ish news:
Triangle Expressway news
Michael Phelps likes cookies
Here’s to passing the blame to someone else


In irrelevant news:
Segway Polo?
Matt Damon had a baby girl!
Yuck. Snails…

Events:
Art on the Edge starts today
Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Fashion Show at Buckhead on Friday – but it’s a fundraiser too
Eve 6, Puddle of Mudd are playing Saturday

It’s almost SparkCon time
Joe Bonamassa will be at Lincoln Oct 17

Fun Stuff:
The world as seen by rising college freshmen
Yearbook yourself
Find out when that event is showing

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Self induced autism…


That’s all for today! Hope it’s a good day!
jump with the jam boogie woogie jam slam…

save some face, you know you’ve only got one…

In Downtown news:
They’re testing the Shimmer wall! (thanks Matt)
I have sort of always wondered what this place was
The RBC deck is open now

In Raleigh news:
Obama was in town
Mountains to Sea trail update
Colleges are back to school

In local-ish news:
I like getting to take shameless shots at Carolina
Phelps flakes!
LeRoi Moore died

In irrelevant news:
I’d do something gold medal worth if the sailing team called…
Boobs on Bikes Parade – you do what you want with that
Can you imagine trying to dance with Michael Phelps?

Events:
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Art on the Edge starts Thursday
Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Fashion Show at Buckhead on Friday – but it’s a fundraiser too
Eve 6, Puddle of Mudd are playing Saturday

Drive by Truckers and Hold Steady will be at Lincoln in November

Fun Stuff:
Sign Language at the Bar – because it got talked about again last night, and because it is a classic
Pause your email?
Stuff Nobody Likes

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
He would be wearing a Yankees cap… (thanks Dan)


Happy Wednesday!
save some face, you know you’ve only got one…

it started out with a kiss how did it end up like this?

Crash loves me :)

In Downtown news:
News on the Justice Center
New jewelry at Purple Armchair
More on HookUp closing

In Raleigh news:
Saharra Coffee and Tea should open soon
Local restaurants on the Food Network
Obama tickets were gone in 2 hours

In local-ish news:
Purdue/McCroy will debate live tonight
Sure, a hot sauce festival – why not?
I want a dolphin for a teacher!


In irrelevant news:
Everyone trusts John Stewart
Apparently CNN Photographers have an odd sense of humor (thanks Steve)
Math is innate? Ha.

Events:
Beer Fest tickets go on sale Wednesday
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Art on the Edge starts Thursday
Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Eve 6 and Puddle of Mudd are playing Downtown Live on Saturday
Another Scavenger Hunt on Saturday
They are moving historic houses on Saturday

Fun Stuff:
The coolest dog trick you’ll ever see [youtube] (thanks Chris)
How good at movies are you?? (thanks Sam)
More of that sidewalk painter’s crazy art

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
But the cookies were so good! (thanks Adrianne)


Oh Tuesday.

Come to trivia tonight!

it started out with a kiss how did it end up like this?

i bought a borrowed suit and learned to dance

In Downtown news:
Dan, I think you win…. Hook Up is Closing?
A shameless plug for West
There will be an after party for the Hall of Fame Concert

In Raleigh news:
Finally, renderings for Holly Park
Cool new exhibit
Retail news

In local-ish news:
DD v. KK
Wait, so someone might be covering for John Edwards?
You Carolina kids are crazy…


In irrelevant news:
Big Foot, after all, is not real… (thanks Ben)
I would drink Stallone’s vodka
John Mayer thinks Jennifer Aniston is smart.

Events:
Obama is here tomorrow
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Art on the Edge starts Thursday
Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Eve 6 and Puddle of Mudd are playing Downtown Live on Saturday

I like seeing designers get involved in Downtown
Tell the city what you think about parking

Fun Stuff:
Fail Box. (thanks Dana)
Make your own College Football calendar
A silly game for Monday morning

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Baseball is pretty serious stuff.


Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend!

i bought a borrowed suit and learned to dance

jeremiah was a bullfrog…

In Downtown news:
The RBC parking deck is getting closer to finished
Progress at the Convention Center
Friday History!

In Raleigh news:
Lush opens Saturday hehe.
Midtown & Bar 115 review
I swear – this is why I walk….

In local-ish news:
I love penguins!
The Latta House got funding
Hydrogen cars at Duke?!


In irrelevant news:
Play with your food
Awww, he’s still in love with that crazy girl
Hermione is actually smart.

Events:
Swing by Lump this Friday
Michael Buble tickets go on sale today
Bucket List on Saturday in Moore Square
Smashing Pumpkins are here on Sunday

Beer Fest tickets go on sale next Wednesday
Ben Stein will be at the new Convention Center September 16

Fun Stuff:
What’s your solar potential?
This guy is sailing around the world…alone.
Kangroos! [youtube]

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
You’ll never look at a park bench the same…


Happy Friday folks! Sorry for the delay!

jeremiah was a bullfrog…

he's quick with a joke and he’ll light up your smoke, but there’s someplace that he’d rather be…

In Downtown news:
Manhattan Café coming
Solas has a classy new website
A review of the Marriott

In Raleigh news:
Drama in Five Points
Does this make ‘Midtown’ real?
North Hills East update

In local-ish news:
Hargrave McElroy is in People Magazine…
The rise of streetcars in Downtowns
Escaping fish? Didn’t they make a move about that??


In irrelevant news:
“The alleged escort services took place at the Econo Lodge…”
Police chopper released to stop badgers from mating… (thanks Steve)
These days, I guess everyone’s on the Book (thanks Adrianne)

Events:
Check out Depot Fest tonight
Obama fundraiser Thursday at 101
Swing by Lump this Friday
Michael Buble tickets go on sale tomorrow
Bucket List on Saturday in Moore Square
Smashing Pumpkins are here on Sunday

Fun Stuff:
Top 10 How To Videos [thanks Lisa]
Now you can smell fresh bacon in the morning – without burning your foot (thanks Steve)
This is massively entertaining (thanks Catherine)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Drunk ex-cops make good stories.


Thursday is so nearly Friday….

he's quick with a joke and he’ll light up your smoke, but there’s someplace that he’d rather be…

baby it’s rainin’, rainin’….

There really isn’t anything going on today….turn the Olympics on I guess…

In Downtown news:
Bridge Pub will be delayed in opening – go ahead, look surprised…
Some cool trivia

In Raleigh news:
More Mexican!
Learn about Raleigh!
More people are taking busses

In local-ish news:
Michael Phelps is almost god-like.
CNN is moving to the triangle
You can download the Walnut Creek Counting Crows show!


In irrelevant news:
And no one in Spain had a problem with it… (thanks Charlie)
Best Buy will start selling iPhones
They are remaking Rocky Horror Picture Show

Events:
Everclear is at Lincoln tonight!
Moore Square Farmer’s Market is today
Depot Fest is tomorrow!
Music at North Hills on Thursday
Michael Buble tickets go on sale Friday
Smashing Pumpkins are here on Sunday

Beer Fest tickets go on sale next Wednesday
Play golf for something good

Fun Stuff:
FlickrVision – very cool. Very entertaining. (thanks Leo)
This is only fun if you like pictures or Carolina Basketball
See who won best bartender

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
In the video, he calls himself ‘Mr. Unstable’…


Happy Hump Day!

baby it’s rainin’, rainin’….

broke a thousand hearts, before i met you, break a thousand more baby, before I am through…

In Downtown news:
Chessboards are coming back to F.Street! (thanks Charlie)
More fences I’m going to have to find ways over….
Get mini season tickets for Broadway Series South
Also – I checked out Solas last night [a shock, I know…] – and I think I’m in love. Get to that rooftop if you get a chance!

In Raleigh news:
Rex is getting bigger still
Angus Barn wins another award
Where to watch soccer

In local-ish news:
Support something good! (thanks Chad)
It’s so easy to pick on Durham
Bruce Springsteen playing the Super Bowl?


In irrelevant news:
Doughnuts for Malaysia!
BabyGap Home. Hmmmm.
Two Brad Pitts?!?

Events:
Everclear is at Lincoln Wednesday!
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Depot Fest is actually this Thursday…whoops!
Music at North Hills on Thursday
Michael Buble tickets go on sale Friday
Smashing Pumpkins are here on Sunday

Mark your calendar for Buy One, Get One Free dinners in Downtown

Fun Stuff:
The recently famed Mens 4x100m relay
“Hey girl, can I hitchu back?” --- and other the etrade baby commercials
Help pick the new comic strip!

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Some things just don’t even make sense…


Happy Tuesday folks!

broke a thousand hearts, before i met you, break a thousand more baby, before I am through…

how many special people change, many lives are living strange?

Didja miss me?

In Downtown news:
Michael Buble is coming!!!! [nudge: that’s the day after my birthday :)]
A Thaiphoon review
Southport Seafood is coming to Moore Square Farmer’s Market

In Raleigh news:
We do need more vodka stores….
We’re getting a streetcar [in our museum] – a cause for celebration if I ever heard one…
Thoughts on our new logo (thanks Sam)

In local-ish news:
Now it’s UNCSA – but they’re still the fighting pickles….
Make up your own headline.
Durham is bringing in Bill Cosby


In irrelevant news:
It’s like a real life soap!
I still can’t wrap my head around the idea that people still die of pneumonia…
Ohhh, Ashhhleeeyyy.

Events:
Everclear is at Lincoln Wednesday!
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Depot Fest is actually this Thursday…whoops!
Smashing Pumpkins are here on Saturday
Bucket List is Saturday in Moore Square

There are a whole host of people coming to town this fall:
The Marriage Counselor – October 28
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood – October 30
World’s Greatest Magic Show – Nov 13 and 14

Fun Stuff:
What happens when 6 songs collide? [youtube]
Watch the Olympics in HD!
Turn your Nintendo into a lunchbox – duh.
Facebook in 50 years:
(thanks Steve)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Hmmmmm….


Sorry for the hiatus folks, hope everyone had a great weekend!!


how many special people change, many lives are living strange?

say nice things about me cause I’m gonnnnnnneeeeeeeeee…..

Ashton ventured out of Raleigh for the weekend and left me in charge of sending out the email…
Sorry it is late… just in time for the weekend though!!!!!!!!!! :-)
XoXo,
Brooke

In Downtown news:
Friday history
The Marriot is stylish.
Try out Brooklyn Heights... but you better meet the dress code
Studio 123 coming to Seaboard Station
Glenwood South, back in the day.
More Pictures of the Skyline
Doesn't hurt to dream a little...
Thaiphoon Bistro pleasantly surprises...

In Raleigh news:
Do something good today
Almost worth the trip to North Raleigh
REX expands
Don't blow .08 on 08.08.08
Bojangles is open... just in time for tailgating...
Jimmy V Foundation

In local-ish news:
Find a near by beach
Get your Cajun fix while you can
Psychic buys Peterson's House

In irrelevant news:
See things like an animal?
I like oxymorons.

Events:
Lump [one of my favorite galleries] is having a benefit tonight
Audition for American Idol on Saturday
Art Institute Open House on Saturday
Brian Howe of Bad Company is playing Downtown Live this weekend
New Art Festival, "Art on the Edge," coming to Raleigh on the 21st
Big Boylan Bash on Sunday
The Allman Brothers are coming

Fun Stuff:
Remember all this fun stuff from the internet?!? (thanks Austin)
A riddle for Raleigh
How good is your grammar?
How would you like Clay as your father?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Homosexuals, terrorist – weigh your options I guess… (thanks Steve)


Happy Friday! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

say nice things about me cause I’m gonnnnnnneeeeeeeeee…..

im sorry but im out of milk and coffee, nevermind sugar, we can watch the early movie…

In Downtown news:
Thaiphoon and Solas both open tonight
I’ve never heard Greg Hatem called a ‘rouge developer’
A photo update on Bloomsbury

In Raleigh news:
The NC State Fair is on Twitter…?
Rick Derringer will play the Rock Hall of Fame Show
I suppose we count our blessings where we find them

In local-ish news:
I’ll tell you what – Cumberland County is something else…
Way to go humanity.
This mountain lion had it in for Scout (thanks Steve)


In irrelevant news:
"We are a bit crazy together ... so we wanted something that suited." (thanks Jim)
Get your camel cloned! (thanks Dan)
New fancy roller coaster

Events:
Depot Fest is this tonight
Tonight check out the competition for landing a spot on Kenny’s tour
Lump [one of my favorite galleries] is having a benefit on Friday
Audition for American Idol on Saturday
Brian Howe of Bad Company is playing Downtown Live this weekend

Fun Stuff:
What was the number one song on your birthday? (thanks Lisa)
Guess the 100 most common words in the English language
The BBQ Song [youtube]

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Oh, I wish his name wasn’t Rhett… (thanks Charlie)


Happy Thursday folks!

I will be out tomorrow, but I’ll try and talk Brooke into sending something out for you!

im sorry but im out of milk and coffee, nevermind sugar, we can watch the early movie…

life in the fast lane, surely make you lose your mind…

In Downtown news:
Empire is sticking on Lafayette and new plans
Transit news
Updates on yesterday’s drama

In Raleigh news:
Mike Duncan is in town today
North Hills Construction Update
Gelato on tour!

In local-ish news:
What if you made a parking deck look cool? (thanks Emily)
Dean finally got caught…
And you thought your Dad was old


In irrelevant news:
A $7 used pillow that I have to borrow?? (thanks Steve)
Starbucks wants your business in the afternoons too
Not sure what to do with that old jewelry?

Events:
Moore Square Farmers Market today
Depot Fest is this Thursday
Brian Howe of Bad Company is playing Downtown Live this weekend

An exhibit of children’s art will open August 14
Urban is playing RWO3

Fun Stuff:
Top 25 men who look like old lesbians
100 years of menus
Make a playlist, and share it…

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Hey, Duty Free liquor is a priority! (thanks Steve)


Happy hump day!
life in the fast lane, surely make you lose your mind…

ill be the boy, in the corduroy pants, you be the girl, at the high school dance…

I think 830 is a new record…

In Downtown news:
Ashley Christensen’s Bon Appetit article is out
Lafayette drama
Tir Na Nog!

In Raleigh news:
Changes to Pullen Church
Try out to be on American Idol on Saturday
I would like to volunteer to be a parking volunteer.

In local-ish news:
The UNC Genetics building will open this fall
NC is opening an Ethanol plant soon
Morgan Freeman – driving a 97 Maxima? (thanks Steve)


In irrelevant news:
Oh Fayetteville….
How do you make a bullet proof bra?
Mary Kate is innocent…

Events:
Hot Summer Nights starts a new show on Wednesday
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Cabaret at 101 on Wednesday?
Depot Fest is this Thursday
Brian Howe of Bad Company is playing Downtown Live this weekend

Ray LaMontagne is coming to town!

Fun Stuff:
Light art
Cool pictures [check out the slide show]
Sorta sad, sorta cute… [video] (thanks Katie)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Mr Davis now believes "the Earth is flat and horizontally infinite - it stretches horizontally forever". (thanks Katie)


Happy Tuesday folks!
ill be the boy, in the corduroy pants, you be the girl, at the high school dance…

they’re heroes in a half shell, and they’re green…

In Downtown news:
Another – better – Martin Street Pizza update
The new Wachovia sign is up!
Sad times for Warajii
Tyler’s at Seaboard should be opening late November

In Raleigh news:
The Railhawks got somebody new and good
Greenway updates (thanks Sam)
Fair tickets are on sale!

In local-ish news:
Booze at the Zoo!
Really, Harnett County??
Ann’s House of Nuts.


In irrelevant news:
Snoop Dogg? With drugs?? Now that seems unlikely… (thanks Steve)
What not to do in China
Who hasn’t ever wondered what the ‘oldest joke’ was

Events:
Hot Summer Nights starts a new show on Wednesday
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Cabaret at 101 on Wednesday?
Brian Howe of Bad Company is playing Downtown Live this weekend
Update your calendar with these bands at Tir Na Nog

Fun Stuff:
What isssssssss ‘jowling’ you ask?
Stuff White People Like (thanks Adrianne)
“That day was so intense that it continued to be the main topic of discussion at Pasta Night at the Club for at least six weeks”

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“Peterson was arrested and at his request the sandwiches were thrown away. ” (thanks Peyton)



Happy Monday folks! Hope everyone had a great weekend!!

they’re heroes in a half shell, and they’re green…

whoa black betty, bama lamb....

If you click one link today – make it this youtube.

In Downtown news:
Posta and the new Marriott are open
So are Studio@hargett and the new massage place
Friday history and more

In Raleigh news:
Yeah – get ready for the Cornhole Cup 2008 (thanks Matt)
The McCowan house
A new Annuals album

In local-ish news:
Why would anyone take the sun from me?!?
Cool new website for the Triangle area
Play tennis? Bike? Do something good with it.


In irrelevant news:
It’s almost too easy to make fun of Antoine when he’s not here
Dunkin Doughnuts wants you to be skinnier too
Everyone looks for a good fist bump (thanks Lisa)

Events:
Big Rick and the Bombers are playing an outdoor show on Friday
It’s First Friday!!
Brooke wants you to come check out her jewelry on Friday

Bourne Identity in Moore Square on Saturday
There is an anti Iran rally this weekend
Deep South is having a White Trash Party on Saturday

Fun Stuff:
Raleigh – the place to be!! [youtube]
It’s College Foooootballlll time!!! -- ESPN U in HD?! (thanks Austin)
How to escape from handcuffs – ya know, just in case… (thanks Adrianne)
20 ways to die while trying to dunk

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Dan Quayle on Dancing with the Stars? (thanks Steve)


Yay Friday!

whoa black betty, bama lamb....