and the sky is grey… (thanks Ken)
In Downtown News:
Red Room has the best martini?
One of my favorite spots in Downtown
Friday history
In Raleigh News:
They may be closing Terminal 1
A ban on texting and driving?!
What to do with all those unwanted phone books
In Local-ish News:
Dan – I told you they were going to get mad at you…
Duke and Carolina have top MBA programs
Best Buy taking over Circuit City locations?
In Irrelevant News:
Free Coffee at Caribou
Now you can power your car on fat
Kelly Clarkson!
Events:
Raleigh Undercover is at Tir Na Nog on Friday
NC Hip Hop Night at Pour House on Saturday
Buffett tickets go on sale Saturday!! --à :)
What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Partly Cloudy 50° 29°
Sat: Sunny 45° 23°
Sun: Mostly Sunny 59° 30°
Fun Stuff:
What is the best craft brewery on the East Coast?
Really cool population trend maps
Voice Drawing (thanks Sam)
Everyone loves blocks!
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Only in Schenectady….
Have a great weekend folks!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
think of me when you're coming down
but don’t look back when leaving town…
In Downtown News:
A new menu for Remedy Diner
City Plaza things including free Jimmy Johns
New Rickshaw Confessions
In Raleigh News:
nV in North Hills is closing
North Hills Easy progress
Toll Booths on 95?
In Local-ish News:
I guess it says something for family bonds…
Changes to Starbucks and they’re cutting decaf
More planets!
In Irrelevant News:
ABC is looking at Jimmy Kimmel
They found an apartment in Germany not touched since 1988
“he was taken to the hospital…with a bloodied head…”
Events:
Growing Green today
TriangleTweetUp today at Edge Office (thanks Brooks)
Raleigh Undercover is at Tir Na Nog on Friday
NC Hip Hop Night at Pour House on Saturday
Buffett tickets go on sale Saturday!! --à :)
What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Partly Cloudy 52° 34°
Fri: Partly Cloudy 50° 29°
Sat: Sunny 40° 23°
Fun Stuff:
I’m a designer AND… (thanks Sam)
The BACON EXPLOSION! (thanks Rufus)
Wife searches for husbands job (thanks Katie)
Build your own sand castle
London at Night and more
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I’m not totally sure what’s worse here… (thanks Charlie)
Happy Thursday folks…
Ashton Mae Smith
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
you're a part time lover
and a full time friend. the monkey on your back is the latest trend…
sorry for the delay – morning things….
In Downtown News:
News on Taz!
Some railroad history and more history
More on Joe’s Place closing
Free Jimmy Johns
In Raleigh News:
Krispy Kreme challenge will be on ESPN (thanks Sam)
Recycle your clothes at Uniquities
Get on tv!
In Local-ish News:
Picasso is coming to Durham and so is Ben Folds
Maybe your brain is smarter than you think!
Driver lands car in church roof…
In Irrelevant News:
How about ‘kara-no-ke’?! (thanks Charlie)
You can order Subway via text message
If you needed another reason not to play chello… (thanks Charlie)
Events:
Man v. Food changes today
Downtown Dining Club is going to Moonlight Pizza tonight
Growing Green on Thursday
TriangleTweetUp on Thursday at Edge Office (thanks Brooks)
Raleigh Undercover is at Tir Na Nog on Friday
Buffett tickets go on sale Saturday!! --à :)
What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Cloudy with a chance of rain 66° 44°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy 50° 35°
Fri: Partly Cloudy 50° 29°
Fun Stuff:
A clever Flash game
How to complain to an airline (thanks Katie)
(thanks Steve)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
http://www.crackheadscandy.com/ - sometimes I can’t come up with anything better…. (thanks Merritt)
happy humpday folks!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
sorry for the delay – morning things….
In Downtown News:
News on Taz!
Some railroad history and more history
More on Joe’s Place closing
Free Jimmy Johns
In Raleigh News:
Krispy Kreme challenge will be on ESPN (thanks Sam)
Recycle your clothes at Uniquities
Get on tv!
In Local-ish News:
Picasso is coming to Durham and so is Ben Folds
Maybe your brain is smarter than you think!
Driver lands car in church roof…
In Irrelevant News:
How about ‘kara-no-ke’?! (thanks Charlie)
You can order Subway via text message
If you needed another reason not to play chello… (thanks Charlie)
Events:
Man v. Food changes today
Downtown Dining Club is going to Moonlight Pizza tonight
Growing Green on Thursday
TriangleTweetUp on Thursday at Edge Office (thanks Brooks)
Raleigh Undercover is at Tir Na Nog on Friday
Buffett tickets go on sale Saturday!! --à :)
What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Cloudy with a chance of rain 66° 44°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy 50° 35°
Fri: Partly Cloudy 50° 29°
Fun Stuff:
A clever Flash game
How to complain to an airline (thanks Katie)
(thanks Steve)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
http://www.crackheadscandy.com/ - sometimes I can’t come up with anything better…. (thanks Merritt)
happy humpday folks!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
she fights for her life
as she goes in a store, with a thought she has caught by a thread… [pretty cool youtube too] (thanks Michael)
In Downtown News:
Enoteca Vin has closed
The Globe will offer cooking classes
More on Natty Greene’s
In Raleigh News:
Time limit on handicapped parking?
Some local consignment sales
Recap from the State of the City address
In Local-ish News:
Do something good for the SPCA (thanks Lisa)
Save your liver! Eat more aspirin!
Cheaper natural gas?
In Irrelevant News:
This lady had Octuplets!
And I didddd love that hat!
Go home. Make babies. (thanks Melanie)
Events:
Man v. Food changes now today and tomorrow
Downtown Dining Club is going to Moonlight Pizza on Wednesday
Growing Green on Thursday
Raleigh Undercover is at Tir Na Nog on Friday
Joan Jett is playing Downtown Live July 11
What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Some showers early 46° 41°
Wed: Cloudy with a chance of rain 64° 43°
Thurs: Sunny 50° 32°
Fun Stuff:
Some awesome Valentines ideas from Dynamic Pawn [youtube] (thanks Katie)
How far away could you survive a nuclear blast?
What kind of pizza is that?
Flashback:
This time last year: we were designing new AIA headquarters, getting excited about Powerhouse Plaza, construction was starting at North Hills East, Mecca was opening for the weekend again, we were being threatened with a new area code, folks were doing math on mail, Britney was kidnapping other people’s kids, and freaking out, and LA was putting pot in vending machines.
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Oprah for Senate
Happy Tuesday folks!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
In Downtown News:
Enoteca Vin has closed
The Globe will offer cooking classes
More on Natty Greene’s
In Raleigh News:
Time limit on handicapped parking?
Some local consignment sales
Recap from the State of the City address
In Local-ish News:
Do something good for the SPCA (thanks Lisa)
Save your liver! Eat more aspirin!
Cheaper natural gas?
In Irrelevant News:
This lady had Octuplets!
And I didddd love that hat!
Go home. Make babies. (thanks Melanie)
Events:
Man v. Food changes now today and tomorrow
Downtown Dining Club is going to Moonlight Pizza on Wednesday
Growing Green on Thursday
Raleigh Undercover is at Tir Na Nog on Friday
Joan Jett is playing Downtown Live July 11
What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Some showers early 46° 41°
Wed: Cloudy with a chance of rain 64° 43°
Thurs: Sunny 50° 32°
Fun Stuff:
Some awesome Valentines ideas from Dynamic Pawn [youtube] (thanks Katie)
How far away could you survive a nuclear blast?
What kind of pizza is that?
Flashback:
This time last year: we were designing new AIA headquarters, getting excited about Powerhouse Plaza, construction was starting at North Hills East, Mecca was opening for the weekend again, we were being threatened with a new area code, folks were doing math on mail, Britney was kidnapping other people’s kids, and freaking out, and LA was putting pot in vending machines.
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Oprah for Senate
Happy Tuesday folks!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Monday, January 26, 2009
what a beautiful mess this is...
its like picking up trash in dresses…
sorry for the delay – real estate school all morning….
In Downtown News:
Changes to Wilmington Street facade
Joe’s Place is closing and more
Bridge Pub has a menu and beer names
What local bands do you want at Downtown Live?
In Raleigh News:
Hard Wok has closed
The Umstead got another 5 stars
Yahoo loves Raleigh (thanks Charlotte)
In Local-ish News:
A faster rain line to Atlanta?
Home Depot is closing their Expo stores
You can text the KGB – well, sort of….
In Irrelevant News:
They let Obama keep his Blackberry
This 11 year old kid holds the bullfighting world record
Nashville isn’t making English an official language
Events:
Man v. Food will be at The Pit and Roast Grill on Wednesday
Downtown Dining Club is going to Moonlight Pizza on Wednesday
The Ballet opens a new show Thursday
Raleigh Undercover is at Tir Na Nog on Friday
Hear a State of the City address next week
What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Mostly Cloudy 46° 33°
Tues: Some showers early 43° 34°
Wed: Cloudy with a chance of rain 59° 40°
Fun Stuff:
Who needs a walk in closet?? What about a fridge? [youtube] (thanks Mike)
Some things you just don’t see everyday… (thanks Steve)
Passive aggressive notes and another
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Outsourcing fast food ordering…
Hope everyone had a great weekend!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
sorry for the delay – real estate school all morning….
In Downtown News:
Changes to Wilmington Street facade
Joe’s Place is closing and more
Bridge Pub has a menu and beer names
What local bands do you want at Downtown Live?
In Raleigh News:
Hard Wok has closed
The Umstead got another 5 stars
Yahoo loves Raleigh (thanks Charlotte)
In Local-ish News:
A faster rain line to Atlanta?
Home Depot is closing their Expo stores
You can text the KGB – well, sort of….
In Irrelevant News:
They let Obama keep his Blackberry
This 11 year old kid holds the bullfighting world record
Nashville isn’t making English an official language
Events:
Man v. Food will be at The Pit and Roast Grill on Wednesday
Downtown Dining Club is going to Moonlight Pizza on Wednesday
The Ballet opens a new show Thursday
Raleigh Undercover is at Tir Na Nog on Friday
Hear a State of the City address next week
What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Mostly Cloudy 46° 33°
Tues: Some showers early 43° 34°
Wed: Cloudy with a chance of rain 59° 40°
Fun Stuff:
Who needs a walk in closet?? What about a fridge? [youtube] (thanks Mike)
Some things you just don’t see everyday… (thanks Steve)
Passive aggressive notes and another
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Outsourcing fast food ordering…
Hope everyone had a great weekend!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Friday, January 23, 2009
so let me help you remember
i’ve made charts and graphs that should finally make it clear, i’ve prepared a lecture on why i have to leave….
Sorry – Friday morning meetings sometimes get in the way….
In Downtown News:
Finally! A brewery AND someone in the Prime Only space
Jimmy Johns is coming
Bridge pub?? Soon????
In Raleigh News:
Transit news
They are lifting up bridges!
More art for Raleigh
In Local-ish News:
Fleetwood Mac is coming
They are going to make new Polaroid film!
How Green is your Orange?
In Irrelevant News:
Ha. This toddler got his dad arrested (thanks Steve)
Coach is making cheaper bags
It’s creepy how many frogs we eat…
Events:
The Man v. Food date changed
Alternative Inauguration at The Oxford – rescheduled for tonight
Parmalee at Pour House on Friday
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
Mark your calendar!
Joan Jett is coming to Downtown Live
It’s almost CUP TIME!!!!!!!! :)
What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Mostly Sunny 57° 32°
Sat: Partly Cloudy 54° 44°
Sun: Partly Sunny 41° 29°
Fun Stuff:
Some great photos of Inauguration (thanks Charlie)
Foodstalkers takes on Nashville
The Cakewrecks blog is such a classic (thanks Charlotte)
Got writers block? No longer. (thanks Catherine)
Look at all these stingrays….
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Arrested for a snow ball fight??
Hope everyone has a great Friday!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Sorry – Friday morning meetings sometimes get in the way….
In Downtown News:
Finally! A brewery AND someone in the Prime Only space
Jimmy Johns is coming
Bridge pub?? Soon????
In Raleigh News:
Transit news
They are lifting up bridges!
More art for Raleigh
In Local-ish News:
Fleetwood Mac is coming
They are going to make new Polaroid film!
How Green is your Orange?
In Irrelevant News:
Ha. This toddler got his dad arrested (thanks Steve)
Coach is making cheaper bags
It’s creepy how many frogs we eat…
Events:
The Man v. Food date changed
Alternative Inauguration at The Oxford – rescheduled for tonight
Parmalee at Pour House on Friday
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
Mark your calendar!
Joan Jett is coming to Downtown Live
It’s almost CUP TIME!!!!!!!! :)
What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Mostly Sunny 57° 32°
Sat: Partly Cloudy 54° 44°
Sun: Partly Sunny 41° 29°
Fun Stuff:
Some great photos of Inauguration (thanks Charlie)
Foodstalkers takes on Nashville
The Cakewrecks blog is such a classic (thanks Charlotte)
Got writers block? No longer. (thanks Catherine)
Look at all these stingrays….
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Arrested for a snow ball fight??
Hope everyone has a great Friday!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Thursday, January 22, 2009
cause i like to be gone most of the time
and you like to be home most of the time, if i stay in one place i lose my mind…
In Downtown News:
Finally – details on the Man vs. Food taping
More snow shots!
Thursday history
In Raleigh News:
Uncle Fatty’s Drive-in coming to Cameron Village 2009 (good find Dan!)
Help design a library!
Lynda Loveland is moving to radio
In Local-ish News:
Maybe we are more politically minded? – or it might have been the snow… (thanks Sallie)
The Chinese censored Obama’s speech
Lake Michigan Stonehenge??
In Irrelevant News:
Vote for beer flavored Doritos!
Apparently being British isn’t that awesome either…
Now it’s officially official…
Events:
The NC Boat Show runs Thursday to Sunday
Alternative Inauguration at The Oxford – rescheduled for Friday
Parmalee at Pour House on Friday
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Sunny 48° 20°
Fri: Mostly Sunny 57° 30°
Sat: Partly Cloudy 54° 41°
Fun Stuff:
Hope and Change through the years
Dancing in Liverpool Station – why not?
Play fun games!
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
She got knocked over by a cow…
Happy Thursday folks!!
Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/
In Downtown News:
Finally – details on the Man vs. Food taping
More snow shots!
Thursday history
In Raleigh News:
Uncle Fatty’s Drive-in coming to Cameron Village 2009 (good find Dan!)
Help design a library!
Lynda Loveland is moving to radio
In Local-ish News:
Maybe we are more politically minded? – or it might have been the snow… (thanks Sallie)
The Chinese censored Obama’s speech
Lake Michigan Stonehenge??
In Irrelevant News:
Vote for beer flavored Doritos!
Apparently being British isn’t that awesome either…
Now it’s officially official…
Events:
The NC Boat Show runs Thursday to Sunday
Alternative Inauguration at The Oxford – rescheduled for Friday
Parmalee at Pour House on Friday
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Sunny 48° 20°
Fri: Mostly Sunny 57° 30°
Sat: Partly Cloudy 54° 41°
Fun Stuff:
Hope and Change through the years
Dancing in Liverpool Station – why not?
Play fun games!
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
She got knocked over by a cow…
Happy Thursday folks!!
Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
i beg your pardon
i never promised you a rose garden…
In Downtown News:
The Mint has a new menu
Pretty snow! And a few more
Recipes from 18 Seaboard
In Raleigh News:
Flying Biscuit has their liquor license now
Anthony Bourdain is coming!
Changes to Celine Dion concert
In Local-ish News:
Free coffee for community service?
Homeowners Insurance rates are going up
Autistic traits are widely spread?
In Irrelevant News:
There was beer everywhere!!
You can stream Bruce Springsteen’s new album
Imagine 7 hours of ball-going…
Events:
Tonight is Cask Night at Raleigh Times
Nanci Griffith is in town tonight
Wednesday is also Downtown Dining Club at Moonlight Pizza – Postponed!
The NC Boat Show runs Thursday to Sunday
Alternative Inauguration at The Oxford – rescheduled for Friday
Parmalee at Pour House on Friday
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Sunny 36° 18°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 48° 23°
Fri: Partly Cloudy 57° 30°
Fun Stuff:
Obama-con yourself
Puddle photographs
GeoEye
Youtube Street Fighter
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Never leave a drink behind….
Hope everyone had a good snow day!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
In Downtown News:
The Mint has a new menu
Pretty snow! And a few more
Recipes from 18 Seaboard
In Raleigh News:
Flying Biscuit has their liquor license now
Anthony Bourdain is coming!
Changes to Celine Dion concert
In Local-ish News:
Free coffee for community service?
Homeowners Insurance rates are going up
Autistic traits are widely spread?
In Irrelevant News:
There was beer everywhere!!
You can stream Bruce Springsteen’s new album
Imagine 7 hours of ball-going…
Events:
Tonight is Cask Night at Raleigh Times
Nanci Griffith is in town tonight
Wednesday is also Downtown Dining Club at Moonlight Pizza – Postponed!
The NC Boat Show runs Thursday to Sunday
Alternative Inauguration at The Oxford – rescheduled for Friday
Parmalee at Pour House on Friday
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Sunny 36° 18°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 48° 23°
Fri: Partly Cloudy 57° 30°
Fun Stuff:
Obama-con yourself
Puddle photographs
GeoEye
Youtube Street Fighter
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Never leave a drink behind….
Hope everyone had a good snow day!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
and since we've no place to go
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…
except of course – all the inauguration events tonight
if you’re at work, I hope this is entertaining. If you’re not, you’ll have double the fun tomorrow….
In Downtown News:
Circulator news
Oakwood Café is serving breakfast
Jibarra is open for dinner tonight
Holy Aiken is having a 44% off sale today
In Raleigh News:
Take a Triangle Transit Survey and win stuff
Greenshields declared bankruptcy
In Local-ish News:
You can get all kinds of free stuff today
The Mafia is on Facebook!
Vampire fish?? Creepy!
In Irrelevant News:
Free make-up
Emoticions in 1862?
How do they get them all moved in?
Events:
Alternative Inauguration at The Oxford
Wednesday is Cask Night at Raleigh Times
Wednesday is also Downtown Dining Club at Moonlight Pizza – Postponed!
The NC Boat Show runs Thursday to Sunday
What the Weather Holds:
It’s snowing, you crazy!
Tues: Snowing 32° 22°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 39° 18°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 48° 23°
Fun Stuff:
I’m into reading…
I’m also into pretty and good things
A cool new store
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Drinking, driving, passing out… (thanks J. Ross)
Hope everyone is enjoying a snow day!!
Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/
except of course – all the inauguration events tonight
if you’re at work, I hope this is entertaining. If you’re not, you’ll have double the fun tomorrow….
In Downtown News:
Circulator news
Oakwood Café is serving breakfast
Jibarra is open for dinner tonight
Holy Aiken is having a 44% off sale today
In Raleigh News:
Take a Triangle Transit Survey and win stuff
Greenshields declared bankruptcy
In Local-ish News:
You can get all kinds of free stuff today
The Mafia is on Facebook!
Vampire fish?? Creepy!
In Irrelevant News:
Free make-up
Emoticions in 1862?
How do they get them all moved in?
Events:
Alternative Inauguration at The Oxford
Wednesday is Cask Night at Raleigh Times
Wednesday is also Downtown Dining Club at Moonlight Pizza – Postponed!
The NC Boat Show runs Thursday to Sunday
What the Weather Holds:
It’s snowing, you crazy!
Tues: Snowing 32° 22°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 39° 18°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 48° 23°
Fun Stuff:
I’m into reading…
I’m also into pretty and good things
A cool new store
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Drinking, driving, passing out… (thanks J. Ross)
Hope everyone is enjoying a snow day!!
Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/
Monday, January 19, 2009
nobody knows it
but you’ve got a secret smile, and you use it only for me…
hope this keeps you entertained if you’re working today – I tried to make it extra fun…
In Downtown News:
New Retail for Glenwood South – and it looks amazing :)
111 Seaboard update
Monday History
In Raleigh News:
More on LoneRider Brewing
The NC Film folks are making GIANT rocking chairs!
Local restaurants are doing fun things tomorrow
In Local-ish News:
New retail in Chapel Hill
Apparently there’s bad things going on with peanut butter
Lance Armstrong is biking again
In Irrelevant News:
Lego Obama is inaugurated
They are bringing in more cell service for Inauguration
Bad decisions and too much glue, both make for bad nights
Events:
MLK Jr. Events
Alternative Inauguration at The Oxford
Wednesday is Cask Night at Raleigh Times
Wednesday is also Downtown Dining Club at Moonlight Pizza
The NC Boat Show runs Thursday to Sunday
What the Weather Holds:
Snow anyone??
Mon: Mostly Cloudy 45° 37°
Tues: Snow! 32° 24°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 39° 18°
Fun Stuff:
At Inauguration? Send your pictures to CNN.com
How to say ‘thank you’ in 465 languages
Inauguration trivia
Generational disasters
Flashback:
This time last year: Landmark was opening its doors, Antoine was talking about insurance rates, Dana was starting up gogoraleigh.com, Rachel Ray thought Raleigh was a good town to be single, Ludacris was opening a restaurant, andpeople wanted to ban swearing in bars…oh how far we’ve come…
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
How do you get a shark under a jacket??
Hope everyone had a great weekend…
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
hope this keeps you entertained if you’re working today – I tried to make it extra fun…
In Downtown News:
New Retail for Glenwood South – and it looks amazing :)
111 Seaboard update
Monday History
In Raleigh News:
More on LoneRider Brewing
The NC Film folks are making GIANT rocking chairs!
Local restaurants are doing fun things tomorrow
In Local-ish News:
New retail in Chapel Hill
Apparently there’s bad things going on with peanut butter
Lance Armstrong is biking again
In Irrelevant News:
Lego Obama is inaugurated
They are bringing in more cell service for Inauguration
Bad decisions and too much glue, both make for bad nights
Events:
MLK Jr. Events
Alternative Inauguration at The Oxford
Wednesday is Cask Night at Raleigh Times
Wednesday is also Downtown Dining Club at Moonlight Pizza
The NC Boat Show runs Thursday to Sunday
What the Weather Holds:
Snow anyone??
Mon: Mostly Cloudy 45° 37°
Tues: Snow! 32° 24°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 39° 18°
Fun Stuff:
At Inauguration? Send your pictures to CNN.com
How to say ‘thank you’ in 465 languages
Inauguration trivia
Generational disasters
Flashback:
This time last year: Landmark was opening its doors, Antoine was talking about insurance rates, Dana was starting up gogoraleigh.com, Rachel Ray thought Raleigh was a good town to be single, Ludacris was opening a restaurant, andpeople wanted to ban swearing in bars…oh how far we’ve come…
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
How do you get a shark under a jacket??
Hope everyone had a great weekend…
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Friday, January 16, 2009
this year lets live like we've never lived before
this is our year for sure….
A whole bunch of fun things. I hope you have nothing to do today…
In Downtown News:
Charter Square progress and Green Square progress
Thoughts on the Garland Jones building
School Kids is moving
In Raleigh News:
Some history for today
There is a Winter Clearance going on at North Hills
The N&O is producing an extra edition on Inauguration Day
In Local-ish News:
It’s almost IKEA time!!! “…and don’t travel with anyone who easily irritates you…”
Wendy’s is keeping breakfast local
Is Twitter the new instant news?
In Irrelevant News:
Ha. The Whopper Sacrifice….
Get free ice cream
90 foot snowboarding ramps in NYC
Boy George looks ollllld!
Events:
Buy some books!
The Mint is opening their new bar this weekend
Zoso is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Chicago’s Julius the Mad Thinker is DJing Saturday at Mosaic (thanks Chico)
Break dancing at Tir Na Nog on Sunday (thanks Chico)
Drinking and fundraising – like peanut butter and jelly :] (again, thanks Chico)
Feb 18: Sun Volt is coming to Lincoln
What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Sunny and really freaking cold. 27° 13°
Sat: Sunny and even colder 34° 9°
Sun: Mostly Cloud, chance of precipitation 44° 24°
Fun Stuff:
Help keep Obama from being a Henry Harrison – hats for everyone!! :]
Another super awesome documentary
Lost Generation [youtube] (thanks Antoine)
How much does drinking affect your waistline? – okay, not as fun. But interesting? (thanks Adrianne)
I have solved your shopping problems (thanks Emily)
I’m Helvetica – what font are you?
Microwave Jingle Bells!
Passive Aggressive Notes.com
Raleighing – I miss you! (thanks Sam)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
"She is hot but why is she writing to the municipal commissioner?"
Happy Friday folks!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
A whole bunch of fun things. I hope you have nothing to do today…
In Downtown News:
Charter Square progress and Green Square progress
Thoughts on the Garland Jones building
School Kids is moving
In Raleigh News:
Some history for today
There is a Winter Clearance going on at North Hills
The N&O is producing an extra edition on Inauguration Day
In Local-ish News:
It’s almost IKEA time!!! “…and don’t travel with anyone who easily irritates you…”
Wendy’s is keeping breakfast local
Is Twitter the new instant news?
In Irrelevant News:
Ha. The Whopper Sacrifice….
Get free ice cream
90 foot snowboarding ramps in NYC
Boy George looks ollllld!
Events:
Buy some books!
The Mint is opening their new bar this weekend
Zoso is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Chicago’s Julius the Mad Thinker is DJing Saturday at Mosaic (thanks Chico)
Break dancing at Tir Na Nog on Sunday (thanks Chico)
Drinking and fundraising – like peanut butter and jelly :] (again, thanks Chico)
Feb 18: Sun Volt is coming to Lincoln
What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Sunny and really freaking cold. 27° 13°
Sat: Sunny and even colder 34° 9°
Sun: Mostly Cloud, chance of precipitation 44° 24°
Fun Stuff:
Help keep Obama from being a Henry Harrison – hats for everyone!! :]
Another super awesome documentary
Lost Generation [youtube] (thanks Antoine)
How much does drinking affect your waistline? – okay, not as fun. But interesting? (thanks Adrianne)
I have solved your shopping problems (thanks Emily)
I’m Helvetica – what font are you?
Microwave Jingle Bells!
Passive Aggressive Notes.com
Raleighing – I miss you! (thanks Sam)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
"She is hot but why is she writing to the municipal commissioner?"
Happy Friday folks!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Thursday, January 15, 2009
let them know you realize that life goes fast
it’s hard to make the good things last. You realize the sun doesn’t go down, it's just an illusion caused by the world spinning around...
In Downtown News:
Powerhouse Plaza news – scroll down.
City Plaza progress
Wednesday history
In Raleigh News:
Fletcher’s water park is open
More HD for the area
Free Krispy Kreme on Inauguration Day! (thanks Donna)
In Local-ish News:
Steve needs a new job. Help him out…
There is going to be a big vacancy in Times Square
The new Presidential Limo has been spotted
In Irrelevant News:
Free burritos today!
My dad is decorating the White House
Banning plasma tv’s in Europe?
Events:
Buy some books!
The last Comp Plan Workshop is tonight
Keller Williams at Lincoln tonight
Old Habits at 42nd Street tonight
Brian O’Sullivan is in town tonight
The Mint is opening their new bar this weekend
Zoso is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Chicago’s Julius the Mad Thinker is DJing Saturday at Mosaic (thanks Chico)
Break dancing at Tir Na Nog on Sunday (thanks Chico)
Drinking and fundraising – like peanut butter and jelly :] (again, thanks Chico)
January 29: Growing Green in the Triangle (thanks Nick)
February 20: Tobacco Road documentary on HBO
What the Weather Holds:
I mean it – cold.
Thurs: Sunny, windy, with dropping temperatures in the afternoon 41° 13°
Fri: Sunny and really freaking cold. 27° 15°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 34° 9°
Fun Stuff:
I love you more than ______
Rickshaw Confessions p. 2
Inauguration things
“You seem like a drunk on the go…” [youtube] – some Gaffigan for Thursday (thanks Katie)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
His addiction to Halo 3 made him insane…
Happy Thursday!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
In Downtown News:
Powerhouse Plaza news – scroll down.
City Plaza progress
Wednesday history
In Raleigh News:
Fletcher’s water park is open
More HD for the area
Free Krispy Kreme on Inauguration Day! (thanks Donna)
In Local-ish News:
Steve needs a new job. Help him out…
There is going to be a big vacancy in Times Square
The new Presidential Limo has been spotted
In Irrelevant News:
Free burritos today!
My dad is decorating the White House
Banning plasma tv’s in Europe?
Events:
Buy some books!
The last Comp Plan Workshop is tonight
Keller Williams at Lincoln tonight
Old Habits at 42nd Street tonight
Brian O’Sullivan is in town tonight
The Mint is opening their new bar this weekend
Zoso is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Chicago’s Julius the Mad Thinker is DJing Saturday at Mosaic (thanks Chico)
Break dancing at Tir Na Nog on Sunday (thanks Chico)
Drinking and fundraising – like peanut butter and jelly :] (again, thanks Chico)
January 29: Growing Green in the Triangle (thanks Nick)
February 20: Tobacco Road documentary on HBO
What the Weather Holds:
I mean it – cold.
Thurs: Sunny, windy, with dropping temperatures in the afternoon 41° 13°
Fri: Sunny and really freaking cold. 27° 15°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 34° 9°
Fun Stuff:
I love you more than ______
Rickshaw Confessions p. 2
Inauguration things
“You seem like a drunk on the go…” [youtube] – some Gaffigan for Thursday (thanks Katie)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
His addiction to Halo 3 made him insane…
Happy Thursday!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
you won't regret it
young girls they don't forget it... (thanks Katie!)
so my email is all screwy today....forgive the format....i'm working on it....
In Downtown News:
Changes to Mint already
Hue progress
New Downtown Live acts added!
In Raleigh News:
Local artist love
Win Avett Brothers tickets
Would you bike to Inauguration?
In Local-ish News:
Frank Harmon builds great beach houses and this is cool too
Sometimes I get to send you guys things I think are important
Do something good today...
In Irrelevant News:
Ben and Jerry's introduces a new flavor
Aliens hate wind turbines
Now you can grow longer, fuller eyelashes
Events:
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Wednesday
Keller Williams at Lincoln on Thursday
Old Habits at 42nd Street Thursday
Zoso is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Brooks Wood and Virginia Coalition are at Cats Cradle on Thursday
What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Mostly Sunny 43° 25°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 39° 26°
Fri: Sunny and really freaking cold. 27° 12°
Fun Stuff:
You can play games in Excel??
Our Daily Bread
The sleeping Chinese
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
It’s called ‘Hooters’ for a reason (thanks Melanie)
Today’s Sign that We Just Might Make it After All:
Perhaps the Book of Face isn’t so bad…
Hope everyone has a great day!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
so my email is all screwy today....forgive the format....i'm working on it....
In Downtown News:
Changes to Mint already
Hue progress
New Downtown Live acts added!
In Raleigh News:
Local artist love
Win Avett Brothers tickets
Would you bike to Inauguration?
In Local-ish News:
Frank Harmon builds great beach houses and this is cool too
Sometimes I get to send you guys things I think are important
Do something good today...
In Irrelevant News:
Ben and Jerry's introduces a new flavor
Aliens hate wind turbines
Now you can grow longer, fuller eyelashes
Events:
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Wednesday
Keller Williams at Lincoln on Thursday
Old Habits at 42nd Street Thursday
Zoso is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Brooks Wood and Virginia Coalition are at Cats Cradle on Thursday
What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Mostly Sunny 43° 25°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 39° 26°
Fri: Sunny and really freaking cold. 27° 12°
Fun Stuff:
You can play games in Excel??
Our Daily Bread
The sleeping Chinese
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
It’s called ‘Hooters’ for a reason (thanks Melanie)
Today’s Sign that We Just Might Make it After All:
Perhaps the Book of Face isn’t so bad…
Hope everyone has a great day!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
i know the routine
put another nickel in the machine…
today’s email is in celebration of the 1 year anniversary of the sign of the impending apocalypse. Enjoy :)
In Downtown News:
Development news and more and a tiny bit more
There’s apparently some cool birds here?
Tuesday history
In Raleigh News:
Everybody loves Raleigh
A cotton based fashion show at NCSU
Funny design kids…
In Local-ish News:
Not sleeping makes it easier to get sick?? Weird.
They fancied up the Prius
Ronaldo is player of the year
In Irrelevant News:
Couple weds at Taco Bell…
Drunk guard sets museum on fire.
"I'm already 107 and I still haven't got married…What will happen if I don't hurry up and find a husband?"
Events:
Jazzy January is going on
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Wednesday
Keller Williams at Lincoln on Thursday
Old Habits at 42nd Street Thursday
Zoso is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Mark your calendar:
January 16: An Obama Art show
January 26: The former White House Photographer is in town
January 30 – Feb 1: Raleigh Undercover
February 7: Krispy Kreme Challenge!
What the Weather Holds:
It’s going to get really cold. Really really cold.
Tues: Mostly Cloudy 47° 25°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 41° 25°
Thurs: Partly Sunny 39° 26°
Fun Stuff:
A TV Show from the writers of Juno
What is your state Googling?
A SNL clip for you [youtube] (thanks Emily) – it is SNL, so it’s probably a touch inappropriate….
Flashback:
This time last year, that Australian kid was having that party, men were mailing cow heads, the most disturbing food product ever was released, we got a history lesson from a drunk guy [youtube], Colbert was in the Smithsonian, guys were driving lawn mowers under the influence…
And MOST importantly – we introduced the sign of the impending apocalypse – with this:
People driving dead people around in office chairs
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Man tries to sell daughter for cash or beer …only in California…
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
today’s email is in celebration of the 1 year anniversary of the sign of the impending apocalypse. Enjoy :)
In Downtown News:
Development news and more and a tiny bit more
There’s apparently some cool birds here?
Tuesday history
In Raleigh News:
Everybody loves Raleigh
A cotton based fashion show at NCSU
Funny design kids…
In Local-ish News:
Not sleeping makes it easier to get sick?? Weird.
They fancied up the Prius
Ronaldo is player of the year
In Irrelevant News:
Couple weds at Taco Bell…
Drunk guard sets museum on fire.
"I'm already 107 and I still haven't got married…What will happen if I don't hurry up and find a husband?"
Events:
Jazzy January is going on
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Wednesday
Keller Williams at Lincoln on Thursday
Old Habits at 42nd Street Thursday
Zoso is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Mark your calendar:
January 16: An Obama Art show
January 26: The former White House Photographer is in town
January 30 – Feb 1: Raleigh Undercover
February 7: Krispy Kreme Challenge!
What the Weather Holds:
It’s going to get really cold. Really really cold.
Tues: Mostly Cloudy 47° 25°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 41° 25°
Thurs: Partly Sunny 39° 26°
Fun Stuff:
A TV Show from the writers of Juno
What is your state Googling?
A SNL clip for you [youtube] (thanks Emily) – it is SNL, so it’s probably a touch inappropriate….
Flashback:
This time last year, that Australian kid was having that party, men were mailing cow heads, the most disturbing food product ever was released, we got a history lesson from a drunk guy [youtube], Colbert was in the Smithsonian, guys were driving lawn mowers under the influence…
And MOST importantly – we introduced the sign of the impending apocalypse – with this:
People driving dead people around in office chairs
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Man tries to sell daughter for cash or beer …only in California…
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Monday, January 12, 2009
im the opposite of moderate
immaculately polished with the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid…
happy Monday folks…
In Downtown News:
Check out the Book Sale at the City Museum
New Investors at Mint
Construction update and another
Red Room has gone smoke free
In Raleigh News:
Flying Biscuit opens today
Plans for Centennial Campus library
The Farmers Market Restaurant is temporarily closed
In Local-ish News:
No Orange County airport
Awesome and incredible – yes. Creepy – a bit of that too…
In Irrelevant News:
Free Burritos on Thursday
In Japan, you can rent a friend… or a beetle, or a ferret….
Beware of falling moose…
Events:
Wu-Tang Clan at Lincoln tonight
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Wednesday
Keller Williams at Lincoln on Thursday
Old Habits at 42nd Street Thursday
Zoso is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
This month at the History Museum…
What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny 49° 27°
Tues: Mostly Cloudy 46° 22°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 39° 25°
Fun Stuff:
Stuff White People Like
Incase you needed another reason to avoid facebook
Cool photography
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A flirxting course…
Hope everyone had a great weekend!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
happy Monday folks…
In Downtown News:
Check out the Book Sale at the City Museum
New Investors at Mint
Construction update and another
Red Room has gone smoke free
In Raleigh News:
Flying Biscuit opens today
Plans for Centennial Campus library
The Farmers Market Restaurant is temporarily closed
In Local-ish News:
No Orange County airport
Awesome and incredible – yes. Creepy – a bit of that too…
In Irrelevant News:
Free Burritos on Thursday
In Japan, you can rent a friend… or a beetle, or a ferret….
Beware of falling moose…
Events:
Wu-Tang Clan at Lincoln tonight
Comprehensive Plan Workshop Wednesday
Keller Williams at Lincoln on Thursday
Old Habits at 42nd Street Thursday
Zoso is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
This month at the History Museum…
What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny 49° 27°
Tues: Mostly Cloudy 46° 22°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 39° 25°
Fun Stuff:
Stuff White People Like
Incase you needed another reason to avoid facebook
Cool photography
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A flirxting course…
Hope everyone had a great weekend!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Thursday, January 8, 2009
and you could have it all
my empire of dirt…
It’s Elvis’s birthday!
In Downtown News:
Development news
Sort of free entrees at 510 Glenwood
I love pretty.
In Raleigh News:
All you can eat pancakes!
People think are schools are good
Dogs helping kids read!
In Local-ish News:
Remember that Brewery in Durham? They’re making progress
Imagine having mirrors for eyes
He just wanted to drive to school…
In Irrelevant News:
More on 3D tvs…
Play Tetris, reduce traumatic stress…
And you thought love was complicated
Events:
Bluegrass at Memorial
Rock the Ball at Lincoln tonight!
More events surrounding the gubernatorial inauguration - which is of course, co produced by Deep South Entertainment
Friday is the last day to submit your images to the City Museum
What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 52° 39°
Fri: Sunny 48° 27°
Sat: Mostly Sunny 57° 31°
Fun Stuff:
Cool pictures.
Ha. Austen-book.
High kick girl. [youtube]
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
And now the porn industry needs a bailout… (thanks Antoine)
Happy Thursday!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
It’s Elvis’s birthday!
In Downtown News:
Development news
Sort of free entrees at 510 Glenwood
I love pretty.
In Raleigh News:
All you can eat pancakes!
People think are schools are good
Dogs helping kids read!
In Local-ish News:
Remember that Brewery in Durham? They’re making progress
Imagine having mirrors for eyes
He just wanted to drive to school…
In Irrelevant News:
More on 3D tvs…
Play Tetris, reduce traumatic stress…
And you thought love was complicated
Events:
Bluegrass at Memorial
Rock the Ball at Lincoln tonight!
More events surrounding the gubernatorial inauguration - which is of course, co produced by Deep South Entertainment
Friday is the last day to submit your images to the City Museum
What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 52° 39°
Fri: Sunny 48° 27°
Sat: Mostly Sunny 57° 31°
Fun Stuff:
Cool pictures.
Ha. Austen-book.
High kick girl. [youtube]
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
And now the porn industry needs a bailout… (thanks Antoine)
Happy Thursday!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
a cup of warm coffee, some vitamin c
a bowl for the cat, a bowl for the dog, a bowl for me… (thanks Dan)
In Downtown News:
Delays with Blount Street Commons
Parking changes
Wednesday history
In Raleigh News:
Like mini ambulances!
Changes to consignment and thrift stores?
Another brewery in Raleigh?
In Local-ish News:
It looks like we’ll be fast tracking developments
Third hand smoke??
Changes to iTunes
In Irrelevant News:
Helmets made of pumpkins!
Ben Affleck had another girl
Dan said it best – this guy owes the man who set his bindings a beer…
Events:
Jibarra should be open for lunch today and more
Rock the Ball at Lincoln on Thursday
More events surrounding the gubernatorial inauguration - which is of course, co produced by Deep South Entertainment
Friday is the last day to submit your images to the City Museum
Mark your calendar:
Antiques Roadshow is coming June 27
What the Weather Holds:
It’s windy again… - kites, anyone??
Wed: Mostly Cloudy with Showers 65° 45°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy 46° 36°
Fri: Sunny 51° 27°
Fun Stuff:
Missing Christmas already?
Ever wonder about that first down line?
The history of the internet
iPhone sketches
Flashback:
This time last year; Hideaway was closing; Talbots was closing; McDonalds was starting to serve lattes; the coolest man ever was living at IKEA; there was a new AirJordan; Christmas went crazy in Antarctica; and this guy started this WW1 soldier’s blog
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Step on my foot – I will shoot you.
Happy Wednesday!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
In Downtown News:
Delays with Blount Street Commons
Parking changes
Wednesday history
In Raleigh News:
Like mini ambulances!
Changes to consignment and thrift stores?
Another brewery in Raleigh?
In Local-ish News:
It looks like we’ll be fast tracking developments
Third hand smoke??
Changes to iTunes
In Irrelevant News:
Helmets made of pumpkins!
Ben Affleck had another girl
Dan said it best – this guy owes the man who set his bindings a beer…
Events:
Jibarra should be open for lunch today and more
Rock the Ball at Lincoln on Thursday
More events surrounding the gubernatorial inauguration - which is of course, co produced by Deep South Entertainment
Friday is the last day to submit your images to the City Museum
Mark your calendar:
Antiques Roadshow is coming June 27
What the Weather Holds:
It’s windy again… - kites, anyone??
Wed: Mostly Cloudy with Showers 65° 45°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy 46° 36°
Fri: Sunny 51° 27°
Fun Stuff:
Missing Christmas already?
Ever wonder about that first down line?
The history of the internet
iPhone sketches
Flashback:
This time last year; Hideaway was closing; Talbots was closing; McDonalds was starting to serve lattes; the coolest man ever was living at IKEA; there was a new AirJordan; Christmas went crazy in Antarctica; and this guy started this WW1 soldier’s blog
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Step on my foot – I will shoot you.
Happy Wednesday!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
lucky to have been where ive been
lucky to be coming home again…
In Downtown News:
Remedy Diner has a website up
Capital City Grocery rumors
Jam Sessions at the Big Easy
In Raleigh News:
Missed Annuals on NBC
NC State may get a South Korean campus
Greensboro wants ice skaters
In Local-ish News:
An elevator to space??
Wi-fi on planes!
I want a pink iguana!
In Irrelevant News:
Now you can cook like Darwin’s wife
Twitter got hacked (thanks Emily)
Don’t worry – Lindsay and Samantha are still together…
Events:
ESPN's Mike Tirico is at Tobacco Road tonight
Rock the Ball at Lincoln on Thursday
More events surrounding the gubernatorial inauguration
What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Rainy 53° 41°
Wed: Mostly Cloudy with Showers 59° 45°
Thurs: Mostly Cloudy 46° 36°
Fun Stuff:
Old fashioned dare-devils
100 stories from 2008
Get free Bruce Springsteen
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Beware of golf clubs that sound like guns… (thanks Matt)
Happy Tuesday folks!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
In Downtown News:
Remedy Diner has a website up
Capital City Grocery rumors
Jam Sessions at the Big Easy
In Raleigh News:
Missed Annuals on NBC
NC State may get a South Korean campus
Greensboro wants ice skaters
In Local-ish News:
An elevator to space??
Wi-fi on planes!
I want a pink iguana!
In Irrelevant News:
Now you can cook like Darwin’s wife
Twitter got hacked (thanks Emily)
Don’t worry – Lindsay and Samantha are still together…
Events:
ESPN's Mike Tirico is at Tobacco Road tonight
Rock the Ball at Lincoln on Thursday
More events surrounding the gubernatorial inauguration
What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Rainy 53° 41°
Wed: Mostly Cloudy with Showers 59° 45°
Thurs: Mostly Cloudy 46° 36°
Fun Stuff:
Old fashioned dare-devils
100 stories from 2008
Get free Bruce Springsteen
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Beware of golf clubs that sound like guns… (thanks Matt)
Happy Tuesday folks!!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Monday, January 5, 2009
once in a while, when its good
it’ll feel like it should…
hope everyone had a great weekend!
In Downtown News:
Will Jibarra open this week?
More beers!
They were kicking folks out of the Dead Sea Scrolls
In Raleigh News:
WRAL has an iPhone app
Rodeo in Raleigh?
WKNC is using a blog
In Local-ish News:
A ban on texting while driving?!?
The world’s tallest tower is nearing its final structure
The oldest person in the world has died
In Irrelevant News:
Krispy Kreme is making mini doughnuts!
I guess that depends on what ‘famous’ means to you…
What if your uncle had an old Bugatti?
Events:
A Chorus Line opens Tuesday
Rock the Ball at Lincoln on Thursday
More events surrounding the gubernatorial inauguration
What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Rainy 63° 45°
Tues: Rainy 44° 41°
Wed: Cloudy and Breezy 57° 42°
Fun Stuff:
Passive Aggressive notes
Stuff White People Like
Flag Identifier
Comics in Middle English
Today’s Sign That We Just Might Make It:
“Officers…consoled them with a free tour of the police station…”
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
hope everyone had a great weekend!
In Downtown News:
Will Jibarra open this week?
More beers!
They were kicking folks out of the Dead Sea Scrolls
In Raleigh News:
WRAL has an iPhone app
Rodeo in Raleigh?
WKNC is using a blog
In Local-ish News:
A ban on texting while driving?!?
The world’s tallest tower is nearing its final structure
The oldest person in the world has died
In Irrelevant News:
Krispy Kreme is making mini doughnuts!
I guess that depends on what ‘famous’ means to you…
What if your uncle had an old Bugatti?
Events:
A Chorus Line opens Tuesday
Rock the Ball at Lincoln on Thursday
More events surrounding the gubernatorial inauguration
What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Rainy 63° 45°
Tues: Rainy 44° 41°
Wed: Cloudy and Breezy 57° 42°
Fun Stuff:
Passive Aggressive notes
Stuff White People Like
Flag Identifier
Comics in Middle English
Today’s Sign That We Just Might Make It:
“Officers…consoled them with a free tour of the police station…”
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Friday, January 2, 2009
but you can make my bed,
i’ll fall into it, shattered but not lonely…
Hopefully by Monday something interesting will have happened….
In Downtown News:
Friday history
First Night photos
And more Friday history
In Raleigh News:
I bet you didn’t know this was here…
New laws
How can you give an ice cream man a ticket?
In Local-ish News:
No more caffeine in Sparks
We can keep our TV
‘No Woman, No Cry’ writer dies
In Irrelevant News:
Resolutions are bad for your mental health
Get an Obama basketball jersey?
Charles Barkley was arrested and some other fools (thanks J. Ross)
Events:
The Dead Sea Scrolls have been extended until Sunday – go see them!
It’s also First Friday
Metal Fest at Lincoln on Saturday
What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Patchy Rain 46° 30°
Sat: Mostly Sunny 56° 33°
Sun: Cloudy and Patchy Rain 56° 37°
Fun Stuff:
Jeremy Priven is outraged (thanks Charlie)
Cooking Videos
Leftover champagne?? How is that even possible?
The New Year, in pictures
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Text message apologies.
Happy 2009! Hope everyone had a great New Years!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Hopefully by Monday something interesting will have happened….
In Downtown News:
Friday history
First Night photos
And more Friday history
In Raleigh News:
I bet you didn’t know this was here…
New laws
How can you give an ice cream man a ticket?
In Local-ish News:
No more caffeine in Sparks
We can keep our TV
‘No Woman, No Cry’ writer dies
In Irrelevant News:
Resolutions are bad for your mental health
Get an Obama basketball jersey?
Charles Barkley was arrested and some other fools (thanks J. Ross)
Events:
The Dead Sea Scrolls have been extended until Sunday – go see them!
It’s also First Friday
Metal Fest at Lincoln on Saturday
What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Patchy Rain 46° 30°
Sat: Mostly Sunny 56° 33°
Sun: Cloudy and Patchy Rain 56° 37°
Fun Stuff:
Jeremy Priven is outraged (thanks Charlie)
Cooking Videos
Leftover champagne?? How is that even possible?
The New Year, in pictures
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Text message apologies.
Happy 2009! Hope everyone had a great New Years!
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
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