some say it's mystic

it's electric. Boogie woogie, woogie…

isn’t it so much better when I don’t forget to set this up for you guys! :)

In Downtown News:
Next Friday is the Pirates and Poker Gala [a really really really fun event – if you can go, you definitely should!]
Crash finally got the rumor mill working :) take a look – some interesting stuff in there!
Some Friday history and a little more about the Cherry Bounce
Bridge Pub is supposed to be getting their ABC permits this morning and opening this afternoon. Heavy on ‘supposed to be’….

In Raleigh News:
Some stretch of road is open
540 isn’t getting any stimulus love
Wondering what all the smoke was about yesterday?

In Local-ish News:
Superchunk is coming to Cats Cradle in April
The last Harry Potter movie will be released in 2011
There are only 8 more munchkins! (thanks Ginny)


In Irrelevant News:
They still film One Tree Hill?
We’ve been doing this walking thing for a while now
No more horse drawn carriages in Rome

Events:
Old Habits at Pour House on Friday'
Abbey Road is at Lincoln on Friday
Left on Cates and Wrecking Season are at Deep South on Friday
Check out the Joe Holt story at the Raleigh City Museum on Saturday
St. Baldricks is Saturday at Hibernian

Mark your calendar:
Raleigh Fashion Week is in May – but you can audition in a few weeks

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Cloudy, chance of rain 65° 45°
Sat: Rain 48° 48°
Sun: Rain 40° 35°


Fun Stuff:
Really cute ads
A song about Angler fish [youtube] (thanks Caitlen)
Should I drink that?
Free file conversion
Anonymous Postcard.com
Howtohardboilandegg.com

Flashback:
This time last year: Locopops was opening, there was news in the CAM project, we learned what to do with all those phone books, Jamie Lynn was getting her GED, we also learned the 86 Rules of Boozing, and saw something we all relate to – the dead iPod song.

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
14 more kids may have a porn star for a mom…

Happy Friday folks!!



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

in the midst of the music

i tell her i love her, and we both laugh, because we know it isn’t true…

kinda boring today….

In Downtown News:
Raleigh Times has a new menu (thanks Ben)
More on Bridge Pub – wait…still not open.
Pirates!
Knockabout has moved and expanded! (thanks Christina)

In Raleigh News:
Hereghty has closed!
Who coined ‘sexting’??
Traffic here isn’t so bad…

In Local-ish News:
Greensboro to get Figure Skating…
Plow to Pint? Cool.
They figured out the oldest English words


In Irrelevant News:
Obama loves Stevie Wonder.
And you thought your name was annoying?
Apparently lots of folks have pet monkeys.

Events:
Old Habits at Pour House on Friday
Abbey Road is at Lincoln on Friday
Left on Cates and Wrecking Season are at Deep South on Friday
Check out the Joe Holt story at the Raleigh City Museum on Saturday
St. Baldricks is Saturday at Hibernian

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Mostly Cloudy 62° 38°
Fri: Cloudy, chance of rain 65° 45°
Sat: Rain 48° 48°


Fun Stuff:
Islostarepeat.com
Keep up with local traffic/accidents on Twitter
Priceofastamp.com
Tacomap.com
Howtobakeapotato.com
100 Bands in 100 Days. Lets go on a gigging binge. (thanks Elizabeth)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A heart attach, surgery, AND a stolen car?? Sounds like a weekend in Charleston….


Enjoy your Little Friday!


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

oh there's a very pleasant side to you

a side I much prefer… (thanks Sumit)

Sorry about yesterday – I was out all morning at a really awesome event [there were 36,000 legos!] but that means you should come check out the results on Friday morning at Meymandi Hall!


In Downtown News:
Still no Bridge Pub…. But maybe today….
Expansion plans at Second Empire
We are getting a bunch of hybrid plug in stations
The Mint has a new menu

In Raleigh News:
New apartments in North Hills and more on North Hills East
Who was Sir Walter?
Brats in Cary

Another new local brewery
Evan Rachel Wood will be in a Broadway show
Our home prices actually went up!


In Local-ish News:
U2 to play in Durham?
PSNC is dropping rates again
Poor Venice…

In Irrelevant News:
Men and Women see things differently…
Your gaming system could give you skin problems
Standing or sitting?

Events:
HOPSLAM tonight!!! and its Bells cask night
Old Habits at Pour House on Friday
Abbey Road is at Lincoln on Friday
Left on Cates and Wrecking Season are at Deep South on Friday
Check out the Joe Holt story at the Raleigh City Museum on Saturday
St. Baldricks is Saturday at Hibernian

Mark your calendar:
No Doubt is coming June 8
Never checked out Art to Wear? Make sure to mark it down this year!



What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Mostly Sunny 56° 27°
Thurs: Mostly Cloudy 62° 35°
Fri: Cloudy, chance of rain 65° 48°

Fun Stuff:
Flight of the paper plane…
Stuff White People Like – it’s magic book!
Carnival!
Make your own super heroes
Fun food blogs

Do Something Good Today:
Turns out we have two readers shaving their heads: Chris and Ralph

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Take your hat off in church or Dad will stab you.





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

lend me your ears and i'll sing you a song

and I’ll try not to sing out of key…

In Downtown News:
Beer Fest has been moved to May 2 – tickets on sale March 24
Remedy Diner will open March 2
We’re getting some new trees

In Raleigh News:
Transit news – Yay Nina!
The DQ on Western closed
Raleigh to get an NHL All-star game?

In Local-ish News:
Durham is opening their new transit station
Hard Rock Park seems to be close to opening
Universal cell phone chargers?


In Irrelevant News:
Tomorrow is National Pancake Day
Your Oscar recap
Imagine leaving 13,000 in a public bathroom

Events:
Tuesday is the Fat Tuesday Meals on Wheels Benefit
Open Mic Night at Deep South on Wednesday
Wednesday is also Bell’s Cask Night at Times – with Hopslam!
Old Habits at Pour House on Friday
Check out the Joe Holt story at the Raleigh City Museum on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny 45° 25°
Tues: Sunny 47° 21°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 56° 25°


Fun Stuff:
Postcards from your momma (thanks Emily)
Who doesn’t love little baby animals…
Free photoshop?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Bailing out the fashion industry…


Happy Monday folks!


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

girl, put your records on

tell me your favorite song…you go ahead, let your hair down…


I have a huge favor to ask of you. As many of you probably know, this time of year St. Baldrick’s events begin happening and I’m sure many of you have been solicited for donations. If you don’t know about the event, the website is a great description but it is a fundraiser for cancer research and is specifically geared towards children’s cancers. Well, this year my cousin is raising funds and shaving his head in honor of my Uncle who is currently undergoing chemotherapy. So, the favor? Help my cousin reach his fundraising goal with any little bit you can! I know times are tight, and I apologize for abusing the power of this email, but it really is for a great cause! Even if you can’t donate financially, perhaps consider donating your time to this event of a similar one in your area. Thanks you guys!


In Downtown News:
Could Bridge Pub open?!?!!? Is it real?? Also, All About Beer toured Bridge Pub
I won’t lie – New Raleigh has got a potentially pretty cool new feature
Win some local art!

In Raleigh News:
Delays on our Trader Joe’s and the European Espresso and Wine place is open at 222 Glenwood
The beans are spilled – Evan Rachel Wood is going to be in a Theatre in the Park production
The MINI dealership is coming

In Local-ish News:
Southwest will be going to Boston now
I hope this Fat Tire wasn’t bound for Raleigh!
China is artificially making snow


In Irrelevant News:
Maybe you can get that job in Europe you wanted
She paints pregnant folks…
Perhaps we can keep David Beckham

Events:
Annual Mardi Gras party at Rum Runners on Saturday
Who’s Bad is playing Lincoln on Saturday
Poetry readings will start at Morning Times this Saturday
Oscar party at Deep South on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Sunny 45° 25°
Sat: Sunny 55° 23°
Sun: Mostly Cloudy 45° 36°


Fun Stuff:
Can you live out of your pantry for a week?
Super addicting game
Some gorgeous pictures
Get your art on
“The site’s least surprising stat? The thousands of porn searches that took place in the time it took you to read this sentence.”
Feel up for aiming the Hubble telescope?
Please don’t sit with me ever again.
It looks like Clark Art might have some competition (thanks Tom)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
SnuggiePubCrawl.com (thanks Emily)


Happy Friday folks!! I hope everyone has a great weekend!


Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

ridin high, when i was king

played it hard and fast, cause I had everything… (thanks Tom)

In Downtown News:
Give Campbell Law a good name!
An update on Hue
Side Street Cafe
Development updates

In Raleigh News:
Recycle your electronics
They are closing down Hillsborough Street next month
Good news for local trails?

In Local-ish News:
Some explanation of this housing tax credit
Where can you get LoneRider beer?
California apparently won’t collapse – at least today…


In Irrelevant News:
Simon and Garfunkel to tour?
No more PT Cruiser! (thanks Steve)
How do you sin?

Events:
Bright Young Things at Tir Na Nog tonight
Another iteration of Old Habits is at 42nd St. tonight
Annual Mardi Gras party at Rum Runners on Saturday
Who’s Bad is playing Lincoln on Saturday
Poetry readings will start at Morning Times this Saturday
Oscar party at Deep South on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Snow on Sunday?
Thurs: Mostly Cloudy 57° 50°
Fri: Sunny 45° 25°
Sat: Sunny 55° 25°


Fun Stuff:
10 Gmail Labs you should be using (thanks Adrianne)
What do you call that person?
How to make a perfect omelet
Cocktail Napkins with graph paper – how supremely perfect!

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Kid Rock is getting his own beer.



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

it's just a box of rain

I don’t know who put it there, believe if you need it, or leave it if you dare… (thanks Dan)

Kinda slow today…so that means more time wasting things…

In Downtown News:
I’m still betting they open around St. Pats…
Atomic salon is expanding
I like pretty. And more! And one more…

In Raleigh News:
City Council passed the Percent For Art Initiative yesterday!!
Yves Delorme is closing
Elbow is opening for Coldplay

In Local-ish News:
IKEA opens today!!
Selling ACC Tournament tickets??
Wouldn’t it be cool if downtown Fayetteville got free public wi-fi before we did? No.


In Irrelevant News:
Daniel Bradford has a beer blog now
Dan’s right – what happened to just getting a puppy? (thanks Dan)
I can’t even fathom what 70 tons of cocaine looks like... (thanks J. Ross)

Events:
Lone Rider is debuting at Flying Saucer tonight
It’s French Broad cask night at Raleigh Times tonight
Pink Floyd Experience tonight
Another iteration of Old Habits is at 42nd St. on Thursday
Who’s Bad is playing Lincoln on Saturday
Poetry readings will start at Morning Times this Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Raining 51° 43°
Thurs: Mostly Cloudy 53° 44°
Fri: Sunny 42° 25°


Fun Stuff:
Snuggie Sightings.com
How to stop picking your nose (thanks Dan)
I don’t even need snow!
ACC Football schedules for your calendar
The Best of the NY Toy Fair
Carolina Chocolate Drops covering some really fun stuff – and more! (thanks George)

Flashback:
This time last year, The Hook Up was opening, we were STILL being teased by Bridge Pub, people were all upset about an ad for The Goat, Yancy’s and the Longbranch filed bankruptcy, The Grape closed, Wake Tech got sports teams, we learned why flirting is like asking ‘would you like to play’, how to find out where speed traps are, and what in the world ‘self healing’ rubber was…

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Nosy neighbors always get in the way…


Happy Hump day folks!


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

now things are better

because I don’t have to wonder... (thanks Dan)

In Downtown News:
We are opening a new parking deck
But the justice center is being delayed
Tuesday History

In Raleigh News:
NC State students can ride the WolfLine to the R-Line
C-SPAN doesn’t love Raleigh
Why not just serve Starbucks coffee? Or coffee cake??

In Local-ish News:
Chapel Hill development
A for effort? (thanks J.Ross)
I love irony. (thanks Dan)


In Irrelevant News:
The ultimate wingman…
Limp Bizkit is reuniting
Didn’t they make a move about forgetting your memories?

Events:
Brooks Wood is opening for Sister Hazel tonight
Lone Rider is debuting at Flying Saucer on Wednesday
Check out the Pink Floyd Experience on Wednesday
Another iteration of Old Habits is at 42nd St. on Thursday
The Spring Home and Garden Show starts Friday at RCC
Who’s Bad is playing Lincoln on Saturday


What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Sunny 51° 26°
Wed: Cloudy, likely rain 51° 33°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 53° 47°

Fun Stuff:
This is what you get for ordering a heart shaped pizza.
“2008 was a great year to be a mustache in America.” (thanks Steve)
Ever wanted to ‘devolve’?
How many lyrics have you misheard? (thanks Melanie)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse: - look, it’s a crazy world out there. I couldn’t choose….
THEY’RE GETTING RID OF HANDI-SNACKS!
A 13 year old father… (thanks Steve)
Their prices are just TOO good! (thanks J. Ross)


Happy Tuesday folks!


Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

a southern drawl, a world unseen

a city wall and a trampoline…

a few fun things today…hope everyone had a great weekend!

In Downtown News:
Hypsteria Modern is now open
Sunday Brunch at Poole’s! Sorry saucer…
Renovations to Union Square

In Raleigh News:
The North Hills Buzz site got a revamp
Free Fullsteam Beer in Durham next Friday
Magnolia Grill, one of the 20 best restaurants nationally?

In Local-ish News:
Forbes loves Chapel Hill
A cure for the common cold?
IKEA opens Wednesday!!!


In Irrelevant News:
What you should have been doing on Valentines Day
What were you doing when you were 10?
So wait – Beckham never meant to stay in LA?? – who knew?

Events:
Drink and Run and tir na nog today
Brooks Wood is opening for Sister Hazel tomorrow
Lecture on George Washington’s tour of the South at Joel Lane on Thursday
Another iteration of Old Habits is at 42nd St. on Thursday
The Spring Home and Garden Show starts Friday at RCC

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Mostly Sunny 45° 25°
Tues: Sunny 51° 26°
Wed: Cloudy, likely rain 51° 33°


Fun Stuff:
Ferris Wheels are just like rooftops!
Best iPhone app ever.
Some people take trivia really seriously…
Passive Aggressive Valentines

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Is this sad or disgusting?? (thanks J.Ross)

Happy Monday folks!


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

youre a master of karate

and friendship for everyone… yeah. I did. :)

Happy Friday everyone!!

In Downtown News:
You REALLY should try the R-Line and from the DRA
The history behind Landmark
Details on the new DRA branding and the new website

In Raleigh News:
Changes to zoning laws?
RDU’s new terminal a top 10 in terminal architecture
Progress at North Hills

In Local-ish News:
Only in Louisiana does a porn star get votes for a US Senate seat
Starbucks is introducing instant coffee
Could the world be looking up? Dare we speculate??


In Irrelevant News:
Roaming cow arrested (thanks Steve)
Get free romance novels
Twitter is what you make it?

Events:
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Bootie Band is at Lincoln on Friday
The R Line Downtown Circulator starts this Friday!
Things going on Saturday in Downtown
Help raise funds for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Sunny 66° 41°
Sat: Cloudy, chance of rain 48° 39°
Sun: Mostly Cloudy 51° 38°


Fun Stuff:
10 Facebook Privacy settings everyone should know.
My hatred for cats is not unknown. This is funny. [youtube] (thanks Katie)
Want to smell like a book? Now you can.
100 meters of people
2,000 high fives

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Why not have a soft drink made of cow urine? (thanks J.Ross)




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

why don't you come and play here?

i’m just sitting on the shelf… [cool video too] (thanks Dave)

Happy Birthday Charles Darwin, Abe Lincoln, and Savannah. And some other cool stuff


Tomorrows email will be a little bit late – as I will be checking out the new R-Line Downtown Circulator


In Downtown News:
Ever wondered what Taz’s was?
“Raleigh, I take back everything I said about you last week.” – The National are playing Meymandi May 28.
Tobacco Road has great Happy Hour food deals
Love for Chico!

In Raleigh News:
A new church in North Hills
Durham wants their own Krispy Kreme Challenge
Meningitis in K-ville

In Local-ish News:
Transit news
There appears to be a deal on this stimulus thing…
Could beer be getting cheaper?


In Irrelevant News:
Brett Farve is retired again
Ryan Adams is engaged to Mandy Moore
Valentines at Waffle House?

Events:
The DRA Annual Meeting is tonight
There is a Twesitval tonight too
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Bootie Band is at Lincoln on Friday
The R Line Downtown Circulator starts this Friday!
Things going on Saturday in Downtown
Help raise funds for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Sunny 69° 52°
Fri: Sunny 64° 38°
Sat: Mostly Cloudy, chance of rain 51° 42°


Fun Stuff:
Smart Streetlights?
What I think of when I think of Pepsi
Super cool pictures

Flashback:
This time a year ago: Sono was opening up, West was getting it’s pool, this guy drove from NY to LA in 2 mintues, we were figuring out the great debate – Antoine? Or Robin?, learning the history of various cocktails, learning the origin of our street names, and these two guys were taking a super cool road trip. Most excitingly – we were able to determine how many balls it would take to turn your apartment into a ball pit.

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
46 shots of tequila?!


Happy Thursday folks!


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

greasy cheeseburgers and cheap cigarettes

one day they'll get me if they ain't got me yet…


On this day, a while ago, Vatican City was established and a couple of decades later Nelson Mandela was released from prison

In Downtown News:
They’ve started open houses at Blount Street Commons
More free food
Some Raleigh History

In Raleigh News:
Krispy Kreme Challenge got a mention on Oddball
They’re giving you more time to look at the Comprehensive Plan
This doesn’t seem like a very good bet…

In Local-ish News:
I usually skip the real estate thing – but this is worth reading about the proposed stimulus
Live Nation and Ticket Master are merging
The price of stamps is going up as of May 11


In Irrelevant News:
Free Chick-fil-a
Pretty much the cutest thing ever. (thanks Katie)
Poor Rihanna

Events:
Give Blood Downtown today
The DRA Annual Meeting is Thursday
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Bootie Band is at Lincoln on Friday
The R Line Downtown Circulator starts this Friday!
Drinking and fundraising – two of my favorite things.

Mark your calendar:
The Decemberists are coming June 4
Keith Urban and Sugar Land are coming June 19


What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Mostly Sunny 74° 52°
Thurs: Sunny 69° 50°
Fri: Sunny 64° 38°

Fun Stuff:
What IF Facebook was real life? (thanks Emily)
Stuff White People Like
Chose music based on your mood and color! (thanks Erin)
Households through the years
Fun with colors! (thanks Sam)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Problems in bike sharing?




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

if we already knew everything that everybody knows

we would have nothing to learn tonight…

In Downtown News:
Epona and Oak is coming to City Market
The Downtowner will cover Business News now
So there wasn’t really a fire yesterday

In Raleigh News:
We are getting Chubby’s Tacos
Thoughts on transit
A Raleigh dog won at Westminster

In Local-ish News:
Slow down and be a better driver
Get a free pint glass from Carolina Brewery
California is releasing something like 50,000 inmates… (thanks J.Ross)

In Irrelevant News:
I’m pretty protective of Rihanna…
Starbucks is reducing their costs a little bit
A world apology day?



Events:
There is a Comp Plan form tomorrow
Give Blood Downtown on Wednesday
The DRA Annual Meeting is Thursday
Drinking and fundraising – two of my favorite things.
The R Line Downtown Circulator starts this Friday!

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Mostly Sunny 70° 45°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 72° 52°
Thurs: Sunny 67° 38°

Fun Stuff:
Know your Brewer
One of the weirdest let downs ever.
Alllll those youtube videos you love so much
The Obameter
This is why you’re fat.

Flashback:
Back – once again – by popular demand: Bar Sign Language

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
They found him on the bench outside…

Happy Tuesday!!

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

i've got a big suspicion 'bout ammunition

i never forget to duck… (thanks Steve)


In Downtown News:
We’re getting Fat Tire!!!
Another episode of news that, in fact, isn’t news…
A little Monday history

In Raleigh News:
Ethan Allen is moving into North Hills
You’ve got a good shot at keeping your job
Julius Peppers does good things.

In Local-ish News:
This lady swam across the Atlantic
Why I love French fries…
They finished renovating Ford’s Theatre


In Irrelevant News:
They sent Moonshine to the Grammys
Imagine selling a car for 3.4 million dollars
There is a now a little Tiger Woods

Events:
Give Blood Downtown on Wednesday
The DRA Annual Meeting is Thursday
Blue Lotus turns 2 this weekend
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Bootie Band is at Lincoln on Friday
In case you dancing or yoga aren’t on your agenda this weekend
Drinking and fundraising – two of my favorite things.

Mark your calendar:
Kings of Leon is coming in April
But then, so are Bone Thungs and Harmony…


What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny 65° 45°
Tues: Mostly Sunny 70° 45°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 72° 49°

Fun Stuff:
Push Button – Receive Bacon (thanks Steve)
Ever wanted a Snuggie? [youtube with some profanity] (thanks Steve)
A samurai sword for an umbrella!

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
The marijuana man…


Happy Monday folks!!!



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

and you never did like this town

i talk out loud like you're still around...

Everyone loves bacon!! (thanks Danielle)

In Downtown News:
I’ve got to know how they got all those people AND cameras in Roast Grill
Cheap eats at Fayetteville Street Tavern
It’s almost Circulator time!
Get Dressed [former Purple Armchair space] is having a soft opening tonight (thanks Christina)

In Raleigh News:
Raleigh > Charlotte
Crabtree is getting a Lego store
Changes to the fair grounds

In Local-ish News:
Get your local music fix today
Some Twitter love
US Air will not charge you for a pillow and a blanket


In Irrelevant News:
25 Best Beers of 2008 – the only one I’ve had….Hopslam!! :]
You’ve got more time to watch analog tv…if you want?
Imagine failing a driving test 771 times!? (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
It’s First Friday!!
Tonight is the Student Exhibition for the Stone Warehouse Project
Art Garfunkel is tonight
Appetite for Destruction is at Lincoln tonight

Krispy Kreme Challenge on Saturday
For the Love of Art Gala on Saturday for the VAE
Check out Deep South Saturday to see the Party Nuts

Mark you calendar:
Coldplay is coming to Raleigh


What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Sunny 50° 22°
Sat: Sunny 65° 30°
Sun: Mostly Sunny 68° 38°

Fun Stuff:
The history of skyscrapers
Some fun Flash things
A glass pool table – duh.
Fork Art (thanks Caitlen)

Songs to wear pants to
Really cool pictures
The art of the near miss
Abe Lincoln’s facebook page
1920’s snow mobile

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
How to stop blackberry thumb

Today’s Sign that We Just Might Make it:
Juicy Campus has gone under (thanks Ben)


Happy Friday folks!!


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

operator wont you put me on through

i gotta send my love down to baton rouge…

What if the news came across your computer? [filmed circa 1981]

In Downtown News:
Palladium Plaza won an award
Oakwood Café is extending their hours
Ever wish you’d taken the Downtown Walking Tour?

In Raleigh News:
Modest Mouse is coming to Disco Rodeo
It’s almost circus time!
Durham is getting a new bus station

In Local-ish News:
Could libel be illegal on the internet now too? – was it not before??
You knew it was coming – now you can stalk you friends from home! (thanks J. Ross)
A snake as long as a bus?!?


In Irrelevant News:
The MET has a pretty cool new ad campaign
There are somewhere between 361 and 38,000 alien civilizations out there
This kid was born with 24 fingers and toes

Events:
2009 Auto Show today!
Friday is the Student Exhibition for the Stone Warehouse Project
Art Garfunkel on Friday
It’s First Friday!!
Krispy Kreme Challenge on Saturday
For the Love of Art Gala on Saturday for the VAE
Check out Deep South Saturday to see the Party Nuts

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Sunny 35° 16°
Fri: Sunny 55° 22°
Wed: Sunny 65° 32°


Fun Stuff:
“I love Jesus – but I drink a little.” [youtube] slow to get into, worth every second (thanks Katie)
One of the coolest things I’ve seen in a while [it takes a second to load] (thanks Steve)
I Lego NY (thanks Sam) and more Legos, just for fun…

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Noted: Don’t send naked pictures to people.

Today’s Sign that We Just Might Make it: - Yeah, how about 2 in one day??
This family sold all their stuff, and this couple gave it back! (thanks J. Ross)
Get free money at the Bailout Booth (thanks Katie)


Happy Thursday!



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

i'm not lying

i’m just stunning with my love glue gunning…

Ohmy – Facebook is 5 years old today…

A few things today!

In Downtown News:
Foundation should open soon!
301 Hillsborough will not be built and some more
Peche Chocolate is moving to 14 Glenwood Ave as of March 1
Purple Arm Chair is closing and turning into ‘Get Dressed’

In Raleigh News:
What is the future of the Free Expression Tunnel (thanks Steele)
Dogs saving people! (thanks J.Ross)
Some local folks are finalists in an design competition

In Local-ish News:
Be a better driver for a while…
They’re making a movie in Durham
The pulled what from where?? (thanks Gretchen)


In Irrelevant News:
He was hiding live pigeons in his pants…
Donald Rumsfield struggles to get on the bus (thanks Katie)
If anyone saw Food Detectives last night – it was determined that alcohol does not kill brain cells, only slow them down… (thanks Chris)

Events:
2009 Auto Show on Thursday
Friday is the Student Exhibition for the Stone Warehouse Project
Art Garfunkel on Friday
It’s First Friday!!
Krispy Kreme Challenge on Saturday
For the Love of Art Gala on Saturday for the VAE
Check out Deep South Saturday to see the Party Nuts

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Cloudy 37° 20°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 35° 16°
Fri: Sunny 55° 22°


Fun Stuff:
(The Customer is) Not Always Right… - this is awesome. (thanks Gretchen)
Google Street View captures a sword fight (thanks Emily)
“WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME!?” [youtube] (for the record, I got the dentist video 4 times throughout the day, literally from all over the country…thanks guys!)
Water powered jet packs! (thanks Michael)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
There were 90,000 sex offenders on MySpace



Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

do you believe in rock 'n roll,

can music save your mortal soul?

It’s been 50 years today since the ‘Day the Music Died’…

In Downtown News:
They have started the Capitol’s sidewalk renovations
What is the fate of 301 Hillsborough?
Check out the Fish Market on Friday

In Raleigh News:
We’re getting HUGE!
Free Denny’s today!
Wake Forest is getting a Kohl’s….cute

In Local-ish News:
What’s with all the shoe throwing??
Creeeeepy!
They found an old English warship


In Irrelevant News:
A lot more folks want to be carnies this year…
What is our ‘national past time’?
Are you cool enough to email the President?

Events:
2009 Auto Show on Thursday
Friday is the Student Exhibition for the Stone Warehouse Project
Art Garfunkel on Friday
It’s First Friday!!
Krispy Kreme Challenge on Saturday
For the Love of Art Gala on Saturday for the VAE

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Mostly Cloudy 44° 34°
Wed: Cloudy with a chance of morning flurries 35° 26°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 34° 19°


Fun Stuff:
Win a valentines date with a someecard author!
Managemyhome.com – pretty useful…
How do you know it’s time for a new job?? [youtube]
Inside Facebook
Google Earth got a lot cooler… - if that was even possible…

Flashback:
This time last year: Krispy Kreme was making heart shaped doughnuts, we were learning the benefits of high heels, that folks with blue eyes make more babies, and why its hard not to scratch the itch, it got harder to get in and out of the country, kids in chapel hill were getting naked, and we learned a little history about the Governor’s Mansion…

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Jenny’s number is for sale…

Today’s Sign that We Just Might Make it:
Some university folks are willing to take cuts to keep jobs


Happy Tuesday folks!!


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

shes got electric boots and a mohair suit,

you know I read it in a magazine…

kind of a boring day in Downtown things….but lots of fun things instead!

In Downtown News:
Our Groundhog is only right half the time…
Wilmington Street photo
Watch the Circus animals walk down the street tonight!

In Raleigh News:
Some North Carolina history
Snow tomorrow?
Get your taxes done, AND do good things

In Local-ish News:
Ha. Imagine getting naked people instead of football…
Banning non-Italian food
Texting can make you happy? – well, sort of…


In Irrelevant News:
Veennnnicccceeee…..
Coca Cola is dropping the ‘classic’
Having a cold makes you a worse driver

Events:
2009 Auto Show on Thursday
Friday is the Student Exhibition for the Stone Warehouse Project
Art Garfunkel on Friday
It’s First Friday!!
Krispy Kreme Challenge on Saturday
For the Love of Art Gala on Saturday for the VAE


What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Mostly Cloudy 63° 34°
Tues: Cloudy, chance of morning flurries 44° 34°
Wed: Cloudy 37° 26°

Fun Stuff:
37 years of Super Bowl Ads
In pursuit of Mac and Cheese
Passive Aggressive Notes.com
Test your memory

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Selling the rights to name your child…

Hope everyone had a great weekend!


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