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In Downtown News:
WiFi being tested in Downtown?
City Plaza towers all lit up
A week long Cherry Bounce Fest – sounds good.
Gravy is getting a new manager and a new chef (thanks @raleighing)

In Raleigh News:
Friday history
Yet another reason to not venture to TTC
Get free hockey coverage from Time Warner
Quail Ridge is having a used book fundraiser this weekend

In Local-ish News:
The 2009 TBJ Green Business winners were announced
No texting and driving for the Feds
But, you can get served over Twitter


In Irrelevant News:
How does a clown get that rich? (thanks J.Ross)
Who even writes a kids book about gay penguins??
Kids selling their grandparents on eBay

Events:
Check out Stuart’s brother Robert’s photography Friday at Palladium Plaza
It’s First Friday!!
Peche Chocolat is having a wine and chocolate tasting Friday
Get your Halloween pumpkins at City Market on Friday
International Festival starts Friday
American Aquarium is at Pour House on Friday

Raleigh Typhoon 3 is Saturday
Dog Olympics in Moore Square on Saturday
And, Dog Daze at 101 Lounge
Saturday night is Big Bad Ball
Who’s Bad is at Lincoln Theatre

You’re going to need Brunch on Sunday…
Cameron Village turns 60 this weekend and next! (thanks Sean)
And the 6th Annual Student Band Jam at Lincoln
Or a lecture on George Washington at the Joel Lane House

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Beautiful 78° 53°
Sat: Teensy Chance of Rain 81° 68°
Sun: Sunny 79° 51°


Fun Stuff:
A breakfast machine!
Man Men meets Sesame Street
SeatGeek

Cool Chicago planning type things
Real time Google Earth?
Weekend wine specials in Raleigh

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Gross. Eating a goldfish – or 3?? (thanks J.Ross)


Hap-hap-happpppy Friday folks!


Ashton Mae Smith
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