Friday, November 13, 2009

puffed up and strutting

when i think i win, down and shaken when i lose… (happy birthday chico!)


It’s Friday the 13th!


In Downtown News:
Natty Green’s is looking at opening in January now
Some love for Busy Bee beer dinners
A new Chicago style hot dog stand in Downtown (thanks @andyatpeace)

In Raleigh News:
A peak at the new Yancy’s [jump to 1:20]
The City of Raleigh wants to reward you for saving water
Trash collection now has an honor aspect

In Local-ish News:
An Irish Pub for Franklin Street
$44 million dollars for a Warhol painting (thanks Brian)
Everyone likes a happy ending (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Kelly Kapowski is gonna have a baby!
It would be really not fun to get punched by Mike Tyson (thanks J.Ross)
Fashion, just in from the 1890’s

Events:
Dana’s take on this week
Flanders Gallery is having a soft opening tonight
Gala Festival of Trees [aka lots of Christmas stuff] is at Progress tonight
‘Rain’ is at Memorial all weekend
Tir na nOg turns 12 this Saturday
Old Reliable Run on Sunday

Mark your Calendars:
Next Sunday is the Annual Holiday Home Tour and Party (thanks Gene)

What the Weather Holds:
Bring me sunshine or im leavin for warmer places...
Fri: Rainy and cold. 54° 485
Sat: Sunnyish and warmer. 67° 48°
Sun: Sunny. 74° 48°

Fun Stuff:
CarCrazyDesks.com
Where not to drive
Poseidon is a pervert…

A crazy cool, super skinny laptop plug (thanks Caitlin)
Fun with barcodes!
A neat look at the history of NYC

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Twitter turned television show? Wait, one more… Annnn OctoMom show!


Happy Friday folks!




Ashton Mae Smith
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