all around the water tank

waitin’ for a train…



I take back all the mean things I said about Charlotte last night, as it seems we’re getting high speed rail there (thanks Charissa and Joe) and a bit more info

In Downtown News:
A handful of Raleigh spots are featured in Southern Living
The Nissan Leaf electric car is here tomorrow [and doing test drives] (thanks Charissa)
A little Raleigh history and win some art

In Raleigh News:
The North Hills HT opens February 10
What’s up in local restaurants, a review
Cary is getting a chain butcher shop

In Local-ish News:
Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are in Greensboro
The original Tough Man Contest is coming to Wilmington (thanks J.Ross)
This lady won the lottery, then got hit by a car (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
John and Elizabeth have separated
I hate flying deep fryers
Ugly Betty got cancelled

Events:
Transit and the Triangle is tonight
Xanadu opens tonight
American Aquarium is at Pour House tonight
Vintage movies about vintage clothes this Friday at Get Dressed
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

Mark your Calendars:
The Batchelor Bid for Charity is coming up Feb 20 (thanks Charissa)

What the Weather Holds:
"Ironically, (Thursday) is going to be a fantastic day," Gardner said, noting that temperatures could hit 60 degrees.” – they’re serious about this snow thing.
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 60° 32°
Fri: Cloudy, snow late 41° 33°
Sat: Snow/Ice. 28° 25°


Fun Stuff:
2birds1blog brings you more from Dr. Reuben
A new post on Matt’s sports blog
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com

A ‘Lost’ song
Books that have the same covers
A cool collection of movie title stills

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A robotic Punxsutawney Phil? PETA you’re dumb. (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Thursday folks!


Ashton Mae Smith
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