winter's cold is too much too handle

pincher crabs that pinch at your sandals…

In Downtown News:
White Rabbit is taking their space at Hue
A year’s look at the DLA
The Indy is putting together a giant show in Downtown Raleigh? Cool. Oooh and New Raleigh ran a bit with more info…

In Raleigh News:
The ‘Your Money’ Bus is coming to Raleigh
Take Cary’s sign ordinance survey
Southwest Airlines is getting rid of blankets out of flu fears – I knew there was a good reason not to touch those things…

In Local-ish News:
ESPN is going to broadcast sports in 3D (thanks Rhett) and a little more info (thanks J.Ross)
So you thought you were having a bad day... (thanks J.Ross)
Paying for things with your phone…cool.


In Irrelevant News:
There was a 3rd White House crasher – I’m starting to feel like I’m missing something…
They discovered Pi to 2.7 trillion digits…
Kids eat free at Carolina Brewery

Events:
Thursday Big Boss ‘Big Operator’ is the keg at Flying Saucer
Rosebuds and Megafaun are playing this weekend
It IS First Friday
More running on Saturday
Jibarra is having International Fest on Saturday
Napper Tandy’s is hosting a fundraiser for Frank Rogan on Sunday (thanks Becky)

Mark your Calendars:
NCMA Contemporaries are having a Champagne and Chocolate event in February

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Sunny, still cold. 40° 21°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy and the teensiest amount warmer. 42° 23°
Fri: Cold, but sunny. 36° 27°


Fun Stuff:
An open letter from Papyrus to James Cameron (thanks @gregoryng)
An update from Helena
Kill your virtual life

Check out the new Vampire Weekend album online
Angry people in local newspapers.com
Custom guitars

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I want my nuggets. (thanks J.Ross)





Ashton Mae Smith
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