i will never end up like him

behind my back i already am ...


In Downtown News:
Raleigh Charter Ranks Among Best High Schools in America
Sign Up for the Borough Beer Brunch
Lincoln Theater Turns Private to Sell Liquor

In Raleigh News:
Transit Operating Center Groundbreaking Today
Raleigh Man Leaves Millions to Cat Charities
Area Halloween Events

In Local-ish News:
The Economy is Growing Again!
First Preseason Basketball Poll Comes Out
The Zoo Wants More Polar Bears
Over 600 Schools Have Shut Down From Swine Flu

One Piece of Australian News:
Australian Seas are Rising

In Irrelevant News:
BYOB to Your Office Christmas Party this Year
W is a Motivational Speaker
New DateCheck Phone App

Events:
Casino Night benefiting Frankie Lemmon Foundation at Solas TonightFall Home Show starts Friday at the RCC
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Friday
Parmalee at Pour House on Friday
Halloween Party at Helios Saturday
Saturday is the Halloweeniversary at the Oxford
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is at Lincoln
Sunday the Borough is opening early for a beer brunch
And 42nd Street is having a Carolina Brewing Beer Dinner
DLA Mixer at the Oxford Next Wednesday

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Partly Cloudy. 70° 56°
Fri: Cloudy. 73° 61°
Halloween: Mostly Cloudy. 80° 64°

Fun Stuff:
Don’t Dress Your Child Like This on Saturday
Best TV Homes You Wish You Lived In
Top 10 Scary Movies
Bizarre ID and Passport Photos
Crazy Trees Around the World (cooler than it sounds)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
‘What does one fallen reality show star ( Jon Gosselin ) plus one aspirational reality star (Nadya Suleman) equal?’
Jon & Nadya Plus 22



Tim Lehan
Tim.S.Lehan@gmail.com

for
Ashton Mae Smith

i wish i knew what i was doing

just do let this spirit survive ...

Over Two Weeks Without Ashton?!?
Feel free to send any links or events my way if you want them included while she's gone!

In Downtown News:
New Moore Square Design
Taz’s has Leased New Space Downtown
Convention Center Awarded LEED Silver

In Raleigh News:
Community Grocery is For Sale
There are Open Tryouts for the Railhawks in December
618 Bistro at Lake Boone to Open This Week
It May Be the Driest Year Ever in the Triangle
Brainiacs are Moving to Raleigh

In Local-ish News:
Any Bowl Games for Triangle Teams this Year?
Homebuyer Credit Sticking Around?
Baseball is Messing with TV this Week – Here’s How to Make it Through

One Piece of Australian News:
$9.6 Million Dollar Payout for Boy Sucked Down Drain at School

In Irrelevant News:
Sasha and Malia Will Not Be Getting the Swine Flu
$25 Southwest Plane Tickets
At Least They Had Happy Hour
13 Things Your Grocer Won’t Tell You

Events:
Today is the last Moore Square Farmer’s Market of the season
Halloween Ball benefiting St. Baldricks at Solas Tonight
Casino Night benefiting Frankie Lemmon Foundation at Solas on ThursdayLocal Beer Local Band on ThursdayFall Home Show starts Friday at the RCCChairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Friday
Parmalee at Pour House on Friday
Halloween Party at Helios Saturday
Saturday is the Halloweeniversary at the Oxford
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is at Lincoln
Sunday the Borough is opening early for a beer brunch
And 42nd Street is having a Carolina Brewing Beer Dinner

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Partly Cloudy. 76° 54°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 70° 55°
Fri: Cloudy. 73° 63°

Fun Stuff:
Bulletproof Bed and Other Absurd Inventions
10 Misspelled Tattoos
Why Women Love Vampires
Top 10 Places to Get Spooked on Halloween
Don’t Stop til You Get Enough (YouTube)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Billy Mays’ Son is having a Billy Mays Costume Contest


Enjoy your Wednesday!

Tim Lehan
Tim.S.Lehan@gmail.com

for
Ashton Mae Smith

no one knew what they was gonna do

but tchaikovsky had the news…

A repeat, because I know you don’t all read this everyday…. just a heads up, I am headed out of town for a few weeks [Australia bound!] starting tomorrow. The ever trusty Tim Lehan is intending to take over the email while I’m gone so keep your eye out for it to come from his email address. As well, please continue to send all the cool and fun things you guys always find. Send to tim.s.lehan [at] gmail.com. Thanks!!


In Downtown News:
Moore Square Design results
Tuesday history
Matt Robinson takes on Raleigh Wide Open and some pretty cool tilt shift…

In Raleigh News:
NC State has developed something neat… (thanks Sam)
This Saturday celebrate on Hillsborough Street and find out what’s next Australia
The Varsity is reopening AND a 3D laser rock show?

In Local-ish News:
They’re offering refunds for Baby Einstein videos
You can get a universal phone charger soon
McDonalds is out of Iceland


In Irrelevant News:
“Epic Humpback Whale Battle Filmed”
They’ve found a formula for marriage
What?? 8 year old running marathons??

Events:
Wine dinner tonight at Second Empire
Tomorrow is the last Moore Square Farmer’s Market of the season
Halloween Ball benefiting St. Baldricks at Solas on Wednesday
Casino Night benefiting Frankie Lemmon Foundation at Solas on Thursday
Local Beer Local Band on Thursday
Fall Home Show starts Friday at the RCC
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Friday
Parmalee at Pour House on Friday

Halloween Party at Helios Saturday
Saturday is the Halloweeniversary at the Oxford
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is at Lincoln
Sunday the Borough is opening early for a beer brunch
And 42nd Street is having a Carolina Brewing Beer Dinner


What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Rainy 64° 52°
Wed: Chance of rain 78° 56°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy 72° 44°

Friday in Melbourne: Sunny and 85.


Fun Stuff:
A little real estate humor [youtube] (thanks Chris)
Pictures of the World Cup stadium!
A cool way to hang photos

“Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.”
Hey – that’s my face!
I’m tryin to see that baby koala! (thanks Jessica)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I guess you have to appreciate that he only took what he needed… (thanks Steve)


Have a great week and a wonderful Halloween!!




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

when you've got worries

all the noise and the hurry seems to help i know, downtown…

just a leeetle heads up, I am headed out of town for a few weeks [Australia bound!] starting Wednesday. The ever trusty Tim Lehan is intending to take over the email while I’m gone so keep your eye out for that change. As well, please continue to send all the cool and fun things you guys always find. Send em here or to tim.s.lehan [at] gmail.com. Thanks!!

In Downtown News:
Interactive Art!
What you missed at RWO
There will be a new train signal tested Downtown

In Raleigh News:
NC State is supporting Toys for Tots
They’ve expanded on those roadside historical markers
There’s new print media in Raleigh

In Local-ish News:
Greensboro is #4 in the country for ‘ugly guys’ (sorry Will and Jace)
Floating airports in San Diego?
The Navy has a supah fast ship (thanks Antoine)


In Irrelevant News:
Sweetwater and Whole Foods are making bread! (thanks Hadley)
Elton John has the flu
Florida has a ‘close in age exemption’?? (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
½ price wine at 101 tonight
Halloween Ball benefiting St. Baldricks at Solas on Wednesday
Casino Night benefiting Frankie Lemmon Foundation at Solas on Thursday
Local Beer Local Band on Thursday
Fall Home Show starts Friday at the RCC
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Friday
Parmalee at Pour House on Friday

Saturday is the Halloweeniversary at the Oxford
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is at Lincoln
Sunday the Borough is opening early for a beer brunch
And 42nd Street is having a Carolina Brewing Beer Dinner

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Cloudy 64° 45°
Tues: Rainy 61° 52°
Wed: Chance of rain 72° 56°


Fun Stuff:
Crazy lifeguard stands
Cool cell phone symphony
Dress like Mad Men

Fun highway interchanges
AC/DC wants you to have a lot of music and an amp
1001 rules for my unborn son

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
They are thinking of freezing coral so future generations can see what it looks like…

Whiiiich means it’s a good thing I’ll be swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 7 days from now. :)


Happy Monday folks!!


Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

i guess it's half timing

and the other half’s luck…

In Downtown News:
City Plaza dedication at noon today
The BB&T building uses extra soap…
There’s a crazy scavenger hunt for a $20,000 diamond ring

In Raleigh News:
Which Wich now open
More on the James Hunt library
We might start working on finishing 540 by 2014…

In Local-ish News:
Soupy Sales has died (thanks Michael)
Dell is giving some of that money back
Polaroid is keeping instant cameras it seems


In Irrelevant News:
Free coffee at McD’s
Google will now search Twitter feeds
These Germans are petitioning to be taxed more

Events:
NewRaleigh is hosting Friday’s Cherry Bounce festivities on Friday
Couture for a Cause this Friday
Breakfast Club at Lincoln on Friday
Raleigh Wide Open is on Saturday - Some help for RWO
A scavenger hunt for a $20,000 diamond ring
Vienna Boys Choir at Meymandi on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Chance of rain 78° 57°
Sat: Rainy? 78° 64°
Sun: Sunny. 65° 50°


Fun Stuff:
It’s Lovely, I’ll take it!
#397. Don’t jog shirtless
Some old timey Cameron Village pictures

Video Graffiti
An update from Helena
Paperless Post

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
The billion, trillion dollar lawsuit guy is keeping at it…


Happy Friday folks – you made it! See you at RWO?


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

i took you to best buy

you took me home to meet your mom and dad…

In Downtown News:
Busy Bee has a new menu
I hope Sweet Water is at RWO again…
Zombies this Saturday
Wifi is live

In Raleigh News:
Trey Caudle and Molly Nichols are co-chairing Band Together
George Bakatsias is opening a new place in Cary
Ira David Wood is going to be on the noon news for ‘A Christmas Carol’

In Local-ish News:
Rocky Mount is one of top 10 most impoverished cities?
Google is launching a music service
They’ve developed blue roses


In Irrelevant News:
Amy Winehouse has been drug free for a year
Paul McCartney is doing a European tour
Get a job reviewing medical marijuana?

Events:
Dana’s update
Tonight Busy Bee is releasing Foothills India Brown Ale
Junior League’s Shopping SPREE! Starts today
Fashion and Art Party at Revolver tonight

NewRaleigh is hosting Friday’s Cherry Bounce festivities on Friday
Couture for a Cause this Friday
Breakfast Club at Lincoln on Friday

Raleigh Wide Open is on Saturday - Some help for RWO
A scavenger hunt for a $20,000 diamond ring
Vienna Boys Choir at Meymandi on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Sunny 79° 49°
Fri: Chance of rain 78° 57°
Sat: chance of rain. 76° 64°


Fun Stuff:
1001 rules for my unborn son
An update from Helena
10 most memorable games at Giants Stadium

‘Masterpiece Comics’
2birds1blog: Why you should go to college
Vintage t-shirts

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Well at least she had a designated driver?


Annnnd now its Thursday….also starting the middle of next week I’ll be out of town…more details to follow, but just a heads up to anyone who reads this far down. Don’t worry – email will still happen! :)


Ashton Mae Smith

Buyer's Agent
Glenwood Agency, LLC
700 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603

Follow us on Twitter @GlenwoodAgency!

www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

don't know if you're in my way

but, i'll take you along, I’ll take you along…

sorry for the delay folks! Again, that real job thing…

In Downtown News:
More on our fancy new interactive art (thanks Dan)
A new restaurant coming to Blount St
What you missed at Cooke St Carnival

In Raleigh News:
Edwards Mills is getting a Greenway connector
They are delaying tiered water rates
Falls Lake to get a hydroelectric dam

In Local-ish News:
ECU is opening 3 dental clinics
They found a new, giant spider
White wine is worse for your teeth than red?


In Irrelevant News:
Comedy Central picked up Always Sunny (thanks @embalog)
I bet it is pretty annoying to live above Madonna
U2’s Pasadena show to be streamed on YouTube

Events:
Ribs, Bourbon, and Beer at Tir Na Nog on tonight
Tomorrow Busy Bee is releasing Foothills India Brown Ale
Junior League’s Shopping SPREE! Starts on Thursday
Fashion and Art Party at Revolver on Thursday

WiFi gets kicked on Friday
Couture for a Cause this Friday
Breakfast Club at Lincoln on Friday

Raleigh Wide Open is on Saturday
A scavenger hunt for a $20,000 diamond ring
Vienna Boys Choir at Meymandi on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Sunny 79° 41°
Thurs: Sunny 79° 49°
Fri: Chance of rain 76° 57°


Fun Stuff:
The Impossible Cool
The Snap
Can’t You See I’m Busy

JesusLovesStuff.com
Showoffbook.com
It’s Lovely, I’ll take it!

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“Gunman prays with clerk, then finishes robbery”


Happy humpday kids.



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

who says i cant get stoned

plan a trip to japan alone, doesn’t matter if i even go…

The Prime Meridian was established 125 years ago this week

In Downtown News:
The Justice Center is moving forward
14 is having a Halloween party
Chavis Heights has free wifi

In Raleigh News:
They are breaking ground on Hunt library Friday
Get paid to recycle
The Cardinal at North Hills will begin construction soon (thanks Antoine)

In Local-ish News:
Target and CVS now want to give you money for bringing your own bag
Time Warner is giving you free NBA channels
These guys emptied an Apple store in 31 seconds. Geez.


In Irrelevant News:
They say necessity is the mother of invention… (thanks J.Ross)
A roofie detecting lip gloss? (thanks J.Ross)
What’s new in the new Windows

Events:
Cherry Bounce Festival Runs all week!
Ribs, Bourbon, and Beer at Tir Na Nog on Wednesday
Junior League’s Shopping SPREE! Starts on Thursday

WiFi gets kicked on Friday
Couture for a Cause this Friday
Breakfast Club at Lincoln on Friday

Raleigh Wide Open is on Saturday
A scavenger hunt for a $20,000 diamond ring
Vienna Boys Choir at Meymandi on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Sunny 73° 37°
Wed: Sunny 77° 41°
Thurs: Sunny 79° 49°


Fun Stuff:
Cool Negative Space Logos
9 funny intersections
Cool tree houses

Pretty cool graffiti (thanks Chris)
The Book of Odds
Something for all you snow ‘vacation’ lovers out there

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
There is a weight loss lip balm??


Happy Tuesday folks!


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

come on and meet me round the back

just after midnight, don’t be cruel and make me wait…


sorry for the delay folks – I think the next few weeks may look like this…

In Downtown News:
More on the kabob place
Cool fountains by the Convention Center
Try out for Wheel of Fortune this weekend

In Raleigh News:
Suggest that the Raleigh Greenway gets mapped by Google Maps
NC State is teaming up with Honda
Monster Jam is coming back

In Local-ish News:
We’ve got more Swine Flu vaccine
Some thoughts on the Chinese Drywall issue
Carlyle & Co is closing all its stores


In Irrelevant News:
Planning for visiting the fair
I want someone to promise me a snow-free winter (thanks J.Ross)
Ways not to steal a go-kart (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Cherry Bounce Festival Runs all week!
Open Mic at Deep South tonight
Ribs, Bourbon, and Beer at Tir Na Nog on Wednesday
Junior League’s Shopping SPREE! Starts on Thursday

WiFi gets kicked on Friday
Couture for a Cause this Friday
Breakfast Club at Lincoln on Friday

Raleigh Wide Open is on Saturday
A scavenger hunt for a $20,000 diamond ring

Vienna Boys Choir at Meymandi on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny 63° 37°
Tues: Sunny 73° 37°
Wed: Sunny 77° 43°


Fun Stuff:
FoodStalkers takes on DC and Philadelphia
Some kids doin a pretty cool Phish cover [youtube] (thanks Danny)
Raleigh gets a little PassiveAggressiveNotes.com love

A MOST hilarious video. 4 minutes of this hammered guy trying to stand up. [youtube]
Totally got the Miley reference here…
Finger Drums?!?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A dead man’s hair for $15k? Gross.


Hope everyone had a great weekend!


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

i'm gonna live my life from day to night

with no hesitation, i'm gonna make the best of every situation… (Happy Birthday Carson!!)

lots of Downtown news today, and a ton of things going on tomorrow…

In Downtown News:
A new kabob joint Downtown?
The Urban Design Center is getting art
Collectors Gallery is reopening soon too!
Cherry Bounce Festival starts this weekend
Blue Martini is closed for remodeling

In Raleigh News:
What a rock show looked like in Raleigh 50 years ago…
Thai coming to Pleasant Valley

In Local-ish News:
There is a corn maze portrait of Kay Yow in Cary
RDU is building a new USO center
In case you missed the whole ‘kid in a balloon thing’


In Irrelevant News:
Why not stick your drugs on your forehead? (thanks J.Ross)
79% interest rate? (thanks J.Ross)
Google made 1.6 billion this year…

Events:
West Side Story opens tonight
Tom and Tera are getting married tomorrow!
Scare on the Square at the Capitol on Saturday
Jah Love Reggae Fest at Lincoln on Saturday
Cooke Street Carnival is Saturday
Saturday is the Boylan Heights Art Walk
Wine tasting and fundraiser at Helios this Saturday
Pooles is doing another fundraiser this Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: less rainy, cold. 62° 44°
Sat: Partly Cloudy, chance of rain. 58° 44°
Sun: Mostly Sunny, Cold. 56° 39°


Fun Stuff:
The World’s Ugliest Buildings
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
It’s Lovely, I’ll take it!

The Impossible Cool
2birds1blog: I just snorted an entire bottle of crazy pills
“Try to lose the adverbs. Seriously.”

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Wait – so you telling me there are no kangaroo hugs at the Sydney airport?? – that’s it. No more trip.


Happy Friday folks!!


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

snow white is doing dishes again cause

what else can you do, with seven itty-bitty men?


It’s been 55 years since Hurricane Hazel

In Downtown News:
Sauced Pizza is selling wine for a good cause! (thanks Lisa)
Deer are leaping to their death in Downtown
The State Fair starts today and everything you need to know about getting there

In Raleigh News:
We’re getting an H&M!
Time Warner is bringing 4G wireless service
Snoopys is bringing you soup

In Local-ish News:
Captain Lou Albano died and Al Martino too
Hybrid cars will soon make fake car noises?
Google Maps is adding bike trails and cool biking features


In Irrelevant News:
Michael Jackson’s ‘new’ song was written in 1983…by Paul Anka…
“It seemed like a good idea at the time…”
Burritos being used as deadly missiles (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Local Beer Local Band on Thursday
Carolina Ballet’s Picasso opens Thursday
West Side Story opens on Friday
Scare on the Square at the Capitol on Saturday
Jah Love Reggae Fest at Lincoln on Saturday
Cooke Street Carnival is Saturday
Saturday is the Boylan Heights Art Walk
Wine tasting and fundraiser at Helios this Saturday
Pooles is doing another fundraiser this Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Rainy and colder. 51° 45°
Fri: less rainy, cold. 59° 44°
Sat: Partly Cloudy, chance of rain. 58° 44°


Fun Stuff:
Best game ever: Wack-a-kitty
VentNation.com
It’s Lovely – I’ll take it!

Some really amazing photographs
Boondock Saints II?
A sketch book napkin

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
First – what about him beating the girlfriend? Second – how do you stab a beta fish?? (thanks J.Ross)


Hey – it’s Thursday! You’re almost there!


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

we're just a million little gods

causin' rain storms, turnin' every good thing to rust… (thanks Tom)


In Downtown News:
Some Downtown construction updates
Register as a volunteer for the Ice Rink! (thanks Lisa)
Chess tables in City Plaza?

In Raleigh News:
The Frightmare Haunted House is open and the Jaycees is too!
Raleigh is a good place to start a small business
You know the fair starts this weekend…

In Local-ish News:
The Piedmont Land Jam is this Friday and the Steep Canyon Rangers are playing (thanks Peete) They found a new Da Vinci painting
Hip Hop is 30


In Irrelevant News:
Antoine – you’re getting Stone in Louisana!
The Cubs have declared bankruptcy
Disney wants to bring you a theme park in the mall

Events:
Third Eye Blind at Lincoln tonight
Local Beer Local Band on Thursday
Carolina Ballet’s Picasso opens Thursday
West Side Story opens on Friday
Scare on the Square at the Capitol on Saturday
Jah Love Reggae Fest at Lincoln on Saturday
Cooke Street Carnival is Saturday
Wine tasting and fundraiser at Helios this Saturday
Pooles is doing another fundraiser this Sunday

Mark your calendar:
Couture for a Cause is coming up Oct 23 (thanks John)
RBC is hosting a benefit concert on the 26th
Triangle Modernist Houses is going to NYC for the day


What the Weather Holds:
It’s gross out.
Wed: Rainy and cold. 51° 48°
Thurs: Rainy and colder. 49° 44°
Fri: still, rainy and cold. 49° 44°


Fun Stuff:
I love drinking for charity… (thanks Lisa)
Passive Aggressive Notes.com
“The Grass is Always Greener in MS Paint”

Someecards is doing invitations now!
The Rosebuds filmed a song at Raleigh Denim
2birds1blog

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Well – that figures I suppose…why not ask the police for getaway directions? (thanks J.Ross)


Well – I guess the high side is that it’s Wednesday…


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

kiss kiss make a wish, hope that it comes true...

i ain't waiting for the world to change, gonna change the world for you… (Happy Birthday Brooke!)


Congrats to the folks down at WRAL for continuing to be, oh, awesome.

In Downtown News:
Edelwiess Bakery opens this Friday With live music! (thank Christina)
More on the City Plaza art
Pretty downtown

In Raleigh News:
Tickets for Theatre in the Park’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ go on sale Sunday
The Well is open in Five Points
REI wants to teach you to cook in the woods

In Local-ish News:
You know you want to know what chocolate covered bacon looks like…
We’re out of swine flu
Dan’s been out dancing again… (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
The most absurd bar shoot out you’ll ever see? Perhaps. (thanks Brian)
Turns out, they cannn arrest you if you’re naked… (thanks J.Ross)
Orlando Bloom is named an ambassador to the UN

Events:
What Dana has in store
Raleigh Rockstar Contest at Oxford tonight
Listening party for new Dylan album at Bridge Pub tomorrow
Third Eye Blind at Lincoln on Wednesday
Local Beer Local Band on Thursday
Carolina Ballet’s Picasso opens Thursday
West Side Story opens on Friday
Scare on the Square at the Capitol on Saturday
Jah Love Reggae Fest at Lincoln on Saturday
Pooles is doing another fundraiser this Sunday

Mark your Calendar:
The Raleigh City Museum wants to teach you to use watercolors
Art Raleigh is coming up at the end of October

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Sunny 78° 53°
Wed: Rainy and cold. 51° 48°
Thurs: Rainy and colder. 49° 44°


Fun Stuff:
You thought the piano stairs were cool? Check these out…
The trailer for Toy Story 3
Check out what new art is in the White House

A fun pic from Shawn Rocco
An update from Helena
Global disease alert map

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
When mooning a train, be sure to step away from the car…


Enjoy your Tuesday folks!


Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

the lobster's claw is sharp as knives

evil feasts on human lives, the holy roman empire roots for you… (thanks Michael)

In Downtown News:
City Plaza is getting its art today
Another party bar opens - Fubar
The Snap

In Raleigh News:
I don’t even like cats. But the SPCA is doing a super cute Halloween promotion
Donate kids books to Quail Ridge for a neat project
Dean is working at Herons this week

In Local-ish News:
You can visit the Disney ‘Christmas Carol’ train
The DOT opened a green rest stop
A new Michael Jackson tune is released


In Irrelevant News:
Halloween donuts are available
Beckham will likely be moving
Woman arrested over a Facebook poke (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
nOg Run Club tonight
Raleigh Rockstar Contest at Oxford tomorrow
Listening party for new Dylan album at Bridge Pub tomorrow
Third Eye Blind at Lincoln on Wednesday
Local Beer Local Band on Thursday
Carolina Ballet’s Picasso opens Thursday
West Side Story opens on Friday
Scare on the Square at the Capitol on Saturday
Jah Love Reggae Fest at Lincoln on Saturday
Pooles is doing another fundraiser this Sunday

Mark your calendar:
Bill Maher is coming to Raleigh
Some upcoming events

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Rainy? 64° 57°
Tues: Sunny 78° 53°
Wed: Rainy 57° 50°


Fun Stuff:
Regresty
FoodStalkers has a ridiculous update with much Downtown love
Get your Jackson Pollock on (thanks @tbsimon)

Basically the coolest stairs ever. (thanks Mike)
ZipCar has an iPhone app
The Virtual Piano

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Welp, get uhp ohff myy cellll phhone. (thanks Carson)


Welcome back folks. Enjoy the Monday!



Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

in catholic school as vicious as roman rule

i got my knuckles bruised by a lady in black… (thanks Brooke)


In Downtown News:
Wifi goes live October 23 – see the map
More about our swanky ice rink – it’s got real ice!
Some Raleigh Denim love.

In Raleigh News:
RDU is giving away free stuff today
We’re getting more HD channels
It’s nearly Fair time…

In Local-ish News:
I’m not saying….i’m just saying….the Nobel Peace Prize?? Really??
We crashed some stuff into the moon to look for water
Munich wants the 2018 Olympics


In Irrelevant News:
Golf and rugby have been voted into the Olympics
Who spends 2 days trying to save a cat? (thanks J.Ross)
Nutella, good for kids?

Events:
Cravin Melon is at Lincoln tonight
Drivin’ n’ cryin’ is at Pour House tonight and tomorrow
Autism Run/Walk is on Saturday
It’s Second Saturday at Raleigh City Museum
Widespread and Allman Brothers are in Raleigh on Sunday (thanks Dan)

Mark your calendars:
Annuals are playing First Night Raleigh
Taylor Swift is coming to town

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Mostly Sunny 87° 55°
Sat: Cloudy, rain? 76° 70°
Sun: Rainy 70° 60°


Fun Stuff:
A pretty cool interview with Tom Waits
It’s Lovely, I’ll take it!
The Infrastructurist on your iPhone

PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
Ever wondered what a flame looks like in zero gravity? (thanks Caitlin)
Who doesn’t need a giant pumpkin cannon?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I might throw cones over the wrong size French fries… what’s wrong with that? (thanks Carson)


You madddde it! Happy Friday!



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

and then i felt the scrapes

from the slippery subway grate, oh how you laughed, at my complete lack of grace…


In Downtown News:
We’re getting an outdoor ice rink
The Barrel Monster has a lady friend!
Ever wanted to see what Dan Douglas thinks of Downtown’s future?? You should. (thanks Bob)

In Raleigh News:
Capital Broadcasting is launching ESPN Deportes
There will be no expanding Talley Student Center
What’s the story on the RailHawks?

In Local-ish News:
‘Sporting News’ likes us too
Researchers have decoded the DNA of a breast cancer tumor
The boa – named ‘lucky snake’ was found along NC 133 (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Japan Air wants you use the loo before you fly… (thanks Dan)
Who even wants to ride a bike in a thong? (thanks J.Ross)
“The cage fighters were then seen teetering away in their high heels, stopping only to pick up a clutch bag they dropped during the melee.” (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Old Habits is at 42nd Street tonight (thanks Craig)
Everclear is at Lincoln tonight
Local Beer Local Band at tir na nog tonight
Cravin Melon is at Lincoln on Friday
Drivin’ n’ cryin’ is at Pour House on Friday and Saturday
Autism Run/Walk is on Saturday
It’s Second Saturday at Raleigh City Museum
Widespread and Allman Brothers are in Raleigh on Sunday (thanks Dan)

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Sunny 75° 47°
Fri: Mostly Sunny 87° 55°
Sat: Cloudy, rain? 76° 70°


Fun Stuff:
" Who decided it was a good idea to use sirens in the background of songs?"
Amused by police scanners (thanks J.Ross)
Bacon and Bourbon?? (thanks J.Ross)

“Don’t even pretend like you don't have a string of photos like this somewhere on your computer” (thanks Charlie)
Comb-over fail. (thanks Dana)
A super cool new way to charge phones and things?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Deep fried butter. You read that right. (thanks Dan)


Enjoy your little Friday folks!



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

the screen door slams, mary's dress waves

like a vision she dances across the porch as the radio plays… (thanks Michael)


In Downtown News:
DowntownRaleigh.com wants to give you free food
Tai Chi in Moore Square today (thanks @stoftey)
Cooke Street Carnival is coming

In Raleigh News:
The Sir Walter Appearance Awards are tonight
Band Together has picked its 2010 charity
Goodberry’s at Cameron Village is now open

In Local-ish News:
Election results
Whoa. Imagine surfing a tsunami… (thanks J.Ross)
The found a new giant ring around Saturn


In Irrelevant News:
NBA going to London more often?
Once upon a time, many many years ago, people danced in the streets – for weeks
They found more giant dinosaurs?

Events:
MidWeek Feast tonight at Tir na nOg
Moore Square Farmers Market today
Wednesday is John Lennon glass night at Flying Saucer (thanks Josh)
Old Habits is at 42nd Street on Thursday (thanks Craig)
Everclear is at Lincoln on Thursday
Cravin Melon is at Lincoln on Friday
Drivin’ n’ cryin’ is at Pour House on Friday
Autism Run/Walk is on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Cloudy/Rainy 83° 64°
Thurs: Sunny 75° 47°
Fri: Partly Cloudy 87° 55°


Fun Stuff:
Cellular Obscura
Graphical Beethoven’s 5th
It’s Lovely, I’ll take it!

Gene Kelly dancing in roller skates (thanks Caitlen)
Listen to the new Flaming Lips album for free (thanks Kris)
A super cool candle

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Is it worse that it exists, or that it’s been banned? (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Wednesday folks…



Ashton Mae Smith

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Raleigh, NC 27603

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summer's gone, and before long

north winds blow, that bring the snow…

Hello folks! Today is Election Day. Wondering where you vote and who you vote for? Wondering who the heck is running? Want to follow it via blog? Dana walks you through it all…

In Downtown News:
U2 showed Coopers some love
Rapid Fitness opened last weekend
Leo speculates on Downtown
Champa Thai has closed again (thanks @hfstokes)

In Raleigh News:
Cameron Village is still celebrating 60 years (thanks Pat)
Raleigh folks are realllll smart. Charlotte? Not as much… (thanks Jonathan)
Marrakesh has closed and will be replaced by Shakedown Street

In Local-ish News:
Folks think we’re pretty too! (thanks Ben)
It’s stop texting while you drive week
Antoine, we might only get 24 beers a day… [whatttt?]


In Irrelevant News:
Drew Carey may pay 100k for a twitter name?
There will be no more Gourmet magazine (thanks @varmintbites)
Fun new art in Chicago

Events:
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Wednesday is John Lennon glass night at Flying Saucer (thanks Josh)
Old Habits is at 42nd Street on Thursday (thanks Craig)
Everclear is at Lincoln on Thursday
Cravin Melon is at Lincoln on Friday
Drivin’ n’ cryin’ is at Pour House on Friday
Autism Run/Walk is on Saturday

Mark your calendars:
For a holiday festival at Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden Nov 8 (thanks Sandy)

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Rainy 66° 53°
Wed: Cloudy/Rainy 79° 50°
Thurs: Sunny 75° 47°


Fun Stuff:
You can now buy and MAIL someecards?!?
2Birds1Blog
Most used and abused web trends of all time

33 cool logos
Top 10 doctored photos (thanks @helenadagmar)
Crazy German show with lifesize dinosaurs (thanks Daniel)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Having a bad day? At least you were mauled by a pack of raccoons… (thanks J.Ross)

Happy Tuesday!


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

when you began to smile

you changed my style… (a belated happy birthday for Hans!)

Tomorrow is election day – a guide from the Indy

In Downtown News:
A bar crawl for cancer?
Lee Hansley is opening another gallery on Glenwood
Local beer local band schedule

In Raleigh News:
Renovated your kitchen recently? Get on TV!
Great Outdoor Provision is doing their annual coat swap (thanks Charlie)
TeaGschwendner is open in Cameron Village

In Local-ish News:
Kenan expansion plans
The Wine to Water guy is a CNN Top 10 hero (thanks Lisa)
Pink pizza boxes?? Nice.


In Irrelevant News:
LiLo designing a fashion line?
Really? A Visa Black Card? Lame.
Kate Gosselin took off her ring

Events:
nOg run club tonight
Moore Square Farmers Market on Wednesday
Wednesday is John Lennon glass night at Flying Saucer (thanks Josh)
Everclear is at Lincoln on Thursday
Cravin Melon is at Lincoln on Friday
Drivin’ n’ cryin’ is at Pour House on Friday
Autism Run/Walk is on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Rainy 65° 57°
Tues: Rainy 63° 53°
Wed: Cloudy 79° 50°


Fun Stuff:
Stuff White People Like: Banksy
#392: When you’re with new friends, don’t just talk about old friends
Win a cute dress

Who doesn’t love ‘Good Eats’?
It’s Lovely – I’ll take it!
This is photo bomb.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“Officials say alcohol a factor in 11-year-old’s 50-mile spree in SUV” (thanks J.Ross)


Hope everyone had a great weekend! Happy Monday!


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

wax is dripping from the frosting on the cake

come on girl, buckle up, and don’t hesitate, take a deep breath and blow ‘em all away...


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
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com