Thursday, November 12, 2009
who's tripping down the streets of the city
In Downtown News:
A pretty cool piece on the Hillsborough Street streetcar lines still being intact…
EscazĂș is opening a chocolate factory on Blount Street (thanks Jedidiah)
A new spot in the Warehouse district is opening
In Raleigh News:
Some cool office space by Vernacular
“notice how I say "simple", as if I understand anything about physics, geometry, or even basic arithmetic… ” [the science of free throws] (thanks Sam)
Get it together Raleigh.
In Local-ish News:
The Varsity will reopen Thanksgiving weekend
A Durham company is designing a Smithsonian
Does anyone still have a Nokia phone? (thanks Dad)
In Irrelevant News:
I wish my gas station was this friendly (thanks J.Ross)
Who wouldn’t notice people stripping in the back of a truck? (thanks Chris)
Kids arrested for a foodfight? (thanks J.Ross)
Events:
Dana’s take on this week
Logan’s Trading Co is having a Holiday Open House today (thanks Cabell)
Wine Dinner at Zely and Ritz tonight
There is a battle of the bands at Hibernian tonight [Foreign Exchange/Love Language] (thanks Tom)
‘Rain’ is at Memorial all weekend
Tir na nOg turns 12 this Saturday
Old Reliable Run on Sunday
Mark your calendar:
Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada collaboration beers at Saucer the 19th
The Globetrotters are coming March 5
What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Still, rainy and cold. 51° 48°
Fri: Rainy and cold. 54° 485
Sat: Sunnyish and warmer. 67° 48°
Fun Stuff:
Get a text from the North Pole
Fela is on Broadway and a little taster for ya (thanks Danny)
2Birds1Blog
So you’re telling me my gloves have a built in koozie??
PeopleOfPublicTransit.com
It’s Lovely, I’ll take it!
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Would you trade $100 for part of your nose? (thanks J.Ross)
Well…at least it’s Thursday…?
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
young boys, young girls
It’s Veteran’s Day, thank someone.
In Downtown News:
Some love for the changed Gravy
Ever thought of bartering work hours?
Some pretty cool vintage graphic design in Raleigh
In Raleigh News:
11 Reasons Raleigh is awesome (including love for Dan Douglas!) (thanks John)
The Flea Market is open again
North Hills is having a holiday open house
In Local-ish News:
Chubby’s opened another location in Durham
Everyone likes sea turtles!
Give your thoughts or a Durham Bulls beer
In Irrelevant News:
Wait – South Carolina is separating church and state??
What if you could go sailing in space?
I guess I should be glad my house was still here when I got back… (thanks J.Ross)
Events:
Beginner’s Beer Class at Tir na nOg tonight
Trivia at Napper Tandy’s tonight
Benevento/Russo Duo at The Pour House Music Hall
Logan’s Trading Co is having a Holiday Open House on Thursday (thanks Cabell)
Wine Dinner at Zely and Ritz on Thursday
‘Rain’ is at Memorial all weekend
Tir na nOg turns 12 this Saturday
Old Reliable Run on Sunday
What the Weather Holds:
Weds: Rainy and cold. 55° 52°
Thurs: Still, rainy and cold. 51° 48°
Fri: Rainy and a little less cold. 57° 48°
Fun Stuff:
Rules for the Front of the House
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
12 ways to use shipping containers for living/working
7 in 1 game table
Elf Yourself is back!
A fun College Humor Video for you
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Darth Vader as a Cathedral gargoyle… (thanks J.Ross)
Happy Wednesday folks! Hope you’re staying dry out there…
Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com
Monday, November 9, 2009
all and all
You get Ashton back tomorrow!
Thanks for everyone’s help over the last two weeks!
In Downtown News:
Wreaths Are Up On Fayetteville Street
Where to Hear Music Downtown
Veteran’s Day Celebration Recap
In Raleigh News:
Local McDonald’s Makes Customers Sick
Tour Offers Taste of the Triangle
New Solar Power Project for Raleigh
In Local-ish News:
20th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall Falling
College Basketball Season Starts Tonight
NC Delegation Votes Against Healthcare Bill
In Irrelevant News:
Cars are Approaching Auto Pilot Mode
How Low Calorie Can Beer Go?
Pandora Making a Move From the Computer
Turn Detroit into Farmland?
Events:
Matisyahu live at Lincoln Theatre Tomorrow
Beginner’s Beer Class at Tir Na Nog on Wednesday
Benevento/Russo Duo at The Pour House Music Hall
Wine Dinner at Zely and Ritz on Thursday
Old Reliable Run on Sunday
What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Partly Cloudy. 74° 55°
Tues: Rain. 69° 58°
Wed: Rain/Wind. 58° 43°
Fun Stuff:
Tarantino’s 10 Best Music Moments
Happy Birthday and Waiting for the Rapture
Home With ‘Usable Bathroom’
The Longest Poem in the World
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Berkley Makes a 330 Foot California Roll
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Friday, November 6, 2009
now, um, usually I don’t do this but, uh
go head' on and break em off wit a lil' preview of the remix.... (thanks Megan)
In Downtown News:
In Raleigh News:
Goodnight Raleigh and the State Fair
In Local-ish News:
Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended
UNC/Duke Rivalry Began in 1988
One Piece of Australian News:
Australia Does Not Like Britney Spears
In Irrelevant News:
Man Calls 911 Over Stolen Weed (thanks J.Ross)
Random Airplane Parts are Falling From the Sky (thanks J.Ross)
First Friday Open House at Palladium
First Friday Special at Zely & Ritz
Killer Filler Tonight at Deep South
Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday Morning
19th Annual Works of HeART on Saturday
What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Sunny. 59° | 37°
Thurs: Sunny. 66° | 43°
Fri: Sunny. 73° | 45°
Fun Stuff:
Thefuntheory.com (thanks Brooke)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
‘Dude, I Do This Everyday’ (thanks J.Ross)
Have a great weekend!
Tim Lehan
for
Ashton Mae Smith
Thursday, November 5, 2009
catch me at the x with og at a yankee game
i made the yankee hat more famous than a yankee can ...
In Downtown News:
Downtown Trying to Balance Noise, Residents
Police Department Getting Ready for their Move
Former Downtown Barkeep Nominated as CNN’s Hero of the Year
In Raleigh News:
Follow the Art Museum’s Progress (thanks Joann)
Noodles & Co is Swapping Candy for Noodles
In Local-ish News:
Duke Rated Great Value in Private Universities
Swine Flu Scaring Consumers from NC Pork
One Piece of Australian News:
New Laws Would Force Pop Stars to Disclose Lip-Synching
In Irrelevant News:
Is Owning a Dog Worse Than Owning an SUV? (thanks Sarah)
Uganda Bans Witch Doctor Radio Ads (thanks J.Ross)
It’d Probably Be Easier Just to Call in Sick (thanks J.Ross)
Events:
Funk Soul Brothers at Amra’s Tonight
Live Music with Ricky Young at the Oxford Tonight
First Friday Special at Zely & Ritz
Killer Filler Tomorrow Night at Deep South
Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday Morning
19th Annual Works of HeART on Saturday
What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Sunny. 64° | 40°
Thurs: Sunny. 59° | 36°
Fri: Sunny. 64° | 41°
Fun Stuff:
Get Your Weather Obama-Style (thanks J.Ross)
Opening a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew (YouTube)
‘Looking at it Makes Me Fill With Rage’
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
‘Stop Using Dirty Catheters’ Commercial (YouTube)
Hansbrough’s Acura Commercial (YouTube)
Tim Lehan
for
Ashton Mae Smith
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
when i met you girl, my heart went knock knock
now them butterflies in my stomach won’t stop stop ...
In Downtown News:
Council to Vote on Amplified Music for Solas
Check Out Palladium’s Art House at First Friday
In Raleigh News:
Dana’s Look at the Raleigh Week Ahead
Should ABC Stores in NC Change to Private Ownership?
Tedesco Elected to Wake County Board of Education
In Local-ish News:
Man Made Snowstorm Trapped Raleigh Tourists in China
AT&T to Verizon: There’s a Lawsuit for That
Colbert Sponsors US Speed Skating Team
One Piece of Australian News:
Northern Suburb Petitions to Become Republic in Olympic Bid
In Irrelevant News:
85% Plan to Use Cash for Christmas this Year
Lehman Brothers are Auctioning Off Their Art
‘Fakeosphere’ is Latest Web Trap for Consumers
Events:
DLA Mixer at the Oxford Tonight
Midweek Feast at Tir na Nog Tonight
Brain Freeze Trivia Tonight at Napper Tandy’s
First Friday This Friday Night
Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday Morning
What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Sunny. 63° | 47°
Thurs: Sunny. 64° | 40°
Fri: Sunny. 57° | 36°
Fun Stuff:
Granny Doesn’t Mess Around – Passive Aggressive Notes
SnapTite Model House – It’s Lovely, I’ll Take It!
Hockey Goalie Does Thriller Victory Dance on Ice (YouTube)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Sign We Just Might Make It After All:
Tireless Good Samaritan Tracks Down Camera Owner
Tim Lehan
for
Ashton Mae Smith
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
meet me at your best behavior
In Downtown News:
In Raleigh News:
Rush Limbaugh Leaving Raleigh Airwaves
Wake County Still Growing as Other ‘Boom Counties’ Suffer
In Local-ish News:
UNC/Duke Game Means Something This Year
One Piece of Australian News:
Australian Idol Frontrunner Drops Out of Competition
In Irrelevant News:
Woman Dies After Water Drinking Contest (thanks Brooke)
Bidding for Motorized Lazy-Boy Tops $40,000 (thanks Andy)
School Crucifixes Barred in Italy
Events:
Check Out Humble Pie’s Wine Dinner Tonight
‘South Pacific’ Starts Its Run Tonight
DLA Mixer at the Oxford on Wednesday
First Friday This Friday Night
Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday Morning
What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Sunny. 67° | 40°
Wed: Sunny. 61° | 45°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 63° | 40°
Fun Stuff:
NatGeo Infinite Photograph (thanks Mike)
Bats Everywhere Quiver in Fear of Manu (YouTube)
Christopher Walken Performs Lady Gaga’s Poker Face (YouTube)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
222.5-Pound Meatball Authenticated as World’s Largest
Tim Lehan
for
Ashton Mae Smith
Monday, November 2, 2009
take a breath, take it deep
In Downtown News:
Thoughts on City Plaza’s First Post-Party Weekend
Issac Hunter’s Tavern to Open on Fayetteville Street
Tech Conference in Convention Center this Week
In Raleigh News:
NCSU Engineers Compete in Eco Car Challenge
In Local-ish News:
Lego Store Building a Giant Turkey Tomorrow
USS NY Built with Ground Zero Metal
50,000 Hit Franklin Street this Year for Halloween
One Piece of Australian News:
Everything You Need to Know for Today’s Melbourne Cup
In Irrelevant News:
Possible Cheating Probed at Sudoku Tournament (thanks J.Ross)
Events:
Check Out Humble Pie’s Wine Dinner Tomorrow
‘South Pacific’ Starts Its Run Tomorrow
DLA Mixer at the Oxford on Wednesday
First Friday This Friday Night
Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday Morning
Go Ahead and Put Jingle Ball on the Calendar
What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Cloudy. 54° | 45°
Tues: Sunny. 68° | 40°
Wed: Sunny. 61° | 43°
Fun Stuff:
Passive Aggressive Notes – Half-Donut Bandit
402. If You Aren’t Hungry Enough to Eat an Apple, You Aren’t Hungry
Awesome Transformer Costume (YouTube)
Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Urns and Caskets for Sale on Walmart Website (thanks J.Ross)
Hope everyone had a great Halloween!
Tim Lehan
for
Ashton Mae Smith
