Thursday, November 12, 2009

who's tripping down the streets of the city

smilin' at everybody she sees, who's reachin' out to capture a moment? everyone knows it's windy… (thanks Michael)


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

ain’t supposed to die on a saturday night… [it’s got bruce springsteen in it!] (thanks Michael)


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

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

The Stats on H1N1 in the Area

In Local-ish News:

Free Chickfila Today

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’

9 Eye Popping Illusions

15 Best Man Caves Online

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:

You Can Pick Between These Commercials …

‘Stop Using Dirty Catheters’ Commercial (YouTube)

Hansbrough’s Acura Commercial (YouTube)

Tim Lehan

Tim.S.Lehan@gmail.com

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

Odd Animal Couples

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:

‘suspect has targeted a Tamarac BankAtlantic so many times that during the last heist one of the tellers said, "He's here again."

Sign We Just Might Make It After All:

Tireless Good Samaritan Tracks Down Camera Owner

Tim Lehan

Tim.S.Lehan@gmail.com

for

Ashton Mae Smith

Monday, November 2, 2009

take a breath, take it deep

calm yourself, he says to me

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:

Sports Radio Changes Today

Fabius Briggs House History

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:

Lies That Get Us Into Debt

Possible Cheating Probed at Sudoku Tournament (thanks J.Ross)

The World’s Scariest Runways

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:

Dollar Bill Art

NBA Team Name Origins

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

Tim.S.Lehan@gmail.com

for

Ashton Mae Smith