Lisa Jeffries Nobling – Raleigh, NC

Tag: Wolfpack

  • So Appropriate

    UNC is playing right now, actually.

    Received this funny little story via email today… and it’s SO appropriate.

    Two boys in Raleigh were playing basketball when one of them was attacked by a rabid Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy ripped a board off a nearby fence, wedged it into the dog’s collar and twisted it, breaking the dog’s neck.

    A newspaper reporter from the News & Observer witnessed the incident and rushed over to interview the boy. The reporter began entering data into his laptop, beginning with the headline: “Brave Young Tar Heels Fan Saves Friend From Jaws Of Vicious Animal.”

    “But I’m not a Heels fan,” the little hero interjected..

    “Sorry,” replied the reporter. “But since we’re in North Carolina, I just assumed you were.” Hitting the delete key, the reporter begins again, “NC State Fan Rescues Friend From Horrific Dog Attack.”

    “But I’m not a State fan either,” the boy responds.

    The reporter says, “I assumed everybody in this state was either for the Heels or the Wolfpack. What team do you root for?”

    “I’m a Duke fan,” the boy says, grinning widely.

    Hitting the delete key, the reporter begins again, “Arrogant Little Yankee Bastard Kills Beloved Family Pet.”

    Bwahaha. Hope you all enjoyed. Sorry Beaufort Belle… I’ll try and pass along some Duke funnies for your house divided, too.

  • E-Waste Recycling Event at NCSU

    I would to credit this to the source where I saw it first, but I can’t remember where I saw it (a green blog, something NCSU, who knows)!

    E-Waste Recycling Event

    What can be recycled?
    Pretty much anything you can plug in!

    *Computers – CPU’s and laptops, main frames, peripherals
    *Monitors – CRT’s and flat screens
    *Telephones, Cell phones and Telephone systems
    *Fax Machines and Central Office Equipment
    *Printers and Copiers
    *Banking and Financial Equipment
    *Medical Equipment
    *Rechargeable batteries
    *Electronic Circuit boards and components
    *Stereo Equipment, Games, PDA’s
    *Televisions (There is a $5 fee per television)

    Location: Centennial Campus
    Directions: Main Campus Drive between Monteith Eng. Research Center & Corporate Research 1

    Date: March 11th
    Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

    Sponsored by: Synergy Recycling L.L.C., NCSU Waste Reduction and Recycling, S.E.E. NCSU


    For more information, email recycling@ncsu.edu or check out the online event PDF (which includes all the information I posted here, but in a pretty flyer).

  • Such Cool News for Downtown Raleigh

    This past weekend the R-Line* was launched. This week, NC State ties into the R-Line with WolfProwl.

    Via The Howl – an email from NCSU’s Student Body President

    WolfProwl – NC State’s connection to downtown Raleigh
    For years, students have been seeking a way to access the incredible entertainment district that is downtown Raleigh. Starting this Thursday, WolfProwl will make that connection for thousands of NC State students.

    Service will run 9pm-3am every Thurs.-Sat. and tie into the “R-line” downtown circulator serving:
    -Glenwood South
    -Convention Center
    -Fayetteville Street
    -Moore Square & more

    Tapping existing Werewolf routes, service will include:
    -Main Campus
    -Hillsborough St.
    -Greek Village
    -Wolf Village
    -Avent Ferry Rd.
    -Gorman St. & more

    Service will run approximately every 30 minutes. Until more definitive arrival/departure times are known, riders can use the online Transloc service to find their bus. For more info, maps, & rules, click here: http://ncsu.edu/wolfline.

    Student government is hosting a kickoff event will at 8:30pm Thursday on the steps of Talley – click here for info: http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=50513004804.

    There are already tons of online updates about R-Line, so check those out, too!

    *Here’s a quick definition of the R-Line from the City of Raleigh:

    “The R-Line will connect employees, residents, conventioneers and other visitors in the central business district to retail and entertainment venues, restaurants and parking. Two environmentally friendly hybrid electric buses, both with 36 seats, will be used on the route.

    The R-Line will run every 10 to 15 minutes. Hours of operation for the new service will be 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 2:15 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.“

    Yay!

  • PUMPED

    While everyone is celebrating last night’s UNC victory over Duke, let’s be honest… both are tops… one was going to win. More importantly, let it be known that NCSU beat Wake!

    And in even MORE fantastic news, look what came out today:


    (Click to enlarge.)
    Heck to the yes    .

    I have been agonizing over whether or not to renew my tickets. I know what most of you are thinking “umm, there’s nothing to consider – get them already“, but it’s just that it’s SO much money. Totally worth it, but still, so much money.

    Scout.com and GoPack.com are reporting four weeks of opening at home (ie: half of the season will be warm weather tailgating!), 3 of those being evening games (tentatively), and NCSU vs. UNC on home turf on a holiday weekend.

    I think the decision has already been made. Goodbye $900.00 – Hello season two in the end zone seats!

    (Image: GoPack.com)

  • Local Legends: Coach Kay Yow

    I cannot even begin to express how much I admire Coach Kay Yow and what an amazing inspiration she is to all of us here in Wolfpack Country. The following email came across my inbox this morning:

    “You may have seen in today’s paper that Kay Yow remains in the hospital. Her condition is very serious. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. This is yet another of many examples as to why our effort in cancer research is so critical.”Here’s wishing the best to Coach Yow – please keep her in your thoughts and prayers! To read more about her amazing career check out GoPack.com and her wiki.

    Image Credit: WUNC.org.

  • Go Pack!

    We may not be able to beat Duke in basketball (in Cameron), but we’ve still got better commercials.

    PS – You see that brick (duh, it is State still) building over his left shoulder? That’s where I spent all of my time in undergrad… the COT!

  • A Few Easy Ways to Help

    I am so thankful for all the little things in life that can so often be taken for granted. I’m doubly thankful for always being surrounding (in college and out of college) by so many giving individuals, groups, and organizations!

    Here are a few ways some of the NCSU Greek Life houses are making local contributions this week:

    Pi Beta Phi
    Our national philanthropy is literacy and the NC Delta chapter is holding a book drive this week to distribute among local partners that are making great strides in improving literacy in our community.

    Any and all donations are welcome and will be accepted at the Pi Beta Phi house on Greek Court after this weekend’s holiday break. (I’ll be glad to pick up any donations from anyone in the area and deliver them, if needed!)

    FIJI
    The brothers of Phi Gamma Delta are holding a first-year event, Fiji’s “Kill the Chill” clothing drive” to benefit local homeless shelters. The event will take place Tuesday, December 2nd, in the Brickyard.

    Again, I’ll be glad to drop any donations by for anyone who can’t make it but would like to contribute.

    Please feel free to send any listings my way you’d like to share, too!

  • Homecoming Breakfast Brunch

    SO many of my favorite people in this world are going to be back in Wolfpack Country this weekend for Operation T.O.B. – Homecoming 2008!

    Game time? Noon… ugh. Another breakfast tailgate it is – hopefully not so chilly this time!

    I’m going to experiment with this for the tailgate dish a la Lil Lisa (maybe I’ll substitute raspberries or strawberries for the blueberries to keep it Wolfpack red!):

    French Toast BakeI’ll be sure to update after as to whether this resulted in a domestic adventure or a domestic misadventure!

  • You Stay Classy, Carter-Finley

    Two thumbs up from me:

    State Salutes the State
    “When the Wolfpack football team ran out of the tunnel on Saturday, ‘two Wolfpack players were given the honor of carrying onto the field the United States’ flag and the flag of North Carolina,’ writes our good friend James at Yet Another N.C. State Sports Blog.

    ‘It was classy, respectful and mindful of who we are and what our role is as the Land Grant University of the state of North Carolina. We serve the state, first and foremost; this entrance echoes that mission.’“

    I like it.

    Be sure to click through to find out how the players are selected to carry the flags on to the field.

  • Exciting News for Wolfpackers & V Foundation Supporters

    Thanks for the email scoop to my favorite V Foundation volunteer, Aunt Deb!

    Jimmy V Golf Classic returning to Triangle
    from WRAL.com

    “The Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic is returning to the Triangle in 2009, with the golf tournament being held at the new N.C. State course and other events designed to highlight the fundraiser.

    The classic started in Cary in 1993 and has raised millions for cancer research, organizers said. It moved to Pinehurst in 2007 and 2008.

    The event will be Aug. 12-16, 2009 and commemorates former N.C. State basketball coach Jim Valvano. Valvano’s final season at State was in 1990 and he died of cancer in 1993.

    The V Foundation for Cancer Research will introduce several new events to coincide with the annual golf tournament and black tie gala, including a V Wine & Spirits Celebration, a concert, and a cancer symposium at the new Raleigh Convention Center, organizers announced.

    ‘We felt it was important to return the Classic to the Triangle where it started,’ said Nick Valvano, CEO of The V Foundation and brother of the late coach.”

    Be sure to click through to read the full story with lots of great info.

    While you’re at it, visit the V Foundation’s official website and sign-up to volunteer your time and talents with any of their great event throughout the year!