While you were out

“Are You Hot?” Only the creator of “The Bachelor” could bring us this fine hour of programming. The flames adorning the “Are You Hot?” stage are nothing compared to the hotties walking across it, whose main goal is to impress the judges and America. The judges are sexy actor Lorenzo Lamas, sexy model Rachel Hunter and sexy fashion designer Randolph Duke.

Boogie Hawgs trample fish reel bad

This past Friday night, the Canal Club played host to Reel Big Fish and Boogie Hawg, who put on one of the 101 concerts being set up by local radio station Y101. The event was not free, which is probably one of the reasons for the small crowd. The bands were certainly ready to get on with the show and rock out in Richmond.

Get your leprechaun fix this St. Patrick’s Day

“Leprechaun” Did you think that leprechauns were cute little green guys who are always ready and willing to grant you wishes? Well, if you mess with their gold, they get mighty feisty, as we learn in the first of the cult movie series “Leprechaun.” You might know the starring leprechaun, Warwick Davis, from “Willow,” and “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston plays the leading lady, Tory.

On savings cards and keychain madness

Yes, of course we want the savings, but why all the key chains? Supermarkets and convenience stores of today spare no expense in mass-producing plastic tabs for their consumers in order to further intrude their advertisements upon the free existence of the American people.

Robots take over Siegel Center

Clanking metal and moving parts invaded the Stuart C. Siegel Center for the 12th annual FIRST Robotics Competition. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology was created by inventor and engineer Dean Kamen to encourage and motivate high-school students to pursue interests in science, technology and engineering.

A Message from the Office of Community Programs

Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April and VCU are joining with other Richmond organizations to help change the lives and living conditions of more than 50 people by repairing and rehabilitating their homes. This nationwide event is held annually the last Saturday of April, allowing over 1,000 volunteers to make major and minor repairs to qualified homes in order to make them warm, safe and dry.

VCU alumna stocks care in local cupboards

What items are necessary to begin your day or to clean your home? Many people don’t think twice about spending a few extra dollars on popular brand-named shampoos or scented floor cleaners.
But those less fortunate don’t have that option. Even those on food stamps sometimes do without because food stamps do not cover most cleaning and personal care items.