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I have always found beavers incredibly fascinating animals. If you’ve ever seen a beaver-built dam up close, there is just no other way to describe it. In order to do all that “woodwork” in and around water, beavers have a very special skill. Beavers can hold their breath for 45 minutes.
Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. has raised more than a few eyebrows, after news surfaced that he has hired family members to work for him. A practice many call “unfair nepotism”. But Sheriff Woody is not alone in his hiring of relatives, other sheriffs around the state have gotten into “hot water” for doing the […]
The easier a meal is to make, the more we like it! If we can throw something fabulous together in less than a half hour, then that’s a plus! But it not only has to taste good, it has to be good for me. One of our favorite quick fixes is pasta with sauce. By […]
Among African Americans there seems to be no middle ground concerning Tyler Perry. His work is either detested or revered. Forbes magazine recently labeled him 2010 Most Successful Man in Hollywood, raking in $130 million dollars, sparking further debate about the impact of Tyler Perry’s films. CNN’s Newsroom contributor Touré considers Tyler Perry to be […]
As a child, you probably spent a lot of time staring at your pet goldfish. You probably watched the way its mouth moved when it ate or they way its tail flicked when it swam. However, no matter how hard you studied your pet, I’m sure you didn’t notice… Fish have eyelids.
President Barack Obama will deliver his third Back-to-School speech to students across the country. The speech will be televised live from Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, D.C. Watch the speech on MSNBC as a special feature of NBC News” “Education Nation” at 1:30 p.m. President Obama has encourage students to study hard […]
National Women’s Health and Fitness Day is today. It is the largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. Getting a workout means less stress and could lead you on a path to a healthier you. Of course, lose the weight and never find it again. Let’s get that body moving ladies with […]
UPDATE: Join Mayor Dwight C. Jones, Governor Bob McDonnell and other key individuals to celebrate Richmond’s selection to host the 2015 World Cycling Championships. The celebration is Wednesday, September 28 at 10 a.m at the James Center Plaza located 901 East Cary Street in Richmond, VA United States of America Awarded 2015 UCI […]
The Club Aristotle Institute will give back to the community on Wednesday, September 28 by feeding the homeless, veterans and the elderly. There will be a free sitdown dinner with live jazz featuring Simply Kevin B. The dinner and jazz will start at 3 p.m. at Club Aristotle 3920 Hull Street 451-H, Richmond, VA 23224. […]
Cheerleaders make the world a better place. That much can’t be disputed, right? Feminist groups describe professional cheerleaders as scantily-clad women, prancing around half-naked for the enjoyment of men. In some cases, these groups have labeled cheerleaders “exploited”, and would like nothing more than for the NFL to get rid of them for good. There’s […]
When you ask most people to talk about their favorite foods, you’re almost certain to hear the word pizza. There are quite a few different styles of the Italian creation, including the decadent “deep-dish,” from my hometown of Chicago. However, I bet you never guessed… Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.
President Barack Obama’s disapproval rating is now 54% in Virginia according to the Quinnpiac University Poll just three weeks ago. The economy is getting worst, said many voters. The Roanoke College Poll Report released on Monday shows President Obama is falling behind two republican contenders for president in Virginia for 2012. (R) Mitt Romney leads (47% […]
