What do you say to a woman who calls herself “Nikki Sweet Cheeks?” The answer, it turns out, is nothing — just sit back and she’ll tell you all you need to know. Ms. Cheeks, whose given name is Ashley Kirkman, is a member of the Triad burlesque troupe known as the Cherrybombers, which gears up for a show next weekend, Sept.

This week’s Page Three model, Shae Mabe, is a natural for our back-to-school issue as she can, or will soon be able to, attest to the power of education in one’s career.

We have never seen a CD release party like the one thrown by Jeremy Johnson at Greene Street Club last week, involving a stand-up comic, a full horn section and squads of dancers deployed in front of the stage (see story, page 35). Among the nubile young movers was this week’s Page Three model, Tiffany Montañez, whose nickname is “The Sensation.”

Check out that cute little frame, those sleek lines, all that poise and innocence disguising real power and drive. I could be talking about this week’s Page Three model, Stephani LeCompte, but really I’m referring to the newest addition to the YES! Weekly fleet, our 2008 Smart Car for two in Cherry Red.

Julie Gann used to live in Arkansas. She has modeled in motorcycle magazines and has been to the big rally in Sturgis, SD. She has a wicked sinus infection. And she plans to be at the inaugural YES! Weekly pool party on Saturday, July 26, where she’ll be celebrating her 23 rd birthday.

A blonde, a brunette and a redhead walk into a bar. That's not a joke and there's no punchline - it actually happens every Wednesday and Thursday night at Margaritas Grill in downtown Greensboro when Leena Joandi, Laurie Willis and Amy Runyun tend the bar for margaritas and other liquid pleasures. The three met just a few short months ago in Greensboro: Amy came in for a short-lived job with Skybus, Leena, who is originally from Sweden, moved here with a Skybus pilot and Laurie, the only North Carolina native of the bunch, grew up on the Outer Banks. Now they share a downtown apartment together and have crafted a nightlife scene all their own.

Terri Green started working for Coil Plus, a steel company, about two weeks ago in the ordering department. And because she values her job, she gave us an interview in the company bathroom while on a break. Got to love the backstory. Her MySpace page says she divides her time between Greensboro and Myrtle Beach.