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Potent Potables: Fastest Bartender Contest Brion’s Grille

Written on 13 Mar, 2010 at 9:38 in Commentary | viewed times | 0 Comments

March 13th, 2010 – the FBC crowned their third tour stop champion on Monday at Brion’s Grille in Fairfax. Emily Corbin of Hard Times in Fairfax secured her spot in the finals on May 23rd at Crystal City Sports just... (Continue reading)

Sports Journalists make me “Level 5 Pissed”

Written on 11 Mar, 2010 at 10:52 in Commentary, SeigleSeigle | viewed times | 0 Comments

What national sportscasters, sportswriters or color guys do you hate the most? I give you my top five list of most hated...... (Continue reading)

Potent Potables: Fastest Bartender Contest Hard Times Cafe (Woodbridge)

Written on 8 Mar, 2010 at 20:35 in Commentary | viewed times | 0 Comments

March 8, 2010 – So, last Sunday the second stop on the FBC tour went off at the Hard Times Cafe in Woodbridge. The contestants came from far and wide, more specifically from all over the Fairfax and Prince William... (Continue reading)

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Growing up Latina: My Short Introspective

Written on 5 Mar, 2010 at 15:22 in Commentary, Dame Judy | viewed times | 7 Comments

My parents’ biggest fear in life was that we were going to be “that kid”. The one that joined the local gang (Little Putos reigned my hood), the one that dropped out of high school in 10th grade, the one... (Continue reading)

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Military suicides rising to Vietnam levels

Written on 4 Mar, 2010 at 13:41 in Commentary, SeigleSeigle | viewed times | 0 Comments

Could anything be as mentally draining on you as this: kill or be killed? ... (Continue reading)

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You Get Old

Written on 3 Mar, 2010 at 20:18 in Blake the Mega, Commentary | viewed times | 0 Comments

Last September, I read a short piece entitled, "You Get Old." I found it so relatable and so inspiring that after reading it I emailed the author, Pat Jordan... (Continue reading)

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White Sorority from University of Ark. Wins Stepshow & Black People Get Pissed

Written on 2 Mar, 2010 at 8:16 in Commentary, Humor, S-Dott | viewed times | 12 Comments

Usually, stepshows are reserved for the 9 historically black greek letter organizations represented by the National Pan Hellenic Council, but this year's contest featured a dark-horse team from the University of Arkansas' chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha, a predominantly white... (Continue reading)

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Potent Potables: Fastest Bartender Contest The FishMarket

Written on 23 Feb, 2010 at 8:32 in Blake the Mega, Commentary | viewed times | 0 Comments

February 23rd, 2010 – If you didn’t get the press release or pay attention to the news (this was all over CNN), Food for Thought reached a partnership agreement to be the official blog of the Fastest Bartender Contest. For... (Continue reading)

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‘10 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (Working Group)

Written on 18 Feb, 2010 at 8:17 in Blake the Mega, Commentary, Television | viewed times | 1 Comment

Everyone loves dogs. If you don't love dogs navigate from this site immediately.... (Continue reading)

Valentine’s Day: The Holiday that won’t Die

Written on 17 Feb, 2010 at 14:06 in Commentary, Dame Judy, Humor | viewed times | 8 Comments

Did you notice that right after Christmas, the Valentine’s Day display at your local Safeway, Giant, Target, CVS, etc. went up to remind you that it’s imperative to purchase those gifts because it’s an important day for that important person.... (Continue reading)

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My Thailand Wedding Proposal

Written on 15 Feb, 2010 at 17:42 in Commentary, J. Mal | viewed times | 6 Comments

I was recently afforded the incredible opportunity to travel throughout Thailand with my girlfriend (now fiance) and her family. In total there were nine of us.: seven adults and two children. We traveled to three different areas within Thailand; Phuket,... (Continue reading)

Twitter Top Ten List

Written on 10 Feb, 2010 at 21:02 in Entertainment, Humor, SeigleSeigle | viewed times | 6 Comments

Most of you fools don't know what you're missin with #FoodForThought tweets, @ mentions and bicep pics... (Continue reading)

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You’re Too Fat to Graduate, Lincoln University student!

Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 10:43 in Commentary, Miss Pavla | viewed times | 10 Comments

Greetings FFT! It’s been a while, and I’m back! Hopefully I’ve been missed During my absence, CNN ran an article about Lincoln University, a smaller school outside of Philadelphia, that recently implemented a rule where students with a... (Continue reading)

Golden Globers: Who are you wearing?

Written on 19 Jan, 2010 at 7:48 in Commentary, Dame Judy | viewed times | 4 Comments

Everyone and their mamas draft up “best and worst dressed” lists come award season. So, I will feed you some yummy fashion scoops from Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards and let you decide which stars were the good, the bad,... (Continue reading)