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Health: The Lipstick Edition
March 10th, 2010 – I came across an interesting statistic recently and it spawned this post. The article talked about how the average woman eats between four and seven pounds of lipstick in her lifetime. That might plainly sound weird, and... (Continue reading)
You’re Too Fat to Graduate, Lincoln University student!
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)
5 Artists You Should Know: November
So this is what I'm listening to this month. Check out the bands and let me know what you think of them in the comments section below, and don’t worry, daddy will do the dishes.... (Continue reading)
Happy Birthday to ME =)
So in honor of myself *wink wink* I decided I would write about the great day that is October 13th and birthdays in general. On this day in history, the likes of entertainer/singer Ashanti, the ice skating champion Nancy Kerrigan,... (Continue reading)
2009 Virginia Wine Festival Recap
FFT made its second appearance at the Virginia Wine Festival this year, and we decided to do things a little different and much more interactive. This time, not only did we sample select wines and enjoy the festivities, we decided... (Continue reading)
Attention Redskins Fans: Stop Bitchin’
I listen to 106.7 on the way to and from work everyday. Not surprisingly, this week has been all about the recent start to the NFL season and the Redskins’ opening day loss to the NY Giants. EVERYONE in the... (Continue reading)
The “High Fructose” States of “Partially Hydrogenated” America
For those that know me, I’m on a constant quest to find an alternative to what big business has to offer us in terms of food and living. It has been said that if a conglomerate makes it, you probably... (Continue reading)
5 Artists You Should Know: September
Below are five artists I discovered this past summer that I think you all may find interesting and possibly new. Let me know if you like them and feel obliged to suggest your favorites. (Photo Credit) 1. 10 ft. Ganja Plant –... (Continue reading)
Washington Redskins 2009 Outlook
Written on 31 Aug, 2009 at 9:13 in The Redskins | viewed times | 1 Comment
The preseason is essentially over so where do we stand?... (Continue reading)
Graffiti: Vandalism or Art
DC’s “Mural Jam” expresses the District Government’s ”If You Can’t Beat ‘em, Join ‘em” attitude when it comes to graffiti art. Is there a difference between destructive “graffiti” tagging, et al and more elaborate “graffiti art” in the form of murals, usually... (Continue reading)
Political Pulse:Health Care
Would love some feedback on this clip, and some arguments for and against government subsidized health care. This woman puts forth some quality advice and reasoning. …udothedishes ... (Continue reading)
Criminal Injustice: Salt Lake City, Utah
Written on 24 Aug, 2009 at 18:31 in Commentary | viewed times | 0 Comments
When I moved into my new place in Salt Lake City on June 30th 2009, Gabriel had already been in jail for over a month.... (Continue reading)
Washington Redskins: 1st Quarter Thoughts and Beyond
Unedited and Semi-cohesive attempt at live blogging.... (Continue reading)
Performance Enhancers for Academia
Throughout my academic career I have witnessed the rise of the wonder-drug adderall. I myself never found it suiting to rely on any stimulant. I can’t even handle caffeine without becoming a jittery mess. But for some, as this NEW YORKER... (Continue reading)
Review: Hippiefest at Wolftrap
Being as I am a hiphop head, Hippiefest seems as though it may be one of the more unlikely events that I would attend, but thanks to the generosity of Rick over at Capt. Pell’s not only did I go,... (Continue reading)