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Denver Broncos Cheerleaders perform to "Loca"

October 24, 2010 - Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders

It's OK to Be a Girl and Love Football!

Football is a fantastic sport...particularly the NFL. It has been my favorite spectator sport since I was a little girl, sitting on my Dad's lap watching his favorite team play. There is something so great (especially if you have a favorite team) about listening to the thousands of people in the stadium cheer, or sometimes boo, when a touchdown is scored or the defense intercepts the ball. OK, I know if you're reading this you are probably a girl wanting to know more about the sport, so what I just said may not make much sense to you. But, have no fear! I am here to give you a short guide to football so you can impress your boyfriend, or to have more fun hanging out with your husband on a Sunday afternoon while he's watching the game.

This knowledge comes from 40 years of watching football, and although I never played (I WAS a cheerleader for many years and that's as close as we girls can get), I have earned the respect of many a man by knowing my stuff about football. I'm also way more obsessed about my favorite team than most men I know!

#1 - The object of the game is to outscore the opponent by advancing the football into your end zone scoring as many touchdowns as possible. This is done by the OFFENSE. Meanwhile, the DEFENSE tries with all their might to stop the offense from scoring a touchdown.

There are 2 end zones on the playing field - 1 for each team. They are located at each end of the field where the goal posts are located (hopefully no explanation needed here).

A TOUCHDOWN is worth 6 points and is scored when a player catches or carries the ball into their end zone. After scoring a touchdown, an attempt to kick an extra point through the goal posts is made. If successful, it is worth 1 point and makes it a total of 7 points scored in that series.

Another way to score is called a FIELD GOAL. If a team thinks they won't be able to make it in the end zone for a touchdown (for various reasons), they might attempt to score by kicking a field goal, and it is worth 3 points.

#2. - Stay with me here. Each team has a series of DOWNS in order to get the ball to their end of the field to score. A team has to take the ball 10 yards each time to be able to advance, and they have 4 attempts to do so. For example, the team starts the series with the ball on the 20 yard line. They run the ball for 3 yards and get tackled (see, you're learning the lingo!). They still have 7 yards to go to make the FIRST DOWN. Let's say the next play they go 9 yards, this means they not only get a FIRST DOWN, they get to start over with what is called a 1ST AND 10....which means another first down and 10 yards to go to get another 1ST AND 10, and so on. If the team does not make the 10 yards within the 4 attempts, they have to kick the ball to the other team. It's actually a little more involved then this, but I'm just trying to give you the very basics!

#3 - While the OFFENSE is trying to score a TOUCHDOWN by passing and/or running the ball toward their end zone, the DEFENSE is trying to stop the other team from advancing! This is done by TACKLING the OFFENSIVE players, trying to SACK THE QUARTERBACK, or trying to INTERCEPT the ball while it is being thrown. This is also more complicated than described, but the more you watch the more you'll catch on!

#4 - In the NFL, a game is made up of 4 QUARTERS. Each QUARTER is 15:00 minutes long (I'm sure you'll notice that it's not actually 15 minutes in real-time). It goes like this; 1ST QUARTER, 2ND QUARTER, HALFTIME, 3RD QUARTER and 4TH QUARTER. If, when the game is over and there is a tie, it will go into OVERTIME and the first team to score will win.

Well, this is a very basic and broad description of the game of football. I hope it's a start toward you feeling comfortable with watching a game! Most of the girls I know that don't like football, simply have no clue to what the sport is about, much less know any of the facts or lingo. I really feel that if they had a little more knowledge about the game, they might find it exciting to watch...plus a lot of guys think a football-watching girl is a sexy thing!

By the way, if you don't have a favorite team and want to pick one to "amp" up the whole experience, please don't pick one based on their colors. That's way too "girly"!

Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Ambassadors 2009-2010

A pictorial look at our beautiful 2009-2010 Ambassador "First Ladies"

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Aren't the Only Hot Bodies in Dallas

Dallas, Texas is a city that epitomizes the American west. It is one of the stars of the Lone Star State. The city is a haven for highly developed populations with a taste for the glamorous, the cosmopolitan, and the chic. This is because the city itself has a very well known reputation of being the center of attention. It is known for some very popular attractions, like the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, and the legendary Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. Dallas, and its citizens, take pride in everything they do and have, and the physical appearance of its people is no different.

It is because of this that the plastic surgery industry has recently been experiencing a period of prosperity in the state. In fact, the state is almost bursting at the seams with the sheer number of cosmetic plastic surgeons, each one offering top-notch treatments with high quality results, and covers just about anything concerning plastic surgery. In short, Dallas has everything a potential client would need when it comes to cosmetic surgery.

One of the most popular procedures done in the city is liposuction. Dallas, being a city in Texas, shares the negative stereotype of the phrase "everything is bigger in Texas", which includes people's weight and overall size. This is the reason why liposuction has become quite a popular procedure; it's a fast and effective way of reducing one's size without spending too much time and effort to do so, and the big people of Texas find this procedure appealing.

But not everyone in Dallas is part of the stereotype, and these people have no need for liposuction. Instead, these people go for breast augmentation, which is another popular item in the big menu of cosmetic surgery. Dallas residents also find tummy tucks, thigh and buttock lifts, and facial enhancements, such as forehead lifts, brow lifts, neck lifts, full face lifts and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Dallas, indeed, is a city that is at the forefront of the plastic surgery industry in the Texas.

When in Dallas, there are many ways of getting plastic surgery procedures done. There are clinics that provide specialized services that focus on one particular field of the industry, such as facial enhancements or breast enhancements, for example. And then there are general practitioners, from whom you can get multiple procedures done all in one venue, and done by one doctor. These surgeons have one thing in common, however; their very critical nature when it comes to dealing with clients. They answer all questions, and address all concerns before even a single thing is done.

Whatever the patient chooses, it is a guarantee that in Dallas, customers are always happy and satisfied after the procedures are done.

A New York Disgrace

Back in July, after the Knicks signed big-ticket free agent Amare Stoudemire, amongst others, I inquired with the Knicks about purchasing some sort of season ticket package. I was told each type of ticket plan was sold out and I would be put on a wait list. 10 games into the Knicks' season, I already consider this a blessing in disguise.

You see, Knicks ownership has already won. They pulled the wool over our eyes and accomplished what they set out to do. If the goal of ownership groups in sports is to make money, then almost all of them could be considered successful. If that's all they want, then they win. However, if the goal is actually to win, the success stories are few and far between. The Knicks are no exception. All I know is that I will not be spending one damn cent on any Knicks games this season. I've seen the writing on the wall, and you should too.

Let me explain. For me, the old days for the Knicks were the 1990's. Growing up, this was the team I followed more religiously than anything. Every day I would race home from school to get my homework done so I could watch that night's Knick game. One of the first sporting events I ever attended was game 6 of the 1992 Easter Conference Semi-Finals. The Knicks won 100-86 as Pat Riley's Knicks shut down Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and the Chicago Bulls. The Knicks never won a championship in this era, but every year there was hope, and every year, there was no place like the Garden to take in a basketball game. Watching hoops in "the World's Most Famous Arena" meant something. Maybe those teams underachieved, but never would I have imagined that in 2010, I'd be yearning for the days of Patrick Ewing and John Starks.

But that's what it has come to. The Garden has been reduced to a venue where fans wave thunder-sticks and male cheerleaders prance around the arena trying to engage fans. That's how bad it's become. The garden has been cheapened. An experience at MSG now feels like a high school game in Small Town, USA, not the Mecca of basketball.

2000-2009 was a lost era for the Knicks as Isiah Thomas, given free reign by owner James Dolan, single handedly ruined the organization. Every Knicks fan knows the story by now. The franchise was in salary cap hell and had to suffer multiple losing seasons before enough cap space was opened in order to sign one or more star players. To the Knicks fans' credit, many stuck it out. They accepted years of failure as long as there was some light at the end of the tunnel. This speaks to the passion and loyalty of the Knicks fan base. First, in 2008, Mike D'Antoni was hired. Then in July of 2010, Amare Stoudemire was brought on board and proclaimed "the Knicks are back." But they're not back, and the same losing mentality that infested the garden over the past decade is still with us. A 3-7 start, a five-game losing streak, and a record setting rebound performance against the Knicks by a player on the league's worst team, are signs that this is absolutely not a team on the rise.

It's becoming apparent that this is a franchise with no direction. Terrible management and incompetence at the top has pushed this organization close to the point of no return. The Knicks make Mets management look like a well-oiled machine. I hate to say it because I like the guy, but it's becoming obvious that Mike D'Antoni was hired as a way to distract the Knicks fans from what was really happening. A few years ago, this team was absolutely horrendous, so management figured bringing in a coach who ran an up-tempo, entertaining offense would throw fans off the stench. But a new structure was never put in place. You might be able to fool fans with gimmicks once in a while, but when it comes to New York especially, you will be exposed. Consider what the Knicks are so far in 2010. They give up easy baskets, get out worked on the boards, and fail to give effort if they aren't shooting well. Four of their seven losses are to non-playoff teams from a year ago. The fans see right through this, and if it doesn't get better soon, some sort of change has to be made. Unfortunately, the owner can't be fired. Sadly, he wins, because the money keeps rolling in even as the losses pile up.

So where do Knick fans go from here? Maybe Carmelo Anthony comes to town. Maybe the Knicks pull off some sort of huge trade. Maybe they pick an African American Woman named Eddie from the nose-bleeds to be the next head coach. Whatever they do, the same problem still exists. This is a franchise that doesn't know where it's going. Incompetent ownership/management drove this organization into the ground where it looks to be buried. At this pace, the Knicks will soon be calling me about those season ticket packages. No thanks!

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Themed Dog Clothing

Dog clothing is available in many different themes, from holidays to sports and even formal wear. Sports fans are known to proudly display their favorite team in their clothing, accessories and bumper stickers. But an avid sports fan who also loves dogs can go a step further and outfit their canine friends in themed dog clothing for any sport and any team.

Team sweaters are available in all sizes and all team colors. If you can't find the team or sport you are looking for consider having one custom made just for your dog.

Cheerleader outfits with matching shoes will have your dog showing her spirit on game day. Whether you are into the NFL or the MLB even soccer or hockey you can find apparel for your dog that shows you are a fan. Wouldn't you enjoy seeing your dog sporting a letterman's jacket with your team colors at your Super Bowl party? How about having your dog be the mascot for your softball team?

Holiday dog clothing includes Christmas clothes in red, green and white, heart covered sweaters for Valentine's Day, even Bunny eared hats for Easter. Halloween is a great holiday for themed clothing because not only is your dog getting dressed he's getting costumed. You can have a dog that dresses up as a cat for Halloween. How fun is that?

No matter whether the theme you are shopping for is a holiday or a sport or even a hobby of yours you can find dog clothing to match the theme, or have it custom made so that your dog is a part of everything you do. They say that people begin to look like their pets; this is never truer than when your dog dresses like you. If you wear a basketball jersey and he does too, or if you are donning formal attire and put your canine buddy in a tuxedo you are not only making him look cool you are also showing the world that your dog is a part of your family.

So put on your favorite red and white Santa sweater and let your pooch join in with a hat and Santa coat. While you're at it consider taking some pictures for holiday cards. Dog clothing is much more than just a way to keep them warm, it also helps express your personal style and likes. Keep in mind that while many dogs will adjust quickly and even learn to enjoy their clothes, others just don't like the feeling, after all they are dogs. Don't force your dog into clothing if it's going to make him unhappy, consider accessories instead, such as a themed harness and collar.