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The Yellow Flags Are Flying!

The Yellow Flags Are Flying

We only watched parts of a couple of the preseason games this past week and it sure seemed like an overabundance of penalty flags were being thrown. A number of the penalties appeared to be called against the defensive backs for illegal contact or holding. Honestly, how in the world are the defensive players supposed to play defense?

It goes without saying that football is a contact sport so why can’t the defensive players touch the offensive players without getting a penalty? What is this flag football, powder puff football or (gasp) futbol? Seriously, if they are going to take defense out of football it is not going to be the same game we have all come to know and love.

The Yellow Flags Are FlyingLet’s just hope that the refs had itchy trigger fingers because they haven’t been able to penalize anyone for the past several months. Of course, the NFL did say that they were going to enforce the illegal contact rule even more this season. If the preseason, so far, is any indication of what we can expect in the regular season then we, the fans, are screwed. Games will be longer and a lot more boring. All we can do is hope the refs ease up as the season progresses and just lets the players play.

On a side note, we get the feeling that Tony Romo’s back injury may prevent him from having as productive a season as the Cowboys would like. We have no inside sources or anything concrete to back that up, it’s just a hunch. If he can’t play as well as he is capable of playing then the Cowboys won’t even make it to their mediocre 8-8 record they have had for the past few seasons. Oh well, there aren’t any Cowboy fans writing for this blog anyway…

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Lifestyle

Travel Monday’s: St. Lucia

Saint Lucia is in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital is Castries. Saint Lucia is so beautiful with its pristine beaches and crystal blue waters. This beautiful island caters not only the honeymooners but also those who like a bit of adventure. There are cultural adventures, dive adventures along with scenic helicopter excursions, mountain biking and so much more.

Now any trip is not complete without trying the local cuisines. St Lucia’s national dish is green banana and saltfish. The island’s cuisine is a unique blend of West African European. So you will be able to dine on dishes such as Macaroni pie, Stew chicken, rice and peas, hearty fish broths or fish. If you have a need for a little hot spice in your life try the very hot scotch bonnet peppers, these will definitely wake you up.

So for your next vacation why not try out Saint Lucia where you can, bike along the steep mountain trail, jog along the beach as did Usain Bolt, or dance under the Caribbean stars. Ahhhhh….. sounds fantastic. Happy Monday!!!!!!

 

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Beauty

How to Look Exhilarating in Just a Few Minutes

How to Look Exhilarating In Just Minutes

Beauty Quickie: Busy, jet-setting or short on time in general? Here is how to look exhilarating and absolutely stunning in just a few minutes. You want to start with your eyebrows by lightly penciling them in and then cover any pimples or acne by applying concealer. Lastly, complete your look with mascara. Simple, easy, yet thorough enabling you to relax and get on with your day.

Fashion

Make the Scarf Come Alive!

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Let’s make the scarf come alive! Choose a color that matches what you are wearing but not exactly the same. If pairing a scarf with a flowing dress, coat or loose-fitting clothing add a belt to add dimension. However, put your belt a little above your waist so that your waist looks substantially smaller.

Fashion Spy: Of course this look can work in any season, but this fall and winter this trend is a must! We spied this fashion look at the Burberry Prorsum Fall/Winter 2014 show during London Fashion Week.

Hair

Don’t Get Tied Down

Don't Get Tied Down

Hair Quickie: Tying your hair back super tight could eventually run you the risk of developing hair loss. Pulling your tresses back tightly can train your locks to grow scarily close to the surface of your scalp. Over time if this continues, your hairs can grow so close to the surface that they lose their grip in the skin and fall out. Don’t get tied down, keep things a little more loose when you can.

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