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Randy Moss - A Short Biography

November 30, 2009 by admin  
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This article is one of a series of articles written about some of the current players of the New England Patriots. In this article we will look at the life and football career of Randy Moss, the Patriot’s star wide receiver. While some of his off-field transgressions are well known, his stature of being one of the best wide receivers ever in the NFL is undisputed. Lets examine the biography of Randy Moss.

Randy Moss was born in Rand, West Virginia, on February 13, 1977 to Maxine Moss and Randy Pratt. Rand was a small mining town, not the type of town you would expect to produce one of the big stars of the NFL. Rand was so small that they did not have their own high school. Therefore, Randy attended high school at the now defunct DuPont High in nearby Belle, West Virginia.

During his high school years, Randy excelled in sports. His favorite sports were football and basketball. He helped bring his team state titles in both football and basketball during his junior and senior years. Because of his excellent performance in football during his high school years, college football powerhouses became very interested in him. Top colleges who displayed an interest in Randy were Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Florida State University. Lou Holtz of Notre Dame said that “Randy Moss was the best high school football player he had ever seen”.  In 1995, Randy signed a letter of intent to go to Notre Dame on a full football scholarship.  

Racial tensions were high at the high school that Randy Moss attended.  These tensions resulted in many fights at DuPont High School. After signing to go to Notre Dame, Randy got involved in one of those racially motivated fights. This resulted in Notre Dame rescinding his scholarship. Lou Holtz suggested to Bobby Bowden, the head coach of FSU, to give Randy a chance. So Randy intended to go FSU on a full football scholarship. However, because of his signed letter of intent at Notre Dame, the NCAA considered him a transfer student.  This made him ineligible to play for the Seminoles in the 1995 football season. So in 1995, Randy was red-shirted.

In 1996, due to some off-field transgressions, Randy was dismissed from Florida State. He ended up never playing for FSU. He then needed to make a decision on where to play his college football. He considered Marshall University, which was only a couple hours away from his home town. Randy knew that Marshall was going from a Division 1-AA to a Division 1-A, which would mean tougher competition, and greater exposure to NFL scouts. This I am sure influenced his decision to attend Marshall.

During the 1996 season, Randy broke many records as a freshmen at Marshall.  This included most games with a touchdown catch in a season (14), most consecutive games with a touchdown catch (13), and most touchdown passes caught in a season (28). He also broke the record for the number of receiving yards gained by a freshman in a season (1709 on 78 catches), a record which still stands today. He helped Marshall take the national championship for Division I-AA schools.

Randy also played football at Marshall during his sophomore year. This was the first year for the University as a Division I-A school.  During the two seasons that Randy played at Marshall, he broke many NCAA records. Overall at Marshall, he scored at least one touchdown in all 28 games that he played.  He won the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s leading wide receiver, and was a finalist for the 1997 Heisman. He finished 4th in the balloting for that year, behind Ryan Leaf, Peyton Manning, and Charles Woodson. Not bad considering Randy was only a sophomore. Charles Woodson, the University of Michigan star, who won the Heisman that year, stated that “Randy had superior talent, and he was surprised that Randy did not get the Heisman”.

Randy Moss was so good during his sophomore year at Marshall, that many of the NFL scouts started to take notice. It appeared as if Moss would be drafted in the 1998 NFL Draft, and this is exactly what happened. This meant that he would no longer attend Marshall University. The remarkable two seasons that he had at Marshall were good enough to get him drafted.

Moss was taken by Minnesota in the 21st round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He was expected to be drafted in the top 5 rounds, but during the draft teams were hesitant. I am sure his off-field issues played a role here. Also,  Moss missing the NFL combine in Indianapolis, prior to the draft that year, was a concern to some NFL teams. The combine provides a showing of top potential NFL draftees to NFL scouts. He missed the combine, due to an abscessed tooth. But some believe that he was trying to avoid the drug testing. In any case, Minnesota at that time was a perfect fit for Randy.

At the end of the 1998 regular season at Minnesota, Moss was named a Pro Bowl starter and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year for his rookie-record 17 touchdown receptions. From 1998 to 2004, Moss had a stellar career at Minnesota. He then spent a couple of years with the Oakland Raiders, before ending up at the New England Patriots.

In 2007, the New England Patriots picked up Moss on a trade with Oakland. Moss did very well during the 2007 season for the Patriots. He had the highest total yardage for the Patriots with 98 catches for 1,493 yards. That season he earned his sixth Pro Bowl selection, made touchdowns in 13 of 16 games, had nine 100 yard games, and helped bring the New England Patriots an undefeated season, with the only loss being in Super Bowl XLII to the New York Giants.

In 2008, Moss made 69 catches for 1,008 yards and 11 touchdowns. Quite an accomplishment considering quarterback Tom Brady was lost to a season ending knee injury in the first game of the year. In 2009, Moss is having another stellar season for the Patriots.

Randy Moss to this point has had an amazing football career. Although he has had his share of off-field transgressions, he has that uncanny ability to focus on the field and perform at times when it really matters. His story is one of rags to riches. The town he grew up in was very poor. He has been motivated by his need to help his mother, who worked long hours as a nurse’s aide in order to help keep her children healthy and happy while growing up. His story is one you see frequently in professional sports.

Randy Moss has become one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.  In 2008, he earned 14 million dollars. In the future, he should be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Not bad for a kid from poverty ridden Rand, West Virginia. His rags to riches story should serve as an inspiration to all kids who are growing up in poverty ridden conditions. He is achieving his idea of the American dream, and he has shown that hard work and focus when it matters, can result in achievement, no matter what your endeavor.

Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web developer and publisher who lives in the Boston, MA area. He is the creator and webmaster for the site New England Patriots - Merchandise, News, and More.

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Winter Skin Care 101

November 29, 2009 by admin  
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Winter is just around the corner and the cold weather can play havoc on the skin. Every season we should evaluate our skin care routine. For instance, during the winter months the sebaceous (oil) glands produce less oil; thus for those with oily skin during the summer months they may find some relief from excess oil during the winter. However for those of us with combination skin or dry skin, the winter months dry out the skin even more.

Below are suggestions to help you combat dry skin in the winter time:

Hydrate the Face - both inside and outside. Winter is the perfect time for warm herbal teas loaded with antioxidants. Additionally, you should have a daytime moisturizer that still includes SPF and an emollient rich night time cream. Consider a lotion during the day and a cream at night time. Consider creams that contain shea butter, avocado oil, and olive oil for example. Avoid moisturizers that contain alcohol and synthetic preservatives, fragrances, and coloring, as these have a tendency to strip the skin of its natural oils and have a drying effect on the skin.

Cleansing - we all know that we should stay clear of harsh soaps on our face. We also know that we should avoid extremely hot showers, although they are so tempting when it’s zero degrees! Hot water strips the skin of its natural oils thus drying out the skin.

Cleansing for the body,  consider a body wash that is gentle and can enrich the skin such as aloe Vera. After your shower pat down with a lotion rich in moisture such as shea butter. If possible consider using fragrance- and dye-free laundry detergents and avoid fabric softeners. These chemicals embedded into our clothes can irritate dry skin.

Facial Cleansing - this is probably the most important part of your skin care routine. A good cleanser will thoroughly clean the skin and not strip away natural oils.

Facial Toning - this is a matter of preference. I have read and written several articles about the importance of toners, however there are some that say it is not needed. Personally, I love my homemade green tea and chamomile toner.   

Body Exfoliate - A good exfoliate once a week will perk up skin and color by promoting circulation under the skin.  

Facial Exfoliate - usually once a week. For an easy exfoliate, add a little cornmeal to your facial cleansing. You will notice a difference in the feel and look of your complexion.

Facial Masks - A facial mask can do so much to hydrate deep down into the lower layers of the skin. There are numerous types on the market.  Oatmeal, clay, avocado masks are so beneficial to the skin.

Lips - thin skinned and no oil producing glands in the lips. They take a beating during the winter. If you suffer from chapped lips all winter long consider a waxy lip balm to lock in moisture and protect before you got outdoors. Consider a lip balm that contain avocado, olive, or soybean, they soften and soothe, while vitamin A-rich shea butter promotes healing.

Hands and Feet - just like the face, if you do not wear gloves, the hands are exposed to the winter elements. They need moisture and protection to. Consider a day lotion with SPF and at night give them a treatment with some shea butter for example. The feet which never see the light of day during the winter months are still vulnerable to cracks and dry skin and prone to developing fungus. Consider a balm with peppermint or tea tree oil at night to fight fungus, and cover your feet with cotton socks. Additionally a weekly soak in Epsom salts does wonders to relieve foot ache, fungus and cleanse.

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Is Your Water Purification Equipment Producing Bad Tasting Water?

November 29, 2009 by admin  
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Is your water purification equipment producing bad tasting water? If yes, then let me tell you that this can have serious implications for your health.

This bad tasting water or de-mineralized water (as we call it) is generally produced by the purifiers based on obsolete filtration techniques like that of Reverse Osmosis or Distillation.

These purifiers basically strip off all the essential minerals present in the natural water. These minerals like Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium and Potassium are actually responsible for providing taste to the water.

Not only that, these minerals are absolutely essential for the normal functioning of our body as well. Consuming water rich in them is the best source of ensuring a regular supply of these minerals to the body. Failing which results into the development of multiple mineral deficiencies.

If you are getting a bad tasting or tasteless water, immediately have your water purification equipment checked. You can choose to replace it and buy the ones which are effective in removing contaminants while retaining the minerals at the same time.

If you can not replace your unit immediately, make sure you start taking natural supplements to compensate for the lack of minerals that your body is facing daily.

Talking about the techniques on which water purification equipment can be based - there are various techniques like Reverse Osmosis, Distillation and Carbon Filtration available. But the fact of the matter is that when used alone – none of them is good enough.

What is needed is a combination of these techniques and this is exactly what a multi stage water purification equipment does for you. It is typically based on carbon filtration, sub micron filtration and ion exchange technologies which make it powerful enough to handle all types of contaminants.

It can remove organic, inorganic, chemical, synthetic, all types of impurities with an efficiency rate of 99.9%. It also ensures that all the essential minerals present in the water are retained.

Thus, you get a clean, pure, healthy and great tasting water.

Another advantage with these equipments is the ease with which they can be installed and used. They do not need any explicit plumbing and are available with the choice of installing them over the counter or under the counter.

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Find Out More Information About Someone Using Just Their Phone Number

November 28, 2009 by admin  
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A person’s phone number is more than a simple numerical code that enables you to contact them via the telephone. It can also provide you with some of their personal information, which can be very useful in certain situations like when you do not recognize the phone number of the person calling. You can access this information by using a reverse phone number lookup. All you need to do is plug in the area code and seven digit phone number you wish to lookup, and with any luck you’ll be provided with information you may find helpful.

What information can you expect? The first thing you need to understand is that some reverse phone searches are free, while others require a fee in order to help you find the information you are looking for. It a good idea to always begin by conducting a free search, because if you are able to find the details you need for free, then you have avoided paying an unnecessary fee.

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That said, you should be aware that if you are looking up a number that is considered private, such as an unpublished wire line number or a cellular phone number, free reverse phone number lookups will likely be of little to no help to you, and you will need to decide whether or not you think it worth it to pay a small fee for a reverse cell phone search. Nevertheless, the following is information that is generally made available to you when you lookup a phone number (regardless if you pay for the search or not):

Name of phone number owner - usually the person’s last name and first name initial (I.E. Smith, J.) is given; however a person’s full name may also be listed.

Mailing address of owner - the street name and number where the person’s home or business is located.

City and sate with which the area code of the number is associated

Phone company linked to the number

Type of phone the number belongs to (I.E. landline or cell phone)

In addition, other information about a phone consumer can be found though their number, such as their call log or call history, etc., but these details will only be provided if you pay for a more intense cell phone lookup service.

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Gov-Resources was one of the first websites to provide its members with access to public records. The number one use of this particular investigative website is to locate or identify a missing person or to discover more information about someone for personal or business purposes. Gov-Resources guarantees a quick and simple search, allowing you to find any public record you need in just one minute.

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Affiliate Programs: How To Choose The Best Program To Market

November 27, 2009 by admin  
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Major advances have been made in e-commerce and have given birth to one of the easiest ways of generating income online, marketing affiliate programs. There are many affiliate programs available for making money on the internet. If you are a website owner, promoting products and services through affiliate programs can be an excellent way to monetize your traffic. If you don’t already own a website, you can still make money with affiliate programs.

A good affiliate program has many advantages. Choosing the wrong affiliate program to market can have an extremely negative impact on your business and it is very important that you choose your programs carefully. Here are a few of the best features you should look for in an affiliate program:

1. The affiliate program should have a good reputation for paying affiliates on time. There are some affiliate programs that cheat their affiliates by not paying them on time or not at all, do your best to avoid these programs.

2. The affiliate program should offer a wide variety of flash banners, popups, and image banners, that can be added to an affiliates’ website. Providing marketing support in the way of promotional tools shows that an affiliate program is concerned with their affiliates success.

3. The affiliate program system should offer a variety of landing pages so that affiliates can set a different landing page for every text, banner, and ad links.

4. The affiliate program software should support a multi-tier commission structure.

5. The affiliate program should provide accurate affiliate stats. Providing a solid stats package gives affiliates the ability to track their campaigns, make necessary adjustments, and generate more sales.

6. The affiliate program owners should provide quick support for getting answers to questions in a timely manner.

Hopefully these tips will help you in choosing the very best affiliate programs to market for. There are many, many choices available to today’s online affiliate marketer, make your decisions carefully!

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Feeling Better With Face Makeup

November 26, 2009 by admin  
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Face makeup is a necessity for many women, it is a part of who they are and helps how they feel about themselves. It is a part of their daily routine and it is sometimes reflective in the self-esteem that is felt. Makeup makes girls feel pretty and beautiful and with all of the choices out there, a makeup counter can be as enticing as a child at a candy counter. Business is cashing in on the products they make and deliver and so are the advertising companies who sell them. It is a booming business and will continue to grow as long as women choose to wear makeup.

For many girls as soon as they hit around thirteen the idea of wearing makeup becomes a priority. And sometimes parents frown upon it because it signifies the concept of being older and growing into a teenager. For teenagers who have approving parents or not, buying makeup and applying it can be an overwhelming task. Cosmetic counters are loaded with products and price ranges and it makes it hard to know what to buy and from what company. Many girls rely on the advertisement they see on TV. Popular brands will have been advertised in front of them for the past few years and they have probably noticed. And not only do girls rely on advertising they see on TV and in magazines, they also pay attention to product packaging and overall displays. The prettier and glamorous it looks, the more it will sell.

Choosing colors for teenagers is also a challenge. Once they find the product name they want, it is then they need to decide what colors and actual makeup pieces they need. Usually there is someone around the cosmetic counters to help young girls decide on what to get. Girls just coming into wearing makeup are usually interested in foundation that is oil controlled and softness the appearance of redness caused by pimples and blackheads. They usually look for eyeliner and mascara and of course lipstick. Wearing lipstick for a young girl is a feeling of getting older and becoming more beautiful.

As a girl ages into womanhood her need for makeup may change. The foundation needs may change as now they might want something with sun block and even wrinkle creams built right into the foundation. The colors that were once worn as a younger girl might mature into something less pink and more neutral. Makeup worn by women is sometimes put on to make it look like they have no makeup on at all. However, when a woman goes out at night, she will probably pick darker colors to accentuate the way she looks and wants to feel on a night out.

The concept of makeup is different for each woman. It can be that she wants to wear it because she wants everyone to know she has it on, such as in heavy eye liner with dark shades around the eyes, to someone who just wants to be noticed. Perhaps there eyelashes look flat or their face red and blotchy, maybe even their lips are the same shade as the rest of their skin, for girls like that, wearing makeup makes them feel better, although they put it on to make it look like natural features. One thing is for sure, for all women wearing makeup; it boosts self-esteem and makes them feel beautiful allowing for inner features to shine through as well.

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How to Win big at Slots Casino Games

November 25, 2009 by admin  
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Slots Machine is the most popular casino game these days, not just in North America but in the rest of the world where there is casino gambling. The objective is to beat the machines and win money by receiving a winning combination of cards, symbols or whatever objects that particular game is using. Before you start playing slots machine remmember to play only at the highest payout machines. Check and see how high is its payout. Be sure that you play with slot machines giving 90 percent and above payback.

Avoid machines which are located near the tables for Roulette, Poker, Blackjack, and other casino games. Slots machines near these table games are expected to be “cold” slots. “Hot” machines are usually place near winning claims booth , where people will hear winning cheers and get attracted to play more. Another tip would be to choose a slot machine in areas where foods are sold. These machines are most likely to be “hot slots”.

Probably the most important one is to avoid machines that are next to known “hot slots”. Most Casinos do not place two best machines next to each other. Knowing which of the machines are “hot slots” or “cold slots” before playing in big amounts is a good technique on how to win on a slot machine.

Always choose the option “Bet Max” as this maximizes the possible winning. The payouts for maximum coin input are always significantly higher, especially when you hit the big combinations on the Slots wheels.

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