Business

What is a brand?

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At one time or another, we’ve all seen a product or company name with a little R in a circle floating next to it. You’ve probably wondered what this R symbol actually stands for and how exactly it got there in the first place. Most people will tell you that it means something like “registered”, but that’s only a small part of the meaning behind the circled R.

It is correct that this symbol implies the term registered, but registered with whom and how?

A “trademark”, or ®, refers to a name, slogan or logo that has been officially registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Registering a trademark is beneficial to a company because it publicly states that their trademark is registered with the USPTO and therefore they have exclusive rights to that name within their industry. This means that if your business was trademarked and you found another business of a similar nature using your name or logo, *you would probably have a legal right to use your name!

Every time a person applies for a trademark, the USPTO cross-references their name and/or design for similarities. ONLY among federally registered or pending trademarks. The USPTO search is not found in the U.S. national common law AND state trademark databases! Because the USPTO protects names in this way, you are not at risk of being used and possibly tarnish the reputation of the company you worked so hard to build!

Once you have applied for your trademark, the USPTO will consider it a pending trademark for up to 18 months. This is one of the many reasons why it is important to apply for your trademark sooner rather than later. The sooner you apply, the sooner you’ll be doing business under a registered and protected name!

* This depends on whether the name is actually available at the time of submission. In other words, was there a prior federal or state trademark? Was there an earlier use of the name in Common-Law?

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Kitchen Remodeling – Advantages and Disadvantages

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There are a number of advantages to having a remodeled kitchen. The biggest benefit is that the value of your home is increased. The increase in value depends on the quality of the workmanship on the project. If your kitchen redesign is done correctly, the value goes up. Whether you’re upgrading its appearance based on your needs or the needs of your family, you’ll find that a redesign project will make the room your family spends a lot of time in warmer and more inviting.

One drawback to a kitchen remodeling project is the cost. If you decide to make small improvements, such as replacing appliances, the cost will be less than if you decide to do a major kitchen redesign, which may include moving walls, changing the floor surface, changing kitchen cabinets, and adding marble countertops.

A remodeling project can be done yourself or it can be professionally designed and the work done by a professional contractor. If you’re handy with plumbing and electricity, you may want to make small changes yourself. However, it is always better to have a professional install an appliance such as gas stoves. Leaks can be fatal to you and your family. Another downside to doing it yourself is familiarity with all the tools you’ll need to work with. You can insult yourself and this could cause you to lose time from your work. You should also consider the time it will take to make the changes.

An interior designer can help you with the proper placement of fixtures and fittings, as well as the overall look of the room. The interior designer draws up the plans and the contractor completes the work. Interior designers can also get a discount on the accessories you need for your kitchen redesign.

You need to research your ideas about how you want your kitchen to look. Looking at magazines, books and rooms on the Internet will give you ideas. Images should be cropped or printed so you can discuss them with the designer if you decide to work with a professional.

When you decide on a kitchen remodeling project, you are basically getting a new kitchen. It doesn’t matter if it’s just a change of cabinets, a new sink or a new floor. When the project is complete, you’ll feel good about your new kitchen.

Auto

40+ Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs

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There are several articles titled “7 Ways to Save on Car Insurance” or “5 Tips to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs” etc, but wouldn’t it be great to have all those savings tips and discounts in one place? ? Below you will find such a list for auto insurance. This list is a comprehensive overview of all the opportunities to save on car insurance in Canada and was compiled based on the results of numerous discussions with insurance brokers and through analysis of different insurance offers.

1. Compare prices: Search, compare and change insurance companies. There are many insurance providers and their price offers for the same policies can be very different, so use several online tools and talk to several brokers as each one will cover a limited number of insurance companies.

two. Package: Do you need home and auto insurance? Most companies will give you a discount if you combine them.

3. Professional Membership: Are you a member of a professional organization (for example, Certified Management Accountants of Canada or the Air Canada Pilots Association)? Then some insurance companies offer you a discount.

4. Students: Being a student can only result in a student discount.

5. Former students: Graduates of certain Canadian universities (eg University of Toronto, McGill University) may be eligible for a discount from certain insurance providers.

6. Employees / Unionists: Some companies offer discounts to union members.

7. Seniors: Many companies offer special prices for seniors.

8. Direct Insurers: Have you always dealt with insurance brokers/agents? Getting a policy from a direct insurer (i.e. insurers that work through a call center or online) can often be cheaper (but not always) as they don’t pay an agent/broker commission for each policy sold .

9. Annual vs. monthly payments: Compared to monthly payments, annual payments save insurers administrative costs (such as billing) and therefore reward you with lower premiums.

10. Loyalty: Staying with an insurer longer can sometimes result in a long-term policyholder discount.

11. Annual review: Review your policies and coverage every year, since new discounts could be applied to your new life situation if it has changed.

12. Welcome discount: Some insurers offer a so-called welcome discount.

13. Compare your costs: Knowing how much other consumers similar to you are paying for their insurance can help you identify the cheapest insurance providers.

14. Auto Insurance Deductibles: Increase your auto insurance deductibles if you think you are capable of incurring higher damage payments in the event of an accident. This is especially suitable for more experienced car drivers.

15. Being a second driver: Do you drive a car only from time to time? Become a second driver instead of being a primary driver

16. Minimum coverage: Do you drive an old car without great value? Get the minimum coverage required by law (mainly liability) without collision damage (you’re still protected if you damage someone’s car, but damage to your car won’t be covered)

17. Minimum coverage: Do you drive an old cheap car? So just get a minimum coverage plan required by law (mainly liability) without collision damage coverage (does not cover damage costs for your vehicle)

18. Take advantage of your credit card: Check if your credit card insurance includes rental car protection. Paying with a card that has rental car protection insurance can save you about $20 a day in collision damage waiver fees.

19. Take advantage of rental car coverage: If you frequently rent cars and have a car insurance policy, you should check to see if your own car insurance policy actually covers the rental car. If so, you can save on all collision damage waiver costs for rental vehicles.

20. Rental car driver: If your current auto insurance policy doesn’t cover your rental car, you can often add it as a rider (policy extension) for $20-30 a year. Compared to the $20 a day you’d pay to rent a car, that’s not a bad deal!

21. Rent, rent, rent: Car insurance costs differ from province to province (for example, moving from Ontario to Quebec will almost certainly cut your insurance costs in half). If you’re moving within a province, you should check for changes in car insurance costs, and ideally, move to a place where costs are lower (for example, Burlington, Ontario has one of the lowest insurance rates). highest car rates in Ontario)

22. CAA Member: CAA Members: Are you a member of the CAA? Some insurance providers will reward you with lower insurance premiums, including of course the CAA.

23. Dash Cam: Get a dash cam for your vehicle. Although installing a dash cam doesn’t result in direct savings (insurance companies don’t offer any insurance discounts related to dash cams), it can prove that you’re not at fault when it comes to an accident. The result is that you avoid unfair premium increases.

24. Driving Course: Some insurance providers acknowledge that successfully completing a driving course can help lower your premiums.

25. Improve your driving record: Do you have a bad driving record? Every three years, previously incurred tickets are removed from your insurance history and your insurance premiums may decrease.

26. At-fault accidents: Have you been in a couple of accidents in the past where you were at fault? With a little patience (six years accident-free), your risk profile will improve and you can once again enjoy reasonable insurance premiums.

27. Age: Older drivers enjoy lower auto insurance premiums. So over several years your premiums can go down.

28. Make and model of car: Choose your car wisely, as some car models are more susceptible to theft or even have a history of riskier driving (for example, Toyota Camry, Acura MDX, Toyota RAV4, and Honda Civic are often quite expensive to insure)

29 Good student: Yes, having good grades can have many positive impacts, including on your auto insurance rates! For example, an insurance company rewards students under the age of 25 and with good grades (B average or higher) with a discount of up to 25%.

30. Multi Car Pack: Bundle multiple cars into one policy and your rate can go down

31. Anti-theft system: Installing a certified anti-theft system in your car reduces the risk of theft and therefore can lead to insurance discounts.

32. Winter tires: Having winter tires is important for winter driving safety, but it can also help lower your insurance premiums.

33. Repair costs: Choose a car that costs less to repair if damaged. Repair costs for certain cars (eg Mini Cooper or BMW) are higher than others (eg Ford Focus) and insurance providers know it.

34. Claims History: Maintaining a clean claims history can sometimes be more financially feasible than filing claims for small damage repairs that could result in increased premiums. Contacting an insurance provider/broker might help you figure out what makes sense.

35. Being married: In most provinces, your marital status affects your insurance premiums (except Nova Scotia)

36. Short distance to work: Finding a home close to where you work reduces the distance you need to drive to work each day and therefore results in lower insurance premiums.

38. Drop glass coverage: For cars with cheap windshields, it may be cheaper to leave the glass coverage since in combination with the deductibles to pay in the event of an accident, you would pay more. It’s up to you to calculate.

39. Discounts for retirees: Some insurance companies will offer different retirement discounts for drivers.

40. Disabilities: Some companies offer discounts for people with disabilities.

41. Hybrid Vehicles: Many companies reward driving a hybrid vehicle with lower insurance premiums.

42. Private Garage: Parking your car in a safe place (for example, private or secure garage) typically results in lower insurance premiums with car insurance providers.

Digital Marketing

What doesn’t kill me, (actually) makes me stronger

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Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was mad about his death, the way he ended the last almost eleven years of his life; but he is credited with the saying: “What does not kill us, makes us stronger”, and “What does not destroy me, makes me stronger”, and variants.

This man was a fervent enemy of Christianity and never saw the light of Christ, but I think he certainly got a lot right in philosophy, including this one.

And this quote is completely biblical. We can find bible verses upon bible verses to support the fact that Nietzsche was actually propounding the Word of God even though he hated Christianity and the thought of God. (For starters, see John 16:33; James 1:2-4; Galatians 6:9 and many others like it).

Everything we patiently endure in life eventually turns to our advantage. And this is where faith comes in. The faith of trust, hope, courage, boldness and confidence. Nietzsche therefore had faith and possibly a faith based on God, although he never knew it. He would call on the Biblical Wisdom tradition to support this claim.

The faith that gets us through the toughest times with a “what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger” approach requires hope, a sense of love (at least self-love), courage, and more.

However, it is only when we look back that we can see ‘after’ how far we have come and how much we have endured. In fact, Hebrews 12 attributes the difficult times of life to the loving discipline of the Lord, and the key to our perseverance is humbly accepting his love to grow us to maturity. Verse 11 says, “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later, however, it produces a harvest of justice and peace for those who have been trained in it.”

We must remain and abide in God no matter what happens, even when it doesn’t make sense. What doesn’t kill me inevitably makes me stronger because God loves me so much that he wants me to reach my potential.

Yet it seems heartbreakingly untenable to think about how difficult some situations of loss and difficulty can be; however, this truth still holds; it’s not just a cliche. We will survive and we will be stronger if we endure.

Skip to Rudyard Kipling for part of an old favorite, “If”:

If you can force your heart, your nerves and sinews
To serve your turn long after they’re gone,
And so endure when there is nothing in you
Except the Will that tells them: ‘Wait!’[1]

Copyright © 2009, SJ Wickham. All rights reserved throughout the world.

Relationship

spring activities for kids

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Spring is almost here and what better way to enjoy and appreciate those beautiful spring days outside with your kids than by blowing bubbles!

Children’s craft recipe for homemade bubbles:

giant bubbles

3 cups of water

1 cup dishwashing liquid or baby shampoo

1/3 cup light corn syrup

Mix everything together in a large bowl. Instead of using dishwashing liquid, I use Baby Shampoo. This will not sting children’s eyes if the bubbles splash into their eyes.

homemade bubble wands

1. Classic Hanger Wand: Bend a wire hanger into a circle and handle. Wrap the circle with string. Dipping container: Trash can lid turned upside down.

2. Giant Soap Bubble Wand: Use 2 drinking straws and a string about 48 inches long. Thread the string through both straws and knot the ends. For the solution of bubbles in a source of square or rectangular shape. Put the straws and string into the soap solution. Gently pick up the straws, one in each hand. Pull the straws apart as you lift them up and a giant bubble will form. Wave your arms in the air and the bubble will be free to float up and away.

Paint Shampoo
6 tablespoons of shampoo

Water

Mix the shampoo with a small amount of water and beat with an electric mixer. The shampoo should become like a shaving cream. If it’s too thick, add more water. If it’s too runny, add more shampoo. This is great fun for kids to play in the bathtub.

For more spring activities and craft ideas for kids, visit http://www.create-kids-crafts.com.

Health Fitness

How to find the best online shopping deals

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The Internet has made it possible to perform a number of tasks from the comfort of your home. One specific area that has experienced significant growth in recent years is shopping. Whether it’s shopping for products, reading reviews about them, or finding discount deals, it’s all available on the World Wide Web.

An online store would mean that the store owner does not have to worry about the operational costs of a physical store. Therefore, he can offer you discount offers, which a physical store might not be able to do. Competition from online shopping also forces these retailers to offer quality products at attractive prices.

Finding such offers is not a big deal, but to find the best ones, you would need to work hard and spend hours on the computer to get the job done. Therefore, patience is a virtue when it comes to searching for deals online. Very often, people simply buy the first thing that seems to be cheap, but usually regret it later, when they see the same thing at an even lower price. However, if you buy products specifically from a single online merchant, then things become easier. You would only need to subscribe to the merchant’s newsletter, which would contain all the deals that he has to offer.

Coupon websites are a good place to start looking for online shopping deals. Sometimes these sites even offer coupon discounts in combination with some banks. You should always check if your bank qualifies. Such websites have a lot to offer, try visiting one and you will be amazed and also overwhelmed by what you find.

People often assume that even if you shop online with deals, you end up paying the amount saved on shipping. This is not true for all cases, but in situations where this is true, you can check with your friends and order items together. That way you wouldn’t feel the shipping costs and still end up saving a lot.

Visiting forums and blogs would help you find the best online shopping deals and is an efficient way to narrow down your search. They will even offer you information about what the online shopping deals website has to offer. If you want to compare two websites for online shopping deals, I advise you to turn to blogs. They would save you the trouble of scrolling through each item to see which site offers you the best deal on that item. Most of the work has been done for you and the blogs will identify which items are the cheapest on which site.

One thing you should always keep in mind when shopping for anything online is to beware of scammers. You don’t know the owner and you may never have seen him in real life, so there’s almost zero chance you’ll be able to track him down. Scammers may offer him what he wants, but they would steal his resources and give him nothing in return. The best way to stay away from scammers is to only visit websites that have been reviewed or have testimonials from previous customers. Never look for a new website that doesn’t have reviews or testimonials to prove its worth.

The last thing to look at is the Recommended Retail Price (RRP). This is a price set by the retailer, but it does not mean that anything less than this is the cheapest price. Most online shopping deals websites would use this to attract customers. Sometimes they even claim that they are the only ones that go below the PVP, but usually this is not the case. Always remember to do extensive research before deciding on a retailer.

Pets

Puppy Shyness – How Can You Deal With It?

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Puppy shyness is a common problem that all dog owners are likely to face from time to time. This type of behavior, which is more commonly found in toy dog ​​breeds, is seen more often in at least one of every litter, dog experts say, adding that puppies with this type of behavior should be given a certain kind of special treatment suitable for your personality

You have to keep in mind that as your puppy grows, he also becomes more dependent on his owner to ensure that he is well protected and cared for. With the attention you give your pet, there is a great tendency for your pet to develop aggression if he sees a threat that another pet or person wants to take away the attention you gave him. This behavior is called fear-induced aggression, as experts call it.

Giving your puppy some kind of reassurance that he is being protected and cared for may be good in certain circumstances, but perpetually protecting and caring for him is another story, because it only reinforces the puppy’s shyness as he learns to associate the attention you give to the behavior it displays. It is difficult to deny that it is difficult for us to resist the look of a puppy that asks for calm, but in order to eliminate his negative behavior, a firm decision must be made, which is to teach your puppy that shyness and fear are not entirely right

How to help your shy puppy to change

You really need to take a firm stand when it comes to your pup’s shyness. One of the most important things you need your dog to learn is that you are not his protector. Your pup also needs to trust that there is nothing to fear. The next thing to teach your pet is to stop him from being shy and scared; these are negative behaviors that do not make your pet happy.

You can reduce your puppy’s shyness by following these tips:

1. Let your friends know that your dog’s barking is fear-induced. Solicit their cooperation by asking them to simply ignore any antics your dog may display. With this, you are actually asking your friends to teach your dog that there is nothing to fear after all.

2. Socialize your pet by getting him used to people. Whenever you have a guest, keep your dog next to you with the use of a leash to prevent him from hiding behind your legs. His experience of being with other people more often without being hurt will help him develop confidence that he is not in danger and that his master’s reassuring touch is not necessary after all.

Real Estate

The REO Formula – Real Estate

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To clarify, let’s describe what Real Estate Owned or “REO” is. Real estate seized by an Institutional Lender (primarily banks, mortgage companies, insurance companies, etc.) and now owned by that Lender is REO property. Most lenders have an REO department within their company, usually managed by an REO officer, bank employee, or another lender. Lenders definitely do not want to own properties that they have had to foreclose on. They are under pressure from federal and/or other banking regulators to divest these properties. This also reduces your ability to make new loans.

Today, short sales are a very popular method of buying these foreclosed (or about to be foreclosed) properties from banks. There is another method or technique that has been used by real estate investors for many years which is known as the “REO Formula”.

Let’s see an example for the use of the REO Formula.

Let’s say you’re a real estate agent with a very active and wealthy investor client who owns multiple properties and is always looking for a way to acquire more properties and/or raise cash. It seems that many investors always need cash to make another “deal”.

Let’s say your client owns several parcels of good land to develop. You would like to acquire more income-producing properties. You learn from one of your official REO contacts about a small apartment complex for which the bank would accept $250,000. He knows that the fair market value of the units must be around $350,000.

After consulting with his client, he comes up with the following proposal to the bank:

1) Your client will exchange development land valued at $250,000 to the bank for the apartments, provided the bank lends your client $175,000 (70% LTV) in cash for the apartments.
two) Your client will then buy back the land from the bank with a down payment of $87,500 and the bank will lend the balance of $162,500 (65% LTV).

Let’s see the benefits for both parties:
A. YOUR CUSTOMER
1. You have completed a tax-deferred exchange of your development land for the apartments.
2. You have $87,500 in cash that is also tax deferred.
3. You have traded idle land for income-producing property.

B. THE BANK
1. You have traded one unwanted REO property (one bad loan) for two good loans from a capable borrower.

Another way this could be structured could be for the bank to make the loan on their client’s land. Then your client could buy the apartments with a down payment and a loan from the bank. However, using this method would not have the same tax benefits. Please note that I am not giving tax advice here. Before structuring any transaction that may have tax ramifications, you or anyone else should consult a CPA or tax professional.

These publications are the opinion of the author who is not engaged in providing legal, accounting or investment advice. If such advice is required or desired, the services of competent professionals should be sought.

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Aphrodisiac recipes for men to improve libido and sexual potency

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Aphrodisiacs are foods that help increase sexual potency. These foods not only increase libido, but also improve overall health and well-being. In this article you will find some of the aphrodisiac recipes that can keep you sexually active and powerful.

1. Isabgol is available in two forms: shell form, which is white, and whole form, which is blackish-brown. Take all of Isabgol and strip it of all foreign matter. Now, take a glass of hot milk and mix about 10-15 grams (2-3 teaspoons) into the milk, but do not let the isabgol form into balls, rather stir it well into the milk. When it has completely mixed with the milk, it should be sipped and not swallowed. It is claimed that if a person takes this mixture daily at night, his semen will thicken, sperm will multiply, orgasm will be prolonged, and the problem of premature ejaculation will disappear, but the experiment must continue for at least 40 days or so. .

2. Dates have a high percentage of sugar; therefore, diabetics should not use them. When the dates are dried, they are called chhoaras. Boil 4-6 dates (fresh or dried) in milk and when they soften, eat them and drink the milk too. It is a very powerful drink that, if used during the winter season, will prove to be a highly valued aphrodisiac, as it enhances sexual potency and awakens sensuality. Dates with milk can be taken in the morning, before and/or after intercourse. If taken before intercourse it will boost sexual power, if taken after intercourse it will eliminate any feelings of weakness felt after ejaculation. If taken in the morning, it stores a lot of energy in the body to enjoy sex. Therefore, in whatever form or at any time it is taken, it will always have a beneficial effect on you.

3. Asparagus (shatavari) should be mashed and reduced to a fine powder. Take a teaspoon with warm milk, at least 2 hours before intercourse. It will cause a huge erection, impart strength to the male organ, delay ejaculation and increase sexual pleasure. It should be used with caution as it is capable of exciting libido to extreme heights and if taken during the day an erection often results.

4. Take the same number of roasted black grams; add the almonds and the same amount of dried grapes (munakka) after removing the seeds. Take two tablespoons daily with warm milk to control premature ejaculation, lack of sexual power or to be able to hold on longer. Imparts virility, removes to keep longer. Imparts virility, eliminates impotence. It is tonic, nutritional and aphrodisiac, but it must be taken daily. Diabetics should reduce the amount of munakka.

5. Beat an egg and shake the contents vigorously. Now mix two teaspoons of honey and one teaspoon of brandy. It can give an immediate boost to your sexual power and ability and give you an instant erection. Certain people are allergic to the use of eggs or even brandy; therefore, they should not venture to try this recipe.

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the views of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

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Sports

Randy Moss – A Brief Biography

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This article is one of a series of articles written about some of the current New England Patriots players. In this article we will look at the life and football career of Randy Moss, the star wide receiver for the Patriots. While some of his transgressions off the field are well known, his stature as one of the best wide receivers in NFL history is indisputable. Let’s 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 kind of town you’d expect to produce one of the NFL’s biggest stars. Rand was so small that they didn’t 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 at sports. His favorite sports were soccer and basketball. He helped bring his team state titles in both football and basketball during his junior and senior years. Due to his excellent performance in football during his high school years, college football powerhouses took great interest in him. The main universities that showed interest in Randy were Ohio State, Notre Dame and Florida State University. Notre Dame’s Lou Holtz 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 ran high at the high school Randy Moss attended. These tensions resulted in many fights at DuPont High School. After signing to go to Notre Dame, Randy got into one of those racially motivated fights. This resulted in Notre Dame rescinding his scholarship. Lou Holtz suggested to Bobby Bowden, the head coach at FSU, that he give Randy a chance. So Randy intended to go to FSU on a full football scholarship. However, due to 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 wore a red shirt.

In 1996, due to some transgressions off the field, Randy was fired from the state of Florida. 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 of hours from his hometown. Randy knew that Marshall was moving from a Division 1-AA to a Division 1-A, which would mean tougher competition and more exposure to NFL scouts. I am sure this influenced his decision to attend Marshall.

During the 1996 season, Randy broke many records as a freshman at Marshall. This included most games with a touchdown reception in a season (14), most consecutive games with a touchdown reception (13), and most catches for touchdowns in a season (28). He also broke the record for the number of receiving yards gained by a freshman in a season (1,709 in 78 receptions), a record that still stands today. He helped Marshall win the Division I-AA schools national championship.

Randy also played soccer at Marshall during his sophomore year. This was the University’s first year as a Division IA school. During Randy’s two seasons at Marshall, he broke many NCAA records. Overall at Marshall, he scored at least one touchdown in the 28 games he played. He won the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the best wide receiver in the nation and was a 1997 Heisman finalist. He finished fourth in the voting that year, behind Ryan Leaf, Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson. Not bad considering Randy was just a sophomore. Charles Woodson, the University of Michigan star who won the Heisman that year, stated that “Randy had superior talent and I was surprised Randy didn’t get the Heisman.”

Randy Moss was so good during his sophomore year at Marshall that many of the NFL scouts began to take notice. It looked like 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 he had at Marshall were good enough to get him drafted.

Moss was selected by Minnesota in the 21st round of the 1998 NFL Draft. It was expected that he would be drafted in the main 5 rounds, but during the draft the teams hesitated. I’m sure his off-field issues played a role here. Also, Moss missing the NFL combine in Indianapolis before that year’s draft was a concern for some NFL teams. The Combine offers a sampling of the NFL’s top potential recruits to NFL scouts. He missed the combine due to an abscessed tooth. But some believe he was trying to avoid drug tests. In any case, Minnesota at the time was a perfect fit for Randy.

At the end of the 1998 regular season in 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 in Minnesota. He then spent a couple of years with the Oakland Raiders, before ending up with the New England Patriots.

In 2007, the New England Patriots acquired Moss in a trade with Oakland. Moss did very well during the 2007 season with the Patriots. He had the most total yards for the Patriots with 98 catches for 1,493 yards. That season he earned his sixth Pro Bowl selection, scored touchdowns in 13 of 16 games, had nine 100-yard games and helped lead the New England Patriots to an undefeated season, with the only loss coming in Super Bowl XLII to the Patriots. New York Giants.

In 2008, Moss had 69 receptions for 1,008 yards and 11 touchdowns. Quite an achievement considering quarterback Tom Brady missed out with 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 up to this point has had an amazing football career. Although he has had his share of transgressions off the field, he has that uncanny ability to focus on the field and act in the moments that really matter. His story is from rags to riches. The town in which he grew up was very poor. He has been motivated by his need to help his mother, who worked long hours as a nursing assistant to help keep her children healthy and happy as they grew up. His story is one often seen 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 Rand, West Virginia, living in poverty. His rags-to-riches story should serve as an inspiration to all children growing up in poverty. He is achieving his idea of ​​the American dream, and has shown that hard work and focus when it matters can result in achievement, no matter how hard he tries.