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Randy Moss - A Short Biography

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:09:07 -0500

This article is one of a series of articles written about some of the current players of the New England Patriots, one of the preeminent teams of the NFL. In this article we will look at the life and football career of Randy Moss. 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. **End Summary** Topics: Randy Moss]]> Randy Moss biography]]> New England Patriots]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> 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 .

Tom Brady - A Short Biography

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:10:53 -0500

What is that nebulous quality about certain people which produces greatness? Tom Brady, of the New England Patriots, was never expected to achieve such greatness. Yet he has become one of the stars of the NFL. In this article, we will biographically examine the quarterback Tom Brady. But here we will do more then just list his achievements. We will examine how Tom Brady was able to achieve sports greatness. And from this information, possibly understand what is possible for all of us, whatever our endeavor. The information presented here is solely our opinion, simply because we were not able to talk to Tom Brady directly. But in doing research for this article, we did find some common threads among individuals who have obtained a certain level of greatness. Tom Brady seem to be a good choice for characterizing those qualities. These common threads which are presented here, are the most important elements of this article. Lets start by examining a short biography of Tom Brady. Tom Brady grew up in San Mateo, California, near San Francisco. He attended Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, where he became a star athlete. **End Summary** Topics: Tom Brady]]> Tom Brady biography]]> New England Patriots]]> greatness]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web publisher and developer who lives in the Boston, MA area. He is the creator and webmaster for the site New England Patriots . He is also an avid New England Patriot fan.

Flight Instruction - The Online Aviation Dictionary

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:36:46 -0500

This article is one in a series of articles about flight instruction in the United States. Here we examine one of the tools used in most flight instruction curriculums, the online aviation dictionary. The beneficiary of such an indispensable tool is the student pilot. But also flight instructors, and even aerospace engineers can realize benefits from a highly effective online aviation dictionary. The web developer or webmaster, who has been assigned the task of creating an online aviation dictionary, should also find the following information useful. Here we characterize those elements which produce a highly effective online aviation dictionary, and we provide a list of good online aviation dictionaries along with a discussion about those dictionaries. So what are the components of a highly effective aviation dictionary? First and foremost, an aviation dictionary should be comprehensive, but not so comprehensive that the student pilot, and flight instructor, must look through many aerospace terms in order to find those terms which are fundamental to flight training. But also, it should be comprehensive enough for the aerospace engineering student, so that at least basic aerospace engineering terms can be found. **End Summary** Topics: flight instruction]]> aviation dictionary]]> flight training]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web publisher and developer who lives in the Boston, MA area. He is the creator and webmaster for Aviation Dictionary - Pilot Portal USA .

How to Fly Using a Wingsuit

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:32:02 -0400

To be able to fly like a bird has always been one of mankind's archetypal dreams. In 1903, the Wright brothers achieved human flight by inventing the airplane. But human flight without the aid of some form of flying vehicle has never been achieved, up until recently. Today, because of the wingsuit, human flight can be achieved without the aid of an aircraft. While this is not for the faint of heart, it is probably the closest to flying like a bird that exists today. Here we provide the steps you need to take in order to fly like a bird, or at least a flying squirrel. Following theses steps, you will find a discussion about this unusual form of flight. The first step is to understand what a wingsuit is and how it produces flight. A wingsuit is a jump suit, which creates the airfoil shape because of fabric sewn between the legs and under the arms. It is also called a birdman suit or squirrel suit. When wearing this suit during freefall, with arms and legs spread out, you become a human wing and therefore you are able to glide. **End Summary** Topics: wingsuit]]> wingsuit flying]]> skydiving]]> extreme sports]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web publisher and developer who resides within the Boston, MA area. He is also a certified pilot and is the webmaster for Pilot Portal USA and Pilot Jobs .

Causative Factors for the Devaluation of US Currency

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:18:08 -0400

In this article we examine the most important causative factors which have contributed to the fall in value of the US currency. What are research has found is that while there are variable opinions as to why we have seen massive devaluation of the US currency, at the end of the day, all indications are that it really is a simple supply and demand issue, which comes from the conceptual understanding of supply side economics. But what has caused such a large supply and a weakened demand for the US currency, resulting in devaluation. First we will look at the demand side and later will examine the supply side. Lets examine these issues. There are three basic forms of demand that can exist for the US currency. The first is the US economy itself. To what degree are consumers spending and borrowing money. What we currently see, given the poor US economy, is very little spending on the consumer side. Mortgages and various consumer loans are down. The Federal Reserve (Fed) has tried to stimulate consumer borrowing by lowering the interest rate, which is a classic method by the Fed. **End Summary** Topics: US currency devaluation]]> US currency]]> Federal Reserve]]> US dollar]]> federal deficit]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web publisher and developer, who lived in the Boston, MA area. He is the creator and web master for the site Forex Trading .

A List of Factors Which Determine Currency Value

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:07:37 -0400

The information presented here is designed for the Forex/currency trader. This information is also useful to anyone who would like to develop an understanding of factors which determine currency value. For the currency trader, this understanding is needed in order to develop a currency trend analysis for a particular country. Developing accurate currency trends is the key to successful Forex trading. What determines the value of a countries currency really comes down to supply and demand of that currency. If a particular countries currency is in high demand by purchasers such as travelers, governments, and investors, this will increase the value of the countries currency. The factors that follow may have a positive or negative affect on the demand for a particular currency. Lets take a look at these factors. 1) Printing of Currency: If a country prints an excessive amount of currency, more then what it normally would, this can decrease the value of the currency. Any time you have more of anything, this can result in a decrease in it's value. This is true whether you are talking about currency or commodities such as iron ore, crude oil, coal, gold, silver and platinum. **End Summary** Topics: currency]]> currency value]]> forex trading]]> currency trading]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web publisher and developer who lives in the Boston, MA area. He is the creator and web master for the site Forex Trading.

Entry Level Jobs - How to Find in the United States

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:23:04 -0400

Because of the current US economy, many American companies are laying off workers. But also, it is a fact that many companies prefer to hire recent college graduates. Our research has shown that job availability for the recent college grad may not be exactly the doom and gloom that the mainstream media has presented. Lets take a look at what you need to do in order to find an entry level job. 1) You need to make sure you are in the proper mind set for finding an entry level job. You must realize that the old clichÃ© of "finding a job is a full time job" is true, and be prepared to be focused and persistent in your job search. Our research has shown that the jobs are there, and you will find the right fit if you are persistent. But it is also very important that you contact the right potential employer. 2) Although by definition, entry level means that you do not need work experience, this is far from the truth. You absolutely need to have some work experience if you want to obtain an entry level position. **End Summary** Topics: entry level jobs]]> job seeking]]> jobs for college grads]]> jobs]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan is the creator and webmaster for many job seeking sites, such as Sales Representative Jobs and Programmer Jobs . For a complete list of job seeking sites go to Intellegojobs .

How to Improve the US Economy - A Political Perspective

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:04:38 -0400

The United States has been in a recession since December, 2007, as defined by the National Bureau of Economic Research, a private, nonprofit research organization. But the American people, and the Obama administration along with the democrat majority congress, seem to be at odds on how to fix the American economy. A robust economy means companies expand which results in job creation. Currently, the American people are not spending because many are not working, and those who are working are spending less, most likely due to the possibility of losing their job. Current unemployment rate stands at 9.6% as of August, 2009. A decrease in spending by the American people results in a decrease in company profits, company non expansion, and more layoffs. Reporting on a survey by Watson Wyatt, a consulting firm, the HRSpecialist.com reported in November of 2008 that one-fourth of U.S. employers plan to have staff reductions during the following calendar year. We are now seeing this come to fruition for 2009. So how can the US economy improve? Improvement being defined as two consecutive quarters where we do not have negative growth in the GDP (gross domestic product). **End Summary** Topics: US economy]]> federal deficit]]> economic growth]]> unemployment]]> jobs]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web publisher and developer who resides within the Boston, MA area. He is the creator and webmaster for Sales Representative Jobs, Bookkeeping Jobs, and Programmer Jobs.

How to Become a Pilot in the United States

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:43:13 -0400

There are many reasons to gain a Private Pilot License, also called a Private Pilot Certificate. The three main reasons are for recreation, business, or a stepping stone to the Commercial Pilot License. While many pilots in the United States get their flight training through the military, here we provide the steps needed to become a pilot by training at one of the many flight schools in America. Lets take a look at the steps which are needed in order to become a certified Private Pilot. 1) The first step is a psychological step. You need to make sure you are in the proper mind set and have the proper attitude to learn how to fly. This means you should have a very good reason, at least for yourself, in terms of why you want to become a pilot. And a perfunctory reason will not work. The reason for this is because it takes unadulterated commitment on your part in order to gain a Private Pilot License. 2) Along the lines of commitment, you will need to set aside a large chunk of time weekly for learning how to fly. **End Summary** Topics: private pilot license]]> how to become a pilot]]> flight training]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web developer and publisher who resides within the Boston, MA area. He is a Private Pilot and webmaster for Pilot Portal USA - Flight Schools, Aviation Dictionary, and More, Pilot Jobs, and Weather for Pilots.

How to Prepare for a Successful Summit of Mount Everest

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:39:02 -0400

Here we examine what you need to do in order to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest, and live to tell your friends and family about your adventure. The information presented here is more pragmatic and less philosophical. Here we will not discuss why some men and women have the need to climb the highest mountain in the world. At this point in your search for information, you probably donâ€™t need this type of philosophical reasoning. Here you will find strictly the preparatory steps you need to take in order to increase the probability of a successful ascent and descent of Mount Everest. As in all worthwhile endeavors, preparation is the key to success. Lets take a look at the necessary preparatory steps. 1) Make sure that you are in the proper frame of mind for a summit. By this we mean ask yourself why you want to climb Mount Everest. You need to have a very good reason to attempt a summit, at least a very good reason for yourself. The reason for this is because your motivation level must be very high, and needs to be deep seated within your own personal psychology. **End Summary** Topics: Mount Everest]]> Mount Everest summit preparation]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web developer and publisher, who resides within the Boston, MA area. He is the creator of Intellego Web Publishing and is currently preparing for a Mount Everest summit. He is also the creator and webmaster for Mount Everest.

How to Select a Flight School

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:09:06 -0400

In selecting a flight school, you will or have already learned that there are two types of instruction offered at flight schools. To become a pilot in the United States, you learn under either FAR Part 141 or FAR Part 61 flight regulations. FAR, which stands for Federal Aviation Regulations, are a very large set of rules and regulations provided by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Over time, as you become a pilot, you will become very familiar with many of the rules which are laid out in the FARs. But in terms of our discussion, FAR Part 141 means the flight school provides a more formal way of learning for the student. Learning is more structured under FAR Part 141. FAR Part 61 means flight schools provide a less structured form of learning. What this means is that the hours required for the various certifications are less for those who learn at FAR Part 141 schools. For example, a Private Pilot Certificate may be achieved in 35 hours of flight time under Part 141, rather than 40 hours under Part 61. **End Summary** Topics: flight school selection]]> flight training]]> flight school]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web publisher and developer. He resides within the Boston, MA area and is the creator of Intellego Web Publishing. He is also a Private Pilot, and webmaster for Pilot Portal USA, Pilot Jobs, and Weather for Pilot .

Flying For a Regional Airline, Is It Worth It?

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:05:27 -0400

In the United States, and else where around the world, salary is usually dependent upon one major factor. That is, how many people can perform that particular job. The fewer the number of people that can perform a particular job, usually the greater the salary. In many cases, salary is not dependent upon how much money was used in order to obtain the skill. A good example of this can be seen if we look at the salaries seen in professional sports. For example, in the NFL, professional football players can make millions of dollars per year, yet the preparation does not cost much money in relative terms. To play in the NFL really comes down to hard physical work, developing mental toughness, extreme dedication, and having the physical attributes and ability. Not to many people can play in the NFL, and therefore most players enjoy a pretty good salary. The minimum salary of a rookie in the NFL is $285,000.00 per year. The highest salary for an NFL player in 2008 was seen in the form of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, of Pittsburgh at $27,701,920.00. **End Summary** Topics: regional airline]]> regional airline pay]]> regional airline pilot]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web developer and publisher who resides within the Boston, MA area. He is the creator of Intellego Web Publishing. He is also a Private Pilot and the webmaster of Pilot Portal USA - Flight Schools, Aviation Weather, Aviation Dictionary, Aviation Directory, and More and the site Pilot Jobs.

A List of Tough Job Interview Questions For Tough Times

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:38:16 -0400

While some tough job interview questions take us off guard, others we can see coming a mile away. How we answer job interview questions will make the difference between getting and not getting the job. We all have questions that we'd rather not be asked during an interview. But how can one prepare completely for a tough interview? The answer to this question really comes down to intense preparatory work. In a nutshell, do your homework. Make sure that you know your resume thoroughly and expect questions to come from your work history. Also, expect questions about the company you want to work for and the type of future you want in that company, and finally, expect questions about you. You should use several large lists of questions in preparation for the interview. Below, you will find a list of tough job interview questions, which should be helpful in preparation for the job interview. While the questions below are pretty standard and can be expected at most job interviews, you should also create your own questions. **End Summary** Topics: job interview questions]]> job interview]]> employment interview]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Thomas Sullivan is the creator and webmaster for many job seeking sites, such as Sales Representative Jobs and Programmer Jobs . For a complete list of job seeking sites go to Intellegojobs .

Why NFL Players Get Paid Millions of Dollars Per Year

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:15:55 -0400

The main questions is, why do NFL players get paid millions of dollars per year? To answer this question, you need to understand the concepts of revenue stream within the NFL, and the term "salary cap". The salary cap is the amount of money an NFL team can spend on salaries for their players per year. The salary cap, imposed by the NFL commission, has progressively increased year by year since its inception back in 1994. In essence the NFL salary cap, as negotiated by the players Union in the current collective bargaining agreement, is 62.24% of all football related revenue divided by 32 teams. For the 2009 season that figure is 128 million dollars. This means that each team has 128 million dollars it can spend on player salaries per year. But, as indicated by the data shown below, this salary cap continues to grow from year to year. Revenue mainly comes from ticket sales. The following shows the steady increase in salary cap since 1999: Salary Cap Per Team for NFL Player Salaries by Year 2008 $116 million 2007 $109 million 2006 $102 million 2005 $85.5 million 2004 $80. **End Summary** Topics: football player salary]]> football players]]> NFL player salary]]> top NFL player salaries]]> NFL salaries]]> NFL salary cap]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> 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 NFL Merchandise , an online store for the NFL fan, located at the site New England Patriots .