: About Me

I have a combined 28 years experience in journalism, advanced editing/proofreading, publishing consulting, photography, books/Ebooks and sales. I have written/edited/proofread thousands of articles so far as a journalist, managing-editor, editor-in-chief, and publishing consultant in North America, the UK, and the Middle East both as a freelancer and employed member of staff for magazines and other businesses. I am a published author (Publish America, USA), 'Call of the Prophesy'. I have ghost written a course for consumer health writers, and three other books. I have run three magazines (Domestic Terrorism.Com, History of the Roman Empire.com, and Cooking of Asia.Com), and do other writing/editing/book and ebook writing/formatting/rewriting/consultancy/ghostwriting work for varied international clients. I was first published professionally at age 15, and worked as journalist with the International News Syndicate (UK) during its years of operation. I have also written a dissertation on world terrorism and varied related essays. I currently hire writers for varied projects and am always looking for new and upcoming talent to add to my wonderful group of hard working writers. Should you wish to try your hand beyond this wonderful and highly talented community, please contact me directly at andyrat13b@yahoo.com.

My passion is ...

current events, history, horse riding, cycling, writing, editing, travel, volunteering, our family pets (degu and gerbil), dogs

I know too much about ...

covering disasters/wars, surviving a killer earthquake, 9-11, overseas conflicts

My parents always told me ...

you will never make any money out of writing, but I ask them now why I have been so successful and people worldwide, including fellow journalists, even from the BBC, CNN, ABC, etc. know my work

My childhood ambition ...

to be a writer or veterinarian

My favorite memory ...

there are too many to name one, but one that sticks out is getting a visa into a dangerous country on a dare, without letting the immigration officials from that country know I was a journalist

Why I write ...

'the truth is out there'; all journalists have the power and skill to inform the world of the truth when the people involved may not be able to have a voice, but, of course, ethics and honor are important to me: never report something that will cause harm or suffering, invades privacy, or impedes on my country's national security. Our country should not have to censor us; we should be responsible enough to do that. Also, reporting the facts from all sides and not my opinion - true journalism.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

history; biographies; adventures; mysteries; CSI; etc.

My first job ...

age 15 - junior reporter/assistant to the editor for the Anglican Youth Movement in BC, Canada

My best moment ...

being asked to create, design, find writers, get articles, get photos, and start, within 3-hours of the 9-11 attacks, a newsmagazine online, Domestic Terrorism.Com, that would draw the attention of both governments, survivors, eyewitnesses, the military and regular people worldwide

My inspiration ...

my dearest best friend - his name cannot be mentioned here

Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green"

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It is not surprising that many families struggle to make green changes in their lifestyles. The media and many companies/government programs offer wonderful ways to protect the environment if you have a large income or massive savings account. However, most of us desperately want to do our part to protect the environment, slow down or stop global warming, and teach our children healthy habits that will ensure their future and the future of our planet. Can it be done on a low budget? Yes there are at least five ways to implement green changes immediately into a family's lifestyle without la...

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