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About me - Kat Loughery

Writing has been a passion since I was in grammar school. I've written thirteen novels and I am looking for a contemporary romance publisher as I complete the edits on my last book (which I love). I co-owned and was an associate editor for a small literary

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Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Pros and cons of the Internet in today's society
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There is a growing epidemic of internet predators these days, and quite frankly not enough is bring done to protect the individuals whose rights are being violated. While the government is quick to jump all over child predators like so many we hear about on the news, pedophiles stalking children in chat rooms, on blog boards,... More..

Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture America has lost track of its moral principles
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The answer to the burning question, in my opinion, as to whether or not America has lost track of its moral principles is an absolute YES! I'm 34 and I can remember growing up hearing about "the 60's being such and such" and the "70's being such and such". Twenty years from now I don't think it will be quite as easy to pinpoi... More..

Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs How to use volunteer opportunities to expand your career
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Employers looking for qualified individuals to fill their employment positions should look more closely at the volunteer experience of individuals, and not only on positions that they were paid to do.Recently I went to a temp agency to apply for a part-time job. When I showed my resume they almost immediately dismissed me bec... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make bad choices in life
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While I personally live by a rule of no regrets I often still wonder if I made the right choice in certain situations. But then the question I ask myself is, was it a bad choice for me or did my choice create a negative outcome for someone else. Not everything that we feel is a negative choice is truly a negative, just like c... More..

Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to lose 10 pounds in a week
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Ten pounds in a week sounds extreme, but depending on your starting weight it can be a very realistic and healthy figure to jump start any healthy eating plan. This would not be ideal for anyone only needing to lose 10 pounds, more for someone who has 100 or more pounds to lose. 80% of our body mass is made up of water, and ... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why it's better to give than receive
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The season of giving is upon us and this year my husband and I have decided to focus our finances on our family and friends, and keeping our spending limit on each other to under $15 (with an IOU to be paid at a later date). One would think that would be hard, and maybe a little sad, especially since this is our first Christm... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Tips for keeping your New Year's resolutions
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Creating a New Year's resolution is a nice thought, the problem is, it is more of an "I wish to accomplish" than an actual goal set in motion.I know so many people who start off each new year with one big "to do" for the year. Usually it is either to lose weight, quit a bad habit or to fix something about themselves. Then the... More..

Other Planting: A metaphor for life
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So as I was planting my vegetable garden today it really hit me how much gardening reflects life. Think about it. We are the gardeners and the plants are our dreams, our ambitions, our loved ones and the life which we are trying to create. They are the things we want to nurture... the things we hold dear to our hearts and ... More..

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