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Brenda says her approach with patients is individualized because each person is unique, and their care and education must be tailored to fit their position. When asked what she thinks is the single most important thing patients can do to improve their health, Brenda responds"I have to pick just one? I would have to say, 'Take their binders, end of story.' High phosphorus is extensively damaging to the body—that is a known fact. Malnutrition is also detrimental. So, I would rather someone eat high-phosphorus meals to nourish their body, and take their binders without fail every time food goes in their mouth, than strictly limit what they eat and not take their binders. I would also like people to give up one processed food per week until they're eating a variety of unprocessed foods. But that's a whole different topic."
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Located in Incheon city, Kyeyang-gu Dongyangdong, the Fun House is a facility that houses lonely seniors and disabled people who had unfortunately not been able to receive any help from the government or other organizations.
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Chile pal Mundial!!!!!!!!! Alexis Sanchez y valdivia tuvieron un partidaso!!!
Oye y que paso con Vargas? Jugo mas mal...
Oye y que paso con Vargas? Jugo mas mal...
Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy perdimos. Para. varear.
De mal en peor. Y mas encima jugamos contra Argentina que va primero. Esto va ser duro.... Viva Chile supongo.
Sin Brazil en la pelea pero con un entrenador idiota no vamos a llegar muy lejos (aunque podriamos) :/ Ahora si le pedimos al Athletic prestado Bielsa (:D) y sacamos a toda la basura del govierno del Futbol Chileno y bueno.... del govierno (jajajaja) tenemos el talento para llegar lejos! Ojala :) por favor mi Chilito, dejame soñar :)
Bueno veamos ahora si Suarez no nos mete 4 otra vez jajaja ufff que me hizo llorar ese partido jaja ;)
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switzerland was the only team who beat spain
chile is the only team that beat switzerland
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But seriously, if you really think about it, I mean REALLY think about it? No. jajajajaajajajjaajjaksdjfl;askdj AHEM sorry, lost my composure there a bit.
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Mowlana Hazar Imam announced today, April 26, 2013, the engagement of Prince Rahim Aga Khan, to Ms. Kendra Spears of Seattle, Washington, the United States.
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Aiglemont, France, 26 April 2013 — His Highness the Aga Khan today announced the engagement of his eldest son, Prince Rahim Aga Khan, to Ms. Kendra Spears of Seattle, Washington, the United States.
The Aga Khan, who is the Spiritual Leader or Imam of the global community of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, said he was delighted to announce the engagement.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan holds a BA from Brown University and an executive management degree from the Navarra Business School in Barcelona, Spain. He is involved in the poverty reduction efforts, notably micro-credit activities, of the Aga Khan Development Network – one of the largest private systems of agencies fostering social, cultural and economic development in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Ms. Spears holds a BA in sociology from the University of Washington in her native Seattle. She has a strong interest in arts and architecture. Ms. Spears has had a highly successful career as a model, working with many of the most prestigious fashion houses.
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By Esmeralda Lopez, Amnesty International USA Country Specialist for Mexico My desire to end torture in Mexico runs deep. Years ago it became too dangerous for me to visit my family in Mexico because they are only hours from Ciudad Juarez, a hot spot of violence. Some officers point to incidents of violence and the high crime rate as justification for use of torture. But I know torture is not the solution. SEE THE REST OF THIS POST
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Torture is illegal in the Philippines. Yet Philippine police and military continue to use torture to extract information or force an admission of guilt from individuals they arrest for alleged crimes.
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My name is Federico Boratto. I'd like to share my connection to Amnesty's Stop Torture Campaign – a connection forged by someone who loved me enough to share their experience with me.
On the first day of my internship at Amnesty International USA, when I learned about the global Stop Torture Campaign I could immediately feel my heart beat faster. I knew that I needed to be part of it.
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Does anyone have a favorite cous cous salad recipe? I'm looking for something that has veggies, herbs and perhaps a tangy dressing that would still taste good at room temperature. Also is there any difference in color or size of the types of cous cous sold?
MIne tends to have things like peppers, parsley, preserved lemons, onion, cucumber, chickpeas. Dressing is never anything more than olive oil and lemon juice.
Most cous cous I see is the same size and colour - although occasionally there's the much larger Palestinian couscous (maftoul) but I've only ever cooked that as a hot carb. rather than for salad.
i make my couscous with chicken stock first and granulated garlic so it has a lot of its own flavor, and then add toasted pine nuts, chopped roasted veggies (brussells sprouts are a fave) or steamed - diced yellow squash is good too, currants, sultanas or dried cherries, chopped cilantro or parsley, lots of minced shallots, and a lemony dijon vinaigrette. once i had it with that dressing (and added minced shallots) and simply chopped up frisee... that may have been my favorite.
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gad that sounds good maria.
love the Brussels [oven roasted?] and dried cherries cilantro too
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That sounds a lot like mine, but instead of tzatziki I make a spicy tomato dressing:
and add feta or halloumi
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bobs big boy burgers used to have a T&S dressing that was truly yumderful
Here are 2 recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi that are delicious. The first one is made with both couscous and mograbiah (larger than couscous) and oven dried tomatoes and labneh. http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/recipes/c... The oither one is called green couscous. The couscous is covered in an heb paste made of parsley, cilantro, mint and dill and is garnished with pistachios, green onions and arugula. http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/20... Both of these dishes are great at room temperature and easy to make in advance.
my couscous salad is made with medium-grain (only a personal preference), diced tomatoes, diced cucumbers, chopped parsley or mint (or both, depends on what's on hand), green onions, feta cheese, and tossed with lemon juice and olive oil (salt and pepper, too, of course)
Best served cold.
I find that the cous-cous tends to absorb the dressing, and tastes blander than when you first dress it. So I tend to use a fairly agressive dressing - lemon juice, wine vinegar, spices, garlic, salt, pepper, maybe a bit of tabasco - and some flavourful ingredients, like chopped green onion, or parsely, or cilantro, or olives.
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I agree, tastes good. The mixture often seems pretty bland. The recipe I use has the zest of a lemon in addition to the lemon juice and olive oil. It also has lots of scallions and some chickpeas and whatever vegetables are looking good, like corn, cucumbers or zucchini and anything else that looks good.
Lots of good ideas here. I think I'll try the curry and craisins next time.
I cook the cous cous with chicken broth & curry powder. After it has cooled I add craisins, almonds, cilantro, lime juice & salt. If it's too dry I add a little oil.
I love this recipe for Orzo with Roasted Vegetables and I have made it with couscous (and also quinoa).
If it's summer and you've got fresh tomatoes then those, fresh mozzarella, red onion, balsamic or red wine vinegar and olive oil. Other times of the year, roasted red peppers, fresh creamy goat cheese plus the vinegar and oil, lots of black pepper. I prefer Israeli couscous because it's a larger grain.
I've done it w/ pesto, sundried tomatoes/raisins/cranberries, toasted pine nuts/other nuts, and finely chopped vegetables like carrots.
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You all have me just itching to try some new cous cous twists. Thank you.


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The romantic tale of sixteen arms and six hearts started on Valentine's Day, when Mayhem, Seattle Aquarium's female giant Pacific octopus, met Rocky, her male counterpart, setting their three-hearts-each aflutter.
Mayhem played hard to get for a while before the pair hit it off. She was released into Puget Sound a few days later, hopefully to soon become a mother to thousands of hatchlings. Visitors can watch on video as Rocky is released Saturday, guided by biologists to his new home under the pier.
Octopus activities continue at the Aquarium on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, highlighting Puget Sound's native giant Pacific octopuses, intelligent, reclusive creatures that grow bigger and live longer than any other octopus species. See divers with octopuses at noon and feeding at 4 p.m. daily. There will also be keeper talks and craft activities for kids.
It's also a big weekend for another popular Seattle Aquarium resident, Aniak, the sea otter's adorable female pup. Playful otters are always popular, and the new little one that's been drawing admiring crowds since she was born Jan. 14 will be officially named Monday based on popular vote. Choose which Northwest-themed name you think suits her best — Willapa, Shi Shi, Elwha, Sequim or Sekiu — and vote on Seattle Aquarium's website, www.seattleaquarium.org, through 6 p.m. Friday.
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(BPT) - The business world is constantly changing and growing, becoming more culturally diverse and interconnected than ever before. Companies are looking for employees who are globally minded – even if the company does not do business on an international scale – because chances are it employs and serves a diverse population. Employees who recognize and understand different business opportunities, cultures and strategies can help a company successfully negotiate diverse situations.
Colleges and universities are recognizing how important it is for students to have a global perspective as part of the degree they earn.
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West integrates a global focus into courses taught through all degree programs for this exact reason. If you are thinking about going back to college to earn a degree, or if you are considering a graduate degree to help enhance your career, keep in mind how a globally focused education can help you:
* Almost every business has a cultural connection. Even the smallest locally owned and operated companies need to obtain materials to do business, and there is a good chance those materials are not available in the local community. They might not even be available in the same country. Having employees who understand how to navigate complex negotiations with people who may not share the same cultural values and backgrounds can help the company make great business deals with businesses in all parts of the world.
* Employees who are able to adapt quickly and easily to changing business environments can help the business stay current and grow as the economic environment fluctuates. These changes do not necessarily need to be international in nature. They can be caused by social, political and economic trends, and an employee who knows how to adapt is a valuable asset.
* Often cultural diversity is present within the workplace, especially as families become more mobile. Employees who have the ability to understand and recognize diversity among coworkers and with business partners may be able to blend better in the work environment. They may also be strong team members who can contribute solutions that encompass a variety of perspectives.
* The world is growing smaller as technology becomes more advanced and international dealings become the norm for many businesses. Because of this, companies are setting up partnerships with foreign-established businesses. Employees who have a global cultural awareness may have better success as the international business sector grows.
"By creating opportunities to think about diverse cultures, as well as the practices and business environments they sustain, we give our students a better view of their own roles in our world," Dr. Pryor says. "In addition, students who think globally offer an additional skill set for employers."
As you look into the degree opportunities available to you, learn whether the degree is taught with a global perspective. It may help you take your career – and the company you are working for – much further.
(BPT) - So you put together a stellar resume, wrote a winning cover letter and landed an interview for your dream job. The hard work's done, right? Wrong. Don't think you can just rely on your dazzling personality to win over your interviewer. There's no substitute for being prepared, and with some expert tips, you'll ace the interview and be one step closer to a job offer.
"Research, research and research. The more you research the more prepared you are," says Ricardo Estevez, career services director at The Art Institute of Washington, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta. Having a firm understanding of the job description and job duties allows you to practice answers associating job duties with positions you've had in the past.
"This helps make sure your answers are succinct and helps connects the dots for the employer," says Kristin Frank, career services director at The Art Institute of Phoenix.
Estevez adds that research can help you take charge of an unstructured interview and bring it back to home state. It also enables you to have questions to ask at the end of the interview. He says: "Without research, it's hard to realign the interview and get out of uncomfortable spots."
Along with getting a better understanding of the job, your preparation should also include getting a better grasp on your own skill set. "Be confident with your accomplishments, and be prepared to share them with multiple people who could be interviewing you," says Frank. "I always say practice with your best friend. They are your biggest cheerleader. They will help you come up with some of your big statements about what you did." Also having an outline of key points and clean, concise messages is going to benefit the entire process.
"Tell me a little about yourself" is usually the first point of discussion in an interview and is often one that can easily trip up the interviewee. "Usually, at the beginning of an interview, you really should keep it about the job, about your past experiences in relation to the job you're applying for," says Estevez. "Keep it hyper-focused on the position you're interviewing for." He adds to listen to how the question is asked. If the interviewer says "tell me more about you," he or she usually wants to know more about you personally. People shouldn't shy away from this but also not get too personal.
Another question that can be tricky to navigate is why you are leaving your current position. Both Estevez and Frank agree that the key here is keeping it 100 percent positive. For most people, the answer should be about opportunity, challenge and growth. "Having this answer planned out ahead of time is really going to be key," says Frank.
If you are changing careers, Estevez recommends talking about how you are passionate about the new field you are entering. He also cautions about mentioning how a current employer doesn't offer a flexible schedule. Make sure to keep things positive and career or passion focused.
If there is a gap in your resume, it will most certainly come up during the interview, and the HR representative or recruiter will always be a bit sensitive to this. "Be genuine," says Frank. "It is up to the candidate to articulate in a way that's genuine and not implying that something negative happened. Be really positive and be sure you are focusing on what you can bring to the table." The same goes for any unfinished education.
While you are doing your research on the company, your interviewer is also doing research on you. "Many employers Google people before they come in for an interview or research them before they even become a candidate," says Frank. She stresses you need to protect your image on social media and be aware of what is on the internet and ensure the information reflects your goals and experience.
"If salary comes up and they really want an answer and really want to know your number, everyone should know what their bottom-line number is. Add a bit more and negotiate down," says Estevez. Once this question is asked, it is ok to then ask what the budget is for that position. If there is a big disparity, ask if there is an opportunity for a higher salary later.
Depending on the job your are interviewing for, demonstrations of your skills or job shadowing could be required. Skype interviews are also becoming more common, says Frank. These help interviews see how well a candidate can work with technology.
The biggest mistakes that Estevez sees is not being in the interview mindset as soon as you leave the house. Each person you see from the receptionist to the people you pass in the lobby or elevator, could potentially be part of your interview panel. Treat them all as such.
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(BPT) - If you're feeling overworked and finding it a challenge to juggle the demands of your job and the rest of your life, then you're not alone. Achieving the elusive work-life balance may be getting harder with today's connected lifestyle, but it is still possible.
A better work-life balance doesn't just happen overnight. It requires a lot of patience, careful thinking and attention toward understanding what is most important to you and your family. First you must focus on prioritizing your personal and professional life. Consider all the things that compete for your time. Then decide what to keep and what to discard. Think of it as streamlining your priorities, sorted by the activities that are the most important.
"No matter how hard you try, you can't squeeze more hours into your day," says Dr. Nancy Aragon, professor of industrial organizational psychology at Argosy University, Online Programs. "What you can do though is make more efficient use of your time. It takes persistent planning to get a management system started, but keeping a time diary helps you to become more aware of where your time is being spent."
Aragon recommends a weekly block schedule coupled with a daily to-do list. The block schedule should be a fairly permanent, regular weekly plan that allows adequate time for necessary, recurring activities such as cooking, exercising, homework, grocery shopping, work, etc. A critical element to include in the block schedule is "flexible time" or free time that is purposely built into your schedule. Scheduling flexible time is a way to account for unexpected, but inevitable events to be worked into your life with minimal disruption to your regular routine. In effect, you plan for the unexpected.
And although technology has the potential to improve the quality and efficiency of your daily life, it also has the potential to encroach on your work-life balance. "Set boundaries when it comes to technology," says Aragon. "Schedule time for you and your family when it comes to accepting calls, texts, or emails. Make sure everyone is on the same page in terms of what acceptable technology use is, and what crosses the line into technology abuse." In other words, technology doesn't have to be eliminated, but its use does need to be purposefully managed and monitored.
Also keep in mind the power of attitude. Learn to monitor your attitude and its impact on your work performance, relationships and everyone around you. A positive attitude can make a big difference in your energy, your focus and your pace toward achieving balance. You can't always change your circumstances, but you certainly can change how you react to them.
In addition, do not try to live up to other's expectations. "Work-life balance is a very personal matter. If you seek to find your own balance by emulating the ideals, priorities and expectations of others, you are doomed to miss the mark," adds Aragon. "It can require some courage to live by your own values and ideals rather than what seems to be the prevailing social norm, but the payoff is worth taking that venture out of your normative comfort zone." This is an important truth to keep in mind for not only improving your work-life balance, but also finding success.
In the end, you need to find the right balance that works for you. Celebrate your successes and don't dwell on your failures. Life is a process, and so is striving for balance in your life.
(BPT) - Active Reservist Lisa De Leon had a tough decision to make a year ago when the government temporarily shut down. The 40-year-old single mother of sons ages 16, 15 and 13 considered uprooting her family from San Antonio, Texas for a nationwide job search. However, she had an incomplete college degree in an extremely tight labor market.
"I was thrown into the civilian world, having to look for work," De Leon says. She opted to stay in San Antonio, to be close to her mother.
It was a fortuitous move. De Leon used the G.I. Bill to finish her education. Soon afterward, she landed a good job that capitalized on her military cybersecurity training.
Her situation ends well. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of military veterans share a different story.
Tough market for veterans
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates 1.5 million service members will leave the military between 2013 and 2017. More than half of veterans reported that their transition from military service was "difficult," citing unemployment, health care and education among their top transition concerns, according to a recent survey from Blue Star Families, a nonprofit addressing the challenges of military life.
What's more, younger veterans, those who served post-9/11, continue to face higher unemployment rates. Annual unemployment figures, which even out seasonal fluctuations, show that the average unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans in 2013 was approximately 9 percent, nearly two points above the national average according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
To help make such transitions easier, USAA, a financial services provider focusing on the military community, and the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program released their 2014 Best Places for Veterans lists. This year USAA and Hiring Our Heroes have three lists highlighting the best places in the nation for veterans, whether they are starting out, mid-career or retiring from the military.
"It's vital to approach separation from the military with a plan for your post-military life, whether you'll pursue a degree, begin your next career or seek to maximize your retiree benefits," says Eric Engquist, a U.S. Army veteran and assistant vice president of military transition for USAA. "You may need to be open to the idea of living somewhere new in order to find the schools, job opportunities and services you need to enjoy a full, rewarding life after the military."
Researching for new beginnings
USAA and Hiring Our Heroes commissioned Sperling's BestPlaces to work with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families to help produce the top 10 lists. Together the groups worked to determine measurable variables for 379 major U.S. metropolitan areas. Those variables include the amount of G.I. Bill enrollments at nearby colleges, veteran wage growth and military pension taxation.
The lists take affordability into consideration, but also the opportunity for veterans to find jobs aligning with their military skill sets. USAA also offers a military separation assessment tool to determine an estimate of the salary required in a particular metro area to achieve a desired lifestyle.
"Leaving the military can be a daunting situation," Engquist says. "But with some planning and preparation, veterans can create a path toward a financially secure, fulfilling life outside the military."
Just ask De Leon. Now that her family is settled and her job is going well, she has started saving money. Earlier this month, De Leon bought her first home.


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Regarding Patricia Calhoun's column "Court Time," in the May 3 issue:
I have a suggestion for all those rich folks who have nothing better to do with their time (and money) than sue each other: Get a five-dollar annual pass to the City of Denver's rec centers. It is the best deal in town. Then donate the money you save by not paying Denver Athletic Club dues to a worthy cause that helps people with real problems.
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After Oklahoma City, I began listening to the USA "Patriot" Network. Know your enemy. If you believe talk radio consists of Rush Limbaugh, you should listen, too. If Rush is a marijuana cigarette, these people are the mainlining of heroin. If the ol' pussycat is a .38 special, they are an AK-47. If he is a P-51, they are a stealth fighter.
When the president exercised his own right of free speech, which the extremists immediately tried to distort into a call for repression (you're only supposed to exercise your rights if you agree with them), he was calling on some in talk radio to voluntarily restrain their vituperation and calls for violence. Your odds are equally good of persuading a piranha to turn vegetarian.
We should not try to close them down. Keep them out in the open, where we can keep an eye on them. If we drive them under the rocks from whence they came, matters will only get worse. That you published your article is good. The more the responsible press focuses the light of publicity on these people, the better. But your tone was a wee bit too lighthearted. I can well imagine a similar article being written in Weimar Germany after the beer-hall putsch about a funny little ex-corporal with a Charlie Chaplin mustache and his apparently comic-opera followers, a real barrel of yocks.
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I'd like to add a little opinion and insight to Westword's investigative reporting on the patriot movement. While the movement obviously includes loonies, profiteers and those who overstate their case, most of the patriots seem to have legitimate concerns about the federal government.
Since the time of the Civil War, the power of the federal government over citizens, for both good and bad, has gradually increased. The growth of this power has been slow, so that we have been desensitized to it. Ultimately, however, power corrupts, and the same federal government that once enforced voting rights now teargasses little children and confiscates people's homes when they grow a little marijuana. These patriots seem to be people especially sensitive to tyranny (maybe like our Founders) who, in their bumbling way, are trying to wake us up. While I am not afraid of U.N. troops, I am afraid of the horrendous national debt, taxes that never seem to end and the increasing militarization of the police. And I am amazed that so many people who distrusted the government in the 1960s are now so willing to excuse its obvious corruption. The media have also been lax in examining the legitimate issue of growing federal power, and so have fueled the conspiratorial theories of the patriot fringe.
A new (or is it old?) political dichotomy seems to be emerging in the country--those who have faith in centralized government control versus those who do not. The patriots are just the fringe of the latter. I do enjoy reading about patriot eccentricities, but the core issue of governmental power is more significant and is largely being ignored.
Not that it really matters to anyone except the Jewish community, which is embarrassed by his antics, but Norman Resnick is not an Orthodox Jew! He violates the rules and prohibitions pertaining to the Sabbath and festivals observed by all Orthodox Jews, including driving, using the telephone, mowing the lawn, etc. He goes bareheaded, which Orthodox men do not. He is vulgar, profane and vicious.
Resnick has been called to task by some of Denver's rabbis for some of his more outrageous on-air statements. He is virtually, though unofficially, shunned by most members of his own (non-Orthodox) synagogue.
The fact that he constantly refers to himself as an "Orthodox Jew" is either further indication of his delusional mental state or another cynical ploy to draw more attention to himself.
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As a researcher in many fields, when I see "facts" that do not readily make sense, I ask myself, "Who benefits?" So who did benefit when the federal building in Oklahoma City blew up? Did the militia movement get anything other than a black eye?
Assume that this wasn't the work of a total maniac; given the ability to put together a bomb of such proportions, it seems unlikely. The only group that seems to be benefiting is the Treasury's Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and the FBI (and perhaps the federal marshals). ATF's image, tarnished recently by actions in Waco and in the Northwest, has improved, and the government seems ready to authorize a new round of COINTELPRO-style infiltration, surveillance and subversion of domestic political groups.


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DeGRANGE RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
District 32 Senator honored to receive important housing industry endorsement
Annapolis, MD – Senator James "Ed" DeGrange, Sr. was recently informed by the Maryland Association of Realtors of their decision to endorse his reelection campaign in the 2014 election cycle.
ANCOR Names Sen. Middleton National Disability Community ChampionMay 12, 2014
ANCOR Names Sen. Middleton National Disability Community Champion
Led the fight for passage of Minimum Wage Bill that Lifts Caregiver Wages
Legislation a National Model to Ensure a Sustainable Workforce for People with Disabilities
The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), a national trade association representing providers of supports for over 500,000 individuals with disabilities based in Alexandria, Virginia, has named Maryland State Senator Thomas "Mac" Middleton its National Advocacy Campaign's 2014 Disability Community Champion. The award was presented to Sen. Middleton on Tuesday, April 29 at the Maryland Association of Community Services Annual Achievement Awards at the BWI Marriot.
In presenting the award, ANCOR CEO Renee Pietrangelo said, "We recognize and thank him for his long-time READ MORE >>
DeGRANGE RECEIVES ANNE ARUNDEL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE AND MARYLAND STATE LODGE ENDORSEMENTSMay 6, 2014
District 32 Senator is honored to receive support from Anne Arundel and State Police Officers
Annapolis, MD - Citing his "continued leadership and support of police officers in Anne Arundel County and throughout the State of Maryland;" Senator James "Ed" DeGrange, Sr. was recently informed by the Anne Arundel County Fraternal Order of the Police and the Maryland State Lodge of their decision to endorse his reelection campaign for the Maryland State Senate in the 2014.
"I am humbled by the support of the police officers of the Anne Arundel FOP and the Maryland State Lodge," said Senator READ MORE >>


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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A swirling, frigid wind. Bone-chilling cold. And a Dallas Cowboys season on the deep-freeze brink.Those were the Sunday evening elements in the New Jersey swampland as Tony Romo and an ongoing erratic offensive unit saddled up for a final late fourth-quarter rescue mission."It was a critical moment. That's where you prove yourself as a quarterback and an offensive team in general," coach Jason Garrett said. "We call it nut-cuttin' time."Well, so do ranchers and farmers.More important in this situation, however, was Romo and Co. proving they could cut it, and proving doubters wrong, not that the doubters didn't have pertinent facts on their agenda.This has not, of course, been a good offense in well over a month.But a long drive, including three clutch third-down completions, led to the always dependable Dan Bailey hammering home a 35-yard field goal at the buzzer.Cowboys win 24-21.The season has been saved, at least going into Thanksgiving.OK, that last opinion is strictly mine. When "the season saved" theory was asked postgame to Garrett, he gave a shocked look that said, "stupid question.""We don't deal in hypothetical," answered Red J.But based on how the Cowboys had been limping along, getting blown away in New Orleans two weeks ago, folding up for another loss in Detroit two weeks before that, and hanging around in a bad NFC East with a 5-5 record, I rest my case.Season saved at 6-5, saved at least going into Thanksgiving, when the Oakland Raiders come to Arlington.Coming off a bye week, Garrett added that the Cowboys had been stressing one thing for the last 10 days, and saving the season was not a talking point. "The challenge," he said. "Coming in here today, meeting the challenge on both sides of the ball and getting done what we need to get done."Interestingly enough, the challenge was met, first by a down-and-out defense, a unit wrecked by injuries, and a unit humiliated two weeks ago by the Saints. The defense turned one turnover into a touchdown and also kept Eli Manning and Co. out of the end zone twice on first-and-goal inside the 10.Giving up 21 points, even giving up a late NY touchdown, then a 2-point conversion that tied the game 21-21 with just under five minutes to play, was a good day for the Cowboys' defense.But that Giants rally put the challenge back on Romo.Starting at his 20-yard line, Tony immediately faced a third-and-7 from the 23. Dez Bryant, who had a roller coaster of a day, beat single coverage for a 19-yard gain.Right away, however, there was another third-and-5 from the 47. Dez ran an inside route and hung on to the throw for 8 yards across midfield.Miles Austin — remember him? — had his only catch of the day for 17 yards to the 28, but another critical third down was on the way after Dez coughed up the ball following an apparent catch at the NY 10.The ruling was an incomplete pass on that Bryant play. The Cowboys pleaded for a catch and waited out the replay official, who never pushed his buzzer to signal the referee.The Giants, however, wanted the play called a lost fumble. The Cowboys and Dez were also fortunate that wasn't the ruling.But on third-and-10, Romo responded again by throwing 13 yards to Cole Beasley at the NY 15. That put Bailey in close range. Despite his sonic foot, the swirling wind made it hazardous for any long field-goal attempt.As always, L.P. Ladouceur had a true snap, Chris Jones had a sure hold with cold hands, and Bailey banged home the winner. Garrett gave a special mention for all three afterward, and rightfully so, considering the conditions.Much was made in the postgame scene of some offensive coaching changes the Cowboys had made in the bye week, with Garrett taking the play calls on the field from offensive coordinator Bill Callahan, and giving them directly to Romo. That had previously been the duty of quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson, who moved to the press box to help Callahan with passing-plays coverage.Garrett made a point afterward of downplaying the moves. Production-wise, he was correct with the downplaying.Before the grand finale, the offense had a couple of key moments, producing a pair of touchdown drives, with Jason Witten on the receiving end of Romo end-zone passes.Overall, however, the offense had settled into a second half of erratic behavior until the Giants completed their rally from 15 points back and tied the game late.Then came that "challenge" Garrett was talking about.Some good Romo happened. Some good Dez happened. A win happened.Garrett: "I thought our quarterback did a fantastic job, I thought our offense overall did a fantastic job, on the road, under these kind of weather conditions."More than anything, I thought the season was saved.The head coach, however, didn't want to hear that.
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Stock & Resources DD Roundup June 2014
Stock and Resources DD Roundup June 2014:iconpiratelotus-stock:
Features by PirateLotus-Stock
Hill Stock 01 by thereexistsonex
Texture 65 by NinjaRabbit-Stock
Liquid gold by dani221
Frost Window (zip collection) by TanyuuuPadawan-11 by Random-Acts-Stock
Features by CelticStrm-Stock
dw-II by mistyt-stock
fly by jliorFemale Stock Soldier 06 - Aiming by Freeport
sunset2 by Margaritamorrigan
Medieval Lady Maid Riding Stock by LuDa-Stock
Poor Man's Eye Tutorial -Insertion part 1 by Dolanna
Congratulations, kirilee!
Seniority Announcement - July 2014
This article marks the latest additions to the dizzy height of Senior members in our community. With just over 1000 deviants holding the highly saught after Senior Member accolade -- it's clearly a moment that deserves recognition.
So what does it take to become a Senior? That's a question many have asked and have never really been able to get a straight answer on. Some have gained Seniority as a thank you for their time spent as a Volunteer, or to recognise their contribution to a particular project or collaborative action. Some have gained Seniority because of their community spirit, providing help and assistance to many other deviants and taking time out to promote the work of others in the community.
Some people have received Seniority because of their artistic endevours, having a positive influence on their peers by sharing resources, providing constructive criticism and by being a voice that stands out
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Elementals ContestEarth, Fire, Water, Air, and Uranium? What's this? A CONTEST? My challenge for you is to create a stock and/or art piece depicting elementals whether it be the personification of the traditional elements or the newfangled chemistry elements. I want to see your creativity!
There are no required stocks and the contest is open to stockers, traditional artists, and digital artists.
Clarification: You can depict as many of the elements as you wish in your entry whether it be one or many.
There are three categories:
Stock Images
Art: Traditional
Art: Digital
The last day for contest entry submission is August 31, 2014 at 11:59pm. To submit your entry either comment on this journal or send me them via note.
1. Only one entry per category. You may enter multiple categories
2. All stock and resources used must be credited properly and from valid sources.
3. All entries must follow DeviantART guidelines
4. Please no nsf
Exciting Stock News
(Display and Photo: Nadya Bennett)
My stock has been used in the giraffe exhibit at the Colombus Zoo in Ohio!
The two reticulated giraffe photographs on the display are my stock images. I was contacted by the zoo's graphic designer, Nadya Bennett several months ago about using the images and I was thrilled. I love zoos and environmental education. The exhibit opened late May and I just got the photos from Nadya Bennett. So I'm pretty happy about this because who would have thunk?
The stock images used:
What have been some of your exciting stock uses?
Also I am planning an art/stock contest with the theme of "Elementals". I'll have the details out next week for ya'll
Stock Radar #8
3663 - NRM Stephensons Steam Rocket 2 by HelenaRothStock
Ardennes 15 by Colourize-Stock
Steampunk Absinthe Fairy Exclusives 21 -400 points by mizzd-stock STOCK ~ Red Velvet by SoniaJosie
Rose Maiden 01 by KittyTheCat-Stock
Texture 100 by Malleni-Stock
Tangled 2 by kirilee STOCK - Persian Fantasy by Apsara-Art
Boat 03 by cemacStock
Culdalasse Laihendi Ranger Teaser by PirateLotus-Stock enfant 7 by Jules171
Galapagos Tortoise Stock 02 by Vesperity
model stock/natural light by ArtbyHope
Lovely works with my stocksIn this journal beautiful works using my stocks !! I'm sooo happy !
Red Riding Hood by petronellavanreeThe Hermit by Kurtzan
Water Fairy -Vizitunder 2 by ladyjudinaThe Messengers by ShortCircuit123End Of The Day by ElementOfOne1
Live your Dreams by KurtzanW E L C O M E by Antonio-FigueiredoIrrational by AnnMarcus63
Return of life by jresinSavanah Sunrise by amethystmoonsongA Quiet Moment by CrystalClear-Art
Mystic by graysonwillisOnce Upon a Time (Version 2) by BBstar7Afternoon Walk by JiaJenn31
Best friends by pepexxSeagull 2 by PaintwickDolphin dance Wallpaper version by RazielMB
modern life by beyzayildirim77Spooky Hollow by needcaffinePearler-Gyongyhalasz 2 by ladyjudina
Memories Are There Just When You Need Them by theartofdarrenvannoyBeyond Dreams by photoxxGak Ada Yang Mustahil (Nothing Is Impossible) by affant
I have a dream by tryskellMelody bubbles by Altair-EMacaws by M-Everham
merlin artwork by ektapinki2 by CrookMiaoThis Is The End by maiarcita
Summer Song by FoxfiresThe nature in our hands by CharllieeArtsRenard by CookissCreations
Through the clouds by elyioTarot- The Emperor by wintersmagicCarousel by tekila918
Alice In Wonderland by ElementOfOne1The Lovers by chertan-korakiMother Earth by SweetHeartBabie
Summer Fun in Sea by annemaria48Solitude by noro8
- NEW : you can print on DA your works using my stocks !:s
Wonderful Art Created with Our Stock - Feature 40Thank you all very much
Oil Spill by morcanthius
Dream by talewhisper
Duality of Souls [rorrim eht dniheb] by gedaba
Secret Garden by RankaStevic
Summer Beach by UweG
This is our Home Now by A-Wakefield
Tree House by vaniapaiva
Two Worlds by VelaniArt
The Quarrel of Oberon and Titania by Redilion
The Old House by vaniapaiva
Step Lightly by theheek
Frozen by pipecleanermonkey
Foreign by valerie911
The Great Adventure by mydas5
Memories Are There Just When You Need Them by theartofdarrenvannoy
Once Upon A Time by LitQueen1975
Her Vacation Selfie by A-Wakefield
La Princesa Guerrera by Energiaelca1
Winning Colors Farm by xxtgxxstock
Castillo de Belvis de Monroy by Daid-27
Am I Wrong? by HorsesRule8
Desert Rush - Horse Pic by elegantegraphics
Stock Use June 2014 Heeeeeeey everybody !
Again it's time for the monthly Stock Use Feature !
the patriot by Bela-designs Just Playing V.2 by JiaJenn31
Child of the Night by Psychepics The Dragon by VampireDarlla G: THE WORLD IS WATCHING by HowlingKnight
El Jardin de Aime by DenysRoqueDesign Melodia Angelical by DenysRoqueDesign Abandoned by pjenz
Gothic Girl by JiaJenn31 Lost by cambulak A new Elf at waterfall by JiaJenn31
solar Maid by pono4evnaya
Here is a new digital composing made by myself in June 2014
Terror from the deep by ArkanumTenebrae
Thank to all a
The Unseen Stock - June (ll)
I hope you enjoy these underappreciated stock photos as much as I do!
If you like the journal please add it to your favourites so more people can see it
Pisqah Green Wizard 2011-05-24 67 by skydancer-stock Snow Princess Stock 3 by kayleeehall Little Wizardess Preview by RachgracehStock Tangled 2 by kirilee Culdalasse Laihendi Ranger 4 by PirateLotus-Stock
Stock Use Feature - June
Migration by ShortCircuit123 FANTASTIC FOREST by Noxart-graphics Key to my heart-Kulcs a szivemhez by ladyjudina My Lady 2 by ladyjudina
Lady Cat by blaird83 A small insight into the world of fairies by mrscats Landscape_remake by IgnisFatuusII Water Fairy -Vizitunder 2 by ladyjudina
Starry Night by FantasyArt0102
Feeling a little over the moon at the moment...G'day everyone!
I thought I would share my good news with you.
Today I entered into the Western Australian Heats for the Madman National Cosplay Championships - there were a total of 7 entrants; the most from any state and the most WA has ever had.
The competition was fierce and I entered with my Lady Elizabeth Midford cosplay, doing a skit about 4 tips for capturing the heart of a prospective love interest (of course they were completely unhelpful).
I mean come on, does she look like a character you should take seriously?
Anyway.... I WON!
I was not expecting it at all. It was a massive surprise - they caught it on video so I'm sure my reaction will be available on youtube in a couple of days.
In short, it was awesome. This was the first major cosplay contest that I've enter
New Cosplay Facebook PageG'day everyone,
Just a heads up that I have created a new facebook page for my cosplays. I will still be uploading them on here as stock, but I will be uploading WIPs there and showing any commissions I do on there too. (Yes, I am opening up the gates for commissions - a scary gate - but I figure if something is too complicated and I don't feel comfortable that I will be able to achieve it, I can tell the person in advance)
Please check it out and like!
Much love!
Caption: You will go to facebook and like my page.
Beyond The Mirror - Winners FeatureHey everyone!
This is a journal feature for the amazing stock artists who won the stock challenge 'Beyond The Mirror'. Please go and check their galleries out and show them some love.
1st Place - :iconpanopticon-stock:
2nd Place - :iconHiddenYume-stock:
Red Pirate Roberts 18 by HiddenYume-stock Mucha Inspired - Ivy Reclined 8 by HiddenYume-stock
3rd Place - :iconThe-Lionface:
Dagona 29 by The-Lionface Bedsheet Ghost 13 by The-Lionface Reclining Princess 1 by The-Lionface Alison Gross Puppet Mistress 3 by The-Lionface Cassandra 71 by The-Lionface Tooth Fairy 23 by The-Lionface
Congrats to all the winners! Keep on making great stock and don't ever stop being so great
Art Made with My Stock - Feature 18Though I'd better do a feature, even though I'm away, otherwise I won't be able to catch up with you all
Thank you so much for all the art it's truly appreciated
On The Cliffs by OtoriReka
Sea-Side-Sonata by EnchantedWhispersArt
When the universe conspires II by RazielMB
Free like an eagle ..... by mrscats
Brotherslaying by Gejda
Early Grave by Andaelentari
Saint Michael by theartofdarrenvannoy
Hitmonji by gamotomounisoumalaka
Summer Time by annemaria48
Track Racing by TheCallyBear
Another World by JiLLy-Bee
Mystical Night Forest by elgriego
A gift for you by TinaLouiseUk
The journey to the tree of life by SweetHeartBabie
Dusk by DamianDarkArts
The Great Adventure by mydas5
Rosie by virgolinedancer
Book cover challenge - Country LassHi, below are the images you can work with. Make sure if you use other stock as well from someone else, that commercial use is allowed. That's a must.
To enter, post your artwork here in the comments. Try and keep them as close to portrait format as opposed to square or landscape; around 20cm width x 30cm height. Don't worry about doing the text, I'll sort that out later with the finalist images unless you really like doing it. Limited to five entries per person. Deadline in two weeks, 14 July New Zealand time (remember New Zealand is one or two days ahead of the rest of the world).
NO asking friends, etc through polls, messages or notes to vote - lets keep it fair.
Then we'll have some polls and I will display the poll winners images in the gallery on Facebook for sale.
Summer, Sun and Fun - Challenge- Update Theme : Summer, Sun & Fun - Challenge
I returned from my holidays to the Canary Islands. I brought back some stocks, but not so many, I relaxed a lot and enjoyed the sun and the silence in my hotel. I´m sad that the week is over, but it was so wonderful for me. I will post some new stocks soon. Most I took from the dunes of Maspalomas (Gran Canaria), the sea and plants
And one word to my theme of this challenge. Please, your entry have not to be a funny work (I read a conversation under one work, so I want to clearify this). You can also create a work with a silent and a moment full of harmony or something like that. I haven´t given you all fun-stocks, so I think everything is possible to create and fun means for ev
The dAWishingWell Scavenger Hunt 2014This is the time for a scavenger hunt!
The Quest
12 piles of coins are hidden in different part of dAWishingWell, TheWellWriter, TheWishingWidget and WishReviewTeam. Each pile of coins lead to a sta.sh file with a trivia question about dAWishingWell. You get game points for finding the coins (called checkpoints) and game points for answering the questions. The winners will be those who will gather the most game points. Once you gathered all the checkpoints and found the answers of the trivia questions, send a note to the group. For each checkpoint, you must provide: A link to the checkpoint, a mention of where you found it and the answer to the question.
The Rules
Do not answer the questions in the sta.sh or you will be disqualifi
Beautiful Art Made With My Stock IV
Gypsy caravan by Kiorsa Hell : The Power Of Love by FantasyArt0102 Mystic Room by mimi-san3 Pirate by leslie632 Casterly Rock by ElegantWaster Story of a Shoe by Elsapret The Power Of The Dragons by Stanislav-1985 Abandoned by jimo66
Taking Flight by JadziaVu Creator of Seasons by nova63 Murderface by REIGNLESS Dinnertime by ShortCircuit123 Wish I Can Fly by axymaid The Old Cottage Premade by WDWParksGal Beach dragon by MaSi-83 Who I Truly Am by Gman513 yeah my baby's pretty as a car crash by forever-halloween
Demona by CARAMELLE2008 Dark music by aaen90 By the window... by thanosvas Inferno by annemaria48
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I am having an 'Extreme Exclusives Sale'!
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Watcher Challenge!I want to hold a photomanipulation contest! The winner will receive 100 and a feature in my journal and free commission
Here are the rules:
Use these four stock photos:
and must use at least three other stock photos.
Deadline: July 12th 2014
Please send a link of your submission in the comments below. Good luck!
My steampunk Contest starts NOWIt's really long time ago I hold my last contest, so now it's time for a new one I think!
The theme:
"A Steampunk Fairytale"
The Rules:
1. Pick an image of my stockaccount :iconMADmoiselleMelistock:
(the rules for using are written under every single image)
and there are much more
2. Edit, manipulate, draw what ever is into your imagination (participating cathegories are digital and traditional art) .
3. Don't miss a credit and link back to every single stock you use (if not I'm sorry you can't be part of the competition)
4. You can enter only with one entry.
5. The contest deathline is the 1st of september 2014.
6. Link back to this journal entry when you submit your entry
7. Have fun
The Prizes:
1. place:
You'll recieve this wonderfull handcrafted fascinator by
You can choose your own theme
(I prefer : surreal, fantasy, conceptual, dark, macabre, horror, psychedelic. CD-cover or book cover format are allowed)
Only exception: no emotional and no people ( not just a woman on background )
Medium: Photomanipulation or Mixed Media
Please do read the full submission rules before submitting your entry
This contest is only open to my watchers
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Iggy Azalea has reached the status of the Beatles on the Billboard Hot 100. The Australian rapper's summer hit "Fancy" (featuring Charli XCX) reaches No. 1 on this week's track chart, while Ariana Grande's "Problem," which features Azalea, hits No. 2.
According to Billboard, Azalea joins the ranks of The Beatles. The icon band held the top two spots in 1964, with "I Want To Hold Your Hand" and "She Loves You."
This isn't the first time this happens of course, but it's still a nice accomplishment for the 23-year-old rapper. Only fifteen other artists ave had two of their tracks top the definitive chart. But Azalea is one of only three females to achieve this feat. Mariah Carey and Ashanti are the other two. Below is the full Hot 100 top ten, check it out:
The full Hot 100 top ten:
1) Iggy Azalea – Fancy ft. Charli XCX
2) Ariana Grande – Problem ft. Iggy Azalea
3) John Legend – All of Me
4) Pharrell – Happy
5) DJ Snake & Lil Jon – Turn Down for What
6) Katy Perry – Dark Horse ft. Juicy J
7) Jason DeRulo – Talk Dirty ft. 2 Chainz
8) Nico and Vinz – Am I Wrong
9) Justin Timberlake – Not a Bad Thing
10 Jason DeRulo – Wiggle ft. Snoop Dogg
Here's Azalea and Charli XCX performing at the Billboard Music Awards. Check it out:
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