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Giving to those who are truly in need

=ImaRawkStar:iconImaRawkStar: reports, December 23
This is the time of year of which we all get tangled up in our own troubles and do not focus on some of the real issues of the world. Well, heifer.org can help us with this, by giving animals to families who are truly in need of food, shelter and security.

By donating a small sum of money, such as ten to twenty dollars, you could provide a family with an animal such as a cow, which could produce milk for the family, for food and cooking. With the extra milk it produces, the family can go to the local market and sell the milk to gain more money, which could go towards food and shelter. Over time, the family will start to gain an income and will be able to earn an education.

With the education, they can receive a steady job and produce a stable income for the family to survive. Just by donating a small sum of money, you could not change one life, but many around them. But this is not just it, the family MUST produce offspring to give to another family, which will do the same thing as the family before. Over time, the community will grow and sooner or later, the impoverished areas will start to gain strength.


Even if you can not donate any money, please donate a few seconds or minutes by adding a favorite to this article and sending it on to other deviants around deviantart. It would be really awesome if we could get some support on this, and maybe as an art community we can pull together to help others in need! I know it can be done!

When did we start hating everything?

`Rahll:iconRahll: reports, December 23
When did it suddenly become cool to hate everything? It's a growing problem, especially in the entertainment world, and no one benefits from an increasingly hard to please, pessimistic audience.

Art Theft; Harassment is not the answer

*RSR-Productions:iconRSR-Productions: reports, December 21
We are not e-thugs, we're just artists who want to take care of our community.

Why the @#$% should I care about Art Theft?!

*KikaiSaigono:iconKikaiSaigono: reports, December 21
Why the @#$% should YOU care about art theft? The answer may surprise you. A few tips for art thieves, those who report them, and dA staff on how to better prevent art theft, and make dA a real art site once more.

A NEW PLACE TO PLAY

*dA-Morgue:icondA-Morgue: reports, December 20
Warning:
This article may contain disturbing or offensive images. Please proceed with that in mind

We could have done it on Halloween, but no. I have to wait till Christmas to announce a new "Dark Club"
On December 13th :iconda-morgue: *dA-Morgue opened its doors.

Differences -- America & England -- A must read!!!

*llama-doll:iconllama-doll: reports, December 12
Differences between systems in america and england, a must read, school systems, currency, slang, law

Loss of faith...

~DouglassDumas:iconDouglassDumas: reports, December 8
DA policies and double standards.

Horror News.

=mzscarecrow1313:iconmzscarecrow1313: reports, December 8
Horror News straight from the Harleyquinn and her Babies

Photo-manipulation: A Beginner's Hand Guide

=Emerald-Depths:iconEmerald-Depths: reports, December 7
Don't know what photo-manipulation is, or do you want to try it but don't know where to begin?

This article contains frequently asked questions (with answers) involving the process.

Project Comment: Around dA Issue 6

#ProjectComment:iconProjectComment: reports, December 6
Project Comment is all about the community, so instead of just sticking to one thing and effectively closing all our walls and doors, we’re issuing a weekly Around dA, Project Comment style.

This news article includes things you can take part of (Groups, Features, Projects and More!), FAQs and Tuts, Guides and Resources. Each category is limited to only five things so that you have time to visit each individually.

Have something to suggest? Note us! :D

Editorials This Week

When did we start hating everything?

`Rahll:iconRahll: reports, December 23
When did it suddenly become cool to hate everything? It's a growing problem, especially in the entertainment world, and no one benefits from an increasingly hard to please, pessimistic audience.

Why the @#$% should I care about Art Theft?!

*KikaiSaigono:iconKikaiSaigono: reports, December 21
Why the @#$% should YOU care about art theft? The answer may surprise you. A few tips for art thieves, those who report them, and dA staff on how to better prevent art theft, and make dA a real art site once more.

Art Theft; Harassment is not the answer

*RSR-Productions:iconRSR-Productions: reports, December 21
We are not e-thugs, we're just artists who want to take care of our community.

Giving to those who are truly in need

=ImaRawkStar:iconImaRawkStar: reports, December 23
This is the time of year of which we all get tangled up in our own troubles and do not focus on some of the real issues of the world. Well, heifer.org can help us with this, by giving animals to families who are truly in need of food, shelter and security.

By donating a small sum of money, such as ten to twenty dollars, you could provide a family with an animal such as a cow, which could produce milk for the family, for food and cooking. With the extra milk it produces, the family can go to the local market and sell the milk to gain more money, which could go towards food and shelter. Over time, the family will start to gain an income and will be able to earn an education.

With the education, they can receive a steady job and produce a stable income for the family to survive. Just by donating a small sum of money, you could not change one life, but many around them. But this is not just it, the family MUST produce offspring to give to another family, which will do the same thing as the family before. Over time, the community will grow and sooner or later, the impoverished areas will start to gain strength.


Even if you can not donate any money, please donate a few seconds or minutes by adding a favorite to this article and sending it on to other deviants around deviantart. It would be really awesome if we could get some support on this, and maybe as an art community we can pull together to help others in need! I know it can be done!

A NEW PLACE TO PLAY

*dA-Morgue:icondA-Morgue: reports, December 20
Warning:
This article may contain disturbing or offensive images. Please proceed with that in mind

We could have done it on Halloween, but no. I have to wait till Christmas to announce a new "Dark Club"
On December 13th :iconda-morgue: *dA-Morgue opened its doors.

Welcome to socialist america.

~Hell-butterfly45:iconHell-butterfly45: reports, December 22
What's happening to America. (All complaints will be ignored)

SAAM Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April

=crystalofchaos:iconcrystalofchaos: reports, 20h 3m ago
Rape is not just a crime, it is a heinous and personal invasion on the most intimate of levels. Rape destroys lives and belittles its victims. End the silence, conquer fear, and speak up. We need to raise awareness and help prevent this inhumane crime.

Happy Christmas!

~Hell-butterfly45:iconHell-butterfly45: reports, 2d 19h ago
Let's just enjoy ourselves for one day.
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Editorials


Friendship Part II

~SkyShaymin:iconSkyShaymin: reports, February 19
This is part two of the previous article on friendship. Today, we will discuss three characteristics of good friends and bad friends, in point form.

Good Friends:

There are three characteristics of good friends:

1. Honesty:

The first and foremost rule of good friendship is honesty. As I have mentioned in the previous article, trust is an important aspect of friendship. An honest friend can serve as a reflection of you. They are not afraid to point out your mistakes and will not hesitate to give you advice. What they say may hurt your feelings, but if you calm down and think about it, they actually say things to help you, not to hurt you. When in doubt, always think about their intentions first.

2. Forgiveness:

Good friends forgive each other’s transgressions. Friends don’t hold grudges against each other. If somebody hurt your feeling and without you telling them to, they ask for forgiveness first, then forgive them. Show them what a good friend will do, so that they may follow.

3. Knowledgeable:

A good friend is knowledgeable. They may not know everything, but if their knowledge is sufficient to help you out when you are having tough times, it’s good enough. It is better to have a friend who knows the solution to your problems than to have a textbook full of information, because friends listen to you, and just that can make people feel a lot better.

Bad Friends:

Bad friends also come in three flavors, just like good friends. Keep a discerning eye, and avoid them.

1. The Hot-headed:

Hot-headed people always jump to conclusions first without even thinking about the circumstances. They also think whatever they say is always right. They are great at starting drama and conflict, because they can easily get people to their side by making ridiculous claims. Even if they are loyal to you, they can still get you into a lot of trouble. In this case, try to get them to calm down and tell them the facts. Giving them more time to re-think their actions is the best way to deal with hot-headed friends.

2. The Indecisive:

Indecisive friends are quite opposite to the hotheads. They usually don’t have their own ideas. They also tend to be persuaded by people around them. As a result, they give poor advice to you. They can also cause you to miss opportunities because when it’s time to make a decision, they chicken out at the last moment. If you have such people on your team, it’s best to encourage them to stand up to what they believe in.

3. The Back-stabber:

This type is the most dangerous, as most of yourself are familiar with. They don’t usually care about what you think and feel. They pretend to be your friend, but possess none of the above three characteristics of good friendship. They only want to use you, and threaten to blackmail you f you disagree with them. The result can be tragic. Although they are tough to distinguish from your real friends, you can always check if they are honest or not. Once exposed, they will leave you alone for good. But beware; they may be hunting for their next victim.



If you happen to have a lot of friends, you can use this rule to check if they are good friends or bad friends. Remember, you can change some of your bad friends to good friends. A rule of thumb is that tell your bad friends how to become good, if they listen, they are still good! Also, you might need this rule to check yourself. Are you being a good friend, or a bad friend?

All comments and discussion welcome.

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:iconkongnjaal:
i dont exactly have a bad friend but i cant trust him.

thats why i almost dont meet him anymore ^^

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:iconskyshaymin:
Well, trust is the most important. No trust, no friendship. Period.

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徐如林
侵掠如火
不動如山
:iconkongnjaal:
ya really important, when it gets to the point where you dont know whats truth or lies anymore thats when you start hating his lies and not believing the truth.

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the moment you think you did it perfect is the moment you stop improving.
:iconnijihamu-can:
I can definatly tell by reading this, I've had all these kinds of friends. As for bad friends, I mostly end up getting the Back Stabber and the Hot Head.

I myself show a lot of the good qualities Honesty, Forgiveness, and (Somewhat) Knowledgeable. But I know myself that I'm indeed a hot head at times... Does that make me a bad friend?

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:iconsheimi4:
That really sums the different kinds friends people have in the world.

I think you did a phenomenal job as always. I always enjoy reading your articles.
:iconskyshaymin:
Being a hothead isn't all bad. It's all about balance. You can't jump to conclusions too quick, neither can you become indecisive.

Don't worry, people change, right? I hope that everyone who reads this can change themselves and their friends around them.

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疾如風
徐如林
侵掠如火
不動如山
:iconnijihamu-can:
Oh, I know I will. Sometimes I jump to conclusions, but not too often

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My artwork isn't a freebie, get permission! I work hard to draw my art!
If you're tired of people posting your art on their Photobucket, Myspace, or Youtube video accounts. paste this in your signature.
:iconskyshaymin:
Don't let it become a bad habit.

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疾如風
徐如林
侵掠如火
不動如山
:iconaruman:
I try to give advice, but I don't know if it's good advice or not.

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A being in the center of the Universe that shares my soul can change into any organism, what can yours do?
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