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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : May 06 (PNS) – Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhoaxing assured Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri that terrorists will not succeed in their nefarious designs and that China will continue to work on the Gwadar project which is of vital importance for the development of the area.
He said this when Foreign Minster Khurshid M. Kasuri telephoned Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhoaxing, who is currently traveling with Prime Minster Wen Jiabao in Germany to convey his deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the three Chinese nationals who were killed and nine other engineers who were injured in the terrorist attack in Gwadar.
Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri told Foreign Minister Li Zhoaxing that strict measures were being taken to ensure the safety and security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan and that the culprits of the attack will be apprehended and given severe punishment.
The two Foreign Minister underscored the point that China and Pakistan, as partners in the fight against terrorism, would strengthen their cooperation to eliminate extremism and terrorism. They also agreed that given the all weather nature of friendship between the two countries, those perpetrating such attacks were enemies of Pakistan. Availing of the opportunity the two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on other matters of mutual interest including the forthcoming meting of ACD in China in June which foreign Minister Kasuri will attend.
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As compared to the excitement outside the cave, it was deadly quiet within the cave itself. The four coloured lights shone over the large cocoon, energy rippling forth in strange patterns around it as black and blue lines could be seen subtly fluctuating around. At first, it seemed like the blue lines were more powerful, but as time passed, the black lines seemed to be stimulated, growing in power until it matched the blue lines.
As the two twisted and undulated around each other, the four lights also grew stronger.
The Fei Li Battle team's luck was still considered relatively good. As Lin TianAo had said earlier, being so close to the main official roads of the Zhong Tian Empire, there weren't that many Heavenly Beasts. Of course, there were many more Heavenly Beasts deeper in the forests, but it was quite a distance from where they were, and the aura that the little white tiger would give off when evolving had a limited range.
After the two attacks from the Blood Blaze Lion and the Dark Demon Ape, it was another six hours before a third round of attacks from Heavenly Beasts arrived. After which, they were attacked every few hours, but with smaller scale attacks. Although it was extremely tough, they still managed to pull through.
At the same time, the team members also realised something important – the Heavenly Beasts which attacked them had all lost control, in some sort of an unstable frenzy. That was also the main reason why they had not been able to make use of their full power. Also, these Heavenly Beasts were mostly either all Zong Stage, or led by Zong Stage Heavenly Beasts.
Time seemed to fly, and soon three days had passed. During that time, they had been constantly attacked at intervals, and the toughest fights were when they were attacked by two High Level Zong Stage Heavenly Beasts. At the last moment, Shangguan Bing'er had released the two Icy Soul Heavenly Bears to help out, and they had finally managed to hold their own. With much teamwork, and the sacrifice of several members sustaining heavy injuries, in the end they barely managed to finish off the High Level Zong Stage Beasts.
Little Four sat on the ground heavily, panting and gasping for breath. "I can't make it anymore Boss, I'm dead beat. If this continues, even if we don't get killed by Heavenly Beasts, we'll go crazy!"
For the last three days, they had spent every single second tensed up and with their nerves frayed, not knowing when they would be attacked by Heavenly Beasts. They had to maintain a high alert at all times, and as they fought wave after wave of Heavenly Beasts, it had taken a huge toll on them. After all, these Heavenly Beasts were all frenzied, and although that had helped a lot in reducing their intelligence and skill, it had also caused them to not be able to be chased off, and they could only fight to the death.
The wounds on their bodies and the constant drain of Heavenly Energy was taxing, but the worst toll was on their spirits. Three days and nights of constant fighting and limited rest, even the toughest person would feel exhausted and low in spirit. For someone firm and resolute like Lin TianAo, or someone whose character was rather thick skinned 1 like Crow, it was still relatively okay, but the rest of the team members were almost on the verge of breakdown.
At this point, it was also clear the difference in overall power and character amongst the entire team. The first one to fall was not the one with the lowest cultivation level, Shangguan Bing'er, but Ye Paopao.
Although Ye Paopao was a four-Jeweled Heavenly Jewel Master, as the son of the prime minister, he had lived an easy life of luxury since young. Despite his cultivation, he had never had much actual combat experience, let alone such high intensity fighting. At this moment, he was leaning against the cave entrance, unconscious.
As for the second person who was having trouble was still not Shangguan Bing'er After her two years of tough training and experience in the Heavenly Bow Unit, this was not her first rodeo facing such tough battles. Furthermore, the person they were protecting was her precious Little Fatty. Under such a circumstance, she would never give up no matter how exhausted she was, just through sheer will. Shangguan Bing'er might not be extremely powerful, and against Zong Stage Heavenly Beasts, she could barely do anything but harassing attacks. However, if it was a Zong Stage Heavenly Beast leading several Zun Stage Heavenly Beasts, she turned into one of the most important keys of the team defense. Just her rapid firing archery alone could suppress a large number of Zun Stage Heavenly Beasts, allowing her companions time to leisurely deal with all the enemies.
By now, Little Four was nearing the end of his stamina. His job was to run around to wherever needed help the most, and any issue that cropped up, his speed was usually the key to a successful save or support.
At the same time, he also had to go around scouting. Naturally, the drain on his spirit was also extremely huge.
Lin TianAo furrowed his brow, glancing back at the cave entrance. As a team leader, how could he not be worried? Looking at the weakened condition of his team members, as well as the constant attacks, he grew increasingly worried as time passed. As soon as a Heavenly Beast which they could not deal with attacked, that meant they could possibly all fall here. Taking a deep breath, Lin TianAo made his decision, a resolute look crossing his face as he said solemnly: "Crow, Drunken Bao, both of you lead the rest away and head for the city. I will stay here to defend the cave."
As soon as everyone heard that, they were shocked. Drunken Bao said urgently: "How could we possibly do that? To leave you here alone?!"
The past three days, the person who had taken on the most pressure was definitely Lin TianAo. Every single Zong Stage Heavenly Beast was taken on by him, and it was only because of his Rock Like defense and stable fighting skills that had allowed their team to last for so long. In terms of energy consumption, who could be more exhausted than him!
Lin TianAo said solemnly: "This is an order. With your numbers, you will still be able to attend the Heavenly Jewel Tournament. Even if Zhou Weiqing and I do not make it, it should not affect the entire team. Hurry up and leave this place. As long as you do not stay near the cave entrance, you should be safe. If Zhou Weiqing and I make it, we will catch up with you."
"Big Bro Lin, I definitely will not leave. I will stay here and defend the place with you." Shangguan Bing'er said unhesitatingly. With her Little Fatty still inside, how could she possibly leave?
Little Four summoned all his energy and propped himself up in a sitting position. "I will not leave you here alone as well, Boss. If we leave, what will happen to you? If you want to leave, we will leave together, but I think we should all stay. I can still last a while more." If it were anyone else, he might have suggested that everyone leave together, and abandon Zhou Weiqing. However, Zhou Weiqing had done him and Drunken Bao such a huge favour, and they could have been said to be in his debt. Although Little Four's character was probably the most casual amongst the entire team, at this point he couldn't help but say he would stay to defend Zhou Weiqing.
"Nonsense. I said, this is an order!" Lin TianAo cried out angrily, showing the dignity and aura of a leader.
Alas, at this moment, no one would listen to this order. Crow turned her head to look away, stretching lazily as she worked out the kinks in her muscles. It had to be said that Crow was definitely worthy of her name of the Gold Crow Tribe's top genius; after three days and nights of furious battles, she was the only one who seemed unaffected. Any time a Heavenly Beast appeared, her attacks were always the most ferocious. Despite some wounds on her body, she still looked unconcerned and relaxed. Perhaps, in terms of cultivation level and power, she might not be as powerful as Drunken Bao or Xiao Yan who were five-Jeweled. However, if it was a fight to the death, the likely final result would her victory. After all, the Gold Crow Tribe was renowned for their battle prowess, and she was considered the top genius of her generation! Even amongst her tribe members, not counting her Heavenly Jewels, she was famous for her physical strength alone.
Little Four kept his mouth shut, while Drunken Bao sat on the ground resting, humming a tune to himself. Xiao Yan just looked at Lin TianAo and said resolutely: "We are a team."
All of a sudden, a clear crisp voice rang out. "Waaah! So many corpses! So scary!"
Everyone started upon hearing the voice. For the past three days, they had faced so many Heavenly Beasts, but this was the first time they had met any other humans. After all, this was quite a distance from the road, and even if any traveller were resting at the side of the road, they would not head so deep into the forest.
Along with the bell-like voice, a young lady walked out from the trees. She looked to be even younger than Shangguan Bing'er, about sixteen to seventeen years of age. Two black braids of hair at her sides, she looked the picture of the girl next door. Her large eyes were bright and touching, but the thing that caught their attention the most was her pupils, which were a dim grey colour. That was definitely something rare.
The young lady was not very tall, about 1.6 metres tall or so. However, she was pretty well-proportioned, in the bloom of puberty, full of the attraction of youth. Wearing a long black dress, she looked attractive. However, the strangest thing was that although they were in the forest, her feet were naked, yet she did not seem to feel anything as she walked across the forest ground.
At this moment, she was looking at the blood in the area, and the mass of dead Heavenly Beasts. Patting her chest, her large eyes widened as she blinked, a picture of fear.
Crow laughed and said: "Little sis, where did you come from? Where are your parents? It's dangerous to come into the forest alone."
The black clad young lady looked at Crow, face full of surprise as she said: "Wow! Big sis, you are so tall! I have never seen a sister so tall like you, much much taller than me!" As she said that, she used her hands to motion the difference between their height.
Crow laughed again, walking towards the girl, lifting her hands as if to pat her on the head. However, just as she was about a yard from her, her hands suddenly shot out, striking out towards the girl's neck.
At this point, for such a strange young lady to appear all of a sudden, how could anyone not be suspicious. Although Crow was thick-skinned 2, she was definitely not stupid. In fact, the reverse was true, with her hiding her intelligence behind a seemingly foolish appearance. With her taking action so suddenly, not only was the black clad girl caught by surprise, even the rest of the team were also taken aback.
How strong was Crow? With her strength, even if Lin TianAo at his higher cultivation level was caught by the neck by her, he would probably not be able to resist.
However, just as her hands were about to reach the girl's throat, the girl seemed to slide aside like a puff of smoke. Seemingly slow, but easily sliding out of the grasp of Crow without any problems. Her large eyes seemed so innocent as they misted over, looking over at Crow with a wronged face.
It was afternoon, and the sun was shining bright above, streaming down through the trees, bringing a gentle warmth to everyone amongst the shadow of the leaves. However, accompanying that easy sidestep of the black clad young lady, everyone's heart was suddenly gripped by a deep chill.
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The Importance of Lutein of Children's Health
Carotenoids are vital to a child's health providing antioxidant properties to aid their growth. Lutein is a dietary carotenoid found in yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables as well as leafy green vegetables. Lutein has been known for its strong supportive role in eye health, especially in decreasing the risk of age-related eye diseases. The presence of lutein in breastmilk and fetal retina (an eye structure) has also suggested lutein's potential critical role in infants/children population.
Lutein (from the Latin word luteus, meaning "yellow") is a yellow pigment that has the ability to showcase various colours. It is one of the 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids, and is referred to as 'macular pigment'. A high amount of macular pigment is important to protect and prevent eye related damage in children and the elderly. It acts by filtering the damaging blue wavelengths of light (400 nm – 480 nm) to protect the photoreceptors in the retina. For example when your child is consumed with technology for long durations this radiates damaging blue wavelengths. A high amount of macular pigment acts as a barrier for the eye to protect and deflect these lights from harming the retina.
The need for obtaining adequate amounts of lutein is critical in today's society due to the dramatic increase in electronic devices and technological uses in everyday scenarios (televisions, phones, tablets, computers). The usage by children in today's age is concerning, according to the Vision Council, "Nearly one in four kids spend more than three hours a day using digital devices and more than twenty percent of parents are very concerned about their children's screen time". As children's eyes are vulnerable to blue light damage, lutein supplementation could help maintain visual function and performance by filtering blue light and protect photosensitive cells in their eyes.
Interestingly, recent preliminary studies have also found lutein to be the predominant carotenoid in the brain of infants. Lutein has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and may protect the brain from free radical damage.
The human body cannot naturally create lutein so it must be consumed through dietary sources. Good sources of lutein include corn, spinach, broccoli, kale, and egg yolk. However, considering the relatively low consumption of vegetables in children, the average intakes of dietary lutein are far less than the amount recommended.
The newly introduced allKiDz® Multivitamins Plus with Lutein provides a natural, refreshing and delicious way to fill the nutritional gap! Along with the 13 essential vitamins and minerals, it offers lutein derived from the marigold-flower in the unesterified ("free") form. This "free" form is found in majority of the food consumed in the human diet, and is more readily absorbed into the bloodstream and utilized by various organs allowing your child's body to benefit the most from this form.
Visit your local retailers to try a sample today and allow your children to lead their lives with healthy minds, healthy bodies and healthy eyesight.
- Snodderly, D. M., Brown, P. K., Delori, F. C. & Auran, J. D. The macular pigment. I. Absorbance spectra, localization, and discrimination from other yellow pigments in primate retinas. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 25, 660–673 (1984)
- Johnson, E. J., Maras, J. E., Rasmussen, H. M. & Tucker, K. L. Intake of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Differ with Age, Sex, and Ethnicity. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 110, 1357–1362 (2010)
- Pérez-Gálvez, A. & Mínguez-Mosquera, M. I. Esterification of xanthophylls and its effect on chemical behavior and bioavailability of carotenoids in the human. Nutr. Res. 25, 631–640 (2005).
3 Home Remedies for Asthma
According to WebMD, Asthma is still the leading cause of chronic illness in children and affects about 7 million children in the United States and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing. These are scary facts for parents, and with the weather constantly changing your child is more prone to an asthma attack than ever before. Here are 3 home remedies that could help your little soldier.
- Ginger tea mixed with 2-3 crushed garlic cloves
Ginger and garlic both have anti-inflammatory properties and anti bacterial properties that will help to relax their airways and eliminate phlegm allowing your little soldier to breath. To mask the taste of the garlic add honey.
WARNING, your little one might feel nauseous after drinking this tea, but give it a few hours and you will see a complete 180.
- Massage the chest with warm sesame oil (dime size) with a pinch of salt and a steam inhalation
This remedy is like a natural a mentholated topical ointment to help them breath. If you do not have a face steamer, pour boiling water in a bowl, add little droplets of sesame oil in the water, and put a thick towel over your soldier's head. Make sure your soldier is taking consecutive breaks to cool down and does not stay under the towel for longer than two minutes each turn.
WARNING, be prepared for little ones nose to run like crazy during this as the steam and oil breaks down the phlegm in their body, so have lots of tissues by their side.
- Boil a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger in a glass of milk and add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
Dairy products are something many doctors warn parents against with kids with asthma, but combined with ginger and turmeric powder it becomes a great way to reduce the frequency of asthma attacks. Turmeric is packed with anti-inflammatory properties and anti bacterial property that helps to prevent blockage in airways, restore normal breathing patterns, and relaxes lung muscles. Give this twice a day.
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Bacillus coagulans – a trending probiotic that helps with gastrointestinal health
It is now widely accepted that probiotics contribute to a broad range of beneficial health effects, but did you know that probiotics also present a unique manufacturing challenge: how to keep the probiotics active and viable during manufacturing, storage, and exposure to stomach acid and bile during consumption? As live bacteria, most probiotic strains are unstable under room temperature and degrade rapidly without special storage conditions.
Thankfully, there is a notable exception in the form of Bacillus coagulans! Bacillus coagulans is highly resilient, and is able to survive without special handling to successfully proliferate in the gastrointestinal environment for maximum health benefits.
Bacillus coagulans – a trending probiotic that helps with gastrointestinal health
Bacillus coagulans is exceptionally resilient due to its protective, spore-like protein coating, which allows it to survive less-than-ideal external environments, stomach acid, and even bile salt. Upon safe arrival to the small intestine, the probiotics germinate and multiply rapidly1, contributing to a favourable gut flora and inhibiting the growth of bad bacteria at the same time.
The use of Bacillus coagulans in children's digestive health
Bacillus coagulans has a well-documented history of use for children, with proven beneficial health effects in a safe, mild, and effective format. Some uses include:
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
In a 2013 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, treating diarrheic children with Bacillus coagulans reduced both incidents and duration of antibiotic-associated diarrhea to within 10 days.2
Acute rotavirus diarrhea in infants
A one-year study in 112 newborn infants suggests Bacillus coagulans supplementation has a protective effect on the frequency and duration of diarrhea caused by rotavirus infection.3
Dental caries
Preliminary study suggests that the use of chewable Bacillus coagulans in children prevents dental caries by inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus bacteria in the mouth.4
allKiDz® Probiotic Gummies are made with Bacillus coagulans for the greatest benefits to your child and family, and all in a chewy, deliciously yogurt-flavoured gummy! Your kids will love them for the fun texture and great taste, and you'll love it for helping to protect your little one's health!
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- La Rosa M, Bottaro G, Gulino N, et al. Prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea with Lactobacillus sporogenes and fructo-oligosaccharides in children. A multicentric double-blind vs placebo study. Minerva Pediatr 2003;55:447-452.
- Chandra RK. Effect of Lactobacillus on the incidence and severity of acute rotavirus diarrhea in infants. A prospective, placebo-controlled double-blind study. Nutr Res 2002;22:65-69
- Jindal G, Pandey RK, Agarwal J, Singh M. A comparative evaluation of probiotics on salivary mutans streptococci counts in Indian children.Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2011;12:211-215
Learn Why Probiotics are Essential to Your Child's Health
Probiotics are all the buzz right now. But, what exactly is a probiotic? Let's break it down, the word probiotic comes from the Greek word pro meaning "promoting" and biotic meaning "life."
They are known as friendly microorganisms that live mainly inside our gut. We often associate bacteria as causing disease, but what if we told you that probiotics are GOOD bacteria that can be beneficial to our bodies!
Probiotics work to balance the number of good microorganisms versus the not so good microorganisms that live in your body. By establishing a good balance of microorganisms – your immune system and digestive system are able to maintain a healthy environment. This healthy balance reduces your child's susceptibility to colds, digestive concerns, allergies, and more.
Probiotics - PROTECT, PREVENT AND PLAY!
Probiotics, PROTECT!
They help us to:
- Have a healthy digestive system9
- Have a strong immune system (more than 70% of your immune system lives in your gut!)8, 11
- Create a friendly and healthy gut environment by outnumbering bad bacteria
- Protective us from invading pathogens
Probiotics, PREVENT!
Probiotics can help children with:
- Colic1
- Eczema12
- Diarrhea3,7
- Allergies5
- Negative effects from antibiotic exposure7
- Common colds6
- Asthma4
- And more!
Probiotics, PLAY!
So, you can see how probiotics are friendly and can help our children have a
- Happy tummy
- Happy skin
- Happy immune system
- Happy development
To increase the number of good bacteria that your child receives, you can supplement with a good quality probiotic. Alternatively, probiotics are present in fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and sauerkraut. In order to get enough probiotics into your system a supplement can be the best option! Be sure your child consumes the probiotic supplement with food to ensure optimal absorption!
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- Anabrees, Jasim et al. "Probiotics for Infantile Colic: A Systematic Review." BMC Pediatrics 13 (2013): 186.
- Chapman, CM et al. "Health benefits of probiotics: are mixtures more effective than single strains?" Eur J Nutr 50.1 (2011): 1-17.
- Cruchet, Sylvia et al. "The Use of Probiotics in Pediatric Gastroenterology: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations by Latin-American Experts." Paediatric Drugs 17.3 (2015): 199–216.
- Das, Rashmi Ranjan. "Cesarean delivery, antibiotic exposure, and probiotics: Relationship with childhood asthma." Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 128.5 ( 2011): 1133-1134.
- Furrie, Elizabeth. "Probiotics and Allergy." Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 64.4 (2005): 465-469.
- Hatakka, Katja et al. "Effect of Long Term Consumption of Probiotic Milk on Infections in Children Attending Day Care Centres: Double Blind, Randomised Trial." BMJ : British Medical Journal 322.7298 (2001): 1327.
- Hempel, Susanne et al. "Probiotics for the Prevention and Treatment of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis." JAMA 307.18 (2012):1959-1969.
- Mueller, Noel T. et al. "The Infant Microbiome Development: Mom Matters." Trends in molecular medicine 21.2 (2015): 109-117.
- Quigley, Eamonn M. M. "Gut Bacteria in Health and Disease." Gastroenterology & Hepatology 9.9 (2013): 560–569.
- Scourboutakos, Mary et al. "Mismatch Between Probiotic Benefits in Trials Versus Food Products." Nutrients 9.4 (2017): 400.
- Vighi, G et al. "Allergy and the Gastrointestinal System." Clinical and Experimental Immunology 153.Suppl 1 (2008): 3-6.
- Yeşilova, Yavuz et al. "Effect of Probiotics on the Treatment of Children with Atopic Dermatitis." Annals of Dermatology 24.2 (2012): 189–193.
The Importance of Vitamin D and Babies
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin for our babies! We as humans absorb UVB rays from the sun in order to produce Vitamin D naturally in our skin! Our babies are very gentle, especially in the early stages of their lives and exposure to the sun is not recommended. So, how do babies get Vitamin D and why is it really an essential vitamin to be given so early on? Below we will go through my ultimate guide on Vitamin D and babies!
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is actually a hormone that is produced naturally in our bodies when we are exposed to the UVB rays of the sun. However, exposure to the sun has been controversial over the years. This has led to covering our skin with clothing, sunscreen, shade, etc. But the less exposure we have to the sun the less Vitamin D we produce. Therefore, supplementing with Vitamin D can be very helpful!
Should you give your child a Vitamin D supplement?
A Vitamin D supplement can be very beneficial to our babies especially under the age of 6 months when they should not be exposed to the sun. A deficiency in Vitamin D has been known throughout history to cause Rickets, which is a weakening or softening of our bones. This is due to the role Vitamin D has in the absorption of calcium.
As your child ages, you may feel like they are exposed to enough sun. However, there are some other factors to consider. For example, our latitude, cloudy days, their complexion, time of day, smog and the season. Those with darker skin tones have a harder time in producing Vitamin D than those with lighter skin tones.
Even if a mother takes a supplement and eats Vitamin D rich foods and breastfeeds, their child will still not get enough Vitamin D. Therefore, it is important to give your child some sort of Vitamin D supplement to ensure they are getting their recommended daily requirement.
How do I know if my child has a deficiency in Vitamin D?
• The child is breastfed
• The child is not exposed to sunlight
• The child lives in the northern hemisphere (includes Canada – since fewer UVB rays can reach us here!)
At what age, should your baby start taking Vitamin D?
You can start as early as a few days after they are born. If you are breastfeeding, your child needs to supplement since there is not enough Vitamin D in breastmilk. If you are giving your child less than 32 ounces of Vitamin D fortified formula daily, you can also supplement with Vitamin D. Please consult your doctor before giving your child any supplement.
What are the benefits of Vitamin D?
The biggest benefit of Vitamin D for our children is the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D is also beneficial in supporting our immune system!Therefore, it is important our children get enough Vitamin D as their immune system is constantly developing.
How do you know what supplement is best?
Ensure you obtain a Vitamin D3 supplement and NOT Vitamin D2. Vitamin D3 is the active form. Since Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, make sure your child takes their supplement around the time of feeding. This will ensure it is absorbed properly.
Are there food sources of Vitamin D?
Some foods are fortified with Vitamin D such as cereal and milk. There are also some foods that naturally contain Vitamin D such as salmon, tuna, and liver.
As you can see, Vitamin D is one of the most important supplements we can give to our children. So, if you are thinking about providing your child with any supplements, Vitamin D can be the best place to start! As always, speak to your healthcare provider before giving your child any supplements.
Johnson, Lana R. "Vitamin D Insufficiency Due To Insufficient Exposure To Sunlight And Related Pathology". Inquiries Journal. N.p., 2017. Web. 2 Feb. 2017.
"Vitamin D Supplementation | Breastfeeding | CDC". Cdc.gov. N.p., 2017. Web. 2 Feb. 2017.
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Jaundice in Babies
Jaundice is often used to describe the yellow color of the skin or the whites of eyes. It is a common condition seen in newborn babies. So, what truly going on in the body to cause this? Well, it indicates that there is excess bilirubin in the bloodstream. Bilirubin is a yellow material created in the body as it replaces old red blood cells. The liver's role is to break down the bilirubin which will eventually be removed via stool. But the liver may be still developing in babies, therefore the liver may not be able to keep up with the production of bilirubin in the body.
While it may seem alarming for your baby to have a condition so early on in life, it is very common and often not worrisome!
What are the common causes of Jaundice?
- Bilirubin is produced faster than the liver can break it down.
- The liver is still developing in babies, meaning it might need some time in order to effectively break down the bilirubin.
- The intestines may be absorbing the bilirubin which would normally be removed via stool.
- Breastfeeding jaundice can occur within the first week of the baby's life. This is due to babies who are not nursing well or the mother's milk supply is low.
What are the common symptoms associated with jaundice?
- Yellowing of skin and whites of eyes
- Babies with severe jaundice may be very tired and feed poorly
What should you do if you notice jaundice in your baby?
Health care providers will check for jaundice once the baby is born. Hospitals will generally check for jaundice after 24 hours have passed. However, jaundice can be seen in babies after 2-4 days of being born. If you notice any signs of jaundice you should get your baby tested. This is done with a blood test to measure levels of bilirubin. Most of the time it is not a problem and goes away within 2 weeks.
What is the common treatment for jaundice?
Treatment is generally not required. Initiating treatment for jaundice will depend on the level of bilirubin, how fast the levels are rising, the baby's age, and how early the baby was born.
The best treatment is to ensure the baby is getting enough fluids via breastmilk or formula. Feed the baby often is recommended in order to encourage regular bowel movements.
Phototherapy may be used if the baby's bilirubin levels are really high – this is the common blue light used in hospital settings. The light helps to encourage the breakdown of bilirubin in the skin.
When should you be concerned?
You should be concerned if your baby has a fever, seems to be listless or is not feeding well. If in any case, you have a suspicion that your baby has jaundice talk to your medical provider.
Jaundice, Newborn. "Newborn Jaundice: Medlineplus Medical Encyclopedia". Medlineplus.gov. N.p., 2017. Web. 26 Jan. 2017.
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DHA for Kids
I'm sure it no surprise that you have heard the buzz about DHA/Omega-3/fish oil supplementation for our kids! It has become a known supplement that is important to include in our daily routine. But, why exactly is it important for our children? What kind of fish oil is best? On the blog today, we are going to go into the nitty gritty on everything you need to know about fish oil supplements for kids.
What is Omega-3 (DHA)?
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). They are essential because our bodies cannot produce them, instead we must get the fatty acids from our diet. These fats are incredibly important as they make up every single cell in our body! Two common types of omega-3 are known as EPA (eicosapentaenoicacid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
In order to get enough omega-3 from our diet we would need to consume salmon or sardines a couple times a week and our bodies would need to properly absorb the fish in order to obtain the value of the oils. Therefore, most children do not get enough omega-3 in their daily diet. So consuming a fish oil supplement is key for our children's health!
What are the benefits of DHA in fish oil?
There are a multitude of benefits of fish oil, especially for our children. Here is a list of benefits:
• Supports healthy brain development
• Supports growth and development
• Helps to improve vision acuity
• Helps to treat skin concerns (ie. eczema)
• Helps with mood disorders (ie. anxiety, depression)
• Helps children with ADHD
DHA, in particular, has been shown to help with brain development in our children. A study done at Oxford University showed higher levels of DHA helped with reading, memory and behavioral problems. Therefore, looking for a supplement with higher DHA than EPA is important for children!
How to choose a good fish oil?
There are a few things to look out for when purchasing a good quality fish oil. The first is the type of fish that is in the product – look for sources of small fish such as anchovies and sardines. The second is making sure the fish oil is in triglyceride (TG) form as this is the form commonly found naturally in fish. If the supplement is in ethyl ester form it is not found in nature and can only be created through chemical synthesis (therefore this ethyl ester form is cheaper!).
So as you can see, fish oil is a great way to provide some extra support to our little ones! As always, talk to your doctor before supplementing with fish oil.
"Taking Omega-3 Every Day Could Help Children Who Have Poor Reading Skills". Mail Online. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Nov. 2016.
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You've got questions, we've got answers. Escapist staff will be pulling questions directly from the audience, so be ready to be curious.
Just FYI the video isn't loading in either high or standard quality.
EDIT: Ok it works fine now. Yahtzee and his refusal to make a fool of himself for our amusement how dare he.
I'm glad the camera work improved by this panel! and the fixed sound meant I wasn't reduced to tears everytime someones mic cut.
Well, The Escapist can close up shop now. It's never, ever, ever going to beat what happened around the 50 minute mark. I mean, it's just plain beautiful. My god, was it beautiful.
Honestly, all of these hour long videos have pretty much been of the same, high and amazing quality with a group of fantastic people and a fantabulous host. Definitely deserves an applause!
Also, as I tweeted to miss Arendt, I wanna see a Gangnam Style parody video with Jim as PSY. I'm just saying.
Dear Graham,
I play video games, watch movies, and read books and I really am an Accountant.
-The guy that awkwardly said hi to you and walked off while you were at the merch booth.
Wow,is there another one? Well that's great!
Looking forward to see it.
Again thanks everyone who did this! :D
YES. DO IT. It will be glorious. And Graham could be the guy dressed in the yellow suit. And Yahtzee could be Hyuna. And Bob could be the Elevator Guy.
Did anyone get a good full picture of the Last Supper?
Also, +1 for more Gangnam Style. Don't think the Marriott would have been happy to loan them their elevators for the elevator scene though.
Right, somebody tell Kross to just shut everything down. The Escapist has hit it's peak with Gangnam Style, especially Graham's bit. And no offence, to the other videos from the Expo as they've been fantastic as well, but I think this was definitely the best. Gangnam Style, Last Supper and balloon animals.
Clearly I agree. Best moment of my career.
WTF? Nintendo. Could there still be a videgames no right answer if it was Kyle and Dan?
I still have the moose.
So yahtzee will wear cat ears but not dance? KOOOOL, if you guys have another one, I'd show up, fuck pax
Annnnnnnnnd there it is. :P
Also...now I wanna see Jim do Gangnam Style in his underpants. >.>
I feel so sorry for Cory, watching all these panels I really like hearing what he has to say when he does eventually get a chance to but he ends up being so over-shadowed by all these big personalities.
So on the odd chance he sees this, we love you Cory! :D
That nitpick aside these videos have been amazing and if they have the expo again next year... I don't care how many thousand miles away I am, I will find a way there.
Yeah, he'll look progressively more sad until he gets weird and sticky :(
Hey, I'm in this one.
Yeah, I noticed that. The same went for Dr. Kline. They're smart and funny people, but being that soft-spoken around people who basically wake up turned up to eleven and just go higher from there... it's hard to stand out in that crowd.
Ahh, Graham. Yet another quote we can gleefully- maniacally, even- take out of context.
Yatzhee wore cat ears, when?
I'm loving these panels, but they are way too long. I'm gonna have to pull an all-nighter x(
So he's a metaphor for being single?
I figured it would more be a metaphor for being married...
I'm probably going to need to watch all of these panels multiple times, because they're all just so great.
When I heard that Gangnam Style song playing I immediately alt tabbed and watched.
So glad I did :D
Well these videos have convinced me to go next year, assuming there is one.
Great video, everyone having fun..
it wouldn't surprise me if he incorporates this into one of his jimquistion vids some time, it would be pretty damm good.
Yes, while Chris waits to see if he can talk about video games, Kyle and Dan can still wax poetic on video games.
Hour of love video, it's in the first half!
Dire Sloth....I think I love you
What a coincidence! I love me, too.
oh, and Yahtzee going 'fuck this' and watching every one dance, priceless
Thank you all for the Gangham Style rendition, which I had never before seen, and now I don't have to think about it anymore.
And yes, Yahtzee does have dignity.
I'll probably add more later
Noooooo! Not another one!
They just might, but it may well destroy the universe: Catzee dancing Gangnam Style.
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New York Times bestseller Cleo Coyle's "delightfully twisty" new Coffeehouse Mystery.
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Readers SelectionAdvice for letting go...May 10, 2011
Endearing and straight from the heart, a story about the bonds between mother and daughter.
April 2011
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A story about finding our own identity when our children are going from our nest
Linda Davis' local fabric shop is a place where women
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Now, as her only child readies for college, Linda is torn
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Mother and daughter decide to share one last adventure
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I really want to read this for this story is close to home, my daughter willbe going off to college and I'll be an empty-nester. Akso Susan always writes a good story from her heart and I like reading her books.(Carole Fiore 3:52pm March 17, 2011)
I cannot wait to read this book.I gave her candy, took her out to eat - she spent the weekend with us and also gave her a gift card so she could pick out something nice.(Pat Lieberman 11:59am May 12, 2011)
I gave her my presence, spices from Penzi's, and several plants from annual plant sale including a black viola, a red coleus and lavendar.(Alyson Widen 1:40pm May 12, 2011)
Unfortunately, my Mother passed away a few years ago, so I spoke to her, as I do almost every day. It seems as if she passed away only yesterday, and I miss her terribly. I did call my Dad, though, and I think he knew that I was going to call. Out of the 3 girls in the family, even though I don't live nearby, I'm pretty much the closest to him, and have since I was small. It could be because I'm the baby of the family. Anyway, if she was still here, I would have driven out to see her with my Husband, and spoiled her rotten!!(Peggy Roberson 3:14pm May 12, 2011)
Our mother is no longer with us either, but my brother passed away not quite 10 weeks ago. I'm sure he passed on our good thoughts and prayers to her and our father.(Sigrun Schulz 5:49pm May 12, 2011)
My mother passed away nearly 20 years ago, but I miss her as much today as I ever have. She loved to read and I appreciate her sharing her love of books with me. I'm looking forward to reading "The Goodbye Quilt" but I must confess "Home Before Dark" remains remains my favorite of your books.(Jill Hayden 6:49pm May 12, 2011)
Sadly, my Mother is not with us any more. She died 4 years ago. However, this year was special in a different way. May 8th also happened to be my oldest son's 38 birthday. He and I went out to dinner to celebrate our "Happy Mother's Birthing Day". It is our special event.(Robin McKay 7:01pm May 12, 2011)
I absolutely loved The Goodbye Quilt and felt many of the same things when my only child went off to college. Funny enough, I'm working on my own quilt right now with a purpose that will change my life as much as the quilt in the bood did. What did I get my mother? A quilted purse. She had looked for one over a year ago and couldn't find one so when Mother's day came around it seemed the perfect gift for her. She loved it. The colors were good for almost anything she wore and it was the size of a purse she normally buys herself.(Christina Harrison 10:48pm May 13, 2011)
When I picked up The Goodbye Quilt I didn't realize that it was going to be a journey of saying goodbye to one life and hello to another. As a woman of an age to soon be an empty nester this is a story that falls close to my home. I can only hope that as my last chick flies my nest I'm as supportive as Linda ended up being. If you're an empty nester or soon to be like me then The Goodbye Quilt might be a story to read, so you can feel less alone on your journey.(Sandi Shilhanek 9:12am June 8, 2011)
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|So my 20 jack network install ended up being expanded and became a 27 jack network. Instead of adding a 3rd 12 port panel when we passed the 24 port mark I opted instead to use surface jacks for the extra 3 ports.
The PC guy was wiring patch cords to the panel as I was still pulling cable, and testing jacks, so the network became quite a mess.
Fast forward to earlier this week. The customer needed 17 additional runs, for a total of 44 network jacks. I knew after the second dispatch to this location that they were going to need these additional runs done "some time in the future" so I was not concerned with wasting time neatening up the patch cord mess, because I knew that I was going to have to replace the 2 - 12 port patch panels and the extra jacks with a 48 port patch panel.
The installation of the additional 17 CAT 5 runs, cutting everything over to the new patch panel and labeling the jacks took just one (long) day. I returned for about 2-3 hours to test all of the jacks. Just one mis-wire. In my rush to finish the bulk of the work in a single day I had one of the jacks backwards from how it was punched down. No big deal, quite a quick fix to re-punch the one jack. The remainder of the second (half) day was spent replacing the patch cords and neatening up the network as best as I could.
Some of the PC guys wires were not neatened up by me because I did not want to touch his stuff, and because my company wanted me to only worry about what I had installed, and our companies VoIP phones.
|This is what became of my "20 jack network" installation.
|I had installed the 2 - 12 port panels, and the cisco router.
The computer guy was connecting stuff as the cabling was still being pulled.
|FiOS and another switch was installed since my last visit.
Does anyone have pride in their work any more?
|Since I had to add about 17 more runs on top of the 27 existing runs,
I replaced the 2 - 12 port panels and extra jacks with a 48 port panel.
44 ports are being used.
|Everything cut over to the new patch panel.
All that is left is to neaten this mess up!
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Luckily there was space to snake horizontally behind the walls.
Unluckily where I snaked down ended up being behind a beam,
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Grammy nominations for Yale alumni
Four Yale alumni – Marin Alsop, Sharon Isbin, Maureen Nelson, and Richard Belcher – received nominations for this year's Grammy Awards. Alsop, a graduate of Yale College, is the artistic director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the first woman to hold such a position at a major American orchestra. The other three are graduates of the School of Music.
Nelson, a violinist, and Belcher, a cellist, are members of the Enso Quartet. The quartet, formed in 1999 at the School of Music, has earned multiple honors at the 2004 Banff International String Quartet Competition and victories at the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and the Chamber Music Yellow Springs Competition. The ensemble's 2005 debut on Naxos Records, a 2-CD set of Ignaz Pleyel's six string quartets, Op. 2, garnered rave reviews. The Grammy nomination for Best Chamber Music Performance goes to their most recent Naxos release, the three string quartets of Alberto Ginastera, featuring soprano Lucy Shelton.
Alsop's recording for Naxos of Leonard Bernstein's Mass with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra was nominated for Best Classical Album. In addition, the album's producer, Steven Epstein, was nominated for Best Producer of the Year, Classical. And Jennifer Higdon's Percussion Concerto, which Alsop and the London Philharmonia Orchestra recorded on Alsop Conducts MacMillan, Adès, & Higdon, was nominated for Best Classical Contemporary Composition.
This was Sharon Isbin's fourth Grammy nomination, for Journey to the New World (Sony) in the classical category of Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without Orchestra). The CD has been on the Billboard charts for 36 consecutive weeks and was the #1 classical bestseller on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes. Joan Baez and Mark O'Connor are guests on the album. Excerpts from Isbin's album are available on her website.
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Back then, I was trying out the "colour approach". You know, like how to dye your smoothies in every possible colour. (Well, it's fun isn't it....or is this just me?). Anyway, after I successfully accomplished my green smoothie, I went for yellow....and than changed my mind half way and went with pale pink. Whups. It still tasted extremely awesome!!! (Ok, and let's be honest. I didn't change my mind, the smoothie simply didn't turn out yellow....but let's just pretend I was changing my mind anyways :D)
Adapted from neverhomemaker's smoothie, you'll need (1 serving):
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- 1 large handful frozen strawberries
- vanilla soy yogurt and milk (as much as you want)
My mandarins were slightly sour but it gave the whole smoothie a surprisingly welcome freshness, and all in all, I'll keep this one in mind for whenever I really need an energy booster or something to wake me up!


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On September 18, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled in Emily's List v. FEC.[1] The case's main impact was to invalidate certain rules of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) as to what constituted a "solicitation" by a federally registered PAC, the proceeds of which were subject to reporting under federal regulation. However, Emily's List forms a critical book-end to a year (short a day) of critical change to the financing of American political campaigns. At the other book end, 364 days later, lies Advisory Opinion Request (AOR) 2010-20 (NDPAC) on which the Commissioners deadlocked, and in which Emily's List once again plays a role.
Between these book ends lies a seminal ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States, Citizens United v. FEC[2] and a second ruling from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, SpeechNOW.org v. FEC[3] that applied the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United. Following these cases came two contentious FEC Advisory Opinions (AOs) applying these rulings to campaign finance regulations, AO 2010-09 (Club for Growth) and AO 2010-11 (Commonsense Ten).
At issue is who can spend money, in what manner, and up to what limits. Some 5000 regular Political Action Committees (PACs), about 2/3 of which are "connected" to a corporation, union, or trade/membership association, are registered with the FEC and make direct contributions to candidates. There are more thousands of trade and member associations, unions and corporate interests, and an ever-growing stream of individual contributors and players in this marketplace of political ideas that may make direct or independent expenditures that support or oppose candidates. Changes to the campaign finance landscape affect each of these political participants, and continually alter the balance of influence amongst them.
- 1 Emily's List v. Federal Election Commission
- 2 Citizens United v. FEC
- 3 SpeechNOW.org v. FEC
- 4 FEC advisory opinion 2010-09 (Club for Growth)
- 5 FEC advisory opinion 2010-11 (Commonsense Ten)
- 6 FEC advisory opinion request 2010-20 (National Defense PAC)
- 7 Carey v. FEC
- 8 Overview
- 9 See also
- 10 References
- 11 External links
Emily's List v. Federal Election Commission
In Emily's List v. FEC, the US Court of Appeals considered a trio of FEC regulations that governed how non-connected PACs (those not sponsored by a corporation, union, trade or membership association, etc.) should allocate their political spending between federal and non-federal elections. Because many states allow higher contributions than are allowed under the federal limits, this becomes important where a PAC is engaged in spending in both federal and non-federal races. The greater percentage of its overhead and mixed expenditures (expenditures relating to both federal and non-federal candidates) the PAC can attribute to non-federal activity, the more it can fund its operations with money raised under state rules from states with fewer restrictions than exist at the federal level. In Emily's List, the court struck down several regulations that set a floor on the percentage of revenue that a PAC could attribute to non-federal activities. The Court held that the regulations were unconstitutional and outside the Commission's authority to impose, and they were vacated by order to the lower District Court.
The FEC rules at issue defined "contributions" as (a) All funds received in response to a communication that indicates that any portion of the funds received will be used to support or oppose the election of a clearly identified federal candidate; and (b) At least 50 percent of the funds received from such a communication if it refers to both federal and nonfederal candidates.
These regulations established a new rule for when funds received in response to certain solicitations by a PAC must be treated as "contributions" under the Act and subject to federal limits. In practice, this would reduce the fundraising capabilities of organizations (generally larger ones). The rules regarding allocating spending between a PAC's federal and nonfederal accounts were of equal concern to PACs.
Emily's List, a non-connected PAC, maintained both federal and nonfederal accounts. It alleged that the FEC exceeded its authority because under the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) it may only regulate money spent "for the purpose of influencing any election for Federal office."[4] Emily's List also argued that the allocation rules were similarly out of the FECs scope of authority because it could in practice require federal funds to be used to pay for nonfederal activities.
Arguing that these regulations were unconstitutionally vague and overbroad, Emily's List cited Buckley v. Valeo[5] and McConnell v. FEC[6] in which the Supreme Court prohibited the FEC from restricting the types and amounts of funds used to influence federal elections unless the restrictions are narrowly tailored to prevent corruption or the appearance thereof.
Referencing Buckley, the Court found that campaign contributions and expenditures constitute "speech" and, therefore, fall under the protection of the First Amendment. The court – importantly - noted that limiting contributions and expenditures in an effort to equalize the political field is not a "legitimate government interest" sufficient to justify these regulations. The court went on to state that the only legitimate government interest that allows for the restriction of campaign finances is preventing corruption or the appearance of corruption.
The Court's holding invalidated the new regulations and affirmed that only the anti-corruption rationale was sufficient basis to impose restrictions on political speech (spending).
Citizens United v. FEC
On January 21, 2010, the Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, a case that received widespread attention and is often seen as the genesis for an explosion in political spending. Citizens United overruled an earlier decision, Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce and (in part) McConnell v. Federal Election Commission. These early cases had upheld prohibitions on "independent expenditures" and electioneering communications by corporations (respectively).
FECA had prohibited corporations and unions from using general treasury funds to make electioneering communications or independent expenditures for speech that expressly advocates the election or defeat of a federal candidate.[7] The Court found that the regulations, as narrowly applied to the case at hand (distribution of a documentary it had produced with the electioneering window) would nonetheless have a chilling effect on political speech. The Court, therefore, took a broader review of the regulations and whether they were facially valid restrictions on protected First Amendment Speech.
The Court returned to the first amendment principle that "political speech must prevail against laws that would suppress it, whether by design or inadvertence." They held that §441b's prohibition on corporate independent expenditures and electioneering communications was a ban on speech and subject to "strict scrutiny;" requiring the government to prove that the restriction furthers a compelling interest and is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest. In its review, the Court made several critical holdings:
- The "anti-distortion" rationale in Austin argued for a compelling governmental interest in limiting political speech by corporations to prevent "the corrosive and distorting effects of immense aggregations of wealth that are accumulated with the help of the corporate form and that have little or no correlation to the public's support for the corporation's political ideas."
- That this rationale in fact "interferes with the 'open marketplace of ideas' protected by the First Amendment." According to the Court, "[a]ll speakers, including individuals and the media, use money amassed from the economic marketplace to fund their speech, and the First Amendment protects the resulting speech."
- And that "the rule that political speech cannot be limited based on a speaker's wealth is a necessary consequence of the premise that the First Amendment generally prohibits the suppression of political speech based on the speaker's identity."
In short, the Court overturned its earlier ruling in Austin and the anti-distortion rationale as a justification for restrictions on speech, as embodied in political spending.
The Court also expanded on the distinction from Buckley between contributions (to candidates/parties/PACs) and expenditures (paid for by oneself) by finding that the anti-corruption rationale was a permissible basis for restricting corporate contributions, but not independent corporate expenditures. The Court held that the appearance of, or actual, corruption was the only constitutionally valid basis to restrict expenditures, and that "independent expenditures, including those made by corporations, do not give rise to corruption or the appearance of corruption."
The Supreme Court had lifted the prohibition on corporations, unions, trade/membership associations, and other entities from engaging in independent expenditures and electioneering communications, and from doing so with unlimited dollars – a significant shift in the campaign finance landscape.
SpeechNOW.org v. FEC
In March 2010, the Court of Appeals expressly applied the precedent set by Citizens United in its ruling in SpeechNOW, a case involving a non-profit organization that sought to (a) accept contributions in excess of $5000 from individual contributors (not corporations) for the exclusive purpose of running independent expenditures (IEs), and (b) not register as a political committee or be subject to PAC reporting requirements. SpeechNOW.org argued that, because it would not make any candidate contributions and would only make independent expenditures, it was a violation of both its and its donors' free speech rights to require SpeechNOW to register, report, and be subject to contribution limits.
In upholding the registration requirements, the Court held that "Disclosure requirements also burden First Amendment interests because 'compelled disclosure, in itself, can seriously infringe on privacy of association and belief.' Buckley, 424 U.S. at 64. However, in contrast with limiting a person's ability to spend money on political speech, disclosure requirements 'impose no ceiling on campaign-related activities' id., and 'do not prevent anyone from speaking.' McConnell, 540 US at 201."[8]
However, the Court, following the Citizens United holding that independent expenditures do not create actual or apparent quid pro quo corruption, found that applying limits to contributions for independent expenditures would violate the First Amendment rights of SpeechNOW.org and its donors. The Court held that SpeechNOW.org was entitled to accept unlimited contributions from individuals for IEs, but also stated "we only decide these questions as applied to contributions to SpeechNOW, an independent expenditure-only group. Our holding does not affect ... limits on direct contributions to candidates."[8]
The result laid down two core rules. First, an organization formed to accept contributions and make independent expenditures must register as a political committee under the same regime as any other PAC. Second, such an IE-only committee is entitled to accept unlimited contributions from individuals. When coupled with Citizens United, however, the case by implication also suggested that corporations and unions may contribute unlimited amounts to Independent Expenditure only PACs.
FEC advisory opinion 2010-09 (Club for Growth)
In Advisory Opinion Request (AOR) 2010-09, the 501(c)(4) organization Club for Growth (the Club), which had an existing Separate Segregated Fund (SSF) PAC, sought to create a new IE-only PAC and pay all or some of the administrative expenses of that PAC. The Club argued that the new IE-only PAC need not be treated as an SSF despite providing it with direct financial support of its operations (a privilege restricted to corporate sponsored SSFs). The benefit sought by the Club was that its IE-only PAC could solicit and accept contributions from any individual, not just the "restricted class" of the Club that could be solicited by its SSF. The Club, a Conservative organization, did not seek to accept corporate, union, or its own funds for its IE-only PAC.
As a result of SpeechNOW, corporations could now freely spend unlimited treasury funds on IE's. This would naturally include any administrative costs related to making the IE. The Club argued that there was little reason why a corporation, like the Club, could not do with others what it could do itself; and in fact it was constitutionally entitled to do so under the First Amendment. Since the Club could make IE's on its own, it argued it should be free to contribute funds to an IE-only PAC, and that those funds could pay for the administrative expenses of that IE-only PAC, it was illogical to prohibit the Club from paying such costs directly and reporting them as a contribution. The Club sought be free to establish an IE-only PAC, fund its administrative costs without it becoming an SSF, and be able to solicit and accept unlimited contributions from any individual for its IE activities.
The FEC issued Advisory Opinion 2010-09 on July 22, 2010, ruling that the Clubs proposed course of action was acceptable. The FEC specifically relied on the rulings in Citizens United and SpeechNOW in finding that the Club could (a) pay for the establishment, administrative, and solicitation expenses of the IE-only PAC and (b) solicit donations from any individuals including those outside of what would be the Club's restricted class. The FEC recognized that the absence of the appearance of or actual quid pro quo corruption from IE's (the holding in Citizens United), and the right of corporations to make unlimited contributions for IE's (the holding in SpeechNOW) – including related administrative costs – allow it to do so in concert with others.
FEC advisory opinion 2010-11 (Commonsense Ten)
In AOR 2010-11, Commonsense Ten, a Liberal organization, sought to register as an IE-only PAC and accept unlimited contributions from individuals, corporations, and unions. Commonsense Ten relied on the same core analysis argued by the Club for Growth, relying on the holding in SpeechNOW that individuals, corporations, and unions could now make unlimited expenditures for IE's. As such, there was no justification to restrict these contributors' Constitutional rights of free speech such that they could not make the same expenditures in concert.
Commonsense Ten's request, approved on July 22, 2010, was more expansive than that of the Club for Growth, and the results more far reaching – giving birth to Super-PACs. An IE-only PAC could now accept unlimited contributions from corporations, unions, and other entities (for the first time outside their SSF's), as well as individuals. Super-PACs have proliferated since, registering with the FEC at a pace of one each day, and raising and expending vast amounts of money into the campaign finance landscape to directly advocate in support of, or opposition to, individual candidates.
FEC advisory opinion request 2010-20 (National Defense PAC)
Ruled on one day before the first anniversary of Emily's List, AOR 2010-20 sought a further paradigm shift in campaign finance law by seeking to merge the capabilities of IE-only PACs and non-connected PACs. A non-connected PAC may solicit and accept contributions from any individual up to $5000 per year to pay for IE's, operating expenses, and direct contributions to candidates up to $5000 per election. By contrast, an SSF may solicit only its restricted class, up to $5000 per year, but may have 100% of its administrative expenses paid for by its sponsoring organization. As a practical matter, SSFs account for nearly 2/3 of all PACs and a significantly higher proportion of all PAC receipts and contributions. Moreover, SSFs routinely spend more in administration than they actually raise, an investment in enhancing the government relations program of the sponsoring organization. Non-connected committees, by contrast, must pay all of their administrative and operating costs from their fundraising. This has the effect of reducing the relative value of a dollar contributed to a non-connected Committee against a dollar contributed to an SSF. As a result of the evolution of campaign finance law, IE-only PACs enjoyed the benefit of unlimited contributions from any source, but without the ability to make direct candidate contributions.
AOR 2010-20 sought to allow a non-connected PAC to operate as a hybrid – soliciting and accepting amount and source restricted contributions to one bank account for use in direct candidate contributions, and soliciting and accepting unlimited contributions to a second bank account from which to conduct IEs and pay potentially all administrative expenses, while maintaining careful separation of receipts and expenditures to prevent funds from intermingling. If approved, this would have made Super-PACs into Mega-PACs that enjoyed full subsidization of candidate contribution dollars like an SSF but from any/many corporate source, with unlimited contributions for IE's and direct contributions.
The FEC was unable to rule on this request – deadlocking on each of two drafts proffered; one in favor of the request (which drew heavily on Emily's List in its rationale), and one in opposition. On the one hand, this leaves in place the status quo since no PAC would willingly risk enforcement action from proceeding on a course of action that the FEC could not state was lawful. On the other, that the FEC could not definitively rule this course of action as unlawful leaves open the possibility that it is lawful.
Carey v. FEC
On January 31, 2011, Retired Rear Admiral James Carey, Kelly Eustis and the National Defense Political Action Committee, brought suit after the FEC deadlocked on the 2010-20 Advisory Opinion Request,[9] in which the PAC sought permission to operate a "Super-Duper" PAC,[10] combining an independent expenditure-only PAC and PAC that makes direct contributions to candidates as a single entity for FEC purposes.[11] In the complaint, the plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment that enforcing the limits on contributions at 2 U.S.C. §§ 441a (a)(1)(C) and 441a(a)(3)[12] would violate First Amendment rights by prohibiting the raising of funds for independent expenditure purposes and direct contributions to candidates by the same PAC in two segregated bank accounts.[13] Additionally, plaintiff sought preliminary injunctive relief against the enforcement of such limitations on its contributions by the FEC.[14] The FEC argued that the only viable option in this case would be to create a different PAC to keep the finances separate.[15]
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia, in granting preliminary injunction for the Plaintiff, considered the FEC's standard too burdensome.[16] The Court argued that political contributions are protected under the First Amendment right to free speech.[17] As a result, the FEC must show 1) a compelling interest of anti-corruption, and 2) find a narrowly tailored means of limiting that right.[18] The Court considered separating direct contributions for candidates from independent expenditures into two bank accounts as a sufficient and narrowly tailored means of ensuring no crossover of funds.[19]
The sum of the rulings has been a trend towards greater first amendment protections for political speech outside traditional "candidate contribution" activity, particularly to permitting significantly freer corporate and union spending. Each ruling sequentially broadened the capabilities of money to find new avenues in politics, which has a corresponding impact on increasing the conversation about the issues that those with the money care about. This has led to an explosion of campaign finance activity and contributed to a midterm election that will likely outpace net spending in the last presidential election, particularly in independent spending.[citation needed]
See also
- ^ Emily's List v. FEC, 581 F.3d 1 (D.C. Cir. 2010).
- ^ 599 F.3d 686 (D.C. Cir. 2010).
- ^ a b 599 F.3d 686, 674 (D.C. Cir. 2010).
- ^ "2010-20 AO". Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
- ^ Marston, Chris. "Former FEC Chair Smith joins litigation team to create "Super-Duper" PACs - The Republican Lawyer Blog". Rnla.org. Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2011-06-10.
- ^ "Compl" (PDF).
- ^ "2 U.S.C. 441a".
- ^ "Compl. ¶ 1" (PDF).
- ^ "Compl. ¶¶ 3, 4" (PDF).
- ^ "FEC Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Carey v. FEC, at 32 (2011)" (PDF).
- ^ "Memorandum Opinion on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Carey v. FEC, at 13 (2011)" (PDF).
- ^ "Id., at 15" (PDF).
- ^ "Id., at 8" (PDF).
- ^ "Id., at 13" (PDF).


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Photographer's Note
Riblja corba ...
Moj komsija je dobar ribolovac i majstor za kuvanje riblje corbe, napravio je svoj specijalitet.
Povrce, riblje meso, razni zacini, ulje i dugo kuvanje.
Svaki kuvar riblje corbe ima svoj tajni recept.
Riblja corba je bila ukusna za jelo, popili smo mnogo dobrog vina.
Ostao je prazan kotlic.
Fish soup ...
My neighbor is a good fisherman and master of cooking fish soup, made his specialty.
Vegetables, fish meat, various spices, oil and long cooking.
Every cook fish soup has its own secret recipe.
Bush was delicious to eat, we had a lot of good wine.
Remained empty cauldron.
danos, jhm, ikeharel, ourania, mcmtanyel, swapankumarroy, aliabazari, abmdsudi, imageme, Cricri, Cloud__Warrior, kordinator has marked this note useful
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danos (110395) 2014-08-29 1:13
Hi Paja,
the smell of the boiled fishing soup is coming out from my computer screen. Excellent the presentation as the light and the colour management of the three images.
mesutilgim (115528) 2014-08-29 2:31
Hello Pavle,
Again a topclass picturepack with delicious samples of the Serbian culinary.
TFS and have a nice weekend
jhm (191483) 2014-08-29 4:39
Hello Paja,
What do you now, you makes that I get hungry with all this nice food.
Wonderful compilation with the three pictures together.
Colours and sharpness are excellent done.
Very well picture, TFS.
Have a nice weekend,
macjake (92637) 2014-08-29 4:43
Hi Pavle
haha...you're making me hungry here!
wanting to eat some as well.
I like the 3 part set up, this way we can get a good sense of the cooking process with the different views.
hope you had a fun time :)
daddo (28698) 2014-08-29 4:46
Zdravo Pavle. Joj, sto ta corba izgleda ukusna i pripremljena sa mnogo paznje. Mozda ima ajvara u tom loncu.Zanima me znati sto sluzi taj komad drva na kazanu? U Dalmaciji riblja corba se napravi od vise vrste morskih riba. Fini montaz Pavle. Pozdrav. Klaudijo.
No_One (4) 2014-08-29 5:41
Hi Paja,
Though I am not a fan of fish, you have made an enticing image hefty is meal in progress, and the rich red color in particular reminds me of a meal I used to have years ago called Coddle. Very nicely put together collage too,
ikeharel (98874) 2014-08-29 7:16
Hello Pavle,
Traditonal-cooking maybe, on the open fire, and well collected 3 picture about.
Looks delicious and i hope you had enjoyed.
Nice applied with the right colors and light management.
Have a nice weekend,
ourania (51103) 2014-08-29 12:23
Hello Paja,
you're right about the different recipes, fish soup is one of my favourite dishes and I've tasted it in many different, unforgettable versions:) Your friend's version looks very ...different, he has surely given much time and care in its preparation and I'd love to try it. Your photos are clear, interesting and lovely. The colours and texture of the soup are quite attractive and I like the flames too. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely weekend,
NorthernLight (2383) 2014-08-29 12:23
Hello Pavle,
I agree with you - this looks really delicious!
Beautiful and very tasty photographed, as for a gourmet magazine. I get hungry when I see this. And a good glass of wine to this delicious stew ... or two ... or more. :-)
Kind regards and a nice weekend for you
mcmtanyel (54677) 2014-08-29 20:52
Hello Paja,
There we go, another common word, çorba. This is a very nice collage showing the fish soup cooking on wood fire. It looks very appetizing.
swapankumarroy (3769) 2014-08-30 8:29
Hello Pavle,
Very well narrated about the cooking procedure and exhibited its arrangements. This is an unique idea to keep the different moments in a single frame. Good contrast and well sharped image.
with deep regards and have a nice weekend, good luck,
Tue (72006) 2014-08-30 12:20
Hello Pavle,
Three very nice pictures to show the process of making this soup. Good sharpness and fine colours. Good idea, well done. Thanks for sharing!
aliabazari (17248) 2014-08-30 22:16
Hi Pavle dear
Shot of beautiful and intimate. Text is sweet and charming. The composition is well done. Very good sharpness and exposure. Thanks for sharing this beautiful picture.
Miguel82 (36014) 2014-08-31 6:11
Dobar dan, popodne
Fish soup is a yummy meal Pavle, superb presentation on fire wood, sucessful collage, the inclusion of spices and vegetables adds more taste to the preparation
Prijatno popodne i sve najbolje za vikend
abmdsudi (81662) 2014-08-31 7:06
Hi Pavle
Food, glorious food i can almost smell the aromas! Good combination of pictures, I think these are great images of something typically associated with the local cooking tradition and each is very enticing! it's very clever and works on several levels, sharp in focus and full of rich bright colours. Good and interesting reportage, Congrats
Best regards
photographer_sg (6059) 2014-08-31 12:27
Hello Pavle
Another charming collage with lovely colours and clarity. Fine details with excellent sharpness. The food looks delicious as always :).
Thanks for sharing and best regards.
Have a nice evening.
miumiu (6117) 2014-09-01 7:09
Hi Paja,
Very attractive fish soup. l love the foods like this. My father used to make similar fish soup in a cauldron.
Thanks for sharing this nice food photo.
imageme (1790) 2014-09-02 4:22
Hi Pavie, Fish is my favorite, I wish i can get the secret receipt to cook the soup. It looks so delicious and it makes my stomach growls. Wonderful clarity. Regards
Cricri (176) 2014-09-02 22:17
Hi Paja
Bel version de trois images de ce plat colorées et surement bon! bonne lumière, détails et réalisation
Belle journée
holmertz (83424) 2014-09-06 11:57
Hlelo Pavle,
This soup looks absolutely delicious. I could almost smell its fine aroma. I like the rustic way of preparing it over the open fire. You have arranged a very nice set of three pictures.
Kind regards,
luciola (3030) 2014-09-29 4:39
Hello Pavle,
Very tasty collage. Pic almost smells.
Cloud__Warrior (391) 2014-10-26 5:57
Hi Pavle
This is making me hungry :) Interesting collage with nice detail.
Take Care
DarkoS (0) 2014-12-07 2:17
Gospodine Pavle.
Jos jedan lepa fotografija sa vaseg druzenja.
Odlican rad, lepo prikazana riblja corba, lepe boje.
Sve najbolje.
kordinator (15775) 2015-03-31 7:59
Dobar dan maestro
Za riblju čorbu stvarno treba biti ekspert.
Ja volim kad je lepo spreme da je jedem.
Dobro bi mi dola u ovom Uskrnjem postu.
Ova crvena plastična vanglica pravi odlične kontrasti u vaem finom kolau.
Prijatno popodne
kohdarmiansali (366) 2015-06-17 1:30
salam paja
Delicious food meal
Our place is empty
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- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2014-08-25
- Categories: Food
- Camera: Nikon D60, AF S DX Nikor 18-70.mm. 1:3,5-4,5G ED
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