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If President Obama wins reelection in November, Friday's jobs report may be remembered as the turning point when he shifted from slight underdog to favorite.
"Where are the jobs?" has been the question at the heart of the Republican case against Obama. Mitt Romney's campaign turns on the claim that his experience in the private sector taught him how to create new jobs. Obama, by contrast, has "failed" in that endeavor, he repeatedly says.
January's growth – a net of 243,000 new jobs created, the most in nine months and almost double what most economists had forecast – undermines that argument, both Democratic and Republican strategists agreed. The problem may not be fatal for the GOP, but if the growth continues through the spring and summer, "there's no way in the world that you can deny it helps Obama's case," said Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster.
The election-deciding question now is likely to be whether the economy does, in fact, sustain its current growth rate. Obama and his aides have bitter experience on that score: Both of the last two years, economic growth perked up in the winter or early spring, only to collapse again in the summer. Europe's debt problems, rising gasoline prices and the continued loss of jobs in state and local governments, which shed a net of 14,000 positions even as the private sector expanded by 257,000, all have potential to derail the economy.
Having been burned before, the president tried to walk a careful line this time around.
"These numbers will go up and down in the coming months, and there's still far too many Americans who need a job, or need a job that pays better than the one they have now," he said during a speech in Virginia a few hours after the economic numbers were released. "But the economy is growing stronger. The recovery is speeding up."
That caution is well-advised, said Matt McDonald, a Republican economic strategist and advisor to John McCain in 2008.
"It took them burning their hand on the stove three times, but they have learned not to touch that stove anymore," he said. "After so many false starts it's just going to take a while before people believe you. You want to be a cheerleader for the economy but you don't want to be Pollyanna."
Even if growth continues, Obama still cannot count on a smooth road ahead. His reelection bid comes at a time of deep discontent among voters, with only 1 in 4 telling pollsters they see the country on the right track. "The country is now far too unhappy for any incumbent to be an odds-on favorite for reelection," said GOP strategist Mike Murphy.
Moreover, voters' opinions about Obama are sharply polarized. Across 2011, an average of 80% of Democrats, but only 12% of Republicans, approved of Obama's job performance, according to Gallup polls. George W. Bush's ratings showed almost the same pattern, so that degree of partisan polarization has come to seem normal, but it was relatively rare in the 50 years before these two presidencies.
With that partisan division in place, the vast majority of voters appear to have their minds made up about Obama: About 45% want to reelect him and a similar number are determined not to. A dwindling number of voters in the middle will be targets for the vast resources the two parties plan to deploy in the months to come.
For those voters, the behavior of the economy almost certainly will be the deciding factor. Indeed, political scientists have shown repeatedly that the factors over which journalists and political insiders obsess – TV ads, campaign strategies, get-out-the-vote efforts – affect presidential election outcomes only a little. Instead, in the absence of a divisive war or huge scandal, election results closely track the economics of the election year.
The deciding factor is not the unemployment rate, which dropped to 8.3% in Friday's report. Despite all the attention it receives, that statistic has almost no predictive value.
Unemployment can rise during improving times as a better job market causes more people to look for work, and it can go down in bad times as people drop out of the labor force. Instead, what appears to matter for elections is the rate of economic growth. The number of new jobs each month provides a ready measure of that.
January's level of job growth does not approach the 1984 rate that powered Ronald Reagan's "morning in America" reelection campaign. But it does compare well with the level of 1996, when Bill Clinton won his second term, and substantially exceeds 2004, when Bush beat John Kerry.
Republicans pointed to a report earlier this week from the Congressional Budget Office that forecast a slowing economy and rising unemployment this year. And they previewed the counter-argument on which they'll rely if the jobs news continues good: "This president has not helped the process. He's hurt it," Romney told reporters in Sparks, Nev., after the jobs numbers were released. "We can do better."
As Democrats were quick to point out, however, Republicans who insisted Obama take the blame for a poor economy may have a hard time convincing the public to deny him credit for an improving one.
They have little choice, however. Some Republicans, including ones associated with Romney's conservative rivals, have suggested going after Obama on a wider range of issues. But "jobs are the crux of the campaign," said Linda DiVall, a Republican strategist. Particularly among voters in the middle, "there's nothing to suggest that other issues are replacing it."
So far, those voters still feel considerable anxiety, and after months of slow growth last year, one or two good job reports won't be enough to change their minds, DiVall said. "It generally takes three quarters of economic growth for people to feel that things are turning around," she added. That's just about the time Obama has between now and election day.


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This picture on Pinterest was my inspiration. I'm ready to commit - I love the checks!
I ordered the check fabric (have already gotten it and it's *so* cute) and am making Euro shams to add a little pizzazz to the white bedding. My oldest son has a red book shelf in his room (that was in my room when I was little) and I'm going to paint it navy instead. I love the "brother" artwork (planning to DIY that and put it in the Jack & Jill bath). The simple navy lamp is from Potterybarn Kids. The big monogram is made with palette wood and I plan to hang that over each boy's bed. Mr. C has lots of palettes at work so he's going to put together some boards for me and I'm going to get my DIY on and create that monogram (in tan/ivory/navy paint colors). Since I'm leaving the walls a pale blue (rhythmic blue by Sherwin Williams, identical to the color behind the navy bookshelf in the collage), I think I can get this done in a timely manner! Possibly by Christmas, crossing my fingers:)


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Brunswick Gold Crown V Billiards Table
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Casio Pink Fx-9860GII Graphing Calculator
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Minky Couture Designer Blankets
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Topps Baseball Complete Sets
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PlasmaBug TM
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Covillow- A Nursing Cover Unlike Any Other
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1965 VW Camper Van Play Tent
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Description: From the hit Disney movie Planes, comes Thinkway Toys' U-Command Dusty. Deluxe infrared remote control Super Charged Dusty comes to life with animation, voice and sound effects. His propeller spins with engine and flight sounds; his eyes and mouth move as he speaks. You control Dusty with the joysticks or by pressing one of the 10 buttons on the wireless remote to make him talk, move and turn. Send instant or preprogrammed commands to Dusty via remote control. Over 1,000 Action Combo Sequences are available. This non-flying plane is recommended for indoor use only. Age recommendation: 4+ Available at Toys "R" Us, Target, Amazon.com and Wal-Mart
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TOPPS Football Complete Set
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BasketPong-A Game For All Ages
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Infrared Remote Control U-Command BAT-POD
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Infrared Remote Control U-Command BATMOBILE
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Infrared Controlled Interactive BATMAN™ And BANE
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Despicable Me 2 - Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
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Meet Zeenie Dollz - The Eco-friendly Series Of Dolls
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Description: Based on Disney-Pixar's Toy StoryTM animated movie franchise, Thinkway Toys' large-size Power BlasterTM BUZZ Lightyear action figure is sure to be a holiday favourite this year. POWER BLASTERTM BUZZ LIGHTYEAR Buzz, the12" poseable action figure with retractable helmet, pop-out wings, lights, special effects and over 20 sayings, is ready for combat with his Power Blaster and Quantum Energy Shield. The Blaster and Shield snap onto Buzz's back if he's between missions, but when action calls there are five ways he can respond: • Press Buzz's voice sampler buttons to get in Play Mode and hear Space Ranger phrases. • Plug in the Power Blaster to activate the Defense Mode with special phrases, lights and special effects. • Press the arm button for Power Blaster lights and special effects. • Plug in the Quantum Energy Shield to get in the Protection Mode with unique phrases and special effects. • Plug in both the Power Blaster and Quantum Energy Shield to activate the Combat Mode with voice, Power Blaster lights and special effects. Ages: 4 and up
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Description: Based on the Disney animated movie Wreck-It RalphTM, Thinkway Toys' large-size Wreck-it-Ralph action figure is an 11" tall poseable toy that moves his head and arms and says over 30 phrases in his original movie voice. Press either of the back buttons to control Ralph's arm movements and hear his "Nice Guy" Mode phrases. Press both back buttons then move both arms together to hear Ralph's "Angry", Wrecking Mode phrases and smashing sounds. • Ages: 4 and up
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Description: Based on the recent Disney animated movie Wreck-It RalphTM, Thinkway Toys' large-size Vanellope Von Schweets talking doll is sure to be a new girls' favourite toy-friend. Vanellope is a 10" tall poseable doll that talks in her original movie voice, using up to 30 phrases, and prompts you to help fix up her hair. She comes with two hair extensions, two hair barrettes and a brush. • Ages: 4 and up
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The Mother Company - Ruby's Studio 3 DVD Bundle
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SQUASHEDTM - The World's First Cubic Board Game
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Drop Shot™ Game From PlaSmart Inc.
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MorphologyTM Game From PlaSmart Inc.
Description: Pick it! Build it! Animate it! Guess it! Morphology™ is the creative, challenging and side-splitting board game where players ̶ MorphologistsTM ̶ use their imagination to build and animate shapes for their teammates to identify. Each time a team correctly identifies the word in the one minute allowed, it moves its team frog forward one lily pad. Then the die is passed to the team on the left. The first team to reach the final lily pad wins. The twists and turns a Morphology game can take always result in hilarious and ingenious moments that flex your creative muscles and provide a glimpse into the brains of family and friends. Morphology comes with an hourglass timer, team frogs, die, easy/hard word cards, as well building pieces: wooden rectangles, string, glass beads, circles, cubes and wooden people. Age recommendation: 8 +
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Propel Toys Execuheli II Micro Wireless Indoor Helicopter
Description: Take to the skies! Pilot a helicopter from the comfort of your living room with the Execuheli II Micro Wireless Indoor Helicopter from Propel RC. Specially designed for indoor flight, it features a swinging tail boom and contra-rotating propulsion blade system for extremely controllable indoor flight. Indoor RC helicopter features hobby-style collapsible blades Long-range IR controller lets you guide movements from the ground Swinging tail boom and contra-rotating propulsion blade system make it easy to control Recommended for ages 8 and up Helicopter powered by a built-in rechargeable battery Controller/charger requires 6 "AA" batteries (not included) Recommended for ages 8 and up Available at Radioshack
Price: $29.99 Visit the Website
Description: If you're looking to start a treasured new family holiday tradition with your children, look no further than Claire Bowman's gorgeous new children's book Mert the Anxious Evergreen, the triumphant tale about a little pine tree who longs to grow up to be a Christmas tree. Mert is an endearing tale of an anxious tree who wishes to save his beloved home from encroaching land development by being chosen as a Christmas tree, though he doesn't know how. He believes that he will be able to prevent the razing of Hickory Flats farm and forest if only he can find Christmas spirit -- as he conspires with his friend John the cat to overcome new obstacles. Mert, preciously naïve, mistakenly believes he needs the powerful Christmas spirit in order to achieve anything, but as it turns out he stumbles onto success with the help and love of all those around him. Beautifully written and stunningly illustrated, Mert the Anxious Evergreen is a tale of Christmas love that you won't soon forget, sharing warm lessons in friendship, family relationships, hope, finding humor in tough situations and understanding the "music" that keeps us connected to the people and things around us if only we slow down and really 'listen'.
Price: $25.00 Visit the Website
Children's Sleep-time Plush Doll
Description: The Original Shnoozles are the perfect day/night plush created to help parents overcome their child's resistance to bedtime. Shu-Shu and Shah-Shah are soft and cuddly Shnoozle critters who make play time and sleep time fun for kids of all ages. We patented a unique eye feature that enables the only plush in the world to allow their eyes to be closed. A simple pocket sits hidden above each eye for tucking eyelid in for awake time, or leaving eyelid out for sleepy time. These Shnoozle bedtime helpers do not use batteries, and do not contain any electronics or other distracting devices which can inhibit sleep. Each Shnoozle comes with their own Sleepy-Time Rhyme book, which was written specifically for the last few minutes before sleep.
Price: $24.99 Visit the Website
Replenish Baby Lotion In Lavender Vanilla And Unscented
Description: Replenish Baby Lotion is a very light and delicate lotion that absorb beautifully into babies skin. Our phyto-therapeutic lotion will protect and replenish babies (and your) skin, without the heavy 'rubbing in' or greasy residue. Gorgeous ingredients like Evening Primrose, Calendula and Chaomomile provide anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal support to babies (and your) delicate skin. An effective moisturizer, yet light enough to layer with Calm Baby Massage Oil for babies with extra dry or irritated skin. 1. USDA Food Grade Organic Certified 2. Doctor Recommended 3. Sensitive to Normal Skin 4. Gluten Free 5. Never Animal Tested 6. product contents 100% biodegradable 7. 100% Vegan
Price: $24.99 Visit the Website
The Original DoodleArt
Description: The Original DoodleArt TM, the intricate, black-and-white color-it-yourself poster kit, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary by reviving the craze that many remember decorating walls, dorm rooms and cafés in the 1970s and 1980s. The Original DoodleArt TM is a great way to spend quality time exercising your creative side whether alone or with your family in bright-color comfort. The collection features sturdy, long-lasting posters which stand the test of time: - five super-sized (24" x 34") poster designs – Flowers, Jungle, Butterflies, Fairy Tales, and Prehistoric –; - eight mini (11" x 14") poster designs organized in two kits: o Mini Kit 1 – Butterflies, Dolls, Floral, Kites; o Mini Kit 2 – Monster Trucks, 4x4, Progress, Race. Each DoodleArt kit comes with 12 felt pens that have a calligraphy tip on one end and a fine tip on the other, all filled with washable non-toxic inks. Age: 8+
Price: $24.99 Visit the Website
Threadz TM
Description: Threadz TM are kid-friendly weaving and hooking kits that come with all the tools one needs to create a scarf, a beanie or a purse. Designed with the fashion conscious girl in mind, Threadz kits feature the latest yarns in the hottest colors. Threadz is a great confidence builder for crafty kids who can now make their own accessories with very little or no help in just a few hours. There are three kits to choose from: - Make a Scarf kit, which includes yarn, two weaving looms and one shuttle - Make a Beanie kit, which includes yarn, one beanie loom, one hook and one needle - Make a Purse kit, which includes yarn, one weaving loom, one needle and silver-color cord Ages: Age 6-9, I might need some help / Age 10-12, I can do it myself
Price: $24.99 Visit the Website
Bugs In The Kitchen
Description: A unique boardgame experience from Ravensburger featuring a battery-operated Hexbug® Nano® (from Innovation First) that crawls across the 3D game board as players attempt strategic moves to lead it into their traps. The board features 24 utensils that rotate in place to create paths for the bug. A wrong move can let the bug escape! For 2-4 players ages 6+, SRP $24.99. Contains 1 Hexbug® Nano® with 2 AA batteries.
Price: $24.99 to $25.00 Visit the Website
Lay-n-Go And Lay-n-Go Lite
Description: A brand new gift idea lets kids enjoy organized playtime and quick/easy toy cleanup. The Lay-n-Go is a smart activity mat, cleanup, storage, and carry-all solution in one! This highly durable 5-foot activity mat converts into an easily transportable shoulder satchel allowing for effortless clean-up of small toy pieces. Unlike storage bins and baskets, kids don't have to dump out items to find what they're looking for… just open the Lay-n-Go to see the toys spread out and ready for play. Once playtime is over, the drawstring is pulled and the activity mat is converted into a completely sealed soft storage bag The Lay-n-Go LITE is a travel size version of the original design, letting kids enjoy organized playtime while on the go. The Lay-n-Go Lite is ideal for restaurants, road trips, airplanes, the beach- you name it!
Price: $24.95 to $64.95 Visit the Website
Baby Jack Blankets Sensory Ribbon Tab Tag Blanket For Babies
Description: Babies develop cognitively, socially and emotionally through sensory play. These handmade baby gifts have vibrant satin modern fabric paired with textured minky fleece dimply dot backing and accented with ribbons. Unlike other products on the market, baby Jack blankets sews all ribbons shut into TABS for added safety. Baby Jack Blankets sells online via their website, Amazon, Diapers.com and in baby boutiques throughout the United States. We also sell in hospitals, zoos, Harley Davidson dealerships and botanical gardens. Mom invented and handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA.
Price: $22.00 to $30.00 Visit the Website
Montooth 3: Red Cross Of Gold
Description: The newest release in the multiple award-winning Montooth quintet, Montooth 3: Red Cross of Gold is a charming and captivating tale featuring Carty Andersson and her Crew-- Blake Holmes, Hale Wending, and Maximilian "Mack" Stein. When Montooth 3: Red Cross of Gold opens, it's the mid-1950s—smack dab in the middle of the rock 'n' roll era. Television shows are replacing radio programs, and refrigeration retires horse-drawn home milk delivery and kitchen canning. Change may be afoot, but one thing is constant: Carty and her band of brothers are about to find themselves in the middle of a big adventure. Action and adventure abound in this captivating tale that combines history, mystery and intrigue. Appealing characters, a gripping storyline, and inventive plots prove a winning combination for novelist Robert Jay and his dynamic Montooth series—a crossover sensation that has become a favorite of young adults and their parents.
Price: $21.99 Visit the Website
Children's Book- What's On The Other Side Of The Rainbow? (The Secret Of The Golden Mirror)
Description: This Beautifully illustrated children's book takes children on an amazing journey to discover and understand what their feelings are for. Mr. Positively becomes every child's understanding friend as he helps to guide each child through his feeling doors until they find at the end of the rainbow is a fantastic Secret which will put a smile on their face and create a good feeling in their heart.
Price: $20.00 Visit the Website
The Organized Family Menu Planner From Glow Baby
Description: Healthy eating starts with preparation, and for busy families that can be a challenging goal! Now, a brand new must-have for the kitchen helps parents plan healthy and delicious meals, despite busy schedules. The Organized Family Menu Planner from Glow Baby helps parents organize each meal by week, build grocery lists, and stick to a food budget. Features include 52 weeks of menu planning, Favorite Meals list, recipes section, and more!
Price: $20.00 Visit the Website
Cutie Pops Dolls
Description: The Cutie Pops are unique, trendy friends, who love to decorate and accessorize everything in their world. The company's first ever line of fashion activity dolls, pets and accessories are inspired by everything girls love such as hearts, rainbows, sweets, parties, and more! The line allows girls to express their own delicious style with unique "style pops" that are easy to use and share. Meet the three Cutie Pops: Chiffon, Cookie, and Candi. Girls can create an endless world of delicious "pop" styles and cool looks that can be changed over and over!
Price: $19.99 Visit the Website
Cutie Pops Sweets Refresh
Description: Cutie Pops Sweets Refresh Dolls, Chiffon, Candi, and Carmel pop on the scene with new sweet outfits and exciting colorful streaks in their hair! Carmel's got beautiful purple streaks, Candi has vibrant blue hue, and Chiffon has delightful pink curls. Style N Pop, Create N Swap, the Cutie Pops Way! Now sold at your local major retailers Walmart, Toys R Us, and Target. Collect all three to mix and match their sweet fashions!
Price: $19.99 Visit the Website
Cutie Pops R/C Vehicle
Description: Take your Cutie Pop Petites on a shopping trip in this sweet new ride! Cutie Pop Petites first ever R/C comes with 5 style pops that can be popped on dolls and the car for poppin' fun! The hood opens up for storage of all your style pops! Style N Pop, Create N Swap with Cutie Pop Petites! Cutie Pops Petite R/C Vehicle comes with 5'' petite doll Chiffon and can fit one more Petite doll in passenger seat. Collect all 4 Cutie Pops Petites in the I Love Series for all the Cutie Pops fun!
Price: $19.99 Visit the Website
Fun Slides® Carpet Skates™
Description: Fun Slides® Carpet Skates™ are smooth gliding foot sliders that fit all shoe sizes so kids ages 6 and up can slide, zip and swoop around the house. They are a great introduction to skating, and a great rainy day energy-buster that allows kids to step away from video games and perform like Olympic (carpet) skaters. Fun Slides won't damage carpets, work on any type of rug, and have built-in traction grooves for safety.
Price: $19.99 Visit the Website
KidzGear KidzControl™ Volume Limit Headphones Now Available In Five Colors
Description: Kidz Gear™ www.GearForKidz.com, the award-winning Grown-up Performance, Built for Kids! brand, announced today the new Kidz Gear line of KidzControl™ Volume Limit Headphones, now available in five colors. Building on the success of the original Gray colored headphones, Kidz Gear has now expanded its product line to include five new colors: Pink, Orange, Blue, Green and Purple, to match their personal color preference and style. Compatible with all audio devices that use a 3.5mm (1/8") audio jack, the Kidz Gear Headphones work with MP3 players, iPads, iPods, game consoles, and even standard DVD and CD players.
Price: $19.99 Visit the Website
"It Takes All 5: A Single Mom's Guide To Finding The REAL One" - A Self-help Book For Single Moms
Description: This book is designed to help the more than 10 million single moms in the United States get their lives back on track! Easy to follow strategies to healing the whole mom inside and out, "It Takes All 5" prepares these ladies to take the plunge into the world of dating and mating with confidence. Then utilizing the 5-Finger Philosophy, they will be able to identify not just "the one" but "The REAL one," for an authentic and renewable "REAL"ationship. The book is rich with stories gathered from women all across the United States, solid scientific research and invaluable confidence building wisdom.
Price: $19.95 Visit the Website
Gentlest Baby Wash And Shampoo Lavender Vanilla
Description: Gentlest Baby Wash and Shampoo is a beautiful low lather creamy wash and shampoo that you're going to love for your baby, and for yourself! Perfect for gently washing away bacteria without drying or irritating babies delicate skin. Gorgeous ingredients like Evening Primrose, Calendula and Chaomomile provide anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal support to babies (and your) delicate skin. 1. USDA Organic Food Grade Certified 2. Doctor Recommended. 2. Perfect for Sensitive to Normal skin. 4. Gluten Free 5. Never Animal Tested 6. 100% contests biodegradable. 7. 100% Vegan
Price: $18.99 Visit the Website
Rescue Nipple Butter
Description: Rescue Nipple Butter is great for those pulls, tugs, and burns! Sore nipples are one of the most common reasons new mothers give up on breastfeeding. Our Rescue Nipple Butter is packed with pure soothing therapeutic oils and butters that will help calm, restore, moisturize and protect your sore nipples. We packed this miracle pot with Chamomile, Calendula, Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil and protective Cocoa Butter. What does this all mean? This pot is packed with Vitamins A, E, C Beta Carotene, Amino Acids and Phytosterols all highly therapeutic to repair, restore and condition your tenderness. These oils are excellent for healing burns, wounds, and soothing itchy and inflamed skin. A USDA Certified food grade product, all our ingredients are safe for ingestion and no washing is required prior to nursing. No washing is required prior to nursing. -USDA Food Grade Organic Certified. -Doctor Recommended. -Sensitive to Normal Skin. -Gluten Free. -Never Animal Tested. -Gelatin Free. -Lanolin Free.
Price: $18.99 Visit the Website
Epic, Fantasy Novel Inspiring Hope And Love
Description: Yu-ning thinks her perfect life on Rainbow Island will never end—until a nasty dragon called the Obsidigon returns from beyond the grave. Now her beloved island is in flames, her best friend has been kidnapped, and the island's Sacred Crystals have been stolen. To make matters worse, she must venture into the dark corners of the world to uncover secrets best ignored, find a weapon thought long destroyed, and recapture seven sacred stones—without being burned to a crisp by a very angry dragon. With the help of her master teacher, Metatron, Yu-ning embarks on a dangerous journey to overcome not only the darkness attacking her home, but also the scars of sadness that mark her own heart. And while most people just see a normal kid, Metatron—and a few other unlikely allies—pledge their lives to the dark-eyed little girl with a magic bow and a crooked grin.
Price: $17.95 Visit the Website
Cutie Pops Swirly Brights
Description: Cutie Pops Dolls, "Swirly Brights." Popping on the Scene with Chiffon, Magenta and Tangerine. These new dolls are vibrant and chic! They allow girls to recreate the fashion trend of colors and swirls while still having the play pattern of pop & swap for endless looks! Collect all 3 color popping Swirly Brights to Style N Pop, Create N Swap, the Cutie Pops Way!
Price: $16.99 Visit the Website
Protective Diaper Butter
Description: The Protective Diaper Butter is a rich protective barrier cream for the prevention and treatment of diaper rash. Packed with pure, organic and therapeutic oils, our Protective Diaper Butter helps protect and heal your baby's delicate bottom from diaper rash and waste. Our pure, organic therapeutic oils are carefully selected for their effective healing, calming, restorative and anti-inflammatory benefits. Our Protective Diaper Butter is an excellent barrier product as it contains Cocoa Butter, an FDA approved barrier ingredient. Other gorgeous oils and extracts such as Evening Primrose, Chamomile, Calendula, Coconut and Lavender work beautifully together to protect your baby's bottom from waste and heal skin irritations such as diaper burn. This is a little pot full of small miracles! Also perfect for cloth diapers. -USDA Food Grade Organic Certified. -Doctor Recommended. -Sensitive to Normal Skin. -Gluten Free. -Never Animal Tested.
Price: $16.99 Visit the Website
Bubele's Patch Buddies Backpack & Plush Toy Combo
Description: Bubele's Patch Buddies are an adorable combination of a plush toy and a custom backpack that has a built-in carrying case. Each of the ten playful animals and four unique characters in the Bubele's Patch Buddies collection has a unique personality that will provide endless hours of entertainment and comfort, both at home or on the go Each Bubele's Patch Buddies holds a special surprise. Unzip the animal or character and you'll find a soft blanket inside. Perfect to use as a book bag for school or for preschoolers to bring their favorite toys wherever they go. Designed for all kids ages 2-7, each Patch Buddy is big enough to hold lunch, a swimsuit and towel, toys or books. And they're mix and match. Kids can choose from five different colored backpacks and combine them with one or more of the 14 stuffed animal characters. Products are sold separately. Backpacks are $16.99, Plush toys are $14.99.
Price: $14.99 to $16.99 Visit the Website
The Senior And Boomers' Guide To Health Care Reform And Avoiding Nursing Home Poverty
Description: Dennis Sullivan's grandfather emigrated from Ireland, worked hard and built a successful company. Unfortunately, that company had to be sold to pay medical and nursing home bills, as there was no planning in place for what happened when he became ill. Concerned for others who have waited too long to begin their estate planning and have lost everything due to the rising costs associated with age-related care, Attorney Sullivan has compiled valuable information from his 25+ years of experience in his newest release, Senior and Boomers' Guide to Health Care Reform and Avoiding Nursing Home Poverty. The Senior & Boomers' Guide to Health Care Reform & Avoiding Nursing Home Poverty provides important information on what to do NOW to protect yourself and loved ones such as: • How the country's financial problems affect your health, social security, and long-term care benefits • Receiving less in Medicare, social security and long term care benefits • Protecting your spouse should you need nursing home care • Remaining in control of your healthcare and financial decisions • The first crucial steps in planning to protect your home for unexpected circumstances • Other alternatives to nursing home care • Veteran's benefits – Secret Dollars and Hidden Benefits
Price: $14.95 Visit the Website
Dolphin Organics Travel Set
Description: Our Travel Set is packaged in an eco-friendly mesh pouch with a natural sponge and four 2oz bottles of our complete line - baby shampoo & body wash, hair conditioner, baby lotion and bubble bath. These smaller sizes are perfect for carry-on luggage or as an introduction to our full range of organic and natural, hypoallergenic and tear free products. Our Travel Set is is available in Fragrance Free, Simply Citrus, and Norfolk Lavender.
Price: $14.49 to $16.49 Visit the Website
HANDS-ON CHILDREN'S AUDIO BOOK MAKES EVERYDAY AN ADVENTURE IN IMAGINATION, SELF DISCOVERY AND ENTERTAINMENT (Storybook CD And Coloring Book)
Description: Earl Wayne believes that kids simply don't get a lot of opportunity for 'real' fun these days. Between school, electronic gadgets, parents overwhelmed with responsibilities and peer pressure, many children get lost in the crowd. Wanting to help kids expand their imaginations while subtly teaching object lessons from manners and respect to bravery and honesty, he created The Secret Forest, Princess Keira's Birthday: Adventure #1, the first in a fully-performed audio book series complete with character voices, special effects and music. Each storybook CD is packaged with a children's coloring book that follows the story, a sticker page and a story-specific poster. The Secret Forest begins as the Royal Family is taken prisoner and the Blue Witch Queen is in control of the Castle of Light. Suddenly Merlin the Black Cat and Marty the purple bird, have found themselves on an adventure to save their forest. Will these two unusual friends make their way to the Castle of Light in time? If they do, how can a cat and bird hope to defeat the most powerful and evil witch to ever live? Will Merlin and Marty fall victim to the Blue Witch Queen's plot or find a way to save the day, the Royal Family and the Secret Forest? More than a fairy tale, The Secret Forest appeals to boys and girls as well as parents and grandparents and is sure to be listened to over and over again.
Price: $13.99 Visit the Website
Description: My Mother died on a Sunday. I was admitted to the hospital the following Tuesday with what the doctor said was a "life-threatening" asthma attack; and then things began to run downhill. And so begins Superpowers a funny yet serious account of a responsible, perhaps too responsible, young man named Chipper who must quickly grow up over a period of a few weeks. When he awakens in the hospital, Chipper meets Hal, a moody, funny and cynical apparition who explains that the world is in peril; and at such times he appears on earth to award a superpower to someone. Chipper realizes that he is that 'someone' when Hal tells him, "You can choose any superpower you want, but just one." Superpowers is a poignant yet hilarious account of Chipper and his friends' struggle to discover their futures. It is a story about growing up, over a two-week period. Along the way Chipper must cope with his illness and his irritable father, fend off his demanding girlfriend and intrusive headmaster, help his friend John come to terms with his homosexuality, investigate a soothsayer and disarm a terrorist. Superpowers weaves an amusing story line within the central issues of adolescence.
Price: $13.95 Visit the Website
I Play. Ultimate Swim Diaper
Description: If you are going swimming with your diaper-aged child this summer be sure to pack an i play. Ultimate Swim Diaper. This reusable swim protection has a waterproof outer layer, extra absorbent inner layer and wickaway lining next to baby's skin. Snug-fitting around legs and waist to prevent solid waste accidents. Available in many prints and styles including swim trunks and one- piece suits. No other diaper necessary!
Price: $13.00 to $22.00 Visit the Website
Description: Designed with the aspiring secret agent and ultimate James Bond fan in mind, the 007 vehicle line feature replicas of the cars seen in popular Bond films: Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Quantum of Solace, Die Another Day, The Spy Who Loved Me and Skyfall. Featuring classic Aston Martin, Lotus and Ford models, each 007 car is fully equipped with Toy State's best-in-class lights and sound play features, including Bond-style alterations straight from Q's lab; unlock secret weapon reveals, marvel at dramatic chase sequences and exciting radio-controlled wheelie action, with the iconic James Bond Theme serving as the soundtrack for all of the play fun.
Price: $12.99 to $54.99 Visit the Website
Fun, Educational Children's Book
Description: Entrepreneur, philanthropist and first time author Janet Crown has just released a children's book, Where Do the Animals Go When It Rains? co-authored with her children and conceptualized after years of imaginary story telling every night at bedtime. Picking an animal together, they would tuck into bed and create a story where the animals lived and what their world was like – all through a child's eye. Since most animals live outside, Janet and her kids would make up rhymes about their surroundings and what happens to the animals when it would rain. The end result is her beautifully crafted book with illustrations by Daron Rosenberg.
Price: $12.99 to $14.99 Visit the Website
"A Giant Pencil" By Connor Wilson
Description: Written by a kid for kids, A Giant Pencil will is a charming, clever, heartwarming story with an important message that will resonate with parents, teachers, and kids of all ages. A Giant Pencil is the story of Billy, a grumpy kid who believes that everyone—his brothers and sisters, his parents, his teachers, the kids at school, and even the dog next door—is picking on him. Fed up with being fussed at, singled out, and bullied, Billy just wants people to leave him alone. Everything changes when Billy finds a magic, giant pencil. Now, Billy can erase anyone he doesn't like and make them disappear. Finally, Billy's dream of being left alone is within his reach. A few swipes from the eraser and his siblings, classmates, teachers, parents, and even the dog next door, simply disappear. But his dream becomes a nightmare when Billy finds that being alone isn't all it's cracked up to be—and realizes just how much his family, teachers, classmates (and even the dog next door) mean to him. Left with only a nub of an eraser, Billy hatches a plan. Could there be some more magic left in this magic giant pencil?
Price: $12.95 Visit the Website
GoComics PRO Membership
Description: A GoComics PRO membership is the perfect entertainment gift that will last all year. Subscribers have access to hundreds of comics. Our comic strips include iconic titles like Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, Dilbert and "Garfield, but also newer and edgier comics like The Argyle Sweater, Pearls Before Swine, Get Fuzzy and The Boondocks. Favorite comics can be bookmarked, categorized and e-mailed to PRO members daily. Visit www.GoComics.com for more information.
Price: $11.88 Visit the Website
Sally Simon Simmons' Super Frustration Day - Children's Book
Description: The Mother Company is based on helping parents raise "good people" - the books and DVD's under their Ruby's Studio brand are about teaching children social and emotional literacy in a fun and humorous way. Their latest children's book, Sally Simon Simmons' Super Frustrating Day helps children learn how to deal with the big feeling of 'frustration'. With fun rhymes and delightful images, this book will captivate young children as it provides parents with the tools to reinforce valuable life lessons. Sally Simon Simmons' Super Frustrating Day follows little, red-haired whippersnapper Sally, who is hilariously tasked with building a mile-high, super tall sandwich in class. She sets off with gusto, only to watch her creations land with a splat over and over. Right alongside Sally, children will learn to breathe, take it slow, and try their best in this triumphant exploration of frustration, one of the greatest emotional challenges of early childhood (and beyond!) Hardcover, Suggested age: 3-6 Available at ww.themotherco.com and Amazon.com
Price: $11.00 to $12.95 Visit the Website
Quests Of Shadowind: Sky Shifter By L.A. Miller
Description: In this smart and suspenseful story, Logan and Mindy Oakes wake up to discover that everything has changed. Wrong beds, wrong clothes, wrong house—and worst of all, their parents are missing. When they venture outside, Logan and Mindy run into a friend whose parents are also gone. In fact, all of the grownups in town have inexplicably vanished. Then, along comes a spider…a giant, monstrous, mechanical horror. That's the least of the nightmares that will befall this brother and sister in Shadowind, a dangerous, otherworldly dimension inhabited by ghostly creatures, cyborg animals and virtual humans. In Shadowind, anything is possible—including being downloaded into a cryptic, evil role-playing game. In order to survive, Logan and Mindy must band together with other kids determined to find a way back to the life they knew and loved. Ultimately, they must battle a sinister cyber-lord for the Staff of the Sky Shifter, a powerful weapon that could destroy the universe. But could it also be the key to getting back home? An inventive and intriguing tale with important moral lessons interwoven throughout the narrative, Quests of Shadowind: Sky Shifter is not to be missed.
Price: $10.95 Visit the Website
Putty World Thinking Putty
Description: • Thinking Putty is the ultimate non-toxic, non-gooey toy for kids and adults. It is available in over 30 amazing colors. • Thinking Putty can bounce, shatter, and stretch; It is great for science and learning at home or school. • Thinking putty can be used in the office for stress relief or during creative brainstorming. • It can also be used as therapy putty to assist with fine motor skills, arthritis, ligament injuries, etc.
Price: $10.00 to $15.00 Visit the Website
Description: Former pro basketball player and successful children's writer A.D. Erving has not only penned the first of his inspiring and exciting kid's/young adult 10-book e-book "The Dream Ten Series – "David's Miracle" - which follows a group of young underdogs who get rejected from their own local club basketball team and proceed to form their own - but has enlisted NBA superstar Stephen Curry to become the brand ambassador for the books! "The Dream Ten - "David's Miracle" focuses on 12-year-old David "the Brain" Malone, who, at 4 feet and 6 inches, is the shortest boy on the team. But what he lacks in height he makes up for in speed and agility. When David and his friends get rejected by the prestigious Raymond Hills Warriors, their local club basketball team, what do they do? They form their own team, the Dream Ten! With a little help from a local hoops legend, Michael Erwin, and with a lot of hard work, the boys learn to confront the unforgiving challenges of youth basketball, including their biggest rival: Dennis "the Truck" McDonald. Filled with exhilarating basketball action, this heartfelt story will really give kids something to cheer about!
Price: $9.99 Visit the Website
Books Of Responsibility
Description: "Books of Responsibility" from Young People's Press are beautiful story books that span a wide range of ages. The books help children establish a rich foundation of social-emotional development and learn habits of good character such as sharing, patience, fairness and more. Each book contains a collection of stories from around the word relating to the topic of the book. These books are like little pieces of literature with gorgeous, vibrant artwork throughout. The stories also emphasize diversity as the lessons and stories are adapted from cultures around the world. The collection is appropriate for reading level grades 2 – 5, but the books also serve as excellent storybooks for toddlers, pre-schoolers and kindergarteners who are learning their social skills.
Price: $9.95 to $10.00 Visit the Website
The Perfect Gift For A New Dad - Daddy Scrubs & Daddy Diaper Bag
Description: Attention all dads on the go, there is a solution to stay organized in the form of a Daddy Diaper Bag that is the ultimate go-to bag for dads! Organize baby paraphernalia in durable side pockets for water/baby bottles and sippy cups. It includes a larger pouch for diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes (or baby's dirty laundry.) The front pocket will keep keys, money, cell phone, pacifier, and small toys all together for convenience. There is even an insulated cooler pocket for snacks! Whether it's a day at the beach, day trip, car ride, trip to the grandparents' house, or an emergency, this Daddy Diaper Pack will consolidate your daddy stuff and make the trip a little easier. This is a must have for anywhere daddy and baby go together. They also make oh so cute "I'm The Daddy" scrubs and t-shirts for brand new dads, that are truly must-see's.
Price: $9.95 to $155.95 Visit the Website
I See Me! Personalzied Children's Books
Description: I See Me! provides the highest quality, most personalized children's books available. We offer personalized books and gifts for all celebrations from Birth to 12 years old. Our mission is to increase self esteem in children through personalized books that celebrate the uniqueness of each child. The goal of our books is to show each child how absolutely unique and special he or she is, to teach the child how to spell his or her name, and to build vocabulary skills. Our personalized books have won many awards, including Mom's Choice, Creative Child, Family Choice, Oppenhiem, iParenting, Homeschool.com and more! As featured in The Wall Street Journal, Today Show, Babycenter.com, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine & more!
Price: $9.95 to $34.95 Visit the Website
Cutie Pops Petites
Description: Cutie Pops Petites! Bring along one of these cute petite pals anywhere you go! "I love Music" doll, comes with her adorable head phones and 4 style pops, plus one rooted hair pop."I love Puppies" doll, comes with her adorable little puppy and 4 style pops, plus one rooted hair pop."I love Vacation" doll, comes with her adorable little goggles and 4 style pops, plus one rooted hair pop. "I love Parties" doll, comes with her adorable little gift box and 4 style pops, plus one rooted hair pop. Style N Pop, Create N Swap, the Cutie Pops Petite way!
Price: $7.99 Visit the Website
Baby Banana Brushes- Babies Can Take Dental Hygiene Into Their Own Hands!!
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Childrens Book: Some Parts Are NOT For Sharing
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Hoo Hoo The Bear Stories And Plush Toy
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The Chalk Shop
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Description: Use of smart phones and tablet computers for child education and entertainment has become more and more popular, with learning apps for kids among the fastest growing categories of apps on iTunes and the Android Marketplace. The problem for many parents is that kids love to hit the home button and with a few random touches they can delete calendar appointments or send accidental communication to important contacts. Paperclip Robot created BubCaps, for smart phones, tablet computers, and iPods, to answer the demand from parents who were having trouble keeping kids in educational apps and away from the device's other stored information. Made of latex-free plastic or aluminum, BubCaps are just rigid enough to stop the child from pressing through, but flexible enough for an adult to activate the home button with a firm press.
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Personalized IPhone, IPad Folio And HD Aluminum Art
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Black Tortoise And The Dynasty Dragon By Eileen Wacker
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Scribble Down TM Transfer Activity Packs
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NQ Family Guardian
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Description: Author Elke Schuster is addicted to creating new worlds and settings. When she woke one morning with a particular fantasy story in mind, she knew she needed some special creatures to go along with it. Fairies? No. Vampires? Overdone. When a writer friend suggested that angels were the 'new' vampires she mulled it over but decided to introduce a new player in the world of fantasy creatures: the Arash, descendants of the stars whose name means 'bright.' More human than vampires, but powerful enough to be alluring, Schuster made them the "stars" of her newest release Arash, Vol. 1, Shadow Hunt, the first in a four-book series. Livia is the black sheep of her family, self-conscious and underachieving. That is, until she meets her new friends: the exuberant Natalie, her brother Rupert, the sculptor, intelligent librarian Will, stunning interior designer Ruth, and arrogant horse breeder Cassius. The group of mismatched friends makes Livia feel as if she may fit in somewhere for the first time in her life. Then she begins to suspect that her so-called friends are not who they claim to be. They hold a secret that could change Livia's life forever.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia: Monterey to New York City
From Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia:
From Monterey to New York City, the Italian series is expanding to new U.S. destinations
New York, Feb. 2013 -- Although spring is definitely not in the air, it's time to embrace the elements and get your cycling gear in shape for the most exciting pink events of the year! The Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia is kicking off in a few weeks!
The series will start on Saturday, April 20 as part of the most beloved cycling festival in the nation: The Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia Sea Otter Classic will premier in Monterey, CA, adding its unmistakable Italian twist to this four-day outdoor sport and tradeshow event, which attracts a total of 10,000 riders from multiple disciplines and about 50,000 fans. The Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia will start from the world-famous Laguna Seca Race Track and will offer two different routes, Carmel Valley (96 miles) and Coastal (49 miles), open to riders of all capabilities willing to experience a real "Italian style" Gran Fondo in one of the greatest cycling areas in the US. Not to be missed, is the Expo, boosting a wealth of over 400 companies and featuring for the first time a dedicated Italian corner! Look out for the original Trophy and get your picture with the Milan Duomo! Impress your friends with your own personalized number and the limited edition jersey by Santini!
Soon after, on May 5, the east coast will have its own Italian flair at America's largest cycling event, the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. The new Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia Five Boro (VIP option) puts participants in front of more than 30,000 cyclists riding on 40 miles of traffic-free streets throughout the five boroughs of New York City! In addition, riders will receive an exclusive goodie bag and a personalized bib, a fashionable official Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia Five Boro jersey produced by Santini, a special breakfast before the start, and a gourmet Italian Pasta Party, awaiting the riders at the finish festival. Granfondisti will also try their best with the timed climb of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
In addition to those iconic experiences, Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia will open registration on March 1 for its signature events in Pasadena, CA (June 2) and Miami, FL (November 10). Works are well underway for an additional event in California. The 2012 edition saw memorable courses, pictures with the signorine and the original Giro's trophy, and Giro's legends of past and present.
The Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia brings to America a top international appeal and the ultimate expertise in mass-participation productions of a true "Italian" Gran Fondo experience, with breathtaking scenic courses, timed climbs and challenges that impart an atmosphere typically reserved for professional races, all in a fun "Italian style" environment that brings out the best of this sport.
Sponsors of the Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia include: Vittoria, Selle Italia, Limar, Santini, Bianchi, Bicycling, Gazzetta dello Sport and Interbike. For additional information please visit www.gfgiro.com. Media inquiries please contact Daniela Puglielli at firstname.lastname@example.com.
About the organizers:
Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia is a worldwide series organized by RCS Sport, owner of high-quality sporting events including the Giro d'Italia, Milano – Sanremo, Tour of Lombardy, Tirreno – Adriatico, Strade Bianche (White Roads); the Milano City Marathon; Italian Open; advisor to the national Soccer Team, and to the Inter Football Club; advisor of the Basketball Italian federation and organizer of major events of the Lega Basket "Serie A"; in collaboration with the SDA Bocconi School of Management, RCS is also organizer of the Sport Business Academy. The Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia aims to connect cycling fans to the mystique of the Giro, hence growing the appreciation of Giro d'Italia in the world.
Photo: start of 2012 Giro d'Italia-Miami gran fondo.
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First Amendment
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states:
|Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
This is generally taken as a limitation on the power of the federal government with respect to:
Conservative Interpretation
|To those who cite the First Amendment as reason for excluding God from more and more of our institutions and everyday life, may I just say: The First Amendment of the Constitution was not written to protect the people of this country from religious values; it was written to protect religious values from government tyranny. --- Ronald Reagan
Liberals often focus on the "Establishment clause", arguing that because the federal government cannot endorse or establish a religion, the state must remain neutral, or even hostile towards religion. However, liberals often overlook the clause explicitly allowing for the free exercise of religion, also known as the Free Exercise Clause. Conservatives argue that this clause can be interpreted to allow much more leeway to the majority of religious Americans than liberals currently allow, and that it provides legislators with great flexibility in supporting the ends of Christian faith, as long as all other religious denominations are equally supported. The fact that Congress may pass no law establishing or respecting a particular Christian denomination provides the federal government with the freedom to support a variety of Judaeo-Christian ventures, notably the faith-based initiatives enacted under President Bush.
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America
Bill of Rights:
1 - Freedom of speech, press, religion, etc.
2 - Right to bear arms
3 - Quartering of soldiers
4 - Warrants
5 - Due process
6 - Right to a speedy trial
7 - Right by trial of a jury
8 - No cruel or unusual punishments
9 - Unenumerated rights
10 - Power to the people and states
11 - Immunity of states to foreign suits
12 - Revision of presidential election procedures
13 - Abolition of slavery
14 - Citizenship
15 - Racial suffrage
16 - Federal income tax
17 - Direct election of the United States Senate
18 - Prohibition of alcohol
19 - Women's suffrage
20 - Terms of the presidency
21 - Repeal of Eighteenth Amendment
22 - Limits the president to two terms
23 - District of Columbia Voting for President
24 - Prohibition of poll taxes
25 - Presidential disabilities
26 - Voting age lowered to 18
27 - Variance of congressional compensation
Liberal Violations
American liberals have attempted to use the so-called Fairness Doctrine and political correctness in order to silence conservative viewpoints and to promote divisive views. These ideologically-motivated attempts to limit free speech are in direct violation of the First Amendment, specifically, and, by extension, the entire U.S. Constitution.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — France's largest bank, BNP Paribas, has agreed to pay nearly $9 billion to resolve criminal allegations that it processed transactions for clients in Sudan and other blacklisted countries in violation of U.S. trade sanctions, the Justice Department announced Monday. The bank pleaded guilty to state charges in New York and plans another guilty plea in federal court next month.
After months of negotiations, BNP admitted to violating U.S. trade sanctions by processing billions of dollars in illegal transactions on behalf of clients in Sudan, Cuba and Iran. The United States had imposed sanctions on the countries to block their participation in the global financial system. The transactions, made through the bank's New York office from at least 2004 through 2012, were processed at the same time as human rights abuses — including the genocide in Sudan — were occurring in those nations.
"Sanctions are a key tool in protecting U.S. national security interests, but they only work if they are strictly enforced," Attorney General Eric Holder said. "If sanctions are to have teeth, violations must be strictly punished."
The goal of such sanctions is to cut off an enemy nation's access to banks and other sources of capital, limiting its economic growth and ability to buy weapons, food and other items available through global trade. The restrictions on dealings with sanctioned countries generally apply to U.S. banks and foreign banks with U.S. operations.
The roughly $8.9 billion deal is the largest sanctions case brought by the Justice Department and the largest penalty in any criminal case involving a bank. Prosecutors say the penalty was necessary not only because of the sheer volume of the illicit transactions but also because of the bank's efforts to hide them.
As the BNP deal inched closer, French officials in recent weeks had expressed deep concern about the punishment. They lobbied for White House intervention and warned that a large penalty could affect the entire European economy and hold up a trans-Atlantic free trade agreement.
The French economy minister last week asked the Justice Department to be "fair and proportionate" in deciding on the potential penalty. President Francois Hollande wrote to the Obama administration in April asking for a "reasonable" solution. President Barack Obama deflected calls to get involved in the dispute.
Paris-based BNP on Monday entered a guilty plea in state court in New York City to falsifying business records. The bank is expected to plead guilty in federal court July 9 for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
It has also agreed to fire multiple senior executives and will lose for one year its ability to process transactions in U.S. dollars through its New York branch.
"We deeply regret the past misconduct that led to this settlement," Jean-Laurent Bonnafe, CEO of BNP, said in a statement. "The failures that have come to light in the course of this investigation run contrary to the principles on which BNP Paribas has always sought to operate."
The bank said in addition to provisions it has already taken, it will book a charge of $7.9 billion in the second quarter.
"It is not hyperbole to say that the most important values in the international community — respect for human rights, peaceful coexistence, and a world free of terrorism — depend in large part on the effectiveness of these sanctions," said Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., who said the investigation started with an anonymous tip to his office.
U.S. authorities pursued other big foreign banks for sanctions violations in two cases in 2012, though those matters have been resolved for smaller dollar figures.
HSBC, Europe's largest bank, agreed to a $1.9 billion settlement with U.S. and New York authorities in connection with the transfer of billions of dollars on behalf of Iran, Cuba, Libya, Sudan and Myanmar.
Standard Chartered paid $340 million in a settlement with New York state regulators, who accused the bank of scheming with the Iranian government to launder billions of dollars. The bank also paid $327 million to settle U.S. and New York charges related to currency transactions for Iranian, Sudanese, Libyan and Burmese entities that were said to be concealed from regulators.
Meanwhile, in two separate similar investigations in France, authorities are also looking at Credit Agricole and Societe Generale, people involved in the probe have said. Together with BNP Paribas, they constitute France's top three banks.
The BNP announcement comes weeks after Credit Suisse struck a $2.6 billion plea deal with the Justice Department for helping wealthy Americans avoid taxes. Shortly before that case was brought, Holder — whose Justice Department has been accused of not being aggressive enough in confronting bank misconduct — issued a video message declaring that no bank was too large to prosecute.