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Dumb Enough To Keep Going: A 35,000 ft Success Story
Here I am, aboard a first class flight from Seoul to Atlanta in route to home.
Home, to whom I've been a stranger for 7 months.
Home, where my friends and family reside, where you don't leave the security of a well paying job, benefits, a future.
I was once told by a close friend and mentor that the only reason he succeeded in his trading career was because he was dumb enough to keep going. This resonated with me and to this day I've kept that thought in the back of my head. I didn't know it at the time but this is in a way me and how I do things.
When Brittany and I left the security of her job (I'm unemployable) in August of 2013, there was a lot of doubt. Ironically enough, the biggest doubters are those who you would think to be your biggest supporters. This was the case for us, and probably is for many. Maybe this is just a protection mechanism, but I'm fairly certain it came across as resentful. Amongst many other things, the one question I got over and over and over was "what's your plan, what are you going to do in Thailand?" For once in my life I didn't have the answer, and it scared the living shit out of me, yet it made me feel alive. We were really going to do it, move to a foreign land where we don't speak the lingo without a clue as to how we were going to make it work. Couple this with relentless questioning from friends and family if we were really making a wise choice, ("you know, Brittany just got a promotion, good benefits, etc") it really gets you questioning yourself.
Don't get me wrong, at the time of leaving I was haphazardly trading currency with a method that was rapidly becoming obsolete. No one to this day knows that, but it is in fact the truth. I was able to squeak out a few dollars a month, which was something, but I knew it was far from sustainable. I did not want to give up trading. Trading sounds sexy. Everyone wants to know a hot shot trader who can travel the world on his profits. Me too!
As cool as it sounds, and as well as I made it work for years, the truth is, this came to a screeching halt several times over the course of my trading career. By halt I mean brokers refusing to return my profits, let alone initial investment. This brings me back to the point of leaving: the writing was on the wall, my strategy of trading was dying. I knew this, but nobody else. Why? Partly because I couldn't admit defeat and mostly because I was deathly afraid of what was next. Yet, I knew I was ready to embark on the journey. I was almost positive I was incapable of a real job. I don't do well caged up in corporate America. I need to think, I need to experiment, I need to try for myself. Maybe I would be wrong, and it would not be the first time, and in the worst case scenario I can make all the doubters happily say "I told you so". But those four words and a much deeper meaning is my fuel. Its what gives me life. I hate to lose and I hate to not keep going.
With a rapidly ending trading career approaching you can imagine the panic.
When we first arrived in Thailand in 2013 we really hadn't a clue as to what we were going to do. I really thought that I could keep trading for at least a few more years. I guess I did stretch it out for almost another year, but at the same time we started to dabble with SEO and affiliate marketing. A very patient high school friend I had kept in touch with over the years turned me on to this strategy and took me and Brittany under his wing. Although most of the information in regards to SEO and affiliate marketing is freely available from various different websites it can be an abstract world, especially at first, or in our case 16 long months. For the better part of our first year in Thailand we focused on these projects. Sadly over the course of a year I think we made a grand total of $3,162. It was then in late 2013 and early 2014 I got tossed the reality check. My trading was over. Done. Income, albeit not large, shut off.
So here we are earning less than a penny an hour for our work on affiliate sites, trading now abruptly ended, and we're living in Thailand where its not easy to get a good paying job unless you want to teach. As if this wasn't bad enough, our travel blog and the two somewhat productive websites we built over the past 8 months were now de-indexed by Google. For those that don't understand this, this is like being served the death penalty in Affiliate world. You're done. We thought about it long and hard. At the end of the day, 1,000 USD a month from Brittany teaching would help to sustain us living abroad. However, after many conversations we decided neither of us wanted to teach. This isn't why we left the U.S. So we either had to make something happen online or head back to the U.S. We wanted desperately to build an online income, but couldn't afford much longer to keep tossing out money for rent, food, and living when nothing else was coming in.
So do we toss in the towel, head home and be greeted by those I told you so's?
Over my dead body. I was willing to keep going until I was completely out of money and begging mom and pops to fly us home before I return on my own accord. So then remained the real question, do we fulfill the definition of insanity and keep trying the same thing and expecting different results with our Affiliate career or do we try something new?
This wouldn't be the success story you all were hoping for if there wasn't a giant pot of gold at the end of the rainbow so here it comes…..
Foolishly enough, we kept going with what we were doing and hoping to obtain different results, profit. We did make a few tweaks and the "THE" in thetradingtravelers.com is now there for a reason. More on that later. So push on we did, for another 8 months of not making but a few pennies here and there putting in 6-7 days a week work. It was in November of 2014 when the change came. This is attributed to Black Friday and Christmas shopping. But it was a taste of what was really possible.
Fast forward to today of us sitting on a first class Korean air flight bound for home.
Although not millionaires we have successfully replaced Brittany's income she had at her "good job" back home. And me, well I've made more this month than I've ever made in my life. Take a look for yourself.
It was literally over night. Right before Christmas 2014 when we started making money, a full 16 months after we had started and not made but $3,100.
So here we sit, together, aboard a first class international flight, because she was too stupid to give up on me, the one without a real job.
8 things I've learned in the pursuit of location independence…
- If you don't believe in yourself, no one ever will, and you'll likely cave in far too soon to make it. Especially if you got a lot of I told you so'ers in your life.
- If you think an online project will take you a year to turn a profit, expect it to take three.
- There is only two ways to grow a business. Invest in tools and invest in team. I was guilty of this and it cost me a year of my life because I was too stubborn to outsource tasks that could easily be handled by someone else.
- Don't be afraid to spend money on a task you are unsure of if it will turn a profit. The old adage is very true. You gotta spend money to make money, I found this especially true in the beginning stages.
- Talk to everyone. You never know what you can learn from someone. Don't be afraid to help others yourself. Even if you're seemingly getting nothing out of it, someone will notice and will help you when you least expect it and likely most need it.
- Money isn't everything. Knowledge is. The more you know or more you specialize in and can positively add to anyone's life or team is worth far more in bargaining than a bankroll.
- Don't chase shiny objects. If you bounce from one get rich scheme to the next, you'll never get rich. Pick one thing, stick with it, and work your ass off.
- Start. The biggest challenge in life is getting started. Diet, online business, whatever it is. There is no better day to start than today. You're not getting any younger and you can't even begin to conquer your goals by reading and not acting.
Want in? Want more details? We finally feel confident enough to talk openly about what we have going on. Hell, this is my first post on The Trading Travelers in over a year because I wanted this so bad. Now that we've got this business somewhat under control, we will both be blogging more and more on the pursuit of Location Independence. We will also be publishing several case studies with a few student-friends we are taking on to see if we can show someone with zero SEO/Affiliate knowledge how to successfully make passive income. Stay up to date on all our latest posts by entering your email in the "subscribe" box on the righthand side of the page or in the orange bar at the top!
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Hats off guys. Ye have proved things to yourselves and that's the most important thing at the end of the day. Hard work, determination and a sprinkle of Charlie's stubbornness were the key ingredients.
Congrats on the success that ye've built up so far. Long may it continue. I'm raising a nice tall glass of Sheweppes to you both!
Amazing sucess story guys!! We are 8 months in to it and still working away! We are glad to hear its still possible to be sucessful in a flooded maket!! Thanks!!
Great post Charlie – I'm super happy for you guys and glad to see that hard work and determination does pay off if one just keeps plodding along. I'm excited to see where the next few months will take ye. Hope all is going well at home – we certainly miss you guys 🙂
Congrats! Can't wait to hear about how you did it! Super jealous of that first class flight, by the way.
I invest and manage our own money, therefore very curious about your new breakthrough. Sounded like you have someone investing your money for you and worked out very well. I am looking forward to hear more about it in detail.
What an incredible story. My nontraditional wandering heart led me to quit my nursing job a little over a year ago to start something new. I moved across the country and pursued a certification in Pilates. Now being a Pilates instructor for around 6 months, I realize how much I still hate working for someone. I have been dabbling with creating an online (perhaps youtube) business for my Pilates but I am struggling with the starting portion. I have recorded a few videos but my perfectionist side keeps stopping me from posting them because they are not as good as other videos I have seen. Your post is inspiring and i just wanted to say thank you for giving me a little push.
It's been really good finding your website and I will definitely keep an eye on it in future as my partner and I have been travelling around the world for the last 4 years. Currently in New Zealand. 🙂
We made our money through affiliate marketing first but I have always had this thought in the back of my mind about trading (penny stocks, probably not FOREX) and adding that to what I do. So I'm curious do you still trade or do you purely focus on the online side now?
Best wishes to the both of you
Paul and Rachel
Hey Charlie, I know exactly what you are saying and where you have got to. I am a trader (futures) and took me 8 years to get to a profitable place. I threw in several jobs thinking now I am ready, I went traveling as a trader with expectations it would cover my costs, but it wasn't paying the bills. It is a psychologically difficult place to be. Good on you guys for being committed and finding a way forward and reaching your goals.
Enjoy New Zealand (my home country), you will love it there.
Great story and inspiring! I just started dabbling in the online world. Location Independence is something I want to strive towards but I have started now.
How long are you guys back home? And where are you heading next?
Would love to hear/learn from you at some point. Wife and I in our late 50's liquidated everything and rented on a 1 year lease beginning 1st week of January 2016. We have 18 months before we end up on someones couch to figure out how to make a living…:)
What type of via did you hold to stay and work in Thailand for 1 year?
Hi, thank you for your article it is great to get some encouragement to keep going but also some realistic ideas of how much work, time and energy you need to achieve in the online space. We are just starting out with our website, travel blog and learning new skills like SEO all the time. I am looking forward to reading more about affiliate marketing and how to be location independent (much to the disgust of our adult children!). Keep up the great work, I hope to be out of economy and into business in 2 years. Cheers Cath
Great advice guys, especially point 7, 'Don't chase shiny things' of the 8 things I've learned in the pursuit of location independence, this really resonates with me!


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Thousands more Augustans are living in neighborhoods with extreme poverty than 10 years earlier, making Richmond County the 26th-worst area in the country for concentrated poverty, according to a report released today by the Brookings Institution.
Since 2000, 8,541 more people in Richmond County are living in neighborhoods with poverty rates of 40 percent or higher, for a total of 26,638 people in such areas.
The Augusta metro area, including parts of South Carolina, ranked 19th in the study, which used U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2009 to compare the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan regions.
Since the recession began, both the number of poor neighborhoods in Richmond County and their populations increased, showing a re-emergence of concentrated poverty. The Brookings study showed there are 4.3 percent more people living in poor neighborhoods in the Augusta metro area, and 6.4 percent more in Richmond County, than in 2000.
The increase could be because more people are moving to poorer areas, or because the existing residents are becoming poorer, according to Elizabeth Kneebone, the author of the study and a senior research associate at Brookings.
"When somebody lives in a very poor neighborhood ... it leads to a lot of other difficulties," she said. "You not only have to deal with your own poverty, but you're also living in a neighborhood that often has poorer-performing schools, high crime rates, fewer job networks and opportunities. All of these other challenges makes it even harder to get out of poverty."
However, not all people living in extreme-poverty neighborhoods are necessarily poor. An "extreme-poverty neighborhood" is one in which at least 40 percent of people live below the poverty line.
Of the 26,638 living in Richmond County's extreme-poverty neighborhoods, 12,031 (45 percent) are considered poor. In the Augusta metro region, 16,025 (43 percent) of the 36,514 residents in such neighborhoods are poor.
Locally, resources for the needy are being tapped at rates never seen before as more people struggle to pay bills and keep jobs.
At the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, the homeless or persistently poor aren't the only ones asking for financial and housing help.
Executive Director Gloria Lewis said she is seeing more families who are facing foreclosure and more working people whose paychecks are not meeting all of their everyday expenses.
"A lot of these people coming here are people who never would have darkened our doors had it not been for the turn down of our economy," Lewis said.
Her organization spent $5 million paying utility bills for 15,000 struggling families last year alone.
Lewis said her organization served 30,000 residents last year, more than double the number the agency saw in 2000, to pay their bills, pay for home repairs or look for work.
"They need our help because their houses are being foreclosed on and some of them were going to be homeless," she said. "With the unemployment rate so high, there may be jobs available but, a lot of times, they lack the skills of the few jobs that would be available. Most times, there's very little they can do about the situation."
Even with the increases in the number of people living in poverty, Kneebone said it's likely the number of poor will increase again in the next couple of years.
Her study found that the recession forced 2.2 million more Americans into poor neighborhoods since 2000.
"There are policies that the federal government and state and local policy makers could put into place to help slow or even reverse these trends," Kneebone said. "That comes from making sure we are investing in these exceptionally poor places but also making connections between those communities and other opportunities in the region, whether it's better schools or jobs or ability to move affordable housing in a higher poverty neighborhood."
In the meantime, local resources are helping financially struggling people get by.
Wanda Collier began using EOA in 2008 after she lost her job with a cleaning company because a sickness left her unable to work.
The agency helped her find housing after she had been without a stable apartment for years. When her disability checks weren't enough to cover rent, utilities, food and daily living, the agency made her one of thousands it is helping during hard times.
"Now I don't have to worry about a place to lay my head or air or heat or anything," Collier said. "EOA has helped me more than financially. It's given me self-worth and value."
Collier said she does not want to have to depend on the assistance long term, but when times were hard, she was happy to get help.
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Besides creation and effective use of the infrastructure it is the overall environment of support available to the students in a college, which determines the quality of education imparted there. This may also be reflected in the progression of the students to higher levels of academic pursuits and employment. .
Placement cell
The Placement cell Functioning in the institution Provides Career information vacancy positions to the teacher trainees and informs the neighboring Schools about the pass Percentage & academic excellence of the student teachers. The Function of the Placement cell is a boon to the Employers.
Guidance cell
The cell extends guidance and counseling Services to Student Teachers in discovering their own talents and assists in overcoming anxiety in the academic field and personal life.
Grievance and redressal cell
The cell demands students teachers to voice their opinion and lodge their complaints.the genuine grievances are taken into consideration for redressal .
Tutorial System
Fifteen Students are grouped and placed under a teacher(mentor cum tutor) to tutorial work. The Student teacher are met at regular intervals to share their experiences solve their problems. The outcomes of mentions are reported to parents of necessary else where the tutor deals the problems and remediation strategies are suggested.
Career Corner
The Career corner Provides periodicals and publications which help the student teachers be aware of various job opportunities and higher studies option.
Sports And Games
The Collage has its own play ground sufficient for the conduct of football, handball,volleyball and athletics. Sufficient arrangements are available for indoor games.
House System
The 168 Students are grouped into 5 houses.
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Arts Sports competitions are held house wise. This insist healthy competitive Spirit among student teachers.
The Alumni Association of the collage had its inception in 2008. Awareness programs on road safety, Tribal culture and Medicines and a legal workshop have been organized by the former student so far.
Parent Teachers Association
An efficient PTA under the Presidents ship of Adv. Fazilndeea is functioning in the collage. It serves as a blessing to the institutions progress.The PTA is always ready to extend any sort of help so that their wards get exemplary education.
Practice teaching
The practice teaching segment all inevitable part of the B.Ed training Course helps in achieving and strengthening the teaching skills of prospective teachers. The teaching pratice which fall under two spells is conducted in 15 practice teaching schools.
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Whatever you call mixed espresso – Frappuccinos, Freddos, Coffee Ice Blended, and so on.- it is an invigorating approach to appreciate espresso in the hot summer months. It resembles an adult slushie, which can be made as sweet and liberal as the garbage nourishment exemplary with included sugar and enhanced syrups.
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Coffee is liked by the innumerable people on a daily basis. In fact, the statistical showed that fifty percent of the population in the United States of America that is at least eighteen years of age consume coffee or coffee drinks every only day. Also, restaurants independently possessed to the United States of assessment of America a twelve billion enormous dollars in sales on a yearly basis. Who doesn't like coffee?
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The order to make the Big Jolt of Coffee, you will have need of some ice of vanilla, cubes of ice, and coffee or express or regular. As an added bonus, you can want to include your favorite flavor of syrup that surmounts as chocolate or caramel also, and some whipped cream for a last topping.
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January 2007 Newsletter
Dear resident,
2006 was another busy year at the Mews. The new carpets have been fitted in all blocks, the tennis court has been cleaned and relined and the entrance to Nightingale House has been repaired. In addition, water butts have been installed on both bin enclosures to assist residents in saving water and additional lighting has been installed to the main gate.
Martin Evans has now stepped down as Chairman after many years service, and we are very grateful for his efforts. The three other first directors remain, and other freeholders are more than welcome to join us if they wish. If you are interested in helping in any way please do contact us.
Our battle against mice continues - a great deal of proofing work has been carried out and a pest control company has made a number of visits. Although we have had some success with dealing with the problem, it does require the continued support of all residents. Please do not leave any food or rubbish out that may encourage the mice.
Development proposals in Woolwich are gathering speed. A meeting was held with the architects working on the Love Lane development, which will see the area between Wellington Street and Grand Depot Road being demolished to make way for new houses, a Tesco supermarket, library and Post Office. In response to our concerns, the developers have agreed to reduce the height of the tallest block of flats nearest to the Mews but we await conformation on traffic restrictions down Grand Deport Road and construction traffic. You may also be interested to know that the Connaught Estate, opposite the Mews on Woolwich New Road, is also scheduled for demolition by 2011 at the latest.
There is a good deal of work to do in 2007. We will be installing additional motorcycle parking next to the Nightingale house bin enclosure, a cover is to be fitted to the bike store, repair work will be undertaken on the pathways, and all the drains are to be jet washed. If you have any suggestions for improvements and/or can help in any way, please do get in touch with us. Email us at email@example.com or drop a note into our office at 20 Lantern House.
We also hope to improve the north pedestrian gate, which can be difficult to close. Please help us to keep the Mews secure by locking the gate behind you - it is easiest to lock the gate if you hold it closed while you lock it. This year's service charge is being finalised and letters will be sent out shortly.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all the best for the New Year.
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New York, NY
World Premiere!
BINGO-GO! New York's Sexiest New Game Show!
Tassels! G-Strings! Prizes! It's BINGO-GO!—everyone's favorite game of chance with a sexy new format—brought to you by downtown's ruling Bingo hostess, LINDA SIMPSON, and starring a cast of kooky show-offs. It's the world premiere of this special one-night-only show—on the main stage of Le Poisson Rouge!
Each game features it's own naughty twist as players vie for an incredible array of prizes (from great to goofy), including a climactic cash jackpot! In between and during games is a dazzling display of striptease, comedy and song!
Just look at this cast!
*The Bingo Babes—Burlesque's "candy coated sweetheart" LIL' MISS LIXX and boy hunk MATTHEW CAMP reveal the merchandise!
*Busty songstress SHELLY WATSON belts out winning tunes!
*Zany muchacha CONSUELA provides laughs and music as the night's DJ!
*Featured performer TRIXIE LITTLE wows one and all with her incredible take-it-off contortion act!
Ms. Simpson already knows a thing or two about Bingo—She hosts wildly popular "Le Bingo" weekly in Le Poisson Rouge's Gallery Lounge. But tonight she moves to the big stage for this totally unique bonus show! A full bar and food menu are available. Eat, drink and win!
WHEN: Friday, May 4th. Doors open 6:30pm. Games 7:30–10pm.
WHERE: Le Poisson Rouge—On the Main Stage! 158 Bleecker St between Sullivan and Thompson Sts (212-505-3474)
ADMISSION: $10, which includes one Bingo card. Extra cards are $2 each. (Remember, the more cards you have, the better chance you have of winning!)


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1. A close-fitting jacket, with or without sleeves, worn by European men from the late 1300s to around 1650.
a. A pair of similar or identical things.
b. A member of such a pair.
c. Physics A multiplet with two members.
3. Linguistics One of two words derived from the same historical source by different routes of transmission, such as skirt from Scandinavian and shirt from English.
4. An imitation gem composed of two parts, as of an inferior stone layered beneath a precious gem.
5. doublets Games A throw of two dice in which the same number of dots appears on the upper face of each.
[Middle English, from Old French, diminutive of double, double; see DOUBLE.]
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Almost Vegetarian
(Critical Survey of Contemporary Fiction)
Typical of many contemporary cookbooks, ALMOST VEGETARIAN also focuses on the art of cooking healthier meals. Diana Shaw describes her cookbook best when she calls it "a primer for cooks who are eating vegetarian most of the time, chicken and fish some of the time and altogether well all of the time."
Shaw begins with advice on modifying cooking techniques and recipes to eat healthier and with less fat. She then launches into a large chapter called the Fresh Vegetable Directory, describing various common vegetables, their uses, dietary benefits, and ways to serve and store them. There is also a Fresh Fruit Directory just before the dessert section.
Shaw's recipes are typical health food favorites with abundant use of yogurt, whole grain, and tofu. Some recipes include Tangy Spinach-Yogurt Soup, Spicy Black Beans with Fresh Plums, Whole Wheat Penne with Cabbage and Cumin, Vegetable-Tofu Stir-Fry, and Fruit Yogurt Souffles. The recipes are creative and flavorful but best suited for those cooks who are not afraid of serious health food.
This primer will provide a good introduction for many cooks interested in beginning a healthier diet without plunging head-first into the world of vegetarianism or macrobiotic eating. Shaw's cookbook includes a chapter on cooking healthier with chicken and turkey, followed by a similar chapter on fish and seafood. Shaw walks the beginner through her philosophy of cooking with nutritional breakdowns, do-ahead tips, anecdotal sidebars, serving suggestions and other helpful instructions. Shaw is clearly an expert on this style of cooking with several cookbooks in the same vein already published.


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One vacation morning this summer, John whipped out his worst restaurant manners in a long time.
I re-directed him (using the least prompting I could muster) to order his own food, ask for his own straw, help with check-out procedures, and to curtail the rowdy napkin tricks.
(Later I asked him to re-create the napkin dance for you, and here's three photos of what we got.)
How hard can it be to just stick a napkin under a leg until you need it? And why does it always include the topic of wieners?
We opted for a big-boy flat plate, not the bowl that is easier to corral the food.
He got up and ran around with the dang napkin, doing what I called the napkin dance.
And finally, at the end of our "performance", he had the natural consequence of sitting quietly for four whole minutes, earning the right to ask to be excused.
He did it. So now I know he can do it again.
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The Democrats' health care takeover contains $569 billion in taxes, increased government spending, a half-trillion-dollar cut in Medicare, increased costs to the States, and mandates on businesses. All of these are hurting the economy and making it harder for small businesses to create jobs and get people back to work. We need greater competition and more choices for consumers.
Since this bill became law last spring, I have heard the same message across the Fifth Congressional District: Businesses aren't hiring new employees, buying new machinery, or expanding their businesses because of increases in costs under the legislation. Imposing these higher costs on businesses will lead to lower wages and fewer workers.
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After arriving at Amsterdam airport we decided to take the slow train to Lelylaan as detailed on the hotel website. From here we transferred onto a tram and got off at Surinemeplein, it took us a little while to actually find the hotel (located opposite the larger Fashion hotel) but with a map it would have been easier. Upon arrival we were welcomed by a friendly receptionist who provided us with a city map, wifi code and information on transport (extremely helpful!) The hotel was clean, modern, spacious and comfortable. It has all the amenities expected of both a 3 or 4 star such as a fridge and television. The only issue with this hotel is the location, after booking this last minute we did not realise the distance from the city centre (our fault we admit), and it does take at least a 30 minute journey including a fast paced walk to the tram stop to reach anywhere. As tourists only stopping here for a short time this was rather annoying as it wasted valuable time and meant that to arrive at a destination on time we had to wake up significantly earlier. Overall, we would not stay here again owing to the location - if visiting a city centre the best option is always to stay in the middle, however the hotel was itself nice. We did not eat the breakfast, we believed it was overpriced and found cheaper options when we made our way into the centre.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Bastion Hotels stands for a personal atmosphere, hospitality, comfort and good facilities for an attractive rate. Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Zuidwest offers a 24 hour front office, comfortable rooms and an extensive choice of dishes from the a la carte menu in the atmospheric restaurant. For relaxation and a nice ending of the day guests are always welcome in the cozy hotel bar or smoking lounge. This lounge contains an lcd television, air-conditioning and relaxing lounge chairs. The hotel also has free wireless internet in the entire hotel. In the lobby the hotel has a computer available, for guests, for free use of the internet. Domestic animals are not allowed. Location / accessibility Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Zuidwest lies along the A10, a milestone away from the Rembrandtpark. The hotel is therefore well accessible by car. Parking at the hotel costs 15 euro per day. By tram guests will reach the beautiful historical centre within 10 minutes. The Airport Schiphol is only 10 minutes away from the hotel. Rooms The 90 comfortable rooms in the hotel are equipped with two twin beds, a television, a telephone, a modem, airconditioning, a safe, free coffee and tea making facilities and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. Food & Beverage At Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Zuidwest guests can enjoy an extensive continental breakfast buffet, on weekdays from 06.00 Till 09.00 And in weekends from 07.00 Till 10.30. The atmospheric hotel is opened from 11.00 Till 23.00 For lunch and diner. When guests have a very busy schedule they can ask the hotel staff about the possibilities for a lunch package. The cozy hotel bar is opened till 23.30. ... more less
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Upsher-Smith Recognizes Outstanding Achievements Of 43 U.S. Pharmacists
Company Honors Winners of the 2015 National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations' Excellence in Innovation Award
Feb 11, 2016, 09:00 ET from Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.
MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Feb. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. (Upsher-Smith) has partnered with the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) to honor 43 pharmacists across the country with a 2015 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award. These pharmacists were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession of pharmacy. The award is presented annually by NASPA and sponsored by Upsher-Smith.
The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes qualified pharmacists who have improved patient care and/or advanced the pharmacy profession by making significant innovations in their practice, methods, or services. Participating state pharmacist associations present the award to their state's recipient.
"Upsher-Smith is proud to join NASPA in honoring these outstanding pharmacists for their innovative spirit and their dedication to advancing the profession," said Rusty Field, President of Upsher-Smith. "Our company was founded by a pharmacist, and we have a deep respect for the critical role pharmacists play in protecting and enhancing patient health. We are honored to recognize these awardees for their outstanding achievements."
2015 recipients include:
- Alabama: Frances Cohenour, PharmD
- Arizona: Martha Fankhauser, MS Pharm
- Arkansas: Taylor Franklin, PharmD
- California: Marcus Ferrone, PharmD
- Colorado: Amy Stump, PharmD
- Connecticut: Amy Kurzatkowski, RPh
- Delaware: Sandra Zaragoza, RPh
- Florida: Kevin Sneed, PharmD
- Georgia: Ashish Advani, PharmD
- Hawaii: Stephen Kozuma, RPh
- Illinois: Steve Hiemenz, RPh
- Indiana: John Hertig, PharmD
- Iowa: Ryan Jacobsen, PharmD
- Kansas: Merlin McFarland, RPh
- Kentucky: Matt Carrico, PharmD
- Louisiana: Nicholas LeBas, RPh
- Maine: Penobscot Community Health Center
- Maryland: Amy Nathanson, PharmD
- Massachusetts: Michele Matthews, PharmD
- Michigan: James Stevenson, PharmD
- Minnesota: Kristin Janke, PhD
- Mississippi: Daniel Riche, PharmD
- Missouri: Sara Nicolaus, PharmD
- Montana: Michael Matovich, RPh
- New Hampshire: TJ Parker, PharmD
- New Jersey: Chester Lau, RPh
- New Mexico: Craig Burgess, PharmD
- New York: Alfonse Muto, PharmD
- North Carolina: Amina Abubakar, PharmD
- North Dakota: Nathan Fleck, PharmD
- Ohio: David Hartzell, PharmD
- Oklahoma: Jackie Straughn, PharmD
- Oregon: Geoffrey L'Heureux, PharmD
- Pennsylvania: Jamie McConaha, PharmD
- Puerto Rico: Elizabeth Plaza-Rodriguez, RPh
- Rhode Island: Stephen Kogut, PhD, MBA, RPh
- South Carolina: Paul Fleming, PharmD
- Tennessee: W. Shannon McCool, DPh
- Washington: Marge McCoy, RPh & Rick McCoy, RPh
- Washington, DC: Jose Diaz-Luna, PharmD
- West Virginia: Leesa Marie Prunty, PharmD
- Wisconsin: Andy Pulvermacher, PharmD
- Wyoming: Lance Denning, PharmD
"We thank Upsher-Smith for supporting the Excellence in Innovation Award and for recognizing the critical work carried out by the awardees," said Rebecca Snead, Executive Vice President of NASPA. "Recipients of this award have demonstrated the highest level of professional achievement and innovation, and we are proud to partner with Upsher-Smith to honor their contributions to the profession of pharmacy and to America's patients."
About Upsher-Smith
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., founded in 1919, is a growing, fully integrated pharmaceutical company dedicated to its mission of delivering high-value, high-quality therapies and solutions which measurably improve individuals' lives. As a family-owned pharmaceutical company, we are able to adapt and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment. Our world is constantly evolving, and we are continually adapting to the ever-changing needs of patients, physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare organizations. Where there is a need, we will work to deliver solutions that simplify access to treatment, deliver better health outcomes, and enhance life. Upsher-Smith has a particular focus on developing therapies for people living with central nervous system (CNS) conditions, such as seizure disorders. For more information, visit www.upsher-smith.com.
About the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations
The National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA), founded in 1927 as the National Council of State Pharmacy Association Executives, is dedicated to enhancing the success of state pharmacy associations in their efforts to advance the profession of pharmacy. NASPA's membership is comprised of state pharmacy associations and over 70 other stakeholder organizations. NASPA promotes leadership, sharing, learning, and policy exchange among its members and pharmacy leaders nationwide. For more information, please visit the NASPA Web site www.naspa.us.
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Sai Pallavi, has cast a spell of magic with her films that she has went on to win the hearts of the audiences in Kerala by appearing in just 2 films.
Recently, the actress was seen holidaying with her family. Sai Pallavi posted a few pics of her holidays,on her Facebook page.
Take a look at some of the recent pictures of Sai Pallavi..
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Well, it is indeed a happy time for Sai Pallavi, and she has all the reasons to enjoy and have a fun time with her family members and friends.
The actress recently got graduated from the University of Georgia and for the information of all the readers out there, Sai Pallavi is Dr Sai Pallavi now.
Sai Pallavi was previously seen in Kali which had Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role. The film was a hit at the box-office and it even went on to become the biggest opener in the history of Malayalam cinema.
It was recently that Premam celebrated its first year of release and the character of Malar is still afresh in the minds of the people. It easily shows the great acceptance that the actress has got here.
Sai Pallavi hasn't signed any other movie so far. The actress was supposed to be a part of Mani Ratnam's next movie, but has been replaced by Aditi Rao Hydari.


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Two women are trying to ease some of that pain and change the way we look at tampons with their new company LOLA, which produces 100 percent hypoallergenic cotton feminine care with no additives or dyes. As a bonus, their products are also delivered in customizable shipments right to you (This has #BUILTBYGIRLS written all over it).
According to the company's founders, Jordana Kier and Alex Friedman, the tampons women generally use are a blend of the artificial fibers rayon and polyester, which are cheaper to manufacture than cotton. LOLA tampons, however, are made from 100 percent cotton, which means they're 100 percent natural and biodegradable. The stitching is also different in their tampons , which are designed to expand sideways instead of lengthwise for improved absorption and comfort.
LOLA tampons come in an assortment of 18 light, regular and super tampons, and you can choose how many boxes you want and select how often you want the shipments to come. Those shipments (i.e. your subscription) can also be canceled or modified at any time.
As for the inspiration behind their company, the duo met back in college, where Alex was in an organization that stocked campus bathrooms with tampons (so, clearly, she knows a thing or two). One day, Jordana – in a desperate situation – grabbed a few tampons in the dining hall bathroom, saying a silent thanks to the mystery person who put them there (Alex and her crew).
They eventually met, formed a friendship and started LOLA because they wanted more effective feminine product for themselves, their friends and women everywhere.
"If we care about what's in the food we eat and the beauty products we use, this shouldn't be any different," they said. "Just as our standards have changed, isn't it time our tampons evolved, too?" Past time. Sending you a virtual round of applause ladies!
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PLEASE can someone tell me when Woodburn Drive is to be made roadworthy after a winter commencing last November?
Pothole repairing appears to be on a piecemeal basis – so spasmodic that even some of the original patches are now deteriorating.
I know money is scarce but this is a busy road and bus route and must be one of the poorest surfaces in Whitley Bay.
For drivers, avoiding the potholes is a slalom and accidents happen on slaloms.
A strange coincidence that speed limits for Whitley Lodge and Woodburn estates are to be lowered to 20mph, may I suggest 5mph would be more appropriate.
Whitley Bay


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Journal article
Cy-mag3D: a simple and miniature climbing robot with advance mobility in ferromagnetic environment
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to present a novel miniature magnetic climbing robot for industrial inspection. The robot has high mobility with low complexity.
- doi:10.1108/01439911111122716
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Keywords: robot ; mobile ; miniature ; wheel ; magnetic adhesion ; climbing ; [MOBOTS] ; inspection ; magnetism
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There are certain toys that we don't exactly welcome with glee and abandon this holiday season. Some fall in the category of obvious, like guns with darts that will most likely end up in my eye, messy craft crap that isn't worth it, baby toys because Tucker's delayed, and well, toys that he won't, and can't get.
Other than the humiliation that I felt when telling my step mom that, no, Tucker would not appreciate the Highlights Magazine for six to ten-year-olds, even though his cousin would, there are other things I'm hoping Santa doesn't bring this year.
Three things I don't want my son to get for Christmas:
- Adipose and other potentially life-threatening explodable stress-toys. Last year, we visited my friend Julie's house at Christmas. Her daughter, Sadie, had received Adipose, after watching Dr. Who. Tucker fell in love with Adipose on our visit with them, snuggled him, laughed with him, ran with him, and called him Baby.
Of course, months later, when he saw Adipose in a book store, pointed, and said "Baby!" we bought "Baby" for Tucker.
I think Baby lasted four days, before Tucker's sensory-seeking teeth got the best of him, and Baby exploded white foamstuff everywhere. Because the original box was not labeled "non-toxic," I called Poison Control (Baby was not toxic). Later, made a donation to them once I realized what a great service that Poison Control is.
- More Legos. At one point, I envisioned adorable shelves in Tucker's room showcasing assembled garbage and fire trucks, airplanes and helicopters, Superman cities, and robots. Instead, I have three boxes of teenytiny pieces that belong to God-knows which vehicle and all likely have a missing key piece – eaten by the vacuum or swallowed by the couch. We also have a dozen Ziploc bags full of Lego kits that may or may not ever be reassembled. After painstakingly following step-by-step instructions, each creation has crashed, fallen apart or been used as trash for toy garbage cans and trucks. I'm wary of my ability to replicate construction without starting over. Building these things starting at step 52 continually proves too difficult for me. Maybe one day, Tucker will be better at reconstructing them from scratch than we are. In the meantime, I'm hoping Santa doesn't further add to the collection.
- New Guys. "Guys" (stuffed versions of whatever) are great. Tucker loves his Guys. He loves the ones who live in a bin at the back of the couch. He loves his alligator. He especially loves the ones he sleeps with. Considering that he also sleeps with favorite books, and frighteningly sharp metal airplanes, I'm relieved that he now also includes Bear, Bear Other, Mickey, Frog, Horse, Cat, Lamb, Tennessee Vols Pillow, and Curious George One and Curious George Two in bed. So, while he loves them, I say "enough, already!" I know that one day, I'll cherish these Guys, and frankly, keeping more than a dozen for all eternity doesn't match my vision of having a relatively clutter-free retirement. Selfish, I know.
I guess that there are things I'm asking you to not get my son for Christmas. Some of my blog friends feel the same, so we did this fun little carnival thing:
Jean, from Mama Schmama: My child-models deserve the best at Christmas
Katia, from I Am The Milk: The Gift that. JUST. KEEPS. ON. GIVING.
Jen, from My Skewed View: Dear Santa, Please Don't
Rachel, from Tao of Poop: Santa Employs Sweatshop Labor
Sarah from Left Brain Buddha: Holy Testosterone, Batman! Why Are Superheroes So ANGRY These Days?
Stephanie, from Mommy, For Real: Thanks for Nothing, "American Girls"- Why I Hate American Girls Dolls
Sarah, from The Sadder but Wiser Girl: Flaming Pillow Pets and Other Christmas List Nos
Tell me? What is it that you hope nobody buys your kid this holiday season?


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Awesome story cant wait to see what happens next.
| Evil.VS.Waffles chapter 1 . 1/15/2012
This was so cute. I love BBrae, and I love the fact that you also had RobStar, and a hint of CyBee in there. Three of the couples I support. So fluffy, so cute, so REAL! I believe these characters would be like this. And I FINALLY see one set after the serise were they are adult and Robin and Starfire have not broken up/divorced/seperated/whatever. I personally think this is happy for all. XD
| Harmonious Wolf chapter 1 . 12/30/2011
BB will make an Awesome father someday. His Pack/Family insticnts will cause him to be slightly overprotective, though (I'd imagine). ~Har
| Shyguy1 chapter 1 . 1/17/2011
Good story. I loved the summary to it. It has a nice feel to it. They are really nostalgic. And it definitely seems right. The group coming back together like it never left.
| missXmacabre chapter 1 . 9/5/2010
i really like this! update soon.
| teentitangirl25 chapter 1 . 9/5/2010
this is a great story! good job!
| Wolvmbm chapter 1 . 9/5/2010
Great idea for an interesting storyline idea. :D
Please do keep up the good work upon such a great idea like this one. ;p
| Jessica chapter 1 . 9/5/2010
| FelynxTiger chapter 1 . 9/4/2010
dont worry , ugh that writers blocks , the plot seems interesting , though i think the return of Gar was pretty fast just that , the important thing is that you continue
| bk00 chapter 1 . 9/4/2010
How could you! Damn you and your amazing, fantastical, awe-inspring, and forever captivating story! Don't tease me, sis, that's not cool at all! My gawd, I love how you wrote BB and Rae, dying with Laughter with Diana and Kiara, and absolutely love Robin and Starfire (and of course Kara!). My two favorite parts, had to be when BB, Rae, and Cy were watching Cops and when Rob called 'Titans Go' and everyone jumped to battle position! Wonderful work-and now I'm off to read Emotional Unions AGAIN (speaking of which-where's my re-edit/next chapter!
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It's been a hot minute. Aside from a crazy work schedule and wedding planning, I got knocked out with the flu for a couple weeks. I would normally just pop back in with Snaps next week, but last weekend was a big one! It kicked off Friday when one of my closest friends came into town from San Francisco. We spent the afternoon catching up before heading off to dinner at one of my favorite local restaurants. Our whole group enjoyed every dish, including a couple desserts we decided to splurge on. Saturday started off with smoothies and a mani pedi session before we came home to clean up and head out for the day.
Saturday afternoon was spent in a secluded room overlooking the ocean at the Bungalow in Huntington Beach. I love the Bungalow in Santa Monica so I was super excited when they recently opened a location in Orange County. It was the perfect setting to get all my girls together, along with my mom and future mother in law, to ask them to be my BRIDESMAIDS! I love each of these girls so much, they have contributed so much greatness to my life, and I am so proud to have them part of this special time in my life. I spray painted terracotta pots hot pink and planted fun, mini cacti with a personalized note for each girl.
Sunday we up bright and early to head off for dress shopping! Our first stop was Panache bridal. I had very little idea what I was looking for and decided to try on lots of different styles. They mostly ended up being lace and fitted. While I thought the dresses were beautiful, and the girls who worked there were so helpful, nothing stuck me as 'the one'. After lunch and a glass of wine, we headed to our second and last appointment at Blush bridal. Even though the store isn't huge, the selection is great and the girls are fantastic and super helpful. I am so glad this is where I said Yes to the Dress!! Tears and all! The whole process was so special and a lot less stressful than I anticipated. We wrapped up there, celebrated with a glass of bubbly then headed to the airport to drop off my friend. Here are some snaps of the weekend. Hope you enjoy! Xx


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The weather for Spring #1 was not as bad as was predicted. We even finished the last two races in sunshine, OK, filtered sunshine.
The winds in the morning kept changing and the course was changed 3 times before settling on an east west course. Of course the wind changed 90 degrees and we had a Reach/Reach couple of races.
This was technical racing, not Tactical. Who can make their boat go faster.
After the second race, the weather pin was moved and we had somewhat of an up wind leg.
Chozen Juan, Mizu, Wild Juan, Juans to Be, and the Return of Jeff Tieken with #1800 were present. Juans to Be and 1800 were in Working sails, everyjuan else in Spinnaker class, Although no spinnakers came out this day.
I am always amazed at how close the racing is. The start is all important as the time crossing the finish line is almost the same as the time crossing the starting line. Jeff got a great start in race #4 leading the field to the weather mark. Wild Juan got the start in race #2 and kept it for the win. Chozen Juan got the start in #1.
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Chozen Juan 1,2,1,1,1
Wild Juan 2,1,3,2,2
Mizu 3,3,2,3,3
Juans to Be 1,1,1,1,1
1800 2,2,2,2,2,


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Atomistic modeling of dopant segregation in alpha-alumina ceramics: Coverage dependent energy of segregation and nominal dopant solubility
Microstructural control is a key aspect in producing ceramics with tailored properties and is often achieved by using dopants in a rather empirical fashion. Atomic scale simulations could provide much needed insight but the long-standing challenge of linking simulation results on isolated grain boundaries to those measured in real ceramics needs to be resolved. Here a novel Monte-Carlo simulation method based on a microstructural model in combination with energies obtained from atomic scale energy minimization is presented. This approach allows, for the first time, the prediction of the nominal solubility of dopants (Y, La and Mg) in a ceramic purely from theory. Results compare well with segregation/precipitation data as a function of grain size, found in the literature. The method can therefore be used in developing experimental guidelines for the effective use of dopants in ceramic production, thus accelerating the development of novel materials required for innovative applications.
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barbell deadlift to bent over row.
this move will work your hamstrings and your back.
start with your feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent and legs stiff. hold a barbell with an overhand grip.
lower down in a deadlift, keeping your back flat and head up.
while in the "down" position, complete a row.
stand back up to the beginning stance.
i like to do three sets of 15 reps.
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Why does it seem that most people think cardio is a must to lose fat? Personally I find it much easier to manipulate diet. Because essentially with cardio arnt you trying to create more calories burned vs taken in, in that case just take in less calories...especially if you dont like cardio.
If anyone thinks im completly wrong id like to know, and if someone knows why its better to do cardio than simply eat less please tell me.


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LOS ANGELES – In the waning seconds of the broadcast of USC's 40-21 victory over UCLA last November, ABC broadcaster Sean McDonough offered a measured endorsement for Clay Helton to keep his job.
Helton, then the interim coach, had guided the Trojans to a Pac-12 South division title, snapping a three-game losing skid to the Bruins as punctuation.
"Whether he gets the job or not," McDonough said, "I think he demonstrated with how well-coached that team was today, that he is capable of being a head coach at this level."
Pat Haden, USC's athletic director, agreed.
Two days later, Haden announced he had signed Helton to a five-year contract, retaining him on a permanent basis amid the afterglow of the Trojans' drubbing of their crosstown rival.
As Helton has led USC to one of its better seasons in recent memory – the Trojans' six-game winning streak entering Saturday's rivalry game against USC is their longest since the Pete Carroll era – the string of success can be traced to what transpired on the Coliseum turf 12 months ago.
USC beat UCLA, and Helton secured the job.
"It probably factored in a good deal," junior cornerback Adoree' Jackson said Wednesday.
"I think it was key," safety Chris Hawkins added. "That was all the administration and everybody wanted to see. They wanted to see us beat UCLA."
For Hawkins, the memories from his freshman season in 2013 remained clear. Ed Orgeron also led USC as its interim coach, sparking a five-game winning streak entering the season finale on Thanksgiving weekend.
But they lost that game.
"It was one of the games that we failed to win for him, and I think that also led to his decision," Hawkins said. "Last year we pulled through for a coach we wanted as well."
In the weeks before facing UCLA, reporters often asked Helton what he thought he needed to do in order to remain as the head coach following the midseason firing of Steve Sarkisian. He deflected the questions.
"I don't really care about my individual success or what it means," he shot back.
Players said they rarely brought up Helton's status in the locker room last season or what a possible victory could mean for his future at the school.
"But deep down inside, you know," Hawkins said this week. "We had it in the past and we didn't get it done. So we had to get it done this time."
It was a thought, of course.
"No matter what, every game we're playing for his job, whether we're undefeated or not undefeated," running back Justin Davis said.
Asked Wednesday for his reflections on the significance of the win, Helton mostly shrugged.
A win always helps.
"At the end of the day, we're in a production-based business," Helton said. "We all understand that. You look back on it, and it was an important win, to be able to solidify a Pac-12 South championship and show you can do that job. It was an important one."
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Leroy has a self-authorized land grant at the George Washington University, where I teach. The area between the law school and the fountain at the side of the library is evidently the perfect range for his philosophical pursuits. As best I can tell, Leroy hangs out, talks to students, and does a little light panhandling. Seemingly his main objective is to engage with others who have a predisposition to talk politics and current events. Leroy is somewhat of a modern-day urban-sage.
As I walked through his territory after class the other day, Leroy yelled out to me "Doc … got a second? Students tell me you know stuff about health care." I started to repeat my worn-out and somewhat automatic response to those who confuse my Ph.D. with an M.D. degree when Leroy interrupted me. "You know, I think these state lawsuits against Obama's health reform bill are gonna be a game changer." I was shocked. Evidently Leroy had given thought to an important issue that most, including many of my own students, are overlooking.
'Just the beginning'
Today there are 33 states that are actively working to block key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148 (H.R. 3590 as amended by H.R. 4872) (PPACA). Most of the legal and legislative challenges to PPACA revolve around the law's requirement that virtually every American buy health insurance or pay a tax to the government as a penalty. They call this the "individual mandate."
Seven states have recently joined a lawsuit originally filed by the State of Florida and 12 other states in late March. Filed in U.S. District Court of Florida, the suit contends that Congress lacks the constitutional authority to mandate that individuals participate in an insurance plan and that PPACA infringes on states rights by requiring them to extend Medicaid coverage to additional low-income people without providing funding to cover the associated costs. As Leroy observed "Doc, that just ain't right."
Many constitutional scholars have stated that the Florida suit has little chance of success. Leroy is probably not a constitutional scholar, despite his resident proximity to a law school and a university library. However, Leroy makes the point that Florida is "… just the beginning." The resident sage of George Washington University concurs with many activists who say there will be numerous lawsuits and challenges from state governments, legislatures, and individuals seeking to narrow the scope of PPACA and just possibly, to bring down key structural components of the law.
PPACA got passed and is now the law of the land. However, what about all the voluminous regulations that will be published to implement the law? Some in the policy community believe this is where serious lawsuits will arise as the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other federal agencies try to make sense of what Congress actually meant as they roll out implementing rules and regulations.
The White House and its supporters forcefully argue that if insurance was not mandated, healthcare costs would be uncontrollable in the future. As PPACA bars insurers from excluding people with pre-existing conditions, without relatively healthy people in the insurance pool, the sick and elderly would predominate. Insurance costs would escalate. Furthermore, the White House argues the Supreme Court has a long record of upholding Congressional action to regulate the economy (Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution) by imposing taxes. Additionally, they point out that the Court has let stand Congressional authority to impinge on personal freedoms if a national interest is to be served. They ask – what greater national interest is there than near universal health care? Finally, the Obama Administration and their supporters have made the argument that the Supreme Court has a long history of allowing federal legislation designed to supersede laws which are in conflict between the states.
After my impromptu conversation with Leroy, I did a little checking around. Some of my friends in health law believe the judicial schedule for the Florida case is quite aggressive. A few speculated the case could be before a judge as early as mid-September this year.
Showdown in the courts
And then there is Virginia. This state has filed a separate lawsuit which may be before a federal judge by late summer. Virginia and Idaho are the only two states to pass a law prohibiting the "individual mandate" for the purchase of insurance coverage – before PPACA became law. Virginia is arguing that the federal law infringes on its pre-existing state statue. In mid-May, a U.S. District Court Judge told the Justice Department to, in essence, hurry up on their response to the Virginia lawsuit. Meanwhile, Arizona, Oklahoma and Florida are also trying to establish a state constitutional prohibition for an "individual mandate" by putting the matter on the upcoming November ballot. Several other states – Arizona, Georgia, and Oklahoma – are considering a multi-state strategy to follow Virginia's approach by enacting restrictive legislation and state constitutional prohibitions. However, proposals to enact restrictive legislation and state constitutional prohibitions have already failed in 15 other states.
In mid-May, the Justice Department released a statement defending PPACA. They said that a courts' overturning the law "would amount to unwarranted interference with the policymaking authority of Congress." The Administration defended the mandated purchase of health insurance as well within the bounds of both the Commerce Clause and Congress's power to raise revenue/taxes. The Administration has also put forth the argument that consumer decisions to forgo health insurance do "substantially affect interstate commerce by shifting costs to healthcare providers and the public, thus giving the government power to regulate via the Commerce Clause." The Justice Department statement also defends "Congress's power to levy taxes."
Some state officials have argued that PPACA represents the most massive transfer of power to the Executive Branch of government that has ever occurred. On this alone they raise constitutional objections (10th Amendment) – objections they fully intend to pursue. All this judicial jockeying is setting up a first, big, crash-up this fall between the states and the feds. All this potentially right before the November mid-term elections – no less. This courtroom drama will be the beginning of the beginning – several years of court machinations as lawyers for the states seek to identify judicial vulnerabilities in PPACA.
Don't worry! I'll get the word out to Leroy in advance. He may never have ever seen a really awful wreck before – train, automotive, legislative, or in this case, judicial.