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Probably going to awful, but you never know. It does have a good cast:
I might just see it for Danny Trejo. Ah, but you think Mickey Rourke looked a little like Klaus Kinski? I got that kind of vibe, esp at the 0:40 mark.
It's taking them long enough. Out in September apparently.
One of the few new movies I'm curious about.
After Giovanni Korporaal, El diabólico in 1977, Roel Reiné will be only the second Dutch director to have made a feature-length western.
Halfway through. Not good.
Awful: Dude is held at gunpoint by six or seven guys, but nobody shoots him because he has a gun too. What!?
Similar: Armed bad guy let's an otherwise unarmed Trejo assemble a pistol, to be shot by said pistol. Huh?
Plastic face Rourke has a stab at Satan ;D my god (and I'm an atheist).
Yep, it sucks. Will probably review it.
Awful: Dude is held at gunpoint by six or seven guys, but nobody shoots him because he has a gun too. What!? Similar: Armed bad guy let's an otherwise unarmed Trejo assemble a pistol, to be shot by said pistol. Huh?
Sure, these don't make much sense, but they sound like pretty typical unrealistic elements in most action-oriented movies… is it really that bad?
I thought the trailer looked decent, a shame if its not even worth a passing watch
I don't mind unrealistic stuff, but when you see for yourself, you'll know what I mean. Handled very poorly. No suspension of disbelief, just instant disbelief being the result.
Bummer, looks decent from the trailer and couple of good actors (well, one good actor and one that's enjoyable to watch)
The last Danny Trejo straight to disc release I watched was a similar low budget action film (Bad Ass - 2012), and I didn't make it the whole way through… was really bad, probably very similar to what you're saying about this
IMO, if you mess up a sure bet like this, you must be some really bad film makers… seems like the art of making good low budget action films has been largely lost in these days
You hit the nail right on the head. It used to be back in the day that b movies were often great. These days no imagination and bad fx. $5 million would seem more than enough to make this work though. Hell, I've seen westerns made for 1% of that budget looking better and with more vision. I figure for the film I want to make for example $50-60k will be sufficient. Regarding DiT, check for yourself. You might like it, who knows.
Yeah, what is considered low budget any more is kind of mind boggling to me…
$5 million should be way more than enough to make a great western. Its a damn shame that these films are wasted on such hack filmmakers that probably just had enough money / social connections to make it happen, but lack any real artistic talent or skill
Finished it yesterday. Doesn't get better and the fx even turn worse, when explosions and people on fire come into play. Rourke is awful by the way. He merely showed up. Anthony Michael Hall is not bad as a villain though.
Some stuff was just plain off: Frisian horses in front of a stagecoach (and only 2 of them!?).
Also a lot of really pointless shots filmed from above, so frequent that they became annoying as hell.
The dialog is pretty much dreadful. Especially Trejo has problems with the corny and just painstakingly bad lines.
Lighting is shit too. Loads of dark scenes that only seem to be there to disguise bad fx.
Not a completely awful film though. There's some titties, and a handful of mildly amusing action sequences.
But overall: Crap. 4/10
Best feature length western by a Dutchman is still Giovanni Korporaal's El Diabolico.
That's exactly why I prefer watching a good grindhouse stuff to viewing anything contemporary. Shitty special effects mostly nauseate me, but dialogues in new action flicks are frequently awful too, it is as though scripters could write nothing but fucking shitty one-liners. I'd rather watch a smelly, trashy, cheap 70s' piece of exploitation, thank you very much.
Watched it.
Mostly agree with what Bad Lieutenant has said.
Probably my biggest problem with the film was the editing- constant cutting, shots are not held for more than a couple seconds no matter what is going on. Obviously an attempt to keep the viewer's attention active, but I guess I need ADD to appreciate it or something. Totally distracting and a real annoyance to watch. This style can work well for action scenes when done properly, but here its just constant and never stops.
I also noticed the lighting being way too dark. At first, I thought I had my TV set too low and when turned up, it didn't change anything.
Soundtrack is typical hollywood big budget action style, and I really dislike those kinds of scores, especially in westerns.
The end fight was ridiculous, and would have been much better if they just did a standard duel and cut off the last 5-10 min.
Other than that, some good shots and atmosphere, and decent action. Could have been a much better film if it wasn't such an obvious hack
Wrote a review (in Dutch):
I watched it, plus all the special features including listening to the Director's Commentary.
I can't recommend it. I actually fell asleep towards the end the first time I watched it. Didn't really catch the end until I rewatched with the commentary.
At times I was impressed by all the work put into the movie, and could appreciate that on a low budget level. There were things they could have gone even cheaper on, but at least I could tell that people put some real work in. Like scenes with over 10 extras in a gunfight. Pales in comparison to even mediocre spaghettis that had scores of extras as soldiers fighting scores of extras as bandits of course. Ultimately, a lot of the movie was simply unsatisfying. Would it have looked better with a similar reverse inflation adjusted budget in the 1960s if done by Italians in Spain? I have to wonder.
A lot of bizarre things happen, as mentioned in this thread already. Guy has a gun on Trejo, and then watches Trejo put a gun together, and stands motionless as Trejo shoots him. Then he flys through the air on a wire pull. One other strange bit was riding a horse up a flight of stairs to chase a bad guy, then getting off the horse, and bad guy runs away or whatever. Basically there was no point to the horse up the stairs gag. It didn't matter, it was so throwaway by the action that followed that it had no reason to exist. Ride horse up stairs, get off horse, do nothing. It's not like Trejo rode the horse up and then leaped off his horse to tackle a bad guy, or had some crazy horse duel on the second story with the horse leaping down. No, he just rode it up, got off, then went down the stairs or whatever on foot. Big waste of rebuilding a staircase to support the weight of the horse when there was no payoff.
The central conceit of the plot was just kind of, "huh?" So Trejo dies, goes to Hell, and makes a deal with the devil to go kill the other guys so that Satan can have their souls. But all those guys are going to hell eventually anyway once they die, so why would Satan give a damn about having to wait a few human years?
The movie looks … bad at times. It was shot on RED cameras, but sure doesn't look good. There are some shots that maybe slipped through the grading process or something, because some shots look just like they were pulled from a 1980s vhs camcorder. Real awful video look. Other times … eh. The director went with a harsh sidelight on everything, and badmouthed traditional lighting setups in his commentary, so that explains why it's all so dark.
Other things gleaned from the commentary:
Filmed in Bucharest, Romania. The studio they were at had a western town backlot built for Cold Mountain. It was in disrepair when scouted, but luckily for Dead in Tombstone, it was renovated for that Kevin Costner Hatfields and McCoys tv show before DiT started filming. Plus the 'Hell' set and the goldmine set were leftovers built for Ghost Rider 2 and redressed. Basically other than redressing and a couple of fronts built for the purpose of blowing up buildings, everything was cheaply appropriated from previous movies. A movie Fidani could love.
Universal wanted an original vehicle for Trejo, asked Reine for pitches (he directed Trejo in Death Race 2 and Death Race 3). Reine pitched two westerns, Universal bought this one, and insisted the name be changed to include 'Tombstone' in the title. Who knew that Trejo was a such a star that Universal would tailor make projects for him?
The budget was 3.5 million to start, but when Mickey Rourke was added, the budget ended up at 4.5 million. Which seems to me that Reine was saying Rourke was paid a million for however briefly he showed up, but who knows, maybe they added other stuff after Rourke that brought the price up.
Only a few of the guns on set could even fire blanks, so that is why a lot of the gunfire is that awful CGI gunflash stuff. So tons of pistols and rifles are just CGI nonsense. Plus the gatling gun sequence, all CGI smoke and fire. Disappointing.
Reine only mentioned Once Upon a Time in the West as far as spagehttis go in his commentary. It sounded like he was much more influenced by American westerns, and spoke of seeing german-dubbed American westerns on television as a child.
Reine did mention towards the end of the commentary a hope for an entire series staring Trejo's Guerrero character. So maybe another one will get made.
I didn't care for the film the first time I saw it. Then I talked to my doctor who said he loved it. I gave it another day in court and came away digging it. I didn't love it like my sawbones, but it was a decent enough way to kill time.

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State Reps. Frank Foster, Matt Huuki and Nancy Jenkins today put forth an amendment to the state's corrections budget creating a mandatory report on the effectiveness of perimeter guard patrols at state correctional facilities.
In light of budgetary constraints, Foster has focused on ways to preserve perimeter patrols, which he cites as essential in preventing escapes and contraband smuggling. As a result of thoughtful discussion and compromise, the budget will implement randomized patrols with help from the Michigan State Police.
Today's amendment attempted to add a further requirement that facilities provide quarterly reports on the effectiveness of the new patrols.
"Kinross Correctional Facility in my district is just one example of the importance of the perimeter guard, having stopped the escape attempt of three convicted murderers in 2010," said Foster, R-Petoskey. "These patrols work to maintain the safety of both the prison and surrounding communities, and regular reporting will help to monitor the new system implemented by this budget."
Huuki said the reporting requirement would be a good step in fiscal accountability for the facilities and the state.
"It's our job to make sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and provide the expected service," said Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine. "These reports will help us monitor how a different level of spending and a different patrol design affects results."
Jenkins agreed that accurate reporting goes a long way toward future funding and policy decisions.
"Michigan is still recovering and we're trying to live within our means," said Jenkins, R-Clayton. "The safety of the public is a primary concern and we're going to be watching this new perimeter guard policy very closely."
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Want to keep it working just like the day it was installed? No problem.
Just like anything else with moving parts, toilets will wear out. Fortunately, unless the bowl or tank are cracked, you can usually just replace the guts and go on like normal.
Potential toilet problems vary, but for the sake of this article, we're going to assume you already figured out what you need to fix and why, and just need to find the parts. If you're super-organized and thought ahead, you already have your original paperwork and parts breakdown handy. If that's the case, find the part number and give us a call and you'll probably see your new toilet guts sooner than you think.
However, if you're like most people, the installation instructions and parts breakdown were recycled as soon as the warranty was up, if not sooner. Now a few years have gone by and you really need to replace that flush or fill valve. You tried the generic ones at the hardware store, but they're just not cutting it. What do you do?
If you're tired of your toilet and don't want to bother replacing parts, or are simply in the market for something more efficient, you'll go shopping for a new toilet and a plumber to install it. But if you were already planning on doing that, you probably aren't reading this, right?
For those of you that love your old Kohler toilet, don't have the budget for a new toilet right now, or simply don't want to mess up your beautiful tile floor, you'll need to figure out what's supposed to work for your toilet for the best replacement results. Maybe you know the name of your toilet and the year it was installed, or maybe you only know it's a Kohler. Either way, we can help you find the parts you need.
The best way to find the parts you need is actually hidden in your toilet tank. No, not the parts themselves, though that can help too, but we really mean the tank and lid. Carefully remove your toilet tank lid and gently set it aside. Then look around the inside of your tank. You should see some letters and numbers impressed into the porcelain. Kohler toilet and tank numbers currently follow a four-digit pattern, often starting with a "K-". Sometimes a toilet will have a five digit number preceded by a "K-". These numbers are the toilet model number for one-piece toilets, or the tank model number for two-piece toilets. Sometimes a toilet or tank number will have two letters following the number (something like "-AA" or "-PB"). These are revision codes. These letters and numbers are the key to finding what parts you need. Use these numbers to search our site, find the appropriate model number and voilà! Your toilet's back in business!
If you don't see anything in your tank, you can also check the underside of the lid (the unfinished part). You will nearly always see a five digit number, often beginning with an 8, impressed into the porcelain. This is your lid number. You also might find a repeat of the number you found inside the tank. Both of these numbers can help pinpoint the original parts for your Kohler toilet.
Keep in mind, Kohler, like many toilet manufacturers, continues to evolve their toilet designs. They add new toilets, start using new technology or parts, and discontinue what doesn't sell well or is out of style. Unfortunately, this may mean that your original toilet parts may not always be available. Usually when Kohler has decided to stop making a particular part, they choose another part to take its place. Occasionally they choose to stop supporting some toilet models altogether and you're forced to buy universal-style replacement parts to keep your terrific Kohler toilet up and running (or not running, as the case may be). Don't worry, we offer those too!
Now that you know the secrets of finding the perfect replacement parts, you'll have "fix the toilet" crossed off your to-do list in no time!
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Cries of pain
A little-remarked difference between American and British English is how we respond to experiencing sudden pain: British people say either "Ow!" or "Ouch!", but as far as I am aware American people only ever say "Ouch!" (I think I am right about that but of course prepared to be corrected if not.) It does seem odd that Americans should be so punctilious about getting that final –ch in, even when in severe pain.
Not as punctilious as the Japanese, though: when they hurt themselves they say Itai! which is no mere exclamation but an actual verb meaning "It hurts!"
My favourite cry of pain, however, is French. When French people feel pain they shout Aie! This is pronounced exactly the same as the French word for garlic, ail. I remember when I learned this as a schoolboy thinking how hilarious it was that when French people hurt themselves they effectively shout out "Garlic!"
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Ouch is used more frequently as an ironic comment when something unfortunate has been said or done. It takes considerable sang froid to exclaim "ouch" after whacking your thumb with a hammer so the BBC had a competition (on Nationwide, I suspect) in the 70's to find a non-swearing alternative. The winner was Gluggins! It hasn't caught on.
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I noticed that when my very young son had hurt a bit of his body for which he had not yet learned the word (such as 'elbow'), he would say that he had 'hurt my this bit'. At the time I found this utterly charming, although as I thought about it later on, it occurred to me that this was perfectly logical, and probably the way in which we all learn any language, whether our own or foreign. On the subject of 'ouch', though, one of the (many) pleasures of of 'Banana Splits' when I was a kid, was when something particularly painful occurred, such as a 10 ton weight falling out of a cloudless blue sky, to be greeted with 'that was a double ooch'. I still like this formulation and occasionally use it to this day.


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15 Subtle Ways You're Offending Pregnant Women, So Think Before You Speak
Pregnancy can go all kinds of ways. It can be thrilling or terrifying, peaceful or chaotic, joyful or fearful, or maybe all of those at different times. The point is, you can't know what a pregnant woman is experiencing. Assuming that someone is experiencing pregnancy a specific way and then forcing that assumption on them probably doesn't feel like a big deal when you're doing it, expect for the fact that you surely aren't the only one. When 10 people remark on the size of your belly, it's tiresome. There are subtle ways you didn't realize you're offending pregnant women, women who need bolstering and support, not critiques and opinions.
When I was pregnant with my last baby, I can't tell you how many times I heard how exhausted I looked (I was, and it was depressing to hear how much it showed) or how many times I had to politely deflect unwanted touches. On the one hand, it's beautiful that pregnancy brings out the caring, nurturing side of people. On the other hand, it's overwhelming that pregnancy brings out the critical, controlling side of people as well.
Using some consideration of this reality can make your next conversation with a pregnant woman go so much smoother. Just take a look at the ways you're offending pregnant women and try not to commit these blunders noted here.
1. You Comment On The Assumed Age Of The Mother
No one wants to hear that they are either too young or too old to look like they'd be pregnant, even if you think it's harmless chit-chat. Guessing someone's age is always rocky ground, even more so with a preggo.
2. You Comment On The Size Of The Bump
Pregnant women do not need to hear, nor do they want to hear what you think about the size of their bump. Maybe the mom is already worried about the size, and you just made her more anxious, or maybe she feels you're implying she's eating too much or not enough. Either way, just don't remark on the size of the bump.
3.You Tell Them How Exhausted They Look
You may feel like you're being sympathetic, but nobody likes to hear they look tired, pregnant women included.
4. You Give Your Opinion On Thier Eating Habits
Some studies show a little coffee while pregnant is fine or that eating chocolate can actually prevent premature birth, but too much commentary on what a pregnant woman is a real problem.
5. You Ask If ___ Is Normal
You may think you're being helpful, but pregnant women are often already stressed about the health of their baby, and don't need your worry compounding their own.
6. You Joke About What's "In There"
Funny to you, annoying to the pregnant woman.
7. You Ask How Many Babies Are "In There"
If there are twins happening, the pregnant woman will let you know (if she's choosing to share that information.) Otherwise, keep your guesses to yourself.
8. You Ask About The Father
There are so many ways this can go wrong. Unless you are close friends with this pregnant person, don't inquire on the paternity. I know from personal experience that this can be tiresome and sad for the expecting mother.
9. You Share Your Pregnancy Stories
I know you're just trying to create a feeling of comaraderie, but unless the pregnant woman asks for your stories of pregnancy and birth, don't share. It's a case of information overload.
10. You Predict The Baby's Gender
It's best just to let the parent's comment on the gender, whether it's desired gender or predicted gender or the results of the ultrasound.
11. You Say "You Guys Are Pregnant"
I know it feels like the friendliest thing to say, but for many pregnant women, this is annoying as heck. The pregnant woman is the only one actually pregnant.
12. You Touch Their Belly
Pregnant women bring out the caring side of people, and that is truly awesome. Just be careful to remember that your feelings aren't her feelings, and although you may think it's lovely to gently touch her stomach, she may feel violated. At least ask first.
13. You Assume They'll Be Unable To Work
Pregnant women are not instantly debilitated. In fact, some pregnant women work up until the very last second. It's not up to you to worry about it. (Unless you are the boss, in which case, move on.)
14. You Remark On Them Being Pregnant Again
If a woman wants six kids, she will have six kids. And if that surprises you, best keep it to yourself. The only thing to say when hearing that someone is pregnant is congratulations.
15. You Explain How Hard It Is To Be A Parent
The pregnant woman can find out for herself what is hard and what is simply lovely. And so much of it is lovely.
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Making a Kissing Ball the Natural Way
Making a kissing ball is a fun, easy project that yields a beautiful ornament when you're done. You can hang your gorgeous globe outdoors to spruce up a front door or a front yard or display it anywhere indoors. Some folks decorate kissing balls with ribbons, Christmas ornaments, and other store-bought supplies; others prefer a more natural approach, using real plant material, often taken from their own properties.
This project shows you how to make the latter. Although it's not all natural: At the very heart of the ornament is a Styrofoam globe, and it uses wire and plant stakes to secure some of the embellishments. It also calls for a bit of optional gold spray paint to make some of the kissing ball's decorations pop.
Gather Your Supplies
Obtain your supplies from three places: nature, a hardware store, and a crafts store. You may already own the tools and some other items.
- Variety of evergreen branches
- Pruning shears
- Green Sytrofoam globe (or spray paint a white globe green)
- Branches of winterberry or holly with red berries
- Variety of cones from evergreen trees
- Florist's wire
- Needlenose pliers (with wire cutter)
- Plant stakes
- Locust pods
- Gold spray paint (optional)
- Coat hanger
Prepare the Evergreen Branches
Cut the evergreen branches so that the average is about 10 inches long, using pruning shears; 3 inches of that length will be inserted into the foam globe. Vary the overall length somewhat to ensure that your kissing ball has texture. Strip the needles from the last 3 inches of each branch by shaving them off with the blades of the pruning shears.
Evergreens in Kissing Ball Design
Insert the evergreen branches into the foam ball so the stripped ends are covered. Distribute the branches evenly around the globe for a natural look. Move all around the globe as you work, rather than filling one side first. Keep adding branches until the foam is largely hidden from view.
Add Red Berries
Add some natural color to your kissing ball by inserting branches of winterberry or evergreen holly, both of which have red berries.
Wire the Cones
Cut a length of florist's wire for each cone at 6 to 8 inches long, depending upon the size of the cone, using needlenose pliers (or use a pair of wire cutters). Slip the wire into the grooves under each cone's scales, down near the stem. The wire should encircle the cone. Pull the wire tight and twist it on itself to secure it, leaving several inches of extra wire in two loose ends.
Wire and Install the Cones
Attach each cone to a plant stake by wrapping the loose wire ends around the stake. Insert the stakes into the kissing ball, using random placement, or grouping them as desired.
Add Locust Pods
Use long, flat or curly locust pods as "ribbon substitutes." If desired, paint the pods with gold spray paint for a festive look. To attach a pod, cut a 6-inch length of florist's wire, then poke the wire through the pod and wrap the wire around a plant stake. Insert the stake into the foam ball.
Hang the Kissing Ball
Cut a wire coat hanger in a straight area near the hook (you don't have to cut off or unravel the hook to begin), using the pliers. Straighten the hanger to create a long, straight wire. Insert the wire down through the top center of the kissing ball, and push it all the way through until it exits the bottom side. Make a little 90-degree bend at the bottom end so the wire won't pull back through the ball.
Trim the top end of the wire at the desired length, then bend it to create a hook for hanging the ball. Hang the ball anywhere you like. If you'd like to display it outdoors, try a shepherd's hook. For the best effect, hang the ball in front of a light-colored background, such as a wall or a bunch of dried ornamental grass.


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In The Matter of:
Former Defense Policy Board Chairman Richard N. Perle,
Former President William Jefferson Clinton,
Former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen,
Current Democratic National Committee
Chairman Terry McAuliffe
Global Crossing
March 28, 2003
The Honorable Amy L. Comstock, Esq. The Honorable Joseph E. Schmitz
Director Inspector General
Office of Government Ethics U.S. Department of Defense
1201 New York Avenue, NW 400 Army-Navy Drive
Washington, DC 20005 Arlington, VA 22202
The Honorable Clark Kent Ervin The Honorable John Ashcroft
Inspector General Attorney General
U.S. Department of Homeland Security U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20528 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
Honorable Robert Mueller
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
935 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20535-0001
Judicial Watch, Inc., (hereafter "Judicial Watch") is a non-profit, public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government abuse and corruption. Judicial Watch, in the public interest, hereby submits this complaint to the Office of Government Ethics, the Office of the Defense Department Inspector General, the Office of the Homeland Security Inspector General, Attorney General John Ashcroft and FBI Director Robert Mueller. Specifically, the conduct of (1) Mr. Perle and (2) Mr. Clinton, Mr. Cohen and Mr. McAuliffe may be in violation of:
1. 18 U.S.C. § 208 (Acts Affecting A Personal Financial Interest);
2. 5 C.F.R. § 2635.101 (Basic Obligations of Public Service);
3. 5 C.F.R. § 2635.402 (Disqualifying Financial Interest);
4. 5 C.F.R. § 2635.403 (Prohibited Financial Interests);
5. 5 C.F.R. § 2635.502 (Personal And Business Relationships); and
6. 5 C.F.R. § 2640.103 (Prohibition)
The Defense Policy Board was created in 1985 and has about thirty sitting members who are former government officials, retired military officers and members of the academic community. Among the members are former National Security Advisors, Secretaries of Defense, and Directors of the Central Intelligence Agency. The members serve without pay and meet several times a year at the Pentagon to review and assess defense policies. The members have access to classified information and to senior policymakers. The members provide advice across the spectrum from weapons procurement to military/political strategy.
Mr. Perle served as Foreign Policy Advisor during the Presidential Campaign of George W. Bush. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld subsequently appointed Mr. Perle in 2001 as Chairman, Defense Policy Board - a position that Mr. Perle occupied until March 27, 2003. Mr. Perle, although no longer Chairman, remains an active Member of Defense Policy Board. As Chairman of the Defense Policy Board, Mr. Perle was considered to be a Special Government Employee and therefore subject to the Federal Code of Conduct which contains prohibitions against a special employee from participating in an official capacity in any matter in which he or she has a financial interest. The intent of these prohibitions is to protect government processes against apparent and/or actual conflicts of interest.
Advisory panels like the Defense Policy Board bring private sector skills and expertise to bear, in confidence, upon public sector national security issues. Due to inter-linking relationships related to Board members' involvement with the defense industry, Defense Policy Board members necessarily encounter potential conflicts of interest in the midst of performing their normal duties. In such situations, Defense Policy Board members are required to recuse themselves from the deliberative/decisional process.
The New York Times reported on March 25, 2003 that Mr. Perle is an Advisor to Global Crossing, the large (and bankrupt) telecommunications company that is seeking to overcome opposition from both the Defense Department and the Department of Justice to its acquisition by Hutchison Whampoa, a Chinese conglomerate. This opposition is premised upon national security and law enforcement grounds because the deal, if successful, would place Global Crossing (whose worldwide communications network is used by the United States Government), under foreign Chinese ownership and control.
In face of opposition from the Defense Department and the Department of Justice, Global Crossing withdrew its initial proposal last month so that it could regroup and resubmit a second proposal. As an Advisor to Global Crossing, Mr. Perle's fee, as outlined in bankruptcy proceedings, is $725,000, including an unusual contingent payment of $600,000 if Global Crossing succeeds in finally obtaining approval of its sale to the Chinese Company, Hutchison Whampoa. In his March 27, 2003 resignation letter as Board Chairman to Defense Secretary Rumsfeld, Mr. Perle reportedly claimed that he would not accept compensation from Global Crossing. Irrespective of Mr. Perle's claims and reported pledges concerning remuneration, Mr. Perle clearly served the corporate interests of Global Crossing while simultaneously acting as Chairman of the Defense Advisory Board.
Hutchison Whampoa is the holding company of billionaire Li Ka-Shing, a well-known Hong Kong Chinese businessman, whose companies comprise 15 percent of the market capitalization of the Hong Kong Stock Market. Li Ka-Shing's trans-national empire includes ports, telecommunications and energy assets around the world. Today, Li Ka-Shing's net worth is estimated at $13 billion. According to recently declassified U.S. Government intelligence reports uncovered by Judicial Watch under the Freedom of Information Act, Li Ka-Shing's relationship with the Chinese Government is both opaque and troubling from a national security perspective. For example, a U.S. Army South "Intelligence Update" stated:
"Li is directly connected to Beijing and is willing to use his
business influence to further the aims of the Chinese Government.
He has positioned his son, Victor Li, to replace him in certain CK
[Cheung Kong Holdings, Ltd.] and HW [Hutchison Whampoa] operations
such as HW's Hong Kong International Terminals." (Emphasis added)
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"Li's interest in the [Panama] canal is not only strategic, but also as a
means for outside financial opportunities for the Chinese government."[1]
The declassified intelligence reports identify a direct governmental nexus. It is supported by another "Intelligence Assessment" from the U.S. Southern Command's Joint Intelligence Center that states:
"Hutchison Whampoa's owner, Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-Shing, has
extensive business ties in Beijing and has compelling financial reasons
to maintain a good relationship with China's leadership."[2]
Clearly, Li Ka-Shing is an agent of the government of the Peoples' Republic of China. He is the founder and a board member of the China International Trust and Investment Corporation (CITIC). A 1997 Rand Corporation report noted that CITIC acts as a "shell" or front operation on behalf of China's Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA).[3]
Indeed, the Defense Advisory Board, if it has not already done so, may be called upon to provide advice on the sale of Global Crossing assets to Li's company. Consequently, the pending Global Crossing contract with Hutchison Whampoa presents, in light of Mr. Perle's past and current positions as both Chairman and Member of the Defense Advisory Board, grave national security implications and the appearance/reality of both ethical and financial conflicts of interest. Only a thorough investigation will ascertain the underlying reality and prescribe remedial measures.
Mr. Perle may have violated 18 U.S.C. § 208 (Acts Affecting A Personal Financial Interest). Specifically, 18 U.S.C. § 208(a) provides in pertinent part:
[W]hoever, being an officer or employee of the executive branch of the United States Government, or of any independent agency of the United States, . . . participates personally and substantially as a Government officer or employee, through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, the rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise, in a judicial proceeding application, request for a ruling or other determination, contract, claim, controversy, charge, accusation, arrest, or other particular matter in which, to his knowledge, he, his spouse, . . . has a financial interest - Shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 216 of this title.
According to the regulations promulgated pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 208, an employee is prohibited by this statute "from participating personally and substantially in an official capacity in any particular matter in which, to his knowledge, he or any person whose interests are imputed to him under this statute has a financial interest, if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that interest." 5 C.F.R. § 2635.402(a). "A particular matter will have a direct effect on a financial interest if there is a close causal link between any decision or action to be taken in the matter and any expected effect of the matter on the financial interest." 5 C.F.R. § 2635.402(b)(1)(i). "A particular matter will have a predictable effect if there is a real, as opposed to a speculative possibility that the matter will affect the financial interest. It is not necessary, however, that the magnitude of the gain or loss be known, and the dollar amount of the gain or loss is immaterial. 5 C.F.R. § 2635.402(b)(1)(ii). The regulation gives an example of a "direct and predictable effect" on an interest that is instructive here:
Example 1: An employee of the National Library of Medicine at the National Institute of Health has just been asked to serve on the technical evaluation panel to review proposals for a new library computer search system. DEF Computer Corporation, a closely held company in which he and his wife own a majority of the stock, has submitted a proposal. Because award of the systems contract to DEF or to any other offeror will have a direct and predictable effect on both his and his wife's financial interests, the employee cannot participate on the technical evaluation team unless his disqualification has been waived.
5 C.F.R. § 2635.402(b)(1). Another example of a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 208 that is analogous to the Perle's matter, is contained in 5 C.F.R. § 2635.403(b):
Example 1: An Air Force employee who owns stock in a major aircraft engine manufacturer is being considered for promotion to a position that involves responsibility for development of a new fighter airplane. If the agency determined that engineering and other decisions about the Air Force's requirements for the fighter would directly and predictably affect his financial interests, the employee could not, by virtue of 18 U.S.C. § 208(a), perform these significant duties of the position while retaining his stock in the company . The agency can require the employee to sell his stock as a condition of being selected for the position rather than allowing him to disqualify himself in particular matters.
"For purposes of 18 U.S.C. § 208(a) . . . the term financial interest means the potential for gain or loss to the employee, or other persons specified in 208, as a result of governmental action on the particular matter. The disqualifying financial interest might arise from ownership of certain financial instruments or investments such as stock . . . . Additionally, a disqualifying financial interest might derive from a salary, indebtedness, job offer, or any similar interest that may be affected by the matter." 5 C.F.R. § 2640.103(b).
Mr. Perle may have violated 18 U.S.C. § 208. Mr. Perle appears to have participated personally and substantially in an official capacity in matters in which he has a financial interest.
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 208(b), an officer or employee may receive in advance of any actions that constitute a conflict of interest, a written waiver of the conflict of interest law. Specifically, 18 U.S.C. § 208(b) provides in pertinent part:
(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply - (1) if the officer or employee first advises the Government official responsible for appointment to his or her position of the nature and circumstances of the judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling or other determination, contract, claim, controversy, charge, accusation, arrest, or other particular matter and makes full disclosure of the financial interest and receives in advance a written determination made by such official that the interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Government may expect from such officer or employee
See also 5 C.F.R. § 2635.402(d)(2) (An individual waiver enabling the employee to participate in a particular matter may be issued in advance of the employee's participation if the employee advises the Government of the particular matter, makes full disclosure of the nature and extent of his interest and the Government determines in writing that the employee's financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect his services.). The regulations promulgated pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 208 provide more insight into the waiver provision. 5 C.F.R. § 2640.301(a)(5) states that the "waiver must be issued prior to the employee taking any action in the matter or matters." 5 C.F.R. § 2640.301(b) describes what factors should considered by the official granting the waiver. Of particular interest for this case is 5 C.F.R. § 2640.301(b)(4), which states in part that the deciding official, in determining whether the financial interest is sufficiently substantial to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the employee's services, should consider "[t]he value of the financial instrument or holding from which the disqualifying financial interest arises (e.g. the face value of the stock, bond, other security or real estate) and its value in relationship to the individual's assets."
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 208(b), however, waivers must be obtained in advance of the employee's participation in a particular matter. Second, the waiver is not retroactive and cannot cover any past illegal conduct. The statute clearly requires that the waiver be obtained in advance of any participation in matters that pose a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Mr. Perle may also be in violation, and may continue to violate, several ethics regulations, because he may be illegally benefitting financially as a result of his position as Chairman of the Defense Advisory Board. Specifically, Mr. Perle may have violated 5 C.F.R. § 2635.101 (Basic Obligations of Public Service), 5 C.F.R. § 2635.402 (Disqualifying Financial Interest), 5 C.F.R. § 2635.403 (Prohibited Financial Interests), 5 C.F.R. § 2635.502 (Personal and Business Relationships), and 5 C.F.R. § 2640.103 (Prohibition).
5 C.F.R. § 2635.101 provides in pertinent part:
(a) Public service is a public trust. Each employee has a responsibility to the United States Government and its citizens to place loyalty to the Constitution, laws and ethical principles above private gain. To ensure that every citizen can have complete confidence in the integrity of the Federal Government, each employee shall respect and adhere to the principles of ethical conduct set forth in this section, as well as the implementing standards contained in this part and in supplemental agency regulations.
(b) General principles. The following general principles apply to every
employee . . .
(1) Public service is a public trust, requiring employees to place loyalty to the Constitution, the laws and ethical principles above private gain.
(2) Employees shall not hold financial interests that conflict with the conscientious performance of duty.
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(7) Employees shall not use public office for private gain.
(8) Employees shall act impartially and not give preferential treatment to any private organization or individual.
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(14) Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.
5 C.F.R. § 2635.402(c) provides in pertinent part:
Disqualification. Unless the employee is authorized to participate in the particular matter by virtue of a waiver or exemption described in paragraph (d) of this section or because the interest has been divested in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section, an employee shall disqualify himself from participating in a particular matter in which, to his knowledge, he or a person whose interests are imputed to him has a financial interest, if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that interest. Disqualification is accomplished by not participating in the particular matter.
5 C.F.R. § 2635.403 provides in pertinent part:
An employee shall not acquire or hold any financial interest that he is prohibited from acquiring or holding by statute, by agency regulation issued in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section or by reason of an agency determination of substantial conflict under paragraph (b) of this section.
5 C.F.R. § 2635.502 provides in pertinent part:
(a) Consideration of appearances by the employee. Where an employee knows that a particular matter involving specific parties is likely to have a direct and predictable effect on the financial interest of a member of his household, or knows that a person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party to such matter, and where the employee determines that the circumstances would cause a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts to question his impartiality in the matter, the employee should not participate in the matter unless he has informed the agency designee of the appearance problem and received authorization from the agency designee in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.
And finally, 5 C.F.R. § 2640.103 provides in pertinent part:
Disqualification. Unless the employee is authorized to participate in the particular matter by virtue of an exemption or waiver described in subpart B or subpart C of this part, or the interest has been divested in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section, an employee shall disqualify himself from participating in a particular matter in which, to his knowledge, he or any other person specified in the statute has a financial interest, if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that interest. Disqualification is accomplished by not participating in the particular matter.
Pursuant to 5 C.F.R. § 2638.503, if the Director of the Government Office of Ethics has reason to believe that an employee is violating or has violated any ethics provision, the Director may recommend that an investigation be commenced. When the head of an agency is the employee suspected of violating any ethics provision, the recommendation is made to the President. 5 C.F.R. § 2638.503(a)(1). Under 5 C.F.R. § 2638.501 and 5 C.F.R. § 2638.505, the Director has the authority to order corrective and remedial action. The Director is also charged with recommending disciplinary action. 5 C.F.R. § 2638.506. When the head of an agency is the employee suspected of violating any ethics provision, the recommendation is made to the President. 5 C.F.R. § 2638.506(a). According to the Office of Government Ethics' website, it "exercises leadership in the executive branch to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of Government employees, and to resolve those conflicts of interests that do occur." This office claims to foster "high ethical standards for employees and strengthens the public's confidence that the Government's business is conducted with impartiality and integrity."
In this matter, Judicial Watch has clearly described that Mr. Perle may have violated, and may continue to violate, 18 U.S.C. § 208(a). In addition, Judicial Watch has described how Mr. Perle may have violated, and may continue to violate, several ethics regulations, which this office is responsible for policing. As a result, the Government Office of Ethics has an obligation to investigate this matter and recommend the appropriate legal action forthwith.
The respective Inspectors General of the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have separate and independent authority to investigate fraud, waste and abuse of process/office that are within their purview. Mr. Perle's tangled web of private/public sector business transactions merit serious investigation by the referenced Inspectors General.
According to 5 C.F.R. § 2635.102(e), there are several forms of corrective action that the Director of the Office of Government Ethics may take to remedy a past violation or prevent a continuing violation, including but not limited to "restitution, change of assignment, disqualification, divestiture, termination of an activity, waiver, the creation of a qualified diversified or blind trust, or counseling." In addition, pursuant to 5 C.F.R. § 2635.102(g), the Director may recommend disciplinary action, including but not limited to "reprimand, suspension, demotion, and removal."
Because Judicial Watch has demonstrated that Mr. Perle may have knowingly and intentionally put his own financial interests ahead of his employer, the United States Government, and thus the people of the United States, the Office of Government Ethics should examine whether it should take corrective action against Mr. Perle to remedy this wrong. In addition, because Judicial Watch has shown that Mr. Perle may be continuing this illegal conduct even to this day, this office should order Mr. Perle to cease and desist any illegal conduct. Lastly, because of the egregious nature of the alleged offense, this office may have to make a recommendation to the Secretary of Defense that Mr. Perle be removed from Government Employment as a Member of the Defense Advisory Board.
Finally, the respective Inspectors General should refer their completed investigations to the appropriate authorities for evaluation of criminal, civil and/or administrative proceedings/sanctions.
The purpose of 18 U.S.C. § 208 is "to prevent an employee from allowing personal interests to affect his official actions, and to protect governmental processes from actual or apparent conflicts of interests." 5 C.F.R. § 2640.101. Mr. Perle may have allowed his substantial personal financial interests in Global Crossing to affect his official actions as Chairman of the Defense Advisory Board. At the least, Mr. Perle's actions have created apparent conflicts of interest. Indeed, Mr. Perle, while Chairman of the Defense Advisory Board, was charged with showing "personal leadership in establishing, maintaining, and carrying out the agency's ethics program." 5 C.F.R. § 2638.202(a). Judicial Watch, in the public interest, respectfully requests that the Office of Government Ethics and the respective Inspectors General of the Defense Department, Justice Department, Homeland Security Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation fully investigate this matter and bring any appropriate legal actions against Mr. Perle to the full extent of the law.
Global Crossing was formed in 1997 and its corporate officials allegedly "pumped and dumped" Global Crossing stock for personal gain by purportedly (a) using "swaps" to artificially inflate and enhance the price of Global Crossing stock; (b) selling their own stock holdings to unsuspecting buyers at fraudulently inflated prices; (c) inducing and otherwise causing unwitting shareholders and investors to hold and not sell Global Crossing securities; (d) improperly freezing 401k(k) retirement accounts of employees to stop them from selling and depressing the market for Global Crossing securities; (e) making or paying contributions, political payoffs, gratuities, and offering lucrative jobs on retirement to elected and appointed Government and Pentagon Officials in exchange for official action, favorable treatment and favors, including, inter alia, awarding a U.S. Military Contract worth approximately $450 million despite obvious national security problems in the possible transfer of sensitive technology and information, as well as unauthorized access to a sensitive U. S. Military Telecommunications Network, to foreign Chinese entities and individuals (including, inter alia, Hutchison Whampoa and Mr. Li Ka-Shing, the Chinese billionaire), (f) maneuvering secretly, for personal gain, using foreign entities and individuals (including, inter alia, Hutchison Whampoa and Mr. Li Ka-Shing) to sell bankrupt Global Crossing assets/affiliates at bargain basement prices substantially below true market value, and (g) donating to former President Clinton at least $1 million (ostensibly for the Presidential Library), awarding former Secretary of Defense Cohen with $500,000 in consulting fees plus a Directorship on Global Crossing, and showering current Democratic Committee National Chairman McAuliffe with $18 million in alleged capital gains – all in exchange for allegedly ignoring financial fraud and serious national security issues involving Global Crossing and its corporate officials.
Just as Mr. Perle and the current Republican Administration may have become inappropriately enmeshed in the financial dealings of Global Crossing (and Hutchison Whampoa and Mr. Li Ka-Shing), so too does the prior Democratic Administration and some of its highly placed officials appear to have succumbed to the tentacles of Global Crossing and its sinister foreign connections. We therefore urge you in the strongest terms to conduct a thorough, impartial investigation of Mr. Clinton, Mr. Cohen, and Mr. McAuliffe for the same enumerated statutory/regulatory violations as Mr. Perle.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.
Larry Klayman Thomas Fitton
Chairman and General Counsel President
[1]"China Awaits U.S. Departure (U), 221333ZAPR98," Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, U.S. Army South, Intelligence Update, previously classified SECRET/NOFORN, attached.
[2]"Panama: Peoples' Republic of China Interests and Activities (U)," U.S. Southern Command Joint Intelligence Center, Intelligence Assessment, 26 October 1999, previously classified SECRET/X-1, attached.
[3]James Mulvenon, "Chinese Military Commerce and U.S. National Security," RAND Center for Asia Pacific Policy, June 1997.


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Home Care Connect™ provides two-way communication and remote monitoring of home-based patients
If the results of a 2016 pilot program are any indication, a home-care program using consumer electronics (e.g., tablets) with two-way video and remote monitoring should result in a more satisfied and better-informed patient, and reduced hospital readmissions and ER visits.
Home Care Connect™ is a program of Trinity Health At Home, the national home health care ministry of Trinity Health. It makes use of Plano, Texas-based Vivify Health's continual care technologies to connect home-based individuals with Trinity Health At Home caregivers, who will remotely monitor their well-being.
Based in Livonia, Mich., Trinity Health serves communities in 22 states with 93 hospitals, as well as 120 continuing care programs, which include PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), senior living facilities, and home care and hospice services.
The initial "go live" for Home Care Connect was set for April in Trinity Health's southeast Michigan communities. After that, the program will expand to Trinity Health At Home's other agencies in seven states – Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, California, Maryland and Ohio.
Virtual visits
"Trinity Health At Home's Home Care Connect using Vivify Health technology enhances our care program by providing a two-way video communication component in addition to data collection," explains Erin Denholm, president and CEO, Trinity Health At Home.
Participants will receive a kit that includes a 4G-enabled tablet configured with voice and text instructions. Directions walk users through steps for monitoring and reporting on their current wellness status, receiving immediate feedback, and taking part in virtual visits and patient education programs. Other wireless devices connected to the tablet, such as a scale, blood pressure monitor and pulse monitor, will automatically collect patient data regarding weight, blood pressure and other relevant measurements. Clinicians will review the data regularly, noting changes, and proactively intervening as needed.
"Patients may also spontaneously activate a virtual visit any number of times to assure care needs are being met," says Denholm. "Sometimes, the patient may simply have questions and need reassurance from their care team about concerns.
"We are happy to communicate with our patients as they need us. In the rare circumstances in which patients may contact us in excess, we will take this as an indication that there is an unmet need. We will alert our social work teams to evaluate the patient's needs, if needed."
Instant connection
Home Care Connect may eventually serve up to 80 percent of Trinity Health At Home's clients, including those with specialized care services, such as diabetes care, cardiac care, wound care, infusion therapy and joint rehabilitation, says Denholm. "The program will benefit most elderly populations at risk for chronic illnesses in the communities we serve. [It will] enable us to make in-the-moment interventions to meet patients' urgent needs, thus preventing unnecessary ER visits and potential hospital readmissions.
"Home Care Connect, using Vivify Health's communication features, will enable a patient and nurse to connect instantly," she continues. "The care team can evaluate and make care decisions. This program makes the home care team even more valuable. Patients are happy to stay exactly where they want to be – home. Patients in our pilot Home Care Connect program reported a greater sense of satisfaction knowing that their care team has access to their vital information.
"The results of the pilot program are extremely encouraging," says Denholm. "Zero patients were readmitted to the hospital 30 days after discharge. One hundred percent of patients found using remote monitoring technology helpful, and 100 percent of patients have a better understanding of their health condition after using the program's technology. We look forward to an extremely positive impact on our patients in communities throughout the seven states we serve."
People-centered care
Denholm believes that remote monitoring and virtual visits will enhance Trinity Health At Home's commitment to people-centered home-based care.
"Virtual care and remote monitoring is an extraordinarily important component of our people-centered care. Home Care Connect enables truly individualized care and empowers patients to stay where they want to be. For some patients, this program's connectivity with their care team may mean fewer in-person visits are necessary, as they may connect with their care team with two-way video or by phone. For some patients, this program's connectivity may empower us to proactively intervene as necessary and prevent an ER visit by prompting an in-person home care visit by the care team.
"Trinity Health At Home has a new vision and strategy of getting better and getting different – required to continue our mission of providing the best care to all those who need it in the communities we serve," she continues. "Due to anticipated changes in the care model, we do believe the clinical team will carry a higher caseload while making fewer in-person visits with remote care, [but] coupled with home visits, [Home Care Connect] actually provides a sense of more care to patients.
"Home-based services with integrated virtual care are really no longer defined by an acute care stay," says Denholm. "The healthcare world – and how health systems and physicians get paid for care – has changed significantly over the last several years. Identifying high-risk and rising-risk patients with high predictability for unplanned ER visits can trigger the use of remote monitoring without an admission to home care. The impact on total cost of care and savings is changing practice patterns.
"Healthcare providers are now recognizing the extraordinarily important role home-based services can provide. With the ability to proactively monitor home care patients and provide in-the-moment interventions, Home Care Connect makes it possible for someone to stay where they are most comfortable – the sacred place they call home."
By the numbers
Emergency department visits among adults aged 65 and over
Data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey shows:
- During 2012–2013, adults aged 65 and over had an emergency department (ED) visit rate of 12 per 100 persons for injury and 36 per 100 persons for illness.
- Both injury and illness visit rates increased with age. Adults aged 85 and over had the highest visit rates (25 per 100 persons for injury and 57 per 100 persons for illness), and adults aged 65–74 had the lowest visit rates (9 per 100 persons for injury and 29 per 100 persons for illness).
- Among adults aged 65 and over, women had a higher ED visit rate for injury (14 per 100 women) compared with men (10 per 100 men). There was no difference between women and men in the visit rate for illness.
- The percentage of injury visits resulting in hospital admission (17 percent) was lower than for illness visits (32 percent) among adults aged 65 and over. The same pattern held for critical care admissions (2 percent compared with 5 percent).
- Imaging was ordered at 75 percent of injury visits among adults aged 65 and over, which was higher than for illness visits (63 percent).
Source: Emergency Department Visits for Injury and Illness Among Adults Aged 65 and Over: United States, 2012–2013, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NCHS Data Brief No. 272, February 2017 (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db272.htm)
Avoidable hospitalizations drop for long-term care facility residents
Avoidable hospitalizations have dropped dramatically over the last several years, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
As reported in a January CMS blog post, "In 2015, Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries living in long-term care facilities had a total of 352,000 hospitalizations. Of this number, Medicare beneficiaries eligible for full Medicaid benefits living in long-term care facilities (LTC Duals) accounted for 270,000 hospitalizations. And, almost a third (approximately 80,000) of these hospitalizations were caused by six potentially avoidable conditions: bacterial pneumonia, urinary tract infections, congestive heart failure, dehydration, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma, and skin ulcers."
In its analysis, CMS discovered a 31 percent decrease in hospitalization rates for those six potentially avoidable conditions for LTC Duals between 2010 and 2015. With improvements in rates of potentially avoidable hospitalizations in all 50 states, "dually-eligible long-term care facility residents avoided 133,000 hospitalizations over the past five years," notes CMS.
The agency attributes this decrease to joint efforts among Medicare and Medicaid, federal government agencies, states, patient organizations, and others working through provisions in the Affordable Care Act.
Some of these efforts include:
- An initiative launched in 2011 by the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, CMS Innovation Center, and other partners to reduce avoidable hospitalizations among nursing facility residents in seven sites across the country.
- Initiatives such as the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program, aimed at reducing excess readmissions.
- Efforts to align care with quality through Accountable Care Organizations, the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement models, and other delivery system reforms.
According to CMS, "This success shows that a sustained commitment to smarter spending across the entire health care system can yield dramatic results and improve the lives of vulnerable Americans."
To view the full CMS blog post, visit https://blog.cms.gov/2017/01/17/data-brief-sharp-reduction-in-avoidable-hospitalizations-among-long-term-care-facility-residents/.


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Yes their may have been better dresses on the red carpet this week, but I couldn't let this week go by without acknowledging Jennifer Aniston's Cinderella moment.
She finally gave me what I've been wishing for years – colour, personality, a bit of flesh and mounds and mounds of confidence.
We've missed Camilla Belle at the major red carpet fashion events such as the Costume Institute Gala and the CFDA Awards, but she wowed you in her green ruffled Max Azria dress which is no doubt on all our Wish Lists.
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Hasnah, Hasnah and Harmina, Harmina and Agustino, La Ode and Budiyanto, Andi (2018) Comparison of The Efectiveness of Therapy Abdominal Strecthing Exercise and Watermelon Against Dysmenorrhea. In: 2nd International Conference of Translational Medicine and Health Sciences in Conjunction With 4th Java International Nursing Conference 2018, 14-15 September 2018, Patra Semarang Hotel & Convention, Central Java, Indonesia.
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Introduction: Dysmenorrhea is lower abdominal pain that is felt just before or during menstruation. This Dysmenorrhea can disrupt a person's activity and can indirectly affect the productivity and quality of life. Dysmenorrhea can be resolved with non-pharmacological therapies, one of that is with Abdominal Stretching Exercise therapy and Watermelon. Methods: The research was a quasi-experimental non-randomized control group pre-post-test. The study was conducted in February 2016. Interventions were performed with abdominal therapy stretching exercise with watermelon for 10 to 15 minutes, pain intensity measurement using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) instrument for three days. Analysis of data using statistical test of t- test. Respondents were 20 people studies, ten people as intervention group and ten people as control group and collected data by purposive sampling method. The study was approved by the university ethics committee. Results: Based on test results obtained statistical p value= 0.004, which means that there are significant differences dysmenorrhea pre-test to post-test after abdominal stretching exercise therapy with watermelon. Conclusion: It can be concluded that treatment with watermelon abdominal stretching exercise effective against Dysmenorrhea and this therapy could be an alternative for someone who has Dysmenorrhea.
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For Mileage Monday, we're happy to spotlight the amazing work MileIQ users do every day. If you'd like to recommend someone, please let us know on Twitter @MileIQ.
This week, we're excited to speak with Naomi Hattaway. She averages 700 miles a week running her real estate business in Northern Virginia.
Tell us about your business. What does a typical day look like for you?
I run a real estate business and have a team of four agents. There really is no such thing as a typical day for Realtors, but my normal mornings start early with a 5:30 a.m. alarm clock. During the school year, my first 2.5 hours of the day are for personal care and getting the kids ready to head out the door. Once they are on their way, I kick into high gear for my clients from my home office.
First order of the day is status updates to all active clients via text, email or even Facebook Messenger. I try and schedule my meetings and client showings/home visits for a late morning (to let rush hour traffic die down) through to early afternoon. It's important to me to be home in time for the school bus!.
We have a long list of daily tasks that vary, so one day might include a home inspection, a listing appointment, a photo shoot of a new listing and a closing, which can total 6 hours out of my day! Other days may be paperwork heavy, and sometimes our days are filled with community and relationship building activities as well!
Our days as Realtors often carry into the evening depending on our client's availability and needs. We do try hard though to "shut off" at some point for some family and personal time.
How many miles do you drive in a typical week? Where do you drive as part of your job?
My average is 700 per week, but it can go as high as 800-900 depending on whether I have clients looking in rural areas, and how my week is structured. I live in Western Loudoun County and the expanse of Northern Virginia (my territory served) is a distance of about 50 miles. So, anywhere in between that (including a range of 50 miles to the South as well!) makes for quite a large area to cover in my little red Jeep Wrangler!
What's changed since you started using MileIQ?
Simply knowing that my mileage is tracked, by virtue of making sure my phone is with me has made that part of running my business super smooth and seamless! I used to cringe when it came time to report my miles, and often times the guessing and hoping would amount in a ton of frustration. Not to mention having to try to remember what trips were business, and inside of business-related trips, for which client, etc. MileIQ has simplified the process to the point that I literally don't think about it, except to classify my drives (which is so amazingly easy).
What other apps do you recommend to other small business owners?
Hoopla: links to my library card so I can have podcasts and audio books at the ready (and for free!) for all of those times I'm in the Jeep and not on the phone with clients or other Realtors.
Sworkit: easy, super fast workouts that you can do at any point in the day. Being a small business owner means you often sacrifice self-care and this app has great pop-up reminders and helps get in some physical activity!
Outlook: (not your old Microsoft Outlook) this app is crucial to my organization on a day-to-day basis. As it syncs my calendar, email AND my Google Drive/Files and Contact list, it's an all-in-one.
Facebook Messenger and Groups App: I run several small community closed Facebook groups in my area, as well as one large one that is internationally based. Add to that the fact that nearly 70% of my clients prefer to communicate with Facebook Messenger, and those two apps are absolutely necessarily to my sanity!
What's the biggest challenge you face running your business, and how do you address it?
Real Estate is a very personal business. Offering amazing customer service and client care at the same time as maintaining a stress-free transaction for everyone involved can be difficult. Often, we have up to 12 different parties to a transaction and it's up to the Realtors to keep it all together.
It's rewarding to get to the end of a transaction, but managing the moving parts is definitely a big challenge. Discovering the assets that various team members have to bring to the table is an important part of addressing this situation and we're really aiming to work smarter AND harder in that arena.
What do you enjoy the most about the kind of work you do?
The satisfaction that comes from having truly walked alongside our clients while they are on the journey of "finding a home." It's really amazing to get everyone to the closing table (whether they are buying or selling, or both) and sees the joy and relief, knowing you helped get them to that place. Our industry often gets a bad rap, and it's also nice to—one client relationship at a —help to dispel the myth and show that Realtors really can do an amazing job!
What tip would you share with other business owners?
- Time block, like nobody's business.
- Find someone to act as a mentor or accountability partner.
- On the same token, but flipped, find someone to whom YOU can be a mentor!
- Ask for help!
When not working, what do you like to do?
I love to travel, listen to music, garden and visit wineries!
Where can people learn more about your business?
Blog: 8thandhome.com/blog
Facebook: facebook.com/8thandhome
Instagram: @TheRelocationExpert
Twitter: @naomi_hattaway
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Been busy – which I know is no excuse for not blogging…
It's been almost 6 weeks since I wrote anything out to the world, so I guess that makes me a bad blogger… I have to say it's been a good 6 weeks filled with all kinds of wonderful working "On my business rather than IN my business" type stuff. Hence the lack of blogging, but in a good cause.
What have I been up to you ask?
Oh – All that jazz that SCORE and INSBDC tell you to do, like business plans, marketing plans, etc. Plus a few things they OUGHT to tell you to do like building a picture of what I want my life to be like with the business up and running, defining very clearly what my ideal client looks like, putting a team in place to do the "IN the business" stuff, along with some other more woo-woo kinds of things that my business coach recommends and I'm reserving judgement on for the moment.
I've got say that the most game changing thing to date has been getting my team in place. I had not realized how limiting working IN my business had been. Nor had I realized what a huge chunk of time I was spending on things that maintained the day to day, but did nothing significant to move the business on to greater heights.
Was it a magic wand solution? No. definitely not. It has taken additional time and focus to put my team in place. And discipline. I spent a fair amount (OK – a LOT) of effort fighting my workaholic tendencies to fall back to working IN the business instead of defining job roles, and posting want ads…
Did my workload immediately get lighter? Heck no. It actually got much heavier for a bit, because as anyone whose done it can tell you – delegation takes more time initially, but I just keep reminding myself that it will pay off eventually. It will take another couple of months for my folks to really be trained up and performing at full strength.
But, I'm reaping benefits already that have nothing to do with time saved.
What a game changer getting some help has been! I now look at my business now from a totally different perspective. I strategize and plan now instead of just putting my head down and plowing through an infinitely long and ever lengthening to-do list.
Also I can see light at the end of the 17-hour-work-day tunnel now, in fact after just 3 weeks with my team, my work day has dropped to more like 14 hours, and declining, so yeah, I'm seeing some time savings too. I may just survive this startup!
Business credit blue print
Yes, I know this is not directly a marketing topic, but since capitalization (MONEY) stands in the way of new business owners properly marketing themselves I'm going to talk about it.
So many folks tell me that they don't want to use their personal credit as they start up their businesses and are frustrated by the visit with the small business banker who tells them that they won't qualify for an SBA loan or even a credit card until they have a 2 year track record of success.
This is usually part of a discussion around how they know they should spend money on marketing to bring in more business, but can't seem to find the money to properly prime the pump…
Having spent many years in banking and counseled many people on what they need to do the build, repair and maintain their personal credit, I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I was at a loss on how I should go about building up my business credit.
Then I got a recommendation from a good friend of mine on an affordable resource to get the business credit going that I needed. I must say – it's been worth the money and I'm really impressed.
It's a step by step program to take you through everything you need to do to build a great business credit profile and leverage that into actual credit lines/loans. In less than 24 hours, I have 4 lines of credit and have laid the ground work for $100K more over the next 12 months. I dare almost say – fool proof.
In the event you are struggling with the business credit issue, I have included the information my friend sent me:
Hi Renee,
Could your business use up to $100K in business credit?
Do you know how important your business credit profile is?
The ability for a business to stand on its own credit, totally
disassociated from your personal credit,
is one of the most crucial aspects of your company's success.
The folks at The Business Credit Spot can help you provide this foundation,
regardless of your own personal financial history.
Click here to check them out.
As an entity with its own credit profile, your business can access trade credit, credit lines and a variety of funding resources.
Again, regardless of your own personal financial situation!
My friend Maria Simone, co-Founder of The Business Credit Spot, has been helping entrepreneurs for years access millions in funding.
There's a process that every business must follow in order to access lines of credit yet many don't know the steps
OR take the time to do it.
Her program has been years in the making and they walk you step-by-step through the exact process you'll need.
PLUS there's ongoing support and education every step of the way.
20 years ago when she started her first business, she knew nothing about obtaining business lines of credit.
She used her own personal finances and credit to start and grow the business.
Eventually it became profitable but she was determined not to go through that trauma again.
DON'T use your Social Security Number anymore to access financing!!!
The sooner you begin, the quicker you'll get the credit you need to
build your company.
Look at some of their recent approvals
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Click on the link to get started today. She even offers a guarantee:
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SBA statistics state that the majority of businesses fail within the
first few years due to lack of funding.
Give your business a chance to succeed by accessing the business credit you deserve!
BAD NEWS – JV Expo
BAD NEWS – JV Expo
The early-bird special is GONE,
but I was able to get my buddy JP
Maroney to give me a "backdoor"
link so you can still grab one of
the two tickets he's letting me
offer at the early-bird price.
When they're gone… they're gone.
This event is like NOTHING you've
ever experienced.
There are no seminar speakers.
No "pitch-fests."
Nothing to buy.
Instead, about 100-150 of THE top
online and offline marketers and
their clients are coming together
with one goal in mind.
Network and set up joint venture
(JV) deals where we'll send each
other more traffic, more leads,
and more buyers.
Watch the video about the event
and let me know what you think.
Hope you can make it.
PS: In just the last 30-days this
event has come out of NOWHERE and
quickly become the "Who's Who and
Who's Up & Coming" in the online
and offline marketing world.
Whatever you have to do to shift
your schedule … DO IT so you can
be there.
"Mind Control" Marketing
This cool new 10-minute video teaches you a little-known 3-step "mind control" marketing technique.
It will help you get more people to…
– Partner with you…
– Promote for you…
– Do Joint Ventures (JVs) with you…
It's short.
And, to the point.
My buddy JP does a great job of breaking this down for you.
Watch it now.
PS: I have YET ANOTHER video that'll teach you "5 Power Strategies" for using JV's to
double or triple your existing business … or even get a business off the ground if you
have no list, no product, and no customers.
PPS: Watch today's "3-Step Mind Control Marketing" video now…
PPPS: JP's put together this cool new video series to help get the word out about JV Expo.
Happy Independence Day!
I hope y'all are having a wonderful 4th of July holiday!
Enjoy your time with your family and friends, but take a moment to reflect on how and why we are a free and democratic society today.
The root of the revolution (that made us Americans rather than Brits) was a 2% tax hike that we had no say in. It pissed us off enough that we told England what they could do with their tax hike and their tea too! (Starbucks anyone?)
On days like today it sorrows me that we have given up so many of our civil liberties in recent years that we fought so hard for over the ages. It sorrows me more that we don't seem to recognize that each time we ask the government to step in and take care of us, we give up a bit more of ourselves and what made us a great people.
That is a large reason I enjoy hanging out with entrepreneurs – They get it. We make our own destiny. When we take responsibility (for ourselves, our actions, our incomes) in both hands, we shape our destiny, firmly molding it into our dreams. (That pursuit of happiness mentioned in the constitution.)
Pursuit of happiness is an active thing. Something that you create, that takes effort and determination, not something that happens to you on the sofa watching American Idol, or that comes along with a paycheck or an entitlement. It's your activities, your striving for a worthwhile goal that you reap the results of, such as they are. Sometimes good, sometimes not so good, but always the fruits of your own efforts and the satisfaction in those fruits.
Raise a glass to the good ole US of A and give a hearty hooray for the rugged individuals in this fine country still willing to unplug from virtual life and make great things happen in real life. Long may they live and may more people follow in their footsteps!
Joint Venture
Here are some tips for setting the foundation for a successful joint venture:
Shared Vision – Everyone involved needs to have had the discussion about where we will be going and what our shared objectives are. Once agreement is reached there this all needs to be formalized in a (yes I'm going to say it) – business plan.
Defined Roles – Everyone knows what they are to do and the areas they are to be responsible for. It also VERY important to make sure all the bases have been covered and assigned to someone, so things don't fall between the cracks or just as bad – end up with duplication of effort. I thought Joe was doing that and Joe thought I was…
Legalities –As enthusiastic and positive as it is starting out, it's important to discuss the legalities.
What form will the company take?
How will partnership shares be determined?
How will proceeds be paid out – when and in what proportions?
Who can commit the company to debts, expenses, and how much?
And -when life happens and a partner needs to withdraw, how can that be accomplished?
It's much easier to have a sensible, measured discussion and settle these issues up front – before the heat of the moment arrives and (god help us) someone calls in the lawyers.
Communication – You have to be able to communicate on a regular basis and it's best if you have records of all communications, written and verbal. So record your conference calls and use a project management system, like basecamp to track project communications. Be religious about this, and it can help settle disputes before they get out of hand.
Motivation/enthusiasm/dedication – It's also important the have relatively similar levels of these qualities. Wide disparities in the traits can lead to significant friction in the future, leading to the need for those exit clauses mentioned earlier, or worse yet failure of the entire venture. So make sure you have the right fit between the principles, and hold out for the right fit.
Another shameless plug:
A wise man once told me to very important things.
First, if you have a big goal, you will never accomplish it all on your own – it always takes a team to get you there.
Second, if you want to take your business to the next level, you have to change what you're doing, since that was only good enough to get you to where you are.
I have news for you – The team you need will NOT find you sitting on your butt in front of your computer, AND sitting on your butt in front of your computer may have been what got you to where you're at, but it won't be enough to get you to that next level.
But Renee, you say, I can find JV partners on a forum. I'll say true. I'll also say it's a lot like ordering a mail order bride.
You don't know for sure what you're getting until you're married to them. And I've got to say – having had a practice husband myself and the divorce that went with him – better to do due diligence up front, it's much cheaper in the long run!
So here's your opportunity to gain some leverage using a thoughtfully chosen JV. Hurry or your opportunity will pass you by. Early Bird registration closes July 4, 2011!
Leverage for the 1 (Wo)Man Business
I promised to talk more about marketing – And I will. But the topic foremost on my mind currently in my business are ways to gain leverage to get stuff done.
Two choices typically are money or time. Well, since most of my startup funds are now committed, time is what I have left. And not too much of that – since I'm still holding down a full-time (plus) day job.
Encouraged by my business coach, I'm working through a process of brutal prioritization (as mentioned previously). Now that I have that list, I'm working on ways to get the work done that don't involve my time on an ongoing basis and that are low-cost or, better yet – free.
Here are some of the ways that I have identified as possibilities for me:
Barter – an exchange of relatively equal value services.
Advantages of this are I get a more experienced deliverer of services who can do things faster than I ever could have. It's also a relationship that is fairly easy to end.
Disadvantages are I have to find someone who wants what I have to offer and frequently these deals can end up a bit unbalanced to one side or the other. I will have to provide some service with my time. It's also typically not a long term solution.
JV – Joint Venture – sort of like barter only better. The parties involved each bring their expertise to bear on a common project to the shared value of all.
Advantages – everyone plays to their strengths and it's a long term solution.
Disadvantages – everyone needs to get along in some fashion and it's a long term commitment that can be harder to exit.
Interns – I have relationships with several business professors in the area, and so am planning to pitch my project to them as a real life, hands-on class project or failing that option, doing some formal internships.
Advantages – completely free assistance with all that youthful enthusiasm.
Disadvantages – Lots of training, hand-holding, management and it has a high turnover.
Looking at my plan and my resources, I believe the answer is going to be a combination of all three. I have a JV going for my main project for this year. This is the same project that I will pitch to the universities. What I can't do, and what I can't have the interns do, then I'll need to figure out a barter arrangement for.
I'm feeling more in control already!
Shameless pitch warning:
A wise man once told me to very important things.
First, if you have a big goal, you will never accomplish it all on your own – it always takes a team to get you there.
Second, if you want to take your business to the next level, you have to change what you're currently doing, since that was only good enough to get you to where you are.
Like to know how to leverage yourself to get more traffic, more leads and more money – Click on the video training. It's free.
Activity Prioritization
– continued
Wow – this prioritization thing is Challenging!
Having tracked how I spent my time over the last 2 days, it becomes clear – I spend 2-3 times the amount of time on things that are Urgent versus those that are Important (meaning they move me towards a worthwhile goal, like launching my own agency). Talk about the tyranny of the urgent.
Some of it is unavoidable, since the time I spent on my day-time employment is currently not optional. (And categorized as urgent, since the mortgage does still need to be paid.) However, if I can shift the balance of the time/effort towards the important, eventually that scale will tip well and truly towards the "important".
It's clear that more outsourcing is in order, of these pesky urgent things, so I'm doing more client acquisition, marketing for myself, and other business building activities.
Marketing – dealing with overwhelm
- What does make us special?
- The one surefire method we've been using to get clients has stopped working like it used to – now what?
- Our website just lays there in virtual space like a door stop.
- Sure, I've been getting client email addresses, but have nothing to say to them.
Employees are little to no help, your spouse is sick of hearing about the business, and the last agency you talked to wanted your first born.
The "its", we can get done for you are:
- making your website actually do work for you (getting leads/orders, delivering information, customer support, etc.)
- improve the odds that your website is found in Google
- get more qualified customers to your website
- analyze where your best business is coming from, which efforts to redouble and which to dial down to more effectively use your cash
It's your choice – you can sit in the mess or you can get an expert to cut through the gordian knot and set you on the right path. With free website competitive analysis, you get started without paying a dime and the assessment is yours to work from whether you decide to continue with Rain Dance or not.
Can't beat that with a stick. -just sayin' – seems like a no brainer – click the link and submit the free analysis form today.
Talk about marketing
Or if I were my own client, I'd be slapping myself silly…
There are several standard pieces of advice, guidance as it is, that I give clients, and one of them is to blog about your area of expertise regularly.
Well, so far 2 blog posts, and not a word about marketing, positioning your business in the search engines, or the finer points of setting up a pay per click (PPC) campaign so it doesn't bankrupt you.
Yes, if I were my client, I'd be trying really hard not to shake some sense into me. So here today I recommit to provide you (not quite daily) installments of marketing pearls of wisdom and pithy words on SERP positioning.


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I have been looking for the perfect dressing for a chicken and strawberry salad and this is it. Finally! I have purchased every poppy seed dressing or dry mix for years only to be disappointed by the overpowering flavour of raw onions and the presence of odd ingredients like dried flowers or Worcestershire sauce. I made this recipe with skim milk and substituted two tablespoons of the sugar for honey because I love the honey and mayo combo in dressings. I know this will become a regular in my house.
Delicious! I am tired of store bought bottled dressings and I was looking for a simple poppy seed dressing to make with things on hand- this was it! I scaled back the recipe to only 4 servings. I used lowfat/light mayo, 1% milk, and cider vinegar (no white wine vinegar). I used the dressing on a mixed spinach, lettuce salad with strawberries, left over roaster chicken, feta cheese, and almonds- I kept telling my husband this is the best salad I ever ate. Definitely I will make this one again.
¾ C. White Vinegar
1½ C. Canola Oil
¾ C. Sugar
2 T. White or Yellow onion(I just eyeball a chunk of onion)
1¼ T. Salt
¾ t. Dry Mustard
1½ T. Poppy Seeds
- Place all ingredients except for the poppyseeds in a blender.
- Blend on high for at least 1 minute, or until the onion is fully chopped up and emulsified into the dressing.
- Add the poppy seeds and pulse a few times until incorporated into the dressing.
- Refrigerate.


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Donna is a seasoned bookkeeper and accountant with broad experience in public and private companies. Previous owner of two accounting and tax preparation services. She is skilled at managing a diverse set of clients, and has experience in industries such as retail, manufacturing, construction, non-profit, and real estate.
Prior to joining ASP, Donna ran her own accounting consulting business. She provided services such as payroll, tax reporting, and all phases of the monthly and annual accounting processes for numerous clients. Before running her own company, Donna served as CFO and Manager of a start-up software company, and in bookkeeping and accounting positions for a professional services firm as well as a local school district.
Donna holds an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration with honors from Bellevue College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
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