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Richard Spencer, assistant editor at TAC and contributor at the excellent group blog Exit Strategies, makes some good points about the foreign policy implications of Brownback's speech at the Values Voters forum. Brownback once again restated his claim that America's greatness is dependent on its "goodness." Brownback has traditionally associated such goodness with international do-gooding and wrong-righting.
Spencer wrote:
Implicit in Brownback's comments is his notion that we can treat the rest of the world – particularly those states and groups that threaten us – just like we treat those down-and-out criminals with hearts of gold. Our foreign policy will be therapeutic – once our enemies recognize that we're good and that we're here to help, they'll shape up, become our friend, and happily be integrated into our benign world order.
These are some of these same therapeutic impulses in the foreign policy statements of Brownback's political cousin and rival Huckabee and the general mawkishness of Mr. Bush's vision of armed, crusading "compassionate" conservatism. Brownback is known as an advocate of prison reform, as the context of his latest remarks remind us, and so perhaps shares in his own way a view of other nation-states as "prisons" whose inmates must be treated humanely.
It may be an effort to bring a Christian reforming sensibility to what I have called the "prison facility" approach to foreign relations: the dynamic of control and domination over the "prisoners" (i.e., everyone else on the planet) remains, but now the control is to be exercised in a decent and "humane" way. The claimed "right" to beat and execute prisoners always remains in the background, and if you believe that our government should act as magistrate and gaoler for the world it is not insignificant that Scripture has approved of the magistrate wielding the sword to punish evildoers.
Inherent in both Brownback's foreign policy-as-penitentiary and other more aggressive interventionist visions is the idea that we, the good nation, stand over and above all other nations and mete out the proper punishments and disciplines that will reform the character of other nations. It is the old "moral uplift" put into the clothes of "development" and "democracy" rather than evangelism. Contrary to Spencer's treatment of Brownback's invocation as proof of how such do-gooders ignore the importance of power, I fear that Brownback and other Christians who share his foreign policy ideas see America's superpower status not simply as the result of our "goodness" but as a providential dispensation.
Since I would also take for granted that God's Providence rules over all things, I should make the distinction that there is then an added assumption on the part of Brownback and friends that we are playing the role of Israel and not that of Assyria or one of the many other nations in history. Unnerving comfort with Winthropian rhetoric and claims to being "almost chosen" mesh with a confidence that we have acquired superpower status for a higher purpose. Our hegemony is therefore supposed to be different from everyone else's. In this way American nationalist exceptionalism fuses with the idea of missionary purpose, which is how any excess or error can be immediately reconciled with the noble purposes of our foreign adventures. In this the exercise of power does not scandalise or embarrass, but is seen as part of the unfolding of a grand design. The fear of moral corruption at home that Brownback expresses is then also the fear of losing the providential favour that has made American greatness possible.
Far worse than the mere naivete that Spencer sees in Brownback's remarks, there is a dangerous strain of power-seeking messianism abroad in the land to which Brownback is appealing. The worrisome thing is that he does this entirely sincerely. It seems to me that he believes that power is not something corrupting that should be limited and divided, but something basically good to be employed and directed to the right ends. His enthusiasm for Wilberforce's moral application of power, namely the much-touted use of imperial power to end the slave trade, is consistent with this. Far more dangerous than a lack of awareness of the power factor in international relations, Brownback's view takes power as a given and wants to put that power in the "right" hands to achieve moral goals. Furthermore, if the goal is deemed moral, whether it is or not, the means to achieve it are basically irrelevant. In this way, an aggressive invasion does not trouble the arch-"moralist," and in this way the proponents of the war can continue to portray themselves as defenders of "moral ideals" in foreign policy: what they propose is moral because they, the virtuous, are proposing it.


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Minnie Driver
Although these words may seem ironic coming from a movie star who is already rather fabulously famous, as a musician, Driver is a delightfully truthful and introspective songwriter who treasures passion over artifice. On Seastories [Zoë/Rounder]—where she is accompanied on some tracks by Ryan Adams and his band, the Cardinals—Driver fingerpicks and strums her Gibson Hummingbird to support the quality and phrasing of her voice.
"I play to write, as opposed to writing to play," she says. "For me, the guitar is there to serve the song—which is something I learned by listening to Bob Dylan's guitar parts on Blood on the Tracks."
You wrap the guitar around your voice so nicely. Is that a calculated arrangement, or do you feel your way through the song, and let your fingers go wherever they go?
When you don't have any kind of proper training, everything is feeling. I taught myself how to play guitar, and I was definitely led by my vocals. I couldn't look to my guitar playing to convey my feelings, because I'm not that brilliant at it. The best I could do is to be straightforward, get to the point, play it like I mean it, and not screw around trying to be clever. I think I'm a fairly good example of someone who is not a fantastic guitar player, but who can still get meaning and profundity out of their songwriting. You know, Ryan Adams was so supportive. He said, "Just play to express yourself. There will always be a guitarist who can play your sh*t better than you!"
So do you let your vocal melodies drive the songwriting process?
I wish there actually was a method—although the process won't lock in for me until I've got at least one lyrical line. But I don't just write down lyrics in a notebook. I kind of know what I'm going to sing about, because most of my songs are about people. I think about a person, and there's usually something I really want to say to them. Then, I'll start playing music, and the lyrics will come. Sometimes, it happens very quickly, and, other times, it's ridiculously painful. For example, I worked on "Beloved" for almost seven years.
What were some of the things that were causing you to go, "Oh, no—it's not right yet"?
The chorus was sh*t. I loved a lot of the words, but I didn't like the melody, so I started all over again—although I kept the verse melody. It's hard to cut things out, because you get so attached to what you write. But it's like a movie—good stuff ends up on the cutting-room floor. However, that doesn't mean the material can't be used again in something else. It just means it doesn't work in that particular song. You have to be very strict about those decisions.
The inability to step back and assess one's work is absolutely a problem for some composers. What other miscues do you feel songwriters fall victim to?
Sometimes, writers miss the point of being sloppy and open. People can get so obsessed with the minutiae, and I think the concept of perfection eliminates character. There's great merit in letting yourself off the hook with the technical stuff, because you can find great ideas in your so-called mistakes.


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Beltov Joins DNV Petroleum Services
DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) has appointed Tejs Beltov as the new Chief Operating Officer for Europe. Beltov, who joined the company on May 1, 2014, replaces Bill Stamatopoulos who has taken on a new challenge as Group Commercial Director. Stamatopoulos will develop and execute the company's commercial and marketing strategy, manage customer relationships and drive business development.
Beltov is a graduate of the Technical University of Denmark with extensive experience in the maritime industry. Besides having served as First Lieutenant in the Royal Danish Navy, Beltov has held key positions in several leading maritime and shipping-related companies.
Prior to joining DNVPS, Beltov was the Managing Director of Lloyd's Register Consulting A/S.


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New CFO to join Nordic American Offshore in October
The newly appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of offshore shipping company Nordic American Offshore (NAO) will join the company on October 16, 2017.
The company named Bjorn Giaever as the new CFO on September 1, 2017.
Apart from Nordic American Offshore, Giaever will also take the CFO role in Bermuda-based tanker owner Nordic American Tankers (NAT).
NAO said on Tuesday that Giaever would join NAO and NAT on October 16 from Oslo-based Fearnley Securities.
Fearnley is an investment bank with a special focus on the maritime sectors, where Giaever served as a director and partner in the corporate finance division.
He also served as a corporate advisor in the John Fredriksen group in London, a top rated senior shipping analyst at DNB Markets, and partner in Inge Steensland AS as a specialist in gas related maritime matters.
The company added that the outgoing CFO, Turid M. Sorensen, would leave her administrative duties in NAO and NAT before the end of 2017, providing for a smooth transition. According to the company, she will be suggested as a board member of NAT later on.


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Pay bitcoins or your network gets it' threats for New Zealand organisations
The New Zealand Internet Task Force (NZITF) advises that an unknown international group has this week begun threatening New Zealand organisations with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. DDoS attacks are attempts to make an organisation's Internet links or network unavailable to its users for an extended length of time. This lat…Karen Thompson


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Riva 63' Virtus2019Sur demande
With this yacht Riva has reinterpreted the concept of an open yacht characterized by a typical Mediterranean style while preserving the unmistakable elegance of the entire range: class, charm and a sober look. Designed with an eye to the outer lines of the Vertigo - a very successful classical model in Riva's range - the 63' Virtus also draws inspiration from the Rivale's strong personality, while also ensuring more spacious areas that guarantee excellent livability and total onboard comfort. This last-generation open craft has been conceived as a sporty yacht, created for an Owner that wants to experience the sea first-hand.Plus24
Riva 88' Domino Super2019Sur demande
The coupé evolution. It's called Super, as it's amazing, and because this suffix is well-known as the mark of evolution within the Riva brand. 88' Domino Super, aimed to set new standards in the industry in terms of style, comfort and performance, had its début in Monte Carlo, before being worldwide reveald to the public in September at the Cannes Yachting Festival. With an overall length of 26.84 metres (88 ft.) and a maximum beam of 6.29 metres (20.7'), its racy and aerodynamic profile wins you over from first glance, enhanced by the shade of the hull, the dark "London Grey" contrasting with the light "Moon Grey" of the superstructure. Added to this are other important style choices: the new sun deck adds to the sportiness of the yacht, offering increased comfort to guests; the single large window on the hull is characterized by a bold design; and the revamped stern completes the dynamic feel of the yacht. The swimming platform on the stern, which can be moved and submerged, is a convenient spot to get into the water and back on board, as well as making the launch and towing of the tender very easy. The cockpit is like an outdoor living room, with a large C-shaped sofa/chaise longue, beyond which a sofa faces the dining table. Beyond the glass you come to the interior, organized into the living and dining areas and bridge. The lounge is an open space with an unrivalled view of the sea; a perfect example of the unmistakable style of Riva. The shift of the helm station to the starboard side has enabled storage to be installed, separating the two sets of stairs which lead to the kitchen and below deck. The pilot station, with two seats, is hidden by a full-height wall with TV screen, equipped with an electric mechanism enabling it to be swivelled towards the dining area. Going down the first flight of stairs leads to the lobby, then to the three guest cabins, while on the starboard side, towards the stern, a door opens to the full beam master suite. The room is airy and beautifully lit. The starboard side is furnished with a low unit including a vanity/desk area, with the optional extra of freestanding units. On the port side is a double berth with TV on the facing wall. The cabin has an en-suite bathroom and spacious walk-in wardrobe. The sporty feel of the 88' Domino Super is enhanced by the new sun deck. A large C-shaped dinette at the bow faces the external helm station, which is positioned centrally to allow optimum command of the yacht. There are spacious areas for relaxation on the stern. The performance of the new coupé is best in its class. The standard version of the yacht comes fitted with two 2435-Mhp MTU 16V 2000 M93 engines, allowing the yacht to reach a maximum speed of 38 knots and a cruising speed of 34 knots. The optional configuration comprises two MTU 16V 2000 M94 engines with a power of up to 2638 Mhp. These engines push the yacht up to 40 knots, while the cruising speed touches 35 knots (preliminary data).Plus56
Riva 110' Dolcevita2019Sur demande
The Riva 110 'project, Riva's new fiberglass flagship, is a promise of style, design and performance to reach levels never seen before. Through the collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the studio founded by Mauro Micheli together with Sergio Beretta, the Ferretti Group Product Strategy Committee, and the Engineering Department, Riva 110' promises to be a magnificent and beautiful flybridge yacht, as well as larger than ever before. The completely renewed hull design measures almost 110 feet in overall length, with a beam larger than 11 feet. The exterior design further builds on the flowing lines of the 100' Corsaro. Characterized by a super sporty profile, the Riva 110' exhibits a large window in the hull with integrated porthole and, on deck, a long glass ceiling that stretches along the entire living room and it is formed by glass framed in stainless steel. The aft is equipped with the innovative Submersible Hatch, the exclusive movement system that Ferretti Group has patented, which has already convinced experts and triumphed during the Boat Builder Awards 2016 in Amsterdam.Plus9
Riva Iseo2019Sur demande
Iseo is a trailer-towable 27-foot open yacht ideal for those who love cruising on both lake and sea, thanks to its easy maneuverability. It features Riva's unmistakable design style. It is also perfect for anyone wishing to make their yacht even more precious with an exclusive tender featuring water jet propulsion and allowing cruising even in very shallow waters. Iseo is the first boat in its class boasting an infotainment system and GPS charting based on the Apple iPad platform. Its software, specifically developed for Riva, offers very interesting functions.Plus10
Riva Rivamare2019Sur demande
The new Rivamare, a sleek, 39-ft speedboat designed the company's partners, Officina Italiana Design, who have carefully crafted a sporty silhouette while retaining Riva's signature high-class aesthetic. The new speedboat is the worthy successor of masterworks like Aquariva Super and, before that, Aquarama: it combines the style and charm of these legendary models with the most cutting edge technologies, and offers the greatest care for every detail, together with a level of comfort and spaces never seen before in boats of this size. There's handcrafted mahogany panelling across the front of the boat, which sits ahead of a fighter jet-like windscreen comprised of five double-curved crystal class sections set in a stainless steel frame. Behind the glass is an array of premium seating and sundecks, and inside you'll find a kitchen, shower, and a living area that can convert into a double bed. Power comes from a pair of D6 400 DPH Volvo Penta engines, each producing 400 mhp allowing the boat to travel at a cruising speed of 31 knots and can reach a top speed of 40 knots.Plus71
Riva Aquariva Super2019Sur demande
This is the model that more than anyone else reflects Riva's natural stylistic evolution from the past to modern times. The soft, stylish lines of this 33-footer fully embody a sense of tradition; the fine, skillfully crafted timber (mahogany with maple inlays) used for the deck and the elegant leather finishes on the dashboard and the steering wheel enhance the pleasure of cruising on a timeless, classical yacht, offering unmatched comfort and emotions. The innovative electronic two-speed gearbox, installed on the standard version, allows the two powerful 370 hp Yanmar engines to accelerate even faster and ensures outstanding performances. Aquariva has become the symbol of Riva's modern elegance and unique style and has met with great success on all continents, just like the legendary Aquarama.Plus14
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Call me…baby!
Cara and the DSQ Phone. The woman and fashion. Two basics: white shirt and black blazer. Not wise at all rather rock'n'roll! A kind of Lagerfeld's touch. Sooo fashion.
This androgynous look is a sure value : it is not too masculine because of the black skin-tight leather pants and the great accessories. You would say "too much accessories". This is your right but I won't. They are the essence of DSquared2. Maybe it is to cheat… but people think they know every secret of your look… then they go wrong. That's fashion baby!
And not to forget the pink sandals obviously: they are THE feminine touch of the whole look. Want to be sexy but not provocative, classy but not stilted, that's the perfect look. The look of a powerful, confident and sensual woman.
Fashionistas, it is time to switch up the roles!
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The dry air, cooling temperature, and colorful falling leaves season is here. My first Autumn in Milan so far has been a blessing and I am feeling extremely grateful for everything. I think what made a huge difference is the joining of our new little furry member, Junior. He is an American Staffordshire Terrier born in June 2016. I named him Junior in memory of my old dog, Gizmo. I figure it would sound easier if we just call him Junior instead of Gizmo Junior.
I didn't have time to explore any new recipes or urge to cook up any fancy dishes since Junior came into our lives. But it's also because of him, that's how this awesome recipe came along. It's amazing how most recipes are made to adapt different environments. Oh the wonder of food evolution.
Normally, seafood or meat are the superstars of paella. This Korean paella is not. It is Gochujang that makes the difference. The paste gives the vegetables and rice a lot more taste. It's not too spicy because the vegetable broth would dilute the spiciness and create a much more balanced flavor wholly to the dish. So please give it a try! x
Serves: 2 persons
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
1-2 garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 small bowl clamshell mushrooms
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
6-8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 handful chopped coriander and some for garnishing
120-150g risotto rice
1 glass dry white wine
1 tbsp Gochujang
1 tbsp soy sauce
400ml vegetable stock
1 lemon or lime, cut into wedges
extra-virgin olive oil
- Heat up a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil on medium heat. Cook onion, carrot, and celery for 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, rice, and white wine. Stir well. Season.
- Coat rice evenly with Gochujang and soy sauce before adding the vegetable stock. Put a lid on. Reduce heat to low and simmer for roughly 20 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the lid and turn the heat back to medium-high for 1-2 minutes to create the golden caramelized crust aka socarrat.
- Turn the heat off. Garnish with some chopped coriander, a twist of fresh lemon/lime juice, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.


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Taking the theme from the Lenten devotional, Cross-bound, by Chip Hardwick, , we will gather on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM on March 12, 19, and 26 to share in discussion about how God is moving throughout the church during this in-between time with inspiration, fresh vision, and an awareness of the new things God is asking of us.
We have this precious in-between time to explore the opportunities before us; to articulate the value we find in our life and ministry together; and to discern how those values will inform our new ministry at our new location. As Chip Hardwick, writer of the Lenten devotional, states, "[Jesus] calls us to take up our cross and follow him. [He] challenges us to put others before ourselves and join God's mission to transform the world in love." Let us be Cross-bound together as we travel this path of transformation… for ourselves… for others… for God.


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Orewa Beach is a diner's mecca...
Orewa Beach is surrounded by sea and covered in oceans of lush pasture, so fresh fare includes the finest dairy products, succulent fruits and vegetables, seafood and shellfish, tender lamb and beef.
Kiwis tend to prefer less-formal, brasserie-style eating and there are many such establishments in Orewa Beach and the surrounding Hibiscus Coast with smart or homely décor, tasty inventive cuisine and good service.
Alfresco dining at pavement tables, beside the pristine waters of Orewa Beach is very popular, especially in summer.
If you enjoy ethnic food you'll find many shades: Thai, Indian, Japanese, Malaysian, Mediterranean, French, Italian ... there's a veritable United Nations of food on offer.
The Café scene blends well with Orewa's natural coastal environment, offering an array of home cooked wholesome treats to more substantial meals... all can be enjoyed in alfresco dining style.Fast-food outlets range from big-name international chains to small iconic Kiwi fish and chip shops.


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The fight to save HERO is still going strong in the face of intense opposition.
From Buzzfeed News:
"It's a lie. It's a lie. It's a lie. It's a lie."
That was Sally Field on Thursday as she described an ad campaign currently running here in an attempt to repeal the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, known as HERO. Field stood abreast with a group of women political leaders in Texas who encouraged a "yes" vote on Nov. 3 to uphold the law and denounced the ad campaign as outright lies.
"Do you want to call it a lie, or shall I?" Texas state Sen. Sylvia Garcia said when BuzzFeed News asked the women to comment on an onslaught of recent commercials that claim HERO would allow male sex predators to prowl women's restrooms in order to sexually assault young girls.
Field stepped in.
"When I read what HERO really is," the Academy Award-winning actor told reporters, "I was so amazed there is disagreement."
Titled as Proposition 1 on Tuesday's ballot, HERO bans discrimination against 15 classes of people — including racial minorities, women, people of faith, and LGBT people — in places of housing, employment, and public accommodation. More than 200 jurisdictions in Texas already have LGBT nondiscrimination laws on the books, including many of states largest cities.


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Clash of Avatars fun set online game in a world of daydreams. Where game players create new characters. Those characters are based on anime or cosplay. Avatars are only focuses on fun and laughter. On a very colorful and amazing characters. These characters contains are adorable and increasingly powerful fantasy mounts such as dragons, companions, and adventures.
Clash of Avatars is the absolutely free to play web-based online game. It contains simple controls and ease of play that has virtually unrivaled in the world of online gaming. It's happy, easygoing fun with a splendid and cheery anime style that is obvious notwithstanding when you're hacking through high scores of adversaries. Play it alone or with friends and appreciate the completely open and differing group by flaunting one or with five moving moves!
From battle quests to epic arena dance-offs, Clash of Avatars focuses on fun, not on an endless cycle of kill monster, get treasure, repeat. You will also enjoy clash of kings battle game. Clash of kings is the best award winning battle game in 2018.
Clash of Avatars GAME INSTRUCTIONS
Players in Avatars select a character. A Mage, Priest, or Warrior and then enter the game to begin the quest line. Furthermore discover the new secrets in this colorful new world. Anime, K-Pop, and dragons, and many new characters are mount up.


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What is the difference between COSMETICS and COSMECEUTICALS?
Whenever you hear people talking about cosmetics, they generally refer to make up. The FDA defines cosmetics as make-up and as products designed "for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions". So soaps, shampoo, deodorant, fragrances, make up, etc are classed as cosmetics.
However antiperspirants that stop you from sweating, toothpaste that whitens teeth, or anti-bacterial soaps as well as SPF 30 or 50+ sunscreens are classed (by definition) as cosmeceuticals.
I used to think it was Dr Albert Klingman who first used the term cosmeceutical, however researching it, I found it was actually Raymond Reed, founder of the U.S. Society of cosmetic chemists, who created the concept of "cosmeceutical" in 1961. The American dermatologist Albert Kligman popularised term "cosmeceutical" in the late 1970s. In the 1980, he went on to research Vitamin A and its effects on acne, sun damage and premature ageing. This is when Retinol and its use in skin care was born, which has revolutionised how we treat skin today.
Dr Alber Klingman defined Cosmeceuticals as skin care products combining cosmetics and pharmaceuticals ingredients. They are more active than basic skin care products that cleanse and cover up imperfections, but not as active as prescription skin medications. Cosmeceuticals are regarded as skin care products with active ingredients claiming to have medical benefits.
Some similar terms I have seen for cosmeceuticals include: nutraceuticals (ingested orally), aquaceuticals (using marine products with drug & cosmetic effect), floraceuticals (using botanicals with grug and cosmetic effect), neoceauticals (over the counter drugs with cosmetic benefits), dermaceuticals, cosmedicals, active cosmetics, nutricosmetics, etc.
Cosmeceutical products can now be purchased just about everywhere. I have seen some impressive formulas in pharmacies, not surprisingly, since cosmeceuticals ARE a marriage of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. These days, cosmeceuticals are not restricted to professional products only. Many department store, supermarket and pharmacy products contain ingredients that fall under the classification of cosmeceuticals such as retinol, B3, vitamin C, hydroxyl acids, peptides, growth factors, etc. High percentages are no longer a differentiating factor, nor is the delivery system. Encapsulation technology has been around for decades. Some pharmaceutical products do have high percentages of active ingredients and department store products have been using active ingredients and advanced delivery systems for a long time.
So what makes a professional, salon-only cosmeceutical different to a department store or a pharmacy skin care product?
From my experience what makes the difference is the quality of the raw ingredients and the quality of the end product. Professional only products rarely advertise to the mass market, they rely on RESULTS and word-of-mouth, not on marketing. So they HAVE TO PERFORM and deliver DRAMATIC results FAST.
Professional-only products usually have an extensive range that can be tailored to individual skin types, conditions or concerns. They are professional-only for a very good reason. It takes a thoroughly trained, minimum Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree qualified skin therapist to understand the skin in detail, the complex biological mechanisms and how these are affected by the environment and lifestyle. Only a qualified and trained therapist can confidently develop an effective treatment plan using professional-only products that will deliver results.
Some terms used to differentiate cosmetics from cosmeceuticals include:
Cosmetics: smooths, boosts radiance, clarifies, evens skin tone, improves skin texture, moisturises, hydrates, protects, conceals, highlights, softens, conditions, lubricates, cleanses, tones, refreshes, clarifies, deodorises, absorb excess skin oil, removes impurities
Cosmeceuticals: strengthens skin, strengthens/improves barrier, reduce redness, reduce appearance of rosacea, anti-irritant, minimise blotchiness, unclogs pores, removes congestion, controls breakouts, purifying, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, increases skins elasticity, firming & lifting, prevents signs of ageing, anti-aging, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, regenerates damaged skin, stimulates skin repair, heal, penetrates into the skin to act, fades or reduces the appearance of hyper-pigmentation
If you found this article helpful, share away! If you have any comments or questions, please comment below.
Article written by Jana Elston from The Beauty Business.
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Ask me about Walter Gropius, and I'll gush about the glass curtain walls and floating balconies that he fashioned for the Bauhaus building in Dessau, Germany. Mention Frank Lloyd Wright, and I'll rattle on about the magnificent wisteria-mosaic fireplace that he designed for the Darwin Martin House in Buffalo, New York. Say Eero Saarinen's name, and I'll tell you how I want to see the sunken seating area of the living room of the Miller House that he created in Columbus, Indiana.
But had you inquired whether I knew who designed the church that I admire every morning on my way to work, the school at 2010 E. Broad St., and the Columbus retreat center that was one of the first institutions in the United States to be named in honor of St. Therese of Lisieux, you would have heard crickets. Unspeakable!
Sure, it's good to know a few fun facts about the work of noted architects, but it's better to uncover something about lesser-known creators of buildings, especially those right under my nose. The Catholic Record Society helped me begin to fix that.
The society searches out, preserves and makes available historical materials about events, people, organizations and places in Ohio that are associated with the Diocese of Columbus. For its recent winter meeting, it convened at Sacred Heart Church, in Ryan Hall, named for Monsignor James M. Ryan, who served as the administrator of the parish from 1919 until his death in 1944. The focus of the meeting was "The Churches of Robert J. Kraus," a presentation given by his son, James E. Kraus.
Kraus (1887-1972) hailed from Akron, Ohio. At 14, he became an apprentice to an architect and began producing remarkable architectural drawings, including one of a vaulted vestibule he drew as a teenager that the younger Kraus shared with the group. After studying architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, Kraus embarked upon a 70-year career, during which he designed about 150 churches, schools and houses.
Kraus's earliest church commissions were for Holy Cross in Glouster, Ohio and St. Bernard in Corning, Ohio, both in 1915. He turned his attention to Sacred Heart Church in Columbus in 1922.
Sacred Heart's website reveals much about its history. The parish traces its history to around 1852, when a Lancaster, Ohio resident willed four acres of land bounded by Summit Street, First Avenue, Hamlet Street and Second Avenue (in the Columbus neighborhood now known as Italian Village) to the Diocese of Cincinnati (Columbus was a part of that diocese then), with the stipulation that the land was to be used for religious and educational purposes.
In 1875, Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans, the first bishop of the Diocese of Columbus, established Sacred Heart Parish, the first parish in the Diocese to have defined boundaries. Bishop Rosecrans also authorized construction of buildings for the parish that would house a school, a hall large enough to be used as a church, and rooms for the Sisters of St. Francis, who were to teach there. The following year, the project was completed, the new church was dedicated, and the school opened.
As Sacred Heart's congregation grew, so did its home. In 1877, a pastoral residence was added to its sound end, while a convent for the Sisters was built on its north end in 1886. The year 1892 saw the opening of Sacred Heart High School, a two-year high school for boys and girls that continued until 1905, when the boys were transferred to the new St. Patrick's College, and Sacred Heart Commercial School was established for girls in 1908, holding classes there until 1957. During those early years of the 20th century, my great-great grandparents, Mariann and Daniel O'Connor, became parishioners of Sacred Heart and worshiped there with their four children.
In July 1919, Bishop James Hartley commissioned the building of a new church and rectory for the parish. By 1922, over $50,000 had been collected in a building fund, Kraus was hired to draw the plans, and construction began. On Thanksgiving Day 1923, the new church was dedicated.
The Tudor Gothic structure is 155 feet long, 80 feet wide and 52 feet high, with a 105-feet-high bell tower and a small chapel. It seats almost 800 people.
"If you want to see a beautiful building, stop in at the Church of the Sacred Heart at the corner of Hamlet Street and First Avenue," wrote W. L. Graves, professor of English at The Ohio State University, in the January 15, 1924 issue of the Ohio State Lantern. "…The church has a perfect unity of effect, a beautiful serenity and dignity of design that makes worship there, one feels, a memorable experience."
The interior features Kraus-designed railings that were reproduced in regalico, an imitation marble product that was manufactured by Daprato of Chicago, now known as Daprato Rigati Studios. Round columns of Caen stone line the nave and the confessional booths were carved from oak. Beautiful stained glass windows and a ceiling deserving close attention complete the picture.
The church also has fine acoustics, as Father Kevin Lutz demonstrated, both in song and at the console of its organ. Made by the Jackson Pipe Organ Company of Chester, Illinois circa 1880, the organ was once housed at St. Joseph Cathedral and is one of only four such Jackson organs known to exist today.
Other church commissions followed for Kraus, including St. John's in Bellaire (1923); St. Charles Seminary in Columbus (1924), now known as St. Charles Preparatory School; Sacred Heart in New Philadelphia (1927); St. Therese's Retreat Center in Columbus (1931); St. Mary's School in Lancaster (1928); Blessed Sacrament in Newark (1942); and St. Agatha and St. Philip the Apostle, both constructed in Columbus in 1962.
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A paedophile who ruined two young girls childhoods was jailed for 13 years.
John Greenwood sexually abused his victims after a "sustained campaign of grooming" in the 1970s and 1980s.
The 62-year-old, of St George's Road, Hightown, denied any wrongdoing in a trial at Liverpool Crown Court.
But he was found guilty of 17 sexual offences, including one count of attempted rape and multiple indecent assaults.
Greenwood shook his head in the dock as one of his victims said she "could not understand how anybody could cause such harm to a child".
She told the court she suffered from eating disorders and nightmares and found it difficult to form relationships.
The woman, who said she had been too frightened to say 'no' to her abuser, added: "I have no happy childhood memories."
Court police had to warn Greenwood's supporters in the public gallery, some of whom who sat laughing and joking during the hearing.
Greenwood, who still denies the offences, was aged in his 20s and early 30s at the time of the abuse.
Paul Becker, defending, said there was little he could say in the circumstances.
He said Greenwood was a man of previous good character, with a good work record, who suffered from ill health.
Judge Robert Warnock said: "There was a sustained campaign of grooming and sexual assaults on prepubescent females. The harm done by you was, and is, self evident.
"Anyone who works in this aspect of criminal law will recognise the effects on your victims – the despoiled and wasted childhood, the difficulty in forming relationships, the loss of self worth."
The judge commended the victims' courage and said the fact some of Greenwood's supporters had not accepted what he did was "no reflection" on the women.
He told the paedophile: "I cannot detect any remorse or insight on your behalf. I suspect you remain simply in denial."
Judge Warnock jailed Greenwood for 13 years, with an extended year on licence, because he was "an offender of particular concern".
He said he would serve at least half of the custodial sentence and only be released when a parole board decides he is no longer a risk.
Greenwood, who must sign on the Sex Offenders Register for life, gave a thumbs up to supporters as he was sent down.
Speaking after the case, Detective Constable Michelle Wilson, said: "Greenwood's victims have shown an immense amount of bravery in coming forward.
"I hope his sentencing gives them some sense of closure and justice. Their adult lives have been deeply affected by these crimes.
"His victims have found the courage to finally speak out and I would like to pay tribute to their dignity and bravery."
Det Con Wilson said "time should never be a barrier to obtaining justice" and that Merseyside Police take every report of sexual offences "extremely seriously".
Anyone wishing to report a sexual offence can call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Castle Greyhawk, A Found JournalBy Jason Bulmahn
We interrupt your regularly scheduled GM tip column to bring you this important message.
A small leather bound journal was found on an abandoned tavern stool not two days ago. This small book quickly began circulating amongst the locals, with much talk and excitement about the tales it contains. Not soon after, it's found its way into your hands. Below are a number of excerpts.
We arrived at the famed doors of Castle Greyhawk earlier this morning, our letter telling us to come here and seek out a blue tent. Inside were the mad faithful, staring at us with hopeful eyes. Jalos did most of the talking, as usual, trying to negotiate a greater fee for the work requested. We are supposed to find keys, and as many of them as we can get. We are now waiting for the dwarves to check our papers and let us into the dungeon. Jalos is not happy with the arrangements, but Selnia and I are looking forward to braving the depths of this place. With all the gold we are certain to find, I am sure Jalos will quit complaining soon enough.
A bit later in the journal
What a wretched, accursed place. I do not even know where we are anymore and carrying Jalos along is not helping my spirits any. The clerics asked us to find keys but neglected to mention that they seem to be hidden with almost malicious intent. I hope the two we have found are worth the cost of Jalos' life. I do not think he will make it to see the surface again. The trolls spiked club put quite the dent in his head. At least he's quiet now.
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What we thought was a fountain of healing was in turn filled with acid. Jalos is dead. Selnia and I buried him in a natural cavern we found. There are drums beating in the distance, and they seem to be getting louder. I fear that we have wandered into a place overrun by goblins or worse. There are strange writings on the wall that I cannot understand. I fear they are a warning of some sort. There seems to be no way out of this hell.
On the last page of the journal
Selnia just vanished and now I am all alone. We finally managed to get away from the goblins but ran into a brutish gang of half-orcs that demanded our keys. Between the choice of handing over the small trinkets and battling with the vicious band, we decided to hand over the keys. However, just after leaving the half breeds behind, we wandered down a dark corridor and found a chamber bathed in strange green light; the sound of strange voices echoed within. There was a terrific flash and once my sight returned Solnia was gone.. just gone. Now I wander alone, without purpose or hope.
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Something follows me. I do not know what it is, and I dare not seek it out. There is no way out of here.I am truly lost. May Pelor have mercy upon me. The end is near but I will not go without a fight…


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Today is the 11th, which means that my baby girl is now 6 months old. In the last few days, she has suddenly completely mastered sitting up and suddenly, suddenly, she's not such a baby anymore.
Halia has also become very focussed. When she wants something, she'll reach for it; if it's taken away from her, she'll cry. (I foresee quite a bit of crying in the future, seeing as she's got an older sister who delights in "sharing".)
With her new sitting and concentrating abilities, we've been having lots of fun letting her play drums and piano and glockenspiel and maracas. Hooray for percussive instruments!
In the realm of eating, Halia has now tried sweet potatoes, applesauce, avocado (which was a big hit, despite the serious face in the picture above), and mangoes. Some days she really amazes me with the amount she packs away, but since everyone who holds her agrees that she's a solid little thing, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.
Meals are always washed down with a drink of water. Sometimes more of it makes it down her front than down her throat, as she gurgles happily, making bubbles in the water glass. The after-dinner drink may well be the best part of every meal.
I remember how people exclaimed over Jade when she was a baby, which of course always warmed my proud mother's heart; but I wonder if my brain has cheated me of some wonderful memories, because I feel that people exclaim even more over Halia.
She does have the delightful roly-poly-ness of a Gerber baby, and she's quick to smile at anyone who says hello to her. Unless she's just woken from a nap, that is. But I love her seriousness, too.
Here's a serious message. With a face like that, how could you not want to "give peas a chance"? (Hmm, peas. She hasn't tried those, yet…)


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The Peacebuilding Workshop is a kind of workshop that focuses on communication and dialogue as tools to bring about peace, understanding and experimental knowledge. It helps promote listening, expressing thoughts and sharing personal experiences to build connecting bridges between participants to bring them closer together so that they could comprehend and appreciate each other in a peaceful and productive manner. Providing a safe and comfortable environment for the participants is the key to beneficial communication and it accommodates speaking up and learning diverse techniques about conflict resolution skills by experiencing the facts rather than studying them. Demonstrating that respect and positive attitude leads to a win/win result provokes the participants to try to make a difference through embracing dialogue and peace as the lane that leads to solutions for our problems.
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Special ops: Operation Jade Helm will involve Green Berets and SEALs and special forces from the Air Force and Marines starting in July and lasting 8 weeks
Hostile: An unclassified military document reveals the states involved in a controversial multi-agency training exercises that will place 1,200 military personnel into 7 Southwest states--with residents of Utah, Texas and part of Southern California designated as 'hostile'
Special ops: Operation Jade Helm will involve Green Berets and SEALs and special forces from the Air Force and Marines starting in July and lasting 8 weeks
Headlines like Freedom Outpost's 'Operation Jade Helm—military trains for martial law in American South-west' abound across the Right-leaning blogosphere and Info Wars warns that Jade Helm is simply 'an effort to test the effectiveness of infiltration techniques' on the American public.
'They're having Delta Force, Navy SEALS with the Army trained to basically take over,' Info Wars' Alex Jones said Sunday. 'Texas is listed as a hostile sector, and of course, we are...We're here defending the republic.'
The Houston Chronicle reports that, among the planned exercises, soldiers will attempt to operate undetected among civilian populations.
Residents, in turn, will be asked to report suspicious activity in order to gauge the effectiveness of the soldiers.
Military officials say they've gotten the go ahead for the operations from local authorities such as mayors and county commissions.
And sheriff's deputies told the Houston Chronicle they would ensure residents living near where aircraft were slated to create disturbances and drop soldiers, civilian and military vehicles will barrel through and where blank rounds would be fired.
Jim Stewart with the Brazos County, Texas Sheriff's Office told the Chronicle that such exercises are far from anything new.
'Special ops for years have trained off-post for years, where they go out and have folks that are role players out on the economy,' said the Army intelligence veteran. 'They'll have a scenario they'll be following and they'll interact with these role players as if they're in another country.'
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Kerry Washington says baby bump is her 'best accessory'
Kerry Washington arrives at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Jordan Strauss / Invision)
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Kerry Washington says her baby bump is her "best accessory".
The 36-year-old actress is expecting her first child with NFL star Nnamdi Asomugha - whom she married in an intimate ceremony in Hailey, Idaho in June last year - and said she didn't need a date for the Golden Globe Awards because she is carrying a child.
Speaking on the red carpet at the Golden Globes on Sunday, she said: "I have the best date of the night - my little accessory here."
Kerry - who was nominated for Best Actress in a TV Drama Series for 'Scandal' for her role of Olivia Pope - wore a white Balenciaga gown to the ceremony which she felt suited her changing shape perfectly.
Speaking about the dress, she said: "I feel he designed it more for this bump, which I'm really happy with."
And the actress, who had never officially confirmed her pregnancy until last night, admitted life couldn't be better for her at the moment.
She said: "I feel like, I just feel very blessed. Life is truly extraordinary right now."
Though Kerry lost out to 'House of Cards' star Robin Wright for the Best Actress prize, she previously said she felt "humbled" to be nominated alongside actresses such as Julianna Margulies, Tatiana Maslany and Taylor Schilling.
She previously said: "I'm enormously grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press for this honour. It's humbling to be nominated alongside such great talented and hard-working women whose work inspires me."


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As you can see from her before and after pictures she has not been cared for in some time. She was an owner surrender at a Tennessee shelter. She has been diagnosed with 2 mammary tumors. They have been there a while. The one on her abdomen hangs down and has stretched her skin. She has dry eyes and will need to have daily eye drops the rest of her life two times a day which is very minimal cost.
7/26/18 -UPDATE-she is recovering from her surgeries and doing well. He large tumor was cancerous but has now been completely removed. The smaller two tumors were not malignant.
8/3/18 PUP UPDATE!! Sadie was seen by the eye specialist today and her left eye dryness is improving with drops. She will need to continue these drops once a day for the rest of her life. Cost is estimated $50/6 months. She is scheduled for her dental next week. She still needs a forever home. She is so sweet and gentle. She would do great in a quiet home with someone that will hold her and pet her. She absolutely loves to be shown affection. She is the perfect lap dog.
All dogs will be spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, heart worm tested, wormed, micro-chipped and will have had 1 month of heart worm preventative, and 1 month of flea preventative before adoption.
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Linda A. Baumann
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Linda concentrates her practice on matters involving False Claims Act Investigations, fraud and abuse compliance, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. In particular, Linda counsels clients nationwide on matters related to the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act.
Linda represents a wide range of companies throughout the industry from Fortune 50 corporations and national chains to community health care providers and trade associations. She helps clients who are dealing with federal and/or state government investigations, handling all aspects from initial audit through successful negotiation and settlement. She has also handled voluntary self-disclosures, implemented and updated corporate compliance programs, served as an independent review organization, advised on Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs), conducted due diligence in connection with acquisitions and financing, and helped clients structure transactions to promote business goals while ensuring compliance.
Linda often is able to help clients reduce the scope and amount of their liability, e.g., by demonstrating the legality of their practices, narrowing the scope of exposure and/or negotiating favorable settlements.
Client Work
Linda's clients have included hospitals, nursing homes, various types of therapy and diagnostic facilities, clinical laboratories, home health agencies, trade associations, pharmaceutical and medical supply manufacturers and distributors, and many other organizations doing business within the health care industry. She has helped numerous clients conduct internal investigations, respond to government subpoenas and CIAs, return overpayments, and make self-disclosures when necessary. In addition to advising clients on the fraud and abuse issues unique to contracting in the health care industry, Linda has handled a wide range of reimbursement-related issues such as billing and coding, licensure, Medicare enrollment, RAC audits, one day stays/observation status, outliers, hospital-based providers, requisite supervision levels, and services furnished by excluded providers as well as marketing practices and off-label promotion.
Previous Work
Before joining Arent Fox, Linda practiced in the DC area with a nationally recognized law firm. Previously, Linda worked in the General Counsel's Office of the Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Division and in the Legal Advisor's Office of the US Department of State. She also has taught at Princeton University.
Professional Activities
Linda is very active in the health law bar. She chaired the 10,000-member American Bar Association's (ABA) influential Health Law Section after serving on the Governing Council in various leadership positions since 2003. She currently serves on the ABA Health Law Section Chairs Advisory Board. Linda also has chaired the ABA Breast Cancer Task Force and the American Health Lawyers Association Task Force on Medicare Part D. In addition, Linda has served on the ABA's Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fundraising Committee.
Publications, Presentations & Recognitions
Linda is editor-in-chief of Health Care Fraud and Abuse: Practical Perspectives, a widely-used treatise published by the American Bar Association and BNA Books, now in its third edition (2013). Recognized by Chambers USA as a "Leading Lawyer" in health care, she also is rated an "AV Preeminent" lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell. Washingtonian magazine has named Linda one of the "Top Lawyers" in health care in Washington, DC, and she also has been recognized by Super Lawyers. Linda has been recognized for several years as one of the country's "Outstanding Fraud and Compliance Lawyers" by Nightingale's Healthcare News and is listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in the World, and Who's Who of Women. She also has been selected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and has been named to the Advisory Board of BNA's Health Care Fraud Report, Law360, and Eli's Rehab Report.
Linda has published numerous articles and is quoted in national publications from Modern Healthcare to the Report on Medicare Compliance and the National Law Journal. She is a frequent speaker before national audiences on fraud and abuse, government investigations, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, the False Claims Act, corporate compliance, PPACA (healthcare reform) and various other health law topics.
Linda's recent speeches include:
- "Successful Self-Disclosure: The Who, What, When, Where, and How," AHLA Fraud and Compliance Forum, Baltimore, MD; October 6-7, 2016
- "Navigating Medicare's 60-Day Repayment Rule," Coding Leader Webinar; July 13, 2016
- "The Decision to Disclose," Beazley Risk Management, Webinar; February 23, 2016
- "Self-Disclosure: Why, Where, When and How," ABA Washington Health Law Summit, Washington, DC; December 8, 2015
- "Health Care Fraud and Compliance Fundamentals: What You Don't Know Could be Dangerous," ABA Health Law Section, Webinar; November 12, 2015
- "Health Care Fraud and Abuse Trends: The Government Perspective on Criminal, Civil and Administrative Enforcement Actions," ABA Washington Health Law Summit, Washington, DC; December 8, 2014
- "Internal Investigation Case Studies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," ABA Sixth Annual National Institute on Internal Corporate Investigations and Forum for In-House Counsel, Washington, DC; April 24, 2014
- "Responding to the Increase in Stark Law Enforcement Actions: Limiting Exposure to Liability," ACI Conference on Healthcare Provider Disputes, Miami, FL; March 7, 2014
- "Government Auditors are Scrutinizing Medical Staff Activities: How Can You Protect Yourselves?" Medical Staff Leaders and the Law Conference, Newport Beach CA; February 7, 2014
- "False Claims Act Fundamentals and Trends," ABA Health Law Section, Webinar; February 6, 2014
- "Government Whistleblower Regimes: Conducting Internal Investigations in the Life Sciences and Health Care Industries to Reduce False Claims Act Exposure," ABA's Fifth Annual National Institute on Internal Corporate Investigations/Forum for In-House Counsel; April 24, 2013
- "Stark Law Basics," ABA Center for Professional Development; January 24, 2013
- "Preparing for Unprecedented Fraud and Abuse Scrutiny in the Long Term Care Setting," American Conference Institute; January 23, 2013
- "Investigations in the Health Care/Pharma/Device Context: Lessons Learned and their Applicability to Other Industries;" Third Annual National Institute on Internal Corporate Investigations and Forum for In-House Counsel; May 5, 2011
- "Long Term Care Organizations Liability for False Claims Act, Quality of Care and Medically Unreasonable and Unnecessary Services," American Conference Institute; April 4, 2011
- "Healthcare Reform's Program Integrity Provisions Change the Game: Key Requirements You Need to Know as Implementation Begins," Strafford Webinar; February 17, 2011
- "OIG's Roadmap for New Physicians: Avoiding Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse," ABA Health Law Section Teleconference; December 10, 2010
- "Healthcare Reform's Immediate Impact on Hospitals and Providers: Prepare Now to Comply With the Tough New Program Integrity Provisions;" Strafford Publications Teleconference; May 26, 2010
- "Dollars for Doctors? What You Need to Know Now About the Stark Law," American Bar Association Annual Meeting; July 31, 2009
- "The Stark Law and Regulations in 2009: Coming into Compliance," New Jersey Hospital Association Teleconference; March 13, 2009
- "The 2009 Physician Fee Schedule: Anti-Markup, IDTF and Gainsharing Developments," American Bar Association Teleconference; November 12, 2008
- "Staying out of the Danger Zone: When Drug and Device Companies Contract with Hospitals or Physicians — The Legal Framework," CBI's Bio/Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Forum; October 15, 2008
- "How to Compensate Physicians and Stay Out of Trouble: Lessons on Fair Market Value from Deferred Prosecution Agreements," CBI Teleconference; September 25, 2008
- ABA Teleconference: Stark Perspectives: Self-Referral Provisions in the 2009 IPPS Final Rulemaking; August 28, 2008
Linda's publications include:
- "Association of Corporate Counsel Health Care Primer: Contracting with Physicians or Other Referral Sources," Association of Corporate Counsel (July 1, 2015)
- "Physician Self-Referral (Stark) Law: Risks and Enforcement Concerns" published in Health Care Litigation and Risk Management Answer Book, edited by David S. Greenberg and Brian D. Schneider (2015)
- Health Care Fraud and Abuse: Practical Perspectives, First Edition (2002), Second Edition (2007), and Third Edition (2013), supplemented annually
- "Making Stark Self-Disclosures in 2017," BNA's Health Law Reporter, May 4, 2017
- "OIG's revised exclusion criteria: Reducing the risk," Compliance Today; October 1, 2016
- "Ensuring Compliance with CMS 60-Day Overpayment Rule," Law360; August 15, 2016
- "Providers Take Note: What the New Stark Regulations Mean to You," Compliance Today Magazine; April 2016
- "Staying Compliant: A Roadmap to Self-Disclosure," AHLA Weekly; December 18, 2015
- "Providers Take Note: What the New Stark Regulations Mean to You," (White Paper); December 8, 2015
- "Paging Providers: CMS Changes to Stark Law May Help You," Law360; July 27, 2015
- "Fiscal Cliff Legislation Expands Potential Medicare Overpayment Liability," Bloomberg BNA's Health Care Fraud Report; 2013
- "The New 2009 Physician Fee Schedule: Key Changes in Connection With Furnishing, Billing for Diagnostic Tests But No Stark Gainsharing Exception," Bloomberg BNA's Health Law Reporter, Vol. 17, No. 47; December 4, 2008
- "New Stark Phase III Regulations," Health Care Compliance Association; November 2007
- "On-Call Alert," DCHA; October 2007
- "CMS Proposes Several Reforms for Stark Law in 2008," Ocular Surgery News Compliance and the Law; September 1, 2007
- "Evaluating Program Effectiveness: Checklists for Compliance," Compliance Report for Hospitals, Laboratories and Physician Practices; April 2005
- "The Compliance Evolution: Supplemental OIG Guidance Addresses Evolving Risk Areas," Compliance Report for Hospitals, Laboratories and Physician Practices; March 2005
Life Beyond the Law
Linda enjoys spending time with her three sons whenever she can catch up with them. She is a volunteer with the National Park Service on the Mall, and often serves as a docent at the Jefferson Memorial. Linda also serves on the Governing Board of Arena Stage, a preeminent theater in Washington, DC that is a national center for the production, presentation, development, and study of American theater.
Bar & Court Admissions
- District of Columbia Bar
- New Jersey Bar
Columbia Law SchoolJD,Law Review, Parker Certificate in International and Foreign Law, with honorsBrown UniversityBA,magna cum laude


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