LPT: Defuse embarrassing situations by ‘laughing it off’ A very simple and obvious trick, but maybe there is someone who needs to hear it! I know a lot of people who suffer from social anxiety and often their awkwardness will increase the risk of embarrassing situations arising, especially when being in front of a lot of people. I’ve found that they often react by looking scared or visibly embarrassed…

Vatican seeks to defuse tensions with Israel as it offers mediation in the Holy Land (RNS) — The Israeli foreign minister asked for ‘an unequivocal and clear condemnation’ of Hamas by the Holy See. The post Vatican seeks to defuse tensions with Israel as it offers mediation in the Holy Land appeared first on Religion News Service.

How to Defuse a Bomb, According to My Mother Okay, sweetie, just stay calm and don’t panic. I SAID DON’T PANIC. You’re making me nervous. Now, to do this the RIGHT way, we need a portable X-ray unit. Of course, your father always forgets the portable X-ray unit. He remembers the dog’s birthday. He remembers to refill the hummingbird feeder. He remembers the name of every horse in every Wes…