U.S. government agency that funds and promotes mental health research and treatment . Site provides basic facts about anxiety disorders and describes key features of each. Gives general information about available treatments. Also provides addresses and links to Web sites of other mental health organizations.
Organization devoted to furthering the understanding and treatment of paruresis. Offers very useful information on shy bladder syndrome and what can be done to help.
Professional organization representing many psychiatrists in the United States. Site describes symptoms of anxiety disorders, their causes, and related conditions. Links to other sites are listed, and resource materials can also be ordered from the site.
Professional organization representing many psychologists in the United States. Displays on-line information brochures, and gives some general tips for coping with some of life's day-to-day problems. Also provides a phone number to call to be referred to a psychologist in your area.
Professional organization representing many psychologists in Canada. Provides information about several disorders, including anxiety disorders. Provides general description, key features, causes, and treatments. Also provides a list of psychologists according to location.
AnxietyBC offers information about anxiety, recommended treatments, and links to additional resources for both adults and children. https://www.anxietybc.com/ Especially helpful is their interactive site for youth http://youth.anxietybc.com/ and thier downloadable app designed to serve as a coach for managing anxiety https://www.anxietybc.com/resources/mindshift-app.
This is an interactive Web site based in Ontario dedicated to helping those who suffer from panic disorder. The goal is to promote interaction between panic sufferers and healthcare professionals. The Panic Center offers the following free tools: 1) The panic program – a 12 session cognitive-behaviour therapy program. 2) The panic diary – designed to help track panic symptoms, 3) the Anxiety Test – to identify anxiety disorders, and 4) An online support group – a professionally moderated support community.
A free internet self-help site with web-based programs for persons suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder – OCD, fear of flying and post traumatic stress disorder – PTSD. This site has been organized by REID WILSON, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who directs the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Program in Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina.
This organization The Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba, Inc. (ADAM) was formed in 1986 by and for people suffering from anxiety disorders. ADAM is a self-help, non-profit association committed to helping individuals who struggle with anxiety disorders. The association offers cognitive behavioural groups, ongoing support groups, an information and referral service, and education and public awareness.
An organization bringing together consumers, family members, professionals and researchers. Information on the website concerning Canadian resources to help with anxiety problems.
Private treatment center specializing in shyness. Site describes shyness and social phobia at length and provides a list of organizations offering treatment and information. Persons interested in participating in research projects may complete on-line questionnaires.
Organization dedicated to helping persons with anxiety problems. Site provides a self-test questionnaire that can be reviewed by a professional therapist and discussed with the respondent either over the phone or in person. A database of related associations, organized by zip code, is also provided.
University-based clinical research program situated in the Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego. Includes information about shyness and social anxiety – description, treatment, resources, and links.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers extensive information about the symptoms of PTSD, recommended treatments, coping strategies, and helpful tips for friends and family members of people with PTSD. http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/index.asp Their site also offers links to online and mobile app versions of "PTSD Coach," a program designed to assist with managing the symptoms of PTSD.
Organization devoted to helping people improve their public speaking skills. Site describes the services Toastmasters offers. Services can be tailored to meet specific needs. Site also provides database of existing Toastmasters groups worldwide. Also offers public speaking tips.
ITC provides public speaking training. Web site describes organization's basic goals and geographical and historical information. Provides links to Web sites of chapters in different countries.
Consumer information section has section on medications with details on prescription drugs.
Many of the following books can be found in the public library or area bookstores.
Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in Mental Health.
(2000) By J. C. Norcross, J. W. Stanrock, and others. New York: Guilford Press.
Comprehensive description of self-help resources including books, videos, and Web sites. Designed for professionals, but may be helpful to general readers as well.
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook (3rd edition). (2001). By E.J. Bourne. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Provides information and exercises to master coping skills. Has a strongly holistic approach, and includes sections on the body, self-esteem, and spirituality.
10 Simple Solutions to Worry: How to Calm Your Mind, Relax Your Body & Reclaim Your Life.
(2006). By Kevin Gyoerkoe, PSY.D. and Pamela Wiebarta, Ph.D. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Powerful and effective techniques using principles from cognitive behaviour therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help you control worry and reduce stress.
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway. (1992). By S. Jeffers. New York: Fawcett.
A ten-step program designed to help you channel fear, indecision and anger into empowerment. Has excellent sections on visualization and imagery, power vocabulary, and optimism.
Triumph Over Fear: A Book of Help and Hope for People with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Phobias. (1995). By Jerilyn Ross. New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell.
A practical and inspirational guide to understanding and overcoming anxiety problems.
Triumph Over Shyness: Conquering Shyness & Social Anxiety. (2001) By Murray B. Stein and John R. Walker. New York: McGraw-Hill.
A self help book describing what we know about shyness and social anxiety and how to overcome problems in these areas. Includes a detailed self-help program including information in developing friendships and improving relationships.
10 Simple Solutions to Shyness.:How to Overcome Shyness, Social Anxiety & Fear of Public Speaking. (2004). By Martin M. Antony, Ph.D. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
A concise guide filled with practical and easy to learn exercises to help the reader manage social anxiety. The book is small enough to carry with you in your pocket or purse.
Dying of Embarrassment: Help for Social Anxiety & Phobia. (1992). By Barbara G. Markway, Ph.D., Cheryl N. Carmin, Ph.D., C. Alec Pollard, Ph.D., and Teresa Flynn, Ph.D. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Our all-time favorite until our own book came along! Provides a good description of the kinds of problems faced by socially anxious people, along with solid advice about how to get help and move forward.
The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Your Fears. (2000). By Martin M. Antony Ph.D., and Richard P. Swinson, M.D. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
A highly readable self-help book with practical recommendations to help overcome shyness and social anxiety.
Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe: Working Through Social Anxiety. (2000). By Signe A. Dayhoff, Ph.D. Placitas, New Mexico: Effectiveness-Plus Publications.
Covers everything from soup to nuts. Written from an insider's perspective, with humor and empathy.
Stop obsessing: How to overcome your obsessions and compulsions. (2001). By E. Foa & R. Wilson. New York: Bantam Books.
A book by one of the most active researchers on obsessive-compulsive disorder. Can be used independently but it also works well with professional treatment by a clinician experienced with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
This book helps family members understand OCD and provides information on medication and behavioural techniques for dealing with this difficult anxiety disorder.
This book contains easy to read case descriptions, list of symptoms, questionnaires for assessing yourself and behavioural techniques for complex OCD.
Master Your Panic and Take Back Your Life: Twelve Sessions to Overcome High Anxiety. (1994). By D.F. Beckfield. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact Press.
Self-help book based on principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy.
10 Simple solutions to Panic: How to Overcome Panic Attacks, Calm Physical Symptoms & Reclaim Your Life. (2004). By Martin Antony, Ph.D. and Randi McCabe, Ph.D. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Simple and effective techniques to help you discover ways to replace anxious thinking with calmer, more realistic thoughts and to develop ways to face fearful situations.
Your Perfect Right, Ninth Edition: Assertiveness and Equality in Your Life and Relationships (2015). By R. Alberti & M. Emmons. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact.
A bestseller emphasizing the development of better communication skills for assertiveness. Contains questionnaires, step-by-step learning procedures, and information on related topics such as anger, school, the workplace, and the family.
The Assertive Woman (3rd edition). (1997). By S.Phelps & N.Austin. San Luis Obispo,CA: Impact.
Offers help with body image, attitude, power, compliments, saying no, and anger. Explores possible scenarios and response strategies.
How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends (2000) by D. Gabor. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Practical advice about initiating contacts and developing friendships.
Be Your Own Dating Service: A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Relationships.(1996). Nina Atwood. New York: Henry Holt.
Atwood, a therapist, provides details on how to handle the dating process from first steps to the development of a healthy romantic relationship, with emphasis on creating a full, rewarding life as a single person. The book provides step-by-step information about how to search for the right partner.
Date Lines: Communications from 'Hello' to 'I Do' and Everything in Between. (1998). By Nina Atwood. New York: Henry Holt.
A follow-up to the author's previous book (listed above), this one puts more emphasis on communication in dating and developing a healthy romance. Very practical and down-to-earth advice. The very specific information and coaching (including ideas for wording when dealing with difficult topics) should be very helpful for people with social anxiety.
Helping Your Anxious Child : A Step-By-Step Guide for Parents. (2000). By R. Rapee, S. Spence, V. Cobham, & A. Wignall Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Press.
As it promises, provides a step-by-step approach. Illustrations can be understood by children. Many useful and practical examples. Uses plain language. One of the best books for parents.
Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child. (1996). K. Manassis. NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
This book is briefer than the one by Rapee and colleagues. Less detail about techniques. Has a good section on medication and coaching for parents when dealing with professionals.
An easy-to-read and very successful instructional guide to parent-child communication.
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2 to 12 (2nd edition). (1996). By T.W. Phelan.
In a very entertaining manner, Phelan shows why parent-child communication must be different from adult-adult exchanges. Provides excellent suggestions for promoting and discouraging various behaviours.
How to deal with your Acting-up Teenager: Practical Self-Help for Desperate Parents. (1998). By Robert Bayard and Jean Bayard.
A self-help book with detailed steps for parents in establishing mutually respectful relationships with their children.
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. (1999). By D.D. Burns. New York: Avon.
Self-help book on overcoming depression. Emphasizes cognitive-behavioural techniques. Depression is frequently a problem for persons with anxiety disorders.
Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think (2015) By D. Greenberger, & C.A. Padesky, C.A.. New York: Guilford Press.
Designed to be used independently or in the context of cognitive therapy for depression.
A Time to Heal: The Road to Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics. (1988). By T.L.Cermak. Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher.
This book is out of print (also, the pub house is no longer in LA but in NYC, known as Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam). It's all right to list it anyway, but you should note here that it may be hard to find.
A hope-inspiring book for children of alcoholics who are having relationship difficulties or are still troubled by childhood trauma. Includes personal stories of alcoholic families and individual recovery. Describes a "path to healing" and various steps taken along the way.
The Recovery Book. (1992). By A.J.Mooney, A. Eisenberg, & H. Eisenberg. New York: Workman.
Detailed prescription for recovering from addiction; also of interest to family members and friends. Discusses how to choose treatment, possible obstacles to recovery, and relapse prevention.
The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder. (1996) by Katherine Phillips. New York: Oxford University Press.
Describes and suggests treatment options for body dysmorphic disorder, a condition in which people are preoccupied by what they feel is a defect in their appearance.
The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships. (1997). By H. Lerner. New York: Harper Perennial.
Bestseller that explores how women can improve their relationships by learning to recognize and appropriately express anger. Deals with specific anger situations, such as those involving partners, parents, children, and families.
The Anger Workbook. (1992). By L. Bilodeau. Minneapolis: CompCare.
A very practical and insightful approach to anger management. Explains how to understand and transform anger by working through a series of exercises and questionnaires.
This self-help book provides a method for assessing your anger and strategies for dealing with anger in healthier ways.
Shy Bladder Syndrome: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Paruresis (2001). By S. Soifer, G.D. Zgourides, J. Himle. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
A remarkable book offering a practical and well-designed program.
Relief from insomnia: Getting the sleep of your dreams. (1996). By C. Morin. New York: Doubleday Books.
An easy to read book to help with insomnia. Has been used in studies of insomnia treatment with good results.
Calm: Releasing Tension and Anxiety.
Available through the Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba. Telephone 925-0600 or order through the websitewww.adam.mb.ca.
"Calm" is a soothing combination of music and guided relaxation exercises narrated by psychologist Dr. Andrew Jones. Two effective relaxation techniques, relaxed breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are easily learned in these step-by-step instructions.
"empowering teens to be active participants in creating their own healthy, calm, peaceful lives." Guided meditation – relaxation techniques designed to decrease stress, anger and anxiety while increasing self-esteem and self- awareness.
This self-help manual provides simple, effective techniques for overcoming traumatic stress symptoms. It examines different types of trauma and your concerns about safety and sense of security as well as associated symptoms such as guilt, shame and loss.
Ten Days to Self-Esteem. (1993). By David Burns.
While the title boosts a "quick fix", the strategies Dr. Burns offers are tried and true. The manual offers techniques for assessing your level of self-esteem and provides strategies that you can work on to change the way you behave, feel and think. The program requires commitment and patience to achieve change and usually takes longer than ten days.
Combines Western and Eastern principles of psychology into a program to learn how to appreciate yourself and increase self-esteem. Techniques are explained to help you watch your thoughts, especially the non-appreciative ones, and to become aware of and build on your strengths. As the title says simple solutions.


One Sentence Summary of 45 Effective Ways for Hiring Smart : Making a hiring error can be very expensive – around two and a half times the salary of the person hired if you catch the error six months later – and the success of a company depends on the quality of people in it; this book recommends 45 methods, tricks and stratagems for hiring as efficiently as possible.
By Dr. Pierre Mornell, 240 pages, published in 2003.
Dr. Pierre Mornell, a Training Psychiatrist, shares with us his 15 years of experience as a recruitment consultant in the form of 45 methods divided into 5 sections. According to him, numerous companies are not sufficiently prepared for recruiting and do not dedicate enough resource to it. Further, the top ten American teaching institutions for business affairs do not provide any training on evaluation, selection and recruitment of personnel to key positions: "MBA students are offered exactly the opposite […] How to interview successfully in order to get the most coveted jobs." His 45 strategies are not strict rules, but rather ways of improving the recruitment process, of reducing uncertainty, and getting the time on your side that is necessary to go through the legal process. Here is a summary of each of them, chapter by chapter. I have highlighted the ones that I think are most relevant to my small business.
To save time and be efficient you must eliminate 80% of candidates without even meeting them. This avoids unnecessary interviews. Additionally, the candidate prepares himself to the greatest extent possible for the interview: "Surprising" him with one of these original methods can tell you a lot about him.
Make phone contact with the candidate.
This will tell you a lot about him: see if it is easy to set up an appointment with him. If he returns your call quickly or calls you at the required time, does he speak well, and finally what first impression did he leave you with.
Ask for a letter and a resume.
This may seem obvious, and it is. Other than the basic information, examine whether the presentation is neat or sloppy, whether there are spelling or typing mistakes, etc. In particular, verify the facts on the resume: according to a study conducted by a specialist agency, 65% of executives lie about their university degree, 45% lie about the actual responsibilities of their position and 42% lie about their salary.
Give an assignment before the interview.
Asking the candidate to visit a store, a warehouse or a website and asking him for an account with suggestions for improvement can be a great way to test his skills.
Walk around the office when the candidate arrives.
This strategy is for medium or large companies: a tour of my office, or those of my employees, would be very quick! But the idea is to make the candidate feel comfortable by making small talk and offering him coffee, then inviting him for a tour of your facility to introduce him to employees and see how he interacts with them. If you have anything unusual or interesting on the premises, it might be interesting to see whether or not the candidate asks questions about it, demonstrating whether or not he shows signs of being curious.
Read resume in teams if possible.
Cast the widest net possible.
The more candidates you have, the better your chances of hiring the Best ONE. Therefore, cast a wide net, and use all the means at your disposal to make your job offer known: agencies, websites (including your company intranet), your network, etc.
Use caution around any big change.
In the same way that you would never ask a 100-meter sprinter to run a 1500-meter race, it is important to be aware of whether the candidate comes from a large company and wants to work in a small or medium one, or completely change industries.
Rethink the position before the interview.
If you are filling an existing position, this is an ideal time to take a look at the position and subsequently modify it.
Use pre-interview tips in combinations.
Combine the above techniques to create a funnel for eliminating inadequate candidates at each level.
Conduct a brief pre-interview interview.
Make a first meeting short when possible. Especially when the candidate's resume is impressive but the candidate himself is not.
It is important to conduct an interview. It's the most important part of the hiring process, and it can be deceptive – the ones that get the job are sometimes those that succeeded in this phase rather than the best qualified. What's more, actors can easily fool you. The author also recommends keeping the candidate as long as possible because a candidate on the defensive is on his best behavior but when he is detained, he lets his defenses down. This allows you to judge the man rather than the image.
Trust your instincts – Chemistry is crucial.
Your mind is made up during the first few minutes of the interview. If you are not "feeling it," trust your intuition.
Look for the passionate candidate.
A passionate candidate loves his work. He puts all his effort and energy into it.
Ask all your questions at once.
This might be surprising but it has three advantages: 1) once you have asked a question, the ball is in the candidate's court. It's his job to sell himself the best he can by responding to all your questions. This helps you avoid the most common interview pitfalls: 2) talking too much and, 3) not listening enough.
Have fun during the interview.
Ask two or three seemingly naïve questions, like inspector Columbo, then sit back and watch carefully. These questions could be "Are you lucky?", "Are you curious?".
Assign a mini-project to the finalists.
About three-quarters of the way into the interview, assign the candidate a task or a project that will allow you to test his skills and break the monotony of the interview. I personally find this type of test very effective: the last time I hired someone, I had a very nice candidate who, on paper, had all the qualifications necessary for the position and who told me about some impressive achievements. When it was time for the test (which required debugging an application), he was simply the worst of all those I interviewed. It showed me right away that he wasn't qualified for the job in spite of all the brilliant things he told me about.
Seek closure by announcing the five-minute warning.
Saying "we have five minutes left" at the end of the interview encourages the candidate to reveal something important before this short time elapses.
Pay attention to the behavior quirks, gestures and verbal idiosyncrasies of the candidate: these might be an indication of alcohol or drug use.
Beware of a candidate's strengths: when pushed to the limits, these can become weaknesses. An individual who has a strong need to be recognized and accepted could appear to be genuinely charming, sociable and hard-working; but under pressure, he could have a tendency to pursue his popularity more than results and over-sell himself.
Pick a subject where you are the expert.
Discuss a subject that you are an expert in to see how the candidate handles himself.
Takes notes during the interview.
Take a sheet of paper on which you have drawn a straight line, dividing it in two: on the right-hand side, write what the candidate says and, on the left, what you think. Very useful for deciding between several candidates.
Interview in teams for top candidates.
It is not a commonly used method, but definitely very effective, especially for management positions.
Ask for a legal release.
Our society is more and more litigation oriented. It is important to protect yourself thoroughly. Think of all the clauses that you should include in the work contract, make him sign the company rules, the procedure manual. Don't hesitate to consult a lawyer.
Throw a few curveballs at the end of the interview.
Perhaps you think the game is over after the interview, but you are only at halftime. Continuing to watch the candidate after the interview allows you to learn several things about him.
Ask a return call from the candidate.
Before the candidate leaves the office, ask him to call you early on Monday. According to the author, about 15% of candidates don't call!
Show him a project that you are in the middle of studying and ask him what he thinks. I have also sent a surprise technical question via email to candidates asking them to find a quick and effective solution. Only one person understood my question and sent me a satisfactory solution. That's the one I hired because it was one more positive in addition to all the others.
Travel with finalists for executive positions.
A trip lets you learn an enormous amount about a person. Even a simple car ride, especially if he's the one driving.
Meet the spouse or significant others.
For management positions, meeting the spouse can give you a better idea of the candidate's personality, and lets you find out if the spouse is an asset or an obstacle for him in his work.
Put potential problems on the table.
Plan for a final interview to resolve any potential problems. Rather than finding out if problems will come up, it's more a matter of finding out what the problems will be.
Use an intuitive person in the selection process.
Ask an intuitive person from among your personal or professional acquaintances to help you evaluate the candidates. You might be surprised by what they are able to tell you.
Consider what psychological tests have to offer.
Use tests, but be aware that the skill of the person who evaluates the results is even more important than the type of test used.
Graphologists were unable to predict scores on the Eysenck personality questionnaire using writing samples from the same people.
Graphologists were unable to predict scores on the Myers-Briggs test using writing samples from the same people.
Using meta-analysis drawn from over 200 studies, graphologists were generally unable to predict any kind of personality trait on any personality test.
Professional graphologists using handwriting analysis were just as ineffective as lay people at predicting performance.
A broad literature screen done by King and Koehler confirmed dozens of studies showing the mechanical aspects of graphology (slant, slope, etc.) are essentially worthless predictors of job performance.
The best way to summarize the appeal that graphology has despite the complete lack of empirical evidence has been put up by Dr Rowan Bayne, a British psychologist who wrote several studies on graphology: "It's very seductive because at a very crude level someone who is neat and well behaved tends to have neat handwriting" and then added that the practice was "useless… absolutely hopeless". It is also worth noting that the British Psychological Society for example ranks graphology alongside astrology – giving them both "zero validity".
Checking a candidate's references properly does not just mean checking to see if they are real, but also having access to numerous witnesses of his strengths and weaknesses.
Ask the references to call you back.
Call the references at a time when you know you will not catch the actual person, like lunchtime for example. Then you can leave a message with the front desk, a secretary or an answering machine something like this: "Mr. or Ms. X has applied for the position of Y in our company. I would be grateful if you would call me back if this candidate is exceptional." Between a candidate where 2 out of 10 people called back and one where 8 out of 10 called back, the information conveyed is not the same and yet not one derogatory word has been spoken. Perfectly legal.
Network up to the chain of command.
It is better to go directly to God than to the saints. Try to reach the highest ranking individual with respect to the candidate.
Use the internet as a resource.
You can find out a lot of information these days by doing an internet search on the candidate's name. Do it.
Perform due diligence for all finalists.
Ask the candidate: "In your opinion, will I hear positive or negative things about you when I talk to your references?" A practical and fair question. The candidate can then forewarn his network of your future calls.
Devise a phone reference checklist.
Meet references for the finalists.
You will get a complete and more honest information if you establish direct contact with the reference. If possible, stop off to meet a key person in their office and discuss the candidate with them.
Some strategies to save you time.
Invest in people, not ideas.
The secret to success in business lies more in human resources than in money, technology or ideas.
Sometimes, certain leaders are surrounded by people who hide bad news from them, often they mean well or they are afraid to let the truth be known. Find someone you can trust who can warn you of impending doom.
Follow the three cardinal rules.
Ask yourself these ten questions.
Some personal questions to help you better evaluate the candidates.
Use yourself as a test case with experts.
Try yourself out as a virtual candidate on the experts that you are going to ask to help you with the hiring.
Suggest a trial run when possible.
If you can't decide on a candidate, give him an important task to do or ask him to do a job as a test.
Design your own hiring system.
The author recommends a framework to select the best techniques. I was inspired to create a summary sheet of the principal points which I used when I hired someone recently. The author then recommends a box of tools for the 10 stages of the interview, a list of many questions to ask during the interview, puzzles that test a candidate's creative intelligence, and a list of 10 surprise questions.
I don't actually agree with all the techniques recommended by Doctor Pierre Mornell. Handwriting analysis is an antiquated technique which is relegated to the same rank as astrology or to a lecture on entrails by the scientific community, and the author seems at times somewhat expeditious in the examples that he gives throughout the book. Some candidates were denied positions for reasons that seem frivolous to me.
Never-the-less, the variety of recommended methods, the wealth of examples, means everyone will get something from it, whether you work in a small, medium or large company. What's more, the cost of the book and the time necessary to read it (2 to 4 hours) are negligible in comparison to the amount of time lost that a single failed hire could cost you. If this book only transforms one failed hire into a successful hire, you will have a return on your investment that could be the best deal in the galaxy, at the very least 😉 . You would be wrong to deprive yourself.
Numerous methods, tricks, tips, and strategies simply explained.
Superb book with lots of illustrations.
From experience, I know many heads of small and medium companies who are helpless when confronted with having to hire: this book will help them enormously.
Negligible cost with respect to the potential gain.
The author seems a little expeditious in some of his hiring.
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El Torneo de las Cinco Naciones de 1927 (Five Nations Championship 1927) fue la 40° edición del principal Torneo de rugby del Hemisferio Norte.

El torneo fue compartido entre la selección de Escocia y la de Irlanda.

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Imam Mahdi ATFS
A blog by Abal Faadhil
Holy Places related to Imam-e-Zamana (a.s)
This topic – which is academic as well as historical – has a wide scope. Its importance and significance not only invites a person to ponder on the places associated with Imam -e-Zamana (a.s.) but also illuminates the path of the ones who are in search of truth. It frees the person from the vicious web of evil propaganda and guides him to the path of truth. It gives him the courage to fight the evil forces and makes him steadfast on true path.
When Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) announced in the Sermon of Ghadeer that he (s.a.w.a.) would have 12 successors – the first of which is Imam Ali (a.s.) while the last is the one whose name is be his name, whose agnomen is his agnomen and he (a.s.) would fill the world with truth and justice – then this sermon was not only a proclamation of the mastership of Imam Ali (a.s.) but it was also an announcement of the supremacy, power and sovereignty of his (s.a.w.a) last successor. This proclamation shattered the ignoble & unholy plans of the conspirators to acquire power and authority. Hence, Saqeefa was the place where a malicious gathering took place and a strong effort was made to put a veil on the proclamation of Ghadeer. Since the last fourteen centuries, rulers have used all their might – in terms of power, money and authority – and have left no stone unturned to suppress the event of Ghadeer. Majority of (so called) scholars were their courtiers and in awe of the rulers. Thus, their loyalty was not to the religion but to the rulers. These scholars were successful in erasing the event of Ghadeer from the books of history. Else, how is it possible that majority of the Muslims could be unaware of a sermon and an event which was announced by the one who spoke only what was revealed to him, and which was witnessed by one lakh thirty thousand pilgrims? The holy places associated with Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) preserved the lofty, holy, distinguished and divine event (of Ghadeer) in the annals of history and nullified all the efforts of the enemies of Allah in erasing it.
After the demise of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a), the way the first three caliphs – also called as "rightly guided" – ruled the Islamic empire, it allowed the age old customs and rituals to creep into Islam in the garb of religion. The influences and elements that were predominant among the pagan and polytheists Arabs (before the advent of Islam) once again raised their ugly heads. Only now they were given the tag of "Islam". Thus, not only idolatry became common but the distinctions between permitted (halal) and prohibited (haram) too were erased. The Islamic environment and its teachings were further corrupted and ruined by Abu Sufyan and Muawiyah. Their frequent journeys from Damascus to Madina played no small role in tarnishing and jolting the foundations of Islam. Thus, when the Islamic empire came under the apparent caliphate of the fourth caliph – Imam Ali (a.s) – he had to face rebellion from all quarters which led to frequent wars. After his (a.s) caliphate, Islam was engulfed in a storm of calamities. The painful and agonising event of Karbala took place even while the sermon of Ghadeer was still echoing in the hearts of the people. After this heart-breaking event, the sons of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) – who were his (s.a.w.a.) rightful successors – chose to remain away from the people. But they were the symbols of piety, courage, worship, forbearance and etiquette. They always endeavoured to expose the malicious and un-Islamic propagandas of the rulers and highlighted the corrupt teachings that had become part of Islam. Due to their endless knowledge, they were able to put forth the true picture of Islam among the people and explained to them the religion that was brought by the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). Thus, they laid the platform for the establishment of the original Islam of which they were the authentic heirs. They were always called as "sons of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a)" right till the eleventh Imam – Imam Askari (a.s). The lives of all the eleven infallibles – till 260 AH – were filled with oppression and turmoil. History has recorded the smallest details. The sermon of Ghadeer had mentioned twelve successors. Thus as per witnesses and select followers, Imam Mahdi (a.s.) went into minor occultation (for 69 years) and then into major occultation. In this era of major occultation, the venerated places associated with Imam-e-Zamana (a.s) play a vital role. Millions of devotees visit them annually to obtain grace and blessings. The graves of Saamarra and all other places where Imam-e-Zamana (a.s) himself is a regular visitor, are regarded sacred and blessed for his (a.s.) followers. These holy places are the minarets that proclaim the Imamate of the final successor of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) viz. Imam Mahdi (a.s)
The places that are related with Imam (a.s) not only invite devotees towards them but they also provide solace and a ray of hope to the broken heart. Every pilgrim, every believer leaves his house for the sacred journey of visiting the places connected to Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s) with hope and optimism.
"Keep moving for you will meet him somewhere; if you stop, the earth will grip your feet"
Now let us talk about these places after we have discussed their importance and significance. Every believer is restless and keen to visit those places again and again. His only wish is that his entire life should pass in visiting those places. Maybe in one of those journeys he may get a glimpse of the one for whom the heart yearns and he may see his (a.s) glorious visage.
(1) Saamarraa
Today, many people live away from their homes due to various reasons. But the love of their ancestors compels them to return to their native place. Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) too visits his ancestral town and home in Saamarraa to visit the graves of his forefathers. Numerous incidents have been narrated regarding the presence of Imam (a.s.) in Saamarraa. Mirza Mohaddis-e-Noori in his book "Jannatul Mawa" gives reference of Maulana Zainul Abedeen, son of great scholar Mohammed Salmasi and narrates an incident of Allama Sayed Mohammed Mahdi Bahrul Uloom. Maulana Salmasi narrates – "We were reciting prayers in the precincts (Haram) of Askariyain (i.e. the mausoleum of Imam Hasan Askari (a.s.) and Imam Ali Naqi (a.s.)). He (Bahrul Uloom) wanted to rise for the third rakat after Tashhahud. Suddenly, he looked shaken and hesitated (for standing up). But soon he regained his composure and rose up slowly. After the prayers all of us were surprised at that momentary lapse of poise but none of us could gather the courage to ask him the reason behind it. Finally, we reached home and were about to eat, when one of the elders gestured to me to ask him (Bahrul Uloom) about his act during prayers. I replied that he was closer to the Allamah than me. I managed to get the attention of Allamah Bahrul Uloom who said "What are you two talking about?" I replied, "These people wanted to know the reason for your hesitation during the prayers today." He revealed, "Today, while I was praying I saw Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) entering the haram in order to do ziyaarat of his holy father (a.s.). I was overawed by his grandeur and splendour. This was the reason for my hesitation. Once he (a.s) left the Mausoleum I was at ease."
(2) Masjid-e-Sehlah
Abu Bakr Hazrami narrates that I asked Holy Imam Ja'far –as- Sadiq (a.s.) (or Imam Mohammad-e-Baqir (a.s.)) "Which is the holiest place after the holy places of Ka'abah (Mecca) and the grave of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)? Imam (a.s.) replied,
"It is Kufa. There are graves of Prophets and vicegerents in this holy place. Also in this blessed place is Masjid-e-Sehlah. Allah has not sent any prophet except that he has recited prayers in this mosque. From this very place the justice of Allah will be manifested. The Qaem (a.t.f.s.) of Allah will establish his government over here. It is he who will fill the earth with justice.''
(Mustadrak al Wasael, v. 3, pg. 416)
The author of Mafatih-ul-Jinan, the venerated "mohaddis", Shaikh Abbas-e-Qummi (r.a.) – besides being a great Mujtahid was also an authority on traditions. He narrates from Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) about the greatness of the Holy Masjid-e-Sehlah. Imam tells Abu Baseer, "This is one of the places liked by Allah. No day or night passes except that angels descend on this holy masjid and worship in it. If I had been close to this place then I too would have prayed all my prayers only in this masjid." Then he further added, "O Abu Mohammad! The distinctions of this masjid that have not been narrated surpass those which have been narrated. Abu Baseer asked, "May I be sacrificed on you! Will Hazrat-e-Qaem (a.s.) always be in this masjid? He replied, "Yes"
(3) Karbala
The respected scholar – Shaikh Ali Rashtee – who was the student of "supreme researcher" Shaikh Mutuza Ansaari (r.a.) – narrates an incident. He says, "I was returning to Najaf-e-Ashraf after performing the ziyaarat of Abu Abdillah Imam Husain (a.s). I was travelling in a boat in the Euphrates River. There were others too in that boat but they were busy joking and laughing. But one person from that group was restrained and serious. The others were making fun of him and harassing him but he remained silent. After we disembarked, I met him and inquired from him about the entire episode. He said, "All of them are my relatives and are Sunnis. My father too was a Sunni but my mother was a Shia. By the grace of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s), I am a Shia. My name is Yaqut and I trade in oil. Once I had travelled on the outskirts of Hillah (a city in southern Iraq) to buy oil from the Bedouins. We were returning to Hillah and stopped on the way to take some rest. Due to the tiredness of the journey, I went to sleep. When I woke up I found that I was alone. That area was known for its wild animals and I was alone over there. I was trembling with fear and tried to continue on my journey. Unfortunately I lost the way. I called out to my caliphs on whom I had unwavering faith. But it was of no help. Suddenly the words of my mother came to my mind. She had once said that we Shias have an Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s) whose agnomen is "Abu Saaleh". He always comes to the rescue of those who are in distress and never forsakes the weak and helpless. I vowed that if I call out his name and he comes to my rescue, then I will adopt the religion of my mother. So I said "Yaa Abaa Saleh Adrikni." No sooner had I uttered these words, I saw a person wearing a green turban approaching me. He showed me the way and ordered me to accept and adopt the religion of my mother. He accompanied me to the outskirts of a village whose inhabitants were Shias. I asked him "O my Master! Will you not come with me in the village?" He (a.s) replied, "No. Like you there are thousands in other cities who are calling out to me for help and I have to reach to their aid too." Saying this he disappeared. I narrated this episode to the famous scholar of Hillah – Syed Mahdi Qazvini. I asked him that if I want to meet Imam (a.s) once again then what should I do. He said "Go for the ziyaarat of Abu Abdillah(a.s.) in Karbala for forty Friday nights (Shab-e-Jumah)." I immediately started going for ziyaarat. On the fortieth Friday night, when I was nearing Karbala, I saw that there was intense scrutiny of all the pilgrims. Only those who had the relevant documents and ID proofs were being allowed inside the mausoleum. Unfortunately I had neither. At that very moment, my eyes fell on Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s). He was in non-Arab attire wearing a white head-gear. Impulsively I called out to him for help. He (a.s) caught my hand and took me inside the haram without the sentries noticing either of us.
(al-Najm al- Saqib, vol. 2, Chapter 7, pg. 719, Incident no 71; Behaar al-Anwaar, vol. 53, pp. 292 – 293)
(4) Holy Ka'bah
Numerous traditions narrate that Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s) visits the Holy Ka'bah during Haj. The second special deputy – Janab Mohammed bin Usman Amri – says, "I have personally heard that 'I swear by Allah! Saheb-ul-Amr comes to Mecca every year in the season of Haj. He sees the people and recognizes them while the people see him but don't recognize him"
(Kamaaluddin, vol. 2, Chapter 43, H. No. 8; Wasail al-Shiah, vol. 11, pg.135)
Ali Ibn Ahmed Khadiji Kufi narrates from Azdee who said, "Once I was busy doing the tawaaf of the Ka'abah. I had completed six rounds and was about to start the seventh when my eyes fell on a handsome youth standing to the right of Ka'abah. A wonderful fragrance was emanating from him. He was surrounded by people wanting to talk to him. Everyone was in awe of him. I had never seen anyone talking more sweetly and pleasantly than him. I too was drawn towards him. I went near him so that I could converse with him. But the crowd pushed me back. I asked them "Who is this person?" They replied, "He is the son of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a). He comes every year to meet and converse with the 'special' people (i.e. Shias). I called out loudly, "O my Master! I too want to come near you so that you can guide me to the right path." Hearing this, the youth threw some pebbles towards me. I picked them up. People became curious and asked "What did that youth throw towards you?" I said "Pebbles." But when I opened my hand, I saw that it was gold. I ran behind that youth till I caught up with him. Looking at me he said, "Now my argument is completed on you and the truth has become manifest to you. You have received insight in religion. Do you know who am I?" I said "No". He replied, "I am Mahdi. I am Qaem. I am the one who will fill the earth with justice just as it was filled with oppression. The world can never remain void of a divine representative (Hujjat). This is a trust delivered to you. Proclaim it to your (religious) brothers"
(Kamaaluddin, vol. 2, Chapter 43, H. No. 18; Behaar al-Anwaar, vol. 52, Chapter 18, H. No. 1)
Numerous lovers of Ahle Bait (a.s) have had the good fortune of meeting Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s) in the mausoleum of Ameerul Momineen (a.s), in Kazmain and also in Jannatul Baqi. Their incidents are found in books. It is not possible to narrate all those incidents in this small article. But, as it was mentioned in the introduction of this article, that a person innately attaches himself to the one who brings him success and salvation. The aim of our lives is to obtain the pleasure of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s). He is the final representative of the Ahle Bait (a.s) and their 'radiant lamp.' This world exists only due to his grace and mercy. The doors of his kindness and benevolence are wide open for the believers. It is our responsibility that we make an all-out effort to obtain his mercy. Whenever we get an opportunity to visit these venerated places, we should bear in mind that our Imam (a.s) too frequents those places. If only, Yusuf-e-Zahra would purify our sinful eyes by giving us a glimpse of his radiant visage! If only he (a.s) would illuminate our gloomy hearts by his dazzling brilliance! May Allah give all of us the perception to feel his presence in all the places mentioned above! Is he a true devotee who does not yearn for his beloved? We say in Dua-e-Nudbah "It is difficult for me that I can see all the creatures but am deprived of your meeting." This one statement beautifully sums up the sorrow within every follower of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s) due to his separation from his Imam (a.s). It also expresses his desire and yearning to meet Imam (a.s). May Allah hasten the reappearance of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s) and include us among his sincere servants. Aameen!
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Many physical therapists in Boise work with patients who have had cortisone shots for back pain relief.
Cortisone is a steroid that is often used to alleviate inflammation. Many painful conditions in the spine and other joints such as shoulders, knees and elbows are directly related to inflammation. When inflammation is suspected as the cause of one's pain cortisone may be given by a physician through an injection into the painful joint or around the inflamed tendon or ligament.
In the case of back pain cortisone is given through epidural injections into spine, around the spinal joints and nerves. Spinal surgeons or a physiatrist, non-surgical pain specialist, will give epidural injections outpatient surgery center. The procedure is only done after an MRI or bone scan is used to identify a specific area of the spine that is the most likely the source of pain. The surgeon uses a fluoroscope, (real time x-ray) to guide a long needle into the inflamed area. Sometimes dye that can be seen on x-ray is injected into the spine before the cortisone, in order to confirm the correct placement of the needle. Once the needle is properly placed the physician injects cortisone and an anesthetic into the area.
In the case of joints such as shoulders and knees the physician guides the needle into the joint or around the tendon by hand (no fluoroscope). The injection of this extra fluid into the joint or tendon space can sometimes be irritating for up to 24 hours. Cortisone injections can take up to a week to deliver full relief. It is important to have a skilled orthopedic physician or surgeon perform the injection in order to ensure effectiveness of the treatment and to minimize side effects of the shot.
Cortisone injections can take up to 6 days to become fully effective.
In many cases however cortisone injections are a symptomatic method of treatment, meaning that the cortisone primarily treats the symptoms of the condition without addressing the underlying cause. However they are still valuable because they can be very effective at reducing pain, enabling patients to participate in physical therapy that is intended to address the under lying cause of the pain and inflammation. In cases where a tendon, such as rotator cuff is inflamed due to a single incident then the Cortisone may be all a patient needs to get rid of their pain for good.
After a cortisone shot the injection site is to be kept clean and dry for up to 24 hours, However ice may be needed to address any post injection soreness. The recovery time for epidural injections usually ranges 24 to 48 hours. The patient can return home from this outpatient procedure immediately. Physicians will only administer three cortisone injections per year. If used too frequently, the cortisone will begin to degrade both ligaments and soft tissues around the joint.


Knitting season is in full swing, and I've been busy developing and working on a lot of designs for winter and spring releases this month. Based on where I'm at with sketching, collaborating, swatching, designing and finally knitting these new creations, you guys can brace yourself for lots of winter accessories, and even a fun baby project headed your way!
I wanted the Remy to be a really comfortable sweater that's warm, but not too warm. The cables and demi-boatneck collar lend it to doubling as both a casual and formal sweater. After knitting a whole, human-sized sweater, you want it to be useful, right?
We've come to the end, my friends. This is the last tutorial day in the fall knit along. Since I know many of you are not quite at the finishing point, never fear! I've decided to extend the giveaway deadline through the end of the month to give everyone a fair chance (and Thanksgiving weekend if you're in the U.S.) to finish your sweaters. Full and updated giveaway details are at the bottom of this post.
I've said it before, but we are so very close to finishing our Remy Pullover sweaters! The last two steps, the first of which I'll share with you today, are so easy too. You're basically out of the woods on the Remy if you've made it this far!
Last week's installment of the fall knit along featured the pattern for the first sleeve for your Remy Pullover. This week is a bit of a repeat since it's time for sleeve 2 of 2. There are a couple of variations you can do if you are a knitter who hates knitting things like mittens, socks and sweater sleeves. You know, projects that involve knitting things twice.
Ain't he a beaut? Meet the Remy Pullover, my latest pattern and the sweater we'll be knitting in this fall's knit along. Last spring I did a little experiment with a sock knit along, and the response was awesome, so this fall, I figured it was time to do it again. And really embrace sweater weather while we're at it. This fall's knit along features this lovely cabled pullover with raglan sleeves (a pattern I'm calling the Remy Pullover) as our project!


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What Disaster Preparedness Can Teach Us Now
Rebecca Kilbreath
Traditional disaster preparedness involves creating a plan for when chaos strikes, whether it's brought forth by Mother Nature or manmade. As COVID-19 continues to shape our world, we talked with two experts in disaster planning in the foodservice industry.
Ralph H. Goldbeck AIA is an owner/partner of Kitchens To Go built by Carlin. He is a registered architect with over 40 years in the foodservice industry and is currently Chair of the Fresno Citizen Corps Council and former Board Chair of the Central California American Red Cross. Goldbeck is active in many industry associations and is currently Industry Advisory Board chair for the Association for Healthcare Foodservice.
Amy B. Lewis, MBA, is the director of marketing and business development for Kitchens To Go built by Carlin. She has over 30 years in the foodservice industry with wide-ranging expertise in sales, marketing, brand management, new business development, and leadership. She is a member of numerous industry boards and committees and presents regularly on the topic of disaster preparedness in foodservice.
In this Q&A, they discuss what they've learned in the arena of disaster preparedness, how it applies to this moment, and what they're seeing in the foodservice marketplace right now.
I know you have a long background in disaster preparedness and recovery. How is the global pandemic different — or not — from your past experiences?
RG: It is different. This is more like a world war than a typical disaster. Like with Hurricane Katrina or even 9/11, the impact was localized, or we dealt with it as a country. This is a world event. When you have a disaster, something bad happens and you come in and pick up the pieces. You deal with the immediate cleanup, then you deal with the recovery, and then it's over. In this situation, it's not an immediate event, it has a long-term impact and the recovery is even longer. There may not be a recovery from this in some sense. The normal will move to what will be a new normal. So, this is a very unique situation.
AL: I've spent hours during the pandemic on webinars and listening to different broadcasts. What's different about this is that people keep saying they planned for a disaster, but they've never done pandemic planning. I mean, I don't think anybody truly thought this would happen. The other, positive side is that there's a great opportunity for innovation, which will look very different from what would happen in a traditional disaster. If it's a flood, a fire, a hurricane, you go back to business as usual as the goal. Nobody can do that now. There's a whole new lingo that's cropped up now with "physical distancing", "flattening the curve", "community containment" and creating "outposts", for instance, as colleges and universities look at what to do so they can feed students safely. They need to "de-densify," and I believe there's a lot of opportunity in both the commercial and noncommercial segments as people move past analysis paralysis. People in every segment have been talking about and considering the same things over and over and over. Now is the time to look forward. It's time to look at your operation and think about what you can do differently moving forward to help get customers back. The innovative spirit that humans have is different in this situation than it would be in a regular disaster.
What do you think is most applicable to this moment in terms of your experience in disaster recovery?
AL: Communication and transparency. I was on a NACUFS (National Association of College and University Foodservices) call recently, and they talked about pulling together foodservice and auxiliary services and even residential services — and they were all working together. Now is the time to look at teamwork and identify those areas that needed to be shored up a bit.
Obviously, sanitation is huge, but it's really about transparency for everybody. What steps is the restaurant taking to ensure its staff and overall operation are safe and what are they doing to ensure customers can come and dine and don't leave infected? And what signage or other cues, like sanitation stations, are in place to let patrons know what the operator is doing? It can't be behind doors. You have to have it out front.
RG: When you have a normal disaster, something is left broken. The problem with this is that nothing is broken. Everything is there. You just can't use it. So, people aren't used to that. As Amy mentioned, a lot of disaster planning is written around typical disasters but not a pandemic.
What are you seeing trending? And what's keeping you busy?
RG: We're seeing a postponement of certain things — plans are being postponed to deal with the unplanned. People are looking for nontraditional solutions because this is such a strange time The supply chain has been interrupted and will continue to be interrupted. That's going to continue to happen. I was on the phone recently with a supplier that ships nut products and other items internationally, and they've had a hard time getting their products through ports. People will have to continue to plan around supply chain interruptions.
As for trends, I know the quick-serve segments are doing well. Pizza is doing well. Wing Stop is doing record numbers because the chain provides a takeaway food. At one point, drive-thrus were being shut down and now they can't open them quickly enough. Places are adding drive-thrus to stay in business. We'll continue to see more of that.
Starbucks has been so popular over the years because the chain created a third space where people spend many hours, but they can't do that any longer. Drive-thrus are a more efficient way to distribute Starbucks' product. I think even as dining rooms open back up, people are going to be hesitant to gather. The dine-in segment will change radically in both the near future and the long term.
AL: The other thing I've heard in talking about the operations is menu. Menu is something people are going to have to look at it. Going back to the supply chain: What is going to be available? Utilizing the same base ingredients for multiple dishes is going to trend. If you have one item on the menu that takes cinnamon, maybe you modify the recipe or you take it off the menu altogether. It goes back to simplicity.
I agree that people will be hesitant to go out, but I was on an FCSI (Foodservice Consultants Society International) call recently, and the consultant community was chomping at the bit to get back out there to their favorite restaurants and are thrilled that places are reopening. There will be a portion of the population that will get right back out.
Figuring who your customers are and how to serve them will be important.
What should restaurant designers know right now?
RG: One big design element people are not used to using are separation shields. It's pretty hard to find a piece of plexiglass to install right now. At the airport, I saw every kiosk has a sheet of plexiglass. Designers will have to learn to take into account how to separate people as they are ordering. While we've all heard that salad bars are likely a thing of the past, there's also a lot of discussion about self-serve beverage stations. There will probably be station attendants to fill cups for you. The human interaction portion of the serving area and dining area will change. It will probably change on a permanent basis. Burger King is redesigning its uniforms to include a mask that matches the attire of the uniform. Face coverings are going to become part of our attire and will be required both in the front and back of the house.
RG: We've been preaching disaster preparedness and planning for years and years. I've been active with the American Red Cross and other organizations for years, and it's a lot like selling insurance: People don't want to think or plan for bad things until they happen, and then they wish they had. Unfortunately, many people didn't have a plan for this. Pandemic planning hasn't been a standard part of disaster planning. It's a good example of a lot of people being caught unprepared. Hopefully, this will help people consider disaster planning. We're still going to have tornadoes and hurricanes. Unfortunately, that will not stop. The time to plan is not after. It's before.


I love a good food challenge. Not that food should be challenging. I just like to push myself a bit, think out of the box and try out new ingredients, cooking methods and flavours.
No shellfish, no problem. We're not huge shellfish eaters.
No rice. What?! He's Asian! What's he going to eat?!
Actually, after some initial research, there are plenty of grains he can eat. Luckily we have a varied diet and the Kid is receptive to trying new things. It's all a matter of being creative and open to experiment.
Hopefully the Kid won't be bored and won't feel deprived. I'm sure we'll have some interesting items to post as we undertake this challenge.


Pop balloons in exact order and avoid those nasty spikes. It Can Get Crazy!
Crazy Balloon Pop is a fun yet challenging casual game for the entire family.
Pop as many balloons as you can.
Pop balloons in the exact order and try to avoid those nasty spikes!
How far can you go? can you beat the best?
Challenge yourself in this exciting and sweet game!
My kids and I keep playing this cute balloon pop game. It gets harder as you get more balloons popped. Love it.
Cool game. I just love to pop balloons.


Luckily, I had some shredded wheat taking up shelf space from when I made Armenian Dessert. I was so glad to finally get rid of that box! These macaroons cookies whip up very similar to regular coconut macaroons. For the 2 cups of Shredded Wheat Biscuits, I used 2 packages of three biscuits and it came to a little over 2 cups. For the nut meats I used pecans, which I think was perfect for this kind of cookie. Almonds would be too hard, and walnuts would be too strong-tasting. I ended up using an extra egg white too, because the mixture was too dry.
The next day the cookies were much harder, and therefore the danger of shredding your palate goes up, but they were still really yummy.
Overall, a surprising recipe, and one I wouldn't mind making again. I guess that means I have more buying of Shredded Wheat cereal in my future. Who knew?!


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William Bingham  az Amerikai Egyesült Államok szenátora (Pennsylvania, 1795–1801).

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További információk

Kapcsolódó szócikkek
 Az Amerikai Egyesült Államok korábbi szenátorainak listája

Pennsylvania állam szenátorai
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Donald Trump's failure to work with Joe Biden is becoming more urgent as Covid spreads
As the 19 cases of Covida get out of hand across the country, claiming more than 1,000 victims a day, calls from his administration, the President-elect's team and independent public health experts are increasing. More than 246,000 Americans have already died from this disease.
But instead of listening or mobilizing to address what some medical experts say is becoming a humanitarian crisis, Trump spent the weekend when the United States contracted 11 million infections, causing lies and misinformation about the election losses to multiply. At one point he showed that Biden had won until Sunday's Tweet, before retiring with a deluge of disobedience on Twitter.
As Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of infectious diseases, told CNN on Sunday, it would of course be better for us to work together with the Biden team that will be in place on March 20th. Janvier will take over management.
It's almost like passing the baton in a race – you don't want to stop and then give it to somebody, said Fauci, who was put aside by the departing president, to Jake Tupper. They just want to move on. And that's exactly the transition.
Biden's new White House chief of staff, Ron Clayne, said Sunday that the newly elected president's team was unable to discuss the pandemic with current health officials such as Fauci because Trump refused to initiate an implementation process – the formal process to open a transition to the new policy.
Joe Biden becomes president of the United States in the midst of an ongoing crisis. The transition is expected to go smoothly, Clay told NBC at a press briefing, adding that while the new government plans to contact large pharmaceutical companies that produce the vaccine, such as Pfizer, it is particularly important to contact the Ministry of Health and Social Services officials responsible for implementation in the coming months.
Our experts need to talk to these people as soon as possible so that we can make the most of this change of power, which we will see on the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Everything will be fine in January, Clayne says.
But an official who currently has the greatest influence on the president, Dr. Scott Atlas, who according to critics advocates a herd immunity approach that could lead to thousands of deaths, tweeted an inflammatory Sunday article illustrating the White House's disregard for united leadership during the pandemic. Atlas called on the people of Michigan to resist the new restrictions imposed by Gretchen Whitmer's Democratic government on schools, theaters and restaurants, which have recently become the target of an alleged national conspiracy to kidnap Covida-19.
On Sunday night CNN's Wolf Blitzer told Whitmer that she would not be intimidated for not following respected scientists and medical professionals.
We need to be ready
Mr Fauci is not the only senior US official calling for the opening of the transitional negotiations. Moncef Slowy, the Trump's vaccine officer, said in an interview with the Financial Times that he wanted to contact Biden's team, but added that he couldn't do so without permission from the White House.
While the Biden team insists on an orderly transition – with offices, government meetings and millions of dollars of public money – Covid 19 Biden advisors are increasingly talking about the consequences of the current impasse.
Dr. Celine Gaunder, a member of the board of directors, told CNN on Saturday that the situation looked like a terrorist attack or war and that the broadcast had to go smoothly. We have to be ready and in the absence of this essential data, blind spots may appear, which we cannot predict and which make us very vulnerable.
Another board member, infectious disease specialist Michael Osterholm, regretted Trump's rejection of the crisis and said management would not arrive until January because he insisted on immediate contact between the transition period and the White House.
We hope to work with them in the near future, he said, warning CNN Saturday of a rapid increase in the number of cases next month.
The independent expert, Dr. Peter Hotes of Baylor College of Medicine, cited studies showing that 2,500 Americans could die from Covida-19 every day until January, and described the situation as a humanitarian disaster, exacerbated by Trump.
I can't imagine a more important moment in modern American history, Jotes said in an interview with Ana Cabrera of CNN. We need a smooth transition. The fact that it's not happening now will only lead to great losses, so it's incredibly heartbreaking, he said.
Request for service of an economic notice
As Biden prepares to take office despite the president's obstacles, he will discuss the economy with the vice president's elected Kamala Harris on Monday in Wilmington, Delaware. The President-elect has repeatedly stressed that it will not be possible to save the economy in the long run without containing the virus, and after the election he used his public speeches to encourage Americans to take steps, such as wearing masks, that could save lives until the Kovid-19 vaccine is widely available next year.
The pandemic is not the only area in which Biden loses the transitional privileges normally granted to an elected president within hours of his victory. For example, it has not yet been read into America's deepest secrets during intelligence meetings. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, it is expected that the transitional groups will be able to enter the ministries to ensure a smooth transfer of power. January at noon.
While the rest of the world has now largely accepted Biden's triumph, and even some Republican senators say that Biden should at least receive information from the intelligence services, Trump is still obsessed with the election.
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For the first time he twittered on Sunday, at least to admit that Biden had won, and accused him of losing a number of conspiracy theories. He followed another tweet, refused to give in and ignored his unfortunate legal problems and the reality of Biden's victory, which left several states behind.
Trump played golf twice over the weekend and on Saturday, in between his Twitter riots, a crowd of supporters began protesting against the election results in Washington.
In an interview to CBS 60 Minutes on the occasion of the publication of his promised country memoirs, former president Barack Obama compared the president's behavior with that of a child.
If my daughters had cheated – in any match – and then accused the other side of cheating when they lost, when there was no proof of cheating, we would have scolded them. I think over the last few years you've felt that everything goes literally and is justified to gain power.
Biden is now trying to get the man he defeated into action, in an attempt to alleviate the desperate situation he will probably inherit in January. In a statement he made on Friday, he asked Dr. Trump to focus on the emergency in question and take urgent action.
This crisis requires a strong and immediate response from the federal government, which is unfortunately lacking. I'm an elected president, but I won't be president until next year, Biden said, pointing out the limitations of his position. The crisis has no dates on the calendar, but is accelerating at the moment.
But Mr Trump, who held a press conference on Friday and expressed his satisfaction with the development of the vaccine while ignoring the rapid spread of Covid under his care, seems to be interested in only one thing: his own declining political prospects.
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Q: is there any open source library available for generate barcode in iphone?
Possible Duplicate:
Barcode Generation inside of IOS

Now i am using oblinear library to generate bar code image. In the generated  bar code it shows trial so i have idea  to move some other  library is there any open source  library is available in ios to generate bar code.
  If any one knows please share that library and sample code.
Thanks in advance.

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This unique gorgeous 136A coffee table offers a convenient shelf in the middle where you can store books, remotes or any other small stuff. Spacious top is perfect for snacks or drinks for you or your guests. Made of rich walnut finished wood this contemporary styled coffee table is durable and attractive. The design is completed by cut-out chrome finished steel legs with pads to protect your floors. This elegant product offers sleek design, inside shelf, chrome finished legs, large top and a rich walnut color.


October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week. Did you know that many people don't test their smoke alarms as often as they should? When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. You need working smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Working smoke alarms save lives. Test yours at least once every month! For additional fire and life safety tips, visit OlatheKS.org/Fire.
The City of Olathe presents the Olathe Charities 5K on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. at Frontier Park. The inaugural 5K loops the scenic Indian Creek Trail. The $40 participation fee includes chip timing and bib, t-shirt, finisher medal and a $20 donation to a participating charity of your choice. Register online, by phone at 913-971-8563, or in person at the Olathe Community Center through noon on Friday, Oct. 9 or on site at the race.
All Johnson County residents have the opportunity to drop off Household Hazardous Waste at the City of Olathe's drop-off event on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HHW facility, 1420 S. Robinson Dr., behind Public Works and Customer Service. No appointment is necessary. Residents can also schedule an HHW drop-off appointment online. Go to OlatheKS.org/HHW and click the Book Now button to schedule a time that's convenient for you.
As the fall season sets in, temperatures drop and the sun sets earlier. While you may be enjoying the weather, it is important to remember this time of year is perfect cover for petty criminals. Here are a few simple tips to keep you from being a victim of theft.
· Turn on the lights. Criminals don't like bright lights. A carefully placed floodlight on a motion sensor is an economical way to prevent people from lurking in the shadows.
· Lock your vehicle doors. Most vehicle thefts are spontaneous events. If a thief is confronted with a locked door it is likely that he will move on to the next opportunity.
· Store your valuables in the house. Don't leave valuable electronics like laptops and GPS units in an unlocked car.
· Close and lock all your home doors. Lock your front door and garage when you are working in the back yard; and keep the back door locked when you are in the front yard. Always lock your doors when you leave, even if you only plan to be gone for a few minutes.
· Install motion-activated lights in your front and back yards. When someone approaches your home, the lights automatically come on, illuminating that person.
· Store a list of your serial numbers. Returning property to the rightful owner is a priority when the Olathe Police Department solves a burglary. It is important to store a list of serial numbers.
· Feel free to call! You know what is normal for your neighborhood and what is out of the ordinary. Call the Olathe Police Department at 913-782-0720 if you see any suspicious activity.
Celebrate Olathe – Fall Festival: Friday, Oct. 23 at the Olathe Community Center, 1205 E. Kansas City Rd. The evening will feature crafts, games, face painting, music, costume contests and ,of course, trick-or-treating! Trick-or-Treat Trail will open at 5 p.m. and close at 6:45 p.m. Finish the night with a free movie featuring "Hocus Pocus", beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the Community Center gymnasium. Blankets are welcome, no chairs please. Food concessions will be available for purchase. Please park at Olathe North and take the free shuttle. Learn more at OlatheKS.org/ParksRec/CelebrateOlathe.
Trick-or-Treat off the Street: Saturday, Oct. 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop, 1200 E. Kansas City Rd. Dress in your Halloween costume and experience living history activities. $3/person ages three and up includes a horse drawn hay-wagon ride, games, crafts and candy stations sponsored by local organizations.
Haunted Swamp: Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Olathe Community Center, 1205 E. Kansas City Rd. Enjoy treats and activities including a pumpkin dive followed by open swim in the swamp. Be sure to bring your Halloween buckets to collect all your goodies. The $20 ($15 for Olathe resident) participation fee includes one adult and one child, additional participants are $8 each. Registration is required. Register online, by phone 913-971-8563, or in person at the Olathe Community Center.
Supporting the Mahaffie Foundation is as easy as test driving a Lincoln! On Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visit Olathe Ford Lincoln, 1845 E. Santa Fe St. and test drive a Lincoln. The Lincoln Motor Company will donate $20 to the Mahaffie Foundation for each test drive.
Fall is a busy time on any farm, past and present. Weekends in October, Mahaffie will harvest crops and make preparations for winter just as the Mahaffie family did in the 1860s, weather and crop conditions permitting. Each October weekend features a different theme. Corn is the theme for Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11. Activities feature picking corn, shelling corn, and horse powered corn grinding demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. All activities are included with daily admission, $7/adults, $4/children ages 5-11; Olathe residents receive $2/off admission. Wheat Harvest activities will be featured on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18.
Mahaffie will host Fall Scout Day on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 1860s living history activities such as stagecoach rides, 19th century games, and 19th century fall harvest activities will be offered to help Tiger Cub Scouts, Bear Cub Scouts and Brownie Scouts earn elements for their community-focused programs. Scouts attending will also earn a special Mahaffie patch only offered during this event. Scouts are invited to attend one session. Mahaffie staff and volunteers will be on-hand to assist with activities at all sessions. Tours are self-guided and activity maps are provided. Registration is required and payment is due the day of the program. Cost is $6 per scout; accompanying adults are admitted free ($2/adult to ride the stagecoach) and additional siblings ages 5 & up cost $5 each. Scouts and family members are encouraged to bring a sack lunch, a water bottle, and to dress for the weather. To register, visit Mahaffie.org or call (913) 971-5111.
Tuesday Tunes with Betse Ellis and Maria the Mexican* on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Olathe Downtown Library, 201 E. Park St. Join an acoustic jam session with Betse Ellis, a founding member of The Wilders. Joining Ellis is Maria the Mexican, who brings a mariachi twist. Bring an instrument, a tune or just come to enjoy the music. Registration is not required.
Cookout to Benefit United Way on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Olathe Downtown Library, 201 E. Park St. Library staff will grill and serve hot dogs, brats, pulled pork sliders and accompaniments to benefit United Way. Wear Chiefs' red, Royals' blue, or your favorite school colors and join the tailgate fun. Menu item prices vary.
Fall Festival Book Sale on Friday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the Olathe Indian Creek Library, 12900 S. Black Bob Rd., Sponsored by Friends of the Library, the sale concludes with the "Six-Bucks-a-Sack" Sale on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Purchase a plastic sack at the door for $6 and fill with materials. Buy two, get two free. All sales are final and only cash and checks are accepted. Strollers and book carts are not allowed in the room due to space constraints.
Star Wars Reads Day on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Olathe Downtown Library, 201 E. Park St. Stop in for crafts, activities, costumed visitors and displays that celebrate Star Wars and reading. Costumes are encouraged. Registration is not required.
A Classical Afternoon with the Goldenberg Duo on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Olathe Downtown Library, 201 E. Park St. Susan Goldberg, a long-time Kansas City Symphony violinist and her brother, Bill, a piano professor, will entertain guests with the sounds they have shared across four continents. Registration is not required.
* This event is made possible by a grant, Latino Americans: 500 Years of History, from the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.


Google today released a tool to make scanning for vulnerabilities on its cloud platform more effective, an aptly named Google Cloud Security Scanner.
Although several security scanners already exist for Web applications, Google says these are typically not very well suited to those that run on the Google App Engine.Google says these website vulnerability scanners are typically hard to set up and "built for security professionals," not for web application developers that run the apps on the Google App Engine.
Now you cn access the Cloud security scanner under select Compute > App Engine > Security scans in the Google Developers Console to run your first scan.
Use a real browser : This approach avoids the parser coverage gap and most closely simulates the site experience. However, it can be slow due to event firing, dynamic execution, and time needed for the DOM to settle.


Can Lowell Kill Her Unusual Past and Become a Future Kanye West?
It's the type of bold statement you'd expect to hear from, well, a young Kanye West. On a sweaty summer afternoon, Lowell is curled up on a couch in her publicity firm's air-conditioned New York office, taking refuge from the brutal heat outside and telling the story behind her album, We Loved Her Dearly – a "completely autobiographical" 12-song set packed with irresistible pop hooks, dreamy synth textures and pointed feminist commentary.


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Q: Default/original Multilevel list style no longer exists This is not a question on how to edit a multi-level list style, modify, or delete it! There are many posts and solutions to that online.
My problem is that the usual multi-level list styles applied to style headings are gone. The ones that turn your heading styles into this:
1 Heading 1
2 Heading 1
2.1 Heading 2
2.2 Heading 2
2.2.1 Heading 3
2.2.2 Heading 3
2.2.2 Heading 3

and so on.
Normally I would:

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*Create a new blank document

*Add some headings using styles, and then

*Open the multi-level list dropdown, and select from the list library that has the 1, 1.1, 1.1.1 heading styles

However you can see from this screenshot, it doesn't exist:

This is what I'm expecting to see (from support.microsoft.com) with my usual choice circled in red:

Now, I can create a new multilevel list style, but this is very laborious, especially selecting all the correct "include level number", "link to style", "text indent", etc. etc. then I would have to save it to my normal template and so on.
I would like to know why I can't see this option.
Possible causes:

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*A broken %AppData%/Microsoft/Templates/Normal.dotm file
-> I have deleted it and restarted word, and the behaviour is the same

*Company policy / workspace templates
-> in Word options > Advanced > File Locations, Workgroup templates is blank:

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*Broken Word. How do I fix this? There's no installer anymore! I'm using Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise: Microsoft® Word for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2207 Build 16.0.15427.20182) 64-bit

*Anything else?

A: I uninstalled office however there were still office files lying around--enough to start Word etc. so I found the official Office Uninstaller.
You need to determine if you have the Click-to-Run or MSI or Microsoft Store version. Instructions are on that page. Then download, install, and run.
It took about 1/2 hour, then I reinalled office and voila! My multilevel list style is back.

A: Try running Office Repair. That feature is hit or miss, but if it works, great!
Susan H.


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Occidental announces 4Q financial results; net loss of $1,3 billion
InvestorsMidstreamUpstream
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Occidental Petroleum, the U.S. oil major, posted this Monday its financial results for the fourth quarter of the 2020, along with the full year results; although it reports operational excellence and production wellness, it had a net loss of $1,3 billion.
Firstly, the company reports a $2.9 billion capital budget to sustain 2021 production; also, a used net proceeds from asset sales and cash on hand to repay $2.3 billion of debt in the fourth quarter.
Secondly, the $1,3 billion loss is attributable to common stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2020; which is equivalent to $1.41 per diluted share; company also announced an adjusted loss attributable to common stockholders of $731 million, or $0.78 per diluted share.
On the other hand, the company highlights an exceeded production of 1,143 million barrels of equivalent oil per day (Mboed) from continuing operations, which exceeded original estimations of only 13 million barrels per day.
Also, the Permian Resources exceeded high-end of guidance, producing 382 Mboed, while the Texas Delaware and DJ Basins had lower costs and achieved capital synergies for well cost savings.
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Midstream wing of Occidental also with losses
As for the oil and gas wing of Occidental, the company reports a pre-tax loss on continuing operations for the fourth quarter of $1.1 billion, compared to a pre-tax loss of $1.1 billion for the third quarter of 2020.
Moreover, "the fourth quarter results included a pre-tax loss of $820 million; related to the sale of non-core assets in the Permian Basin. Excluding items affecting comparability, fourth quarter oil and gas results improved over the third quarter; due to higher commodity prices," the company says.
In addition, the midstream wing of Occidental reported a pre-tax loss of $90 million; compared to a loss of $2.8 billion for the third quarter of 2020.
Regarding the company's performance, Vicki Hollub, CEO of Occidental Petroleum, said. "We remain committed to strengthening our balance sheet and transitioned into 2021 with an improved financial position."
Finally, she remarked. "In the fourth quarter, our businesses again outperformed as our teams continue to leverage our technical expertise to mitigate production decline; while relentlessly lowering costs."
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Europe Politics
Brother of Manchester Arena bomber jailed for at least 55 years for role in attack
A man who helped his elder brother carry out a suicide bomb attack a..
By Sunday Herald Team , in Europe Politics , at August 20, 2020
A man who helped his elder brother carry out a suicide bomb attack at the end of an Ariana Grande concert in the English city of Manchester three years ago which killed 22 people was jailed for at least 55 years on Thursday.
Hashem Abedi, 23, was found guilty in March of murder for encouraging and helping his brother Salman to blow himself up at the Manchester Arena as parents arrived to collect their children at the end of a May 2017 show by the U.S. pop singer.
Among the dead were seven children, the youngest aged just eight, while 237 people were injured. The attack was the deadliest in Britain since the 2005 London transport suicide bombings which killed 52 people.
Judge Jeremy Baker said the men were equally culpable and had deliberately targeted a concert attended by young people, with almost half those killed children or teenagers.
"The stark reality is that these were atrocious crimes: large in their scale, deadly in their intent and appalling in their consequences," Baker told London's Old Bailey court.
He jailed Abedi for life for murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion, and said he would serve at least 55 years behind bars.
Abedi was not in court for the sentencing hearing, having refused to enter the courtroom where distraught families of victims had given harrowing accounts of the devastating impact the bombing had had on their lives.
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Ithmaar Development Company (IDC), the main authority behind the landmark Dilmunia Project, has completed the Phase Three infrastructural works for the $1.6-billion project, according to Mohamed Abdulrahman, manager, ID Capital.
The 20 shortlisted projects for the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced today in Kazan at an exhibition on the awards. Among them were the Bahrain's Revitalisation of Muharraq and Sharjah's Wasit Wetland Centre.


Washington, DC — The Center for Food Safety (CFS) filed a federal lawsuit this week against the Trump Administration for its failure to comply with the 2016 federal law on the labeling of genetically engineered (GE) food.
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are charged with implementing the new labeling rules, and part of that process is a study on "electronic and digital disclosures" (like QR codes) for GE foods, as opposed to on-package text. That study was required to be finished by July 2017, with an opportunity for public participation, but USDA never completed the study or published it for public comment.
"Because this is a controversial topic and crucial decision, Congress required this QR code study be completed by July and that the public's views be included," said George Kimbrell, legal director for CFS.
The federal GE food law requires USDA to establish federal standards for labeling by July 2018. The withheld study will inform the agency's ultimate decision, which is why it was required to be completed a year earlier.
One of the most controversial aspects of the law is how it will require companies to label GE foods, and whether companies will be able to forgo clear, on-package labeling through the use of QR codes and other digital disclosures.
The new federal law allows USDA to consider several options: on-package text, a GE symbol on packages, or "electronic or digital disclosures," which would require shoppers to use a smart phone to scan packages to access a website or call a 1-800 number for every single product to find out if it was produced with genetic engineering.
The study will analyze if this type of digital labeling will make the information accessible or not, based on several factors. If USDA concludes, based on the study, that these disclosures will not provide consumers sufficient access, then USDA must require consumers be given alternative options.
Overall, only 64% of Americans own a smart phone.
Few people have ever used a QR code: only 16% have ever scanned a QR code and only 3% of those people do it regularly.
A shopper would have to scan all of the many items s/he is shopping for on any given shopping trip (which for a family of 4 could easily amount to more than 50 items). This would be an undue burden on the consumer and greatly impede access to information that is currently required for all other forms of food labeling. On-package labeling is simple, quick, and effective. QR codes, websites, and 1-800 numbers are not.


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using NWebsec.AspNetCore.Mvc.Csp.Internals;
using NWebsec.Mvc.Common.Helpers;

namespace NWebsec.AspNetCore.Mvc.Csp
{
    /// <summary>
    /// When applied to a controller or action method, enables the manifest-src directive for the CSP header (CSP 3).
    /// </summary>
    public class CspManifestSrcAttribute : CspDirectiveAttributeBase
    {
        protected override CspDirectives Directive => CspDirectives.ManifestSrc;

        protected override bool ReportOnly => false;
    }
}

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Leverage online reviews to your advantage -- improve star ratings, search rankings, and conversions.
Today, patients can express their voices in a powerful way, and your marketing success depends on Reputation Management. Healthcare Reputation Management is a software solution that provides real-time insights into the things people are saying about your locations and providers online as well as the tools you need to engage healthcare consumers around positive and negative mentions or reviews. Available by subscription, the comprehensive cloud-based solution is easy to use and requires no IT support.
The number of reviews and conversations occurring online is beyond your capacity to monitor and manage. That's why the Reputation Management solution allows you to create a list of custom searches based on relevant keywords. The system then combs through all corners of the internet, compiles everything being said about your organization, and delivers relevant mentions straight to your dashboard. The system also automatically determines the tone of a mention and attaches a Sentiment rating, making it easy for you to quickly see if a review was mostly positive or mostly negative. Trust a system that tracks every Tweet, blog post, and more to provide a complete understanding of what people are saying 24/7.
Positive reviews are wonderful, but negative reviews also provide a great opportunity to engage consumers and create a more favorable lasting impression. When you use the review solicitation feature, you control which reviews go public and which stay private. The system separates and prioritizes negative reviews automatically, so you can quickly intercept and respond to consumer concerns.
If providers need help boosting their SEO rankings or building their credibility online, you can use the Review Generation tools to solicit patient reviews and ask positive reviewers to share their experiences online to build a stronger digital presence. Help locations and providers improve their star ratings and visibility in search by soliciting patient reviews and encouraging patients to share positive experiences online.
Compare local search terms and see which words you should be focusing on to rank higher.
Monitor competitor's campaigns so you know when to adjust your strategy.
Track Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare analytics closely, to benchmark yourself against your biggest competitors.


Juliet Stanley is a former teacher and educational publishing specialist. She is also a keen Minecrafter who can break down complex builds into easy-to-understand steps.Jonathan Green is a writer of speculative fiction, with more than 65 books to his name. He has written for Doctor Who, Sonic the Hedgehog, Robin of Sherwood and LEGO.