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Remarks by Ambassador Dai Bing at Security Council Briefing on Libya
Thank you, Mr. President,
I thank Special Envoy Kubiš for his briefing, and welcome Prime Minister of Libya, Foreign Minister of Germany, and Secretary-General of the LAS for their presence at today's meeting.
With the support of the international community and the joint efforts of all Libyan parties, the ceasefire has been maintained on the whole, and the parties are committed to ending the war and pushing Libya onto peace and reconstruction through the general elections to be held December this year. At the same time, there was still many challenges for all parties to reach a comprehensive and inclusive consensus on the future of their country. The promotion of the political process in Libya is at a critical stage, and that requires all parties to strengthen dialogue and consultation, accumulate and expand consensus in the interest of the country and the people of Libya. The future of Libya is in the hands of the Libyan people. It is our hope that all Libyan parties will seize this historic opportunity to jointly promote the country's long-term stability and sustainable development. I would like to mention the following points.
First, firmly advance the process of political transition. At present, the Libyan Government of National Unity is actively preparing for general election and holding reconciliation conferences. Many efforts have been made to unify the central bank and other state institutions. This important progress needs to be recognized. At the Berlin II Conference on Libya held last month, the international community reaffirmed its firm support for a Libyan-owned and Libyan-led political process, as well as the sovereignty, independence territorial integrity and national unity of Libya. China hopes that all parties will respond positively to the expectations of the international community, strengthen dialogue and consultation, properly resolve outstanding issues such as the constitutional basis of the general election, and hold elections according to the roadmap. China supports UNSMIL in following the Council's mandate to actively coordinate more practical actions so as to determine the legal framework and overall arrangements for the election, and help that Libyan Government advance preparations for the general election.
Second, resolutely maintain peace and stability. All Libyan parties need to make every effort to consolidate the ceasefire. China welcomes the new government's announcement to open the Sirte coastal highway. This is an important measure to implement the ceasefire monitoring mechanism. China looks forward to an early deployment of the UNSMIL ceasefire monitoring team. The team should ensure its objective and impartial performance. Organized and orderly withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries has an important effect on the maintenance of Libyan and regional security. The Council's Arria-formula meeting last month also expressed similar concerns. China calls on all parties concerned to strengthen consultations on arrangements for the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries, take into full account the concerns of neighboring countries, strengthen regional and coordinated action, and through DDR programs and security sector reform, effectively address the issues of arms proliferation and the infiltration of armed groups into neighboring countries, so as to avoid increasing risks of regional security.
Third, increase support for post-conflict reconstruction. Since the establishment of the Libyan Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Dbeibeh, a great deal of work has been done to promote financial reform, stabilize oil production, improve public services, and carry out foreign cooperation. At present, Libya faces many difficulties and challenges in national reconstruction. 1.3 million people are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. China calls on the Libyan parliament to speed up the review and approval of the unified national budget and provide financial guarantee for public services, health care and education. It is hoped that the international partners will actively participate in Libya's reconstruction, support economic recovery and development, and increase humanitarian assistance. Recently, the COVID 19 pandemic has rebounded. The international community should continue to support the Libyan government in fighting that pandemic and provide vaccine assistance. In addition, the frozen assets of the Libyan Government is the common wealth of the people and should be used for the Libyan construction and development. China once again closed on the sanctions committee to respond to the concerns of Libya, speed up the study on the loss of frozen assets, and put forward practical solutions and measures.
It is critically important that the Council continues to maintain unity on the Libyan issue. China supports the UN in continuing to play a leading role in advancing a political solution to the Libyan issue. We would like to work together with the international community to help the Libyan people embark on the path of peaceful development, and contribute to lasting stability and prosperity.
I thank you, Mr. President.
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Olives and their oil are some of the oldest foods around today. Cultivation of the olive has been traced back as far as 5000 BC. It really is quite surprising, considering it has been around for so long, that many people are still only just discovering it. Not only is it delicious but being loaded with essential fatty acids and high in antioxidants, it is also incredibly healthy. Below is an explanation of some of the common types of olive oils and terms used to describe them.
Is the oil obtained from the first pressing of the olives. It is usually greener than other olive oils, and has very low acidity (it may not exceed .8%). It is ideal for use in dressings, dips and marinades.
Is also obtained from the first pressing of the olives, although is slightly higher in acidity (it may not exceed 2.0%). It is very good oil but just not good enough to be designated extra virgin.
Often consists of a blend of refined oil and virgin oil. The virgin oil gives it the flavour that the heat treated and refined oil lacks. A good all around oil, better suited to cooking as it has a slightly higher burning point than the virgins.
Is refined oil obtained from the latter pressings. Each subsequent press of the olives, results in lighter and less flavourful oil. The term 'light' refers only to the colour and flavour and not the caloric content. It is again suitable for frying or saut'ing.
Is oil obtained from the left over flesh and pits after being pressed. To release the remaining oil out of this (pomace) it is often treated with solvents and heat. The resulting oils are then refined to be fit for human consumption; because of this refining it can lack flavour. It is suitable for frying as it has quite a high burning point, but personally I hesitate to use it.
Simply refers to the fact that the fruit was picked slightly under ripe. The under ripeness of the olive results in a sought after oil that is slightly bitter, peppery and very green. The smaller olives yield less oil and as such Early Harvest oils often sell for more.
Is oil obtained from fully mature olives and results in a smooth oil that may be described as sweetish and fruity.
Refers to the fact that the olives were pressed without the use of heat. Olives that are pressed when heated yield more oil but the heat can destroy some of the delicate flavours that are retained when cold pressed.


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Billboard chart discussion thread
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1. Lil Nas X "Old Town Road" (up)
2. Post Malone and Swae Lee "Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)" (up)
3. Ariana Grande "7 Rings" (down)
4. Post Malone "Wow." (down)
5. Halsey "Without Me" (down)
6. Cardi B and Bruno Mars "Please Me" (down)
7. Billie Eilish "Bad Guy" (debut)
8. Jonas Brothers "Sucker" (up)
9. Marshmello and Bastille "Happier" (down)
10. J. Cole "Middle Child" (down)
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Bad guy is so good.
Is this heaven, or is this hell?
How can radio stations be so slow to pick up a song? They can't tell by billboard or streaming that a song like bad guy would do hot?
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That's just not how pop radio works. It is for people seeking the familiar, not chasing a new adventure. Bad Guy will be on top around Julyish.
Old Town Road is gonna dominate for awhile, with its reign only being broken up by Taylor's new single debuting at #1 in a few weeks. Though she usually only gets the 1 week intially, and then returns to #1 when the full album drops.
1. Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus "Old Town Road" (flat)
2. Post Malone and Swae Lee "Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)" (flat)
3. Post Malone "Wow." (up)
5. Halsey "Without Me" (flat)
8. Khalid "Better" (up)
9. J. Cole "Middle Child" (up)
10. Marshmello and Bastille "Happier" (down)
3. Post Malone and Swae Lee "Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)" (down)
4. Ariana Grande "7 Rings" (flat)
7. Sam Smith and Normani "Dancing With a Stranger" (up)
8. BTS feat. Halsey "Boy With Luv" (debut)
9. Billie Eilish "Bad Guy" (up)
10. Cardi B and Bruno Mars "Please Me" (down)
Surprised that "Sanguine Paradise" didn't make the top ten. It has been #2 on apple all week.
"Suge" by DaBaby has been doing very well too.
2. Post Malone "Wow." (flat)
7. Sam Smith and Normani "Dancing With a Stranger" (flat)
8. Khalid "Talk" (up)
9. Billie Eilish "Bad Guy" (flat)
10. J. Cole "Middle Child" (up)
Old Town Road had the 2nd highest number of streams ever, behind only its performance from last week. ME! might not be able to take it down...
A little bit baffled as to why OTR has become such a streaming juggernaut but go off I guess.
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The only way Me! Could hit number one is if the YouTube streams are enough and it gets 200k sales or more. Unlikely.
Wow. Ariana getting her first 2 #1s and Taylor missing with her lead. Just bad timing for Taylor. (And the song is pretty lackluster, at least LWYMMD was interesting)
She's had better songs but it's not any worse than Shake It Off. And it's leagues better than every Reputation single save Delicate
2. Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie "Me!" (up)
8. Sam Smith and Normani "Dancing With a Stranger" (down)
10. Khalid "Talk" (down)
Me! and Old Town Road will probably be number 1 and two for a while unless the Ed Sheeran Justin Bieber collab shakes things up.
I think Homicide by Logic and Eminem could debut at #2 but will certainly fall off quick.
2. Shawn Mendes "If I Can't Have You" (debut)
3. Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie "Me!" (down)
4. Jonas Brothers "Sucker" (flat)
5. Logic feat. Eminem "Homicide" (debut)
10. Ariana Grande "7 Rings" (down)
Loving the continuing shakeups in the Top 10. Though OTR is going to block songs 3 straight weeks from the top. Kinda crazy it will block 4 of the biggest pop stars of the moment from number 1.
I hope Halsey's "Nightmare" delivers enough to knock OTR off the top.
2. Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber "I Don't Care" (debut)
10. Halsey "Without Me" (down)
A Tyler, the Creator song will probably hit top 10 next week. Halsey will probably miss but has a chance at top 20 with how weak the charts are, even though it will have less points than Without Me.
I'm always surprised that artists like Ciara or Carly (or Iggy previously) can do this poorly. They can't even show up in like the top 200 of Spotify or top 50 albums. You would think being famous names alone would drive some interest, and they're doing pretty good work. Not sure why a radio friendly song like Thinkin Bout You by Ciara can't land
Just heard this song Sunday. Pretty good
OTR is #5 on apple right now behind Earfquake, two DJ Khalid songs and Suge. So it is finally showing some signs of vulnerability, but I'm betting it will still be awhile before something else is strong enough to take the throne. My prediction is Bad Guy in 4 weeks.
2. Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber "I Don't Care" (flat)
4. Jonas Brothers "Sucker" (down)
10. Ava Max "Sweet But Psycho" (up)
Katy Perry's new song is so good. I so hope it helps her come back after Witness and 365.
4. Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber "I Don't Care" (down)
9. DaBaby "Suge" (up)
10. Ava Max "Sweet But Psycho" (flat)
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Billie returned to #1 on the albums chart. It's only a matter of time.
You got #9 backwards.

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. José Eduardo Agualusa featured at Livraria Lello
News 07 of July of 2021
José Eduardo Agualusa featured at Livraria Lello
On July 23, at 9 pm, Livraria Lello receives José Eduardo Agualusa for an intimate conversation about his work.
The month of July, at Livraria Lello, is dedicated to one of the most important writers in Portuguese today. On the 23rd, at 9:00 pm, the awarded author José Eduardo Agualusa will have a conversation with Tiago Dias, editor of Culture at Agência Lusa, at the "Author of the Month". The moment will be broadcast live on Livraria Lello's Facebook and Youtube.
With a literary career that spans more than three decades, José Eduardo Agualusa is the author of novels, short stories, poetry, children's books, and plays, translated into more than 30 languages. A widely recognized and awarded work that will soon be released to the cinema as well.
Teoria Geral do Esquecimento (2012) is one of the author's most acclaimed books and will be adapted for film. The novel will give rise to The Oblivion Theory, by Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir, a fictional narrative transposed from Angola to the Gaza Strip, during the first Intifada (1987-1993).
Agualusa has a successful path that extends to her most recent novel, Os Vivos e os Outros. Written in November 2019, the book tells a story with curious coincidences with reality. The Angolan writer imagines Ilha de Moçambique, where he lives, isolated from the rest of the world. The history of confinement ended months before the first cases of covid-19, whose pandemic was to confine the world.
A career filled with awards
José Eduardo Agualusa's first novel, A Conjura (1989), received the Prémio Revelação Sonangol, right in the year of its release. With Nação Crioula (1997) he was distinguished with the Grande Prémio Literário RTP. Fronteiras Perdidas (1999) won the Grande Prémio de Conto Camilo Castelo Branco from the Portuguese Association of Writers, and Estranhões e Bizarrocos (2000) won the Grande Prémio Gulbenkian de Literatura para Crianças e Jovens, in 2002.
As early as 2007, O Vendedor de Passados (2004) became the first book by an African writer to win the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, promoted by The Independent, in collaboration with the UK Arts Council.
Teoria Geral do Esquecimento (2012) was awarded the Fernando Namora Prize, in 2013, was a finalist for the Man Booker International, in 2016, and won the International Dublin Literary Award, in 2017.
José Eduardo Agualusa work in numbers:
32 published works
7 prizes awarded
30 languages in which his work is translated
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Le Comité de données pour la science et la technologie (ou CODATA), créé en 1966, est un comité interdisciplinaire du Conseil international pour la science (ICSU). Son objectif est d'améliorer la collection, l'évaluation critique, et l'accès aux données scientifiques et technologiques majeures.

CODATA préconise une liste de valeurs des constantes physiques fondamentales. Il y a déjà eu huit publications, en 1973, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 et 2018 (laquelle repose sur les nouvelles définitions du Système international d'unités). L'édition 2022 est attendue courant 2023.

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Jan 1, 2005 Issue
Insertion and Removal of Intrauterine Devices
A more recent article on long-acting reversible contraception is available.
BRETT ANDREW JOHNSON, M.D., Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Am Fam Physician. 2005 Jan 1;71(1):95-102.
Recommended Patient Profile and Contraindications
The intrauterine device (IUD) is an effective contraceptive for many women. The copper-releasing IUD can be used for 10 years before replacement and is a good choice for women who cannot, or choose not to, use hormone-releasing contraceptives. However, some women experience an increase in menstrual blood loss and dysmenorrhea. The progestin-releasing IUD can be used for five years. It may reduce menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea, although some women have increased spotting and bleeding during the first months after insertion. The ideal candidates for IUD use are parous women in stable, monogamous relationships. Pregnancy, unexplained vaginal bleeding, and a lifestyle placing the woman at risk for sexually transmitted diseases are contraindications to IUD use. Insertion of the IUD can take place at any time during the menstrual cycle provided the woman is not pregnant. Before insertion, a bimanual examination and a sounding of the uterus are necessary to determine the uterus position and the depth of the uterine cavity. The IUD is inserted into the uterus according to individual protocols, with the threads cut at a length to allow the patient to check the device's position. Expulsion may occur with both types of IUDs.
For many years, the intrauterine device (IUD) has been a contraceptiv choice for women. In 1995, the IUD was used by 11.9 percent of women of reproductive age worldwide, but by only 1.5 percent of women in North America.1 A potential reason for this difference in use is the negative perception of IUDs created as a result of complications associated with the Dalkon Shield.
The Dalkon Shield was an IUD introduced in 1970 and recalled in 1975. It was associated with a significant incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) because its multifilament threads were believed to be prone to transmitting bacteria into the uterus and fallopian tubes.
Today, two IUDs are approved for use in the United States: a copper-releasing device (ParaGard) and a hormone-releasing device (Mirena). Both IUDs have monofilament threads that minimize the risk for bacteria transmission.
The copper-releasing IUD (Figure 1) is a T-shaped polyethylene device with 380 mm2 of exposed surface area of copper on its arms and stem. The released copper ions interfere with sperm mobility and incite a foreign-body reaction that results in a spermicidal environment.2 Barium sulfate has been added to the polyethylene substrate to make the device radiopaque. A 3-mm plastic ball is located at the base of the IUD, through which the monofilament thread passes. Once inserted, the IUD can remain in place for up to 10 years.
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Copper-releasing intrauterine device (ParaGard) and inserter. Reprinted with permission from FEI Women's Health.
The hormone-releasing IUD (Figure 2) is a radiopaque T-shaped device with 52 mg of levonorgestrel on its arms and stem. The progestin is released at a rate of 20 mcg a day. Levonorgestrel is thought to thicken cervical mucus, creating a barrier to sperm penetration through the cervix, and it may stop ovulation and thin the uterus lining. Once inserted, the IUD can remain in place for up to five years.
Hormone-releasing intrauterine device (Mirena) and inserter. Reprinted with permission from Berlex, Inc.
Data are conflicting on which mechanism primarily is responsible for efficacy of IUDs. The results of a recent review indicated that pre- and post-fertilization mechanisms of action play a role in both IUDs.3 [Evidence level B, systematic review of studies] The copper-releasing IUD and the hormone-releasing IUD have been shown in clinical trials to be 99.2 percent and 98 percent effective, respectively, in preventing pregnancy in one year of typical use.4,5
The contraceptive effects of the IUD are reversible after removal. The results of a recent study suggest that long-term IUD use (i.e., more than 78 months [6.5 years]) may be associated with an increased risk for fertility impairment.6 [Evidence level C, prospective cohort study]
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IUDs are for parous women who are in a stable, mutually monogamous relationship, with no history of PID. Although not contraindicated in this group, nulliparous women tend to have higher expulsion and failure rates, and also offer more challenging insertion because they have a smaller uterine cavity.7
Women exposed to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have a greater chance of developing PID. A history of PID suggests a risk for reinfection, although a remote history does not totally preclude choosing an IUD. A World Health Organization scientific working group concluded that women who have been pregnant after an occurrence of PID and are not currently at risk for infection can be candidates for IUDs.1
The hormone-releasing IUD may benefit women with anemia, menorrhagia, or dysmenorrhea.8 While there is a greater risk for spotting or irregular bleeding during the first three months after insertion of this device, the risk decreases significantly at 12 months post-insertion.9
Both IUDs are classified as pregnancy category X. Contraindications are summarized in Table 1.4,5,7,10,11
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Contraindications to IUD Insertion
Acute liver disease or liver carcinoma*
Breast carcinoma*
Confirmed or suspected pregnancy
Copper allergy†
Genital actinomycosis
History of ectopic pregnancy
History of pelvic inflammatory disease unless subsequent intrauterine pregnancy occurred
Immunodeficiency disorders
Immunosuppressive therapy
Jaundice*
Known or suspected pelvic malignancy
Multiple sexual partners for patient or her partner
Postpartum endometritis or septic abortion in previous three months
Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
Uterine abnormality
Wilson's disease†
IUD = intrauterine device.
*—Specific for hormone-releasing IUD (Mirena).
†—Specific for copper-releasing IUD (ParaGard).
Information from references 4, 5, 7, 10, and 11.
IUDs may be inserted anytime during the menstrual cycle. Documentation of a negative pregnancy test is prudent. Insertion may be performed during menstruation to provide additional reassurance that the woman is not pregnant.
If insertion is planned during the luteal phase, another nonhormonal contraceptive should be used until after the next menses. A pregnancy test can be done, but the patient should be made aware that a pregnancy test at this time cannot always rule out early pregnancy.
An IUD should not be inserted in a woman with an STD. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a pelvic examination before insertion to screen for Chlamydia and gonorrhea.12 [Evidence level C, consensus/expert guidelines]
Routine prophylactic antibiotic administration is not necessary.13 [Evidence level A, high-quality meta-analysis] Studies have demonstrated that the use of prophylactic antibiotics at the time of IUD insertion provides little, if any, benefit. Doxycycline (Vibramycin) or erythromycin may be used for prophylaxis.10,12
According to the American Heart Association, antibiotic prophylaxis in patients at risk for endocarditis is not necessary before IUD insertion or removal.14 [Evidence level C, expert/consensus guidelines]
The physician should discuss with the patient the risks and benefits of the IUD and, if necessary, other forms of contraception. The patient should review the manufacturer's patient information materials and have the opportunity to discuss with her physician any concerns. Informed consent may be obtained after these steps are completed.
Administration of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (e.g., 600 to 800 mg of ibuprofen [Motrin]) one hour before insertion may alleviate discomfort. The physician should instruct the patient about how to locate the IUD threads. It is necessary for the woman to locate the threads to verify the position of the IUD after each menstruation. The patient should be told to call her physician's office if she is ever unable to locate the IUD threads.
COPPER-RELEASING IUD
The proper equipment (Table 2) should be assembled before the procedure. Then, a bimanual examination with nonsterile gloves should be performed to determine the position of the uterus.
Equipment for IUD Insertion
Cervical tenaculum
Cotton balls moistened with antiseptic solution or povidone-iodine (Betadine) swabs
Long suture scissors
Ring forceps
Sterile and nonsterile examination gloves
Sterile IUD package with IUD
Sterile tray for the procedure
Sterile vaginal speculum
Uterine sound
The arms of the IUD are to be folded into the insertion tube far enough to retain them. This can be done before the start of the procedure, working through the sterile package (Figure 3).
The arms of the copper-releasing intrauterine device are folded into the insertion tube. Reprinted with permission from FEI Women's Health.
Sterile technique, including sterile gloves, is necessary during the procedure to minimize the risk of contamination or infection. The cervix and adjacent vaginal fornices should be cleansed liberally with an antiseptic solution. Chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens) may be used if the patient is allergic to iodine.
The physician should stabilize the cervix during the insertion of the IUD with a tenaculum. Local anesthesia, such as 5 percent lidocaine gel (Xylocaine) placed in the cervical canal, or a paracervical block may be used to minimize discomfort.
A sterile uterine sound should be used to determine the depth of the uterine cavity. Contact with the vagina or speculum blades should be avoided. The uterine sound has a bulbous tip to help prevent perforation. An alternative to the uterine sound is an endometrial aspirator such as those used for endometrial biopsy sampling. An adequate uterine depth is between 6 and 9 cm and should be documented in the patient's record. An IUD should not be inserted if the depth of the uterus is less than 6 cm.
The physician should use sterile gloves to remove the IUD from the sterile package. The blue flange should be aligned with the IUD arms and set at the distance the uterus was sounded. The white inserter rod should then be placed into the insertion tube at the end opposite the arms of the IUD and approximated against the ball at the base of the IUD.
The physician should then insert the IUD into the uterus until the flange is against the cervical os. The clear inserter tube should be pulled back on the insertion rod approximately 2 cm so that the arms can spread to the "T" position (Figure 4). The tube should be advanced slowly to ensure a correct positioning of the IUD (Figure 5). The physician should remove the insertion rod by holding the insertion tube in place (Figure 6) and then remove the insertion tube and the tenaculum. Finally, the threads emerging from the cervical os should be cut to a length of 3 cm. The length of the threads in the vagina should be noted in the patient's record for further reference.
The arms of the copper-releasing intrauterine device are released. Reprinted with permission from FEI Women's Health.
The insertion tube is advanced for placement of the copper-releasing intrauterine device. Reprinted with permission from FEI Women's Health.
The insertion rod of the copper-releasing intrauterine device is withdrawn. Reprinted with permission from FEI Women's Health.
HORMONE-RELEASING IUD
As with the copper-releasing IUD, the proper equipment (Table 2) for insertion of the hormone-releasing IUD should be assembled before the procedure. Then, a bimanual examination with nonsterile gloves should be done to determine the position of the uterus. Sterile technique with sterile gloves is necessary during the procedure itself to minimize the risk of contamination or infection. The cervix and adjacent vaginal mucosa should be cleansed liberally with an antiseptic solution. Chlorhexidine gluconate may be used if the patient is allergic to iodine.
The physician should stabilize the cervix during the insertion of the IUD with a tenaculum. Local anesthesia, such as 5 percent lidocaine gel placed in the cervical canal, or a paracervical block may be used to minimize discomfort.
A sterile uterine sound or an endometrial aspirator should be used to determine the depth of the uterine cavity. Contact with the vagina or speculum blades should be avoided. An adequate uterine depth is between 6 and 9 cm and should be documented in the patient's record. An IUD should not be inserted if the depth of the uterus is less than 6 cm.
The physician should open the sterile IUD package, put on sterile gloves, pick up the inserter containing the IUD, and carefully release the threads from behind the slider, allowing them to hang freely. The slider should be positioned at the top of the handle nearest the IUD. While looking at the insertion tube, the physician should check that the arms of the device are horizontal. If not, they must be aligned using sterile technique (Figure 7). The physician should pull on both threads to draw the IUD into the insertion tube so that the knobs at the end of the arms cover the open end of the inserter (Figure 8). The threads should be fixed tightly in the cleft at the end of the handle (Figure 9), and the flange should be set to the depth measured by the sound (Figure 10).
The arms of the hormone-releasing intrauterine device are aligned to a horizontal position when removing the device from the package. Reprinted with permission from Berlex, Inc.
The hormone-releasing intrauterine device is drawn into the insertion tube. Reprinted with permission from Berlex, Inc.
Threads are fixed tightly in the cleft. Reprinted with permission from Berlex, Inc.
The flange is adjusted to sound depth. Reprinted with permission from Berlex, Inc.
The physician should insert the IUD by holding the slider firmly at the top of the handle and gently placing the inserter into the cervical canal. The insertion tube should be advanced into the uterus until the flange is situated at a distance of about 1.5 to 2 cm from the external cervical os, allowing ample space for the IUD arms to open. While holding the inserter steady, the physician should release the arms of the IUD by pulling the slider back until the top of the slider reaches the raised horizontal line on the handle (Figure 11). The inserter should be pushed gently into the uterine cavity until the flange touches the cervix.
The slider is pulled back to reach the mark. Reprinted with permission from Berlex, Inc.
The IUD should now be positioned at the top of the fundus. The physician then releases the IUD by pulling the slider all the way down while holding the inserter firmly in position. The threads will be released automatically (Figure 12). The inserter should be removed from the uterus. Finally, the threads emerging from the cervical os should be cut to a length of 2 to 3 cm. The length of the threads in the vagina should be noted in the patient's record for further reference.
The inserter is withdrawn while the intrauterine device is released. Reprinted with permission from Berlex, Inc.
The manufacturers of both IUDs have created practice kits that can help physicians learn to insert an IUD.
Following insertion of either device, a follow-up appointment should be planned after the next menses to address any concerns or adverse effects, ensure the absence of infection, and check the presence of the strings.
The most common adverse effects of IUDs are cramping, abnormal uterine bleeding, and expulsion (Table 3).4,5,7,11,12 Adverse effects related specifically to the hormone-releasing IUD include amenorrhea, acne, depression, weight gain, decreased libido, and headache. First-year failure rates are reported to be between 1 and 2 percent.1
Adverse Effects or Complications from IUDs
Displaced threads
Ectopic pregnancy
Embedment or fragmentation of IUD
Expulsion
Septicemia during pregnancy
Tubo-ovarian damage
Uterine or cervical perforation
Vaginal bleeding, with or without anemia
Vasovagal reaction (on insertion)
If the IUD threads are ever not present, a pregnancy test should be performed. When the results are negative, a cytobrush can be inserted gently into the cervical canal to locate the threads. If this method is unsuccessful, radiography or ultrasonography may be used to locate the IUD. Uterine perforation, which is more likely to occur during insertion of the device, ranges from 0.1 to 0.3 percent.11
When the results of the pregnancy test are positive, an ectopic implantation must be ruled out. If the strings are visible and the pregnancy is early, the IUD can be removed but with a risk of pregnancy loss. If the strings are not visible, ultrasonography should be performed to identify the IUD for removal.
An IUD should be removed at the expiration date, when the patient develops a contraindication, when adverse effects do not resolve, or on patient request. Treatment for cervical dysplasia may be different with the IUD present. Colposcopy may be performed, but the IUD should be removed if an excisional procedure is performed.
The IUD is removed by securely grasping the threads at the external os with ring forceps. Traction should be applied away from the cervix. If resistance is met, the removal should be abandoned until it is determined why the IUD is not moving. A deeply embedded IUD may have to be removed hysteroscopically.
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BRETT ANDREW JOHNSON, M.D., is program director of the Methodist Health System of Dallas Family Practice Residency at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Dallas. He also is an associate professor of family and community medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas. He received his medical degree from the State University of New York School of Medicine, Buffalo, and completed a residency in family medicine at Hamot Family Practice Residency Program, Erie, Pa....
Address correspondence to Brett A. Johnson, M.D., Methodist Charlton Medical Center, 3500 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas, TX 75237. Reprints are not available from the author.
The author thanks Kaydance Kerrick for assistance with the preparation of the manuscript.
The author indicates that he does not have any conflicts of interest. Sources of funding: none reported.
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Founder Father Jean Gailhac
Jean Gailhac was born in Béziers, France, on November 13, 1802. He was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Montpellier in 1826. Shortly after his Ordination, he requested of his Bishop placement as chaplain of the civil and military hospital in the city of Béziers. This work, which he continued until the foundation of the Religious of the Sacred of Mary in 1849, put him in contact with the most needy and marginalized of his society.
One of the groups whose needs became obvious to him was women who had fallen into a life of prostitution. In working with these women, he realized that most of them had no social or family support to assist them. Gailhac made arrangements for many of these women to be received in a shelter in Montpellier, paying their room and board from his own small salary, assisted by funds from his parents. When he could no longer afford the fees, he founded in Béziers the work of the Good Shepherd, a shelter for women and very soon afterwards, an orphanage as well.
The death of his good friend, Eugène Cure, in 1848, brought an unexpected turn to Father Gailhac's life. Appollonie Cure, widow of Eugène, expressed to him her desire to give her life and her wealth to his works. For a number of years Gailhac had considered founding a religious congregation. He saw Madame Cure's desire as a providential opportunity to do so.
Under Father Gailhac's direction, the Institute of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary was founded in 1849. He worked closely with the community, especially with Mother Saint Jean (Appollonie Cure). The solid formation of the sisters became his primary focus. With them, he continued the various works in Béziers. As the Institute expanded, he communicated with the sisters at a distance through his numerous letters and visits. Toward the end of his life, he wrote treatises on a number of spiritual topics.
The death of the sisters always caused him great sorrow. He outlived the first two General Superiors, Mother St. Jean and Mother St. Croix. He died on January 25, 1890, at the age of 88. In the 1950's, Mother Gerard Phelan introduced his cause of beatification. In 1972, he was declared Venerable by the Church.
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General Superior
"How happy I am that the God of mercy put in my soul the vocation I have undertaken with so much courage: to be associated with such a holy priest who lives and breathes only for his children. I will work with all my strength and will support you [Father Gailhac] to the best of my ability in this beautiful work." (Mother St. Jean Pelissier Cure, 1849)
Born February 2, 1809, into a well-established family of Murviel-les-Béziers, in the south of France, Appollonie Pelissier grew up in a deeply Christian home. At twenty, she married Eugène Cure. Together they generously supported the many works of charity initiated by Eugene's lifelong friend, Jean Gailhac. Eugene Cure died suddenly in November 1848. Soon after, Appollonie offered herself and her considerable wealth towards the founding of the religious community already envisioned by Father Gailhac for the direction and service of the women's shelter and orphanage of the Good Shepherd which he had begun. On February 24, 1849, Appollonie moved to the Good Shepherd where she and five companions became the first members of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary.
As co-foundress and first superior, Appollonie, now known as Mother St. Jean, worked closely with Father Gailhac and governed the Institute until her death. During her time as superior, the shelter for women was transformed into a preservation for young girls at risk, and a boarding school for girls was begun. As the young Institute took on a variety of works, Mother St. Jean emphasized the need to strengthen unity in the midst of this diversity. During her lifetime the Institute grew to seventy two religious: sixty French and twelve Irish. An important moment for the new Institute was the granting of legal status in 1856 by decree of the Emperor Napoleon. Mother St. Jean Pelissier Cure died on March 4, 1869.


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Press Release No. 19/173
Mitsuhiro Furusawa
Continuing reform efforts are needed in Armenia to support a more balanced and inclusive growth, by reducing imbalances, improving the business climate and strengthening governance, and advancing measures to reduce poverty and unemployment. – IMF's Furusawa
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Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) -- A Factsheet
Stand-By Arrangement
IMF Executive Board Approves US$248.2 Million Stand-By Arrangement for Armenia
The IMF approved a 36-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) for Armenia amounting to about US$248.2 million. The Armenian authorities have indicated that they will treat the arrangement as precautionary, and do not intend to draw on the new SBA unless shocks generate balance of payments needs.
The SBA will support the authorities' efforts to strengthen the economic fundamentals and policy frameworks. It will also help effective implementation of structural reforms, particularly relating to governance and improving business climate.
The authorities are committed to a sustainable fiscal path, supported by the fiscal rule, while creating space for critical spending in enhancing infrastructure and social spending.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a 36-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) for Armenia amounting to SDR 180 million (about US$248.2 million or about 139.75 percent of Armenia's quota in the IMF).
Upon the Board's approval, an amount equivalent to SDR 25.714 million (about US$35.5 million) becomes immediately available to Armenia, and the remaining amount will be made available, subject to six semi-annual reviews.
The Armenian authorities have indicated that they will treat the arrangement as precautionary, and do not intend to draw on the new SBA unless shocks generate balance of payments needs. In addition to providing insurance against shocks, the arrangement will support the authorities' efforts to strengthen the economic fundamentals and policy frameworks. It will also help effective implementation of structural reforms, particularly relating to governance and improving business climate.
Following the Executive Board discussion, Mr. Mitsuhiro Furusawa, Deputy Managing Director and Acting Chairman, issued the following statement:
"Armenia has continued to make progress in recent years in maintaining macroeconomic and financial stability and in implementing structural reforms to promote growth. Economic activity has strengthened, and public debt has started to decline. Inflation is under control, the financial system remains stable, and international reserves are assessed to be adequate. Nonetheless, continuing reform efforts are needed to support a more balanced and inclusive growth, by reducing imbalances, improving the business climate and strengthening governance , and advancing measures to reduce poverty and unemployment.
"The three-year Stand-By Arrangement will support the authorities' objective of moving toward a more dynamic, sustainable, and inclusive economy. The precautionary nature of the arrangement will provide insurance against external shocks. The authorities are committed to a sustainable fiscal path, supported by the fiscal rule, while creating space for critical spending in enhancing infrastructure and social spending. These objectives need to be accompanied by measures to improve tax administration and modernize property taxation.
"Further strengthening of the monetary policy framework will improve the effectiveness of monetary policy and help bring inflation back to its medium-term target. Measures will also be taken to safeguard the financial system, further develop capital markets, and improve access to finance.
"The decisive implementation of a strong package of structural reforms will help foster sustainable and inclusive growth through measures that promote private sector development, attract more FDI, and increase diversification. Steps to enhance human capital and increase female labor force participation will also be helpful."
Since the completion of the 2014–17 IMF-supported program (See Press release No. 14/88), economic and financial stability has been maintained and macroeconomic policy implementation has been sound. Despite gradual improvements, poverty and unemployment remain relatively high, causing migration and a shrinking labor force.
Against this backdrop, the newly formed government, which took office after the 2018 peaceful political transition, launched a five-year economic program in February 2019. This watershed moment created a new opportunity for Armenia to deal with the oligarchical economic system and combat corruption. The government program is centered on advancing structural reforms to generate a broad-based inclusive growth and strong policies to maintain macroeconomic stability. To support this program, the authorities have requested a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the Fund.
The government's program for 2019-23, supported by the SBA aims to maintain macroeconomic stability and promote higher and more inclusive growth. It is based on four pillars: (i) anchoring fiscal policy on the fiscal rule to maintain debt sustainability, and creating space for priority (social and capital) spending; (ii) further strengthening of the monetary policy framework and maintaining a flexible exchange rate system; (iii) safeguarding the financial system and improving access to finance; and (v) implementing a strong package of structural reforms, with renewed emphasis on inclusiveness and governance.
Promoting Growth-friendly Fiscal Consolidation. The new arrangement will support the authorities' prudent fiscal consolidation plan, guided by the fiscal rule, to bring central government debt to below 50 percent of GDP in the medium term. This will be accompanied by strong efforts to enhance revenue mobilization to help create space to boost growth-enhancing infrastructure and social spending. In addition, the authorities' tax reform plans will be accompanied by sustainable compensating measures to offset expected revenue shortfalls, and more targeted measures toward the poor to make the tax system more progressive. Meanwhile, structural fiscal reforms will aim to strengthen public financial management to buttress fiscal discipline and protect essential expenditure, including foreign-financed capital spending.
Enhancing Resilience and Promoting Deepening of the Financial Sector. Drawing on the 2018 financial sector assessment program, the Central Bank of Armenia will aim to (i) safeguard financial stability by improving the risk-based supervision framework; (ii) strengthen macroprudential measures in light of high levels of dollarization; (iii) enhance banks' foreign currency liquidity buffers; and (iv) further develop capital market to mobilize a growing supply of long-term domestic capital to fund economic developments and channeling it to the economy.
Reinvigorating Structural Reforms. The new program aims to help the authorities: (i) strengthen governance and institutions, which has been a long-standing issue; (ii) improve the business environment to attract investment and ignite more inclusive and durable growth; and (iii) enhance social safety net programs to include better education and health care access for the most vulnerable.
Table 1. Armenia: Selected Economic and Financial Indicators, 2016–23
National income and prices:
Real GDP (percent change)
Final consumption expenditure, Contrib. to Growth
Gross fixed capital formation, Contrib. to Growth
Changes in inventories, Contrib. to Growth
Net exports of goods and services, Contrib. to Growth
Gross domestic product (in billions of drams)
Gross domestic product per capita (in U.S. dollars)
CPI (period average; percent change)
CPI (end of period; percent change)
GDP deflator (percent change)
Unemployment rate (in percent)
Investment and saving (in percent of GDP)
National savings
Money and credit (end of period)
Reserve money (percent change)
Broad money (percent change)
Private sector credit growth (percent change)
Central government operations (in percent of GDP)
Revenue and grants
Of which : tax revenue
Overall balance on a cash basis
Public and publicly-guaranteed (PPG) debt
Central Government's PPG debt (in percent)
Share of foreign currency debt (in percent)
Exports of goods and services (in millions of U.S. dollars)
Imports of goods and services (in millions of U.S. dollars)
Exports of goods and services (percent change)
Imports of goods and services (percent change)
Current account balance (in percent of GDP)
FDI (net, in millions of U.S. dollars)
Gross international reserves (in millions of U.S. dollars)
Import cover 1/
End-of-period exchange rate (dram per U.S. dollar)
Average exchange rate (dram per U.S. dollar)
Sources: Armenian authorities; and Fund staff estimates and projections.
1/ Gross international reserves in months of next year's imports of goods and services, including the SDR holdings.
PRESS OFFICER: Randa Elnagar
Phone: +1 202 623-7100Email: MEDIA@IMF.org


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Often the highlight of an F1 weekend is seeing which member takes your post-race comments way too seriously.
You are clearly beyond any meaningful help, and clearly retarded.
Hello new member. Perhaps you need to actually look at the votes?
Er, why? He did everything right the whole weekend and lost simply because of a technical failure. Just how much more does the man have to do to get your 'sympathy vote'?
Because, it's not a popularity contest.
But it based on who did the best job.
That was Leclerc hands down.
Norris is doing a great job and i felt Albon would have been a contender for DOR if he'd not been held up by his teammate for ages mid race.
It's based on who one thinks did the best job.
I based it on the title of the poll and I thought that was Norris, all things considered.
Please remember our rules and attack the post, not the poster, or detect irony and don't.
Chuck has to get it. Put the McLaren somewhere it hasn't been in ages.
Mr Leclerc didn't get my vote as he stuffed the start royally. On another day where other cars were competitive, he would be flamed for losing so many positions at the start.
On the other hand, Lando Norris seems to be doing exceptional things in the McLaren. Where would he have finished in a Ferrari? And it was great to see Hulkenberg gain so many places on merit from a poor grid position. And don't forget Hamilton, who put himself in the right place to gain from Leclerc's late race problems.
Looking at those ahead, they all made mistakes that could/did cost them a better result.
LeClerc, since he not only made a mistake at the start, he put that right within three laps then drove away from the pack until his engine failed.
Kudos also to Norris (and Sainz whilst it lasted - McLaren looked half sensible). Kimi drove a good race too.


On 18 September 2018, we're closing the Scottish Equitable Janus Henderson Global Care Managed fund. When the fund closes, we'll switch existing investors into the Ethical Managed fund, unless they instruct us to move them elsewhere before then.
We've written to those affected in advance to tell them about this closure, which affects our pension and Aegon Retirement Choices (ARC) fund ranges.
We constantly monitor and refine our fund ranges. The Scottish Equitable Janus Henderson Global Care Managed fund hasn't grown as we'd expected, which means it's too small to be economically viable. As a result, we've decided to close the fund.
Investors can stay invested and continue to pay in any regular contributions as normal until the fund closes. Then, on 18 September 2018, any existing investment in the Scottish Equitable Janus Henderson Global Care managed fund and all future contributions will be automatically switched into the Ethical Managed fund, free of any switch charges.
The Fund Charge† for ARC investors will reduce from 0.95% to 0.40%, and for pension investors in our older products, the Total Charge* will reduce from 1.95% to 1.00%. The benchmark, risk rating and Association of British Insurer (ABI) sector will remain the same.
We've carefully selected the Ethical Managed fund as an alternative fund. It has less of a global focus than the Scottish Equitable Janus Henderson Global Care Managed fund, with a much higher focus in UK equities. However, we still believe it to be the most comparable fund available within our fund range in terms of what the fund aims to do.
There's no guarantee the fund will meet its objectives. The value of an investment can fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. Investors could get back less than they originally invested.
This fund aims to achieve above-average long-term capital growth by investing in a mix of assets including UK and overseas equities (shares) and fixed interest stocks. Individual companies are chosen for their social and environmental leadership in the area within which they operate. This fund aims to provide a combination of income and long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of UK equities (shares of companies), fixed interest securities (bonds), and cash, which meet the fund's predefined ethical criteria. To achieve this, the fund invests 50% in our Ethical fund and 50% in our Ethical Cautious fund. The application of our ethical criteria means the fund may have a bias towards small and medium sized companies. The fund's exposure to equities will be limited to a maximum of 85% of the fund's value at all times.
If current investors are happy to be invested in the Ethical Managed fund then they don't need to do anything. However, if investors feel that this new fund isn't suitable for them, they can switch their investment and redirect any future investment, free of any switch charge, into an alternative fund or funds of their choice. If investors wish to do this they should complete a switch form and return it to us as soon as possible.


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Q: Is this sentence ambiguous or not?
To my way of thinking, the last sentence " The upsetting event could even be something as simple as sitting here right now, reading this book, feeling depressed, anxious, or discouraged." can be understood as a description of one upsetting event in which a person is experiencing three things(sitting, reading, and feeling at the same time), or understood as three separate events(e.g. Bob sitting here as event one, John reading a book as event two, Tailor feeling depressed as event three).
I am not a native English speaker. I am confused about which understanding is correct.
Could anybody tell me which understanding is correct and why?

A: The sentence is referring to one activity, with the body in a position, and with a feeling that the person is having while doing it.
The activity is reading. The position is "sitting" or "seated". (In England they would even say "you could be sat here".)
The feeling is one of these: depression, anxiety, or discouragement.
It may be tricky because of the list of feelings at the end of the sentence, but to me it is pretty clear that the sentence is meant to be understood as:
(Sitting here) and (reading) and (feeling [x or y or z])
Hope this helps!
Elie


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Samantha Fish pays homage to two Christmas Classics – Out Today
HOMAGE TO TWO CHRISTMAS CLASSICS:
"RUN RUN RUDOLPH" & "CHRISTMAS (BABY PLEASE COME HOME)"
DOWNLOAD, LISTEN & STREAM
NEW STUDIO ALBUM "KILL OR BE KIND"
OUT NOW ON ROUNDER RECORDS
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ORDER THE ALBUM
For everybody who can't get enough of Samantha Fish, the genre-bending guitarist, singer, and songwriter releases not just one but two Christmas singles on Friday 15th November. Download, listen and stream the songs HERE
Samantha Fish's new recordings of 'Run Run Rudolph' and 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' pay loving tribute to two of her favourite holiday tunes.
'Run Run Rudolph' is always such an upbeat song, we thought it would be cool to dip it in some noir," laughs Fish. "I think it gave it a unique character that's different from everything out there. I chose 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' because of my love for all things '60s soul. It's the biggest rock'n'roll Christmas song ever, and being a Darlene Love fan, I wanted a chance to put my heart and soul into it."
Fish, who has established a reputation as one of the most compelling young roots musicians on the scene, is currently on tour in support of Kill or Be Kind, her Rounder debut. The album, which has inspired tremendous praise from critics, showcases her abundant gifts and versatility as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Samantha Fish released her new studio album Kill Or Be Kind on Friday 20th September 2019 on Rounder Records and distributed in the UK by Proper Music. Order the album worldwide HERE.
Fish's incendiary live performances have been mesmerizing audiences all over the globe. With Kill Or Be Kind, Fish poised for a major breakthrough. The edgy roots music album was recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis and produced by three-time Grammy winner Scott Billington and mixed by two-time Grammy winner Steve Reynolds. Boasting 11 original songs ranging from the electric cigar box stomp of "Bulletproof" to the sweet Memphis R&B of "Trying Not To Fall in Love With You", the album is sure to establish Fish as a potent force in roots music.
The Kansas City-born-and-bred musician flirts with tradition but pushes genre boundaries to create a sound that's distinctly her own: "She Don't Live Here Anymore", co-written by Parker Millsap, features a Memphis soul underpinning with a sustained vibrato guitar sound that edges toward country. "Love Your Lies" persuasively straddles punk, rockabilly, and soul; while "You Got It Bad (Better Than You Ever Had)" is a classic blues rocker, thick with layered guitars and a cigar box solo. She shows off her range with the sweetly wistful "Dream Girl" and the cathartic, blues saturated "Farewell My Fair Weather".
"That was my mission on this album: To really set these songs up so that they have a life of their own," says Samantha Fish about Kill or Be Kind, her sixth solo album and her debut on Rounder Records. "Strong messages from the heart – that's what I really set out for." Indeed, what comes across immediately on hearing the album is the extraordinary level of songcraft on its eleven tracks, the way these songs are so smartly put together to deliver a potent emotional impact.
Anyone who has ever heard Fish's previous albums knows that she has earned a place in the top rank of contemporary blues guitarists and that her voice can wring the soul out of a ballad and belt out a rocker with roof-shaking force. And, rest reassured, those virtues are fully in evidence on Kill or Be Kind. But each of the songs on the album does far more than simply provide a setting for Fish's pyrotechnics. They tell captivating stories, set up by verses that deftly set the scene, choruses that lift with real feeling, and hooks that later rise up in your thoughts, even when you're not aware that you're thinking of music at all. It's the kind of songwriting that emerges when raw talent is leavened by experience and aspiration, and when a committed artist genuinely has something to say. Those qualities make Kill or Be Kind a genuine artistic breakthrough for Fish.
"I think I've grown as a performer and as a player," she explains. "I've become more respectful of the melody. You can go up and down the fret board and up and down your vocal register, but that's not going to be as powerful as conveying a simple melody that people can really connect to and sing themselves."
Photo Credit: © Laurence Harvey
To help bring those elements to her music, Fish sought out high-quality songwriting collaborators – the likes of Jim McCormick (who has worked with Fish before and also written for Luke Bryan and Keith Urban); Kate Pearlman (who has worked with Kelly Clarkson); Patrick Sweeney; Parker Millsap; and Eric McFadden. The result is an album on which each song is distinct, but the complete work hangs together as a coherent, entirely satisfying statement. "When you get to this point in your life as an artist," Fish says, "it's good to work with others, because it makes you stretch. I think you hear a lot of that nuance on the record, songs that have a pop sensibility to them, hooks that really pull you in."
To make Kill or Be Kind, Fish chose to work at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis, with Scott Billington as producer. "I worked at Royal before, when I made my Wild Heart album," she says. "The soul in the walls, the vibe – you can feel it in that place. I'm such a fan of Al Green, Ann Peebles and all the classic recordings that happened there. Memphis just kept calling to me. I've always felt so inspired there." As for Billington, a three-time Grammy winner, Fish appreciated both his open-mindedness and his willingness to ease her out of her comfort zone. "Scott allowed me to see the building-out process of the album all the way through, from the top to the bottom," she says. "Bringing in background singers and synthesizers, which I'd never done on an album before, that added an extra edge. Honestly, it was a challenge. It pushed me to think about the songs differently. That trust from my producer gave me the freedom to really take some risks."
ALBUM TRACK BY TRACK
BY SAMANTHA FISH
You get a good sense of the range the album covers from the first two songs released. Fish propels "Watch It Die" with an insistent guitar riff, but near the song's end two female background singers lend the song a haunting soulful feel.
Meanwhile, "Love Letters" moves on an insinuating, stop-time riff in its verses until it bursts in passion on its chorus. Both songs use horn sections for finesse and texture. "Love Letters" also introduces one of the album's central themes: the allure of losing yourself in love – and the dangers of it. "Keep waking up in the bed I made," Fish sings. "Forget the pain when you wanna play/I'm back to broken when you go away."
"That's just a love-sick song," Fish says, laughing. "like I think I was when I wrote it. " The title track "Kill or Be Kind", a seductive ballad, offers a lover a stark choice: "Make up your mind/I can kill or be kind." To explain that dichotomy, Fish says, "It's funny how love can be so fickle, how quickly you go from object of affection to one of disdain. I've always found that dynamic interesting. That track is full of that duality."
"I also love the Memphis sound of the horns on there. They sound modern, but it's got this vintage feeling as well."
The songs "Dirty," "Love Your Lies" and "Fair-Weather" explore similar themes – how deceit, self-deception and shifting expectations can alter the course of life and love.
The affecting ballad "Dream Girl" stands the endearment of its title on its head and explores the dilemma of a love not coming to fruition. "I wish you'd take the rest of me," Fish sings. "These tears, they kill your fantasy."
On "She Don't Live Around Here Anymore," a soul ballad once again bolstered by tasteful horn parts, the singer confronts the feeling of being used and finds empowerment in walking away.
The album is framed by songs — "Bulletproof" and "You Got It Bad (Better Than You Ever Had)".
"Bulletproof" digs into the theme of vulnerability, about it being mistaken for weakness, and how we often times feel the need to wear a mask to survive in the world today, while "You Got It Bad (Better Than You Ever Had)" is about working towards your dreams and the knifes edge we often walk to reach our goals.
"Trying Not to Fall in Love With You" finds the singer not wanting to rush a relationship – and therefore undermine it. "I fall fast," Fish admits, "I have to remember to take care and not scare the person away."
Photo Credit: © Michael Emanuele Backstage Flash
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Q: sorting one list without sorted function              a=[12,11,13,21,1,2,3,45,65]
             i=0
             j=1
             k=0
             newarr=[]
             while(len(a)>=k):
                  if (a[i]>a[j]):
                      a[i],a[j]=a[j],a[i]
                      i=i+1
                      j=j+1

             k=k+1

print (a)
I am not getting the intended output.
Can somebody identify?

A: You are implementing algorithm in a wrong way. Well i think you should learn different sorting algorithms to sort and list in python or array in other languages.
Ex: Bubble Sort ...The easiest one to learn.
listing=[12,34,5,33,89,3]
for i in range(0,len(listing)-1):
    for j in range(0,len(listing)-i-1):
        if listing[j]>listing[j+1]:
            temp=listing[j]
            listing[j]=listing[j+1]
            listing[j+1]=temp
print(listing)

And one more thing to mention. That the function list.sort() also uses stable algorithm to sort.
Read here   Which sorting algorithm is used by STL's list::sort()?


The imperatives of the climate crisis and the logic of economic austerity are at war—and Washington State is on the front lines.
So-called "revenue-neutral" carbon pricing—whereby the proceeds are used to fund tax cuts—has long been a cherished hobbyhorse of free-market economists and the odd Republican who favors climate action. It's also the policy of choice for big polluters like ExxonMobil. And now this right-wing friendly model is being pushed in Washington State, thanks to Initiative 732.
I-732, on the ballot on November 8, would be the first revenue-neutral price on carbon in the United States. It is widely unpopular among the state's Democrats, Republicans, and even the business lobby, and has only managed to win the support of one significant environmental group. But on the off chance it is approved by voters, it would be a disastrous precedent that could set back the climate justice movement for a decade—time that we simply can't afford to lose.
Some have accepted the logic that something is better than nothing, even arguing that a "tax swap" could substitute for a just transition to a low-carbon economy. The evidence proves otherwise. In British Columbia, two-thirds of the tax cuts have ended up in corporate pockets, while carbon emissions have been rising in recent years and the fracking industry has boomed.
And while polluters get rewarded, the communities of color that have born the brunt of fossil fuel pollution, and the working people whose jobs are at risk as we move away from fossil fuels, are left empty handed. The money raised by the tax won't be used to fund green jobs in low-income communities, or to retrain workers currently in high carbon sectors. In other words, this is the epitome of an unjust transition.