Customer Interactions What Can TV Series Modern Family Teach us?
In what way is the rapid advance of digital technology impacting today's families, and to what extent is it changing the way family members interact with each other and the wider world? Popular series like the US sitcom Modern Family and Channel 4's new hit drama, Humans, explore these concepts in detail.
As little as ten years ago, though, the content of these programmes would have been widely regarded as fanciful crystal ball-gazing. A show based on automated robots who carry out routine everyday tasks efficiently, or even simply an episode of a family sitcom taken up with a storyline that unfolds entirely on one of the character's computer screens, might have seemed visions of a distant future. Yet, today, these scenarios are less far-fetched. Indeed, in many cases, technology is already capable of supporting this functionality.
This, equally, is the world in which today's businesses need to operate. Increasingly, they need not just to be aware of these trends but to be putting in place customer engagement strategies designed to proactively capitalise on them. In fact rather than simply monitoring these developments, they need to start actively looking at ways to harness this technology and turn the new digital landscape to their advantage. This article looks at strategies companies can implement today to drive the customer experiences of tomorrow.
If you want to understand a family and how it interacts, you increasingly need to understand its digital footprint and to get to the real heart of what makes it tick, you need to have an insight into its digital DNA. Today's new breed of digital enterprises need to be able to understand the modern family, and in particular the digital DNA of the people who constitute it. After all, it is these individuals who are their customers today – whether as individual consumers or as businesspeople – and will continue to be in the future.
We are living in an age of polarised customer service. While the younger generation will typically want to interact using tools like social media, web self-service or web chat, older customers may want to engage using email or traditional voice-based communications. Equally, while simple queries may be able to be handled through online FAQs, more complex queries or those that potentially have legal ramifications are likely to need human interaction.
The above is a useful starting point. Organisations need to segment their customers – but they also need to understand individuals' precise needs.
At the point of engagement, businesses need to know what each of these customers is trying to do and who within their organisation is best-placed to help them achieve it. That's where the ability to track digital DNA and accurately interpret it is so important. Organisations need to have captured and recorded previous interactions with each customer and use these to quickly analyse behaviour patterns and likely preferences, enabling them to route individual interactions to the point of contact best suited to address or resolve their query. It's the kind of process that the likes of Amazon and Google do so well.
Understanding the DNA of the customer is just one part of the process, however. Businesses also need to ensure that they have the right robust and flexible underlying infrastructure in place to be able to act on this understanding.
They need to think about what the best customer journey would 'look like' for a given customer trying to do a particular kind of interaction at a specific time of the day. Next, they need to look at how they orchestrate the people, processes and systems within the business to provide the best possible service to customers at an affordable price.
To do the above, businesses must implement integrated intelligent systems architecture, capable of routing calls and other modes of interactions either to experts who understand customers' problems and can address them or to systems they can use to self-serve or otherwise obtain the answers they need.
This is the essential purpose of what we call the connected enterprise. To answer customer queries in this increasingly sophisticated environment, companies will need to draw on the skills of staff in the back, middle and front offices. By combining an intelligent flexible customer interaction platform with the latest unified communications (UC) technologies, organisations can create a connected business, where everyone is part of a virtualised customer support team focused on resolving customer engagements in the most efficient, cost-effective manner.
One of the areas contact centres and customer service departments should increasingly be looking at is the role of artificial intelligence and automated service operations and the interplay between these areas and their staff and customers. It's a dynamic that is changing rapidly as technology advances; people become more willing to embrace automated systems, and as those systems provide increasingly human-like interactions. The impact of these kinds of systems on family life is explored at length in Humans but it's in the world of business that this kind of technology is likely to have the biggest influence.
We are already seeing the use of robot agents in contact centres that can recognize and understand words and phrases and can automatically interrogate knowledge management systems and FAQs before escalating calls to human agents as and when required.
Businesses are likely to raise the level of investment they make in this kind of technology in the future. The cost of servicing interactions in this way is, after all, very cheap but companies must not fall into the trap of pocketing all the extra money they gain as a result, as profit.
The chosen approach should effectively be digital by design not digital by default. Depending on the nature of their business, organisations are also likely to need to invest in competent human staff that can deal with those kinds of interactions and that can make use of technologies like unified communications or Skype for Business to reach out to customers and solve their enquiries.
The future vision outlined in shows like Modern Family and Humans is rapidly becoming a reality. In the future, businesses will increasingly need to ensure they are in tune and aligned with the digital worlds that are portrayed in these programmes. They will need to have systems and processes in place they allow to optimise the way they engage with customers while remembering that at all times service must be tailored to individual customers' specific requirements. It's a complex requirement but in looking to deliver it, following the top tips advice above would be a good place to start.
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Place the cauliflower on a large baking sheet (or two small ones) and pour over the spice and oil mixture. Toss to coat, making sure every piece is covered.
Roast for 15 minutes or until golden brown. They should soften but still have a little bite. Remove and immediately squeeze over the juice from the zested lemon.
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It is August and everyone seems to be looking forward to holidays, on holiday or newly back from holidays. Holidays are so important; time to rest, recuperate, explore new places, see beautiful things and most of all spend time with the people we love. Holidays are a gift and a joy. They recharge our batteries and that fuel takes us forward into an exciting future.
If you are away at the moment, then I hope you are having a wonderful time (and why are you reading this?). I hope that you have left work in a controlled state and can relax properly. If you have then congratulations, that is how it should be for everyone.
Or are you one of the others?
Just recently I seem to be seeing people who are dreading their holidays. There are two reasons for this. Either they are excessively busy which is wonderful but scary because there is so much to do and the last thing they need is to take two weeks off and do nothing. They might not have anyone to whom they can delegate or just do not think it is possible to pass work over (fear of delegation is a very real disease). The result is that they take all their work paraphernalia with them and discover too late that there is no broadband or no phone signal where they are. Anyway the family bushwhack them and will not let them work.
The other reason is because they are unhappy with the way business is going and for a fortnight they will find themselves worrying and unable to think about anything else; they will beat themselves up; it will ruin everything, make them grumpy and the holiday will be counterproductive.
So what can be done to ensure you do enjoy your holiday and come back into the real world fully refreshed and raring to go?
Stepping out of the business needs preparation. The world will not stop because you are not there to answer the phone but it will go on, so plan for it realistically.
About 3 weeks before hand make your To Do Before I Go list – and make sure that you only list the things that really need doing. Then do only them.
Think communications – who or what will deal with phone calls and emails whilst you are away? Technology is wonderful and all sorts of diversions are possible but if you don't need to go that far then organise your Out of Office message or Voicemail message so you are telling people why you are not responding and when you will. Do not even consider doing it from the beach! People are not unreasonable and only fire and flood really need dealing with immediately; if they know when you are back they will wait.
If the business is to continue while you are away who is in charge, what are their limits of authority and what are the processes you want them to follow? At some stage I shall write about having robust processes for this purpose but for the time being think about briefing your stand-in on work in hand.
Which issues might come up whilst you are away and what should your stand-in do about it?
If the business is on hold because you are missing, be very clear about what you want people to do in your absence – leave a message, write an email etc. Maybe you will divert calls to a Virtual Assistant who can take thorough, accurate messages and prioritise what you need to do on your return so the first few days back are organised and not chaos.
This is fine if it is strategic longer term thinking. The sort you do whilst you are on the sun lounger with your mind in that lovely blue skies dreamy world where you can range around possibilities, opportunities, new angles, new directions etc. take a notepad and catch those ideas but do nothing more.
It is not fine if it involves you pounding your iPad and crunching figures. You will go home feeling guilty for not achieving all that you wished; your family or friends will be furious that your body was with them but your mind was elsewhere; and worst of all you will be just as tired as you were when you went. There will have been no rest or recuperation or fun; life will have been the same as the other 50 weeks of the year.
If you have relaxed properly it will take you a week to get your work stamina back. You know this, so why be surprised when it happens? Prepare to be gentle with yourself.
Plan for your first week back – work 9 to 5 not your usual hours; prioritise the really important, the urgent and the tasks that will make a real difference to the business this week.
Respond to everyone who left a message whilst you were away. Trust is easily lost if you do not.
Schedule a couple of hours to look at that notepad and consider the ideas you came up with whilst your mind was relaxing.
Use technology to fend off the trivia that can wait.
New direction – find a coach or a mentor to help you focus, understand your thinking and craft a plan to get there.
Specific problem – research ways to tackle it; look at the competition; read some books; go on a course; join a group of like-minded people. Ignore it no longer; find a way to deal with it.
Then when you return from holiday – do it! Put the plan into operation.
None of this is original. You have heard it all before. Holidays are fun. They are your reward for hard work. They are time with the people you love in new and exciting environments. They offer a space for R&R and to feed your soul. They are not times to beat yourself up or worry about what is happening back at the ranch. Do not take it with you – leave the negative stuff behind you. Enjoy the gift of free time.


It is estimated that in the September 2010 Canterbury earthquake, 3000 animals died. This included one dog, who suffered a heart attack.
In today's news, comes this story reporting that New Zealanders would put their animals before their own safety (no surprise to me – if Daisy couldn't be evacuated with me, I'd be staying put).


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Inextricably intertwined: The Power Paperwork Holds in Global Trade (1/2)
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Paperwork mountains dominate the trade landscape — Photo by Christa Dodoo on Unsplash
In piece 1 of 2, we take a look into why outdated paperwork has reigned supreme as the base communication tool for companies involved in trade.
To understand the role of paperwork in global trade, let's travel back to the 14th century. A historical period that, whilst part of the 'Dark Ages', did bring some advancements for society: the invention of floating cranes, mechanical clocks, plate armour, horseshoes, and one of history's most durable inventions: the Bill of Lading.
A Bill of Lading (BoL) is one type of trade document issued by a carrier that evidences a contract between them and the shipper, listing all the merchandise within a shipment to acknowledge receipt of said goods. That document is then signed by all shippers along the way to confirm receipt and delivery until the shipment reaches its final destination.
One of the earliest BoLs ever found dates back to the late 1300s, recognised by Bensa in his essay "The Early History of Bills of Lading" (1925). Translated from Latin, it reads as:
1390, the 25th day of June. Know all men that Anthony Ghileta shipped certain wax and certain hides in the name and on behalf of Symon Marabottus which things must be delivered at Pisa to Mr Percival de Guisulfis, and by order of the said Mr Percival who shall deliver all his things to Marcellino de Nigro his agent, and I Bartholomeus de Octono shall deliver all his goods at Portovenere and for the better caution I affix my mark so. A copy. — Bartholomeus de Octono mate of the ship of Andrea Garoll.
Surprisingly, not much has changed since Anthony Ghileta took his consignment to Pisa and tracked the journey using a BoL. They are still widely used in transporting freight worldwide today, alongside an array of other documents added over time — commercial invoices, airway bills, certificates of origin, packing lists, arrival notices, to name only a few. In fact, the average trade activity involves 36 documents and 240 copies¹!
Unlike the paperwork, the technology to convey this communication has slowly changed over time — one of the more recognisable and earlier technological innovations was the fax machine. First invented in 1843 and amazingly still in use today! The device meant that document images could be sent ahead electronically and checked at central offices, whilst their physical counterparts were checked en-route with the shipment. Incredibly in global trade the fax machine's presence endures into 2020, though for the most part email has superseded fax for sending paperwork scans. The modernisation of information exchange is only one piece of the puzzle, another immensely important piece is the actual document creation and checking process, which has remained largely untouched.
Regardless of whether documents arrive via post, fax machine or email, the laborious efforts of understanding and actioning the documents' contents remain burdensome. For trade involved companies today huge swathes of paperwork still means huge manual labour efforts to process it.
Why does paperwork reign supreme?
International trade relies on a fragmented ecosystem made up of exporters, importers, banks, freight forwarders, vessel operators and multiple modes of transport, who all combine to ship goods globally. With so many players from all over the world, 27 entities involved per trade activity and 8 billion shipments per year², standardisation of information exchange is nigh-on impossible.
Paper solved this communication problem. It has acted as the universal medium, its role as messenger deeply embedded through millennia of historical use, dating back as far as 25–220 AD in the Eastern Han period in China³. Long standing usage aside, paper offers flexibility, a carte blanche without restrictions on how information is expressed on the page. Perfect to serve a myriad of different companies' styles. Finally, paper has been readily accessible, in volume and in price, with the standard cost of a piece of paper and printing standing at half a cent, in sterling terms less than half a pence⁴. Now, with the rise of software and the internet combined, the likes of Microsoft, Google and Adobe offer digital paper without the need for a tangible copy printed.
Every trade transaction is nuanced — each has its own unique insurance, financing, goods & requirements. Paper captures this variation. Historically, trade companies created unique documents that catered for the idiosyncrasies of each shipment. That might mean building a new document all together, editing existing documents by hand or changing their format to suit a new shipment type. The end result being a high volume of documents and an unruly mess of information locked up in physical form.
So, what's the big problem?
The main issue is labour. Due to the challenging nature of these trade documents, in which diverse layouts, handwriting, watermarks, stamps and tables prevail, enormous manual handling has been required to date.
For the major logistics players — such as super-markets, freight forwarders and trade finance banks — who deal with multiple trade-involved companies, volumes can reach in the millions of documents annually! In many cases, managing the process of understanding and recording key information takes hundreds, if not thousands of employees' manual labour and makes tracking information within the documents for audit a real challenge.
When you rely on man-power alone, it means companies are open to human error. Something simple like a weight or date incorrectly inputted, triggers a communication back to the supplier to seek correction, which can lead to delays of hours or days. If one small sub-shipment is wrong it can hold up an entire shipment at customs. Delays lead to storage costs, late delivery penalties and — in the case of perishable goods — possible wastage.
Relying on paperwork also makes it difficult for logistics-involved companies, such as freight forwarders or trade finance banks, to provide great customer service. As well as slow turn-around times, customers have to follow a long, fragmented paper trail or await manual updates to understand the status of their shipment's journey, customs clearance or financing approval.
The paperwork problem isn't going to get any smaller. As one of our customers told us, post Brexit they expect even more documentation to process international shipments. Indeed this hot topic has captured headlines across the broadsheets as discussed in our last blog, The Brexit Burden, with reports suggesting an incoming 400 million extra customs forms annually for UK and EU businesses.
Evolution pending: Loading the digital era
Compared to other industries trade is still living in the digital dark ages. There's huge scope for bringing in technology to revolutionise archaic processes — be it by using drones for last mile delivery, self-driving trucks or the use of AI to reduce the workload on operators.
Speaking with a top ten freight forwarder and many smaller logistics players the consensus is clear regarding paper and the unruly information stored within it, it is not going anywhere fast. In a highly fragmented market, no single party holds the power or permission to dictate a new, singular digital standard.
However, protecting the status quo, especially with ongoing pandemic risk and - for those closer to home - Brexit, means a heavier, more cumbersome paperwork burden pressuring freshly remote operations and the bottom line. As the number of documents increases, the time taken to process each transaction rises - it's harder to find the right document in a pack of 100 than it is in a pack of 10 documents! Even more so for cross-referencing and validating information, such as the consignment number, from one document across all the other documents and data-feeds referenced in a transaction.
Digitisation is like a flywheel. It's much easier to add technology into a digital workflow than into a manual one, although the first move can often be the hardest. However, advances in integrating technology solutions and cloud computing means deployment can be a matter of days, not months. The barriers to adoption are lowering all the time.
For us, manual data entry and processing of data remains an outstanding and critical mission in trade's quest for digital transformation. Today, [Raft's] cutting edge AI can unlock digital access to the messy information within trade paperwork without demanding that millions of diverse companies conform to one standard way of inputting data.
The [Raft] platform is the pioneering universal adaptor for global trade's unruly information. Our solution transforms the chaotic data in physical paperwork into ordered digital form, effective for remote-work: creating data visibility, facilitating communication and providing actionable insights to accelerate trade, customs and financing approvals. For one freight forwarder their first transaction with [Raft] resulted in a typically 40 minute-long task reduced down to only 4 minutes.
[Raft] liberates the time and resources to increase trade-involved companies' capacity to grow their commercial reach, focus on customer experience and do so whilst reducing operational risk and lack of auditability. For the humans behind the operations, [Raft] removes the stress and monotony caused by the manually intensive tasks that dominate their day-to-day roles.
This is just the start. With [Raft]'s dedicated engineering team researching and applying frontier technology, communication of all trade-related information can continue to evolve from The Dark Ages, beyond the paperwork first used in Anthony Ghileta's 1390 voyage, and into the Digital era.
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Usable energy is considered as one of the most valuable resources in the world, as our planet literally runs on it. Can you think of any routine chore where we do not consume energy in some form or other? With the exploding population and the recent technology burst (IoT and all), energy has indeed gained the most coveted place in our lives. It is quite natural that we understand this relevance and carry it ahead along with our present-day lifestyle requisites. Lighting, by far and large had been just considered as the medium to convert darkness to light and hence was never given importance. You will find systems like HVAC under tight control but lighting is simply ignored.
Lighting Control Vs HVAC systems
It is a routine practice to have HVAC systems (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) monitored and controlled for maximum efficiency and a productive environment. Thus, we have our HVAC controller monitor the conditions inside, then respond to the changes in the outside variables namely ambient temperature and air quality.Similarly, we have controlled lighting systems which operate through a programmable centralised controller. Typically, HVAC systems carry out scheduled heating, ventilating and cooling, and adapt to the occupancy-based requirements of the environment. The lighting systems also follow an automatic turn-off or dim schedule according to the times of the day. They sense the occupancy and turn off the lights when the controlled area is vacant. As with the HVAC systems, we have economizer control and Variable Air Volume (VAV) pressure and flow control, for lighting we have ambient harvesting and multilevel lighting and dimming. Moreover, like the HVAC control, lighting systems can be integrated with the building management systems to share information and maximize the overall system performance.Given the latest technology status and, of course, the series of benefits, we shouldn't think twice while asking for 'monitor and control' in lighting as well.
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Lighting control spells true comfort and convenience for the occupants. It optimizes the lighting to create an environment conducive for health and wellness. At the same time, we are granted the best turnaround times along with a considerable surge in operational efficiency. Thus, lighting control takes us steps ahead, quickly, in our sustainability goals and green energy strategies. The most significant virtue of the lighting control points towards an exceptional energy efficiency figure and that is, without compromising on lighting usage in the given situation.
A lighting control alright, but what about the other hassles? A good lighting control is the one without an overhead of complexity or the headache of extended wiring and programming sessions. It is appropriate to mention DALI in this context. DALI or the digitally addressable lighting Interface stands for an open IEC standard that enables varied control gears and devices (DALI compliant) to operate in synch with each other. Thus, we get a flexible, simple yet robust room-based lighting control with low-cost components which are integrated for control purpose, but otherwise are absolutely discrete.
With easy-to-configure wiring, digital straightforwardness and scalability added to its best-liked features of universality, cost-effectiveness and installation ease, lighting control easily makes it to the 'wanted' amenity list. And to complete the write-up, let's create a convergent system where systems like HVAC, Lighting etc are an integral part to provide Comfort and Convenience with due care of Health and wellness of occupants and all this with lowering your operational costs.
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Research roundup: November 2020 edition
We've searched the journals and read the practice updates to round up this month's top research and guidelines on birth control, sexual health, abortion, STIs, and more!
by Colleen Denny, MD and Emma Gilmore, MD
1. Conception rates in women desiring pregnancy after levonorgestrel 52 mg intrauterine system (Liletta®) discontinuation
Among non-permanent forms of contraception, the levonorgestrel IUDs (Mirena, Liletta, Kyleena, and Skyla) are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy, with an excellent safety profile. However, previous surveys have found that both patients and providers are concerned that using an IUD may increase the risk of infertility. In this substudy of a Phase III trial, the authors followed 165 patients who had their Liletta IUDs removed with the desire to conceive. In the 12 months after removal, the authors found that overall fertility rates were essentially equivalent to baseline population fertility; while only 8.5% of patients conceived in the first month (possibly secondary to study requirements), 42% conceived within three months of removal and 86% conceived within the year, similar to fertility rates among non-IUD users. These findings were robust after accounting for duration of IUD use, gravidity, parity, history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and race/ethnicity; only obesity, a known risk factor for infertility, affected conception rates. Providers should feel confident counseling patients that levonorgestrel IUDs do not affect future fertility.
2. Differences in knowledge and attitudes toward the intrauterine device: Do age and race matter?
The IUD is a highly effective method of birth control but use in the US lags behind other similar countries with research suggesting that there may be disparities in contraception use among different racial groups. To better understand this gap, the authors of this study sought to investigate differences in attitudes and knowledge about IUD usage based on age and race. A group of researchers surveyed individuals in a medical center waiting room in Philadelphia, gathering information on contraceptive history and understanding, along with age and racial/ethnic background. They found that attitudes and knowledge about the IUD did not differ significantly by age. Knowledge about the IUD was similar among different racial groups, but Black women had more negative opinions about the IUD particularly regarding safety and reliability.
3. Effects of Clinic-level Implementation of One Key Question® on Reproductive Health Counseling and Patient Satisfaction
While screening patients for pregnancy intentions during ambulatory care visits improves both well woman care and future pregnancy outcomes, only 14% of clinic visits with reproductive-age female patients include preconception or contraception counseling. One Key Question ("Would you like to become pregnant in the next year?") aids providers to start conversations with patients during these visits. In this cohort study, the authors examined how the standard incorporation of One Key Question into both a primary care practice and OB/GYN practice changed both provider behavior and patient satisfaction. They found that while One Key Question did not change rates of provider reproductive counseling it was associated with improved reported patient satisfaction.
4. Factors associated with sexually transmitted infection diagnosis in women who have sex with women, women who have sex with men and women who have sex with both
Up to 10% of women in the United States report same-sex behavior over their lives, but little is known about the risk factors and STI incidence for this population. Furthermore, this group may be perceived as "low risk" for STIs, therefore screened less frequently. Researchers in Baltimore compared STI incidence and risk factors among women who have sex with women only (WSW), with men only (WSM), or with both men and women (WSB). Reviewing STI clinic visits, they found that WSB carry an equivalent or higher burden of STI diagnosis than the other groups and engage in more risky behaviors such as transactional sex or IV drug use. WSW have a lower incidence, but still substantial burden of STI diagnosis, and reported frequent substance use. Overall, it is crucial to understand the risk factors associated with each group to appropriately tailor counseling and harm reduction strategies.
5. Prioritizing Desiredness in Pregnancy of Unknown Location: An Algorithm for Patient-Centered Care
Patient-centered care is a known quality improvement measure and assessing patient preferences is fundamental in all areas of medicine. Patient-centered care has a unique meaning when evaluating individuals with pregnancies of unknown location (PUL), where prognosis is often unknown, and patients experience a good deal of anxiety and distress. These patients often enter a cycle of ongoing monitoring and follow-up to determine whether they have a healthy intrauterine pregnancy, a failed early pregnancy, or an ectopic pregnancy. For patients whose pregnancy is undesired, this long-term follow up may be both uncomfortable and unnecessary. A group of Family Planning researchers designed an algorithm for patients diagnosed with PUL to appropriately target follow up and management. They recommend expedient strategies for patients with undesired pregnancies, such as diagnostic intervention or medical management. This algorithm is a useful tool for providers and allows a patient's pregnancy preferences to become central to PUL counseling and care.
6. Cost-effectiveness of Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening for Adolescents and Young Adults in the Pediatric Emergency Department &
7. Effectiveness of a Universally Offered Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening Intervention in the Pediatric Emergency Department
While adolescents only make up approximately a quarter of sexually active patients, they account for more than half of newly diagnosed STIs across the United States. Accordingly, there is interest in trying to expand STI testing to other facilities beyond pediatricians' offices. In two recent articles, researchers investigate whether pediatric emergency rooms could be an efficient and cost-effective site to diagnose STIs in an adolescent population.
In a study of nearly 10,000 adolescent patients seeking care at two pediatric emergency rooms, Reed et al found that while offering testing to all adolescent patients did increase the number of adolescent patients tested and the number of infections diagnosed, the uptake of testing was low, with only 11.5% of patients opting in to testing.
To determine whether this universal testing approach could be considered cost-effective, Eckman et al performed an economic analysis, using a hypothetical adolescent population. They compared screening policies of no testing, targeted testing (based on behavioral risk factors), and universal testing, and included information regarding the cost of testing, likelihood of infection, and the cost of untreated infection. Though many variables may affect the cost-effectiveness of a given screening policy, including estimated prevalence rates and costs of long-term sequelae of missed diagnoses, the authors determined that both targeted screening and universally offered screening were cost-effective, with a cost per case detected and treated of $6,444 for targeted screening and $12,139 for universal screening. Providers working in EDs that treat adolescent patients should consider lowering the barrier to STI screening in adolescent patients or initiating a universal screening policy.
8. Delayed Visits for Contraception Due to Concerns Regarding Pelvic Examination Among Women with History of Intimate Partner Violence
Historically, pelvic examinations were recommended prior to prescribing contraception, but starting with a statement by the World Health Organization in 1994 pelvic examinations are no longer recommended prior to starting hormonal contraception. However, some providers still perform a pelvic exam prior to prescribing combined oral contraceptives. Many patients, including those who have a history of intimate partner violence (IPV), may avoid asking for contraception due to discomfort with a pelvic exam. In this study, researchers sought to better understand individuals who had a history of IPV and more specifically, a history of pressure to have sex (pressured sex), and their perceptions about pelvic exams. They found that patients who reported a history of IPV and pressured sex were more likely to delay presenting to a provider for contraception, particularly if they perceived that a pelvic examination would be involved. This is a significant barrier to care for a vulnerable group of patients. Further education for providers that pelvic exams are not required before prescribing contraception can help to improve access for these patients.
9. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Data Summary & Trends Report: 2009-2019
This CDC report, which is based on surveys of high-school students, provides up-to-date information from the past decade about four priority categories of adolescent behavior known to be associated with STIs and teen pregnancy: sexual behavior, high-risk substance use, experiencing violence, and mental health/suicide. Overall, sexual behavior and high-risk substance indicators have been improving, with decreased percentages of students reporting having ever had sex, currently being sexually active, having sex with more than four partners, or ever having used or injected drugs. However, condom use has decreased, increasing potential exposure to STIs. Similarly, experience of violence, including bullying and forced sex, have remained high and showed no decrease. Of further concern was the increase in negative mental health issues, suicidal ideation, and safety concerns among students. There is also a section in the report specifically devoted to sexual minority youth, given the particular issues regarding this population; most risk behaviors and experiences were found to be higher in sexual minority youth, especially regarding substance use, experiencing violence, and suicide behaviors. This detailed report can be a resource for providers who care for adolescent patients to keep current on challenges facing this age group.
10. Patient Experience with Telehealth Services and Health Education
In a review of literature on how telehealth services affect patient experience the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) found that patients overwhelmingly preferred telehealth for its convenience. However patient experience and patient satisfaction were influenced by not just access, but quality of care. They also found that many organizations would like to better address provider satisfaction and prevent provider burnout, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colleen Denny, MD, is an attending ObGyn at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, where she is the Medical Director of the Women's Clinic, and a clinical assistant professor with the NYU School of Medicine. She enjoys providing care for patients in all phases of life and is especially interested in issues related to contraception access and public health. Outside of work, she's a runner, a dancer, and a bit of a crossword puzzle nerd.
Emma Gilmore, MD, is a fellow in Complex Family Planning at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University. She's passionate about reproductive rights, medical education, and combating health care disparities, particularly in sexual and reproductive health. In her free time, she can be found taking her dog on walks around the beautiful parks in and around Philadelphia.
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Q: How to change the node js process name on windows 10? I have a node js process running on windows 10. I want to change the name of the process so that i can get some performance details. I tried changing the process.title property of the process object but, it does not reflect in the power shell. I can find only node as the process name. Is there any other way to change the process name in windows.

A: Change name on OS level
 1. Rename your node binary to foobar
 2. Change package.json start script from node start.js to foobar start.js
Change name from JavaScript code
You can't change process name from JavaScript code. Node.js is libuv + V8. JavaScript read and run after process already created.

A: In node.js, you can get/set process.title
In the browsers, you can get/set document.title
Hope that helps

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Welcome to the world little miss Lyla Rae! It was a sheer joy for me to capture the Boll family and their newborn pictures because I go to be there when they said "I do." To be a part of their now growing family gives me all the feels! Capturing images that will be passed down for generations to come is so important, and I'm honored I get to be part of it!
1. When shooting, hold your camera as still as you can. Especially when it's a bit dark inside or outside. Your camera is designed to slow its shutter speed in low-light scenarios which means you gotta hold REALLY still to get a clean shot. So practice bracing your elbows to your sides while hold the camera up. Or, find a solid surface that works almost as good as a tripod. This will support the camera and hold it still much better.
2. Speaking of low light, the best way to get a clear shot is to light your subject properly. Place your subject closer to a window with them facing the window, or shoot outside in full shade. Just getting good light on the subject alone, will help the camera itself perform better.
Let me know if these tips have helped you! Give me a tag in your posts!
If you know someone who would love this would you share the link on their page? Keep capturing your memories, let's make them look amazing as well!
The Schoeder Family and my visit to their farm!
"From there we learned a lot about love."
I smile when I think of the relationship Jason and I have. We have always had a fun-loving relationship. The Lord has been a huge staple for us.
When God blessed us with children we were over the moon! Each kid brings different plates to the table that's for sure.
Peyton is our animal lover. She wakes up at 5:30-6:00 a.m. every morning, without an alarm, to feed her heifers, kittens, dogs, and goats....you get the idea! Ha!
Lane man is our motor man. He loves riding his dirt bikes and tractors, but he definitely has a soft hearted side that doesn't like to see anyone hurting.
We lost our fourth child at 20 weeks. Jason and I didn't know what to say to these three, smiling faces that wanted to see a picture of their baby brother.
"We can't find his heartbeat." I can still remember these exact words whispered in my ear.
From there we learned a lot about love. Yes, in tragedy, that is when we find love.
Most of all we felt love everywhere; members of our church, family, friends, neighbors, people we didn't even know; all reached out and just sent us love and prayers. We could feel all of their warmth and it made a tragedy, that hurt all the way to the soul, feel like love.
We will hold him forever in our heart, but as Shealynn explains: "Jesus is just holding him until we can."
Isaiah 12:2 "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. the LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense. He has become my salvation."
Most love stories start when we're all a little more mature, after we've experienced most heart ache and adventures. But for my husband and myself, it started at the young age of 16. It was in the first few weeks of school, I just started sophomore year. I was sitting in computer class typing away when the door opened, I sat right across from the door so I had perfect view, the teacher stood up and introduced our new senior classmate joining the class. Instantly my heart glowed, my eyes shimmered. There was no doubt it was love at first site. And that is where our journey began!
We were pretty much married from day one. We did everything together, nothing ever felt wrong between us. We were young, but it never felt like puppy love. We feel like our souls have always been together. Even though we spent the first 16 years apart, we felt connected in a much deeper way. He warned me that he was joining the Marine Corps and didn't want to hurt me, I didn't care. I took the risk. It was hard being so young and saying goodbye to your boyfriend, but I knew it was worth it. He proposed to me when I was 18 years old, we got married the day after I graduated high school. Most people doubted us, and I don't blame them, I was 19 years old and saying I do! It's not very common these days. But I knew we were about to start something amazing.
Jason was stationed out in Japan, that was hard on us, but we got through it with no issues. Sure I had plenty of nights with a box of tissues and a handful of pictures, but you make sacrifices for the people you love. Then even bigger heart-breaking news was tossed in my hands, he was being deployed to Afghanistan. My heart broke. I was scared. But again, I had faith everything would be ok. I moved myself out to California not knowing what I was getting myself into. I never left home before so it was very new to me. I waited, everyday to hear my husbands voice. Praying he was ok! Then, it was time for him to come home!! With Japan and Afghanistan back to back, we spent 2 years apart. It was finally time to start our life together. He was home! In my arms safe! I can't even begin to explain that feeling.
While he was away I got us our first apartment. I furnished it and made it feel like home, so my husband had a safe place to come home too. It was perfect! 1 year later we found out I was pregnant! We were so happy, even better news, it was a girl!! We named her Maura! We decided the military life wasn't how we wanted to raise our children. So, he made the decision to get out. We said goodbye to California and moved back to IL. He found an amazing job at the airport and we began to grow our future life!
We couldn't have been happier. Jason had an amazing job, I was a stay at home mom. Our daughter couldn't be sweeter.
We had everything we ever wanted or needed. Our lives revolve around building our dream family. Four years down the line we found out I was pregnant with baby number 2! It was a BOY!!
We were so excited, Maura couldn't have been happier to become a big sister! We named him Jackson. We went through so much heartache and tears to finally have this perfect little family! My daughter is smart, funny, and kind hearted. My son is happy, full of laughter and makes our hearts glow.
When I look at my husband, I'm in awe. I sometimes catch myself asking myself if I'm dreaming. I look back to all the troubles we went through to get here. I realize that marriage is something you both need to work at to make work. We both have changed so much in the last 10 years. But we adapted to every change. Which is hard at some points, but if you love someone you find a way to make it easy. Our souls are on a different level then most couples these days. He's an amazing father, husband and leader. Our story is still just in the beginning, and I can't wait to see where this road takes us.


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Marian Aliuță (born 3 February 1978 in Bucharest) is a Romanian retired footballer who played as midfielder.

Career
Aliuță started to play football at Steaua București and as soon as he reached the age of 18 is loaned to Steaua Mizil and then to Chindia Târgovişte and Gloria Bistriţa. Released from him contract with Steaua București, Aliuță signed with FC Farul Constanţa in 1997 and then with Sheriff Tiraspol one year later.

1999 finds him in Ukraine, playing for Shakhtar Donetsk from where he returned to Romania in 2002 to finally make his debut for Steaua București, at that time being, with US$135,000 the highest paid footballer from Divizia A. Despite being voted as The Best Player of Divizia A at the end of 2002–03 season, Aliuță leaves Steaua București after an altercation with the club's Chief Executive Mihai Stoica. Rapid Bucharest is his next club, which he left after only few weeks to play in Korea for Chunnam Dragons and then in the 2005–06 season he played for FC Metalurg Donetsk. In November 2006 he signed a two-year contract with Iraklis Thessaloniki. After a 1-year spell in Greece, he returned to Romania where he signed for FC Timişoara, a club with a huge fan base. In the summer of 2008 he moved to UEFA Cup contenders FC Vaslui. But after only 11 games he had a dispute with the club's powerful owner, Adrian Porumboiu and was given a free transfer. In the beginning of 2009 signed for the Azerbaijan club Neftchi Baku, joining his long-time friend Adrian Neaga.

Honours

Club
Sheriff Tiraspol
 Moldovan Cup: 1998–99

Shakhtar Donetsk
 Ukrainian Premier League: 2001–02
 Ukrainian Cup: 2000–01, 2001–02

Vaslui
 UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2008

References

External links

1978 births
Living people
Footballers from Bucharest
Romanian footballers
FC Vaslui players
ACF Gloria Bistrița players
FC Rapid București players
FC Steaua București players
FCV Farul Constanța players
Romanian expatriate sportspeople in Moldova
FC Sheriff Tiraspol players
FC Shakhtar Donetsk players
FC Shakhtar-2 Donetsk players
FC Metalurh Donetsk players
Changchun Yatai F.C. players
Jeonnam Dragons players
Expatriate footballers in Moldova
Iraklis Thessaloniki F.C. players
FC Politehnica Timișoara players
K League 1 players
Chinese Super League players
Liga I players
Super League Greece players
Association football midfielders
Romania international footballers
Romanian expatriate footballers
Expatriate footballers in South Korea
Expatriate footballers in Ukraine
Expatriate footballers in China
Expatriate footballers in Greece
Expatriate footballers in Azerbaijan
Romanian expatriate sportspeople in South Korea
Romanian expatriate sportspeople in Ukraine
Romanian expatriate sportspeople in China
Romanian expatriate sportspeople in Greece
Romanian expatriate sportspeople in Azerbaijan
Ukrainian Premier League players
Ukrainian First League players
Neftçi PFK players

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Apple is almost ready to show what it has been working on for the past year. The company is expected to launch the new iPhone 7 and maybe new Macs featuring a touch bar at its September 2017 special event.
As usual, the company will stream the event live, featuring CEO Tim Cook and other senior executives.
Once downloaded and installed, open the app.
Open the hamburger menu, and press on "Stream".
That's all. Stay tuned for the video URL above.


Last week seems like ages ago. After last week this week was calm and mellow, though until this weekend I was still a bit exhausted.
Andrew and Andrea are fantastic - I don't know if I have said that enough. In any place of employment feeling appreciated and cared for are by far some of the greatest benefits that can be offered. The week of Mia's birth I did put in extra hours, patients, work, but I knew that would be the case when I took the job. All the same, Andrew and Andrea wanted to make sure I was feeling appreciated and didn't want me to feel overworked so they gave me a three-day weekend and a gift card to the movies!
Monday-Thursday were business as usually w/Mackay. Playgroups, playdoh, library rhymetime, and gym class. Friday I went to the movies which are located in a mall and then spent the afternoon at the Auckland Botanic Gardens. To get there is about a 1/2 hour drive with no traffic and of course I hit rush hour on the way home thus making the trip back about and 1 and 1/2 hours. The Gardens are wonderful. The lay out is very open and you are encouraged to wander freely. No admittance fee and the place is HUGE - I spent over two hours roaming and didn't seem everything.
Saturday I took it easy at home. Today I was going to take the bus downtown but ended up doing a forest gump and walking which took about an hour. I am now much more tired and my feet are sore since I wore flip flops. It is nice though how you feel much for acquainted with a city and its geography after having walked it. I ended up, thankfully, where I was headed - Queen's Street (the shopping/dining section of the Central Business District or CBD or what at home we would call downtown) and the Auckland Art Museum. I took the guided tour, which like admittance was free, and loved hearing about the history of the building and the history of the art. The museum was set up much more like a gallery and had a great sense of continuity from Victorian to Contemporary. As usual, I felt quite contented and overwhelmed at the same time after only a short trip, so I can't wait to go back!


Do remotely-sensed vegetation health indices explain credit risk in agricultural microfinance?
Market structure of the feed industry in Germany : causing asymmetric spatial price transmission?
Producers' valuation of animal welfare practices : does herd size matter?


The developer of West Dallas development Sylvan Thirty is launching a new short-term entertainment venue with a droll name and a shape-shifting personality.
Called Nowhere, TX, it'll open at 1216 W. Commerce St., on what was previously an industrial site at the intersection of Commerce and Edgefield streets. According to a release, it will open in summer 2018.
"Nowhere, TX" seems like it would spur confusing conversations between partygoers attempting to make plans.
Q: "Where ya headed tonight?"
A: "Nowhere, you wanna come?"
Nowhere, TX will feature pop-up events and a biergarten-style dining concept with rotating chefs/menus. Info on the exact chefs and menus is still TBD.
Landscape architecture firm Hocker Design Group will design the landscaping for what is a three-building, 2.8-acre venue. It will include patios, gathering spaces, and an enclosed children's play area. A rendering depicts a massive screen on the side of a building onto which a soccer game is projected.
Maybe not so different from Chicken Scratch/Foundry, a little over half a mile away, except temporary and no chicken. Or maybe some chicken, depending on the rotating chef pool.
Happening individuals who like to see things first can get a sneak peek on June 2 from 7-11 pm, when Nowhere, TX will host a pop-up preview party. There'll be a concert by Cure for Paranoia; art by DTOX Art; and food from 18th & Vine BBQ, while it lasts.
In lieu of admission, donations of any size will be accepted to raise funds for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Tickets are required and can be purchased at nowheretx.com.
The lifespan of the space will be temporary, says Brent Jackson, president of Oaxaca Interests, Sylvan Thirty's developer.
"Our hope is to create a unique space that showcases a creative new use for the spaces along this industrial corridor," Jackson says in a release. "We plan to host and produce events at Nowhere, TX for a few years."
Unless someone decides to rent it right away, maybe.


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Q: How do I change the name of Syntax in Sublime Text? I'm using a package for sublime named the "C++ Starting Kit", and it has an enhanced syntax specifically for C and C++.  It seems that I can't set this as my default syntax for C or C++ as sublime keeps changing the default back to the default syntax.  From testing a bit, it seems that this problem is caused by the names of the starter-kit's syntax being the same as the default syntax, so I am trying to find a way to change the starter-kit's syntax name to be something like "C++ST".

A: First you'll need to install PackageResourceViewer to access the files stored in the zipped .sublime-package file. Once installed, open the Command Palette and select PackageResourceViewer: Extract Package and select C++ Starting Kit from the dropdown. Next, select Preferences -> Browse Packages... to open Sublime's Packages directory in your operating system's file manager:

*

*Linux: ~/.config/sublime-text-3/Packages

*OS X: ~/Library/Application Support/Sublime Text 3/Packages

*Windows Regular Install: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Sublime Text 3\Packages

*Windows Portable Install: InstallationFolder\Sublime Text 3\Data\Packages
Go to the C++ Starting Kit directory and open the C.tmLanguage and C++.tmLanguage files in Sublime with XML syntax. Near the top, look for the following:
<key>name</key>
<string>C</string>

or
<key>name</key>
<string>C++</string>

Change the <string> values to C ST and C++ ST, respectively, then save the files and close them. Next, in your file manager, rename C.tmLanguage to C ST.tmLanguage and C.sublime-settings to C ST.sublime-settings, and do the same for the C++ .tmLanguage and .sublime-settings files as well.
The changes should take effect immediately, but if not you can restart Sublime.


Shaped by Prohibition, the Depression and World War II, Sinatra became the spokesman of urban loneliness. In this tribute, the author draws upon intimate conversations over the course of many years, examining his art and his legend.
Pete Hamill knew Frank Sinatra well -- so well, in fact, that he almost coauthored the singer's autobiography. In preparing for that never-to-be-written volume, Hamill and Sinatra spent many hours discussing the singer's long, successful career, and it is on those conversations that Hamill based the book-length essay that is "Why Sinatra Matters."


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Army Ants
Army Ants were a line of miniature toy soldiers from Hasbro that were basically humanoid ants with helmets, weapons, etc.
Released in 1987, Army Ants were released in sets of three or eight figures, set on card-backed blister packs. The individual soldiers had various themes, including officers, international soldiers (such as French Foreign Legion soldiers and English guards), and aviators (in the form of flying ants).
Army Ants were organized into two opposing armies: an Orange Army led by General Patant and a Blue Army led by General Mc-Anther. There were 5 sets for each army: 4 of three figures and 1 of eight figures, which also contained the general for the army.
Army Ants were also sold in Europe under several names. The most documented online is the Italian version called Kombattini (the French version was called Termitors). Kombattini were marketed by GIG, a toy manufacturer that also produced similar toy soldier lines such as Exogini (the Italian version of M.U.S.C.L.E.), and gained great popularity between the 1980's and 1990's, partially due to a particularly successful advertising campaign. Kombattini used the same 40 molds as Army Ants but with design differences.


Formulated to combat breakouts, Aveeno Clear Complexion Correcting Treatment is a discontinued product from a beauty company recognized primarily for its products for sensitive skin. In recent years, Aveeno has introduced a variety of other collections to its lineup, including products for hair, shaving, babies and acne-prone skin.
A beauty product may linger on the shelves for quite a while before a company decides that its sales are too low to warrant further production. This was the case with Aveeno Clear Complexion Correcting Treatment. Packaged in a sleek, one-ounce tube, this treatment was formulated to reduce the discolored, red or dark marks left on the skin by blemishes and treat existing breakouts. The company touted its unique formula, which included salicylic acid (a common pimple-busting ingredient), vitamin A and total soy complex, which worked together to even out skin tones, prevent breakouts, reduce existing blemishes and, over time, reveal healthier, acne-free skin.
The product's usage directions stated that it should be used one to three times per day on freshly cleansed skin. Since salicylic acid can be drying and cause discomfort, peeling or dryness, the company also recommended that usage could be reduced to once per day or once every other day, as well.
Unfortunately, as mentioned, the product is no longer manufactured by Aveeno, and is no longer available in stores. That said, it does occasionally show up for sale on eBay. It is also available from time to time at Nutritional Supplement Product.
Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer: Perfect for everyday use, this lightweight, fast-acting facial moisturizer does more than just prevent breakouts and heal acne-damaged skin. Thanks to the vitamin C-rich soy content, it also boasts powerful antioxidant properties, which work to reduce the harmful effects of free radicals in the environment. Over time, this can even prevent the onset of fine lines and wrinkles.
Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser: Before moisturizing, cleanse the skin with this mild yet effective foaming wash. Just like the moisturizer, it's loaded with beneficial soy ingredients that help the skin maintain its optimum health. Since it's mild, oil-free and hypoallergenic, it won't strip the skin of its natural oils or clog the pores, and is gentle enough to use every day.
Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads: Swipe these double-sided pads onto your skin and reap the benefits of the Clear Complexion soy and salicylic acid complex. Both sides are premoistened with the formula, but each side performs a different function. Use the textured side to exfoliate and slough away dead skin, and use the smooth side to cleanse away oil, dirt, makeup and debris, which will prevent clogged pores and breakouts over time. Just like the cleanser, it is also oil-free and hypoallergenic, and it's excellent for sensitive skin thanks to its soap-free formula, too.
Clear Complexion Bar: For individuals who prefer bars to liquid cleansers or pads, this hypoallergenic cleansing bar will work magic on the skin by keeping it clean, even and acne-free. Since it's soap- and oil-free, it's ideal for anyone to use, from the oiliest to the most sensitive skin types.
Clear Complexion Cream Cleanser: New to the lineup is a unique cleanser that is rich and creamy, so it's perfect for individuals who suffer from dry skin. Also milk, hypoallergenic and oil-free, it does more than just remove makeup and prevent breakouts with salicylic acid; it also gently exfoliates the skin and sloughs away rough, dead skin.


How come my nightclub wont let people in my club today while im away or while im designing anymore? This just started happening today. Yesterday when i left or when i was designing when i came back it told me how much i made when i was gone and my drinks woukd be finished or almost...my stuff is fully stocked and my musics on. can someone plaese answer me?
If people are not able to come, in check and make sure that you door is not blocked and the people can walk in without anything blocking their path. Also make sure you are not in design mode.
while you are in design mode, you will not see any people in your club.
If you're still having issues after trying kooky's suggestions, send us an email and we'll check out your account for any issues.
I'll add you on NS,and come and help you out.


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Q: Equality operator not working `c` I am trying to count how many times a . appear in a single string passed in by the command line.
calling myprog "this...is a test."
returns The count is 0?
What am I doing wrong here?
Note: I know this code may look odd but is for education purposes
#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

int main(int argc, char *argv[]) {

  int len = strlen(argv[1]);
  char *d = malloc (strlen(argv[1])+1);
  strcpy(d,argv[1]);
  char *p=d;
  int count;
  count=0;
  while(*p){
    if (*p ==','){
      count++;
    }
    *p++;
  }

  printf("The count is: %d\n", count);
  return 0;
}

A: You are counting the number of commas, not of periods. To count periods change the if statement to:
if (*p =='.'){
  count++;
}

A: This code has quite a few...oddities. It's a little hard to guess which are intentional and which aren't, so let's go through it line by line and see what's there.
int len = strlen(argv[1]);
char *d = malloc (strlen(argv[1])+1);
strcpy(d,argv[1]);

It appears you probably intended to use len at some point, but as it stands right now, you get len, then re-compute the same value to use it. Presumably you intended something more like:
size_t len = strlen(argv[1]);
char *d = malloc(len+1);
strcpy(d, argv[1]);

I'd note, however, that there's really no reason to do any of this. Since you're just trying to examine the contents, you might as well just use argv[1] directly (or create another pointer to the same place and use that).
char *p=d;

This creates another pointer to the same location as d. You didn't really need d to start with, and you don't really need this either, but it's fairly harmless.
int count;
count=0;

I'd (strongly) prefer to see count initialized rather than left uninitialized, then assigned a value afterwards. Since there's no possibility of its being negative, I'd probably also make it an unsigned type: size_t count = 0;
while(*p){
  if (*p ==','){
    count++;
  }
  *p++;
}

As others have already pointed out, you're comparing to the wrong value here. I'd also note, however, that when you have an initialization, a test, and an "increment" operation of some sort, you're almost certainly better off using a for loop instead of a while loop.
In addition, you have the increment part a bit wrong here. You really only want p++, not *p++.
for (char *p=d; *p; ++p)
   if (*p == '.')
       ++count;

When we get down to it, a slightly modified version of that loop is pretty much all we really need for the whole task though:
char const *p;
for (p = argv[1]; *p; ++p)
   if (*p == '.')
       ++count;

A: change
if (*p ==',')

to
if (*p =='.')

to count ..

A: I believe there is just a typo. Replace ',' with '.' and it will return "4", I've just tested it.


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Primary and secondary vaccine failure may explain the 1992 measles epidemic in Cape Town.	- GreenMedInfo Summary
The 1992 measles epidemic in Cape Town--a changing epidemiological pattern.
S Afr Med J. 1994 Mar ;84(3):145-9. PMID: 7740350
N Coetzee, G D Hussey, G Visser, P Barron, A Keen
Department of Community Health, University of Cape Town.
Over the last 6 years there has been a decline in the incidence of measles in Cape Town. However, during August 1992 an outbreak occurred, with cases reported at many schools in children presumably immunised. The objectives of this study were to characterise the epidemic in Cape Town and to determine possible reasons for the outbreak. The investigation consisted of two components--a description of the epidemic and an investigation of an outbreak at one primary school. Results indicate that during the last 4 months of the year, 757 cases were notified in Cape Town, compared with 144 in the first 8 months. The epidemic affected mainly white and coloured children over 5 years of age (P<0.001). In contrast, during the period before the epidemic most cases occurred in black children and in those aged less than 1 year (P<0.001). There was no significant increase in hospitalised cases. Investigation of the outbreak at one school revealed that the attack rate was 7.6% (25/329 children). Immunisation coverage (at least one dose of any measles vaccine) was 91% and vaccine efficacy was estimated to be 79% (95% CI 55-90); it was highest for monovalent measles (100%) and lowest for measles-mumps-rubella (74%). The epidemiology of measles in Cape Town has thus changed as evinced in this epidemic, with an increase in the number of cases occurring in older, previously vaccinated children. The possible reasons for this include both primary and secondary vaccine failure.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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Thanks Mel. Yes there is a difference between head knowledge and heart knowledge. A direct quote from your post "To believe something isn't enough, you must believe it as a way of life. Another quote l like from a fellow brother says "if it is not revelation, its information". Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Bisi. You are always an encouragement–even taking notes from the stuudy! Again, thank you.


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The new Cadillac sedans are expected to be named CT5 and CT4. Pictured is a heavily camouflaged Cadillac CT5.
General Motors is investing C$232 million (US$175 million) in a mid-Michigan plant to build two of Cadillac's next-generation sedans, but the automaker is not saying how that will affect production at its Oshawa, Ont., assembly plant.
GM, according to a spokeswoman, has already begun installing new tooling and equipment at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant, which now builds the Cadillac ATS compact and CTS midsize cars and Chevrolet Camaro.
The new Cadillac sedans -- expected to be named CT5 and CT4 -- will eventually replace the ATS, CTS and XTS large sedan in Cadillac's car lineup.
The XTS is assembled alongside the Chevrolet Impala on a flex line in Oshawa, Ont., but Canadian officials remain mum on the line's future.
"Our production plans have not changed in Oshawa. The Oshawa Assembly plant currently builds the Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Impala on the flex line and we don't comment on future product speculation," was all GM Canada spokeswoman Jennifer Wright would say when asked how the Michigan investment might affect Canadian operations.
GM finishes 2018 model-year double cab Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra truck bodies shipped to Oshawa from Fort Wayne, Ind. A C$500-million investment announced during 2016 contract talks with the union Unifor allows Oshawa to build light trucks on one of its lines and cars on a flex line, making it the only plant in North America that builds both cars and trucks. However, about 600 workers are on layoff while the plant continues to run just one shift on the flex line building the XTS and Impala.
GM plans to discontinue Cadillac ATS sedan output after the 2018 model year.
Production of the CT5 is expected to begin in 2019, followed shortly after by the CT4. The two cars are part of an extensive overhaul of the brand's lineup that will include a new vehicle, on average, every six months through 2021.
The latest investment comes two years after GM invested C$280 million (C$211 million) to support tooling and equipment and a 32,000-square-foot addition to the body shop for future Cadillac sedans.
GM has spent $464 million in manufacturing for Cadillac vehicles in the past two years. Other major investments have taken place to expand Cadillac Escalade capacity and build the first-ever Cadillac XT4 and XT5 crossovers.
The new crossovers are expected to boost Cadillac's U.S. sales, which fell eight per cent in 2017. Globally, Cadillac sales -- led by China -- increased 16 per cent to 356,467 last year. Canadian sales were up 9.6 per cent to 13,330 units in 2017.


What are the psychological foundations of morality? Historically, the issue has been framed as one of emotion versus reason. Hume argued that reason is the slave of the passions and so morality must be based on them; Kant argued that moral law is given by rational agents to themselves in virtue of their rationality. The debate has continued in these terms to the present day. In Like-Minded, Andrew Sneddon argues that "reason" and "passion" do not satisfactorily capture all the important options for explaining the psychological foundations of morality. He proposes a third possibility: that the cognitive processes that make us moral agents are centrally constituted by features of our external environments. Sneddon calls this the Wide Moral Systems Hypothesis (WMSH).
The WMSH fits within an array of positions known as externalism or the Extended Mind Hypothesis, according to which the world outside our bodies is not just input to cognitive processes located within our brains but partially constitutes those processes. After explaining the WMSH, Sneddon presents a series of more particular hypotheses about distinct aspects of our moral psychology: moral judgment, moral reasoning, the attribution of moral responsibility, and production of action. Sneddon revisits overlooked externalist aspects of moral psychology, noting the integration of agent and environment found in existing research. With Like-Minded, Sneddon offers an innovative contribution to work in both moral psychology and the Extended Mind Hypothesis.


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La cacatúa sanguínea (Cacatua sanguinea) es una especie de ave de la familia de las cacatúas y miembro del género Cacatua. Se distribuye por Australia, Nueva Guinea Occidental (Indonesia) y Nueva Guinea; y ha sido introducida en Singapur. Habita en zonas de sabana, matorral y pastizal.

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Bridgeton Police for Dec. 16
•Kristen M. Puccio, 25, of the first block of Beebe Run Road was arrested about 3 p.m. Monday while allegedly trying to purchase illegal drugs near Mead and Cottage avenues. She was charged with loitering/wandering in a drug traffic area and possession of several hypodermic needles.
•Homer J. Brown, 58, of the first block of South Elm Street was arrested at 6:25 p.m. Monday and charged with defiant trespassing at Towne and Country Liquor Store on the 500 block of East Broad Street. Brown, who previously had been banned from the store, also was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear in Bridgeton Municipal Court. He was held on $1,000 bail in Cumberland County Jail.
•Patrol officers smelled smoke around 11:35 p.m. Monday and discovered someone had tried to set a residence on fire by igniting something in the crawlspace of an unoccupied home on the 200 block of Stephenson Avenue. The fire was extinguished by officers and Fire Department personnel. Damage was minor, and the arson is under investigation.
•Emelio Mendez-Mendez, 22, of the 100 block of Bank Street was arrested Monday on a warrant for failure to appear in Hamilton Municipal Court.
•Shanika R. Fitzpatrick, 24, of Woodbine was arrested Monday on a warrant for failure to appear in Atlantic City Municipal Court.