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Restrict Access to Only Trusted Computers
Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
Your organizational network likely has a connection to the Internet. You also likely have partners, vendors, or contractors who attach computers that are not owned by your organization to your network. Because you do not manage those computers, you cannot trust them to be free of malicious software, maintained with the latest security updates, or in any way in compliance with your organization's security policies. These untrustworthy computers both on and outside of your physical network must not be permitted to access your organization's computers except where it is truly required.
To mitigate this risk, you must be able to isolate the computers you trust, and restrict their ability to receive unsolicited network traffic from untrusted computers. By using connection security and firewall rules available in Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, you can logically isolate the computers that you trust by requiring that all unsolicited inbound network traffic be authenticated. Authentication ensures that each computer or user can positively identify itself by using credentials that are trusted by the other computer. Connection security rules can be configured to use IPsec with the Kerberos V5 protocol available in Active Directory, or certificates issued by a trusted certification authority as the authentication method.
Because the primary authentication method recommended for computers that are running Windows is to use the Kerberos V5 protocol with membership in an Active Directory domain, this guide refers to this logical separation of computers as domain isolation, even when certificates are used to extend the protection to computers that are not part of an Active Directory domain.
The protection provided by domain isolation can help you comply with regulatory and legislative requirements, such as those found in the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other government and industry regulations.
The following illustration shows an isolated domain, with one of the zones that are optionally part of the design. The rules that implement both the isolated domain and the different zones are deployed by using Group Policy and Active Directory.
These goals, which correspond to Domain Isolation Policy Design and Certificate-based Isolation Policy Design, provide the following benefits:
Computers in the isolated domain accept unsolicited inbound network traffic only when it can be authenticated as coming from another computer in the isolated domain. Exemption rules can be defined to allow inbound traffic from trusted computers that for some reason cannot perform IPsec authentication.
For example, Woodgrove Bank wants all of its computers to block all unsolicited inbound network traffic from any computer that it does not manage. The connection security rules deployed to domain member computers require authentication as a domain member or by using a certificate before an unsolicited inbound network packet is accepted.
Computers in the isolated domain can still send outbound network traffic to untrusted computers and receive the responses to the outbound requests.
For example, Woodgrove Bank wants its users at client computers to be able to access Web sites on the Internet. The default Windows Firewall with Advanced Security settings for outbound network traffic allow this. No additional rules are required.
These goals also support optional zones that can be created to add customized protection to meet the needs of subsets of an organization's computers:
Computers in the "boundary zone" are configured to use connection security rules that request but do not require authentication. This enables them to receive unsolicited inbound network traffic from untrusted computers, and also to receive traffic from the other members of the isolated domain.
For example, Woodgrove Bank has a server that must be accessed by its partners' computers through the Internet. The rules applied to computers in the boundary zone use authentication when the client computer can support it, but do not block the connection if the client computer cannot authenticate.
Computers in the "encryption zone" require that all network traffic in and out must be encrypted to secure potentially sensitive material when it is sent over the network.
For example, Woodgrove Bank wants the computers running SQL Server to only transmit data that is encrypted to help protect the sensitive data stored on those computers.
The following components are required for this deployment goal:
- Active Directory: Active Directory supports centralized management of connection security rules by configuring the rules in one or more GPOs that can be automatically applied to all relevant computers in the domain. For more information about Active Directory, see Additional Resources.
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As MSA looks back with reflection on the wonderful projects we've had the opportunity to work on and the truly amazing clients, partners and co-workers we've had the chance to engage, learn and grow with. We look forward to celebrating another year of design with you, our clients and colleagues. It's our opportunity to catch up with you, to celebrate success, to reflect on past projects, and to joyfully celebrate the onset of summer.
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Beijing air `cleaner` since Games
Beijing is enjoying the best air quality this decade because of measures taken during last year's Olympic Games, officials have said.
They say there were 171 days of low pollution in the first seven months of this year, 22 more than in 2008.
One year after the games, independent experts agree that air quality in the Chinese capital has improved. But they say the city still has some way to go before it can be compared with the world's cleanest cities.
And the clean-up came at a cost. China will find it hard to spend similar amounts of money improving its other polluted cities. 'All the major measures taken by the city were expensive and not easily replicated elsewhere,' said Yang Ailun, of Greenpeace in China.
'Blue sky days'
Beijing's notorious air pollution was a major concern for athletes, spectators and Olympic officials before the games. Chinese officials did not want the biggest international event ever staged in communist China being overshadowed by pollution.
So the government initiated a series of clean-up programmes for the Olympics. According the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), China spent a total of $17bn on these schemes.
Polluting factories were moved, private cars were banned from the roads and coal boilers were converted so they could use cleaner natural gas.
This massive spending spree worked. Pollution was down by 36% in Beijing during the games last August compared to previous years, according to a UNEP report.
And the benefits have continued this year with an increased number of 'blue sky days'.
This uniquely Chinese standard measures the quantity of three air pollutants - which must fall below certain levels - rather than the colour of the sky or whether it is even visible.
Independent air quality expert Ivo Allegrini, who monitored the city's air quality during the Olympics, said Beijing's air will only get better.
'The government has a good working plan to reduce emissions over the next few years,' said the Italian expert, who has kept a close eye on the city's air quality since the Olympics.
But he said that does not mean the Chinese capital's air is as clean as in other cities across the world at the moment.
Some critics add that the current pollution figures issued by the Chinese government under-estimate the real problem.
Beijing's government said the city's pollution level on Friday was 'good', despite the fact that it was hazy for most of the day.
Improved air quality does not always mean blue skies. The WHO air quality guideline level is 50 micrograms/cubic metre
The US Embassy in Beijing has also been monitoring the air around its compound using a stricter measure.
At midday on the same day, it described the pollution level as 'unhealthy'. It is also clear that some of the gains made during the Olympic Games were not sustained when the athletes left. That is because some of the clean-up measures were only short-term schemes that have now been reversed.
China banned half the city's private cars - there are more than three million - from the roads during the games. But most of those were soon back on the streets.
Other aspects of city life, such as vegetable deliveries, were also restricted during the sporting event, an unsustainable solution to a city's pollution problems. Ms Yang, the climate and energy campaign manager at Greenpeace, said a tax on fuel was a better way to discourage people from driving their cars.
'That kind of policy would be much more efficient than simple administrative measures,' she said.
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Marathons often seem daunting if you've never trained for one before. It's an incredible intense physical test and requires you to be in good shape – physically and mentally. You'll need to get into a regular workout routine that maximizes benefits and molds you into the proper shape for running a marathon. It'll be a lot of hard work, but it's definitely worth the feeling you get when you cross that finish line.
Do your research
Before you start your training at all, take some time to do your own research (which is likely what brought you to this blog post in the first place). Check out popular runners' blogs and what professional runners have to say about starting your training. Consider talking to a personal trainer and getting their input on what you should do to prepare for your race. Look into the possible issues with running and also check out what races are good for beginners.
Create a comprehensive workout routine
Once you begin your training, it's time to focus on creating your workout. Do more research to learn what the best route to take is when it comes to working out. Some basic rules to follow are: one or two rest days, a few days of cross-training so you aren't only running, and then around three days of varied runs. You know your body the best, so you know where you should start and how much you can push yourself.
Give yourself plenty of time
If you're only beginning as a marathon runner, you're going to want to give yourself plenty of time to train. It'll take a while to work yourself up to running a marathon, so begin training several months, or even a year, ahead of time. Depending on your current fitness level, you may need more or less time to get marathon ready.
Know what you'll need to have
While you want to be physically fit, there are also a few other things you'll need in order to be the most successful at your marathon. Remember to always properly hydrate yourself, before and after workouts and while you're running. This habit is important to carry over to the actual marathon as well. It's also important to regularly stretch and get in the correct mind space when you're running so you're not overwhelmed by all the miles.
Honestly evaluate your progress
Before you actually go to the marathon, evaluate yourself and be honest! If you aren't ready to run an entire marathon, don't force it. You could end up seriously injuring yourself and ending your chances of ever running a marathon in the future. Even if you can't run a marathon when you thought you could, you're still making progress and can one day reach that goal.
Take care of yourself afterwards
Once you've completed the marathon, it's time to take care of yourself. Make sure you stretch after running and properly hydrate. Avoid pushing yourself too hard immediately afterwards. Rest for a day or two and then start doing some light workouts to keep yourself fit.


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Main Street. It's as American as apple pie. The center of thousands of local communities across the country in towns both big and small, main street isn't only a physical place, it's an idea that encompasses our character and values. From homemade milk shakes in the local drugstore to knowing your neighbors name, these things matter, which is why it's important to preserve them.
That's why Benjamin Moore wants to repaint main streets across the country. From Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon, (and Canada, too!) Benjamin Moore has rounded up a list of main streets in need of revitalization.
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In the future another generation of Indigenous people will deserve an apology from government, not for removing them but for failing to protect them.
Last month marked the 9th anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generation. Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd lamented the high numbers of Indigenous children being removed from their community and culture, saying: "We do not want another generation of young Aboriginal children unnecessarily separated from their culture. We do not want to see the emergence of a second Stolen Generation, not by design, but by default."
On ABC's The Drum, Alice Springs Councillor Jacinta Price rebuked Rudd saying: "Indigenous children's lives must come before anything else. … So if it means they have to go to a non-Indigenous family, who can give them the opportunities they deserve … like any other child in Australia that should be the case." She spoke of family members having "begged for children to be removed" and placed with non-Indigenous families they know and trust only to have child protection workers say "No, No. It's their culture that's more important" or citing the Stolen Generation as justification for not removing them.
The fact is there are Indigenous children living in the grip of dysfunction, abuse, family violence and addiction. Report after report confirms it. Smallbone Report (2013), Little Children are Sacred Report (2007), Breaking the Silence Report (2006), Gordon Report (2002) and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Women's Task Force on Violence Report (1999) found children exposed to some of the worst forms of violence, sexual assaults, psychological abuse and neglect imaginable. Last year the NT Coroner described family violence there as out of control with one child subjected to domestic violence and three witnessing it every day. No child should live in such environments.
The Drum's official Facebook Page posted Price's interview with the caption: "Indigenous children's lives must come before anything else … even if it means taking them from their families. Jacinta Price shares her controversial view." Since when is putting a child's life first "controversial"? It's the basis of Australia's child protection system and Indigenous children have as much right to protection as any other. Of course children should know their culture and have the opportunity to be part of it. It isn't more important than their right to live safely, free of abuse and violence and healthy, fed, clothed, housed, educated and loved.
If a child's extended family is rife with dysfunction, and many are, no family member may be able to care for them. And it's not always possible for Indigenous children to be cared for in community. I've fostered children. It's a big responsibility. These children require a focus and effort many people simply can't provide given their own family responsibilities. And if a child comes from a small, close knit community, where everyone has a kin relationship with everyone else, it may be impossible to protect a child if they remain there.
Unfortunately, sometimes it's a choice between a child's individual interests and the child living within their family, community and/or cultural group. This isn't a hard choice. The child's interests come first. Few people object to this principle when it comes to white children. When it comes to Indigenous children it's sensitive or "controversial"; as if their membership of a group is more important than their wellbeing. This mentality is racist. Indigenous children are human beings, not museum pieces to be preserved in some exhibit.
Today's situation is nothing like the Stolen Generation. Indigenous children aren't being removed to assimilate them into white society in anticipation of Indigenous extinction, but because of abuse and neglect at home. Last year Victoria's Commission for Children and Young People released its report on services provided to Aboriginal children in out-of-home care in Victoria. On the report's release the headlines spoke of Aboriginal children being let down by being removed from family, culture and community, often placed in non-Aboriginal homes. Read the report and you'll find 88% had experienced family violence and 87% were exposed to parental alcohol/substance use.
Last November at the National Launch of the Family Matters campaign, Senator Pat Dodson described the high levels of Indigenous children being removed from their families as "genocide". I disagree. Even the Victorian report says "Most Victorian Aboriginal children are cared for in loving families, where they are cherished, protected and nurtured, where their connection to community and culture is strong, their Koori identity is affirmed and they are thriving, empowered and safe." But if there's a "genocide" those who abuse or neglect Indigenous children are responsible for it.
Price's statement that child protection agencies justify leaving children in unsafe environments because culture is more important is shocking. This must stop. In the future there'll be another generation of Indigenous people deserving an apology from government, not for removing them but for failing to protect them.
An edited version of this article appeared in The Daily Telegraph on 17 March 2017


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My first garden!comments (2) July 31st, 2013 in Gallery
thses are pics from my first garden. In my garden are husky cherry tomatoes, early girl tomatoes, okra, bell peppers, onion and watermelon. included is a pic of my pineapple plants and a lemon tree, grown in containers. the pa plants are going on yr 5 and have yet to produce fruit. gardening is a lot of work, but my efforts have payed of well so far this summer, giving us many tomatoe and okra so far! i will update pics soon! thanks and have a great day!
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I never tried Butter's nail polishes before so it was the perfect time to try! They are usually $14 per bottle and Jewelmint gave 2.
The downside is that I am actually dissapointed with the necklace. It looked nicer on their website but cheap quality in person. I can't expect much from costume jewelry but Jewelmint has had some decent pieces and so I was hoping for better. The shape also makes my skin itch when I wear it. Oh well, at least I got two polishes with colors I'd wear for Fall.
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I know your eyebrow is raised with doubt, but hear me out.
To be honest, like most true 'pop' singers her music and image 'so of-it's-time' dated horribly and I think anyone would be pushed to give an example of her 'creative genius', but when I read the negative press surrounding her Pieces of Me Vegas show a year ago, and the fears of her being unable to handle it, it made me stop and think about this often under-estimated young woman.
January 3rd 2008, embroiled in a bitter custody battle, this young mother's anguish overcame her resolution to follow the law and in a desperate attempt to retain custody of her children she resorted to holding them hostage. Rather than showing compassion for her plight, the circling vultures saw the long awaited fatal falter and swooped in for the spoils. This was not going to be a human-interest story; this was the closing chapter of a celebrity soap opera, bona fide entertainment. Spiteful speculation regarding the stability of her mental health emerged as she began to totter ever faster down the steps of despair. Probable causes of her unhappiness were casually bandied about while musings of a possible suicide attempt were offered up to the highest bidder. With glee, editorials arose noting the devastating impact this would have on her young children. Given that her demise was almost a foregone conclusion, comeback theories seemed like the delusions of sycophants, and yet despite this, she stood back up for another round. Dusting off the ashes, she rose in shimmering Versace; strong and determined.
Britney is not the idea of a perfect role model, but it is her ordinariness and faults which grant her a degree of distinction. Don't get me wrong, she is no Madame Currie, Rosa Park or Mother Teresa, but neither is she a character in a Disney movie with a perfect princess life. Britney has to strive for the banal and the mundane, the perfection in the daily events which most people take for granted and which she lost at an early age. She is one of the few people who can honestly say that money, fame and talent alone could not make her happy, but rather the people in her life affect her. That is not to paint her blameless for her misery, but rather to point out her fallibility. She is not a self-sufficient rock, capable of creating and sustaining her own joy, she is deeply affected and disaffected by external influences. Despite this, she managed to withstand a tsunami of global condemnation, disapproval and voyeuristic disgust and came out the other side.
However what strikes me most is the nature of that disgust. Britney is not a murderer, a paedophile, or a thug. She did not steal, she did not harm and she did not encourage her fans to follow her actions. All she really did was turn her back on Hollywood and appear ungrateful for her success. Like a teenager of 16, she rebelled against what was expected of her, using the strongest tool in her arsenal to shatter her suffocating image; the world's media. She parted company with every experienced and controlling elements in her life, ignored all responsibilities and leapt from the ship of moderation. She stayed out late, ate junk food, took drugs and stopped working. Unfortunately for Britney, at 26 she was too old to spin this rebellion as normal teenager angst. She called into question the worth of the Pop Princess lifestyle, the Hollywood Dream and began a search for some other meaning for her life. The backlash was inevitable.
Without the protection of her family, management team or agents, the smear campaign against her went unchallenged. What started as allegations were soon reported as fact, and when the facts were not shocking enough, whispers of a young life quenched prematurely began, a modern day James Dean. Her life became so insubstantial that her death became a source of gossip. What began as innocent rebellion spiraled into unstoppable destruction.
Did she find more? I'm not sure. Like most teenagers she probably spent a lot of time, tears and energy searching for what she already had. But unlike most teenagers, Britney did it while her public life was scrutinized in the world's media and her private life was picked apart by a federal court. Since her initial breakdown she has slowly rebuilt the lifestyle she so glibly obliterated two years before. She stabilised her home life to create a positive environment for her sons and went back to work. In just 12 months she released a critically acclaimed album, regained her touring fitness and stepped back into a world which had savaged her so completely.
Could I do it? Could you do it? I'm not sure, but I do think that to a degree fight, determination and ambition eclipses her faults like a fabled hero's bravery. She questioned the status quo and was met with furious wrath and condemnation; a lesser person would have buckled and slunk off to obscurity. A lesser person would not pick themselves up and climb back into the ring for another round. And there she stands, one year later, half way through the tour they said would break her – she is still looking fighting fit to me.


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There was bad news, then good news from University of Illinois broccoli researchers this month. In the first study, they learned that frozen broccoli lacks the ability to form sulforaphane, the cancer-fighting phytochemical in fresh broccoli. But a second study demonstrated how the food industry can act to restore the frozen vegetable's health benefits.
"We discovered a technique that companies can use to make frozen broccoli as nutritious as fresh. That matters because many people choose frozen veggies for their convenience and because they're less expensive," said Elizabeth Jeffery, a U of I professor of nutrition.
"Whenever I've told people that frozen broccoli may not be as nutritious as fresh broccoli, they look so downcast," she added.
As little as three to five servings of broccoli a week provides a cancer-protective benefit, but that isn't true for bags of broccoli that you pluck out of your grocery's freezer, she noted.
The problem begins when soon-to-be-frozen broccoli is blanched, or heated to high temperatures, to inactivate enzymes that can cause off-colors, tastes, and aromas during the product's 18-month shelf life, she explained.
The extreme heat destroys the enzyme myrosinase, which is necessary to form sulforaphane, the powerful cancer-preventive compound in broccoli, she said.
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New Zealand's dominant online auction site Trade Me is a "mature" business whose period of early, explosive revenue growth is over, but the company will offer attractive dividend yields, says Wellington equities research firm Woodward Partners.
"The company is reaching its mature growth phase, and we can see that in the company's slowing revenue growth rate and its profitability margins that are beginning to settle down to more long-term levels," said Woodward director Nick Lewis, in a research note.
"Having said that, we believe that Trade Me will still have the strongest cash flow margins of any company listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange," he said.
"As such, most of the returns to investors will be in the form of dividend rather than capital appreciation."
As a yield stock, Trade Me's share price would be sensitive to rising interest rates, and its overall returns were likely to be "modest but predictable", and driven mainly by dividends, Woodward says.
Trade Me's owner, Fairfax Media, is offering 34 percent of the company in an initial public offering at $2.70 a share to raise $363.5 million.
The IPO closes on December 6, with shares scheduled to begin trading on December 13 on both the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges.
Woodward is targeting a share price over the following 12 months of $2.80, although it suggests early demand could push it higher, given expected heavy over-subscription for the issue.
On a dividend yield basis, Woodward values Trade Me at $2.52 per share, and $2.46 a share on an earnings multiple basis, using a multiple of 10.85 times. Woodward's own valuation is $2.54 a share, based on a range of valuation approaches.
Fairfax bought Trade Me in 2006 for $750 million, including a post-sale earn-out for its founders.
Among its strengths, Woodward lists an experienced board and management team, the company's dominant market position in all but one of its business categories, and its likely ability to raise prices, although it notes Trade Me is experiencing declining margins as the business entrenches in the New Zealand market.
Woodward also speculates that, post-float, Fairfax could seek to pump additional debt onto the Trade Me balance sheet, which it says is under-geared at 20.8 per cent, with $166 million of new bank debt.
"We believe the company could readily support in the order of a further $300 million of senior and subordinated debt," said Lewis, noting Fairfax has announced it will be seeking to reduce debt on its own books.
Lewis also warns that Trade Me may struggle to find ways to add value to its existing business, but may be tempted to undertake acquisitions because it will be accumulating around $15 million a year in cash, even with a dividend pay-out rate of 80 per cent.
"Trade Me's board and management will need to ensure the company keeps to tight financial disciplines in order to ensure shareholder value is not eroded."


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We got a note today and the person was wondering if we'll ever lower the price of the Minis from $.99... For various reasons, we can't offer our lowest price for individual Mini Aromatherapy or Lip Balm listings, but we offer bulk pricing at any time.
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Re-Thinking Your Corporate Blog Strategy
The modern consumer is seemingly inundated with brands, thanks to elements like TV commercials, online media, social media, and digital advertising. So, it's easy to understand why consumers might not be super engaged with your branded content and corporate blogs.
Typically, a company's blogs will include posts on their industry, news on the company, and may be peppered with elements like guest contributors, contests, or videos. All of that is completely reasonable, because it helps gives insight into who you are as a company and culture.
There's nothing wrong with having a corporate blog, but for the time and resources it takes to maintain it, are you getting the most ROI from it? If the answer is "no" or "I'm not sure", you might want to consider ditching the company branded blog altogether and develop a new media brand!
In more than a few instances, I've worked or consulted at companies where there was a concerted effort behind blog content development. Different staff members would write posts, they'd get edited, and once they were live, we often found the traction underwhelming.
Was this because the content itself was not interesting? Maybe, but probably not. I can make this assumption because they performed very well on email campaigns. Yet when it came to posting on social media where you're exposing yourself beyond dedicated consumers, the traffic just didn't convert into enough newsletter sign-ups.
This means the content was right for the people we've already captured, but the general public just wasn't interested in engaging with a brand attached to a business. The challenge then became, "how can we reach more people with content we know they'd be interested in?" and it hit us: "let's just build a new brand!"
The only newsletters I tend to subscribe to are from sites that write about topics I'm interested in, not company blogs. I like content from VentureFizz for all things business around Boston, I use Inbound.org to stay abreast of marketing trends and insights, and I rely on Barkpost to help cope with this Presidential election. I felt OK signing up for those networks because I was connecting with a theme, and not a brand trying to sell me stuff.
Ironically enough, Inbound is a platform co-developed by Hubspot and Moz, and Barkpost is a culture blog by Barkbox, a monthly toy/treat subscription service for your dog. This means brands are seeing success in developing third party blogs/platforms which open their content up to people without the element of directly selling their service or product.
Building a new brand means you'll need a new website and domain. This new site can serve as an extra source of links to your main site. Depending on how well you develop your SEO ranking with the new domain, you can add a nice bonus boost to your corporate domain.
When posting articles, you would be able to link back to certain pages on your site where applicable, giving you potentially valuable backlinks, as well as driving attention to your products/services.
You'll be able to generate more free content by inviting guest contributors to write posts. Typically thought leaders in the space will not want to write articles for company blogs without compensation, because it essentially means they're endorsing your product or service to their followers.
However if it were for a non-corporate platform that publishes content their followers are interested in, guest-writing for your blog can serve as an opportunity for contributors to reach new people, in which case they typically are happy to write for free.
People and brands will be more apt to follow and engage your accounts on social media if there's no direct company or product attached to it. In one instance, I tweeted the same tweet from my corporate Twitter account as I did from the third-party branded blog Twitter account and the branded blog account got 10x the engagement.
People just seem less comfortable sharing content from brands that sell a product or service as their chief motive, which is fair!
There's a real possibility you can convert more people indirectly than directly. On a corporate blog, you're producing content on the same domain that people can ultimately go and convert on. You'd think that would be the more conversion-friendly option than a third party blog, however, you may actually get more flexibility on a separately branded blog.
Having an email sign-up on a third party blog gives you the ability to do things like ask subscribers if they'd like to receive content around your product or service, or even place ads in your email campaigns that give people the ability to click over. You're now using a more neutral brand to identify who might be interested in ultimately hearing more about your products and services, but might have never thought to click on or sign up through your corporate blog.
If you do a good enough job generating traffic to the third party blog, you can benefit by adding a new revenue stream to your business by accepting paid sponsors or connecting your site to products like AdSense.
There's nothing better than going to your CEO and saying you were able to generate new leads and make additional money in the process.
If you think this strategy might be a good idea for your company, I have more good news: this project shouldn't cost you much to produce. All you need is a Wordpress installation (free), a new domain name ($12+/year), and some bandwidth.
What are some of your favorite examples of brands building separate content platforms? Tweet them to me at @JustinMillerco.
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Russell Williams already holds a special place in the rogue's gallery of Canadian killers.
Now he's embellished his evil reputation by trying to get money from one of his victims.
Williams, once a star officer and VIP pilot with the Canadian Armed Forces, pleaded guilty in 2010 to two counts of first-degree murder of two young women, forcible confinement and sexual assault related to two others and dozens of counts of break and enter.
The highly regarded officer, who had flown prime ministers and even the Queen, led a dark double life, breaking into dozens of homes and stealing women's underwear and other trophies. He took photos of his prizes and even modelled them. His obsession escalated to sexual assault and murder.
He's serving a life sentence in a segregated cell in Kingston Penitentiary, an easy drive from Canadian Forces Base Trenton, where he once commanded.
But the courts aren't through with Williams, who faces civil suits from victims and their families.
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Laurie Massicotte, who survived a sexual assault by Williams, is suing him and his estranged wife, Mary Elizabeth Harriman for $7 million. She and other plaintiffs claim Harriman took control of her husband's assets — mainly his share of their $700,000 Ottawa townhouse — through a bogus agreement to shield it from lawsuits.
Now Maclean's reports Williams has filed a statement of defence denying Massicotte is entitled to any compensation and that her claim "should be dismissed with costs."
Which means Williams wants Massicotte to pay his legal bills in the case.
A request for costs is pretty standard in a statement of defence, sending a message that the case is so thin the defendant should not have bear any expense at all.
But the boilerplate seems especially hurtful in the case of Massicotte.
Maclean's noted Williams broke into her home in Tweed, the community a half-hour's drive from Trenton where Williams had a nearby cottage, and attacked her in her living room. She was stripped naked with a knife, fondled and intimidated for hours and ordered to pose for photos.
Williams admits the Sept. 30, 2009, assault but in his two-page statement of defence he claims he "has no knowledge" that she feared for her life, suffered "humiliation and indignity" and now needs "extensive therapy and medical attention," Maclean's reported.
"I don't trust anyone now," Massicotte told the Toronto Sun on Thursday.
"It is now out of my hands," Massicotte told the Sun, referring to the case, adding sarcastically, "I'm just a silenced poor pathetic victim here, apparently 'trying to manipulate the justice system or something for my own agenda.' "
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Maclean's reported that unlike others suing Williams, Massicotte has no lawyer.
She is also suing the Ontario government, which has deeper pockets than Williams and his wife, alleging the Ontario Provincial Police botched the investigation.
She claims it was negligent in not alerting Tweed residents that a predator was at work after a victim known as Jane Doe was assaulted two weeks before Massicotte.
She also alleges she was mistreated by investigators, including being left naked and tied up in the early stages, called crazy over police radio and not being examined for DNA or signs of rape.
The province's lawyers claim Massicottee agreed to be "loosely bound" and covered in a blanket while the police collected forensic evidence.
Massicotte told Maclean's her life is still shattered three years after Williams' attack. She has not been able to work, has exhausted her savings and faces going on welfare.
Besides Massicotte's claim, Williams faces a $2.45-million suit from Jane Doe and a $4-million suit by the family of Jessica Lloyd, who along with Cpl. Marie-France Comeau, was killed by the former air force colonel.
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There's nothing small about what fisherman Steve Bargeron caught when he was fishing from a deck in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Bargeron caught a shrimp that was far from its name. The giant shrimp was around 18 inches long and Bargeron said he had to grab it from its tail like a lobster.
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In our 41st Season, Portland Piano International thanks you for your continuing interest in our performances and educational programs. Please consider a tax-deductible gift of $50, $100, $250, $500 or more to provide much needed support. Any donation is welcome and appreciated!
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The Fifth Harmony member will guest star on the TV show headlined by Bella Thorne. Based on her Instagram post, she'll be in a scene with Pepi Sonuga and Romeo Miller. The Famous In Love team seems thrilled to have her, too.
The second season of Famous In Love is expected to air in early 2018.
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I held the side door, of the Local Animal Shelter, open with my foot; waiting for the rest of my High School, special need, deaf students to come through. We were getting ready to walk the last batch of homeless dogs as a part of our Community Outreach Component, for our Life Skills Curriculum at NCSD. Out of NO WHERE, my heart sank as I felt two hands grip my shoulders from the back of my neck; with force and pressure. One of my oldest and tallest boys, thrust his pelvis into my backside, laughing and carrying on, so seemingly innocent. The timing was in slow motion and continued to play back in my mind for days. It felt like a bad broken record; My eyes went blank as I looked over to my assistant Isabel, who returned the blank stare back at me. From the redirection of the student; the rest of the dogs were walked, got the kids back to school, finished my day, signed out, went home. My actions were responsible, but I didn't feel like me. I felt like a robot on Auto Pilot. I just couldn't shake it. I sat in a comfort bath and I could still feel the heat of his body colliding with mine. The awful sound and sensation of heat, that was the broken record that played over in my mind for days, I couldn't wash it or scrub it off of me in any way.
After the 4th day had come and gone a disturbing picture popped in my head. I was very young. I was at my cousins wedding. I could feel my heart sink as I watched my dad on the dance floor and then I heard the voice of my late mother, "CALL YOUR SISTER". So I did. It wasn't a dream, but a real memory with so many more disturbing memories to follow. While I was just beginning to process this, with all of its implications, I was invited to participate in the very first Options"ART OF CHOCOLATE". That is where "The Children are Ours to Protect" was born. The rest has been my continued journey to find my Art 4 a Purpose!
I had been in counseling a couple of months by this time. I was trying to figure out the implications of my sexual abuse, I did not want it to have happened in vain. I began focusing on how I could use my experiences to make a positive difference. And that's when I heard my late Aunts voice whisper in my ear; "HAVE AN ART SHOW". I rallied my family and friends. I was so thankful for their support and encouragement to help me bring this 'THING' out into the light; I called our local Arts Council and Booked the Gallery for May of 2010. Searching for even more Community Support, I sent out a plea to all Creative Expressionist; hoping others would join me in this cause. Those who agreed to participate were given: a statistic, a characteristic, a warning sign or symptom of Sexual Abused Victims. Their task was to conceptually make a piece of art with this information. The goal was to have our target audience invested with their feelings; as if they were the recipient of a RANSOM NOTE.
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It looks like Kim Kardashian thinks blondes really do have more fun.
A day after sharing a new batch of HOT bikini-clad Costa Rica photos, the reality star unveiled her new platinum blonde bob on Friday.
Taking to Snapchat, the mum-of-two proudly showed off the bright hue – presumably a wig – to her millions of followers.
Alongside one video, she gave a shout out to childhood friend Paris Hilton who turned 36 on Friday.
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Budget cuts take toll on Olympia's court security
OLYMPIA — Thurston County District Court soon is likely to have no court security officers at its main entrance to check visitors for weapons and contraband, the result of layoffs of employees to meet a budget shortfall.
Two full-time and eight part-time court security officers are being laid off, and the remaining five full-time court security officers can't cover three buildings — Thurston County Family Court on Mottman Road, and Thurston County Superior Court and Thurston County District Court, both on Lakeridge Drive.
Presiding Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Pomeroy and Thurston County Superior Court Administrator Marti Maxwell said losing the 10 security officers will result in an increased security risk for court visitors and employees. "It makes it very, very difficult to provide the level of coverage that we currently provide," Maxwell said.
Pomeroy said that women who request anti-harassment orders against stalkers have to appear for hearings in Thurston County District Court, and the decreased security presence there could have a negative effect.
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The Chapter Two campaign featured a series of documentaries, online ads, outdoor and radio that told the stories of retirees who have begun to fulfill their real dreams after ending their well-established careers.
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Baba ganoush is a Middle Eastern dish that varies depending on where it is prepared. Its primary ingredient is eggplant, which makes it easy to prepare in the United States. In Syria and other parts of the Levant, baba ganoush is something of a salad. It includes chunks of grilled eggplant, diced onion, tomatoes and other seasonal vegetables. The ingredients are tossed together with a pomegranate vinaigrette.
The second kind of baba ganoush is found in other sections of the Middle East. In this variation, the eggplant is grilled, then scooped out of the skin. The vegetable is pureed with tahini to make a paste. It is then seasoned and eaten as a spread or dip. The seasonings used are left up to the cook's imagination, but popular seasonings include garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, cumin and even mint. Other cooks use ground coriander and top the dish with red pepper or paprika.
Like many ethnic dishes, forms of baba ganoush change depending on location, and are even seen outside the Middle East. It is something of a "transitional" dish that has made its way into Greek and other Mediterranean cuisines. It has even traveled down to Egypt and Ethiopia!
The trickiest part of making this dish is probably roasting the eggplant. Some people always fry eggplant or bake it in something like eggplant parmesan, but roasting it is a good option, too. To roast an eggplant, first wash the vegetable and pierce the skin. Place it on aluminum foil on a baking sheet under the broiler and keep an eye on it. Turn the vegetable once, and remove the eggplant when it is oozing and black on all sides. Put it in cold water, then peel or slice it and scoop out the contents for the baba ganoush.
Baba ganoush can be eaten with pita chips, spread on flatbread or used in a wrap for a tasty, healthier condiment. It can be used in place of mayonnaise or salad dressing.
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2. after roasting, place it in closed bag plus salt. let rest for 15 minutes. peeling will be a breeze.
easy way of serving roasted eggplant: puree using blender or wooden spoon. mix with diced onion. refrigerate. serve with tomato slices on top.
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Last night was the launch event for Sunderland Live, a new company spin-out from Sunderland City Council. Sunderland Live is the events team behind some of the North East's biggest and best loved festivals and events.
The event took place at Angelos Restaurant in Sunniside and in celebration of the brand had been decked out with orange themed sweets from Sweet Home Alabama and delicious cupcake bouquets by Baked Cupcakery (see above)! Carrying on with the Sunderland theme, guests were then treated to an acoustic set by The Lake Poets and feasted on a delicious buffet provided by Angelos.
It was a great event and brilliant to see people learning more about the up and coming festivals in Sunderland – for example Feel Good Fest, Sunderland Comedy Fest, Soundscape and of course Sunderland Festival! There are so many more amazing things planned for the city but I simply don't have the time to mention them all here. Instead check out the new Sunderland Live website which officially launched yesterday to see details of all up and coming events.


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Public Health Research | Biobanking & Biorepository
Population-based biobanking is an essential aspect of biomedical research. When biobank samples are collected outside of clinical or research facilities, chances for variation in sample collection, handling, and shipping increase. Any lack of standardization before, during, or after collections can generate unwanted pre-analytical variability that hurts future use of biospecimens.
Through the California Teachers Study, Fisher BioServices and City of Hope have implemented a comprehensive approach to improve efficiency and maintain standardization and biospecimen quality in large-scale biobanking.
In this webinar we'll share how collaboration and utilization of integrated mobile technology has essentially eliminated pre-analytical variability in the biobanked samples.
To learn more, download the webinar!


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Thanks to a hidden camera and a patented mounting system, the clinician is able to view the 24" LED LCD monitor while simultaneously looking directly into the lens of the camera.
Integrated lighting and a directional microphone give you complete control over the video experience – a crucial component of delivering the most engaging and lifelike encounters to your patients.
The Studio is simple to use and takes minutes to train your providers. If they can log into their email accounts, they can use a Studio with great success.
The Studio can be used from both sitting and standing positions, and is adjustable to ensure that clinical staff of all sizes are seen without compromise.
The Studio uses our HIPAA compliant and secure proprietary video software, known as the Platform. Learn more about the Platform.
One Studio can access multiple Rounders based on how you choose to configure your network.
We'll provide you with branded backgrounds to ensure that your patients know exactly who is delivering their care.


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Human Resources / L&D
We get it. You have a lot on your plate. So we've served up some easy-to-chew content to help you build a systematic approach to building performance.
Fire and Its Impact on Workplace Performance
The average employee only performs at 74% of their maximum capacity. Learn why employees think passion for their work is the most important element of performance and how to foster their Fire.
When to Use an Outside-In Approach
The InsideOut Coaching Approach is the best way to help people act and take ownership of results, but there are times when the Outside-In Approach works best.
4 Secrets to Managing and Retaining Generation Z
Gen Z is the newest trend HR can't stop talking about. They're even more flighty than Millennials. Learn how to manage and retain them in this article by our CEO, originally published in HRNews.
Coaching Is a Copout
Does the concept of "coaching conversations" allow us off the hook for doing what we could or should be doing in every conversation? Learn how to make coaching more meaningful in this article.
We'd all like to do more in a day. Interference is anything that blocks us from our goal. This original research report investigates how people experience interference and how managers can impact it.
Interference: The Impediment of Performance
The GROW Model Performance Wheel identify how to performance. But their success is impacted by one crucial element of performance: Interference.
How to Build Coaching Consistency in Your Organization
We talk a lot about the positive impact coaching can have in your organization. But even the most effective coaching initiatives are at risk without a plan for building coaching consistency.
4 Tips for Managing Gen Z
11,000 new Gen Zers enter the workforce every day. Like every other generation, Gen Z has a unique perspective and expectations for the workplace. Learn how to lead them in this infographic.
Using the GROW Model to Determine Focus
Knowing you're capable of success is not the same as knowing how to reach it. There are many ways to foster achievement, but there is one not-so-secret key to success. Focus.
Are You Ready for Generation Z?
Generation Z started entering the workforce in 2017, and 11,000 Gen Zers enter the workforce every single day. Gen Zers have a unique perspective on what they want from a job. Is your workplace ready?
6 Things We learned at ATD ICE 2019
ATD ICE is considered the world's largest conference for HR/L&D professionals. Everyone leaves inspired and equipped to take action. Discover what we learned from speakers like Oprah and Seth Godin.
What is the InsideOut Mindset?
Any attempt to improve human performance starts with the InsideOut Mindset. People have the capacity to learn and perform at a higher level. It's a manager's job to draw out that high performance.
How to Make It Safe for Employees to Give Feedback
Most organizations make feedback a priority. But not all leaders create an environment where employees feel safe to give open and honest feedback. Use this blog to get great 360 employee feedback.
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10 Key Traits of a Gen Z Employee
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Our Way Forward: A Peek into InsideOut's Annual Company Conference (and culture)
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Purchasing real estate is extremely frightening for anyone, but it definitely is for those who have never done it. However, it can also be the best investment you make and also has the added bonus of improving the quality of your life. This article contains some helpful real estate advice, for both first-time buyers and property tycoons alike.
Be sure to save up the down payment your mortgage loan servicing company requires. Otherwise, you will have to pay for private insurance on your mortgage. PMI protects the bank and shows that you will make your payments; however, the extra cost adds up and your monthly payments will increase because of it.
When you are planning on making an investment in real estate, you should keep your goals in mind. Some goals are short term, but others are longer term. Only consider investments that will help you reach your goals. For a number of reasons, many real estate investors don't focus on meeting their needs, and end up losing their investment.
If a seller refuses your offer, try to make compromises and negotiate with them. They might offer to cover closing costs or necessary repairs prior to you moving in.
Even if the home is just for you, don't go it alone. It is always helpful to have an experienced person at hand. They may see faults within the property that you overlook due to emotions. Encourage them to speak up and ask questions too.
Professional Inspector
Hire a professional inspector to do an inspection on the home you are looking to buy. While you may have well-meaning friends and relatives who offer to inspect the property you are considering buying, do not rely on their opinions instead of paying for a professional inspector's report. Relying on inexpert opinions can omit serious and potentially costly issues with the property which will end up costing you money to repair and can even injure your relationship with the family member or friend whose opinion you relied on.
Make sure you know what's happening in your local housing market. Try sites like City-data.com to see foreclosed homes, housing backlogs, average time on market for your zip code, and median selling prices. You can also use this opportunity to check out the location's job opportunities, crime rates, etc. Sometimes, a great location and product can override local trends.
Financial Incentives
When making your offer on a house you are interested in, it is possible to ask the seller to help with closing costs or provide other financial incentives. An option is to ask the person you are buying the home from to lessen your financial responsibility by means of a buy down for a few years. By asking for financial incentives, you are possibly keeping the seller from negotiating the selling price.
More than likely, when you purchase real estate, it will be the biggest decision and purchase you may ever make. The tips above will help you to confidently make important real estate decisions, and avoid the common mistakes people tend to make when purchasing properties.


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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Federal agents and other law enforcement groups seized more than $540,000 in counterfeit Major League Baseball merchandise over two weeks leading up to this year's All-Star Game in Kansas City.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said Thursday that the joint operation, led by its Homeland Security Investigations unit, targeted Internet sellers, street vendors and stores offering fake, game-related sportswear.
ICE said the 14-day effort in the Kansas City metropolitan area resulted in the seizure of 13,023 phony items, including apparel, fake tickets and memorabilia. Nearly 20 percent were from other sports leagues, such as the National Football League, National Basketball Association and National Hockey League.
Authorities said they closed a Lenexa, Kan., warehouse believed to be responsible for distributing the majority of all counterfeit hats sold in the Kansas City area.
"Selling counterfeit goods is stealing," said Gilbert Trill, assistant special agent in charge of HSI Kansas City. "Counterfeit goods steal U.S. jobs, create inferior and sometimes dangerous products, and support criminal organizations."
ICE spokesman Shawn Neudauer said no arrests have been made, but that doesn't mean charges won't be filed later.
"Essentially the way these operations typically work, items and goods seized after being identified as counterfeit go through a legal process to confirm that," he said.
If enough evidence exists that crimes have been committed, information would be turned over to the U.S. attorney's office for possible prosecution, Neudauer said.
He said the All-Star game was the impetus for the operation, which was similar to others conducted in connection with such large sporting events.
Much of the seized merchandise will be destroyed, Neudauer said, though in the past, some clothing items also have been donated to children in Haiti and other places where U.S. trademarks aren't valid.


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Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in the United States affecting 2 million people each year. It is a commonly-experienced condition consisting of inflammation and even structual degeneration of the plantar fascia, a ligament attached to the heel bone. Plantar fasciitis presents with intense heel pain,occasional swelling and/or radiating pain to the ball of the foot.
Physicians initially recommend cold application and stretching exercises to treat the micro-tears of the plantar fascia. The SOLEMENDER is an all-inclusive devise utilizing a reuasable cooling roller to simultaneously cool and massage the bottom of the foot.
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Wild Atlantic Cycling is a small friendly team of active cyclists. The company grew out of the realisation that the West Coast of Ireland offers some of the best cycling in the world. Paul Kennedy is the founder. Paul cycled the length of Ireland with a few pals in 2015 to raise awareness and funds for 'The Lily Foundation'. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences and a short time after finishing the trip he got to work on organising more tours for two other local charities. Around this time Wild Atlantic Cycling Limited was formed and 'MizMal' kicked into life! The team is now Paul, Noel, Dawn, Eric, Gary and Stuart. All experienced cyclists and tour crew who genuinely know what cyclists want from a multi-day tour. The charity element remains and some cyclists build 'a cause' into the challenge. Visit our Causes page for more on that.
The company's focus is solely on Mizen to Malin. This means ALL efforts go into making sure it is the very best tour in terms of service, support and cost. As a company based in Ireland, we are in a unique position to develop the best route and to make it simple to get to the start. We provide pickups from several entry points in Ireland. So whether you plan to fly to Cork, fly / ferry to Belfast or ferry to Dublin, we will collect you with no fuss. We accommodate bikes in boxes or bags as well as fully built upon arrival. Transfer from Cork to our start point in Schull is only a couple of hours in our comfortable coach which is laid on by our logistics partner Compass Coach Travel.
We also know the best places to eat, drink and enjoy the music. There are many hidden gems off the established 'tourist routes'. Be these quirky restaurants or music rooms where the locals go … we're always happy to help you make the most out of the 'Night Stages' as well as the 'Day Stages' (as we call them). In fact, MizMal with Wild Atlantic Cycling has quickly got the reputation of being much more than a cycle challenge. The warmth of the Irish people, the quality of the Guinness and the talented musicians just add to the experience as a whole.
You would be most welcome to join us for MizMal in 2017. It's one of the fastest growing European End to Ends and for good reason. It's a physical challenge to be proud of. But it's much, much more besides.


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Miami MLS Stadium Analysis Study
In seeking a new home for a future MLS expansion franchise in Miami owned by David Beckham, MEIS was approached by local design firms to assist in studying a unique waterfront site near the existing arena. The site was adjacent to a newly designed park and there was a question as to whether or not the boat-slip area needed to be filled to fit a professional soccer stadium.
The study was not focused on conceptual design but rather the confirmation of the site's ability to host a venue of this kind.
LOCATION: Miami, Florida
CLIENT: Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc.
SIZE: 27,000 seats
COST: $200 Million
PROJECT TYPE: Stadium, Sponsor Integration & Activation


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Let $t \in \mathbb{R},f:\mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}:t \mapsto f(t)$.
$f$ is required to have:
$\displaystyle\lim_{t \rightarrow \infty} f(t) = L$, where $L>0$ (could be $\infty$, so the limit exists, only it could be $\infty$)
$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{\infty} f(t) dt < \infty$
Is that possible to construct such $f$?
$f$ can be any function continuous or discontinuous.
I found the discussion here which is involving "tent" function but in that example, the limit does not exist.
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These cookies come out perfectly round every time I bake them and are the perfect mix of soft and crispy. The sea salt and dark chocolate are key to this recipe and leave you with a scrumptious cookie!
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
How To:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line cookie sheets with tin foil or parchment paper (this makes for much easier clean up!) and set aside.
- In the bowl, combine the butter and sugars and cream together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Having the butter at room temperature really makes this step easier.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the flour, baking soda and salt over the butter mixture and mix on low speed until just combined with no flour-y streaks. Use a spatula to fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon about 2 tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets
- Bake for about 14-16 minutes or until just set with the edges slightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheets about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container.
Take Note:
- I found that having my oven on convection bake really made a difference. If the oven isn't on convection bake the cookies tend to come out underdone and too gooey. If you don't have a convection bake oven, rotate the baking sheets halfway through, around the 7 or 8 minute mark.
- A cookie scoop is how you get that perfect shape and almost store bought look. It's not a huge deal, but if you're going for presentation (say for a gift or something) then a cookie scoop is a great investment. Pampered chef makes an awesome one.