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SANS Internet Storm Center: port 20005
Port numbers represent communication endpoints in computer networking. Ports are unsigned 16-bit integers (0-65535) that identify a specific process, or network service.
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Registered Ports: 1024 through 49151.
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Lime Sherbet and Lime Sorbet
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...The Silver Fox and one of our grandsons share a love of green desserts. The little one adores mint and pistachio, while his grandfather is inordinately fond of the tart lime variety. The last two weeks have been packed with fun and laughter and lots of good food, but for one reason or another a lime dessert never made it to the table. Things are beginning to quiet down now, and I thought this would be a good time to make a treat or two specifically for the Silver Fox. He requested a lime milk shake, but in order to make one I needed lime sherbet. What we have in our stores is not worthy of the name, so the first step in making the milk shake was to make lime sherbet. Sherbet is like a sorbet to which milk or cream is added. Both are really easy to make, especially if you have an ice cream freezer. I'm including recipes for both of them today and tomorrow I plan to feature the milk shake that Bob so enjoys. I use fresh key lime juice to make both these ices, but that is only because I can buy it at the Hispanic grocery I frequent. I have, by the way, been known to use commercially bottled juice, and while it works well in these recipes, I do find it has a slightly more metallic taste than the fresh juice. Lovers of the not so sweet usually love these ices. I think some of you might too. Here's how they are made.
Lime Sherbet ...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
3 teaspoons lime zest
3/4 cup lime juice
3 cups half and half
3/4 cup sugar
1) Zest and juice limes.
2) Combine zest and juice with half and half, and sugar.
3) Pour mixture into ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's directions.
4) When frozen thick, serve right away or transfer to plastic container and place in freezer until ready to serve. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
Lime Sorbet...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
2 Cups sugar
2 Cups water
1-1/2 cups lime juice (about 12 limes)
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1) Mix water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer without stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes. Cool completely.
2) While simple syrup is cooking, begin squeezing lime juice. Strain juice to remove pulp. Add zest to juice. Refrigerate until simple syrup cools.
3) Combine juice and syrup in ice cream maker and process, using manufacturers directions, until frozen. This can take up to an hour. Transfer sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to harden. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
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61 comments :
- Alessandra said...
That photo of grandfather and grandson is so sweet :-)
- August 15, 2011 at 3:17 AM
Yes the photo is great.I always get soft when I see my father walking with my two year old
Your sherbet and shorbet m,ust be really refreshing:)
- August 15, 2011 at 4:57 AM
- EliFla said...
Hi Mary, I am still on Holiday , but in Italy...since two days ago I was in LA and bought a lot of ingredients...but nou Lime juice, I'm ging to prepare your recipe with fresh lime juice...my blog is still on holiday....blessings and hugs, Flavia
- August 15, 2011 at 5:24 AM
- Priya said...
So sweet, fabulous picture..btw sorbet looks super refreshing..
- August 15, 2011 at 5:50 AM
- Food, Fun and Life in the Charente said...
Love the flavour of lime, this is right up my street. Keep well Diane
- August 15, 2011 at 6:12 AM
- Corey @ Learning Patience said...
Oh...lime sorbet sounds great and super refreshing...thanks! xoxo from Trinidad
- August 15, 2011 at 6:17 AM
- Simona said...
i love all your recipes ..indeed
- August 15, 2011 at 6:32 AM
- bellini said...
Sherbert was always my dads favourite and we had it in the freezer always growing up.
- August 15, 2011 at 6:54 AM
- Big Dude said...
They both sound very refreshing and look delicious
- August 15, 2011 at 7:13 AM
- Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...
The lime sorbet sounds great Mary! I think it will be the next thing I make in the ice cream maker:@)
- August 15, 2011 at 7:17 AM
- Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow said...
Mary, I love that photo!! Priceless. The sorbet sounds perfect for our 100+ temperatures! thank you. blessings ~ tanna
- August 15, 2011 at 7:33 AM
- Karen S Booth said...
I love the family photo and the sorbet looks brilliant! Very refreshing for the muggy days we are having here at the moment.
- August 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM
- Sue/the view from great island said...
Great photos. It's fun hearing about your visit with your family, and judging from all the cool desserts you've been posting, I'm sure you've got some satisfied customers!
- August 15, 2011 at 8:02 AM
- Maris (InGood Taste) said...
Love the photo! I am sure Bob know how lucky he is to have such special homemade treats!
- August 15, 2011 at 8:05 AM
- Clint said...
Great shot of the SF and grandson! And the sorbet sounds vewwy wefweshing.
- August 15, 2011 at 8:40 AM
- Pegasuslegend said...
- August 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM
- Buttercup said...
I'm with grandfather and grandson. I like tart lime and pistachio and peppermint ice cream.
- August 15, 2011 at 8:44 AM
- Jenn said...
Yes! I want both and a milk shake, thank you!! :)
Love the picture... adorable!!
- August 15, 2011 at 8:49 AM
- Kim said...
This sherbet looks good and I bet the milkshake was perfect!
- August 15, 2011 at 8:52 AM
- PeggyR said...
Love the picture. The sherbet and shorbet sound great.
- August 15, 2011 at 9:25 AM
- Inspired by eRecipeCards said...
Such a wonderful post. So thrilled everything went well and the kids are loving their time with you both!
- August 15, 2011 at 9:48 AM
- pae said...
Ohh my goodness!! All the food looks incredibly delicious. How i wish I could have 'One Perfect Bite' on every each of them :D
I've linked your blog to my page because I would definitely keep on browsing this page every other day to try your recipes in my kitchen,
here in Malaysia.
Have a great day too :)
- August 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM
- Pondside said...
I loved the 'walking together' photo of your two fellows - classic@
Not too sweet? - that's for me.
- August 15, 2011 at 10:09 AM
- Jane said...
Ooohhh! I love the emphasis on limes! It's the absolute essence of summer sweets. Beautiful post and I love the photo of grandson and grandpa. Very sweet.
- August 15, 2011 at 10:21 AM
- Food Glorious Food! said...
There is always a space for lime in my stomach.. so refreshing.. no mater how full after a huge meal... there is always space for lime dessert! Thanks for sharing the wonderful recipe!
- August 15, 2011 at 10:40 AM
- Gloria said...
I love the grandfather and grandson picture and this sorbet is amazing Mary!! blessings. gloria
- August 15, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- Cooking Creation said...
What a sweet photo of grandfather hand-in-hand with grandson. I'm more of a sorbet fan than sherbet :)
- August 15, 2011 at 11:51 AM
- Trish - Sweetology101 said...
great photo of grandad and grandson...sherbet tops it off to make a fantastic post!
- August 15, 2011 at 12:23 PM
- Faith said...
What a sweet post, Mary -- I love that photo! We are also fans of lime desserts in my house. They're so refreshing and perfect for summer days. Both of these recipes look fantastic!
- August 15, 2011 at 12:58 PM
- Ama said...
This looks amazing. Love the picture!
- August 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM
- Joanne said...
I love citrus desserts, especially cold citrus. The tartness cuts the decadence so well!
- August 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM
- SweetSavoryPlanet said...
Lime goes hand in hand with sorbet and sherbert. Nice Shot.
- August 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM
- Eating Deliciously said...
Such a sweet photo. Can't wait to try both the sorbet and sherbet.
- August 15, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Love the desserts, but the photo of the two walking is so precious!
- August 15, 2011 at 2:16 PM
- A Bitchin' Kitchen said...
This looks delicious! I love lime, and this looks so refreshing!
- Maggie
- August 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM
- Reshmi Mahesh said...
Photo is lovely...and the recipe is very refreshing...
- August 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM
- Rambling Tart said...
I love that photo of two of your men. How precious. :-)
- August 15, 2011 at 3:11 PM
- JG said...
Both are sweet photos! Lime Sherbet is so refreshing.
- August 15, 2011 at 3:41 PM
- The Crafty College Cooker said...
Cute pictures! I never knew sorbet would be so simple to make!
- August 15, 2011 at 5:04 PM
- From the Kitchen said...
Mary: I love the photo of the little one walking with his grandfather. I wonder what they were talking about. Summer is winding down and I have yet to make ice cream or sherbet. Perhaps this delicious looking dish will inspire me.
Do I remember pencil boxes? Indeed I do. I have several myself!! = )
- August 15, 2011 at 5:29 PM
- LV said...
Just dropped by for a bowl of that sherbet. I love the photo of the young and old strolling together.
- August 15, 2011 at 5:42 PM
- tipper said...
I never thought about makin sherbet but my girls love it-so I should : )
Love the photo-so sweet.
- August 15, 2011 at 5:53 PM
- zaida said...
Hi Mary! Many thanks for your visit to my blog. I´m very happy to have comments in English too :-)
I´m very grateful for your comment because it´s allowed me to know your wonderful blog.
- August 15, 2011 at 5:58 PM
- Martha said...
Mary -- I tried your lemon sour cream muffins -- they're on my blog today!
Love your photo!
- August 15, 2011 at 6:18 PM
- Emily Malloy said...
Beautiful photo. So touching :)
- August 15, 2011 at 7:13 PM
- Joy said...
What a sweet picture of the Silver Fox :) and your grandson plus the sherbert looks wonderful.
- August 15, 2011 at 8:30 PM
- teresa said...
what a sweet picture, i love it! both of these sound just wonderful, so delicious for summer.
- August 15, 2011 at 8:42 PM
- Au and Target said...
Perfect for this weather - thanks!
- August 15, 2011 at 8:57 PM
- Kelsey @aslolife said...
This looks delicious--I love the tanginess of lime in dessert, or really anything of that matter. I just need an ice cream maker!
- August 15, 2011 at 10:35 PM
- polwig said...
Beautiful photo and I can't wait to try these refreshing sorbet.
- August 15, 2011 at 11:20 PM
- Swathi said...
Beautiful photos and nice cirtusy sherbet.
- August 15, 2011 at 11:25 PM
- Beloved Green said...
How refreshing for the summer!
- August 16, 2011 at 12:49 AM
- Anna A. said...
Ooooo this tang is where it's at!
- August 16, 2011 at 2:44 AM
- That Girl said...
You're braver than I am. I can't handle the taste of bottled lime juice.
- August 16, 2011 at 11:21 AM
- ButterYum said...
I have to confess, I don't believe I have ever heard of a lime milkshake, but why not?
Great photo of your loved ones.
- August 16, 2011 at 1:08 PM
- Linda A. Thompson said...
What a refreshing dessert! And the photo is sweet.
- August 16, 2011 at 7:09 PM
- Becki's Whole Life said...
I love all of the Sorbet's that you have been posting here, Mary! Lime is one of my favorite fruity flavors so I will need to try this. I like to use the fresh Key Limes, too. I usually get a good workout juicing them:-)
- August 17, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Another lovely treat! I'm still undecided about buying an ice-cream maker... fearing it becomes another one of 'those' appliances ... like the waffle maker! :)
- August 17, 2011 at 6:40 PM
- Elaine said...
This looks so refreshing. I just love that photo of your husband and grandson.
- August 18, 2011 at 12:10 AM
- ValleyWriter said...
This looks so refreshing - both in terms of taste buds and the fact that it's not neon green (like supermarket brands...).
- August 18, 2011 at 11:20 AM
- My Little Space said...
Oooo... you really have no idea how time flies! Just look at the little one... has all grown up. Do you think he's going to have more little sisters or brothers?? haha....
Have a great day.
- August 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM


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Companies are putting sustainability at the core of their business models.
The concept of "sustainability" was once seen as not much more than a trendy buzzword. Businesses assumed it simply meant trying to find ways to be greener, such as recycling or reducing waste. But a cursory nod to green initiatives is no longer enough.
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See how edge computing can impact everything from elevators to self-driving cars.
As the internet of things connects more machines and devices than ever before, the very structure of the internet is being challenged. Every device generates massive amounts of data, and routing that data to a corporate cloud or data center takes considerable bandwidth and time for processing and analysis.
Business succession planning is a dynamic process that can address a full spectrum of issues from your personal financial needs to your company's long-term viability.
A strong planning framework will assess the health of your business, provide adequate planning time and equip you with the right information to develop a favorable transition or exit plan.
Data lakes are much bigger and unstructured compared to data warehouses.
Many companies are turning to a "data lake," a storage repository capable of holding vast amounts of raw, disparate data in its native form until it is needed. Data lakes are much bigger and unstructured compared to data warehouses, the typical large repository used by most companies.
Changes make it easier for employees with disabilities to navigate the workplace.
Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, companies have added physical accommodations to their workplaces such as ramps, nearby parking, wider doorways and accessible restrooms. These changes make it easier for disabled employees to navigate the workplace and interact with co-workers.
Why industry insiders see blockchain as a natural fit to improve payment processing.
Industry insiders see blockchain, a distributed ledger system, as a natural fit to improve the trustworthiness and payment processing of the advertising supply chain, especially for digital and video advertising.
Find out how to distinguish your business.
Every touchpoint a customer has with a company's products or services should deliver experiences that delight, create positive memories and are consitent with the company's brand. But to get there, you first need to develop a strategy.
With many banks still wary of investing in growing companies, ABL can provide strategic support with plans for growth, plus mergers, acquisitions and general refinancing.
With many banks still wary of investing in growing companies, ABL can help with short- and long-term capital needs. It offers companies strategic support with their plans for growth, plus mergers, acquisitions and general refinancing.
In some industries the skills gap is severe and there are few available job candidates.
Companies continue to struggle to find employees with the right skills for today's jobs. The U.S. economy is at full employment, and in some industries the skills gap is severe and there are few available job candidates.
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Market volatility. Tax reform. Interest rates. The economy has dramatically captured the headlines in 2018. Watch this exclusive webinar featuring PNC economic and investment strategists to hear their perspectives on the financial markets.
Popularity of virtual assistants has spurred the creation of voice-activated devices for work.
Researchers estimate Amazon could gain more than $10 billion in revenues from voice-activated internet sales over that same time period. The popularity of virtual assistants (VAs) in the home has spurred technology companies to create voice-activated devices for workplace environments.
For businesses struggling to compete on pay, there are other ways to attract and retain talent.
Companies continue to struggle to find employees with the right skills for today's jobs. The U.S. economy is at full employment, and in some industries the skills gap is severe and there are few available job candidates.
AI, analytics and machine learning are revolutionizing supply chains.
The success of Amazon's operations has created higher expectations across the board for transparency and speed on every purchase transaction. Customers want to be able to place orders at any time of the day, track the movement of their purchases, and get delivery in just one day or even a few hours.
Leaders must develop training and support to ease workers' transition to automation.
Twenty-three percent of current work activity hours could be automated by 2030, displacing 39 million U.S. workers and forcing 13% of the workforce to switch occupational categories. Many jobs will be eliminated and new roles will be created.
Improving customer retention rates can boost profits. Learn how to build loyalty.
Consumers today have high expectations and easy access to online product information and customer reviews. They quickly switch brands if they have a negative experience or perceive they could have a better experience. Customers freely use social media tools to share bad customer experiences and warn friends and family away from a particular brand.
Strategists examine challenges and opportunities for the current quarter
Many U.S. companies continue to actively seek ways to increase energy efficiency.
Researchers have found companies with high environmental, social and governance ratings tend to outperform the market in the mid- and long-term ranges. As many boards and corporate executives are finding, sustainability initiatives can be very good for business.
RFID is viewed as a functional way to connect tangible items to the digital world.
Wide area RFID systems are new applications using base readers mounted overhead to monitor the movement and location of inventory. The expansion of low-energy Bluetooth beacons and readers enables companies to track inventory as it moves through an individual site or supply chain. BLE also can be used to help navigate people or objects through a location.
Many U.S. companies with operations based in Britain wonder how Brexit will affect them.
With Brexit, seamless free trade access through Britain will end, and U.S. companies will need to establish new operations and offices in other EU countries. What's more, as U.S. companies follow the Brexit process, many find they have new exposure to risks brought on by the upcoming separation.
PNC economist Gus Faucher believes that the U.S. economy is on solid footing in 2018, and growth will get a boost from expected cuts to corporate and personal income taxes.
Optimism among business owners and leaders remains high, but has shifted significantly to a more moderate level according to the PNC Economic Outlook, a biannual telephone survey of small and medium-sized business owners ($500 million and under), which began in 2003.
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Is it better to reward star performers on a team, or the entire team's efforts?
Companies want their work teams to be effective and achievement-oriented. Well-functioning teams can lead to faster completion of goals and successful wins, as well as foster company loyalty, positive morale and higher productivity.
Companies with lower engagement scores tend to have a sizable engagement gender gap.
As they take on more responsibility and have more direct interaction with senior executives, employees tend to develop a greater emotional commitment to the organization and its goals. But researchers have found companies with lower overall engagement scores tend to have a sizable engagement gender gap among employees in senior positions.
The internal experience can help you find and retain qualified candidates.
The U.S. unemployment rate is at its lowest level since 2000, and the shortage of skilled workers has seldom been so severe. As baby boomers continue to retire, companies are struggling to find workers to replace them. ManpowerGroup found that 40% of global companies report having difficulty finding qualified candidates.
Insight into the Canadian economy
Canada is back on track. After real GDP growth of less than 2% in 2015 and 2016, it looks set to pick up to around 2.5% this year and next. A Bank of Canada survey showed the share of businesses planning to increase capital spending was nearly the largest in a decade.
The trend toward wind, solar and other renewables has taken hold.
Despite potential obstacles, the renewable energy industry has gained significant momentum, to the point where it has eroded coal's share of the electricity-generation market. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the share of U.S. electricity generated by renewable energy sources, not including hydropower, steadily grew to 15% in 2016 from 10% in 2010.
The Internet of Things links devices and people, often without human intervention.
The Internet of Things generates data to improve operations and anticipate actions. Sensors, software, the cloud, computers and other devices can seamlessly merge physical and digital technology for greater efficiency, improved service and better process management.
Savvy companies understand that employees arecustomers too.
Researchers have learned it is profitable to view the overall employee experience in relation to the overall customer experience. Consulting firm Aon Hewitt found organizations ranking high on employee engagement realize a 4% increase in sales growth and a 2% increase in operating margin.
Noncompete agreements can dissuade employees from going to work for a competitor.
Proprietary knowledge is critical to business success and companies go to great lengths to protect intellectual property and trade secrets. For instance, many companies require employees to sign noncompete agreements upon their hiring to protect intellectual property from exiting the firm if the employee decides to leave.
"3-D printing," is being adopted by many industries, from aerospace to chocolate.
Some economists view the rise of 3-D printing as a new industrial revolution. It can significantly cut the time to test and develop new products, speed delivery of custom parts and components, allow a higher degree of customization, and aid in refining prototypes for new, more complex products and designs.
Companies like Amazon and Google set the tone for customer experience standards.
This customer-centric approach is driven in large part by digital technology and social media that have empowered customers and changed the rules for purchasing goods and services. For example, researchers have found 75% of online customers expect service within five minutes of making contact with any vendor or supplier.
The team needs to be clear about the objectives and their roles in creating success.
To ensure the success of an innovation team, it's best to go beyond professional credentials alone and consider drawing from a wide mix of personalities, experiences and skills. With roles and responsibilities clearly defined, innovation teams can bring about changes that profit their organizations.
Large companies and municipalities are utilizing these bonds.
A CAT bond is a high-yield debt instrument intended to provide funds in case of a specified natural disaster. These insurance-linked securities can be used to distribute risk from natural events across a wider scope. Pricing is based on CAT modeling that analyzes potential exposure to weather and other catastrophes.
Operations and supply chains can be disrupted any time from anywhere in the world.
Business continuity and disaster recovery plans can serve as the first response in the wake of a disruptive event. A well-documented business continuity plan can help organizations anticipate likely scenarios, outline response actions and react rapidly, thus increasing the likelihood of resuming normal operations quickly and with the least interruption.
Seven trends are altering the $3.2 trillion healthcare sector in new ways.
Projections show positive signs of economic stability, yet a degree of uncertainty lingers with some corporate executives. Additional interest rate hikes are widely expected in 2016, and the U.S. dollar continues to be strong against major world currencies, both of which could increase borrowing costs and reduce revenues.
Gender bias exists in hiring, performance reviews and opportunities for advancement.
Although both women and men struggle to balance work and family commitments, the majority of childcare, caregiving and household responsibilities fall to women. Pulled in two directions, many women are at a disadvantage in the workplace compared to their male peers.
A sound security plan can protect access, safeguard company data and mitigate risks.
IT security experts note that cloud servers face many of the same threats as in-house servers, as well as some additional risks. These include data breaches, shared vulnerability attacks, malicious insider threats, denial of service (DoS) attacks and data loss.
Outsourcing enables company executives to remain focused on their core businesses.
Outsourcing remains attractive for many companies because it offers several advantages in addition to cost savings, particularly in addressing talent gaps and shortages, exploiting Big Data capabilities and implementing new technology quickly. Yet many companies struggle to transition their IT and noncore operations effectively to an outsourcing model.
It's getting easier to digitally market products and services to customers.
To remain competitive in today's market, companies need to provide customers with mobile access to their products and services. Apps can simplify online and mobile purchases and help consumers find useful product information. An app that is easy to use can increase order quantities and improve customer loyalty and engagement.
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External factors impacting companies' businesses and balance sheets can create a mismatch of assets and liabilities, if the latter come due too quickly. So the extra time provided by longer maturities can help companies through rough patches.
Industries face digital disruption due to fast adoption of mobile devices and apps.
Companies in the media, telecommunications, consumer financial services, retail and technology industries are the first being affected by digital disruption. But nearly every other industry will soon be impacted by new digital technologies that challenge their business strategies and how they interact with their customers.
New SaaS companies are relying on expensive financing around such as venture capital.
SaaS companies can lack the key measuring sticks that banks use to determine creditworthiness, namely inventory and receivables. Their inventory tends to be cloud-based and therefore a nontangible asset, and receivables are subscription-based and often amortized.
Honesty and transparency between lender and the borrower can deliver good outcomes.
Sometimes unflattering information such as shareholder lawsuits, past criminal activity, asset impairment, etc. are held back. This approach can affect your credibility and that of your management team.
Intrinsic rewards motivate knowledge workers' creative thinking and risk taking.
It seems logical to pay incentives to employees for innovation in product development and research. However, behavioral economists have found that the opposite is true with knowledge workers such as software engineers, product developers, data analysts and consultants whose jobs are to develop original ideas and applications.
Technological innovation can improve the match of skilled workers to labor needs.
As more companies turn to digital labor platforms, global labor markets will draw in more workers and begin to optimize human resources processes and efficiencies. By 2025, $2.7 trillion could be added to global gross domestic product from digital labor platforms and employment could potentially increase by 72 million full-time equivalent positions.
The buying habits of the world's population are undergoing a major shift.
Companies may need to rethink their business models. Future success will be built on an approach, where growth is based on per capita spending rather than on increasing the number of customers, and products and services appeal more to the needs of urban populations and new age groups.Companies also need to consider how they can add or expand services.
Virtual reality hardware could be an $80 billion industry by 2026.
The ways we communicate, collaborate, learn and create potentially will be transformed as workers use immersive technologies to perform tasks and collaborate in more meaningful, multi-sensory experiences.
Successful innovators share certain traits that make success more likely.
This in-depth research found that inventive companies tend to possess eight essential qualities in varying degrees that form an "operating system" for successful, sustainable innovation. Here's a summary of those traits.
A variety of changes and challenges are affecting the ability and willingness of middle-market companies to finance new initiatives.
One of the troubling uncertainties is whether the Federal Reserve will continue to increase short- term interest rates throughout 2016. Rising rates will affect borrowers' cost of capital and likely reduce their demand for funding.
Rapid advancements in technology have fueled faster change.
Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen describes disruption as the process in which a smaller company with limited resources successfully challenges more established and larger industry leaders. He notes that disruption "displaces an existing market, industry or technology and produces something new, more efficient and worthwhile
Millennials need the right work environment to become a high-performing generation.
Millennials want to be challenged as they progress through their careers, and that usually plays out in mobility — the average tenure of Millennials is two years. Many are not willing to hang around if they feel their job offers little personal growth or career benefit. Instead, they are unafraid to strike out for better opportunities.
You could deploy more and/or better revenue-producing equipment in service this year?
The Section 179 deduction can allow businesses of certain sizes (subject to specific limitations) to deduct up front, rather than depreciate over a number of years, the cost of equipment such as computers, vehicles, manufacturing equipment, farm machinery, office furniture, etc. Combined with the benefits of bonus depreciation and the incentive to acquire equipment and stay on the cutting edge of technology by continuing to buy equipment, this deduction can have a positive impact on your flexibility and growth.
Participation in the syndicated loan market was down 6% in 2015 compared to 2014.
Thomson Reuters reports that most of the new money supported M&A transactions, reaching an all-time record of $546 billion. Corporates borrowed $211 billion, and private-equity sponsors borrowed $120 billion. Investment-grade lending increased by 4%. Factors include high acquisition prices that took private-equity sponsors out of the market.
Data integrity can be compromised through cyber threats that manipulate data.
Quiet, insidious attacks may come in the form of planted malware or selective hacks that seize, modify or delete data or transactions in ways that benefit the perpetrators. For example, an attack could change a bank account's direct deposit setting to channel deposits to another account.
2016 revenues are expected to increase in 16 manufacturing industries.
Projections show positive signs of economic stability, yet a degree of uncertainty lingers with some corporate executives. Additional interest rate hikes are widely expected in 2016, and the U.S. dollar continues to be strong against major world currencies, both of which could increase borrowing costs and reduce revenues
Factors pointing to the need for manufacturers to know their lenders.
Manufacturers found themselves in desperate financial straits because many lenders (especially those new to the market that had competed mostly on price) shrank their books or had to close them altogether.
Workplace wellness programs: What's the real ROI?
Employee wellness programs are a $6 billion industry in the United States. These programs have been touted for helping employees improve their health and prevent disease while lowering healthcare costs. Approximately 50% of all companies with 50 or more employees now offer wellness programs.
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Indirect taxes are based on trade flows and transactions.
Because each country uses a unique mix of indirect taxes, companies are challenged to stay on top of tax requirements and liabilities. Government tax administrators may change their policies and rates very quickly in response to economic needs, and they expect international companies to respond immediately or face penalties.
Mobile wallet is a consumer-to-business payment technology that has become better known since the release of Apple's iPhone 6/6 Plus and the Apple Pay™ mobile wallet.
A combination of the desire to reduce card fraud and the popularity of smartphones has led to the emergence of "mobile wallet" solutions for point-of-sale (POS) payments. However, the payments industry remains in the midst of the "mobile wallet wars," as market entrants battle it out to see which technology approach and provider or providers will carry the day.
Challenges need to be addressed as the Internet of Things transforms our world.
We are in the early stages of transforming into an interconnected world of people and machines. Yet growth has been rapid, fed by the availability of broadband technology and the decreasing cost of connecting devices through the Internet. More equipment and devices are being designed and built with sensors and Wi-Fi capabilities and smartphone use continues to surge.
Corporate leaders are now viewing machines as talent to be fostered.
Human-machine collaboration allows humans and machines to combine their strengths and compensate for each other's limitations, leading to better outcomes. Intelligent machines can be partners that learn and improve their skills and abilities as they work alongside human workers. Meanwhile, advanced technology is extending human capabilities.
A shift to a circular supply chain can keep limited materials in use longer.
Most manufacturers use a linear supply chain that extracts raw materials, manufactures products and distributes them to customers. At the end of the products' service life, little is done to recycle and re-use materials. However, as commodity prices continue to rise, many companies are beginning to re-think this traditional linear model.
It's no longer science fiction to use your palm or retina to verify your identity.
The use of biometric authentication is being accepted internationally, largely due to the adoption of smartphones. Technology research firm Gartner estimates that 50% of consumers in established markets will use smartphones or wearables for mobile payments by 2018, and analysts have forecasted that by 2024 biometric methods will be used to verify all online transactions.
Companies are evaluating the impact of increased interest rates on global trade.
The U.S. dollar strengthened throughout 2015 in anticipation of higher interest rates and stronger economic growth. Advanced and stable economies such as Europe, Japan and India welcomed the Fed's move, but many emerging markets are struggling with the impact of the rate hike.
Millennials may lack the skills needed to meet today's global challenges.
The demand for advanced knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics is projected to explode in the next few years. At the same time, 38% of global manufacturers report difficulties in filling vacancies for skilled trades. Even college-educated Millennials often lack the technical and soft skills required for 21st-century careers.
Back to the Future: Global market unease
Global markets have had a tumultuous start thus far in the first few trading days of 2016, with a number of factors affecting market sentiment, triggering global equity markets to sell off. In the United States, the S&P 500® had its sixth - worst first trading day of the new year performance on Monday since 1928 (-1.53%).
The TPP trade deal is the largest in history and covers 40% of the world economy.
TPP nations pose stiff tariffs and export barriers on U.S. goods and services. Passage of the TPP would phase out these barriers for more than 11,000 categories. Critics fear increased outsourcing of U.S. jobs and threats to legal protections. The hope is that passage of the TPP will improve U.S. competitiveness and help develop new markets.
Integrated teams of in-house staff and freelancers can work well together.
Many employers were initially suspicious of workers' requests for greater flexibility, but the bet has paid off. A recent study found that some form of telework is offered by 88% of surveyed organizations, 82% offer flexible work hours, and 81% support part-time schedules.
Recent worldwide sluggish growth has tempered enthusiasm for global connectivity.
As an after-effect of the global recession, world trade is expected to increase only 3.3% in 2015 and 4.0% in 2016, still below the annual average growth of 5.1% since 1990. Prolonged sluggish growth in GDP, especially in the high-income countries, has been cited as the main reason for this slow recovery in trade.
The goal is to create "smart factories" that improve productivity and profitability.
Manufacturers of all sizes, all over the world, are being affected by this paradigm shift. Myriad stakeholders — manufacturers, suppliers, technology companies, universities, government agencies and laboratories — are working to seamlessly link intelligent machines, advanced analytics and workers in the next generation of manufacturing processes.
From soaring market volatility to an increasingly complex regulatory environment, the challenges confronting institutional asset owners have never been greater.
It comes as no surprise that many pension plans, endowments, foundations and other investors are searching for new ways to achieve their investment objectives while controlling risk and keeping costs down.
Whether you use EFT or Virtual Cards, electronic payments can get funds to providers quicker, at a lower cost and with less risk than paper checks.
Like many other sectors, the healthcare industry is continually looking for ways to improve efficiency and productivity. Electronic payments can support these goals by reducing costs, improving payments accuracy (resulting in fewer disputes) and optimizing working capital.
Business leaders must be flexible and responsive in navigating increased volatility while remaining focused on their organizations' long-term
business goals.
With change accelerating faster than ever before in human history, four major global disruptions are occurring that will have significant impact on businesses. Although these trends have been well-documented, what is not well-understood is the full extent of their impact or the collective effect of these trends as they collide and merge.
The explosion of the Internet, social media, technology devices and apps is creating a tsunami of data. The challenge for businesses is how to make the best use of the information.
Big data is being used to better understand consumer habits, target marketing campaigns, improve operational efficiency, lower costs, and reduce risk. International Data Corporation (IDC), a global provider of market intelligence and information technology advisory services, estimates that the global big data and analytics market will reach $125 billion in 2015.
With the growing adoption of electronic payments and emergence of new payment methods, the payments landscape will continue in its evolution over the next few years.
New technologies will play an increasingly important role in the management of payments. Trends include the continued decline of paperbased payments, the emergence of new payment methods, and the growth of corporate financial management technology.
Private equity firms have capital and corporate buyers have access to low-cost funding. It's a sellers' market for middle-market companies as baby boomer owners get ready to retire.
The market for middle-market acquisitions remains hot by historical measures, although it's showing signs of cooling. The Lead Left, a capital markets newsletter focused on the middle-market space, reports that private equity funding fell in 2014 from the year before. Assuming the critical issues around monetizing a business have been addressed, why wait any longer?
The discipline that guided companies through leaner times should remain central to prudent T&E expense control as business travel picks up in response to increased sales.
With business activity increasing, it can be easy to let cost containment policies slacken. This is especially true for travel and entertainment expense policies, as business travel picks up in response to increased sales, hiring and training activities.
Integrated payables or "payables outsourcing" enables a business to send instructions for initiating multiple payment types to its bank in a single, consolidated file.
Integrated payables allows for end-to-end automation of the payables process. You can receive back from your bank acknowledgments, confirmations and information reporting online or via secure file transmission. Integrated payables also facilitate migration from paper check disbursements to electronic payment alternatives.
Company growth often hinges on having the right talent in place and building bench strength. Many companies have found it smart to develop leaders at all levels of the organization.
Millennials are much more likely to job hop than Baby Boomers, who changed jobs infrequently throughout their careers. On average, Millennials change jobs every two years. As a result, moving forward, a human capital strategy that engages, recognizes, develops and retains talented employees will be critical to business success.
U.S. employers are having a hard time finding qualified workers. Many jobs now require technical knowledge and specialized skills that prospective employees simply don't have.
Unfilled positions can be costly. The impact ripples through to lost production, poor customer service, delivery time delays, inferior work quality, low morale and higher turnover among those carrying heavier workloads. Business leaders and academics are rallying to address the skills gap with government program and a renewed focus on workplace development.
The business model for healthcare is reflecting changes driven by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), emphasis on cost containment, value, increased innovation and new technologies.
New care delivery options, robotics, remote monitoring, the use of big data, value-based models, the rise of health consumerism and an evolving healthcare workforce will transform the face of healthcare in the next 10 to 15 years.
Over the past eight years, we've seen more than a doubling in U.S. commercial card usage, which includes purchasing and corporate cards, along with small business card spending.
Growing business confidence and the improved outlook for the economy has led to increased travel and entertainment budgets to support traveling employees and sales executives. As these budgets grow, companies such as yours need to closely control their increased spending — another one of the many reasons for implementing comprehensive corporate card platforms.
One of the legacies of the financial crisis is that companies are increasingly focused on managing working capital. Supply chain finance programs can boost working capital metrics.
With supply chain finance, a buyer can enable its supplier to get paid faster while receiving financing from the buyer's bank at the buyer's lower cost of funding. In turn, the buyer can negotiate extended terms or a discount on the invoice. The buyer's ability to extend terms with the supplier can help drive working capital metrics to new heights.
How significant are the economic problems in Cyprus?
Cyprus is a small country that has been getting a lot of press lately regarding its ongoing economic problems. Its banking sector was significantly overloaded, forcing the country to seek bailout assistance, which was agreed to by the European Union (EU) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a deal struck in March.


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Pearl Earrings: I think that pearl jewelry is one of the most elegant things a woman can wear. Pearls of Grace donated beautiful pearl earrings for the retreat gals! They are stunningly gorgeous! The Pearls of Grace earrings that I wear all the time are a dark grey. They are so classy! The pair that I chose to give away are pink pearls. I know that breast cancer awareness month was last month, but we can keep the breast cancer awareness spirit going with these beautiful pink pearl earrings, right?!
Pearls of Grace also makes Swarovski crystal jewelry. The craftsmanship on their jewelry is impeccable and the designs are so unique! For more info, visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/pearlsofgrace2010
Mama Bird Pendant: One of my dearest friends, Annie, is the absolute, hands down most creative person that I know. She can take a piece of junk or an old ratty t-shirt and turn it into a masterpiece. Our mother's retreat inspired her to create a bird's nest pendant for all the "mama birds" on our adventure. How awesome is this:
The nests are made out of wire and pearls. I attached mine (with it's three little eggs representing my three blessings!) to a ribbon, but it would also look beautiful on a chain, or on a charm bracelet. Just seeing this necklace brought one of our retreat moms to tears at how tender the design was. For ordering, contact Annie at firstname.lastname@example.com. Or to see some of Annie's other creations check out THIS album.
Godiva Chocolates! Also from Annie-a sampling of GODIVA CHOCOLATES! Delish!
New Horizon's Coffee: If you are going to eat good chocolates- you are going to need a great cup of coffee to go with it. I am so in love with New Horizon's Coffee right now. They are a Christian owned coffee roaster specializing in fair trade coffees. When I opened up the box of coffees they sent, I almost died and went to heaven because the smell of that freshly roasted coffee was sooooo good. Then I ground some up, brewed it and drank it and I died and went to heaven a second time. New Horizon's sells coffees from all over the world. Unfortunately- they are doing a little maintenance on their store and they aren't taking orders right now, but I will remind you when they re-open so that you can get some New Horizon's Coffee for yourself! For this giveaway, they are giving you a huge bag of a whole bean coffee blend that they roasted especially for our retreat. Plus- we're throwing in a New Horizon's mug. As a matter of fact- I am sipping some right now as I type this. Seriously- some of the best coffee I've ever had in my whole life!
Avon! My friend, Tonya, is an Avon rep extraordinaire! She's giving you some fabulous Avon products, including a HUGE tube of Avon Moisture Therapy Hand Cream and Avon Moisture Therapy Intensive Lip Treatment.
I don't know about where you live, but here in KY, winters are dry and brutal on the skin. I've got my Avon Moisture Therapy Hand Cream right by my sink and I load up after hand washing. And since I go through tubes of chapstick by the dozens, my lip therapy is sitting right on my nightstand ready for my nighttime application. For info about the whole line of Avon products, or to order from Tonya- visit her Avon homepage.
Live-Inspired Cards: Everyone loves to get some love through the mail. Live-Inspired has such a cool selection of books, cards and gifts for every occasion. They are giving you a package of gorgeous, artful greeting cards designed by Tracy Paul.
The set come with 6 beautiful cards (all different designs) packaged together with a ribbon. These make perfect gifts or are perfect to help you brighten someone's day through the mail! To see more Live-Inspired Gifts- check out http://www.live-inspired.com/
Here's the low down on how you can win all of these super cool items- the more you do the more chances you have to win:
1. Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite item in the giveaway (1 entry)
2. Become a follower of Millions of Miles via Google Friend Connect (on the left)- tell me in the comment if you are a follower. New or old- I'm glad you are here! (1 entry)
3. Leave a comment about this giveaway on Millions of Miles' facebook page . (You must "like" us first before you can leave a comment) (1 entry)
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5. Suggest that your friends "like" Millions of Miles facebook page as your status. Be sure to tag Millions of Miles! (1 entry)
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I will choose a winner using a random drawing method on Friday, November 19th at 9pm EST.
Thanks a million to every single one of the wonderful people who made all of these goodies possible. The women on the retreat felt like absolute rock stars because of you! From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!
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DIAMETER [inches / in] 18x8.5
BOLT PATTERN / APPLICATION [milimeters / mm] 5x120
ET / OFFSET [milimeters / mm] 33
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1) Inspect the wheels immediately upon receipt and before mounting tires. Once tires have been mounted, the wheels cannot be returned for credit and charges will be assessed for any work that may be required to correct a problem. Verify that the wheels have the correct finish color, bolt pattern, center bore diameter, ample brake caliper clearance and the proper backspace or offset for your vehicle. ALL OF THIS MUST BE VERIFIED BEFORE MOUNTING TIRES ON THE WHEELS.
2) Use only tubeless tires consistent with the vehicle manufacturer's recommended sizes for the wheels you have chosen. Using tires that do not conform to the vehicle or tire manufacturer's recommendations may result in serious safety issues related to undersized or oversized fitments. GWG WHEELS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for damage related to incorrect tire sizes such as vehicle transmission, AWD systems, body panels/trims, or other effected areas.
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6) After the wheels and tires have been placed on the car, take a short test drive. Re-check the torque values of each lug nut/bolt and make sure that they are torqued to the manufacturer's recommended specifications.
7) If you intend to use one of your original equipment wheels as a spare, make sure that you keep a set of the correct lug nuts/bolts and a properly sized lug wrench in the car at all times. In most cases, GWG wheels utilize the original equipment lug nuts/bolts, however, this may not be possible in all cases.
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GWG Wheels products are warranted to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for as long as the original purchaser/consumer (deemed to be the date the wheels are received by the purchaser/consumer) owns the wheel. The wheel finish is warranted to the original purchaser/consumer for a period of two (5) years from the date of purchase to be able to withstand non-hazardous weather and climatic conditions, non-hazardous paved road conditions and typical operating temperatures for normal driving.
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3) Any kind of impact or abuse resulting from bends/bending of rim parts, collision/impacts, pot holes, flat tires, curbing, racing, accident, fire, vandalism or rubbing due to projection from the wheel well.
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