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Letter: Rhoda Kalema obituary
Rhoda Kalema contributed to the recovery of Uganda after years of tyranny and civil warPhotograph: none Rhoda Kalema, whom I met at the World Women’s Congress in Kampala in 2002, was one of a cohort of heroic women who contributed to the recovery of Uganda after years of tyranny and civil war.
John Rogers (1938-2022): in memoriam
John Rogers (G.A.J. Rogers) died on 26th November 2022 at the age of 84. Professor Emeritus at the University of Keele and a specialist in the history of seventeenth-century philosophy, John was one of the founding members of the British Society for the History of Philosophy, and instrumental in setting up the society’s journal, The British Journal for the History of Philosophy, of which he was the first editor. Born in British India, John came to England with his mother in 1944.
Women, Freedom, and Equality
Abstract and Keywords This chapter, which examines the conception of equality and women's freedom in the field of philosophy in Great Britain during the seventeenth century, analyzes the works of Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle and Mary Astell, who wrote about feminist issues, the nature of liberty, and equality for women.
Women, Freedom, and Equality
Abstract and Keywords This chapter, which examines the conception of equality and women's freedom in the field of philosophy in Great Britain during the seventeenth century, analyzes the works of Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle and Mary Astell, who wrote about feminist issues, the nature of liberty, and equality for women.
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UD professor awarded patent in ceremony with Sen. Coons
UD professor awarded patent in ceremony with Sen. Coons By Roger Morris Special to Delaware Business Times To celebrate the role of the American patent system in promoting innovation, U.S. Sen. Chris Coons and Andrei Iancu of the U.S. Patent and Trade Office this morning presented University of Delaware professor Dr. Siu-Tat Chui with U.S. patent #10,018,507. The patent was for an improved electromagnetic detector.
Delaware picks up $8.8 million in Homeland Security grants
Delaware picks up $8.8 million in Homeland Security grants The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated $8,795,828 to the State of Delaware under four separate Homeland Security Grant Programs. The Homeland Security Grant Program ($3.9 million) supports preventing, preparing for and responding to acts of terrorism. The Emergency Management Performance Grant ($3.2 million) supports emergency preparedness for all potential hazards to the public.
Christiana Care celebrates 'topping out' of Center for Women & Children’s Health
Christiana Care celebrates ‘topping out’ of Center for Women & Children’s Health Christiana Care Health System today is holding a special topping out celebration for the Center for Women & Children’s Health in Newark. The center is slated to open in 2020, but at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon a crane will lift a steel beam to the top of the structure in celebration of reaching its highest point. President and CEO Janice E.
Escape from Delaware: the rise of puzzle rooms
Escape rooms — timed games in which players work together to solve puzzles and find the key to a locked room — have obvious business advantages: little inventory, simple accounting and scalable start-up costs. But reputation is everything in group entertainment, and a good experience can make the difference between a glowing review and a vocal critic.
Apply for the 2018 HR Awards in Partnership with Delaware SHRM
About the Program The HR Awards program honors executives, partners and companies that have demonstrated a commitment to their employees or clients through leadership, innovation and achievement in Delaware. Through these programs, today’s companies are investing in not only the strength of their business’ future but also the futures of employees and their families. A judging committee of local business leaders selects honorees based on engagement, effectiveness and ROI.
Nominate Another for 2018 HR Awards in Partnership with Delaware SHRM
About the Program The HR Awards program honors executives, partners and companies that have demonstrated a commitment to their employees or clients through leadership, innovation and achievement in Delaware. Through these programs, today’s companies are investing in not only the strength of their business’ future but also the futures of employees and their families. A judging committee of local business leaders selects honorees based on engagement, effectiveness and ROI.
Keep it in the Fairway
On June 17th, the PGA’s US Open ended with Brooks Koepka defending his championship with a one over par four round total score. One over par is very high four round total on the PGA tour, indicating just how difficult Shinnecock Hills Golf Club’s course played. PGA professionals had difficulty with the courses fall away greens, high crosswinds, and very difficult rough. On courses like Shinnecock Hills, it's best to keep the ball in the fairway. There are similar principles in sales.
Viva Chicken, a popular Peruvian restaurant, opens in Newark
Viva Chicken, a popular Peruvian restaurant, opens in Newark Viva Chicken, a popular Peruvian rotisserie chicken restaurant based in Charlotte, North Carolina, opened in Newark today. The 96-seat restaurant is located in the Centre Pointe Plaza shopping center at 1103 Churchmans Road in Newark. This is the 10th location in the chain and the first outside of North Carolina or Utah.
Cover & Rossiter moves office to Little Falls Centre
Cover & Rossiter moves office to Little Falls Centre Cover & Rossiter, a full-service CPA and advisory firm, has moved from its Rockford Road office to the first floor of Little Falls Centre One in Wilmington between Lancaster Pike and Faulkland Road. “We recognized that in order to be a CPA and advisory firm positioned for growth well into the future, we needed a new location to support our expanding client base,” said Managing Director Marie Holliday.
State's top 10 real estate deals in 2018
DuPont Country Club, a roadside attraction and two Greenville shopping centers were among the 10 priciest real estate deals in the first half of 2018, according to CBRE. Many of the out-of-state buyers and international investors who visited Delaware to size up the market asked if there were more properties available, one real estate expert said.
LiteCure's laser therapy is in-demand
When some people think about LiteCure, they focus on the Newark-based company’s affiliations with professional and college teams across the country. Its laser wand is capable of relieving pain, stimulating healing and helping athletes get back to competition more quickly than other therapies.
Keeping antibiotics out of the food chain
At a sprawling plant along the Indian River in Millsboro, through three shifts on seven days a week, employees at Merck Animal Health manufacture vaccines and other pharmaceutical products for cats, dogs, pigs and cows. But like so much of the agriculture industry here in the First State, Merck’s biggest customer is the poultry industry. “[The plant is] running more or less around the clock,” says Executive Site Director Regina Holzbauer, who has been at the Millsboro location since 2015.
Delaware poultry processor faces class action lawsuit
Delaware poultry processor faces class action lawsuit (AP) — Nearly 700 people will be part of a class action lawsuit against a Delaware poultry processor over wastewater violations. A partner at law firm Baird, Mandalas and Brockstedt, Chase Brockstedt, tells WBOC-TV the lawsuit against Mountaire Farms will be filed Wednesday. Brockstedt says the plaintiffs must prove Mountaire’s wastewater discharge violations were negligent and reckless, causing injury and harm.
Dr. Carrie Gray resigns as head of Wilmington Renaissance Corporation
Wilmington Renaissance Corporation (WRC) announced on Monday that Dr. Carrie Gray will resign as managing director this month after serving the organization for two decades. “WRC and Wilmington would not be what they are today without the leadership and incredible commitment of Carrie Gray,” said Glenn Moore, board chair of WRC. “She worked tirelessly to make Wilmington a better place and she led the efforts to strengthen and transform WRC into a high-performing organization.
Souvenir shopping at the beach? Check out these restaurant-related retailers
Forget saltwater taffy and caramel corn: Several spots offer a side of memorable merchandise. One of Rehoboth’s most iconic restaurants, Grotto opened a 900-square-foot gift shop in First Street Station on May 25. There are neatly folded T-shirts and sweatshirts, as well as aprons, pizza pie-shaped dog toys, leashes imprinted with slices, greeting cards with custom illustrations, pizza pans, cell phone wallets, key chains and serving plates. The shop also sells bake-at-home pizza.
Just How Competitive is Your Business Anyway?
Every business owner launches his or her company wanting to be successful. But once you get out there, it usually becomes apparent that you’re not alone. To reach any level of success, you’ve got to be competitive with other similar businesses in your market. When strategic planning, one important question to regularly ask is: Just how competitive are we anyway? Objectively making this determination entails scrutinizing key factors that affect profitability, including: Industry environment.
Semester At Sea - What Will I Learn?
I have been fortunate enough to have never been discouraged from doing anything I want to do. Parents, teachers, and friends have always supported me. Maybe that is part of why I was so shocked when the study abroad office at Temple University tried to convince me not to do Semester at Sea. “You don’t get to learn the culture of a place,” they said. “You are always a tourist.” They tried to convince me to go to Europe.
Viewpoint: Wilmington Green Box tackles two problems at once
Jason Aviles Guest Columnist There are pockets of downtown Wilmington where two things are so scarce they’re practically non-existent: Entrepreneurial job opportunities and nutritious meals. But what if there was one simple way to address both of those issues? That’s been the unique vision of Wilmington Green Box, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit program that provides at-risk teens with entrepreneurial jobs while supplying urban communities with access to fresh produce and healthy goods.
Viewpoint: Revolutionizing teen engagement at The Warehouse
Logan Herringexecutive director of the Kingswood Community Center Sixteen percent of Wilmington teens drop out of high school. Thousands of jobs in and around the city remain unfilled. Clearly that equation does not work, but a passionate group of community leaders who care about the future of our city and our state are ready to make that problem add up.
Christiana Care Health System’s hospitals earn ‘Leader’ status in LGBTQ health care
For the seventh year in row, Christiana Care Health System’s Christiana and Wilmington hospitals have both been designated a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality, receiving a perfect score on the national Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational branch of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization.
Top 100 tax delinquent businesses in Delaware
Top 100 tax delinquent businesses in Delaware Delaware Division of Revenue Director Jennifer R. Hudson today released a list of the top 100 tax delinquent individuals and businesses on the Delinquent Taxpayers website The Division is required by law to post the lists, which include names, addresses and contact information. Businesses and individuals qualify if they owe more than $1,000, were not included on the last published list, and have received a judgement from the Division of Revenue.
Fire at Amazon facility in Delaware causes $1K in damage
Fire at Amazon facility in Delaware causes $1K in damage (AP) — Authorities say an accidental fire at an Amazon warehouse in Delaware resulted in an estimated $1,000 in damages to stock selection of product. Delaware State Assistant Fire Marshal Michael Chionchio told WDEL-FM that the Tuesday night fire was caused by static electricity igniting leaking vapor from a container of assorted aerosol cans in the Amazon Fulfillment Center’s processing area.
State panel boosts official Delaware revenue forecast
State panel boosts official Delaware revenue forecast (AP) — A state panel on Monday boosted Delaware’s official government revenue estimate by about $100 million, giving lawmakers more options in fashioning a budget for next fiscal year. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council increased its revenue forecast for the current year by $46 million compared to December’s estimate.
Clark Construction builds reputation in Middletown with renovations
Peach Tree Station on Wood Street in Middletown includes 25,000 square feet of office and retail space. It is one of many projects in downtown Middletown by Rick Clark, owner of Clark Construction. By Kim Hoey Special to Delaware Business Times Working on old buildings is the exploratory surgery of the construction world, according to Rick Clark. If that is the case, then Clark, owner of Clark Construction, is a master surgeon. He can’t seem to get enough of old building renovation.
Draper further expands radio offerings
Draper Media has expanded further into radio with the acquisition of MTS Broadcasting in Cambridge, Maryland, which comprises WAAI-FM, WTDK-FM, WCEM-FM and WCEM-AM. “Our audience will have more choices for music, information about local events and more access to WBOC’s local news and weather with the addition of these four radio stations,” said Craig Jahelka, president of Draper Media. Draper plans to bolster the quality of the FM broadcast signals and expand programming at the stations.
Vote to release marijuana legalization panel report fails
(AP) — A final report on issues surrounding marijuana legalization in Delaware failed to win a task force’s approval for its release Wednesday, but a Democratic lawmaker says the report will be made available to the General Assembly anyway. After lengthy discussion about a lack of details in the 16-page report, task force members voted to release it, subject to adding an appendix of materials submitted to the panel and a final meeting next week to address technical corrections.
More contaminated wells found in southern Delaware town
More contaminated wells found in southern Delaware town AP) — State environmental officials say more contamination has been found in private wells in a southern Delaware town where residents were advised last month not to drink the water. Officials say sampling of 41 private wells in Blades has found elevated levels of perfluorinated compounds in three of them.
CSC expands into finance and private equity markets
CSC expands into finance and private equity markets CSC today announced the expansion of its Global Financial Markets business in the U.S. The Delaware-based financial services agency will now offer its special purpose entity, independent director and fund administration business to the structured finance and private equity markets through its global brand.
5 things I know about: Networking
By Greg Starco-founder of Carvertise There is a big misconception that networking is a talent you are born with. Like playing a sport, or working out, networking is a skill and a muscle that needs practice and repetition. Here are some tips to get started. 1. Do not look beyond the person in front of you. Give everyone you talk to your full attention. It’s very disrespectful to look past someone who is talking to you in the hope of talking with someone else.
US economy grew at solid 2.6 percent rate in fourth quarter
(AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid rate of 2.6 percent in the final three months of last year, helped by the fastest consumer spending since the spring of 2016 and a big rebound in home construction. The fourth quarter advance in the gross domestic product, the country’s total output of goods and services, followed gains of just above 3 percent in the second and third quarters, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Bet on 2018 being the year Biden rises again
Founding Publisher Sam Waltz If you’re Chinese, or just like Chinese restaurants, you likely already know that 2018 is “the year of the dog.” But you don’t need to be a Democrat to know, or at least make an informed guess, that 2018 will be “the year of Joe Biden.” Bet on it. Yeah, I’ve heard all the reasons against it that you’ve heard. • “He’s too old. Born Nov.
Delaware to offer tax-advantaged account to disabled
Delaware to offer tax-advantaged account to disabled State Treasurer Ken Simpler announced this week that Delaware will join the National ABLE Alliance, a coalition of states committed to assisting people with disabilities, in offering a special tax-advantaged investment account for those with qualified disabilities. Money earned on the accounts will not be taxed as long its put towards disability-related expenses.
Delaware companies find value in autistic workers
(AP) — More and more Delaware companies are seeking out people with autism because they’re finding they have qualities — particularly their attention to detail and fierce loyalty — that make them high performing employees. Statistics show that about 70 to 90 percent of people with autism in the U.S. are highly underemployed or unemployed.
WSFS and SoFi partner on new deposit account
WSFS Financial Corporation has entered into a two-year partnership with SoFi Securities to offer payment processing and debit card sponsorship services for a new cash management account. The San Francisco-based startup provides student and consumer loans, but it lacks the infrastructure of a regular bank. WSFS will provide that backbone by handling ACH payment processing and debit card issuance.
Lane closures for Delaware's Route 1 set to begin Monday
Lane closures for Delaware’s Route 1 set to begin Monday (AP) — People who travel on Delaware’s Route 1 between U.S. 13 and Pole Bridge Road will have to start looking for an alternative route. The News Journal in Wilmington reported Sunday that the ongoing U.S. 301 Mainline Project is to blame. Parts of the new U.S. 301 bridge over Route 1 are scheduled be installed. Lane closures will start 9 p.m. Monday and run through Dec. 6. Some of the lane closures are partial.
New tech extends life of Delaware Memorial Bridge
New tech extends life of Delaware Memorial Bridge Delaware Memorial Bridge got a new cable humidification system this week. The state-of-the-art system reduces environmental exposure to the suspension cables by controlling air flow. The cables will be wrapped in an air tight material fitted with injection and exhaustion ports, powered by plants housed in the anchorages of the bridge.
Draper Media ends contract dispute with Verizon FiOS
The contract dispute that led to Verizon FiOS dropping three Draper Media stations from its lineup in September has been solved. Draper Media has reached a new multi-year agreement which immediately returns WBOC-TV, FOX21 and Antenna TV to Verizon FiOS customers in Sussex and Kent Counties. Verizon FiOS has also agreed to launch the Draper Media Spanish language station Telemundo Delmarva.
ABLE Accounts Can Benefit Loved Ones with Special Needs
For families with disabled loved ones who are potentially eligible for means-tested government benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), estate planning can be a challenge. On the one hand, you want to provide the most comfortable life possible for your family member. On the other hand, you don’t want to jeopardize his or her eligibility for needed government benefits. For many years, the most effective solution to this problem has been to set up a special needs trust (SNT).
Commission urged to reject Delmarva Power rate increase
Commission urged to reject Delmarva Power rate increase (AP) — State officials are urging Delaware’s Public Service Commission to reject Delmarva Power’s latest request to raise electricity rates. The Delaware Public Advocate and Public Service Commission staff is urging commission members to deny the rate increase at their meeting Thursday.
Pennsylvania voters OK property tax measure, elect judges
(AP) — Pennsylvania voters approved a constitutional amendment that could eventually lead to property tax cuts, elected a Republican justice to a full term on the state’s highest court and filled open slots on a pair of lower-level appeals courts in a low-turnout, off-year election. The most closely watched race was for Supreme Court. Justice Sallie Mundy beat Allegheny County Judge Dwayne Woodruff, a former Pittsburgh Steelers player, to win a full 10-year term.
Delaware panel weighs financial issues of legalized pot
Delaware panel weighs financial issues of legalized pot (AP) — State finance officials are advising caution as lawmakers consider legalizing recreational marijuana use in Delaware. At a task force meeting Wednesday, officials noted that any regulatory structure the state might set up could be pre-empted by federal law, and that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions remains a staunch foe of legalization.
Delaware gets high marks for small business friendliness
Delaware gets high marks for small business friendliness Thumbtack, an app that connects professionals with potential projects, today released the results of its 2017 Small Business Friendliness Survey. The San Francisco-based company surveyed 13,000 small business owners across 50 states and 80 cities on policies such as licensing requirements, tax regulations, labor regulations and health and safety rules. Delaware earned an A in all categories and ranked second out of 50 states.
Art Loop Wilmington launches website
Art Loop Wilmington launches website Art Loop Wilmington this month launched a new website to promote its monthly series of events. The self-guided event takes place on the first Friday of the month across art galleries, studios, museums and other art spaces. Some locations feature live entertainment and food and drink. The new website breaks down upcoming events by neighborhoods, including Trolley Square, North Wilmington, West End, and others.
Talk turkey with 118.9 million potential Thanksgiving hosts
Where to go for Thanksgiving 2017? Since President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday 154 years ago, Americans have been gathering around the table with family and friends. There are potentially 118.9 million places to eat dinner this year. That’s the number of occupied housing units across the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Survey.
Web training approved for alcohol servers
Web training approved for alcohol servers eTIPS, an online alcohol server training and certification program, has been approved by the Delaware Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioners and the Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement as a server education program consistent with state rules.
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