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[21 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
City Of Wilmington Implements Cell Phone Ordinance Helpful Information From the Personal Injury Attorneys of Morris James LLP

The City of Wilmington, Delaware has issued a substitution to Ordinance No. 09-041 regarding the use of mobile phones within its city limits. Following are some highlights of the new ordinance.

Business & Finance, General »

[20 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
Fading Pensions Add Another Challenge To The Retirement Equation

Employer-sponsored retirement benefits, along with other employee perks, are experiencing tough times. The fact is, pension plan retirement income, generously calculated based on years of service and attained earnings and adjusted to account for the cost of living, is simply too expensive for most businesses to maintain. The increased requirements around pension plan funding combined with a brutal stock market, shrinking profits and stockholder demand have created an extremely unfavorable environment for the continuation of employer-funded retirement plans.

Family, General, Health & Medicine »

[17 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
New Study Reports Three Times More People Receiving Health Care Support at Home Rather Than in Nursing Homes or Assisted-Living Facilities

According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, approximately 7.5 million individuals currently receive long-term care at home because of an acute illness, long-term health condition, permanent disability, or terminal illness. That compares to only 1.5 million in nursing homes and 1.1 million in assisted-living facilities who receive similar care for the same types of conditions. That means nearly three times more people are receiving care at home rather than in a residential facility.

Family, General, Health & Medicine »

[17 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
Respite: Wanted — And Required!

Millions of baby boomers are treading water — holding down full-time jobs, taking care of kids, and watching over aging parents. But Dr. Penny Wolfe, neuropsychologist at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, says that assuming the role of caregiver should come with a warning label.

Community, Education, Events, Family, Fulfillment and Wellness, General »

[17 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
2010 Soroptimist International of Dover Club Scholarship Awards

Soroptimist International of Dover is seeking applicants for the 2010 Scholarship awards, the Women’s Opportunity Award and the Violet Richardson Award. The Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award is a cash award that is granted to a woman who is a head of household and striving to overcome adversity through continuing her education.

Business & Finance, Community, Events, General »

[17 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
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Arts & Leisure, Community, Events, Fulfillment and Wellness, General »

[17 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
The Harmonettes Bring Harmony to Delaware

The Harmonettes are always looking for women of all ages, from 13 to 99, who love to sing. The chorus sings four-part barbershop harmony and enjoys singing at a variety of venues in Kent and Sussex Counties. Rehearsals are held from 6:45 to 9:00 PM at 101 S. Walnut Street, Milford, Delaware, 19963 in the First Presbyterian Church. Please contact either Margaret at 302-645-8769 or Ann at 302-335-3052. For more information about the Harmonettes, go to www.firststateharmonettes.com.

Fulfillment and Wellness, General, Health & Medicine »

[17 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
Oxford House can be a Life-Saver for those Recovering from Substance Abuse

What Oxford House gives a former homeless person or prison inmate is an address and the chance to get started at a job, even if the resident is making minimum wage. The required amount for rent and household expenses is usually $100 per week. The housemates also help support each other in the struggle to stay sober, and are charged with the responsibility to evict a resident who is caught using alcohol or drugs again.

Fashion & Beauty, General, Health & Beauty »

[17 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
Emerging Trends in Eyewear

As a dedicated leader in eye care, we proudly offer expert Rimless Aesthetic Style Consultations. Each unique consultation includes face, eye and brow shape analysis, color harmonization and lifestyle assessments to find the perfect eyewear styles and lens selections for your customized look.

General, Health & Medicine »

[17 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
Ch-Ch-Change…

It is that time of year when people want to initiate some significant lifestyle modifications. Whether one is wanting to lose weight, start exercising, or even quit smoking, all individuals go through what behavior experts call “The Stages of Readiness to Change.”