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A Weblog?
The column to the right, is a news/editorial/comment column. It is a weblog, also know as a blog.
The weblog thing comes from www.blogger.com, which offers us a convenient way to manage the posting, administratively. You don't really need to know all of that, but we have included this explanation so that you won't be confused by the term "blog".
Another important topic here is that since the column includes editorials and comments, you can be sure that we are just exercising our free speech rights as guaranteed by the Constitution and as not yet abridged by a reactionary opportunistic vocal minority.
opinions, everybody's got one...
If you would like your opinion published here, forward it for consideration and editorial review to: info@delawoffice.com.
Or add a comment. Comments by: YACCS
We encourage the exchange of responsible ideas.
The Sad State of Dispute Resolution- Why Can't We Just All Get Along?
Where is the best venue for dispute resolution?
I guess that one way of looking at it depends on where you stand in the dispute.
Your every day average Joe figures to have their best shot in a courtroom, possibly with a sympathetic jury. Businesses tend to favor a professionally managed arbitration proceeding.
The US Supreme Court has recently announced will take up a new arbitration dispute in the fall (CompuCredit Corp. and Synovus Bank v. Wanda Greenwood, 10-948) that is in line with this way of thinking. The Washington Post reported on it earlier this week:
Supreme Court to hear new arguments over arbitration between customers and companies
Perhaps the question best asked here is not what is the best venue for dispute resolution, rather what is the best deterrent to prevent disagreements from escalating into full blown disputes in the first place?
This blog has shared some perspective on his issue, particularly as it relates to the State of Delaware, in the past (here and here).
Are there alternatives?
Monday, January 31, 2011
Universal Recycling Bill
Do you hate separating out your recyclables, paying to have them picked up, or taking them to the recycling center? So much so, that you don’t recycle? Well, no more. A new law was signed Spring of 2010 to offer curbside recycling throughout the state of Delaware.
Starting in fall 2011, recycling bins and a regular recycling collection will be provided to all single-family homes. This service will be expanded to businesses and apartments over the next few years. The goal is to reduce the amount of trash that goes into expensive landfills, thus reducing the cost to the people of Delaware and reducing pollution as well.
The law eliminates the 5 cent deposit on bottles and replaces it with a 4 cent recycling fee. This fee will end by December 1, 2014 or possibly sooner if the recycling fee raises $22 million total. This fee creates the Delaware Recycling Fund, which will help purchase the bins and other equipment needed.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Position Available
Delaware Intercorp wants to expand their company with a new team member. They are looking to fill a part time office position for a responsible, hardworking person with good people skills who isn’t afraid to learn and to work. The skills needed for this position are good phone, written and in person communication skill. The applicant must be organized with a high attention given to detail. Proficiency is needed with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. The applicant must be able and willing to learn new computer applications in a fast paced multi-tasking environment that is their growing company.
Applicant must be able to maintain a pleasant disposition and positive attitude under stressful conditions. The compensation will start at $9.25 hourly rate and schedule advancement at 6 months and 1 year. The schedule will be Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2pm each day. These twenty hour weeks will start a transition to thirty hours per week within several months as training progresses. There are mandatory drug and record screenings.
Send resume to: Delaware Intercorp, Inc, Attn: Angelica Endres, 113 Barksdale Professional Center, Newark, DE 19711; or fax to (302) 266-9940; or email to angelica@delawareintercorp.com
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The President Shouldn't Travel
Really? I thought one of our head of state's duties was to travel and meet other heads of state, and receive them here. Sure, it would be great if that travel were free. The truth is that travel for our head of state is expensive. And it is necessary.
Recent media hoopla about it is just another example of the fraud that these political commentary and politicians are perpetrating upon the citizens of the United States. To publish such absolute lies and propaganda goes beyond responsible commentary and is more like fraud.
I am not for or against a particular politician or candidate. I am for honesty and integrity in our process, and for improving government.
There is a number of folks of various parties who make it their focus to negatively attack whoever and whatever decisions are made by our leaders. Negativity for the sake of negativity is a form of that fraud. I hope that most of us can see through the rhetoric. Although, sometimes I wonder.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Loud Commercials - Where can we turn?
I am frustrated on a daily basis with the lack of our government's responsiveness to the millions of physical assualt that are perpetrated upon us by loud commercial broadcasts over the television... broadcasts where the volume of the commercial is significantly louder than that of the programming.
The FCC, in true bureaucratic form has this to say:
Loud Commercials. The FCC does not regulate the volume of broadcast programming, including commercials. Surveys and technical studies reveal that the perceived loudness of particular broadcast matter is a subjective judgment that varies with each viewer and listener and is influenced by many factors, such as the material’s content and style and the voice and tone of the person speaking. The FCC has found no evidence that stations deliberately raise audio and modulation levels to emphasize commercial messages.
Manually controlling the set’s volume level or using the “mute” button with a remote control constitutes the simplest approach to reducing volume levels deemed to be excessive. Many television receivers are equipped with circuits that are designed to stabilize the loudness between programs and commercials. These functions usually must be activated through the receiver’s “set up/audio” menu. Should these techniques fail to resolve the problem, you may consider addressing any complaint about broadcast volume levels to the licensee of the station involved. Additional information about loud commercials can be found at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/backgroundnoise.html.
Talk about Noise!
Have there been any criminal assualt charges placed against the tv stations for bombarding us with those unwanted sound waves? Maybe there should be. Somehow there has to be some relief!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Emily's Fight - Pizza Event!
Please support Emily Knorr as she battles brain cancer (Optic Glioma).
Sunday, November 7, 2010
10 am to 10 pm
RUDY’S PIZZA
612 PLAZA DRIVE
FOUR SEASONS PLAZA
NEWARK, DE 19702
302-737-4150
Just MENTION “Emily’s Fight” and
25% of your bill will be donated!!!
DINE-IN or CARRY OUT
Thank you to Rudy’s Pizza
http://www.rudyspizzaitalian.com
Rudy’s Pizza is also making a personal donation to this fundraising effort!!!
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Important Words that become Impotent
I have become saddened by the overuse of some words.... words that used to have meaning to me.... cool words like "elite". I hear it so much now that by my understanding of the definition, it is by definition no longer elite. Other words that I now tend to ignore as they seem to be more hype and background noise than actual information exchanging vehicles... are: new; best. I found this list of the 10 most overused words in metal journalism, and found it to be interesting. I didn't know what "metal journalism" was until I checked out the site. I guess that phrase isn't overused.
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