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Fin24.com | Take a peek at Cape Town's luxury property sales in 2019

The Cape Town metro scooped the highest prices paid for residential property in South Africa this year, says the MD of Seeff Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl.




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Governor Jack Markell, Senator Coons and other Public Officials Join Ingerman for Groundbreaking at Newark, Delaware’s Alder Creek

Delaware Governor Jack Markell, Senator Chris Coons and Newark Mayor Polly Sierer were among the officials who joined representatives from Ingerman today to break ground on Alder Creek, Delaware’s newest affordable housing community. Other attendees included State Representative Paul Baumbach, DSHA Director Anas Ben Addi, HUD Regional Administrator Jane Vincent, Newark Housing Authority Executive Director Marene Jordan, Ingerman Development Principal David Holden and Capital One Vice President Thomas Houlihan.




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One week in hospital

A woman in Halle, Germany, comes to know Christ during her stay in the hospital.




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Get Involved in International Education Week

How you can celebrate global education during International Education Week 2016.




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As finals week approaches, campus experts offer study-at-home tips

This semester, due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, students will be doing their finals at home on their computers. This creates a few potential challenges, such as inability to access physical library resources, faulty internet connections, and lingering stress from upcoming final exams. Luckily, faculty and staff are doing their best to accommodate their students’ needs in these trying times -- through virtual means.




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Fin24.com | Uptick in business owners seeking jobs

There has been a notable increase in the number of black entrepreneurs seeking to re-enter the corporate world, say recruitment agencies.




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Ronald A. Wolk, Education Week Founder Who Launched New Era for K-12 Journalism, Dies at 86

His decades of work as an editor, publisher, and thought leader helped elevate the national conversation about education at a pivotal time for public policy.




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New Magazine Seeks to Bring 'Civil Discourse' to Education Debate

Headed up by former Los Angeles superintendent John E. Deasy, The Line will feature a variety of viewpoints on major K-12 issues.




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Bringing bread to Uzbeks

OM works behind the scenes to help Uzbek believers who are providing spiritual bread for their people also provide physical bread for their families.




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Pray for Uzbeks

In learning the Uzbek language, OMers gain insights into Uzbek culture and worldview, thus gaining greater understanding in how to pray for them.




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Seeking work but finding faith

An Uzbek woman travels to Russia in search of work and finds God instead.




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Seeking merit from God

An OMer shares with a local Muslim man through the concept of earning merit with God.




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A week for the Holy Spirit

For two days, the OM Chile Agape Team share with homeless people about the Holy Spirit and witness miracles.




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Education Week American Education News Site of Record - News

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Wazni: Lebanon seeks $28 billion funds over next four years

Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni said Tuesday that Lebanon needs around $28 billion financial injection over the next four years.




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Attorney General Jennings challenges Trump administration’s move to gut asylum seekers’ protections

Coalition of 21 attorneys general argues changes violate federal law and judicial precedent Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined Friday a group of 21 state attorneys general to challenge the Trump administration’s proposed changes to asylum standards. If implemented, these changes would allow the Executive branch to arbitrarily deny asylum claims to immigrants seeking haven from […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
  • News

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Attorney General seeks dissolution of 15 Delaware LLCs and corporations used for criminal activities

Fraudulent companies include shells owned by Manafort, Gates, and Cohen; others used to undermine democratic processes and launder drug money Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that the she has filed actions in the state Court of Chancery to dissolve 15 Delaware business entities for involvement in criminal activities. State law allows the Attorney General […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
  • News

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Celebrate National Library Week April 8-14

(Dover, DE) – This week, Delaware joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries enrich their communities through the transformative services and expertise they offer. April 8-14, 2018 is National Library Week, the annual celebration of the life-changing work of libraries, librarians, and library workers. People of all ages can collaborate, try out new […]




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Visit Delaware Showcases Endless Discoveries with 360 Virtual Tour for National Travel and Tourism Week

WILMINGTON – You can now see Delaware like never before with a breathtaking virtual tour of the state’s endless discoveries. At Nemours Estate Monday, as part of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), Governor John Carney, Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and Delaware Tourism Director Liz Keller showcased the experience that takes visitors on […]




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Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: “A Sailor’s Life for Me” in Lewes, Del. over the 2018 Memorial Day weekend

Event provides visitors with an opportunity to experience seafaring lives of adventure, romance, excitement and hardships, and to honor mariners who made the ultimate sacrifice.




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State Treasurer to Celebrate National Library Week at Frankford Public Library

State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis will join the Frankford Public Library for their Community Connect Night on Monday, April 8 to celebrate National Library Week. National Library Week is an annual celebration that began in 1958 to highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and communities. “Libraries in Delaware […]




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Shelter” by Ekaterina Popova

On view from June 7-28, 2019 Free opening reception on Friday, June 7 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (May 30, 2019) – Shelter, an exhibition of oil and watercolor paintings by Ekaterina Popova, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from June 7-28, 2019. The artist will host a free opening reception on Friday, […]




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Delaware Celebrating National Summer Learning Week (July 8-13)

Delaware Joins Thousands of Education Champions across the Country in Celebration of National Summer Learning Week (July 8-13)  Delaware’s First Lady, Tracey Quillen Carney, Delaware Libraries, and the United Way join the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) in celebrating National SummerLearning Week, a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer; ensuring young people return to school ready to succeed. Delawareans […]




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F&B: Tapping the health-seekers

Last year, PepsiCo, too, had reduced the salt content in two of its Lay’s chips variants and introduced Kurkure Multigrain packs with 21% lesser sodium.




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Swiggy doesn’t obsess over competition: COO Vivek Sunder

Not every urban customer has ordered from us yet, and very few are ordering more than 20 meals a month from us. There is enough and more to be done in the food delivery marketplace




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Akshay Bector of Cremica Food on how he unwinds in weekends

I usually have six to seven meetings in a day — with the sales and marketing teams on current campaigns and updates on products in the pipeline or meeting various stakeholders.




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UFC Returns After Seven-Week Sporting Shutdown

UFC chief Dana White got the green light in Florida to hold bouts without spectators and will televise UFC 249 from Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jacksonville.




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Court Seeks Government Reply Over Challenge to Mandatory Aarogya Setu App

"Such coercive and forcible extraction of personal information from an individual is unheard of in a democratic and republic setup and it is attribute of a dictatorial system," the petition said.




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Apple to Reopen Some Stores in the US Next Week

Apple on Friday said it will begin gradually reopening its retail shops in the US next week, taking pandemic precautions such as making sure everyone in them wears masks.




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Rupee Weakens By 45 Paise Against Dollar In Holiday-Truncated Week

The rupee started the session at 75.36 and appreciated to as high as 75.26 paise against the US currency during the four-hour session, amid sharp gains in domestic equities and weakness in the dollar...




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Bank Loans Rose 6.7% In Two Weeks To April 24, Says RBI

Non-food credit fell Rs 67,910 crore to Rs 102.17 lakh crore, while food credit fell Rs 1,430 crore to Rs 52,643 crore.



  • Banking & Financial Services

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Government Had Rs 1.66 Lakh Crore Loans From RBI In May 1 Week

State governments had Rs 3,823 crore loans from RBI in the week ended May 1, compared with Rs 1,063 crore in the previous week, the release showed.




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Delaware Dept. of Labor, Vo-Techs Host Adult Education Apprenticeship Open House for National Apprenticeship Week

WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware Department of Labor will be celebrating the Fifth Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) with three open house events, one in each county throughout the state from 6 – 7 pm to showcase the value of apprenticeship in the community. Secretary Cerron Cade from The Delaware Department of Labor will be […]




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Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

In recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be lowered to half-staff.



  • Flag Status
  • Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)
  • Office of Management and Budget
  • Office of the Governor

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Free beekeeping event on Sept. 21

Learn about beekeeping basics, beehives, honey production and more at a free Open Hive Event sponsored by the Delaware Beekeepers Association. The free public event will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 21 at Redden State Forest, Georgetown.




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Delaware Forest Service seeks motivated recruits for wildfire training

The Delaware Forest Service is seeking qualified and interested individuals for its upcoming series of wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. Ideal candidates should be: at least 18 years of age, physically and mentally fit, motivated to learn, and willing to travel for two weeks or more for out-of-state assignments.




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Beekeeping 101 workshop scheduled for January 18

A Beekeeping 101 workshop will be held Jan. 18 for anyone interested in the art and science of beekeeping. The event will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Delaware State University Research & Outreach Center, 844 Smyrna-Leipsic Road, Smyrna.




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Woodland Management Workshop at Del. Ag. Week on Jan. 17

"Invading Your Forest," a workshop on managing invasive species in Delaware woodlands, will be held on Friday, January 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ACE building-Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington.



  • Department of Agriculture
  • Forest Service
  • Delaware Department of Agriculture
  • Delaware Forest Service
  • Delaware Forestry Association
  • Invasive species
  • University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

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Delaware Forest Service seeking motivated recruits for wildfire training

The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) is seeking recruits to enroll in its upcoming wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. Candidates should be at least 18 years of age, physically and mentally fit, motivated to learn, and willing and able to travel for at least two weeks or more (usually during the summer) for out-of-state fire assignments. Previous firefighting experience is not required. The deadline for course registration is January 3, 2015.




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Delaware Ag Week marketing workshop grows to full day

Farmers and agricultural professionals attending Delaware Ag Week 2015 can now get even more business advice and expertise, as the Delaware Department of Agriculture is expanding its popular direct marketing workshop to a full day.



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Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating Ongoing Agricultural Efforts at the Delaware State Fair

Governor Markell shares his highlights from Governor’s Day at the 2015 Delaware State Fair.




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Delaware Forest Service seeks trainees for wildfire classes

The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) is seeking trainees for its annual wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. No previous experience needed. Applicants should be over 18 years old, physically fit, motivated, and willing to travel for at least two weeks (usually during the summer) on out-of-state fire assignments. Interested candidates should contact Kyle Hoyd, DFS Wildland Fire Program Administrator at (302) 698-4548 or kyle.hoyd@state.de.us to register. The deadline to sign up is February 17, 2016.




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Delaware beekeepers can join BeeCheck protection program

Delaware beekeepers can now participate in a new online tool to help protect them from pesticides that may drift due to weather or wind.



  • Department of Agriculture

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Veteran sought for beekeeping opportunity

DOVER — Delaware veterans interested in beekeeping can apply to be part of the Planting Hope Apiary project, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced. One veteran will be selected to receive training and mentoring, beehive materials, protective gear, and bees to help establish the hives. Extraction and honey bottling equipment will be arranged, with the […]



  • Department of Agriculture

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USDA seeks feedback from Delaware farmers on 2017 crop production and supply levels

The Delaware Department of Agriculture is urging farmers to participate in the two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey, conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASS will survey nearly 400 farmers across Delaware to determine crop production and supply levels in 2017. “As an $8 billion industry, agriculture plays a major role in Delaware’s economy,” said Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse. “The information that our farmers provide is critical to helping everyone – from fellow farmers to lawmakers to extension professionals – make decisions that will impact our industry. It is critical that NASS has the most accurate data, so I urge Delaware farmers to participate in the June Surveys.”



  • Department of Agriculture
  • Delaware Department of Agriculture
  • farmers
  • NASS
  • National Agricultural Statistics Service
  • USDA

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Delaware wildfire crew on fire near Meeker, Colorado

A wildfire crew from the Delaware Forest Service is now working on the 300-acre Wilson Fire, located 9 miles north of Meeker, Colorado in Rio Blanco County. Started by lightning on July 7, the blaze is currently 15 percent contained and is threatening oil and gas production equipment. Delaware’s crew is comprised of 17 firefighters from Delaware and three from West Virginia. The crew flew from Harrisburg, PA on Sunday to the Rocky Mountain region along with teams from Maryland, New Hampshire, and two crews from Pennsylvania.




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USDA seeks feedback from Delaware farmers on 2017 small grains production

Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse is reminding farmers to complete the small grain production survey that has been sent out to nearly 300 producers by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The agency is taking a comprehensive look into the 2017 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats, barley, and rye. 



  • Department of Agriculture
  • Delaware Department of Agriculture
  • farmers
  • National Agricultural Statistics Service
  • survey
  • USDA

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Got what it takes to fight wildfires? Delaware Forest Service seeks new trainees

The Delaware Forest Service is seeking new recruits for its upcoming wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School (1461 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904). No previous experience is needed. Candidates should be over 18, physically fit, motivated to learn, and willing to travel for at least two weeks (usually during the summer) for out-of-state fire assignments. This year’s training will take place over two separate weekend sessions: The first is on October 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day (lunch included). The second is on November 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day (lunch included). The cost for each session is $50. Register by October 16 by contacting the State Fire School at (302) 739-4773 or email: fire.school@state.de.us.



  • Department of Agriculture
  • Forest Service
  • News
  • Delaware Forest Service
  • Delaware State Fire School
  • Delaware wildfire crew

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USDA seeks feedback from Delaware farmers on 2018 crop production and supply levels

During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will contact around 350 producers across Delaware to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2018.



  • Department of Agriculture
  • Delaware Department of Agriculture
  • Delaware Secretary of Agriculture
  • Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse
  • farmers
  • June Surveys
  • NASS
  • National Agricultural Statistics Service
  • USDA

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Spotted Lanternfly found last week in Dover was a hitchhiker

The spotted lanternfly found in Kent County last week hitched a ride down to Dover where she was found dead and reported by a local citizen. “When you look at the Dover find, there are a few key points that help classify this specimen as a hitchhiker,” said Hauss.