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Which Branch Would Be Best For Me?

By Rob

Alright- I’m a female Junior in high school with a 4.0+, a Varsity letter from Freshman year, a 1960 on the SAT for my first time, I’m physically fit, and I speak rudimentary Spanish, understand a bit of German, and am teaching myself Arabic. I want to go to one of the service academies, but… »

Im Sick Of Going To Places And Having To Put Up With Preps Staring At Me And Laughing Cuz Im Not Like Them?

By Rob

are there ANY emo or scene hangouts in MARYLAND…..geez….itd be good if there were…cuz i need to get out of my PREPPY neigborhood and get away from preps…they piss me off..if yur a prep, well too bad. dont even answer if yur gonna say stuff that has nothing to do with EMo or scene hangouts…. »

How Do You Feel About The Md. State Police Who Classified 53 Nonviolent Activists As Terrorists?

By Rob

That were subsequently added to the no-fly list.
Police Superintendent Terrence B. Sheridan revealed at a legislative hearing that the surveillance operation, which targeted opponents of the death penalty and the Iraq war, was far more extensive than was known when its existence was disclosed in July.
The department started sending letters of notification Saturday to the… »

What More Should I Add To My Student Council Speech?

By Rob

I have lots of passion and deeply want this position
Hi I am ———- and I want to be your 2nd Vice President for the 2008-2009 school year. A few months ago I watched some the best student leaders in Maryland go on to be an officer of the Maryland Association of student council. … »

Do You Feel Sorry For Americans Caught Hiring Illegal Immigrants?

By Rob

The owner of Annapolis Painting Services pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to knowingly employing illegal immigrants and then laundering the proceeds from that unlawful activity.
Robert Bontempo Jr., 47, of Annapolis’ Bay Ridge community, faces up to 15 years in prison and $500,000 in fines when sentenced Sept. 4 in U.S. District Court in Baltimore,… »

Who Cammanded The Union Army At Antietam?

By Rob

The Eighth Regiment was organized at Camp Buckingham, Hartford, in September, 1861. It was commanded by Colonel Edward Harland of Norwich, who had recently returned from a three months’ service in the field as a Captain in the Third Regiment.
The regiment left Hartford October 17th, and for a fortnight was in camp of instruction at… »

Why Do People & Illegals Protest That Illegal Aliens Should Have Every Right As Citizen Of America ?

By Rob

Some of the bills would cut off benefits to people who can’t prove they’re in the U.S. Legally. From Mexico, El Salvador and beyond, Maryland’s latino community wants equal rights for all immigrants..Ok right here are they saying that illegals deserve benefits regardless of lack of proper documention ? Angelo Solera, who came to the… »

Why Is There Such A Huge Wage Difference Across States For The Same Type Of Jobs?

By Rob

The difference in wages for the same jobs across different American states is crazy. Take for example different Police Officers across states. The starting wage of a Police Officer in Jackson, MS is $23,000 a year, rising to about $25,000 after a few years service. While, on the other hand, take a police officer in… »

Can I Afford This Apartment?

By Rob

This apartment is a place I want but I am not sure I can afford it and would like some input and opinions please.
The monthly breakdown:
rent would be: $1249 (special price of 250 off market price)
electric: $100
water: $25
internet: $50
I make around $3000 a month and have no car payments, a small credit card bill and… »

Is This Another Good Reason Why We Should Be Denying Licenses To Illegal Immigrants?

By Rob

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — In an online Spanish language chat room, people from all over the East Coast seek tips on how to get driver’s licenses in Maryland even though they don’t live there.
Businesses run classified ads in Spanish-language publications in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland urging “undocumented Hispanic friends” to take advantage of the… »