Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Students in Anne Arundel County are learning personal finance skills with the help of a computer program.
Kids across Anne Arundel County are being introduced to computer technology earlier in life, and schools in Maryland are trying to teach kids how to afford the smartphones, laptops and flatscreen televisions they want with lessons on personal finances. In 2010, the Maryland State Department of Education started requiring schools to provide financial education, beginning in September 2011. Each jurisdiction in the state was tasked with implementing the un-funded requirements. Junior Achievement of Central Maryland (JACMD) has helped area schools meet the requirement, and now students in Anne Arundel County are learning how to save and spend with the computer program JA Finance Park. "It's very important for children to have the opportunity …
Didn't plan a whole weekend away? Here are a few places where you can go to for just the day.
Not everyone plans a getaway for Memorial Day weekend. But if you don't want to be stuck in the house with the kids for three days, a solidly-planned day trip with the family may do you some good. To avoid traffic, don't travel Friday evening through Saturday morning and Sunday evening through Monday. Which leaves Saturday and Sunday as days to take one of these day trips. There's lots to do Memorial Day weekend in Annapolis. You could take a boat out onto the water, feast on crabs, or check out a free concert. If you go you may want to take a look at the hours of operation of the museums you might want to visit and plan your day around that since some places may be closed this weekend. However, City Dock is open, full of shops, …
The annual tradition of topping Herndon Monument was fulfilled Monday afternoon by the class of 2016.
Though drenched in sweat, lard and even a little bit of blood, the U.S. Naval Academy's class of 2016 reached the peak of Herndon Monument and placed a midshipmen's hat at the top. Watch a video of the climactic final moments of the climb here. An hour into the event, the hat was knocked off by flying clothing, but the event wouldn't end until someone put it back on top. Just over an hour and a half after the event began, a plebe named Patrick Lien of Orlando, FL came the closest to the peak and was able to toss a cap to the top, ending the event to the cheers of all of his classmates. The young men and women chanted, "Plebes no more," in celebration.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Watch as a plebe finally tops the statue with the help of his classmates.
Covered in sweat, water, lard and blood, the U.S. Naval Academy's class of 2016 continued a legacy in climbing Herndon Monument on Monday. The annual event is all a part of a rite of passage for the academy's freshmen class. Herndon, a 21-foot tall monument, was covered in greasy lard before the event began, and a naval hat was placed at its peak, stuck down with a mound of lard. The plebes had to find a way up to the top, to take the hat. Tossed shirts and socks clung to the monument with a satisfying smacking sound—clothing is used to mop away the lard and ensure a firm grasp on the structure. Bodies were chained together and climbed over to reach the peak. An hour into the event, the hat was knocked off by flying clothing, but the …
Looking for a job in town? There are several jobs nearby posted over the last week.
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Police said a stolen car was the cause of a five-car motor vehicle accident on Friday.
Annapolis police said a five-car crash on Friday may have been the result of a botched car theft. An Annapolis police officer responded Friday evening to a report of a collision at the intersection of Charles Street and Cathedral Street. Upon arrival, the officer learned the driver of the vehicle that caused the wrecks had already fled. According to the police report, witnesses said the driver of an Acura struck a parked Ford Mustang, then a parked Mini Cooper, then crossed the street and struck a Ford Taurus, a tree and finally a Lexus before fleeing the vehicle. A woman approached the officer saying she was the owner of the Acura, which she said had been stolen. Her car had been locked, but she kept a valet key in the center console. …
First played in 2008, the bowl was previously played in RFK Stadium.
The Military Bowl is moving to military property. According to a report in The Capital Gazette, an agreement will be announced Monday to move the college football game from to the U.S Naval Academy's Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, starting with this year's game on Dec. 27. Sponsor Northrop Grumman historically gives 5,000 tickets to each Military Bowl to military personnel, according to the report, which also states a "military village" will be set up in the stadium parking lot to promote American armed forces. The game was previously played at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. Navy played the inaugural game—then called the EagleBank Bowl—in 2008, losing to Wake Forest by a score of 29-19. In 2010, Maryland beat East …
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
What advice did the first lady give graduates? Will electricity rates go up - again? Get all the Maryland news with one click on Patch.
By Patch Staff It was a big news week in Maryland last week, with a visit by the first lady, a commuter nightmare in Montgomery and a heads up for a sixth casino in the state. All the headlines from 48 Patch sites across Maryland: Berliner Calls for Better Electricity Service with 'Utility 2.0' Montgomery County Council Member Roger Berliner asked the Maryland Public Service Commission to require that substantial changes be made to electricity services in the state. Meanwhile, Pepco is asking for permission to raise rates. Michelle Obama to Bowie State Grads: It's Time to Feel Hungry Again In a speech rich with historical references, the first lady reminded the BSU class of 2013 why education is important. Report: Quince Orchard Students…
