Word: md
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...schools' milk has threatened to stop delivery this week unless its bill is paid -- the district owes about $2.5 million to its creditors. Central Falls, R.I., has asked the state to take over its schools rather than be forced to fire almost 100 of its 200 teachers. Montgomery County, Md., an affluent suburb of Washington, must locate $65 million in savings next year. "We're trying to find a way not to cut into classroom programs," says Brian Porter, director of information for the school system, "but not hurting classroom teaching is next to impossible...
...Silver Spring, MD native has tried to follow the lead of senior center Ciavaglia in an effort to bring his game beyond the ordinary. Citing the ECAC scoring leader's quick hands, and his speed with the puck, Mallgrave notes that Ciavaglia has succeeded--much like Boston College's Dave Emma--without overpowering size...
...Pathological Gambling, based in Baltimore. "The message they're conveying is that gambling is not a vice but a normal form of entertainment." Researchers also point to unstable families, low self-esteem and a societal obsession with money. "At the casinos you feel very important," says Rich of Bethesda, Md., a young recovering addict. "When you're spending money at the tables, they give you free drinks and call you Mister...
...sophomore history major from Chevy Chase, Md., was a former high school All-America lacrosse player at prep school in Lawrenceville, N.J., where he played on state championship hockey and lacrosse teams...
...businesses give the programs high marks. "Graduates with the warranty card come in with a work ethic," says Susan Levering, director of human services at Branch Electric Supply Co. in Upper Marlboro, Md., which has five full-time employees with Prince George's County's Guaranteed Employability Certificate. "They are willing to learn...