1 Opal meaning is highly regarded in many ancient cultures Hindu, Greek, Roman for its powers of foresight. 2  Opal Talisman and Amulets are considered a symbol of ever changing fortune and healing powers.  Opal is said to have holistic powers and gives the wearer an understanding of higher powers.
Montgomery County Will Raise Minimum Wage To $11.50 by 2017. Montgomery County, MD, one of the most affluent counties in America, has voted to increase the minimum wage to $11.50 by 2017; this is $4.25 higher than the current federal wage minimum, The Washington Post reports.
Maryland raises minimum wage to $10.10. Most minimum wage workers in Maryland will see their pay rise in January, 2015. Maryland is the latest state to boost its minimum wage. The state legislature on Monday approved a bill that raises the wage floor from $7.25 to $10.10 by 2018, and Gov. Martin O'Malley is expected to sign it into law.