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.
The starting salary for firefighters in Anne Arundel County, Maryland is around $36,000 per year, slightly higher than salaries in Baltimore County ($34,000 per year), while in Howard County it is over $45,000 per year, and in Prince George's County it is $40,800.abour unions can have a significant impact on salary figures, with some local unions negotiating salary rates twice the national average. In 2004, for example, the Orange County Firefighters Union had achieved an average salary for their members of $92,000 per year, which is approximately $44.23 per hour.