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Controversy over A-Level examinations in German school
By Fidan Karimova | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The article below is from the Carl-von-Ossietzky-Gymnasium school newspaper, located in Hamburg, Germany. The article deals with the newly implemented A-Level examination, a test that is taken by all graduating students in thirteenth grade in Hamburg schools. The A-Level exam is very similar to the standardized testing in American schools.
Governor pushes highway plan
By Jeremy Goodman | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »
On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the period of public comment ended on Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s (R) proposed intercounty connector (ICC), a highway that would link Interstate 270 near Rockville with Interstate 95 near Laurel. Ehrlich has labeled the ICC "his top transportation priority,” and the Maryland General Assembly is expected to vote on the project before the legislative session ends on April 11.
Photo: Bethesda - Bethesda Row
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Bethesda Row features movies that are not played at most average movie theaters. It's movies are mostly independent and foreign films.
Photo: Takoma Station
By Diana Frey | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
The outside of the Takoma Metro station, one of the stops now featured on Silver Chips Online's new Metro section.
Click here to see a gallery of Metro pictures.
Doug Williams
By Danielle Foster | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Washington Redskin Doug Williams was the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. He was named the MVP of the Super Bowl XXII, after leading his team to a 42-10 defeat of the Denver Broncos.
Photo: Pentagon - Lacoste
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Spike Lee
By Zahra Gordon | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Undoubtedly, one of the most controversial directors in America is Spike Lee, a man who has enjoyed a prosperous career of more than 15 years. Lee has not only created great films but has built a production empire consisting of his own record label, 40 Acres & A Mule Musicworks, his own production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and his own chain of clothing stores, Spike's Joint.
Photo: Friendship Heights - Maggianos
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Maggiano's restaurant, located near the Friendship Heights station.
Click here for a review of Maggiano's.
Photo: Foster Brothers Coffee
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: woodley Park - sake club
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Friendship Heights - Mazza Gallerie
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Doug Williams
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Doug Williams, football player for the Washington Redskins.
Photo: Pentagon City Station
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Farragut North - Starbucks
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Court House - Boston Market
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
These restuarants and stores line the street across from the entrance to the Court House station.
Photo: Court House - AMC Movie Theater
By Shannon Egan | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Tenleytown - Hudson trail Outfitters
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Friendship Heights Station
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Friendship Heights station
Photo: Metro Center - E Street Cinema
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
E Street Cinema near Metro Center
Photo: Friendship Heights - Neiman-Marcus
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Cleveland Park Station
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Cleveland Park Station
Photo: Pentagon City - J.Crew
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Keanu Reeves in "Constantine"
By | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
The brooding Keanu Reeves as John Constantine in "Constantine."
UPDATE: His first and last day at Blair
By Allison Elvove, Fidan Karimova | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »
On Monday, Jan. 31, junior Abrahm Gurmu died of heart disease. It was his first day at Blair. Abrahm, who was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, came to America eight months ago to pursue a better education. "He was very eager to go to school," said Abrahm's cousin, senior Namerud Admasu. Abrahm was also a model student back at home in Addis Keteema School, according to his older brother, Dawit Gurmu, who said Abrahm was one of 10,000 students, out of a pool of five million, to receive a high score on an important nationwide exam.
Photo: Friendship Heights - Saks Fifth Avenue
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
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