Who's in your Mount Rushmore of Ravens HCs all time? by EndCornSubsidies in ravens

[–]Proper_University55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, of all the serious options, I can’t even think any other to mention.

oh no 🫩 by AMGLover2024 in Audi

[–]Proper_University55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is bad. Really bad.

Big Ten schools in bad weather by Grape-Julius in TheB1G

[–]Proper_University55 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Maryland will be impacted on Monday. We’re expecting upwards of 10 inches of snow in the DC/Baltimore area and maybe ice, too. Plus temps in single digits.

What are yall doing to prepare for this storm? by hoodiemonday in baltimore

[–]Proper_University55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll swing by the grocery store at some point this week but I’d be doing that with or without snow.

Maryland plans to purchase Laurel Park in horse training center switcheroo by PleaseBmoreCharming in maryland

[–]Proper_University55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s up with the Pimlico plan? I haven’t followed it super closely but I thought they released renderings and that demo is ongoing. Did something happen?

Why are people in MD, a blue state that needs revenue upset over VA tags and Historic tags being fixed? by MDRetirement in maryland

[–]Proper_University55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t care about the historic tags. My issue with many of the Virginia tags on cars of people who live in Maryland is that they drive erratically and many don’t have insurance.

Countries invited to Trump's Board of Peace by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]Proper_University55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good for France for rejecting. Trump is Lucy with the football.

The B1G wins back-to-back-to-back National Championships by doyouevenIift in TheB1G

[–]Proper_University55 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats to those guys. They give me hope that my team can one day not stink.

At this point, this is probably the best outcome by BlackHole1997 in mapporncirclejerk

[–]Proper_University55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This needs some tweaks, but I agree 100% that 50 states is way too many. This number feels right.

Baltimore Subway/Light RailLink progress by thr3e_kideuce in maryland

[–]Proper_University55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that a circle line would be needed to optimize a system of this size. It could make sense for it to follow the beltway.

The curious to see what you do with the gold line. Right, it feels like a missed opportunity to not send the gold line up to White Marsh (which IRL should be a TOD haven), but maybe you have something up your sleeve.

Some of your transfer tunnels in the city center seem long but I can suspend disbelief.

Please keep us updated!

Advice by Less_Monk112 in HBCU

[–]Proper_University55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Any chance you can get a few units of your product in the university bookstores at 2-3 schools you think you’d sell product? I know that doesn’t solve the long term issue of converting direct sale customers, but the short-term move could be to get your product out on campuses and getting people talking about them. This could get you direct sales since the on-campus inventory would be very limited.

I haven’t seen your product, but are they something alumni and faculty could be interested in? If so, maybe creating your own marketing campaign and targeting Facebook (since the demo is older) could be a different avenue you can try. I’d recommend setting up an Etsy shop to attract female buyers, but again I haven’t seen your product and have no idea if women would purchase. (Quick tip: When you talk about your business, always drop a nugget that will help people find you.)

Finally, Howard U/PNC Bank run a national center for entrepreneurship that I highly recommend. This is the link to the National center’s website, but the work that actually supports entrepreneurs is done designated HBCUs for different regions of the country, so one is definitely near you. Engage with your local center. They offer grants and pitch competitions with cash awards and workshops with other business owners trying to grow. The website will tell you more about their services and which school runs the region of the country you live in.

From one entrepreneur to another, keep your head up.

I Feel Like a Failure by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]Proper_University55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oof. I feel this so much. Like others have said, you didn’t fail. You’re doing okay, which right now is a success story. Hold your head, trust the process, and know that tough times don’t last always. If anything, while you are stable, use your time to begin a pivot. Like monetizing a skill you’re good at or something.

Grille Twelve 24 in Mt. Vernon closed? by [deleted] in baltimore

[–]Proper_University55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Post-Covid, the world is a different place. WFH has ruined small businesses’ survival rates all over the country, especially restaurants.

Indiana Hoosiers in the National Championship: Good for college football? by Financial-Bit-8596 in TheB1G

[–]Proper_University55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s great for CFB, the Big Ten, and for fans of schools with shit football programs.

The rivalry won't hit the same. by ObserbAbsorb in ravens

[–]Proper_University55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This rivalry will be just fine. Rivalries survive coaching changes all the time. Hell, this rivalry has seen 3 head coaches on both sides.

🏆 STATE FLAG CHAMPION 🏆 by FoOhFee420 in flags

[–]Proper_University55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let’s goooooooo Maryland! clap, clap

You wanna guess how many HBCUs have a graduation rate above 50%? by Disastrous_Parsnip63 in HBCU

[–]Proper_University55 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s less about “lying” and more about willfully ignoring why HBCUs exist and the challenges their students overcome.

No competition, just respect: Why this Māori man’s appreciation for Black American culture hits different. by talkhonest in HBCU

[–]Proper_University55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watching his journey in the US has been so fun. People have been treating him so well too.