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Tips on delivering a holiday toast – from a Guinness toastmaster 12/23/2022 08:53pm • Over the holidays, you'll probably hear a toast or two while at the dinner table. But are you prepared to give one? A local toastmaster who has some tips on how to deliver an impressive sentiment to your guests suggests, above all, to keep it brief. "What makes the best toast, I think, is a senti Flash freeze in DC area: power outages, heavy rain, wind chill 12/23/2022 05:00pm • Wednesday was the winter solstice, but Friday felt like the first real day of winter as snow arrived in the D.C. area, setting the stage for an Arctic holiday weekend. A flash freeze with heavy rain and flooding came through the region Thursday night into Friday morning. Wind damage was a big Samsung recalls more than 660,000 washing machines after fire hazard reports 12/23/2022 02:14pm • Samsung recalled more than 660,000 washing machines, warning customers that the machine could short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard. The company received 51 reports of "smoking, melting, overheating or fire involving the washers." Ten of these reports resulted in property damage, and t Sandy Spring Bank eliminates bounced check fee, lowers overdraft charges 12/23/2022 09:30am • Olney, Maryland-based Sandy Spring Bank is joining larger, national banks in making changes to some fees. Sandy Spring Bank has eliminated entirely its insufficient funds fees, which charged customers when the bank chose not to honor a check or a debit card transaction that is more than the a Make sure your car is prepped for your holiday travel 12/23/2022 08:53am • If you’re hitting the road for the holidays, preparing your vehicle for the trip will help make it a smooth ride. It’s always a good idea to have an winter emergency road kit in your vehicle, according to AAA. This kit can consist of items like blankets, coats, gloves, cell phone chargers, sn Best Organic Meal Delivery Services 12/22/2022 07:00pm • In an effort to grow more fruits and vegetables at a lower cost, many farmers have come to rely on pesticides and herbicides. These chemicals ward off various of bugs and invasive plants that would eat crops or crowd out the intended harvest. The problem is, no one's certain whether they damage huma The Worker's Guide to Pre-employment Drug Testing 12/22/2022 07:00pm • You've applied for a job and received an offer of employment, but there is one last step before the position is yours: a pre-employment drug test. For a range of jobs, particularly in the public safety, health and transportation industries, drug testing is a part of the hiring process. If you have t 7 Best Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy Now 12/22/2022 07:00pm • Consumer staples may be on the brink of a breakthrough.Rahm Emanuel, former President Barack Obama's chief of staff, once famously said of a particularly thorny public policy problem: "Never let a good crisis go to waste." It turns out the old adage is true on Wall Street, too, where smart traders o What have you done for me lately? Asking that of yourself might benefit as a result 12/22/2022 04:05pm • The holidays can be full of stress and anxiety. What have you done for yourself lately? Taking care of yourself and doing something that relaxes you or brings joy has myriad of benefits. "Self-care can help you manage stress, boost your mood, and lower your risk of illness. Even small acts TSA shares travel tips for smooth flights, warns against firearms at checkpoints 12/22/2022 01:37pm • The Transportation Security Administration has tips for fliers bringing food and gifts home this holiday season as it readies for passenger totals to reach pre-pandemic levels. Officials say passengers should be aware of travel conditions and arrive early for their flight, especially during the b Forecasters warn of 'flash freeze' threatening DC-area travel before Christmas 12/21/2022 09:39pm • Snow-lovers keeping their fingers crossed for a white Christmas might be out of luck this year, but it's sure to be a frigid and icy holiday in the D.C. region. 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