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Montgomery Co. schools could get shorter spring break under new plan 10/26/2017 12:10pm • SILVER SPRING, Md. — The superintendent of public schools in Montgomery County has proposed shortening spring break for the 2018-2019 school year, saying education officials have been forced to work around an executive order by Gov. Larry Hogan. Superintendent Jack Smith's proposed calendar wou Why You Should Write Your Life Story 10/25/2017 08:00pm • Your retirement should be a time of fun, relaxation and fulfillment. It is best enjoyed by living in the present. Still, there will be times when you will find yourself recalling memories from throughout your life and reflecting upon the life you have lived. During these times of recollection and r Is Your Child's Halloween Costume an Example of Cultural Appropriation? 10/25/2017 08:00pm • Several parents have asked me why cultural appropriation has become such a big deal when it comes to choosing Halloween costumes. After all, if a child loves a certain character or person, why shouldn't they be able to embrace this for Halloween? In most cases, parents and children don't fully unde The Physical and Mental Toll of Being Angry All the Time 10/25/2017 08:00pm • Do you have a short fuse? Are you easily angered, often upset or frequently consumed by fury -- over who knows what? Of course your blood isn't literally boiling, but chronic anger could have a damaging impact on not only your relationships and personal life, but also your overall well-being. Certa 5 High-Yield MLPs to Buy Now 10/25/2017 08:00pm • During the course of their research, most income-oriented investors eventually come across a special form of corporation known as a master limited partnership, or MLP. These companies stand out because of big annual payouts that are typically double or even triple that of 10 year U.S. Treasury bond Is There a Link Between Sex Addiction and Sexual Harassment and Assault? 10/25/2017 08:00pm • The script has become grimly familiar: A wealthy, powerful and influential man in the public eye is accused of sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct by a woman or a handful of women. Initial press reports open a spigot of similar accusations by other alleged victims. It happened with movie Crisis counselors at Alexandria's TC Williams after weekend violence kills 2 10/25/2017 07:29am • WASHINGTON — Counselors are available at Alexandria, Virginia's T.C. Williams High School for students who need help coping with weekend violence that touched the school. In a letter to parents, T.C. Williams principal Peter Balas says it is important that the school to be supportive and encour Could It Be Sleep Deprivation and Not ADHD? 10/24/2017 08:00pm • It's a common chicken-and-egg question: Is it sleeplessness that may be causing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or is it ADHD that's causing sleeplessness? Experts who gathered in September for the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress in Paris examined prior research on the What Is a Domestic Violence and Abuse Shelter and How Do I Find One? 10/24/2017 08:00pm • Somewhere in Arlington County, Virginia, there's a safe house for members of households affected by domestic violence. Eleven beds await spouses or partners, children or other family members at risk. In back is a kennel for pets of fleeing families. "Our shelter is for folks who are fleeing imminen How to Manage the Cost of Orthodontic Care for Your Kids 10/24/2017 08:00pm • Every year millions of Americans undergo orthodontic care, and whether they're seeking cosmetic enhancement or improving oral health, one thing is certain: Treatment is expensive. According to a 2013 survey of dental fees by the American Dental Association, the cost for comprehensive treatment to f 10 best-paying jobs for millennials 10/24/2017 08:00pm • When Long Dang graduated from college in 2015, he looked for jobs that would allow him to give back to society. He spent one year working for the nonprofit City Year, teaching fifth graders in Washington, D.C., and another for the nonprofit Bottom Line, helping Boston teenagers apply to college. Is Standard Safe Sleep Advice Inadvertently Causing Infant Deaths? 10/24/2017 08:00pm • October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month. So, it's the appropriate time to ask, "How we are doing with helping our babies sleep safely?" Unfortunately, the answer is "not so great." Every year, over 3,500 infants die in their sleep. These tragedies, called sudden unexplained infant death, or SUID, hit Washington Gas warns of higher bills 10/24/2017 11:17am • WASHINGTON — Washington Gas customers may need to budget for bigger monthly bills this winter. Washington Gas says an expected return to a more normal winter weather cycle could boost customer heating bills by as much as 18 percent. The higher bills are in comparison to last winter’s heati New 401(k) and IRA rules for 2018 10/24/2017 09:00am • Workers will be able to contribute $500 more to 401(k) plans in 2018. The income limits to qualify for tax breaks by participating in traditional and Roth IRAs and claim the saver's credit will also increase slightly. Here's a look at the 401(k) and IRA changes coming next year. Higher 401(k) Concern voiced about proposed Montgomery County cell towers 10/24/2017 08:52am • WASHINGTON — Most people want their mobile devices to work faster, but dozens of Maryland residents in Montgomery County have voiced concerns about proposed zoning changes that would allow more small cell towers in their neighborhoods. As wireless technology changes, the county says it has rece