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What a Dietitian Actually Eats 11/04/2021 12:00am • Some therapists are like blank slates. Their clients never learn anything about their personal lives, their habits or their preferences. I'm not that kind of counselor. To my clients, within reason, of course, I'm like an open book. In fact, as a nutrition consultant, the most common question I get Credit Card Rewards That Aren't as Valuable as You Think 11/04/2021 12:00am • Credit card rewards and benefits can provide a lot of value in your everyday use, but some features may sound better than they actually are. Understanding what you're actually getting with your credit card is crucial to avoiding potentially costly situations. Here are some relatively common rewards First freeze of the season grips DC area 11/03/2021 02:55am • Removing ice from the frozen windshield. (Getty Images) The National Weather Service issued its first overnight freeze warning of the season for the D.C. area on Tuesday, with sub-freezing temperatures gripping the far northern, western and southern suburbs from 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. Wednesday mo 20 Ways to Reduce Your Salt Intake 11/03/2021 12:00am • The government is calling on food companies and restaurateurs to cut sodium levels. The goal: preventing health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke linked to regularly consuming too much salt. However, you don't have to wait for those gradual, modest adaptations to happ 11 Seasonal Jobs for Retirees 11/03/2021 12:00am • For retirees looking to earn extra income or stay active, picking up a temporary position may be an ideal fit. "Seasonal work can be fun, as you know it is just for a specified amount of time," says Dawn-Marie Joseph, founder of Estate Planning & Preservation in Williamston, Michigan. You could Under Armour beats estimates in 3Q, raises full-year guidance 11/02/2021 10:22pm • Shares of Under Armour Inc. spiked by almost 9% on Tuesday morning after the sportswear maker beat Wall Street expectations for profit and sales in the third quarter and raised its full-year guidance. Baltimore-based Under Armour reported its profit almost tripled in the third quarter to $113.4 mil Autogrill opening its first US Puro Gusto location in DC 11/02/2021 09:51am • Autogrill, which has Puro Gusto locations in 10 countries, is bringing its first U.S. location to downtown D.C. (Courtesy Autogrill) Italian restaurant giant Autogrill is opening the first U.S. location of its Puro Gusto all-day cafe in downtown D.C. The company gave no firm opening date, oth Montgomery County's 'Shared Streets' program extended to at least March 11/02/2021 04:06am • Montgomery County, Maryland, is extending a popular program that allowed residents and businesses in the Maryland jurisdiction to use public streets for leisure and retail activities. The "Shared Streets" initiative started as a response to the coronavirus pandemic, and it has been extended to at Amazon Fresh is coming to Prince William County 11/01/2021 02:01pm • Amazon.com Inc.’s grocery store rollout in Northern Virginia is expanding to Manassas, public documents show.  The company plans to take roughly 45,000 square feet of a former 104,629-square-foot Kmart at 7807 Sudley Road, part of Sudley Manor Square, according to plans and permit applications s Factors to consider when shopping for a new health insurance plan during open enrollment 11/01/2021 04:20am • Open enrollment, when people can sign up for health insurance or change their insurance plan, begins Nov. 1 and ends Dec. 15. Price is just one factor to consider when choosing whether to go with a new health plan. There's also: Co pays, deductibles, network coverage and whether telehealth is inc The 7 Best Metaverse Stocks to Buy 11/01/2021 12:00am • The latest trend in tech is the metaverse.Facebook Inc. (ticker: FB) made headlines in late October by announcing that it's changing its corporate name to Meta as part of a new focus on building a "metaverse." The concept involves constructing integrated virtual online environments in which people l How to Find the Best Nutrition Help 11/01/2021 12:00am • One of the many observations from the pandemic is that we have spent much more time self-scrutinizing our appearance on Zoom, being demoralized or inspired by the images we see in magazines, on television or social media that call out toned thighs, flat abs, celebrity weight loss and more. If these Trick or treating on Main Street Ellicott City is back, and so are the crowds 10/31/2021 09:26pm • Trick or treating on Main Street in Ellicott City was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But with good weather and no flooding from the recent storm, it was back in full force this year. There was no shortage of creativity when it came to costumes. But the crowds had some shops This will be an incredibly expensive Christmas — but shoppers aren't holding back 10/31/2021 11:07am • You've probably noticed that prices have gone up on groceries, essentials, home appliances, fast food and all sorts of consumer goods. Inflation is at more than a decade-long high. That means 2021 will be among the most expensive holiday shopping seasons ever. But shoppers aren't holding back jus After 'nasty' weather, breezy conditions with light showers heading to DC area 10/30/2021 08:00am • After the heavy rain that led to flooding in several areas along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River and the Atlantic coast, the D.C. area is not in the clear just yet. Here's what you need to know to start your Halloween weekend. The bulk of Friday's rainfall concluded by early S