Random House gives bonuses due to ’50 Shades’ success

By WTOP Staff
December 9, 2012 | 1:06 PM

WASHINGTON – The employees of the book publisher Random House will be having happy holidays this year, thanks to “50 Shades of Grey.”

Sales have been so good that everybody from top editors to secretaries will be getting $5,000 bonuses.

Multiple news outlets report the bonuses were announced last week at the company’s Christmas party.

“50 Shades of Grey” has sold over 20 million copies and has been at the top of bestseller lists for nearly a year.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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