When to tip Tipping used to be a way of expressing gratitude for good service, but it was codified by the government years ago when it allowed workers in certain professions to earn a small hourly wage and get most of their income from tips. In those jobs, which include waiters and waitresses, delivery clerks, taxi drivers and bartenders, tipping is required. You are tipping to help pay their wages. In many ways, what you’re doing is leasing their time, Peters says. Flowers and gifts FTD flowers 25% off sitewide…
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Massachusetts regulators warn of healthcare costs spiraling out of control
Massachusetts regulators have issued one of their most forceful warnings that health care prices are spiraling out of control, mounting pressure on lawmakers who have been unable to buck the trend and implement a consensual view of cost control . Experts at the Health Policy Commission said Wednesday that the combination of total growth in Massachusetts health care spending and the increased financial burden on patients exposes Bay Staters to excruciating choices about which of their basic needs to prioritize. Between 2019 and 2021, per capita commercial health care spending…
Read MoreHigh Cholesterol: The best breakfast options to control cholesterol levels
When it comes to breakfast, most of us don’t have time to plan it well or indulge in comfort foods. Cookies, muffins, buttered toast, sugar-added packaged cereal and other quick breakfast options may be delicious but they can increase your cholesterol levels and waistline. So some of us plan breakfast meals that are more elaborate but with high calorie ingredients like chhole bhature, aloo-puri, aloo paratha with butter. Especially when you have chronic problems like fatty liver, diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure, you can’t afford to have either the…
Read MoreControl hypertension by reducing these 7 sodium-rich foods in your diet
If you are a patient with high blood pressure, you should monitor your daily sodium intake. Here are some foods high in sodium that you should avoid or consume in limited quantities! Sodium (salt) is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in maintaining water balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction. However, excessive sodium intake can lead to various health complications, especially if you already have high blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension. According to health experts, consuming foods high in sodium can exacerbate symptoms of high blood pressure…
Read MoreCrusader Kings 3: how to control and reduce stress levels
Kings Crusaders 3 it’s not just about running a kingdom or an empire, it’s also about playing a medieval character (or a dynasty of characters) and adding some personality to what is otherwise a run-of-the-mill grand strategy game. This is the main reason Paradox Interactive added the Stress mechanic to the game. Stress is a stat that every character in the game has. If it rises too high, characters will experience mental disruption and will usually gain negative traits and suffer other negative consequences. If it stays high, characters may…
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