Tipping is a very American concept – most people around the world aren’t expected to tip because employers elsewhere are expected to actually pay a living wage to workers in the service industry. Tipping culture has been expanding fast, too, and now it’s not just waiters, bartenders or hairdressers you’re expected to tip. More and more establishments where you wouldn’t normally … [Read more...] about Tipping survey: ask the experts
In a world where diversity is often acknowledged but not always celebrated, there is a need to highlight the importance of inclusivity in building strong, vibrant communities. This involves exploring the various facets of diversity — be it racial, cultural, gender-based or within the differently-abled community — and understanding how embracing these differences strengthens our … [Read more...] about Celebrating diversity: how to build inclusive communities
Are you ready for a sheep-over? Many homeowners are renting grass-grazing ruminants like goats, sheep and cattle to keep their lawns from looking unruly. The sale of new gas-powered lawn equipment is banned across parts of the United States, such as California. Now, ruminants have chomped their way into the lawns and hearts of homeowners, universities and local governments … [Read more...] about Chomping lawns – and hearts – animal lawn mowing is trending
Looking to downsize? Some states are more ideal for a tiny house than others. Tiny houses have ballooned in popularity over the years, but they aren’t for everyone. To help prospective and new tiny house dwellers, LawnStarter turned to a panel of experts for tips on navigating the tiny house landscape. At Missouri State University, Dr. Krista Evans is director of planning and … [Read more...] about Considering buying a tiny home? An MSU expert weights the pros, cons
A nationwide cellphone outage was resolved same day, but the down time left tens of thousands with no form of communication for hours. According to the most recent estimates from the National Center for Health Statistics, about 73 percent of American adults in 2022 lived in households where there were only wireless phones and no landlines, while another 25 percent were in … [Read more...] about Are landlines a thing of the past? Cellphone outage highlights decline