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The Moneyist: I’m sick and tired of tipping 20% every time I eat out. Is it ever OK to tip less? Or am I a cheapskate?
My no-chemical tip instantly kills weeds – landscapers ‘don’t want you to know,’ it’s pet-friendly too
A MAN with first-hand experience killing weeds has revealed one of the ways he was able to eradicate the pesky plants.
Taking to social media, he shared his simple method with viewers.
A man has shared his go-to chemical-free way to get rid of weeds[/caption]
“Here’s some tips that your landscapers don’t want you to know to get rid of weeds,” Collin (@bluemelonco) began in a TikTok video.
“First boil some water. Then, take your boiling pot of water and just pour it directly on the weeds,” he explained.
He demonstrated by letting the piping hot water flow onto the weeds.
He added that the tip is chemical-free and pet friendly.
“Instantly kills weeds without chemicals down to the roots and seeds. Plants hate hot water. The extreme temperature is too much for weeds,” Collin explained in the caption.
He added in the comments section of the clip that the boiling water method would make weeds stay away for about a month.
Someone in the comments chimed in with a tip of their own for more efficiency.
“Just the roots. And go low while pouring. Less heat loss,” they wrote.
Another person expressed their preference for natural methods.
“Love nontoxic!!” they exclaimed.
And someone else shared their opposing preference for chemical killers.
“I use chem, it’s better at killing everything,” they said.
To which Collin cautioned: “Yeah but it can cause other stuff to not grow.”
Unionized Apple Workers Say Tip Your Genius Bar-Tender
Workers at one of only two unionized Apple stores in the country are in the throes of contract negotiation. One of the many ideas on the table: introducing the option to tip into customer transactions.
Growing tensions between China and Taiwan could tip the world into war, James Cleverly warns
Ghostwire: Tokyo has added new stuff, and I have a tourism tip for new players
If you’re starting playing Ghostwire: Tokyo after it came to Game Pass this week, I have a hot tip for you: prioritise upgrading movement abilities. The freedom to glide from rooftop to rooftop over haunted Tokyo will bring you so much more joy than any incremental damage upgrade. That’s the most important thing I have to say, that it makes for good virtuatourism.
Oh, and I suppose a free content arrived this week too, adding new side-missions, handy new combat abilities, and a new “rogue-lite” mode. The update, uh, apparently also added Denuvo, over a year after the game launched? Cool, cool.
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Driving tip will save you HUNDREDS on fuel & it’s totally free – here’s how
DRIVING experts have shared their top tip to save you HUNDREDS on fuel – and it won’t cost a penny.
Through improving fuel efficiency, you can stretch out your household budget, pros at Quotezone.co.uk found.
Reducing your vehicle’s weight is a free and effective way to preserve fuel mileage[/caption]
Advice on cutting costs includes checking online for the cheaper local petrol stations and including them as part of an upcoming journey.
But the main contributor to fuel consumption – aside from distance travelled – is speed.
Faster driving use fuel inefficiently, with the optimal fuel-efficient speed for most cars standing at just 45 to 50 mph.
But the best free way to save you breaking the bank on fuel is to be mindful of your motor’s weight.
When your vehicle is carrying extra weight, the engine will require more fuel to travel at the same speed as a lighter vehicle.
With that in mind, it’s worthwhile taking out the more cumbersome equipment when you hit the road.
Taking the golf clubs out of the boot and not filling the tank to the brim are two sure-fire ways to cut some excess weight.
Greg Wilson, founder of Quotezone, said: “Frugal drivers can get the maximum mileage from the fuel tank by incorporating money-saving driving techniques into their everyday journeys.
“Eco-driving can have a huge impact on how much money you spend at the petrol pump.
“Besides choosing the cheapest petrol station and the right speed, there are a number of other simple tricks that can help you make fuel go further, including decluttering the boot and checking tyre pressure.”
Eight ways you can save fuel
- Remove excess weight
The heavier the car, the harder the engine has to work, resulting in higher fuel consumption. Make sure to declutter your car and clear out the boot to reduce some weight.
- Regular maintenance
Keeping the car in good condition ensures that the vehicle runs efficiently which also helps fuel economy. It may be a bit costly to service the car, but it can save you a lot of money in the long run.
- Drive smoothly
Sudden braking and speeding up burns more fuel and that’s why it’s important to gauge the flow of traffic. Gentle acceleration and steady speed ensure the most economical use of fuel.
- Change gears as early as possible
Switching into the highest possible gear keeps the revs low which saves petrol. For example, at a 40 mph speed the car will consume 25 per cent more fuel in third gear compared to fifth. Under normal conditions the gears should be changed when the revs are between 1,500-2,000 rpm.
- Check tyre pressure
It’s important to make sure that the tyres are inflated to the right pressure, because underinflated tyres create more rolling resistance which means that the engine has to work harder. The car can consume 5% more fuel for every 0.5 bar drop in pressure.
- Avoid idling
Drivers shouldn’t leave the engine running while they’ve stopped because it’s bad for the environment and wastes fuel. It’s worth switching off the engine when the car is stationary for even a few minutes.
- Turn off additional functions
The vehicle’s add-on functions, like air conditioning and seat heaters, should only be used, when necessary, as they drain the car’s battery as well as the petrol tank.
- Don’t fill the tank to the brim
Fuel is heavy, so if the tank is filled to the top, then there is more unnecessary weight that the car has to carry.
I’m a fitness fan at 63 – I revealed my top anti-aging workout tip, people say I’m their ‘hero’
A FIT woman has revealed her advice for staying in shape at 63 years old.
Her fitness advice helped viewers who affectionately referred to her as their “hero.”
She stressed the importance of a healthy lifestyle to viewers and emphasized her anti-aging secrets in the gym.
Teresa (@silveristhenewstrong) is a digital content creator on TikTok with a passion for staying in shape.
Her recommendation for those seeking to look as good as her included hand-eye coordination.
“This is 63,” the gym-goer wrote over the video. “Working on my hand-eye coordination.”
She showed herself hanging from a bar with one hand while catching an object with her other hand.
The fitness fanatic showed herself alternating arms during her challenging workout.
“Coordination,” she emphasized in the caption.
Viewers, stunned by Teresa’s physical fitness at any stage in life, shared their thoughts in the comment section.
“You are my new hero,” one wrote.
Others said that at less than half her age, they couldn’t compare to Teresa’s workouts.
“Girl I can’t even do this at 25,” one commented.
“Same here at 21,” another youngster chimed in.
Others had questions for the future of her fitness journey.
“So, are you getting ready to compete in something?” one asked. “Impressive.”
“No,” Teresa replied. “Just a strong, healthy life.”
I used to be a band nerd, now I’m a dancer at a spicy club – I hate when customers tip with a certain bill
A FORMER band nerd made a major lifestyle change, and now she’s raking in the dough as a dancer at a strip club.
But patrons, beware: there’s one tipping habit that might annoy the dancers and cause problems when they cash out.
Dancer Miley Hinrichsen gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her job[/caption]
In a behind-the-scenes video, Miley Hinrichsen (@mileysappho) showed what a day in the life as a “spicy” dancer looks like.
Standing in front of a mirror, Hinrichsen held up the camera to capture her tiny, Hello Kitty-printed bikini set.
Her first dance of the night only netted her $17, which she fanned out and used to cool down after the exhausting set.
But her luck turned around: in the very next clip, Hinrichsen was showing off her first $100 bill of the night.
During her next set, Hinrichsen received a somewhat unusual tip, which gave her a chance to address a strip club pet peeve.
Holding up a $2 bill, she gave a slight grimace and shook her head.
“I hate twos,” she lamented, showcasing the uncommon denomination. “I never want to spend them.”
The $2 bill is the least-common bank note in circulation, so many consumers are reluctant to use them.
In fact, some incredibly rare $2 bills could be worth as much as $1,200, so Hinrichsen might appraise hers before using it in a store.
It was just one of several bills Hinrichsen received that night.
One customer gave Hinrichsen a $2 bill, which annoyed her[/caption]
The $2 bill was among hundreds Hinrichsen earned that night[/caption]
Midway through the evening, she piled her earnings and mimed an “important phone call” with the thick stack.
She also shared a clip from the club floor. Zooming in on some bills that had fallen beneath the stage, Hinrichsen said the sight gave her “anxiety.”
Back at home, she counted piles of money on her bed.
While Hinrichsen didn’t provide a total for her night’s income, there were plenty of $20 bills visible among the singles – and the infamous $2 bill.
At the end of the night, she laid down to sleep on a Hello Kitty pillow – which perfectly matched the outfit she wore to start her night.
Hinrichsen told a curious commenter that working in a club was a fine career – for the time being.
“It’s a fast way to get money, but unlike a job, it’s not long-lived and there’s no benefits,” she explained.
Other commenters who’d worked in the industry opened up about their own experiences.
A number of women had feelings about Hinrichsen’s pet peeve.
“I’m retired now but $2 bills were always my fave,” one confessed. “I still have a collection.”
Another dancer said, “I have so many $2 bills just shoved in my purse because it feels illegal spending them.”