Ask The Salty Waitress: Shouldn’t I get a discount if I order a dish without meat?

Hey Salty, If I order an entree that features meat as a significant portion of the meal, such as pasta with a chicken breast, or a salad with salmon, is it reasonable to ask that they reduce the price of that dish for me? Often the kitchen doesn’t even add extra of the other ingredients to it which would somewhat make…

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Author: The Salty Waitress on The Takeout, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker

How to Evacuate Safely During Severe Weather

The Gulf Coast is bracing itself for what is likely to be Tropical Storm Barry tomorrow, which may turn into a hurricane by Saturday. Louisiana has already declared a state of emergency and this is the sort of weather you don’t want to mess around with. Now is the time to plan how, when and to where you might…

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert

It’s Time to Try Android Q Beta 5

If you’re curious about what the Android Q experience will be like, but have been holding off on installing any Android Q betas, it might be time to try out the latest version, released today. Not only is this iteration of Android Q “very close” to what you’ll experience in Android Q’s full public release, as Google…

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Author: Brendan Hesse

Your Dishcloths Are Filthier Than You Think

If your dishcloth has been hanging around and wiping up messes for more than a day or two, it’s at risk for contamination from salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus and other bacterias and mold. Chris Smith, a consultant virologist at the University of Cambridge and the managing editor of the Naked Scientist, tells The…

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert