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Austin ranks 5th in the nation when it comes to naked bike riding - KRLD NewsAustin ranked 5th in the nation when it comes to naked bike riding. Philadelphia took the top spot, followed by Portland Oregon, Seattle and New York. Dallas ranked 58th while Fort Worth ranked 108th. Lawnstarter put the list together. Public nudity isn't allowed everywhere so if you're planning to ride in the buff check local laws to make sure you are legal and don't forget the sunscreen. As for the worst cities for naked bike riding, that included Jackson Mississippi, Chandler Arizona and Jacksonville Florida.
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UNT Health Science Center to host free 'Latinos en Medicina' camp - KRLD NewsRepresentation MATTERS... not just in media, or in fashion... but in important industries that support our daily livelihood, like the medical field. This week, kids in the DFW are getting to see firsthand how Medical students who look and sound like them are making an impact. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is hosting a free, weeklong Latinos en Medicina Camp-- or Latinos in Medical-- for Fort Worth and Tarrant County children. These medical students will teach and mentor Latino children ages 10-13 about health care. Dr. Taylor Benavides joined the KRLD Afternoon News to talk more about the ongoing camp happening this week. He shares with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken how the hands-on experience really provides a gateway to exploration into the world of medicine.
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Find a freelance gig without any long-term commitment with this app - KRLD NewsOur App today is called Upwork. The gig economy continues after the pandemic. People continue to look for side hustles to make a few extra bucks in this economy. For some, the main job just doesn't cut it. This app can help you find freelance gigs in just about any occupation. It connects companies to people that want to work a few hours a week or month, without the commitment to working full-time for a place. It also doesn't limit you to just finding work in this country. It has connections all around the world. It might be a startup company or a major company one that's been around for decades. The app has millions of jobs that are posted every year in more than 70 different categories. It can be anything from accounting and marketing to web development to customer service. You put your professional information in your profile. Or you can search for what you want. Upwork for Freelancers is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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Views on tipping turning more negative - KRLD NewsIt looks like the tipping tide has turned. According to a new, extensive Bankrate survey, two-thirds of Americans (66%) have a negative view about tipping. And 41% believe businesses should pay their employees better rather than relying so much on tips. Do you like those tip screens with the pre-entered amounts for your convenience? Well 32% of respondents feel 'annoyed' about those tip screens. And 30% just believe tipping culture is flat out 'out of control.' “Inflation and general economic unease seem to be making Americans stingier with their tipping habits,' says Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate. 'Yet we’re confronted with more invitations to tip than ever. It’s a fascinating issue with few clear answers. There is one apparent certainty, though: Tipping doesn’t seem likely to leave American society anytime soon.” Americans are tipping less often for numerous services, demonstrating a steady decline over the last few years. For example, 75% of respondents said they 'always' tipped servers at sit-down restaurants back in 2021. Now, just two years later, the new number is only 65%.
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