All articles tagged with #service
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV met Spanish pilgrims from Alcalá de Henares, encouraging them to follow St. Thomas of Villanova's example of love for the poor, interior prayer life, and dedication to service, inspiring them to emulate the saint's virtues in their faith journey.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by The Boston Globe
Brian Kane, head of the MBTA's oversight board, compares the transit agency to the Red Sox, highlighting a complex relationship of dependence, disappointment, and loyalty among Boston residents.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Bulwark
The article reflects on the true meaning of military service and American character, emphasizing that veterans exemplify values like responsibility, selflessness, and commitment, which are essential to a healthy democracy. It argues that who we are as a nation is a choice, demonstrated through acts of service and sacrifice, and urges Americans to live up to these ideals beyond superficial symbols or slogans.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by sussex.com
Prince Harry reflects on the meaning of remembrance, emphasizing the importance of honoring those who serve and have served, recognizing their resilience, and advocating for lifelong support and respect for military families, especially amidst a fragile global peace.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces role-based AI solutions for sales, service, and finance professionals, enhancing productivity and customer engagement by integrating AI directly into daily tools and workflows, with availability starting October 2025.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ALS News Today
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Amazon is planning to phase out its Freevee streaming service, which offered free ad-supported content, as part of a strategic shift in its streaming offerings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vatican News
Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of the Lord's Supper at the women's section of Rebibbia prison in Rome, emphasizing the importance of never tiring of asking the Lord for forgiveness and learning to serve as He did. He washed the feet of twelve women prisoners, received gifts from the inmates, and encouraged the faithful to seek forgiveness and grow in the vocation to serve. This tradition of celebrating Holy Thursday Mass at a prison, care facility, or refugee center has been ongoing since Pope Francis became Pope in 2013.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Pope Francis, despite recent mobility issues, washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ritual, emphasizing service and humility. He revolutionized the Vatican's tradition by including women and people of other faiths in the ceremony, and stressed the importance of serving those on the margins. Despite recent health concerns, he appeared in good shape and energized during the event, and is set to preside over several Easter events in the coming days.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Chicago
Students at Our Lady of Tepeyac High School in Little Village, Chicago, celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe by giving back to their community. They collected canned goods, assembled care packages for the homeless, and delivered over 100 bags of donated food to community fridges. The students also delivered winter clothes to migrants in Little Village, demonstrating their passion for serving others and making a positive impact.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that a majority of Americans tip 15% or less for a typical sit-down meal, with 2% admitting to not leaving any tip at all. Only about 22% of respondents said they would tip 20% or more. The amount tipped varies based on factors such as age and income. Many Americans are frustrated by the growing expectations to tip in various situations outside of restaurants, with 72% stating that tipping is now expected in more places than five years ago. There is also confusion about when and how much to tip in situations such as hotel stays, haircuts, or rideshares.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tasting Table
Making a reservation for an earlier dinner time, between 5 and 6:30 p.m., can lead to better service and meals prepared with more care at restaurants. The staff is likely to have more energy and be in better moods before the dinner rush. Additionally, dining early may have health benefits, such as reducing hunger levels and aiding in weight management. While it's important to consider individual circumstances and circadian rhythms, trying an earlier dinner time occasionally can enhance the dining experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
Redditors share the subtle details they judge restaurants on, including the size of the menu, treatment of solo diners, quality of French onion soup, presence of worthwhile desserts, preference for physical menus over QR codes, ability to cook eggs "over medium" perfectly, quality of bread, efficient food service, well-seasoned breakfast potatoes, attentive servers, generous meat portions in delis, homemade mayo, taste and presentation of water, quality of side salad, inclusion of sides with entrees, cleanliness of plants, ability to make simple dishes well, quality of beans in Tex-Mex restaurants, cleanliness of windowsills and chair rails, inclusivity for vegan options, presence of regular customers, cleanliness of trash area, absence of TVs, and use of Heinz ketchup.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vatican News
Pope Francis, during the Angelus on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, reflects on the importance of service and praise in the lives of Jesus and Mary. He emphasizes that service to others is a way to elevate life and gain heaven, but it must be accompanied by praise to God. The Pope invites listeners to make service the "springboard" of their lives and to spread God's joy among others. He concludes with a prayer asking Mary to help us climb higher through prayer and service.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
A recent survey on tipping practices in the US reveals that only 65% of Americans always tip at restaurants, with 5% admitting to never tipping at all. Etiquette experts provide guidelines for tipping in various situations, including recommending a 20% tip for restaurant servers, 10-20% for food delivery, 15-20% for taxi and rideshare drivers, and discretionary tipping for baristas. They also suggest leaving $3-5 per day for hotel housekeeping and optional tips for takeout. However, it is not customary to tip professionals such as electricians, plumbers, or doctors.