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Quick Hits: Mijares, Tigers, Phillies, Nimmo
Michael Cuddyer pitched a shutout inning in Texas tonight, but the Rangers didn't have trouble scoring against Minnesota's other pitchers – they beat the Twins 20-6. Here are some late links from around MLB…
- The Twins had been looking to trade Jose Mijares before tonight, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (Twitter link). The left-hander allowed five hits and four runs in 2/3 innings in tonight's blowout against the Rangers.
- The Tigers continue watching Doug Fister, Jason Vargas, Aaron Harang and others as they look to acquire starting pitching, according to Danny Knobler of CBSSports (on Twitter).
- The Phillies are pursuing Heath Bell and Mike Adams of the Padres aggressively, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post (on Twitter). The Padres are surprised the Yankees, Reds and Cardinals haven't expressed more interest in their relievers.
- Joel Sherman of the New York Post hears that the Mets think they're close to a deal with first round pick Brandon Nimmo (Twitter link).
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FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, whose bow tie took some playful mocking from Brandon Phillips yesterday, is back with another handful of hot stove notes….
- While the Braves still figure to acquire a right-handed hitter, Rosenthal points out that Dan Uggla and Jason Heyward have recently shown signs of heating up. Increased production from that pair could be the equivalent of adding an impact bat.
- The Braves view their starting rotation depth as one of their greatest strengths, and aren't inclined to compromise it by dealing Derek Lowe.
- Rosenthal backed off his Saturday guarantee that B.J. Upton will be traded before the deadline, cautioning that he doesn't know the Rays' exact intentions.
- Before the Giants acquired Jeff Keppinger from the Astros, the Yankees inquired on the infielder.
- The Cardinals are "hotter" on Heath Bell than Mike Adams, especially considering the Padres continue to "need to be overwhelmed" to move Adams.
- One executive offered this metaphor on Pirates GM Neal Huntington using his farm system to facilitate potential acquisitions: "He's been planting a garden for four years, and now he's going to be picking flowers out of it."
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Quick Hits: Hanley, Phillies, Zduriencik, Darvish
The Mariners' losing streak extended to 14 games after dropping a 3-1 result to Boston today. Seattle's 14-game skid ties a franchise record for consecutive losses.
Some news from around the majors….
- In a radio appearance with Dan LeBatard (partially transcribed by Matt Forman of the Miami Herald), Jeff Conine said that if it was up to him, the Marlins would trade Hanley Ramirez. Conine might have just been using the interview to vent, but given Conine's status as a special assistant to Marlins president David Samson, it's worth wondering if others in the Florida front office feel the same way about the club's star shortstop.
- Also from Forman's post, Marlins manager Jack McKeon doesn't think his team will do much, if anything at the trade deadline.
- Ruben Amaro's reputation for major trade deadline deals has raised expectations that the Phillies GM will make another big move this summer, writes Phil Sheridan of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
- The Mariners' losing streak has erased the fact that the club was in the AL West hunt just two weeks ago. GM Jack Zduriencik tells Larry Stone of the Seattle Times that he tried to find help for the Mariners' terrible offense but to no avail. "That big bat doesn't seem to be out there at a reasonable cost. It's not as easy as saying, 'We need a bat. Let's go get a bat.' Great. Who's giving one up? Lots of clubs who are doing well are looking for a bat," Zduriencik said.
- The Nationals still have an interest in Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish, reports MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
- It's been almost 20 years since the Dodgers were last sellers at the trade deadline, writes Steve Dilbeck of the Los Angeles Times.
- The Angels aren't expected to make any huge deals at the deadline, though Kevin Baxter of the L.A. Times notes the Halos have been "eagerly courting" the Padres with the hopes of adding Heath Bell or Mike Adams.
- Dennis Manoloff of the Cleveland Plain Dealer looks back at the Indians' history at the trade deadline since 1994.
Yankees Rumors: Adams, Sabathia, Pitchers, Igawa
It's scorching hot in New York, but not as hot as the trade rumor circuit. Here are the latest Yankees' rumors…
- There's a "big gap" between what the Padres are asking for Mike Adams and what the Yankees are willing to pay, reports ESPN's Buster Olney (on Twitter). He says a deal is unlikely.
- In today's Insider-only blog post, Olney writes about CC Sabathia's impending opt-out clause, saying that the exclusive negotiating period between the end of the World Series and the start of free agency will be crucial to the team's efforts to bring back their ace.
- Bob Klapisch of The Bergen Record says (on Twitter) that the Yankees are still leaning towards not trading for a starter even though Phil Hughes got hit around by the Athletics last night. Their next option is summoning Ivan Nova back from the minors.
- Yankees GM Brian Cashman told Bill Pennington of The New York Times that he negotiated deals in 2008 and 2009 that would have let Kei Igawa return to Japan, but the lefty refused both times. Cashman also said he was prepared to trade Igawa to the Padres in 2007 after San Diego claimed him off waivers, but "ownership was not willing to let him go yet."
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Stark On Shields, Melky, Soria, Marlins
Astros GM Ed Wade has been determining the market for his players, including Hunter Pence, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports. Incoming owner Jim Crane urged Wade to do so in case appealing offers emerge. Here are the rest of Stark's rumors:
- Given Wade's uncertain future in Houston, at least one executive suggests the GM needs to make a "job-saving deal" if he trades Pence.
- The Rays are more likely to trade B.J. Upton than James Shields, though they realize Shields' value has never been higher (the right-hander won't be going to the Bronx).
- The Phillies remain in contact with the Royals about Melky Cabrera, but the Royals have told teams they're more likely to deal Jeff Francoeur. Kansas City is asking for a number three starter who's nearly Major League ready in return for Cabrera.
- Clubs that have inquired on Vance Worley have heard that he's off of the market.
- The Braves have shown some interest in Heath Bell, whose most aggressive suitors have been the Rangers, Cardinals, Phillies and Angels. The Padres are telling teams that they'll need to "clearly surpass" the value of two compensatory draft picks in any deal for Bell, though they're flexible in terms of the type of player they'd accept in return.
- The Padres continue to field calls on Mike Adams, who will be tougher to obtain than Bell.
- The Yankees, Phillies and Diamondbacks appear to have checked in on Joakim Soria.
- The Red Sox are looking at everything, but aren't approaching the deadline with much urgency, one AL executive told Stark.
- Rival teams expect that the Dodgers will trade Jamey Carroll and there are indications that Rafael Furcal is drawing interest as well.
- The Marlins, who hope to build momentum before opening their new stadium in 2012, are in a "holding pattern," Stark reports. They've shown interest in third basemen.
- Rival teams report that the Phillies say they won't move Domonic Brown or top pitching prospect Jarred Cosart. Jonathan Singleton is available in the right deal, but the Phillies don't expect to trade him for a rental player.
- Stark reminds us that commissioner Bud Selig ruled out contraction at the All-Star Game.
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Heyman On Astros, Adams, Matsui, Yankees
Incoming Astros owner Jim Crane has ordered a decrease in payroll from $76MM to $60MM, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. Here's the latest on Houston's deadline plans and other notes from around MLB:
- The Astros are looking for at least three pieces for Hunter Pence. They'd probably demand young, MLB-ready talent, so a deal appears unlikely.
- Houston is shopping Wandy Rodriguez and Brett Myers harder than Pence
- Padres GM Jed Hoyer told Heyman that he'd have to be "blown away" to trade Mike Adams and that he'd prefer to keep the setup man.
- The Rangers are in talks with the Padres about Heath Bell, who is also drawing interest from the Cardinals, Angels and Reds.
- No one has called the A's about Hideki Matsui and Oakland isn't looking to trade Grant Balfour.
- The A's are taking calls on Michael Wuertz, Brian Fuentes and Craig Breslow.
- The Yankees' wish list includes a right-handed bat along with a lefty reliever and a starter. Perhaps the newly-signed Marcus Thames will help the Yankees at some point in 2011.
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THURSDAY, 1:24pm: Adams told Marty Caswell of XX1090 that Moorad has not told him he won't be traded (Twitter link).
WEDNESDAY, 10:17pm: At least 12 teams have inquired on Adams, according to Passan. Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com hears that the Padres are asking for two top 100 prospects for Adams (Twitter link).
9:13pm: One of the most intriguing trade candidates out there may not be available after all. Padres owner Jeff Moorad told setup man Mike Adams "you're not going anywhere," according to Yahoo's Jeff Passan (on Twitter). Though Adams is drawing more interest than closer Heath Bell, he appears to be staying in San Diego for now.
As MLBTR's Tim Dierkes explained two days ago, the Padres appear to be asking for a top prospect for Adams. The 32-year-old is under team control through 2012 and since he earns just $2.535MM this season and doesn't pick up saves, he figures to earn less than $5MM through arbitration next year.
Adams has a 1.23 ERA with 8.8 K/9, 1.8 BB/9 and a 44.5% ground ball rate in 44 innings this season. He has been effective against left-handers and right-handers, both in 2011 and for his career.
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Blue Jays Have Inquired On Padres Relievers
The Blue Jays have inquired on the Padres' available relievers, including Heath Bell, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. It's not clear whether the Blue Jays want to obtain a closer or are interested in flipping one of San Diego's relievers to another team.
If they were to acquire Bell, they could offer arbitration and collect a pair of draft picks next season, presuming the free agent to be declines the offer and signs elsewhere. Mike Adams is under team control through 2012, but Padres owner Jeff Moorad told him he's staying put.
Don't count on the Blue Jays trading their own relievers, Rosenthal writes. Toronto has 2012 options for Jon Rauch, Jason Frasor and Octavio Dotel, who all project as Type B free agents, according to MLBTR's reverse-engineered Elias Rankings.
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Red Sox Not Pursuing Anyone Aggressively Right Now
The Red Sox are "not pursuing anyone aggressively right now," a source familiar with the team's thinking told WEEI's Alex Speier. Instead, the team is currently trying to determine which internal solutions will work. We've heard the Red Sox named as one of the most aggressive suitors for Carlos Beltran, but that may not be the case.
The Sox are still taking their normal approach of "inquiring about anyone who may make an appreciable difference to the team," in the words of the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo. Cafardo says the Red Sox have inquired on Beltran, Ubaldo Jimenez, Felix Hernandez, Jose Reyes, Jeff Francoeur, Jeff Baker, Michael Cuddyer, Ty Wigginton, Hiroki Kuroda, Ted Lilly, Jeremy Guthrie, Ryan Ludwick, Josh Willingham, Conor Jackson, Ryan Spilborghs, Mike Adams, and others. The team needs include starting pitching, a reliever, an outfielder, and a shortstop, but the Red Sox may prefer internal options in many cases.
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Brown, Passan On Rockies, Reyes, Angels
A few more notes from Tim Brown and Jeff Passan of Yahoo…
- The Rockies are not actively shopping Chris Iannetta and Ty Wigginton, though they appeal to other teams.
- Mets shortstop Jose Reyes told friends he'd love to sign with the Angels after the season. However, the writers feel that Angels owner Arte Moreno is unlikely to win the bidding. Plus, the team is content with Erick Aybar at shortstop.
- The Halos' trade deadline emphasis is their bullpen, though they believe the cost of top-tier relievers like Heath Bell and Mike Adams is prohibitive. They'll look at the next tier, and also consider third base upgrades.
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verbal praise a subsitute for proper tip?
i write this b/c of all the blogs that have a reply of what the proper tipping percentage is. I am a server at a restaurant and I am just wondering what do you think is the proper tip for standard/good service: 10%, 15%, 20%? What kind of service do you need in order to leave a tip of 20%? Also, does a verbal praise of how good service is warrant the diner to tip less? Our restaurant also has comment cards to hand out with the bill and it was a steady trend that if I received positive feedback on my service my tip for that table was not as high as I would had hoped. I stopped giving out the comment cards and my tips on tables i feel i gave excellent service to were as high as i had hoped. what are your two cents?
there are lots of threads here about tipping. although the search function is not great, you'll still gets lots.
imho, a verbal tip is near equivalent to a slap in the face. those who proclaim their generosity, "we'll take good care of you," or "thankyouthankyouthankyouthankoubestmealeverbestmealever," will not do the *right thing*. no matter how good the service.
sorry. just my experience. i suspect yours as well, which explains your post.
re: hotoynoodle
I agree with the other Posters. A Server appreciates your praise, but it doesn't pay the bills. If the service is superior, I make sure to tell the waitsstaff during the meal service, not just after. When/if the Mgr stops by our table, I make a point of telling him/her who and what we like about our service and if possible I do it in front of the wait staff. If the Mgr doesn't stop by during the meal, I'll make a point of stopping at the Mgr's podium to relay positive comments. It's a win/win... The Server invariably asks us to ask for him/her on our next visit. We have done so, and are always rewarded by continued excellent service and we are able to make sure a great Server has an appreciative and generous table.
As a server, I don't ever think a verbal tip is a good substitute for a monetary tip. I mean, we work for tips. The times that I've really really gone out of my way to ensure my table had a great experience (i.e. begging the chef to make special requests or happily taking back an entree someone just didn't like because they ordered it wrong, etc.) and got the verbal tip plus a 10% or less tip... it was always insulting. I know some people don't believe in tipping... but it's just how things are done here. Like it or not, as my mom has always said: if you can't afford to tip, you can't afford to eat out.
Someone going out of their way to fill out a comment card or telling the manager you did a great job is nice... but at most restaurants I'm aware of, people make minimum wage without raises. So, maybe if your restaurant uses these comments to give you a better section, it wont be doing anything to make you more money or to make up for the crappy tip. In addition to an appopriate tip, comments are nice... but as a substitute it's just rude. What I've come to realize is that when you give your best service and get a lousy tip... it isn't about you. These people weren't going to tip you well no matter what you did. Always doing your best is the only way to go. That way, if you get stiffed, you know it wasn't your fault and you can't feel bad.
The US standard tip is 15-20% pretax for full service meals (towards the higher end of that in most (but not all) fine dining-oriented areas, towards the lower end of that most of elsewhere); 10% for buffet service.
Older folks in some areas may still be used to 10% as the normal baseline, and they think they are giving a good tip with that understanding.
Tourists often come from places with different or no tipping customs, and don't necessarily know local practice.
So there's lot of room for misunderstanding. Bottom line: your understanding of the meaning of the tip and the patrons' understanding can be quite different. The patrons' understanding is, unfortunately, the one that counts.
Verbal praise should be in addition to, rather than instead of, monetary gratuity.
re: Karl S
I agree with all of the points Karl has made. One of my biggest annoyances is the tourist thing. It actually hasn't happened to me. But, as a traveler isn't it YOUR responsiblity to learn the local customs and practices? I can't imagine travelling to a foreign land and not doing a little research. EEK.
re: Azizeh Barjesteh
You and I might agree, and many tourists do, but others have other priorities. And this is phenomenon that crosses regional, national, ethnic and class boundaries - there are simply people who try and people who don't (at least very much).
Part of it has to do with the intent of travelling. For some of us, it is to immerse ourselves in a place that is not our home. For others, it is to forget the daily stress of life. There is overlap between those circles, but there are a lot of people in the second circle who find worrying about local custom a stressor that violates the point of travelling.
re: Karl S
There are a lot of people who travel on a budget and think that it's ok to skimp on the tip. Plenty of visitors still think that the tip is a voluntary gesture and don't realize that it is an integral part of their servers' income.
re: hrhboo
This falls under what I was saying. I've heard that in certain countries it is an insult to tip the waiters. I also read that in Iran the cab drivers will refuse your money. It's a whole ritual they go through. Why? I don't remmeber. It's your job to know that you are to "insist" he take it, otherwise he doesn't get paid, which of course isn't his goal. He's just going through the traditional song and dance. I guess I'd just pick up a "China for dummies" book before I went there. Or those Lonely Planet guides, etc. At the very least it makes for interesting reading on the plane.
re: Azizeh Barjesteh
In Iran tips are not accepted because according to Islamic law people are not to accept money that they have not earned (with the exception of charity/gifts/donations, tips fall into none of these categories). For example, interest is not paid by Islamic banks etc. Conversely, in Egypt which is also somewhat Islamic you can't get a single thing done without tipping everyone who helps you along the way.
I am now in the habit of tipping, so while in the UK I usually leave a little extra with the check in restaurants. Severs sometimes look at me as if I'm mad and one chased after me thinking I had overpaid by accident. Of course, many are pleased too!
I agree with you that it is the responsibility of travelers to familiarize themselves with local customs.
re: hrhboo
I don't know if the situation you describe in Egypt is considered "tipping". It's more like payoffs as in many cases you are giving the money in advance of the service being completed. Experienced that many times myself throughout Latin America, trying to get most anything done on time. We actually had a line item for it on our budgets when I was working out of Mexico City - a hard expense to explain to the conservative corp officers back in the Netherlands.
re: Karl S
You make a valid point. My boyfriend and I are both from the UK and have British accents. We have lived in one of the most touristy parts of LA for years and are always generous tippers. Amusingly, in certain restaurants we usually get a little card with our check explaining tipping etiquette in the US and a guide on proper tip percentages. This has never happened to my American friends in the same restaurants, so I suppose the restaurant staff assume we are tourists who might not know how to tip.
I love tipping threads, and the discussion that ensues
I am a lifelong Chicagoan who worked in restaurants for years before I got sick of the crappy pay and hours, so I know how hard the work is, and how hard 99% of the people in the industry work for their money.
So when I dine out 2 - 3 times a week, my standard tip is 20% of the total bill, tax included. I have been known to tip 30% if the meal, and service was top notch. At the bar I tip a dollar a beer or shot, or 20% whichever is more. But I also like many people get more generous tipwise after a couple of "pops", & if my drink is never empty, or if I am bought a round.
Regarding verbal praise, thats not something I do much of, and do not feel it should be used in place of a tip by others.
--What do you think is the proper tip for standard/good service: 10%, 15%, 20%?
20% for good service.
--What kind of service do you need in order to leave a tip of 20%?
I always leave 20% unless confronted with my 'deal breakers', i.e., being rushed, being rudely treated, and in general, that's about it.
--Also, does a verbal praise of how good service is warrant the diner to tip less?
No, never.
I would never make the correlation between verbal praise and tipping less. To do so just sounds like a way for cheapskates to leave less tip.
re: dolores
A server can't buy groceries with "verbs." I always tip 20 to 25%.
re: ricepad
You can't spend a compliment -- put your money where your mouth is. Praise is nice (and non-taxable) but money talks.
re: Cheflambo
I believe that's pretty much what I said.
re: thought_for_food
thought for food, I'm in New York and 20% is standard for me. Even more so now that I've read what servers around here make per hour.
re: dolores
I almost always give 20% pre-tax, lunch or dinner, unless there's a major flaw in the service. However, what I don't like, and I'm not sure how widespread the practice is, is to have a program for printing checks that offers suggested tips based on percentages, 10, 15, 20, etc. Seems that always base that on the taxable amount. Don't know if anyone else has seen this. I just do the math on the pre-tax amount, and I usually round up. I know servers work hard, but this seems like nickel-and-diming and a matter of principle.
re: markabauman
markabauman, I always tip on the entire amount.
There's a good thread here on the tip calculators on the bottom of bills, it's quite entertaining to read.
re: markabauman
The response is simple: resist. It is wrong.
re: thought_for_food
20% is the higher-end standard in some places in the US; it is hardly universal. 15% is more common over more of the country.
re: thought_for_food
In Toronto too.
For dinner, I usually give 15% (used to just double the tax, round up to the nearest dollar) unless the service is exceptionally good or bad. For lunch I tend to go to inexpensive places when I do go out, so I might add a dollar or two more.
For dim sum, usually between 10-15%. Although considering how many ppl actually serve us, would it be "fair" to give more?
At higher-end places I'm more inclined to tip 20%, where the price point is astronomically higher. I wonder how I got trained to think like this.
Wouldn't think of giving verbal praise in lieu of a real tip though..
the jfood answers to the OP questions.
- 15% is the standard tip
- great service with no flaws for 20%
- there is NO justification for substituting verbal praise for dollar praise. if you had good service leave the appropriate tip and tell the server how you enjoyed the meal. say something nice to the MOD on the way out.
- jfood doe not fill out comment cards or answer surveys on the phone. The questionsa are normally so lame that the answers can not possible relay the feelings.
re: thought_for_food
10% for buffet is standard, and jfood is sure Karl S will confirm, please do, so jfood does not take the heat alone.
re: chileheadmike
It never ceases to amaze me what people think is OK if it is done in the name of (their only way to heaven) religion.
Speaking of tipping, Detroit Lions player Roy Williams recently stepped into a pile of pepperoni by bragging about how he doesn't tip the pizza delivery guy, although the outcry from fans apparently caused him to change his mind.
re: coney with everything
I read about that. He changed his tune? That's excellent!
re: chileheadmike
Oh, man, I completely forgot about those 'blessing' cards! I think I only got two in my serving career, but that was two too many. What would make anybody think they were acceptable forms of appreciation, let alone remuneration??
re: chileheadmike
OMG! I had forgotten all about the little cards! Once was a waitron at a place that required everyone work Sundays & do doubles. Had a very large after church crowd. Never failed to amaze me how often I would get the "verbal tip" of what a sweet, helpful, etc. server I was & which would immediately segue to inquiring what church I attended. My reply (wished I could say none of your biz, but don't offend the wallet) was it was rather difficult to be there when we had to be here preparing for all you church people! They would lecture us about how bad it was that we were missing church, but it never seemed to occur to them that their Sunday dining choices were creating the need for this "terrible" situation! Always this would turn into a table of campers with 9 separate checks and next to nothing in tips.
No offense but this just sounds like whining to me about not getting good enough tips. While it sucks that your tips are really out of your control, you have to realize just that - they're out of your control. Sometimes a person may not have that much money so they can't afford a 20% tip in addition to their meal. Other times they may just think you deserved it - but either way you're going to have to get over it, and just keep providing good service to everyone. Once you stop focusing on the tips, they might come in higher more often.
re: Chew on That
I'm not of the "if you can afford to eat out, you can afford to tip X amount" school, but I AM a believer that if you can't afford to pay for your meal AND leave a fair tip, STAY HOME.
Waiters use their tips to buy groceries, pay the mortgage, put braces on their kids, etc. Tip money isn't just "fun money".
Not being able to afford dining out (yes, the tip is a factor) shouldn't be subsidized by your waiter. Eat at home.
re: invinotheresverde
I'd have to agree with you on this issue.As with the necessity of paying tax, anticipating leaving a tip should always be factored into the equation. If the budget is tight, there are many restaurant choices available which will allow someone with limited resources to dine out AND leave a decent tip. If that isn't possible then I would say takeout is the way to go..
re: invinotheresverde
it is rare, if not never, that jfood agrees with invino but they come close on this one.
jfood would modify the "stay at home comment" to "find a place where the total cost of the meal plus tax and tip is within your budget".
Come on invino. as someone in the biz you should be promoting your industry versus telling everyone to stay home. everyone deserves a night out and this persisitant only the wealthy deserve to eat out needs to be modified.
re: invinotheresverde
Quite true, invino.
re: coastie
Well said!
as a former waitress, you know the tip wasn't going to be great, the more "thank you" and "great job's" I got. Talk is cheap. I know I'm giving great service, but I wasn't waiting table becaused I loved it
The trouble with this thread is that it can discourage people from even going out to restaurants if there is going to be consternation and great gnashing of teeth and servers becoming homeless and babies starving to death if a tip is 15.03 percent instead of 16.23 percent . It may make the entire evening uncomfortable. A night out is meant to be enjoyable, not like a visit to the dentist.
re: mpalmer6c
After reading these threads, I feel more sorry for the servers of the world than I ever did before.
I used to think retail was awful, but now I realize that servers deserve the Nobel Prize for putting up with some of the patrons in their restaurants. And they don't get minimum wage. And they are not unionized.
Religious cards in lieu of a tip??????????????? Phew.
re: dolores
Dolores, it's really not that bad. Yes, they don't get minimum wage and do live on tips, but that makes it worth it for some people. Otherwise, there would be NO servers. While my best friend was in grad school at Columbia she realized she made more money waitressing at your typical pub medium scale pub grub type place, than she would have nannying or as a Teacher (since she didn't have her Masters yet)!!
re: SweetPea914
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re: mpalmer6c
One of my waiters received a tin of homemade cookies from a guest around the holidays on a decent sized bill (over $400) as a tip.
The woman said she never tips waiters around the holidays, as her expenses around that time are higher and she can't afford it. Don't even get me started on how she can still afford a $400 dinner...
re: invinotheresverde
>The woman said she never tips waiters around the
>holidays, as her expenses around that time are higher
>and she can't afford it.
it's putative "explanations" like this that cause you to wonder
"is this person a knave or a fool". i dunno how people in the
business deal with people like this ... does "management
get involved" or do they figure as long as her credit card clears
on the food bill, the Cookie Tip is the waiters problem.
[int his case it seems clear this woman is a known and repeat hazard].
maybe you could bring her a lump of coal with tobiko as an
amuse this Xmas.
re: invinotheresverde
Does a server (or perhaps management) have any sort of recourse here? Perhaps the valet could sell her car?
re: mpalmer6c
I have never known a server to be that petty. Most are professional and you would never know it if they were feeling less than joyful about you. We know not every table is going to be great (meant on every level), realize its a game of averages. If you are doing your job right and are lucky enough not to get a bad table then the evening generally averages out. But when a table is bad, it is usually really really bad and can change one nights take home to very little. Those of use who do this work for any period of time believe it is our job to help make your evening enjoyable.
We are born with that little host/est gene that delights in creating a warm happy delicious cocoon for our guests. And most of the servers you have dealt with have probably done so or the prospect of dining out would have lost all appeal!
It amazed me that people think that verbal praise somehow equals proper tipping. It's like buying a TV, and assuming you get to pay less if you tell the salesman "Nice tie."
If I take the time to compliment the server, and write a note about how pleased I was with the service, and praised the server to management, you can be darn sure the server has gotten a larger tip than I would normally give! Verbal praise is a way to get the same service next time, and to say that you are above the rest, but if it isn't followed up with the cash it is meaningless.
I saw the posts from servers who recieved prayer cards, or a tin of cookies instead of a tip, and was shocked, I cant believe there are people out there who would do such a thing.
I have never been a server (thank god), but if someone pulled that cheapskate crap on me they probably would have found me waiting for them out by their car. You dont mess with a persons $$$, & their livelyhood.
re: swsidejim
See Swsidejim,
It's comments like that (even though we all know that its meant entirely tongue in cheek) that perpetuates the stereotype of servers taking revenge on patrons. Servers who take pride in their careers (and I am a career server) would never dream of doing anything like that...OK we MIGHT dream of it but we would NEVER act on it. Any server who revenges themselves on a guest should be hung by their ankles!!
re: kimmer1850
as I said, thank god I have never been a server.
Also as I stated, you dont mess with a persons money, and livelyhood. If you do, bad things may happen to you.
leaving a prayer card, or a tin of cookies is unnaceptable for a tip
re: kimmer1850
--Any server who revenges themselves on a guest should be hung by their ankles!!--
As should any server or manager who treat their patrons like dirt.
And still these threads go on, as if rudeness is acceptable, from either servers or managers or patrons.


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Due to the unprecidented demand for the IWRC's Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Course we are delighted to announce that we will be running it as demand dictates. The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council have kindly facilitated this by training an Irish Instructor to deliver the Course. This will be the third consecutive year that we have offered this Course and it has only grown in popularity - a great sign for our wildlife!
This training course is a specialist course concentrating on the theory and practice of wildlife rehabilitation and in order to provide the optimum learning opportunity the Course is limited to an intimate group of ten to twenty delegates.
The IWRC www.theiwrc.org are the leading developers of professional training for wildlife care providers in North America and internationally. This course is an opportunity to sample the quality of rehabilitation training opportunities that are provided by the IWRC. The IWRC offers both classroom and online based training in aspects such as wildlife nutrition, parasitology, pain management and basic wildlife rehabilitation.
The Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Course is a comprehensive introductory course in wildlife rehabilitation. Lecture topics include: introduction to wildlife rehabilitation; anatomy and physiology; calculating drug dosages; handling and physical restraint; thermoregulation; stress; basic shock cycle; initial care and physical examination; nutrition and associated diseases; standards for housing; zoonoses; euthanasia criteria and release criteria.
The two day course has been accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland
for 22 CVE credits
Programme Day 1
Pre Course homework; unit conversions, fluid therapy, rehab protocol
Registration & coffee
What is Wildlife Rehabilitation?
13.00 -
Thermoregulatory Medical Problems
Programme Day 2
Registration & coffee
Skills and practical sessions;
Skills and practical sessions;
16.10 -
IWRC multiple choice examination
Tina Swindle is an RCVS Qualified Veterinary Nurse. She holds a Certificate in advanced radiography from Cambridge Vet School, and has been Head Nurse and Clinical Manager in domestic and wildlife hospitals for over 15years.
Tina was born in Ireland but travelled to the UK to run her own veterinary referral animal physiotherapy clinic under the umbrella of the UK Medivet Veterinary Group.
Tina's personnel and animal management skills and her passionate interest in wildlife made her a natural staff choice for Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in the UK. Starting as Head Nurse for 4 years, her communication, administrative and teaching skills led her to the position of Clinical Manager for another 8 years. During this time Tina instigated and ran the UK's first in-house wildlife care NVQ course. She achieved an internal verifier qualification for the NVQ programme
Tina's enthusiasm, empathy and eagerness to share her wildlife rehabilitation knowledge, combined with the intimate size of the group, accounts for the popularity of this IWRC Course.
Download, print out, and fill in the WAITING LIST Form below. Post the form to: Wildlife Course, 10 High Meadows, Station Road, Duleek, Co Meath, Ireland
Download the WAITING LIST Form below and email it as an attachment to: email@example.com
Click HERE for WAITING LIST FORM
Fees for the two day course:
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DISCOUNT price if paying by
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Students and anyone NOT claiming CVE credits
*PayPal charge us fee of 3.4% & 0.35 Euro per transaction which I'm sorry to say we therefore pass on to you if you pay by paypal.(If these fees are preventing your attendance you can contact us to discuss grant assistance)
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We have been asked by potential donors how to obtain the greatest good for wildlife from financial donations. Our belief at WRI is that educating people about the importance and practice of wildlife care has the greatest long term good.
"Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life" - Confucius
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Many thanks to those of you that have already donated
The International Wildlife Rehabilitation's Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Course is an intensive and wonderfully engaging two day course that is geared towards wildlife rehabilitators, vets, students and wildlife enthusiasts. It is run by Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland (WRI); a not for profit organisation which exists to promote awareness of wildlife and wildlife rehabilitation in Ireland.
Irish wildlife is constantly facing challenges and WRI aims to provide useful information to the general public in order to improve animal welfare in Ireland. Unfortunately there is a lack of national capacity with regards to managing and protecting wildlife in Ireland and this science-based course is a step in the right direction in terms of equipping participants with both theoretical and practical knowledge on wildlife rescue and care.
Caring for wildlife differs greatly to caring for domestic animals and during the course you will be taught how to deal with mammals and birds of all sizes and behaviour. It is run by experienced and enthusiastic professionals; Tina Swindle is the instructor for the duration of the course. Tina is a RCVS qualified veterinary nurse and has been head nurse and clinical manager in domestic and wildlife hospitals for over 15 years. Tina teaches in an easy going, anecdotal way and makes scientific elements of the course easy to grasp. Her ardent passion for wildlife comes through strongly in her lectures which makes learning even more fulfilling and enjoyable.
Due to the small number of participants on the course, interaction with wildlife professionals and enthusiasts is part of the whole experience of the Course. Thus it not only provides you with invaluable knowledge but it also enables you to network with people within the wildlife sector which can lead to exciting opportunities in the future.
The IWRC Course is carefully designed to cater for people of varying abilities and experience; it is both introductory yet keeps you on your toes. The course instructors are there to assist you with any trouble you may have with the course content. Upon entering the lecture room, you are given a course handbook which thoroughly outlines everything you need to know about rehabilitating wildlife. This handbook is used in the open book examination that takes place at the end of the two days. The exam allows you to demonstrate what you have learned whilst simultaneously reinforcing your understanding through the process of revision. The course instructors are on hand to help you with any questions that you may have.
This accredited (Veterinary Council of Ireland) Course is scheduled multiple times throughout the year and takes place in the Pillo Hotel in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Only 10 people are enrolled for each session and there is a waiting list so in order to ensure a place on this Course make sure you book well in advance. The applied nature of this Course makes it completely unique and will enhance credibility.
If you want to make a difference and help promote standardisation of wildlife care in Ireland then it is an invaluable Course to attend. If you are studying veterinary, the course will broaden your understanding of all animals; not just companion and farm animals. By the end of the two days, you will feel well-equipped and confident in knowing that you are carrying out wildlife rehabilitation procedures in the safest, most humane way possible.
Jade Dillon MA
The Pillo Hotel
The Rath
Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland
Tel: 01 835 0800 within Ireland
From outside Ireland: 00 353 1 835 0800
Website: www.pillohotelashbourne.com or click HERE
Driving directions:
From Dublin Airport:
From the airport follow signs for the M1 (Southbound) and the M50 (Southbound). Merge onto the M1 and stay in the left hand lane. After approximately 2km, take the slip road for the M50 (Southbound).
Stay on the motorway for 2 junctions, following signs for the N2, Ashbourne & Derry. Once you are on the N2/M2, after approximately 14km you will come to another roundabout where the hotel will be situated just off the 2nd exit.
From the M1 (Drogheda South junction):
Take the Drogheda / Duleek exit off the motorway and got through the toll booth on the slip road. At the roundabout at the top of the slip road take the 2nd exit signposted for Duleek. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit towards Duleek / Ashbourne.
Go under the motorway and take the 2nd exit at the next roundabout, again signposted for Duleek / Ashbourne. Continue for 16km until you reach the junction with the N2. Turn left towards Ashbourne and travel along the N2 for approximately 8km until you reach a roundabout. At the roundabout take the first exit into the hotel.
Public Transport directions:
From Dublin airport:
Bus number 109A click HERE for timetable
Taxi from Dublin airport roughly €48 (each way)
From Dublin city:
Bus number 103 click HERE for timetable
Rates at: The Pillo Hotel
Single occupancy Bed & Breakfast €70.00
Double occupancy Bed & Breakfast €80.00
For these special accommodation rates please call the hotel on the number above and let them know you are attending a Wildlife Course organised by Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland.
The Residents Hotel
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Website: www.theresidentshotel.com
Archerstown Lodge B&B
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Comments from some delegates who have attended the Basic Wildlife Course:
"Brilliant Course. Really enjoyed it and definitely learned a lot. I will be doing courses with these guys again"
"Well worth doing, gives you the confidence to deal with wildlife casualties. Highly recommend it"
"This course gave me an opportunity to gain knowledge in a field of which I had little knowledge. The other courses and veterinary meetings which I had been attending to gain CVE points were providing me with little information I didn't already know. This course vastly surpassed my expectation in the lectures, talks and practical demonstration giving me much increased knowledge of wildlife and best practice wildlife rehabilitation procedures."
"Excellent course, well planned out and everything is made basic. Very interesting and beneficial"
"Absolutely amazing, best money I've ever spent. Leaving full of confidence in treating any hedgehogs that come my way!"
"This course is a perfect chance to become educated and gives confidence to help. It also helps build up a support network of organisations willing to take the casualty to the next level and hopefully rehabilitation. I would highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in helping wildlife. It is delivered in an easy to understand way in a realxed and sometimes fun environment. This is a course not to be missed!"
"Wildlife needs our help more than ever, do this course and you will be more confident to give this help so much needed."
"Hopefully when I get a job in conservation biology and wildlife management the skills learned from this course will allow me to treat any minor injuries to wildlife in the area."
"I would love to be involved one day in wildlife conservation and just knowing that I have this course to help me along the way is great."
"A great introduction to basic 1st aid, brilliant for beginners and those with some experience in wild animal rehabilitation. I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn more"
"Highly recommend. Very informative for future and current rehabbers."
"I absolutely recommend this course to anyone working with wildlife. Excellent theory and practice all delivered in a fun and informative manner."
"Excellent and exceeded my expectations, would highly recommend"
"Brilliant course, learned a lot and got some hands on experience. Would recommend"
"Know your species: weigh weigh weigh is the only way"
"One of the best courses I have attended. If you want to learn how to rescue and rehab wildlife then do this course"
"Superb! Excellent course very informative and essential if working in the field or just interested in gaining knowledge"
"Brilliant course, well worth it!"
"A most informative and practical 2 days. Have learnt skills that will be useful in everyday life encounters with wildlife. Excellent facilitators and course content. A warm relaxed yet productive atmosphere. Thank You."
"Thoroughly enjoyed and learned great skills"
"Amazing course with a lot of helpful information. A great way to meet likeminded people"
"Fantastic weekend full of amazing tips and educating knowledge. Much enjoyed"
"Brilliant well worth doing"
"Anyone interested in wildlife should sign up for this course. Professional, educational, accredited. A lot of Fun!"
"I wish that more courses were as thorough and interesting as this one!"
"A superb course imparting vast amount of knowledge and information"
"I am glad to know more about all those beautiful creatures who make our wilderness alive"
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I think the 3DS deserves bigger franchises in general. I don't see why we cant have ports of all the major console games like Resident Evil 6, Marvel vs Capcom 3, Tekken X Street Fighter. If the Game Gear and Game Boy could get Mortal Kombat II when it was a much, MUCH weaker console than the 3DS.
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Jim-I wonder how the traditionalists felt when they stopped making Platinum paper? Wasn't it Clarence White who said he would quit photography when that happened? Yet we have an extremely strong website here which is basically a traditionalists haven. We still have film and paper and it looks like it will be around for quite awhile. There are some excellant choices of materials currently available. I see many postings on photonet by newbies. These kids grew up with computers and actually like the idea of working with film. We all have a responsibilty to further the education of people using film and traditional materials. My B+N has lots of books in different titles. Actually growing up it was harder to find these books 20 years ago than today. The net certainly has changed availabilty. If you want to find something out it is at your fingertips.
Then go and do it!
Just as an aside I was gallery hopping today in NYC and impressed by some nicely done color prints printed out on a matte paper. I liked them alot as they looked well done and no photoslopping added. For me that is interesting because I am NEVER going to do color work in a darkroom but I have a ton color slides on Kodachrome that I might one day want see up on a wall.
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**Sorry, forgot to clearly identify SEATTLE for the locale in the subject title (pet peeve of my own!)**
Hi hounds. Coming into Seattle in early December for 3 nights and are wondering what to do for our first night in town (a Friday). We're staying at the Inn at the Market and I was hoping to get suggestions for places within stumbling distance that we could catch a decent bar scene with some CH worthy munchies. Any suggestions?
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Dear Lizard: Since you are coming for a weekend, suggest you check that Salumi will be open. Union is great choice. Puzzled by Salty's--- Sunday brunch might be lots of food but I don't see anything special happening there. As for being within
walking distance from Inn at the Market, consider the tiny
bistro, Le Pichet. And for a big night out, consider Mistral
re: itsonlyfood
A handful of people recommended Salty's for that brunch. When living in the Bay Area, we used to hit the top of the Hilton for the view, bottomless Mimosas, Carved Meat, and piles of oysters, prawns and crab. Am open to suggestions!!
PDX, The upstairs bar at Maximillien's At The Market serves terrific mussels and has a great view. I like their (from the menu) Sunday brunch better than Saltys. The appetizers at 94 Stewart Street are worth seeking out. You will love Il Terrazo Carmine. I also suggest one breakfast at Lolas. (A short walk from your hotel.) Interesting menu options for breakfast. Cafe Campagne, just down from your hotel, makes exceptional french toast and coffee. Many local Chowhounds are averse to Wild Ginger. (I am not.) If you go, don't miss the black pepper scallops. A truly great dish. Have a wonderful visit and let us know what you liked.
LOL. So much for Salty's for brunch. I appreciate the feedback and "save" from potential mediocrity.
re: mrnelso
I frequent happy hour at Contour for its generous duration (4pm - 8pm, M-F, 2pm - 8pm Sat/Sun) and $2 "Driftwood Ale" (actually Rouge Half-e-weizen under a private label). The $1.95 food items are pretty hit-or-miss. Best bets are the lamb and chicken skewers, and the calamari. The dips are ok as well. The last time I got the spanakopita, it was cold in the center. The $1.95 burger... well, Dick's is a better deal.
What about Black Bottle? i have never had a bad plate there and the portions are very generous for a tapas place. The clams in brodo had me swooning as did the hangar steak. The bar isn't big but definitely attracts a nice crowd. No reservations.
Zig Zag is great for cocktails (they have food, too, but I haven't had enough of it to comment) and is very near you, on the Pike Place hillclimb. Also not to far (4 or 5 blocks, at 1st and Madison), for cocktails and munchies, is BOKA. They have some very good little bites (ie Dungeness crab cupcakes with creme fraiche) but I've never had a meal there, so I can't say what that's like.
I also vote no on Salty's. Non-foodies love it but it's pretty standard buffet stuff.
re: christy319
I had the crab cakes last night at BOKA and I am pretty certain it was whipped butter on top and not creme fraiche as the menu indicated.
It had none of that wonderful sourness that is caused by those lovely lactobacillus cultures. Pretty dissapointing. Perhaps they ran out of the creme fraiche but they should certainly have indicated that or perhaps my tastebuds were destroyed by the excellent gin martini I had. ;)
re: pdxlizard
Palisades and Salty's brunch are similar to me in that they are more about the view than the food. It depends on what you are going for. If it's great food, I'd recommend Cafe Campagne. I haven't been yet, but I hear the brunch at Tilth is great too.
re: Lauren
We went to Cafe Camagne ths weekend and brunch was sonderful. Great atmophere, great service, great food. We had baked eggs, French toast, and coffee, and it was all good. We will be back.
re: mrnelso
Wonderful (sheesh)...
re: pdxlizard
Palisade is beautiful space, with a big koi pond inside the restaurant and a fantastic view of Seattle. I've had brunch there lots of times, but that last time I went there (January), the quality of the food wasn't what I've come to expect... I believe they'd just switched chefs. Service is excellent, brunch cocktails are excellent, and they've got a buffet so if you want to eat your weight in oysters, feel free! The made to order food that came out of the kitchen wasn't that great -- kind of half-assed.
It really depends on what you're looking for with brunch. If you want big, old fashioned buffet-style, with a prawn the size of your hand in your bloody mary, I think Palisade is a great choice. If you want something more personal, a place where locals eat with higher quality food, there are better options.
re: dandelion
I think at this point, I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of the foodieness in favor of some view and gluttony- comfort food that i can fill up on, stumble back to the hotel and catch some football. Right now leaning towards Palisades, but the wife unit could trump it all and just want to walk across to Maximillian's for something light before we crawl back into bed.
Now if we could just settle our debate of steak house v. Asian for sunday dinner...
re: pdxlizard
have your steak and eat Asian too...you can order the kalbi (beef short rib steaks, be sure to get them bone-in, not boneless) at a Korean place like Hosoonyi (or closer in to downtown, Shilla) while your wife can get the seafood pancake and some chap chae (stir fried glass noodles) etc.
re: pdxlizard
If you decide on steakhouse, consider Waterfront Seafood on Alaskan Way. Frenched rib steak there is better than El Gaucho's, good ambiance and views of the water, baked Alaska flambe is a fun show (just watch out that they don't inflate your bill by bringing bottle after bottle of water to your table.)
for brunch, you can't do better than Six Seven in the Edgewater Hotel on the waterfront. Gorgeous view, all you can eat (with mimosa included) with all the benefits of Salty's but with actually good food. They have lots of NW accents, like smoked scallops and salmon, oysters, prawns, along with very well-done breakfast favorites like eggs benedict. and the view, across the Sound, you're basically ON the water, it's totaly worth it.
That's easy. Asian. Most cities have a good steakhouse, so that's something you can eat at home (and if you are from PDX, you have an El Gaucho, which is one of our best steakhouses, along with the Metropolitan Grill). Not every city has terrific Vietnamese (Green Leaf, or Monsoon if you want more upscale. Not that GL is a dive-it's not), or great Szechuan (Seven Stars Pepper). Reading old threads will give you more Asian ideas.


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Whether you go all out for St. Patty's or prefer a more subtle nod to the holiday, some gorgeous green will keep you looking lovely and feeling festive. Plus, it'll protect you from those pesky pinches! Here are some chic, easy ways to go green. [Read more...]
Recap: Silpada's 2014 Leadership Conference in Atlanta
They say Atlanta is the home of hospitality and, here at Silpada, we couldn't agree more! Last week, more than 500 of our sterling girls were treated just like Southern belles at our first North American Leadership Conference! We brought together Silpada leaders from both the United States and Canada to experience our world-class training and some seriously stylish events, making Leadership the perfect place to learn, lead and live it up! In case you missed it…read on for a recap of this Silpada-ish event at Hyatt Regency Atlanta! [Read more...]
Silpada's Here by Design Philosophy
At Silpada, we believe the world needs more people who do what they love, more people embracing their individuality and living life on their terms. We understand that today's modern woman has no boundaries, no specific age, and she comes in every shape and size. She inspires others, and they inspire her. And you know her. She is you. And you are Here by Design. [Read more...]
A Day in the Life: Silpada Star Leader
On top of working as Vice President at WH Bagshaw Company, Adria Bagshaw is a high-performing representative with Silpada! As a Star Leader, she's built a team of 30 women, while keeping things in line at work, and at home. Take a look at a typical day in Adria's busy life and you'll quickly realize no matter what your schedule, Silpada fits right in. [Read more...]
Real-Time Updates During Leadership!
It's a fun and fabulous weekend of learning, laughing and living Silpada at our annual Leadership Conference Feb. 20-23, in beautiful Atlanta, Ga.! This year, for the first time, our conference is officially international, as we're gathering with our Silpada Sisters from the United States and Canada. [Read more...]
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