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Flights to Nuremberg from Europe
Flights from Nuremberg
Dominating the city skyline, you can't fail to notice it: the Kaiserburg. At the time of the Holy Roman Empire, the castle was occasionally home to each of the emperors, and in the Middle Ages, it was one of the most important royal palaces. The sights here include the new castle museum, the palace with the emperor's living quarters, the Romanesque Double Chapel, the Deep Well and the Sinwell Tower. The neighbouring garden is a must-see too. It might be small, but it's a welcome contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city and is popular with residents too.Address: Auf der Burg 13Phone: +49 911 24 46 590Website: http://tourismus.nuernberg.de (Sights/museums)
The large market square located at the heart of the city centre is surrounded by a multitude of must-see sights. The daily market takes place here too, where you can buy all sorts of tasty treats, flowers and spices. The ornate Beautiful Fountain is a well-photographed sight. The two rings on the fence are the focus of much attention. A legend says that if you turn the "golden ring" and make a wish, it will come true. The black ring, meanwhile, is said to bless women with children. The main market square is characterised by the facade of the Chruch of Our Lady constructed as an imperial royal chapel. Every day at noon the "Männleinlaufen" (mechanical clock and glockenspiel) takes place here - a daily event not to be missed!Address: Hauptmarkt
The Albrecht-Dürer-Haus is one of the most famous museums and exhibitions in Nuremberg. Between 1509 and 1528, it was Albrecht Dürer's home and workplace. Today, the building is both a memorial and a museum. The rooms feature period furnishings, and visitors can see a demonstration of the printing procedure used in Dürer's lifetime in one of the bedrooms. The top floor, meanwhile, showcases copies of the artist's works. The museum houses a variety of temporary exhibitions featuring original works. We highly recommend taking the guided tour with Agnes Dürer, wife of the famous artist. She gives a faithful account of what life was like 500 years ago.Address: Albrecht-Dürer-Str. 39Phone: +49 911 2312568Website: http://www.museen.nuernberg.de
Even today, the former Reichsparteitagsgelände (Nazi Party Rally Grounds) in the south of the city is still home to gigantic ruins representing the Nazi regime's deluded notion of grandeur. The 11 km2 complex was where the Nazi Party orchestrated its propaganda campaign. The documentation centre is located in the north wing of the Kongresshalle, which was designed by the Nazis to hold 50 000 people and was never completed. The permanent "Faszination und Gewalt" ("Fascination and Terror") exhibition housed in the 1300 m² venue, chronicles the causes, relationships and consequences of the Nazi dictatorship.Address: Bayernstrasse 11Phone: +49 911 231 56 66Website: http://www.museen.nuernberg.de
The "Germanisches Nationalmuseum" is the largest museum of German art and culture in the world. The exhibitions take you on an exciting journey through time, showcasing hand axes from the Stone Age, the Ezelsdorf Golden Cone, medieval sculptures, the oldest globe in the world, paintings by Albrecht Dürer, baroque masterpieces and contemporary art. Other rooms feature textiles, clothes, jewellery, stained glass, handicraft, furniture and much more. The GNM is also home to the largest library of German art and culture, with more than 650 000 books.Address: Kartäusergasse 1Phone: +49 911 133 10Website: http://www.gnm.de
The Memorium Nuremberg Trials is a new permanent exhibition opened to visitors on 22nd of November 2010. It informs visitors about the background, progression and repercussions of the Nuremberg Trials at the original location where they were held. Audio guides in various languages are available. Guided tours of the Memorium Nuremberg Trials are available for individual visitors at weekends.Address: Bärenschanzstraße 72Phone: +49 911 321 79372Website: http://www.memorium-nuremberg.de
The New Museum - State Museum for Art and Design - with its curved glass facade rises over the medieval city walls in the heart of Nuremberg. The handsome museum has received many awards for its striking modern architecture and is a venue for contemporary art and design.Address: KlarissenplatzPhone: +49 911 240269Website: http://www.nmn.de
Year after year, on the Friday before the first advent, Germany's most famous Christmas market opens for the public. The historical surroundings of the Nuremberg main market square with the Church of Our Lady and the view of St. Lorenz and St. Sebald, the two Gothic churches in the Old Town, lend the Christkindlesmarkt its special charm. The stalls convey the unique look and feel of the market and visitors can look forward to the traditional offering of Lebkuchen (German gingerbread), Nuremberg sausages and mulled wine. The opening ceremony is an impressive experience for all, as the Nuremberg Christkind stands on the gallery of the Church of Our Lady and delivers the famous opening prologue at 5.30 pm precisely.Address: HauptmarktWebsite: http://www.christkindlesmarkt.deOpening hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closing day (24 december): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A sight with special flair. Situated at the heart of the city and surrounded by the towers and walls of the medieval fortifications, the Handwerkerhof invites visitors to discover a wealth of experiences. The "little city at the Königstor" (King's gate) opposite the Hauptbahnhof offers both traditional crafts and Franconian hospitality in charming surroundings. Why not round off your visit by trying some hearty specialties, washed down with a fresh Nuremberg beer or Franconian wine, in one of the cosy restaurants.Address: Königstor opposite the HauptbahnhofPhone: +49 911 98833 590Website: http://www.handwerkerhof.de
An extensive labyrinth of underground passageways and cellar vaults has existed in the bedrock of castle hill for centuries - the Historic Rock-Cut Cellars. As early as 1380 red beer was stored in the subterranean cellars, sometimes comprising four levels, that had been cut into the Burgsandstein (local Nuremberg sandstone). During the air raids of World War II many citizens found shelter in these historical vaults. Reservations and Meeting Point: Brewery Shop Tours (in English): Sundays at 11.30 amAddress: Bergstraße 19Phone: +49 911 23602731Website: http://www.hausbrauerei-altstadthof.de
Nuremberg's oldest town church St. Sebald dates back to approx. the year 1215. The church is located underneath the Imperial Castle and contains important works of art such as the imposing 4.17 meter high tomb built by the artist Peter Vischer - the bones of Nuremberg's patron saint Sebaldus are presumed to rest here. The famous Nuremberg painter Albrecht Dürer was baptized and got married there. Destroyed during World War II, St. Sebald was reconstructed in 1957.Address: Sebalder PlatzPhone: +49 911 214 25 00Website: http://www.sebalduskirche.de
The heart of the museum is an exhibition landscape on the history of the railway in Germany. The walking tour - over 2,500 sqm on two stories - covers two centuries, including all their technological and economic, political and cultural aspects.Address: Lessingstraße 6Phone: +49 180 4442233Website: http://www.dbmuseum.de
The beautiful St. Lawrence Church is tucked away at the heart of the Nuremberg pedestrian area. Built in 1250, it has been an Evangelical Lutheran church since 1525. The church has a magnificent west facade with a splendid portal richly decorated with statuary and a huge rose window (mid 14th century). Reconstruction work on the church started in 1952 following severe damage during the World War II.Address: Lorenzer PlatzPhone: +49 911 214 25 00Website: http://www.lorenzkirche.citykirche-magazin.de
The Friedhof St. Johannis is one of Europe's most important cemeteries, as a number of famous personalities, such as Albrecht Dürer and Veith Stoss, are buried here. A very beautiful place, it is also known as the "Cemetery of Roses" as a result of the many roses that grow on the site. The cemetery was commissioned as a result of the advanced council order that no longer permitted burials to be performed within the city walls. A new cemetery therefore had to be built in the surrounding area for both halves of the city. Why not visit the baroque Hesperidengärten afterwards?Address: Brückenstr. 9Website: http://www.st-johannis-nuernberg.deOpening hours: April – Sept. 7 am to 7 pm, Oct. to March 8 am to 5 pm
A unique summer event in the middle of the Old Town of Nuremberg! The innovative concept of summer, beach and water makes a good place to communicate and relax. This event is the best option to get some holiday-feeling. Look forward to pool bars, cool drinks, beach equipment and 4.000qm2 of sand! The entrance is free! http://www.sommer-in-der-city.com
Its laid-back atmosphere attracts around one million visitors to the Old Town festival each year. In around 60 events, 800 actors provide free entertainment, including folklore, traditional sea jousting and jazz concerts. But the great program of events isn't the only thing that draws the visitors in. The wide selection of food and drink is just as popular.. http://tourismus.nuernberg.de/en/erleben-geniessen/events/feste-maerkte/d/nuernberger-altstadtfest.html
Unique in Germany and known well beyond Nuremberg's boarders – The Meeting of the Bards. It is the largest annual event to take place within the historic centre of Nuremberg. During the event more than 200.000 visitors of all ages gather at nine different stages to listen to world music artists as well as singer-songwriters from all over the planet for free. http://tourismus.nuernberg.de/en/erleben-geniessen/events/jahreshighlights/d/bardentreffen-2012-in-nuernberg.html
Situated at the heart of the Old Town since 1431, the world's largest sausage restaurant treats its guests to rustic Franconian cuisine. It's a cosy restaurant offering both traditional and modern cuisine.Address: Rathausplatz 6 Phone: +49 911 214860Website: http://www.bratwurst-roeslein.de
Not far from the Hauptbahnhof, Barfüsser serves up Franconian specialities in a cosy vaulted cellar. And best of all, it still brews its own beer!Address: Hallplatz 2Phone: +49 911 204242Website: http://www.barfuesser-nuernberg.de
Not far from the Sebalduskirche, the Bratwursthäusle has been giving original Nürnberger Rostbratwürste a hint of beechwood by cooking them over a wood fire since 1313. True to tradition, the Bratwursthäusle has its own butcher shop, where the Nuremberg specialities are freshly prepared each day. Hungry visitors can enjoy their sausages and a freshly pulled pint on the two terraces, which boast historical surroundings and views of the Sebalduskirche, the Rathaus and the Hauptmarkt. The little delicacies, which are always grilled to order, are served on a tin plate, just like in Albrecht Dürer's time.Address: Rathausplatz 1Phone: +49 911 227695Website: http://www.bratwursthaeusle.de
The Enchilada is the place to go if you fancy trying tasty Mexican specialities in a laid-back atmosphere. The menu includes a mixture of Texan, Mexican and South Californian cuisine. In addition to the hearty meals, the restaurant also offers a wide selection of cocktails and long drinks during the daily happy hour. Booking in advance is recommended.Address: Obstmarkt 10Phone: +49 911 2448498Website: http://www.enchilada.deMore info: Around the corner from the Hauptmarkt
Located next to the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Sushi Glas is famous for its fresh sushi and unusual creations. Its "Bratwurst Roll" has received the Excellency Award, which recognises original sushi recipes.Address: Am Kornmarkt 5-7Phone: +49 911 2059901Website: http://www.sushi-glas.de
Zum Spiessgesellen is just waiting to be discovered by hungry visitors in the vaulted cellar of the old Nuremberg Rathaus. This restaurant allows diners to enjoy regional cuisine in a laid-back setting. Zum Spiessgesellen is well-known for its medieval atmosphere, rustic dishes and historical concept.Address: Rathausplatz 4Phone: +49 911 23555525Website: http://www.spiessgeselle.de
If you're heading towards the Kaiserburg and Albrecht-Dürer-Haus from the Hauptmarkt, you'll pass the Hausbrauerei Altstadthof. True to its name, the restaurant brews its own beer and offers a delightful dining experience. Naturally, the brewery shop is the place to go for all products beer-related. It stocks a great selection of beer, alegar, beer mustard and much more!Address: Bergstrasse 19-21Phone: +49 911 2449859Website: http://www.hausbrauerei-altstadthof.de
Essigbrätlein is located in the Old Town's oldest guesthouse and is the city's only Michelin-starred restaurant. It has twice been awarded a Michelin star for its unique spicy food, hence why critics of the Essigbrätlein, which is among the country's 27 best restaurants, talk about edible art, it's a compliment that speaks for itself!Address: Weinmarkt 3Phone: +49 911 225131
It may not be the largest sausage restaurant, but it's certainly the oldest. The menu includes Nürnberger Rostbratwürste with a hint of beechwood, prepared on an open fire. Fermented cabbage, homemade potato salad and freshly ground radish are the perfect accompaniments. Come and feast on the various snacks on offer throughout the day and enjoy apple strudel for dessert.Address: Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26Phone: +49 911 2059288Website: http://www.bratwurstkueche.de
The Tasty Leaf offers vegan and international menus, all made from regional and seasonal products. Besides that fresh baked cakes, Fair trade coffee and culinary delights à la carte are also on the menu. Optional you can order gluten-free and soy-freed food as well as allergic friendly food.Address: Bogenstr. 43Phone: +49 911 80 19 55 29Website: http://www.tasty-leaf.de
Located directly at St. Lawrence church this restaurant with a classical design offers a wide range of delicious food. The menu offers an organic-ecological cuisine with grilled dishes, coffee and cakes!Address: Lorenzer Platz 23Phone: +49 911 2059 390Website: http://www.cafelorenz.net
Both specialties are recognized in Europe as a "protected geographical indication" and have the right to bear the EU seal. The delicious finger-sized Nuremberg bratwurst is a not-to-be-missed treat. As "3 im Weggla" you can nibble them, packed in a crispy bun, right out of your hand or in groups of six, eight, ten or twelve with mustard or – more traditionally – horseradish and sauerkraut. The Nuremberg Lebkuchen or gingerbread are world-famous and inseparably tied to Christmas. http://tourismus.nuernberg.de/en/experience-enjoy/food-drink.html
Tempting. The one word that sums up the Confiserie Neef's daily menu in a nutshell. Cakes, tarts, pralines, chocolate, gingerbread… What to try first? No matter what you choose, this cafe, the interior of which was recently renovated, is the perfect place to relax and treat yourself. The cafe also has a daily breakfast menu.Address: Winklerstrasse 29Phone: +49 911 225179Website: http://www.confiserie-neef.de
The traditional Café Beer offers a wide selection of the finest tarts, cakes, pralines and home-made pastries. It's very handy too, as it's situated right at heart of the pedestrian area.Address: Breite Gasse 79Phone: +49 911 2308420Website: http://www.cafebeer.de
The ambience of a Viennese coffee house, Italian speciality coffees, glass and terracotta in the neighbouring flower shop – Café La Violetta has it all. The French-look interior exudes an air of charm and is the key feature of the beautiful building in Obere Wörthstrasse, an exquisite street to visit.Address: Obere Wörthstrasse 10Phone: +49 911 23555599Website: http://www.la-violetta.de
Nestled on the banks of the Pegnitz river and enjoying a central location in the Old Town, this cafe boasts a wonderful view across the river. As well as the usual speciality coffees, diners can also order light warm snacks.Address: Trödelmarkt 42Phone: +49 911 208877Website: http://www.cafe-am-troedelmarkt.com
Experience French flair at the heart of the historical Old Town in the beautiful Café d'azur. Why not treat yourself to a deliciously different speciality coffee? Café d'azur also offers a range of tasty baguettes, light snacks and salads. The homemade ice cream is a real treat too.Address: Burgstrasse 11Phone: +49 911 2355355Website: http://www.cafe-d-azur.de
This is the place for real fans of chocolate, the sweetest seduction of our time. Be it dark or milk, as a bar or a drinkable delight, chocolate is the key component of everything here. Chocolate gourmets and those with a sweet tooth will love the cafe and its chocolate shop situated at the heart of the city's Old Town.Address: Josephsplatz 26Phone: +49 911 2427888Website: http://www.chocolatnuernberg.deMore info: entrance on Hutergasse.
This cosy little cafe awaits all guests with tasty coffee specialties, homemade cakes, muffins and hearty sandwiches. All products are from the region of Nuremberg. The special atmosphere of the cafe includes a mixture of vintage and modern furniture. Next to the extraordinary cakes, the cafe is also very famous for its breakfast!Address: Löbleinstrasse 60 Phone: +49 911 3774620
The popular club in Klaragasse isn't one of the "big" clubs, but it always attracts a large number of guests, who particularly enjoy the variety of music and wide range of events on offer.Address: Klaragasse 8Phone: +49 911 2110455Website: http://www.club-stereo.netMore info: city centre.
Club Goija is one of the top locations in Nuremberg. Close to the main central station this club welcomes the guest with a modern and stylish interior and a cool atmosphere. Changing events and a huge variety of delicious drinks make the Goija one of the best choices in town.Address: Bahnhofstraße 11Phone: +49 179 3535164Website: http://www.goija.de
Perhaps you don't fancy the club atmosphere, but still want to socialise and listen to some music? Then the Cafe & Bar Celona Finca is the place for you. The Cafe Bar opens its doors in the early hours of the morning and doesn't close until late at night. Tastefully and comfortably furnished, it lends the Old Town a touch of Mediterranean holiday flair. In addition to a wide assortment of meals, it also offers a fantastic selection of long drinks and cocktails. The central location makes the Cafe Bar a popular place to go. Booking in advance is recommended for the evening. If you're here in summer, why not make the most of the outdoor area on the banks of the Pegnitz river?Address: Vordere Insel Schütt 4Phone: +49 911 23739144Website: http://www.cafe-bar-celona.de
This is of the few karaoke venues in Nuremberg. Each day is different at the little pub in the historical Weissgerbergasse. On Thursdays, for instance, the Hallertor holds a happy hour and ladies' karaoke night, while there's a special students' karaoke night on Wednesdays. Younger guests should note that entrance is only permitted to people aged 18 or over.Address: Weissgerbergasse 25Phone: +49 911 2406611Website: http://www.hallertor.de
The homemade fries, said to be the best in the city, are extremely popular. The cosy Irish pub with its generously-sized vaulted cellar boasts a fantastic location right next to the Pegnitz river and is not far from the Cinecitta cinema. Here, you'll be served classics such as Guinness, Irish whiskey and cider. It's the perfect venue for a fantastic night with friends. The beer garden is open in summer. Booking in advance is highly recommended.Address: Wespennest 6Phone: +49 911 232895Website: http://www.osheas.de
Located in the beautiful Weissgerbergasse, the Mata Hari Bar enjoys a great location and is certainly one of the smallest bars in Nuremberg. But the selection of drinks certainly isn't small. Patrons can choose from more than 40 cocktails, 20 types of whiskey and a wide range of beer. But its real appeal is the "living room music" concept, where live music is played on a miniature platform. Hence the bar receiving the title of "Germany's smallest live bar".Address: Weissgerbergasse 31Phone: +49 171 1949500Website: http://www.mataharibar.de
The name of this bar, club and lounge comes from its location: the station. Here, you'll find a variety of live concerts and tasty meals. Its excellent location inside the station means that you can even pay the Indabahn a flying visit just before you leave.Address: Bahnhofsplatz 5Phone: +49 911 2479242Website: http://www.indabahn.comMore info: in the station.
Bar 77 is one of the most popular clubs in Nuremberg. Its good music and great atmosphere have been drawing the guests in for years. The central location and delicious drinks also make it worth a visit.Address: Luitpoldstrasse 16Phone: +49 911 2427762Website: http://www.bar77.de
Located in the old town directly at the river Pegnitz, this trendy bar with an extraordinary interior design is definitely a hotspot! Its programme offers live music and different events. Speciality of the house is the home-made Limes drink, made from vodka and fruit purée.Address: Peter-Vischer-Straße 3Phone: +49 911 9928 956Website: http://www.dierotebar.net
This club has been part of the Nuremberg nightlife for more than 20 years. In the "House of Sound" DJs put on music ranging from Black to House for all the dance-mad people. Bars, VIP-area and the DJ's desk are arranged around the centred dance floor like a colosseum. High-class events guarantee a very special programme!Address: Kaiserstraße 1-9Phone: +49 911 240 66 02Website: http://www.mach1-club.de
"The Night of Art and Culture – Nuremberg's Blue Night" is a cultural spectacle throughout the city where people meet the art scene of Nuremberg. Theaters, museums and other art facilities are open to the public all night long and provide a diverse insight. Inspired by a special theme every year, the ancient squares and buildings of the historic city are thriving with life amongst light installations and all kinds of art performances. http://www.blauenacht.nuernberg.de/English
The Hauptmarkt and streets leading to the castle are littered with scores of souvenir shops. But there are also a large number of small speciality shops, of the Nuremberg master traders, jewellers and antique shops too, where you'll find all kinds of souvenirs and keepsakes for your friends and family. The tourist information centre on the Hauptmarkt is also worth checking out, as it sells postcards, Nuremberg Monopoly and much more.Address: Hauptmarkt
Breite Gasse and Karolinenstrasse are the heart of the Nuremberg shopping district. Here, you'll find all sorts of established shops and large department stores. Younger shoppers are also catered for, thanks to well-known chains such as H&M, Görtz, Mango to name but a few.Address: Breite Gasse, Karolinenstrasse
Head to the Trödelmarkt, situated between the Unschlittplatz and Karlsbrücke, for wonderful jewellers, small boutiques and shops selling quirky living accessories. The Handwerkerhof is a must if you're into ceramic, leather or silverware.Address: TrödelmarktWebsite: http://www.handwerkerhof.de
Kaiserstrasse is slightly more high-end, as it's home to a number of exclusive shops, boutiques and cafes.Address: Kaiserstrasse
If you're outside the city centre, why not visit the shops in the Gostenhof district? It's renowned for its small quaint shops and boutiques, art dealers and studios. You're sure to find something unique here. For more information, visit:Website: http://www.in-goho.de
City Point enjoys a great location in the city centre. With around 60 shops, catering outlets, pharmacies and supermarkets, it has an attractive and extensive range of retailers and is a great place to meet in the pedestrian area.Address: Breite Gasse 5Website: http://www.city-point-nuernberg.deOpening hours: Mon – Sat 9.30 am to 8 pmMore info: 200 parking spaces in the underground car park.
The ultimate shopping centre in the north of the city houses a wide range of fabric, electrical and everyday shops. A number of events and cultural activities take place here throughout the year too.Address: Äussere Bayreuther Strasse 80Website: http://www.mercado-nuernberg.deOpening hours: Mon – Sat 9.30 am to 8 pm, selected shops open at 9 am
The Franken-Center, situated in the city's southern Langwasser district, is the largest shopping centre in northern Bavaria. With a variety of promotions, exhibitions and events, it draws more than a million people through its doors each year.Address: Glogauer Str. 30-38Website: http://www.franken-center-nuernberg.deOpening hours: Mon – Fri 9.30 to 8 pm, Saturday 9 am to 8 pmSubway: Langwasser-Mitte underground station and bus station directly at the centre
Nuremberg Airport is just 12 minutes away from the Old Town and around 25 minutes away from the Nuremberg trade fair centre. More than 50 non-stop flight connections per day connect passengers with the key hubs in Europe. The underground line U2 provides a direct connection between the airport and the city centre. The taxi stands are in front of the terminal exit. A taxi to the city centre costs about €16.Phone: Nuremberg Airport information hotline: +49 911 / 93700 Taxi reservations: +49 911 / 19410Website: http://www.airport-nuernberg.de


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CANTON St. Lawrence County Administrator Karen M. St. Hilaire will unveil a tentative budget to legislators Monday that includes an approximate 14 percent property tax decrease made possible by the pending increase in the sales tax.
Are we going to give what we promised? Yes, we are, Ms. St. Hilaire said. We have lived up to our commitment we made to the people of the county and our state legislators. We are happy to achieve those parameters.
Ms. St. Hilaire declined to reveal further details of the budget, which has not been seen by legislators yet. It was prepared by an administrative team and discussed in broad strokes with Legislative Chairman Jonathan S. Putney, D-Waddington, and Finance Committee Chairman Frederick S. Morrill, D-DeKalb Junction.
I want to wait until budget deliberations begin, Mr. Putney said.
The budget does not include any layoffs, but some changes are part of the proposal. Department heads were told any new positions had to be completely grant-funded or matched by a reduction in other personnel.
There are no new net positions, Ms. St. Hilaire said. We actually made some modifications, some realignments that we will explain Monday.
After home rule legislation came through earlier this year, the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators approved an increase in the local sales tax from 3 to 4 percent, which takes effect Dec. 1.
The county expects to rake in about $11 million more in sales tax in 2014 than it did this year because of the increase. Legislators raised property taxes approximately 14 percent for 2013 and then developed a plan to lower property taxes in exchange for the increase in the sales tax.
I dont know yet if I will agree with everything the budget team did to get there. I just know theyve worked very hard to give us what we want, Mr. Morrill said. We did say the bottom line was important but if legislators think there should be changes, there will be changes.
Mr. Morrill said he did not yet have details of what is included in the budget but the budget team had many discussions about how to cut costs in the Sheriffs Department which has had cost overruns because of a crowded jail and the Highway Department, which includes the Solid Waste Department. Legislators have struggled in recent months to deal with declining tonnage at the county transfer stations, which affects the tipping fee.
There were challenges with the Sheriffs Department and the Highway Department, Mr. Morrill said.
The county has in recent years reduced its workforce by 150 employees, resulting in decreased costs for health insurance and pensions. That, coupled with the sales tax increase, gives the county more leeway, said Legislator Mark H. Akins, R-Lisbon.
Theyve got lots of money to spend. What are the priorities going to be? he said. I would like to think we could get closer to a 20 percent property tax cut.
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Read: The Big Donald Fehr Problem (Updates)
8:53PM: Pierre LeBrun tweets "Fehr also denies that he's not fully communicated any of the league's offers to his players."
LeBrun adds that the NHLPA doesn't think they are as far away on core economics as the NHL says that they are.
8:49PM: Renaud Lavoie tweets Fehr saying that there is still a lot of work to do. Lavoie adds that Fehr says he doesn't know what the next step is.
8:13PM: Bruce Arthur tweets: "The NHL has believed Fehr has been hijacking the process for some time. This could become nuclear."
Elliotte Friedman tweets:
- This is going to be a mess tonight. Accusation that Fehr withheld NHL's offer from PA is very serious. Would expect that to be addressed publicly after conference call. Info was not included in Fehr memo last night, but one player says it was because they knew it would be leaked and didn't want specific details of offers going public.
- Angry comments from both sides, too. This is really going to test the process.
- NHL is very frustrated by Fehr…they are going after him. The gloves are off now.
Fehr is being accused by the NHL of not informing the players that the league is willing to fund the make whole agreement, plus interest, by the third year.
Larry Brooks tweets "League's objective last time was to take down Goodenow. Now it appears as if objective is to take down Fehr."
Chris Botta tweets: Going after Fehr is the NHL's most disingenuous media ploy in, like, hours. Funny that Bettman said tonight, "Whatever it takes."


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After starting in the 40-50F range, we will only warm up to the mid and upper 60s which is some 10-15 degrees below average for this time of year. It will be a dry and sunny day so it will look warmer than it is.
We have one more cold night tonight with lows 38-48, then we begin a warming trend into the weekend. Highs will reach the mid 70s Friday, eventually reaching the low 80s by Sunday, Veterans Day. We will stay dry through the period.
Today: Mostly sunny and cool with highs only in the mid to upper 60s. Winds will be N-NNE 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Mainly clear and even colder with lows in the upper 30s north and upper 40s Tampa area.
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Bracing for The Big One: 'We're all in this together'
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Coastal cities underwater, buildings in ruins, neighborhoods on fire, thousands missing - or dead.
The March earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan, and experts say it's only a matter of time before an earthquake delivers the same kind of destruction here in Oregon.
"We all saw the videos of the tsunami of Sundai in Japan," said Bob Yeats, professor emeritus from Oregon State University. "We would expect something very similar here."
When the Big One hits, Yeats said it will start with several minutes of strong shaking
"It's likely to be somewhere between 8.5 and a 9, and the japan earthquake was a 9," he said. "It's going to be damaging, a very seriously damaging earthquake."
Then the soil would start slipping in what scientists call "liquifaction." Soil would become loose, and buildings near the Willamette River could collapse.
Yeats said aftershocks could rattle the region for months after the initial quake.
And he doesn't think Oregon is ready for a 9.0 quake.
"I'd say probably not," Yeats said.
'We're all in this together'
Lane County emergency management coordinator Linda Cook said the county is only as prepared as it's citizens.
"The more an individual household is prepared and capable of say, sustaining themselves for 72 hours, that's one less family that needs tending to in the event of an emergency or disaster," she said.
First responders, like police and fire, are training for emergencies like an earthquake on a daily basis. Cook said the minutes right after a quake will be the most critical.
"We would quickly activate an emergency operations center, do a damage assessment and take things from there," she said.
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International economists are warning that unless the U.S. economy sees signs of a turnaround in the near future, the country could be headed for a deeper recession – or even a depression.
The IMF's top economist, Olivier Blanchard, told French newspaper Le Monde that the next few months are likely to be "very bad."
"It is imperative to stifle this loss of confidence, to restart household consumption, if we want to prevent this recession developing into a Great Depression," he said, according to Agence France Presse.
His comments come after the U.S. government announced that the country's economy contracted by 0.5 percent in the third quarter.
If the GDP contracts during the fourth quarter as well, it will embody the traditional definition of a recession – two consecutive quarters of negative growth. There is little doubt that this criteria will be met.
During the third quarter of 2008, personal consumption fell by 3.8 percent, while exports and imports stalled and the construction industry suffered losses.
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Another PS NGD this month!
You guys may have seen this before, I posted an "almost NGD" when I got the pics from Brent last month. But it had to go back to the factory for a finish repair.
Just got it today, worth the wait!
Wood kit, selected with care with Brent:
NGD today, love the finished product! (Thanks, Brent!)
It was very overcast today, and I didn't use a flash, so the color is a little brighter and more purple than the pics reflect, see Brent's glamour shot for the opposite extreme, lit up with flash:
First impressions:
-Love having an SC again!! Haven't had one since the beloved Solana Burst WL SC Ted left the herd.
-Has an Obeche body and is 6.16 pounds. Subconsciously when your eyes see an SC shape when you are picking it up, you expect 8.5-9 pounds. Nope, 6! Makes me chuckle when I pick it up, even more so than a light DC. My bad back is thanking me already! (For the record, now that I have a light SC and light DC, my next two in the oven have Mahogany bodies again. It will be fun to compare them to these re tone.)
-The quilt is HUGE! At first I wasn't sure if I liked it, but it is growing on me. Very unique look, kind of matches the personality/vibe of this guitar, with the darker color and the Black uncovered squabbin pickups, gives it kind of a mean look.
- I like the control layout, 408 switching but with the three-way toggle on the upper bout, very clean looking.
-Has McCarty body thickness, slightly thinner even than an SCT. I like that, it feels great!
-The Maple Binding is a must for me, but on this one I did it on the Headstock too, looks cool.
-The Birds are Old Paua Birds with MOP Outlines, and they ROCK! Best birds yet for me, these Paua pieces are really colorful, they look amazing in the light as the guitar moves. My Aquamarine is Blue Paua Centers with MOP Outlines, but those are J-Birds, I find the Old Birds with this material combination to be classier.
-I am not a fan of clear lampshades. I borrowed a set of Amber ones from another guitar, looks much better! More pics tomorrow with that change.
-Pickups are uncovered squabbin 5909's. Initial tone report - sounds great! But that was just through the JVM tonight. Need some time to let it rip through the JS JVM with the full stack, A/B'ed against the other PS Ted's.
Fun few weeks, with two PS NGD's, and a Tonefest yesterday! Things will settle down a little bit here, no more NGD's until the two PS's put in the oven in Feb come in, a DC Brazzy Ted and another SC similar to this one but with a Mahogany Body and a Piezo...


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AARP has scheduled a driver safety class Oct. 19. The 4-hour class will be held from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the new Carbon County Senior Activity Center, located at 450 South Fairgrounds Way.
The Center has been very supportive the past three years by providing their facilities to present the Driver Safety classes.
A major difference that will be new to the students is the 4-hour format which has replaced the 8-hour class since early last year.
Topics to be addressed include: the importance of vision and the changes in vision that take place as we age, also, how reaction time and flexibility is affected as people age, the impact of hearing while driving, and how to identify ways the older driver may compensate for these changes.
The course, for drivers over 50 years old, also includes: information on defensive driving techniques, newest traffic laws, how to handle potential problem situations while performing left and right turns, right-of-way laws, freeway traffic, trucks and buses, and what to do if/when confronted with an aggressive driver(s). The proper use of anti-lock brakes, airbags and safety belts, and how to assess one's own and others' driving abilities will also be included. There are no tests given in this class. Members of AARP will pay a reduced fee for the course. An additional incentive for taking the class besides the driver information received is a discount on auto insurance for those who qualify.
In conjunction with the class will be a CarFit session from 10:00-noon. This free program is designed to improve older driver safety.
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The program takes about 15 minutes to complete. Participants are asked to pre-register for the 15-minute session in order to have as many complete the program in the 2-hour time period.
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By TERRY WILLISSun Advocate reporter
With a solid core of return starters, the expectations are high that this year's 3A third place team will take it all and end up state champions. The first step along that journey began Friday, August 17th up at Skyline with a tournament featuring some of the states strongest teams.
First up was 2A South Summit. The Dinos wasted no time in a three game sweep. They beat them 25-11, 25-20 and 25-20. Megan Garvin racked up 12 kills and Julia Potts ran the offense with 32 set assists.
Rolling right on to 5A Viewmont, the Dinos dropped game one 17-25, but then regrouped to take the set with three straight wins. They won the set with 25-19, 25-19 and 25-16 victories. Ericka Potts had four service aces and Garvin continued to be a force with 19 kills.
Facing another 5A team to finish the day, the Dinos played their hearts out, but came up short as they played a marathon five games in the loss to Viewmont. Viewmont jumped out to a two game lead. The Dinos didn't give up and came back to even up the match with two wins of their own. In the rubber game, Viewmont finished off the Dinos and gave them their first loss. Britini Greenwood and Garvin combined for 26 kills.
On Saturday, the Dinos hit the floor early, but just couldn't seem to wake up in time to avoid a three game sweep by Skyline. Whitney Oliver led the defense without a receiving error in the match. The team did shake off the doldrums in time for a rematch against Viewmont. The Dinos took the first two games with 25-20 and 25-10 wins. They let their opponent back into the match when they lost to them in a close 24-26 defeat. Not wanting to let the match slip away, Carbon buckled down and took game four, 26-24. While Garvin stuffed 25 kills over the net, Ericka Potts and Greenwood combined for 22 as well. Julia Potts dished up 43 of the team's 45 assists.
Finally, the Dinos wrapped up their tournament play with another three game sweep against South Summit. A strong 25-11, 25-13, 25-16 finish was what the team needed to finish off the weekend. A balance attack had all but two players with at least one kill in the match.
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What surprised her was the passing game. This is an area that the team usually struggles with. But it was the offense that wasn't as sharp as she would have liked. "We need to be more aggressive and we will work on that this week" she stated.
The team will head to Park City for a match and then participate in the Mountain Classic Tournament this weekend. Powerhouses Snow Canyon and Highland will be there to put the Dinos to the test.
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Two Duchesne County women were critically injured Saturday following a single-vehicle rollover crash near Price.
Lt. Steve Winward, a spokesman for the Utah Department of Public Safety, said Noemi Christensen of Roosevelt was driving a pickup truck on state Road 10 in Carbon County at about 1 p.m. when she apparently fell asleep. The truck went off the road on the left side, down an embankment and rolled.
Emergency personnel had to extricate Christensen, and her passengers, Yesenia Quick and Quick's toddler-age son, from the truck. Winward said the two women were flown by medical helicopter to a Salt Lake area hospital with critical injuries.
"They are going to survive," Winward said, noting that Christensen suffered a spinal injury and Quick suffered head and neck injuries. "The passenger was the more critically injured of the two."
The lieutenant said Quick's son, who was in a child restraint seat, escaped injury. Christensen and Quick were wearing seat belts, he said.
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The magic and mystery of Africa come alive in the colonial ambiance of elegant &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge. &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge's 21 classic safari cottages overlook a private waterhole frequented by wildlife.
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A timeless, unhurried atmosphere, combined with the quaint traditions of a bygone era, creates an aura of romance and nostalgia. This old-world haven in the midst of the African bush charms with its colonial antiques, silver cutlery and crystal glassware.
Style and grace mingle faultlessly with the rugged natural beauty of the setting, as manicured lawns give way to dense mopane thickets and wild animals saunter down to drink at the waterhole.
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Summer (October-April)
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Winter (May-September)
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The hot, lush summer is perfect for baby animals. Winter ushers in cooler days and cold nights. The bush thins for great game viewing.
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Located on the boundary of the world renowned Kruger National Park, &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve is well known for its high densities of elephant, buffalo and rhino, as well as for its African wild dogs. Ngala was the first private game reserve to be incorporated into the Kruger National Park and has exclusive traversing rights on almost 15 000 hectares of some of the richest wildlife regions on the African continent.
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Exceptional game viewing in &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. Discover a magic place while taking long walks on the beach. For ultimate relaxation, laze around the inviting pool deck at The Beverley Hills Hotel and soak up the glorious sunshine. Listen to the call of the wild while reawakening your soul.
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The days are designed to thrill you with intimate wildlife encounters and the nights to spoil you with the romance of Africa.
The magic and mystery of Africa come alive in the colonial ambiance of elegant &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge.
True African hospitality lies at the core of &Beyond's lodges and camps throughout the continent.
Additional Resources
&Beyond Ngala Tented Camp
Accommodation in Kruger National Park & Surrounds
&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Accommodation in Phinda Private Game Reserve


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FORT DRUM Post medical officials say they are treating an area on post where they found a mosquito carrying the West Nile virus, the first time an insect carrying the virus has been found in Jefferson County.
In the past decade, the virus had been found only in dead birds in the county.
Capt. Rebecca S. Newton, spokeswoman for the posts Medical Department Activity, said in an email that the mosquito was found last week at a pond along a running trail near Conway Road and Enduring Freedom Drive.
Receiving the positive test, the post environmental health office sampled the pond water twice after the report. The follow-up tests found no more mosquitoes carrying the virus.
Capt. Newton said that depending on weather, the pond will be retreated within the next 30 days, with weekly surveys to ensure the virus has been cleared.
Jeffrey M. Leiendecker, who oversees the response to the virus for the Jefferson County Public Health Department, said he received a notification that the post found the culex mosquito, which is a common carrier of the illness.
He said the finding was not cause for alarm, but instead confirmation of something he and other experts already had projected.
We can pretty safely say that West Nile virus is in Jefferson County, and has been for some time, Mr. Leiendecker said.
Though the virus had never been found in an insect in the county, Mr. Leiendecker said, the agency has found birds infected with the virus for years. Though the mobility of the birds made it difficult to determine the exact spot where they came from, he said, the places they were found made it unlikely that they came from anywhere but Jefferson County.
From 2001 to about 2007, the county did active trapping of mosquitoes to see if they were carrying the virus, along with the placement of larvicides. However, the program was dropped due to the extensive time and financial demands such testing required.
Mr. Leiendecker said he hoped the discovery would help increase awareness of the virus and the ways people can protect themselves and their families from it.
Most people infected with West Nile have no symptoms, or experience mild illnesses such as a slight fever, headaches or body aches. However, in some people, particularly those with immune deficiencies, it can result in serious illness or even death.
Among the advice given by the state Department of Health to avoid the virus:
n Cover your skin as completely as possible when outside when mosquitoes are present and active. Wear long sleeves, pants and socks.
n Use insect repellent on exposed skin and follow label directions.
n Make sure there are screens in your homes windows and doors. Make sure the screens are free of rips, tears and holes.
n Eliminate all standing water around your home and property where mosquitoes can breed.
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Soon after a rising young singer-songwriter gets involved with a fallen, emotionally unstable country star, the pair embarks on a career resurrection tour helmed by her husband/manager and featuring a beauty-queen-turned-singer. Between concerts, romantic entanglements and old demons threaten to derail them all.
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LOWVILLE Construction bids on the proposed Lewis County office building project have come in at about $9 million.
The bids came in a little higher than I hoped for, Legislator Jack T. Bush, R-Brantingham, chairman of the legislative Buildings and Grounds Committee, said following Thursdays opening. But that was strictly hope.
And the dollar figure hasnt discouraged me from saying, Lets build it, he said, noting that most of the office space being rented by the county is in buildings that are for sale.
Fellow committee member Jerry H. King, R-West Leyden, said he also would have liked to see the price tag for a two-story, 45,000-square-foot building on outer Stowe Street be a bit lower, but the main chore now will be to see if we can find the sources to fund it other than the taxpayers.
Now that weve got a solid number, we can run the figures, said Legislature Chairman Michael A. Tabolt, R-Croghan.
The bid opening was attended by about 60 people, including all legislators except Paul M. Stanford, D-Watson, and a couple of legislative candidates.
The total base price came in at $8.84 million, while several add-ons including high-density shelving, a lower maintenance flooring material, stamped concrete and parking lot improvements at the current Department of Social Services and Public Safety buildings would push the total to $9.03 million.
Apparent low bidders were as follows: Bette & Cring Construction Group, Watertown, at $4,771,500 base or $4,836,500 with alternates for general construction; Burns Bros. Contracting, Potsdam, at $1,020,000 for mechanical and $357,000 for plumbing; Jordstat Construction, Alexandria Bay, at $977,138 for electrical; and Acts II Construction, Gouverneur, at $1,717,000 base or $1,836,000 with alternates for site work.
Seven companies submitted bids for general construction, while there were 10 bidders for mechanical, 11 for plumbing, seven for electrical and four for site work.
The project still is expected to come in lower than the original $11 million estimate.
County officials would expect to borrow $10 million for the project, including construction costs, a 10 percent contingency for any unforeseen costs and $150,000 for the clerk of the works, according to county Treasurer Patricia L. OBrien.
The county also will have to cover the cost of moving or replacing a storage building that stands where the new building would go.
Over several years of working on project, the county already has spent about $800,000 on design fees and other preconstruction costs.
Right after the bid opening, county leaders worked with Rick W. Tague, president of Bernier, Carr & Associates, Watertown, to determine the percentage of the proposed building that would be reimbursable through state Department of Social Services funding so financial advisers could come up with an accurate financing schedule.
Although the county would cover all project costs up front, the state would reimburse a portion of that cost over the next 16 years for the nearly half of the building to be used by DSS. That initially was projected to provide $4.5 million to $5 million toward the project.
Lawmakers are scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Monday to analyze project details more closely to help determine whether they are prepared to move forward, with a final decision likely to come at their Oct. 1 meeting.
County officials still must address some village concerns, including capacity of the sewage treatment system and safety of the villages Stowe Street.
If legislators approve of the project, construction could start in mid-October and be completed by the end of October 2014.
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The "Neretva" Apartment is placed in the center of Mostar on an ideal location. It has two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, bathroom (washing machine included), hall, two balconies, TV, the air conditioner. The apartment area is 73 m2 and it was built in 2008. Ideal for 4/5 persons.
The apartment has two balconies with the beautiful view of the city center, the river Neretva, and the city pool. All rooms have air conditioning.
It's an ideal place for long or short stay.
Everything you need is close to our apartment: bus station, railway station, taxi, restaurant, cafes, city pool, the river Neretva, and even the bakery which is open for 24 hours a day.
Parking: 20 m
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Caffe bars: 10 m
Restaurants: 50 m
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Disco club: 100 m
Old town: 600 m
Old bridge: 600 m
Airport: 5 km
Medjugorje: 27 km
Blagaj: 12 km
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A diner must pay for the food. But what about the tip for service?
A family decides to head out to dinner. Greeted by a hostess they are led to a table. A waitress introduces herself and brings out their requested drinks and gives ample time for them to choose their meals. Every so often the waitress stops by the table to check up on things and see if there is anything else they might need. Eventually the family finishes the dinner and is ready to leave.
Meanwhile a man walks into a local business to get a haircut. He explains that he wants a little trim on the sides and some taken off the top. For the next 10 minutes he proceeds to sit back and let the professional do their job. With one last snip off the top and a final assessment of the job, the haircut is now complete.
So the time has finally arrived. The meal has been finished and the check is sitting on the edge of the table. The cosmetologist has finished the haircut and is cleaning up the chair. It's now decision making time.
The bill must be paid. But it's what comes along with the bill or is anticipated when the haircut is finished: the tip. Will a tip be given for the service? Will it be 10 or 15 percent? Will it only be what you have available in your wallet at the time? Or will no tip be given at all?
It's a topic too taboo for some in Carbon County to discuss openly. For those waiters, waitresses or cosmetologists, they fear by being named it could hurt their tips and turn away customers from their business. For residents in the community, being called cheap or a miser is not exactly something many people would embrace publicly.
Nonetheless the topic of tipping remains a big question mark around those involved in service industries where tipping is relied upon as income. Their hourly wages may be much lower than minimum wage because of the tips they receive while on the job. So to them while it's not a regularly discussed subject with their customers or patrons, it still flows through their minds as the person is getting ready to leave.
"We make about $3 per hour and I think many people out there don't realize that happens in this industry," said one local waitress, who declined to be identified. "Some tips are really good and some are really bad. Some days I have walked home with $20 and on good days you can walk away with over $100."
Working hard throughout the day making sure the customers are getting what they request and checking up often can be a difficult job for a waitress working multiple tables at a time, the waitress said. But that doesn't change the fact she likes what she does for a living. Meeting new people and hearing their stories is an interesting part of the job. But tipping varies from person to person, she said.
"I enjoy working as a waitress, it's lots of fun," she said. "On the average the tips are pretty good and very seldom have people not tipped me. But for some people it doesn't matter how hard you work, they won't tip at all."
For the cosmetologist, tipping works a little differently. There is nothing stating that a tip is required for the service, compared to using a credit card at a restaurant and seeing a line for a tip at the bottom of the bill. Cash is the preferred method of payment here. So instead of leaving money on the table for a waiter or waitress, the money is exchanged between the customer and the professional.
"Tips help out quite a bit. Everything helps out a lot especially when you don't make much to begin with," said a local cosmetologist, who declined to be identified.
The cosmetologist, who has been in the profession for 13 years, has seen over the years the different backgrounds of people who tip and those who don't.
"Doctors, dentists and lawyers don't tip very well at all," said the cosmetologist. "People like the coal miners and telephone guys - they tip way better than them."
When discussing Carbon County and tipping in general, the cosmetologist said in other places they have been, people seem to tip a lot more than people in Carbon County. Reasons for that include people being tighter with their money and not seeing the need to tip for a service, the cosmetologist said.
"Ten percent of the people around here are good at tipping but Carbon County in general doesn't tip well," they said. "Cheaper people are around here and they are tighter with their money. Everywhere else I've been people tip a lot better than they do here."
For customers, tipping is a touchy subject. They may go in for a meal or a haircut and wait to see the results of the service before deciding on a tip amount. Or they may follow a set pattern of giving a 10 to 15 percent tip regardless of the service rendered.
"I always tip 15 percent, no matter what and it's something I have been doing all of my life," said a man getting a haircut, who declined to be identified. "Even if there is mediocre service, I still always tip 15 percent."
For those who have spent time working in any service industry, tipping has left an indelible mark on their lives. They have the unique perspective of knowing how much a tip can affect the income of someone like a waitress or cosmetologist. When they go for a haircut or a meal, some people interviewed for this piece said they always make sure to leave a good tip based upon their experiences in the industries.
"Your tips are what you depend on as a waiter or waitress and it's hard to go home with only $10 in your pocket with tips," said Karin Odendahl, a former waitress at Big Moe's Eatery and Bakery, 61 S 700 E.
Odendahl worked as a waitress at Big Moe's for eight months. While she is no longer working as a waitress, Odendahl said she misses working at her previous job and meeting the people who stopped in to eat. Because of the effect tips had on her life while working as a waitress, she tries to show appreciation to the waiter or waitress when going out by giving a good tip.
"It is a lot of fun to be a waitress but it's a lot of work," Odendahl said. "I always make sure I leave a tip because that person spent the time doing the work, and I feel they deserve some tip money for doing so."
Tipping varies from country to country and the culture may say a tip is required or it could be viewed as an insult to the business owner. Delynn Fielding, Carbon County economic development director, said there may be a culture with tipping around Carbon County but each person may have their own way of doing things, making it hard to determine if such a culture exists here.
"Tipping is purely a reflection on the service rendered and the perception of the service by the person receiving it. Exceptional service stands out from mediocre service and tipping is certainly affected by that," Fielding said. "It's kind of a personal subject for people and nobody wants to be known as being cheap, but at the same time some people are cheap."
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Joba Chamberlain of the New York Yankees looks on prior to Game Four... News PhotoAmerican League,Baseball - Sport,Comerica Park,Detroit,Detroit Tigers,Game Four,Headshot,Joba Chamberlain,Looking,MLB American League Championship Series,Michigan,National League,New York Yankees,Sport,Stadium,USA,VerticalPhotographer Mark CunninghamCollection: Getty Images Sport 2012 Mark CunninghamDETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: Joba Chamberlain #62 of the New York Yankees looks on prior to Game Four of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on October 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Yankees 8-1 and now advance to the World Series. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)