“Overall I think there is a very strong requirement to look at the way our tax system is structured – and in particular down the years…..about the imbalances in the tax system where certain kinds of tax breaks favoured particularly property development.

“There are still allowances there in respect of property development which are still being utilised and there are a number of areas there which I believe in the run-up to the budget offer scope for examination and consideration. The (IMF/EU) troika themselves pointed that out.”

High Earners May Face Extra Tax (Barry Roche, Irish Times)

So that’s:

Talking: “Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.”

Walking: “Escort customers to their tables.”

Adding: “Prepare bills that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.”

Handing stuff: “Present menus to patrons.”

Removing items: “Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.”

Giving: “Serve food and/or beverages to patrons.”

Re-filling: “Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens,sugars.”

Washing: “Provide an efficient, clean and organised wash-up cycle of crockery, cutlery.”

Cafe/Restaurant Waiting Staff (JobBridge)

Thanks Ender

A clever and charming stop-motion animation directed by Tom Jenkins of Theory Films.

A lonely desk toy longs for escape from the dark confines of the office, so he takes a cross country road trip to the Pacific Coast in the only way he can – using a toy car and Google Maps Street View.

Music: Arrival of the Birds by Cinematic Orchestra

(Hat Tip: Gavin Cooney)

 

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