There was an article in the Sacramento Bee last week about how the restaurant business is hurting.  According to the article this is a result of the slumping housing market.  People are being more cost conscious and eating at places like Taco Bell and Stagecoach instead of California Pizza Kitchen and The Melting Pot.  And so waiters, waitresses, and just about anyone working for tips has taken a major financial hit.  So the next time you eat at a restaurant, please remember to think of the people serving you and tip generously if you can!