http://now.msn.com/tip-waiters-photos-prove-why-waiters-deserve-big-tips

I say bullshit! I know waiters that regularly get $500+ on a weekend night.

If you work in a shitty restaurant, or one that charges $5 for a meal, or only charges $0.89 for a bottomless cup of coffee to seniors. Then your not going to make any money. If you are a good waiter, and work in a decent restaurant. You can make pretty good money.

There is a Mexican restaurant in my town that has been here a long time. Way back when I was in high school (1987ish) I could get 2 meals, 2 sodas, and tax for about $15 + 10% suggested tip at the time= $1.50. Average 4 tables an hour= $6. I made less than $3.50 working at McD's
Today the same restaurant, same meals, drinks, higher tax is about $32 + 18% tip= $5.76 x 4 tables per hour=$23.04. That is still more than I make now, selling insurance.

Take it one step forward. Go out to a nice restaurant. have a few adult beverages. Bill now at least $100 + 18% tip= $18 even if you only get 2 tables per hour=$36

If you're a waiter, and you complain about tips. Then you either work in a shitty restaurant, or you suck, or both. My suggestion is quit bitching, do your job, and work for a better place

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/editorialplague/culture-cardstm-ho-chi-minh-edition-by-editorial-p?ref=recently_launched

Project by
Editorial Plague
New York, NY

First Created, $5,000 Goal, No Mention of printer
$18 Early Bird, $25 Regular for 1 deck
There is 3 links on the front page to a website to buy the deck now(no mention on the site of a delayed delivery) $25 for 1 deck +$7 for US/CAN shipping
I believe this is a direct violation of KS policy. I assume this will come down quick........... I did use the word assume.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1679981149/bicycle-emperor-playing-cards-by-uspcc?ref=recently_launched

Project by Joanne Lin

First Created, $1,000 Goal    $10 for 1, $19 for 2

Quote from front page "There are very few risks in funding this project. Bicycle Emperor is already close to production with the US Playing Card Company. The low goal for this campaign is set to ensure that everyone on Kickstarter can get their decks if we reach the $1000 goal."

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/446874651/5-black-box-playing-card-games-with-bicycle-playin?ref=users

This is Warpunk Games(Brian Lee) reincarnation of Zombie Black Playing Cards. Has a goal of $19,000
 
The actual cards of the project are called Revenant, and will be Bicycle branded. The game comes with additional game cards, plastic chips, dice, and pawns.
 Kind of a novel approach to get a custom deck of cards made.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidsitto/diamond-cut-playing-cards-deck-bicycle-branded

Project by
David Sitto,
" Printed by the USPCC | Made By Bicycle"- $15,000 Goal

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldofcy/the-persian-empire-playing-card-deck?ref=users

Project by Cy
Website: theworldofcy.com
First created, $8,619 goal, 100% Plastic Kem Cards, Bridge size

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872009742/mazing-deck-playing-cards-with-a-twist-and-a-turn?ref=users

Project by: Teach By Magic
First created, $12,000 goal, USPCC printing

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/herodecks/san-francisco-baseball-hero-deck-playing-cards?ref=users

Designers website   www.herodecks.com    Website has over 70 different decks available.

Created by Hero Decks
$5,000 Goal. First created
No mention of printer

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chriscavill/the-type-deck-typography-playing-cards-printed-by?ref=users
1 of 3 new decks on KS today.
Project by Chris Cavill
First created, $12,000 goal

Already met goal
6-(4 USPC)

Most likely will make goal
1-(1USPC)

Has a chance to make goal
3(2USPC)

Long shots
3(3USPC)
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The rest should cancel to give the above a chance, because you're not going to make goal.

Go back to the drawing board and try again
3(3USPC)

Maybe you shouldn't design cards
7(5USPC)

What the F were you thinking. Just go away.
5(2USPC, 1 non w/$500 goal)

I believe this is the 7Th card deck on KS with in the last 48 hours, and 10Th with in a week. Appears to be 25 live projects right now.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/214196744/instruments-of-war-bicycle-playing-cards-deck?ref=users

by Jacob Bear, first project, $15,000 goal

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/motobushiman/motobushido-bicycle-playing-cards?ref=users

Motorcycle-riding Samurai theme deck based on RPG from same creator- Nathanael Cole, 2nd project
$13,000 goal, USPC printing
No pictures of finished cards, but some artwork.
The first picture below is the KS search pic.
Nothing about this picture says "Hay come look. this is a new set of playing cards" to me.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1208040109/samurai-poker-cards?ref=users

New deck on KS
Project by FP Games, First KS project
$10,000 Goal

Custom pips and change from J-A to Retainer, Geisha, Diamyo, and Ninja

To me- neat concept, just not executed well.

Edit- Did not see a mention on who would be printing.