… At a time when Americans owe more in tuition debt than credit card debt, this Congress needs to stop the interest rates on student loans from doubling in July. Extend the tuition tax credit we started that saves middle-class families thousands of dollars. And give more young people the chance to earn their way through college by doubling the number of work-study jobs in the next five years…
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President Obama’s State of the Union Address, 2012. So many other great parts of that 1 hour, 5 minute masterpiece tonight. Read the whole thing here: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/287097/20120124/state-union-2012-obama-s-speech-full.htm |
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Please join Aerotek Alameda in fundraising for the Northern California Polar Plunge. The Polar Plunge is a nationwide event to help sponsor the Special Olympics (http://www.specialolympics.org/) to continue providing athletes with intellectual disabilities the necessary means to train in competition for all types of athletic events.
Pyramid Brewery in Berkeley is hosting a special event and donating percentage of the proceeds to Special Olympics.
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Time: 5:30 pm to 10 pm (you may drop in at any time between then!)
Cost: $25.00/ticket ($10.00/ticket will go in honor of Alameda to the Polar Plunge)
Ticket includes: 2 beers and your choice of:
· Turkey Club Sandwich & fries
· Grilled Chicken Sandwich & fries
· Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich & fries
· Margherita Pizza
· Sausage, Mushroom & Pepperoni Pizza
· Island Pizza
· Classic Brewer’s Burger & fries
· Turkey Burger & fries
· Veggie Burger & fries
AND a donation to the Special Olympics!! Talk about a deal!
WHO CAN ATTEND?
ANYONE can attend! This is a great opportunity to bring the family, all of your friends, contractors, clients, etc. You don’t have to get beer, but it’s an option (other beverages are available).
HOW DO I BUY A TICKET?
Tickets will be for sale at the door. Anyone who comes in can stop in, go upstairs to the mezzanine and let Pyramid know they want to buy a ticket through Aerotek for the Special Olympics.
WHAT IS THE POLAR PLUNGE?
The Polar Plunge the Special Olympics’ largest fundraiser. Individuals and teams, alongside Special Olympics athletes and thousands of community members, experience heartwarming and bone chilling extremes as they take the plunge into the icy Pacific Ocean in the height of winter!
