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Friday, December 28, 2012

Patch, Starbucks Team to Avert Fiscal Cliff

The two companies have joined forces to urge Congress to “Come Together” before tax hikes and spending cuts push America over the “fiscal cliff.”

On any given day, Tucker and Washington, D.C., might seem like they’re a million miles apart. Today is not one of those days. As Congress and President Barack Obama attempt to hash out differences to stop America from falling over the “Fiscal Cliff,” Patch and Starbucks are teaming up to urge Republicans and Democrats to “come together.” The two companies are working together to make sure Congress gets the message America wants a viable solution to the country’s financial woes. The so-called Fiscal Cliff encompasses all of the budget cuts and tax hikes that will automatically kick in if Congress doesn’t take action before Jan. 1, 2013. Some economists say the automatic changes will push the country into another recession. The White House …

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Injured Pedestrian Gets Facebook Support

Friends of Eli Tabb are offering encouragement for his recovery.

A Facebook page has been set up for the Tucker pedestrian who was struck by a car on Sept. 21 and severely injured. Eli Tabb, 20, an employee of both Roly Poly and Starbucks, was crossing Lawrenceville Highway at Idlewood Road during the evening rush hour when the accident happened. Friends of Eli is the name of the page, and it will provide updates on his recovery as well as give readers a forum for sending good wishes. Tabb remains hospitalized at the Atlanta Medical Center in serious condition. One post on the site says, "In an effort to give back to him a little of what he's given us, we've established this page. Send him your well wishes, good thoughts, and great memories." Related article Pedestrian Hit, Badly Injured in Rush Hour …

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