Since it is readily apparent that congress lacks the ability to pass any meaningful and effective economic stimulus program. ATTC has decided to step up and take on this important task ourselves.

Effective February 1 ATTC will implement its "Ping-Pong Stimulus program". Key components of the program include. "One Dollar Wednesdays" and "five dollar family Sundays". Additionally the Alameda TTC Yahoo group contains a coupon for 50% off February monthly membership.

Dave Hanson AlphaPong owner and Alameda TTC partner explained how the program will work. "When Bob comes in on a Wednesday and pays $1 instead of five, that saves $4 that he can then spend into the local economy. So now instead of Bob packing a Bologna sandwich for lunch, he can now visit the Falafel Hut and purchase a falafel roll. Now with the increase in business Mustafa the owner of the Falafel Hut can now expand and hire more local workers who also spend into the economy. Soon Mustafa will be able to expand nation wide and put hundreds of people to work making delicious falafel. We can expect that very soon we will see the economy rebound and a big drop in the unemployment rate. Also since we know that "as California goes, so goes the nation" we can soon expect a tremendous increase in the popularity of Table Tennis nation wide. Since table tennis is a very healthy and enjoyable sport, this could well be just what is needed to save our failing health care system and keep thousands off antidepressants. "

When asked for his comments on the new Ping-Pong stimulus program ATTC partner Avishy Schmidt responded, "I like falafel".

For more information visit:  www.alamedattc. com .