The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

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Who: You, of course, but also any other friends or family you happen to have who are also fed up

with our Republican government, and willing to do more than just complain about it!

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Public Forum in NYC, Oct. 25, 2006

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT: A Forum On New Voting Technology

Wednesday, October 25th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

New York Society for Ethical Culture, 64th Street at Central Park West.

Panelists:

Adam Cohen, New York Times Editorial writer, will moderate a panel of experts and elected officials to explore what kind of voting machines will be selected for New York City by the end of this year. Invited panelists include Douglas Kellner, Co-Director, New York State Board of Elections; Bo Lipari, Executive Director, New Yorkers for Verfied Voting; Mark Crispin Miller, New York University professor and author; Jerrold Nadler, Member, U.S. Congress; John Ravitz, Executive Director, New York City Board of Elections, and others.

The forum is hosted by Community Free Democrats and Democracy for New York City, and is sponsored by the New York Society for Ethical Culture and the Sierra Club—NYC Group. The event is non-partisan and free to the public. For more information call 212-252-4918.

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

无聊的人总是想的多，而且多是在无聊的时候想着无聊的事，就比如象我这样。从回到老家以后又恢复了以前的习惯，每天晚上沿着三年前跑步的路线在夜里孤独的长跑着，一路上脑子象脚步一样有节奏的想着乱七八糟的事。昨天晚上一改往日的跑步路线，而是向着更远的海边跑去，来回大约十公里左右。都已经晚上九点半多了，海边的公路上还有行人。在这样的天气，这个时间，能在这条路上出现的不是我这样的疯子就是情侣（由此推断，谈情说爱的人是不是就是疯子？估计也差不多！此话虽然有玩笑之意，但自己感觉也颇有“见地”，看这世界有多少人为爱而疯狂啊！如果不是疯了，怎么会去谈那劳什么的爱情呀！伤人害己！！）。

　　在我跑累了而走步消汗的时候，远远看到前面有个人影，只是上下身不成比例，当那人影走到路灯下的时候才看清，原来是个男的在背着一个女的，我还以为自己见到鬼了呢。从他们的脚步节奏能看出那肯定是一对正在恋爱的情侣，而不是男人在背着女人去看病。

　　那女人一定对男人说你背着我走，我累了。男人也一定高兴的说我背你一辈子就这么走。我在他们身后一百多米的地方走着，看着他们亲密的身影心里这么想着。记得以前跟一个朋友在晚上喝酒回来的路上也看过恋爱中一个大男孩在背一个大女孩，我朋友说男人在背女人的时候更多的是想公然摸她的屁股，也是女人公然的让男人来摸，因为平时他们根本就没这么大胆。当时我大笑，感觉朋友的话真是精辟——经典的屁话，背着人不摸她的屁股而是摸脸，那不得把那个人吊死啊？笑他不懂爱情，现在想来朋友比我智慧多了。看着前面的身影想到这忍不住自己笑了起来，只是没有出声。但却感觉笑的心里不是滋味，好想背着我的她走，可却……

　　前面的身影走的越来越慢，从我发现就已经不知道这男的已经背着这女的走了多久，但现在已经有十多分钟过去了，男的怎么可能不累呢？我看他的腿都快成“Ｏ”字型了。估计这时他的心里不再是想着我背你一辈子的话了，而是想着这没良心的这么还不说下来，累死我了，真想把她摔下来之类的话了吧。哈哈哈，真是挺滑稽，想想自己还是蛮有幽默感的，就象电影《独自等待》里有个片段，男女主人公在酒吧里看着别人对话，而他们给编词配音一样，看着前面男人背着女人走，我在琢磨着男人的心理一样。这也都是无聊的人在无聊的瞎想。

我没心思再看，汗也快消了，我接着跑了起来。也许前面的人听到了后面的脚步声，女的从男的身上下来了，男的在不停的抖动着双手放松，估计这时候那男的肯定非常感谢我，嘿嘿！甚至会羡慕我这样一个人的好，想跑的时候跑一下，不想跑的时候走一会，累的时候坐一会吧。我跑到了他们的前面，也懒得回头再看他们，可心里却没有停止思想：如果他们石头剪子布那样谁输了谁背对方一会，那样既浪漫也不会让另一方很累，总比一个人背着直到想把对方扔下来的好啊。想想现在中国的大多数婚姻和爱情，何尝不是这样呢？不是一方总让对方背着，而是一方总感觉在背着另一方走在他们的爱情道路上，而忘了对方曾经背过自己，或忘了从对方的身上下来。这样下去怎么会不累呢？又怎会再愿意背负着爱情走完一生呢？在人生的路途上，只有爱情是需要两个人共同努力才能完成。而其他的也许两个人会做的更好些，但一个人也肯定能做。别让爱情那么累，换着背负着对方往前走，既节省了体力，也不失浪漫，别累坏了一个人。

1、你最好永远优雅动人

　　不管是朋友聚会还是他公司的新年晚会，你的衣饰可以不惹眼，但底线是不要让他在众人面前丢面子。本着内外兼修的原则，你最好应对得体，有修养，有见识，有品位。除此之外，有了白头发要及时去染。不要让自己胖到不可收拾再去减肥。不要用洗旧的廉价内衣去配衬上千元的开司米外套。跟他亲热的时候不求妖艳，但求齐整——求你了，不要让他看见你的内衣绽线或者内裤破了一个洞。

　　2、重视性爱

　　你不是性爱无度的女人，但也别冷静到不把夫妻性爱当回事。你有健康的性观念，懂得主动，能跟他坦诚交流对性爱的感受。

　　3、重视家庭气氛

　　不要天天叫外卖。会几道从妈妈那里学来的拿手菜，工作不忙的时候为他做餐饭，有没有烛光不重要。略懂女红，他的扣子掉了，你很快就能缝上。有爱心。孩子出生后坚持母乳喂养，不怕身材走样。

　　4、养成读书的习惯

婚后的女人大多只读通俗或时尚杂志，这很正常。偏偏有些男人会有些浪漫情结，喜欢诗书文章，并希望自己的伴侣也有此雅好。读书是好事，当然读书不是为了装门面。读书让你免于无知的罪过，让你跟他有更多的共同话题，还能让你的气质得到提升。总的来说，还是一种有乐趣、有回报的付出。

　　5、偶尔跟他一起做梦

　　油盐柴米的生活里，男人心中偶尔会溢出一些不切实际的梦想。就算你认为它太过虚无缥缈，也不要不留情面地嘲笑他。有心情的时候，跟他一起做做梦。别太担心，有哪个正常男人会那么死蠢，以为一场梦会永远不醒呢？

　　6、带点幽默气质

　　女人的温柔和善良是糖，但一味的甜总有一天会把男人给腻死。幽默气质是盐，它在女人的身体中分布稀少，可一旦存在，就能调出与众不同的味道——跟那些一听成人笑话就捂耳朵的女人相比，能讲得出一两个成人笑话的女人当然更有情趣。

　　7、爱屋及乌

　　爱他，就主动关心他的家人。他父母的生日，你早早地汇钱或者买礼物；他的兄弟姐妹有事，你比他还着急；他老家来的穷亲戚，你不要露出鄙夷之色，因为鄙夷他的亲戚就是鄙夷他的过去，就是鄙夷他这个人。

　　8、充满自信

　　对他跟女性朋友的交往，不要神经过敏，有点风吹草动就认为他有了外遇，要抛弃你。自信的女人永远不做跟在丈夫屁股后面嗅来嗅去的警犬，也不懂什么叫被抛弃。就算他真有了外遇，你也有信心能把他拖回你的身边——如果你还愿意要他的话。

　　9、宽容他的平凡

　　不对他期望过高，对他的平凡和平淡予以最大限度的宽容。他不是有钱佬，不是叱咤风云的成功人士，但你就是乐意跟着他过普通人的日子。你宽容，也识趣，不会动辄唠叨、抱怨他笨，赚不了大钱——要知道，男人最怕也最烦的就是这个。

　　10、你坚强独立

　　有些男人喜欢女人做依人小鸟，好让他们去保护。更多的男人则喜欢女人具有独立精神，不要动辄一把鼻涕一把泪，也不要整天黏着他，弄得你的世界里除了他之外连个聊天的朋友都没有。男人喜欢有自己的空间，其实他也希望你有你自己的空间。你坚强独立，在他心中才是最美。

日前报道了广州一所高校大一女生疑为宿舍关系紧张而跳湖自杀的新闻，引起社会各界广泛关注。昨日在各高校校园采访了解到，宿舍关系问题已经成为不少大学生心中的一块大石。

有高校做的一项调查发现，“学习困难”、“人际交往障碍”和“理想与现实冲突”在大学新生心理挫折原因中名列前三，而“不知如何与人交往”更是成为当代大学生越来越严重的问题。

“咚、咚、咚……”某天夜里12时多，小吕刚从外面回来，宿舍门敲了半天都没人开。“我当时的心都快死了。”小吕在回忆起当天的情况时非常沮丧，“敲门声几乎把整栋楼的同学都闹醒了，而我们宿舍里依然一片寂静。”小吕是某高校大二的学生，从进校起就一直跟宿舍里其他人关系不是很好，宿舍里的同学是故意把她关在门外的。“每天抬头不见低头见，不想见那伙人都不行，看到那些讨人厌的面孔，有时火起真想一刀把她给剁了！”小吕说这些时有些愤怒，又很无奈。小吕告诉记者，就在那天晚上被关在门外后没几天，因为和宿舍同学再起纠纷，小吕在宿舍同学集体要求下，硬给换了寝室。

“大学宿舍里的矛盾是看不到的，虽然不至于形同陌路，但疙疙瘩瘩实在不少。”中山大学大二学生小张说。在很多同学眼中，关系紧张很重要的原因还是个性不和。

男生和女生处理宿舍关系的方式还有所不同。女生有问题喜欢憋在心里，采用冷战的方式，而男生惹火了，就一顿拳脚。“打过之后就好了。”一位姓王的同学说，他们宿舍住了四人，都是学计算机的，有三个人“志同道合”整天挂在网上，出去也是一起行动，另外一同学则比较“有个性”，他也没说什么“有个性”，“反正就看着不顺眼，有时就想扁他。”王同学提起这些时还振振有词的样子。

无法适应新环境引发宿舍关系问题

广东外语外贸大学许国彬教授等人曾经对本科生进行的一次抽样调查结果显示，“学习困难”、“人际交往障碍”和“理想与现实冲突”在大学新生心理挫折原因中名列前三。随着越来越多的独生子女进入大学，对人际关系处理的“无能”更明显地表现出来，在调查中，有48.3%的大一新生认为自己存在人际交往障碍。

“独生子女从小就缺乏同伴交往的经验，全家也都围着他（她）转，因此什么事情都是自我为中心。可是进入大学后，要跟同学一起生活，必须要考虑到身边别人的感受，很多人就不适应了。”华南师范大学学生心理研究中心的李江雪老师说。

对于有大学生因为宿舍关系不好而自杀的问题，广东外语外贸大学心理健康教育与咨询中心的黄红涛老师认为，宿舍关系其实只是导火线，真正的问题是学生无法适应新的环境而引发一系列问题，人际关系只是问题中的一个而已。

背景不同：没办法融入其他人

记者采访了不少大学生，发现生活习惯和成长背景的不同应该是造成宿舍矛盾的最重要因素之一。

“我们宿舍住四个人，有三个是广东学生，只有我一个人是外地来的。不是她们对我不好，只是我觉得确实没有什么共同语言，也没办法融入她们的生活。”广州大学城某高校大一新生菲菲说起自己的宿舍关系时不由自主地皱起了眉头，“她们在一起都是讲广东话，我一句也听不懂。就算是迁就我讲普通话，可是他们讲的很多城市里的事情我都没有经历过也没有听说过，插不上话。”由于无法融入室友的圈子，菲菲只能选择独来独往，跟宿舍里其他人的关系就越来越冷淡。

广东外语外贸大学心理健康教育与咨询中心的黄红涛老师告诉记者，成长背景的不同导致的宿舍关系问题相当常见，语言、生活习惯都成为学生之间的鸿沟。

有的大学生说，他们反感某个同学的原因其实往往都源于一些细小的生活细节，比如：吸烟污染寝室内空气；在寝室里上网听音乐打扰到别人；脏衣服、袜子长时间不洗；留宿异性等等。

贫富差距：越小心翼翼越难相处

此外，经济上的贫富差距也带来了不少的问题。一名贫困生就曾经告诉记者，平时不愿意回到宿舍的主要原因就是不想“随时被提醒自己是个‘穷人’”。他说，那些家里条件好的同学经常在一起聚餐、出去买东西、对品牌和时尚有共同的理解，对待学业和情感比较随便。他自己没有这种经济条件，只能躲在自习室啃书本，而室友们见他整天拼命学习也难免冷嘲热讽更让他难以承受，这样会越来越压抑，爆发出来的时候会吓人一跳。有一次，就因为一件很小的事情，一向默不作声的他跟一个室友大吵了一架，结果大家的关系更加紧张了。

事实上，并不是只有贫困生觉得关系难以处理，有不少家庭经济条件优越的学生同样感到困惑：“宿舍里有贫困生，我都会很注意自己的言行举止，不炫耀不张扬。可是越小心翼翼越觉得相互之间距离越来越远。”

专家：宿舍是集体而不是聚合体

“我们对学生的教育还有更大的空间。”广东外语外贸大学党委副书记许国彬指出，“对学生由于宿舍关系紧张而造成的问题，高校在生命教育和个体归宿教育方面应该做检讨。学校应该着重做好教育工作，让学生在宿舍生活中能真切感受到周围人对他的关心和爱护，感觉到生命的可贵，继而产生责任感，放弃做一些过激的事情。”

许国彬认为，管理宿舍的目的就是要让宿舍人员形成一个集体，而不是一个简单的聚合体。作为集体，要有共同目标、统一思想，共同进退。这样室友之间才会相互关爱，有困难大家一起解决，让宿舍有小家庭的温暖的感觉，这样进宿舍就像回家，有谁还会想到自杀呢？“为什么有人在极度困苦中能走出来，面对疾病的威胁时也还能从容应付，就是因为他们能感受到周围人对他的关怀，能为自己的生命负责。

四十岁了，尽管心里不情愿数着这个数字，它还是眼睁睁地到了四十岁，就想一天一天撕着日历，等到了这天，还是让我一惊，我真的有四十了？

　　四十岁的男人应该抒发点什么，袒露胸襟，比不上苏东坡那“大江东去浪淘尽”，弄点深沉的，又比不上陈子昂“念天地之悠悠”，想“采菊东篱下，悠然见南山”，似乎太早了一点，寄情于山水，埋首于书斋又不是咱能做得来的。俺是个俗人，过日子的俗人。

　　四十岁的男人总想知道自己是谁，好像又不知道自己是谁，似乎又知道自己是谁。也想知道别人知不知道自己是谁，唉，管它呢，自己知道自己是谁就得了。

　　四十岁的男人一定要懂得珍惜什么了，一定要抓紧时间孝顺自己的父母，教育自己的孩子，温暖着自己的家庭，享受着自己的友情。四十岁了，应该懂得可以放弃什么，伤自尊的，有损身心健康的，应该学会统统放弃。

　　四十岁的男人免不了后悔以前的一些事情，要是当初手再伸长那么一点儿，脚再跷那么一点儿，心再狠一点儿，说不定就……

一、热爱生活

随着年龄的增长和疾病缠身，有些人在晚年生活中会有心理空虚、生活乏味之感，从而出现大脑皮层抑制，心理疲惫，加速了衰老的进程。此时，引发对生活的兴趣，提高对生活的满意度，是克服心理疲劳的关键。你要做一个热爱生活的人，过去的一切都成为了历史，唯有你才是真实的。

二、交一帮老友

退休之后，离开了原来的工作圈子，老朋友、老同事，可能很难再见面，要结交一群新朋友，高兴的事说说，不高兴的事也说说，一吐为快，从中获得精神上的满足，增强生活的信心。

三、自找乐趣

离开了工作岗位，不再为工作操心，也不大用为家庭操心，无所事事，最容易让人产生失落感，所以要寻找新的生活兴奋点，给自己确定一个新的生活目标，也就是自己找乐子。走出家庭，学点新东西，对消除老年的无助感，肯定会有帮助。

足の臭い 自然　石

　2005年春天以来，山西省发生了多起儿子弑父、弑母或者将父母一并杀害的惨案。这些作案的逆子，往往心狠手辣，且不计后果。而且他们作案的动机都很简单，无非是因家长惹他们不高兴了，便怒从心头起，致家长于死地了。

　　分析这种弑父或弑母案件，其中一个重要原因，就是作案的行为人有着极为严重的人格扭曲和严重的性格偏离。属于偏激意识指导下的突发性故意杀人或突发性故意伤害的刑事犯罪类型。在作案者看来，父母生下我，就得一切为了我；如果父母不为我，或我不如同龄人，那就全是父母的错。这便是凶手的逻辑。剖析类似案件，这些子女从来不知感恩父母，却总要向父母索取。一旦索取未果，他们便恨父母如仇敌而向其行凶。

当然，我们又应该看到，冰冻三尺非一日之寒。子女之所以敢冒天下之大不韪而弑父弑母，恐怕还有一个原因——父母对子女太溺爱、太娇惯，以至于子女要月亮，他们不敢摘星星。积习成癖，姑息养奸，才导致六亲不认、怒而行凶的疯狂。让孩子知道感恩，是家长的重要责任。而且要从小做起，从每件小事做起。在教育孩子感恩父母、亲友的同时，还要教育他们感恩国家、民族、政府和社会。并推而广之，感恩大地、山河和人类。只有心怀感恩情，才能有善待和回报施恩者的行为，才能远离违法犯罪和邪恶。

刚给孩子买了个电动小汽车，可没两天却发现已经被孩子拆成一堆零件了。洋娃娃本来穿着漂亮的裙子，宝宝却把她的裙子给脱了，胳膊也扭了。甚至你会看见孩子把镜子打破了，却努力地用胶水粘，想“破镜重圆”……

　　

　　面对孩子的“破坏”你会怎样呢？生气、呵斥孩子再也不许拆东西，还是帮孩子一起完成他的“杰作”？上海黄浦区教师进修学院幼教教研员，著名的幼教专家汪秀丽提醒家长，千万不要粗暴地干涉孩子的探索欲。这样的“破坏性”其实是值得鼓励的。汪老师说，把自己感兴趣的东西拆开，是孩子学习探索的一种表现，他们不是故意去破坏一个东西，而是因为他对这个东西感兴趣，想看看究竟是怎么回事。比如很多男孩喜欢把玩具拆开，去看车子里面到底是什么，车子为什么会动等，他是沉浸在了自己喜欢的事物里面，并努力通过自己的双手去寻找答案。

　　

　　汪老师认为，对于孩子这样的“破坏”，家长首先要对孩子有宽容的心态，因为破坏的过程就是个学习的过程。不要严厉地批评孩子，也千万不要说“不许再把玩具拆了，不然下次就不给你买了”等这样警告和威胁的话。因为家长的批评和威胁很可能会扼杀孩子可贵的探索精神。

　　

　　其次，家长应该尽可能地鼓励并且参与进来，因为孩子“破坏”的过程，是一个手、眼都在活动的过程，能够促进他们思维的发展。鼓励孩子适当地“破坏”，就是在鼓励孩子的创造力，以及对更多事物的探索兴趣。所以，当家长看见孩子把机器人拆了，应该蹲下来参与到孩子的活动中，“机器人里面是什么啊，怎么会动的啦？”……引导、帮助他们一起寻找结果，然后再跟孩子一起把拆开的玩具恢复原样。这样才能让孩子在“破坏”———探究———重建中获得心理的满足。

　　

　　汪老师说，家长们在鼓励孩子“破坏”的行为之余，还要有意识地创造条件，引导孩子思考。在日常生活中，家长要多提些问题让他们去猜、去想，比如，闹钟滴滴答答地走，家长可以问，闹钟为什么会响，为什么会走呢？皮球为什么一拍就跳很高，如果把气放了，还能跳那么高吗？要在问题提出后，主动带领他们从“破坏”中寻找答案。

目前，全国的高三毕业生正处在紧张的考前冲刺阶段，这些学生在紧张的复习、迎考过程中不同程度地感到学习有压力，有近一半的学生会感到力不从心，表现出身心疲劳现象。

　　所谓心理疲劳是指因心理因素引起的不良情绪，使大脑皮层受抑制而出现的心理现象。之所以产生心理疲劳，从根本上说，是受到人的体力、智力、情绪三种节律运动规律的制约。当三种节律出现运动低谷时，人就产生生理或心理上的疲劳。

　　如何消除心理疲劳呢 首先,要正确对待社会舆论，明确奋斗目标，激发自信心。学生应根据自己的实际情况，分解个人阶段性的奋斗目标，用不断取得的小成绩激励自己，从而增强学习兴趣，恢复自信心，运用科学的复习方法，提高学习效率。在愉快的情境中消除身心疲劳，学好各门课程。其次要改善营养，保证睡眠，适当开展文体活动，做到劳逸结合。

　　内向、缺乏自信心、疏远集体、忽视人际关系沟通的学生遇到困难容易情绪低落，心理疲劳。因此，在日常的学习生活中，要努力做到“胜不骄”、“败不馁”、懂得“失败是成功之母”，培养坚强的意志和坚韧的毅力。形成开朗、自信、热情并乐于助人的良好个性，积极关心和参加班集体活动，建立融洽的师生、同学关系，这会增强自己克服困难的信心与勇气，并以高昂的斗志、旺盛的精力和健康的心理去迎接高考的挑战。

张先生是一名职场中层主管，最近他遇到一件让自己头痛的事。由于高层领导对张先生手下的一名下属有意见，坚决要辞退那名职员；而那名职员认为自己没犯什么错，是高层领导侵犯了他的权利，要把公司和领导告上法庭。张先生真是左右为难，是支持下属，还是支持领导呢？他觉得自己受了职场“夹板气”。

　　首先，张先生的处境很微妙，这种处境的应对策略首先应该是“中立”。因为如果张先生支持领导，一起给职员施压，职员很可能也把张先生告上法庭；如果张先生支持职员，一起反对领导，那么张先生在公司以后的发展就会受到影响。面对这种“公说公有理，婆说婆有理”的局面，张先生只有保持中立，才能使矛盾不至于更加复杂。心理学上有一种理论认为，在面对两方矛盾的时候，如果第三方保持中立，同时不断和冲突双方保持接触，冲突会自然化解。这并不说明张先生胆小怕事，而是一种职场生存的策略。

　　其次，张先生不能退缩，而应采取一种“粘合剂”的作用，起到融合各方矛盾的效果。因为职员目前对张先生还没有太大的意见，张先生可以先和职员保持一种正常的关系，但这种关系并不是要帮着职员反对领导，而是在满足职员的心理需要上做文章，对领导则是继续尊重，做好交流。有人会以为这样做是“墙头草，随风倒”，不屑于这么做，但在职场中，有时少做一点、少掺和一点、适当做一点，比无边界的乱做一气效果要好得多。

第三，张先生需要有一定的抗压能力和承受能力。在职场生存中，压力是难以避免的，中层管理者更需要在上下两级的压力中游走。怎样处理这些压力？怎样既满足领导要求，又对下属负责任？怎样既坚持原则，又有灵活性？这些都是张先生需要学习的问题。张先生只有不断从工作中积累处理复杂情况的智慧，处理问题才能游刃有余。

要提高求职的成功率，除了必要的专业知识和面试准备、良好的心理素质和合适的仪表等不可或缺的要素外，求职者还要学会在面试时候“察颜观色”。

　　在面试中，单位和求职者直接见面，形成了一个人际互动的局面，求职者学会如何看懂对方的“脸色”，也是求职过程中不可忽视的一项能力。因为面试官在与求职者交谈过程中，他的脸色、神态和举止也相应地表达了他的想法和意图。

　　有时候，求职者在面试中介绍自身的某个特长，面试官却不时地移开目光，那么他很可能对求职者的介绍并没有特别在意或没有兴趣，求职者应当尽快跳过，看是否还有值得向他介绍的其他信息。有时，面试官一再询问求职者是否拥有英语四六级、计算机或其他门类等级证书等，很显然，该公司着重想招聘的是复合型的人才，求职者应该把获得的证书一个不少地展示出来，把自身的特长一一介绍出来。

　　再如，求职者在表述出自己的薪水和待遇等方面的要求后，对方面露难色，或者是态度没有刚才自然，那么说明对方在这个问题上持保留意见。假如低于这个薪水，求职者确实感到不甚满意，可以直接说出来，看对方如何对答。假如这个职位在发展前景上很有潜力，那么求职者在此时就应该巧妙地表示愿意放低一点要求，从而避免仅仅因薪水问题上的小小分歧而错过一个不错的职位。当然，想真正解读出对方的心意，有时不能只听他说了哪些话，更要紧地是看他是如何表述这些话的。这点需要求职者尽量多到求职场上“实战”，才能更好地把握“察颜观色”这项求职技能。

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

Was talking to our MoveOn.org guest and it seems that they are hitting a harder period for phonebanking. The initial strong response from volunteers has reached something of a burnout level. It isn't that the phone calls aren't effective. It's just that they have started running low on volunteers.

With the election coming up, we really need these phone banks fully staffed. If you haven't yet committed to a candidate or activity between now and November 7th, please join in the MoveOn.org phone bank. Here is their announcement of a special, "emergency" night of phonebanking:

It's an emergency. With just 22 days left until Election Day, we're on the brink of a historic opportunity to take back Congress.

When we started Call for Change, the experts said only a handful of races were in play. But voters really want a change after the disaster of the last six years, and as a result a whopping 26 races are in a dead heat. There's just one problem: to take advantage of this once-in-a-generation opportunity, we'll need way more volunteers than we currently have.

So this Thursday, we're holding an emergency phonebank at the new MoveOn office in Brooklyn to call MoveOn members and ask them to join Call for Change. These are fun calls to make—you'll be talking to great people. And each new volunteer your recruit can call dozens or even hundreds of voters before the election.

Fundraiser for Steve Harrison:

Help defeat one of Bush's most loyal supporters in Congress (Vito Fossella: Votes Republican Party line 90% of the time). Come meet and support Steve Harrison tonight in Bay Ridge.

$10 Donation

Tonight, Oct. 19th 8 PM

8910 Fifth Ave.

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

MoveOn.org is the force Republicans seem to fear most right now, at least that is how I interpret their nearly hysterical whining about MoveOn.org. Want to join in on the MoveOn effort to oust as many Republicans as possible? Here's MoveOn.org's latest GOTV effort:

Can one sundae change the world? Well, no. But 10,000 of them just might. This weekend, MoveOn members are gathering near Brooklyn to enjoy delicious ice cream sundaes and make get-out-the-vote calls to progressive voters in key districts nationwide.

These "taste of victory" phone parties are a fun way to make a direct impact on the coming election. And with only 18 days go and dozens of races down to the wire, this is one dessert you shouldn't skip.

A neighbor in NY is hosting at their place and you're invited. Click here to R.S.V.P.

Here are the details of the party nearest you:

Location: 24th St & Second Ave. Apt 2L (in NY)

Time: Saturday, 21 Oct 2006, 11:30 AM

Host: L K.

Develop, Don't Destroy Brooklyn is putting on their second annual walkathon to raise money for their legal fund. This legal fund is the main reason why there has been ANY public involvement in the Atlantic Yards project whatsoever. Joy and I participated last year and had a great time. We will be there again this year. From DDDB:

The court battle against the "Atlantic Yards" hinges on our ability to fund our legal team. Our legal case is strong, but we can't win without your help in raising money and awareness.

The walk is less than two miles, and starts at noon at the Prospect Park Bandshell (Propsepct Park West and 9th Street).

The day’s events will include hundreds of walkers, live bands and other talent, children's activities, music, food and booths at the Bandshell.

Walk Don't Destroy 2 is a fantastic opportunity to help fund the DDDB legal campaign through a fun, interactive and exciting event.

REGISTER TODAY.

And DON'T FORGET! The deadline for YOU to have your say on Ratner's plan is Sept. 29th. PLEASE be a part of the process.

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

Former IND president and current Community Board 6 member Devin Cohen sends out this message to all Brooklyn activists:

A joint Democratic/WFP phonebanking effort is scheduled for Wed. Oct. 25th, 6-8 PM at 2-4 Nevins St. (the WFP offices). Anyone who wants to participate can email me and I will pass along the info: mole333_at_gmail_dot_com

According to the WFP blog, these efforts focus on the NY-24, NY-29 and CT-7 races, which are among the three hottest races in the country. Giving a couple of hours to this effort will do wonders!

WFP also has a phone-from-home effort. You can sign up for that by clicking here.

Come to NYU Law School and boo off the stage my evil rivals,

Scott Sala, Urban Elephants

Gur Tsabar Room Eight

Ben Smith Daily Politics and Room Eight

I can't wait to see Michael doing some splits

DL21C Presents : Blogs and Politics
October 25th at 7pm

Top tier New York Bloggers will be on hand to discuss new media in New York politics and analyze the result of the DL21C Blog Straw Poll.

New York University's Law School
40 Washington Square South
Vanderbilt Hall, Room 210

co-hosted by the NYU Law School Democrats.

Link to survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=362362674986

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

Bill Clinton is hosting a fundraiser in NYC for Florida Congressional candidate Christine Jennings, who is running for Kathrine Harris' seat. Kathrine is infamous for, as Florida Sec. of State, stealing the election for Bush in 2000 and this House seat was her reward. Now she is running for Senate and her House seat is up for grabs. Christine Jennings has a good shot at picking this seat up for the Democrats and momentum is favoring her.

Bill Clinton now steps in to help Jennings win. Here is the invitation:

Hosts

Thelma Stevenson Ablan • Margo Alexander • Claudine and Fred Bacher • Leonore Blitz

Frank Brunckhorst • Roz Goldberg & Alan Bandler • Kimberly Gutzler • Ira Leesfield

Sally Minard • Karen & Neal Neilinger • Alexandra Reich

cordially invite you to join

Congressman Charles B. Rangel

Congressman Joe Crowley

Congressman Barney Frank

Congressman Steve Israel

Congressman Major Owens

Congressman Jose Serrano

Congressman Anthony Weiner

Councilwoman Yvette Clark

Ambassador Jeanette Hyde

and

Special Guest

President Bill Clinton

for an evening reception to benefit

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

"Transit Oriented Development in the New York Metropolitan Region."

Wednesday, November 1, 2006, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

NYU Wagner School

The Puck Building (2nd Flr Conference)

295 Lafayette Street

The NYU Wagner Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management and The Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA will host this forum to discuss Transit Oriented Development (TOD) - what it is, specific initiatives in progress or completed, and the benefits and obstacles to its implementation.

In an effort to foster productive dialogue, seating is limited. Please R.S.V.P. by October 25th to My Linh H. Nguyen-Novotny at mnn2@nyu.edu

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The midterm elections are approaching fast and you have the opportunity to get more involved in making sure that progressives turnout and vote this November.

People For the American Way needs your help in contacting our members to make sure our progressive voices are heard at the ballot box!

Over the past six years, we have seen an abuse of presidential powers undermining our country’s system of checks and balances, an erosion of fundamental civil liberties, irresponsible tax and spending policies and a disastrous foreign policy. It is time for a change – let’s make this A November to Remember!

People For the American Way has organized a series of phone banking nights to make focused calls to our members in key districts where important ballot measures and candidate races are taking place and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our first phone bank will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the PFAW Northeast Regional Office at 149 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, in New York City. Phone banking will continue every Monday – Thursday until the election on November 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and volunteers will be briefed with inside information about the midterm election.

Take action with Planned Parenthood to protect the future of reproductive rights this election season. Planned Parenthood has targeted races at the local, state and federal level where reproductive rights are at stake and we're going to win by talking with thousands of pro-choice voters in those districts between now and November 7!

Join other New York activists at Planned Parenthood phonebank nights where we will call pro-choice voters in key districts around the country about the upcoming election. Click on the dates below to get more info and to RSVP (oh, and bring friends!):

Wednesday, October 18, 6-9pm

Monday, October 23, 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 25, 6-9pm

Wednesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Monday, November 6, 6-9pm

All volunteer nights will be held at 434 West 33rd Street, 7th Floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues).

People for the American way invites you all

to our post election roundup and activist appreciation party on Wed. November 8th.

We’ll be discussing the results of the election and new activist projects coming up at PFAW. There will be food, drinks and prizes for all the great activists who helped us make this a November to Remember!

WHAT: A roundtable election discussion and appreciation

for everyone involved in November to Remember.

WHEN: Wednesday

November 8th

6 PM

WHERE: People for the American Way

Northeast Regional Office

149 Fifth Ave, 7th Floor

RSVP: Andrew Meade

212-420-0440x20

Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment is excited to present the 2006 Green Brooklyn Conference: The Sustainable City, sponsored by Con Edison.

Location:

Borough Hall

209 Joralemon Street

Brooklyn, NY

Admission: FREE!

Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment is excited to present the 2006 Green Brooklyn Conference: The Sustainable City, sponsored by Consolidated Edison. With discussion panels, hands-on workshops, and exhibitor tables; the conference will bring new energy and excitement to discourse on the built and natural environments and how to transform Brooklyn and all of New York into a more sustainable city. The moderated discussion Panels are entitled, "The Built Environment: Sustainable Development for the 21st Century" and "The Natural Environment: Conservation, Energy and Sustainable Food for a Cleaner Greener Environment." Workshop topics may include greening education, shopping for green products, or transportation alternatives. Panelists and Exhibitors will include: Council on the Environment of NYC, NYC Office of Sustainable Design, NYSERDA, Earth Pledge, Slow Food USA, Bettencourt Green Building Supplies, Jonathan Rose Companies, Green Maps, Food Change, Sustainable South Bronx, and many more.

Keep electronic voting out of NYC!

Prevent the problems that have happened in other cities from happening here before it is too late!

New York 's machine certification schedule is pushed back past December. With machines not being certified until, perhaps, February 20. In the new schedule, counties could be asked to choose equipment no later than March 7.

The delays are directly related to Ciber, the so-called "Independent Testing Authority" conducting most of NY's certification, and being unable to produce an acceptable Security Test Plan. Further revision of the security test plan is in progress, but the full security review cannot be completed before February.

We could generously say that Ciber didn't know what they were facing as they certified everything put in front of them for a couple years. Not so generously I say they are responsible for the recent, undeserved recertifying of the CA machines, and are still not reliable. This delay is due to another ITA deeming their plan lacking.

Ciber was listed on Hacking Democracy as not checking the Diebold for security, but certifying nonetheless.

Voting machine press briefing!

Prevent the problems that have happened in other cities from happening here before it is too late!

New York 's machine certification schedule is pushed back past December. With machines not being certified until, perhaps, February 20. In the new schedule, counties could be asked to choose equipment no later than March 7.

The delays are directly related to Ciber, the so-called "Independent Testing Authority" conducting most of NY's certification, and being unable to produce an acceptable Security Test Plan. Further revision of the security test plan is in progress, but the full security review cannot be completed before February.

We could generously say that Ciber didn't know what they were facing as they certified everything put in front of them for a couple years. Not so generously I say they are responsible for the recent, undeserved recertifying of the CA machines, and are still not reliable. This delay is due to another ITA deeming their plan lacking.

Ciber was listed on Hacking Democracy as not checking the Diebold for security, but certifying nonetheless.

Voting machine press briefing at 55 Hanson Place, State Building, Hearing Room 346.