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Thursday, December 28, 2006

PsychRights 2007 Year-End Report

Forward message from PsychRights via DCMHCL.ORG list:
 
Hi Everyone,

You are receiving this because it is believed you are interested in the work of the Law Project for Psychiatric Rights (PsychRights).  If you want to be removed, just e-mail me back.

When one is in the middle of something like what happened last  week it seems like everyone knows about it, but I know that is not really the case.  So for those who do know all about it, please excuse this repetition.  

PsychRghts subpoena'd and then released to Alex Berenson of the New York Times and a dozen or so other people, secret Eli Lilly documents on Zyprexa and the Times ran 4 stories and an editorial on them last week.  The five New York Times pieces (the first two were front page) are:


The links will hopefully work, but if not you can go to http://psychrights.org/States/Alaska/CaseXX.htm and download them from there. 

This same link has information about how this all came about and the aftermath so far.  We are trying to update it as we go along, but I have received so many phone calls and e-mails that I have not been able to keep up.   Also, much of last week was spent dealing with Eli Lilly's wrath and the wrath of the federal court in Brooklyn, which, incorrectly in my view, thinks I obtained the documents improperly.  Again, all of this is chronicled at http://psychrights.org/States/Alaska/CaseXX.htm.

I was ordered to return the documents by the federal court and attempt to retrieve them, which I have done even though I don't think the Order is proper.   My efforts to retrieve all the copies of the documents I sent out seems, however, to have been unsuccessful with them apparently appearing on the Internet over the Christmas weekend.  See, http://mindfreedom.org/know/psych-drug-corp/eli-lilly-secrets/zyprexakills .

Presumably we will find out through further litigation whether the federal court was correct in issuing the Order against me because I don't believe I did anything wrong, nor do I think the Order is proper.  However, until the Order might be overturned or terminated, I intend to comply and one of the things that the Order requires is that I keep copies of all e-mails pertaining to this affair, so you should think about that before you e-mail me back.  The same goes for voice mail.  The Order against me is available at http://psychrights.org/States/Alaska/CaseXX/EilLilly/InjuctionOrder.pdf and if you want to read about how obtaining the documents was accomplished go to http://psychrights.org/States/Alaska/CaseXX/EilLilly/12-17-06DraftResponse2DiscMstr.pdf .

Most importantly, according to the New York Times (I never had a chance to review them very much) the documents reveal what appears to be illegal marketing activity and that Eli Lilly hid the fact that Zyprexa causes around 3 times the rate of diabetes of the other so-called "atypical" neuroleptics, which include Risperdal and Seroquel.   As a result, this morning PsychRights sent the General Counsel (head lawyer) of Eli Lilly a letter requesting Eli Lilly issue what is known as a "Dear Doctor" letter to all health care professionals "advising them Zyprexa should not be prescribed to anyone who is not already taking it."   This letter is available on the Internet at http://psychrights.org/News/ltrtoRArmitage.pdf and a related media release at http://psychrights.org/pr/PsychRightsZyprexaDearDrMR.pdf.

In terms of where things go from here, Eli Lilly is fully capable of crushing me with legal actions, but I hope they will realize they have bigger problems and that doing so will give them a huge public relations nightmare (I hope).  They have threatened me with criminal and civil contempt sanctions.   It has already cost PsychRights $15,000 in attorneys fees to deal with the aftermath.   This, of course, is very cheap considering what was accomplished, but has significantly reduced PsychRights' bank account.   Any and all contributions to help will be appreciated. 

If Eli Lilly does seriously go after me, I am likely to be asking for some sort of demonstration of public support from the psychiatric survivor movement and other supporters.

As to other matters, we are still waiting for the Alaska Supreme Court to rule in Wetherhorn I, which involves trying to establish the right to have lawyers that actually work for their clients in resisting forced drugging, as well as a constitutional challenge to part of Alaska's "gravely disabled" justification for involuntary commitment.  Seehttp://psychrights.org/States/Alaska/CaseFour.htm.

Also, just a few days ago we announced the appointment of Bruce Whittington as PsychRights' first Executive Director.  Bruce's main focus will be on implementing PsychRights' national  litigation strategy against forced drugging and electroshock.   This involves working with state "coordinators," which can be a group as easily as a single person, to recruit attorneys and expert witnesses and bring the cases it is decided will be most useful in attacking forced drugging and electroshock in such states.  This requires a knowledge of what is going on and the state's forced drugging statutes and procedures to figure out how to attack it.

In Alaska, the Myers case, which resulted in the Alaska Supreme Court ruling Alaska's forced drugging statutes unconstitutional for failing to require the court to find that it is in the person's best interests and there are no less intrusive alternatives ( http://psychrights.org/States/Alaska/CaseOne.htm), and the Wetherhorn case, are examples of the approach in action in Alaska.

In just the couple of weeks since Bruce has been on board, I know that he is an excellent choice.  We had an incredible number of well-qualified candidates, which was so gratifying and it was hard to choose.

I hope you are having a great holiday season and that 2007 will be a terrific year.








Note New E-mail Address

James B. (Jim) Gottstein, Esq.

Law Project for Psychiatric Rights
406 G Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, Alaska  99501
USA
Phone: (907) 274-7686)  Fax: (907) 274-9493
jim.gottstein[-at-]psychrights.org
http://psychrights.org/

  Psych Rights ®
            Law Project for
       Psychiatric Rights

The Law Project for Psychiatric Rights is a public interest law firm devoted to the defense of people facing the horrors of unwarranted forced psychiatric drugging.  We are further dedicated to exposing the truth about these drugs and the courts being misled into ordering people to be drugged and subjected to other brain and body damaging interventions against their will.  Extensive information about this is available on our web site, http://psychrights.org/. Please donate generously.  Our work is fueled with your IRS 501(c) tax deductible donations.  Thank you for your ongoing help and support.

Monday, December 25, 2006

Hi, The pre postal mailing newsletter is online at the link in this message final corrected version of the Newz and viewz...


Hi,
The pre postal mailing newsletter is online at the link in this message final corrected version of the Newz and viewz...
The plan is to make the contents of postal mailing going inside it as it is mailed out this week.
Have a happy holiday today, and through to the end of this year 2006.
http://www.dcmhcl.org/NEWZ_AND_VIEWZ_U_CAN_UZE_WiNTER_2006_final.pdf

We need helpers for the posal mailing this Thur. 12/28/2006, if you can be of that day any time from 1pm to finsh 9pm contact Phillip at 202-801-6562 for directions, and the address
Thank You.

Thursday, December 21, 2006

CMHS JOB OPPORTUNITIES SOON AVAILABLE - CONSUMERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Subject: CMHS JOB OPPORTUNITIES SOON AVAILABLE - CONSUMERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
>> _________________________________________________________>>
CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News December 20, 2006 Vol. 06-130>> _________________________________________________________>>>>
CMHS Job Opportunities Soon Available - Consumers Encouraged to Apply>>>>
In the near future, the Community Support Programs Branch of the SAMHSA>>
Center for Mental Health Services will be posting a job announcement for>>
up to two Public Health Advisor position(s). Among other candidates, we>>
would very much like to consider mental health consumers for these>> positions.>>>>
A special hiring authority, called Schedule A, allows the Federal>> government to hire people with psychiatric disabilities on a>> non-competitive basis. Although the position will be open for>> competition, the Schedule A provisions make it easier for us to consider>> qualified consumers for the position.>>>> To help prepare consumers to apply for the upcoming position, we are>> providing the following information about how to apply under the Schedule>> A authority. Please save this notice so that you can refer readily to it>> when the announcement is released.>>>> We look forward to announcing the positions not long after the beginning>> of the New Year, and to receiving a lot of great applications (through our>> human resources coordinator) in response.>> __________________________________________________________>>>> Submitting an application>>>> You will have to submit your resume through the on-line system at>> www.usajobs.opm.gov. To prepare to apply, you may want to create an>> account on this website now. Doing so will allow you to receive automated>> job alerts and to post your resume online so that you have it ready to>> submit easily once the announcement is released.>>>> During the application process, be sure to indicate that you ARE eligible>> for "noncompetitive appointment," appointment under "Schedule A,">> "excepted service appointment," or appointment under "5CFR213.3120(u)">> whenever asked. This will ensure that we can use the simplified>> procedures for hiring you.>>>> Preparing your application>>>> Be sure to write "Eligible for excepted service appointment under 5 CFR>> 213.3102(u)" on the resume that you submit.>>>> You must meet all required qualifications for the position in order to be>> hired. Applications are pre-screened by personnel officers unfamiliar>> with variations in terminology used by the field. They must be able to>> tell from your application that you meet the minimal required>> qualifications in order to pass your name on to us for possible hiring.>> Therefore, in preparing your application, be careful to use the same words>> used in the vacancy announcement to describe your qualifications. For>> example, if the vacancy announcement asks about your experience in working>> with people with mental illnesses, be sure to use the phrase "people with>> mental illnesses" in your response, rather than just discussing, for>> example, your work with "children with serious emotional disturbances"-the>> personnel officer might not realize that the latter counts toward the>> qualification.>>>> Providing "proof of disability" documentation and "certification of job>> readiness">>>> Proof of the disability and certification of job readiness are required>> for excepted service appointments of persons with psychiatric>> disabilities. The following is a list of some examples of documents that>> you can submit as proof of psychiatric disability:>>>> - Statements or letters on a licensed physician's/medical professional's>> letterhead stationary.>> - Statements, records or letters from a Federal Government agency that>> issues or provides disability benefits (e.g., the Social Security>> Administration).>> - Statements, records or letters from a State Vocational Rehabilitation>> Agency counselor.>> - Certification from a licensed private Vocational Rehabilitation or other>> Counselor that issues or provides disability benefits.>> - Certification, statements, records or letters from a State agency, or>> agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or>> provides disability benefits.>>>> Certification of job readiness is a determination that applicants with>> disabilities are likely to succeed in the performance of the duties of the>> position he or she is seeking. The same entities who may provide proof of>> disability may also certify an individual's job readiness.>>>> For more information about Schedule A and other "excepted service" or>> "non-competitive" appointments>>>> Much of the information presented here is paraphrased from information>> presented on two sections of the Federal Office of Personnel Management>> website. You can go directly to these sections through the following>> links:>>>> http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/FLX05020.asp#itemA1>>>> http://www.opm.gov/disability/hrpro_3-02.asp>>>> If you don't want to go through this process, you can still apply like>> anybody else. However, we will not be able to use the special hiring>> authority that would make it easier for us to hire you.>>> >

Monday, December 18, 2006

Holiday Gift Giving to Benefit DCMHCL Inc.!

 

No Gift? No Time? No Problem!
We've listed Gift Cards and Certificates to help you out with your last minute shopping. You can even see the generous amount returned to your organization.

Use this link to access the DCMHCL Inc. mall.

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Auto Parts Warehouse - 7.70% Baby Phat - 4.20% Baseball Savings - 3.50%
Becker Surfboards - 4.90% Bose - 2.10% CHEFS - 3.50%
Constructive Playthings - 3.50% Converse - 4.90% Costume Craze - 5.60%
Design Within Reach - 3.85% Eastern Mountain Sports - 3.50% Eddie Bauer - 4.20%
Edwin Watts Golf - 3.50% EMS - 3.50% Fannie May Candies - 7.0%
Finish Line - 3.50% Jackson & Perkins - 5.60% Jos.A.Bank - 5.60%
JourneysKidz - 4.90% LaRedoute - 3.50% Leaps and Bounds - 5.25%
Mytwinn.com - 4.90% NetMagazines.com - 21.0% Niche Retail Partners - 3.50%
One Step Ahead - 5.25% Overstock.com - 4.20% Overstock.com Auctions - 2.10%
Payless Shoes - 3.50% PETsMART - 5.6% Roamans - 3.50%
ROOTS Direct - 3.50% Samsonite - 4.20% Sears.com - 1.40%
Shirtcity USA - 14.0% Solutions - 3.50% Spiegel - 2.10%
Sports Endeavors - 5.25% StateLineTack.com - 3.50% Sunglass Hut - 4.90%
Sur La Table - 4.90% The Bombay Company - 3.50% The Swiss Colony - 3.50%
Timbuk2 - 7.0% Tower Records - 2.80% Vermont Teddy Bear - 10.50%
Viva Terra - 5.60% West Marine - 2.80% Zales - 2.10%

Gift Cards / Gift Certificates / E-Certificates !

6pm.com - 9.10% Waterford Crystal - 2.80% Orvis - 3.50%

Even More Gift Certificates

Give Fun - 3.50% Gift Certificates.com - 3.50%

Unique Gifts

Golf Outlets
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7.00% will go to:
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FlowerDelivery.com
Buy Flowers Online

14.00% will go to:
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JoAnn.com


5.60% will go to:
DCMHCL Inc.



The Swiss Colony
FREE Macadamia Nut Chocolates on first-time orders! (125x125)

3.50% will go to:
DCMHCL Inc.

Together We Can Change The World Publishing


$5.00 from your purchase price will go to:
DCMHCL Inc.

  • Four Great Books to Choose!
  • Perfect Holiday Gift!
  • AAA Fruit Baskets
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    10.50% will go to:
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    Mrs. Fields Gifts
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    5.60% will go to:
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    Hickory Farms
    Hickory Farms

    4.90% will go to:
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    Monday, December 11, 2006

    Help DCMHCL Inc. with EVERY Gift you Buy!

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    pay out on Gift Cards or Gift Certificates</EM></STRONG>.</FONT> We have
    listed the stores below that pay out in various
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    to make a difference in their communities and the world. TWCCTW
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    style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Great Gift
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    of your purchase will go to:</FONT><BR><FONT color=#cc0000 size=2>DCMHCL
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    style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Buy two and get
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    target=_new><IMG height=125 alt="Buy 2 &amp; Save up to 42% at Spilsbury"
    src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-1655177-10451675" width=125
    border=0></A><BR><BR><FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>7.00%</B> of the total
    of your purchase will go to:</FONT><BR><FONT color=#cc0000 size=2>DCMHCL
    Inc.</FONT><BR><BR>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face="aial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Family
    Fun with a light up football!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>"Themed" Monopoly Games - <FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>$29.88</STRONG></FONT>!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Custom Themed "Uno" games - <FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>$14.95</STRONG></FONT>!</FONT></DIV></LI></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><B>RedWagon.com</B><BR><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41406&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new><IMG height=125 alt=""
    src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-1655177-8002842" width=125
    border=0></A><BR><BR><FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>7.00%</B> of the total
    of your purchase will go to:</FONT><BR><FONT color=#cc0000 size=2>DCMHCL
    Inc.</FONT><BR><BR>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>Fr~ee</STRONG></FONT> Gift with Selected
    Purchases!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>On-line savings up to <FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>20%</STRONG></FONT>!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>"Radio Flyers" as low as <FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>$39.99</STRONG></FONT>!</FONT></DIV></LI></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle
    width=174><B>AllAboardToys.com</B><BR><BR><BR><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40048&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new><IMG height=90
    alt="Toys Kids Want, Toys You Like -- AllAboardToys.com"
    src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-1655177-10281059" width=120
    border=0></A><BR><BR><FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>3.50%</B> of the total
    of your purchase will go to:</FONT><BR><FONT color=#cc0000 size=2>DCMHCL
    Inc.</FONT><BR><BR><FONT face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><FONT
    color=#00cc00><STRONG><FONT color=#009900>Same Day
    Shipping</FONT>!</STRONG></FONT> </FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left></FONT><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"
    size=2>Thomas Wooden Railway Sa1e!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>12 Days of <FONT
    color=#009900><STRONG>Christmas</STRONG></FONT> Toy
    Sa1e!</FONT></DIV></LI></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174>
    <P align=center><B>Avon</B><BR><BR><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40911&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new><IMG alt=Avon
    src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=Y6xtTAndwn4&amp;bids=1022.10000902&amp;subid=0&amp;type=4&amp;gridnum=4"
    border=0></A><BR><BR><FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>5.60%</B> of the total
    of your purchase will go to:</FONT><BR><FONT color=#cc0000 size=2>DCMHCL
    Inc.</FONT><BR><BR></P>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>1/2 Price
    Shipping!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Save <FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>50%</STRONG></FONT> on selected
    SkinSoSoft!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Holiday Boutique <FONT
    color=#008100><STRONG>Stocking
    Stuffers</STRONG>!</FONT></FONT></DIV></LI></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><B>Jewelry Television</B><BR><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41285&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new><IMG height=125 alt=""
    src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-1655177-10365541" width=125
    border=0></A><BR><BR><FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>5.60%</B> of the total
    of your purchase will go to:</FONT><BR><FONT color=#cc0000 size=2>DCMHCL
    Inc.</FONT><BR><BR>
    <DIV align=left>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif size=2><FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>Fr~ee Shipping</STRONG></FONT> through December
    12!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Add'l <FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>10%</STRONG></FONT> off Tanzanite
    Jewelry!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Beautiful Holiday
    Gifts!</FONT></DIV>
    <DIV align=left>Note: No commissions on auctions</DIV></LI></DIV></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><B>GAP</B><BR><BR><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41214&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new><IMG height=100 alt=""
    src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-1655177-10410841" width=100
    border=0></A><BR><BR><BR><FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>2.80%</B> of the
    total of your purchase will go to:</FONT><BR><FONT color=#cc0000
    size=2>DCMHCL Inc.</FONT><BR><BR>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Holiday
    Gift Services! </FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Quilted down vest - just <FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>$29.99</STRONG></FONT>!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT
    size=2>Striped ruffled turleneck just <FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>$9.99</STRONG></FONT>!</FONT></FONT></DIV></LI></TD>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><B>Tower Records</B><BR><BR><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41086&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new><IMG
    alt="ON SALE NOW! Discover Great Deals, Great Prices &amp; More"
    src="http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/tplimage?lid=41000000011065662&amp;pubid=21000000000068930"
    border=0></A><BR><BR><FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>2.80%</B> of the total
    of your purchase will go to:</FONT><BR><FONT color=#cc0000 size=2>DCMHCL
    Inc.</FONT><BR><BR>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>December
    Daily Deals!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>25%</STRONG></FONT> off Boxed Sets!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>Fr~ee</STRONG></FONT> Shipping!</FONT></DIV></LI></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle
    width=174><B>MadCatzStore.com</B><BR><BR><BR><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41401&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new><IMG height=60
    alt="Free 2-Day Shipping Special at MadCatzStore.com"
    src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-1655177-10419350" width=120
    border=0></A><BR><BR><BR><FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>7.00%</B> of the
    total of your purchase will go to:</FONT><BR><FONT color=#cc0000
    size=2>DCMHCL Inc.</FONT><BR><BR>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Play
    Station, XBOX - all 32 NFL Teams!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Game Shark Greatest Hits - <FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>$9.99</STRONG></FONT>!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Game Shark Media Manager for
    PSP!</FONT></DIV></LI></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><B>Atom Entertainment</B><BR><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41011&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new><IMG alt="Play over 300 Games at Shockwave.com� UNLIMITED"
    src="http://www.shockwave.com/2006/affiliates/logo_125x125.gif"
    border=0></A><BR><BR><FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>10.50%</B> of the total
    of your purchase will go to:</FONT><BR><FONT color=#cc0000 size=2>DCMHCL
    Inc.</FONT><BR><BR>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><FONT
    color=#990000><STRONG>25%</STRONG></FONT> Off Holiday Game
    Sa1e!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Games for your Cell
    Phone!</FONT></DIV>
    <LI>
    <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Un~limited Play on over 400
    games!</FONT></DIV></LI></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD align=middle bgColor=#ccffff colSpan=3>
    <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 36px" align=center><FONT
    face="Comic Sans MS" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT
    style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff56">Gift Cards<STRONG>!</STRONG></FONT>
    </SPAN></FONT></P></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41409&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>A&amp;E Television Network </A>- <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.9%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41295&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>All About Dance </A>- <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>5.6%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=441344&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Apple Bottoms</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.2%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=441274&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Auto Parts Warehouse</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>7.70%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41351&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Baby Phat</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.20%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41085&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Baseball Savings</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41364&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Becker Surfboards</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.90%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40906&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Bose</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>2.10%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41088&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>CHEFS</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40953&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Constructive Playthings</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40954&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Converse</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.90%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41288&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Costume Craze</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>5.60%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41089&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Design Within Reach</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.85%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41410&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Eastern Mountain Sports</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40958&ap;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Eddie Bauer</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.20%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40965&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Edwin Watts Golf</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40960&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>EMS</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40962&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Fannie May Candies</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>7.0%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40970&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Finish Line</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40982&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Jackson &amp; Perkins</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>5.60%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40920&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Jos.A.Bank</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>5.60%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40984&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>JourneysKidz</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.90%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40989&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>LaRedoute</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41411&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Leaps and Bounds</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>5.25%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40573&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Mytwinn.com</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.90%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40581&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>NetMagazines.com</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>21.0%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41292&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Niche Retail Partners</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41412&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>One Step Ahead</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>5.25%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40617&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Overstock.com</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.20%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40616&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Overstock.com Auctions</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>2.10%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41254&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Payless Shoes </A>- <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shoforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40639&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>PETsMART</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>5.6%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41413&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Roamans</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40687&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>ROOTS Direct</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41211&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Samsonite</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.20%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40910&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Sears.com</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>1.40%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41289&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Shirtcity USA</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>14.0%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41230&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Solutions</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41230&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Spiegel</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>2.10%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41242&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Sports Endeavors</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>5.25%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41067&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>StateLineTack.com</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41414&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Sunglass Hut</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.90%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41212&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Sur La Table</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>4.90%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40784&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>The Bombay Company</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41415&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>The Swiss Colony</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>3.50%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41277&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Timbuk2</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7 size=2><B>7.0%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=41086&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Tower Records</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>2.80%</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=middle width=174><A
    href="http://www.shopforcharityday.com/storeurlredirect.asp?id=40847&amp;orgid=8224"
    target=_new>Vermont Teddy Bear</A> - <FONT color=#0000d7
    size=2><B>10.50%</B></FONT></TD></TR>
    <TR>
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    Saturday, December 02, 2006

    Fw: [tenac] Important Announcement about TENAC's December meeting


    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Jim McGrath" <tenacdc@yahoo.com>
    To: <tenac@lists.riseup.net>
    Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 4:10 PM
    Subject: [tenac] Important Announcement about TENAC's December meeting

    > Dear Tenants and Friends:
    >
    > An important reminder: the December TENAC Board
    > Meeting will be held this coming Tuesday, December 5,
    > 6:30 PM, at Sumner School, 1201 17th Street, NW
    > (corner of 17th & M Streets, NW).
    >
    > Besides being the last meeting of the year, and
    > with no meeting scheduled for January, the December 5
    > Board Meeting will feature two crucial events, both of
    > key importance.
    >
    > First, Denise Washington will be discussing
    > proposals for new directions for TENAC and a
    > reorganization plan for the new year. Second, Johanna
    > Shreve, the distinguished new Tenant Advocate for the
    > District of Columbia, will be our special guest,
    > discussing the mission of the Office of Tenant
    > Advocate (OTA), preparing and filing tenant
    > complaints, and legal assistance for tenants, followed
    > by Q & A.
    >
    > Your participation and input are crucial; we want
    > to hear your voice concerning all of these proposals
    > and any ideas you may have to contribute for change.
    > We urge your attendance.
    >
    > We seek to expand TENAC operations in 2007,
    > following a very successful 2006. We also seek to
    > strengthen OTA's fight for affordable housing, rent
    > control and tenants' rights, and pay a well deserved
    > tribute to Johanna Shreve.
    >
    > Best wishes,
    > Jim McGrath
    > Chairman
    > TENAC
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > ____________________________________________________________________________________
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    Please join the Fenty Transition Team Homelessness Working Group

    Please forward far and wide!

    Homelessness Working Group input needed:

    Do you want to have a say in how the next administration battles
    homelessness in Washington, DC?

    You can!

    Please join the Fenty Transition Team Homelessness Working Group

    for our on-line working group chats on December 5, 6 and 7, each
    between 1:00 and 2:00 pm

    See topics for discussion and how to sign up below.

    In addition, the Fenty Transition Team Homelessness Working Group

    is holding a public meeting on Saturday, December 9th and they need input.

    If you are homeless and want to let Mayor-Elect Fenty know how the
    District Government can help you, come to One Judiciary Square, 441
    4th Street NW from 9am to 1pm.

    Food and Day Care will be provided.

    The Homelessness Working Group has scheduled on-line chats for
    December 5, 6 and 7, each between 1:00 and 2:00 pm.

    Attached is a flyer about a public meeting. We would like you to
    encourage people who are homeless and who are formerly homeless who
    may not have access to computers to come to the public meeting.
    Please post and circulate this information to the community.

    The information gathered will inform the Human Services Transition
    Team as they develop a plan for Mayor-elect Fenty.

    On line chat topics:

    December 5, What are the challenges that adults who are homeless face
    in accessing services? What are the solutions?

    December 6, What are the challenges that families face who are
    homeless? What are the solutions?

    December 7, What are the challenges for children and youth who are
    homeless? What are the solutions?

    A day before the chat, we suggest you give signing on a dry run. Some
    folks find that they need to install Java (easy and safe) � it is
    better to do this in advance of the chat. To see if you need to add
    software, go to:
    http://host7.parachat.com/hosted/index.html?site=8331&room=Human_Services_Chat&width=600&height=400.
    Sign in with your initials and Java will run if you have it. If not,
    go to http://www.java.com/en/ to install it. Then try signing in to
    the chat room again.

    At the time of the real chat, go to
    http://host7.parachat.com/hosted/index.html?site=8331&room=Human_Services_Chat&width=600&height=400
    once again. At this time, you can use your initials or name � that is
    entirely up to you. Please note that during the chat, you can only
    type in about 2 lines before it cuts you off. So keep your sentences
    short and just type lots of them!

    RSVPs are not necessary, but if you plan to attend the public hearing,
    please let me or David know so we can get a sense of the need for day
    care and the need for food.

    To RSVP for the chat, please contact David Pirtle at
    anthonydavidpirtle@yahoo.com. If you have questions about the chats
    and the public hearing please contact me or David. Thanks.

    Sczerina Perot
    Staff Attorney
    Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
    True Reformer Building
    1200 U Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20009
    (202) 328-5507
    www.legalclinic.org
    Sczerina@legalclinic.org

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    Friday, December 01, 2006

    SAMHSA and Ad Council Unveil National Mental Health Anti-Stigma Campaign

    From: Schauer, Carole (SAMHSA/CMHS)
    Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:40 AM
    Subject: SAMHSA and Ad Council Unveil National Mental Health Anti-Stigma Campaign
     
    You are invited.  Please circulate to local networks!
     
                                  
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Ad Council, will launch a national awareness public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to decrease the negative attitudes that surround mental illness and encourage young adults to support their friends who are living with mental health problems. In addition to the campaign launch, the results of a new HealthStyles survey - conducted by Porter Novelli with data findings licensed to SAMHSA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - will be announced at the event.
     
    According to SAMHSA, in 2005 there were an estimated 24.6 million adults aged 18 or older who experienced serious psychological distress (SPD), which is highly correlated with serious mental illness.   Among 18 to 25 year olds, the prevalence of SPD is high (18.6 % for 18-25, vs. 11.3% for all adults 18+), yet this age group shows the lowest rate of help-seeking behaviors.  Additionally, those with mental health conditions in this segment have a high potential to minimize future disability if social acceptance is broadened and they receive the right support and services early on.
     
    Created pro bono by Grey Worldwide, the new PSA campaign aims to reach 18 to 25 year old adults who have friends living with mental illnesses and highlights the importance of their providing support.
     
     
    WHO:  Speakers for the event will include:
     
     
    ·         Rear Admiral Kenneth P. Moritsugu, M.D., M.P.H.,
              Acting Surgeon General
     
    ·         Assistant Surgeon General Eric Broderick, D.D.S., M.P.H.,
              SAMHSA's Acting Deputy Administrator
     
    ·         Rosemarie Kobau,  MPH,
              Division of Adult and Community Health, CDC
     
    ·         A. Kathryn Power,
              Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA
     
    ·         Peggy Conlon,
              President and CEO, Ad Council
     
    ·         Persons in treatment and recovery
     
     
     
    WHEN:           December 4, 2006
                         9:30 a.m.
     
     
    WHERE:         National Press Club,
                         Murrow/Bourke-White/Lisagore Rooms
                         14th and F Streets, NW
                         Washington, D.C.
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Carole Schauer
    Senior Consumer Affairs Specialist
    Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA
    1 Choke Cherry Road, Rm. 6-1067
    Rockville, MD 20857
    (240) 276-1948
    FAX (240) 276-1340