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Let's see if I can update this blog now. I've tried many times before. Something has been wrong with the software, and I can't get it debugged. But lets' just check.

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American Chronicle: Crunching the Numbers on Literacy – Scientology Volunteer Ministers in India Nice story about people making a difference.

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I was really pleased to see the article on the Scientology Press Office on the Volunteer Ministers in south eastern India. I am so impressed by people who would give up all their creature comforts to move their entire family to an area in the back of beyond, to help the people recover from the tsunami. And that they are still there 2 1/2 years later is really exceptional. Click on the story

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Human Rights Day, 2006 December 10: Today we celebrate the 58th anniversary of Human Rights Day. On this important day for mankind, the Church of Scientology International renews its commitment to strive to make human rights a reality for all, regardless of nationality, social status, race, color or creed.>>continued

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According to the article on Scientology in the US Navy Chaplain web site: The Scientology religion was developed by American author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard. It came from his lifelong passion to assist man to achieve a higher plane of civilization and existence. Mr. Hubbard was not only a writer, one of the leading lights of the Golden Age of science fiction in the mid-1900s, but a

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Pearl Harbor - 65 Years Later. Have We Learned Anything From it? If there is any lesson to be learned from remembering the gruesome start of a horrendous war, I think it is that war is psychotic and resolves nothing. Was there any progress made? Are we now more humane than we were before? Do we live in peace in a world of brotherly love and trust? Hell no. So what was the point in all that

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Santa's naughty list now officially includes any kids that take or promote drug use. On December 1st, 2006 Santa Claus was officially sworn in as a "Drug Free Marshal" along with hundreds of other parents and children at the 13th annual Winter Wonderland in Clearwater. Joe Brady, former lieutenant of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and past president of Fraternal Order of Police, did the

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David Miscavige Opening Speech at this year's IAS Event I was so impressed by Mr. Miscavige's IAS speech this year. You should go into an Org or Mission and tell them to play it for you if you haven't seen it yet.

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Volunteer Day 2006 The world is factually driven by the benevolent actions of people the world over who help their fellow man. Here is to all of us, who live to help.

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David Miscavige Announces the Release of the Clearing Congress Films of L. Ron Hubbard On 17 March, 2006, Mr. David Miscavige took the stage before a capacity house at Clearwater’s Performing Arts Center where Scientologists from all over the world had come, joined via telecast by tens of thousands more in every geographic zone to celebrate

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Why Read a Scientology or Dianetics Book? You've probably heard a good deal about Scientology. And I wouldn't be surprised if you know a Scientologist. If you do, chances are you like the person and may have been curious about why he or she is a Scientologist The best way to find out is to get a book. The one I recommend are Dianetics the Modern Science of Mental Health

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I was just reading Jettero Heller's Engineering a New Worldblog. He certainly has an ecclectic taste. Blogs about the most interesting things. Check out this posting about architecture in Dubai. And stay around for a while an enjoy the blog. Jet blogs a lot about Scientology and has some very interesting things to say on the subject.

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Recent Wedding News THE wedding is over, but the news still abounds. It was a fairy tale wedding. The kind every girl dreams of. And why not? Why shouldn't dreams come true? And here they are as they are leaving for their honeymoon

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David Miscavige Interview I ran across this interview of David Miscavige on YouTube. I saw it in 1992 and it was great to see it again. David Miscavige is a natural leader, but what he's accomplished in the last 20 years since he became Chairman of the Board of RTC (Religious Technology Center) is remarkable. And I think the reason he is so successful is that he applies Scientology 100%

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Scientology Weddings There has been lots of interest in Scientology weddings, with the recent marriage of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. As a Scientology ministers I have performed many weddings in the past. And the thing that differentiates a Scientology wedding from any other marriage ceremony is that it offers advice to the couple to help them create their marriage and keep it bright, alive

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A great video on what Scientologists believe.

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The Church of Scientology Mission of AuroraI just found a web site for the Church of Scientology Mission of Aurora. They post the following on their contact information: "We are located on the northeast corner of Iliff Ave and Interstate-225 in the 7 story Forum Building our address is 14001 E Iliff Ave Suite #302 [in Aurora, CO]. "The Mission is open Tuesday thru Thursday 7pm - 10pm and

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David Miscavige and the IAS Anniversary Event I have to say David Miscavige outdid himself at the IAS (International Association of Scientologists) event. I saw it last night and I was impressed! First of all I've never seen a crowd like that. They are holding the event in a huge tent now that must seat about 10,000. It is really huge and was totally filled up. Next, his intro speech just

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London Scientology Life Improvement Center In addition to the new church on Victoria Street, the old Church on Tottenham Court Road has been totally refurbished and made into a Life Improvement Center. Two years ago David Miscavige gave a briefing at L. Ron Hubbard's birthday event where he explained the emphasis on creating big churches with lots of room for public services. The whole point is

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David Miscavige Drives the Message Home about Scientology "We are about to drive home the message 'This is Scientology ' like you have never seen," said David Miscavige , chairman of the Church of Scientology (sic.) [David Miscavige is actually the Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center.] So reports Robert Booth on Saturday in the Sunday Times - a story that got picked up

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Church of Scientology opens new London HQ The news of the Grand Opening is all over! Here's one story from Associated Press: It was rumoured Cruise would attend the ceremony but he did not show.The Church of Scientology unveiled its new London headquarters today with a grand opening ceremony. The religion, which counts Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its followers, is

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Beatiful Site and Beautiful Book on the Scientology Volunteer MinistersI found out about this beautiful book and incredible story when I visited one of my favorite blogs today, the Scientology Volunteers blog on motime.com I'm amazed I didn't run into this site earlier. I had to share it with anyone who visits my site! Danish photographer and feature writer Thorsten Overgaard

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A Wikipedia with ethics? It's About Time Wikipedia founder plans better version Better controls By Nick Farrell: Wednesday 18 October 2006, 08:51LARRY SANGER, One of the co-founders of Wikipedia, has spelt out his plans for a more reliable version of the online encyclopaedia. Speaking to ZD Net, Sanger said that the rival site called Citizendium will user registration and editorial

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Anti-Poverty DayI saw this map on relgion4life.tblog.com: This is a map of the populations of various countries living on $1 per day or less. Green is 2-5% Light Green is 6 - 20% Yellow is 30-40% Orange is 40-60% Red is 60-80% There are resources and there is technology to solve this, just as there are resources and technology to reverse the damage we are doing to our environment. These are

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Muhammad Yunus took the risk and came on top Thanks Creativexpressions blog for posting this great editorial on Muhammad Yunus' Nobel Peace Prize. Here's someone who has not only made a huge difference to the lives of the individual people he's helped and the economy of the region, but he's set an example that can be used to reform the economic inequities that keep whole segments of the society

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