http://www.scientologynews.org/frontpage2 en http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/nDmhSq6HK6E/human-rights-at-sunscreen-film-festival.html For the past five years, Youth for Human Rights, supported by the Scientology Churches of the Tampa Bay area, has been one of the sponsors of the Sunscreen Film Festival. Industry professionals see film as the best medium to promote human rights.Once a year, St. Petersburg, Florida, goes “Hollywood” for the Sunscreen Film Festival, now in its 8th year. Sunscreen has steadily grown in prominence and is now one of 23 festivals sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. More than 800 films were submitted and 95 were selected and screened April 18–21, 2013, at the Muvico Baywalk....

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Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3650 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/human-rights-at-sunscreen-film-festival.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/MNMw6bW-Fug/annual-international-convention-focuses-on-education-quality.html The annual international convention of a program featured in a new Scientology brochure focused on simple solutions to raise the quality of education. Quality education is essential in our increasingly technological world. And quality education depends on teacher skill. These were the focus of the annual convention in Spanish Lake, Missouri, April 4-6 of Applied Scholastics International, a social betterment organization dedicated to the broad implementation of learning tools researched and developed by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. In launching the Global...

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Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3649 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/annual-international-convention-focuses-on-education-quality.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/U17wLvE-l3E/hamburg-the-way-to-happiness-distribution.html Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Hamburg distributed thousands of copies of The Way to Happiness at the 2013 Hamburg Marathon.More than 10,000 finished the Hamburg Marathon April 21. Following a minute of silence in honor of the Boston Marathon, which took place exactly one week earlier, runners exploded past the starting line and kept up the pace for the 42.2 km (26.2 mile) route, bringing home a course record of 2:05:30 hours by Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge. Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Hamburg marked the occasion by creating a customized edition of The Way to Happiness...

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Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3648 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/hamburg-the-way-to-happiness-distribution.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/nD8W6oo3oSI/traffic-deaths-from-drugs-and-alcohol.html Church of Scientology of Sacramento introduces Sacramento religious leaders to the Truth About Drugs education program to help decrease fatalities and serious traffic accidents caused by drug abuse.To counter pro-drug propaganda, the International Faith Based Coalition (IFBC) called on religious leaders to speak out at a rally held to draw attention to the deadly consequences of driving under the influence of cannabis, alcohol and other drugs. Coalition members representing Baptist, Muslim, Apostolic, Christian and Scientology congregations responded to the call. More than half of U.S. drivers...

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Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3647 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/traffic-deaths-from-drugs-and-alcohol.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/TbTP9evCKHU/human-rights-education-conference.html A human rights conference at the Moscow Church of Scientology March 26 introduced educators to the human rights educational resources of Youth for Human Rights.The Moscow Church of Scientology opened its doors March 26 for a special Youth for Human Rights conference to provide Moscow educators with tools to teach the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to their students. Church Public Affairs Director Natalya Alexeeva hosted the conference and spoke of the human rights education program the Church supports—Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI). Mihail Dochenko, Executive Director of Youth...

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Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3646 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/human-rights-education-conference.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/7LY0iB113Fg/convention-highlights-social-change-from-the-way-to-happiness.html Delegates from 13 nations heard remarkable stories of social change in the wake of the distribution of a simple booklet featured in a new brochure by the Church of Scientology.More than 80 delegates representing 13 nations convened April 26-28 for the second annual convention and awards banquet of The Way to Happiness Foundation in Glendale, California. The Way to Happiness is a nonreligious moral code based entirely on common sense that provides a path people of all backgrounds, cultures or creeds may follow to attain happier, more prosperous and more fulfilling lives. Delegates shared extraordinary...

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Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3645 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/convention-highlights-social-change-from-the-way-to-happiness.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/ibMUtJ7LObI/applied-scholastics-brochure-in-brussels.html Overcoming the barriers to study was the focus of an open house and conference April 23, 2013, at the Brussels Branch of the Churches of Scientology of Europe.The Brussels Branch of the Churches of Scientology of Europe brought together students, educators and representatives of NGOs April 23, 2013, to introduce them to Applied Scholastics International and Study Technology, a technology developed by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard that provides the student with study skills with which to learn any subject. Applied Scholastics International is a social betterment...

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Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3644 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/applied-scholastics-brochure-in-brussels.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/bNaOHyjhcag/human-rights-day-at-scientology-national-office.html Civic, religious and community leaders met at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office April 5 to celebrate Youth for Human Rights Day. April 5 is Youth for Human Rights Day and no better place to commemorate the occasion than at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C. The Office was opened in September 2012 at Fraser Mansion in D.C.’s Dupont Circle to facilitate implementation of the Church of Scientology-supported humanitarian and social betterment programs both nationally and internationally. The purpose of Youth for Human Rights International, which...

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Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3643 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/human-rights-day-at-scientology-national-office.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/QPrXNhr6Wq0/inglewood-hosts-seminar-and-open-house.html Honor students learn how The Way to Happiness has been used to uplift communities and reduce crime.A group of 77 students were guests at a special open house and seminar at the Church of Scientology of Inglewood, California, March 12, 2013.The students are enrolled in a sociology class at City Honors Preparatory High School, a charter school in Inglewood, and the seminar was designed to enhance their studies. It provided an overview of The Way to Happiness, a nonreligious moral code based entirely on common sense. The sociological impact of The Way to Happiness includes its use in successfully...

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Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3642 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/inglewood-hosts-seminar-and-open-house.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/5cTE0Rvzd_s/St-Petersburg-Scientologists-Combat-Racial-Discrimination.html In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, volunteers from the St. Petersburg Scientology religious group carried out a week of human rights awareness activities. St. Petersburg Scientologists carried out a week of human rights activities to raise awareness of human rights and show support for those who are ostracized and discriminated against through racism and xenophobia. They erected a large board on Malaya Moskovskaya Street in the center of St. Petersburg where people of all ages signed their names in support of the elimination of racial discrimination....

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Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3641 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/St-Petersburg-Scientologists-Combat-Racial-Discrimination.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/cFWs-Z1y7e8/grand-opening-scientology-ideal-organization-portland.html On Saturday, May 11, the Church of Scientology Portland celebrated the grand opening of their new home in the city’s historic downtown quarter. More than 2,500 Scientologists and guests joined city and state dignitaries for the dedication ceremony. The Church’s new home occupies the renowned Sherlock Building on the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street. Originally erected in 1893, the landmark has long been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Sherlock Building is recognized as among the most noteworthy late-19th century structures in Portland and the preeminent...

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Sat, 11 May 2013 13:00:00 -0700 3637 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/grand-opening-scientology-ideal-organization-portland.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/2T-Dsw28Fxo/taking-back-our-communities-with-the-way-to-happiness.html Members of the Church of Scientology support MAD DADS in its work to reclaim the neighborhoods of Minneapolis.MAD DADS—Men Against Destruction, Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder—has added a new weapon in the fight against crime, drugs and violence on the streets of Minneapolis: The Way to Happiness, a common sense guide to better living. V.J. Smith, founder and president of the Minneapolis chapter of MAD DADS and national MAD DADS president, released the group’s new edition of The Way to Happiness April 13. City officials and religious leaders joined MAD DADS in front of the “Wall...

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Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3640 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/taking-back-our-communities-with-the-way-to-happiness.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/EajUa6micPw/brighter-future-for-ghana-children.html The Association for Human Rights and Tolerance and the Church of Scientology of Milan opened the third UNITED for Africa school in Ghana April 13, 2013.Imagine the children of an entire village celebrating because they have a school to attend. Those who live in the remote western Ghana village of Asukese call this the “Magic School” because its dedication on April 13, 2013, seemed impossible—there has never been a school in this village before and no opportunity for village children to gain an education. The school consists of six classrooms and an office. It was built by UNITED for Africa,...

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Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3639 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/brighter-future-for-ghana-children.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/rBfzyhmM9H8/one-of-those-teachers-you-never-forget.html Just returned to Los Angeles from Spanish Lake, Missouri, from the annual conference of Applied Scholastics International April 4 - 6, Bernard Percy has been involved for the past four decades in the movement described in a new brochure published by the Church of Scientology.Those of us who are lucky can look back over our schools years and remember a favorite teacher—one whose guidance and care made an impact on our lives, brought out the best in us and made us believe in ourselves. Just such an educator is Bernard Percy, one of the early pioneers of the program described in the new brochure...

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Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3636 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/one-of-those-teachers-you-never-forget.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/udFqyE6UQuM/indonesia-embassy-hosts-the-way-to-happiness-seminar.html Staff of the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office shared the “secret” of happiness with members of the Indonesian community in Washington, D.C.Head of the Consular Division for the Indonesian Embassy to the United States in Washington, D.C., hosted a seminar April 6 on The Way to Happiness—the nonreligious moral code based entirely on common sense. The workshop, conducted by Church of Scientology National Affairs Office staff, was held at the embassy and attended by Indonesians living in the D.C. area. Bari Berger, Public Affairs Director of the National Affairs Office, welcomed...

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Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 3635 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/indonesia-embassy-hosts-the-way-to-happiness-seminar.html