http://www.scientologynews.org/ en http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/iVF7pLz7-2g/scientology-freedom-magazine-award-new-yorker.html Freedom Magazine Special Report Wins DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Award of Excellence Known for its investigative reporting in the public interest, Freedom Magazine, the human rights journal of the Church of Scientology, has been awarded a Religion Communicators Council (RCC) DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Award of Excellence for its 2011 Special Report, The New Yorker: What a Load of Balderdash. Described by the panel of judges as a “thoughtful discussion of a provocative topic,” Freedom presents a view of The New Yorker that calls into question the magazine’s credibility and integrity...

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Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3394 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/scientology-freedom-magazine-award-new-yorker.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/KHwZa0OuVSY/62nd-anniversary-of-dianetics.html The Adventure of Dianetics began 62 years ago today. On May 9, 1950, a movement was launched with these words by L. Ron Hubbard: “Dianetics is an adventure. It is an exploration into Terra Incognita, the human mind, that vast and hitherto unknown realm half an inch back of our foreheads.” He further invited readers to “Treat it as an adventure. And may you never be the same again.” Millions have done just that. To commemorate this anniversary, Scientology Churches and Missions around the world hold Dianetics anniversary celebrations this week to share news of the application...

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Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3393 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/62nd-anniversary-of-dianetics.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/keSYiGG9L24/scientology-disaster-response-fiji-floods.html Scientology Volunteer Ministers, mobilized in the wake of recent floods, are providing relief and helping in the cleanup operation in Vita Levu, the main island of Fiji. The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates the flooding of early April 2012, the worst in decades, caused $71.3 million in damage. And although the waters have receded, entire villages were submerged in floodwaters and the damage continues to impact the lives of thousands. Scientology Volunteer Ministers, active since the state of emergency was declared April 1, are helping cleanup...

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Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3391 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/scientology-disaster-response-fiji-floods.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/eTRJ3gjI7R4/scientology-nashville-celebrates-3rd-anniversary-in-new-home.html The Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Nashville celebrated the third anniversary in its new home, a restored historical landmark at 8th Avenue South. The Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Nashville held a festive celebration for parishioners and distinguished guests at the historic Fall School Building at 8th Avenue South, Nashville, which has served as its new home since its grand opening on April 25, 2009. Rev. Brian Fesler, pastor of the Church, welcomed and acknowledged the many friends present from area churches, community organizations and local government....

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Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3392 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/scientology-nashville-celebrates-3rd-anniversary-in-new-home.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/pz56UcHy0i8/scientology-recognized-derose-hinkhouse-memorial-awards-of-excellence.html The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) honored the Church of Scientology with two DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards of Excellence at the Council’s 2012 convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first award went to the Scientology website, www.Scientology.org. Online since 1996 in the early days of the World Wide Web, the site has kept pace with the latest technical and creative advances to bring about an experience RCC judges describe as “lively, inviting and exciting.” Now in 17 languages, the site’s use of video makes it easy for visitors to gain an understanding...

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Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3389 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/scientology-recognized-derose-hinkhouse-memorial-awards-of-excellence.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/FU5aZskm-Jc/multi-marathon-drug-free-united-kingdom.html Scientologists Run to Promote Drug-Free Living in England A team of runners carried out a week-long 130-mile (209 km) multi-marathon through southern England to promote drug education and prevention as a primary solution to drug abuse. The UK Drug-Free Multi-Marathon began April 14 on the steps of Lambeth Town Hall in the south of London. Over the next seven days they ran to East Grinstead in Sussex and on to Uckfield, Brighton, Crawley, Reigate and Croydon, ending back in Westminster in the heart of London. The athletes met local mayors, police officials and educators, introducing...

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Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3390 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/multi-marathon-drug-free-united-kingdom.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/o7C1sese8lc/volunteer-ministers-provide-free-seminars-in-guadalcanal.html The official launch of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour in Honiara, capital of Guadalcanal Province of the Solomon Islands, signals the launch of a month of free seminars on the 19 subjects of the Scientology Handbook. At the opening ceremony April 21 of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour in Honiara, capital of Guadalcanal Province, Hon. Ileen Sulukonina, Guadalcanal’s Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Sports, welcomed the Volunteer Ministers to the region on behalf of the Guadalcanal Provincial Government. Hon. Sulukonina, who herself attended all...

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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3388 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/volunteer-ministers-provide-free-seminars-in-guadalcanal.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/BpnHBvQzBAU/volunteer-ministers-program%20to-democratic-republic-of-congo.html Thousands lined the streets and filled Stadium de L’Espoir (Stadium of Hope) in Kananga, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to welcome the team of Scientology Volunteer Ministers who arrived this week from Uganda, Québec and Brussels to implement Volunteer Minister training for 2,000 Congolese Organized by a local philanthropist Francois Muepo, the training is to provide the leaders of Kassaï-Occidental Province with tools to successfully deal with the serious social challenges the region faces: poverty, illiteracy, drug abuse, corruption and the consequences of decades-long...

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Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3387 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/volunteer-ministers-program%20to-democratic-republic-of-congo.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/L5phdw3LEys/meet-a-scientologist-patrick-clouden-2012.html Among the most striking qualities of Scientologist Patrick Clouden are his friendliness, energy, and intention—traits that explain, at least in part, his success in sales, as a motivational speaker and an entrepreneur. But Clouden describes the inauspicious beginnings of his career and the role Scientology played in helping him accomplish his goals. “I had just graduated from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, in 1975 and I was ready to take on the world. But no one seemed interested,” he says. “I couldn’t get a job.” Clouden grew up in a large and close-knit family...

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Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3386 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/meet-a-scientologist-patrick-clouden-2012.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/gjEYiJ_wQRo/scientology-london-holds-human-rights-open-house.html An open house at the Church of Scientology of London presented an overview of the Church’s work in support of human rights. Civic and religious leaders and representatives of nongovernmental organizations were also introduced to the human rights education initiative the Church sponsors. Tracey Colman, Public Affairs Director of the Church, briefed those attending on human rights issues in London, including statistics on human trafficking and child abuse. The presentation including a showing of several Youth for Human Rights International public service announcements—compelling...

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Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 3385 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/scientology-london-holds-human-rights-open-house.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/9vh4IGlLLZk/scientology-johannesburg-introduces-gauteng-provincial-police-to-human-rights.html In response to a request from the Guateng Provincial Police Social Crime Prevention Program, Shaleen Worhnitz, Director of Public Affairs of the Church of Scientology of Johannesburg, presented an overview of the human rights education initiative the Church sponsors. Worhnitz’s presentation covered the various components of the Youth for Human Rights education program, which include a series of compelling public service announcements, each conveying the essence of one of the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It also features booklets designed to educate youth...

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Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0400 3384 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/scientology-johannesburg-introduces-gauteng-provincial-police-to-human-rights.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/IazkqtTyhqA/meet-a-scientologist-leslie-hull-2012.html Possessed of an inquisitive nature, attention to technical detail, and the will to carry through despite obstacles, Scientologist Leslie Hull has succeeded in an unusual field. She runs sales reps in countries around the world as vice president for sales and marketing in an engineering company that produces polyurethane components for heavy-duty trucks, trailers and buses. Hull’s interest in the business came naturally—her father invented and patented the parts and established the company. But that didn’t give her an edge when she started out in sales. “I couldn’t...

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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3383 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/meet-a-scientologist-leslie-hull-2012.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/0weq9BSPJoA/meet-a-scientologist-george-seidler.html When George Seidler first read Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health in July 1950, the book was already breaking records. Published two months earlier, it rocketed to the New York Times bestseller list, where it stayed for 100 weeks. Seidler, then a 27-year-old graduate student, was studying biochemistry at University of California, Berkley, courtesy of Uncle Sam and the GI Bill. As a medic in World War II—he refused to carry a gun—he earned a Bronze Star Medal for bravery at 21 when he crawled out of a bunker under fire and pulled wounded soldiers inside, saving their lives....

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Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3382 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/meet-a-scientologist-george-seidler.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/Lh4HWBQKeuY/meet-a-scientologist-emmett-osborn.html If you were to see Emmett Osborn performing his cooking show at a home show or fair, and stopped to watch and listen for awhile, you would learn almost as much about him as the cookware he’s demonstrating. This is a truly nice and funny guy. “My basic purpose is to raise the tone of the people around me,” he says.  And wife Alison, who works the cooking show circuit with him, agrees, saying if she ever loses track of his location, she can always track him by following the laughter that surrounds him. Being so good natured, Osborn didn’t particularly think there was anything he...

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Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3381 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/meet-a-scientologist-emmett-osborn.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/scientologynewsroom/~3/1A1B5WNOadc/scientology-vm-mexico-search-rescue-training.html A team of Scientology Volunteer Ministers returned to Mexico City this week after completing a rigorous course of training in disaster search and rescue in various locales around Mexico.  The training was supervised by Los Topos, the renowned Mexican search and rescue team featured in a National Geographic documentary on the Japan tsunami of 2011, and other top professionals.  The purpose: to leverage experience and expertise gained to direct the activities of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Disaster Response in the worst possible disasters. The Volunteer Ministers were inspired...

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Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 3332 at http://www.scientologynews.org http://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/scientology-vm-mexico-search-rescue-training.html