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Scientology kindergarten shut down in Munich[german/english]

CITY authorities in Munich, southern Germany, have closed down a kindergarten with immediate effect after discovering it was run by the Church of Scientology, the municipality said overnight.

“The wellbeing of the children in the establishment was under threat because the education process was based on the principles of Scientology,” the municipality said.

The kindergarten opened last summer and had 18 children looked after by two adults.

The Church of Scientology became the subject of intense debate in Germany last year when Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise, one of its most famous followers, was chosen to play the role of a resistance hero in a film about a failed plot to kill Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

Cruise was deemed by many Germans to be unsuitable for the part because of his beliefs. In January, German historian Guido Knopp compared a speech the actor made to fellow Scientologists with a call to war by Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.

The comparison drew a furious response from the Church of Scientology, which has been described in Germany as a sect that exploits its members financially.

It has been under surveillance in some German states for more than 10 years and regional ministers agreed in December to investigate the possibility of banning it.

A court in southern Germany earlier this month threw out a bid by the Church of Scientology to stop intelligence services watching it.

It ruled that there were clear indications that the movement “seeks to establish a social order that runs counter to the constitution”.

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Verfassungsschutz

München schließt Scientology-Kindergarten

Die Stadt München hat eine Kindertagesstätte wegen Hinweisen auf Verbindungen zu Scientology geschlossen. Der Trägerverein will Widerspruch einlegen.

Die Stadt sei der Überzeugung, dass das Wohl der dort betreuten Kinder gefährdet sei, teilte das Presseamt am Montag mit. Der Trägerverein Kinderhäusl müsse seine Einrichtung unverzüglich schließen. Die Einrichtung sei nach den Prinzipien von Scientology geführt worden, und dies widerspreche dem Kindeswohl, sagte eine Sprecherin des Schulreferates. Die Erzieher und Mitglieder des Trägervereins gehören demnach zu der umstrittenen Organisation. Möglicherweise hätten aber auch Kinder von Eltern, die nichts mit Scientology zu tun hätten, die Tagesstätte besucht.

Das Menschenbild von Scientology passe nicht mit den gesetzlich vorgegebenen Grundsätzen für eine Erziehungseinrichtung zusammen. Das Kind werde nicht zur Selbstständigkeit erzogen. „Das ist das Bild von einem Kind, das zu bevormunden, zu indoktrinieren und zu manipulieren ist“, sagte die Sprecherin.

Ersatzplätze für die Kinder

„Die Lehren von Ron Hubbard widersprechen auch den Zielen des bayerischen Bildungs- und Erziehungsplanes und des bayerischen Kinderbildungs- und -betreuungsgesetzes“, hieß es weiter. In der Kindertagesstätte wurden den Angaben zufolge 18 Kinder im Alter bis zehn Jahren betreut. Die Stadt werde dafür sorgen, dass jedes der Kinder auf Wunsch der Eltern einen Platz in einer anderen Krippe, einem Kindergarten oder Hort bekomme.

Eine Sprecherin des Trägervereins kündigte umgehend an, Widerspruch gegen den Bescheid einzulegen und zudem beim Bayerischen Verwaltungsgericht München Antrag zur Wiederherstellung der aufschiebenden Wirkung stellen, damit das Kinderhäusl geöffnet bleibe. Der Einrichtung sei im vergangenen Sommer nach einer gründlichen Prüfung der Satzung, des pädagogischen Konzepts und der fachlichen Qualifikation der Erzieherinnen die Betriebserlaubnis erteilt worden.

Nicht als Religionsgemeinschaft anerkannt

Das bayerische Innenministerium hatte erst kürzlich erneut darauf hingewiesen, dass Scientology in Deutschland nicht als Religions- oder Weltanschauungsgemeinschaft gelte. Vielmehr werde die Organisation als ein „auf Profitmaximierung ausgerichteter Wirtschaftskonzern“ angesehen, der „an Gehirnwäsche erinnernde Psycho- und Sozialtechniken gegen teures Geld verkauft und eine totalitäre Gesellschaft aus gefügigen, sich völlig der Organisation unterordnenden Anhängern schaffen will“. Wegen ihrer verfassungsfeindlichen Ziele werde die Organisation in Deutschland vom Verfassungsschutz beobachtet.



Greenspan Urges Gulf States To Abandon Dollar

Traitor Greenspan Urges Gulf States To Abandon Dollar


Alan Greenspan has again exposed himself as a traitor working against the interests of the American people by urging Gulf states to abandon the dollar peg, a move that could result in financial chaos and an economic depression in America.


http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/february2008/022608_abandon_dollar.htm



Las Vegas Nat.Indian Casinos and the wash machine”Obama”
February 26, 2008, 1:24 PM
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We are less than 20,000 people away from hitting our goal of one million donors — a goal no one ever thought would be possible to meet. If you haven’t already done so, please give what you can to make our goal of a million and make history in the process…We’ve also been steadily working our way towards our other goal of making one million calls by March 4th…As of today, we’re nearly a third of the way there…My.BarackObama.com/callThese calls will make a big difference in the days ahead. While Barack is undoubtedly building momentum across the country, Hillary Clinton continues to launch attack after desperate attack against him and the movement behind this campaign.While Clinton and her campaign go on the attack, let’s respond with positive action. Let’s echo Barack’s message of forward-thinking solutions for America and share the hope that Barack has inspired in us with people across this country.Pick up the phone and make some calls today. Set a personal goal for how many calls you’ll make by March 4th. Consider throwing a house party with friends and family to make calls together.Barack can’t win this thing alone. Barack won’t change the country by himself — the country will change because of us. If all of us get involved, we can overcome the petty attacks and divisive distractions that have torn apart our country for far too long. We don’t have to settle for the world as it is — together, we can build the world as we envision it.My.BarackObama.com/callPick up the phone and let’s get to work. We can make one million calls by March 4th.Yes. We. Can.


MOST PIERCED WOMAN
February 26, 2008, 12:40 PM
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Watch Barack Obama on MySpace!
February 26, 2008, 12:32 PM
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Save the date for the upcoming Presidential Dialogue with Senator Obama on Monday, October 29. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet Sen. Obama on MySpace, ask him questions by IM, and give live feedback on whether you like the answers or not. Check it out at myspace.com/election2008 and tune in for the live stream at 1:30 ET/10:30 PT on Monday. Your questions and feedback will be broadcast on MTV that night.

Sen. Obama on MySpace!



Pre-sale ticket exclusive for Kate Voegele on tour with Hanson!
February 26, 2008, 12:27 PM
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German tourist tags glacier
February 26, 2008, 12:23 AM
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A German tourist who sprayed graffiti on the rocks and ice face at Franz Josef Glacier returned to the natural landmark at the weekend to clean uphis scrawls!

CAUGHT IN THE ACT: German tourist Jan Philip Scharbert is caught on an English tourist’s camera as he scrawls graffiti on the Franz Josef Glacier and large rocks at the site last week.

German tourist Jan Philip Scharbert was photographed by English tourists tagging rock walls and the glacier on Thursday. They gave the photographs to Department of Conservation (DoC) staff.Constable Paul Gurney, of the Whataroa police, said that early the next morning DOC staff reported that Scharbert, 28, from Munich, was waiting for a bus out of Franz Josef.Police nabbed him as he was getting on the bus and he was arrested and ordered to clean up his graffiti, under DOC supervision.Gurney said it took Scharbert 1 1/2 days to clean up his handiwork, during which he received many reprimands from other visitors.Guides chipped off the graffiti on the glacier with ice axes.DOC was satisfied with his repair job, meaning he escaped a wilful damage charge.



Fiji publisher deported, ex-PM arrested
February 26, 2008, 12:19 AM
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BREAKING NEWS: The publisher of one of Fiji’s daily newspapers was this morning deported by the Pacific nation’s military regime.Fiji Sun publisher Russell Hunter was taken from his Suva home last night and according to Fiji Broadcasting he was put on an Air Pacific flight for Sydney a short time ago.His staff believe he has been deported after the newspaper published details of alleged tax evasion by the military appointed Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry.Military commander Voreqe Bainimarama staged a coup in December 2006, overthrowing Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase. In a separate development last night Qarase was charged in court over alleged corruption charges.Earlier this week, after returning from India, Bainimarama slammed the Fiji Sun for its coverage of Chaudhry.”We also have the recent case of an opinion columnist in the Fiji Sun masquerading as a regular correspondent’s writing front page stories. So blatant has been the Fiji Sun’s disregard for ethics that these lead stories have explicit opinions contained within the article.”These little tricks are getting out of hand and that is the reason why we have called everyone here to explain to you in detail once and for all the truth that continues to be misconstrued and disregarded by most sections of the media.”Last night Qarase appeared in the Suva Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with three cases of alleged corruption.Hunter, an Australian, has lived in Fiji for around 10 years.This morning’s Fiji Sun said two officers who claimed to be from the Immigration department arrived at Hunter’s home at around 8pm and told the security guards to open the gate. There was another car following them with about five men inside.Hunter was at home with wife Martha and daughter Sheonagh. The officers asked to see their passports and Hunter’s.They then asked Mr Hunter to accompany them to their office where they wanted to question him further. They left in the red car with the other vehicle following them.His whereabouts during the night was a mystery but Fiji media reported a short time ago that Hunter was put on flight FJ911 for Sydney.Last night Qarase appeared in a special court, charged with three counts of abuse of office and one count of administration of property of a special character or with special duties.The three charges relate to share purchases in Fijian Holdings Ltd, a large publicly listed company whose shares can only be held by indigenous Fijians.It is alleged in the charges that Qarase was a director of Fijian Holdings but did not disclose his interests and relationships in another company he allegedly used to buy the shares.Magistrate Aruna Prasad released Mr Qarase on $2000 bail, with a surety for the same amount and reminded him not to interfere with prosecution witnesses and not to make comments on the media on the matter.The case will now be heard on March 28.Two days ago Bainimarama held an angry press conference on his return from India.”I have called this press conference to clarify a number of misconceptions. Misconceptions that have always been created in the minds of the public by a select few: the usual opportunists and corrupt people.”I also want to address the fallacies and deliberate misinformation spread by certain sections of the media.”While I was away the usual power hungry people who have no qualms in dividing the nation for their own political gain took the opportunity once again to incite.”They did this by making seditious comments that were gladly lapped up by media personnel who have an axe to grind with the Government.”