Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Just found this at
www.scientologytoday.org:
In the firm belief that, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights
1,”
Scientologists of Frankfurt, Germany have decided to make the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights real to everyone in their city.
World War I was so savage and brutal it was named the “war to end all
wars." Yet a mere twenty years later the world was once again embroiled
in global conflict. And in the name of preventing a reoccurrence of the
infamous atrocities of World War II, in 1948 the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
was born, in the realization that — recognition of the inherent dignity
and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human
family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.”
Posted at 10:23 pm by timona
Friday, September 15, 2006
One striking peculiarity about Los Angeles - today we almost have Alpen temperature, so please excuse me coming back to it - one thing peculiar about Los Angeles is the complete absence of a drainage system. Exciting, innit? It hardly rains, snow is something town kids know from TV and should the temperature sink to some 10 degrees Celsius everyone gets a cold almost immediately.
Posted at 07:09 pm by timona
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Why is this blog called Alpenfun?
Allright, I confess: the last post centered around Los Angeles and the people there.
But, why is this blog called "Alpenfun"? "Alpen" that's the swiss-german word for the Alps, that mountain chain which runs through parts of Switzerland and Austria. In my youth I spent a lot of time in the Alps, went there for skiing and "rodeln", that is riding a sleigh downhill. Effort! Climbing up the montain with your sleigh on the back, between trees and in deep, cold snow. Fun! Racing downhill, head first lying on the sleigh, avoiding trees and flying over bumps and mounds! Bang! An explosion of snow! Falling off the sleigh, rolling in the pillowy snow, laughing!
That's Alpenfun and that's what I am dreaming about when looking out my L.A.. office window. There the sun burns on the roofs, the hot air laying its flimmering film over the city, making this city look like a Fata Morgana or a mindless dream.
Posted at 08:45 pm by timona
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Farmer's market on a Sunday morning in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This is a typical photo for
Los Angeles. Think of High Tech meets old-fashioned values. Or think Spiderman meets Armenian Tradition Group. Or think
Church of Scientology meets Hollywood stars (the one's on the ground are passing by the
main building).
This is Los Angeles, diversity and extremes!
Posted at 10:51 pm by timona
Monday, September 11, 2006
Not so nice areas in Los Angeles
This is somehwere in Los Angeles Downtown, "Gotham City", if you will....
Crime Prevention is pretty important in these areas... so it is - once more - pretty good that the
Scientologists are around and caring. Not that they would make a good police, but the police would not make good without them.
Posted at 11:31 pm by timona
Friday, September 08, 2006
It's too hot here...and other smart observations
Los Angeles is much hotter than Europe. For a city between desert and the pacifc ocean the weather is pretty stably...hot. Time to hang out at the beach and read a good book, like
Writers of the Future 2006, presented by
L. Ron Hubbard. Now, Hubbard is actually not alive anymore since a while, but hit
heritage stays alive. BTW, the book is really relaxing.
Posted at 12:32 am by timona
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
That's a pic from LA Airport. Qantas....hold on..reminds me of...yep... here it is:
"The 1980's were far from Travolta's best film making decade, but the 1990's showcased once again his tremendous acting ability. 'Look who's talking' starring alongside Kirsty Alley and the key cinematography epic of the 90's, which gave him untouchable credibility - 'Pulp Fiction', this now meant Travolta had three generations enjoying his talents, Baby boomers, Gen x & y.
Flying into Melbourne for the third time throughout his career, John arrived in style in his
707 Quantas Jet. The Melbourne Herald Sun headline read ' The Travolta Show hits town'" (from:
Femail Magazine)
Maybe he is in that one too, who knows.... There has been much discussion about Travolta being a
Scientologist and close to the
Leader of the Church of Scientology, David Miscavige. Dunno. I like his movies, and he is REALLY COOL!
Posted at 08:35 pm by timona
Monday, September 04, 2006
Summer vacation 2006!
I think I'll try my german a bit here:
Erst waren wir in Hamburg und haben erstmal die Alster angeschaut, siehe das Photo oben. Dann waren wir in der
Scientology Kirche Hamburg. Das ist da ganz anders als in den
Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika, irgendwie laendlicher, aber strikter.
Naja,
Religionsfreiheit - Religious Freedom ist in den USA auch etablierter und man kann sich trauen,
Scientologe zu sein und es zu zeigen! Zurueck nach Hamburg!
Back to
Hamburg! I have to sort through all my pictures and will upload some more tomorrow! It was raining most of the time, but I am sure I'll find some!
Posted at 09:24 pm by timona
Friday, August 11, 2006
Half Way through August Already!
When I was a kid, summer used to last forever. Now it's almost gone and I forgot to notice!
I've been working hard and long hours. I love it because I know I'm accomplishing something and I really love my work. But it doesn't lend itself to a good summer tan.
Posted at 11:47 pm by JeanneB
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
German Anti-Drug Booklets
The drug problem is prolific around the world - America, Germany, Australia, Holland and all over.
It is vital that our children gain an understand of the damage drugs do to them personally and to their families.
The Church of Scientology International has put out an anti-drug booklet in many languages, including German, specifically for the purpose of drug prevention.
This new campaign was recently released at an event emceed by Mr. David Miscavige.
Posted at 11:47 am by timona
