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"Daniel C. Cherkin, the lead author and an epidemiologist with the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, mentioned some of the study’s considerable strengths. It had a randomized design, a high follow-up rate, good adherence to the… Continue

Anews item from New Zealand's TV3 focuses on Church of Scientology volunteers giving massage and support to victims of the February earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand last month.

 

Christchurch scientology massages concern some

If you have seen any of the footage or photos from the aftermath you will know of the devastation and loss across the city. This is the 2nd large quake to hit Christchurch in 5 months. The first was 7.1 and despite the magnitude there was no loss of life (To put this into perspective the Haiti earthquake was recorded as 7.0)

The quake on the 22nd February…

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 I just published a post in which I was very careful in choosing my words.

I avoided using, and took out any reference to, the word profession.

Why?

Some time ago I read an article that…

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