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Before we look at the New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project, let's quickly finish up on the Hollywood note here, as we're now connecting Weinstein to Scientologist, Danny Masterson:

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Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2000	Dracula 2000	Nightshade

[31. wiki: Dracula 2000]:

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Production company Dimension Films, Neo Art & Logic

Distributed by Miramax Films

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Production

The initial draft was penned by producer Joel Soisson. After Harvey Weinstein purchased the screenplay, he called script doctor Scott Derrickson to tell him he had purchased the script solely on the basis of its title and thought that it "sucked." Derrickson, along with Ehren Kruger[1] and Paul Harris Boardman,[2] heavily rewrote the screenplay,[6] though none are credited in the final film.

Why is it, that Weinstein can't keep his grubby fucking fingers away from vampire/Dracula shit? Yep, we've been down this road before... Dragons...

Here's a gif & a few music videos to partially sum it up:

https://imgoat.com/uploads/f6ffaa6bb0/111229.gif

Underworld ( Puscifer The Undertaker )

Rob Zombie - Lords Of Salem

Rob Zombie - Dragula

In This Moment - "Witching Hour" [Official Audio]

Okay now, let's take ol Harvey Weinstein & Danny Masterson and link Scientology 9/11 via their attempts to curry public favor in the aftermath and likely keep tabs on anyone who possibly saw too much while in close proximity to 'Ground Zero':

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The New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project was founded in New York City in 2003 with the stated purpose of treating rescue workers for toxins inhaled from the smoke of the September 11 attacks.[1] It has two clinics: Downtown Medical on Fulton Street, two blocks from the site of the World Trade Center, and another at Williston Park, Long Island.[2][3][4] The project's co-founder and top fundraiser is the actor Tom Cruise.[1] It uses the Purification Rundown, a "detoxification" program invented by L. Ron Hubbard as part of Scientology's Bridge to Total Freedom. This rundown has been criticized by many doctors as pseudoscientific and medically dangerous, although it has produced positive testimonials from some recipients.[1][5][6] It was reported in October 2007 that 838 people had completed the program.[7]

The project has been supported by some public officials, and received some public funding, but received criticism for its financial ties to the Church of Scientology,[1] for exposing rescue workers to potential medical dangers,[8] and for discouraging their use of orthodox medicine.[3] Sources in the Fire Department told a reporter that several participants had joined Scientology, even disconnecting from their families.[9]

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~~Sources in the Fire Department told a reporter that several participants had joined Scientology, even disconnecting from their families.[9]~~

_/sarcasm: Lovely...

Background

Scientologists criticise EPA

Tom Cruise explained his motivation for setting up the project in a Scientology promotional video that leaked onto the internet in January 2008.[10] The Environmental Protection Agency had stated after the World Trade Center attack that the air was safe to breathe. The video narration contradicted this, saying, "The devastation had spread an unprecedented combination of toxins through the air — and it was lethal."[11] Cruise is seen dismissing the EPA's all-clear:[10]

"Of course, as a Scientologist, you go, that's a lie. Outright lie. Liar. Fine. Finally you say, dammit, just go there and do it. Put it there, let's go, here's the money, let's go. Let's just get one person treated. I can't sleep another night."

In an appearance on CNN's Larry King Live, Cruise said that he founded the project out of concern that 9/11 survivors would suffer leukemia, parkinsonism, multiple sclerosis or cancer as a result of toxins in their fatty tissue. He advocated Hubbard's "research" as the only way to deal with these problems, claiming, "Doctors do not know how to diagnose chemical exposures [...] You go to a doctor and now he's going to put you on more and more drugs, steroids and things that are ineffective."[12]

"Detoxification" in Scientology

Main article: Purification Rundown

The "detoxification" program was created by L. Ron Hubbard, who set out the procedure in Clear Body, Clear Mind, one of the canonical texts of Scientology.[1][13][14] Known as the "Purification rundown" or "Purif," it is promoted through various groups affiliated with the Church of Scientology, including Narconon drug rehabilitation and the Second Chance Program.[5] It claims to flush poisons from the body's fat stores using exercise, saunas, and high doses of vitamins, particularly niacin. Medical professionals have judged it to be unproven, ineffective and/or potentially dangerous.[15][16][17] A report for the Department of Health in California described the mega-doses of vitamins as "hazardous" and "in some cases lethal."[18] Scientology's own literature reports dehydration, electrolyte disturbances including hyponatremia (low sodium level) and hypokalemia (low potassium level), and heat-related illnesses as being frequent side-effects of the program.[19] Testimonials from some participants credit it with improvements in physical and mental health,[6][16] but several families blame the Rundown for the death of a relative.[20]

The project's clients were required to attend this programme three hours each day, for between twenty-one and forty days.[21] This was promoted as a way to treat memory loss, respiration problems, fatigue and other problems suffered by the Ground Zero workers.[21]

Okay, in the next sections, things get really interesting:

Finances and organization

From 2003 to 2007, Downtown Medical received US$900,000 in public funding, including $630,000 from the City of New York. The project also received private funding, the biggest supporter being Tom Cruise.[1] Other celebrity donors included Paul Newman, Paul McCartney, Adam Sandler, Leah Remini, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.[22] By late 2004, these donations amounted to $2.3 million. The detoxification program has been offered for free to rescue workers, and also offered to other New York City residents, some of whom paid $5,000.[2][23]

According to tax filings, the project pays on some of its money to two bodies, related to the Church of Scientology, that promote the Purification Rundown. These are the Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE), which receives 5% of all contributions, and the Foundation for Advancements in Science and Education (FASE).[1] The Executive Director of the Church of Scientology was involved in creating the Foundation and later described it as a "front group".[5] In one year, $173,300 of Downtown Medical's income went to Dr. Steven Lager, a Scientologist.[9] As of 2007, the director of the project was Jim Woodworth,[24] a former drug addict who credits his recovery to the Purification Rundown.[21] He was formerly the executive director of HealthMed, a Sacramento, California group which promotes Hubbard's approach to detoxification.[21]

Pause for a moment to highlight:

The project also received private funding, the biggest supporter being Tom Cruise.[1] Other celebrity donors included Paul Newman, Paul McCartney, Adam Sandler, Leah Remini, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.[22]

So, Adam Sandler doesn't have a great reputation at the moment; without wishing to seem like I'm avoiding anything, I'm going to gloss over him and all others but one, for now...

I'd like to take a moment to give some attention to Leah Remini's situation:

[32. https://www.businessinsider.com.au/heres-why-leah-remini-left-scientology-2015-4 | https://archive.is/61MoV]:

Article opens:

Here's why Leah Remini left Scientology in 2013 after 30 years with the church

^{ALY WEISMAN}

^{APR 2, 2015, 5:42 AM}

_{[photo: Leah Remini]: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images}

After 30 years as a devout Scientologist, actress Leah Remini abruptly left the church in July 2013 and she didn’t go quietly. After the recent release of HBO’s explosive Scientology documentary “Going Clear,” Remini’s story is now more relevant than ever.

At the time of her exit from the church, Remini explained her departure was because “no one is going to tell me how I need to think, no one is going to tell me who I can, and cannot, talk to.”

_{[photo: David Miscavige] Remini reportedly clashed with Scientology leader David Miscavige.}

The “Old School” and “King of Queens” actress allegedly called it quits after years of questioning the religion’s treatment of followers under the leadership of David Miscavige.

“It all began when Leah questioned the validity of excommunication of people,” a source told PageSix of her decision at the time. “She is stepping back from a regime she thinks is corrupt. She thinks no religion should tear apart a family or abuse someone under the umbrella of ‘religion.'”~~

We're out of room in this comment and we need to get back to the New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project, please read the entire article above at some point...