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» 'Quiet birth' Practice Raises A Commotion
   An article that discusses that although the Scientology birthing practice is stiring up questions, the experts say the idea isn't anything new.
   http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1109166.php

» A Surprising Australian Welcome to the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Outback Goodwill Tour
   An article covers how the Volunteer Minister Tour became involved in a fun racing event of the Australian outback. [American Chronicle]
   http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=38853

» Actor Cruise Backs Terror Detox
   Hollywood star Tom Cruise raises $1.2m to provide alternative treatment for New York firefighters. [BBC News]
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3621633.stm

» An Invitation To The Fort
   The Church reaches out to the community in Clearwater, and some civic leaders are responding. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://sptimes.com/2002/01/26/TampaBay/An_invitation_to_the_.shtml

» Aungst Looks To Mend Scientology, City Relations
   The former mayor of Clearwater avoided mentioning the Church of Scientology. The mayor-elect admits to not knowing much about it, but hopes for better understanding between church and city officials. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/39926942.html?MAC=650fd5473eebfc7dcc9b0c5d190426e5&did=39926942&FMT=FT&FMTS=FT&date=Mar+21%2C+1999&author=THOMAS+C.+TOBIN&printformat=&desc=Aungst+looks+to+mend+city%2C+Scientology+relations

» Building Boom Expands Lodgings For Scientology
   Photo and description of renovations of new hotel catering to parishioners coming to Clearwater for advanced Scientology studies and counseling. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/News/081401/NorthPinellas/Building_boom_expands.shtml

» Church Scores Round In Death Suit
   The Church won a partial victory when a judge dismissed one of four counts in a 4-year-old wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of Lisa McPherson. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/News/062201/TampaBay/Church_scores_round_i.shtml

» Church of Scientology Back to the Future
   An article about the Buffalo church, the construction of its new quarters and its work to help the community. [Buffalo Business First]
   http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/stories/2004/07/19/focus3.html

» Church of Scientology Hoping South End Move Will Clear Up Misconceptions
   Interview with Scientology minister about plans for the move of the Church of Scientology of Boston to the Alexandra Hotel in the South End. [South End News]
   http://www.mysouthend.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc3=&id=100164

» Church of Scientology Reveals Plans for Hotel Alexandra
   Describes upcoming renovations for Boston Scientology church. [The Boston Globe]
   http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/01/23/church_of_scientology_reveals_plans_for_hotel_alexandra/

» Church of Scientology Tax Exempted
   An article that discusses the history and current tax exempt status of the Church of Scientology in the United Kingdom. [WCJB.uk.com]
   http://www.wcjb.co.uk/church-of-scientology-tax-exempted-29460

» Church of Scientology Toys with Move
   An article describing how the church in Memphis wants to become more centrally located to better service the public and surrounding communities. [The Daily News]
   http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=29633

» Cruise Blesses Faith For His Samurai Prowess
   Tom Cruise discusses the inner peace and serenity he projects in his latest movie, The Last Samurai. [Sydney Morning Herald]
   http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/11/20/1069027240990.html?from=storyrhs

» Cruise Credits Scientology for his Success
   On Access Hollywood, this actor said study technique helped him deal with dyslexia. [MSNBC]
   http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7968809/

» Cruise Lobbies Over Scientology
   Actor Tom Cruise meets with the U.S. ambassador to Germany. [BBC]
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/showbiz/1791617.stm

» Europe German Scientologists Rally
   Members of the movement have protested in Berlin against alleged persecution of religious minorities in Germany. [BBC News]
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/16768.stm

» For Tsunami Survivors, A Touch of Scientology
   A Washington Post article on relief efforts in southern India, including interviews with volunteers and information on techniques used. [MSNBC]
   http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6878931/

» Germany Apologises To Switzerland For Spying On Scientologists
   Germany has apologised for the activities of a security agent suspected of spying. [BBC News]
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/76287.stm

» Glamour marks opening of Scientology London Center
   News coverage of grand opening of Scientology church in the UK.
   http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2006/10/24/2003333176/wiki

» Glebe Group Makes A Difference About Drugs At The Glebe Fair
   Drug Free Ambassadors, sponsored by the Scientology Church in Australia, provide information on drugs. Article includes copy of their anti-drug pledge and summary of their activities. [Onlypunjab.com]
   http://citynewslive.com/fullstory1104-insight-Glebe+Group+Makes+Difference+About+Drugs-status-22-newsID-7376.html

» Group Of Doctors, Ministers Take off To Help Haiti
   Article and video on the Scientology-sponsored charter flight to Haiti, bringing doctors and Volunteer Ministers to help in earthquake disaster relief. [CBS Miami]
   http://cbs4.com/local/haiti.volunteers.church.2.1494622.html

» Hollywood's Higher Powers
   Brief description of Scientology and comparison with Kabbalah. [Ball State Daily News]
   http://www.bsudailynews.com/media/paper849/news/2004/03/09/Features/Hollywoods.Higher.Powers-1303745.shtml?norewrite&sourcedomain=www.bsudailynews.com

» John Travolta Interview
   Travolta on his career and the German attitude toward Scientology. Excerpts. [Stern]
   http://www.scientology.de/scnnews/press/eng/mar/stern.htm

» L. Ron Hubbard, GW & Scientology
   An article that outlines L. Ron Hubbard's history at George Washington University and how the current student body is learning of this and the religion he started. [The GW Hatchet]
   http://www.gwhatchet.com/media/paper332/news/2005/09/02/Arts/L.Ron.Hubbard.Gw.Scientology-974698.shtml

» Leap of Faith
   This article covers the growth of Scientology in India and provides a summary of its basic principles. [Times News Network]
   http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1162954.cms

» Local Doctors, Nurses Head to Haiti
   An article covering how the Church of Scientology has chartered a jet to ferry about 160 doctors, nurses and other volunteers to Haiti to help in the earthquake relief efforts. [My Fox TV DC]
   http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/local-doctors-nurses-head-to-haiti-012210

» No more Mr Nice Guy
   An interview with Tom Cruise. [Guardian Unlimited]
   http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2004/sep/12/features.magazine

» Religious Leader Takes His Calling to Ground Zero
   An article which profiles the efforts of Scientology Volunteer Ministers as part of the 9/11 disaster response and a local Church leader who helped spearhead the effort. [The New York Times]
   http://www.afterthetsunami.org/new-york-times_20010920.htm

» Scientologists Come to Campus
   An article about how Volunteer Ministers came to the University of New Mexico campus to answer questions about their beliefs and techniques they use to help people. [Daily Lobo]
   http://media.www.dailylobo.com/media/storage/paper344/news/2006/04/04/News/Scientologists.Come.To.Campus-1779266.shtml

» Scientologists Donate Funds to Firefighters
   Explains why Volunteer Ministers raised the funds to pay to uniform the Clearwater Fire Department Honor Guard. [St.Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/2002/08/23/NorthPinellas/Scientologists_donate.shtml

» Scientologists Explain Religious Views
   Robert Castagna of the Church of Scientology of Boston addresses the Undergraduate Government of Boston College to answer their questions about his religion. [The Heights and College Publisher]
   http://www.bcheights.com/media/paper144/news/2005/11/03/News/Scientologists.Explain.Religious.Views-1044310.shtml

» Scientologists' Copyright Suit Shapes Net Liability
   Coverage of Dutch case in which the Church's contention is upheld: that linking to a site that infringes copyrights is itself an infringement. [CNET News.com]
   http://news.cnet.com/2100-1023-226917.html

» Scientology Believes Most Are Peaceful
   Angie DeRouchie of the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Portland, Oregon, explains her views on mankind's basic nature, and why she and the church are so involved in the field of Human Rights. [Oregon PeaceWorks]
   http://www.oregonpeaceworks.org/site/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1068&Itemid=86

» Scientology Breaks Ground With Lasers, Fireworks, Music
   Hollywood-style ground breaking event in Clearwater celebrates the launch of construction on the new building. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/SouthPinellas/112298/Scientology_breaks_gr.html

» Scientology Church Explains Itself
   Scientology exhibition creates interest in New Zealand.
   http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=3500735

» Scientology Expands At Home
   After several years of global expansion around the world, the Church now plans to finish its long-delayed Flag Building by next year, officials say. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/2006/04/25/Northpinellas/Scientology_expands_a.shtml

» Scientology Group Supports Crow Bill
   With help from the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, Florida state Rep. Larry Crow sponsored a bill to restore parental authority over treatments given to their kids in school. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/News/040801/NorthPinellas/Scientology_group_sup.shtml

» Scientology Hires Top Clearwater Law Firm
   Johnson Blakely Pope Bokor Ruppel and Burns hired to represent the Church in legal affairs in Clearwater. Partner Ed Armstrong will handle the account. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/News/120299/NorthPinellas/Scientology_hires_top.shtml

» Scientology News Network Africa
   Photo stories and video clips about the Scientology religion in Africa.
   http://www.snna.co.za/

» Scientology Offers Practical Answers
   Commentary from Rev. Cathy Norman on the Austin church explains some of the most basic principles of the religion. [San Antonio Express-News]
   http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/stories/MYSA072105.2O.EDnorman.comment.2167079.html

» Scientology Reaches Out To Troubled With Ad Campaign
   Describes the Volunteer Ministers program to help those in distress after 9/11. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/2002/02/08/Worldandnation/Scientology_reaches_o.shtml

» Scientology Starts Renovation Work on Braley Building, Vacant since 2006
   Pasadena Star News covers the beginning of renovations of new Church of Scientology of Pasadena, scheduled to open its doors in the summer of 2010.
   http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_14161101

» Scientology Takes Mission To The Streets
   News about community activities and new buildings in the Tampa Bay area. [St.Petersburg Times]
   http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/355182071.html?MAC=58d3c71e36c0ae4934bb2ed276d2d950&did=355182071&FMT=FT&FMTS=FT&date=&author=&pub=&printformat=&desc=Scientology+takes+mission+to+the+streets

» Scientology Today - News on Scientology
   News source on Scientology Activities Worldwide
   http://www.scientologytoday.org/articlerss.xml

» Scientology Tries To Move Forward Despite Attacks
   Complaining about the spin put on news coverage, three readers discuss the Church's legal battles in Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/News/060701/Opinion/Scientology_tries_to_.shtml

» Scientology's New Mission: Seminole Heights Outpost
   A church parishioner opens a Scientology mission in Seminole Heights, in the Tampa Bay area, as a further outreach into the community. [Tampa Bay Times]
   http://www.tbt.com/tampabay/news/article23831.ece

» Scientology's Town
   First of a two-part special report on the Church of Scientology's expansion in downtown Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/2004/07/18/Tampabay/Scientology_s_town.shtml

» Scientology: Church Now Claims More Than 8 Million Members
   The church currently says it has more than 8 million members in 159 countries. [Deseret Morning News]
   http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,595091823,00.html

» Scientology: More than a Celebrity Cruise
   An article that discusses some of the basic principles of Scientology. [The Christian Century]
   http://www.christiancentury.org/article.lasso?id=1126

» Striving for Mainstream
   Covers local acceptance of the church by community leaders. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/2004/07/19/Worldandnation/Striving_for_mainstre.shtml

» The Man Behind Scientology
   David Miscavige, the seldom-seen leader of the church, comes forth in his first newspaper interview to talk of a more peaceful time for Scientology. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/TampaBay/102598/scientologypart1.html

» The Passion of the Cruise
   A Neil Strauss interview with Tom Cruise. [Rolling Stone]
   http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/6420217/the_passion_of_the_cruise/

» Tom Cruise Confronts Rumors About Silent Birth
   Interview with Diane Sawyer in which Cruise answers questions on this subject. [ABC News]
   http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=1837794&page=1

» Unmistakable Presence
   Shows the progress of the construction of the Church's headquarters in Clearwater, Florida. Includes photographs, and comments on impact it will have on the city. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/2002/07/28/NorthPinellas/Unmistakable_presence.shtml

» Why Subject Scientology To Discrimination?
   Several commentaries claiming bias in St. Petersburg Times coverage, and taking up events affecting the Church in Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/News/032801/Opinion/Why_subject_Scientolo.shtml

» Ybor Adds Scientolgy To The Mix On Saturday
   Describes the Church's newest addition to its presence in the Tampa/Clearwater area - a Life Improvement Center in Ybor City, Florida. [St. Petersburg Times]
   http://www.sptimes.com/2003/06/06/Citytimes/Ybor_adds_Scientolgy_.shtml