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

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

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

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

Aungst Looks To Mend Scientology, City Relations - 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
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]

Birthplace of Scientology Restored - http://www.azstarnet.com/news/196848
A news article that describes the restoration of L. Ron Hubbard's home of 1952 in Phoenix, Arizona and its significance in the development of Scientology and to the local area. [East Valley Tribune]

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

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

Church of Scientology Toys with Move - http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=29633
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]

Church Scores Round In Death Suit - http://www.sptimes.com/News/062201/TampaBay/Church_scores_round_i.shtml
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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glebe Group Makes A Difference About Drugs At The Glebe Fair - http://citynewslive.com/fullstory1104-insight-Glebe+Group+Makes+Difference+About+Drugs-status-22-newsID-7376.html
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]

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

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

Keeping Current With Electro-Faith - http://starbulletin.com/2001/10/27/features/adamski.html
Describes a special inter-faith Sunday Service held by the Church of Hawaii. [Honolulu Star-Bulletin]

L. Ron Hubbard, GW & Scientology - http://www.gwhatchet.com/media/paper332/news/2005/09/02/Arts/L.Ron.Hubbard.Gw.Scientology-974698.shtml
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]

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

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

Religious Leader Takes His Calling to Ground Zero - http://www.afterthetsunami.org/new-york-times_20010920.htm
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]

Scientologists Come to Campus - http://media.www.dailylobo.com/media/storage/paper344/news/2006/04/04/News/Scientologists.Come.To.Campus-1779266.shtml
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]

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

Scientologists Explain Religious Views - http://www.bcheights.com/media/paper144/news/2005/11/03/News/Scientologists.Explain.Religious.Views-1044310.shtml
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]

Scientologists' Copyright Suit Shapes Net Liability - http://news.cnet.com/2100-1023-226917.html
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]

Scientology Believes Most Are Peaceful - http://www.oregonpeaceworks.org/site/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1068&Itemid=86
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]

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

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

Scientology Expands At Home - http://www.sptimes.com/2006/04/25/Northpinellas/Scientology_expands_a.shtml
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]

Scientology Group Supports Crow Bill - http://www.sptimes.com/News/040801/NorthPinellas/Scientology_group_sup.shtml
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]

Scientology Hires Top Clearwater Law Firm - http://www.sptimes.com/News/120299/NorthPinellas/Scientology_hires_top.shtml
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]

Scientology Holds Goodwill Tour in Gaborone - http://www.gov.bw/cgi-bin/news.cgi?d=20050705&i=Scientology_holds_goodwill_tour_in_Gaborone
Year-long volunteer ministers tour of Africa launched in Botswana. [Daily News Online]

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

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

Scientology Press Office - http://www.scientologytoday.org
Church of Scientology media relations site providing press releases, biographical information and demographics.

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

Scientology Takes Mission To The Streets - 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
News about community activities and new buildings in the Tampa Bay area. [St.Petersburg Times]

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

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

Scientology Would be an Asset - http://www.record-eagle.com/2005/may/21forume.htm
Two Michigan Scientologists share their views on their religion, its social betterment programs and its volunteer ministry. [Traverse City Record Eagle]

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

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

Scientology's New Mission: Seminole Heights Outpost - http://www.tbt.com/tampabay/news/article23831.ece
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]

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

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

The Man Behind Scientology - http://www.sptimes.com/TampaBay/102598/scientologypart1.html
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]

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

Tibetans Trained by Scientologists Treat Tsunami-hit Villagers - http://wwrn.org/sparse.php?idd=13866
Buddhist monks have been trained by controversial US-based Scientologists in a technique called "Assist". [AFP]

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

U.S. Officials To Visit Mexico Prison To Get Look At Drug Program - http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20021121-9999_1m21prisons.html
One hundred female legislators from the United States visit the state prison in Ensenada to see the results of a Narconon prisoner rehabilitation program based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard. [San Diego Union-Tribune]

Unmistakable Presence - http://www.sptimes.com/2002/07/28/NorthPinellas/Unmistakable_presence.shtml
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]

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

Work And Study Mark The Way - http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/roberts/20040302-9999_1c2ozzie.html
Scientology Volunteer Minister from San Diego, California interviewed on her life experience and current service to the community. [SanDiego Union-Tribune]

Ybor Adds Scientolgy To The Mix On Saturday - http://www.sptimes.com/2003/06/06/Citytimes/Ybor_adds_Scientolgy_.shtml
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]

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