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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] Scientology Reaches Out To Troubled With Ad Campaign - Describes the Volunteer Ministers program to help those in distress after 9/11. [St. Petersburg Times] 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] 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] 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] Cruise Lobbies Over Scientology - Actor Tom Cruise meets with the U.S. ambassador to Germany. [BBC] Germany Apologises To Switzerland For Spying On Scientologists - Germany has apologised for the activities of a security agent suspected of spying. [BBC News] Europe German Scientologists Rally - Members of the movement have protested in Berlin against alleged persecution of religious minorities in Germany. [BBC News] 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] 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] Actor Cruise Backs Terror Detox - Hollywood star Tom Cruise raises $1.2m to provide alternative treatment for New York firefighters. [BBC News] Scientology's Town - First of a two-part special report on the Church of Scientology's expansion in downtown Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times] Striving for Mainstream - Covers local acceptance of the church by community leaders. [St. Petersburg Times] Leap of Faith - This article covers the growth of Scientology in India and provides a summary of its basic principles. [Times News Network] 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] 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] Scientology Takes Mission To The Streets - News about community activities and new buildings in the Tampa Bay area. [St.Petersburg Times] Tom Cruise Confronts Rumors About Silent Birth - Interview with Diane Sawyer in which Cruise answers questions on this subject. [ABC News] '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. 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] 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] 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] 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] Keeping Current With Electro-Faith - Describes a special inter-faith Sunday Service held by the Church of Hawaii. [Honolulu Star-Bulletin] Scientology Newsroom - Church of Scientology media relations site providing press releases, biographical information and demographics. Scientology Today - News on Scientology - News source on Scientology Activities Worldwide No more Mr Nice Guy - An interview with Tom Cruise. [Guardian Unlimited] 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] Scientology Church Explains Itself - Scientology exhibition creates interest in New Zealand. Scientology: More than a Celebrity Cruise - An article that discusses some of the basic principles of Scientology. [The Christian Century] 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] Cruise Credits Scientology for his Success - On Access Hollywood, this actor said study technique helped him deal with dyslexia. [Today] Church of Scientology's Channel - YouTube - Scientology beliefs and practices in video form. Includes "Meet a Scientologist" clips, three ads describing Scientology, biography of L. Ron Hubbard and the Church's human rights, anti-drug and volunteer ministers campaigns.