Opponents of the Church of Scientology have accused the controversial organisation of attempting to ban a pair of HIV-positive protesters. Lawyers acting for Scientology are allegedly using medical information about two protesters picketing a Scientology facility near Hemet, California in an attempt to prevent the duo's attendance at further demos. The two protesters Angry Gay Pope and Happy Smurf, a former Scientologist, are contesting the legal action, which would prevent them protesting at the important facility (known internally as Gold Base). ...

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today temporarily suspended an ordinance it passed last week to limit protests outside a large Church of Scientology compound near Hemet. Protesters show up about once a month outside Golden Era Productions, home to 500 Scientologists, on Gilman Springs Road. In an incident last week, protesters were swarmed by sheriff's deputies trying to enforce the ordinance. After a vigorous debate among supervisors, the ordinance was suspended today. The measure, which was requested by the church ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Digital Lightwave, Inc. (OTCBB:DIGL), a leading provider of optical networking test equipment and technology, today announced that on August 13, 2007, it repaid to Optel Capital, LLC the principal amount of $225,000 plus accrued interest that Digital Lightwave borrowed from Optel on May 11, 2007. "Over the last year, we have broadened our product offerings, increased our marketing efforts and restructured the company," said Ted Myers, President and CEO. "These efforts have yielded improved financial results. We are ...