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Freedom Opening Weekend Chock Full of Great Promotions

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May 12, 2013 - Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom FLORENCE, KY - The Florence Freedom, coming off a Frontier League championship series appearance in 2012, return to the field for the first time in 2013 this week when the regular season opens at University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium on Thursday.

The Freedom will host the River City Rascals, based out of O'Fallon, Missouri, in a three game series ending Saturday night. Fans coming to the ballpark can enjoy these great promotions and giveaways.

For Thursday, it's only fitting that the newly named UCMC Stadium opens with UC Health presenting a UCMC Stadium rally towel to the first 2,000 fans through the gates. For collectors, the towel features the new stadium logo.

Opening night is also a Rewind 94.9 Thirsty Thursday with $1 beer, soda and ice cream sandwiches. Post-game music returns on Thursday nights with a concert by C.G.I. Acoustic Trio.

Friday, Rozzi fireworks light up the sky post-game on this Local 12 Fireworks Friday presented by CBTS. The night features two fan giveaways including a bicycle helmet to the first 500 kids courtesy of Bridges. The first 1,500 fans will also receive a 2013 Freedom magnet schedule thanks to ProSource.

Friday night's promotions continue with it being "Faith Night". Holmes High School basketball coach Jason Booher will share his inspiration testimony pre-game. During the game, pastors from area churches will compete in the "Faster Pastor Relay Race", and post-game, a local youth praise band performs after the fireworks.

The series wraps up Saturday with a 92.5 Rockin' Saturday presented by Joseph Subaru. Local favorite DV8 rocks the house post-game as kids get to play kick-ball on the field presented by Dominach's Taekwondo Academy. The first 1,500 fans will also receive a 2013 magnet schedule courtesy of ProSource.

Also on Saturday, the Inflatamaniacs invade the ballpark to entertain the crowd thanks to Skyline Chili, the official chili of the Freedom.

Fans can enjoy tickets for as low as $8 by joining the Freedom's online newsletter called the "eFlock". Join the eFlock online at FlorenceFreedom.com.

Game time for Thursday and Friday is scheduled for 6:35pm. Saturday night's start is slated for 6:05pm. Gates open to UCMC Stadium one hour prior to game time.

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Freedom Hill receives new equipment

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MANNFORD - Firefighters in Creek County are preparing for another summer and hope upgraded tools and equipment can help them stop anything Mother Nature brings there way including a recording braking natural disaster.

Last August, wildfires in Creek County rushed through the land, charring 70,000 acres and leaving nothing more than ash where more than 400 homes once stood.

We couldn't answer calls fast enough of people calling and telling us, The fire's coming close. What do I do? said Kevin Smythe, Freedom Hill Fire Department Chief, said.

Volunteer firefighters spent several days fighting the fire with outdated and minimal equipment.

It tested everybody, Smythe said. I lost count at 200 different agencies from all over the state, Texas and Arkansas.

Barbara Smythe, Kevins daughter-in-law and a volunteer firefighter, said the department desperately needed the aid.

When we ran out of resources and all of our firetrucks were busy fighting fires elsewhere, she said. We said there's nothing we can do, do the best you can. We're blessed that no one lost their lives.To make sure that doesn't happen again, Freedom Hill firefighters are building a 3,200 square-foot building.

They'll use it as a classroom to train their volunteer firefighters and those in surrounding communities.

They also have new equipment including a new grass truck and air conditioning unit.

And this fire department is getting some much needed help in their renovations. Freedom Hill received funding from the Oklahoma State Forestry for the building, the air conditioner from Train and the trucks from Hulberton Fire Department and Explorer Pipeline..

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Singapore hits another low in 2013 Freedom of the Press World Ranking

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Freedom Suppressed In Papua As Third Peaceful Protester Dies

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Freedom of Expression Suppressed In Papua As Third Peaceful Protester Dies

The death of an activist after she participated in a peaceful protest in Papua, Indonesia, is a tragic reminder of the precarious state of freedom of expression and assembly in the region, Amnesty International said.

Salomina Kalaibin died in hospital on 6 May due to gunshot wounds she received six days earlier at a peaceful commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the handover of Papua to the Indonesian government by the United Nations Temporary Executive Authority.

Two other people were killed and at least seven other protesters were wounded during the event. At least 22 individuals are currently detained for having participated in the peaceful activities. Many allege the security forces were responsible for the violence.

The death of the three political activists is a stark reminder that in Papua, speaking out comes with a high price, said Isabelle Arradon, Asia-Pacific Deputy Director at Amnesty International.

It is imperative that authorities in Indonesia urgently set up a comprehensive and independent investigation into allegations of unnecessary use of firearms by security forces during the protests, make the results available to the public, and bring those responsible to justice.

Failure to take action will send a message that the security forces in Papua operate above the law.

On 30 April, police and soldiers opened fire on a group of people who had peacefully gathered in Aimas District, in the city of Sorong, to organize commemorative activities the following day. Two men, Abner Malagawak and Thomas Blesia, were killed on the spot while Salomina Kalaibin, a woman, died six days later due to gunshot wounds to her stomach and shoulder.

Two others also suffered gunshot wounds during the incident. Police claim the shootings were done in self-defence.

At least six people have since been arrested and charged with rebellion for possession of the Morning Star flags, a symbol of Papuan independence which is prohibited under a 2007 government regulation.

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Belmont Park: Freedom Child romps in Peter Pan slop; Belmont Stakes next

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Freedom Child, with Luis Saez aboard, runs away from his rivals in the Peter Pan.

ELMONT, N.Y. - Freedom Child had no chance to make the Kentucky Derby when he lost all chance at the start of the Wood Memorial. Given the way he ran in Saturdays Grade 2, $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes, Freedom Child could have a big chance in the Belmont Stakes on June 8. Especially if the track is wet.

Despite an awkward start, Freedom Child quickly shot to the front under Luis Saez and turned the Peter Pan into his own personal training session, romping to a 13 1/4-length victory over a sloppy Belmont Park main track.

Saint Vigeur finished second, 2 1/4 lengths ahead of Go Get the Basil, who nosed out 5-2 favorite Abraham for third. Abraham was followed in the order of finish by Incognito, Fear the Kitten, My Name Is Michael, Narvaez, and Infinite Magic.

Battier and Declans Warrior were scratched.

Immediately after the race, Terry Finley, head of the West Point Thoroughbreds syndicate that owns Freedom Child along with St Elias Stable and Spendthrift Farm, said Freedom Child would run in the Belmont Stakes.

The owners held out hope of making it to the Kentucky Derby when they entered Freedom Child in the Wood Memorial. But the horse was eliminated at the break when he reacted to Go Get the Basil, who was inside of him, beating the starting gate. Freedom Child was still in the hands of the assistant starter when the doors opened, and despite making a big run into contention down the backside, he finished last and was later declared a non-starter by the stewards.

Finley said he had no regrets about missing the Derby.

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Freedom Child, with Luis Saez aboard, runs away from his rivals in the Peter Pan.

ELMONT, N.Y. - Freedom Child had no chance to make the Kentucky Derby when he lost all chance at the start of the Wood Memorial. Given the way he ran in Saturdays Grade 2, $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes, Freedom Child could have a big chance in the Belmont Stakes on June 8. Especially if the track is wet.

Despite an awkward start, Freedom Child quickly shot to the front under Luis Saez and turned the Peter Pan into his own personal training session, romping to a 13 1/4-length victory over a sloppy Belmont Park main track.

Saint Vigeur finished second, 2 1/4 lengths ahead of Go Get the Basil, who nosed out 5-2 favorite Abraham for third. Abraham was followed in the order of finish by Incognito, Fear the Kitten, My Name Is Michael, Narvaez, and Infinite Magic.

Battier and Declans Warrior were scratched.

Immediately after the race, Terry Finley, head of the West Point Thoroughbreds syndicate that owns Freedom Child along with St Elias Stable and Spendthrift Farm, said Freedom Child would run in the Belmont Stakes.

The owners held out hope of making it to the Kentucky Derby when they entered Freedom Child in the Wood Memorial. But the horse was eliminated at the break when he reacted to Go Get the Basil, who was inside of him, beating the starting gate. Freedom Child was still in the hands of the assistant starter when the doors opened, and despite making a big run into contention down the backside, he finished last and was later declared a non-starter by the stewards.

Finley said he had no regrets about missing the Derby.

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