ROME (Reuters) - The editor of an Italian newspaper was re-arrested on Saturday, police said, after he intentionally violated the terms of his house detention to draw attention to the issue of press freedom.

Alessandro Sallusti, editor-in-chief of Il Giornale, a newspaper owned by the family of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, was sentenced to 14 months in September for a libellous article in 2007, when he was at another newspaper.

His case has become a cause celebre in the media because parliament had been considering a law that would have toughened jail sentences and sanctions for journalists convicted of libel.

Sallusti said he intentionally violated the terms of his house arrest when he left his home to bring attention to continuing dangers to press freedom.

He said he wanted to make a "political provocation".

He was later returned to house arrest and faces a new trial for evading custody.

Italian journalists had scheduled a one-day strike last week but called it off after receiving assurances that the law would be modified.

(This story was corrected to make clear Senate did not approve the law)

(Reporting by Philip Pullella; Editing by Sophie Hares)

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Following the credit union motto of People helping People, Freedom Credit Union is happy to be able to make available to their members an Emergency Relief Loan for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

(PRWEB) November 30, 2012

Freedom Credit Union has dedicated two million dollars to offer members in need of making repairs due to the recent storm. Members can borrow up to $1,500 at 3.99% APR* over an 18 month period. Applications for these Emergency Relief Loans will be accepted until December 31st of this year or until $2 million dollar threshold is reached.

Applying for an Emergency Relief Loan from Freedom Credit Union offers many benefits. With flexible underwriting, quick approval, and funding made available into the Members Freedom account, the Member will finally be able to take a break from the hardship of the storm. Freedom Credit Union prides itself on taking care of its Members and understanding the individuals who need help with a Philadelphia home loan. No two Members needs are the same, and Freedom understands this. Freedom Credit Union and its employees feel a sense of pride that members trust them to be a resource in a time of need.

About Freedom Credit Union:

Freedom Credit Union has been a trusted financial partner in the Philadelphia area since 1934. They are a not-for-profit organization offering better rates, lower fees, and helpful service accompanied with expert advice. Membership is available for individuals as well as businesses and other organizations.

For more information regarding Freedom Credit Union visit https://www.FreedomCU.org

*Offer valid until December 31st, 2012 or until $2 million dollar threshold is reached. Freedom Credit Union reserves the right to terminate the promotion at any time. Applicants must be a Member prior to application date. Member cannot be in the process of filing bankruptcy, have previously defaulted on a Freedom loan in the past, or currently be delinquent on a Freedom loan. New money only and cannot be combined with any other loan. Repayment must be made through automatic transfer from Freedom Account. *3.99% APR is a fixed rate for all approved applicants regardless of credit score. Repayment of $1,500 borrowed over 18 months is $86.13 per month.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Freedom Specialty opened its doors in New York, New York, in 2007. In that short period of time, the company has become a premier specialty liability carrier with three regional offices in New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago and direct written premium of more than $250 million in 2012. Most importantly, Freedom Specialty has built steadfast partnerships with their customers.

What Freedom Specialty has accomplished in five years is just the beginning. Under the guidance of Craig Landi, senior vice president, the company will continue to grow and diversify to address the needs of the specialty liability market including product expansion in Surety, Cyber, EPL, Fiduciary, Fidelity and a variety of new programs. Freedom Specialty will also continue to offer the decisiveness, responsiveness, and solutions brokers and program managers need for their insureds, including an innovative mix of proven products.

"Our success depends on our customers' success," Craig said. "And were excited to be here for our customers now and in the future."

The company expresses appreciation to their customers for their business over the last five years and looks forward to continued success.

About Freedom Specialty

Freedom Specialty Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Scottsdale Insurance Company, represents a wealth of experience in specialty liability insurance, and provides specialized expertise, dynamic problem-solving, and decisive responsiveness to the needs of their clients. Backed by Nationwide and an A.M. Best A+XV rating, the companys financial strength and stability allows it to serve as a vanguard in specialty liability lines.

Visit http://www.freedomspecialtyins.com to learn more, or call Craig Landi at 212-329-6901.

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Watch international dancing teams perform on the World Dance Day, Watch them celebrate the freedom of dance, watch them enjoy every step of their dance...... Enjoy and celebrate with them.... please LIKE or SUBSCRIBE to my channel for more video #39;s.From:TheTronicAnimationsViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:13More inEntertainment

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"Developing IST Austria - update"
"Developing IST Austria - update" provides a colorful introduction to the scientists and their research on IST Austria campus. Besides Professors Daria Siekhaus, Carl-Philipp Heisenberg, Michael Sixt and Jozsef Csicsvari, the two-minute film includes biologist Sylvia Cremer and computer scientist Chris Wojtan, who talk about the support they are given at IST Austria and the scientific freedom they need to perform world-class research. The updated version also shows the Lab Building East opened on Nov. 28, 2012, where neurosciences and physics are housed.From:ISTAustriaViews:1 0ratingsTime:02:00More inEducation

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SHOCKWAVE is an exciting global prayer movement that focusses on uniting youth and young adults, from all over the world, together in prayer for the persecuted Church. Do not miss your opportunity to be part of the global SHOCKWAVE as we support those who share our faith but not our freedom! Join us on the 1st to the 3rd of March 2013 when we will intercede for the persecuted Church.From:Open Doors South AfricaViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:43More inNonprofits Activism

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MHFU Battle Training - Daimyo Hermitaur [Dual Swords] [ 1:30 ]
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite gameplay recorded using remotejoy lite and fraps and edited using Camtasia studio. Contains audio/soundtrack from "honey and clover". I do not own any audio/soundtrack in this video.From:Ryo AzumaViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:39More inGaming

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The film follows a day in the life of the four characters [a man who delivers milk ( #39;doodhwalla #39;), a lunchbox delivery man ( #39;dabbawalla #39;), a knife sharpener ( #39;churiwalla #39;) and a cold drink vendor ( #39;coldrinkwalla #39;)], all linked together by one common element, the bicycle. All 4 are ordinary men trying to make an honest living, somehow managing to keep a cool head on the busy streets of the city. Filled with images of life on the streets of this chaotic metropolis and set to the sounds of Asian fusion music, the tone is one of fun and energy at the same time trying to capture the mutually shared feeling that cyclists all over the world can relate to - freedom and oneness with their bicycle. http://www.filmangel.tv FilmAngelTV is a crowdfunding platform for film. For other projects, go to: filmangel.tvFrom:filmangeltvViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:38More inFilm Animation

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Nick Vujicic - Freedom To Love Without Limits
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-Freedom Air- Video and Music: Stefania Cugia --- When we are able to stop us and look the essential elements of nature. ---From:Stefania ItaliaViews:3 0ratingsTime:02:02More inMusic

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MARK ANDREWS: When away from the Academy...
http://www.artemisoffshoreacademy.com Ever wondered how an Artemis Offshore Academy sailor spends his time away from the Academy? Here is solo sailor Mark Andrews to answer your question as he enjoys his last week of freedom before heading the La Grande Motte and knuckling down to some serious winter Figaro training at the Centre d #39;Entrainement Mditerrane (CEM) ready for the 2013 season.From:ArtemisOceanRacing09Views:0 0ratingsTime:02:08More inSports

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A tibia injury kept Freedom Choice from starting in the Ed Burke Million Futurity final at Los Alamitos in June. Nearly six months later, Freedom Choice has proven again he belongs in such races.

Last Sunday, Freedom Choice set the fastest qualifying time for the $2,108,275 Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity on Dec. 16. Ridden by Cruz Mendez, who had five winners in the 13 trial races, Freedom Choice ran 400 yards in 19.62 seconds to lead all qualifiers to the tracks richest race.

He gives owners Gustavo and Jose de la Torre an opportunity for a sweep of the three seven-figure futurities at Los Alamitos. Earlier this year, they won the Ed Burke and Golden State Million futurities with One Dashing Eagle, who also won the All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs. Jose de la Torre trains One Dashing Eagle and Freedom Choice.

One Dashing Eagle was not eligible for the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity because of a missed nomination payment earlier this year. The colt underwent surgery last weekend to have a bone chip removed from a knee and an ankle, an operation that will keep him away from racing until next summer at the earliest.

In his absence, the lightly raced Freedom Choice can win the Two Million. In his trial race Sunday, Freedom Choice won by 2 1/4 lengths despite lugging to the inside in the last half of the race.

We knew we had a good horse in Freedom Choice, and I thought he was going to run a big race, Gustavo de la Torre said. But the time that he put up on the board was certainly a surprise.

After the tibia injury was detected, Freedom Choice was rested for the remainder of the summer. A start in the Golden State Million Futurity trials in October was considered, but rejected.

We decided that it would be best to give Freedom Choice the extra time off and get him ready for the Los Alamitos Two Million trials, Gustavo de la Torre said. I think it was a good strategy, and it paid off.

There are no major stakes winners among the 10 qualifiers for the Los Alamitos Two Million. The field includes Aha Moment, who was third in the All American Futurity; Seperate Interest, second in the Golden State Million Futurity; and Fires Blazin, second in the Ed Burke Million Futurity.

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SAN FRANCISCO President Benigno Aquino III has said he supports the Freedom of Information bill, which just took a small step forward this week with the approval of the House committee on public information.

But its clear that Aquino also has reservations about the FOI bill, and these concerns appear to be based on a misconception: He thinks Freedom of Information is all about media.

This was evident in some of his remarks focused on how FOI could help journalists.

President Benigno Aquino III. AP

In a speech last year, he said, This right to know carries with it responsibilities to use the information available in context; to present facts fairly; and to be conscious of some elements who may want to use the information not to inform the public, but to, rather, inflame them,

Giving media more access to information, he continued, does not mean that we want

media to be lapdogs of government; at the same time, media shouldnt allow themselves to be used as attack dogs either.

More recently, Aquino even endorsed the controversial right of reply provision, which could essentially serve to intimidate and hamper media and give people in power even more power to suppress critics.

As he told the Philippine Daily Inquirer, If two sides of a story are reported, if the details of every news are accurate and the freedom of all Filipinos to form their own opinion is valued, then any journalist has nothing to worry about, isnt it?

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A freedom camper seen parked at a secluded site near the Ballantyne Rd bridge across the Cardrona River in 2010. Photo ODT files.

A proposal allowing for limited freedom camping at Waterfall Creek on Lake Wanaka's western shore has been rubbished by nearby accommodation providers, among others, as inappropriate and unenforceable.

Lakes Environmental received 21 submissions on the Queenstown Lakes District Council's proposed new freedom camping bylaw - required to meet nationwide legislation introduced last August - which will be heard by a council subcommittee today.

More than half of the submitters opposed the bylaw, mostly because it was considered too lenient. However, some of those objected for the opposite reason, claiming the bylaw was draconian.

Many submitters were unhappy with a proposed exemption to the no freedom camping zone boundary extensions, which would permit four certified, self-contained vehicles to camp at Waterfall Creek, just 2km from Wanaka's town boundary and close to several commercial camping grounds.

The Wanaka Community Board is strongly against allowing non-self-contained freedom camping in the Wanaka Ward and said allowing limited freedom camping at Waterfall Creek was "totally inappropriate" given the area's popularity as a boat launching and picnic spot.

Aspiring Campervan Park owner Richard Hutchison said efforts to prevent damage from freedom camping in recent years through education and fines had been an "abject failure" and limiting the number of vans at Waterfall Creek was unenforceable.

That view was shared by Jacksons Fruit Ltd, landowner of the Top 10 Holiday Park site on Mt Aspiring Rd, which said the exemption would create a "minefield of problems", including the difficulties and costs of monitoring the site.

The Top 10 Holiday Park frequently dealt with freedom campers staying directly outside the park and using its facilities free late at night, because of a sign announcing the start of the freedom camping zone just 200m from the camping ground entrance, co-owner of the business Patrick Perkins said.

"Freedom camping needs to be pushed out at least 20km [from the town boundary] to protect the interests of residents and local businesses," he wrote.

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November 28, 2012 - Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom FLORENCE, KY - The Florence Freedom are pleased to welcome UC Health as the new naming rights partner for its stadium and as the official health care provider of the Freedom for the next decade.

UC Health is the affiliated health system of the University of Cincinnati and is the region's only academic medical center that specializes in solving the most complex medical cases.

The stadium, formerly known as "The Home of the Freedom," will now be proudly called UC Health Stadium.

UC Health will also become the exclusive and official health care provider of Florence Freedom with Angelo Colosimo, MD, the Medical Director of the UC Health Sports Medicine Institute, serving as the team's physician.

"This is a great day for the Freedom and the city of Florence," Freedom president and owner Clint Brown said. "Securing our naming rights partner was mission number one this offseason and we're really excited about our relationship moving forward with UC Health."

UC Health Stadium will host more than 200 events each year including the Freedom's 48 home game schedule, the Kentucky High School Ninth Region baseball championship, 160 youth games and 2-5 major concert events.

Each UC Health Stadium event will continue bringing revenue into the Florence community and neighboring hotels and restaurants through the 2022 season.

UC Health University Hospital Chief Operating Officer Nancy Barone looks forward to the partnership with the Freedom.

"Given the strength of our Sports Medicine Institute and our other highly specialized programs, this partnership was a match made in baseball heaven," she said. "We're excited to share our name with such a strong and well-respected community partner, and we're thrilled to provide the medical care and support to such a fine group of athletes."

Fans can look forward to changes in the marquee, scoreboard, stadium entrance, website and more in the months to come as the ballpark transforms into UC Health Stadium. An official unveiling of the stadium will come in the spring of 2013.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov 28, 2012) - Alberta has the highest level of economic freedom among all Canadian provinces and U.S. states, according to a new report released today by the Fraser Institute, Canada''s leading public policy think-tank.

The Economic Freedom of North America 2012 report ranks Saskatchewan second among the provinces and third overall. Canadian provinces make up four of the top 10 jurisdictions, with Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia coming in ninth and 10th among all provinces and U.S. states.

The Economic Freedom of North America 2012 report examines key indicators of economic freedom in the Canadian provinces and U.S. states based on size of government, taxation, rule of law and property rights, and regulation using data from 2010 (most recent year available); a separate chapter compares the economic freedom levels of the Mexican states. Economic freedom represents the ability of individuals and families to make their own economic decisions, free from government interference. The complete report is available for download as a free PDF at http://www.fraserinstitute.org.

The study measures economic freedom at two levels: the subnational and the all-government (comprising federal, state/provincial, and municipal/local). This year''s report includes a "world-adjusted" index for Canada and the Unites States at the all-government level using data from the Fraser Institute''s Economic Freedom of the World: 2012 Annual Report, which ranked Canada fifth out of 144 nations and territories, well ahead of the United States in 16th.

"The link between economic freedom and prosperity is clear: provinces that support low taxation, limited government, and flexible labour markets benefit from greater economic growth," said Fred McMahon, Dr. Michael A. Walker Research Chair in Economic Freedom (Fraser Institute) and co-author of the report.

"In contrast, provinces with reduced levels of economic freedom see lower living standards for families and fewer economic opportunities."

Ontario is the fifth highest-ranked province at 21st overall, followed by Manitoba (32nd), New Brunswick (45th), Quebec (50th), and Nova Scotia (56th). Prince Edward Island ranks last overall at 60th.

Reinforcing the connection between economic freedom and prosperity, the report shows that Canadian provinces with the most economic freedom (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador) had an average per-capita GDP of $60,163 (Cdn) in 2010, compared to the three provinces with the least economic freedom (Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) at $45,872 (Cdn).

Canadian provinces are ahead of U.S. states in average levels of economic freedom. Overall, Canadian provinces averaged a score of 6.8 out of 10 compared to 6.7 out of 10 for U.S. states.

"The Canadian provinces with the most economic freedom have dynamic, growing economies and offer significant economic benefits for families," McMahon said.

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EL PASO, TEXAS--(Marketwire - Nov 28, 2012) - U.S. states are grappling with reduced levels of economic freedom, a decline that mirrors the sharp drop in the United States'' global economic freedom ranking, according to a new report released today by the Fraser Institute, Canada''s leading public policy think-tank.

"Economic freedom is a key ingredient in creating prosperity. States with high levels of economic freedom provide families with higher standards of living," said Nathan Ashby, professor at the University of Texas at El Paso and co-author of Economic Freedom of North America 2012.

"The heavy-handed regulation and extensive overspending by Washington in response to the domestic and European debt crises not only caused America''s global economic freedom level to drop, it''s now affecting economic freedom levels at the state level."

The Economic Freedom of North America 2012 report examines key indicators of economic freedom in the U.S. states and Canadian provinces based on size of government, taxation, rule of law and property rights, and regulation using data from 2010 (most recent year available); a separate chapter compares the economic freedom levels of the Mexican states. Economic freedom represents the ability of individuals and families to make their own economic decisions, free from government interference.

Earlier this year, the United States saw its global economic freedom ranking drop to 16th out of 144 nations and territories, its lowest-ever showing and a sharp drop from the second overall position in held in 2000.

The 2012 edition of Economic Freedom of North America includes a "world-adjusted" index for the United States and Canada at the all-government level that incorporates data from the Fraser Institute''s Economic Freedom of the World: 2012 Annual Report to capture the broad decline of economic freedom in the United States, particularly in areas of regulation, legal system, and property rights.

The 10 states with the highest levels of economic freedom are: Delaware (2nd overall), Texas (4th overall), Nevada (5th overall), Wyoming (6th overall), Colorado (7th overall), South Dakota (8th overall), Illinois (11th overall), Georgia (12th overall), Nebraska (13th overall), and Utah (14th overall).

The states with the least economic freedom are: New Mexico (59th overall), West Virginia (58th overall), Mississippi (57th overall), Vermont (55th), Kentucky (54th), Maine (53rd), Montana (52nd), Arkansas (51st), Rhode Island (49th), and Hawaii (48th).

While the United States'' national decline in economic freedom is now being felt at the state level, Canada''s 10 provinces have seen their economic freedom scores improve, the result of Canada''s fifth-place ranking in the Economic Freedom of the World Index.

The Canadian province of Alberta had the highest level of economic freedom in North America with Saskatchewan ranked third. Overall, Canadian provinces lead U.S. states in average economic freedom with provinces averaging a score of 6.8 out of 10 compared to 6.7 out of 10 for U.S. states.

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov 28, 2012) - Quebec continues to grapple with one of the lowest levels of economic freedom in North America, according to a new report released today by the Fraser Institute, Canada''s leading public policy think-tank.

The Economic Freedom of North America 2012 report ranks Quebec ahead of only Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island among Canadian provinces. Including U.S. states, Quebec ranks 50th out of the 60 provinces and states included in the rankings.

"The lack of economic freedom in Quebec translates to a lower standard of living and fewer opportunities for Quebecers," said Filip Palda, Fraser Institute senior fellow and professor at cole nationale d''administration publique.

"That puts the province at a serious disadvantage compared to other parts of Canada where families benefit from increased prosperity."

The Economic Freedom of North America 2012 report measures the effect of economic freedom on the level and growth of economic activity in the Canadian provinces and American states. It measures key indicators of economic freedom based on size of government, taxation, rule of law and property rights, and regulation using data from 2010 (most recent year available). The complete report is available for download as a free PDF at http://www.institutfraser.org.

The study measures economic freedom at two levels: the subnational and the all-government (comprising federal, state/provincial, and municipal/local). This year''s report includes a "world-adjusted" index for Canada and the Unites States at the all-government level using data from the Fraser Institute''s Economic Freedom of the World: 2012 Annual Report, which ranked Canada fifth out of 144 nations and territories, well ahead of the United States in 16th.

Economic freedom is based on the cornerstones of personal choice, voluntary exchange, freedom to compete, and security of private property. Research shows that people living in jurisdictions with high levels of economic freedom enjoy greater economic growth, higher incomes, more individual freedoms, and longer life spans.

This year''s report ranks Alberta as the most economically free jurisdiction in all North America. Saskatchewan was the second highest-ranked Canadian province at third overall followed by Newfoundland and Labrador in ninth spot and British Columbia 10th.

Ontario (21st) and Manitoba (32nd) are the next highest ranked provinces, followed by New Brunswick (45th), Quebec (50th), Nova Scotia (56th), and Prince Edward Island last overall (60th).

The report also shows that Canadian provinces with the most economic freedom (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador) had an average per-capita GDP of $60,163 (Cdn) in 2010, compared to the three provinces with the least economic freedom (Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) at $45,872 (Cdn).

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