By ELAINE SILVESTRINI | The Tampa Tribune Published: August 20, 2012 Updated: August 20, 2012 - 12:54 PM

TAMPA A former Freedom High School student will face charges alleging he plotted a Columbine-style attack at the school, a Circuit Court judge has ruled.

Jared Cano's plans to blow up the school were nothing more than a "half-baked scheme," according to his lawyer, Norman S. Canella Sr., who filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss charges of threatening to discharge a destructive device and attempting to discharge a destructive device with intention to harm.

Canella argued that the items assembled by Cano including a timer, pipes and chemicals could not have exploded or hurt anyone.

But Assistant State Attorney John Terry said it doesn't matter under the law whether Cano's bomb would have succeeded.

Cano told a high school student about his plans, and the student was concerned enough to go to police and become an informant, Terry said. Cano made a timer and compiled bomb ingredients and instructions.

"The Legislature wants to stop these people before they actually make these bombs," Terry said during a hearing last Month before Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Fernandez.

Fernandez has issued a written order denying the defense motion, siding with the prosecution. Fernandez wrote that a jury could reasonably conclude that Cano's actions fulfilled the legal requirements for a conviction.

"I was disappointed, but not shocked," Canella said Monday. "I need to consult with my client. Obviously, there is a real possibility of an appeal."

Cano, who had been expelled from the school, was arrested in August 2011 after authorities said they received a tip Cano wanted to bomb the school. Police searched his family's apartment and said they found bomb-making material, marijuana plants and a "manifesto" containing minute-by-minute plans to kill two school officials and at least 30 students.

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August 19, 2012 - Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom Florence, KY-The Florence Freedom(46-38)defeated the Southern Illinois Miners(49-34) 6-3 Sunday night as they took two out of three against the Miners. The Freedom are now trailing Gateway by 2.5 games for the final wild card spot with 12 games to play.

The Miners scored first against Freedom starter Brandon Mathes who earned a no decision. In the 3rd inning, Cory Harrilchak lined a ground rule double down the right field line giving them a 1-0 lead. The Freedom tied the game in their 3rd. With two outs and two on, Peter Fatse found a hole through the right side of the infield singling home Pierre LePage to tie the game at 1-1. In the 4th, the Miners got back to back RBI doubles from Jason Ganek and Chris Anderson to claim a 3-1 advantage. The Freedom tied the game for the second time in the 6th. Junior Arrojo drew a walk and later scored on Eddie Rodriguez's two run homer to left field. Rodriguez homered for the second straight game giving him now nine on the season.

The Freedom put together a two out rally in the 7th to secure the lead for good. John Malloy got on base with a walk. David Harris then drove one to center field for an RBI double scoring Malloy to give the Freedom a 4-3 lead. Arrojo followed with an RBI single as did Fatse to put them ahead 6-3. Fatse finished the game going 3-4 with 2 RBI.

The Miners threatened against closer Jorge Marban in the 9th. They had two runners on, but Marban struck out Javier Herrera and got Chad Maddox to hit into a force out play at third base to end the game. It was Marban's 10th save of the season and his fifth in the last seven games.

Mathes went 6 innings allowing 7 hits and 3 runs with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts.

The Freedom will have Monday off before hosting the Joliet Slammers on Tuesday night. Joliet will feature RHP Steven Maxwell(6-8, 3.98) as the Freedom will counter with LHP Andres Caceres(7-3, 4.40). The game can be heard starting at 6:50 with Steve Jarnicki on Real Talk 1160 AM and realtalk1160.com.

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Freedom Rally for Another Victory over Southern Illinois

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Heidi Wolf unpacks and organizes almost 7,300 new books in the media center last week at the new Freedom Elementary School in West Fargo. When the school opens its doors Thursday, it will welcome 561 students. Dave Wallis / The Forum

Do you have children starting school this week?

WEST FARGO - Freedom Elementary opens here this week and its already full.

The newest building in the rapidly growing West Fargo School District is expected to greet 561 students when classes start Thursday, said Principal Jeff Johnson.

Its built to handle 550.

Plans were to have the school open with 470 students when the school board approved construction last year, Business Manager Mark Lemer said.

We knew we were going to have growth, he said. But we didnt anticipate that it would open over its maximum capacity.

You can thank the great construction weather this past year, Johnson said. It helped builders pepper the area with homes for young families.

Freedom is patterned after Aurora Elementary, which opened in fall 2007 in the Eagle Run area. Using that template saved at least $180,000 in architectural fees on the new school just south of Interstate 94 and west of Veterans Boulevard, Lemer said.

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August 18, 2012 - Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom Florence, KY - The Florence Freedom(45-38) kept their playoff hopes alive with a come from behind 7-5 victory Saturday night over the Southern Illinois Miners (49-33). The Freedom trail the Gateway Grizzlies by 3.5 games for the final wild card spot with 13 games to go.

It was homerun derby early on at the Home of the Florence Freedom as Southern Illinois right fielder Chad Maddox hit a three run homerun in the 1st inning against Freedom starter Alec Lewis. After the Miners took a 3-0 lead in their first inning, the Freedom's Eddie Rodriguez deposited a line drive two-run homerun over the left field wall to make it 3-2. It was his 8th homerun of the season. The Freedom got another homerun in the 3rd. John Malloy led off the inning as he hit a solo shot down the right field line to tie the game at 3-3. Malloy leads the Freedom with 12 homeruns. The homerun derby continued for the Miners in the 5th. With one out and one on, Ken Gregory launched a two run homerun off Brent Choban to take a 5-3 lead.

The Freedom were resilient though and stormed back in the 5th. Malloy opened up the inning with a double. David Harris then walked. Junior Arrojo attempted a bunt, but popped out to third baseman Carlos Mendez on a diving catch. Peter Fatse then was hit by a pitch to load the bases. With the bases loaded and one out, Rodriguez was then plunked forcing home Malloy to cut the lead to 5-4. Kyle Bluestein popped out to shortstop Jake Kaase for the second out of the inning. Catcher Jim Jacquot then delivered the blow in the game with his bases loaded two out two run single back up the middle giving the Freedom a 6-5 lead. Stephen Cardullo then doubled to right field scoring Rodriguez to give the Freedom a 7-5 advantage.

The Miners threatened in the 9th against Freedom closer Jorge Marban. With runners on the corners with one out, Marban got Gregory to line out to left field and struck out Jason Ganek to end the game.

Jose Velazquez(6-0) earned the victory out of relief recording the final two outs in the 5th. Marban racked up his 9th save. Lewis went only 2 innings allowing 3 hits and 3 earned runs while allowing the three run homer to Maddox.

The Freedom will go for the series victory Sunday night against the Miners. Southern Illinois will start LHP Daniel Calhoun(6-3, 2.39) while the Freedom will go with RHP Brandon Mathes(3-0, 3.25) The game can be heard starting at 5:50 with Steve Jarnicki on Real Talk 1160 AM and realtalk1160.com.

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Freedom come from Behind for Win, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Credit: Charles Wingate | The News Herald

Freedom senior wide receiver Marcus Davis (5) hauls in a pass that helped set up his team's first touchdown on Friday in Sawmills.

Freedom Highs football opener was a tale of two halves.

South Caldwell raced to a three-touchdown advantage in the opening half then held off a vicious second-half rally by the visiting Patriots to claim a 21-12 non-conference football contest Friday at Spartan Stadium.

The Spartans dominated the first quarter in all aspects of the game. They received the opening kickoff then drove 70 yards on 11 plays all rushes to hit paydirt on a 2-yard run off tackle by senior running back Tyler Barber.

Freedoms Khris Gardin returned the ensuing kickoff 43 yards to the Spartan 42. After an illegal motion penalty, senior quarterback Shawn Fairchild hit Gardin with a 9-yard completion. On second down, Fairchild scampered for a 4-yard gain but was stripped of the ball, which was recovered by SCs Andrew Tilghman.

I think if we would have scored there, it would have been a different game, said Freedom coach Mike Helms.

The Spartans wing-T ground attack went back to work in fine fashion, piling up 66 yards on eight attempts as Zac Pollard converted the final 2-yard scoring run for a 14-0 lead with 1:44 left in the opening quarter.

Freedom junior Kwan Hall scooped up a squib kick and returned it 11 yards to put the Pats in good field position at their own 42.

The Patriots could not convert as a dropped pass, a 3-yard rush by David Burgess and an incompletion forced a punt, which only traveled five yards to put SC at midfield.

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House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., leads a hearing on Capitol Hill.

The Republican party may be ready to take a new position on Internet freedom, according to a document obtained by Whispers.

California Rep. Darrell Issa's proposal calls for the Republican party to take a stance on the Internet that limits the role of government and allows Americans to "participate where and how they choose on the Internet."

According to sources familiar with the Republican party platform process, the GOP has been increasingly discussing Internet freedom, and could be ready to officially roll out its stance later this month at the Republican convention.

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Kirsten Kukowski, a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee, writes in an E-mail that Issa's is "one submission of many on the subject."

But don't expect another showdown between Issa, who favors a lighthanded approach to Internet legislation and Texas Rep. Lamar Smith, who introduced the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a bill that spurred widespread Internet blackouts and protests earlier this year.

Kim Smith, Lamar Smith's press secretary, tells Whispers that the Congressman "did not submit any language pertaining to the Internet for the GOP platform."

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Sources familiar with ongoing discussions say they are "hopeful" that Issa's proposal will make it into the final party platform, and that "conversations that have occurred [on Internet freedom] have been well received" and that the Republicans hope "not to over-regulate the Internet."

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But as Ruma and her family's torment on Independence Day proved, for the chosen few freedom also means getting away with breaking all the rules.

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MADISON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Freedom Group, Inc., the worlds leading designer and manufacturer of firearms, ammunition and related products, announces that it has released its second quarter fiscal 2012 financial results. A copy of the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 is posted on http://www.freedom-group.com in the investor information section.

Ron Kolka, the Companys Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results of the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, and answer questions from the investor audience. Interested parties may participate by dialing 1-888-505-4375 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-719-325-2281 (International), and providing the conference ID number: 9684811.

A telephonic replay will be available beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, and will last through August 28, 2012. The replay may be accessed by dialing 1-877-870-5176 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-858-384-5517 (International) and providing the same conference ID number listed above.

About Freedom Group, Inc.

Freedom Group, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., is the worlds leading innovator, designer, manufacturer, and marketer of firearms, ammunition, and related products for the hunting, shooting sports, law enforcement, and military markets. As one of the largest manufacturers in the world of firearms and ammunition, we have some of the most globally recognized brands including Remington, Bushmaster, DPMS/Panther Arms, Marlin, H&R, NEF, Dakota Arms, LC Smith, Parker, AAC, Barnes Bullets, EOTAC, INTC and Mountain Khaki.For more information download the Freedom Group Brochure, located on http://www.freedom-group.com.

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August 16, 2012 - Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom FLORENCE, KY - Every Tuesday night when the Florence Freedom are home, the team has partnered with different Northern Kentucky communities by hosting their night at the ballpark; giving discounts to residents and raising support for a charity that hits close to home.

On Tuesday, August 21, residents of Northern Kentucky can rally together to support the city of Independence as they raise support for the building of the Memorial Oaks of South Kenton military veterans and first responders memorial, which is currently under construction on the campus of Simon Kenton High School in Independence.

"It's location on the Simon Kenton High School campus will serve as a daily reminder to our young people of the honor of service to country and community," Independence City Council member Chris Reinersman said.

This project is funded completely with community support and without any public funding.

"It has been my great privilege to work with our local veterans, firefighters, police officers and other community leaders to see this project come to fruition, however support is still needed," Reinersman continued.

The night is being sponsored by Kwik Kopy Printing and All Signs of Northern Kentucky.

To assist the memorial fund, residents can enjoy $2 off $10 reserved tickets for the August 21 event buy purchasing their tickets online at FlorenceFreedom.com. Click the "Community Tab' at the top for the discounted link. Then, the Freedom will donate $3 of every ticket sold to benefit the building campaign.

The Florence Freedom are members of the Independent Frontier League and play all their home games at the Home of the Florence Freedom located at 7950 Freedom Way, in Florence, KY. The Freedom box office may be reached Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and on Saturday from 10am-2pm.

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AUG 17 The controversies over the section 114A of the Evidence Act are not hard to comprehend. The key lies with the correlation between the freedom accorded and accountability.

To enjoy freedom of expression, one is ethically bound to shoulder the responsibility of exercising such a freedom.

This is a basic social norm and the core spirit of a community ruled by law. Any orderly democratic society cannot do away with this prerequisite.

That said, there is often a grey zone standing in the way of freedom and responsibility. It is at times next to impossible to draw a distinct line between the two opposing attributes.

Several days ago, a friend forwarded me a joke that somewhat epitomises such a conflict.

A Beijing reporter asks a visiting leader: What do you think of the hostesses here?

Appearing shocked, the leader asks: You mean you have hostesses in Beijing as well?

The newspaper headline the following morning: Visiting Leader asks for Beijing hostesses.

The leader rings up to clarify: Please, Im not interested in hostesses!

Another days headline: Uninterested in local hostesses, the Leader has higher tastes for after-dark pleasure.

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The United States said on Thursday it was "very concerned" about freedom of the press in Egypt after authorities moved to put on trial two critics of new President Mohamed Morsi.

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By LIM MUN FAH Translated by SOONG PHUI JEE Sin Chew Daily

Media practitioners are well aware that there is not government that does not wish to suppress freedom of the press and freedom of speech in the world. And there is no political party that does not wish to manipulate the media and public opinion.

You might have heard a clich for thousands of times, but I still have to mention it here. That is, there is no absolute freedom in the world, but only relative freedom.

If you understand the above mentioned reality, you will then find it not difficult to understand why governments around the world always introduce laws to restrict freedom of the press and freedom of speech.

Originally, the formulation and adoption of any statutes in democratic countries should consider the following points:

The answers are not absolute for the same questions.

It depends on your view point and what stand you are taking. Take Section 114A of the Evidence Act as an example, it is definitely necessary, urgent and reasonable in the eyes of the ruling coalition.

On the contrary, the opposition will never agree with it. Instead, it is neither necessary nor reasonable. Moreover, the next general election might be held at any time now and in this crucial period, of course the alternative coalition is very much worried that the government might make use of the Act to stop the alternative coalition from gaining the people's support through the Internet.

In fact, not only alternative coalition members, but also some in the ruling coalition, are opposing Section 114(a) of the Act. Among them are Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin and Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

Saifuddin has very accurately grabbed the people's anxiety, namely the provision might create a culture of fear.

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AUG 15 Media practitioners are well aware that there is no government that does not wish to suppress freedom of the press and freedom of speech in the world. And there is no political party that does not wish to manipulate the media and public opinion.

You might have heard this clich a thousand times over, but I still have to mention it here. That is, there is no absolute freedom in the world, but only relative freedom.

If you understand the above-mentioned reality, you will then find it not difficult to understand why governments around the world always introduce laws to restrict freedom of the press and freedom of speech.

Originally, the formulation and adoption of any statutes in democratic countries should consider the following points:

1. Is it necessary?

2. Is it reasonable?

3. Is it urgent?

4. Have adequate consultation, discussion and debate sessions been conducted?

The answers are not absolute for the same questions.

It depends on your viewpoint and what stand you take. Take Section 114A of the Evidence Act for example; it is definitely necessary, urgent and reasonable in the eyes of the ruling coalition.

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15 August 2012 Last updated at 15:59 ET

Sir Chris Hoy is set to be awarded the Freedom of Edinburgh if councillors vote to approve the honour next week.

Edinburgh's Lord Provost also vowed the city would welcome home Sir Chris and other Olympic heroes despite official celebrations being in Glasgow.

It comes after SportScotland confirmed the official victory parade for Scotland's Olympians will be held in Glasgow on Friday 14 September.

Scottish athletes won a record 13 medals at the London Games.

Lord Provost of Edinburgh Donald Wilson said the capital would host its own parade for Edinburgh Olympians.

Mr Wilson said: "While I am naturally disappointed the parade for our Olympians and Paralympians will not be held in the nation's capital, I am pleased that their fantastic achievements are being celebrated.

"This does not affect Edinburgh's intention to welcome our own local Olympians and Paralympians to their home city and to show them how proud we are of their achievements."

Sir Chris won two gold medals at the Games in London to become Britain's most successful Olympian.

Councillor Steve Cardownie added: "There is no higher - or more fitting - recognition for Sir Chris than to offer him the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh."

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New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- They are witness to how the century unfolded: how India started the freedom struggle, raised the pitch to 'Britishers Quit India', got freedom and made its place in the comity of nations. And on Wednesday, the 66th Independence Day, they were pained to witness the fast degrading state of affairs in today's India.Freedom fighters regretted the decline in values and ethics in ...

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FORT WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Freedom Energy Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: FDMFD) CEO, Brian Kistler, today announced today that the company's first and foremost goal is to become full reporting once again and filing a registration statement with the SEC, with the goal of being listed on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX).

The requirements to make application to the AMEX are quite reachable as shown below.

Requirements

Standard 1

Standard 2

Standard 3

Standard 4

Shareholders' equity

$4 million

$4 million

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Since 2001, Danish manufacturer SteelSeries has been a driving force in promoting competitive gaming. They've also produced a wide array of PC peripherals and console audio equipment. That changes today as the company announces a comprehensive line of mobile accessories with the tagline "Freedom to Play" at the annual gamescom [...]

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Software Freedom Day (SFD), a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), will be in happening in Cebu, the Philippines, on September 15, 2012. Dubbed the “ 1st Software Freedom Day ...

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GAMESCOM - SteelSeries, the leading manufacturer of premium-quality, gaming peripherals today announced the SteelSeries Freedom to Play product line-up. Designed to provide Smartphone and Tablet users with a more enhanced and precise mobile gaming experience, the product line-up includes the SteelSeries Free Mobile Gaming Controller (previously introduced as Ion), the SteelSeries Free Touchscreen Gaming Controls, the SteelSeries Flux Headset, and the SteelSeries Flux In-Ear Pro Headset.

Freedom to Play is about providing players with solutions that will allow them to seamlessly choose where, when, and how they play their game without sacrificing the quality of the experience, said Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO. There are companies that are working towards improving mobile gaming, from the mobile device manufacturers to the game publishers and even mobile carriers and retailers. There are a number of SteelSeries employees, including myself, who have a background in mobile and recognize that this seamless consumer experience requires all facets of this industry to work together and collaborate. The SteelSeries Freedom to Play product line-up is designed for players who want to play and experience more than just swiping and word games on their tablets and phones.

SteelSeries Free Mobile Gaming Controller - $79.99 / 79.99

The SteelSeries Free Mobile Gaming Controller is a wireless Bluetooth controller designed for cross-platform use on PC/Mac, Android Smartphones and Tablets, iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. This new breed of gaming controller brings together a compact and lightweight design with the industrys best cross-platform capability. Users will immediately recognize its familiar, classic button layout similar to Nintendo and PlayStation controllers, which includes, a Dpad button on the left, a four-button cluster on the right, select and start in the middle, 2 mini-analog sticks, and 2 shoulder buttons.

Its rechargeable, lithium battery hosts an estimated 20hrs of casual gameplay and 10hrs of non-stop playtime. Its power-save mode will turn the controller off after 3 minutes of idle time, helping to conserve its battery life. The SteelSeries Free can be easily charged by plugging in a USB/mini USB cable to your computer or mobile device. It has play-and-charge functionality, which allows users to connect the cable, charge the battery, and keep playing via Bluetooth.

PC and Mac users will be able to remap and customize all 12 buttons to their liking via the SteelSeries Engine, while mobile users will be able to download and access the SteelSeries Engine App. The SteelSeries Free Mobile Controller will be available starting in October 2012.

SteelSeries Flux Headset - $99.99 / 99.99

The SteelSeries Flux is a cross-platform, on-ear headset that can be completely customized from the way it looks to how its used. The SteelSeries Flux Headset is lightweight and comfortable, with its adjustable, FluidFIT headband and SteelSeries sound isolating, SNDBlock ear cushions that are created with a breathable, mesh-cloth material. The SteelSeries Flux may be small in stature, but its sound is loud, crisp and clear thanks to its 40mm premium-quality driver units.

Designed for maximum portability, the Flux can fold up neatly in a couple of convenient ways. The headset can fold up towards the band. In addition, each earcup can be rotated to fold the headset flat for easy storage or to comfortably show it off around your neck. The Flux offers two interchangeable cable options, one for PC and one for Mac and mobile devices. With 2 input jacks, one on each earcup, you can choose into which side the microphone cable can be plugged. The remaining input jack can be used to share your sound by simply plugging another headset into the Flux so multiple users can listen to the same device.

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