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Fear of Freedom – Thomas Fann - The Malaysian Insider

2012-05-19

Fear of Freedom – Thomas FannThe Malaysian InsiderThe Index consists of eight sub-indexes, each of which represents a fundamental aspect of prosperity – Economy, Entrepreneurship & Opportunity, Governance, Education, Health, Safety & Security, Personal Freedom, and Social Capital.

May

More students caught copying university applications - Telegraph.co.uk

2012-05-19

Telegraph.co.ukMore students caught copying university applicationsTelegraph.co.ukIn 2011, 8458 university applicants were flagged up as having similarities in the personal statements, compared to 2450 in 2010, according to figures obtained from admissions body Ucas by Radio 4's You and Yours programme through a Freedom of ...8500 university applications copiedHerald Scotlandall 150 news articles »

May

Political Islamists arouse suspicion - gulfnews.com

2012-05-19

gulfnews.comPolitical Islamists arouse suspiciongulfnews.comBut swayed by electoral success, Islamists are alienating the people by going after plum political posts and seeking to impose curbs on personal freedom By Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, Special to Gulf News In the business world it is said that there is no ...Quick Guide: The lowdown on Egypt's presidential frontrunnersAhram Onlineall 76 news articles »

May

Personal links to history: Descendants share stories at grave-marker ceremony - Evansville Courier & Press

2012-05-19

Personal links to history: Descendants share stories at grave-marker ceremonyEvansville Courier & Press"In order to become free, someone had to allow you to purchase your freedom, or they had to emancipate you," Gaines said. "Unfortunately, everyone who was enslaved probably didn't have the same opportunities." Gaines works as a psychiatrist treating ...

May

Candidates come together on personal freedoms - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-07

Candidates come together on personal freedomsChicago TribuneAfter seeing the lack of personal freedoms people had, as well as the lack of drive that resulted from the government supplying basic needs, she said, "I came back with an entirely new sense of patriotism and started looking at where I could be of the ...and more »

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Skillern has turned 'junk' into millions, personal power - Chattanooga Times Free Press

2012-05-19

Chattanooga Times Free PressSkillern has turned 'junk' into millions, personal powerChattanooga Times Free PressSpring 1988 • On the vote to allow city students to attend county schools: “What we're doing is giving freedom of choice. I don't think we're breaking any agreement. I believe you should go to a neighborhood school and you should have the right to go ...

May

Letter: Loyalty questioned - Topeka Capital Journal

2012-05-19

Letter: Loyalty questionedTopeka Capital JournalNo way would the Kansas Republican Party expect all Republican candidates for the Legislature to sign a “pledge of loyalty” to the Republican leadership — not in Kansas, where we respect and believe in independence and individual freedom.

May

The End of a Libertarian Era: Freedom Communications Selling Off in Chunks - Reason Online (blog)

2012-05-18

Reason Online (blog)The End of a Libertarian Era: Freedom Communications Selling Off in ChunksReason Online (blog)Not every component of the editorial page needed to be of libertarian bent, but anybody reading the opinion pages on a regular basis should grasp the editorial writers' support of economic and personal freedom. (This ultimately resulted in me ...and more »

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Personal choices don't stop at altar - Las Vegas Sun

2012-05-16

The Associated PressPersonal choices don't stop at altarLas Vegas SunThis ultimately isn't about gay rights, it's about personal choice. And it's too bad that certain people expect it to be their right to put it to a public vote, especially because I wasn't invited to vote on their personal choices. Personal freedom ...Gay Marriage, Abortion Back in Campaign SpotlightABC NewsThe Black Church's Conundrum: What Would Jesus Do?Huffington Post (blog)Ruth Marcus: Same-sex vows battle no longer, just a matter of states' authorityMemphis Commercial AppealWLNE-TV (ABC6) -The South Florida Times -Patriot Postall 4,684 news articles »

May

George W. Bush: The Arab Spring and American Ideals - Wall Street Journal

2012-05-17

George W. Bush: The Arab Spring and American IdealsWall Street JournalWe do not get to choose if a freedom revolution should begin or end in the Middle East or elsewhere. We only get to choose what side we are on. By GEORGE W. BUSH These are extraordinary times in the history of freedom. In the Arab Spring, ...and more »

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Towards A New Malaysia

2012-05-19

Whilst Malaysia ranks fairly well in most of the sub-indexes, it ranks 96 out of the 110 countries for Personal Freedom, just one notch above Zimbabwe and even countries often perceived as less free like China, Saudi Arabia and Israel ranks higher in this category. The trend over the last three years has also been on the decline. Towards A New Malaysia Malaysia is ranked 43rd in the 2011 Legatum ...

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Fear of Freedom – Thomas Fann

2012-05-19

MAY 19 – Malaysia is ranked 43rd in the 2011 Legatum Prosperity Index (www.prosperity.com), an index that measures prosperity not just by money but by overall quality of life as well. To arrive at a particular ranking, Legatum assesses 110 countries, accounting for over 90 per cent of the world’s population, and is based on 89 different variables, ...

May

Freedom to Marry President Evan Wolfson to Receive Award with President Obama Following Historic Week

2012-05-12

On Monday, Evan Wolfson, Founder and President of Freedom to Marry, will share the stage with President Barack Obama at the graduation ceremony for Barnard College, a women's college in New York City.

May

Honda Announces New UNI-CUB Personal Mobility Device Designed for Harmony with People

2012-05-14

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the new UNI-CUB personal mobility device, designed for harmony with people. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, UNI-CUB offers t

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8,450 students suspected of copying

2012-05-18

Almost 8,500 students were suspected of copying in their university applications last year.

May

Michael Caine given freedom of London borough

2012-05-12

Oscar-winner Michael Caine Saturday received the freedom of the London borough of Southwark, where the veteran British actor grew up.

May

Why do conservatives hate freedom?

2012-05-15

The movement's opposition to gay rights is just the latest move in its history of opposing personal liberties

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Civic award for Sir Michael Caine

2012-05-12

Sir Michael Caine is celebrating a "personal" award - the freedom of the borough where he grew up and made his acting debut.

May

More students caught copying university applications

2012-05-19

Almost 8,500 students were suspected of copying in their university applications last year.

May

Gay marriage, abortion back in campaign spotlight

2012-05-12

Abortion and gay marriage. For years, they've been lumped together as the paramount wedge issues of U.S. politics — hot-button topics in the vortex of sexuality, personal freedom and public policy.

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