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Liberty builds an artsy image

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Village group encourages a creative vibe

Metal sculptor and Liberty High School graduate Zac Shavrick stands beside his 10-foot-tall piece, Ed outside his Ferndale workshop. The artwork will be installed in Liberty on Sunday.CHET GORDON/Times Herald-Record

Published: 2:00 AM - 09/14/13

LIBERTY Can the Village of Liberty become the new cultural hub of the Catskills?

The former Sullivan County resort mecca may have a few empty storefronts.

But this village flanked by the green Catskill mountains also has a colorful palette of two-story shops offering everything from Mexican, Chinese, Italian and health foods to gourmet coffee and cutting-edge art.

"Why not Liberty?" said Ellie Ohiso, publisher of another thing Liberty has Green Door magazine, which calls itself "A Journal of Comfortable Living."

"Liberty has the potential to be like a Saugerties, with its mom-and-pop shops and art. It can be anything it wants to be," Ohiso said.

Ohiso and a group of business owners calling themselves ArtLib hope this village of some 4,400 residents takes a major step in that direction at 6 p.m. Sunday, when it unveils a giant sculpture that's sure to attract lots of attention.

It's called "Ed" and it's a 10-foot-tall fabricated, welded steel rendition of a big guy with a giant head made of such found objects as an ax and a bicycle tire.

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Liberty Power to Supply Renewable Energy Certificates to United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Event

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Liberty Power, the nation's largest independent retail electric supplier, today announced that it has donated renewable energy certificates (RECs) to match 100 percent of the estimated electricity usage at the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's (USHCC) Annual Convention.

The USHCC Convention is known as the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in America, attracting business associations, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, chamber leaders and members, Hispanic business enterprises (HBEs), and policymakers from across the country. Approximately 7,000 attendees are expected to attend this year's program.

The 2013 USHCC National Convention is scheduled to take place Sunday, September 15 through Tuesday, September 17 in Chicago, Illinois. Liberty Power will supply enough RECs from Illinois wind energy facilities to match the estimated consumption for the event's venue, the Hilton Chicago, for the duration of the three-day convention. The donation of RECs will avoid approximately 608,000 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil-fueled generation facilities, which is equivalent to the CO2 emissions of nearly 34,000 gallons of gasoline consumed.

"We are excited to demonstrate the commitment of the USHCC and Liberty Power to sustainability by purchasing Illinois wind RECs to offset the consumption of the USHCC's Annual Convention in Chicago," said David Hernandez, co-founder & CEOof Liberty Power.

In addition to donating the RECs, Liberty Power will be a Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE) Platinum co-sponsor for the second consecutive year. Liberty Power is also sponsoring the Energy and Sustainability panel, where Mr. Hernandez will participate as a panelist. The panel will take place on Monday, September 16 at 10:25AM.

"Liberty Power's continued support for the USHCC is commendable, and we are proud to call them a trusted partner and friend. Their leadership in the energy sector is marked by visionary initiatives -- including making our National Convention 'green' for the first time," said USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez.

About Liberty Power Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Liberty Power is the largest independent retail electric supplier in the United States based on 2013 KEMA rankings of electric retailers. The company is also the first certified, minority-owned supplier with a national footprint, and the largest Hispanic-owned energy company in the United States according to Hispanic Business. Liberty Power provides large and small businesses, government agencies and residential customers with low-cost electricity and exceptional customer service.

For more information on Liberty Power, please visit http://www.libertypowercorp.com

Liberty Power is a registered trademark of Liberty Power Corp. LLC, whose subsidiaries are certified and licensed to provide retail electric service by the PUC / PSC of CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, ME, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX and VA.

About the USHCCFounded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of over 3 million Hispanic owned businesses across the United States that contribute in excess of $465 billion to the American economy each year. It also serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers and business associations in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit http://www.USHCC.com

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First Liberty Power Board Announces Fencemaker Lease Extension

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Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 12, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Liberty Power Corp. (FLPC), an innovative and diversified mine exploration and development company focused on "Mined in America" strategic industrial minerals, today announced a lease extension on the Fencemaker Mine Property.

According to FLPC Board Chairman, Robert Reynolds, the extension is a significant step in their Mined in America Mission. "Our strategic partners, Stockpile Reserves, LLC, recently signed a five year lease renewal with Silver Bell Mining Developing Inc., owners of the Fencemaker Mine Site claims," Reynolds said. "This is significant as it gives both Stockpile Reserves and First Liberty Power control of the Fencemaker site through September of 2018, proving once again the shared determination of First Liberty Power and our strategic partners in our Mined in America mission."

Fencemaker is an Antimony Mine located in Pershing County, Nevada. The mine was worked in the 1940's and again in the 1980's with consistent high grades of antimony. An interval sampling and RC drilling program was completed on Fencemaker in June and August of 2012 with a resultant 43-101 report that is available for review on the Company's website. An initial ore extraction by First Liberty and SRL is planned for the fall of 2013.

Stockpile Reserves Director of Operations James Vogan confirmed the importance of the new lease agreement. "Currently we are waiting for Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP) approval of our revised Fencemaker Water Management Plan (WMP); we are optimistic that it will be forthcoming soon," Vogan said. "When we receive that approval, we will immediately implement necessary components and processes per the plan and thereafter commence mining operations. The security of this extended lease agreement is another important piece of the mine's development that will allow for uninterrupted antimony production."

FLPC will continue to use Pathways of Progress announcements to inform and update all interested parties of advancements in our mining and financial operations.

ABOUT FIRST LIBERTY POWER CORPORATION (FLPC): First Liberty Power Corporation is an innovative and diversified mine exploration and development company focused on bringing to market "Mined in America" strategic industrial minerals. The FLPC corporate philosophy is driven by a dedication to Pathways of Progress (POP). It is a program of best corporate practices designed to rapidly drive the company towards mine production/milling, benefitting FLPC shareholders, investors and mining partners and ensuring safety, environmental integrity, and good governance. Presently, FLPC has interests in four properties: the Fencemaker antimony project in Nevada, the Lida Valley and Smoky Valley lithium brine projects in Nevada, and the San Juan vanadium/uranium project in Utah.

http://www.firstlibertypower.com or http://www.facebook.com/FirstLibertyPower

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This current report contains "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future plans of the company, the prospects for our mineral properties, and our ability to raise necessary working capital.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration and difficulties associated with obtaining financing on acceptable terms. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the SEC.

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Liberty Global CEO Talks Netflix, Deal Chatter

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CAMBRIDGE, England Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries here on Wednesday discussed his views on Netflix and the outlook for U.K. cable company Virgin Media, which the international cable giant acquired earlier this year for $24 billion.

He also said that "we are not expecting to be bought" following some recent suggestions that U.K. telecom giant Vodafone could look to make a takeover bid for Liberty Global with new cash from the sale of its stake in Verizon Wireless.

Speaking at a Royal Television Society conference, he was quizzed about an agreement that Virgin unveiled Tuesday that will integrate Netflix into its pay TV offerings. Fries said that the news made for "exciting headlines" and added: "We're excited about it."

He lauded that Netflix brings added content, such as original House of Cards, to Virgin, saying it is a "nice complement to our existing programming offers." But Fries also emphasized that with over-the-top, or broadband, services, it is less about the content. "It's more about the functionality, the experience," he said, citing Netflix's great interface.

Overall, "the more we can offer customers, the more we can justify a higher share of wallet," Fries said.

Asked if Netflix was a friend, enemy or frenemy, Fries said that can vary by market. "I'm not threatened by it," he summarized. "It is not a zero-sum game."

Fries shrugged off a question about what competition, including online players, he was most concerned about. "Our platform is naturally hedged" given Liberty Global has a big broadband business.

Who will be Liberty Global's biggest competitor in 10 years? "There's room for all of us," Fries suggested.

Discussing future sources of growth, the CEO said: "Over five years, we're less about connecting more homes." Instead, growth will mostly come from "getting connected homes to do more with us." Giving subscribers more value and improving customer relationships.

Fries said Wednesday that pay TV operators do certain things really well, such as offering the best content and the biggest distribution pipes. But he also highlighted areas where improvements are needed, such as in moving content across platforms and improving user interfaces. He said Liberty Global is trying to solve these issues with DVR partner TiVo and its next-generation set-top-boxes Horizon.

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Moody's increases credit rating for Liberty University

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Liberty University's credit rating rose this week after Moody's reported that the college had $728 million in total financial resources in fiscal 2012 and a $295 million increase in cash and investments in fiscal 2013.

Liberty's bonds now are rated Aa3, up from A1 last year, when the school was first assessed by Moody's. Only 71 universities in the country are rated Aa3 or higher.

"We came to the realization over the last 25 years that significant cash reserves and endowment funding was needed to ensure that Liberty University could fulfill its mission to provide Christian education for generations to come," said Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. in an email Tuesday. "It is rewarding when rating agencies recognize Liberty's commitment to and recent successes in building those resources for the future."

As a result of the higher rating, the school has better credit ratings and bond holders can be assured they are even more likely to be repaid in full, when the bonds are due.

"Liberty is seen now as a lower risk than it was before," Moody's spokesman David Jacobson said.

"The university has a large financial pool, its operating performance is strong" and it now has more than $1 billion in cash and investments, Jacobson said.

"Largely because of this we upgraded them one notch to Aa3 from A1, that's our fourth-highest rating."

Liberty is one of only 25 schools, public and private, in the country with an Aa3 rating. It is the only school in Virginia rated Aa3.

Similarly ranked private schools include Boston College, Holy Cross in Massachusetts, Southern Methodist University in Texas and Texas Christian University. Similarly ranked non-religious institutions include Haverford College, New York University, Syracuse University and Wake Forest University.

"The upgrade reflects Liberty's remarkable momentum in revenue growth and cash flow from operations," said the report released by Moody's late Monday. Among Liberty's strengths are online programs and uncommonly strong operating performance. Moody's calls Liberty a "true outlier" among its portfolio of not-for-profit universities.

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