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N.Y. Liberty ready for fresh start with new coach

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Cappie Pondexter hopes the Liberty's new coach Bill Laimbeer can help improve their defense.

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- When the New York Liberty open the regular season May 25 in Connecticut, you might not recognize them.

They have a new coach, many new players, and perhaps more, important, a new outlook on the game they love.

Coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer, in his first season with Liberty, has brought a defense-first approach to a team that went 15-19 last season. And to help matters, he drafted several players who should help balance a lineup that still includes All-Star guard Cappie Pondexter.

It's hard to argue with his success, and Laimbeer is intent on changing the culture around the franchise. He brings an impressive resume with him. With the Detroit Shock, Laimbeer made six consecutive playoff appearances and won three league titles. He was with Detroit for eight seasons.

"Defensively, we want to use our physical strength and athleticism to play a smothering, aggressive defense with the emphasis on no second shots," Laimbeer said. "We have built a team that is big and strong at all positions with defense in mind."

In the first round, the Liberty selected Texas A&M center Kelsey Bone and Oklahoma State forward Toni Young. They also snared three guards later in the draft: Tennessee's Kamiko Williams, Shenneika Smith of St. John's, and Olcay Cakir of Turkey.

"We addressed some of our weaknesses, even after our free-agent signings," Laimbeer said. "Kelsey Bone will add depth to our bigs, Toni Young adds to our athleticism and philosophy of players that can play at least two positions. Kamiko Williams is an intriguing player who should learn well from veterans like Katie Smith. We are very excited about this draft class.

"We were able to select every player we targeted."

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First Liberty Power Launches Fencemaker Antimony Project

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LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --First Liberty Power Corp. (FLPC), an innovative and diversified mine exploration and development company focused on bringing to market "Mined in America" strategic industrial minerals, is pleased to announce that underground work at their Fencemaker Antimony project is commencing during the 1st week of June, 2013.

Small Mine Development Corp (SMD) has been engaged as the contractor for all underground activities, and will supply the manpower and expertise required to safely bring the Fencemaker mine into production. The mobilization of the SMD crew, supported by First Liberty's strategic partner Stockpile Reserves LLC (SRL), will result in the completion of reinforcement work on the existing adit and drift. Following approval of those works by regulatory agencies, the first extraction of Stibnite ore (Antimony) will occur.

Mr. Don Nicholson, CEO of First Liberty, stated, "It is a very significant milestone for our team and partners to be able to announce the commencement of work on the Fencemaker mine for first mining activities. With the engagement of SMD, we have now added to the team a well-respected company known for getting the job done on time and on budget, which clearly demonstrates our commitment to near term production and revenues."

Mr. James Vogan of SRL further commented, "SRL personnel have completed the Fencemaker mine site reclamation work and are now securing the property and equipment in preparation for SMD's arrival. Furthermore, the final approval of the Fencemaker Plan of Operations is being coordinated with the U.S. Bureau of Land management (BLM), with an update expected shortly. We are working systematically and cautiously to ensure that this project proceeds as quickly as possible, but always with safety, regulatory and environmental concerns fully addressed."

First Liberty Power will continue its Pathways of Progress announcements to inform and update on all advances in company 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, a program of best corporate practices designed to rapidly drive the company towards mine production/milling and to serve the greatest benefit of FLPC shareholders, investors and mining partners, while 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. http://www.facebook.com/FirstLibertyPower

ABOUT SMALL MINE DEVELOPMENT (SMD): Small Mine Development builds and operates America's underground mines, specializing in underground, hard rock mining from exploration, through engineering, development, production mining, and, ultimately, closure. The SMD mission is to be the leader in safe, productive and innovative mining solutions. http://www.undergroundmining.com/.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis 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.

CONTACT: Robert Reynolds (800) 709-1196 ir@firstlibertypower.com

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Laimbeer, new-look Liberty ready for a fresh start

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- When the New York Liberty open the regular season May 25 in Connecticut, you might not recognize them.

They have a new coach, many new players, and perhaps more, important, a new outlook on the game they love.

Coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer, in his first season with Liberty, has brought a defense-first approach to a team that went 15-19 last season. And to help matters, he drafted several players who should help balance a lineup that still includes All-Star guard Cappie Pondexter.

It's hard to argue with his success, and Laimbeer is intent on changing the culture around the franchise. He brings an impressive resume with him. With the Detroit Shock, Laimbeer made six consecutive playoff appearances and won three league titles. He was with Detroit for eight seasons.

''Defensively, we want to use our physical strength and athleticism to play a smothering, aggressive defense with the emphasis on no second shots,'' Laimbeer said. ''We have built a team that is big and strong at all positions with defense in mind.''

In the first round, the Liberty selected Texas A&M center Kelsey Bone and Oklahoma State forward Toni Young. They also snared three guards later in the draft: Tennessee's Kamiko Williams, Shenneika Smith of St. John's, and Olcay Cakir of Turkey.

''We addressed some of our weaknesses, even after our free-agent signings,'' Laimbeer said. ''Kelsey Bone will add depth to our bigs, Toni Young adds to our athleticism and philosophy of players that can play at least two positions. Kamiko Williams is an intriguing player who should learn well from veterans like Katie Smith. We are very excited about this draft class.

''We were able to select every player we targeted.''

New York finished in fourth place last season in the East, and narrowly made the playoffs. It wasn't a long stay, though. The Liberty lost to Connecticut in the first round, 2-0. The Sun were eliminated in the next round.

''Offensively, we want to attack the shot clock from start to finish,'' Laimbeer said. ''No more walking the ball up the floor for the New York Liberty.''

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Homeland Resources Provides Liberty Ridge Drilling Update

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM--(Marketwired - May 21, 2013) - Homeland Resources Ltd. (OTCQB: HMLA), an emerging oil and gas exploration and production company, isproviding this brief update regarding the drill program currently being undertaken by the Company and its partners at the Liberty Ridge oil and gas project in Oklahoma.

As of Monday, May 20th, after six days of drilling, the initial well at Liberty Ridge has reached a depth of 3,415 feet and has encountered no significant mechanical difficulties.The projected depth of the initial Liberty Ridge well is targeted for 5,650 feet.Drilling of the initial well is expected to take several weeks to reach total depth.

The Company would like to provide an update regarding the recent storm and tornado activity that affected Oklahoma in recent days.Fortunately, the storm has in no way impacted the drilling process, and the program continues uninterrupted.

"The initial progress report from the first well at Liberty Ridge was positive with over 60% of the estimated total depth achieved in less than a week," said Armando Garcia, President of Homeland Resources."And, while we are relieved to report that Liberty Ridge drilling operations have not been hit by the massive storm system and tornados that swept through parts of Oklahoma, we would like to extend our sympathies to those that have been impacted in any way."

This is the first well in Phase-1 wells planned for drilling at Liberty Ridge. All eight targets in Phase-1 were selected based on positive indications and analytics from a proprietary 3-D seismic survey conducted by the operating partner over the last 18 months.Drilling dates for the remaining seven prospects in Phase-1 will be announced when confirmed by Homeland's operating partner.

For more information about Homeland Resources including their oil and gas projects, visit http://www.homelandresources.com. Stay current on all available information regarding Homeland and the energy sector by connecting with them on their social platforms:

About Homeland Resources

Homeland Resources Ltd. (OTCQB: HMLA) is a performance-driven exploration and production company focused on developing relatively low-risk North American natural gas reserves.Homeland's current focus is on the continued exploration and development of their property portfolio comprised of working interests in the Smoky Hill Project (5% interest) and the Liberty Ridge Project (5% interest) in Oklahoma.Homeland Resources is also seeking to expand their portfolio to include additional interests in North America.

For more information on HMLA, please visit http://www.homelandresources.com.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Statements which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements.The Company makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future operations, performance and other developments.Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements.It is impossible to identify all such factors but they include and are not limited to the existence of underground deposits of commercial quantities of oil and gas; cessation or delays in exploration because of mechanical, operating, financial or other problems; capital expenditures that are higher than anticipated; or exploration opportunities being fewer than currently anticipated.The Company has no official gas or oil reserves at this time and may not have sufficient funding to thoroughly explore, drill or develop its properties.Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company's public announcements and filings.

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Aureus Mining Inc. – New Liberty optimised DFS confirms strong financial returns

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TORONTO , May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Aureus Mining Inc. ("Aureus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its NI43-101 compliant optimised Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS") for its 100% owned New Liberty Gold Project in Liberia ("New Liberty" or "the Project") following the completion of the optimisation work which focused on the plant and mine designs and the location of site infrastructure. The DFS outlines an economically robust gold project based on a flat gold price of US$1,400/oz - moreover, the Project has been extensively de-risked from design, operational and environmental perspectives. Capital and operating costs are estimated to a higher level of accuracy. The DFS has increased the average production profile for the first six years. New Liberty will be Liberia's first commercial gold mine and Aureus' first mine in its highly prospective 546km2 total licence area.

Key highlights of the DFS and work completed to date include:

David Reading , Chief Executive Officer of Aureus, commented:

"We are pleased with the results of the optimisation studies and the completion of the DFS. This work has improved the project in terms of mining and plant designs and the layout of the waste and plant infrastructure. The work has now been completed to a greater level of detail than in the previously published study and the Company feels that the overall result is a project that is significantly de-risked with an optimum design, resulting in lower cash costs as well as lower capital expenditure for the building of the mine. New Liberty is a robust and very competitive West African project due to its cash operating costs, a modest capital outlay, excellent grade and rapid return on investment criteria. The New Liberty project is an excellent first step in developing Liberia's nascent gold mining industry."

"Whilst completing the detailed optimisation work, our development teams have completed earthworks at the plant, tailings and stream diversion sites. We have also ordered the ball mill and are currently in the process of relocating the Larjor and Kinjor villages. The Company remains on track for the first gold pour in December 2014 . Our focus is now exclusively directed to completing the debt financing process and commencing civil construction after the rainy season in Q3 2013."

"On the exploration front we have completed drilling programmes at Weaju and Ndablama and await further assay results. Our generative team has completed geochemical coverage of the whole licence portfolio and we are continuing to assess a number of potential new gold targets. We are very excited about the potential of our exploration portfolio and committed to unlocking further value through resource expansion and the development of additional mining projects."

There will be a conference call hosted by David Reading on Monday 20May2013 at 09.30 BST to discuss the DFS.

Participants may join the call by dialling one of the following numbers approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call:

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Liberty Global puts Chellomedia business up for sale

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Liberty Global Inc., John Malone's international cable business, has put its Chellomedia television-channel business up for sale, in a move that could lead to a deal valued at between $800 million and $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Liberty Global, based in Douglas County, owns a collection of broadband networks in more than a dozen countries, including Germany and Belgium. Chellomedia is Liberty Global's content division, producing and distributing TV channels in a variety of genres including sports, movies and cooking to roughly 390 million households worldwide.

About a month ago, Liberty Global hired advisers to help arrange a deal and is in talks with a handful of suitors, according to one of the sources. The business is expected to attract content providers and television networks. It's possible the talks could lead to a partial or full sale, a joint venture or no deal at all, one of the people said. Should a deal be struck, it could come by the fall, this person added.

Chellomedia's reach in Eastern Europe, Latin America and other parts of the world with strong growth potential is attractive to suitors, according to one of the people. The company owns 48 of its 68 channels and has joint ventures for the remainder, Chellomedia's website says.

It's unclear exactly why Liberty Global is considering unloading the business. Chellomedia, however, accounts for a small portion of the company's roughly $10 billion in annual revenue, which is derived mainly from cable-network operations.

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Liberty Global to Present at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Liberty Global, Inc. (Liberty Global) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) will be presenting at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 2:10 p.m. EST at the Crowne Plaza Times Square in New York, New York. Liberty Global may make observations concerning its historical operating performance and outlook. The presentation will be webcast live at http://www.lgi.com. We intend to archive the webcast under the investor relations section of our website for approximately 30 days.

About Liberty Global

Liberty Global is the leading international cable company, with operations in 13 countries. We connect people to the digital world and enable them to discover and experience its endless possibilities. Our market-leading triple-play services are provided through next-generation networks and innovative technology platforms that connect 20 million customers subscribing to 35 million television, broadband internet and telephony services as of March 31, 2013.

Liberty Globals consumer brands include UPC, Unitymedia, KabelBW, Telenet and VTR. Our operations also include Chellomedia, our content division, Liberty Global Business Services, our commercial division and Liberty Global Ventures, our investment fund.

For more information, please visit http://www.lgi.com.

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Liberty Mutual Insurance Celebrates Two Firefighters For Outstanding Heroism And Community Service With National …

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BOSTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Liberty Mutual Insurance, one of the nation's leading home and auto insurers, is today celebrating America's firefighters by announcing the recipients of its National Firemark Award. Lieutenant Michael Cosgrove of Selden, N.Y., is this year's honoree of the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award for Heroism and Fire Fighter Michael McLeieer of Merrimac, Mass., has earned the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award for Community Service and Public Education. Both Cosgrove and McLeieer have gone above and beyond their responsibilities to demonstrate their bravery and commitment to education. To reward these everyday heroes, Liberty Mutual will award both the Selden and Merrimac Fire Departments each with a $10,000 grant.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110607/NE15669LOGO )

A committee comprised of numerous fire safety organizations annually selects the Liberty Mutual National Firemark Award winners from among a pool of more than 150 firefighter nominees, each of whom had received a local Firemark Award from a Liberty Mutual Insurance office in their community throughout 2012. The selection committee includes representatives from such fire safety groups as the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the National Volunteer Fire Council, the National Fire Protection Association, the National Association of State Fire Marshals, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, and the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

"We're excited to present this year's Liberty Mutual National Firemark Award to both Michael Cosgrove and Michael McLeieer because they both truly exemplify selfless commitments to keeping the public safe and educating people about the importance of fire safety," said James MacPhee, senior vice president and Chief Marketing Officer, Liberty Mutual Personal Insurance. "At Liberty Mutual Insurance, responsibility is ingrained in our culture, so we couldn't be more proud to see these two men personifying responsibility at the highest level in their communities."

Liberty Mutual National Firemark Award for HeroismLieutenant Michael Cosgrove, Selden Fire Department

It is difficult to say anyone else could be as deserving for this award as Michael Cosgrove. Two years ago, Cosgrove proved his heroic efforts when he put his life on the line to help save someone else. On July 3, 2011, Cosgrove, a 15-year veteran, received a page for a fire in a single family house, just eight doors down from his home. Naturally, his instinct kicked in and he immediately responded to the scene. He was able to successfully remove all the occupants from the first floor and after hearing reports of a trapped person on the second floor, Cosgrove extended a ladder outside the house and made his way to a second floor window. From outside the building he tended to the unconscious occupant and held the individual near the window, suffering second and third degree burns in the process.

This March, Cosgrove experienced an unfortunate set of circumstances. When a call came in for a house fire in his hometown, he had no idea that he would be responding his own home. A man driving under the influence crashed his pickup truck into Cosgrove's house, severing a natural gas line and igniting the house into flames. Although Cosgrove was anticipating having to rescue his wife and two children from the burning house, upon arrival firefighters were met by his family who had safely escaped the fire. Although Cosgrove and his unit were able to get to work extinguishing the flames, his house suffered severe damages.

Selden Fire Chief Joseph Leavens says that the funds will be allocated toward purchasing reflective post markers that will be installed on every public fire hydrant in the district. Members of the fire department will be installing them, so they will have the opportunity to interact with the community and educate residents on the need to keep the hydrants clear and accessible. These markers will help firefighters locate hydrants at night and during times of heavy snow.

Cosgrove was thrilled to learn that he won The Liberty Mutual Firemark Award this year. "I'm very humbled by this honor and by the grant money from Liberty Mutual Insurance," said Cosgrove. "This money will help increase the safety of our community by ensuring that every hydrant in the district is marked and visible, especially helpful in times of heavy snow like we experienced last year."

Liberty Mutual National Firemark Award for Community Service Michael McLeieer, Merrimac Fire Department

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Liberty Mutual Insurance Appoints Patrick Tully as Vice President and Managing Director, Northeast Division

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Liberty Mutual Insurances Commercial Insurance business unit today announced that Patrick Tully is appointed vice president and managing director of distribution in the Northeast Division of its National Insurance operation.

Based in the companys Manhattan office, Mr. Tully will lead the business development efforts in the Northeast territory, heading a team of professionals that partners with agents and brokers to meet the primary and excess casualty insurance needs of companies with 1,000 or more employees and the property needs of large risks.

Patrick has the leadership and broad experience having worked at brokerage and insurance companies to further strengthen the Northeast Divisions already close relationships with agents and brokers, said Marc Orloff, who leads Liberty Mutuals National Account Casualty operations in the Northeast. Those relationships are driven by our ability to partner with agents and brokers to bring solutions to their customers that better manage their total cost of risk.

Mr. Tully has more than 20 years of experience in serving the insurance needs of large and mid-sized companies. Most recently, he was business development manager at Chubbs Global Risk Management and Real Estate unit. Before that, he spent 18 years in various roles at Marsh & McLennan Companies, including in the brokers securities operation and as New York Casualty Division manager.

About Liberty Mutual Insurance

"Helping people live safer, more secure lives" since 1912, Bostonbased Liberty Mutual Insurance is a diversified global insurer and the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2012 direct premiums written as reported by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Liberty Mutual Insurance also ranks 81st on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2012 revenue. As of December 31, 2012, Liberty Mutual Insurance had $120.1 billion in consolidated assets, $101.5 billion in consolidated liabilities, and $36.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue.

Liberty Mutual Insurance offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, property, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, reinsurance and surety. Liberty Mutual Insurance (www.libertymutualinsurance.com) employs over 50,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.

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