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Ron Paul’s Texas Straight Talk 4/8/13: Homeschooling: The Future of Liberty – Video

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EU regulators to approve $15.8 billion Liberty, Virgin deal: sources

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By Foo Yun Chee and Kate Holton

BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - John Malone's Liberty Global will get unconditional EU clearance for its $15.8 billion bid for Virgin Media, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday, in a move which pits the U.S. billionaire against rival Rupert Murdoch.

Liberty Global, Europe's No. 1 cable operator, unveiled the takeover offer for Britain's second-biggest pay-TV provider in February. The move underscores the growing rivalry between cable groups and traditional telecoms operators.

"The European Commission does not have any competition concerns about the deal," one of the sources said.

The European Union competition authority is set to announce its decision by April 15. Antoine Colombani, Commission spokesman for competition policy, and Virgin Media declined to comment. A spokesman for Liberty Global was not available for comment.

Malone, Liberty Global's controlling shareholder, clashed with Murdoch, owner of British satellite group BSkyB, a decade ago when they fought for control of U.S. satellite TV broadcaster DirecTV Group.

The Virgin Media deal will reinforce Liberty Global's challenge against BSkyB, Britain's top pay-TV provider.

The $15.8 billion value of the deal was the implied price on February 6, the day it was announced.

(Editing by Adrian Croft)

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Liberty Global's Margin Hot Streak Continues

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Margins matter. The more Liberty Global (Nasdaq: LBTY.A) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or (gasp!) distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from the best stocks in the market. That's why we check up on margins at least once a quarter in this series. I'm looking for the absolute numbers, so I can compare them to current and potential competitors, and any trend that may tell me how strong Liberty Global's competitive position could be.

Here's the current margin snapshot for Liberty Global over the trailing 12 months: Gross margin is 64.9%, while operating margin is 20.0% and net margin is 3.1%.

Unfortunately, a look at the most recent numbers doesn't tell us much about where Liberty Global has been, or where it's going. A company with rising gross and operating margins often fuels its growth by increasing demand for its products. If it sells more units while keeping costs in check, its profitability increases. Conversely, a company with gross margins that inch downward over time is often losing out to competition, and possibly engaging in a race to the bottom on prices. If it can't make up for this problem by cutting costs -- and most companies can't -- then both the business and its shares face a decidedly bleak outlook.

Of course, over the short term, the kind of economic shocks we recently experienced can drastically affect a company's profitability. That's why I like to look at five fiscal years' worth of margins, along with the results for the trailing 12 months, the last fiscal year, and last fiscal quarter (LFQ). You can't always reach a hard conclusion about your company's health, but you can better understand what to expect, and what to watch.

Here's the margin picture for Liberty Global over the past few years.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Dollar amounts in millions. FY = fiscal year. TTM = trailing 12 months.

Because of seasonality in some businesses, the numbers for the last period on the right -- the TTM figures -- aren't always comparable to the FY results preceding them. To compare quarterly margins to their prior-year levels, consult this chart.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Dollar amounts in millions. FQ = fiscal quarter.

Here's how the stats break down:

With recent TTM operating margins exceeding historical averages, Liberty Global looks like it is doing fine.

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First Liberty Power Fencemaker Mine Site Preparation Initiated

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LAS VEGAS, April 8, 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 the initiation of mine site preparation works for the Fencemaker mine.

As a result of last month's management meetings at the Fencemaker mine, the determined action plan was to schedule a site visit to the mine by State of Nevada officials in order to agree upon a water removal and disposal plan from the mine. James Vogan, Director of Stockpile Reserves LLC, First Liberty Power's partner at Fencemaker, will undertake this meeting on Tuesday. Once the water removal proposal is given approval by the State, the team will begin the operation immediately.

Bob Reynolds, FLPC Vice President Operations, confirmed that this is a launching point for the mine development. Mr. Reynolds stated, "This critical water removal procedure must be completed in order to progress down the path to initial production. Furthermore, with the anticipation of additional near term funding, First Liberty Power will undertake this step utilizing existing funds, in order to initiate the process for opening Fencemaker."

In addition, Mr. Vogan was designated to interview and prepare contracts with qualified companies to reinforce the existing adit, as well as to provide contracted underground mining services. Mr. Vogan expects to complete that portion of the process later this week. First Liberty Power will continue to use its Pathways of Progress program to inform and update on all operational advances on the mining operation.

ABOUT FIRST LIBERTY POWER CORPORATION: First Liberty Power Corporation (FLPC) is an innovative and diversified mine exploration and development company focused on bringing to market "Mined in America" strategic industrial minerals. Our corporate philosophy is driven by a dedication to Pathways of Progress, our program of best corporate practices designed to drive us rapidly towards mine production & milling, to 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

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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GlaxoSmithKline and Liberty Property Trust/Synterra Partners Transform the Work Environment with the Opening of Five …

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PHILADELPHIA, April 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GlaxoSmithKline (@GSKUS) officially opened its new double LEED platinum certified facility in Philadelphia's Navy Yard Corporate Center today, ushering in a new era of how people work in Philadelphia. Employees, families and friends will celebrate and attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony with GSK President of North America Pharmaceuticals Deirdre Connelly, Liberty Property Trust Chief Executive Officer Bill Hankowsky, Synterra Partners Principal Bill Wilson, design architect Robert A.M. Stern, workplace strategist and interior architect Francis Cauffman Principal John Campbell and Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter.

"Our new work space is designed to inspire and connect people," says Deirdre Connelly, President, North America Pharmaceuticals, GSK."My teammates and I are energized by this new environment, where we can do our best work and collaborate without the constraints of office walls."

The 208,000 square foot building at Five Crescent Drive represents an $80 million investment by Liberty Property/Synterra, and an investment of approximately $70 million by GSK. GSK has signed a 15.5-year lease at the building, which includes a four-story central atrium, a monumental stairway, a coffee shop, cafeteria, fitness center, meeting centers and a large multi-purpose room.

"GSK's new facility reflects the reality of The Navy Yard: it is a Philadelphia magnet for creative, forward-looking companies," said Bill Hankowsky, Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Property Trust. "Innovation and growth are now synonymous with this dynamic environment."

The four-story, glass-encased building with an open floor plan and grand central staircase has been awarded both Core & Shell and Commercial Interiors LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first double LEED Platinum building in Philadelphia. It is anticipated that the innovative building systems will save as much as 30% of energy use when compared to a traditional building.

These substantial energy savings are the result of the state-of-the-art building facade and high-performance glass which maximize daylight in winter while reducing heat gain and providing shading in summer. ENERGY STAR-rated lighting and equipment, as well as an astronomical time clock and cloud sensor program, activate the automatic shades on windows to control glare. In addition smart meters track and monitor the building's energy and water use and provide ongoing accountability for utility consumption and performance.

"It was GSK's commitment to Philadelphia that put The Navy Yard well over the 10,000 employee mark," said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. "Just 18 months ago we stood here to break ground on this project, and I am thrilled to be here today to celebrate the grand opening of one of the most innovative, healthy, and green work spaces in the US."

"Five Crescent Drive is the happy product of our collaboration with GSK, Liberty Property Trust, and Synterra," said Robert A.M. Stern, founder and senior partner of Robert A.M. Stern Architects This high-performance, light-flooded building, the last and most consequential building block to the Navy Yard's gateway crescent, is an innovative working environment with loft-like interiors opening off a dramatic, street-like atrium that will bring employees together even as it brings the outdoors in."

Sweeping views of Philadelphia are accessible from nearly 90% of the workspaces. In the office-less layout, employees are located in "neighborhoods" and can work in a variety of settings throughout the day. These include custom-designed sit-to-stand workstations, team tables, meeting areas, social areas with soft seating, and quiet rooms.

"Francis Cauffman is very excited to see employees working and interacting throughout the entire building, and to hear the highly positive employee response to their new workplace," said John B. Campbell, LEED AP, AIA, RIBA, Principal-in-Charge of Workplace Strategies at Francis Cauffman. "By creating an open and healthy workplace environment focused on providing the right physical and IT tools with a wide variety of work settings throughout the building, the new workplace has transformed the level of energy, engagement and connectivity across the organization."

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Liberty delays vote on zoning laws

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Published: 2:00 AM - 04/05/13

LIBERTY Liberty Town Board members are delaying a decision on whether to follow the supervisor's plan to scrap the town's 2011 zoning and revert back to "business friendly" regulations of 26 years ago.

Supervisor Charlie Barbuti polled board members during a meeting on Monday and the council decided to wait until May before voting. Barbuti said he was hoping to give direction to the town attorney as numerous revisions need to be made. He believes it will be easier to revert back to the 1987 zoning and make revisions from those documents.

"We have had a lot of complaints," Barbuti said.

The 2011 zoning was largely created by a committee of volunteers formed after the town completed a comprehensive plan in 2008. Heinrich Strauch, executive director of the Liberty Community Development Corp., who served on the committee, said the group tried to match zoning with the comprehensive plan, which called for protecting the rural character and focusing commercial growth in a few zones.

"Zoning for me is a living document," Strauch said. "If the community feels it is too restrictive and open it up, that is OK with me."

People expressed mixed options about Barbuti's plan at a public hearing in March. Councilman Dean Farrand, who also served on the committee, said he opposes scrapping the 2011 work. He believes tweaks can be made to address most people's criticisms.

"I don't think the 2011 map and ... charts need radical changes," Farrand said.

About 40 percent of the town's land is now zoned agricultural, requiring 10 acres to build a house. Barbuti also said the new zoning makes it difficult to attract restaurants and shops around Swan Lake and industrial businesses along portions of Old Route 17.

"That is fine for Montana," Barbuti said. "It is not for 90 minutes from New York City."

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Liberty University to Host Shannon Bream, Ravi Zacharias for 2013 Commencement Exercises

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Fox News reporter and Liberty University alumna Shannon Bream (93) will be the keynote speaker for Libertys 40th Commencement ceremony on May 11, making her Liberty's first female Commencement speaker. Evangelical apologist Ravi Zacharias will speak at Baccalaureate on May 10 and briefly at Commencement.

Lynchburg, VA (PRWEB) April 02, 2013

Bream will share the platform with Evangelical apologist Ravi Zacharias who will deliver a brief charge to the Commencement crowd as well. Zacharias will be the featured speaker at Libertys Baccalaureate service May 10.

The fact that Liberty University is now able to welcome one of its own alumni as its keynote speaker at Commencement is a clear indication that the university is coming of age and fulfilling its mission of Training Champions for Christ, said Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr. We are proud of Shannon Bream, and it is our privilege to welcome her home and honor her achievements.

Both Zacharias and Bream are accustomed to speaking in front of thousands, whether on camera or live on stage.

A Supreme Court reporter for the Fox News Channel, Bream graduated from Liberty in 1993 before attending Florida State University College of Law to earn her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. From there, Bream practiced law for a number of years before making her way to broadcast news.

Zacharias, who was born in India in 1946, has written or edited more than 20 books and has spoken in such venues as the CIA, the National Prayer Breakfast, and the universities of Harvard, Princeton, and Oxford. In addition, Zacharias has appeared on both CNN and Fox, hosts a weekly radio program, and is currently the senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall at Oxford University.

Bream visited Liberty in 2009, speaking in Convocation and at Liberty University School of Law. She has been featured in the Liberty Journal.

Commencement begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 inside Liberty Universitys Williams Stadium and Baccalaureate will take place in Libertys Vines Center Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m.

We are expecting record attendance exceeding 30,000 people for Libertys 40th commencement service in 2013 and are thrilled to be hosting Shannon Bream and Ravi Zacharias, Falwell said.

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Still Neutral on Liberty Global – Analyst Blog

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We reiterate our long-term Neutral recommendation on Liberty Global Inc. ( LBTYA ). The company's fourth quarter of 2012 financial results easily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimates.

Why Kept at Neutral?

Liberty Global is gradually establishing a strong foothold in the European cable MSO market.We believe that the long-term business fundamental of the company is very intriguing, primarily due to strong demand for its digital cable-TV services, faster broadband and triple-play bundled offerings.

The company is systematically conducting a share buyback program. However, business integration risk persists as Liberty Global has decided to acquire several companies either partially or fully.

Moreover, Liberty Global is currently trading at significantly higher multiple with respect to several valuation metrics compared with the industry average and the S&P 500. The stock price has soared nearly 66% over the last year and is currently trading at a 52-week high end.

We believe that this high level of valuation may restrict any above market gain any time soon. Liberty Global currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Risk/Reward Almost Balanced

On Feb 2013, Liberty Global entered into an agreement to acquire 100% stake of Virgin Media Inc. ( VMED ) in a cash and equity deal. Both the companies are expecting the deal to be completed by the second quarter of 2013, subject to customary regulatory approval. If this deal gets approved, then Liberty Global will become a formidable challenger to BSkyB, the largest pay-TV operator of the U.K. and BT Group plc. ( BT ). BSkyB is partially controlled by News Corp. ( NWSA ).

On Apr 2013, Liberty Global acquired a 12.65% ownership of Ziggo, the largest cable MSO in Netherlands. At the end of 2012, Ziggo had more than 2.2 million digital TV subscribers, almost 1.8 million Internet subscribers and 1.5 million telephone subscribers. A major positive for Liberty Global is that Ziggo currently has a dividend yield of about 7.4%. Liberty Global expects Ziggo to pay about $473.5 million to investors as dividend in 2013.

Nevertheless, Liberty Global is predominantly operating in Europe, which at present is economically the most vulnerable region. Ongoing debt crisis in several European countries may significantly affect the future prospect the company. Management is gradually concentrating on western and northen Europe. However, the recessionary pressure is most severe in that region.

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