LYNCHBURG, Va., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Liberty University, the largest Christian university in the nation and the world, is pleased to present some highlights of their private non-profit university. There's always something going on at Liberty. Nearly every major offers an academic organization, and the opportunities to volunteer, join a club or get involved with social causes are numerous.

Campus Recreation offers something for everyone, keeping students moving with a variety of recreational activities, from paintball to horseback riding, whitewater rafting trips and waterskiing to chess and video game tournaments. Liberty also offers a wide selection of intramural sports and club sports, including hockey, tae kwon do, beach volleyball, skiing and snowboarding, gymnastics, wrestling, and more.

Student Activities provides nearly 80 events throughout the school year, including concerts, movie nights, trail races, trips, and major events like Coffeehouse and Block Party. They also oversee several different facilities that provide students with the best in outdoor recreation.

The Center for Mulicultural Enrichment aims to promote an understanding of the Western tradition and the diverse elements of American cultural history; contribute to a knowledge and understanding of other cultures; and encourage a commitment to the Christian life, one of personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, social responsibility and active communication of the Christian faith.

"Liberty hosts some of the world's best-known Christian speakers from all walks of life every semester and our vibrant spiritual life programs are based on a solid doctrinal statement that truly sets us apart from other schools," said Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr."Our code of conduct teaches discipline and promotes a lifestyle of Biblical morality but is well-balanced to allow students the freedom to enjoy their college experience."

Most importantly, Liberty University's greatest asset is its students and their school spirit, enthusiasm, strong character and motivation. For more information on Liberty University, or to schedule a visit, visit http://www.liberty.edu.

About Liberty University:

Liberty University is the largest private non-profit university in the nation, the largest university in Virginia, and the largest Christian university in the world. Liberty was founded in 1971 by the late Dr. Jerry Falwell, Sr., with a vision to train Champions for Christ as a world class university. An accredited institution, Liberty now offers 253 unique programs of study.

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Weapon For Liberty That They Try To Keep Hidden!
There is a war over a weapon that is of immense power. This war is a silent one for they don #39;t want you to know this weapon exists for it is available to all and can shift the balance of power.

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My unboxing of Gravity Liberty CXD from bikesdirect.com order. Bike and box delivered with no damage.

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

Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: LMCA, LMCB) (Liberty) today announced that it has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission for the transfer of de jure control of SiriusXM to Liberty. Liberty expects to complete the transfer of control of SiriusXM within 60 days.

About Liberty Media Corporation

Liberty Media (Nasdaq: LMCA, LMCB) owns interests in a broad range of media, communications and entertainment businesses, including its subsidiaries Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc. and TruePosition, Inc., its interests in Starz, LLC, SiriusXM, Live Nation Entertainment and Barnes & Noble, and minority equity investments in Time Warner Inc. and Viacom.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about our intention to acquire control of SiriusXM, and other matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including our ability to acquire control of SiriusXM. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Liberty Media expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in Liberty Media's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Please refer to the publicly filed documents of Liberty Media, including the most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K, for additional information about Liberty Media and about the risks and uncertainties related to Liberty Media's business which may affect the statements made in this press release.

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(Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission gave Liberty Media Corp the green light to take control of satellite radio company, Sirius XM Radio Inc, Liberty said on Thursday.

The company said it expects to complete the transfer of control within 60 days.

Liberty, which is Sirius' largest shareholder, filed with the FCC in August requesting control.

The company has effectively been acting as Sirius' owner over the past several months, choosing new interim Chief Executive Jim Meyer and initiating a stock buy back program and special dividend.

Liberty wanted control of Sirius because it believed Mel Karmazin, who left as CEO of Sirius in December, did not adapt quickly enough to changing technologies.

Currently Liberty holds a 49.8 percent stake in Sirius.

Liberty acquired its initial share in Sirius in 2009 as part of deal in which it loaned the satellite radio service $530 million.

While it has been increasing its ownership of Sirius, the bulk of its stake is in the preferred shares it acquired in the 2009 transaction.

Liberty plans to convert the preferred shares into common stock, but was waiting for FCC approval before making the move that would push its ownership above 50 percent.

(Reporting By Jennifer Saba in New York; editing by Carol Bishopric)

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

Liberty Global, Inc. (Liberty Global) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) will be presenting at the 2013 Citi Global Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:15 a.m. PST at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 television, broadband internet, and telephony services are provided through next-generation networks and innovative technology platforms that connect 20 million customers who subscribe to 34 million services as of September 30, 2012.

Liberty Globals consumer brands include UPC, Unitymedia, Kabel BW, Telenet and VTR. Our operations also include Chellomedia, our content division, UPC Business, a commercial services division and Liberty Global Ventures, our investment fund. For more information, please visit http://www.lgi.com.

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Authorities discovered what appeared to be a marijuana-growing operation in a heavily-wooded area in Liberty County on Saturday morning.

Around 11:30 a.m., the Liberty County Sheriff's Office received a call from a man who told them he and several other people walking a property near County Road 2134 and FM 787 came across what looked like a marijuana-growing operation.

Deputies responded to the area and found the chains on the gates near the property cut. After walking farther into the woods, deputies found about 100 bulbs of marijuana in a plastic container, digging and clearing implements for planting crops, fertilizer, water and rapid-grow chemicals, authorities said.

Clothes, shoes and camping supplies were also found in the immediate area. Three small areas of ground had been cleared of timber and brush, in preparation for planting, and some of the plants had also begun to sprout, authorities said.

No suspects are known at this time.

Anyone with information about this or any other crime in Liberty County is urged to contact the Liberty County Sheriff's Office at 936-336-4500.

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PAYSON, Utah, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc. ("Liberty" or the "Company") today announced that Kim Waddoups has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. He succeeds Jeff Talley, who has stepped down from his role with the Company to take a sabbatical as planned.

Mr. Waddoups has approximately 10 years of experience at Liberty. Previously, Mr. Waddoups served as President, where he led the Company's sales and marketing initiatives. He joined Liberty in 2003 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and was promoted in 2012 to President. From 1989 to 2003, Mr. Waddoups held various senior-level positions at Easton Technical Products, a sports equipment manufacturer and division of Jas D. Easton, Inc.

"We are proud to promote Kim as our new CEO," said Alan Offenberg, CEO of Compass Diversified Holdings and Chairman of Liberty. "Since joining our Company approximately 10 years ago, Kim has played a key role increasing sales and profitability while strengthening Liberty's brand recognition. His deep knowledge of our Company and successful track record provide an ideal fit and will help to ensure a seamless transition. We are confident Kim's extensive experience and proven dedication, combined with his strategic vision, will lead Liberty to continued success."

Mr. Offenberg added, "Jeff has served approximately 17 years at Liberty, including 11 years as CEO. During this time, Liberty has evolved into a market leader for premium home and gun safes, achieving significant financial growth and establishing a solid foundation for the future. We thank Jeff for his tireless efforts and valuable contributions, and support his desire to take a well-earned sabbatical."

"I am excited to assume the leadership role at Liberty," said Mr. Waddoups. "The Company has built a premier reputation for providing customers with high-quality safes that are manufactured in the U.S. and is well positioned for further growth. With the investments we have made in strengthening our operational platform and expanding our product offerings, we expect to maintain Liberty's positive momentum in the market. I look forward to working closely with our talented staff and driving future performance."

In addition to his new responsibilities as CEO, Mr. Waddoups will join the Company's Board of Directors along with Steve Allred, Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Liberty.

The Company also announced it has promoted Greg Clements to CFO. Mr. Clements joined Liberty in 2001 and previously served as the Company's Controller. In his new capacity, he will be responsible for managing Liberty's operational and financial reporting initiatives, developing and maintaining budgets, and more. He will report to Mr. Waddoups.

"Greg's appointment to CFO is well deserved based on his numerous accomplishments in the past 12 years and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to promote internally," said Mr. Offenberg. "Our dedicated and experienced team of professionals serves as a core differentiator and we look forward to benefitting from Greg's expanded focus over the long term."

About Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc.

Based in Payson, Utah and founded in 1988, Liberty is the premier designer, manufacturer and marketer of home and gun safes in North America. From its over 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility, the Company produces a wide range of home and gun safe models in a broad assortment of sizes, features and styles. Products are marketed under the Liberty brand, as well as a portfolio of licensed and private label brands, including Remington, Cabela's and John Deere. The Company's products are the market share leader and are sold in various sporting goods, farm and fleet, and home improvement retailers. Liberty also has the largest independent dealer network in the industry. For more information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.libertysafe.com.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Liberty Tax Service, a subsidiary of JTH Holding, Inc. (TAX), alerted consumers today of possible delays in the filing of tax returns due in part to the late Congressional approval of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Many of the changes to tax law affect the forms to be used for 2012 tax returns, and the IRS will need to work at an unprecedented pace in order to get the needed tax forms released to the various tax preparation firms and software companies, as well as to taxpayers.

The IRS had previously announced that it would not begin to officially process any tax returns until January 22, which is approximately one week later than has historically been the case. This late start, even if the IRS holds to the January 22 date despite the late-breaking tax changes, could mean delays of federal refunds anywhere from 10-21 days, when compared to prior years. In some cases, the delays for paper tax return filings may exceed those for electronically-filed returns. Refunds will be delayed until at least February for almost everyone. That is the latest ever since the advent of 'national' electronic filing, states Liberty Tax CEO, John Hewitt.

In addition, approximately 30 states are affected because their tax forms and instructions could not be finalized until the federal issues were resolved. Some states may not release their tax forms until the end of January (including California, Delaware, Mississippi and Vermont), while many other states are expected to release their forms no sooner than the second or third week of January (including Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio and Virginia).

This has been an epic beginning to tax season 2013, continues Hewitt. Im starting my 44th tax season looking at the possibility of the worst delays in filing I have ever seen. Fortunately, we have the most experienced management team of any tax preparation company and are ready to navigate these rough waters.

Now more than ever, taxpayers will want to obtain the maximum amount of tax credits and deductions to which they are entitled. At Liberty Tax, a certified tax preparer can help taxpayers make the most of their tax return, and understand the effect of the recent changes. Notwithstanding the likely delays in electronic filing, Liberty Tax's preparers are already ready to help taxpayers be prepared to file as soon as the IRS and states permit filing.

The bill extends tax credits for families with children; extends unemployment insurance; extends the tuition tax credit for families; and extends other tax benefits that were scheduled to expire.

About JTH Holding, Inc.

Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, JTH Holding, Inc. (TAX) is the parent company of Liberty Tax Service. As the fastest-growing tax preparation franchise ever, Liberty Tax Service has prepared over 10 million individual income tax returns. Liberty also offers an online tax service, eSmart Tax, which enables customers to do their own taxes wherever theres a computer. eSmart Tax is backed by the tax professionals at Liberty Tax Service and its nationwide network of over 30,000 tax preparers, ready to offer their assistance at any time. For a more in-depth look at Liberty Tax Service, visit http://www.libertytax.com.

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

Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: LMCA, LMCB) has extended the deadline for entries for the 4th annual Media for Liberty Award to January 16, 2013. All eligible works must be received by Liberty Media no later than January 16, 2013. There is a $50,000 prize for the winning entry.

The Media for Liberty Award recognizes media contributions that explore the link between economic and political liberty. Works must be originally published or broadcast via print or electronic media during the 2012 calendar year.

The Award is open to journalists worldwide whose original works bring new insights on societal issues, news events, economies, political structures and cultures that illustrate prosperity or struggle in pursuit of a free market environment and civil liberties uninfluenced by government agenda.

Submitted works will be reviewed by a jury panel and evaluated based on the degree to which the theme is addressed, inspirational and educational value, relevance to the public discourse, and mastery of media format.

Past honorees include 60 Minutes, The Atlantic, and MediaStorm.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible media outlets, including newspapers, magazines, journals, radio, television and websites, must be generally recognized in their markets and accessible to a broad audience in the United States.

The winner will be notified in February 2013. An awards ceremony will be held in the Spring of 2013 in Washington, D.C.

Entry forms, Official Contest Rules and judging criteria can be found at Liberty Media's web site, http://www.mediaforlibertyaward.com or on Facebook. Entries should be sent to:

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Yesterday, Liberty Media Corp. (LMCA) received a shot in its arm as the Federal Communications Commission (:FCC) has approved the transfer of control of broadcast licenses of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (SIRI). Theoretically, it means that Liberty Media can now control more than 50% of SIRIUS XM. At present, Liberty Media controls 49.9% stake of SIRIUS XM and was waiting for the FCC nod to have a decisive controlling power.

SIRIUS XM is the largest satellite radio broadcaster in the U.S. with around 23.4 subscribers in its kitty. After Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), the company is the second largest entertainment service provider in the U.S. with respect to subscribers count. Liberty Media is expecting to assume decisive control of SIRIUS XM within 60 days of gaining FCC approval.

In 2009, SIRIUS XM was facing severe financial crunch, during the time of great recession. Significant downturn of the auto industry jeopardized SIRIUS XMs revenue as the company is mostly dependent on the auto sector (automobiles with inbuilt commercial radio network) for its survival. At that juncture, Liberty Media provided $535 million in loan to SIRIUS XM to avoid bankruptcy. That loan was in lieu of a 40% stake of SIRIUS XM given to Liberty Media through preferred shares.

During the last couple of years, SIRIUS XM has successfully turned around its businesses. We believe the turnaround of SIRIUS XM makes Liberty Media interested to get full control of the former. In May 2012, FCC dismissed an application by Liberty Media to de facto control SIRIUS XM. Following which, Liberty Media filed a new application to the FCC, in which the company stated its intention to acquire more than 50% of SIRIUS XM, so that it can take full control of the Board of SIRIUS XM.

SIRIUS XM maintains its strong performanceprimarily due to impressive management execution on the back of rising auto industry sales. Management has raised the financial outlook for the fourth quarter of 2012 and expects the growth momentum of the company to expand further. Despite price rise of its services, SIRIUS XM maintains its churn rate. Solid conversion rate and an effective marketing strategy helped the company tostrengthen its financials. We believe the company will generate huge financial synergies to Liberty Media over the long haul.

We reaffirm our long-term Neutral recommendation and short-term Zacks #3 Rank (Hold) on both Liberty Media and SIRIUS XM.

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NYPD clears Liberty Square New Year #39;s Eve 2011
NYPD clear out people from Liberty (Zuccotti) Square, and declare the park closed on New Year #39;s Eve, 2011 via my livestream footage.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Iowa State and Tulsa don't necessarily think of the Liberty Bowl as a rematch, even though they faced each other Sept. 1 in the season opener for both teams.

So much has changed since Iowa State's 38-23 victory over Tulsa that both teams feel as though they'll be facing an entirely new opponent Monday in a game sponsored by AutoZone.

''Obviously they look like a completely different team, as do we,'' Tulsa defensive end Cory Dorris said.

Tulsa (10-3) seeks its second 11-win season in school history. Iowa State (6-6) is aiming for its second winning season in the last seven years.

Iowa State's depth chart reveals how much has changed since these teams last met.

Steele Jantz threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third score in the regular-season victory over Tulsa. He has since been replaced by Sam Richardson.

Shontrelle Johnson, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown against Tulsa in September, will sit out the Liberty Bowl with a knee injury. Iowa State linebacker Jake Knott, who had 11 tackles in the Sept. 1 matchup, missed the Cyclones' last four regular-season games with a shoulder injury and also won't play Monday.

''It isn't the same team we had in Week One,'' Iowa State running back James White said.

White, who has rushed for 469 yards on 89 carries this season, replaces Johnson as the Cyclones' main running back. He will be joined in the backfield by Richardson, who threw seven touchdown passes without an interception and rushed for 162 yards in Iowa State's final two regular-season games.

Richardson faces a Tulsa defense that has recorded 48 sacks and 104 tackles for loss to set school records in each category. Tulsa ranks third in the nation in sacks per game and fourth in tackles for loss per game.

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LOS ANGELES Irving Azoff, the longtime manager of the Eagles band, is resigning as chairman of concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and selling off 1.7 million shares to Liberty Media Corp.

Azoff, 65, will continue to manage the acts that he brought to the company, including the Eagles and Christina Aguilera, but he will no longer be the CEO of Front Line, the artist management company he sold to Ticketmaster in 2008.

Live Nation, which merged with Ticketmaster in January 2010 after intense government scrutiny, said in a statement it did not expect Azoff's departure or the restructuring to have a material impact on its operating results.

The announcement followed word from Live Nation on Friday that it had extended the term of CEO Michael Rapino for another three years, through December 2017.

Liberty Media's stake in Live Nation will increase to 26.4 percent from about 25.5 percent previously. It was not clear if Liberty intends to boost its stake further or seek majority control. A Liberty spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

"Live Nation is now well positioned and we have tremendous confidence in Michael Rapino and his leadership team," said Liberty CEO Greg Maffei. Liberty Media is controlled by billionaire John Malone.

Live Nation's merger with Ticketmaster sparked industry concern because of the grip the concert promoter and venue owner would have on the live music industry. Ticketmaster remains by far the largest seller of tickets to concerts and sporting events in the country.

Liberty, meanwhile, has taken greater interest in the company, regularly calling on Rapino to address investors at its conferences. In September 2010, media mogul Barry Diller resigned as Live Nation's chairman in what was described as a boardroom struggle with Malone.

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CULLOWHEE, N.C. The Liberty men's basketball closed 2012 with its third straight win, defeating Western Carolina, 63-62.

With the Flames trailing by one with five seconds on the clock, the Catamounts called a timeout with none left, leading to a technical foul on the home team. The infraction sent Tavares Speaks to the foul line, where he connected on both free throws. Liberty stopped Western Carolina on the next possession to earn their first victory over a Division I opponent, this season.

Liberty moves to 4-10 on the year despite committing a season-high 24 turnovers. The Flames' miscues are the most in exactly two years. Liberty committed 25 turnovers in a 64-62 overtime win at Gardner-Webb, on Dec. 31, 2010.

The Catamounts fall to 4-9 overall. The Flames now lead the all-time series between the two squads, 2-1.

Speaks led Liberty with 13 points. Tomasz Gielo and Flames' leading scorer Davon Marshall chipped in 10 tallies. Gielo also garnered Liberty's fourth double-double of the season, grabbing a career-high 11 rebounds.

John Caleb Sanders and Joel Vander Pol each recorded nine points. Vander Pol also swatted a career-high four blocks, the most by a Flame, this season.

Entering the contest averaging over 16 points, Trey Sumler lived up to the billing, pacing the Catamounts with 23 points.

In the early going, Speaks found Marshall open on a 2-on-1 fast break layup to put the Flames up by three. The Catamounts countered with four answered points to take the lead. Joel Vander Pol then put Liberty back on top with a traditional three-point play. Once again, Western Carolina responded, this time connecting on a pair free throws and a Sumler three-pointer. The trey put the Catamounts ahead, 15-12, at 9:03.

With Western Carolina still holding a three-point lead at the 3:24 mark, the Flames closed out the period with a 10-0 run to carry a seven-point lead into the locker room. Speaks highlighted the surge with four points, including a thunderous fast break jam, ultimately putting Liberty up, 29-22, at halftime.

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Liberty Bowl Iowa State (6-6) vs. Tulsa (10-3) Dec. 31, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

About the Cyclones: Iowa State started the season 4-1, but lost five of its final seven to stumble into bowl eligibility. The Cyclones are led by freshman quarterback Sam Richardson, who became the starter after leading Iowa State to a 53-21 victory against Kansas. That win got the Cyclones bowl eligible, but then they lost their season finale to West Virginia. Iowa State doesnt really do anything exceptionally well on offense and it will probably struggle on defense without All-Big 12 linebacker Jake Knott, who is recovering from shoulder surgery.

About the Golden Hurricane: Tulsa has come a long way since these teams met in the season opener and have been especially good down the stretch. The Golden Hurricane are coming off a Conference USA title game win over Central Florida and have to be looking for revenge after blowing a lead the first time these two teams met. Quarterback Cody Green has thrown nine touchdowns in his last four games, but the workhorses for the Golden Hurricane have been the running backs. Alex Singleton, who has a school-record 41 career touchdowns, Trey Watts and Ja'Terian Douglas each have at least 700 yards this season, which makes them one of the most versatile running games in the country.

(USA Today Sports Images)Key number: 240.2 The Golden Hurricane has the 11th-best rushing game in the country averaging 240.2 yards per game.

The breakdown: This game is a rematch of both teams season opener. In that game, Iowa State handled Tulsa 38-23, but the two teams have gone in very different directions since. Tulsa has thrived while Iowa State has stumbled and the Golden Hurricane will be out to exact what ended up being the worst loss of the season. This game will be all about Tulsas running game, which hasnt been stopped by many teams so far this season. In the first meeting, Green had 49 attempts, just 198 yards and two interceptions, so look for them to emphasize the ground game Monday.

Predictions Frank Schwab: Tulsa 28, Iowa State 24 Iowa State beat Tulsa on Sept. 1, but Tulsa is a better team now. Meanwhile, Iowa State is 6-6 and its only win since October came against Kansas. Tulsa will pull out a late win.

Graham Watson: Tulsa 35, Iowa State 21 Tulsas offense is a lot better since the first time these two teams met and it will be eager to show it. The running game should find a lot of success against a beat up defense and this game will probably get out of hand early.

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What could be more patriotic than an upended bronze bell filled with reasonably-priced auto parts?

The 2012 Liberty Bowl is just hours away. Were sure you have so many questions. Were here to help. (For an Xs and Os breakdown, click through to Zac Ellis game preview.)

Whats all this, then?This heres the Liberty Bowl. Its logo is the Liberty Bell. The game is played in Memphis. Why is the logo not a pyramid? The Liberty Bowl originated in Philadelphia, and continues to honor its roots with a bell-shaped trophy and the Spirit of 1776 Award.

Where will this game be played? Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, also home to the Memphis Tigers and, for one glorious season, the XFLs Memphis Maniax. And some other teams. None with a name like Maniax.

When is it on television? Coverage begins at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN, with Mark Jones and Brock Huard in the booth and Jessica Mendoza on the sidelines.

Whom does it feature? Current tie-ins are Conference USA and SEC.

What about this year?In the interest of cozying up to the Big 12, bowl organizers selected 6-6 Iowa State to face 10-3 Tulsa. THAT IS A PRETTY DIFFERENT RECORD THIS IS GONNA BE A BLOWOUT. Check the regular-season schedule, dear reader: The Cyclones and Golden Hurricane met in Ames in Week 1, and Tulsa pulled the upset. ALL WEATHER MASCOTS BOWL WOOOOOOO. Thats probably a better sentiment.

Does the bowl have a social media presence? There is a Twitter account that seems to prefer Facebook:

What wacky activities will be on offer during bowl week? This being Memphis, there is naturally a rib-eating contest to be endured.

Whats the pick? Stewart Mandel: Redshirt freshman quarterback Sam Richardson took over the Cyclones job in their 11th game, and he has been impressive to date (187 rushing yards, 62.1 completion percentage, seven touchdowns, no interceptions). Iowa State will need him to be sharp to make up for an injury-depleted defense that is unlikely to hold Tulsas attack (35 points per game) to the 23 points it did in their Sept. 1 clash.

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TORONTO , Dec. 31, 2012 /CNW/ - Liberty Mines Inc. (LBE:TSX) ("Liberty" or the "Company") today announced that it has reached an agreement to extend the maturity date to March 14, 2014 for two separate loan and restructuring agreements previously signed with Jien International Investment Ltd.

"We are very pleased with Jien's continued support and commitment to Liberty," said Chris Stewart , President and CEO of Liberty Mines. "Extending the terms of our financing agreements is an important step towards ensuring our long-term viability, particularly with the recovery of nickel prices expected in the near term."

The loan agreement was originally signed on June 30, 2011 , and provided Liberty a fully-drawn term loan of C$28,914,849.06 and a fully-drawn revolving loan in the principal amount of C$20,000,000. Its original maturity date was December 31, 2012 .

The restructuring agreement, which was dated September 7, 2012 , included provisions for restructuring of further advances to the Company from Jien International Investment Ltd. during 2012. The restructuring agreement also included a C$5,000,000 credit facility, of which C$1,000,000 has been extended to Liberty to date and which expires on December 31, 2012 .

The above transactions are subject to the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

For additional information on the Company's outstanding debt obligations, please see its Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 which are available at http://www.sedar.com.

Jien International Investment Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jilin Jien Nickel Industry Co., an integrated nonferrous metals enterprise principally involved in the production and sale of nickel sulfate, nickel matte, electrolytic nickel, nickel hydroxide, nickel chloride, copper sulfate, copper concentrate and sulfuric acid. Combined, Jien International Investment and Jilin Jien Nickel Industry Co. own approximately 60 percent of Liberty's total number of outstanding shares.

About Liberty Mines Inc. Liberty Mines Inc. is a mid-tier producer of nickel and is focused on the exploration, development and production of nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group metals from its properties in Ontario, Canada . It owns and operates the only nickel concentrator in the Shaw Dome, a prospective nickel belt region near Timmins, Ontario. With a new management team in place, Liberty is focused on growth initiatives not only through a more aggressive exploration program on its current properties but also through potential acquisition or partnership opportunities beyond its core Timmins area projects.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. This News Release includes certain "forward looking statements". All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, without limitation, statements regarding future plans and objectives of Liberty, are forward looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Liberty's expectations are: exploration risks; commodity prices; regulatory approvals; receipt of mining permits and leases; and assumed startup and operating costs detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by Liberty with securities regulators. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any such statement or reflect new information or the occurrence of future events or circumstances, except where required by securities regulations. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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What could be more patriotic than an upended bronze bell filled with reasonably-priced auto parts?

The 2012 Liberty Bowl is just hours away. Were sure you have so many questions. Were here to help. (For an Xs and Os breakdown, click through to Zac Ellis game preview.)

Whats all this, then?This heres the Liberty Bowl. Its logo is the Liberty Bell. The game is played in Memphis. Why is the logo not a pyramid? The Liberty Bowl originated in Philadelphia, and continues to honor its roots with a bell-shaped trophy and the Spirit of 1776 Award.

Where will this game be played? Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, also home to the Memphis Tigers and, for one glorious season, the XFLs Memphis Maniax. And some other teams. None with a name like Maniax.

When is it on television? Coverage begins at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN, with Mark Jones and Brock Huard in the booth and Jessica Mendoza on the sidelines.

Whom does it feature? Current tie-ins are Conference USA and SEC.

What about this year?In the interest of cozying up to the Big 12, bowl organizers selected 6-6 Iowa State to face 10-3 Tulsa. THAT IS A PRETTY DIFFERENT RECORD THIS IS GONNA BE A BLOWOUT. Check the regular-season schedule, dear reader: The Cyclones and Golden Hurricane met in Ames in Week 1, and Tulsa pulled the upset. ALL WEATHER MASCOTS BOWL WOOOOOOO. Thats probably a better sentiment.

Does the bowl have a social media presence? There is a Twitter account that seems to prefer Facebook:

What wacky activities will be on offer during bowl week? This being Memphis, there is naturally a rib-eating contest to be endured.

Whats the pick? Stewart Mandel: Redshirt freshman quarterback Sam Richardson took over the Cyclones job in their 11th game, and he has been impressive to date (187 rushing yards, 62.1 completion percentage, seven touchdowns, no interceptions). Iowa State will need him to be sharp to make up for an injury-depleted defense that is unlikely to hold Tulsas attack (35 points per game) to the 23 points it did in their Sept. 1 clash.

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Tulsa vs. Iowa State: 2012 Liberty Bowl facts