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Second-Half Rally Lifts Liberty Past Sparks

NEWARK, N.J. -- Cappie Pondexter had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Plenette Pierson scored 17 points, and the New York Liberty rallied to beat the Sparks, 73-71, on Sunday.

Essence Carson scored 14 points, including 11 during a 21-3 run in the third quarter that gave the Liberty (12-17) the lead after it trailed by 14 points in the second half.

Kristi Toliver scored 17 points, Candace Parker had 14 points and 15 rebounds, and rookie Nneka Ogwumike had 13 points for the Sparks (20-10), who remained two games ahead of San Antonio for second place in the West. The Silver Stars lost, 81-62, to Minnesota earlier Sunday.

New York's win, coupled with Chicago's 82-77 loss at Connecticut, moved the Liberty half a game ahead of the Sky for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Carson's three-pointer tied the score at 70-70 with 48 seconds left, and Pondexter made two free throws 26 seconds later to put the Liberty ahead, 72-70.

Ebony Hoffman made one of two free throws for the Sparks to make it 72-71 with 15 seconds left. On the ensuing inbounds play, the Sparks double-teamed Pondexter and tied her up when she received the pass near half court, forcing a jump ball between her and the Sparks' DeLisha Milton-Jones.

The Sparks grabbed the tipped ball and called time out. Toliver then missed a three-point shot with about five seconds left; Pondexter corralled the loose ball, was fouled and made one of two from the line. Parker got the ball and when she dribbled, it was knocked away by Pondexter as time expired. After a lengthy video review, the officials ruled there was no time remaining when the ball went out of bounds.

After trailing by 15 in the second quarter, New York cut the deficit to 48-36 at halftime.

Then Ogwumike made one of two free throws and scored a three-point play to give the Sparks their biggest lead of the second half at 52-38 with about 8 1/2 minutes remaining in the third quarter.

The Liberty then went on its big run to take a four-point lead into the fourth, with Carson's jumper with 1:38 left in the period tying the score at 55-55 and her go-ahead basket 53 seconds later giving New York its first lead of the game.

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Cappie Pondexter had 21 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, Plenette Pierson scored 17 points, and the New York Liberty rallied to beat the Sparks 73-71 Sunday.

Essence Carson scored 14 points, including 11 during a 21-3 run in the third quarter that gave the Liberty (12-17) the lead after they trailed by 14 points. New York also trailed by 15 points in the first half.

''We fought hard,'' said Pondexter, who also had eight assists. ''At one point we were down almost 16 points. I told the guys at halftime that if we fight back and be victorious, it's going to feel even better than (just) winning.''

Coupled with Chicago's 82-77 loss at Connecticut, New York moved a half-game ahead of Chicago for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Liberty have five games remaining - at home against Washington on Wednesday, followed by road games against the Mystics, San Antonio and Tulsa, and a home date against the Shock in the season finale on Sept. 22.

''We've got to play like we have to win every game,'' Liberty coach John Whisenant said. ''If we get into the playoffs with a three-game series and we play as hard as we did tonight, there won't be anybody more athletically gifted like we played tonight.''

Kristi Toliver scored 17 points, Candace Parker had 14 points and 15 rebounds, and rookie Nneka Ogwumike added 13 points for the Sparks (20-10). Los Angeles, which has lost four of its last five, remained two games ahead of San Antonio for second place in the West. The Silver Stars lost 81-62 to Minnesota earler Sunday.

''We have plenty of stuff to move forward with in terms of just trying to be the best playoff team we can be,'' Sparks coach Carol Ross said. ''We still have more business to take care of before we get to the fun stuff.''

Carson's 3-pointer tied the score at 70-all with 48 seconds remaining, and Pondexter made two free throws about 26 seconds later to put the Liberty ahead.

Ebony Hoffman made 1 of 2 free throws for Los Angeles with 15 seconds remaining. On the ensuing inbounds play, the Sparks double-teamed Pondexter and tied her up when she received the pass near half-court, forcing a jump ball between her and the Sparks' DeLisha Milton-Jones.

The Sparks grabbed the tipped ball and called timeout. Toliver then missed a 3 with about 5 seconds remaining, Pondexter corralled the loose ball, was fouled and made 1 of 2 from the line. She missed the second free throw, Parker got the ball and when she dribbled it was knocked away by Pondexter as time expired. After a lengthy video review, the officials ruled there was no time remaining when the ball went out of bounds.

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C.T. "Rusty" Hight, known for his wide-ranging talents in roles ranging from a Liberty County jurist to a master gardener, died Wednesday. He was 65.

Hight learned he had a "small speck of cancer" five weeks before it took over his body, said his sister, Nelda Zbranek.

But she and others who knew him will never forget how he prayed for "God to help him do the right thing" each time he put on his black robe to serve as the 75th state district judge from 2002 to 2010.

And he didn't mind trading that robe for an apron. He loved to cook up a pot of his award-winning jelly made with the tart juice from marble-sized mayhaws, a native fruit found in East Texas swamps.

He would spend hours collecting just the right mayhaws to simmer over the stove in a rustic cabin in his backyard in Dayton.

Over the last two decades, his jelly was often pronounced the blue ribbon winner at the annual Mayhaw Festival in Daisetta.

His gardening skills were also apparent in the bountiful supply of vegetables he grew in his backyard, some so large that they looked like they could set a world record.

He also served many years as a Dayton school trustee.

One of his proudest moments came when he was able to hand a diploma to his daughter, Laura, who was still recovering after emerging from a 4-month coma.

She had been badly injured in a car accident that claimed the life of a school friend two years earlier. Medical personnel had not expected her to live.

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Liberty Global Inc. ( LBTYA ), a leading cable MSO of Europe and Latin America, launches an innovative digital TV network, called "Horizon TV". This digital TV platform will enable customers to view and share all of their favorite content across the TV, laptop, tablet and smartphone. Initially this service will be available in the Netherlands and then in Switzerland, Germany, and Ireland within the next 3-6 months.

With Horizon TV, customers can share TV showing in multiple screens such as computers, and Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) developed iPhones and iPads. Horizon TV also features an in-build application store for YouTube, Wikipedia and Facebook. In the second quarter, the company added 244,000 digital video subscribers. At the end of the reported quarter of 2012, Liberty Global had 8.6 million digital cable subscribers with a penetration rate of 49%.

Horizon TV gateway also offers triple-play services of video, Internet, and wireless voice. It uses Intel Corp. 's ( INTC ) Atom chipset as processor. At the end of the previous quarter, Liberty Global had 5.6269 million triple-play clients, up 3.5% year over year. In the coming years, we believe Liberty Global's revenue will continue to benefit from a 'triple play' of video, broadband, and telephone, as it signs up more "bundled" customers in Europe and Latin America.

Deployment of high-speed DOCSIS 3.0 network has significantly helped Liberty Global to differentiate its offerings in the industry. Management has devised a plan to deploy EuroDOCSIS 3.0 in the range of 80%-90% of all UPC broadband divisions in Western, Central, and Eastern Europe.

The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.

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Liberty Global Unveils Horizon TV - Analyst Blog

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

IBC 7-11 Sept, 2012-- NDS, now part of Cisco, is proud to announce the deployment of its solutions as part of the Liberty Global Horizon platform, initially deployed by Liberty Globals cable operation UPC in the Netherlands.

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Balan Nair, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Liberty Global: We are delighted to be announcing the launch of the Horizon platform. Over the course of this project we have worked with some outstanding partners to achieve an industry first, and through the provision of the key technologies and solutions for Horizon, NDS have been instrumental in enabling us to provide such an exceptional user experience for our subscribers. He added, We look forward to NDS continued support as we take our service to the next level.

Yves Padrines, Vice President and General Manager EMEA, NDS, now part of Cisco: The Horizon platform has catalysed industry development of next generation technologies, and as the first deployment of its kind, we are extremely excited to be a part of this innovative initiative. He added, We look forward to continuing to support Liberty Global as it revolutionises the way millions of people enjoy content.

About NDS

NDS, now part of Cisco, creates the technologies and applications that enable pay-TV operators to securely deliver digital content to TV STBs (set-top boxes), DVRs (digital video recorders), PCs, mobiles and other multimedia devices. Over 90 of the worlds leading pay-TV platforms rely on NDS solutions to protect and enhance their business.

NDS VideoGuard is the worlds market-leading content and service protection solution, deployed in 133 million pay-TV households. VideoGuard conditional access (CA) and digital rights management (DRM) technologies safeguard pay-TV service revenues exceeding $50 billion. NDS middleware, which enables a host of advanced services for subscribers, has been deployed on 226 million devices. NDS DVR technology, centred around XTV, is a leader in the global industry with 49 million units deployed. (Deployment figures as of 30th April 2012).

Headquartered in the UK, with over 5000 employees, NDS remains committed to investing in technology and development with over 75% of its employees dedicated to pioneering work at development centres in France, India, Israel, Korea, UK and US.

NDS is now part of Cisco. See http://www.cisco.com/go/nds for more information.

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Liberty Global Deploys Revolutionary Horizon Platform with Enabling Technologies From NDS

TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (Liberty Star or the Company)(LBSR: OTCQB) is pleased to announce that scout drilling on Target 1 (of 12), Hole #1 reached and exceeded its planned depth of 1650 feet (August 28th, NR 137). The drill hole bottomed at 1696 feet and was capped so that it could undergo further drilling next spring. 166 core boxes containing 5 core samples each (10 feet) were collected and samples from the split core are being prepared for shipment to the MEG sample prep lab near Reno, NV, and then on to the ALS Group certified assay facility in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Readings from an XRF analyzer and high definition photographs as well as other technical measurement data gatherers are being transmitted to the Companys Tucson headquarters where they will be analyzed.

Further drilling this season was ended due to oncoming winter conditions including very high winds (gusting to 131 MPH) and heavy rain combined with low to zero visibility occurring in both the Lake Iliamna region and Port Alsworth, making fixed wing aircraft or helicopter transportation impossible. Scout drilling will begin again on additional targets in May 2013.

Comments James A. Briscoe, Liberty Stars CEO and Chief Geologist: This initial drilling program fulfilled several of our goals: First, to establish a camp we can continue to work from for many years, second, to re-establish our prominence in the local community, third, to fulfill Alaska State Mining Claim assessment work requirements, and lastly, to start scout drilling that I believe will lead to the eventual discovery of a porphyry copper and gold mineral body.

James A. Briscoe James A. Briscoe, Professional Geologist, AZ CA CEO/Chief Geologist Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.

About Liberty Stars Big Chunk Super Project:

Liberty Star, through its wholly owned Alaska subsidiary, Big Chunk Corp., holds exclusive mineral exploration rights to 612 state mining claims in two blocks covering approximately 177 square miles in southwestern Alaska. The Big Chunk claims were initially staked in 2003 along the Big Chunk caldera, which is believed to host Northern Dynasty Minerals/Anglo Americans Pebble Project. Liberty Star has recently conducted exploratory drilling on specific targets for porphyry copper, gold, molybdenum (moly), silver and zinc. SRK Consulting submitted a NI 43-101 compliant technical report on the Big Chunk Super Project in 2010: available on Liberty Stars web site http://www.libertystaruranium.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include our drilling plans, that drilling will recommence in May 2013; that we can work from our camp for many years; that analysis will be completed and may lead to a copper and gold body discovery. Factors which may delay or prevent these forward-looking statements from being realized include: the failure of our exploration program to identify targets; we may not be able to raise sufficient funds to complete our intended exploration, keep our properties or carry on operations; we may be unable to continue exploration due to weather, logistical problems, labor or equipment problems or hazards even if funds are available. Despite encouraging data there may be no commercially exploitable mineralization on our properties. Readers should refer to the risk disclosures in the Companys recent 10-K and the Companys other periodic reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA), a leading cable MSO of Europe and Latin America, launches an innovative digital TV network, called Horizon TV. This digital TV platform will enable customers to view and share all of their favorite content across the TV, laptop, tablet and smartphone. Initially this service will be available in the Netherlands and then in Switzerland, Germany, and Ireland within the next 3-6 months.

With Horizon TV, customers can share TV showing in multiple screens such as computers, and Apple Inc. (AAPL) developed iPhones and iPads. Horizon TV also features an in-build application store for YouTube, Wikipedia and Facebook. In the second quarter, the company added 244,000 digital video subscribers. At the end of the reported quarter of 2012, Liberty Global had 8.6 million digital cable subscribers with a penetration rate of 49%.

Horizon TV gateway also offers triple-play services of video, Internet, and wireless voice. It uses Intel Corp.s (INTC) Atom chipset as processor. At the end of the previous quarter, Liberty Global had 5.6269 million triple-play clients, up 3.5% year over year. In the coming years, we believe Liberty Globals revenue will continue to benefit from a triple play of video, broadband, and telephone, as it signs up more bundled customers in Europe and Latin America.

Deployment of high-speed DOCSIS 3.0 network has significantly helped Liberty Global to differentiate its offerings in the industry. Management has devised a plan to deploy EuroDOCSIS 3.0 in the range of 80%-90% of all UPC broadband divisions in Western, Central, and Eastern Europe.

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Liberty Global Unveils Horizon TV

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

Liberty Global, Inc. (Liberty Global) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) today announces the launch of Horizon TV, a new family of media products that allow customers to view and share all of their favorite content across the TV, computer, tablet and smartphone. The Horizon TV platform is powered by a beautiful and engaging user interface that seamlessly navigates and recommends digital content from your cable, on demand libraries, personal devices, selected apps and online sources. The Horizon TV gateway also serves as a full triple-play box delivering not only video, but also the fastest internet and voice connections along with a wireless network for the home.

Horizon TV is now available from our Dutch cable operation, UPC Netherlands, and will be rolled out in Switzerland, Germany and Ireland over the next 3-6 months.

Mike Fries, Liberty Globals President and CEO said: This is what our customers have been waiting for. Finally, you can enjoy the best cable TV programming on all of your devices whenever and wherever you choose. Horizon TV brings the power of the internet and the most popular apps to your TV screen and allows you to connect, discover and be free.

Multiscreen and Home network

Horizon TV changes your tablet, smartphone or laptop into a television. An iPad can be used as a remote control or as an additional TV screen in the home. At the same time, customers can wirelessly stream personal content from their computers, tablets and smartphones onto their TV screens.

Personal Recommendations

Horizon TV makes personal recommendations and allows customers to search from a wide selection of programs currently being broadcast, previously broadcast or available via UPC on Demand.

Bring the Web to the TV

Whats more, Horizon TV features an app store where services like YouTube, Wikipedia and Facebook are contextually integrated into your TV viewing experience.

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TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (Liberty Star or the Company)(LBSR: OTCQB) announces that work completed on the Big Chunk Super Project (BCSP) north and south blocks will satisfy Alaska State requirements for the Annual Labor year September 1, 2011 to September 1, 2012 on Liberty Stars State Mining Claims.

Liberty Star will submit Affidavits of Annual Labor valued at USD $121,648.48 for the north block (184 claims) and USD $535,795.76 for the south block (428 claims). These sums exceed yearly requirements and the overage will carry over to next years requirements. The Company will file complete documentation for this assessment work within 90 days from September 1, as prescribed by the Alaska Department of Mines and Mineral Resources (ADMMR) regulations for Alaska State Mining Claims.

James A. Briscoe James A. Briscoe, Professional Geologist, AZ CA CEO/Chief Geologist Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.

About Liberty Stars Big Chunk Super Project:

Liberty Star, through its wholly owned Alaska subsidiary, Big Chunk Corp., holds exclusive mineral exploration rights to 612 state mining claims in two blocks covering approximately 177 square miles in southwestern Alaska. The Big Chunk claims were initially staked in 2003 along the Big Chunk caldera, which is believed to host Northern Dynasty Minerals/Anglo Americans Pebble Project. Liberty Star has recently conducted exploratory drilling on specific targets for porphyry copper, gold, molybdenum (moly), silver and zinc. SRK Consulting submitted a NI 43-101 compliant technical report on the Big Chunk Super Project in 2010: available on Liberty Stars web site http://www.libertystaruranium.com/.

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Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (Liberty Star or the Company)(LBSR: OTCQB) is pleased to announce Pete OHeeron of Houston, Texas has joined the Liberty Star Board of Directors. Mr. OHeeron is a significantly large and longtime LBSR shareholder and was instrumental in forging a relationship between Liberty Star and Northern Dynasty Minerals, resulting in a strategic partnership and the resurgence of Liberty Star in the southwestern Alaska mining region. Mr. Charles D. Vollmer has resigned as Director to pursue his Jobenomics Movement full time. If the opportunity presents itself, Liberty Star will team with Mr. Vollmers Jobenomics on future projects.

About Mr. OHeeron:

Mr. OHeeron leads an operationalinvestmentgroup which identifies early stage opportunities in the medical field with strong intellectual property positions. Through his 20+ years of medical product development experience, Mr. OHeeron brings together the resources from strategic disciplines necessary to commercialize unique technologies. Prior to founding Advanced Medical Technologies LLC, Mr. OHeeron founded NeoSurg Technologies, Inc. to develop a minimally invasive access system. As a result of his efforts, NeoSurg Technologies was successful in developing the T2000 Minimally Invasive Access System, the world leader in reposable surgical instrumentation. Mr. OHeeron completed the sale of NeoSurg Technologies to CooperSurgical in 2005. Mr. OHeeron graduated from Texas StateUniversitywith a BS in Healthcare Administration and a minor in Business Administration. He received his Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston. Mr. OHeeron currently holds 5 patents and has 4 patents pending.

Jim Briscoe, Liberty Star CEO and Chief Geologist, comments, Petes business acumen and natural ability connecting with people will definitely stimulate our growth potential. Even before becoming a Liberty Star Director, Petes support benefitted us materially. I have found there to be a real similarity between the scientific methodology of practicing medicine and exploration geology and I especially appreciate Petes achievements in the field of medical technology; he understands what we do as mineral explorers. Pete is a very energetic entrepreneur who will introduce Liberty Star to investors that are attracted to our commitment to using cutting-edge technology in mineral exploration.

James A. Briscoe James A. Briscoe, Professional Geologist, AZ CA CEO/Chief Geologist Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.

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UpdatedSep 5, 2012 10:45 PM ET

New York jumped out to a big lead and coasted to a needed win against the injury-plagued Phoenix Mercury. The Liberty were also able to rest their starters and give the reserves some valuable playing time.

Plenette Pierson scored 17 points on 8-for-13 shooting to lead New York's balanced offense and the Liberty beat the Mercury 87-59 Wednesday night.

Kara Braxton and Alex Montgomery added 12 points each, Nicole Powell had 11 and Cappie Pondexter 10 to help New York (11-16) move a half-game ahead of Chicago for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Liberty host the Sky on Friday night.

''We talked about Phoenix is out of the race, so two things could happen,'' New York coach John Whisenant said. ''We could let them go out and play loose ... or we could attack them defensively early and try to get them down, and that's what we did. I thought our players maintained their intensity pretty much throughout.''

The Liberty got off to a fast start and led 21-5 less than 6 minutes into the game. After Phoenix cut the deficit to 10 by the end of the first quarter, New York took control with a 10-0 run that doubled the lead to 33-13 less than 3 minutes into the second. The lead was 22 at halftime and swelled to 32 in the third.

New York finished shooting 47 percent (36 for 76) from the field, including 9 for 22 (41 percent) from 3-point range. The Liberty outrebounded the Mercury 40-34 and finished with a season-high 27 assists - led by Pondexter's eight.

The Liberty have won two of three on their six-game homestand. After facing Chicago, they host Los Angeles on Sunday and Washington next Wednesday. The Liberty then have three road games before finishing at home against Tulsa on Sept. 22.

''We're trying to make a playoff push and our focus right now is to win the home games that are coming up, Pondexter said. ''We did a great job tonight. We came out in the game, everyone had an opportunity to play and everyone scored. It was a great team effort.''

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York jumped out to a big lead and coasted to a needed win against the injury-plagued Phoenix Mercury. The Liberty were also able to rest their starters and give the reserves some valuable playing time.

Plenette Pierson scored 17 points on 8-for-13 shooting to lead New York's balanced offense and the Liberty beat the Mercury 87-59 Wednesday night.

Kara Braxton and Alex Montgomery added 12 points each, Nicole Powell had 11 and Cappie Pondexter 10 to help New York (11-16) move a half-game ahead of Chicago for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Liberty host the Sky on Friday night.

''We talked about Phoenix is out of the race, so two things could happen,'' New York coach John Whisenant said. ''We could let them go out and play loose ... or we could attack them defensively early and try to get them down, and that's what we did. I thought our players maintained their intensity pretty much throughout.''

The Liberty got off to a fast start and led 21-5 less than 6 minutes into the game. After Phoenix cut the deficit to 10 by the end of the first quarter, New York took control with a 10-0 run that doubled the lead to 33-13 less than 3 minutes into the second. The lead was 22 at halftime and swelled to 32 in the third.

New York finished shooting 47 percent (36 for 76) from the field, including 9 for 22 (41 percent) from 3-point range. The Liberty outrebounded the Mercury 40-34 and finished with a season-high 27 assists - led by Pondexter's eight.

The Liberty have won two of three on their six-game homestand. After facing Chicago, they host Los Angeles on Sunday and Washington next Wednesday. The Liberty then have three road games before finishing at home against Tulsa on Sept. 22.

''We're trying to make a playoff push and our focus right now is to win the home games that are coming up, Pondexter said. ''We did a great job tonight. We came out in the game, everyone had an opportunity to play and everyone scored. It was a great team effort.''

DeWanna Bonner scored 20 points for the Mercury (6-20), who fell into a tie with the Shock for last place in the West. Diana Taurasi and Alexis Hornbuckle added 10 points each.

''We're going to have to do a better job on every side of the basketball,'' Taurasi said. ''If you have bad possessions, you try to get back on defense. If defensively you don't get rebounds, it's hard to get a good offense going. It's a combination of things so hopefully we do a better job of that.''

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by Srianthi Perera - Sept. 5, 2012 10:26 PM The Republic | azcentral.com

The restrooms at the bustling Liberty Market in Gilbert's Heritage District are candidates in another kind of national election as they vie with nine others across the country for the title of best restroom in the U.S.

People can vote for Arizona's only entry in the 2012 Cintas' America's Best Restroom Contest until Oct. 26.

Liberty Market restrooms | Best bathrooms in Valley

"I think it's a tiny thing for the state of Arizona. But it would be a nice thing if we won," said Gilbert restaurateur and entrepreneur Joe Johnston, one of four partners of the restaurant.

Once a grocery store that played a major role in the town when Gilbert was called "the alfalfa-hay shipping capital of the United States," the Liberty Market is now an urban bistro that blends retro with modern. Its espresso bar, dessert case with multilayered cream cakes, pizza oven and full kitchen draw the crowds. Liberty Market is open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.

The five restroom stalls -- four of them unisex -- also see a lot of traffic, but they remain very clean.

"We clean them very, very frequently," Johnston said. "They were designed first of all to be very clean and maintainable."

Johnston, his partners and his older son James each got a crack at designing the stalls with their own creativity.

Johnston's design incorporates his love of Vespa scooters and the native Italian lifestyle they represent. There's a Vespa tire on the wall and behind the door is a photoshopped picture of his wife, Cindy, and his son riding a Vespa on a street in Italy.

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The Liberty jumped out to a big lead and coasted to a needed win against the injury-plagued Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night. The Liberty were also able to rest their starters and give the reserves some valuable playing time.

Plenette Pierson scored 17 points on 8-for-13 shooting to lead a balanced attack as the Liberty beat the Mercury 87-59.

Kara Braxton and Alex Montgomery added 12 points each, Nicole Powell had 11 and Cappie Pondexter 10 to help the Liberty (11-16) move a half-game ahead of Chicago for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Liberty play host to the Sky on Friday night.

We talked about Phoenix is out of the race, so two things could happen, Liberty coach John Whisenant said. We could let them go out and play loose ... or we could attack them defensively early and try to get them down, and thats what we did. I thought our players maintained their intensity pretty much throughout.

The Liberty got off to a fast start and led 21-5 less than six minutes into the game. After Phoenix cut the deficit to 10 by the end of the first quarter, the Liberty took control with a 10-0 run that doubled the lead to 33-13 less than three minutes into the second. The lead was 22 at halftime and swelled to 32 in the third.

The Liberty finished shooting 47 percent (36 for 76) from the field, including 9 for 22 (41 percent) from 3-point range. The Liberty outrebounded the Mercury 40-34 and finished with a season-high 27 assists led by Pondexters eight.

The Liberty have won two of three on their six-game homestand. After facing Chicago, they play host to Los Angeles on Sunday and Washington next Wednesday. The Liberty then have three road games before finishing at home against Tulsa on Sept. 22.

Were trying to make a playoff push and our focus right now is to win the home games that are coming up, Pondexter said. We did a great job tonight. We came out in the game, everyone had an opportunity to play and everyone scored. It was a great team effort.

DeWanna Bonner scored 20 points for the Mercury (6-20), who fell into a tie with the Shock for last place in the West. Diana Taurasi and Alexis Hornbuckle added 10 points each.

Were going to have to do a better job on every side of the basketball, Taurasi said. If you have bad possessions, you try to get back on defense. If defensively you dont get rebounds, its hard to get a good offense going. Its a combination of things so hopefully we do a better job of that.

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

Liberty Interactive Corporation (Nasdaq: LINTA, LINTB, LVNTA, LVNTB) announced that Greg Maffei, President and CEO of Liberty Interactive Corporation, will be presenting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Wednesday, September 12th at 4:00 p.m., Pacific Time at The Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, CA. During his presentation, Mr. Maffei may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook.

The presentation will be broadcast live via the Internet. All interested persons should visit the Liberty Interactive Corporation website at http://www.libertyinteractive.com/events to register for the webcast. An archive of the webcast will also be available on this website for 30 days.

About Liberty Interactive Corporation

Liberty Interactive Corporation operates and owns interests in a broad range of digital commerce businesses. Those interests are currently attributed to two tracking stock groups: Liberty Interactive Group and Liberty Ventures Group. The Liberty Interactive Group (Nasdaq: LINTA, LINTB) is primarily focused on digital commerce and consists of Liberty Interactive Corporations subsidiaries Backcountry.com, Bodybuilding.com, Celebrate Interactive (including Evite and Liberty Advertising), CommerceHub, MotoSport, Provide Commerce, QVC, Right Start, and Liberty Interactive Corporations interests in HSN and Lockerz. The Liberty Ventures Group (Nasdaq: LVNTA, LVNTB) consists of Liberty Interactive Corporations non-consolidated assets, including interests in AOL, Expedia, Interval Leisure Group, Time Warner, Time Warner Cable, Tree.com (Lending Tree), TripAdvisor and various green energy investments.

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Some quick hitters from todays Liberty football press conference:

* As was noted Monday, Liberty coach Turner Gill is not with the team this week as he mourns the death of his mother with family in Texas. Gill will return to Lynchburg in time for Saturdays game against Norfolk State. Carl Torbush, Libertys assistant head coach, handled the Tuesday presser and will take care of any other media obligations this week.

Though Gill will be missed, his absence wont have a huge affect on the Flames game prep for the Spartans, Torbush said.

Itll go on business as usual when we get out on the field, Torbush said. Weve got a practice schedule. We know exactly where to be. During practice, its not that big a deal. I think its the camaraderie, the leadership that Turner brings dealing with the issues you deal with as a head football coach. But like I said, well be fine during practice.

* Liberty linebacker Nick Sigmon, who took a full-speed knee to the ear hole in the second quarter of Saturdays loss at Wake Forest, will be game-time decision for Saturdays game. Sigmon desperately wanted back into the game Saturday but the training staff said no. Concussion symptoms often arent immediately evident after taking a hit like that. Sometimes, its two or three days before the symptoms truly show. Im not saying thats the case with Sigmon; players have Monday off, so the coaches werent sure of his status as of noon Tuesday.

If Sigmon cant go, the Flames will go with a mix of Marques Jenkins and Scott Hyland at the Mike against Norfolk State. Jenkins came in and played extremely well in Sigmons place at Wake Forest, intercepting a pass and making three tackles. Hes preparing for Saturdays game as if hell be the starter. Even if he doesnt start, Jenkins will still get plenty of playing time as the Flames like to roll six linebackers in and out of the game.

If youre one or two in a two-deep, you have to prepare like that, Jenkins said. Its way better to be in there prepared in what youre doing, compared to thinking youre not going to play too much. Its just better to be prepared well for every situation.

Jenkins bounced around at various linebacker spots since transferring to Liberty after a year at Ole Miss, where he was a member of the scout team. Jenkins had 22 career tackles in three seasons coming into the season.

* Defensive tackle Francis Bah is also dinged, Torbush said, and defensive coordinator Robert Wimberly said Bah has a leg injury that will be worth watching as the week progresses. If I had to bet, Id say Bah plays. That injury will be more about Bahs pain tolerance than a head injury like Sigmons.

* Under the previous coaching staff, the Flames took Sunday off and began the week with a Monday evening practice. Under Gill, the Flames meet on Sunday to break down the film of the previous days game. Torbush said the goal is to kill the game, before taking a day off so the players are fresh and ready to go for the next weeks game prep on Tuesday.

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LIBERTY TWP.

Theres new leadership at the Liberty Twp. Fire Department after three firefighters moved up the ladder to become lieutenants.

Fire Chief Paul Stumpf, along with township trustees and families, pinned on new badges during a promotional ceremony Sept. 4 for firefighter/paramedics Chad Canupp, Cathleen Marksteiner and Matthew Owen, all of Liberty Twp.

Stumpf said there are about 98 members on the fire department roster, and the latest promotions bring the number of lieutenants to nine.

Well have one (lieutenant) on each shift at each station, Stumpf said, a long-time goal of the fire department. So theres no question of leadership. They are responsible for that unit and make sure reports are completed in a timely fashion.

Along with the extra duties, the three new fire lieutenants will receive a 7.5 percent increase to their hourly wage from $22.77 to $24.48 per hour, according to the township.

The promotional process includes a written test, an assessment center evaluation by regional chief officers and an oral interview by a local committee, according to Stumpf.

The lieutenants have a combined 36 years of service to Liberty Twp., and all have been serving in the full-time capacity of firefighter/paramedic since 2005.

Canupp has helped develop the departments SWAT Medic Program, which places tactically-trained medics on calls with the Butler County SWAT Team, according to Liberty Twp. officials.

Canupp is a member of the Butler County Technical Rescue Team, and also responds to large-scale national disasters as part of the Ohio Task Force One Urban Search and Rescue Team.

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