Liberty Oilfield Services (NYSE:LBRT) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 35% over the last three months. Given that stock prices are usually aligned with a company's financial performance in the long-term, we decided to study its financial indicators more closely to see if they had a hand to play in the recent price move. In this article, we decided to focus on Liberty Oilfield Services' ROE.

Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors money. Put another way, it reveals the company's success at turning shareholder investments into profits.

View our latest analysis for Liberty Oilfield Services

Return on equity can be calculated by using the formula:

Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) Shareholders' Equity

So, based on the above formula, the ROE for Liberty Oilfield Services is:

5.6% = US$43m US$781m (Based on the trailing twelve months to March 2020).

The 'return' is the amount earned after tax over the last twelve months. So, this means that for every $1 of its shareholder's investments, the company generates a profit of $0.06.

So far, we've learned that ROE is a measure of a company's profitability. We now need to evaluate how much profit the company reinvests or "retains" for future growth which then gives us an idea about the growth potential of the company. Assuming everything else remains unchanged, the higher the ROE and profit retention, the higher the growth rate of a company compared to companies that don't necessarily bear these characteristics.

On the face of it, Liberty Oilfield Services' ROE is not much to talk about. A quick further study shows that the company's ROE doesn't compare favorably to the industry average of 7.2% either. In spite of this, Liberty Oilfield Services was able to grow its net income considerably, at a rate of 32% in the last five years. We reckon that there could be other factors at play here. For example, it is possible that the company's management has made some good strategic decisions, or that the company has a low payout ratio.

Next, on comparing Liberty Oilfield Services' net income growth with the industry, we found that the company's reported growth is similar to the industry average growth rate of 39% in the same period.

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Earnings growth is a huge factor in stock valuation. The investor should try to establish if the expected growth or decline in earnings, whichever the case may be, is priced in. This then helps them determine if the stock is placed for a bright or bleak future. Is LBRT fairly valued? This infographic on the company's intrinsic value has everything you need to know.

Liberty Oilfield Services has a really low three-year median payout ratio of 15%, meaning that it has the remaining 85% left over to reinvest into its business. So it seems like the management is reinvesting profits heavily to grow its business and this reflects in its earnings growth number.

In total, it does look like Liberty Oilfield Services has some positive aspects to its business. With a high rate of reinvestment, albeit at a low ROE, the company has managed to see a considerable growth in its earnings. That being so, the latest analyst forecasts show that the company will continue to see an expansion in its earnings. To know more about the latest analysts predictions for the company, check out this visualization of analyst forecasts for the company.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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NORTH LIBERTY The City of North Liberty is calling on its residents to mask up when in public.

During its meeting Tuesday night, the North Liberty City Council unanimously adopted a face mask resolution asking those in the city to wear face coverings while in public and to social distance. North Liberty businesses are also called upon to adopt mask policies.

Reducing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, is critical to our schools reopenings, our businesses recoveries and our communitys health, the city said in a news release announcing the measure. Face coverings keep transmission low, prevent our hospitals from being overwhelmed and protect our community members who are vulnerable.

Iowa City, Coralville and Johnson County have also called on citizens to wear masks in public. To date, only Iowa Citys mask mandate comes with a potential fine for non-compliance. However, Johnson County whose Board of Supervisors does not have the same authority as mayors is taking the steps to also enact a measure that would be punishable with fines.

North Liberty Communications Director Nick Bergus said the city was not interested in gaining compliance through punitive measures.

The goal is to encourage masks in our community to save lives, help businesses recover, help schools reopen and keep our community healthy, not to fine or arrest folks, Bergus said. This is about education, not enforcement.

The measure is effective immediately and asks that citizens wear a cloth mask or face shield in indoor public settings, when social distancing is not possible indoors or outdoors and when using public or shared transportation.

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A look at the shareholders of Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ:LBRD.K) can tell us which group is most powerful. Generally speaking, as a company grows, institutions will increase their ownership. Conversely, insiders often decrease their ownership over time. I generally like to see some degree of insider ownership, even if only a little. As Nassim Nicholas Taleb said, 'Dont tell me what you think, tell me what you have in your portfolio.

With a market capitalization of US$24b, Liberty Broadband is rather large. We'd expect to see institutional investors on the register. Companies of this size are usually well known to retail investors, too. Taking a look at our data on the ownership groups (below), it's seems that institutions own shares in the company. We can zoom in on the different ownership groups, to learn more about Liberty Broadband.

View our latest analysis for Liberty Broadband

Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices.

As you can see, institutional investors have a fair amount of stake in Liberty Broadband. This suggests some credibility amongst professional investors. But we can't rely on that fact alone, since institutions make bad investments sometimes, just like everyone does. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of Liberty Broadband, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.

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Institutional investors own over 50% of the company, so together than can probably strongly influence board decisions. We note that hedge funds don't have a meaningful investment in Liberty Broadband. Our data shows that The Vanguard Group, Inc. is the largest shareholder with 8.9% of shares outstanding. In comparison, the second and third largest shareholders hold about 4.1% and 3.9% of the stock. Additionally, the company's CEO Gregory Maffei directly holds 0.007892900000000001 of the total shares outstanding.

Our studies suggest that the top 25 shareholders collectively control less than half of the company's shares, meaning that the company's shares are widely disseminated and there is no dominant shareholder.

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While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. Quite a few analysts cover the stock, so you could look into forecast growth quite easily.

While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. Company management run the business, but the CEO will answer to the board, even if he or she is a member of it.

Most consider insider ownership a positive because it can indicate the board is well aligned with other shareholders. However, on some occasions too much power is concentrated within this group.

Shareholders would probably be interested to learn that insiders own shares in Liberty Broadband Corporation. It is a very large company, and board members collectively own US$1.2b worth of shares (at current prices). It is good to see this level of investment. You can check here to see if those insiders have been buying recently.

The general public holds a 27% stake in LBRD.K. While this size of ownership may not be enough to sway a policy decision in their favour, they can still make a collective impact on company policies.

It's always worth thinking about the different groups who own shares in a company. But to understand Liberty Broadband better, we need to consider many other factors. Consider risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Liberty Broadband you should know about.

If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future.

NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.

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This listing is brought to you by Irene Barnaby and Daniel Pelosi of Weichert Realtors. Want a listing featured? Email us, [emailprotected].

Its easy to forget you live in the city tucked away in this two-bedroom, two-bath condo near the waters edge in Downtown Jersey City. Located in the prestigious boutique building Liberty Terrace, Unit 205 is a rarely available residence overlooking a waterfront walking path, Morris Canal Park, and the Hudson River. Enjoy spectacular sunsets year-round from the south-facing covered terrace and a sparkling view of Lower Manhattan and the Colgate Clock just to the east.

Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the open layout with natural light and rich hardwood floors run throughout. The spacious living/dining area offers endless options and the covered outdoor terrace can be accessed both from the living area and the master bedroom.

The open kitchen is a modern sleek space with light wood cabinetry, black granite countertops, and a subway tile backsplash, as well as a full suite of top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. Next to the kitchen and unique to this special unit is a separate pantry with a built-in wet bar and pure magic for an entertainer.

Each generous bedroom overlooks the sunny south-facing terrace, the lush green spaces of Morris Canal Park and Liberty State Park, and the glimmering water of the Hudson River, offering a sublime scene of peace and quiet.

The master suite has a five-star hotel feel with three large closets, including a spacious walk-in, and a marble master bath complete with a deep soaking tub, large glass-enclosed shower, and a dual vanity.

In-unit laundry, additional on-site storage, and parking round out the perks.

Liberty Terrace is located at 25 Hudson Street and offers residents a sophisticated marble lobby attended 24/7 and an exercise room. And even though the boutique condominium feels removed from the hustle and bustle, the New York Waterway ferry to Manhattan from Paulus Hook is less than a five-minute walk away and Downtown Jersey City dining, shopping, and entertainment is just a short stroll.

Unit 205 is asking $1,249,000.

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For more information, please contact Irene Barnaby at [emailprotected] or Daniel Pelosi at [emailprotected].

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Campus gyms will operate at 75% capacity and venue spaces will be capped at 1,000 people in accordance with current state restrictions. Convocation, a thrice-weekly campus assembly, will be streamed online at the start of the semester.

Campus Community, a weekly worship event normally held in the 10,000-seat Vines Center, will take place over two services at Thomas Road Baptist Church to allow for social distancing. Face coverings are required during the start and end of the service but are not mandatory during the praise and worship portions.

Social distancing requirements, which call for at least six feet of separation between individuals in most places on campus, will be enforced by campus security personnel and other employees, the plan states.

Libertys draft plan also outlines certain triggers that would force the school to transition to online-only education or to shutter much of campus.

Among the criteria that would lead to a shutdown include a government order, a lack of available testing or a lack of space to quarantine sick students. Liberty plans to house quarantining students at a former university-owned hotel located a few miles north of campus.

According to the plan, if 5% of Libertys total on-campus population including students, staff and faculty test positive for COVID-19, the school will suspend in-person instruction in favor of online education. If 15% become infected, Liberty will close the campus and dismiss students. Students unable to return home will be allowed to remain in campus dorms.

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Indiana Fever Coach Marianne Stanley smiled when she saw her teams season schedule.

The first matchup is against the Washington Mystics, the defending W.N.B.A. champions and her old squad.

I dont know if that was by design by the league or what perhaps but yes, Im very familiar with Washington, obviously, but its exciting, Stanley said. I told our team, you know you only get to be a champion if you play the champion, and so the path for our growth and to the playoff and championship rounds is to play teams like Washington. What better way to start the season?

Stanley, a member of the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn., who had been a Mystics assistant coach since 2010, is now at the helm of a solid mix of proven veterans and young, promising talent.

But dont call it a rebuild. This team is looking to compete now.

They certainly have the pieces: Returning veterans, including Candice Dupree, Teaira McCowan and Victoria Vivians back after sitting out last season with an A.C.L. tear and a backcourt featuring Kelsey Mitchell, Erica Wheeler and Tiffany Mitchell. Also on tap is the 2020 No. 3 overall pick, Lauren Cox, and guard Julie Allemand.

But an uphill climb awaits: Their last winning season was 2015, they havent reached the postseason since 2016 and they finished last year ranked fourth in the East at 13-21.

Regardless, Stanley remains focused.

We want to establish a culture of winning and a culture of players playing hard and playing together. I would expect you will see us improve each time we go out there, she said. Thats what good teams do, what championship teams do.

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While it may not be enough for some shareholders, we think it is good to see the Liberty Global plc (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) share price up 20% in a single quarter. But that can't change the reality that over the longer term (five years), the returns have been really quite dismal. In fact, the share price has declined rather badly, down some 57% in that time. So is the recent increase sufficient to restore confidence in the stock? Not yet. But it could be that the fall was overdone.

View our latest analysis for Liberty Global

While markets are a powerful pricing mechanism, share prices reflect investor sentiment, not just underlying business performance. One imperfect but simple way to consider how the market perception of a company has shifted is to compare the change in the earnings per share (EPS) with the share price movement.

We know that Liberty Global has been profitable in the past. On the other hand, it reported a trailing twelve months loss, suggesting it isn't reliably profitable. Other metrics may better explain the share price move.

Arguably, the revenue drop of 12% a year for half a decade suggests that the company can't grow in the long term. That could explain the weak share price.

You can see below how earnings and revenue have changed over time (discover the exact values by clicking on the image).

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Liberty Global is well known by investors, and plenty of clever analysts have tried to predict the future profit levels. You can see what analysts are predicting for Liberty Global in this interactive graph of future profit estimates.

Investors should note that there's a difference between Liberty Global's total shareholder return (TSR) and its share price change, which we've covered above. The TSR is a return calculation that accounts for the value of cash dividends (assuming that any dividend received was reinvested) and the calculated value of any discounted capital raisings and spin-offs. Liberty Global hasn't been paying dividends, but its TSR of -51% exceeds its share price return of -57%, implying it has either spun-off a business, or raised capital at a discount; thereby providing additional value to shareholders.

Liberty Global shareholders are down 13% for the year, but the market itself is up 9.9%. Even the share prices of good stocks drop sometimes, but we want to see improvements in the fundamental metrics of a business, before getting too interested. Unfortunately, longer term shareholders are suffering worse, given the loss of 8.6% doled out over the last five years. We'd need to see some sustained improvements in the key metrics before we could muster much enthusiasm. You could get a better understanding of Liberty Global's growth by checking out this more detailed historical graph of earnings, revenue and cash flow.

Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of companies we expect will grow earnings.

Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on US exchanges.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) has seen some recent movement in the marketplace and its common shares finished trading at $18.13 yesterday. Traders are starting to take notice of BATRA as the common shares traded as high as $18.50 and as low as $17.65 in the prior trading day.

The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) average trading volume is 95.89K. However, in the prior trading day The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) exchanged 466,742 shares. The First support level on BATRA is $17.78 and the First upside resistance level on BATRA is $29.90. BATRA 50day moving average is $19.73 and BATRA 200 day moving average is $22.10.

The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) most recent performance has been specified by the recent movement in BATRA common shares. BATRA has performed -2.74% over the past month, BATRA has performed -10.60% over the past 3 months and BATRA has shown -37.22% over the past year. The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) has a 12 month range of $13.59 to $30.16. The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) is trading 33.41% from its 12 month low and -39.89% from its 12 month high. The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) is showing a 1.47% short float showing the quantity short in the float.

BATRA has 51.00M shares outstanding and 38.05M shares in the float. The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) presently has a market cap of $18.83B and income of 47.00M. The EPS next quarter for BATRA is -1.52 and projected EPS next year is 24.70%. The market cap of The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) at $18.83B represents how many Traders own shares of BATRA and is calculated off the last price ($18.13) of BATRA and the quantity of shares outstanding (51.00M) with The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA).

The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) has aggregate cash (mrq) of 321M, aggregate cash per share (mrq) of 6.27, aggregate debt of BATRA remains at 694M and aggregate debt/equity (mrq) is 162.53. . The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) operational cash flow (ttm) is 49M, BATRA leveraged free cash flow (ttm) is -15.12M.

BATRA is trading -3.82% below (bearish) its SMA20, -11.77% below (bearish) its SMA50 and -25.19% below (bearish) its SMA200.

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Outdoor dining space has never been more essential for a restaurants survival, so a new eatery and bar scheduled to grand open Wednesday, July 29 in Liberty Station has a leg up since more than half of its footprint is dedicated to patio service.

The Presley replaces Fireside by The Patio, one of the former properties owned by local businesswoman Gina Champion-Cain, who pleaded guilty yesterday to defrauding investors out of $400 million. Redesigned by Good Time Design, the hospitality group behind Moonshine Beach, Moonshine Flats, and The Blind Burro, the 3,400-square-foot restaurant features three bars and greenery-filled outdoor lounges that have been spaced with socially-distanced seating that includes several swing benches.

Named for Good Time Design CEO Tyler Hauters seven-year-old daughter, The Presley is geared to be a hangout for all ages, with plans to offer boozy Sunday brunch as well as live music. Executive chef Todd Nashs menu ranges from flatbreads, sandwiches, and salads to dishes such as everything-crusted seared ahi, mussels with linguica and lobster broth, and grilled pork prime rib flatbreads, sandwiches, and salads while drinks from John Amato include a Dole Whip mimosa, frozen gin fizz, and classic lava flow.

It will start off operating Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Baby steps. The New York Liberty put up a good fight, but didnt have enough firepower to keep up with the fully healed Seattle Storm on Saturday afternoon. The Storm won the game by 16 points.

The opponent tonight will be the Dallas Wings. Like the Liberty, Dallas missed the playoffs last year and feature a very young roster. They played a good game on Sunday against the Atlanta Dream, but couldnt get over the hump and lost by 10 points.

CBS Sports Network is the place to be. Tip off after 8 p.m. ET.

Kia Nurse suffered a scary looking injury during Saturdays game against the Storm. We later found out that she was diagnosed with a sprained ankle and is currently rehabbing. Shes listed as doubtful and will likely be out for a while. Jazmine Jones is probable with a right ankle sprain. Megan Walker is in Florida, but its not known if shell be making her debut as she continues to get back in the swing of things following a positive diagnosis for COVID-19.

Marina Mabrey missed Sunday's game with a quad injury. No word on her availability for this game.

With Nurse out of action, Leaonna Odom figures to take her place in the starting lineup. The rookie provided a nice spark of energy in a difficult spot and will be one of the teams seven rookies that well be keeping a close eye on. Shell be matched up against the number two pick in the Draft, Satou Sabally. Sabally had a quality pro debut on Sunday against the Dream and this season will be a great chance for her to fully expand on her skillset. At Swish Appeal, Eric Nemchock wrote about her game:

Theres a fluidity to her game that you simply dont see in many other players. Physically speaking, she has all the tools to become an elite scorer at the next level: length, quickness, athleticism.

Sabally is more than just a typical project player, though. As evidenced by the awards and honors shes earned while at Oregon, her game has evolved to a point where even on a loaded team shes considered one of the nations standout players.

Of course, her more famous teammate went first in the Draft. Well get to her in a few.

One game in, and we've got a good idea of how Walt Hopkins will run his team's offense. The Liberty attempted 28 threes on Saturday afternoon, but only knocked down six of them. It's a marked increase from their 19 attempts a game in 2019, and while their efficiency wasn't where you'd like it to be, the threes will naturally fall. At least thats the plan.

When you're as young as the Liberty are, having a vet like Layshia Clarendon will pay huge dividends. Clarendon was outstanding on Saturday, scoring 20 points but more importantly having the Liberty playing at a nice tempo. Having another player in the starting five like Clarendon that can run the show and drive to the basket will be crucial to New Yorks chances this year.

Can the second year be as good as the first? Following her finish as runner up in the 2019 Rookie of the Year race and third place finish in points per game, Ogunbowale is back and ready to pick up from where she left off. She

This year's Rookie of the Year contender, Sabrina Ionescu, will look to put together a good outing. Her debut against the Storm was a bit hit or miss as she had some issues dealing with Seattles aggressive trapping schemes. At the same time, she also made some impressive passes that her teammates didnt finish, which caused her overall numbers to look less than up to her standard. That said, putting together a respectable debut against the leagues best team is nothing to sneeze at and Ionescu figures to excel tonight.

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The Presley has more than 2,000 square-feet of patio space at Liberty Station. COURTESY PHOTO

New restaurants like The Presley and others are opening throughout Liberty Station.

Named for his young daughter, Ty Hauter, owner of The Presley and CEO of Good Time Design, just had a soft opening for his cutting-edge outdoor restaurant offering al fresco dining. The new establishment inhabits the former Fireside by the Patio in the Arts District.

With more than 2,000 square feet of patio space showcasing abundant greenery, swinging benches, and pup-friendly seating, the new eatery will be a community-driven hub for family outings, happy hour hangouts and weekend brunching.

We wanted to put a spin on it, create something that would hold up over time, and maintain a higher-level for doing business, that was our first goal, said Hauter. We wanted to create a laid-back place, with reasonable pricing, a place for people to come to, or to host special events, where families can bring their kids and have a good time. Weve had a lot of success with that before, and were hoping to do the same at The Presley.

Good Time Design is the hospitality and entertainment group behind The Blind Burro, Moonshine Flats, and Moonshine Beach. Now with The Presley, Good Time adds a family-friendly addition to their group of social haunts and music venues. Future plans for The Presley, which opened July 22, call for integrating live music and DJs into its entertainment mix.

The Presleys menu, from Good Time Designs corporate chef Todd Nash, will range from salads and shared plates to flatbreads and sandwiches while the cocktails, created by Moonshine Flats Jack Washwell, will include drinks like a Dole Whip Mimosa and Lavender Gin Slushy.

Hauter talked about some of his restaurants other attractions and selling points.

We wanted to bring a relaxing environment that was a little more homespun with group swings outside, and some different areas of couches, where people could feel like theyre out on their front porch or in their backyard just hanging out, he said.

Above all, Hauter likes the synergy of The Presleys location.

Ive always admired the community inLibertyStation, he said. When this opportunity presented itself, it was a no-brainer for us. In my opinion, its an outstanding location, surrounded by fun and exciting businesses with lots of energy and foot traffic.

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OTHER LIBERTY STATION RESTAURANTOPENINGS

Opened July 17San DiegosButchering & BBQ Authorities launched Fluster Cluck Hot Chicken inLibertyPublic Market. Fluster Clucksmenu boasts crispy tender sliders, loaded cheesy chicken fries and, aquintessential Southern-staple, crispy chicken with buttermilk waffles.

Septemberopening Cohn RestaurantGroup is revivingLibertyStations beloved bakery, Con Pane. Guests can look forward to signature offerings including Turkey Cobb, Almost Grilled Cheese, Brioche Cinnamon Roll, Butterscotch Latte, Point Loma Sourdough, Gruyere, and Chive and Chocolate Bread.

Early fallRecentChopped winner, chef Phillip Esteban, will debut White Rice atLibertyPublicMarket. The market stall will be a brick-and-mortar extension of White Rice, with a menu that will be an exploration of bold flavors, colors, beauty, and the diversity of everyday Filipino dishes.

FallThe team behind Fluster Cluck HotChicken atLibertyPublic Market will open Flat Top Fattys. A burger and milkshake joint inspired by retro SoCal diners, Flat Tops menu overhaul will shift its offerings to pressed top burgers with a focus on house-ground patties using premium quality chuck and top round. Fattys will also flaunt a program of crave-inducing shakes and malts.

Now penEggies, a quick-service eatery, features playful and portable breakfast staples. The walk-up window affords swift transactions and minimal interaction. eggies.com.

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Sheldon, Iowa A Sheldon man came within seconds of catching someone in the act of pilfering a package from his homes mailbox Tuesday.

It all happened around midday Tuesday. Sheldon resident Greg Kavanaugh was expecting a package containing merchandise that he had ordered, and had received notice that the package would be delivered via U.S. Mail today. Kavanaugh tells KIWA that his mail is normally delivered between 11:45 am and 12:15 pm. He was home today, and about noon decided to see if the mail had arrived.

Kavanaugh says when he went to check the mail there was no package, but other mail was in his mailbox. It was then that he spotted a lady carrying a box with the logo of the company from which he had ordered the merchandise. Kavanaugh says the lady promptly jumped into a light blue Jeep Liberty and sped off.

He says he thought stealing the package from his porch was a pretty gutsy move, since it was in the middle of the day, both his vehicles were in the driveway and while his homes front storm door was closed, the inside entry door was wide open.

Kavanaugh reported the theft to Sheldon Police, so if you know or see a lady who drives a light blue Jeep Liberty, please call the Sheldon Police Department at 712-324-2525, because cops want to have a little chat with her.

There is some irony to this story. The package taken from Kavanaughs mailbox contained a video security camera.

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The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) has seen some recent volatility in the marketplace and its shares closed at $18.08 yesterday. Investors are starting to take interest of BATRK as the shares traded as high as $18.68 and as low as $17.32 in the last trading session.

The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) average trading volume is 246.74K. However, in the last trading session The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) exchanged 907,400 shares. The First support level on BATRK is $17.30 and the First resistance level on BATRK is $29.99. BATRK fifty day moving average is $19.51 and BATRK two hundred day moving average is $21.87.

The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) current performance has been specified by the recent movement in BATRK shares. BATRK has performed -4.19% over the past month, BATRK has performed -6.18% over the past 3 months and BATRK has shown -36.72% over the past 1 year. The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) has a 52 week range of $13.20 to $30.03. The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) is trading 36.97% from its 52 week low and -39.79% from its 52 week high. The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) is displaying a 1.89% short float displaying the amount short in the float.

BATRK has 39.93M shares outstanding and 38.05M shares in the float. The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) at this time has a market cap of $721.93M. The EPS next quarter for BATRK is -0.98 and anticipated EPS next year is 71.00%. The market cap of The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) at $721.93M represents how many Investors own shares of BATRK and is based off the last price ($18.08) of BATRK and the amount of shares outstanding (39.93M) with The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK).

The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) has total cash (mrq) of 321M, total cash per share (mrq) of 6.27, total debt of BATRK rests at 694M and total debt/equity (mrq) is 162.53. . The Liberty Braves Group (BATRK) operational cash flow (ttm) is 49M, BATRK leveraged free cash flow (ttm) is -15.12M.

BATRK is trading -2.21% below (bearish) its SMA20, -10.25% below (bearish) its SMA50 and -24.81% below (bearish) its SMA200.

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Sue Kiesewetter, Special to The Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK Published 2:11 p.m. ET July 27, 2020

Shared-use paths such as this one give walkers, runners and bikers a lane free from motor vehicles. A p10-foot wide asphalt path along the west side of CIncinnati-Dayton Road is part of Liberty Township's connectivity plan and the township is getting money from ODOT to make it happen.(Photo: Photo courtesy of Ethan Brook)

LIBERTY TWP A nearly $1 million safety grant will pay to construct a multi-use path in Liberty Townships central business district.

It is the largest such grant the township has received to fund a part of its connectivity plan, approved by trustees three years ago.

The $933,000 Ohio Department of Transportation grant will pay for a 10-foot wide, asphalt path that would be constructed along the west side of Cincinnati-Dayton Road. It would provide access between Liberty Way and Yankee, road, under Ohio 129.

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The new path would also connect the existing trail at Hamilton-Mason Road with the Yankee Road path.

The path is part of the townships connectivity plan, approved three years ago. The plans goal is to construct multi-use paths so people can walk or bike to school, work, shopping, and other activities.

The staff found this grant, put the application together, and presented it. It was their hard work that got this funded, said Trustee Tom Farrell.

Our whole plan for walkability is to be a leader not a follower.

The project also includes curb ramps and crosswalks across Ohio 129 ramp intersections and the installation of pedestrian signals at traffic signals.

Liberty Township received a state grant to build a shared-use path along Cincinnati-Dayton Road that will keep pedestrians and bike riders off the busy roadway. The path is marked with a blue line.(Photo: Provided)

Preliminary engineering work and a detailed design will take place over the next year at costs of $65,333 and $32,667 respectively, according to a July 10 letter from ODOT, awarding the grant.

Right of way acquisition follows at a cost of $100,000 with construction beginning in 2022 or 2023 at a cost of $735,000.

There is no cost to the township other than the $20,500 the township spent on preliminary feasibility studies for the project, said Caroline McKinney, the townships director of economic development and one of the grant authors.

In its presentation to ODOT for the safety grant, the township cited a lack of dedicated pedestrian or bicycle pathways along the busy road. Between 2015 and 2019 there were 252 crashes along the road, including one that involved a bicycle.

Other factors cited as a need for the path were to improve safety at the Ohio 129 interchange, its location within the townships growth corridor, commercial development in the last decade and close proximity to neighborhoods, schools, services and entertainment.

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THE END TIMES There are five months left in the year 2020 and, at this point, if fire and brimstone rain down from the heavens, I wont be surprised. Is it really a month of 2020 if existential crises dont pop up like a game of whack-a-mole on expert mode? I think not.

There's been the plagues, earthquakes and even a scare with giant locusts. The curse in the proverb may you live in interesting times has become woefully clear. This dramatic video of a lightning bolt menacing the Statue of Liberty feels symbolic of the whole year. Take a look.

As severe storms thundered through New York City last week, Americas patron green-stained statue of freedom and acceptance is a constant target. The lightning in this video only seems to strike Lady Liberty (it's in the distance behind her, according to ABC News), but apparently, the copper statue is hit by lightning an estimated 600 times a year, so this onslaught is nothing new. That doesn't make it feel less legendary.

The lightning in this video lingers and re-ignites like a deity angry at its people; and if you told me this video came from the opening montage of an apocalyptic movie, Id believe you and say the filmmakers were heavy-handed on their symbolism. Lay off, Jeff from the SFX department, the real world is not so poetic! I mightve rolled my eyes. Except, you know, Jeff was right and a 10th grader with a flair for edgy symbolic cheap shots is now apparently writing reality.

So sit back, grab your popcorn and watch this video on repeat like the overly-ominous and wickedly cool sign of the times it feels like.

Correction: This story initially said the video shows the Statue of Liberty being repeatedly struck by lightning; it has been corrected to say that the lightning strikes in the distance behind the statue.

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NASA is currently monitoring a massive asteroid thats expected to fly past Earth on Wednesday. According to the agencys Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the incoming asteroid is bigger than some of the worlds most famous landmarks.

The approaching asteroid has been identified as 2020 MX3. As indicated in CNEOS database, this asteroid is currently flying across space at a speed of over 19,000 miles per hour.

2020 MX3 was first observed on June 28. After analyzing its trajectory, NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory was able to create an orbit diagram depicting the asteroids movement within the Solar System.

As noted by NASA, 2020 MX3 follows a wide orbit around the Sun that extends into the path of Mars. Occasionally, the asteroid flies close to Earth and even intersects its orbit as it encircles the Sun. Due to its orbital axis and Earth-intersecting trajectory, 2020 MX3 has been labeled as an Apollo asteroid.

According to CNEOS, 2020 MX3 has an estimated diameter of 328 feet, making it one of the biggest asteroids to approach Earth this month. Given its size, the asteroid is bigger than some of the most well-known landmarks in the world, such as Londons 315-foot Big Ben clock tower and the 305-foot Statue of Liberty in New York.

Due to its massive size and speed, the asteroid has a chance of causing an impact event on Earth if it collides with the planet. If it hits Earth, it will create a crater thats about a mile wide. The blast from the energy that it will produce will be powerful enough to destroy everything in its immediate surroundings.

Fortunately, CNEOS noted that 2020 MX3 is not in danger of colliding with Earth anytime soon. According to the agency, the massive asteroid will safely fly past the planet on July 29 at 11:40 a.m. EDT. During its approach, 2020 MX3 will be about 0.02413 astronomical units or roughly 2.2 million miles away from the planets center.

2020 MX3s next near-Earth approach will happen on Feb. 21, 2021. According to NASA, the asteroid will be about 0.38812 astronomical units from the planet during this time, which is equivalent to 36 million miles.

Image: Artist illustration of an asteroid heading for the Earth Photo: Pixabay

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Total cost of the paving projects is more than $1.1 million

by: Nadine Grimley

LIBERTY TWP., Ohio (WKBN) Improvements are being made to more than a dozen roads in Liberty Township this year.

Trustees credit the voters for passing a 2.5 mill 12-year levy in 2018 for the ability to get the roads back in better shape.

Its obviously very exciting. I mean, anytime you have a new road in front of your home is exciting, said Dr. Jeremiah Ferrara, a resident on Sampson Drive.

Sampson Drive is one of the 18 streets that the township has repaving projects slated for 2020.

Were trying to get as many roads done as possible as soon as we can. Trying to do all the longer roads first. I call them the veins, the run-off roads, said trustee Greg Cizmar.

Everybodys going to have the benefit of traveling on the road, said trustee Arnold Clebone.

Total cost of the paving projects is more than $1.1 million.

The township received a $150,000 grant to put toward the improvement. Trustees said a $414,000 0% interest loan is also helping with the cost.

The rest, which is just under half of the total, will be covered through local funds.

Everybody believes that everybody pays more taxes than the next guy in the next community. You always want to see it, you know, being used for good purposes and streets are obviously a great thing, said Ferrara.

Theres probably not a single resident that doesnt have to go through on a road or use a road and thats what we focused on, Clebone said.

The residents passing that levy are going to help Liberty get the roads back to where they were left alone a long time ago, Cizmar said.

The following township roads will be seeing improvements:

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A pretty substantial, but unsubstantiated Grand Theft Auto rumor has surfaced online, providing new and alleged details on GTA 6 and the future of GTA Online. Rockstar Games recently confirmed a new heist is coming to GTA Online alongside some big updates later this year. Meanwhile, it hasn't confirmed a new mainline Grand Theft Auto game is in development, but there's been plenty of rumors, reports, and leaks claiming there is.

Official details on the future of GTA Online and GTA 6 are currently non-existent, but as mentioned above, we do have new unofficial details about both. The new information comes way of a GTA leaker by the name of "markothemexicam," who, according to Dexerto, has proven reliable in the past with a few different GTA-related leaks.

According to the leaker, GTA Online's next big update will center on "the elite prostitution business," which will lead to the Mile High Club building opening. This will allegedly be followed by the game's "final" big update in December 2020, which includes the already announced heist.

For this update, Rockstar Games will bring players to an all-new location: Liberty City, the series' fictional take on New York City. With this, GTA IV protagonist Niko Bellic, voiced by his original voice actor Michael Hollocik, will return, though it's unclear what capacity this will be in. That said, the heist will involve robbing gold reserves in the city. There will also be new free mode activities and Quick Jobs. To do this, Rockstar Games is remastering Liberty City to bring it in line with GTA 5, visually.

Transitioning from GTA Online, the leaker also briefly talked about GTA 6, claiming, like many others, it's set in Vice City and set in the past, though it's unclear what era it will be.

Continuing about the next-gen game, the leaker added there will be unique weather systems that will have an actual impact on the world and NPCs.

Lastly, they note that they expect the game to be announced next year, but this hasn't been locked in. And that's where the details end.

Of course, everything here should be taken with a major grain of salt. Not only is nothing here official, but even if it's somehow all 100 percent accurate, it's also subject to change, especially with GTA 6, which is years away at this point.

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This sponsored column is by James Montana, Esq. and Doran Shemin, Esq., practicing attorneys atSteelyard LLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Arlington, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice,contact Jamesfor an appointment.

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To schedule an intake, call 202-772-4352 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Four locations across Washington, D.C. and Southern Maryland. In our opinion, the best nonprofit immigration organization in our area but, of course, were biased. Fees are low-bono.

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Broadway theaters and museums that tourists would flock to are still closed. The United States has banned travel from China, Brazil and much of Europe. And Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has ordered a quarantine for visitors from 31 of the countrys states.

Four months after New York City shut down to combat the coronavirus, its vital tourism industry remains essentially paralyzed even as the city struggles to kick-start its moribund economy.

The enormous challenge the city faces was on vivid display when the Statue of Liberty reopened on Monday. Instead of carrying the usual throngs of visitors from around the world, the first boats to the island that holds the statue ferried more journalists than paying customers.

Times Square, typically gridlocked with visitors, was nearly as lonesome. Its not that happening, said Swathi Roja, who lives in Washington, assessing the so-called Crossroads of the World. Maybe Im not getting the real New York City.

New Yorks abrupt lockdown in March came just before the annual onslaught of tourists as the weather begins to warm. Officials had been expecting more than 67 million visitors in 2020, about one-fifth of them from outside the country.

Now the citys tourism officials have been left wondering how they will ever revive an industry that brought in about $45 billion in annual spending and supported about 300,000 jobs.

Not since the grim days of the 1970s, when crime was rampant, the subway was in disarray and boarded-up storefronts were abundant, has promoting New York to out-of-towners seemed so daunting, said Jonathan M. Tisch, chief executive of Loews Hotels and former chairman of NYC & Company, the citys tourism marketing agency.

There are all kinds of challenges that are going to make our jobs of rebuilding tourism and New York Citys economy even tougher, said Mr. Tisch, who worked the front desk at one of his familys hotels as a college student in the 1970s.

He said the process of rebuilding the citys image as a safe and fun place to visit would take a lot of time and help from the state and city government. Along with rhetorical support from elected officials, hotels and restaurants are seeking tax breaks and rent relief.

We can survive this, Mr. Tisch added.

Mr. Tisch is one of dozens of leaders of tourism-dependent businesses who have been devising plans for the industrys recovery from its longest and steepest slump in memory. The situation is unlike the citys brief shutdown after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001 because Americans felt a patriotic urge then to help the city heal, he said.

Two nights after the attacks, on Sept. 13, shows resumed at all 23 Broadway theaters.

But this time, with confined indoor spaces making it easier for the virus to spread, the theaters plan to remain dark until next year. Without the shows that serve as the citys thumping heart, hundreds of hotels and restaurants in Manhattan are simply trying to survive 2020.

The perception is that if Broadway is closed, New York City is closed, Mr. Tisch said.

In the second week of July, the occupancy rate of New York City hotels was just 37 percent, according to STR, a research firm. That is down from more than 90 percent in recent summers.

We think its too soon to encourage travel and invite folks to come back in, said Fred Dixon, the chief executive of NYC & Company. He said that for the past four months the city had had no tourism to speak of and that he was not even guessing how many visitors it would tally for the year.

So, instead of promoting the city in international capitals and other faraway places as it typically does, the agency is narrowing its focus to New York and its surrounding areas.

This month the city introduced a campaign themed All In NYC that was created by Aruliden, a Manhattan marketing firm, to stir interest among local residents in exploring the city and seeing some of its sights.

The strategy is similar to one being employed by Paris, which is encouraging its own residents to tour the city without the usual hordes. Paris is yours is the theme of that campaign.

But even a scarcity of tourists may not be enough of a lure to get jaded New Yorkers to venture to the citys famous attractions. Local residents were nowhere to be found among the few visitors to the Statue of Liberty on Monday morning.

For now, the city may have to rely on people like Shin Roldan, 31, and her new husband, Keith, 30. The couple, who live within commuting distance in Morristown, N.J., were having a honeymoon of sorts a few months after a pandemic wedding in their backyard, Ms. Roldan said.

Despite the citys continuing ban on indoor dining, they said they were enjoying their stay in a Midtown Manhattan hotel. They had already ridden the tram to Roosevelt Island in the East River and planned to go to the observation deck atop the Empire State Building, which had just reopened.

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We can take a lot of pictures, just the two of us, with nobody else in the pictures, Mr. Roldan said. Thats always a problem in New York.

The fourth phase of the citys reopening, which started Monday, was a mixed blessing for Brad Hill, whose company operates the concessions on Liberty Island and nearby Ellis Island. It allowed him to bring back more than 100 employees who had been laid off since mid-March. But with so few tourists, being open again was a losing proposition, he said.

Just a few days before, Mr. Cuomo had upended his plans by excluding museums from the list of places that could reopen. That ruled out Ellis Island, whose main attraction is its exhibits on immigration and archives that visitors can search for records of their relatives.

Mr. Hill said he had spent about $60,000 preparing the dining areas and gift shops on the two islands to accept customers in a socially distant manner. Now he was no longer planning to hire more than 150 seasonal workers for the summer.

Mr. Hill said he was having flashbacks to the recovery from past shutdowns of the statue, after 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The only problem with this one is there are no tourists, he said.

Kate Fone and her family, visiting from Haverhill, Mass., saw the statue from a passing tour boat before it reopened. She, her husband and son made a spontaneous trip to take advantage of the low prices and lack of crowds.

They were staying in an Airbnb rental on Fifth Avenue that was a real good deal, she said as she stood outside St. Patricks Cathedral.

Some intrepid travelers made longer treks in defiance of Mr. Cuomos quarantine rules.

Shea Ellis, 33, and Tony Green, 34, drove to New York from Talladega, Ala., a state on Mr. Cuomos list, with his three children. Ms. Ellis, a business manager, said she was undaunted by the spreading virus.

Its all over the country, she said. I havent been worried about it.

Mr. Green, a truck driver, added, You cant just stop your life.

They said they liked the lack of traffic in Manhattan but were disappointed that so much of the city, like the 9/11 Memorial Museum, was still closed.

You dont get the real experience, she said.

Abigail Valle made an even longer haul with her nephew, Hazael, and her mother. Taking a break from posing at the base of the Statue of Liberty, she said they had driven 48 hours straight from their home in Azusa, Calif., to see relatives in Brooklyn.

I just wanted to see it in real life, she said of the statue.

After a week in the city, they were heading back on the road Monday night, Ms. Valle said. Next stop: Las Vegas.

Nate Schweber contributed reporting.

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