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American soul/gospel singer and songwriter Laura Lee had decent success on the Billboard Soul chart in the 60 #39;s 70 #39;s with 15 charted singles, with 10 of those making the Soul/R B Top 40, with her highest charter on the same chart with "Rip Off", which hit #3 on the Soul/R B chart but only got as high as #68 on Billboard #39;s Hot 100 chart in 1972. Lee didn #39;t have the same chart success on the Hot 100, with only one of those entries making the Top 40 (the #36 hit in 1971, Women #39;s Love Rights). Her 1968 single, As Long As I Got You, Bubbled Under the Hot 100 at #123 (but hit #31 on the Soul/R B chart that same year). Lee released Love Liberty in 1971, which hit #23 on the Soul/R B chart, but fared less successful on the Hot 100, where it reached a lowly #94. Lee still continues to perform and record gospel music, and has even become as ordained minister.

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Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc. 2012 Tax Information

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (ASG) announces the final tax status for its 2012 distributions as follows:

Amount per Share

Long-Term Capital Gains

Return of Capital

* Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the taxability of this portion of the distribution will be reported in the Form 1099-DIV for 2012.

** Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the taxability of this portion of the distribution will be reported in the Form 1099-DIV for 2013.

The tax designations of the distributions were previously reported to shareholders on a tentative book basis. The final tax designations are based upon tax reporting requirements and should be used by shareholders for tax return preparation.

ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment advisor of the All-Star Growth Fund, a multi-managed, closed-end investment company with more than $107 million in net assets. The Funds shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ASG.

The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund is a closed-end fund and does not continuously offer shares. The Fund trades in the secondary market, investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the markets value.

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (USA) announces the final tax status for its 2012 distributions as follows:

Amount per Share

Long-Term Capital Gains

Return of Capital

* Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the taxability of this distribution will be reported in the Form 1099-DIV for 2012.

** Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the taxability of this portion of the distribution will be reported in the Form 1099-DIV for 2013.

The tax designations of the distributions were previously reported to shareholders on a tentative book basis. The final tax designations are based upon tax reporting requirements and should be used by shareholders for tax return preparation.

ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment advisor of the All-Star Equity Fund, a multi-managed, closed-end investment company with more than $1.0 billion in net assets. The Funds shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol USA.

The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund is a closed-end fund and does not continuously offer shares. The Fund trades in the secondary market, investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the markets value.

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Liberty Media Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

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

Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: LMCA, LMCB) will release its fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday, February 27, at 4:45 p.m. (ET). Greg Maffei, Liberty Media Corporations President and CEO, will host the call. During the call, Mr. Maffeiwill discuss the company's financial performance and outlook.

Please call Premiere Conferencing at (888) 300-2318 or (719) 325-2231 at least 10 minutes prior to the call. Callers will need to be on a touch-tone telephone to ask questions. The conference administrator will provide instructions on how to use the polling feature.

Replays of the conference call can be accessed through 6:45 p.m. (ET) on March 6th, by dialing (888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820 plus the passcode 2400516#.

In addition, the fourth quarter earnings conference call will be broadcast live via the Internet. All interested participants should visit the Liberty Media Corporation website at http://www.libertymedia.com/events to register for the web cast. Links to the press release and replays of the call will also be available on the Liberty Media website. The conference call and related materials will be archived on the website for one year.

About Liberty Media Corporation

Liberty 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 SiriusXM, Live Nation Entertainment and Barnes & Noble, and minority equity investments in Time Warner Inc. and Viacom.

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Liberty Interactive Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

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

Liberty Interactive Corporation (Nasdaq: LINTA, LINTB, LVNTA, LVNTB) will release its fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday, February 27that 5:30 p.m. (ET). Greg Maffei, Liberty Interactive Corporations President and CEO, will host the call. During the call, Mr. Maffeiwill discuss the company's financial performance and outlook.

Please call Premiere Conferencing at (888) 487-0361 or (719) 325-2138 at least 10 minutes prior to the call. Callers will need to be on a touch-tone telephone to ask questions. The conference administrator will provide instructions on how to use the polling feature.

Replays of the conference call can be accessed through 7:30 p.m. (ET) on March 6th, by dialing (888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820 plus the passcode 8544178#.

In addition, the fourth quarter earnings conference call will be broadcast live via the Internet. All interested participants should visit the Liberty Interactive Corporation website at http://www.libertyinteractive.com/events to register for the web cast. Links to the press release and replays of the call will also be available on the Liberty Interactive website. The conference call and related materials will be archived on the website for one year.

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 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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Libertarian candidate running for Cincinnati mayor

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Updated: Thursday, January 31 2013 3:43 AM EST2013-01-31 08:43:37 GMT

Jim Berns announced Wednesday that he is officially running for Mayor of Cincinnati.

Berns, a Libertarian candidate, received notification today from the Hamilton County Board of Elections that his petition efforts were successful.

Jim will appear on the Sept. 10 Mayoral primary ballot.

Berns will be contacting the Hamilton County Libertarian Party, NAACP, Su Casa, Democratic and Republican Parties and other organizations and individuals to ask for their support of a charter amendment to replace the 'Top Two' primary with an open field of candidates for Mayor voted for at the regular November election.

Roxanne Qualls is running on the Democratic side and John Cranley is running for the Republicans. Current Mayor Mark Mallory's term expires this year.

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‘CrayVox’, Nigel Helyer, Houtman Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia – Video

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Project Title:CrayVox Artists: Nigel Helyer Community: Houtman Abrolhos Islands Partner: City of Greater Geraldton Residency Dates: March-May 2011 (Abrolhos Islands) Exhibition Dates: September 2011 (Taiwan and Hong Kong) CrayVox is the outcome of Sydney-based artist Nigel Helyer #39;s two-month residency in the Abrolhos Islands, a remote configuration of land internationally known as the home of the rock lobster and promoted as the world #39;s first sustainable fishery site. Growing up in a small Sussex fishing village where the fisherfolk used open wooden boats and tarred wicker lobster pots to make their living, Helyer has long been interested in the future viability and sustainability of our marine economies. In this installation, the suspended form of a cray boat becomes a vessel to present an audio-portrait of fishing communities in both the Abrolhos Islands and locations in southeast Asia that the artist visited to follow the export trail of rock lobsters to seafood importers and restaurants. CrayVox is presented as both functional and resonant object, projecting the energy and complexity of the Abrolhos, its people and working activities.

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Reasons to go to the Canary Islands in 2013

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LONDON, January 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

On the same latitude as Florida and just 60 miles away from the coast of Africa, it is not hard to see why there is so much sun blazing down, so consistently, across these stunning islands. Even in January - temperatures stay between 15 and 18 degrees C, perfect for those wishing to get away from it all on winter sun holidays.

Add to this great hiking routes, water sports, swimming and bicycle trails, golfing, horse-riding, beautiful beaches and energetic nightlife and it's clear to see that Canary Island holidaysoffer a diverse, fun-filled and action-packed experience for all the family. Well-known for its vibrant nightlife, the Spanish archipelago attracts a range of different visitors all year round. Leading holiday operator, Thomas Cook, looks at some of the most pressing reasons to visit the Canaries in 2013.

Tenerife

Surrounded by soft sand beaches with safe bathing areas, this is the island for water sports and Tenerife holidaysare renowned for being very family-friendly. Kite boarding, surfing, windsurfing, diving and snorkelling are all up for grabs on this island - perfect for getting the kids active in 2013. Why not get your holiday going with a visit to Siam Park Water Kingdom? It's full of flumes and slides for hours of fun. Keen hikers can attempt the highest peak in Spain, Tenerife's Pico del Tiede, a mountain surrounded by a photogenic landscape marked by its volcanic past.

Lanzarote

More than 100 breathtaking beaches surround this island's coastline, ranging from black lava rock pebbles to fine white sand, so this really is a paradise for sunbathers and explorers alike. The centre of the island has a moonlike look to it, while the north of Lanzarote is much greener and flatter; offering diverse trails to mountain bike through and help you burn off those seafood feasts you've been indulging in! Those visiting the island can enjoy locally-made herb liquor at the Museo Artesania.

Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is the second largest Canary Island and is famous for its long stretches of beaches and rocky inland areas. Great cycling is to be had there, as well as an abundance of surfers riding the famous swells brought in on the Atlantic. Diving schools and swimming schools make this island the ideal place to indulge in your favourite water sports.

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Bank Philippine Islands: 2012 Net Profit PHP16.30 Billion, up 27%

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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI.PH) said Thursday that 2012 net profit rose 27% on the back of double-digit growth in its loan portfolio and fee-based income.

BPI, the country's third-largest lender by assets, said in a statement that its unaudited net profit last year rose to 16.3 billion Philippine pesos ($401.5 million) from PHP12.8 billion in 2011 as its net loan portfolio increased 16% to PHP527 billion.

Net interest income rose 6% due to an interest margin contraction, while fee-based income was up 25% due to higher trading gains on securities sold.

BPI said total assets rose 17% to PHP985 billion. Total deposits rose 18% to PHP802 billion while assets under management climbed 11% to PHP743 billion.

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Bipasha Basu launches free health care centre – Video

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Dino Morea the actor who turned producer recently with JISM 2, has gifted Mumbai the fitness mantra with his product DM Fitness. Bipasha Basu launched the first set of machines to help Mumbai control its waistline and regulate the heartbeat. When asked why he asked Bipasha to launch the fitness brand, Dino said: Bipasha is known for her fitness. I wanted someone who has got enough knowledge about it. She is fantastic and she can talk about it. Dino #39;s fitness centre is free for health conscious people. Join Us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com Follow Us on Twitter twitter.com

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Dr Pam Popper: Commentary on the Health Care System – Video

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Dr Pam Popper: Commentary on the Health Care System
Think it #39;s a good idea to survey patients about what they think of doctors? You won #39;t believe how this is contributing to more costs, and worse care. And in case you need a little motivation to keep telling others about our alternative view of diet and healthcare -- today #39;s clips should help. Americans are listening, and they are making different choices. Things are changing!

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Scranton a health care lab, of sorts

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In the year since Community Medical Center joined Geisinger Health System, a dramatically different health care landscape has leaders at the hospital calling Scranton a national "laboratory" for profit and nonprofit competition.

During a Times-Tribune editorial board meeting Wednesday, officials with Geisinger sidestepped the question of whether Scranton can sustain three different hospitals. Instead, GCMC's Anthony Aquilina, D.O., chief medical officer, and Robert Steigmeyer, CEO and president, framed the community in terms of health care systems.

"This area can support two health systems," said Dr. Aquilina.

Geisinger's nonprofit system and Commonwealth Health's for-profit system have absorbed the community's three hospitals, until recently all financially struggling independent nonprofit hospitals.

Tennessee-based Community Health Systems - one of the largest publicly traded hospital companies in the country with 135 hospitals in 29 states - created an umbrella company in 2012, Commonwealth Health, to connect the eight hospitals it has acquired in the region since 1999, including Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital.

Since 2005, Danville-based Geisinger Health System has merged with hospitals in Northeast Pennsylvania, including CMC. While having many hospitals, Geisinger leaders continually stress the need for giving patients the appropriate treatment in the best location at the right time.

Mr. Steigmeyer said Scranton hospitals transitioning to nonprofit and for-profit systems around the same time makes for a unique situation.

"I think Scranton serves as a laboratory for for-profit and nonprofit health care in America," Mr. Steigmeyer said. "It'll be interesting to watch."

Generally, the medical community has lauded improvements in both of the city's hospital systems, which have helped replace and modernize aging equipment and infrastructure and recruited more physicians and staff.

Both hospital systems have added physicians and staff to the area. Since the Geisinger merger, GCMC has added 419 full-time jobs and still has 163 positions to fill, said Mr. Steigmeyer.

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2013 decisions could be key to your family's health care

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Vincent Garcia clears snow at the Capitol as the state Legislature begins its 2013 session, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013.

Ravell Call, Deseret News

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SALT LAKE CITY Health care access must be made available to every family before the year is over, and the responsibility for that lies in the hands of state lawmakers.

"Depending on your perspective, it may be the most important issue," said Rep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, of the work facing legislators as they balance health care reforms with the state's other pressing issues.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, is intended to decrease the number of uninsured American citizens, as well as drive lower health care costs by enforcing various mechanisms, including mandates, subsidies and tax credits, all controversial measures.

It brings about several deadlines and decisions for states, including for the conditionally approved state-run health insurance exchange and Medicaid expansion, that the Legislature may take into consideration during the 45-day session that began Monday.

"Either we make the decision to run Affordable Care Act programs that will benefit and cover all citizens, or we fail and that role falls to our federal government," Sen. Gene Davis, D-Salt Lake City, told a gathering of stakeholders and citizens at a pre-legislative health reform discussion earlier this month.

Avenue H, Utah's existing health insurance exchange, is only available to small business employers and not individuals. Individuals need to be included in the online insurance marketplace by Oct. 1 in order to meet the federal deadline.

The law, however, contains a mandate that requires that all individuals not covered by insurance through their work place, Medicaid or Medicare, or other public insurance program, to obtain a private health insurance policy or pay a penalty, unless a waiver is secured first. A waiver can only be obtained through application and denial through the law's projected insurance exchange system, which would likely net anyone eligible for Medicaid coverage.

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W-2 forms now listing health care costs

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Employees have some new information on their W-2 forms for 2012 - the cost of their employer-provided health insurance.

This amount shows up in box 12 with the code DD. It includes what the employer and employee paid in premiums last year. To find out what your employer paid, subtract what you paid (look at your last pay stub for 2012) from the DD amount.

The amount in this box is not taxable, although many fear that could change as Congress looks for ways to raise revenues.

The cost of health coverage paid by your employer is not included in your income, but your employer can deduct it as a business expense. The share you pay is also excluded from your income; it's paid with pre-tax dollars.

The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) required employers that provide group health coverage to report this cost to employees and the Internal Revenue Services on W-2s starting with 2012 forms. (The military and Indian tribal governments are exempt.)

The requirement is supposed to make employees more aware of health care costs. But it also "establishes the infrastructure for the tax treatment to change on employer-provided health care," says Christopher Renz, a partner with consulting firm Mercer.

The exclusion for group health care is the single biggest tax break. It will cost the government $164.2 billion in fiscal 2014, surpassing the exclusion on employer-provided pensions ($162.7 billion) and the mortgage-interest deduction ($99.8 billion), according to the Congressional Research Service.

Critics say this tax break encourages the over-consumption of health care. Various proposals have called for limiting it or phasing it out.

"I think it is a matter of time before it erodes in some fashion," Renz says. But he doubts that Congress will do away with it entirely. "Policymakers would have some concern that would cause more employers to stop providing health care and that's not what they want to do."

Employers had until Thursday to distribute 2012 W-2 forms.

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Free wellness visit (Health care extra)

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When its time for your annual physical, you know how you typically think of medical stuff to ask the doctor?

Well, dont do that anymore. Stop thinking. And keep your mouth shut unless you have a serious health concern, such as erectile dysfunction or pending death.

That was the lesson learned by Diane R., a 52-year-old Boylston resident who didnt want her name used, lest her health care provider suddenly decide that hey, those important tests actually arent covered under section R2D2, and she also happens to need a daily colonoscopy.

Diane underwent a physical in November, now called a wellness visit, which is covered under her health insurance plan with no co-pay. During the visit, she happened to mention a minor ankle pain. The doctor looked at it and the ankle appeared normal, so he basically told her she could get an X-ray if the pain didnt subside.

Two months later, Diane and her husband were surprised to receive a doctors bill for a $45 co-pay for the physical. Her husband called UMass Memorial Medical Center and was told that, yes, the exam was free. But the co-pay was charged because Diane had the temerity, during her annual physical, to ask about a medical condition. If you can believe the nerve. So in a nifty sidestep of the space-time continuum, she was charged for a second visit within the same time frame of the original visit.

Dianes husband was understandably baffled. He followed up with a call to Tufts Health Plan, his wifes insurer, and got the same answer. He was also told that Tufts was billed $277 for the physical, and $188 for the casual ankle question, which took her doctor a whopping two minutes to answer. The bills reflected two visits on the same date and time.

According to Einstein, this time-multiplier phenomenon doesnt exist, but I guess it does in the world of medical billing, Dianes husband said.

Clearly, we laypeople lack the advanced medical training needed to understand that a medical exam should not include actual medical questions for the doctor. These days, annual wellness visits are intended for basic maintenance, and youre not supposed to bother the doctor with arcane problems such as back pain, fatigue, your bum knee or the 12-inch machete protruding from your forehead. All of those issues cost extra.

Free annual wellness visits have been offered by Medicare since January 2011 as part of the Affordable Care Act signed into law by President Barack Obama, and Medicares protocol often becomes standard throughout the health care industry. The ACA targets waste, fraud and abuse, and the Department of Health and Human Services has been instructed to impose quality and efficiency measures on hospitals and doctors.

The bottom line is, (wellness visits) are indeed a tricky area, said Dr. David Fairchild, senior vice president for clinical integration at UMass. The annual physical doesnt cover problems. The doctor is obligated legally to bill those as separate complaints because theyre not a health maintenance issue.

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