$100-million gift to cover costs for 30-plus UCLA medical students

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David Geffen is donating the money for the scholarships, which are unprecedented, says an official with the Assn. of American Medical Colleges. More than 30 incoming medical school students will get a full ride to UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine thanks to a $100-million gift from the school's benefactor.

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POLIFORM brand personification/ seagul Johnathan Livingstone.mpg – Video

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POLIFORM - one of the most famous italian furniture brands asked us to make a marketing analysis and present our way of the personification of the brand. We #39;ve choosen the seagul Johnathan Livingstone as a well-known symbol of independence, liberty and strong will in striving to reach his aim. IED Master Interior / Strategy experience case study_Anastasia Kucherova, Sergio Romeo, Norma Guerrero, Mirjana Barandiaran. Professor Nicola SciroccoFrom:akucherovaViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:20More inFilm Animation

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The Pursuit Of Liberty _ Ron Paul _ ANIMATION _ Stringini Brothers _Kinetic Typography – Video

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The Pursuit Of Liberty _ Ron Paul _ ANIMATION _ Stringini Brothers _Kinetic Typography
This is a Kinetic Typography Animation I made with audio from the last minute and a half of Ron Paul #39;s fair-well speech to congress on November 14 2012. As many of his speeches go, it made a lot of common sense, but he delivers it with a bit of nutty-professor. However Ron Paul isn #39;t admired for his smooth speeches, rather he is admired for his unrelenting push for a freer America where people have opportunity to work hard and prosper, unimpeded by envious intolerant interlopers and busybodies in government. I thought this animated visual might help this message be better understood and shed some light on this particular excerpt from his speech. I am an animator and I #39;d like this animation to do two things: 1 - It is a small sample of my art animation talent; I am a freelance artist seeking work. 2 - I want Ron Paul or his people to see this and we #39;ll cross that bridge once we get there. Thank you Link to this video on Facebook etc and as Ron Paul said, "Spread it across the land" Software- Adobe Flash and After Effects and Maxon Cinema 4D Music- Herbie Hancock Head HuntersFrom:Frank StringiniViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:47More inFilm Animation

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Crysis 3 | The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 – Episode 1: Hell of a Town – Video

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In this episode, Prophet returns to New York only to discover that the city has been encased in a Nanodome created by the corrupt Cell Corporation. The New York City Liberty Dome is a veritable urban rainforest teaming with overgrown trees, dense swamplands and raging rivers. This dangerous new world demands advanced weapons and tactics. Prophet #39;s enhanced Nanosuit and his Predator bow will be welcome additions to evolve in this lush environment. Pre-order the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition and get the original Crysis at no extra cost! http://www.eanordic.com Offer available while supplies last at participating retailers. Conditions and restrictions apply.From:eanordicViews:2 0ratingsTime:04:52More inGaming

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Tor is the folk music of a rustic swain living in the rural isolation of Devon. He has a guitar and some other sundry items, and sometimes a voice, from which emerge songs of yearning. http://www.facebook.com http://www.facebook.com Lyrics: Trembling the cobwebs Tenebrous upon strands, tendons twine and uproot lands in vibration threads bound webs to understand The landscape is a loom, a fibrous net of paths, never a single one that boarder on the same journey as the last Spool and skein, to wend the elms trembling rain down from their tops, the droplets may stop, but all things will again Shadowy wanderer with dark watchful eyes, over the turnstile you have marked my coming Lowering your eyes to mine With humour gentle if sometimes cruel The bright fey eyes remained Smiling sidelong Even when the light had long departed Slow and in turns, each temper will transform, each projection denying frost words their thaw Beneath their surface I taste your jealousy, draping hands of subtle scars over my face Missing nothing, awareness flaring, I feast and drain your soul of blame and externalize it all the same Willow limbs shall rise to shake the skies of rain, with intensity to put the stars in wane Liberty and license within misanthropic solitude, you draw light and life into you Watched by the deer with large dreaming eyes, grazing around the old dancing ring Tremulous response, I dare not hope, I dare not hope you might see I am in need Sustaining by our word, girl of cobwebs, our meaning ...From:OccultforSAMVMViews:0 0ratingsTime:08:14More inMusic

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Liberty Tax Service Introduces Initial Fiscal Year 2013 Earnings Outlook

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

In conjunction with its 2012 Investor Day, JTH Holding, Inc. (TAX), the parent company of Liberty Tax Service, is introducing its initial fiscal year 2013 earnings outlook. The Company expects net income to be in the range of $20.0 million - $21.5 million, an increase of 15-23% over the prior year. These estimates include the following full-year assumptions, among others:

The presentation will begin at 2:00pm ET at the Millennium Broadway Hotel New York. The Company will also be webcasting the presentations, and the webcast and accompanying slides may be accessed on the Investor Relations page of its website, http://www.libertytax.com, under About Liberty Tax.

Forward Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including implied and express statements regarding the Companys anticipated growth and expansion of its business. These forward-looking statements, as well as the Company's guidance, are based upon the Company's current expectations and there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date on which they are made, the Company's actual results could differ materially from these statements. These risks and uncertainties relate to, among other things, uncertainties regarding the Company's ability to attract and retain clients; meet its prepared returns targets; competitive factors; the Company's effective income tax rate; litigation defense expenses and costs of judgments or settlements; and changes in market, economic, political or regulatory conditions. Information concerning these risks and uncertainties is contained in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K and in other filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About JTH Holding, Inc.

JTH Holding, Inc. is the parent company of Liberty Tax Service. Liberty Tax Service is the fastest-growing retail tax preparation company in the industrys history. Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, a pioneer in the tax industry, Liberty Tax Service has prepared over 10 million individual income tax returns. With 43 years of tax industry experience, Hewitt stands as the most experienced CEO in the tax preparation industry, having also founded Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Liberty Tax Service is the only tax franchise on the Forbes Top 20 Franchises for the Buck.

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One Liberty Hikes Dividend

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One Liberty Property Inc. (OLP), a real estate investment trust (:REIT), has recently increased its quarterly dividend from 33 cents to 35 cents per share. This translates to a 6.1% increase from the prior-year dividend payout. The dividend is payable on January 4, 2013 to shareholders of record on December 27, 2012. One Liberty expects to distribute excess cash to shareholders through the increased dividend and concurrently look to maintain its cash flow for further reinvestments. Solid dividend payouts are arguably the best enticement for REIT investors as U.S. law requires REITs to distribute 90% of their annual taxable income in the form of dividend to shareholders.

At the end of third quarter 2012, cash and cash equivalents stood at $15.4 million. We believe that the company has enough cash to provide optimum shareholder value. The company has a flexible balance sheet and is well-positioned to take advantages of investment opportunities in the future.

One Liberty reported third quarter 2012 fund from operations (:FFO) of $6.07 million or 41 cents per share, compared with $5.29 million or 36 cents in the year-earlier quarter.

Based in Great Neck, New York, One Liberty acquires, owns and manages a geographically diversified portfolio of retail, industrial, office and other properties under long-term leases in the United States. The companys property portfolio includes retail furniture stores, as well as industrial, office, flex, health and fitness, and other properties.

One Liberty currently has Zacks #4 Rank, which translates into a short-term Sell rating. We have a long-term Neutral recommendation on the stock. One of its competitors, Lexington Realty Trust (LXP), holds a Zacks #3 Rank that translates into a short- term Hold rating.

Note: Fund from operations, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs, is obtained after adding depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses to net income.

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Liberty Offers Fiscal 2013 Outlook

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Liberty Property Trust (LRY), a real estate investment trust (:REIT), has recently provided an initial guidance for fiscal 2013. At the same time, the company reiterated its earlier guidance for the current year, whereby it expects funds from operations (:FFO) in the range of $2.57 - $2.59 per share.

The company presently expects FFO for full year 2013 in the range of $2.60 - $2.70 per share. The underlying assumption for the current outlook primarily hinges on a sedate economic recovery.

Liberty Property expects an overall rise in occupancy in both its office and industrial portfolios, with organic growth through increased development opportunities. At the same time, the company anticipates limited scope for acquisitions, as it releases space previously leased at pre-recession market rates.

Based in Pennsylvania, Liberty Property provides leasing, property management, development, construction management, design management, and related services for a portfolio of industrial and office properties. The company has a strong portfolio of multi-tenant industrial and office properties in prime business locations in the U.S. and U.K., and operates across multiple markets that mitigate geographical risks.

Liberty Property specifically focuses on metro-office, multi-tenant industrial and flex properties and markets that possess strong demographic and economic fundamentals, which ensure a steady revenue stream for the company.

The company reports on the following geographical segments: Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, South, Philadelphia, and the United Kingdom. Each of the reportable segments of Liberty Property is managed separately in order to concentrate market knowledge within a geographic area.

Liberty Property is presently continuing with its portfolio repositioning program as it focuses on higher growth markets characterized by better job and rent growth prospects. The company also maintains a conservative balance sheet and offers a steady dividend payout to shareholders which augur well for its long-term growth.

We maintain our long-term Neutral recommendation for Liberty Property, which currently has a Zacks #3 Rank that translates into a short-term Hold rating. We also have a long-term Neutral recommendation and a Zacks #3 Rank for Duke Realty Corp. (DRE), one of the competitors of Liberty Property.

Note: FFO, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs, is obtained after adding depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses to net income.

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Ukip ready to exploit gay marriage tensions

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The government's policy of pushing ahead with gay marriage is tearing the Tory party apart, according to Ukip leader Nigel Farage.

Many Conservative MPs have revealed their local party membership has strong objections to allowing gay marriage ceremonies and more members are even leaving in protest.

Farage claimed there is a gulf between rural and urban voters on the issue and that traditional Conservatives were feeling disillusioned by the policy.

"David Cameron's proposal has the potential to rip apart the traditional rural Tory vote," Farage told the Guardian.

"While Ukip wholly respects the rights of gay people to have civil partnerships, we feel the prime minister's proposals will present an affront to millions of people in this country for whom this will be the final straw."

Some have accused Ukip of opportunism, as opposing gay marriage appears contradictory to the libertarianism the party often preaches.

But party chairman Steve Crowther told politics.co.uk: "As a libertarian party we have no objection to gay marriage per se, but we are opposed to the bill.

"Libertarianism is about balancing people's rights. To deliver virtually no new rights at all for gay people the government is steamrolling those of religious people.

"They are picking a fight with millions of people of many faith communities for no benefit."

Over 100 Conservative MPs had planned to vote against the bill, which has strong support from Liberal Democrats and most Labour MPs.

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