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After a rough start to the 2012 WNBA season, June holds more hope for the New York Liberty. That doesn't mean the schedule gets any easier though, as there are some tough opponents waiting for their chance to play the Liberty.

New York has 10 games in the month of June, starting off with two straight games against the undefeated Indiana Fever on June 2 and 3. Later in the month, New York has to take on the Minnesota Lynx as well; the team that leads the Western Conference with a 4-0 record and is the defending WNBA champions.

New York went 0-4 in the month of May, meaning the team can go nowhere but up at this point. They will need to string some wins together quickly though, because the team could quickly play itself out of contention when it comes to the playoff race.

WNBA Live Access will broadcast all of New York's games in June, with MSG picking up coverage for three others.

June 2012 New York Liberty Schedule

Saturday, June 2

New York at Indiana Fever, 7 p.m. ET

Sunday, June 3

Indiana Fever at New York, 6 p.m. ET (MSG)

Tuesday, June 5

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BOSTON, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Liberty Mutual Insurance, one of the nation's leading home and auto insurers, today is celebrating America's firefighters by announcing the recipients of its National Firemark Award. Lieutenants Paul McAllister and Christopher Seelenbrandt of West Warwick, R.I., are recipients of the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award for Heroism; and Lieutenant Robert Hendrigan of Brockton, Mass., has earned the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award for Community Service and Public Education. For their everyday self-sacrifice and tireless efforts to protect and promote public safety, Liberty Mutual will award the West Warwick (IAFF Local 1104) and Brockton (IAFF Local 144) Fire Departments each with a $10,000 grant in their respective winners' honor.

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A committee comprised of numerous fire safety organizations selected the Liberty Mutual National Firemark Award winners from among a pool of more than 150 firefighter nominees, each of whom had received a local Firemark Award from a Liberty Mutual Insurance office in their community throughout 2011. The selection committee includes representatives from such fire safety groups as the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the National Volunteer Fire Council, the National Fire Protection Association, the National Association of State Fire Marshals, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, and the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

"The Liberty Mutual National Firemark Award winners exemplify the unique courage and commitment firefighters demonstrate every day to help us prevent the devastation of a home fire and to protect us when they do occur," said Greg Gordon, Liberty Mutual Insurance senior vice president of Marketing. "As a company that also embraces our responsibility to protect lives and homes, it is fitting for us to honor Firefighters McAllister, Seelenbrandt and Hendrigan, and to celebrate the countless men and women career or volunteer who serve our communities so selflessly."

Liberty Mutual National Firemark Award for Heroism

Lieutenant Paul McAllister and Lieutenant Christopher Seelenbrandt, West Warwick Fire Department

On March 1, 2011, the West Warwick Fire Department conducted an ice-rescue training exercise with four new recruits. Little did they know that only hours later two of their more seasoned firefighters would be in freezing Rhode Island pond waters saving the life of an 8-year-old boy who had fallen through thin ice. Lieutenant Paul McAllister was the first out of the truck and he set out across the ice in his survival suit connected to 100 feet of lifeline, falling through the ice three times along the way. About 20 feet short of reaching the panicked child, the rope reached its end. McAllister unhooked himself and continued without his safety line, reaching the young boy just moments before he lost what was left of a tenuous grip on the ice.

Lieutenant Chris Seelenbrandt, following moments later in the department's hazmat vehicle, arrived to find his colleague stranded more than 40 yards from shore, without a lifeline and with the young boy clinging to his neck. Seelenbrandt crept across the ice with 300 feet of lifeline to rescue them both, ultimately relying on the other West Warwick firefighters on shore to tow all three back in. The boy was treated and released from a Providence hospital later that evening.

West Warwick Fire Chief Joseph Baris says the department will earmark the Liberty Mutual grant toward purchasing a new boat, motor and trailer to aid in future water rescues. The department currently relies on a reconditioned inflatable boat; and that craft only recently replaced a 1954 aluminum boat the department was forced to retire after it proved inadequate during the 2010 floods.

Liberty Mutual National Firemark Award for Community Service

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Tradeport East is one half of a 5,300-acre industrial park that helped Liberty County make a list of the top places in the South for manufacturing operations. Southern Business & Development magazine cited available land ready for development, easy access to highways and the Savannah port, and a qualified workforce for including the southeast Georgia community. (Photo Courtesy of Liberty County Development Authority.)

Southern Business & Development magazine highlighted the southeast Georgia communitys proximity to the Port of Savannah and a 5,300-acre business park with easy highway access and land ready for development in including Liberty County on its list of the 10 no-brainer locations for manufacturing operations in the South.

The county is the states only community that made the list.

It basically validates what we have been saying regarding having the ingredients needed for a good location and it provides us with another opportunity to tell our story following what the magazine has just done, said Ron Tolley, CEO of the Liberty County Development Authority.

Tolley said the area also has a steady stream of qualified workers, thanks to Fort Stewart. He said hundreds of soldiers stationed on the base leave the service each month and about half want to stay in the area.

That is a significant factor that is a bonus for us. It does give us something that most communities do not have, whether youre looking for forklift drivers or youre looking for someone to manage a team," Tolley said.

Southern Business & Development said Liberty already has a robust manufacturing sector, including several foreign-headquartered companies and exports to 70 countries.

Editors looked at 150 places across the south to compile the list. Liberty County joins Memphis, Tenn., Columbus, Miss., and Henderson, Ky., on the list.

Tolley said a third-party analysis like this can make project managers and site-selection consultants give the county a second or third look.

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HONG KONG--(Marketwire -05/29/12)- This morning, http://www.MarketFoundations.com announced new reports highlighting Atmel Corporation (ATML) and Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA). Free research downloads are available at http://www.MarketFoundations.com/index.php?coa=ATML&cob=LBTYA.

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Market Foundations is releasing new coverage on Atmel Corporation for its current position within the technology industry. Atmel Corporation (Atmel) is engaged in designing, developing and supplying of microcontrollers. Atmel offers a portfolio of touch products, which integrate its microcontrollers with touch-focused intellectual property (IP). The full research report on Atmel Corporation (ATML) is available here: http://www.MarketFoundations.com/index.php?coa=ATML.

Market Foundations has released research on Liberty Global Inc. for its changing role within the services industry. Liberty Global Inc. (LGI) is an international provider of video, broadband Internet and telephony services, with broadband communications and/or direct-to-home satellite (DTH) operations, As of December 31, 2011, the Company was serving 19.5 million customers across 13 countries, primarily in Europe and Chile. The full research report on Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) is available here: http://www.MarketFoundations.com/index.php?cob=LBTYA.

About Market Foundations By providing members with financial information services, we provide the foundation investors need to build investing intelligence. The difference between consistently making good investments or bad investments is nothing more than the right information at the right time.

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The chiseled names of Cpl. William W. Partlow and 1st Lt. Nolan D. Pickett are separated by four inches on the Liberty County Veterans War Memorial Monument. They are nevertheless inseparable in their honor.

The theme of the May 25 rededication of the monument, which stands to the south of Liberty High Schools War Memorial Stadium, was the indissoluble union of the Supreme Sacrifice of all 126 service members inscribed on that wall and the cause of freedom for which they gave their lives.

Those 126 honored dead, and their fallen comrades, bequeathed liberty to generations, retired Army Lt. Col. Anthony Landry said in his rededication speech.

We are Americans, Landry said, and we do possess the priceless heritage of freedom.

A grateful community embraces those who shed blood for the endurance of that heritage.

My desire is that this monument stand, in a small way, as a symbol of the honor and gratitude that we owe to these fallen warriors, Liberty Mayor Carl Pickett said, before he read stirring letters from the uncle whose name is on that wall.

Dozier Partlow, whose uncles name appears above that of 1st Lt. Pickett, read the history of the memorial, which was built, along with the stadium, by the Liberty Lions Club. Liberty Lions Club President Brett Steed spoke of the monument as a part of a proud Lions tradition. The monument was dedicated in 1947.

A successful fundraising drive that was started in February paid for the beautifying landscaping, the completion of which inspired the monuments rededication.

The trees were removed from behind the monument, giving game-day spectators a clear view of the newly installed flag poles from which Old Glory, the Texas Flag and the POW/MIA Flag fly. Surrounding plants separate the monument grounds from the grassy open space. Ground lighting has been installed.

When the Star-Spangled Banner is played at football games, everyone has a place to turn and to reflect.

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MADERA -- Nothing was going to stop the Liberty-Madera Ranchos High softball team from a fourth consecutive Central Section Division V title.

After thunder cracked ominously in the distance during the national anthem, the Hawks' bats did some thundering of their own in a six-run first inning en route to a 10-0 win Friday over Selma (19-7).

Freshman Renee Ortega delivered the big blow with a bases-clearing double to right-center that put second-seeded Liberty (23-6-1) up 3-0 after four batters.

That relaxed the team and set the tone for the game.

"We've got some girls that had played in games like these, but we've got some that never played in one before so they were flat nervous," Liberty co-head coach Bob Barber said.

Ortega said patience played a role.

"I was waiting to see the right pitch to hit hard on the ground or a hard line drive," she said, "and I got it."

Randi Wallace and Caity McShane added run-scoring singles and the rout was on.

Junior ace Hannah Shevenell threw a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts.

Shevenell struck out the side in the first and fifth innings, and she did not give up a hit until Emery Green hit a bloop single down the left-field line in the fourth.

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Nobody called Sammy Bost out after she stole third and overslid the base, so the Liberty center fielder just kept running.

Suddenly, Bost found herself sliding across home plate without a throw, scoring the winning run that capped a shocking ending to the Maryland 2A championship softball game, and left McDonough feeling it was robbed of a chance at a state title.

I saw [a tag at third base], McDonough Coach Julie Snavely said. I told my girls [the umpire] missed the call, but youve got to move on. Its unfortunate that play ended the ballgame.

Bost stole two bases on the final play of the game, and the Lions scored three runs with nobody out in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat McDonough, 3-2, Friday night at Robert E. Taylor Stadium at the University of Maryland.

The win gives Liberty the first state title in school history; McDonough was denied what would have been its sixth state crown and second in four years.

I overslid the base and I was like Oh my god, Im not letting my team down right now, Bost said. I just got up and ... I was like Okay, Ill go home then.

The wild ending overshadowed a terrific performance by McDonough senior Jazzmyn Hayden, who took a two-hit shutout into the seventh inning and produced the Rams only runs with an RBI double in the first inning and a solo home run in the third.

The Lions opened the bottom of the seventh with two bunt singles and a walk before second baseman Rebecca Oneto hit a two-run single that tied the score and left runners on first and second with nobody out.

Catcher Natalie Gill missed a bunt attempt as Bost and Oneto attempted a double steal, and after the throw to third came in late, Bost slid past the base and appeared to be tagged out by McDonough third baseman Molly Simpson.

I didnt feel a tag, Bost said. I wasnt going to go back into a tag so I figured Id either get in a rundown or go to score.

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Boston-headquartered Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Brian Dunham as senior vice president and chief actuary of its group benefits operation.

Prior to joining Liberty Mutual, Dunham was responsible for the pricing and financial management of Unums large case group life and disability business. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

Brian Dunham

Liberty Mutual said Dunham brings a wealth of experience in large-case life and disability insurance. He has both the actuarial and management skills to help continue Liberty Mutuals strong growth in the group life and disability, the insurer said.

Liberty Mutual Insurance is a diversified global insurer and the third-largest property/casualty insurer in the U.S. based on net written premium. At the end of 2011, Liberty Mutual had $117.1 billion in consolidated assets, $99.3 billion in consolidated liabilities, and $34.7 billion in annual consolidated revenue.

Liberty Mutual offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, property, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, reinsurance and surety. Liberty Mutual Insurance employs over 45,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.

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TORONTO , May 23, 2012 /CNW/ - Liberty Mines Inc. ("Liberty" or the "Company") announced today that it has appointed Ms. Heather Miree , P.Geo., to the position of VP of Exploration effective May 23 , 2012. Ms. Miree will be responsible for all of Liberty's exploration activities.

"I am extremely pleased to have Heather join our senior management team here at Liberty Mines ," said Chris Stewart , President & CEO of Liberty Mines. "She is a seasoned exploration geologist with practical, hands-on experience finding and transitioning mineral deposits into production. Heather's skills are a great fit for our Company, and will strengthen our senior team."

Ms. Miree brings over 25 years of experience in exploration and mining projects in Canada and the United States. A graduate of the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Earth Science, Ms. Miree is also a Professional Geologist in Ontario and Alberta. She has experience in base metal, gold and industrial mineral exploration and mining projects throughout North America. Past employers include Excellon Resources Inc., St. Andrew Goldfields Ltd., Lake Shore Gold Corporation and QuadraFNX. Ms. Miree 's depth of experience, enthusiasm and leadership have contributed to her success in establishing the team and systems needed to advance grassroots or brownfield mineral properties through the exploration and advanced exploration stages to commercial production.

The Company would like to thank Liberty's former VP of Exploration, Peter Caldbick, for his efforts and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

About Liberty Mines Inc.

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

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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Dunkin Donuts in Greater Philadelphia is partnering with Liberty USO to help support their mission of serving the needs of active duty, National Guard and reserve military personnel and their families throughout Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. Dunkin Donuts is donating $1 (up to $2,000) for every new Like on the Dunkin Philly Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DunkinPhilly) through June 1. Additionally, Dunkin Donuts hosted 200 Liberty USO military members and their families at a special movie advance screening for Men In Black 3 on Thursday, May 24.

Dunkin Donuts has a strong commitment to the Greater Philadelphia Region and to the communities we are proud to keep running every day, says Lou Conte, Manager of Field Marketing, Greater Philadelphia Region, Dunkin Donuts. Were proud to support Liberty USO as they continue their mission to support local troops and their families in Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

To learn more about Dunkin Donuts, visit http://www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow Dunkin Donuts Greater Philadelphia on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DunkinPhilly) and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/DunkinPhilly). For more information about Liberty USO visit, http://www.LibertyUSO.org.

About Liberty USO

For nearly seven decades, the USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, Inc. (LibertyUSO) has served the needs of active duty, National Guard and reserve military personnel andtheir families throughout Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. Liberty USOs mission is toenhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families. In short,Liberty USO is the bridge between the civilian population and our service members. In times ofwar and peace, Liberty USO has delivered its special brand of support, comfort, moraleboosting, and recreational activities to service members and their families.

About Dunkin' Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts isAmerica's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the regular/decaf coffee, iced coffee, hot flavored coffee, donut,bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for six years running. The company has more than 10,000 restaurants in 32 countries worldwide. For the full-year 2011, Dunkin' Donuts' restaurants had global franchisee-reported sales of approximately $6.4 billion. Based inCanton,Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visitwww.DunkinDonuts.com.

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