The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands beat Germany to reach the Davis Cup finalBETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Keith Higgins Jr. had 22 points to lead Lehigh to an 87-67 victory over Neumann on Sunday. Higgins added eight rebounds for the Mountain Hawks (5-6). Tyler Whitney-Sidney shot 7 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. Cam Gillus scored 10. Mike Smith III led the Knights with 15 points. Gary Francis added 12 points and DJ Earl had 12 points and three steals. Led by 13 points from Higgins before the break, Lehigh entered halftime tied with Neumann 42-42. Lehigh pulled away with a 9-0 run in the second half to extend a nine-point lead to 18 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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Three ways to cut down on Christmas costs with DIY greeting cardsOpinion The US Department of Justice has accused a major tech company of an illegal web monopoly and tried to force them to split off their web browser. Sound familiar? Oh, right, it was the United States vs Microsoft, aka Netscape vs Internet, in 1998. This time around, it's the United States vs Google. Judge Amit Mehta of the US District Court ruled that Google violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by stifling advertising competition and arranging exclusive and restrictive contracts with other companies. To quote Mehta: " Google is a monopolist , and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly." In detail, Mehta found that Google's contracts with Apple, Samsung, other smartphone companies, and Mozilla required them to use Google as the default search engine. In return, Google reportedly paid Apple $18 billion annually to secure its position as the iPhone's default search engine. Other companies received over $8 billion a year to ensure that Google was their search engine of choice. The judge determined that Google's practice of paying billions of dollars annually to device manufacturers and web browsers to set Google as the default search engine effectively blocked competitors from gaining market share. I can't argue with that. Of course, Google can. Google dismissed the ruling as nonsense. Global Affairs President Kent Walker said: "This decision recognizes that Google offers the best search engine but concludes that we shouldn't be allowed to make it easily available." The DOJ is now asking the judge to force Google to sell off the Chrome web browser . If that reminds you of the US vs Microsoft case, it's for good reason. Back in 2000, the US District Court judge Thomas Penfield Jackson ruled that Microsoft had "placed an oppressive thumb on the scale of competitive fortune." Therefore, Microsoft was a monopoly that should be broken up into two companies . In his plan, there would be a Windows company and a Microsoft software company that would own such programs as Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Office. It never happened. That part of his decision was overturned. Amusingly enough, Lee-Anne Mulholland, Google's vice president of regulatory affairs, borrowed some of Jackson's language: "The government putting its thumb on the scale in these ways would harm consumers, developers, and American technological leadership." If the DOJ convinces Mehta that he should order Google to split Chrome off, I can't see it happening. Why? First, Google will appeal. Indeed, Google has already appealed. We're years away from a final decision. The case has already taken years. It started under the first Trump administration and may not be settled by the end of Trump's next administration. While Trump is seen as pro-business, he's anti-Google. As he ranted before the election, Google has been " very bad to me . Very, very bad to me ... In other words, if I have 20 good stories and 20 bad stories, and everyone's entitled to that, you'll only see the 20 bad stories. I called the head of Google the other day and I said, 'I'm getting a lot of good stories lately, but you don't find them in Google.' I think it's a whole rigged deal. I think Google's rigged just like our government's rigged all over the place." On the other hand, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is making nice with Trump now. On X, Pichai congratulated: " President @realDonaldTrump on his decisive victory . We are in a golden age of American innovation and are committed to working with his administration to help bring the benefits to everyone." Since Trump's policies are really little more than how he feels at any given moment, I can easily see him ordering the DOJ to leave Google alone if the company is "nice" to him. It's not just the US that dislikes Google's search dominance, though. The European Union's Court of Justice recently rejected the company's appeal against a €2.4 billion antitrust fine . Still, let's say the DOJ does go after Google. It's estimated that the most popular web browser in the world would bring in $20 billion in cool cash. That sounds like a lot of money, doesn't it? It's not. In 2023, Google made $237.86 billion from its Chrome-driven advertising . This also puts the EU fine into perspective. You and I would be bankrupt. For Google, that's less than a week's revenue. So, I don't see Google being forced to drop Chrome. As I look at Chrome, though, I do wonder if Google needs to keep it anyway. There's already an open source version of Chrome, Chromium . Why not open source Chrome to stop the DOJ and other legal opponents in their tracks? I'm sure the Linux Foundation or the Apache Foundation would be happy to give it a home. ®
Lance Dickson Promotes His Transformative Spiritual Guide - Grace Mercy & Faith 12-13-2024 11:28 PM CET | Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous Press release from: ABNewswire Lance Dickson Promotes His Transformative Spiritual Guide - Grace Mercy & Faith Grace Mercy & Faith by Lance Dickson is an inspiring book that explores the profound impact of grace, mercy, and faith on one's spiritual journey. Through a series of personal anecdotes and motivational insights, Dickson offers readers practical strategies to incorporate these principles into their daily lives, fostering deeper spiritual connections and self-fulfillment. The book is designed to guide readers through the complexities of modern life, helping them find solace and strength in their faith. Dickson's unique perspective, shaped by his 20 years of military service and extensive educational background, provides a powerful and relatable framework for readers seeking spiritual growth. Praise for Grace Mercy & Faith: "If you are looking for a basic Christian primer, look no farther! Written by an educator, Grace, Mercy, & Faith is beautifully organized, the principles are clearly articulated, and there is masterful use of repetition to help the reader absorb the key message. If you love King James English, you'll also enjoy that aspect of this book. I particularly appreciated the many references to Watchman Nee, a church leader in China, whose writings helped to shape my early understanding of God." - Gwen Wellington, MSW, retired psychotherapist and pastor, and bestselling author of Glimpses of God's Heart. Grace Mercy & Faith was written for both the Non-Christian as well as the Christian Reader. About the Author: Born in Harlem, NY, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Lance Dickson is a retired military veteran with a Bachelor's degree in Workforce Education and a Master's in Business Administration (MBA), as well as a Master's degree in Education with New Technologies. Recognized as a national fatherhood advocate, Dickson received the Spirit of Fatherhood award for his contributions. He is also the author of several other inspirational books, including When a Father Cries!, The Battle is On!: Spiritual Martial Arts, and Mental Martial Arts: Using Educational Principles to Combat Life Challenges. Grace Mercy & Faith is available now at CTS Store [ https://ctsstore1.com/ ] and Amazon [ https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Mercy-Faith-Empowerment-Educational-ebook/dp/B07L2G8V2X ]. Embrace the transformative power of grace, mercy, and faith, and begin your journey towards a more fulfilling spiritual life today. Don't miss out on this inspiring guide to spiritual empowerment. Order your copy of Grace Mercy & Faith now and discover how these timeless principles can transform your life! Links: https://ctsstore1.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Mercy-Faith-Empowerment-Educational-ebook/dp/B07L2G8V2X Media Contact Company Name: BookBuzz Contact Person: Amanda - PR Manager Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=lance-dickson-promotes-his-transformative-spiritual-guide-grace-mercy-faith ] Phone: 7065098422 City: New York State: NY Country: United States Website: https://www.bookbuzz.net This release was published on openPR.Jimmy Carter played major role in Texas’ shift from blue to red
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