FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Dallion Johnson scored 25 points and made seven 3-pointers to help FGCU defeat CSU Bakersfield 74-54 on Friday. Johnson went 9 of 14 from the field for the Eagles (1-4). Zavian McLean scored 12 points, going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line. Jevin Muniz went 3 of 10 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points, while adding eight rebounds. Marvin McGhee led the Roadrunners (3-2) in scoring, finishing with 15 points. Fidelis Okereke added 10 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .BOSSCATTM Home Services and Technologies Wins IMN 2024 Contractor of the Year Award at Third Annual Industry Award Ceremony
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Simple Hacks to Make the Holidays Merrier (and Cheaper)Britain, France, and Germany have accused Iran of amassing high-enriched uranium at “unprecedented levels” without any “credible civilian justification,” urging Tehran to reverse its nuclear escalation. The joint statement was released on Tuesday ahead of a UN Security Council meeting focused on Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s Enrichment at Dangerous Levels The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran is now the only non-nuclear weapons state with uranium enriched to 60%, a level dangerously close to the 90% enrichment required for an atomic bomb. “Iran’s stockpile of high-enriched uranium has reached unprecedented levels, again without any credible civilian justification. It gives Iran the capability to rapidly produce sufficient fissile material for multiple nuclear weapons,” Britain, France, and Germany warned in their statement. They further accused Iran of installing advanced centrifuges, calling it another “damaging step” that undermines the 2015 nuclear deal – an agreement Tehran claims to support. 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal and Its Collapse The 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was an agreement between Iran and six major powers – Britain, France, Germany, China, Russia, and the United States. Under the deal, sanctions on Iran were eased in exchange for limits on its nuclear program. However, in 2018, then-US President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement, reinstating sanctions on Iran. In response, Iran escalated its uranium enrichment activities, reaching the current 60% threshold. Growing Western Concerns Over Iran The growing uranium stockpile has sparked renewed fears among Western nations and prompted discussions about reimposing sanctions under the JCPOA’s dispute resolution mechanism. Last week, Britain, France, and Germany signaled their willingness to trigger this mechanism if Iran continues its current trajectory. Reports suggest that Donald Trump, then US president-elect, is considering measures to address Iran’s nuclear advancements. According to The Wall Street Journal, anonymous sources indicated that one option under discussion includes launching strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. However, the report also noted Trump’s reluctance to involve the US military in a new conflict. Iran’s Position Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly stated that Israel will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons. He has issued several warnings over the years, emphasizing that military action remains on the table if Iran nears nuclear breakout capacity. During a recent conversation, Trump reportedly expressed concerns to Netanyahu about Iran’s potential nuclear progress during his tenure, according to sources familiar with their discussion. Tehran, meanwhile, has consistently denied pursuing nuclear weapons and maintains that its nuclear activities are for peaceful purposes, such as energy production. Tehran insists that it has the right to develop nuclear technology within the framework of international agreements.Scott Bessent's rise through finance to the US Treasury
Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff is retiring from football with one season of eligibility left, the Lexington-Herald Leader reported Sunday. The publication said the school confirmed Vandagriff's retirement. Vandagriff didn't play in the Wildcats' season finale against Louisville. He passed for 1,593 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 11 games this season. Kentucky has added former Incarnate Word signal-caller Zach Calzada out of the transfer portal since the end of the season. Calzada also was the starting quarterback in 2021 for Texas A&M and the 2025 season will be his seventh as a college player. Vandagriff was a five-star recruit in the 2021 class who initially committed to Oklahoma before flipping and choosing Georgia. However, he didn't get much playing time in three seasons with the Bulldogs with Stetson Bennett and Carson Beck ahead of him. He chose to transfer following the 2023 season. This season, Vandagriff was benched on two occasions and only topped 200 passing yards twice. He had a good chance at a third 200-yard outing on Nov. 2 when he had 123 midway through the third quarter before getting knocked out of the 28-18 loss to then-No. 7 Tennessee due to a concussion. Cutter Boley started the 41-14 loss to Louisville. Another quarterback, Gavin Wimsatt, entered the transfer portal after throwing four interceptions in 39 attempts this season. --Field Level Media
Tech occupation unemployment rate inches down to 2.5% DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The tech workforce saw modest movement in the latest national employment data, according to CompTIA , the nonprofit association for the tech industry and workforce. Analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) #JobsReport data reveals the tech unemployment rate for the month fell slightly to 2.5%, matching the low end of the rate for 2024. The national unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2% in November. Employment within the technology industry sector was essentially flat with a decline of 1,636 jobs for the month. 1 The tech sector employs nearly 5.6 million people, which translates to a percentage decline of essentially 0%. Tech professions throughout the economy declined by 6,000 in a national workforce of nearly 6.5 million workers. 2 "While a flat month in the aggregate as some employers take a breather, the data continues to highlight the diversity of hiring activity across the tech workforce," Tim Herbert , chief research officer, CompTIA. "Across industry sectors, metro areas and company sizes harnessing tech talent remains a top priority." Active employer job postings for new hiring totaled more than 475,000 in November, down about 42,000 from October. 3 Companies added nearly 184,000 new tech job postings last month, with employers in consulting, finance, manufacturing and technology hardware, software and services among the most active. Artificial intelligence (AI) hiring momentum continues to build. In the aggregate employers recorded nearly 331,000 active job postings throughout 2024 in recruiting for AI job roles and AI skills, a year-over-year increase of 71%. Across all tech occupations 44% of November postings did not specify a four-year degree requirement for applicants. Some occupations had notably higher percentages, including network support specialists (84%) and tech support specialists (71%). The data indicates hiring for work from home (WFH) positions is holding steady at about 20% of total tech job recruiting. On a hiring activity volume basis, the top WFH positions include software developers, IT project managers, data scientists and analysts, tech support specialists, and systems analysts. The "CompTIA Tech Jobs Report" is available at https://www.comptia.org/content/tech-jobs-report . About CompTIA The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the world's leading information technology (IT) certification and training body. CompTIA is a mission-driven organization committed to unlocking the potential of every student, career changer or professional seeking to begin or advance in a technology career. Millions of current and aspiring technology workers around the world rely on CompTIA for the training, education and professional certifications that give them the confidence and skills to work in tech. https://www.comptia.org/ 1 Labor market data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and employer job postings from Lightcast may be subject to backward revisions. 2 Monthly occupation level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tends to experience higher levels of variance and volatility. 3 Active job postings include open postings carried over from previous months and new postings added by employers. Media Contact Steven Ostrowski CompTIA sostrowski@comptia.org +1.630.678.8468 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/latest-employment-data-shows-little-change-in-tech-job-market-comptia-analysis-finds-302325237.html SOURCE CompTIA
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Elizabeth Peralta Congreso Dólar en Perú Puerto San Antonio Minedu Arequipa Feriados Gratificación Donald Trump Horóscopo Ascenso docente Jefferson Farfán ÚLTIMAS NOTICIAS POLÍTICA ECONOMÍA SOCIEDAD MUNDO PERÚ DEPORTES ESPECTÁCULOS DATEC DÓLAR NEWSLETTERS Últimas Noticias The incident occurred during an informal conversation between Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago. Will the United States have 51 states? During a recent meeting between Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau , the former US president jokingly suggested that Canada could become the "51st state" of the United States . This remark came amid a discussion about the increase in tariffs, a sensitive topic for the economies of both countries. The increase in tariffs imposed by the US on Canadian products has been a hot topic in conversations between the two governments, especially regarding the trade of steel and aluminum. Trump's suggestion that Canada become the 51st state reflects the complex relationship between the two countries, marked by economic and political differences. Trump's policies on borders and trade with Mexico and Canada have intensified, affecting the economic and political dynamics between these three countries. Image: EFE What the elected president said, and what is the relationship with Canada? According to Fox News, the incident occurred during an informal conversation between Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago , where they discussed various topics related to international politics and trade. In the midst of the chat, Trump suggested, with an ironic smile, that Canada could join the United States as the 51st state, which would avoid the trade tensions generated by the tariffs imposed by the US government. Trudeau didn't take the joke well, reacting with a nervous smile, aware that any comment related to Canada's sovereignty is a sensitive issue. During a recent meeting between Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau, the former US president jokingly suggested that Canada could become the "51st state" of the United States. Image: AFP The impact of tariffs on US-Canada relations The relationship between the two countries has historically been cordial, but recent trade disputes have created friction, particularly regarding the 25 percent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Trump's policies on borders and trade with Mexico and Canada have intensified, affecting the economic and political dynamics between these three countries. This situation has also highlighted issues related to immigration and drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, a highly lethal opioid. Carlincatura de hoy jueves 5 de diciembre de 2024 Edición Impresa - La Republica | Lima - Jueves 05 de Diciembre del 2024 CINEPLANET: 2 entradas 2D + 2 bebidas grandes + Pop corn gigante. Lunes a Domingo La República us Donald Trump Adiós a la Green Card 2025: Trump negaría la residencia a inmigrantes por considerarlos "carga pública" en USA ¡Alerta, residentes en USA! USCIS negará solicitudes de Green Card a personas que no incluyan este requisito Pésimas noticias para inmigrantes: los 5 programas que eliminaría Trump para deportar a indocumentados en 2025 Últimas Noticias Adiós a la Green Card 2025: Trump negaría la residencia a inmigrantes por considerarlos "carga pública" en USA ¡Alerta, residentes en USA! USCIS negará solicitudes de Green Card a personas que no incluyan este requisito Pésimas noticias para inmigrantes: los 5 programas que eliminaría Trump para deportar a indocumentados en 2025 Malas noticias, inmigrante: los 3 estados con las leyes más rigurosas para indocumentados en EE. UU. en 2025 La moneda de 25 centavos de San Francisco que vale US$19.200 en EE. 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Últimas noticias Política Economía Sociedad Deportes Espectáculos Cine & Series Mundo Tendencias Tecnología Cultura Asiática Loterías y sorteos Datos LR Columnistas Verificador Argentina México Venezuela Horóscopo chino Visita también larepublica.pe podcast.larepublica.pe elpopular.pe libero.pe libero.pe/esports wapa.pe lol.larepublica.pe buenazo.pe larepublica.pe/verificador perulegal.larepublica.pe lrmas.larepublica.pe perubazar.pe cuponidad.pe ©TODOS LOS DERECHOS RESERVADOS - 2024(Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels) By Stephen Beech Employees are suffering "techno-strain" as a result of digital systems making it difficult to switch off from work, warns a new study. Staff are experiencing mental and physical issues due to being "hyperconnected" through digital technology, according to the findings. Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s Schools of Psychology and Medicine conducted detailed interviews with employees from a variety of professions. They found that the cognitive and affective effort associated with constant connectivity and high work pace driven by the digital workplace is detrimental to employee well-being. The study is the final part of a research project exploring the "dark side effects" of digital working which include stress, overload, anxiety and fear of missing out. The results, published in the journal Frontiers in Organisational Psychology , highlight an "overarching" theme of "digital workplace technology intensity" as a result of digital workplace job demands. The research team says their findings indicate a "sense of burden" associated with working digitally which surfaced for most participants in perceptions of overload and feelings of being "overwhelmed" by the proliferation of messages, apps and meetings in the digital workplace. They say "fear of missing out" - or FOMO- on important information and contact with colleagues also contributed to stress and strain for digital workers, as did hassles encountered when using digital technologies. (Photo by Tara Winstead via Pexels) Study leader Elizabeth Marsh said: “Digital workplaces benefit both organizations and employees, for example by enabling collaborative and flexible work. "However, what we have found in our research is that there is a potential dark side to digital working, where employees can feel fatigue and strain due to being overburdened by the demands and intensity of the digital work environment. "A sense of pressure to be constantly connected and keeping up with messages can make it hard to psychologically detach from work." Fourteen employees were interviewed in detail and asked about their perceptions and experiences of digital workplace job demands and impacts to their health. Comments from interviewees included: “[It’s] just more difficult to leave it behind when it's all online and you can kind of jump on and do work at any time of the day or night.” Another participant said: “You kind of feel like you have to be there all the time. You have to be a little green light,” while another commented: “It's that pressure to respond [...] I've received an e-mail, I've gotta do this quickly because if not, someone might think “What is she doing from home?” In their analysis, the researchers explored potential underlying psychological, technological and organizational factors that may influence ways in which employees experience digital workplace job demands. The findings showed that participants' dark side experiences were particularly shaped by a pervasive and constant state of connectivity in the digital workplace, termed "hyperconnectivity." Those experiences contributed to a sense of pressure to be available and the erosion of work-life boundaries, according to the research team. (Photo by Thirdman via Pexels) They said the evidence also indicates that "hyperconnectivity" has become the norm among workers post-pandemic. PhD student Marsh said: “The findings underline the need for both researchers and professionals to identify, understand and mitigate the digital workplace job demands to protect the well-being of digital workers.” The research also makes practical suggestions for employers including helping workers improve their digital skills and empowering them to manage boundaries in the digital workplace. The team says their findings could also be used by IT departments to consider how to improve the usability and accessibility of the digital workplace, as well as reining in the proliferation of applications. Dr. Alexa Spence, Professor of Psychology, said: “This research extends the Job Demands-Resources literature by clarifying digital workplace job demands including hyperconnectivity and overload." She added: "It also contributes a novel construct of digital workplace technology intensity which adds new insight on the causes of technostress in the digital workplace. "In doing so, it highlights the potential health impacts, both mental and physical, of digital work.”
Tottenham January transfer briefing: who are they after, what do they need and who might leave? Our expert reveals which positions Spurs will look to strengthen next month Join Mail+ for more exclusive scoops, in-depth reporting and analysis from inside the Tottenham camp By MATT BARLOW Published: 07:00 EST, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 07:00 EST, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments There may be no Premier League team more in need of new recruits this month than Tottenham , who have been blighted by injuries particularly in defence. Ange Postecoglou promised silverware in his second season just as he usually brings to a club, and while they have made a cup semi-final for the first time in three years, the Australian may need some reinforcements to go any further - not least as their last-four opponents are Liverpool . There's also a Europa League campaign to stock up for with Spurs just outside the top eight of the league table, a place in which would guarantee them safe passage to the last 16, and an FA Cup journey that begins at non-League Tamworth next week. So who might arrive and where to bolster Spurs' ranks? And will their biggest addition be the massed ranks occupying the treatment room? Here, as part of our series looking at Premier League clubs' January transfer plans, our Spurs expert Matt Barlow answers the five big questions. Ange Postecoglou promised a trophy in his second season at Tottenham but needs signings There may be no Premier League team more in need of new recruits this month than Spurs Spurs are 12th in the Premier League but have a Carabao Cup semi-final to look forward to 1. What do Tottenham need? Most urgently, they could do with some more firepower up front and a defender. They might also look at short term cover at goalkeeper and centre half. Although much will depend on the recovery assessments of their injuries in the next few weeks. Postecoglou talks like someone hedging his bets because he hopes players such as Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Richarlison will be fit again soon. But then can he rely on them all staying fit until the end of the season? Probably not with Tottenham's current injury record. Postecoglou wants more depth in the squad. Cover and options from the bench, which is likely to mean creative loan deals and/or continued investment in young talent to develop in the mould of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Wilson Odobert, rather than big money splurges to improve the first team. Postecoglou is hopeful Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero will be fit again soon Spurs may continue to invest in young talent to develop in the mould of Archie Gray 2. Do they have money to spend? There are no great PSR concerns at Tottenham but the watchword regarding transfers through recent press conferences with Postecoglou has been 'discipline'. There have also been warnings about it being trickier than usual this year because of the new format in Europe and with two ties to play in the Champions League and Europa League there are clubs holding players when they might have been prepared to sell or loan had they been out of European competition. Beyond this, with no summer international tournament there is not the same pressure from individual players to make moves to win places in the squads. I'd expect Spurs to perform as they have in the last couple windows, looking primarily at young players and short-terms solutions with bigger investments and any potential improvements on the first team more likely to wait until the summer 2025. Daniel Levy has no great PSR concerns but the watchword regarding transfers is 'discipline' 3. Which players are they interested in? With Spurs, it's easier to talk about those who they already have on the way, having wrapped up a pair of signings that will give them a boost in 2025. Yang Min-Hyeok is one player who will arrive and be added to the squad. Yang is an 18-year-old winger, who scored a dozen goals and won the Young Player of the Year award in South Korea's K-League last season. Tottenham signed him from Gangwon in July but agreed to let him complete the K-League season before making the switch to London in mid-December, and he will register in the New Year. Luka Vuskovic is a 17-year-old central defender signed from Hadjuk Split in 2023. Vuskovic is 6ft 4in tall and on loan in Belgium at Westerlo, for whom he has been ever-present and scored six goals. He is due to join Spurs next summer and the club's raft of emerging talent is one of the reasons they will not commit to a rash of signings of experienced players on long expensive contracts in the same positions. Yang Min-Hyeok, an 18-year-old winger signed from South Korea, has already arrived at Spurs Promising defender Luka Vuskovic (centre) is due to join next summer from Hadjuk Split 4. Who might leave? Sergio Reguilon is out of contract at the end of the season and will be sold if they can find a buyer. Even a massive injury crisis has not resurrected his Tottenham career. It was his first Spurs appearance for two years and eight months when he came off the bench in the 89th minute of the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United in December. Richarlison if they could raise a decent fee but that will be harder than ever after his absence through the first half of the season. He rejected a move to Saudi Arabia in the summer. Timo Werner is another option, if they can negotiate out of the loan deal with RB Leipzig and bring in a replacement. Richarlison could leave if Spurs can secure a decent fee, but this may prove tricky Timo Werner is another option should Spurs negotiate out of the loan deal with RB Leipzig 5. What unexpected moves should fans keep an eye on? A shrewd move for that old favourite Internal Solutions. Mikey Moore is a precocious talent on the wing at 17, but almost as soon as he burst onto the scene this season he picked up a virus and has not been seen since the end of October. He should return imminently and will be a vital injection of energy and speed to a squad that has been out on its feet while ailments have prevented Postecoglou from rotating just when the fixture calendar got its most congested. Other young academy products Will Lankshear and Alfie Dorrington will likely get their chances if the injury crisis persists, though they are not as highly thought of. Odobert, the £25m summer signing, should finally be able to make his mark soon when he returns from a hamstring injury that has kept him out even longer than Moore. Tottenham Hotspur Transfers Share or comment on this article: Tottenham January transfer briefing: who are they after, what do they need and who might leave? e-mail Add commentEditorial: New thinking needed to revitalize Newport News airportComcast Premieres "Our Blues Makes Us Gold," A Compelling Documentary Celebrating North Carolina A&T's Global Impact and Historic Legacy
have seen a spectacular rally in the last few months, driven by several factors, including declining interest rates and easing inflationary pressures, which have encouraged investors to buy back into growth-oriented sectors. In addition, recent U.S. presidential election results, in which Donald Trump was re-elected, have sparked renewed discussions around trade policies and economic growth, indirectly benefiting the tech sector. While valuations of many in my portfolio have surged in recent months, I believe their potential for long-term growth remains intact. That’s why any market pullback in the coming months could be a golden opportunity for long-term investors to add more shares of such strong stocks. In this article, I’ll share two I already own and would happily buy more of if their prices dip. BlackBerry stock After struggling for over a year, ( ) seems to be attracting investors’ attention in recent months. That’s why the stock of this Waterloo-based enterprise software company has risen 16.5% over the last three months to currently trade at $3.61 per share with a of $2.1 billion. Besides the broader market rally, investors’ renewed interest in BlackBerry could be attributed to the improving performance of its cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT) segments. In the second quarter (ended in August 2024) of its fiscal year 2025, BlackBerry’s total revenue climbed by nearly 10% YoY (year over year to US$145 million due to the strong performance of its IoT and Cybersecurity divisions. IoT segment revenue grew by 12% YoY, reaching US$55 million, while cybersecurity revenue increased by 10% to US$87 million. In addition, BlackBerry’s operational efficiency showed significant improvement in the most recent quarter, helping it achieve breakeven adjusted earnings. I expect its ongoing cost-optimization efforts and continued focus on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered solutions for businesses to accelerate its financial growth in the years to come. That’s why I wouldn’t hesitate to add more shares of BlackBerry to my portfolio if its stock sees a pullback. Shopify stock While ( ) is known for its eye-popping returns that have made many investors rich, I recently bought this top tech stock for my portfolio. Despite being too late to catch its early meteoric rise, I’m not at all concerned about missing out on Shopify’s potential for long-term growth, as the growth story of this e-commerce platform giant is far from over, in my opinion. After rocketing by 69% over the last three months, Shopify stock currently trades at $160.08 per share with a market cap of $206.7 billion. Despite the ongoing macroeconomic challenges, Shopify’s sales have risen 23.5% YoY over the last 12 months to US$8.2 billion. Its recent cost-cutting measures and innovative product launches seem to be paying off as its profitability is continuing to improve. In the last four quarters combined, its adjusted earnings have risen by 150% YoY to US$1.15 per share, which continues to beat Street analysts’ expectations by a huge margin. Given its outstanding financial performance and strong fundamental outlook, I’d definitely consider adding more shares of Shopify if it witnesses a correction in the coming months.Global to join forces with Motors & Armatures; Philip Windham named CEO of growing HVAC/R platform LOS ANGELES , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Equity announced today a significant investment in Global, the Source ("Global"), a leading master distributor of HVAC/R components, and its subsidiary AmRad Manufacturing LLC. The transaction marks Platinum Equity's second investment in the HVAC/R industry this year. In July, the firm invested in Motors & Armatures Inc. (MARS). Global and MARS, which have a longstanding history, will now join forces, helping strengthen the product and service offerings for both companies. Founded in 1982 and based in Universal City, Texas , Global is a leading master distributor of HVAC/R components such as capacitors, relays, transformers, contactors, disconnects, whips, and more. Global serves HVAC/R wholesalers throughout the United States. The company has vertically integrated design and manufacturing operations, including via its AmRad Manufacturing LLC subsidiary located in Palm Coast, Florida , which proudly manufactures USA -made capacitors and Turbo 200® products. MARS, based in Hauppauge, New York , is a leading distribution platform for HVAC/R parts, supplies and equipment in North America , and has been the exclusive sub-distributor for select Global products since 2012. "The partnership between MARS and Global is a natural one as both companies have worked together for decades," said Global Owner and President Dickie Sirotiak. "The investment from Platinum will allow us to introduce more products to market while continuing to maintain the outstanding service levels that both MARS and Global customers demand." In connection with the Global investment, Platinum Equity announced an integrated leadership structure for the combined platform: "We are thrilled to welcome Global to our growing platform," said Chernoff. "This move brings together two great family-owned businesses and will strengthen our position as a category leader in electronic components for the HVAC/R aftermarket." Chernoff praised Windham as a great fit to lead the combined platform. "Philip brings 25 years of industry experience to the job," said Chernoff. "He is passionate about developing people and building high-performance teams. He has a customer-centric mindset and I'm confident he's the right leader to guide these businesses into their next phase of growth." Windham said he's excited about the new role. "Both the Sirotiak and Chernoff families have built impressive businesses over the past several decades, becoming true leaders in the HVAC/R industry," said Windham. "I am honored to continue their legacies and work with both teams to expand our reach within the industry." Platinum Equity expects to continue pursuing additional opportunities to invest in the industry. "We are optimistic about the prospects for growth in the sector and will work with MARS and Global to add more value for their customers," said Platinum Equity Co-President Jacob Kotzubei and Managing Director Dan Krasner in a joint statement. "We will partner with the leadership team to identify and pursue additional opportunities to diversify and increase scale, both organically and through strategic M&A." Financial terms of the Global investment were not disclosed. O'Melveny & Myers served as legal counsel to Platinum Equity and MARS. About Platinum Equity Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores , Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with more than $48 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 60 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O ® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 28 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 450 acquisitions. 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“With the national media’s recent interest in my family, I decided to release a family Christmas photo of Santa Claus coming to visit my kids,” says entrepreneur and author Greg Lindberg. Lindberg says he is releasing the photo in response to national news stories about his 12 children, some of which were born with the assistance of IVF and egg donors. “Yes, it’s a big family, but’s a fun and loving family. I’m releasing a personal photo today to show the world that you can have a big family and there is nothing unusual about it,” Lindberg says. “My grandmother came from a family of 13,” Lindberg says, “and I always wanted a big family,” Lindberg says he worked with a number of egg donors in the process of building his family, many of whom were aggressive about demanding large and above market fees for their egg donations. “The investment was worth it,” Lindberg says. “Children are priceless. They are expensive to raise and educate, and every one of them is a vote for the future of the country and the planet,” Lindberg says. Lindberg says his decision to grow his family to its current size was made when he was sentenced to 87 months in prison. “The prosecutor said that he wanted to ‘incapacitate Greg Lindberg’ – so I thought what better way to deny him that satisfaction than to have a large, beautiful family?” Lindberg didn’t realize at the time that it was politically incorrect to have a large family. “When the most important thing we humans do – bring new life into this world – is grounds to be attacked with politically-motivated news stories, we have a problem,” says Lindberg. “The mainstream media will lie and misstate the facts in order to make you look bad,” Lindberg says. “You can never win with the mainstream media,” Lindberg says, “so it’s best to ignore the critics and live your life how you want to live it.” To help raise his children, Lindberg says he has created a home school program for his children with two full-time professional teachers. “The formal education program in our family starts at age 2.5 to 3 years, when our children start attending school,” Lindberg says. “Every child has amazing potential,” says Lindberg. Lindberg says he experienced numerous failures in his attempt to expand his family after his divorce in 2017. He has three beautiful children with his ex-wife and wanted to have more children. “After almost three years of effort all I had was several egg donors and gestational carriers that didn’t work out,” Lindberg says. "Even though my first marriage didn't end as I hoped, I feel incredibly blessed to have three wonderful, beautiful, and smart children with my ex-wife. The divorce was tough on all of us,” Lindberg says. Going through the divorce experience made Lindberg realize how much he missed the joy of having young children around laughing, exploring, and even the occasional chaos. "I knew I still wanted to expand my family," he shared. “My grandmother grew up in a one room house boat with 12 brothers, and she was the toughest woman that I’ve ever met,” Lindberg says about raising a large family. Over several years, Lindberg researched various approaches to fatherhood and the diverse ways children can thrive under different family structures. "I discovered that regardless of how families are formed, the most important factor is love," Lindberg says. “With the miracle of modern fertility treatments and IVF, you can still have a family – even if you think you are infertile,” Lindberg says says. Lindberg says he is deeply grateful for the help of everyone – the egg donors, gestational carriers, and medical professionals who have made his family a success. Brenda Lynch, who was worked as a project manager for Lindberg for many years, says “Greg sees fatherhood as more than just providing for his kids; it’s about being deeply involved in their lives and supporting their dreams. He’s extremely passionate about encouraging his kids to follow their interests and dreams.” Lindberg Credits Intermittent Fasting With Giving Him The Energy For More Kids At Age 54 Separately, Lindberg released results of a 6-year study that shows conclusively that a long-term program of intermittent fasting – including regular weekly water-only fasts of over 90 hours combined with rigorous daily physical and mental exercises – can dramatically increase the length of your telomeres. “This is my gift to the world – Only Eat On WeekendsTM and you will get younger,” Lindberg said. “This simple program is free and available to everyone,” Lindberg said. Lindberg credits his 90-hour per week “Only Eat on Weekends” intermittent fasting program with giving him the energy to raise children in his mid-50s – and stand up to the lies, deceit, and manipulation from the mainstream media about his life. Lindberg said that his 6 years of test data “suggests that the Hayflick limit is wrong -- our cells do not have a built-in and predetermined lifespan.” The Hayflick limit was proposed as the number of times your cells will divide before division stops and the cell dies. This limit was based on the fact that our telomeres – the end caps to the DNA – get shorter the more times the cell divides. Each time a cell divides, the telomeres on the ends of each chromosome shorten slightly. Cell division will cease once telomeres shorten to a critical length. Hayflick interpreted his discovery to be aging at the cellular level. The aging of cell populations appears to correlate with the overall physical aging of an organism. “Increasing your telomere length is the holy grail of anti-aging,” said Lindberg. “And you can increase your telomere length simply by following an Only Eat On WeekendsTM program – 4 simple words to stop aging,” Lindberg said. “Rigorous daily exercise, rigorous mental exertion, robust social interaction, and a carefully planned and balanced diet during your feast period are also critical elements to this anti-aging program,” Lindberg said. Numerous studies have shown that telomere length progressively shortens with age, which eventually leads to aging, age-related diseases and early death. “Over a 6-year period, from April of 2018 to July of 2024, my telomeres increased in length from 7.01 kb to 10.46 kb. This increase took my telomere length from that of an average 60 year-old to that of an average an 18 year-old,” Lindberg said. Lindberg’s telomere results over this 6-year period were measured by SpectraCell Laboratories in Houston, Texas. “My average telomere length increased by almost 50 percent. Before starting fasting, I was in the 39th percentile for telomere length. Today, my numbers have increased to the 99th percentile,” Lindberg said. “What’s most extraordinary about this increase in telomere length is that this 6-year period was an extraordinarily stressful time for me: a divorce battle, indictments, numerous legal battles, numerous deceitful hit pieces from the mainstream media, and 633 days in a federal prison. Despite all of that, the Only Eat On WeekendsTM program that I followed resulted in longer telomeres – and a younger and more healthy body,” Lindberg said. “My data shows that telomeres can get longer with regular fasting,” said Lindberg. “The Hayflick limit is wrong. If you replenish your telomeres with a program of fasting and exercise, they can get longer. There is no built-in lifespan for your cells,” Lindberg said. Lindberg does a water-only fast four days per week, and only eats on weekends. During his fast, he exercises one to two hours per day. Lindberg said exercising while fasting can be particularly hard, but it’s extremely important as it helps burn up the glucose in the system and convert the body to a triglyceride metabolism. Lindberg also said that strenuous mental exertion – while exercising if possible – is also critical to the Only Eat On WeekendsTM program. “Strenuous mental exertion drives the regeneration of the brain and helps your brain get younger,” Lindberg said. Lindberg said he listens to science and engineering audiobooks at 2x speed while working out to help stimulate neurogenesis. “Only Eat on WeekendsTM -- This is my simple, four-word prescription that can help people live healthier and stay younger,” said Lindberg. “This may not be conventional, but it works and it’s free. A simple routine change can help prevent diabetes, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases that come with old age.” Lindberg’s life-changing results from fasting has driven him to offer the fasting program to people through his wellness brand called Lifelong Labs. Lifelong Labs provides quick, simple and convenient ways to implement regimen like fasting and exercise into day-to-day routine to help people live younger longer and healthier. For more information on Lindberg’s Fasting program, visit Lifelonglabs.com . About Greg Lindberg About Greg Lindberg. Greg Lindberg is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. To learn more visit http://www.greglindberg.com Over the course of his career, he has acquired and transformed more than 100 companies that were either failing or underperforming, each time finding and empowering great talent—people with the same commitment to hard work, learning, entrepreneurship, and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. Today, these companies are worth billions of dollars and employ 7,000 people. His experiences as a leader and related challenges have inspired him to empower people to achieve optimal success through wellness, longevity and leadership. Lindberg also has authored two books: Failing Early & Failing Often: How to Turn Your Adversity into Advantage and 633 Days Inside: Lessons on Life and Leadership, both of which are available on Amazon. See: https://633days.com/ In 2020, he founded Interrogating Justice, a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring awareness and help advance solutions that hold corrupt government actors accountable, ensure fairness in sentencing, support reentry, and provide access to justice for all. To learn more visit: https://interrogatingjustice.org/ About Lifelong Labs Lifelong Labs is a wellness, longevity and leadership brand which provide science-based information and programs on fasting, cold exposure, exercise, nutrition, hormesis, sleep, mental wellness, leadership, career, and more. The company, launched in 2023, works with trusted health and wellness experts to provide guidance that is science-based, safe, effective and attainable. The brand connects with audiences through its website, newsletters, subscription-based programs and social media platforms. To learn more, visit LifelongLabs.com . Attachment Santa Claus visits Greg Lindberg's kidsValee and Surf Gang have teamed up for a new single, “Why Not,” ahead of their upcoming collaborative project, Grey Sky London , which will be dropping later this month. Evilgiane and NikeTech handled the production of the new single. Fans in the YouTube comments appear to be loving the track. “Best beat ive heard in a long ahhh time,” one user wrote. Another added: “I pretty much only listen to surf gang now.” In addition to “Why Not,” Grey Sky London will feature a total of five songs. They also include “Up Here,” “Hi Hater Maino ,” “Elbow,” and “By da Way.” The project marks one of numerous collaborations Surf Gang has put together as of late, following Jack & the Beanstalk with Lucy, Hard Copy with Bbyafricka, and Church & Surf with Durkalini. Evilgiane also recently dropped his own collaborative efforts, Evilslime , with Slimesito as well as .Bloody-Geeker* with Harto Falión. Just last week, he worked with Rojuu on the single, " Family Mart ." Check out Valee and Surf Gang’s “Why Not” below and be on the lookout for Grey Sky London on December 13th. In other music news , this month has already boasted releases from ghais guevara, Kodak Black , MIKE, Juice WRLD , and several more artists. 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Reinvention as key to self-realizationMr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” World leaders have paid tribute to Mr Carter, including US President Joe Biden, who was one of the first politicians to endorse Mr Carter for president in 1976 and said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. “He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe.” Irish President Michael D Higgins said Mr Carter was “a principled man who dedicated his life to seeking to advance the cause of peace across the world”. He added: “On behalf of the people of Ireland, may I express my sympathies to President Carter’s children and extended family, to President Joe Biden, to the people of the United States, and to his wide circle of colleagues and friends across the globe.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta and Washington DC before being buried in his home town of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and finally, the White House, where he took office as the 39th president. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked for more than four decades leading the Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center managed to virtually eliminate Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service.