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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
PFL's Dalton Rosta aims to finish Fabian Edwards, then take out Costello Van Steenis
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Dalton Rosta is confident he will win the PFL middleweight tournament and then take the division's title from Costello Van Steenis. Rosta (11-1) has been on a roll in the new-look PFL tournament by submitting former champion Sadibou Sy and avenging the only loss of his career by winning a split decision over Aaron Jeffery. Those two victories have led him to the final, where he will meet former Bellator title challenger Fabian Edwards. "I'm gonna go in here and smash this dude," Rosta told MMA Junkie at American Top Team. "It's not even gonna be close." Although he can't pinpoint a reason why, Rosta says he just doesn't like Edwards (15-4). He aims to bring that energy into the cage with him when they battle at 2025 PFL World Tournament 10: Finals on Aug. 21 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. "At the end of the day, I hope this fight goes five rounds because he's talking a lot of sh*t about his cardio and he's gonna push me," Rosta said. "I can't wait to go out there, and after Round 3, if it makes it that far, he's gasping for air, he's looking for a way out, and I'm gonna take his heart from him. "... He's smug. At the end of the day, it ain't personal. I don't like the dude, but I'm going in there to take his head off because that's what I'm here to do. I'm the best in the world, and I'm gonna prove it on Aug. 21." Edwards reached the finals by stopping 2023 PFL light heavyweight season winner Impa Kasanganay and winning a unanimous decision over Josh Silveira. Rosta plans to halt Edwards' momentum and then take aim at Costello Van Steenis, who recently defeated Johny Eblen to win the PFL middleweight title. "This round, I get a super confident – I don't know why – but a super confident Fabian Edwards, and I'm going to put his lights out," Rosta said. "Then, everybody's gonna believe me (that I'm the best in the world). If they don't believe me then, at the end of the year, whenever I fight Costello Van Steenis, and then I beat him, they will." Despite Rosta and Eblen being teammates, the Pennsylvania native says it's not about getting one back for the team, but rather furthering his own career and proving himself as an elite fighter at middleweight. "(Winning the title) interests me for my own endeavors," Rosta said. "At the end of the day, I'm not here to avenge anybody's loss. He's his own man. He's my teammate, I support him. But, at the end of the day, we're in the same weight class. We're chasing the same belt, and that belt's mine."
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Veteran Inventor Announces New Air Purification System That Splits CO₂, Produces Oxygen, and May Support Health and Ozone Recovery
Veteran-led innovation introduces a multi-functional air filter system using Conducted Direct Current (CDC) to address environmental and wellness concerns Seminole, FLORIDA , July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Air Electric Filter announces the launch of its Conducted Direct Current (CDC) air purification system, a technology developed over 12 years by disabled American veteran Gal Joe Nahum. The system is designed to split carbon dioxide (CO₂) into carbon and oxygen, generate ozone through negative ions, and may offer additional wellness benefits, including support for nutrient absorption. Gal Joe Nahum Photo The CDC filtration system works by passing direct current through the air, targeting CO₂ molecules. As the air flows through the unit, the current splits the carbon from the oxygen atoms. Carbon is internally collected, and purified oxygen is released, contributing to cleaner indoor and outdoor environments. A unique feature of this system is its generation of negative ions (–ions). These ions are naturally found in environments like waterfalls, where the friction of water hitting air produces a charge. 'Negative ions bind to positively charged particles, such as dust and pollutants, pulling them to the ground and purifying the air,' said Gal Joe. Nahum. 'If they reach the upper atmosphere, they may convert into ozone. Given the ozone depletion over Antarctica, restoring this layer is a priority for global health.' Beyond air purification, Gal Joe Nahum suggests the CDC technology may also have future use in health and wellness. 'There is a theory that this technology could assist the body in absorbing essential nutrients like vitamin D and calcium, potentially benefiting bones, nails, and teeth,' he noted. While this aspect remains under exploration, the concept reflects Nahum's commitment to broader applications for public benefit. The system is also being paired with a renewable energy source. Nahum is developing a transformer that harvests atmospheric energy, such as lightning and thunder, and converts it into direct current, allowing the filtration system to operate sustainably off-grid. Gal Joe Nahum, who served during the Desert Storm conflict, has dedicated over a decade of his life to the development of this technology. However, his efforts have not always been met with support. 'I came to NASA with this technology in good faith, hoping to collaborate,' he said. 'But I was dismissed simply because I wasn't part of the system. They forgot that some of the greatest innovators, like the Wright brothers, didn't have formal credentials. Without them, NASA wouldn't even exist.' His work is also chronicled in his book, which explores his scientific innovations and space-related concepts. Learn more at Gal Joe Nahum Clean Air Electric Filter galnahum1971@
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Veteran Inventor Announces New Air Purification System That Splits CO₂, Produces Oxygen, and May Support Health and Ozone Recovery
Veteran-led innovation introduces a multi-functional air filter system using Conducted Direct Current (CDC) to address environmental and wellness concerns Seminole, FLORIDA , July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Air Electric Filter announces the launch of its Conducted Direct Current (CDC) air purification system, a technology developed over 12 years by disabled American veteran Gal Joe Nahum. The system is designed to split carbon dioxide (CO₂) into carbon and oxygen, generate ozone through negative ions, and may offer additional wellness benefits, including support for nutrient absorption. Gal Joe Nahum Photo The CDC filtration system works by passing direct current through the air, targeting CO₂ molecules. As the air flows through the unit, the current splits the carbon from the oxygen atoms. Carbon is internally collected, and purified oxygen is released, contributing to cleaner indoor and outdoor environments. A unique feature of this system is its generation of negative ions (–ions). These ions are naturally found in environments like waterfalls, where the friction of water hitting air produces a charge. 'Negative ions bind to positively charged particles, such as dust and pollutants, pulling them to the ground and purifying the air,' said Gal Joe. Nahum. 'If they reach the upper atmosphere, they may convert into ozone. Given the ozone depletion over Antarctica, restoring this layer is a priority for global health.' Beyond air purification, Gal Joe Nahum suggests the CDC technology may also have future use in health and wellness. 'There is a theory that this technology could assist the body in absorbing essential nutrients like vitamin D and calcium, potentially benefiting bones, nails, and teeth,' he noted. While this aspect remains under exploration, the concept reflects Nahum's commitment to broader applications for public benefit. The system is also being paired with a renewable energy source. Nahum is developing a transformer that harvests atmospheric energy, such as lightning and thunder, and converts it into direct current, allowing the filtration system to operate sustainably off-grid. Gal Joe Nahum, who served during the Desert Storm conflict, has dedicated over a decade of his life to the development of this technology. However, his efforts have not always been met with support. 'I came to NASA with this technology in good faith, hoping to collaborate,' he said. 'But I was dismissed simply because I wasn't part of the system. They forgot that some of the greatest innovators, like the Wright brothers, didn't have formal credentials. Without them, NASA wouldn't even exist.' His work is also chronicled in his book, which explores his scientific innovations and space-related concepts. Learn more at Gal Joe Nahum Clean Air Electric Filter galnahum1971@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
19-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alex Lodise signs with Atlanta Braves
Alex Lodise is officially an Atlanta Brave. Jonathan Mayo of announced that the former Florida State Seminole had signed with the Braves for $1,297,500. It is an underslot deal, as the No. 60 pick had a value of $1.52 million. Lodise will have a chance to move quickly in the Braves system, which is light on position players, and they desperately need help at shortstop in Atlanta. He is coming off a breakout season in Tallahassee, where he won the Dick Howser Trophy after hitting .394 with 17 home runs, 18 doubles, 68 RBI, and 62 runs scored. He was also a consensus All-American and the ACC Defensive and Player of the Year. He made just five errors in 216 chances, posting a .977 fielding percentage and helping turn 34 double plays. He started all 58 of FSU's games, finishing with 31 multi-hit games and 13 three-hit games against 10 hitless games. Lodise was the first FSU shortstop drafted since Mike Salvatore in 2019 and the highest drafted since Stephen Drew went to the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 15th overall pick in the 2004 draft. He is the 14th Seminole that the Braves have selected, and the first since 2011. Follow us @FSUWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes, and opinions.
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Marlins draft all college players with three picks from Florida State on Day 2
Twenty-one picks. Twenty-one college players. The Miami Marlins followed their four selections in the first three rounds of the MLB draft Sunday with 17 more in Rounds 4 through 20 on Monday. And for the first time in franchise history, none of their draft picks were high schoolers. 'It's funny sometimes the coincidences of a draft board,' Marlins' director of amateur scouting Frankie Piliere said in a Zoom call after the draft. 'Last year, we had a lot of different scenarios that we thought were going to play out — a lot of them college-oriented. It played out kind of the opposite. 'We had a lot of situations [this year] where we thought we were going to get a lot of high school players here. It ended up being a lot of college players. The board really does work that way for us.' The result, Piliere said, was 'a lot of players we're really excited about, with a wide range of interesting and diverse skill sets.' They picked up Monday right where they left off Sunday — focused on Florida State University talent. After selecting outfielder Max Williams in the third round (No. 78 overall), the Marlins took second baseman Drew Faurot, drafting him as a shortstop at No. 108, in the fourth round. Faurot, a switch hitter who could see time defensively at 'a lot of different spots,' Piliere said, slashed .307/.388/.564 with 51 runs, 16 home runs and 51 RBI in 58 games as a junior this past season, earning First-Team All-ACC honors. 'There were some stretches this year where [Faurot] was as hot as anyone in the country, and that's what he's capable of,' Piliere said. 'We think he's capable of those flashes over longer periods of time.' Then in the sixth, the Marlins added a third Seminole: left-handed pitcher Joey Volini, at No. 168. The 6-foot-4, 247-pound southpaw earned Second-Team All-ACC honors this past season, going 8-5 with a 3.50 ERA, 105 strikeouts and 25 walks over a team-high 87 1/3 innings in 16 appearances (15 starts). A Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist, he threw two complete games and logged three outings with double-digit strikeouts. Of taking three guys from Tallahassee, Piliere noted, 'They just tend to have a lot of hitters that we like. I've made the comment a number of times — they do a great job there.' He added, 'And we tend to be scouting there a lot because they have deep lineups and they have guys who perform, good athletes.' Both fifth-round pick Chris Arroyo, a first baseman from the University of Virginia, and seventh-round pick Jake Clemente, a right-handed pitcher from the University of Florida, attended Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. In the 10th round, the Marlins selected Missouri State second baseman Jake McCutcheon, an impressive athlete who can 'play all over the field.' In the 11th, they picked pitcher Jadon Williamson from Lewis-Clark State College (Idaho), a potential steal in their eyes. 'He was pretty under the radar, not a lot of data on him,' Piliere said of the 6-foot-5, 215-pound right-hander. 'We got a good look at him. Our scout up there has done a great job staying on him and digging,' he added. 'We think there's deception, a lot of unique action on his pitches. Just a really interesting project and projection piece that we think we can work with.' In the 12th round, the Marlins selected Oregon State catcher Wilson Weber — a teammate of their first-round pick, Aiva Arquette. In all, they drafted 11 pitchers (including four left-handers), three outfielders, three shortstops, and one each of the following: first baseman, second baseman, third baseman and catcher. 'You try to get the college bats early because they do tend to go fast,' Piliere said. 'History would tell you that if you draft those players early, you can put yourself in position for pitchers later. 'If you look up and down our list right now, It does particularly skew that way. And yeah, we did look to do that.'
