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Palmetto Publishing Releases David Cook's Coming-of-Age Novel About a Boy Sent to Military School in 1964
Palmetto Publishing Releases David Cook's Coming-of-Age Novel About a Boy Sent to Military School in 1964 Debut literary novel The Humming Boy, newly published by Palmetto Publishing, traces a twelve-year-old's struggle with family fracture and identity in mid-century Minnesota. , /PRNewswire/ -- Palmetto Publishing has released The Humming Boy, a debut literary novel by David Cook.
Lessons learned: Advice to young lawyers | Commentary
Part One of a two-part column. David Cook Introduction: If you are expecting a list of shortcuts to success, let me save you time: there are none. If there were, someone would have already sold them to you in a webinar for $1,999, with a bonus module on “personal branding” and a guarantee that you, too, can become LinkedIn-famous.
Cook: Grateful for our time among the Bison
As I prepare to begin a new chapter, Kate and I want to pause and say thank you. Serving as the 15th president of North Dakota State University has been an honor, but more than that, our time here has been a gift. We will always be grateful to the people of North Dakota, the communities of Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead, and the entire Bison family for welcoming us so warmly and so completely. The heart of NDSU isn’t found in a particular job or title. It’s found in its people.
Op-Ed: David Cook: Donald Trump dodged bullets so we won't have to
This Veterans Day is not about politics, but we cannot ignore the coming reversal in policy affecting the military and veteran communities. The immediate shift in international posturing from our enemies and allies following Donald Trump’s decisive victory reveals an anticipation towards new approaches in national defense and national security.
Exclusive with RNC Chairman Michael Whatley - 8/26/24 Edition
1. Interview: RNC Chairman Michael Whatley on the DNC, Donald Trump, and the GOP’s priorities through Election Day By: Matthew Foldi Despite the hype surrounding last week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC), the GOP has developed a “slight lead” over the Democratic Party going into election season, Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Whatley told the Washington Reporter in an extensive interview.
Op-ed: David Cook: Afghanistan shows we’re not even competing well
In 1976, Ronald Reagan campaigned for president against the idea of giving away the Panama Canal, telling the American people that “we built it, we bought it, we should keep it.” Today, the Middle East is in flames. Well, we built what’s now burning, we bought the turmoil with American blood, and still, we should keep a presence there. You won’t find any advocacy for a Surge-like troop buildup; we know that doesn’t work. What else doesn’t work?
Op-ed: David Cook: Three years after the Biden-Harris Afghanistan debacle, it could still get worse
This month is a difficult one for a generation of our nation’s finest who gave their best years to a twenty year war that ended in tragedy. Three years ago, the current administration executed a plan to withdraw from Afghanistan. The act perpetuated Joe Biden’s 40-year streak of being“wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue of the past four decades” in the words of former Defense Secretary Robert Gates. It shows.
Cook: Believing Putin Weak a Dangerous Misread of Events | Newsmax.com
Western Media had been brimming with enjoyment over others' misfortunes, as we watched The Wagner Group and Russian media clash. The speculation of a coup, a collapsed Russian war effort, or general Russian disorder was quashed as quickly as it started. While dissatisfying to many, media commentators have been quick to find a silver lining; the evil Wagner Group and their Bond-villain leader, Prigozhin, are in exile, and Putin is weaker for it.
Hot copy: Stories that caught our eye this week from around the sector
Raising the Stakes The Financial Times turned its attention to crypto darling Stake.com this week, to examine how the brand has grown “almost unnoticed” to become the world’s seventh largest gambling group in the space of just six years. Featuring commentary from co-founder Ed Craven, the youngest billionaire in Australia, the publication explored the ups and downs of Stake’s meteoric rise in recent years.
Hot copy: Stories that caught our eye this week from around the sector
Post-hype profits The Financial Times has this week weighed in on the topic of dried-up funding for start-ups that are not able to prove their path to profitability. This has been recurring theme throughout 2023, particularly in the iGaming space, as investors and VC firms take a more cautious approach to investing in growth companies. The FT points out that once upon a time, start-ups were encouraged to remain lossmaking in order to grow revenues and gain market share.
Hot copy: Stories that caught our eye this week from around the sector
Loving life after being laid off Bloomberg ran an interesting feature this week on those learning to love being laid off. US employers slashed more than 100,000 jobs last month, primarily in the tech sector. Reporter Claire Ballentine points out that while getting laid off is often considered a crisis, it can also be quite liberating. “No regular 9-5 role means more time for hobbies and passion projects, some of which can be turned into new careers.
Are gaming industry trade shows still valuable?
When the ExCeL opens its doors to the gaming industry for ICE London 2023 this week, it might feel like stepping out of a gaming industry time machine. It could be the first time since February 2020 that many delegates will have been to an event of this scale, with more than 35,000 people expected to attend across the three days.
House select committee airs in prime time
The first in a series of prime-time hearings of the House select committee investigating the insurrection on the nation’s capital on January 6th, aired last Thursday night. According to Nielsen, nearly 20 million viewers tuned in and heard testimony from a documentarian and a capitol police officer telling their accounts of what it was like that day. The intent of the committee has been a point of much scrutiny, particularly from republicans.
Congress must continue to address Alzheimer's
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, including 58 thousand Arkansans. Based on the current trajectory of the disease if nothing is done that number could more than double to 12.7 million by 2050. My first introduction to Alzheimer’s disease was in the early 1990’s when my grandmother Hazel received a diagnosis. Following my grandfather’s passing, grandma moved in with us until her passing in the fall of ’96.
Race for county sheriff hotly contested
Political ads are aplenty this time of year. The preferential primary elections are underway as early voting began on Monday, May 9. Statewide office elections feature several crowded primaries on both sides of the ticket. In 2021, the Arkansas House, Senate, and congressional voting districts were redrawn following the census. The new district lines require that every elected official in the state is running for an open seat. Constitutional offices drew the attention of nearly two dozen hopefuls.
To Twitter and beyond
Elon Musk has become the face of renewable energy and space exploration. Musk and Bezos have been sparring over the privatization of going to space. The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, made big news last week when he was able to acquire the social media platform Twitter. The Twitter takeover cost Musk a mere $44 billion dollars. The economics of a transaction of that size is unimaginable.
Celebrating Jackie
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier by becoming the first African-American to play in the Major Leagues. This year marked the 75th Anniversary of baseball’s nexus event. Robinson was able to achieve success in the league in a short amount of time overcoming an environment of hate, bigotry, and racism. In 2004, major league baseball established “Jackie Robinson Day,” an annual tradition that celebrates and commemorates Robinson’s legacy.
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Late last week with a 53-47 vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the highest court in the land. Judge Brown was the first female African American Justice to be appointed to the high court in its 232 year history. Last week I was riding in the car with my son and had NPR playing in the background. I make it a point to expose my family to news and talk radio on the rare occasions where I have control of the car radio.
Maybe I'll watch The Masters this weekend?
This week the golf world will turn its attention to Augusta National for the prestigious Masters Tournament. The Masters tournament is one of the few golf tournaments that I sit down to watch from beginning to end during the golf season. Do not get me wrong, during the summer I watch a lot of golf but the Masters is special. The history of the tournament, the tradition, the talent, and the beauty of the course are what set this tournament apart.
Taking time to unwind
A few weeks ago I was given a rare opportunity to hear from former President Bill Clinton at an event at the Clinton School. President Clinton spoke for nearly two hours, highlighted several of the key achievements of his presidency, and shared stories highlighting the importance of public service. Throughout the course of his presentation, the former president’s ability to recall historical moments with such clarity, as if he had just recently left office a few weeks ago impressed me.
Alzheimer's Association releases 2022 report
In a recent report published by the Alzheimer’s Association, it was noted that 58 thousand Arkansans over the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s. The 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures annual report was published March 15 and provides the latest information available on the impact that Alzheimer’s and other dementia is having across the country, including here in Arkansas. Alzheimer’s is a growing public health crisis and is the sixth leading cause of death in Arkansas.
How life changed two years ago
Last week marked the two-year anniversary of the announcement of the first lockdown due to the onset of COVID-19. I was at the state capitol that day, I had just had a bill drafted and was preparing to start the process of working it through the joint budget committee. I will not bore you with the process of working a bill and all that entails. Upon receiving the bill language, I was in the basement of the state capitol. We just heard the governor had called an impromptu press conference.
Filing period reflects a record number of candidates running for public office
The filing period for candidates planning to run for state offices closed on Tuesday, March 1. The filing period reflected a crowded Republican Primary season ahead. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, a total of 446 hopefuls filed for office for the 2022 elections. The number of candidates is the highest number on record for any election year without a presidential race since 1980.
Zelensky a global hero
Last week the world watched in horror as President Putin and the Russian military invaded Ukraine. Up until last week, I wonder if the plight of the Ukrainian people and the impending threat to peace ever crossed many of our minds. Now it is a reality that threatens the global economy and from all indications is just beginning. The economic impact pales in comparison to the humanitarian crisis that is occurring within the borders of the once peaceful country.
More than a game
The start of Major League Baseball’s spring training was put on hold again for the third year in a row last week. The previous two years it was Covid that caused the delay, this year it is a disagreement between the players union and the owners. Talks between owners and the players union are set to resume this week in hopes to avoid a delay in Opening Day, which is scheduled for March 31. Most of the talks seem to be about expanding the playoffs and players’ salaries, typical stuff.
Late Wednesday night the winter weather made its way into the county. Missed by the first round of snow, I was somewhat pessimistic that we would benefit from the impending winter storm. I woke up around 1 in the morning early Thursday, dogs were barking at something that had stirred on the front porch. I stumbled out of bed to calm them down and made my way to the window. I looked outside with anticipation and noticed the sleet had begun to transition to snow.
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