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Sport Prof at U of Minnesota
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~May the Force be with you.

I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.

I’ve watched as corporations ransacked our system.

In 1952, the corporate share of federal tax revenue was 32%. In 2020, it was down to 7%.

Here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.

If you're tired of reading about a certain CEO of a certain social-media website, here's a terrific look at another CEO—who has turned around, of all things, Barnes & Noble. His super power? "He loves books," writes Ted Gioia.
https://tedgioia.substack.com/p/what-can-we-learn-from-barnes-and
What Can We Learn from Barnes & Noble's Surprising Turnaround?

Digital platforms are struggling, meanwhile a 136-year-old book retailer is growing again. But why?

The Honest Broker
Pelé, the greatest soccer player ever and the most decorated athlete in the history of “the Beautiful Game,” has died at the age of 82. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/pele-soccer-dead-obituary-1234651612/
Pelé, ‘The King of Soccer,’ Dead at 82

Brazilian legend, one of the most decorated athletes in the history of “the Beautiful Game,” dies following battle with colon cancer

Rolling Stone
Last full day in the US before heading to Munich for 18 days to teach sport sponsorship and explore Bavaria. Probably should pack…
I will officially never feel bad wearing a crew neck sweatshirt at work. President #Zelenskyy did when speaking to #Congress today and he was badass. #Ukraine

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I feel like this should be an even bigger story than it presently seems to be. The possibility of eliminating the need for fossil fuels is planet and species altering. #fusion “Scientists achieve nuclear fusion breakthrough in historic experiment. How it works.” - USA TODAY https://apple.news/A8c2okFNKTiGd3KWeHbQ0lQ
Scientists achieve nuclear fusion breakthrough in historic experiment. How it works. — USA TODAY

A Dec. 5 fusion test in California yielded more power than it took to produce it, creating a path forward for clean energy.

Really optimistic as I join the @Mastodon community. Looking forward to learning and engaging with people!