US bans Canadian-owned Pornhub
Thought experiment: what would be the reaction of a Pornhub ban? Tariffs are one thing. Imposing fines on corporations is another. The US has been…
T.S O’Rourke
T.S. O’Rourke is a seasoned author, journalist, and marketing maestro with 30 years of experience under his belt. He's addicted to the daily news buzz and when he's not hammering away at his keyboard, he's breathing new life into vintage vehicles, pulling them back from the brink of oblivion.
A Crypto Reserve: potential impacts and benefits
We are fast approaching a seismic shift in how we look at stored value and define assets. The meteoric rise of crypto and its impact…
‘Military aid’ is keeping the meat grinder busy
By halting military aid to bring Zelensky to the negotiation table, US President Donald Trump has fired a shot of common sense across the bows….
Are we near the end of a long line of popes?
As we fast approach a papal conclave, it’s worth looking back at the actual function of a pope. Saint Peter is traditionally thought of as…
How China won the automotive race in Europe
Having worked at a major car maker for most of the noughties, I saw many changes permeating the industry. From renewable eco fuel engines to…
Culture wars, populism, religion, and the economy
As a child of the late 60s I grew up in a calm Irish societal structure until the divisions and horrors of ‘The Troubles’ appeared…
Why Google News sucks
I am a self-confessed news junkie. I’m happy to admit it. I read news from every corner of the internet, from every sort of publication,…
Demigods or demagogues
As old media has withered on the vine due to its consistent cow-towing to the political and corporate master’s voice, the emergence of the iconoclastic…
Global competition strategies – EU, US, and China
As we move into a multipolar world devoid of commonly agreed direction, it’s necessary to examine how the big players are preparing for the future….