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Brendan O'Connor

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sometime journalist studying the geography of football; wrote a book about capital, fascism, and immigration bit.ly/3zh0Lwt

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Brendan O'Connor’s Journalist Portfolio

Rich Kids Of The Internet: Inside The Astounding Troll-Hole That Is Elite Daily

Rich Kids Of The Internet: Inside The Astounding Troll-Hole That Is Elite Daily

The website Elite Daily is "the premier online destination for aspiring men and women alike." It is the first…

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Who Owns the People’s Game

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By Brendan O'Connor
| Substack
Every four years, there are two World Cups: there are the men’s and women’s tournaments, yes, but within each, there is FIFA’s World Cup, and the people’s World Cup. They happen simultaneously; actually, the one cannot happen without the other. FIFA’s World Cup takes place in stadiums and arenas, at official, ticketed watch parties, in hastily-constructed and heavily-branded fan zones.
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Inside the army of volunteers ‘putting on the show’ at Shinnecock

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By Brendan O'Connor
| North Fork Sun
A gaggle of young fans gather alongside a temporary rope line as Rory McIlroy makes his way to the tee box for a Monday practice round at this week’s U.S. Open. Some call for autographs, others extend their hands in hopes of a fist bump, but most seem content to merely catch an up-close glimpse of one of the world’s most popular players.
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Virgin Atlantic moving to Terminal C at Orlando International Airport

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By Brendan O'Connor
| The Orlando Shine Show
Virgin Atlantic says it is relocating its operations at Orlando International Airport starting June 30. Beginning that Tuesday, the airline will shift all arrivals and departures from Terminal A to the much fancier Terminal C, affecting passengers flying nonstop between Orlando and London Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Virgin Atlantic has operated at MCO since 1992.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Tragically, no.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Sergeant James T. "Joker" Davis, from Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter, easily.