GOODBYE APRIL 2024.

GOODBYE APRIL 2024... 
By Bernard Bujold -
It's already the last weekend of April 2024! The weather will be nice and sunny on Saturday with 17C! Have a nice weekend... 
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THE #METOO MOVEMENT

THE #METOO MOVEMENT -

By Bernard Bujold -

Activists in the #MeToo Movement have just received a severe attack on their ideology as the main character, Harvey Weinstein, has had one of his two capability verdicts overturned. The judge in the 2020 trial allegedly made unacceptable errors in allowing the prosecutors to hear testimony from women who should not have been admitted. 

The 2020 verdict was overturned, but not the second trial in 2022. 

Is this the beginning of the end for #MeToo? 

To be continued 

SEE THE REPORT THE WALL STREET JOURNAL 

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/harvey-weinstein-sex-crimes-conviction-thrown-out-by-new-york-high-court-46d4a890?st=loylf6ipe5qwiv6&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MODERN HEROES -

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MODERN HEROES - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
All the media are jumping on the artificial intelligence bandwagon, and it's clear that very soon, our machine will be talking to another machine... 

The newcomer to artificial intelligence is META AI. 

Will the world become more peaceful and harmonious? What will become of our social heroes? 
If there's one thing we can be sure of, it's that the whole planet is currently polarized by different ideologies, political conflicts, wars, and news media that have become creators of entertainment and partisanship! 
Will the machine be more humanitarian and reliable than humans? To be continued! 
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WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY AND TAYLOR SWIFT

 

WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY AND TAYLOR SWIFT - 

By Bernard Bujold- 

The women's ice hockey match at Montreal's Bell Centre on Saturday, April 20, 2024, was historic according to all sports experts, but one particular element of the show also caught the eye and animated the crowd. It was PIXMOB's famous luminous bracelet! 

This bracelet was created especially for artist TAYLOR SWIFT and launched on May 8, 2015, by PIXMOB. It was the start of a worldwide renown for the Quebec-based company. 

"...More than two million people around the world have worn a bracelet created in Montreal. PixMob designed the bracelet, especially for Taylor Swift's world tour. This tour has changed our lives," Jean-Olivier Dalphond, a partner in the Montreal-based company, told Le Journal. "PixMob, which took part in the opening ceremonies of the Sochi Olympics and the Super Bowl halftime show, had never done anything on the scale of the pop star's 1989 tour. The Olympics and Super Bowl were one night, Taylor Swift's tour was 84 shows in 10 different countries..." explains Mr. Dalphond.

SEE STORY LE JOURNAL DE MONTRÉAL 

https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2015/12/28/un-bracelet-concu-a-montreal 

SEE PIXMOB WEBSITE 

https://pixmob.com/projects/taylor-swift-reputation-tour

TAYLOR SWIFT AND THE ART OF PUBLIC RELATIONS-

TAYLOR SWIFT AND THE ART OF PUBLIC RELATIONS- 

By Bernard Bujold -

Whether in politics or business, the art of public relations can decide success or failure. A large part of my career has been in public relations, and I've seen the possibilities of public relations (Brian Mulroney and Pierre Péladeau ). 

 Artist Taylor Swift has a communications specialist on her team who ensures that the message is the one she wants to communicate. You could say that the art of communication is the art of conveying the message you want to transmit. The Wall Street Journal publishes a report on public relations around Taylor Swift. 

SEE STORY WSJ 

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TAYLOR SWIFT EDITION 2024 IS BORN -

 

TAYLOR SWIFT EDITION 2024 IS BORN - 

By Bernard Bujold -

Taylor Swift's new album is here, and it's a surprise double album! Indeed, the original THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT includes 16 songs, but there's a 15-song addition entitled: The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. 

I've listened to both editions and I'm under the spell. The music is softer than on Taylor's other albums, and the lyrics are truly thought-provoking poems that speak directly to contemporary life. And what better way to salute Taylor Swift's new double album than with a party at the gym, in the company of faithful companions Ulysses, Argos, and Gus. 

Long live spring 2024! 

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THE TIME IS AT MIDNIGHT-

THE TIME IS AT MIDNIGHT- 
By Bernard Bujold-
The official release of Taylor Swift's new album is soon at midnight on this Friday morning, You'll be able to stream The Tortured Poets Department on your streaming service of choice as both Spotify and Apple Music subscribers will be able to stream the songs on the album at 12 a.m. ET on April 19, 2024. 
TO BE CONTINUED...

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THE THEATER OF POLITICS

THE THEATER OF POLITICS - 

By Bernard Bujold-

Anyone who thinks that politics is based on common sense is extremely naive... 

Many people ask me what I think about Donald Trump's lawsuits, Justin Trudeau's government spending, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's promise of a referendum, or Valérie Plante's dance! 

My answer is always that politics is nothing more than theater, all over the world. In fact, all human life is theater. One hopes that common sense will prevail, but theater always takes over. 

Happy spring 2024! 

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WAITING FOR THE BIG DAY-

WAITING FOR THE BIG DAY- 
By Bernard Bujold -
The three friends Ulysse, Argos, and Gus are eagerly awaiting the big day this Friday, April 19, for the new album from their idol TAYLOR SWIFT. 
The Tortured Poets Department" is already the talk of the town even before its unveiling. 
To be continued in a few days... 
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RICH PEOPLE AND POOR PEOPLE IN 2024...

RICH PEOPLE AND POOR PEOPLE IN 2024... 
By Bernard Bujold -
The discussion at the weekend supper on Saturday, April 13 was another existential one! The topic: What's the difference between rich people and poor people? 
In my opinion, life is a lottery! There's no difference between rich and poor when it comes to intelligence, other than destiny. A rich man once told me that we're like pebbles. There are big rocks (rich people) and little rocks (less rich people...). The size is a matter of chance. 
In the end, we shouldn't wonder too much about our destiny. If we're rich, let's make the most of it, and if we're poor, let's remember that there's always someone poorer than us... 
Happy spring 2024! 
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