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Affichage des articles du avril, 2017

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP - 100 DAYS

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DONALD TRUMP 100 DAYS - By Bernard Bujold -  The US President Donald J. Trump held a rally to underline his first 100 Days in Office and his supporters were very supportive and listened very warmly to his over one hour speech.  See speech

WEEKEND AT THE RITZ - SPRING 2017

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WEEKEND AT THE RITZ - SPRING 2017  By Bernard Bujold- As is said in the popular song: If you're blue and you don't know where to go to... why don't you go where fashion sits,  Puttin 'on the Ritz.  Different types who wear a day coat, pants with stripes and cutaway coat, perfect fit,  Puttin 'on the Ritz.  Dressed up like a million dollar trouper Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper (super duper) Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks or "umberellas" in their mitts,  Puttin 'on the Ritz.  SEE PHOTO ALBUM

BEDSIDE BOOK FOR SPRING-SUMMER 2017

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BEDSIDE BOOK FOR SPRING-SUMMER 2017  By Bernard Bujold-  My bedside book for the whole spring and summer 2017 will be THE MAKING OF THE PRESIDENT 2016 by Roger Stone.  This book relates the whole story regarding the election of Donald J. Trump to the US Presidency.  For those who thought that Donald decided to run for President at the last minute, you are wrong as he already decided in 1999 that he would run. The question was when to jump in order to win. The answer was 2016.  The summer 2017 will be great for me, at least with my bedside reading...   SEE PHOTO

THE PHOTOGRAPHER HARRY BENSON

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER HARRY BENSON-  By Bernard Bujold-  The art gallery "Galerie Got" of Montreal is presenting the exhibition of renowned Scottish photographer Harry Benson who is known in United States and all around the world for his pictures of stars like The Beatles, Mohamed Ali, nine US Presidents and many other personalities. The pictures of Benson (88 years) at the Montreal exhibition are much about The Beatles including his famous one of the pillows fight...  One the many subject photographed by Benson, but not seen at the exhibition, is the actual US President, Donald J. Trump, who he knows since over 40 years. Asked about Trump: Benson said that any journalist or photographer who met him for a work assignment is sure to get a good story. "Donald will always give you something, a angle for your story, and it would help your career. Donald Trump knows how to work with the media people."  The exhibition in Montreal at the Got Gallery (50 St-Paul West) is on

THE FUTURE OF FACEBOOK AND MARK ZUCKERBERG

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THE FUTURE OF FACEBOOK AND MARK ZUCKERBERG - By Bernard Bujold - Mark Zuckerberg wants Facebook to be a technical communication network (A MACHINE) while others would like to see it as a media network (HUMAN CONTROL).  The future reality is uncertain except for one thing: FACEBOOK is playing now a very central part in the daily life of people all around the world either citizens; business enterprises; politicians; or criminals...  SEE FULL INTERVIEW WITH MARK ZUCKERBERG

GREGORY CHARLES AND FACEBOOK

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GREGORY CHARLES AND FACEBOOK...  By Bernard Bujold -  Gregory Charles has always been open to new things and he demonstrates it again with his personal use of Facebook Live during his morning animation at Radio Classique.  The concept of Facebook Live is relatively new but more and more public figures are using it like politicians at their gatherings, including Donald Trump...    It will be necessary to see the evolution but it is obvious that other radio stations will copy the way that Gregory gathered radio and television with Facebook Live. The beauty and added value of the concept is undeniable! To be continued...  See website Radio Classique Montréal

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2017 IN FRANCE

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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2017 IN FRANCE  By Bernard Bujold -  All the pundits all over the world (journalists and media) agree that Le Pen is the French copy of the American Donald Trump.    The next two weeks will be exciting. Marine Le Pen has a well-equipped political party while Emmanuel Macron has no party to support him. The tune of time is also calling for changing and new style of politicians like Le Pen and Trump.  The final vote will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2017.  To be continued!  See Election France 2017

HOCKEY GHOSTS HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO MONTRÉAL CANADIENS

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HOCKEY GHOSTS HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO MONTRÉAL CANADIENS By Bernard Bujold -  Players and fans of the Montreal Canadiens had appealed to the ghosts of the Old Forum because they wanted to avoid elimination on this Saturday night April 22, 2017 in New York against the Rangers...  Unfortunately, the ghosts, have not responded!  The New York Rangers eliminated the Canadiens of the playoffs for the 2017 Stanley Cup to 4 wins against 2.  SEE ALBUM PHOTOS

DAY OF RAIN IN SPRING 2017

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DAY OF RAIN IN SPRING 2017 / By Bernard Bujold - Nature wakes up quietly under rainy days but the sun is approaching and it will soon be there for the complete awakening...  See photos