THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - 130 YEARS

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - 130 YEARS  - 
By Bernard Bujold -
The Wall Street Journal was created on July 8, 1889, 130 years ago. 
Since around the end of the 1970, I am a regular reader of the Wall Street Journal. During all those past years I have always been attracted to the WSJ and in a way, reading it makes me feel good and connected to the world. 
Happy Anniversary WSJ! 
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THE SOLUTION FOR DESJARDINS CAISSES POPULAIRES IN 2019

THE SOLUTION FOR DESJARDINS CAISSES POPULAIRES IN 2019 
By Bernard Bujold - 
The solution to identity theft at the Caisses populaires Desjardins must be innovative and not corrective... 
The event reminds me of the time in the 65's when bank robberies were very popular! The Canadian National Bank then decided to innovate with a safe suspended directly in the street! Digital identity theft in 2019 is comparable to bank robbery in the past. The advice of experts in this field is unanimous: the system must be modified at the grassroots level. 
Otherwise, one other possible solution is to go light a lantern at the Basilica Notre Dame... 
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LUNCH AT THE POND - SUMMER 2019

LUNCH AT THE POND - SUMMER 2019 
By Bernard Bujold -
The summer season is just starting but the weather is perfect as July has begun (July 5). What could be more pleasant than a breakfast at the cottage on the edge of the pond with friends, like the faithful Ulysses... 
Have a good summer 2019 to all of you! 
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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY 2019

THE FOURTH OF JULY 2019 
By Bernard Bujold
The Washington’s traditional festivities of the Fourth of July 2019 are to include the Independence Day Parade at noon; the event called “Salute to America" at 6.30 pm which will feature a presidential speech from the Lincoln Memorial by President Donald Trump and a display of military equipment and flyovers by military planes; a Capitol Fourth of July Concert at 8 p.m; and the annual special fireworks show at 9 pm. 
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY 2019 TO ALL. 
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LEE IACOCCA 1924-2019

LEE IACOCCA 1924 - 2019
By Bernard Bujold
Lee Iacocca, visionary automaker who led both Ford and Chrysler, is dead at 94. He was born Lido Anthony Iacocca on October 15, 1924. 
Iacocca was a star and around the 1980 he was well known for having saved Chrysler from bankruptcy and before for the Ford Mustang in 1964. 
In United State during the 90, his name was as well known as today is the one of a Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Steve Jobs or Bill Gates. 
Lee Iacocca never run as a politician but he could have as he was considered one of the greatest managers and leaders of his time and he was an exceptional communicator. 
On the subject of politics Iacocca said: "I may have been able to provide leadership in the political arena. My friend [and former Speaker of the House] Tip O'Neill advised against it, and although I don't regret the decision not to enter politics, I just wonder sometimes if I could have changed anything..."
His death is closing a page in the world of business history in the modern United States.
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HAPPY CANADA DAY 2019

HAPPY CANADA DAY 2019 -
By Bernard Bujold -
Canada Day, July 1, 2019, has two elements this year. 
There is of course the spirit of celebration and rejoicing for Canada's official day, its 152nd anniversary. But in 2019, there is also a second aspect, and in a way a more serious one, it is the choice of our next government. 
Personally, I have loved Canadian politics since 1984 when I was on Brian Mulroney's team. 
So, in a few months, on October 21, Canada will be in a general election. The question to ask ourselves on this July 1st: "Who will I vote for?" An always personal choice but above all a unique "right" available to each of us. 
Happy Canada Day to all of you, and especially good election thinking... 
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