Tennis US Open 2011 - New York

The 2011 US Open tennis tournament in New York began Monday, August 29 as expected and competition will continue until September 11 for the finals.

The best male and female players are competing for one of two title in this championship which is the most prestigious of all the season of the various tennis tournaments around the world.
To be continued ...
Pictures 1, 2 and 3: Official site of the competition ;

Pictures 4 and 5: Rafael Nadal during the draw ;

See official website of the US Open ;

Montreal World Film Festival 2011 : Catherine Deneuve in Montreal

The actress Catherine Deneuve take advantage of the tribute which will be made to her by the World Film Festival of Montreal during the closing ceremony (Sunday, 28 August) to come to revisit the Quebec that she loves.
Her son is currently playing at the theater in Bromont.
Bernard Bujold (LeStudio1.com) met Catherine Deneuve at the press conference Saturday at Film Festival. Here is the album of the meeting.

Picture 1,2 and 3: Catherine Deneuve ;

Picture 4: Bernard Bujold and the favorite book of Catherine Deneuve ;

See Photo album LeStudio1.com ;

Montreal World Film Festival 2011: Claude Lelouch and the Master Class in Cinema

French film director Claude Lelouch came to present to the World Film Festival of Montreal 2011 his autobiography movie: "From one film to another" accompanied by a Master Class in cinema.
It is the founding president of the FFM, Serge Losique, who hosted the event.

Picture 1: Claude Lelouch by Bernard Bujold ;

Picture 2: Serge Losique and Claude Lelouch by Bernard Bujold ;

See photo Album LeStudio1.com ;

Montreal World Film Festival 2011: Finding Fidel: The Journey of Erik Durschmied

One of the great movie at the Montreal Film Festival 2011:
Finding Fidel: The Journey of Erik Durschmied by Bay Weyman.
It's the story of the only journalist who made an interview with Castro in 1958 before the invasion. This journalist, Eric Durschmied, made a trip back over there in 2008 (50 years later) and he even find his old camera in the museum there in the mountain. (Castro kept it back then...)
One make a link with the actual war journalism in Tripoli Libya.

Pictures 1 and 2: Image from the movie ;
See the website of the producer ;

See Montreal Film Festival website ;

The Art of War according to Colonel Qaddafi

The art of war according to Colonel Qaddafi has nothing to envy to others tyrants of the world's history.
While thirty journalists were released from a Tripoli hotel where they were held hostage, now the rebels have Colonel priced. They are offering $ 2 million for his head, dead or alive! These are the same rebels who had reported holding Qaddafi's son, Saif, while he was walking freely in the city... Stay tuned!
Photo 1 and 2: Colonel Qaddafi;

Photo 3: Saif Qaddafi ;

Photo 4 and 5: Journalists in Tripoli Hotel ;
See story The New York Times ;

Charges against Dominique Strauss Kahn dropped

The case against Strauss Kahn ends with the dismissal of the case for lack of credibility (repetitive lies) of the defense. The specific reason put Dominique Strauss Kahn in the position of victim (damage to his career) and, theoretically, he could ask for compensation from the prosecutor and his office.
The ace of Strauss Kahn is his wife Anne Sinclair, who is rich, but above all very aggressive and very stubborn. She is also rather vengeful.
Relatives of the couple say she is the one who will decide on the next move...
Stay tuned!
Photo 1: Dominique Strauss Kahn;
Photo 2: Dominique Strauss Kahn and his wife Anne Sinclair;
See story La Presse ;
See file The New York Times ;

See story on hearing ;

See story Le Monde ;

See comments from Dominique Strauss Kahn ;

Jack Layton (1950-2011)

The leader of the Official Opposition in Ottawa and the leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, Jack Layton, died early this morning (4 h 45 am, Monday, Aug. 22)
Photo 1: Jack Layton;
See site NDP ;
See biography The Toronto Star ;
See biography CTV ;
View Biography La Presse ;
See album election 2011 ;
Letter written testament Saturday, August 20, 2011 ;

See story of his wife ;

Rafael Nadal autobiography is in stores...

This is the crowd in Montreal (Sunday, August 21, 2011) in bookstores.

All Rafael Nadal's fans want to get one of the first copies the autobiography of the champion which has just arrived in store.
Among the secrets of the book: Rafa was first playing soccer before trying tennis ...
A fascinating book that will become a best seller for sure!
Photo 1: Bernard Bujold (LeStudio1.com) at Indigo Montreal;
Photo 2: Front cover of the autobiography of Rafa ;
See website of the book ;
See official site Rafael Nadal ;
See site Facebook Rafael Nadal ;

Montreal World Film Festival 2011

The 35th World Film Festival of Montreal, 2011 edition, continues until August 28 in Montreal. Nearly 400 films are scheduled.
Among the activities to be seen , the master class by Claude Lelouch (August 26) and a tribute to French actress Catherine Deneuve presented at the closing night of the Festival.
Photo 1: Shows FFM 2011;
See official site of FFM ;

Jacques Languirand is suspended from Radio-Canada

After the recent departure of the radio host Christiane Charette for reasons finally nebulae, now Radio-Canada has suspended Jacques Languirand ...
It is obvious that the problem seems to be the relationship between the new Radio-Canada and former leaders.
Why Christiane Charette had she left? The answer is clear: it is a takeover by a new group ...
Note that the suspension of Jacques Languirand (80 years) occurs at the same moment as Radio-Canada launched its advertising campaign to highlight the 75th anniversary of his television ...
You have our unconditional support dear Jacques!
To be continued.
Photo 1: Jacques Languirand and his dog ;

Photo 2: Jacques Languirand and his friend Armand Vaillancourt;
See story La Presse ;

See story by Nathalie Petrowski ;

The website of Le Devoir is the target of hackers ...

The website of Le Devoir and mailing were hacked ...
False news announced on the website and in the daily mailing to subscribers the death of the Premier of Quebec, Jean Charest.
The source of piracy could be at the hosting server.
To be continued.
Photo 1: Website Le Devoir;
Photo 2: Mail Le Devoir;
See story and interviews TVA Nouvelles ;
See site Le Devoir ;

See story by Radio-Canada ;

See story La Presse ;

National Acadian Day...

Happy National Day to all the Acadians in the world ... (August 15, 2011)
Photo 1: Acadian House, New Brunswik;
See story Cap Acadie;

The book of journalism...

Here the book (a novel) for every journalist to read, young as old.
"The Spoiler par Annalena McAfee."
The author is a journalist in London and has written an excellent book that sums up what the definition of journalism in all its forms: an understanding of people and their human feelings.
The conclusion: There are always two sides to every story.
A must read.

Picture: The book cover ;

See publisher website ;

Fidel Castro is 85 years old...

A worker passes beside a poster of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro during celebrations in Havana on Saturday August 13, 2011. Revolutionary legend Fidel Castro turned 85 on Saturday, still an important figure in his communist-ruled Cuba, but increasingly a fading presence in the life of the country he ran for 49 years. Poster reads: 'We Shall Overcome.'
Picture by REUTERS/Desmond Boylan (CUBA -
See story Time Magazine ;

Charles Aznavour in Paris Match

Paris Match magazine (11 to 17 August 2011) published an excellent report of several pages with numerous photos (paper version) about Charles Aznavour. He recounts his life, his loves with Piaf, his career, his new book due out on September 1, etc... Must read!
Photo 1: Charles Aznavour and his children;

See story in Paris Match ;

Rafael Nadal visited Montreal by bike...

Rafael Nadal has decided to stay an extra day in Montreal and visit the city by bike! (Bixi)

Here's what he said on his Facebook site:
"Afternoon to do something different. We have gone out in bike to visit Montreal. It has helped to clear my mind. Thanks everybody for your support" -Rafael Nadal on his Facebook
Nadal and his group were staying at the Queen Elizabeth downtown.
Picture 1,2,3: Rafael Nadal and his friends on bike:
See photo album of Rafael Nadal in Montreal :

Rafael Nadal leaves Montreal...

Unfortunately, tragedy for Rafael Nadal at the Rogers Cup in 2011 where several stars were eliminated immediately in their first game. Rafa for one lost when he should have easily beat a newcomer Ivan Dodig.
Rafa said he accepted the defeat and now focus on Cincinnati and the US Open.
Good Bye Montreal! See you in 2 years...
Adiós Montreal! Nos vemos en 2 años ...

Picture 1: Rafael Nadal ;

Picture 2: View last night near the dustbin at the Montreal hotel where Rafael Nadal lived ;

See photo album Rafael Nadal in Montreal ;

See website Rafael Nadal ;

See website Rogers Cup 2011 ;

The future of newspapers in Montreal ...

La Presse of Montreal is seriously considering his future on the Internet and it is already very much present.
After a visit to the newspaper, however, we did discover that more than having to invest in its electronic tools, La Presse should also invest in its display. Indeed, a visit to their office welcomed us with giant photos of their great journalists, but many of whom have retired or left for the competition. Among them, Réjean Tremblay, who is now a mainstay of sports for the competitor QUEBECOR ... Oops! Quick concierge and brown paper!

Picture 1: La Presse ;

Picture 2: Réjean Tremblay ;

See photo album Réjean Tremblay -La Presse :

Tennis Lessons with Rafael Nadal in Montreal...

Rafa arrived in Montreal and he said to be in a "fitness" magnificently!

The tennis world champion Rafael Nadal is not only a great athlete, he is also very generous.
To greet his fans in Montreal, he presented a tennis lesson Friday morning before the competition on Centre Court for 2011 Rogers Cup.
What better teacher can you hope for that the champion of champions ...
Go Rafa! Go!
To be continued ...
Picture 1 and 2: Rafael Nadal ;
See Facebook Rafael Nadal ;

See photo album tennis lesson ;

Happy Birthday Barack Obama - 50 years old

Today on August 4 2011, is the anniversary of the President of the United States, Barack Obama, who was born in 1961.
Happy Birthday Barack Obama!

Picture 1 and 2: Barack Obama in Chicago ;
See story The Washington Post :
See story The Toronto Star ;

Barack Obama at the restaurant...

What Barack Obama did after the signing of the loan agreement?
Gone to the restaurant with his staff ...
Large French Fries and Kik Cola!
No one could say that Barack is spending freely...
Picture 1 and 2: Barack Obama and his staff ;
See photo album ;