The Convicted Artist

Silver Linings Pandemic

1)This year has created an unprecedented event in recent history with many challenges, tragedies and obstacles for many. However, there has also been some good that has come out of the pandemic - globally, and within our personal lives.  We share our stories and refelctions on the silver linings of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Some Silver Linings!  1) How COVID-19 is changing the cold and flu season Measures meant to tame the coronavirus pandemic are quashing influenza and most other respiratory diseases, which could have wide-ranging implications. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03519-3 2) How r/WallStreetBets took down a hedge fund and rode GameStop stock to the moon 🚀 https://news.yahoo.com/r-wallstreetbets-took-down-hedge-034345940.html 3) Covid pandemic drove a record drop in global carbon emissions in 2020 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/11/covid-record-drop-global-carbon-emissions-2020.html 4) Tech Sector Booms in 2020 https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/the-surprising-catalysts-of-covid-19-how-tech-punched-through-the-gloom https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-tech-boom-2020-not-dot-com-bubble-jpmorgan-2020-8-1029528067 4a) Ericsson Crushed Earnings Expectations. It Has Become a Highly Profitable 5G Player. https://www.barrons.com/articles/ericsson-crushed-earnings-expectations-it-has-become-a-highly-profitable-5g-player-51611937039 5) Tom Foolery - The Great Realization https://www.probablytomfoolery.com/video/the-great-realisation/ Support Local!!! ----------- Serendipity Candles https://serendipitycandlefactory.com/ Eating Well Organics https://www.eatingwellorganics.ca/ Therapy With Robbie https://www.therapywithrobbie.ca/

The Convicted Artist

Should we enjoy an artist's work who's been accused or convicted of things you don't support?  What responsibility do public figures, and celebrities hold on their audience and the general population?   What responsibilty do we have as followers? Some articles on the people we discussed today (Clearly we didn't do enough research) Louis C.K.’s sexual misconduct tanked his career. Now he’s selling out theaters. https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/03/11/louis-ck-new-standup/ Trial By media https://www.netflix.com/title/80198329 Nate Bargatze https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/nate-bargatze-netflix-special-2021-premiere-date.html Mike from Penny Arcade https://www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/2013/06/21/well-that-escalated-quickly Aziz Ansari Addresses Sexual Misconduct Accusation in ‘Right Now’ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/09/arts/television/aziz-ansari-netflix.html Union calls for firing of manager at The Royal over alleged holiday travel abroad https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/union-calls-for-firing-of-manager-at-the-royal-over-alleged-holiday-travel-abroad Jenny McCarthy became the face of the anti-vaxx movement https://www.insider.com/jenny-mccarthy-became-the-face-of-the-anti-vaxx-movement-2019-4 M.I.A. clears up her stance on vaccinations following Twitter backlash https://www.nme.com/news/music/m-i-a-clears-up-stance-vaccinations-following-twitter-backlash-2640812 J.K. Rowling doubles down on transphobic comments, reveals she’s an abuse survivor https://globalnews.ca/news/7053461/j-k-rowling-statement-transgender-comments-sexual-assault-survivor/ Payette stepping down as governor general after blistering report on Rideau Hall work environment https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/governor-general-payette-step-down-1.5882675