restaurants and the producer’s online store Gérard Bertrand has turned to Limoux for his latest sparkling expression The vintage expression combines a strong year with limestone terroir and Bertrand’s well-honed winemaking The 2015 season was characterised by an early bud break and a mild spring which was then balanced by cool breezes and thunderstorms in August Gérard Bertrand and his team saw the cuvée’s potential from the first fermentation the 2015 vintage was chosen and laid to laths for extended ageing The certified organic Crémant de Limoux was released nine years after as a ‘testament of time and vision.’ Aigle Impérial 2015 owes its character to the Haute Vallée de l’Aude terroir where the limestone-rich soils and an altitude of 400-450 meters have long produced grapes for sparkling wines The terroir is said to produce grapes of purity The result is an Aigle Impérial 2015 with ‘complexity The sparkling wine is a blend of 70% Chardonnay The grapes were chosen for their balance of sugar and acidity the juice was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for the first fermentation blending became the decisive step in creating the vintage and the expedition liqueur (3 g/l) was added yielding a brut nature with a ‘fresh Aigle Impérial is now available at Selfridges for £200 and in wine shops and fine restaurants The 2015 vintage is also available online at the winery’s website for €149 (£124) We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again (Photo: Dominic Charette, Gatineau Olympiques)Jacob TitusOctober 13 2024 at 1:00 PM UTC·3 min readAs teams approach double-digit games played so too is the play of a number of QMJHL draft eligibles So what better time than to check in on the netminders After a lights out nine game stint last season with the Drakkar Baie-Comeau gave their hotshot netminder the keys to the castle -- trading overager Charles-Edward Gravel in the process There was some reasonable concern on whether he'd be able to fill the starting role so quickly without much of a battle but his addition to Canada's gold medal winning Hlinka-Gretzky team served as a signal of confidence in the otherwise unknown netminder the 6-foot-1 netminder has lived up to expectations to start the year posting a 4-2-0 record over six starts while hoisting a .912 save percentage against tougher match-ups It's still a bit early to tell whether he's in the upper echelon of the 2025 class' goalies next to the OHL's Jack Ivankovic and the WHL's Joshua Ravensbergen -- but nothing so far has indicated that he shouldn't be that far behind them The once heralded future of Canadian goaltending has now found himself in a rut Gabriel D'Aigle been considered the draft class' top prospect for years earning that impressive reputation through his impeccable play before going on to join the Victoriaville Tigres as their first round selection that year at second overall He'd play extremely well in his rookie campaign rocking an .894 save percentage over 21 games and would even get the nod to represent Canada at the under-18's it was from that point where he hasn't been the same tallying a horrific .841 save percentage over 3 games his play has deteriorated in the QMJHL -- posting an .879 save percentage over 25 games with the Tigres it was clear that D'Aigle needed to fix the narrative averaging 5.62 goals a game while stopping at a rate of .860 through six games struggling mightily as well with an .822 over three games -- it's clear that the Tigres aren't helping his case One can only imagine the possibility of D'Aigle getting dealt this season as both team and player try to make the best of the situation Perhaps the biggest surprise between the pipes this season has been former QMJHL second round pick Samuel Meloche The 6-foot-2 netminder is coming off of a strong season in U-18 AAA holding a .911 save percentage over 29 games (8th best amongst starters) and even jumped into a QMJHL game with the Huskies where he more than held his own at a .931 save percentage over 29 shots this season he hasn't just been in the QMJHL but he's taken over the starting role from overager Kyle Hagen Meloche has played in eight games with a .902 save percentage Although arguably the most impressive part of his play so far has been his ability to drag games into extra time -- helping his team pick up three extra points they wouldn't have He's especially turned up the heat in the last five games where he has been able to carry a .953 save percentage Related: 2025 NHL Draft Notebook: Desnoyers, Carbonneau, Carrier Related: QMJHL: 2025 NHL Draft September Watchlist Boni Consili Girls from Uganda and Burundi’s Aigle Noir FC played to a 1-1 draw in Group B at the CAF U17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) to complete the pool phase of the competition at the Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday Peace Ayorwoth had Boni Consili Girls ahead inside nine minutes but they could not hold on for the win as Ella Kezimana equalised for Aigle Noir eight minutes from the end.The Ugandan side finish second in the three-team pool behind winners TDS Girls from Tanzania it came down to Fair Play points and Boni Consili Girls claim second spot The final of the inaugural CAF U17 GIFT tournament had already been decided ahead of Tuesday’s final pool game with an all-Tanzanian derby between  JKT Queens and TDS Girls That will be played on Saturday at 18h00 local time (15h00 GMT).The battle for third place will be between Group A runners-up Kenya Academy of Sports and Boni Consili Girls there will also be a clash for fifth place as Kenya Elite Junior Academy tackle Aigle Noir on Friday at 15h00 (12h00 GMT).Another ground-breaking initiative in CAF’s ongoing Women’s Football Development strategy the CAF U17 GIFT tournament was introduced as a pilot project in the CECAFA region to diversify the football offering on the continent and promote the emergence of new talent The tournament is live on CAF’s YouTube channel, CAF TV and can also be followed across CAF’s digital platforms through #U17GIFT2025  For more on CAF Safeguarding and Women’s Football development, visit www.cafonline.com Janeth Matulanga 48') Kenya Academy of Sports 0 Kenya Elite Junior Academy 6 (Emily Adhiambo 8' Adija Sanyenge 60') Kenya Elite Junior Academy 1 (Furaha Kifaru 66'og) City Lights FC 1 (Rahma Dafalla 26')  Kenya Academy of Sports 5 (Joyangela Valencia 9' Kenya Elite Junior Academy 1 (Sarah Awino 7') Kenya Academy of Sports 2 (Mitshel Muthama 24' Boni Consili Girls 1 (Peace Ayorwoth 9’) Aigle Noir FC 1 (Ella Kezimana 82’) TOURNAMENT FIXTURESAll matches played at the Azam Complex StadiumFIFTH-PLACE PLAY-OFF17 January 15:00: Kenya Elite Junior Academy vs Aigle NoirTHIRD-PLACE PLAY-OFF17 January 18:00: Kenya Academy of Sports vs Boni Consili GirlsFINAL18 January announced on Thursday that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with French fashion brand Aigle marking a significant expansion of its international brand portfolio The signing ceremony took place Wednesday at Lotte Home Shopping’s headquarters in Yeongdeungpo The ceremony was attended by Kim Jae-gyeom chief executive officer of Lotte Home Shopping which was finalized after 11 months of negotiations grants Lotte Home Shopping exclusive rights to distribute Aigle 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All rights reserved embodies a subtle blend of historical heritage and contemporary luxury intimate ambience invites you to make yourself comfortable for a new gourmet experience the idea is to celebrate the flavours of French terroir with generous On the à la carte menu, the executive chefs, led by Julian Allano, highlight bistronomic dishes such as papillote de bar à la française,entrecôte maturée and croque-monsieur champêtre Cheese lovers will delight in signature specialties such as warm toasted Brie stuffed with snail butter and accompanied by a winter salad the restaurant also offers a gourmet boutique where the artisanal products used in cooking - natural and sometimes organic - are available for sale Particular attention is paid to the quality of ingredients carefully selected to sublimate local flavors A L'Épicerie Fontainebleau offers a convivial interlude respect for tradition and a taste for innovation this warm and welcoming address could be the perfect weekend getaway To discover this new gourmet restaurant, A L'Épicerie welcomes you to the MGallery Fontainebleau L'Aigle Noir Hôtel, located at 27 Place Napoléon Bonaparte in Fontainebleau, from Tuesday to Saturday, 7pm to 10pm. For reservations, call 01 60 74 60 00 or book online Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here Kenya’s Richard Omaya Atuya and Great Britain’s Scout Adkin claimed victory at La Montee du Nid d'Aigle round five of this year’s Valsir Mountain Running World Cup the runners lined up in Le Fayet at the historic thermal baths ready for this 20km race with 1850m of ascent and 650m of descent A small group quickly established itself at the front of the men’s race Michael Selelo Saoli and Sylvain Cachard broke away and the lead continually changed The group broke up slightly as they emerged in St Gervais and then continued to splinter on the fast river sections At this point it looked like any one of this group could win.  By the time they reached Chalet Miage at the 13.5km point it was Omaya Atuya who had opened a gap of 30 seconds over Kiprotich There was then a gap of one minute and 45 seconds to Selelo Saoli with Ombogo Kiriago and Cachard just a few seconds behind.  Omaya Atuya couldn’t be caught on the climb and he took the win in 1:46:55 Kiprotich held on to second place and finished just under a minute behind in 1:47:40 Selelo Saoli completed the men’s podium a further minute back In the women’s race it was no surprise to see Philaries Jeruto Kisang leading it out Initially it looked as though Jeruto Kisang was pulling away but Adkin didn’t let her open a gap and they in turn were pursued by Gloria Chebet.  Adkin was coming off a win at Montemuro last weekend where Chebet finished second and Kisang third It was Adkin who reached Chalet Miage at the 13.5km point in the lead she had opened a commanding lead of two minutes on Jeruto Kisang by this point who in turn had a lead of one minute over Chebet Julie Lelong and Axelle Gachet-Mollaret were in fourth and fifth Adkin put on a dominant display of her ascending ability and she stretched out her lead over Jeruto Kisang and Chebet with Chebet taking second place four minutes behind Adkin and Jeruto Kisang fading to third two minutes behind her The series now heads to Premana in Italy for Giir di Mont the second long race in this year’s World Cup, on 28 July Human Interest, Lifestyle, News, Something You May Not Have Known Augusta resident Kevin de l’Aigle has made quite a name for himself organizing cleanups in Downtown Augusta and becoming the de facto spokesman for the initiative to save the centuries old oak trees in Downtown Augusta de l’Aigle has community service and activism in his genes as one of the areas he volunteers to maintain is the Magnolia Cemetery was instrumental in creating and crafted the bricks that make up the elegant wall around the property The de l’Aigle family has a rather illustrious history with the surname being tied to many famous battles and wars going all the way back to the Middle Ages Genealogy studies performed by the family date back to 1005 C.E with the birth of Engenulf de l’Aigle proper surnames were not used and Engenuff who’s name translated into French means “Engenuff of the land of the eagle,” a village in Normandy is identified on the famous Bayeux Tapestry which chronicles the 1066 battle of Hastings that saw William Engenuff would lose his life in the quest to put William on the throne The de l’Aigle family remained ancien noblesse in France until the leaders of the French Revolution sought to wipe out the nobility altogether Nicolas de l’Aigle was one of those nobles who fled a French colony that is today the nation of Haiti de l’Aigle found himself a target in another revolution Dominigue that were rebelling against their French overlords and de l’Aigle barely escaped with his head a second time de l’Aigle was barely able to catch his breath aboard ship when the vessel was attacked by pirates The pirates began ransacking the ship and killing the sailors reputedly because he was wearing a Masonic medallion He had also wisely sewn his gold coins inside of his garments and could claim to be penniless De l’Aigle migrated to Savannah from Charleston and then joined the large French refugee community in Augusta around 1803 where he bought a 16,000 acre cotton plantation and started one of the first major brickyards in the South Evidence of de l’Aigle’s brickyards can be seen today in the form of the catfish ponds that line Gordon Highway southeast of Downtown he amassed a fortune in the brick business and almost all of the period buildings that remain in Augusta were built with de l’Aigle bricks; the family also amassed a contingent of between 50 and 100 slaves according to the late Augusta historian Ed Cashin in his book “The Story of Augusta,” and that would eventually prove to be the family’s financial undoing When American Revolutionary war hero Marquis de Lafayette visited Augusta in 1825 de l’Aigle was at the forefront of the welcoming party and gave a speech totally in French to officially greet the French icon who General George Washington referred to as his “son.” de l’Aigle continued his public service being a vocal advocate for building the Augusta Canal Nicolas de l’Aigle died in 1853 and left his son Charles the family business but it would not be much longer when the family’s fortunes would change was a big supporter of the Confederate cause and even donated the bricks to create the Confederate Power Works facility along the Augusta Canal of which the chimney still dominates the skyline over Riverwatch Parkway his mother Katie and father (the late) Jerry de l’Aigle Charles de l’Aigle made the mistake of investing the family’s money in Confederate war bonds and the family no longer had a free workforce so the wealth literally vanished overnight “Most of the properties were sold just to pay the taxes on them,” Katie de l’Aigle said One property that had to be sold was the massive mansion on Greene Street and Fourth street a huge brick kitchen and featured mahogany staircases floored with brick and provided with shelves along the walls for kegs and demijohns,” Kevin de l’Aigle said The Fourth Street home would be demolished in the 1950s to make way for the extension of Gordon Highway into South Carolina who adopted and kept the de l’Aigle family surname refused to give up his post as butler for the family even though they could only afford to pay him a pittance the family donated a plaque in his honor that still hangs at the memorial garden in Cedar Grove Cemetery where he is buried The family name is also tied to the last known duel fought in the state of Georgia Owing to the family’s financial difficulties the widowed great-granddaughter-in-law of Nicolas Mary de l’Aigle began renting rooms in her home an Irish immigrant who arrived in Augusta via New York City rumors began to spread that the handsome Tilly had more than a landlord/tenant relationship with de l’Aigle Tilly believed a man named George Ratcliffe was spreading the rumor and the pair met in person at the sandbar on the Savannah River near the aptly named Sand Bar Ferry Road with Tilly hell bent on protecting the honor of de l’Aigle returned to the family’s native land and participated in liberating Normandy on D-Day in June of 1944 The de l’Aigle family’s branches are all over Augusta longtime politico and former Augusta Commissioner Jerry Brigham’s grandfather was a de l’Aigle Kevin de l’Aigle’s name comes up often as someone perfect to serve in political office; however but I guess I can’t rule it out in the future,” de l’Aigle said …And that is something you may not have known Scott Hudson is the Senior Investigative Reporter and Editorial Page Editor for The Augusta Press Letters to the Editor | Opinion News Crime & Courts | News Briefs General News | News | Politics & Government The Augusta Press encourages and welcomes reader comments; however we request this be done in a respectful manner and we retain the discretion to determine which comments violate our comment policy remove and/or not allow your comments to be posted The types of 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one outstanding agency that provides Public Relations and marketing solutions across diverse sectors The organization believes in the transformative power of public relations in shaping narratives The agency has over the years redefined new possibilities in brand communications and proven its ability to deliver outstanding results  Blanche Aigle Communications has elevated the relevance of reputation consultancies emphasizing the pivotal role of PR in amplifying several events such as the 2023 World Guinness Record-breaking feat by one of Nigeria’s finest chefs raising the bar of excellence in event amplification and brand positioning May 2023 not only saw Hilda Baci’s four-day Cook-a-thon shattered expectations but also captivated the world with her extraordinary talent and determination working tirelessly to orchestrate the PR activities surrounding this exceptional event was Blanche Aigle Communications a distinguished marketing communications consultancy specializing in public 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Brand Communicator magazine is Nigeria’s number one and most consistent brands and marketing magazine Predator Jonathan Foltin (39) pulled John Rennie even with his goal against Aigle netminder Zack-Olivier Shatskoff The College Jean-Eudes Aigles flew past the John Rennie Predators with a 3-2 win at Pointe Claire’s Bob Birnie Arena in RSEQ U15 Division I Releve play battled back twice to tie the game but were shutdown in the shootout segment while the visitors scored twice to secure the win The 8-5-1 Aigles were led by the goaltending of Zack-Olivier Shatskoff and a two-goal performance by Noah Lalonde Jean-Eudes were first into the scorebook as Lalonde opened the scoring at the 2:14 mark of the first frame Vincent Cotton and Vihn Bastien picked-up the assists on the tally With 2:07 to play in the opening period Jonathan Foltin tied up the game at 1-1 with helpers going to Ryan McHugh and Ethan Johnson The two opponents battled through a scoreless second stanza as Preds’ netminder Noah Witcher and Aigle Shatskoff denied all shooters The duelling goalies carried their stinginess into the third period with play heading into the final five minutes of regulation The Aigles reclaimed a lead with Lalonde’s second marker of the match putting Jean-Eudes ahead 2-1 at the 10:27 mark Rennie replied swiftly knotting the score at 2-2 27-seconds from the go-ahead goal Matteo Bakakis pulled the trigger on a pass from McHugh for the equalizer With the shootout format set to decide the outcome Their two players were unable to best Shatskoff while Gianluca Cioffi and Renaud Theriault were both successful to secure the victory Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: NB) The UNB REDS scored three times in the first period on route a 5-3 win over the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus in game one of their best of three Atlantic University Sport final QC) each had a goal and an assist to lead the REDS Corbeil was named the Tim Horton’s Player of the Game the REDS opened the scoring at the 5:06 mark of the first period when MacKay fired a bullet past Moncton netminder Nathan Darveau (Rouyn-Noranda ON) and Corbeil also scored as the REDS took a 3-0 lead to the first intermission ON) pushed UNB’s lead to 4-0 on a goal less than four minutes in and it was a goal that proved crucial Moncton trimmed the UNB lead to 4-2 before the end of the period on goals by Nathael Roy (Levis Moncton made it a 4-3 game at 5:05 of the third period on a goal by Jonathan Desrosiers (Dieppe but that’s as close as the visitors would get ON) scored into an empty Moncton net with less than a minute to play to make the final 5-3 NB) all had two assists for UNB and Samuel Richard (Ste UNB outshot Moncton 43-20 and now lead the best of three series 1-0 Moncton will host game two of the series on Tuesday night UNB would host game three on Thursday at 7:00pm Copyright © 2025 Brunswickan Publishing Inc NB) The UNB REDS won their seventh consecutive Atlantic University Sport (AUS) or (Sport universitaire de l’Atlantique) title with a 3-2 win over the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus in game two of their best of three conference championship series Tuesday night at Moncton’s J and had an assist to lead the REDS to their 21st championship in program history The teams played more than 19 minutes of scoreless hockey with both goaltenders making a handful of spectacular saves each before Moncton’s Olivier-Luc Hache (Savoie Landing QC) with just 29 seconds remaining in the first period The tight checking game continued in the second period with the REDS working with the man advantage Corbeil took a pass from Cole MacKay (Sault Ste ON) at the side of the net and fired a shot past Nathan Darveau (Rouyn-Noranda NB) put the REDS in front on a one-timer from the slot at 8:24 Corbeil’s empty-net goal came with 1:23 to play but that was as close as the home team would get the U SPORTS men’s hockey championship tournament The REDS will go in as AUS champs and two-time defending national champions Moncton will be making their second consecutive appearance in the national championship tournament Seedings and the tournament schedule are expected to be announced this weekend News, Politics & Government One of five candidates for District 1 on the Augusta Commission citing concerns about his mother Katie Delaigle’s health de l’Aigle has been his mother’s primary caregiver since he returned to the area and she recently had some health issues that led to her being hospitalized Obviously this is more important,” de l’Aigle said MORE: Judge tosses C4 Live counterclaim against city and one commissioner His decision leaves the downtown-area District 1 race a four-way contest with three challenging incumbent Jordan Johnson – former commissioner Matt Aitken former candidate Jo’Rae Jenkins and newcomer Kenny Osorio.  Monday was the last day to register to vote in the May 21 general primary and nonpartisan elections when most Augusta contests will be decided Richmond County Board of Elections began mailing out absentee ballots Monday according to a statement from Elections Director Travis Doss The May 21 ballot also includes a referendum on giving Augusta’s mayor a vote an initiative pushed through the legislature last year by Mayor Garnett Johnson Because most Augusta elections – including five opposed city commission seats and a superior court judgeship – are nonpartisan voters will decide them months ahead of the Nov the public will be limited in knowing who is funding the elections until a final financial report due May 7 Three men are running for retiring Superior Court Judge Daniel J. Craig’s seat: Willie Saunders, Charles Lyons and Matt Matson According to their last reports due in February these are the opposed candidates’ fundraising totals The rest either hadn’t begun fundraising or had not filed a report $9,208 on hand; Bobby Williams: $8,850 raised District 7: Christine Slendak $2,750 raised Super District 9: Francine Scott: $43,041 raised $4,675 on hand; Marion Williams: $0 raised Sheriff: Richard Roundtree: $16,361 raised $13,860 on hand; Eugene “Gino the Rock” Brantley: $46,431 raised $6,850 on hand; Clarence “Bo” Johnson: $9,550 raised $7,062 on hand; Richard Dixon: $3,140 raised Non-candidate committees: Augusta Stronger Together: $0 raised $0 on hand; Moving Augusta Forward: $76,632 raised Applications to vote by mail can be mailed to the elections office at 535 Telfair St faxed to 706-821-2814 or emailed to richmondelections@augustaga.gov ON) goal at 8:27 of overtime gave the UNB REDS a 2-1 win over the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleues on Tuesday night in Moncton and a sweep of their best of five Atlantic University Sport semi-final series The REDS won all three games by 2-1 scores Hargreaves took a pass from Katelyn Scott (Almonte ON) and had to control a bouncing puck before hammering a shot past Annick Boudreau (Memramcook “Going into OT we knew it wasn’t going to be a pretty goal that would get us to nationals and that’s exactly what it was,” said Hargreaves having to backcheck and then transition to offence “Payton’s overtime winner is a testament to the character in our room,” said REDS’ head coach Sarah Hilworth was extremely close and featured strong defence and good goaltending at both ends of the ice the REDS opened the scoring late in the second Hargreaves pulled the puck back to defender Lilly Bell (Waterloo She fired a wrist shot from the blue line that was tipped by Jorja Nystrom (Leduc With time winding down in the third period setting the table for late drama for a third consecutive game Hargreaves’ goal came with just 1:33 remaining in the first overtime “It was a wave of relief knowing we’re heading to our fourth consecutive AUS Final and we’re able to punch a ticket to Waterloo,” said Hargreaves knowing this is what we’ve been fighting for all season.” The REDS now advance to the AUS Championship Series where they’ll face either the STFX X-Women or the St The X-Women currently lead that best of five semi-final series two-games-to-one The win also qualifies the REDS for the U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship Tournament “Punching our ticket to the national championship and the AUS Final is huge but we’re not done yet,” said Coach Hilworth ShareSaveLifestyleStyle & BeautyAigle Brings French Flair To Rubber Rain BootsByBianca Salonga Aigle's Macadames or "Wild Boot" celebrates rock 'n roll sensibilities and French je ne se quoi Rain boots are perceived as functional accessories They are usually worn as protective gear with little to hardly any aesthetic appeal you can trust that they can turn anything into a fashion statement This is exactly what Aigle has done for articles of clothing and other accouterments intended to keep wearers safe from the wild outdoors Rubber boots from Aigle that are both functional and sartorial The story began in 1853 when founder Hiram Hutchinson established a label of protective rubber boots He introduced a variety of styles and cuts to include waders and sports footwear carrying the Aigle label By the 60s beatnik and bohemian fashions embraced the distinctive rubber boot Aigle has consistently placed emphasis on savoir-faire Every pair produced in its Chatelleraut plant is a masterpiece in that it undergoes a meticulous 60-step process of testing French flair on outwear as interpreted by Aigle The artistry that goes into the creation of Aigle’s rubber footwear also extends to aesthetic appeal outdoor apparel and accessories lack the sartorial appeal that would make a member of fashion cognoscenti want to wear them has brought distinct street style flair to its pieces It began when the maison introduced the Parcours in 1996 and was followed by several collaborations with labels like Swarovski celebrates rock ‘n roll rebellion with Parisian elegance Also referred as “The Wild Boots,” the new range features drtails such as double straps and matte metal buckles The craftsmanship is impeccable to a point where is likely to mistake a pair of Wild Boots as chic equestrian footwear There are three cuts to choose from to suit your personal style—low Brand Associate for Aigle Philippines shares “Aigle is always coming up with new styles that embody the classic Aigle spirit of freedom and Frenchness and the Macadames is the perfect addition to the current Aigle lineup with its edgier It was the Doha El Madani show as the teenage star shone brightly in AS FAR’s 3-0 victory over Aigles De La Médina in the CAF Women's Champions League in El Jadida on Saturday coupled with a converted penalty by veteran skipper Aziz Rabbah secured a comfortable win for the Moroccan side Following TP Mazembe’s earlier victory over the University of the Western Cape in the first fixture it was the hosts and debutantes who took centre stage at the same venue for the second match of Group A AS FAR took control of the match from the onset with coach Mohamed Amine Alioua opting for an all-attacking formation It did not take long for the hosts to break the deadlock as teenage star Doha El Madani positioned herself well to calmly finish off a rebounded ball and open the scoring El Madani found her second goal of the evening after a brilliantly threaded ball by Sanaa Mssoudy allowed her to double the lead in the 29th minute The two-goal cushion did not lead to the hosts easing up and veteran skipper Aziz Rabbah stepped up to comfortably slot it home this was not matched by effective build-up play as they struggled to get out of their half Hajar Said almost found a fourth goal for the hosts after a scramble in defence saw the ball land in her path the hosts continued to dominate possession Things could have gotten even worse for Aigles after Adama Sane was sent off for a foul in the box on Mssoudy but Rabbah’s tame penalty was saved by the keeper The match concluded with the hosts securing the three points and going top of Group A ahead of TP Mazembe and was inspired by a trip taken by Etudes Studio in Japan emphasising Aigle's new blend of contemporary style and performance details “The use of high-end technical materials, notably Gore-Tex strengthens the osmosis between [the collection’s] pared-down silhouettes and its seasonal features,” said Aigle.The snug parkas are water-proof A down jacket's detachable sleeves make it suitable for different outside temperatures While ingenious details discreetly underline the functional features of these directional items as Aigle added in its press release.For example a quilted lining can be inserted under a velvet jacket to provide an extra layer of warmth the fleeces’ protective collars and the concealed zips add extra elegance to the garments,” said Aigle MF Brands Group has named Valérie Dassier as the new CEO of French outerwear and bootmaker Aigle She succeeds Sandrine Conseiller who has been at the helm of the business since 2019 Dassier joins from French label IKKS where she has worked since 2018 as deputy managing director she was chief digital and customer officer at LVMH’s Kenzo and earlier still served as head of marketing and digital at Comptoir des Cotonniers and held the same position at Princesse tam.tam Dassier will be tasked with supporting the brand's development both in its home market and internationally That means she’ll be responsible for strengthening the distribution channels as well as “pursuing the product strategy around collections that combine functionality Aigle is present in 24 countries through 369 points of sale MF Brands Group chief executive Thierry Guibert thanked outgoing CEO Conseiller and said he was “delighted” with the arrival of Dassier “a bold entrepreneur [and] an expert in fashion who has successfully led several transformations” He said Dassier “has everything the brand needs to perpetuate its unique know-how pursue its development and meet its social and environmental commitments” The official draw of the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 was officially conducted at the Complex Mohamed VI in Salé The fourth edition of Africa’s premier women’s club competition will be hosted in Morocco between 09 – 23 November 2024 where eight (8) clubs consisting of champions of CAF’s Six Zonal joining hosts AS FAR as well as defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa to contest the coveted title Winners will get USD 400 000 in prize money with runners-up walking away with USD 250 000 which was conducted by former Morocco and ASFAR Player as well as U23 Morocco Women’s National Team Assistant Coach Fatiha Laasiri saw the qualified clubs drawn into the two groups of four where they will all be aiming at a top two finish to advance to the knockout stages AS FAR headline Group A consisting of two debutants in Aigles De La Medina of Senegal TP Mazembe makes a return to the tournament after missing out on the last edition as they make up the fourth club in Group A Mamelodi Sundowns are aiming for a record third title but must first overcome a tricky Group B consisting of three highly determined debutants in Tutankhamun of Egypt Ethiopia’s CBE FC as well as the Edu Queens of Nigeria CAF Women’s Champions League Egypt 2024 Draw Results:  Aigles De La Medina (Senegal) TP Mazembe (DR Congo) Click HERE for list of fixtures communications@cafonline.com the French government aid in a statement.Privately held Aigle Azur was put under bankruptcy protection on Sept leaving 19,000 passengers stranded.French junior transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari said in a statement that the government will help Aigle Azur's 1,150 staff find new jobs as quickly as possible.Last week French budget airline - XL Airways - said it had suspended ticket sales due to financial difficulties in the latest example of low-cost airlines running into financial problems.(This story corrects headline to read "cease activities" instead of "stop flying" The airline had stopped flying early this month.)Reporting by Matthieu Protard; Editing by GV De Clercq and David Gregorio For this event, the Etudes Studio trio Jérémie Egry and José Lamali presented their third season as creative directors of the brand and proposed a particularly different approach to that of their Etudes shows."The brand will be 170 years old in 2023 and yet this was its first presentation at Fashion Week It was a historic event and we are proud to bring to life the pioneering spirit of Aigle and to contribute to the writing of a new chapter We chose the presentation format in order to be on a longer In order to prolong the theme of the collection we created three cycles of continuous strolling on the 5th floor terrace of the Centre Pompidou," explained the designers "At Études the rhythm of the fashion show is short and intense moving around outside in an urban environment But we can also imagine the group wandering around the city in Seoul The meticulous work on sleeved pieces started two seasons ago is back The boys wore them over trellis trousers or shorts cut short at mid-thigh and hoodies or sleeveless down jackets with shirts Some of the blue tone-on-tone offerings could be a chic Japanese university uniform elegant high-waisted trousers or wide shorts combined with short parkas and turtleneck jumpers such as cotton twill or poplin combined with viscose and tencel reinforce the premium outdoor aspect.The brand also claims that 75% of the collection is an eco-design Men and women wore the house's signature boots "Marking the change of a historic brand like Aigle is about enhancing its strengths We have redefined the brand's iconic features and codes and we want to make sure that they are visible we realised that it was aimed at urban people we ourselves are very urban but very attached to nature we create clothes that are what we are and that represent the Aigle customer; a person who has an active life in the city and who practices outdoor activities We want to create versatile clothing for everyday life," said the trio from Grenoble These clothes will be offered in the brand's network at its retailers and on its website.As part of this approach Aigle has signed a creative collaboration with the Centre Pompidou The relationship between the brand and the museum has been launched for two years and in this spring-summer 2023 collection all based on the codes of a painting from the museum's permanent collection Unveiling Tomorrow's Cameroon Through Today's News Cameroon — Colombe Sportive of the Dja and Lobo made history on Sunday clinching their first-ever Cup of Cameroon trophy after 71 years in existence The South Region team narrowly edged Aigle Royal of the Menoua 1-0 in a thrilling final at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium marking a significant milestone for the club and it didn’t take long for Colombe to break the deadlock found the back of the net with a close-range header assisted by a clever pass from Ivan Mvondo Olama The early strike set the tone for the first half leaving Aigle struggling to find their rhythm Despite having several opportunities to double their lead Colombe was repeatedly denied by Aigle’s resilient goalkeeper Aigle fought back and pushed for an equalizer resorting to long-range efforts that were either saved by Colombe’s in-form goalkeeper The second half saw both teams making tactical changes Aigle ramped up the pressure in the closing stages of the match but their efforts were in vain as Nfor Idrissou pulled off a series of crucial saves to protect Colombe’s advantage jubilant scenes erupted in the stadium as Colombe’s players and fans celebrated their historic victory The win not only ends a decades-long title drought but also qualifies Colombe Sportive for the 2024 CAF Confederation Cup marking their debut in continental football Colombe’s remarkable journey to the final was marked by an impressive record The team won all six of their Cup matches without conceding a single goal Their campaign began with a dominant 3-0 victory over Eding Sport followed by convincing wins against Avion Academy and defending champions Fovu Club of Baham They continued their fine form with a 1-0 triumph over Panther of Nde in the quarterfinals and a comprehensive 3-0 win over Isles of Hope Soccer Academy in the semifinals was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the final and awarded a 2 million FCFA cheque from MTN Cameroon for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament Colombe coach Richard Towa praised his team’s discipline and execution which marked the end of the 2023/2024 sports season was presided over by Prime Minister Chief Dr The winners from 54 sports federations also received their trophies from the Prime Minister during the ceremony this historic achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter as they prepare to take on the challenge of representing Cameroon on the continental stage next year Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker France’s second-largest airline behind flag carrier Air France has become the latest casualty of strengthening fuel prices and cut-throat competition 27 after two rounds of bidding were unsuccessful The now-downed carrier also had embarked on an ambitious campaign to expand from profitable medium-haul routes to long-haul destinations destinations in Algeria accounted for approximately half of Aigle Azur’s operations; the carrier posted revenues of €300 million ($330 million) for 2018 A French bankruptcy court had granted potential buyers until Sept 16 to lodge sustainable rescue plans.  based at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports filed for bankruptcy and was placed in receivership on Sept The airline carried about 1.9 million passengers in 2018 operating scheduled services with an all-leased fleet of aircraft as well as charter and air cargo services expressions of interest in acquiring Aigle Azur were lodged by 14 entities The court eventually ruled that “no durable solution has been proposed by the buyers.” Air France and French conglomerate Dubreuil Group expressed interest during the first bidding round but withdrew a reported joint offer Dubreuil Group is the parent of two small carriers the regional airline of the French Caribbean long-haul airline based at Paris Orly Airport that operates a scheduled network between France and worldwide leisure destinations U.K.-based low-cost carrier EasyJet initially expressed interest in Aigle Azur’s Paris operations but withdrew its offer Airline veteran Lionel Guérin also had been identified as having sought to buy Aigle Azur which holds 19% of the share capital of Aigle Azur Houa had proposed injecting €15 million in return for a 90% stake in a relaunched Aigle Azur is Aigle Azur’s largest shareholder with a 48% stake JetBlue Airways and Azul — holds a 32% interest Both opted not to inject further capital into saving Aigle Azur September has not been a good month for airlines companies in its group have ceased trading a victim of uncertainties arising from Brexit to competition from low-cost carriers and the rise of online travel purchasing Thomas Cook had been trying since February to sell its airline business.The 178-year-old low-cost travel specialist has gone into liquidation after failing to reach agreement with stakeholders and lenders.  Cook confirmed details of a £900 million ($1.1 billion) rescue plan that would hand control of its package tour business to Hong Kong-traded Fosun International a conglomerate that owns holiday resort chain Club Med and is the largest shareholder in Cook with an 18% stake The deal called for Fosun to acquire a 75% holding in Cook’s package tour unit and up to a 25% holding in its airline business in exchange for £450 million Another £450 million was to be accessed from lenders and bondholders when the size of the deal was increased to £1.1 billion to guarantee sufficient working capital Cook was unable to raise the additional £200 million government subsequently declined to offer Cook a bailout XL carried about 730,000 passengers to several U.S cities as well as to the Caribbean and Reunion an overseas department and region of France in the Indian Ocean XL Management had indicated that the carrier needed about €35 million to stay aloft XL management unsuccessfully negotiated with potential buyers which rebuffed overtures for XL to become its long-haul Mbayang Thiam is confident that her eagles can soar over tournament favourites AS FAR when they open their CAF Women’s Champions League campaign this evening The debutants face the former champions and hosts of the tournament in a Group A opener this evening as the two-week tournament officially gets underway in the north African nation AS FAR are determined to fight their way to the top again after surrendering their title to current champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies last year The Senegalese side on the other hand look to cause an early upset against the former champions with coach Thiam saying the team is very much capable of doing so despite the challenge of playing in front of a highly vocal crowd that will be behind the hosts "We are mentally prepared to overcome the challenge They will be playing in front of their home fans which is a boost for them but we are a determined side and not here to make up numbers but to do well” Echoing the coach’s sentiments was star player Sadigatou Diallo who said the eagerness and honour of competing in such a competition supersedes the pressure of playing against the former champions "Qualifying for the finals is something we have always wanted and worked hard we are playing against a very good side but the eagerness to do well is an additional motivation and it will boost the players The excitement dominates the pressure," she said Mohamed Amine Alioua says the team has put the 2022 disappointment behind them and go into the tournament with a newfound confidence adding that they will not be taking the debutants lightly we had an objective of getting our second title but unfortunately We have put that behind us now and focused on the first fixture Although this is our opponent's first participation Aigles de la Médina are not a team to be taken lightly and we need to be on top of our game” This duel between the two sides brings together all the ingredients of a captivating confrontation with two teams ready to give everything from the first whistle See all CAF Women’s Champions League fixtures and kick-off times HERE The Aigles de la Médina have made history by becoming the first Senegalese football club to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League The tournament officially gets underway in Morocco between 09 – 23 November and will feature eight of the best women’s clubs from across the continent The club achieved an exceptional feat during their WAFU A qualifiers where they not only made history in qualifying but played an enterprising brand of football that saw them go all the way The WAFU A qualifiers were held between 01 – 11 August in Sierra Leone and saw several clubs from the region compete each aiming to qualify for the final phase of the competition the Aigles de la Médina began their campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Red Scorpions of Gambia the team was able to pull itself together in its next match by getting a 2-2 draw against Mogbewmo Queens Their performance really accelerated in their last match of the group stage against Determine Girls of Liberia This historic victory not only allowed the they finish in first place in their group but also guaranteed their place in the final of the competition the Aigles de la Médina again met Determine Girls in a decisive match The latter was marked by palpable intensity and tension they equalised in the 43rd minute through Marie Diokh before Mbene Kane found the winning goal in the 89th minute to seal the historic qualification Key Player: Ngouye Sarr The talented defender has become an emblematic figure in Senegalese women's football Sarr expressed her pride in belonging to this team that has contributed to the history of Senegalese football saying: "We have shown that Senegal has potential and that we can compete at the highest level This determination and ambition is key elements in the growth of the game in Senegal She emphasised the importance of teamwork and cohesion in the performances of the team saying that "each player has brought her stone to the building" allowed the Eagles to overcome major challenges and reach the final The coach: Mbayang Thiam Mbayang Thiam embodies the passion and commitment to the development of women's football in Senegal Thiam stressed the importance of participating in the CAF Women's Champions League which she considers a real personal and collective enrichment for his team "This is an experience that will allow us to learn and improve," she said highlighting the opportunity to compete with the best African teams the Aigles de la Médina not only managed to win the WAFU A Zonal Qualifiers but they also demonstrated constant progress in their game Thiam attributes this success to rigorous preparation She emphasises that every game is a chance to learn and grow as a team which will help them overcome future challenges on the continental scene Via Francigena Switzerland is stunning and full of surprises Despite today’s stage was relatively short there are so many things to tell you about Among the group of locals who joined us today was Raphael Farquet who already walked the Via from Switzerland to Rome a couple of times and Arianna enjoyed her trip so much that she decided to join us next weekend for the Great Saint Bernard pass and probably somewhere in Italy in the coming weeks We walked next to the beautiful castle of Aigle and very randomly met our friends Simon and Olga from the Netherlands who we met weeks ago in France and seem to be following our same timetable It’s great to have these familiar encounters on our way during a trip where you always expect to see new places and meet new people a short but steep hill into the fresh canopy that led us to a gorgeous view over the valley of the Rhône River from which we could see Aigle and Ollon We walked along the edge of the valley and then started descending into Ollon we spoke about some local friends of EAVF’s today active as an event venue organizing weddings and special celebrations and producing local wine We decided to give it a shot and walked into the building to see if we could find them and they immediately offered us to sit on their terrace for our lunch break and gave us their very own and special white and red wines we’ve been seeing vineyards along the entire route: beautiful terraced vineyards we started walking into the valley and along the Rhône River we put rain covers over our backpacks and wore our raincoats She stamped our credentials and then started telling us the story of the square we were standing in: ancient Roman baths used to be here Our walking companion Raphael Farquet was baffled to learn this: “How is this possible – he said – I live here and had no idea of such an incredible and important story!” The mayor convinced all of us by showing a well-preserved Roman mosaic we could see from a little window in the square: two Romans fighting in ‘pugilato’ style F.A.Q © Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene | C.F. 91029880340 – P.IVA 02654910344 Powered by ItinerAria Privacy | Cookie Policy  | Legal Notice  © Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene | C.F Powered by ItinerAria whose great-great-aunt built the iconic de I'Aigle House on Greene Street in 1873 returned to Augusta with hopes to make his own mark on the city "I feel like it was really a great place to grow up," de l'Aigle said "My dad and I would come downtown every Saturday back in the late seventies We would go to the library and we would go to the soda fountain in the drugstore at Maxwell House But de l'Aigle said things have changed since then – some for the better and some for the worse de l'Aigle is passionate about bringing beauty back to Augusta De l'Aigle House:Now opening: Antiques in downtown DeLaigle House; hookah bar becoming actual bar Mayor's vote:Augusta's mayor vote passes the Georgia Senate despite objection "Coming back to Augusta [after living in New York City] our parks and our cemeteries that are owned by the city are just in terrible shape," he said "Community groups [in New York] really step up and I think the sad part here is that people feel like they can't make a difference or there's just not the momentum." local historian and former director of the Lucy Laney Museum said de l'Aigle helped with a grant she co-authored on behalf of the Augusta-Richmond County Parks and Recreation Department to rehabilitate Magnolia and Cedar Grove cemeteries "Individuals in the community gave us letters of support and Kevin was one of those individuals," Law said "Because of the the long history of the de l'Aigle family and its connections to the cemeteries they're always a source of information and support." staff historian and program manager at the Augusta Museum of History said de l'Aigle was instrumental in the museum getting time capsules from the Magnolia Cemetery "Citizen involvement is very important because who (else is going) to be funneling the information to the city and county in order for things to be done," Law said "We have to let the folks responsible be aware of what the needs are." De l'Aigle's mission is to bring beauty and well-manicured green space back to the city by putting pressure on the local government to take action In addition to calling on elected officials de l'Aigle has also formed the Coalition for Action in Downtown Augusta The group advocates for beautification projects and also puts their own sweat-equity into city maintenance "I started talking to people who have a lot of family in the cemeteries and we're just really frustrated by the lack of maintenance and feeling like our complaints were falling on deaf ears," de l'Aigle said We're talking about Waynesboro or Greenville; you can't believe the amount of development and how great they look compared to how they looked 15 to 20 years ago." After being started by de l'Aigle and former commissioner John Clarke on Dec with its next upcoming meeting scheduled for March 18 Some of the group's current focuses are revitalizing parks monuments and bringing more lighting to downtown streets "Citizens can get overheated," de l'Aigle said "There's more traffic on streets with streetlights that aren't working – it adds to more frustration I think one of the reasons why New Yorkers don't go crazy all the time is because you're able to just go out and get some air While acknowledging revitalization projects may take time the group also focuses on things they can do immediately to help improve Augusta's curb appeal the group cleaned the George Washington Monument on Washington Street there was mud all around it and so much soot from cars," de l'Aigle said "To see the dirt running off of it was really cool It's not that hard or expensive and we're having fun We need people who are going to get out there on Sunday afternoon and use their own money and time to gather and clean up the area." or when he sees something that's not right He could live anywhere in the world and he chooses to be here and make it the best that he can It's good to have my eyes opened and be told De l'Aigle said he hopes to walk in his ancestors' footsteps and make Augusta a better place [the city] wanted to tear the de l'Aigle house down and put in a parking lot," he said "My family went before the commission to fight to save the family home – so this isn't something new "I didn't just fall off of Delta Airlines and come to town to start trouble It's something that we've had to fight for in the past present and will have to fight for the future I think about my grandparents and ancestors According to footwear and apparel maker Aigle and its agency over 50 percent of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2030 This is further weakening our relationship to nature; at the same time we’ve never been more thirsty for that connection an Aigle-outfitted woman walks into a meadow flanked by mountains and overlooking a lake There is no sign of human activity anywhere throwing her arms overhead; the wind seems to respond leaves caressing the inbreath curvature of her body the air she releases makes a long imprint into the fields BETC Paris called this work a reminder of the “importance of a deep breath of fresh air in nature and the almost supernatural power it has on us.” That sense of the supernatural is present here The German language has a word which has entered into common English use: wanderlust Literally translated as “the pleasure of hiking,” it describes something a little more contextual Sometimes you’re driving along from your housebox to your workbox when something comes over you Wanderlust describes a craving for nature that hits you all at once As the Japanese observe in the tradition of forest bathing allowing ourselves to become enveloped by natural spaces affects our nervous systems in precisely the opposite way cities do we realize we can breathe—which is easy to forget in a sustained state of tension But all this isn’t just about observing or being in nature The act of breathing is a conversation: I inhale oxygen from trees; they “inhale” carbon dioxide from me Breathe In” is a beautiful illustration of this—when we’re craving nature our choice to have pushed such interactions to the very edges of human priority seems almost like the betrayal of a living pact BETC’s decision to use breath as the context of the ad The languages that currently dominate our global village share a particularity that never existed in the history of human orality: the assumption that humans are the only creatures worth speaking to breath may well be the best way to reignite that conversation—that relationship really—between ourselves and the larger living world “Go Out. Breathe In” is supported by out-of-home prints, brought to you by British photographer Laura Coulson. Aigle claims it was the first major brand to go purpose-driven, in 2020 (we hesitate, and think of Patagonia) Some 68 percent of its Fall/Winter 2022 collection created by its artistic trio Etudes Studio is composed of “eco-designed” products The campaign went live in Europe and Asia on Nov Angela Natividad is the European markets editor at Muse by Clios and whatever else she’s interested in She’s based in Paris and North Italy