ListenGroupKering and the Sœurs Jumelles festivalSince 2021 a festival seeking to change mindsets and move the needle on gender inequality both in music and the visual arts Women In Motion ventures to Rochefort where Talks are held to promote artistic and professional exchanges 2024 saw Kering’s program team up with Madame Figaro to inaugurate an Emerging Talent Award for Music the Sœurs Jumelles festival fosters a dialogue between music and image through artistic exchanges concerts and screenings. Artists and professionals from the worlds of film virtual reality and video games share their thoughts about the challenges they share with their counterparts in music – whether they work in classical contemporary or other genres. Throughout the Festival the city that served as the backdrop for The Young Girls of Rochefort also welcomes the general public into exceptional venues such as the Corderie Royale rope-making museum and the Coupe d’Or Theater Driven by Kering’s commitment to moving the needle on gender inequality in the music and visual arts industries Women In Motion has sponsored the festival since its inception to showcase the work of women directors and achieve greater representation of women in culture and the arts.  Women In Motion and Madame Figaro are teaming up to award a grant to an emerging songwriter-composer-singer. Building on the awards handed out to film professionals in Cannes and to photographers in Arles Kering is doubling down on its desire to honor and support female talent this time in the music professions. To encourage sisterhood and sharing the 2024 winner will be a part of the jury that selects the winner of the 2025 Women In Motion for Emerging Talent Award for Music.  the award will be given to the artist-songwriter-singer Solann on stage at the Coupe d'Or Theater on the evening of June 26.The award ceremony will be followed by a performance by the winner and a talk in which she will be interviewed by artist Keren Ann An evening of concerts paying tribute to singer Dani will take place after the award ceremony and Solann's performance.  2021 saw Women In Motion venture to Rochefort in support of Sœurs Jumelles the then fledgling festival which is fronted by the actor and producer Julie Gayet with Delphine Paul in charge of marketing and Eric Débègue heading up music production Catering to both public and professional audiences Sœurs Jumelles aims to change perceptions and achieve gender equality in the industries of music and the moving image the festival strives to champion the work of women artists as well as to encourage dialogue with decision-makers and work toward greater inclusivity With its shared determination to further improve parity and representation in these creative professions – and culture and the arts in general – Women In Motion decided to renew its commitment to the festival with Talks designed to aid in the fight against women's invisibility within music-related industries Women In Motion sponsors the festival's special day event – "Toutes et tous à l’unisson" ("Uniting one and all") – taking place on June 27 debates and shows will uncover the many challenges (artistic technological and societal) facing the music and moving image industries.  Women In Motion extends its support to artistic talks at the Théâtre de la Coupe d'Or Manon Loizeau;-    Anne-Sophie Versnaeyen and Laetitia Pansanel-Garric who are both film composers;-    The actress Rencontre de la Musique et de l'Image” festival provides a shared space for artists of the moving image (cinema among other forms) and creators of music (classical Sœurs Jumelles offers a platform for discussion information and collaboration on shared challenges the Sœurs Jumelles festival celebrates music and the moving image these two languages are embodied by Delphine and Solange the twin heroines of the 1967 Jacques Demy film The Young Girls of Rochefort.  The Sœurs Jumelles festival will be open to the general public from June 22nd-25th Its eclectic lineup offers nightly performances dedicated to different musical themes (by reservation only) and a series of concerts (free entry) the Sœurs Jumelles festival offers professionals in the industries of music and the moving image a forum for gathering and exploring the challenges of each sector to foster collaboration — an essential aspect in a time of great change for two sectors that interact constantly Parity and representation across creative professions are among the great challenges facing culture and the arts in general Women In Motion is committed to supporting the Sœurs Jumelles festival for the second consecutive year with Talks designed to aid in the fight against women's invisibility within music-related industries.  Julie Roué and Anne-Sophie Versnaeyen; moderated by Dominique Dalcan (singer-songwriter) Learn more Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of the much-anticipated Hilton Brazzaville Les Tours Jumelles Hotel & Residences The opening establishes Hilton's presence in the vibrant Congolese capital Hilton Brazzaville Les Tours Jumelles is the tallest building in the country and offers breathtaking views of the Congo River and the neighbouring city of Kinshasa the hotel features 221 guest rooms including spacious suites and apartments of up to 675 square metres the hotel is home to a range of exciting additions to Brazzaville including a unique rooftop rotating restaurant the hotel is conveniently situated with easy access to Maya-Maya International Airport making it a practical choice for those looking to explore the city's cultural and historical sites a must-see for architecture and history lovers Marché Central immerses guests in an authentic Congolese market experience with unique crafts Hilton Brazzaville Les Tours Jumelles also offers an array of amenities for relaxation and leisure A range of dining options are on offer including The Kitchen Perched on the 30th floor is La Brasserie Mbongui an exceptional venue that celebrates the diversity and authenticity of African cuisine This remarkable rotating restaurant completes a full 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes in just 2.5 hours Another unique feature of the hotel is the Art Sans Frontière gallery on the first floor which offers guests a chance to experience the creativity of Congolese artists firsthand Hilton Brazaville Les Tours Jumelles features 2,400 square metres of flexible event space a conference centre and eight versatile meeting rooms - making it an ideal setting for meetings and events The hotel's opening follows the signing of a management agreement between Hilton and SEDIC in 2024 which took place in the presence of Mr Jean-Jacques Bouya special advisor to the President of the Republic of Congo and Mrs Benedicte Myriam Denguet-Atticky Hilton Brazzaville Les Tours Jumelles is part of Hilton Honors the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton's 24 world-class hotel brands Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app Hotel website Brand OwnerHilton 2024 10:33 AMThe Best Binoculars to Zoom In on Real LifeWhether for bird-watching or baseball-spotting we break down prices and specs to find the best pair for you.Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Wired are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links Binoculars mean the difference between seeing a little gray bird and identifying a titmouse cheering a home run and seeing the epic catch or realizing that the 10-point buck is actually a doe standing in front of dead branches making it sharp and clear far beyond what your eye is capable of seeing you must be clear about what you're going to use them for If you'd just like to watch some birds at the feeder in your backyard and perhaps overcome the limitations of the cheap seats at the ballpark if you go birding in diverse locations or are planning a big hunt in unfamiliar territory it's often worth the extra money to get something a little more powerful Updated October 2024: We've added Canon's image-stabilized binoculars and Pentax's new PF-85EDA spotting scope We've also updated prices and links throughout Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off). This includes unlimited access to WIRED.com Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Binoculars are usually listed with two number specifications; for example, the Nikon Monarch M5 are 8x42. Here's what that means: The number 8 refers to the magnification power. Objects seen through these binoculars will be eight times bigger than when you look with your naked eye. Newcomers should stick with 6X or 8X. They have enough power that you'll see things clearly, but they don't magnify so much that you'll struggle to find what you want to see or have trouble following fast-moving objects (though all binoculars take some practice). Nikon's Monarch 5 binoculars were my first “real” binoculars. Years later, their upgraded M5 is my top pick for most people just getting started. These offer great bang for your buck, and the 8x42 magnification is the most versatile. It isn't just me, either. These are some of the most common binoculars I see when I'm out birding. The Monarch M5s are also light enough that they can hang around your neck all day without bothering you too much, and they come with the most comfortable stock strap of any binoculars I've tested. The nomenclature for the Monarch series is a little confusing. I'm recommending the Monarch M5 here, released in 2022, but the Monarch 5 binoculars I own are technically still available. The new M5 designation features a slightly wider field of view and better optical coatings. There's also the more expensive Monarch M7 series, which is available in 8x42. I have not tested the latter, which offers an even larger field of view but is significantly more expensive. Our top pick at this size is the Vortex Viper HD Binoculars. These offer excellent clarity, crisp, clear views, and good color accuracy. The colors are slightly less saturated to my eye, but I only noticed this in side-by-side comparisons with the Nikons above. The focus wheel is smooth, though I wish it were slightly faster. There is some blurring in the periphery (the edges of your field of vision through the lenses), but that's to be expected at this price. One caveat: Cabela's frequently sells the pre-2018 model of these at a steep discount but doesn't label it as such. I have not tested that model, and while the deal is pretty good, the optics are definitely different and potentially inferior. Small, lightweight, and portable. Comfortable eye cups. Easy to focus. Very little chromatic aberrations. Compact binoculars often involve a significant compromise in image quality. Depending on your use case, the weight savings may be worth the trade-off, but in general, I suggest that birders and hunters stick with 32-mm or larger binoculars. Yes, you can bird with 8x25s, but it's often frustrating. At just 4 inches long and weighing a mere 7.2-ounce, the Bushnell Powerview 2 8x21 binoculars are as compact as they are ridiculously affordable. They’re not amazing binoculars, but they’re amazing value. They’re sturdy, with an aluminum chassis rather than plastic, and despite the price tag, they come with a simple neck strap and case (but no lens caps). Consider them good first binoculars for your kids or a good addition to your everyday carry. You never know when you might spot a bird. The eye cups fold down for glasses-wearers but not easily. They’re better without glasses, adjusting the focus and diopter to your eyesight. The image is bright enough by day. Tracking a flying bird may be difficult, but they’re good for studying stationary birds. They’re also a great introduction to the magic of moon-gazing.—Caramel Quin Before I dive into why the Nocs are great for kids, let me be clear: Nocs are not kids’ binoculars. They're fine compact binoculars that fit well in the ultralight category above. I “borrow” them from my kids all the time. I wouldn't suggest these as the best first pair of binoculars for young kids (in that case, see our budget pick below), but for anyone over the age of 8, these make a great, compact, first pair of binoculars. You get good magnification, with a waterproof (IPX7 rating) and fogproof design in a lightweight package (11.8 ounces). These also have two things that specifically make them great for kids: rugged construction and a nice, rubberized grip. I can't tell you how many trees and rocks these have bashed into while around my son's neck, and they're still as good as new. As with all Celestron binos there's a nice big, smooth focusing knob, and they also have long eye relief which makes them easy to use with glasses. There is a fair bit chromatic aberration, especially with bright stars or the moon, but I didn't find it distracting. In fact, for the price, these provide surprisingly great views. Image-stabilized binoculars use electronics to smooth out your view similar to what action cams do to get rid of jittery video. There are quite a few models out there, and we are still testing, but here are few that have stood out from the pack so far. Image-stabilized binoculars tend to be expensive but Canon has quite a few budget models worth considering You just tap the button on top for five minutes of stabilization The tech detects your movement and adjusts for it optically are doubly pocket-friendly: They’re surprisingly affordable and fit in a large pocket they won’t weigh you down.The 8X magnification is good for wildlife and sports as is the 10X magnification of the only slightly larger Canon 10x20 IS The 6.6-degree field of view is narrow but wide enough for most situations then I pressed the button and saw the difference: It’s crisp with crisp detail so steady that it trumps optically superior models The 45-degree bend in the scope makes it comfortable to use sitting or standing. That said, if you're looking for a lightweight scope, look elsewhere; this thing is large and heavy. That said, it’s relatively compact, and the performance is outstanding for the price. While I haven't tested many others, the PF-85EDA is a nice midrange option that's light-years better than cheaper models but won't set you back $3,000 or more like high-end spotting scopes. Since a number of readers have asked, I personally own a pair of Nikon 8x42 Monarchs (the older version of our top pick), a pair of Celestron 10x42 Regal ED. When I head of hiking and I don't have anything to test, I use the Celestron Trailblazer ED 8x32. While knowing that 8x42 means 8x magnification with 42mm objective lenses is a good starting point for choosing binoculars, there are a number of other terms it helps to understand. You may have noticed that the binoculars in this guide span a huge price range, from under $100 to over $3,000. This comes down to two main factors: the quality of glass and coatings, and the engineering behind them. Most of the binoculars listed here share the same BaK-4 roof prism design, which is a glass designation used by the German glassmaker Schott AG. However, within that design standard, there is still a significant range in quality. The unfortunate truth is that the more you spend, the better the image quality will likely be. That difference is very obvious when comparing high-end Leicas or Swarovskis to $300 models like the Monarch M5. The difference between the Monarch M5 and similarly priced 8x42 binoculars is much less obvious. For this reason, I highly suggest visiting your local store and trying some of these, if at all possible. Some people will see little difference between a $300 pair and a $500 pair, but you'll never know unless you try them out. If you can't get to a store, stick with our top pick. It may not be the absolute best that money can buy, but it will be good enough for most people and will leave more money in your pocket. 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Pour célébrer cet anniversaire nous vous avons sélectionné 80 unes historiques ou emblématiques de leur époque disparition de stars… Elles racontent huit décennies d’actualité Nous avons choisi de vous en raconter les coulisses Une série à découvrir jusqu’à la fin de l’année La Peugeot 406 bleue banalisée du journal glisse sur l’autoroute A 16 ce matin de septembre La faute à ces confettis de sommeil dans une chambre d’hôtel en forme de microcapsule Un bref repos au bout d’une nuit passée à courir après des hommes jeunes des Kurdes ou des Afghans dont le seul but dans la vie tient en deux mots : rejoindre l’Angleterre Sangatte est plus connue pour son centre de réfugiés surpeuplé que pour la beauté de ses 8 km de plage de sable fin Et les candidats à l’exil qui s’agglutinent dans des embarcations peu fiables bravent un plus grand danger que l’aviateur Louis Blériot quand il décolla dans ces parages quatre-vingt-douze ans plus tôt avec l’ambition de traverser la Manche quelques-uns de ces hommes aimantés par le Royaume-Uni ont accepté de nous raconter leur périple de peur et de tension pour arriver jusque dans le Pas-de-Calais recueillis dans un mélange d’anglais niveau collège et de langage des mains je les ai griffonnés dans mon bloc éclairé par les phares de la 406 Car nous sommes le mardi 11 septembre 2001 un Boeing 767 d’American Airlines décolle à 07h59 à destination de Los Angeles C’est l’un des quatre avions suicides qui va frapper les États-Unis au cœur dans un attentat aussi impensable que dévastateur orchestré par Ben Laden et auquel Le Parisien consacrera une édition spéciale de 21 pages titrée « Le monde a peur » Reporter fraîchement intégré aux informations générales (IG) du Parisien, je me retrouve, quelques heures après mon retour de Sangatte, figé dans le service, le nez levé vers un poste de télé scellé au mur comme dans les hôpitaux. Il faut dire que le spectacle de la tour nord, affligée d’un trou béant près de son sommet et chapeautée d’une opaque fumée noire, a de quoi vous scotcher. Amorce de sidération au siège du quotidien, à Saint-Ouen. « On vient de l’apprendre, un terrible accident d’avion en plein cœur de New York… » annonce Marianne Kottenhoff sur LCI à 15 heures, heure de Paris. Les chaînes de TV américaines ont déjà interrompu leurs programmes pour passer en édition spéciale. Les conseillers du président George W. Bush avancent à moitié convaincus qu’un petit avion a heurté le WTC à 8h46. Les journalistes présents à la rédaction forment des groupes devant les écrans. On regarde plus qu’on ne parle. Christophe Dubois, journaliste de la cellule investigation, rentre du traditionnel match de foot du mardi au stade du Landy, à Saint-Ouen. Très loin de là, Marc Payet, collègue en charge de la rubrique santé alors en vacances au Canada, s’apprête à aller pêcher dans un lac des Laurentides… Le patron de la rédaction, Christian de Villeneuve, prend aussitôt la mesure de ce qui vient de se produire. La rédaction en chef improvise une réunion d’état-major. Fasciné et un peu tendu, je regarde autour de moi. Un autre collègue des IG est présent. Je nous vois déjà dans l’avion, moi avec mes deux heures de sommeil et mon anglais en mode Where is Brian ?, largués dans cet univers de fin du monde… « J’étais médusé devant la télé qu’on regardait en boucle », se rappelle Christophe Dubois, désigné envoyé spécial dès que la piste terroriste s’est confirmée. « J’ai pris mon scooter, et on a tenté de partir à l’arrache de Roissy », ajoute l’actuel grand reporter de « Sept à huit » qui va se heurter à un obstacle insurmontable : les États-Unis ont fermé leur espace aérien. Ce mardi-là, Christophe Dubois et Frédéric Vézard, l’autre envoyé spécial des IG, devront se contenter des réactions d’Américains à l’aéroport, témoins déjà de la stupeur, des larmes et de la colère provoquées par cette attaque terroriste coordonnée qui fera plus de 3 000 morts et 6 000 blessés. Au Canada, où il séjourne avec son épouse et leurs jumeaux de 1 an, Marc Payet guette un mouvement de la canne à pêche, assis dans une barque avec son beau-frère. Il ne prête pas trop attention à un événement exceptionnel crachoté par un transistor. L’accent québécois brouille un peu le récit. À Saint-Ouen, l’effervescence tisonne tous les étages du journal. Face à un événement d’une telle ampleur, l’heure est à la mobilisation générale sans besoin de la décréter. Chacun oublie son « Sangatte » du jour. L’ambition est de sortir une édition spéciale de 10 doubles pages. Tous les services s’y collent. Vidéo11 Septembre 2001 : l’hommage en lumière 20 ans après l'attentat L’implication des « cartes de presse » et des employés du Parisien est totale. Une capacité de réaction maison qui permet de produire un numéro 17732 historique. Une une plein pot avec la photo de l’une des tours surmontée d’un nuage de forme presque atomique, image stupéfiante barrée de quatre mots rouges imprimés en capitales : « LE MONDE A PEUR ». Ce titre remplace la têtière « Fait du jour » dans les 21 pages suivantes comportant les signatures de pas moins de 36 journalistes. La première double, intitulée « Les terroristes humilient l’Amérique », s’ouvre par un article dont l’attaque résume la sidération ambiante : « Quels mots utiliser pour décrire ce qui s’est passé hier à New York, à Washington ? » Ce papier, dont la chute prévoit que cet attentat annonce un monde différent, dangereux, voire imprévisible, est signé Le Parisien, hommage à l’effort collectif. De la fumée semble s’échapper de ces deux pages où le regard ne peut se détourner de cette femme transformée en statut de poussière ocre, piégée par le nuage géant formé après l’effondrement d’une des tours. Une infographie résume les « 100 minutes de cauchemar » à Manhattan. La double suivante est anglée sur les deux avions qui se sont encastrés dans les tours jumelles. Chef de la rubrique société, Philippe Duport a réussi à joindre un chef d’entreprise français installé à New York. Il a assisté au crash du second appareil détourné, à la désintégration de la tour, « l’équivalent de la disparition de la tour Eiffel pour New York ». PODCAST. Attentats du 11 Septembre : 20 ans après, un rescapé français raconte Charles Pasqua, interrogé par le journaliste d’investigation Laurent Valdiguié, nous rappelle qu’en décembre 1994 « on a évité ça sur Paris ». Et bien sûr, la Voix Express, signature du Parisien, sonde monsieur et madame Tout-le-Monde en leur demandant s’ils se sentent à leur tour menacés — le choix du mot « tour » pouvant apparaître un peu maladroit vingt-trois ans plus tard… Après une longue attente, « deux ou trois jours, je ne sais plus », Christophe Dubois avait fini par arriver à New York, en atterrissant à Montréal puis en finissant par la route. « On est arrivé à 2 heures du matin. Il y avait un halo de lumière, tous les projecteurs étaient orientés sur ce qui restait du WTC, c’était apocalyptique. Une image d’enfer sur Terre que l’on voyait à 20 km », se remémore Christophe, qui ne connaissait pas New York. Autre souvenir, autre « image dingue ». « J’ai passé le dernier cordon de sécurité, je ne sais trop comment, et je me suis retrouvé seul au milieu de rues jonchées de papiers et de cendres, avec des vélos encore attachés. La vie s’était arrêtée », décrit l’auteur et grand reporter de TF 1, qui sera malgré tout frappé par la capacité de résilience des New-Yorkais. Profitez des avantages de l’offre numérique Clémence Varène © ShutterstockLa capitale continue sa lutte contre les voitures Après des zones de trafic limité et la mise en place de deux radars sonores pour limiter le bruit les fous du volant seront maintenant sanctionnés pour leurs excès de vitesse dans les rues grâce à la mise à disposition de jumelles radars pour les policiers Jusqu’à présent, elles n’étaient utilisées qu’à titre exceptionnel. L’usage des jumelles radars devrait pourtant se démocratiser très prochainement, puisque 10 de ces engins de surveillance ont été remis aux agents municipaux de la Ville de Paris en fin d’année 2024 et une vingtaine rejoindront le stock d’ici à la fin de l’année afin d’équiper un maximum d’équipes Un bouleversement pour les automobilistes qui n’étaient jusqu’à présent que rarement (voire jamais) verbalisés les estimations de vitesse se font souvent un peu au hasard En espérant que ces nouvelles mesures soient efficaces et permettent surtout une meilleure cohabitation entre les différents usagers des pavés parisiens #PoliceMunicipale | La @PMdeParis poursuit son déploiement de jumelles radars pour contrôler la vitesse excessive dans tous les arrondissements👉 Aujourd’hui, opération avenue du Maine dans le 14e arrondissement pic.twitter.com/IEujmQPyKJ Set to release with the band’s upcoming album Les Chants De L’Aurore Alcest’s everything-but-the-drums dude Neige said all of that was by design rumors and updates from Metal Sucks and The Orchard Metal Newsletter All content created & copyright © 2025 Metal Sucks but after having found a home in 3x3 the pair now want to leave their mark By Chloe MerrellKatherine and Michelle Plouffe don’t need to say it because they know that in the fast-paced, high-stakes and sometimes unforgiving world of 3x3 basketball having your twin sister as your team-mate is a special kind of advantage It’s visible on the half-court with the way the two so often connect to set each other up for buckets a point of the finger and they can sense exactly what the other means or intends without having to say a word It’s part of the unique understanding that comes with sharing that exact same genetic makeup that only a few can ever truly appreciate “We have a great relationship and we get to do what we love together,” Michelle, sat next to her sister, chimed in with agreement. Since making the conversion from 5-on-5 basketball to 3x3 in 2019, the twins, who grew up playing in a big sporting household, have been the beating core of Canada’s women’s team along with another founding member in Paige Crozon. And now, with Kacie Bosch blooded in, the squad has become a force to be reckoned with on the Women’s Series and on the international stage. Getting to play with one another in a positive environment that they have helped build from the ground up means the Plouffe twins are now thriving together both on and off the court. But throughout their journey to now, they haven’t always been side-by-side and content like they are now. Michelle and Katherine's first parting came by choice at age 17 when the two decided they needed to break from each other’s company so that they could be seen as individuals and not twins It was a desire that had grown after years of being judged against one another “When you’re always with each other doing the same thing and being compared often it can breed comparison in a negative way,” Katherine said on the challenges of growing up being a twin “There’s also a healthy comparison where you can level up to there was the unhealthy portion” Michelle chipped in “We were trying to figure out ourselves and each other and how to have that healthy relationship that was not envying or being jealous or comparing ourselves Everyone has that with someone at some point in not being rooted in their own identity and comparing themselves it just happened to be also doing that from birth.” they decided to go to different universities Michelle chose the University of Utah and Katherine “It was great for me because Michelle is a strong leader and I wanted to develop that so the space allowed me to do that Find myself a bit; on the court and off the court It was just a neat opportunity to be individuals “I got called Michelle in my own university and I’m like ‘She’s not even here!’ But I would talk about her all the time so those years were formative to their relationship now because “When we went to university it was the first time we had been apart so we were like 17 and hadn’t been apart before It was probably July or August… we didn’t talk to each other or call each other until our birthday which was September 15th and then we were like “It was just weird because we never had to pick up the phone to call each other,” Michelle continued laughing as Katherine underlined the realisation the two went through after that moment ‘You take it for granted that they’re in the next room if you need to talk to them the relationships that last are the ones you put effort in and because we’re family and close Picture by 2016 Getty ImagesMichelle Plouffe in action during the women's basketball tournament at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Another test of the twins’ relationship came not long after when Michelle was selected to represent Canada in basketball at London 2012 Olympics but Katherine was not The experience of missing out was one Katherine now considers one of the most important in her career as she learnt for the first time the importance of thinking beyond just herself “That was a turning point in my career for sure and definitely off the court figuring out back to the identity question “It was a big moment because I had to figure out who am I apart from basketball Because I think that’s a question a lot of professional athletes wrestle with when we’re doing one thing for most of our lives and most of our time When that gets taken away through injury or other circumstances And that was a great turning point for me in getting connected to people “I thought I was up here in people’s eyes like ‘What will people think of me if I didn’t go?’ In reality it got my eyes off myself and allowed me to focus on where Michelle was and the opportunity she had and I got to go out and support her in London with my mom so we made a trip out there “I was the surprise,” Katherine said finishing her thought at the same time Michelle shouted “She surprised me!” Before both erupted with laughter Katherine decided to still travel to the UK to support her twin alongside their mum but the family opted to keep it a secret had no idea what was coming but described seeing her sister in the stands like it was just yesterday I thought my mum was coming with my aunt - auntie Barbara - and so at the Opening Ceremony then lining up and everyone’s calling their people straight to voicemail and I’m like ‘She is not answering my phone calls!’ Like getting mad we look up and someone told us where our family was and I think I saw our mum and mum was jumping and pointing and then I saw Katherine there and then I think I cried And it was really awesome having her there - it was really great “I remember the first step she stepped on the court to play “Mostly because I wanted you to get your shot out there Four years later, the Plouffes finally got to share an Olympic experience at Rio 2016 when they were both picked to play for Canada in the women’s basketball event. Michelle was particularly grateful to have her sister then by her side and not in the stands. “It was much different having her there. It was much more fun, for me personally. It was just something we could share together. We do have our own journeys and identities but it’s also a huge blessing to have a shared experience like that together and the Olympics is not an everyday thing.” Now, seven years on, the two are working hard to once more to be at an Olympics together again but this time in 3x3. Speaking about their entry into the half-court game, the pair credit their team-mate Crozon who first mentioned the format to them a few years prior. Having both felt their time in 5-on-5 was up they decided they wanted in - and they made the call to Crozon. “After 2018, I was good to go leave the 5-on-5 team. Katherine was already not on the team so we were like, ‘This is it; we’re going to do this.’ So we called up Paige, and she was on board immediately,” Michelle explained. “It was like the perfect collision of circumstance; a perfect storm. And we kind of took the opportunity and ran with it. We kind of forced ourselves onto the 3x3 scene.” What the twins refer to as “small beginnings” started with them both having to understand the nuances of their sport. “The first game was a struggle for sure,” Katherine recalled laughing. “We played against France and they already knew what they were doing out there and we were running around. “I don’t know even know if we got many shots,” Michelle added before Katherine replied, “There was so much running around.” Though they had to learn a lot, and fast, the young team relished their new environment and the opportunities that came with it. “It’s just a much different environment which we love,” Michelle said explaining how why she and Katherine connected so much with 3x3. “You’re on the world tour, you see these teams at every stop and so you get to know the players and how they operate and what kind of challenges they’re going through so it’s very much like a familial atmosphere. As opposed to the 5x5 where the group is already so big it’s like a 20-person team so it’s not like you’re intermingling with all the other countries, it’s a much different atmosphere. It’s very welcoming.” Despite only truly committing to 3x3 in four years ago, it didn’t take long for the results to reflect the new-found happiness they were feeling on the court. Two years after breaking through onto the Women’s Series collecting tour stop wins in their wake, they clinched silver at the 2022 3x3 World Cup and then the 2022 AmeriCup. Though not quite able to replicate their success last year at the 2023 edition of the World Cup, the Canadians remain at the top of the game with Michelle, Katherine and Paige occupying one, two and three, in the 3x3 individual player rankings reflecting their ability to dominate on the half-court. “We have expectations of ourselves as a team first of all. Not as a heavy burden but more that we know what we can achieve so it’s more like a standard of excellence that we want to be pulled to,” Michelle said on why the Canadians have been so successful so quickly. “That’s why it’s so helpful that we’re all light-hearted and joyful; it really just grounds us in something other than, ‘OK, this game’. It’s like, OK we play better and enjoy ourselves more when we have fun and we’re working together and all that stuff so I think that’s one of the strengths of our team is our chemistry on the court but also our general outlook on what this is and how we view life and it really goes a long way.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canada Basketball (@canadabasketball) Strong and healthy bonds both on and off the court put the Plouffes, and Canada, in a great position to make it to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with qualification already underway both were clear about their intention to be there citing it as their goal for the foreseeable future Having both represented their country internationally in sports for well over a decade a trip to France for the next Olympics would mark another remarkable chapter of service and the significance of making it again was not lost on either of the twins who both reflected on what it would mean to go “The second wave representing Canada with 3x3 the time has gone by so fast for me at least,” Katherine said “But looking back it’s been so many steps along the way Maybe building to this point or just seeing the process as a whole It’s been so fun and freeing to take each moment by moment but it’s a cool goal to have: that we’re trying to qualify for the Olympics That is the goal and that’s going to happen.” “It just feels different with this team than with the 5-on-5 team because the group is so small Not that if we fell short it would all be meaningless but it would be awesome to see the fruit of that at the Olympics in Paris with a medal or whatever that looks like "It would just be the cherry on top.” Atmospheric French duo Alcest will release new studio album Atmospheric French duo Alcest have shared a video for new song Flamme Jumelle set against a backdrop of stunning scenery Flamme Jumelle is taken from the band's brand new studio album their first for five years, Les Chants De L'Aurore which will be released through Nuclear Blast Records on June 21 this song is actually the most personal song of the album for me," explains frontman Neige is about the idea of loss in general and the difficulty of coping with the absence of someone you deeply loved the title refers to the possibility that certain souls are connected in this life and beyond and that separation is temporary and just a mortal concept." Alcest (Neige is joined by longtime musical cohort, drummer Winterhalter) recently announced a lengthy European and UK tour from October to December which sees the band playing dates in London Pre-order Les Chants De L'Aurore He grew up in Sydney and began his writing career in London for Metal Forces magazine in 1989 He created and edited Classic Rock Magazine for Dennis Publishing in 1998 and is the author of a variety of books on both music and sport including Wonderous Stories; A Journey Through The Landscape Of Progressive Rock he had it in his head that he was going to finish it when he got home I guess we owed it to him”: Tim Smith’s Cardiacs story will end with final album LSD “The biggest challenge was not to come off like Tenacious D It could easily be interpreted as some form of parody”: How Primus made an album about goblins and rainbows while trying not to mention goblins and rainbows Meet Gore.: the metalcore group featuring a NASA space walk engineer and aiming for the stars PERTH AMBOY - Sitting in the front row of the church for the funeral service a woman kept her left arm around the back of Yoanny Vasquez the wife of Ruddy Jumelle and mother of 5-year-old Rhyan Jumelle who died a week ago in a Commerce Street house fire Vasquez kept her head low for most of Friday's hourlong mass at Saint John Paul II Parish St Stephen's Church on State Street where she sat just a few feet from the casket that held her husband and son Several funeral attendees approached Vasquez to offer her condolences and hugs in the large church with double rows of stained-glass windows including Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz, Superintendent of Schools David Roman and Vivian Rodriguez assistant superintendent of schools for learning and educational services family and friends attended the service held in Spanish.  Several people throughout the church wiped their eyes during the service and received comforting hugs.  Rhyan was a student at the Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Learning Center in Perth Amboy enjoyed baseball and was a Chicago Bulls fan Ruddy Jr., Jumelle is survived by his mother Vasquez was sobbing as she emerged from the church before heading to the cemetery with a Perth Amboy police escort Ruddy Jumelle and his son were at home when the fire broke out at their two-family home at 109 Commerce St The boy's body was found on the first floor around 7:30 a.m and the father's hours later. Vasquez and another son were able to escape along with a family living in another part of the house Three city firefighters were forced out of the burning home by a flashover They suffered minor injuries and were treated at a hospital and released Their turnout gear was charred by the flames A GoFundMe.com page, https://www.gofundme.com/father-and-child-die-in-house-fire set up to help pay for the family's funeral expenses The funeral service was held just after an assembly at Perth Amboy High School to speak to students about the recent tragedies involving children in the community over the past few months Roman said the assembly was aimed at getting students to talk to their families at home about ways to avert these tragedies Nine-year-old Dariel Sosa died in a fall from the second-story deck on his Brighton Avenue home in October a 13-year-old girl died of carbon monoxide exposure at a multifamily home on Fayette Street And now a 5-year-old died in a house fire EARLIER: Fundraising campaign for Perth Amboy fire victims EARLIER: Young boy, man die in Perth Amboy house fire and for every Saturday during the next six weeks the city will conduct a fire safety initiative from 11 a.m carbon monoxide-related injuries and fatalities by educating residents and installing free smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in homes that need them the most Perth Amboy residents in need of free carbon monoxide alarms or smoke detectors should call 732-376-5419.  In a video posted on the mayor's Facebook page Fire Chief Ed Mullen recommends that carbon monoxide alarms If the alarm goes off  residents are advised to exit and call 911 The city's housing code requires carbon monoxide alarms in homes and apartments Staff Writer Suzanne Russell: 732-565-7335; srussell@mycentraljersey.com  montreal-based practice YH2 has completed a coastal dwelling in caraquet — a village in new brunswick a name which translates from french as ‘the twins’ joined together in order to create a single holiday residence that offers sweeping views across the adjacent bay the scheme forms a part of the town’s urban environment positioned a couple of hundred meters from the village’s church and less than 60 meters from its sandy beaches the sister constructions are joined together to create a single holiday residence the building’s sober and stripped down appearance is influenced by the region’s vernacular architecture the house is located in a natural clearing surrounded by lush vegetation largely fenestrated on its southern façade the first of the two structures contains living accommodation the building’s stripped down appearance is influenced by the region’s vernacular architecture the two parallel volumes are connected via a glazed passage which serves as an office space offering panoramic sea views its careful placement between the twin structures ensures just the right amount of privacy while simultaneously defining a sunbathed courtyard that remains protected from the region’s strong winds staggered floor heights respond to the undulating topography with timber detailing continued throughout a glazed passage connects the two twin volumes a sunbathed courtyard remains protected from the region’s strong winds the residence offers sweeping views across the adjacent bay another small patio is oriented towards the waterfront AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style French weighty shoegaze specialists Alcest announced the arrival of their long-awaited seventh studio album Set to land June 21st via Nuclear Blast Records the project marked the first full length studio album since 2019's hailed Spiritual Instinct Alcest debuted the first offering from the project with the masterful introduction Coupled with an otherworldly video helmed by French artist Yoann Lossel the single offered an auspicious start to the campaign for an album some five years in the making Alecest has shared a second serving from Les Chants De L'Aurore with an entry the band has revealed to be one of the more personal entries on the album "Flamme Jumelle" one of the band's more straight-forward submissions underscoring the versatile songwriting ability and the band's undeniable command of emotion in song Alcest's principle songwriter Neige discussed the track's distinct quality in being both palatable and poignant by design this song is actually the most personal song of the album for me Neige added how the track resonates beyond the realm of the physical world Alcest will embark on a lengthy live tour later this year that will see the band spend some two months on the road trekking throughout the EU/UK and beyond A complete list of dates and cities can be found below Les Chants De L'Aurore arrives June 21st via Nuclear Blast Records. Order the album - HERE A police officer's job is not just about arresting people or solving crimes That's exactly why two Boynton Beach officers are being honored The pair is being credited for saving the life of a suicidal man who was attempting to jump from a balcony in late September Police body camera video recorded officers David Roberts and Janelle Jumelles begging the man to not let go the officers were able to get the man down from the railing and in a safe place For their efforts the Kiwanis Club of Boynton Beach honored the pair as "Officers of the Month." Appearances can be deceiving, especially when it comes to love and family. In The Image of You, a psychological thriller by Jeff Fisher played by Sasha Pieterse(Pretty Little Liars) find themselves at the heart of a breathless thriller falls under the spell of a charismatic trader But the more suspicious Zoé senses that something is amiss and decides to investigate What begins as a simple intuition leads to disturbing discoveries jeopardizing their sisterly bond and revealing dark truths With captivating performances by Nestor Carbonell(Lost The Dark Knight) and a screenplay by Chris Sivertson manipulation and human relationships in a setting steeped in mystery The Image of You will be available on Paramount+ from January 10 Synopsis: Anna and Zoé are perfectly identical twins but Zoé doesn't trust him and sets out to find out the truth about him The Image of You will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers and stories rich in mystery and complex relationships If you've enjoyed works such as Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train The strength of The Image of You lies in the unique dynamic between the identical twins which explores the idea that family ties can be both a strength and a weakness Zoé's distrust and hunches add palpable tension while the enigmatic and seductive trader character maintains constant suspense This thriller is also a reflection on perception: how well can you really know someone Jeff Fisher delivers an intriguing thriller that blends secrets Supported by a solid cast and a captivating plot this film promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned Paramount+: new films and series to discover in January 2025Discover Paramount+'s new releases for January 2025, with new films and captivating series to get the year off to a good start. 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All images by Sarah Banbah // You may have seen in our weekend party galleries this week that longtime friends of LWA Renee and Elisha Herbert had a launch party for their highly anticipated new swimwear label the launch was for many of us the first opportunity to lay eyes on the collection Check out the Jumelle debut drop in the gallery above and head here to shop the range now: Local residents may have looked twice Tuesday as two television camera crews raced behind two competing teams in a new TFO show hosted by identical twins Balestra Productions of Ottawa spent the day filming an episode of “Les jumelles,” a weekly Télé-Française d'Ontario show hitting the airwaves this fall racing against the clock to solve a series of riddles about the area's history and geography the teams made stops at Albert's fries in Point Edward Each stop provided them with a GPS coordinate that eventually led them to their ultimate destination at the Petrolia Discovery but the filming lasts all day,” said production co-ordinator Alain Lauzon Sarnia was chosen for a Les jumelles episodes because of its sizable French-speaking population The crew is travelling all summer to 13 cities The full first season begins airing on TFO this September A second season was ordered even before audiences could react That's because TFO recognized the educational component and likes the show very much The episode filmed in Sarnia is the 12th for the second season and is expected to air in the fall of 2014 Four 13-year-olds from Ecole secondaire catholique St-Francois Xavier were chosen to star in the Sarnia show cathy.dobson@sunmedia.ca transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy - TVA Sports vient de trouver la solution pour survivre.. - Engager les deux jumelles Sarah et Jessica Massie - Les deux INFLUENCEUSES QUÉBÉCOISES ALL-STAR sur OnlyFans sont dans le TROUBLE avec Revenu Canada - Disons qu'on ne parle pas des crayons les plus AIGUISÉS de la boîte. - Elle ne savaient pas qu'elles devaient payer de l'impôt sur tout le CASH qu'elles engrangent sur ONLYFANS J’imagine que je vais trouver une solution 😔 insta jessouxoo «J’ai dû appeler ma banque et on m’a informée que mon compte avait été saisi» a affirmé à TVA Nouvelles - Elle a appelé en PANIQUE Revenu Canada qui lui a confirmé que tant qu'elle n'allait pas payer tous les impôts dûs depuis toutes ces années «Je me suis retrouvée sans compte et sans argent» se plaint-elle. - Sa jumelle Sarah va subir le même sort «C’est une question de temps» - Le problème est que les deux jumelles ont rénové leur maison.. «J’aurais dû prioriser ma dette d’impôt avant la finition de ma maison Je n'ai plus d'argent» affirme Jessica Massie - Les deux jumelles seraient MILLIONNAIRES selon ce qui circule - TVA Nouvelles a eu le SCOOP de cette SAGA - De quoi donner des idées à TVA Sports - On vous paye vos impôts et on vous engage les deux pour hausser le nombre de nos téléspectateurs - Parions que les deux jumelles sur la glace en petite tenue...en train de faire des entrevues avec les joueurs.. - Les jumelles Massie à TVA Sports!! Vous imaginer sa fond pour vrais 😨😳😂insta jessouxoo This article was published more than 12 years ago in Montreal of complications after surgery it will come as a surprise that Yolène Jumelle formed part of the Canadian Who's Who she has been listed in that almanac of notable Canadians She is also in the Who's Who in Black Canada and the International Biographical Centre in Britain lists Yolène as: "a person who made an outstanding contribution to human rights." but it is time the true story of a person who did not boast be made known to all all I could muster in her obituary were the words "Yolène devoted her life to helping others." These words hardly do justice to a person who made an enormous contribution to Quebec and Canadian public life Yolène began her life in Haiti as the daughter of a murdered politician who was a candidate for the presidency in Haiti The Duvalier dictatorship imprisoned her for her politics into which she had been born: the jumelliste party was opposed to the Duvalier regime not knowing if she would be killed from one day to the next knowing of the American role in Haitian politics she earned a masters degree in sociology and studied law It was there that she befriended Michaëlle Jean Michaëlle Jean addressed a letter of condolence in which she referred to Yolène having suffered at the hands of Papa Doc Duvalier I have no doubt that these harsh beginnings made Yolène into the determined and strong advocate for human rights that she was an NGO that helps Haitian immigrants integrate into Quebec society and CRARR (Centre de recherche-action sur les relations raciales) whose purpose is to counter racism in Montreal and in Canada Yolène assumed a leadership role in the Congress of Black Women serving first as its vice-president from 1984 to 1988 Both the federal and Quebec governments recognized Yolène for her contributions to the larger community the federal government named her an administrative judge at the Immigration and Refugee Board and in 1997 the Quebec government named her to the Tribunal administrative du Québec where she adjudicated social welfare cases But most of Yolène's good works will never be documented Her many friends will remember how Yolène took up both their causes and those of their parents and children as if they were her own Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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