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See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times. and models are radically reimagining the future the 25-year-old French actor portrays Samba—a young man in Mali who spends his time traveling the country in the 1960s the country had just gained its independence from France and the film explores how West Africans sought to further establish their own identity Mali Twist is one of Bak’s biggest (and most critically acclaimed) roles to date And armed with vibrant style and a commitment to his craft I biked to the premiere of Mali Twist with my best friend where he fell in love at a young age with performing he started his career by doing stand-up comedy I started performing at comedy clubs and going to acting classes.” He says doing stand-up helped him become a better actor “Stand-up helps you to not be afraid,” says Bak “It helps you fight the fear—the fear of audiences Starring in Mali Twist had a deeper significance for him than his other roles we often don’t get to tell the stories where we get to be an African hero,” says Bak people from Burkina Faso—so many countries in Africa were [represented] trying to make this African story In the film, Bak’s character often unwinds by hitting the nightclubs, where he dances to ’60s music from Chubby Checker, Ray Charles, and The Velvet Underground (all the while dressed in sleek, silky dancing shirts) he fully immersed himself into the time period listening only to ’60s music and reading books from the decade He also learned to dance the twist and speak Bambara “All these beautiful Black people were dancing to this music [at that time] This picture was taken with my friend Lazare Hoche Right now, Bak loves labels like Loewe (he wore an all-black Loewe look to the film’s premiere in Paris), JJJJound, Kapital, and Acne Studios. “I also love vintage shops,” he says. While he admittedly is new to dressing up for red carpets—“I’m trying to get better at it,” he says—his outfits on the step and repeat always tells another story, too. “I often try to pay homage to the movie [I’m on the carpet for], whether it’s the colors or the patina,” he says.  For the Mali Twist premiere, I wore a Loewe hoodie and jacket, and J.M. Weston shoes.  Photo courtesy of Stéphane Bak.  The Kraken continued to restock fourth-line options Friday agreeing to terms with veteran forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare on a one-year contract ($775K average annual value) Bellemare has enjoyed a late-starting but successful career not making his league debut until 2014 at age 29 He moved through multiple European leagues before getting a chance with the Philadelphia Flyers He was only the ninth player born in France to reach the NHL at the time He went on to break Antoine Roussel’s league record for most games played by a Frenchman with his 608th career game Dec He was a member of the Colorado Avalanche with Andre Burakovsky and Philipp Grubauer and played for Kraken coach Dave Hakstol for two seasons (2015-17) in Philadelphia He has appeared in the Stanley Cup Final twice with the Vegas Golden Knights (2018) and Tampa Bay Lightning (2022) defensive-minded forward,” Kraken general manager Ron Francis said in a team release “He is effective in the faceoff dot and brings valuable veteran experience These two are teammates again. https://t.co/eK05Zyi2m6 Bellemare adds a sorely needed steady hand in the faceoff circle The Kraken lost one of their best faceoff men Bellemare has won 51.4% of his career draws third among Tampa Bay players who took at least 500 It was the sixth straight season in which he won at least half No one on the Kraken reached 50% in 2022-23 Bellemare is also a trusted penalty killer and led all Lightning forwards with an average of 2:17 shorthanded time per game He had 13 points (four goals) in 73 regular-season games He’s the oldest player on the Kraken roster and the only one born in the 1980s He could wind up playing alongside a rookie who’s around 15 years his junior as several prospects are expected to get looks in training camp Bellemare has drawn steady praise as a fourth-line contributor the past several years in Colorado and Tampa Bay The Kraken need a new-look fourth line after Ryan Donato and Daniel Sprong left in free agency who ended the season on the second line as an injury replacement but often centered the bottom trio Bellemare has a sister who competed in the Olympics represented France at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Bellemare’s mother, Frederique, died in January, a month after seeing her son break the games-played record. In a Tampa Bay Times article she was credited with encouraging him when he wanted to quit playing to go to chiropractic school and easing the struggles of leaving home to play in Sweden The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser Legendary Champagne house Champagne Salon has released its latest vintage the  Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2013 – a vintage from “an outlier year that defied all odds” The Salon Cuvee ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2013 has been released at  £2,745 per three bottles in the UK Liv-ex noted that the release lay just above it’s Fair Market evaluation pointing to the 2012 as providing better value despite its market price being “nearly double that of most of the other back vintages” The Salon Cuvée ‘S’ is made from only the most exceptional vintages and released after an average of a decade’s ageing However the 2013 is the second release from the Champagne house in as many years coming a year after the release of the impressive 2012 Salon Cuvee ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut which was founded in 1905 and became the first Champagne house to produce a Blanc de Blancs Champagne has only made 44 releases in its nearly 120 year history Speaking to the drinks business at the release of the 2012 export director of Champagne Delamotte & Champagne Salon said the 2013 would have a very different profile to the “atypical”  2012 release According to Rebecca Palmer at Corney & Barrow the 2013 growing season in Champagne was “far from a ‘textbook classic’” with conditions that “threatened to derail the entire vintage” with a huge variation between different sub-regions and parcels the 2013 Champagne vintage “was down-played” with only “opaque” and “noncommittal” pronouncements making it “something of an enigma… in the slipstream of its stellar predecessors The season started with a grim spring of heavy rains and stubborn cold leading to an “astonishingly late” budburst at the end of April Showery weather resulted in poor and uneven fruit set but was followed by record-breaking temperatures and luminous sunshine during July and August which broke into heavy rain and hail in some places (affecting the Aube and the Marne and up to 30% in some areas of the Côte des Blancs) Although chardonnay is less susceptible to mildew it required the Salon team to work hard to ensure the crop The grapes then didn’t come to full maturity until the end of a cold with picking starting on the 1 October – one of the latest vintages in decades at Salon pointing to the other October vintages: 1983 “The grapes that made it through the strict selection process showed tremendous concentration of fruit resulting in “an extraordinary wine and unmistakably Salon” that was “surprisingly accessible for a Salon at this stage” Iconic Champagne brand Salon launches its latest vintage 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 A peptide and red clover regimen was therefore created to counter this shift mitigate hair loss and restore microbiota balance Tests in rinse-off applications are described in this article Research reveals a scalp microbiota shift in individuals experiencing hair loss See related: Formulating on Trend - Conditioner for Hair Loss Hair loss is a prevalent concern influenced by variables such as genetics, hormonal shifts, stress, dietary deficiencies, medical conditions, aging and more. One common consequence is that hair follicles, responsible for continuous hair production, can undergo a process known as hair miniaturization. This phenomenon involves a shortened anagen (growth) phase and a prolonged telogen (shedding) phase, resulting in the gradual thinning and loss of hair. Several factors influence hair miniaturization, such as: Recent discoveries highlight that individuals experiencing hair loss also show a shift in their scalp microbiota balance, with levels of certain bacteria abnormally elevated. This imbalance can intensify micro-inflammation and potentially disrupt the follicular microenvironment, thereby exacerbating hair miniaturization. Consequently, targeting the scalp microbiota emerges as a novel strategy to address hair loss and promote hair regrowth, which has been relatively unexplored. DNA was extracted from the samples and bacterial detection was conducted using 16S RNA marker and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) sequencing. Post-extraction, DNA quality and purity were assessed, followed by high-throughput qPCR analysis. Absolute abundance calculations were performed for significant scalp bacteria, such as S. epidermidis, S. aureus and C. acnes. Bacterial ratios: This study focused on determining the ratios of C. acnes to S. epidermidis, C. acnes to S. aureus, and S. epidermidis to S. aureus, which as noted, were previously associated with hair loss.9 These ratios were assessed at the outset of the study (Day 0) and following 90 days of consistent product application. The data presented here positions this active treatment regimen as a versatile solution to potentially address disturbances in hair metabolism while nurturing a healthier scalp environment. With proven efficacy of both rinse-off and leave-on treatments at concentrations ranging from 1.5% to 5%,2 this approach emerges as a potential ally to combat hair loss due to various factors and promote hair growth for denser and healthier hair. a INCI: Butylene Glycol (and) Water (Aqua) (and) Dextran (and) Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 (and) Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract 2. Loing, E., et al. (2013). A new strategy to modulate alopecia using a combination of two specific and unique ingredient. J. Cosmet Sci. Available at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23449130/ 5. Lousada, M.B., Edelkamp, J., ... Paus, R., et al. (2023). Spatial distribution and functional impact of human scalp hair follicle microbiota. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Available at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38070726/ 9. Jo, H., Kim, S.Y., ... Lee, D.-G., et al. (2022). Staphylococcus epidermidis Cicaria, a novel strain derived from the human microbiome and its efficacy as a treatment for hair loss. Molecules. Available at https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/16/5136 Flyers Send Four Players to 2025 Men’s World Championship Flyers Mailbag: Draft, Change, & the Perfect Offseason REPORT: Rick Tocchet Not Returning To Vancouver Two Flyers Prospects Face Off in the Frozen Four Finals What are the Flyers Getting with Nikita Grebenkin? it appears that former Philadelphia Flyers fan favorite forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare has reached the end of his journey in the best hockey league on the planet was most recently participating in training camp with the Colorado Avalanche on a professional tryout offer but was released on Oct “Bellemare will be missed. His personality is something any dressing room would love to have,” Colorado Hockey Now colleague Aarif Deen remarked “And he’s the most well-thought-out interview I’ve experienced in the NHL I thought he fared well in limited preseason action.” made his breakthrough at the NHL level after betting on himself and signing a one-year two-way contract with the Philadelphia Flyers way back in 2014 and 12 points whilst quickly establishing himself as one of the NHL’s best and most reliable defensive forwards After a three-year career with the Flyers that spanned from 2014 to 2017 Bellemare was claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 expansion draft helping guide the fledgling organization to the Stanley Cup Final in its debut season and last season with the Seattle Kraken before the Avs offered him a tryout If this is it for Bellemare in the NHL, one of hockey’s greatest recent underdog stories concludes its final chapter after 64 goals and 138 points in exactly 700 regular season games and 34 points in 237 games and received a vote for the Frank J Top Flyers Goalie Prospect Named KHL Rookie of the Week Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Good luck to PEB….never in my wildest dreams think he would be a 10-year NHL vet when the Flyers first signed him Danny or Jonsey-would be a great addition as a 4th line player/defensive guy Enter your email address to get all of our posts sent directly to your inbox Copyright © 2023 National Hockey Now and Philly Hockey Now Not affiliated with the Philadelphia Flyers or the National Hockey League was a member of the Avalanche from 2019-2021 He recorded 33 points in 122 games with Colorado and while he wasn’t relied upon for secondary scoring France native is a 10-year NHL veteran and spent this past season with the Seattle Kraken Bellemare recorded seven points in 40 games for the Kraken and missed a big chunk of the season due to a lower-body injury He averaged just under 10 minutes of ice-time per game which included 1:51 a night killing penalties His NHL career began back in 2014-15 when he joined the Philadelphia Flyers spending three seasons with the organization He’d then spend two seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights and two years with the Tampa Bay Lightning Bellemare spent five seasons playing professionally in Sweden Bellemare’s best season offensively was back in 2019-20 as a member of the Avalanche he tallied 22 points in 69 games that season and also chipped in with another three points in 15 Stanley Cup Playoff games The Avalanche add Bellemare to their training camp roster on the low-risk He’ll look to show the coaching staff he’s capable of keeping up to the Avalanche’s pace and be a depth option for their bottom six Colorado has one open slot when it comes to NHL contracts and GM Chris MacFarland has $2.06-million in cap space with training camp approaching next week With some uncertainty surrounding the likes of captain Gabriel Landeskog and Valeri Nichuskin’s availability the Avalanche may have a few spots up for grabs up front to start the season By 2018-02-21T14:30:51+00:00 A leaked SGP document obtained by Le Parisien suggested that Line 15 South Line 15 West may not be completed until 2029 instead of 2025 and Line 15 East would open in 2027 or 2031 instead of 2025 with some routes not finished until 2030 in the worst case scenario the independent body responsible for auditing the use of public funds has called for the scope and timescale of the Grand Paris Express project to be revised In a hard-hitting report published on January 17 the Cour des Comptes highlights a succession of increases .. FRANCE: Project promoter Société du Grand Paris announced on July 3 that it had awarded the final two civil works contracts for Line 15 South the 33 km driverless metro line that will run from Pont-de-Sèvres to Noisy-Champs a joint venture led by Bouygues Travaux .. FRANCE: A ceremony at the site of the future Fort d’Issy-Vanves-Clamart-Malakoff station on June 4 marked the start of work on the Grand Paris Express project as well as the launch of an artistic and cultural programme to accompany it Site powered by Webvision Cloud Two buses torched in France on anniversary of deathsThe Associated PressCLICHY-SOUS-BOIS France - Police deployed 4,000 reinforcements as marauding youths torched at least two public buses Friday the anniversary of the deaths of two teenagers that ignited weeks of riots in largely immigrant housing projects across France Paris' transport authority curtailed bus service in the Seine-Saint-Denis region north of the capital which is home to thousands of immigrants and their French-born children then they hit a woman and dragged out the bus driver by his tie" and torched the bus with a gasoline bomb in a bottle The blackened carcass of another bus that was burned earlier stood across town in Le Blanc Mesnil Flaming cars became a symbol of the rioting last year which jolted France into recognizing a failure to give equal opportunities to many minorities - especially those of Arab and black African origin - and the country's 5 million-strong Muslim population The national police said 50 units of extra officers and riot police - or about 4,000 men - were deployed across the country to brace for a possible resurgence of violence Some 7,000 police are at the ready on an average night in France The outburst of anger at the accidental deaths of Zyed Benna and Bouna Traore "became a symbol in the projects," said one of Traore's cousins "I don't see why the violence should recur That will not solve the problems," she said A memorial to the youths was erected Friday near City Hall though the site where they died is adorned only with the graffiti and rubble that are the signature of such neighborhoods so officers patrolling here come from outside and have no connection to residents There is no public transportation and few families own cars Unemployment among its 28,000 residents is 23.5 percent - well above the 9 percent national average - and is 32 percent for those between the ages of 15 and 24 Some 100 cars were torched nationwide overnight The figure was higher than usual - police say between 30 and 50 cars are set on fire during an average week though some weekends the figure jumps to 100 On the most fiery night of last year's riots Attackers forced passengers off four buses before torching them in recent days in addition to the two buses reported burned on Friday Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy pledged to assign police to protect buses serving some Paris neighborhoods France's trouble integrating minorities and the recent unrest are becoming political priorities in the campaign for next year's presidential and parliamentary elections Instead of France's vaunted "egalite," or equality many immigrants and their French-born children suffer police harassment struggle to find work and live in cinderblock public housing mired in crime and poverty The government passed an equal opportunities law this spring and has poured in funds to "sensitive" areas If you're familiar with the address of this Parisian restaurant, it's because the chef has chosen to take over Le Pergolèse, an institution in this chic neighborhood previously run by MOF Stéphane Gaborieau. A former star at Lucas Carton, post-Alain Senderens, and a former chef at the Saint James Julien Dumas is embarking on his first solo venture and is already a dual owner Studio Ambiant refreshed and modernized the address they sought to reflect the passing of the torch between the two chefs They also "gave new life to materials that were behind the paint The aim is to welcome guests into a space that is "luminous artwork on the walls - will remain the same in order to pay a final tribute to the address but also so as not to disorient the regulars who have flocked there for two decades Julien Dumas nonetheless aims to impose his own style over the coming months Starting with more extensive renovations and a change of moniker which will become Zostera in reference to a marine plant Since the change of hands in March, Le Pergolèse 's cuisine has focused on the terroir The chef has also set his sights on creating a vegetable garden in the Yvelines so as to be self-sufficient in fresh vegetables and herbs all year round Julien Dumas has put his trust in sommelier Samuel Ingelaere who has put together a cellar boasting 30 years' experience and 584 references at present - and in the not-too-distant future Open weekdays only, Julien Dumas' version of Le Pergolèse can be discovered à la carte as well as two tasting menus in 6 courses (€95) and 8 courses (€125) the 6-course menu - at the very least - is ideal for discovering what's hidden inside chef Dumas' head which echo his love of nature and his main source of inspiration: the sea When the snow melts on the banks of a stream nature begins to blossom / When the water rises on the edge of the ocean prodigiously supported by sauces and condiments that make all the difference and a real love of beauty and good produce this dish with the allure of a phantasmagorical jellyfish (squid and ink) perhaps the most (deceptively) simple and yet the most overwhelming A delicate dish that will be remembered for a long time to come Needless to say, with such skill, Julien Dumas is more than ever in the running for the star. The rest Asparagus plantations in the South of France Immersion in the waters of Saint-Malo Natural scallops between Lorient and Le Croisic Crêpe dentelle chocolat This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here It began as a way to improve relations between Great Britain and the rest of the world in the turbulent years after the Second World War families across the West Midlands have built up lifelong friendships with residents in their communities' 'twin towns' hundreds of miles away while others are borne out of similar industrial heritages or even two places having the same name But they have given people a chance to visit areas they might otherwise never have seen and learn about cultures that were previously a mystery to them One of the longest running in the country is the Willenhall partnership with Drancy on the outskirts of Paris near Paris probably have the least in common of all the twin towns in the Midlands A once thriving industrial heart of the Black Country now struggling with empty shops and unemployment But over the last 55 years the two communities have built up strong links that organisers hope will continue for decades to come Drancy is known for a dark period of its history when the Nazis set up an internment camp for Jews there in the Second World War But civic leaders have since made a concerted effort to move the town forward with modern buildings contrasting with the 19th century art nouveau structures Willenhall: The clock tower in the town's Market Place - Drancy: Memorial for the Jews imprisoned in a Nazi internment camp during the Second World War Willenhall: Lockmaking - Drancy: Engineering – though residents often work outside of the area people from both towns have visited each other's homes and staged sightseeing holidays And a centrepiece of the annual exchanges is an art exhibition in both towns featuring work by their friends from overseas The display has been held at The Crossing at St Paul's for the last 10 years with Willenhall artists' work also being exhibited in Drancy who has been involved in the group for 32 years said the annual holidays abroad were a highlight of the year for many members He said: "You get a great mix of people and you get to see different ways of life and an insight into the way traditional French families live It has given people the opportunity to go on trips they wouldn't normally have gone on." The once-popular children's exchange was scrapped as more families went on foreign holidays themselves but more than 20 people still embark on the annual holidays France is a common location for twin towns as it has relatively easy transport links to England and is not too much of a culture shock for visitors Sandwell was twinned with the Parisian suburb of Le Blanc Mesnil 30 years ago and a series of events are being staged to celebrate the anniversary this year with French residents visiting Sandwell next year Organisers give members the chance to learn French but say it is not essential with twinning association chairman Pat Perry saying: "Part of the fun for some could be to learn about the French language and traditions – it is a fantastic opportunity to make friends with French people." with guest speakers in the winter and outdoor activities such as boules in the summer Mrs Perry said Le Blanc Mesnil was 'very similar' to Sandwell with bustling areas of shops and businesses But there is also rural tranquility with water parks and countryside that can feel a million miles away from the Black Country in the hot summer months The group is looking for new members and Mrs Perry has urged families to broaden their horizons She said: "Exchange visits usually last for five days various excursions and activities are organised and there is also free time to spend with the host families." When civic leaders in Wheaton Aston were looking for a community to twin with they did not have simple transport links in mind Wheaton in Illinois is 3,847 miles – or a 10-hour flight – from South Staffordshire So exchange visits between the two sets of residents are altogether rarer and take much greater planning While it is hard to fathom how some twinning links came to pass it is not hard to see the inspiration behind Wheaton Aston's The South Staffordshire village is paired with Wheaton in Illinois And the connection is not as far-fetched as you might think Wheaton in the US is one of the 25 highest earning cities in the country with the residents proud of its village-like atmosphere despite its 50,000-plus population Situated 25 miles west of Chicago and Lake Michigan Wheaton is also defined by vast expanses of land and the busy train line that runs through it linking it to the country's industrial and economic hubs Wheaton has rapidly expanded since the 1950s although its population growth has slowed down since the early 1990s as the city has become increasingly landlocked It took its name from two brothers who settled there in the 1830s bars and restaurants was banned there until 1985 Wheaton Aston: Shropshire Union Canal - Wheaton There are certainly huge differences between the two Wheatons.Wheaton has a population of more than 50,000 and most people working in nearby Chicago whereas the rural parish including Wheaton Aston Lapley and Stretton is home to less than 3,000 It began in 1990 when villagers Ray and Diana Cowley Since then villagers have communicated with their American 'twins' by letter YouTube videos have also been created and shared Mike Gresk and his wife Kathleen visited the village last month while they were on holiday in England taking tea and cake at St Mary's Church with villagers and have a pub lunch at the Hartley Arms Twinning associations are often more popular in smaller villages than towns or cities – and organisers believe that is because they often have a greater sense of community Kinver's has been one of the most active in the Midlands in recent years with more than 30 people going on exchange trips to Mer in the Loire Valley in France every two years mainly agricultural area have always settled in quickly in Kinver since the partnership was set up 26 years ago Twinning group chairman Heather Pickford said: "They love it – they see Kinver as being typically English with its timber-framed houses and high street "My aim is to encourage families to develop their own links between themselves so they can see their friends at any time of year not just when our trips are organised." The original organisers of the Kinver partnership intended to find a town in Germany but But Cannock community chiefs did opt for Germany after being swayed by the canal network in Datteln which is the scene of a popular boating festival each year culminating in 1996 with spectacular celebrations at the Datteln Kanalfest and the Cannock Carnival to mark the 25th anniversary They may be seen by some as a relic of the past but residents of twin towns say they have been given the chance to discover new cultures and make friends for life Mrs Pickford added: "It is more popular than ever in Kinver and I hope that continues for many years to come." Kinver is often seen as a quintessentially English village and a sanctuary from the built-up towns and cities which lie nearby is also a popular retreat for families wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life With its quaint cottages in the hills contrasting with the ornate chateaux at Chambord and Blois that form part of the Loire world heritage site Mer has become a home from home for many of Kinver's villagers The association was set up in 1987 and more than 25 years later is more active than ever the sandstone caves at Kinver Edge - Mer: River Loire and the castles of Beaumont and Chantecaille Kinver: The Kinver Brewery - Mer: Agriculture and logistics They are more than 520 miles apart but for 34 years strong links have been forged between Cannock and Datteln in Germany The small town on the North Rhine lies at the heart of Germany's canal network with a waterways festival being one of the highlights of the year as boats gather on the junction of four canals The mining heritage common to both towns has formed one of the strongest bonds but other groups have also taken part in regular exchanges While Cannock has suffered from shop closures the number of empty stores has fallen by 25 per cent And Datteln is blessed with a thriving centre full of independent traders Every year members of the twinning groups visit each other's towns to see old friends and introduce new members to the local sights pigeon racing and amateur radio clubs are just some of the organisations to have visited Germany over the years Cannock: Cannock Shopping Centre - Datteln: Canal network Cannock: Automotive parts - Datteln: Tourism The borough of Sandwell is celebrating 30 years of being twinned with Le Blanc Mesnil And organisers say joining the twinning association is a great way to learn about different cultures and make new friends regular exchange visits have been organised where members of the twinning groups stay in each other's homes Le Blanc Mesnil is quieter and more rural than Sandwell built-up areas after a huge revamp over the last 60 years when nearly half of the city was wrecked during the Second World War Crowds of families flock to public water features and swimming pools during the hot summers when temperatures often reach 30°C Its name is interpreted by some as a reference to the houses of Le Blanc-Mesnil which were whitened due to the flour dust coming from the windmills located there in ancient times Sandwell: 309,000 - Le Blanc Mesnil: 51,220 Baggies' home - Le Blanc Mesnil: Town hall Sandwell: Steelwork - Le Blanc Mesnil: Building Chelsea are set for a busy deadline day with the Blues keen on bringing in a new midfielder Enzo Maresca’s side have been chasing the signature of Manchester City youngster Nico O’Reilly that pursuit however seems to falling by the wayside 🚨 As first reported by @FabrizioRomano I understand now that Man City have knocked back Chelsea’s enquiry for Nico O’Reilly, it would take a huge offer to even entertain.Chelsea have turned their attention elsewhere to bring in a midfielder before window closes tonight 🤝 pic.twitter.com/cCx6ddbXP3 With Chelsea’s O’Reilly move seemingly off the table the Blues could now reignite their interest in another young midfielder Chelsea’s interest in Mathis Amougou has been well documented this January and they could now return on deadline day to secure the midfielder’s signature The Chelsea Chronicle provides you with everything you need to know about Blues target Amougou Mathis Amougou is currently 19 years old at the time of writing Amougou is of French and Cameroonian descent having been born in the region of Le Blanc-Mesnil The 19-year-old is highly rated in France and has represented Les Blues at various youth levels Mathis Amougou stands at approximately 5ft 10 inches tall (1.77m) he possesses a strong core that regularly allows him to shrug off opposition defenders Amougou primarily plays as a central midfielder but is also very versatile He can operate slightly deeper as a number six as well as further forward in the number ten role Mathis Amougou began his footballing career at Torcy a French youth team famed for his reputation of developing youngsters like Paul Pogba and Jeff Reine-Adelaide Amougou would be enrolled at the world-famous Clairefontaine Academy which would eventually lead to him signing with French side Saint-Etienne in 2021 The midfielder would work his way up the Saint-Etienne youth sides before cementing his place in the first team in 2024 following a string of impressive performances Mathis Amougou can best be described as an all-action number eight who loves to be involved at both ends of the pitch the 19-year-old is defensively strong – something which is key in a struggling Saint-Etienne side Amougou is also talented going forward as well with his dribbling skills being a particular highlight of his game Richard Juhlin is the author of seven books on\u00a0Champagne\u00a0and a freelance writer contributing to magazines including\u00a0Spectacle du Monde,\u00a0La Revue de Champagne\u00a0and\u00a0Wine International He also runs The Richard Juhlin Champagne Club through which he arranges tours to Champagne and manages the members-only Richard Juhlin Champagne Bars in Stockholm and Copenhagen Juhlin was made a Chevalier de l\u2019Ordre du M\u00e9rite Agricole in 2002 and last year he was presented with l\u2019Ordre National de la L\u00e9gion d\u2019honneur for his contribution to Champagne Richard Juhlin was Regional Chair for Champagne at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2018 Champagne expert and Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Chair has been fortunate enough to have sampled the vintage collection of Krug’s famous blanc de blancs the Krug family bought and revived a small 1.87 hectare walled vineyard in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger The first eight vintages of its Chardonnay were included in the blend of Krug’s non-vintage Grande Cuvée but in 1979 its sheer class and personality persuaded the family to bottle it separately – and a legend was born For me, there is nothing more beautiful on the palate than Clos du Mesnil’s velvet smoothness, fragrant nobility and citrus-fresh length, thanks to fruit from Champagne’s most distinguished grand cru in combination with brilliant winemaking from one of the finest and most prestigious Champagne houses of them all It is only made in miniscule quantities when quality is considered to be outstanding with an average of 12,000 bottles per vintage The grapes are divided into six parts and barreled individually at the Clos these days This contributes to the wine’s innate complexity and identifies the unique significance of this tiny Please not that the 2002 vintage was not tasted Click on the wines to see full tasting notes and stockist information for US and UK Bordeaux native Yohan Castaing is a freelance journalist southwest France and Champagne houses for The Wine Advocate a guide to the wines of the Rh\u00f4ne Valley He also writes for wine publications including Gault&Millau and Jancis Robinson Castaing has held a variety of positions in the wine industry such as wine buyer and marketing director He was a wine marketing consultant and the author of several books about wine marketing and wine tourism before he became a full-time freelance wine journalist focusing on the industry and wine reviews To mark the recent release of the eagerly awaited 2008 vintage – a vintage that gave cold sweats to grape growers but turned out to be one of the greatest of the past 10 years – Didier Depond wished to present some other vintages of Salon including ones that will be part of the special Oenothèque case that will comprise one magnum from 2008 and two bottles each from the 2007 Of all the grandes maisons in the Champagne region the house of Salon is undoubtedly the most singular Located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs in the grand cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger this Champagne house was founded to satisfy the pleasure of a single man with the goal of producing a single Champagne a blanc de blancs made with Chardonnay grapes from a single terroir Catchment areas where the shops must be sold or franchise agreements terminated (around Dias located at the following addresses):  see the full text of decision 14-DCC-173 of 21 November 2014 in relation to the exclusive takeover of Société Dia France SAS by Société Carrefour France SAS > Press contact: Virginie Guin / Tel.: 01 55 04 02 62 / Mel With their warm, comforting end-of-year ambience restaurants with fireplaces are the perfect idea for intimate dinners especially during the colder months of the year Not only relaxing for the eyes - who doesn't love spending hours watching the flames lick the wood - They also combine warmth and practicality In fact, the fireplaces in some Parisian restaurants don't just add cachet to a room and comfort to guests! Some chefs use wood fires to flame meat Quaint and rustic for the most part, Parisian restaurants with fireplaces are numerous. Just like hotels , some of whose cosy lounges have working fireplaces. So, for a romantic dinner by the fireside discover without further delay our top addresses for restaurants and hotels with fireplaces in Paris Matka, chef Piotr Korzen's gourmet Polish restaurantYoung chef Piotr Korzen opens Matka, his first restaurant in Paris, featuring the great classics of Polish cuisine with a gastronomic twist. [Read more] Villa9Trois, Montreuil's star-spangled new institutionMontreuil institution Villa9Trois is getting a new lease on life under the impetus of young chef Camille Saint-M'Leux, who has decided to wipe the slate clean. [Read more] At Ralph's you'll enjoy cuisine from across the Atlantic in a setting that pays homage to the American standards of the '40s modern and a feeling of being on a chic ranch in the countryside Not unlike the fresco adorning the mantle of the superb fireplace At Coupe-Chou The restaurant is a veritable cabinet of curiosities It's the place to savour French-style cuisine Le Quincampe teleports you to the countryside with its exposed beams but it has been replaced by a lovely wood-burning stove At Chez Robert et Louise the large brick fireplace takes you back to the last century; it warms and nourishes Not forgetting Petit Verdot, Monteverdi, Café Mirabelle, Jardin de Montreuil.. Hôtel Filigrane, an elegant, contemporary boutique hotel near the BourseHôtel Filigrane is the elegant, contemporary new boutique hotel just a stone's throw from the Bourse in the 2nd arrondissement. [Read more] Movie: The Wages of Fear aka Le salaire de la peur The race against the clock begins as the French action movie 'The Wages of Fear' aka 'Le salaire de la peur' directed by Julien Leclercq is all set to premiere on Netflix on Friday 'The Wages of Fear' aka 'Le salaire de la peur' promises a thrilling plot.  posing an imminent threat to the local population The company overseeing the well responds urgently realizing that the sole solution is to detonate the well with nitroglycerin within 24 hours a formidable team is dispatched 800km away transporting 200kg of explosives in two trucks for a handsome sum the team faces the daunting challenge of traversing hostile zones controlled by armed rebels and maneuvering two trucks laden with nitroglycerin over rugged terrain an illicit crack team has 24 hours to drive two truckloads of nitroglycerine across a desert laden with danger." A post shared by Fianso / Sofiane Zermani (@fiansolevrai) Originally from Saint-Denis in the Paris Region he spent his early years in Stains before relocating to Le Blanc-Mesnil at 13 he independently launched the album 'Blacklist,' followed by 'Blacklist II' in 2013 A post shared by Alban Lenoir (@albanlenoir) His standout performance in the film 'French Blood' (2015) earned him a nomination for the Lumières Award for Best Male Revelation Lenoir has showcased his skills as a stuntman in notable productions such as 'Les Brigades du Tigre' (2006) A post shared by Ana Girardot (@girardotana) hails from a distinguished lineage of French actors and painters As the daughter of Hippolyte Girardot and Isabel Otero and the granddaughter of Antonio Otero and Clotilde Vautier honing her skills with two years of theatre studies in New York City she made a breakthrough with a leading role in the film 'Lights Out' premiering at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival 'The Wages of Fear' aka 'Le salaire de la peur' will be exclusively available on Netflix from Friday Access to the film requires a Netflix membership available starting from $6.99/month for the standard plan with ads The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month Among the dignitaries on the delegation was the APC National Woman Leader whose presence added weight to the event and underscored the importance of women’s participation in political leadership and diaspora mobilization and enthusiastic supporters from across Europe It marked a major milestone for the APC France Chapter as it transitions into a new leadership era following a peaceful internal electoral process charged them to remain steadfast in promoting the ideals of the party and to serve as worthy ambassadors of the APC in the diaspora He emphasized the party’s readiness to support diaspora chapters and integrate their voices into national conversations particularly as the party continues to build bridges with Nigerians abroad applauded the peaceful and credible process that led to the emergence of the new leadership She commended the commitment of party members in France for their active participation and encouraged them to remain united in championing the APC’s vision under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led by Hajiya Amina Musa Suzuki as Chair Lady and Dr Adamu Aminu Idris as Public Relations Officer expressed gratitude to the party leadership for honoring their invitation and reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the values of the APC the APC France Chapter has officially stepped into a new phase of leadership and engagement positioning itself as a critical platform for mobilizing support and contributing to the party’s success from the diaspora Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a9d3ce0e7e58f412ef50c593ab722716" );document.getElementById("c555ab8317").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment.