Judging from the current crop of movies, the French look back on their colonial era in Indochina with nostalgia rather than anger-as a doomed love affair. Love (or, more precisely, sex) is the subject of “L’Amant,” based on a novel by Marguerite Duras about the sexual awakening of a young French girl in Indochina in the 1920s. In “Indochine,” Catherine Deneuve plays a rich plantation owner who finds romance amid the first stirrings of Vietnam’s communist revolution....
Some of us have been dabbling in the jolly genre for months…but we won’t get into that. It’s December. There’s no more debate on if it’s “too early” for holiday tunes—just the realization that now, you’re late! Maybe you’ve been listening to your favorite Christmas singles—“My Only Wish (This Year)” by Britney Spears, anyone?—and just can’t find the right collection. With the depth of Spotify playlists, and the platform’s rightful decision to publicize its in-house collections over individual users, finding a charismatic playlist to fit your mood isn’t always easy....
The survey, which defined an excellent credit score as 720+, and a fair credit score as sitting within the range of 620-659, provides a stark illustration of the financial advantages that looking after and, if necessary, repairing your credit (opens in new tab) can have when borrowing. With the average FICO score in the US rising to 711 (opens in new tab) last year, even a small improvement in the typical Americans credit standing could lead to huge savings when it comes to car finance, and other types of loan, including mortgages (opens in new tab)....
Diabetes is a very serious health condition that affects over 34 million (opens in new tab) Americans, with 90-95% having Type 2 diabetes, where the body is unable to metabolize glucose. To manage their condition, Type 2 diabetes patients take regular blood sugar readings, often using one of the best glucose meters (opens in new tab). But this new research shows that while those with Type 2 diabetes who ate a low-carb diet for six months increased their rate of remission by 32%, analysis of the 1,327 participants revealed that the benefits largely disappeared after 12 months....
British sports book Paddy Power has odds on who will be selected first overall, and Simmons is listed at 3-to-10, or -333, to go there. A bettor would have to lay $33.30 to win $10. If you take “Any other player,” you can get odds of +210 ($10 wins $21). MORE: Debunking the “Simmons is the next LeBron” myth Simmons, a 6-10, 225-pound forward, is averaging 20.1 points, 12.9 rebounds and 5....
The Tigers’ official Twitter account revealed the results of a $28 million renovation to the football facilities that includes just about anything and everything you can think of. MORE: Sporting News’ college football preseason top 25 rankings Of the amenities that were showcased, the highlight has to be the new and improved locker room that includes sleeping pods for each individual player. A revamped players lounge, courtesy of former LSU standout Tyrann Mathieu, was another feature to the new-look facilities....
With several top creators and streamers making the switch from Twitch to YouTube, many fans are wondering whether the red platform will be able to get ahead of the competition. And that’s precisely what YouTube Gaming phenomenon Ludwig briefly discussed during his appearance on the podcast, where he can be seen talking about Twitch’s poor management and how YouTube can take immediate advantage of it. What did Ludwig say about YouTube’s future?...
Miller had been due to fight WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Joshua but the American was refused a licence after a drugs test returned an adverse finding. Ortiz, whose sole defeat from his 34 professional bouts came against WBC strap-holder Deontay Wilder in March last year, had been touted as a potential opponent for Joshua. Join DAZN to watch Anthony Joshua and 100+ fight nights a year But Ortiz’s promoter King Kong Boxing declared the 40-year-old would not be standing in, accusing Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn of making a derisory offer....
A long list of candidates have put their hand up for the vacant job made open by Ange Postecoglou’s departure including former Germany and USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann, recently sacked Serbian manager Slavoljub Muslin and former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. Now the Socceroos have set their sights on the Brazilian tactician Scolari with the Football Federation Australia making contact after he recently ended a two-and-a-half year stint with Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande....
The Manchester United forward joined Bernard Voorhoof and Paul Van Himst on 30 goals for the nation after registering twice against Mexico in a friendly on Friday. No-one has more. Croatia 8/1 to beat Greece 2-0 Although the 24-year-old has come in for criticism due to a goal drought at club level, that has not been the case with Belgium, as he has scored seven times for the national team in his last five outings – and 13 times in his last 12 games....
The Spaniard was at Chelsea with Lukaku and manager Jose Mourinho before the striker moved to Everton, with United having been linked with a £75million move for the Belgium international – although recent reports suggest the Premier League champions have matched that bid. Lukaku trained alongside Manchester United star Paul Pogba at UCLA to increase speculation about his future and Mata has spoken about the prospect of Mourinho’s side signing the 24-year-old....
The sides agreed on a reported seven-year, $59.5 million contract Wednesday. That means Lundqvist, a 32-year-old goaltender with a few more peak years ahead of him, will count $8.5 million against the salary cap until 2021. In plenty of important ways, it's a bad idea. It's also essentially the only move New York could've made. Here are some pros and cons. PRO: It’s over with. Lundqvist can stop answering questions about his contract, and how negotiations may or may not be affecting his play, and focus on the task at hand....
These differences are helpful to note especially when women look at statistics regarding lung cancer survival. Statistics usually lump men and women together, but for women, the chances of survival are higher at all stages of the disease. We are just beginning to learn how genetic and hormonal influences play a role in the development of lung cancer and what might explain these differences. How do men and women differ in the development of and response to lung cancer?...
In addition to traditional symptoms, such as a persistent cough or coughing up blood, women are more likely to first experience fatigue and the gradual onset of shortness of breath. Since these changes are subtle, a person may dismiss them as being due to inactivity or normal aging. Lung cancer tends to be more advanced when diagnosed in women. The first symptoms may be related to this spread to bones, the brain, and other regions of the body....
The hosts currently occupy ninth spot on the table, having picked up 12 points from seven matches to date, while Forest are further down in 19th, with just one point separating them from the relegation places. Luton Town were 1-0 victors away to Sheffield Wednesday last weekend, while their visitors had to settle for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Derby County. Luton Town vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head The two teams have met on 63 previous occasions and Nottingham Forest have the slightly better head-to-head record....
The second episode of Lycoris Recoil has just come out, and it’s only gotten more serious. What many in the online anime community would be another simple slice-of-life café anime turned out to be a dystopian spy mystery, full of hackers, violence, and an overly-cheerful protagonist to contrast it all. The anime takes place in a world where orphan girls are taught to be Lycorises, a form of violence control....
San Francisco Police confirmed they are investigating reports that an Uber driver was attacked after picking up three women on Sunday, March 7. A clip of the incident shows one of the women who was not wearing a mask reaching for the driver’s phone, ripping off his mask, and coughing in his direction during an argument. Police said one of the women also sprayed what is believed to be pepper spray into the vehicle after they exited the car....
What Is Melanoma? Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color. Melanoma can also form in your eyes and, rarely, in internal organs, such as your intestines. The exact cause of all melanomas isn’t clear, but exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or tanning lamps and beds increases your risk of developing melanoma....
Lens are currently in seventh place in the Ligue 1 standings and have shown glimpses of their potential on a few occasions this season. The away side edged Brest to a 2-1 victory in its previous match and will look to pull off a positive result this week. Lyon have staged a stunning recovery from their slow start to the season and have managed to edge both Lille and Paris Saint-Germain to the top of the Ligue 1 table....
You may be overloaded with many new performance metrics and specifications about the two new chips. But if you’re struggling to choose between the two, we’ll help you make an informed decision as we discuss everything you need to know about the M2 and M2 Pro Mac Mini variants. Price Good news, folks. The new M2 Mac mini is actually cheaper than its predecessor. The M1 Mac mini launched at $699 in 2020, which was still a bargain....
