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CANNES - Cannes retientt son souffle dans l'attente du palmarès du 66e festival de Cannes, au terme d'une édition riche en histoires d'amour peu conventionnelles, dont une brûlante passion entre deux jeunes femmes, signée Abdellatif Kechiche, qui figurait parmi d'autres grands favoris dont les frères Coen.La vie d'Adèle de Kechiche a provoqué un vrai choc sur la Croisette, tant la description des tourments de l'amour par le réalisateur français est traité de manière universelle, au-delà de toute question d'orientation sexuelle.More...

We seek him here, We seek him thereThose Frenchies seek him everywhereIs he in Heaven, or is he in HellThat demmed ... elusive ... Pimpernel!"The Scarlet Pimpernel", 1903, Baroness Emmuska Orczy?Yes, time for a return.There is some debate, Gentle Reader, about the origin of the word "bouchon" used today to describe some 21 establishments accreditted by the Association for the Preservation of Lyonnais Bouchon. Seems a little too self-absorbed for personal preference, but delightfully Gallic and likely useful as an argument starter.Your Humble Correspondent would fain join the debate, but notes with no little delight that the tradition of the bouchon has spread even to these Sakura shores in the form of a number of establishments that preserve the two essential elements: a focus on the cuisine lyonnais and overwhelming hospitality and bonhomie. Some examples worthy of your exalted custom include Le Lion in Ebisu and the superb Lugdunum in Kagurazaka. And now, Salle a Manger lately relocated to Ginza and pleasantly packed with happy punters ... although few looked like they were silk weavers or dyers, and most seemed to have bulging purses. Our guide was a wonderfully urbane Japanese gentleman practising in the law, whose company had showed remarkable foresight in despatching him to la belle France for some two or three years as a young solicitor fleeing the prison of a career as an enginer (deliberate). During this sojourn in Paris, he developed a penchant for Foie Gras in the French style. Why, then, Lyonnaise is still a mystery but Your Humble Correspondent shares this secret shame and was delighted to toddle along.The entree course was fulsome and "authentique", and YHC added a Pate en Croute to the Foie Gras and Salade Gatronomique chosen by one's fellow revellers (although the Andouillette and Pied de Couchon were also extremely tempting). My main course was a delightful Cuisse de pintade farcie au foie-gras (Thigh of Gineau Fowl, boned, and stuffed with Foie Gras and forcemeats) which was moist and mischeviously beckoning, likely adding an inch to Your Humble Correspondent's already bulging waistline.Unusually for a bouchon, the dessert list is interesting and complete - demanding attention and frivolous discussion. The wine list is exquisite, and we enjoyed a beautiful Sancerre as well as a lovely Rhone as well as (mais oui!) some Sauternes for the Foie Gras. One had little choice but to finish with a Calvados nearly as mature as YHC.There are some who dismiss Your Humble Correspondent as foppish and vague but he promises Salle a Manger will be a very welcome addition to your carte of inner-city refuges far from the madding crowds of bankers and lawyers. And should you spy a lurker at the door ... why, please invite me in! I promise I won't eat much...Pip! Pip!Salle a Manger: B1, 7-2-8 Ginza, Takaya-Ginza, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-0061 t:03?62 80 64 81Rating: Food: 8/10; Bouchon-osity: 8/10; Service: 8/10; Ambiance: 9/10; Price-Performance: 8/10. Total: 41/50 (3 Forks)

MONTRÉAL - Ceux qui ont bravé le temps de canard pour assister au match opposant l'Union de Philadelphie à l'Impact de Montréal ne l'ont pas regretté, samedi. Marco Di Vaio a offert tout un spectacle, marquant trois fois en première demie seulement dans une victoire de 5-3 du onze montréalais.Di Vaio a trouvé le fond du filet défendu par Zac MacMath aux deuxième, 28e et 32e minutes pour réussir le premier tour du chapeau de l'histoire de l'Impact en MLS. Justin Mapp s'est fait complice de deux des buts de l'attaquant italien. Andrew Wenger, qui a aussi récolté une aide, et Blake Smith, son premier en MLS, ont marqué les deux autres.C'est la première fois que l'Impact inscrit cinq buts en Major League Soccer.Jack McInerney, Antoine Hoppenot et Sébastien Le Toux ont répliqué pour les visiteurs. McInerney et Di Vaio partagent la tête du classement des buteurs avec neuf buts chacun. Di Vaio a toutefois joué deux matchs de moins.L'Impact (7-2-2) a amorcé le match en lion et l'Union (5-5-3) a semblé surpris par autant d'agressivité. Jouant sur les talons, les défenseurs adverses n'ont rien pu faire pour stopper Di Vaio, qui a profité d'un beau centre de Wenger pour réussir son premier but du match. Mapp a aussi reçu une mention d'assistance sur ce but.Mais l'Union a su rapidement se ressaisir et a réussi à créer l'égalité dès la cinquième. Sheanon Williams a mis de la pression sur l'aile droite et la défensive de l'Impact n'a pas été en mesure de dégager son centre, qui a été repris par Michael Farfan. Le milieu de terrain a repéré le dangereux McInerney sur sa gauche, et celui-ci n'a pas raté sa chance pour faire 1-1.McInerney a bien failli donné les devants à l'Union moins d'une minute plus tard, mais son tir a tout juste raté la gauche du filet. Le reste de la demie a été l'affaire de l'Impact et de Di Vaio.À la 28e, Mapp a trouvé l'Italien d'un superbe centre lobé derrière la défense. Di Vaio a laissé MacMath se commettre avant de loger le ballon dans le fond de la cage.Quatre minutes plus tard, Di Vaio a complété son tour du chapeau et rejoint McInerney en tête des marqueurs de la MLS à la suite d'une belle pièce de jeu d'Andres Romero. Ce dernier a contrôlé le ballon sur l'aile gauche, s'amenant jusque dans la surface, d'où il a remis à Di Vaio, complètement oublié sur le montant droit.Di Vaio a failli ajouter à sa récolte à la 38e minute. Après avoir accepté une — autre — belle passe de Mapp, l'attaquant a coupé vers le centre avant de tirer du gauche. Le ballon est cependant passé au-dessus du cadre. Patrice Bernier a aussi raté une belle occasion après s'être faufilé jusque dans la surface à la 41e, mais il aussi tiré au-dessus.L'Union a profité d'un but chanceux pour resserrer l'écart en deuxième demie. Hoppenot, entré à la 65e à la place de Jose Kleberson, a déjoué Dennis Iapichino sur l'aile droite avant de tenter un centre imprécis... qui s'est retrouvé dans la lucarne, juste au bout des doigts de Troy Perkins.Après que l'Impact se soit redonné une priorité de deux filets à la 74e sur le premier de la saison de Wenger, l'Union s'est de nouveau rapproché à un but à la 85e, quand Le Toux a déjoué Perkins d'un solide tir du gauche précis dans le bas du filet, de l'entrée de la surface. Cependant, alors que l'Union mettait de la pression pour créer l'égalité, Smith a clos le débat et permis à l'Impact de demeurer invaincu en six matchs à domicile (5-0-1).More...

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You may remember the 7.5 hour documentary released in 2009 which allowed you to travel the journey between Bergen to Oslo from the comfort of your home. If your wanderlust was fired up watching that video, then you may enjoy some of the other trips you can take. Switzerland: Zermatt to Gornergrat in Summer (50m) Zermatt to Gornergrat in Winter Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 (30m) Le Train de Vignes (11m) France: Brussels to Paris (1h24m) Villefranche - Latour-de-Carol (narrow gauge) (2h20m) UK: Glasgow - Fort William (4h30m) King's Cross to Royston (39m) Italy: San Remo - Genoa (2h8m) San Remo - Cuneo (2h) Austria: Salzburg - Villach (2h6m) Myanmar: Thazi - Kalaw (4h50m) Japan: Yosan Line (1h16m) USA: Canton Junction - Providence (9m) Shaw Air Force Base Railroad (32m) Chicago to Saint Louis Part 1 Part 2 (40m) Australia: Karratha - Tom Price (5h) New Zealand: Christchurch - Springfield (3h20m) Greece: Thessaloniki to Serres (2h) Russia: Lake Baikal (20m) Romania: Timisoara Nord - Resita Nord (1h22m) The Netherlands: Amsterdam Centraal - Brussel Zuid (1h49m) Portugal: Guarda to Nelas (1h8m) Norway: And last but not least you can enjoy the entire 9h50m trip from Trondheim to Bodo Spring Summer Autumn Winter Happy Travels!

• Sergio Agüero extends Manchester City contract by a year• David Beckham career ends as he misses PSG's Lorient gameAgüero signs one-year extension of City deal Sergio Agüero has underlined his commitment to Manchester City by signing a one-year contract extension. The 24-year-old Argentina striker is now tied to the Premier League runners-up until 2017. Agüero joined City from Atlético Madrid in 2011 for £38m and ensured his place in the club's history books when he scored the last-gasp winning goal against QPR to seal the 2011-12 Premier League title and end the Blues' 44-year wait for the title. Agüero recently played down talks of a move away from the Etihad Stadium in the summer, saying: "I'm very happy at City and I feel very appreciated. It's been barely two years since I've arrived and sometimes I feel like I've been here for all my life. I have a fantastic relationship with the fans. I can never forget that moment. I am looking forward to next season and pushing hard to win the title again." Agüero had been linked with a move back to Spain, with Real Madrid believed to have been interested. APAll over for BeckhamDavid Beckham's football career is officially over. The former England midfielder has not been included in Paris Saint-Germain's squad to play Lorient in Sunday's final game of the season, meaning that his tearful farewell at the Parc des Princes last Saturday was his last match before retiring. Carlo Ancelotti, the PSG coach, had said last weekend that Beckham was unlikely to play at Lorient, having bid an emotional adieu to fans at his last home game. APEverton upset fansEverton are facing a backlash from supporters after revealing a new club crest which does not feature the club motto "nil satis nisi optimum" - "Nothing but the best is good enough". The club said the updated version formed "a concise, modern and dynamic representation of Everton". However an online petition was started after its unveiling on Saturday afternoon, and it swiftly garnered more than 6,000 signatures.PARogers set for LA Galaxy Robbie Rogers is set to join LA Galaxy in a move that would make the former Leeds and Stevenage forward the first openly gay player to be signed by a major US men's professional team. The 26-year-old's transfer comes after reaching agreement with Chicago Fire. Graham Parkerguardian.co.uk © 2013 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

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Did you know that the cure for trans Atlantic jetlag is to do everything in Paris in one day I exaggerate of course in true Kimberly style but we seriously did a crazy amount of things on precious little sleep. Arrived in Paris at 8am local tone 2am eastern standard time. Immediately enjoyed an airport cappuccino which was quite nice actually. Was ready to prefer my usual Americano coffee but