For a while there, Bruno Dumont had a reputation for making Very Serious Movies with a distinct style that tended to be embraced by diehard cinephiles but little else. But all that changed with 2014's cinematic miniseries "P'tit Quinquin" which not only found critical favor, but the kind of broader arthouse audience Dumont never experienced before. And judging by the look of his upcoming "Slack Bay," that's unlikely to change. Starring Fabrice Luchini, Juliette Binoche, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, and Jean-Luc Vincent... Читать дальше...
Vancouver councillors are poised to direct an in-depth look into the impact short-term rental service AirBNB is having on the city’s stock of rental homes and apartments. Councillor Geoff Meggs plans to introduce a motion in council Tuesday directing city staff to work with AirBNB and other services to collect data on how many units are being listed for […]
A new study finds that whether you speak English, Mandarin, Spanish or sign language, your face does the same thing to say "I don't like that."
International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada has filed a request for consultations with the World Trade Organization
Spring is the perfect season for refreshing your lifestyle, and what better way to begin simplifying than to remove unnecessary items from your home? In pursuit of a more polished abode (and the peace of mind that comes with it), we’ve partnered with eBay to bring you the best seasonal cleaning tips under the sun. Here to help guide us is Bonnie Joy Dewkett, founder of The Joyful Organizer, who shares her methods for spotting nonessential household paraphernalia to tidy up this spring.
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Months after making the educational qualification mandatory for candidates contesting panchayat elections, Haryana on Wednesday imposed a condition that municipal polls candidates must also be Class X pass.
STORRS, Connecticut - The University of Connecticut is holding a send-off rally for its women's basketball team, which is heading to its ninth straight Final Four.
Spring is the ideal time to revitalize your your home from the ground up. And hitting the refresh button on your interior can be as simple as adding minor decor details for a substantial aesthetic impact. In partnership with eBay, we’ve enlisted interior designer Amy Lau, founder of the New York–based studio Amy Lau Design, to share her expert advice on sprucing up your space with this season’s hottest trends.
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There was a four-star quarterback walking around Nebraska's campus Tuesday, getting a stronger feel for Lincoln as his college decision nears.
Puzzled by evidence of fast and high sea level rise in Earth's deep history, a climate scientist at Penn State rejiggered the data going into his (and his team's) future climate models and finally found a combination of influences that show a dramatic increase in speed and height (depth?) of future seas.
The NHL has suspended Canucks rookie Jake Virtanen for two games for a late hit on Tuesday night
US stocks rose, extending to the highest levels this year, as central bankers continued to spur optimism amid assurances that they will act to stave off a global downturn.
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Alcoa Inc. said late Wednesday it will sell its stake in the operator of an Australian natural gas pipeline for about $154 million. The aluminum producer said it will sell its 20% stake of DBP, which owns and operates the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline, to Duet Group, which controls an 80% stake, for $205 million Australian. The sale, which is expected to close in early April, will add 1 cent a share to earnings, Alcoa said. Alcoa shares were flat at $9.68 after hours.
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Photographer Jim Goldberg claims that West's Life of Pablo denim jacket profits from the late Tweaky Dave's memory without acknowledging his history.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Frustrated Republicans grappled with new fears about Donald Trump's impact on their party Wednesday, as the billionaire businessman's campaign rivals targeted his punitive plan for fighting abortion and extraordinary defense of his campaign manager, who police…
A warm chocolate chip cookie with a glass of cold milk will always be a winning combination.
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It's becoming increasingly more common for our beloved heroes in the Flarrowverse to cross back forth from Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow to help one another save the day. Less...
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U.S. military deployments to Eastern Europe are being ramped up. The latest word as reported by the Wall Street Journal is that regular rotation of brigade-size forces, with the most modern equipment, will bring a de facto continuous U.S. military presence to the areas in question, which include the Baltic republics, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria. It is easy to see that the immediate motivation behind this measure, as Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work indicated to the Journal... Читать дальше...
Warm spring weather gives handy homeowners the perfect opportunity to maximize their alfresco space with beautiful backyard updates. To help you create your own luxuriant garden haven, we’ve partnered with eBay to bring you the most innovative DIY projects to enhance your outdoor oasis, from picture-perfect shadow box planters to lush living walls. Prepare your power tools and head outside for seven projects that will transform your yard into a modern paradise.
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Alcoa Inc. said late Wednesday it will sell its stake in the operator of an Australian natural gas pipeline for about $154 million.
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"Batman v Superman" is in theaters now. Say what you will about the movie, but no one can claim director Zack Snyder and his production team lack attention to detail.
Tech Insider went through two making-of books, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice — The Art of the Film" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice — Tech Manual" to learn about the making of the suits, the filming locations, the gadgets, and more.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A suburban New Orleans court discriminates against Latinos by charging them for inadequate English interpreters and making them attend overpriced, ineffective English classes as a condition of probation, the Southern Poverty Law Center said Wednesday in…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A suburban New Orleans court discriminates against Latinos by charging them for inadequate English interpreters and making them attend overpriced, ineffective English classes as a condition of probation, the Southern Poverty Law Center said Wednesday in a letter to the U.S. Justice Department. The complaint cites the experience of four people with limited English speaking abilities who said interpreters rushed them through proceedings and failed to adequately explain their cases ... Читать дальше...
