Writer Pierre Mero in Paris, 2021. ASTRID DI KROLLALLANZA/OPALE.PHOTO He often portrayed himself, lightly disguised, as the Bukowski character, desperate, alcoholic, and abandoned. The man we find with his hair coiffed and clean-shaven does not adhere to the decrepit image that his novels created for Pierre Méro. He had long been amused by this contrasting …
There is less and less skepticism about the introduction of the horse into viticulture. The benefits are real and demand is growing. The creation of the Ecole Nationale du Cheval Vigneron at Saint-Savin in the Gironde was the logical response. This new formation has just been born on an area of 8 hectares, to which …
[Bordelais] New school of viticultural horses – [Bordelais] New Equestrian Wine School Read More »
Star forecasts are cautionary. Some people believe this, while others almost never pay attention to it. Each astrological sign has its share of predictions per year. There are specialists who make a forecast for the whole year, while others take care of it every month. What do the stars have planned for Aquarius in 2022? …
ALGERIA: zlabiya, this irresistible delicacy consumed without measure in Algeria during the month of Ramadan, has been a real trend for many years. This “must” is actually nothing more than a crunchy and honeyed candy that beautifully decorates tables on holy month evenings to accompany tea on Ramadan evenings. Semolina, flour, yeast, water and honey …
Over the past few years, the non-governmental organization Sea Shepherd has warned with shocking photos of the slaughter of common dolphins washed ashore due to what it says is overfishing. At the forefront of the accused fishermen, who rather cause the recent spread of the species. Director Maturin Pesce explored this phenomenon and the evolution …
“I travel the world to find and see the strangest, most poisonous and beautiful reptiles and amphibians”, says photographer Matthijs Kuipers. His book project, titled Cold Instinct, aims to depict a vast variety of animals from the depths of the most intrepid jungles to the most arid deserts. “Some of the species presented are extremely …
The spread of cats on the island threatens the local biodiversity. The municipality of Brittany is addressing this problem by establishing “thrombino huts”, inciting chipping, tattooing and neutering of pets, and sending unidentified cats to a local shelter. Often, passing by the Anne-Laure Offret farm, tourists stop to take pictures of the many cats that …
“Because of them, some island species are disappearing” – Liberation Read More »
The valley of Trauero, located right between the communes of Tregastel and Perros-Guirec, whose Kerugant marks the border, owes its name to the cartographers of Louis XIV, who thought that Trauiero was the name of the place, whereas in Breton it means valleys. Indeed, Trauiero consists of two deep valleys through which Kerugant meanders. The …
The most important More than 27% of Ode’s wind power is now concentrated in Montagne Noire. A rank that is already generating opposition from citizens and associations in the face of new park projects. This topic is now the subject of lively discussion in the community of municipalities that host 65 wind turbines. Since December …
Wind energy in Black Mountain: dilemma and fractures Read More »
Sexual aggressors use various compounds to drug their victims: alcohol, anxiolytics such as benzodiazepines (better known by their trade names: rivotril, xanax, rohypnol…), analgesics such as ketamine, even antihistamines. But one commonly used substance is gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (gamma-hydroxybutyrate or GHB), also called “G” or “liquid ecstasy.” This banned chemical agent has been replaced by another …
Drugs: Are you familiar with GBL, the new chemical? Read More »