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Bad timing for Facebook. After the first listing of the giant online social networks, which received a mixed reception in the market, the site is subject to a complaint partnership or "class action". Filed in San Jose, California, the "class action" includes 21 cases of U.S. Internet users complaining of an invasion of their privacy. They blame Facebook for continuing to collect data on their online browsing after they leave the site.

The Wiretap Act, the U.S. law on eavesdropping, provides for "damages up to $ 100 per person per day and up to 10,000 dollars a Facebook user," says the complaint. At a rate of 800 million Internet users concerned, the amount required to Facebook miliards reached 15 dollars, or more than 11 billion euros.  

The plaintiffs wish to raise in their "class action" all Americans who have opened a Facebook account between May 2010 and September 2011, reports Bloomberg. They also seek to find ways to involve Internet users living outside the U.S..

Regular controversies on confidentiality rules

Because the class action brought hope to have a copy guaranteed cash advance. "It is not only an action for damages, but a trial on the rules of online privacy that should be a landmark," said David Straite, a lawyer representing the plaintiffs in Bloomberg.  

A spokesman for Facebook, meanwhile, responded that the allegations of the plaintiffs were unfounded and that the company would contest them.

Facebook is regularly the subject of controversy over its confidentiality rules change often and easily mastered by its undefined users. In 2010, Mark Zuckerberg apologized for airing personal network users to advertising agencies. Last year, the group was forced to accept a confidentiality imposed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). But in February, Facebook was accused of spying on its users SMS Android application.

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In computing, employment resists. According to forecasts by the Association for the employment of executives (APEC), the companies in this sector should recruit about 30,000 officers, as much as last year. Figures in line with those reported recently by Digital Syntec, professional organization IT services, software and technology consulting firm which focuses on "stability of recruitment in 2012" with the key more than 3500 new posts of which 80% of hiring managers and 35,000 in total. Despite a slowdown in growth, the sector remains a prime source of jobs for graduates: over half of the recruitments are for beginners or young engineers with less than five years experience.

Certainly, the lack of visibility is not conducive to economic euphoria. Currently, some larger customers put pressure on IT companies to lower prices and many projects are deferred. But at the same time, emerging markets draw activity and create jobs, especially for well-trained engineers. "These new deposits carriers include home automation, security or e-learning," says Philippe Tavernier, president of the Social Committee at Digital Syntec. Projects around mobility and modernization of information systems are also powerful engines of growth.

Impact of "cloud computing"

The "cloud" would be the most promising market. A new El Dorado for the employment of engineers? Régis Granarolo, president of Munci, a professional association of computer scientists, is a downside: "The cloud can probably create employment through the development of shared services, but it leads to losses due to outsourcing and the decrease in specific projects. Ultimately, the balance will be positive if the cloud goes heavily in SMEs and takes place in France and not through outsourced jobs. "

One thing is certain, the Internet continues to generate employment, particularly in start-up or well established web agencies. Ekino, the technology subsidiary of media group Fullsix, wants to recruit thirty engineers in 2012, mostly through job creation, to follow a strong growth poor credit personal loans. Developers 'front office', Java architects, engineers, computer scientists as PHP … that the company will most often seek out specialized schools. "Profiles so they asked are upping the ante on wages, laments Angel Michelozzi HRD Fullsix. Currently, existing courses do not produce enough of Internet developers. "

Consulting in SI, companies are also struggling to find the skills. For Neoxia, an SME with 50 people recruited fifteen engineers per year, these difficulties can be partly explained by a lack of appropriate training. "In general, curricula are five years late, sorry its CEO, Gilles Mergoil. If they can agree with the CAC 40, which are the last to adapt, they do not match the requirements of start-ups more advanced technologically. "

This "shortage", the employers also create themselves by finding all the same profiles of young engineers, rather, from the same schools and talent of communicating. "The skills are the foundation techniques, but the decision will be made on cross-curricular competencies, such as a sense of teamwork, listening skills, adapting to the culture of the company," said Francois Adoue, Director of the trades of the Internet. According to Bruno Fadda, associate director at Robert Half International, "the engineer of the Web, version 2012, must be strong technically but also have the marketing culture to meet clients' communications problems. A rare pattern. "

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"2011 was a very good year. The outlook is quite favorable for 2012. There will still be strong growth, "said Jean-Paul Herteman Wednesday, Chairman of the Group of French aeronautical and space industries (Gifas), which comprises almost 300 companies large and small. Last year, orders were up 17% to 53.9 billion euros thanks to the success of the Airbus 320neo, ATR regional aircraft and engine that equips the Leap 320neo Airbus A, B MAX 737 C and 919 Chinese Comac. They represent four years of production.

The sector remains the leading French exporter with 23.5 billion euros export. 77% of its consolidated turnover. Research investments represented 15% of turnover (38.5 billion euros). "They have never been higher. Innovation is the key to success, "said Jean-Paul Herteman. But some sectors are faring better than others. The turnover of the space industry is stable at 4 billion euros. The defense is uncertain.

As the United States and other European countries, France will reduce the budget for the armed. "The impact should be spread over time," commented Jean-Paul Herteman. He believes there is a strong consensus among political leaders of all stripes to preserve the defense industry and its dynamism.

In aerospace, Airbus, Safran, Zodiac and other businesses benefit from the good resilience of global traffic, which continues an upward trend. The low-cost airlines equip themselves. The American buying aircraft consume less fuel as the Airbus A 320neo guaranteed personal loan approval. "In business aviation, you feel a slight shudder," noted Jean-Paul Herteman.

Carbon tax: "Europe can not isolate"

Despite a promising outlook, the aviation industry has struggled to find the staff they need. It has certainly increased its workforce last year in France from 3.2% to 162,000 employees. They recruited 13,000 employees and 4500 apprentices trained, but she could hire more. SMEs do not attract young people. They suffer from a lack of awareness.

To change this, the sector can now train apprentices in a large group and one of its subcontractors. But this measure will not suffice. "There is a problem of supply and demand. The offer of Education Is at our request? I do not think so, "said Thierry Voiriot, chairman of Aero-SME Gifas.

Another difficult issue: the decision of Europe to impose since 1 January a carbon tax on airlines around the world. This has caused a tremendous outcry. China is threatening to freeze orders 55 Airbus (our editions of March 31). Anxious to avoid a trade war that would penalize the French aerospace industry, President Gifas regret that Europe has made this decision unilaterally. He called for a solution is found at the international level. "Europe can not isolate themselves," said Jean-Paul Herteman.

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The legendary New York taxis will bring up to date. Their famous yellow color lightens slightly, their horn is less unpleasant and, above all, they adapt to the needs of businessmen in a hurry as visitors to the city. Within this "cab" new version, an electrical outlet, two USB ports and small reading lights allow passengers to work and recharge their devices. And for those who prefer to enjoy the breathtaking views of the skyscrapers, the roof will now be equipped with a panoramic window.

This "Taxi of Tomorrow" promised by the manufacturer, Nissan, will be "the safest, most comfortable and most convenient that the city has ever had," said New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The 600,000 daily passengers of taxis will have more space for their legs and can adjust themselves air conditioning and heating in the back. They can also communicate with the driver through an intercom. As for the upholstery, it is anti-microbial.

Nissan continued to conquer America

The Japanese partner of Renault last year won the contract to renew the fleet of 13,000 taxis in New York, beating two other finalists, the Ford and the American Turkish Karsan. Sold 29,700 dollars, the NV200 MPV will invade the streets of New York from fall 2013.

The 13,000 taxis take to the streets of New York in autumn 2013.

Then prices will drop? In this ritual question about real estate professionals meet today with a little yes. Certainly not a solid yes, frankly, but yes a little, and that is something. Even in the Ile-de-France and Paris, the traditional stronghold of the rise, things are changing. "In 2012, prices should fall by about 5 to 10% in the Ile-de-France," say solicitors. "We expect a relatively sharp decline in activity this year, about 20%, but a decline of more than 5% of prices in France," ahead of his side Pallincourt Rene, President of Fnaim, who is about to give up his siège.Au beyond the delicate exercise of global forecasting, rather symbolic as the evolution of prices can vary depending on the asset markets, all professionals describe the same picture, that of a market slows down, where transactions are less easily. But none ventured to compare the situation to that of 2008. "At that point, everything had stopped, said Sebastien de Lafond, President Meilleursagents.com. This is not the case today, the market remains fluid, even if transaction times are getting longer low fee payday advance. "What has changed in six months? Much and little at a time. Laurent Vimont, president of Century 21, says "a sharp contraction in sales, including in Paris." The slowdown is real: last year, with about 850,000 sales in the former, was a record. This year, professionals expect between 700,000 and 740,000 sales only. "We lost buyers since last July. The apartments and houses that have a default and are too expensive are the same most visited, "said Sebastien de Lafond. "What is new is that Paris is affected by volume, whereas it was the last market to be in 2008," said Mr. Bazaille, president of the Institute for Notarial real estate. The sluggish housing market is not good news for local authorities and public finances. And the change in taxation of capital gains might not make the tax revenue espérées.Finies, flights, quarter after quarter.

"More than at any price"

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A few weeks before the start of the tourist season in Greece, industry professionals are concerned about given the country's image abroad. The clashes that broke out between police and demonstrators, repeated strikes in public transport and the crisis affecting the economy, trade and health, greatly tarnish the reputation of "Mediterranean paradise" Greece had so far.

For Francoise Deschamps, Director of Travel Agency Profile in Athens, it is a bad trial because the country. "Violence is not the nature of the Hellenes. There are fewer demonstrations and strikes if they only last a few hours when it comes to archaeological sites. The Acropolis is always accessible to all, "protested she.  

Lower prices

While acknowledging that bookings were down this summer, Francoise Deschamps makes a point of honor to overcome stereotypes, "apart from the American Express (which is rarely accepted because traders are unwilling to pay 7% commission) you can pay everywhere with a credit card or a Visa. No need to bring cash into oneself. Distributors are always stocked, "she says.

The large luxury resort with beach, private pool and gourmet restaurant at the guesthouse, hoteliers were for the most part, forced to lower room rates and offer additional services to each reservation. "Our prices have dropped by at least 20%," says Adrian Vassilikos, director of Airotel, owns six hotels in the country. If the crisis is especially hoteliers, because of increased taxes and reduced bookings, Adrien Vassilikos remains confident: "Tourists know that Athens, like the rest of the country, is one of the most safest in the world. No risk of terrorism or crime. The crisis has not increased the number of pickpockets. To this we must add that in case of accident or illness, we have very capable hospitals, providing care free and urgency, "he said quick cash.

Of solidarity

Tourism is the second largest economic sector in the country, representing 17% of GDP, after shipping. In 2011, Greece has benefited more or less the effect of revolutions and Arab tourism, compared to the previous year, increased by 10%. This year, some professionals rely on the solidarity towards Greece, shot by the crisis. This movement is gaining ground worldwide and in all sectors. Twenty major Greek groups, as the airline Aegean or Coca-Cola Hellenic, even financed full-page newspaper ads French, German, Dutch, Belgian and British. Under the slogan "give a chance to Greece", these advertisers show a country in flux, despite its economic vicissitudes.

A bank of tourism in the study

To improve the competitiveness of the tourism sector, the Greek government uses the aid of the "task force". This working group of the European Commission, whose representatives are installed in the Greek capital, shook the tourism industry. "Being competitive yes, but then to build infrastructure for mass tourism, there is a margin," worries Francoise Deschamps, Director of Travel Agency Profile. "Greece is a country that fits the needs of every tourist. You can still find himself alone on a beach, eating in a tavern or family homestay accommodation is unique and should not destroy it for the sake of competitiveness, "she adds. Several projects are in preparation at the Ministry of Finance including the creation of a bank or tourist development projects of ancient sites, remote islands from Piraeus or agricultural areas.

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2011 a year full of contrasts in terms of employment. After a positive first half, payroll employment has declined significantly over the second half of the year. In the fourth quarter of 2011, the French economy has destroyed 22,600 jobs in the principally market sectors (-0.1% over the previous quarter), according to revised figures released Thursday by INSEE.

This is slightly less than the third quarter, when for the first time in two years, the statistician public records a decline in employment of 31,500 jobs (-0.2%). Gave its provisional figures until the third quarter slightly creates jobs. With a dynamic first half, 67,300 jobs have been created, however, over one year is a positive trend of 0.4%.  

The ACOSS, which accounts for job creation on a slightly different scope, in turn finds a changing "stable in the last quarter as in the previous quarter, after five consecutive quarters of increases," with 9,300 jobs created.

Temporary employment down

Over 90% of job losses announced by INSEE result of the decline in temporary employment. The trend is accelerating in the fourth quarter, with 21,100 destroyed in acting positions, against 12,900 the previous quarter. A first after nine quarters of the rise, INSEE said. This leading indicator of labor market, more sensitive to cyclical fluctuations, does not bode well from the beginning of 2012.

In detail on this last quarter, the industry, which had suffered severely from the crisis of 2008-2009 before stabilizing its workforce in mid 2011, again losing 1700 jobs, slightly less than the third quarter (5100) . Over one year, the sector recorded a negative trend of 0.1%, or 2,100 jobs destroyed. This is less than the construction, which lost 0.8% of its workforce over one year (11,900 jobs) and 0.3% in the fourth quarter (4600 positions). After a decline in service employment excluding temporary in the third quarter, the fourth, however, found a small increase (4,900 jobs).

The government of Naoto Kan had indeed lost control of the situation in Fukushima, in full crisis following the tsunami of March 11, 2011. According to the independent commission of inquiry Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation (RJIF), a copy of a 400-page report was leaked to the press on Tuesday in a few days before its publication, Japanese authorities have considered a time a "worst case scenario "that would have led to an outright removal of Tokyo. Or 35 million people including the town, which lies 220 kilometers southwest of the damaged power plant. This report is based mainly on the testimony of Yukio Edano, spokesman for the government of the day, who says he worked on the assumption of a "chain reaction diabolical" if the nuclear reactor site would have exploded one after the other. "If this had happened, it was quite logical to conclude that we also lost Tokyo," he told investigators, according to The New York Times.

In lack of information on the extent of the disaster Fukushime, but anxious to avoid a general panic, the government has attempted to distill reassuring messages to the population. "We really just brushed against the worst case scenario, but the public did not know at this point," says Yoichi Funabashi, former editor of Asahi Shimbun and founder of the inquiry. This secret project evacuation of the Japanese capital, which Reuters obtained a copy, was presented to Prime Minister Naoto Kan – who resigned last August – by Shunsuke Kondo, Chairman of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission, two weeks after the tsunami. He did not finally been unsheathed. "It was a crucial time during which I was not even sure that Japan could still function as a state," Naoto Kan admitted in an interview with the Japanese agency Kyodo News, last September.

Tepco wants to "abandon the central"

Far from overwhelming the only Japanese government, the pin also RJIF Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the operator of the plant in Fukushima, whose lack of transparency during the crisis has already been highlighted in numerous reports. Its leaders have also refused to cooperate with investigators RJIF. According to their study, TEPCO sought, the worst of the crisis, to evacuate the atomic site where employees were trying to control the disaster. This is Naoto Kan himself that would have forced the utility to continue its work maintaining on-site employees. For experts, without the insistence of Prime Minister, the accident would still Fukushima degenerate, causing even more catastrophic consequences. Thus concludes Yoichi Funabashi, "Naoto Kan has had its flaws and moments of absence, but his decision to go into force at Tepco and insist that the company does not abandon the plant has saved Japan." .. ……

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