Alcoa profit in Q4 due to economies of coûts

For the last three months of 2012, the global aluminum has announced a net profit of $ 242 million, 23 cents per share, against a net loss of 191 million, 18 cents per share, a year earlier.

Excluding items, earnings per share were $ 0.06 on revenue of 5.9 billion dollars, down 1.5% .

The consensus Thomson Reuters I / B / E / S anticipated EPS of $ 0.06 and a turnover of 5.6 milliards.

The Pittsburgh-based group has forecast a 7% increase in global aluminum demand after an increase of 6% in 2012. He continues to anticipate a doubling of demand over the decade 2020.

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during his title clinching 1.2% in transactions électroniques.

Alcoa is sometimes presented as a barometer of the health of the industry, aluminum is used in several segments of the automotive appliance aerospace through .

In a statement accompanying its quarterly, the group also said it expected growth in the aerospace, automotive and construction.

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Wall Street rose with good results Alcoa

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street recorded its first increase in the week on Wednesday, the sales better than expected Alcoa announced Tuesday that made investors less pessimistic about the earnings season, traditionally opened by the aluminum giant .

The Dow Jones industrials gained 30 0.46% or 61.66 points to 13,390.51. S

Marriage for All: MPs heat up in commission

L'UMP sharpens his arguments against the bill during its consideration by the Committee Lois.

C'est the influx of big days. In the Assembly, the Lamartine Room, began on Tuesday when examining the text of the opening of marriage to same-sex couples by the Committee on Laws, was packed. Some protests right: "All our members are not sitting! Some do not have microphones. " No policy of the empty chair, so, unlike the Social Affairs Committee where on Monday the UMP led by Henri Guaino had slammed the door. There, the opposition MPs are present and does not let go. Pen in hand, shelf nearby, package of amendments to the desktop. Ready to fight, pumped by the success of the event antimariage Sunday dernier.

En all, 570 amendments were tabled, 200 bundles have been printed, which corresponds to 320 000 pages. The first article is subject to 13 amendments deletion and will give rise to seven hours of discussion. Nothing less. The Attorney Christiane Taubira this with the Minister of Family Dominique Bertinotti until one in the morning, admits: "It is the test of truth. It is said here that the essential. "Then:" This is what we do, we open marriage with everything he is homosexual couples! We do not plan two! "

Face the UMP in order of battle, members of the majority hold on. And it takes some patience to scroll through the various amendments and varied, some on the bottom, others to the game, as evidenced at 0:40, ten minutes of deliberations on whether a "still" (without importance) may - or may not - be removed in a paragraph ... intervention after intervention, the right strategy emerges. Which will undoubtedly be one of the debate in the Chamber, from 29 janvier.

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UK: An adaptation of "Ghosts" of Canal préparation

Du November 26 to December 17, Canal shined every Monday night with his new original creation, "Ghosts". The eight episodes of the first season attracted an average 1.4 million viewers, or 23.3% of subscribers to the encrypted string. A score that makes the series created by Fabrice Gobert original creation of the most watched channel. Success that interests chains étrangères.

Selon TBIVision, FremantleMedia Enterprises is currently working on an adaptation of "Ghosts" for British television. The English version will be co-produced by AbbottVision the company of Paul Abbott, creator of "Shameless". Fremantle has already announced its intention to distribute the series internationally. "Ghosts has all the qualities to become a successful series in the world: a very convincing concept, which has already proven the most talented producers and producer hired" welcomed the President of FremantleMedia Enterprises.

Néanmoins, British television is not only to focus on "Ghosts". Overseas, ABC Studios has launched an adaptation of a novel by Jason Mott, "The Returned". If the pitch has many similarities with that of the series carried by Céline Sallette, Anne Consigny, Pierre Perrier and Frédéric Pierrot, Haut et Court, producer of "Ghosts", ensures that the project "has nothing to do" with the Canal series. Find this item on PuremediasAudiences Radio: RTL leader records for RMC and France Bleu, Virgin basLaurent Baffie fired at the Laughter

Quentin Tarantino Django Unchained team presented the film at the Grand Rex

Lundi evening in Paris, Quentin Tarantino and his team came to present a preview Django Unchained, western explosive director of Pulp Fiction. Personalities like Melanie Laurent and Caterina Murino had also made the trip.

The film starts year with a bang with the release of January 16 Django Unchained,the western long-awaited Quentin Tarantino. The team ensures the film is currently promoting the film worldwide and was this weekend in Paris. Monday, the Grand Rex rolled out the red carpet for the big premiere and the atmosphere wasthe image of the film: explosive.Quentin Tarantino was pretty well surrounded with Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington, the only woman in this world of men. Leonardo DiCaprio, the villain of Django Unchained, was not the journey, but the large audience present near the cinema boulevards do is not even noticed. I must say that all the small band played the game autographs and amateur photographers, taking the time to raise the barriers to long to pose and sign all the photos and all the notebooks that were strung. Special mention Quentin Tarantino visibly pleased with this bath foule.Le director was undoubtedly the star of the evening, evidenced by the applause that greeted a room in the Grand Rex which was projected Django Unchained. Personalities had made the trip to attend the event, including her Mélanie Laurent, who played in the previous Tarantino film Inglorious Basterds, Caterina Murino, Gaspard Ulliel, Claude Lelouch, Kev Adams, Mc Solaar ...Find this item on

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NBA: third win in a row for the Bulls, the Knicks chutent

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Chicago Bulls have signed Monday night a third straight win in NBA Cleveland Cavaliers largely dominant 118-92.

After a slow start, which saw the Cavaliers take off from the start (7-0) and turn the head to the end of the first quarter (30-22), the Bulls, led by Carlos Boozer with success (24 points, 11 rebounds) were straightened tir.

Joakim Noah scored eleven points and eleven taken rebonds.

The Bulls, who had surprised the Miami Heat Friday, champion (96-89), sign their 19th win of the season for 13 défaites.

In the other matches of the evening, the New York Knicks dropped their room at Madison Square Garden against the Boston Celtics (102-96) .

The San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, author of 16 points, bowed to them on the floor of the New Orleans Hornets (95-88) .

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Carole Rousseau: Carrots are cuites

Ça stinks to Carole Rousseau as Shine, the production company, TF1 and working on a new formula of MasterChef, it could lose its position as a facilitator. Considered too cold, it would be replaced by a warm host.

Could this be the end of the beans to Carole Rousseau MasterChef? The future of cooking show host in TF1 would in any case increasingly uncertain. After taking a slap in losing an average of 400,000 viewers between 2011 and 2012, the program was not even sure to come back on the air for a fourth season. Finally, Shine and TF1 decided to treat their injured thoroughbred, hoping to hold out against a Top Chef ever more powerful.

 

As part of this redesign, a lot of things should change, mainly in the casting. "Not enough identifiable or endearing" candidates season 3 have not won, and casteurs must be much more careful about their choices crucial to the survival of the program. Carole Rousseau criticized since the beginning of MasterChef for its "ice" would be on the left. "At the moment, TF1 and Shine seem unsure with it and resign rather consider a change facilitator," saysTV Loisirs.fr. Indeed, it seems rather burnt for it.  Find this item on voici.frVIDEO Masterchef: how much weight the jury took during filming? Carole Rousseau and Bernard Montiel, this is war! Masterchef: Carole Rousseau Will it be nicer?

Ed Sheeran, worst dressed artist of 2012

Il is ranked in the top 10 best-selling albums in the UK for the second year in a row with the same album, his first album "" but Ed Sheeran is also starting 2013 with a first place in a ranking less envious ...A priori, Chris Brown and Ed Sheeran have absolutely nothing in common. But Ed Sheeran starts 2013 as Chris Brown had done a year earlier: the head of the classification established by the British magazine GQ and finger tip ... artists worst dressed! The songwriter and performer English, whose first album "" is listed among the 10 biggest hits of the year in Britain for the second consecutive year, has indeed been punished by the magazine for her fashion choices somewhat doubtful.To justify its decision, in case it is not obvious to its readers, the magazine emphasizes in particular - among other examples - Ed Sheeran's decision to sing in the London Olympics wearing a hoodie. A look that the singer likes, with or without hood, as confirmed by the above photo taken on a red carpet. He anticipates including ranking politician Jon Cruddas, the reality TV star Alex Reid, Max George, The Wanted singer!Nevertheless, Ed Sheeran, whose second album is almost ready, took things lightly. On his official Twitter account, the young man, who turns 22 next month, has played the card of humor and dramatization. "I was named number one in the ranking of the worst dressed men in GQ! I'm glad they have noticed me! "He was well launched before specifying ... "But I still wore a suit Burberry once! ". Last year, the site was also ranked PopJustice Ed Sheeran atop a top not necessarily flattering. Alongside (...) Read more about purecharts.fr

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Marion Cotillard nominated for Bafta

Ce morning, the Academy of Bafta, English equivalent of Caesar, has unveiled the nominees of the vintage 2013. And crowing! Marion Cotillard ("From Rust and Bone") and Emmanuelle Riva ("Love") compete in the category of Best Actress, opposite Jessica Chastain ("Zero Dark Thirty"), Jennifer Lawrence ("Happiness Therapy") and Helen Mirren ("Hitchcock"). In addition, France can boast of three films in the category of best foreign feature film "Untouchables" by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano, "Love" and Michael Haneke's "From Rust and Bone" Jacques Audiard. They are opposed to "La Chasse" the Dane Thomas Vinterberg and "Headhunters" by Norwegian Morten Tyldum.Oublié James Bond?'s Favorite this year seems to be "Lincoln" by Steven Spielberg record ten nominations including best film, best actor (Daniel Day-Lewis), best male supporting cast (Tommy Lee Jones) and female (Sally Field). Then follow the musical with mixed reviews, "Les Miserables" and Tom Hooper's "The Odyssey of Pi" by Ang Lee with both nine nominations.

Surprise: if "Skyfall" has been selected with a nomination for Javier Bardem and Judi Dench (both supporting roles), Daniel Craig seems to have been forgotten ...

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Central Africa: the rebel coalition Séléka

Le Central is faced with rebellion Seleka coalition that took up arms on December 10 and now controls much of pays.

Le Seleka composed of dissident rebel factions, including demands respect peace agreements signed between 2007 and 2011 with pouvoir.

- December 2012--

-10: A rebel faction of the Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) stormed Ndélé (north) and two locations in Nord-Est.

Le September 15, two towns north of Bangui, Damara and Sibut, are under attack by a rebel faction of the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (PJCC) .

-18: A coalition of rebel factions, the Seleka ("alliance" in Sango, the national language), takes the mining town of Bria (center-east). The Seleka is formed by a dissident wing of the PJCC and Patriotic Convention for the salvation wa Kodro (CPSK) and the breakaway faction of the UFDR .

Des elements of the Chadian army "heavily armed aboard twenty vehicles," arrive at Kaga Bandoro (center), where they join the men of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) .

-23: Coalition seizes Bambari (south-central), one of the strongholds of the FACA. The day before she took the gold town of Ndassima (18 km from Bambari) and the neighboring Ippy (center) .

Le 25, it takes Kaga Bandoro.

-26: The coalition calls on the power "to lay down their arms," ​​saying that President François Bozizé "lost control of the country" .

Des demonstrators close to violent demonstrations outside the embassy of France in Bangui to denounce the passivity Paris.

-27: Paris says French military presence is not intended to "protect mode" but citizens français.

Bozizé called France and the United States to help stop rebelles.

-28: The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) announced that the government and the rebels agreed that negotiations will open soon and unconditionally Libreville.

-29: Rebels take Sibut, 160 km north of the capital, forcing government forces and their allies to fall back on Damara, 75 km from Bangui.

-30: Reinforcements are French in Bangui to 580 the number of soldiers français.

- JANUARY 2013--

-2: Bozizé takes his son to the army command .

-5: Rebels take Alindao and Kouango (center), near Bambari, and are, according to the Government, 12 km from Damara.

-6: A military source confirmed the arrival of at least 200 South African soldiers with "a mission to secure the capital." A total of 400 South African soldiers must be déployés.

-7: President Denis Sassou Nguesso receives François Bozizé to Brazzaville.

La Bozizé rebels accused of trying to "plunge the country into chaos before his imminent departure" .

-8: Delegations of power and the opposition meet in Libreville representatives of the rebellion for negotiations under the auspices of the African centrale.

Urinary incontinence: do not wait for consulter

L'émission involuntary urine touches the intimate. It is still seen as a taboo. "Consequently," says Dr. Emmanuel Chartier-Kastler, "patients do not seek help as quickly as you might think and most importantly, they should." Urologist at the University Hospital of Pitie-Salpetriere in Paris, Chartier-Kastler Pr regret all the more that there are solutions to this problem.

Avant the establishment of a treatment, it is important to clearly identify the mechanism that is causing the incontinence. Because there are three forms. Stress incontinence may be due to partial failure of the urinary sphincter. In these cases, leakage may occur with coughing, walking, or after a sneeze during a dance ... In fact any mechanical action suddenly increases pressure inside the abdomen, making the bed incontinence. "This form of incontinence is certainly annoying, but does not lead necessarily to consult. "No effort, no gene .... so no need for treatment" .

However

En incontinence resulting from a difficult birth should be supported without delay. So are offered to young mothers, rehabilitation sessions postnatal perineal supported by Medicare .

Enfin, the third form of incontinence is what specialists call or overactive bladder instability. This is manifested by frequent cravings, very urgent. Becomes urgent urination, and doctors call this phenomenon the "urge incontinence." This is a particularly debilitating incontinence because the patient has no means to prevent leakage urinaire.

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Alain Juppé could be a candidate for the presidential 2017

PARIS (Reuters) - Alain Juppe suggested Sunday that he could present to designate the primary candidate of the main right-wing party in the presidential election of 2017.

"I said that if I was a candidate for the presidency of the UMP, I would undertake not to be a candidate in the primaries," said the former Minister of Foreign Affairs UMP in the columns of Parisien.< / p>

"I am not a candidate for the presidency of the UMP, I am released from this commitment, he adds, indicating ready to" lend a hand ", but want to focus on his job as mayor Bordeaux until 2014.

Jean-Francois Cope François Fillon and concluded on December 17 an agreement ending a month of open war which saw the second challenge the victory of the first 18 November President of the formation.

In this agreement, the two rivals are committed to a new election to the presidency of the party on 15 September, and the establishment of a collective leadership composed of "copéistes" and "fillonistes" .< / p>

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Beyoncé Knowles: after the Super Bowl, BRIT Awards

Beyoncé Knowles will take the stage during the BRIT Awards ceremony on February 20 after The Sun. The singer begins to have a busy schedule!

2013, year of consecration for Beyoncé? While the young mother sing the American national anthem during the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21 and February 3 Super Bowl, the British tabloid The Sun reveals she should also make an appearance during the evening BRIT Awards February 20, prochain.

"Beyoncé on stage BRIT is a big blow for the organizers. It is one of the best singers on the planet," said a source in the British newspaper. Apparently, it should present new songs. Perhaps the title compound with Destiny's Child? The wife of Jay-Z recently announced that the famous band was reforming. The last part of the BRIT Awards Beyoncé back to nine years ago. She had interpreted Crazy In Love.

Les viewers can also enjoy performances of some of their countrymen as One Direction, Muse or Robbie Williams.

Les viewers are not at the end of their surprises. If other headliners remain secret on their way to the evening, the Rolling Stones have already announced they would like to make an appearance. The rock grandpas compete for the title of best live band. Keith Richards, guitarist for the group said: "This is the stage that is best said Keith. When I'm with Mick, Charlie and Ronnie, it moves, so thank you to the fans and the BRITs their nominees "

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Chavez's health worsens, Venezuela in incertitude

Le Venezuela Monday, December 31 became aware of the severity of the condition of President Hugo Chávez, who was hospitalized for three weeks in Havana and whose health has deteriorated over the weekend, plunging the country into uncertainty in ten days from the date of its delivery serment.

Le Science and Technology Minister Jorge Arreaza however said in a tweet on the night of Monday to Tuesday that the Venezuelan president had spent "a quiet day and stable" .

Le vice-president Nicolas Maduro had interrupted preparations for the Sunday New Year by announcing on television from Cuba Hugo Chavez, made on December 11 to treat his cancer, suffered from "further complications", the treatment was " not without risks ".

Nicolas Maduro, who also holds the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs and was designated as heir by the President before leaving for Havana, had indicated that he would "coming hours" alongside patient.

Etat health critique

"Venezuelans realized yesterday (Sunday) the seriousness of the situation of Chavez," said Mireya de la Fe, educator questioned Monday in the center of Caracas near a historic meeting of supporters of President .

"It is certain that the state of health of President Chavez is critical," said political analyst Luis Vicente Leon, institute Datanalisis.

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The App Store over 40 billion downloads, 20 billion in 2012

Une 2012 exceptionnelleEn announcing the end of 2011 have passed the 20 billion downloads from its App Store, Apple had already achieved a feat. A year later, this record pales, with over 40 billion downloads were recorded. This astronomical number has been reached with more than 500 million active accounts worldwide, and a choice of 775,000 applications, which grows to download. The famous Temple Run has been downloaded over 75 million times on Apple's platform in 2012 alone, surpassing the 100 million total since its launch. Knowing that Google Play, the application has been downloaded between 50 million and 100 million times according to data provided by the Google platform. Apple adds that DragonVale Clash of Clans and between them have generated more than $ 100 million through the App Store. And many applications such Uber, Airbnb or Flipboard has been downloaded by millions in 2012.Apple keeps an advantage GoogleLa apple company states that the total of 40 billion downloads does not updates or even applications downloaded multiple times by the same user. So here it is 40 billion unique downloads. Note that the end of September, Google Play accumulated over 25 billion downloads, displaying growth as impressive as that of Apple. Certainly, the two platforms will pass the 100 billion downloads by 2014 at the latest. Find this item on PCInpact.comGoogle Maps on Windows Phone blocked: another warning shot? CES 2013: LG to follow the conference directL'App Store over 40 billion downloads, 20 billion in A31 2012Thermaltake Chaser: a case with quick fasteners and USB 3.0

Cameron Diaz: Iridescent Eyeshadow for St Sylvestre

Ce Tonight is the big night! One where we said goodbye to 2012 to better accommodate 2013. And to make this transition a moment of pure happiness, we put all the chances on his side with a make-up glitter. Already dubbed by all the stars like Cameron Diaz, the light is at the party. A brief overview of cosmetics to adopt.

 

Difficult to dare to shine on the eyelids, and yet all brands have united around a single slogan: Eve is gold, copper, bronze or will not. Like Cameron Diaz, all smiles on the red carpet, we love this little extra that makes the difference, however. A make-up in shades of peach and copper, eyelid hems light. Pearly shades that we shoppe Lancôme shadows with Small Très'Or perfect for parties, and Dior 5 color eyeshadow Night Golds, Chanel Illusions d'Ombre in its creamy textures to the side of Giorgio Armani made for a delightful iridescent, or Bobbi Brown makeup metallic and irresistible. Estée Lauder serves us on a platter copper its new "tribride" for a theatrical look great thanks to Tom Pecheux. Sephora and revisits the boudoir chic with Prisma Chrome Outrageous.

 

 

 

Tonight, behind a black eyeliner - or not - the look is adorned with gold, copper, as molten metal.

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