DSK affair: The Mystery of the blonde woman cleared

SURVEY - This would, according to Le Figaro, a regular partner of the formerdirector of the IMF ...

Who is this blonde woman that Dominique Strauss-Kahn for the night before thealleged sexual assault with Nafissatou Diallo? Attorney Cyrus Vance andcounsel maid had unsuccessfully tried to contact her. According to Le Figaro, it would be a regular partner of the former director of the IMF.

The American, forty, speaks French very well after studying in Brussels."Elegant and cultured, (she) is a frequent relationship DominiqueStrauss-Kahn," said Michel Taubmann daily, his biographer controversial. It is "a close friend of DSK, a partner of debauchery, at a party in Washington, not a prostitute," says he.

Participation in the thin parts of Washington

His presence has indeed been suggested by some characters in the case ofCarlton in Lille. According to the Commissioner Jean-Christophe Lagarde, "it contributes to both parties together with the fine" Gang of Lille, "two call girlsand the owner of the IMF at (their) trip to the U.S. capital," says Le Figaro .David Roquet, head of a subsidiary of Eiffage, has also spoken.

The day before his alleged sexual assault on Nafissatou Diallo, DominiqueStrauss-Kahn had dined in New York with the blonde woman. They then went to the Sofitel, shortly before 2 am, but separately for "giving the impression of not being together," according to a lawyer for the maid. The accompanist DSK "is then seen leaving the hotel at 3:56 on a taxi," said Le Figaro. End of the chapter yet.

  Corentin Chauvel

Affaire DSK: Le mystère de la femme blonde s'éclaircit

ENQUÊTE - Il s'agirait, selon Le Figaro, d'une partenaire régulière de l'ex-directeur du FMI...

Qui est cette femme blonde que Dominique Strauss-Kahn a vue la nuit précédant son agression sexuelle présumée avec Nafissatou Diallo? Le procureur Cyrus Vance ainsi que les avocats de la femme de chambre avaient en vain tenté de la contacter. Selon Le Figaro, il s’agirait d’une partenaire régulière de l’ex-directeur du FMI.

Cette Américaine, la quarantaine, parle très bien français après des études à Bruxelles. «Elégante et cultivée, (elle) serait une relation fréquente de Dominique Strauss-Kahn», a indiqué au quotidien Michel Taubmann, son biographe controversé. C’est «une amie proche de DSK, partenaire de libertinage, lors de soirées à Washington, et non d'une prostituée», précise-t-il.

Participation aux parties fines de Washington

Sa présence a en effet été évoquée par certains personnages de l’affaire du Carlton de Lille. D’après le commissaire Jean-Christophe Lagarde, «elle participe aux deux parties fines ayant réuni la "bande des Lillois", deux call-girls et le patron du FMI lors de (leur) escapade dans la capitale américaine», indique Le Figaro. David Roquet, responsable d’une filiale du groupe Eiffage, en a également parlé.

La veille de son agression sexuelle présumée sur Nafissatou Diallo, Dominique Strauss-Kahn avait dîné à New York avec cette femme blonde. Ils se sont ensuite rendus au Sofitel, peu avant 2h du matin, mais séparément pour «donner l’impression de ne pas être ensemble», selon l’un des avocats de la femme de chambre. L’accompagnatrice de DSK «est ensuite vue quittant l'hôtel à 3h56 à bord d'un taxi», indique Le Figaro. Fin du chapitre, pour le moment.

 Corentin Chauvel

Dramatization. As if not the eurozone as a whole already threatened by the rating agencies. As if the markets do not turn away from countries previously considered safe, such as Italy. As if the euro area was not on the brink.
Yet the dramatic dominating discussions at the EU summit a few hours that we dare not call "last chance". Although most of Europe is in deepening crisis, the harder it is to get out.
Angela Merkel alternating hot and cold. Yesterday his entourage distilled a message "pessimistic" about the chances of an agreement. But the European People's Party congress in Marseille, the Chancellor said it was "convinced that we will find solutions to all our questions ... Provided that the countries are showing understanding. "Still not measured, Nicolas Sarkozy has sounded the alarm:" Europe has never been greater, it has never been in danger, not the risk of explosion of Europe has been so great. "
"Our plan or chaos"
By raising the stakes, Paris and Berlin put pressure on their partners. The message is implicit but clear: "It is our plan or chaos." A plan to rebuild the European treaties to record in stone fiscal discipline of iron. Nicolas Sarkozy awaits the return of the ECB support to countries in difficulty.
When? Not today anyway. Its tower overlooking Frankfurt, Mario Draghi has dampened hopes for a massive intervention fast. "The ultimate responsibility to stem the crisis up to the politicians," he said. "The treaties prohibit monetary financing of the States."
Sleight of hand
But there is a second stone in the garden of Nicolas Sarkozy. This is the alternative plan of Presidents of the European institutions, Herman Van Rompuy and José Manuel Barroso. This nine-page document, which will also dinner menu of twenty-seven heads of state and government on Thursday night, offers a two-step approach: treaty reform is possible, but must first deal with the mosta hurry. Herman Van Rompuy proposes to tighten immediately budgetary discipline without changing the treaties. Several countries are on the same line.It's faster, almost as safe and effective referendum. But this approach is described by Berlin of "small-time trade-off." "We will not accept hocus-pocus typical Brussels" is said in the entourage of the Chancellor.
The UK does not say no to the treaty reform. But in exchange, Prime Minister David Cameron wants to repatriate powers to London's financial, to protect the interests of the City, and social, because Europe is seen as too protective in London. "I will fight like a bulldog," promises David Cameron.
Europes
Diplomats expect the feeding frenzy will last all night from Thursday to Friday.In case of failure to twenty-seven, Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel, supported by the Dean of the Council and convinced Europhile Jean-Claude Juncker, want to continue to seventeen, with members of the euro area, and possibly the future members of the single currency. Another peak in reduced number could even be called this weekend. It would kick off a two-speed Europe.

Salaries in SMEs: the 20 highest-paid functions in 2012

The criteria for the surveyAverage annual salary: gross salary from April 2010 to May 2011 in firms with less than 50 million euros in turnover. Included are fixed, variable and any thirteenth and fourteenth months.
Variable: target premiums and bonuses, excluding profit-sharing.

Medium Business: Difference between the average salary of SMEs (less than 50 million euros of turnover) and medium-sized companies (50 to 250 million euros of turnover).

Large company: Difference between the average salary of SMEs (less than 50 million in sales) and large enterprises (over 250 million euros of turnover).

Seniority: Deviation from the average annual salary, depending on seniority in the job.
Our annual survey recorded a slight decline in 2011, every capacity.
Functions (H / F) Average Annual Salary (May 2011) Variable Medium Business Seniority position <2 years job tenure> 5 years1. CEO 89,800 euros 43.10% 20.40% 72.40% -2.80% 1.90%2. Chief Financial Officer 77 690 euro 16.00% 27.10% 52.00% -3.30% 1.40%3. Director of Research and Development 77 228 euro 14.50% 23.90% 67.50% -2.70% 2.10%4. Purchasing Director 73 290 euro 17.30% 12.40% 44.20% -2.80% 1.90%5. Director of Human Resources 72 606 euro 12.40% 14.70% -4.20% 7.80% 0.50%6. Director commercialle 62 714 euro 17.70% 4.20% 6.60% -5.60% 6.90%7. Marketing Director 62 354 euro 15.50% 7.90% 6.60% -5.00% 8.40%8. CIO 59 444 euro 12.80% 4.20% 6.60% -5.90% 6.50%9. Production Manager 56,959 euros 10.50% 6.80% 10.80% -5.30% 6.50%10. Logistics Manager 52,203 euros 11.70% 6.80% 10.80% -4.60% 7.30%11. Head of Sales 47,932 euros 17.10% 14.00% -5.20% 7.90% 8.20%12. Factory Manager (s) 46,114 euros 7.70% 6.80% 10.80% -5.40% 6.30%13. Administration and Finance 44 738 euros 9.20% 8.50% 14.20% -6.50% 4.20%14. Product Innovation Manager. EUR 43 713 11.30% 11.20% 17.80% -4.90% 9.50%15. Marketing 42 766 euro 11.40% 7.90% 14.00% -3.90% 9.70%16. Head of Management Control 41 140 euros 8.40% 8.50% 14.20% -4.50% 6.50%17. Maintenance manager 39 258 euros 9.10% 6.80% 10.80% -4.90% 6.90%18. Service Manager 38,629 euros 10.70% 7.90% 14.00% -5.50% 7.80%19. Manager Technical Assistance 37,860 euros 10.70% 7.90% 14.00% -4.80% 8.60%20. Methods and Planning Manager 37,528 euros 10.10% 11.20% 17.90% -3.90% 10.70%Result: in 2011, a company making less than 50 million euros in turnover, the average salary of a frame is displayed on 40,876 euros a year, a decrease of 0.7% over its level of 2010.illustration: Clementine rocolleThe 10 features the lowest paidWebmaster: 25,617 eurosProgrammer to website: 25 360 eurosTechnician designer: 25,342 eurosProgrammer Analyst: 24 977 eurosAssistant Product Manager: 24 696 eurosTechnician methods: 24 717 eurosLab Technician: 24 570 eurosNetwork facilitator of sale: 24 554 eurosProduction Technician: 23 980 eurosAssistant Inventory Management: 23 648 euros
Our partner, the Observatory of wages, compensation analysis firm, working from information provided on the site Suisjebienpayé.fr by employees themselves (from 550 to 700 reports per month). Since its inception in 2005, she has studied 3 million data, which allowed him to develop statistical filters more purposes to check the veracity of statements.The data collected are processed twice yearly in June and December, on a twelve month rolling basis, which enables the Observatory of wages to update its database every six months and studies Compensation for sharp businesses. It is also the only analysis tool that provides remuneration accurate information on the participation and sharing.www.observatoiredessalaires.com
What is their mission?General Manager H / F: You direct operations in the short and medium term the company as part of the strategy defined by the entrepreneur or the board of directors. Your responsablility cover either all or part of the business functions. You have a specific delegation of authority.
Chief Financial Officer M / F: You supervise major functions: finance, accounting and legal.In listed companies, you are in charge of legal publications and communication with banks
Director of Research and Development H / F: You manage a team and are responsible for studies and product development from the scientific or technical nature. You design research programs and plan the necessary investment.
Purchasing Manager H / F: In charge of the purchasing policy, you propose to senior management a comprehensive procurement strategy for the company. You are responsible for the selection of raw material suppliers and all purchases of the company or group. You are in close contact with other services of the company with whom you have a customer-supplier relationships.
Human Resources Manager H / F: You set the company's social policy and supervise its implementation. You organize the training plan, promotion, reclassification, mobility and recrutement.Vous are the guarantor of maintaining a good social climate in conjunction with management. You represent the company with representative bodies.
Commercial Manager M / F: You define the business strategy that you propose to senior management. Depending on the size of the company, you may be responsible for all sales activities, marketing and advertising. You supervise the sales teams. You are part of the steering committee.

Top Statements: D. Cisse meets the foolish, Pele has to take pills, Coupet Pastore shot ...

On the menu this week's Top Statements, D. Cisse responds to his critics, lighterMaradona Pele, Pastore below ground, Deschamps and power players, is the Paris tellscurve is not Nostradamus, Antonetti apologizes ... Discover the sentences shock of the week.


D. Cisse does not appreciate the criticism against him
Every Saturday Maxifoot you to shop around for ten weeks of the statements should not bemissed. Of serious and less serious about the best bites of football players. Discover the rating of all statements that have the field day the press this week.

1. D. Cisse - "To all the idiots, you will regret your words very quickly. You will see who I really am and you will regret it. I thank my true fans for their support. And please, stopcalling me the Black Lion, Djib is better. For true fans, I promise that I will make very soon."(Twitter, 02/12/2011)

The Lazio striker, Djibril Cisse has not found the net since September 15. Not immune tocriticism, the French international does not mince words. Not sure if it improves its ratingwith the fans ...

2. D. Maradona - "Neymar better than Messi? Pele had the wrong pill! Before going to bed, he took one day instead of taking one of the night to calm down. That's why he saysstupid things. Next time, I advise him to take the right medication before speaking. Andchange doctors. "

Pele and Diego Maradona never miss an opportunity to throw a few spears through the media. While the former Brazil international said Thursday that the striker Santos, Neymar was better than Lionel Messi Barcelona, ​​El Pibe de Oro did not take long to steal the feathers. And between Pele and Maradona, who was the best?
3. G. Coupet - "If the OM does not excite Pastore, there is cause to worry. If fatigue goes above determination, it becomes serious. I do not mind at one point he is tired but normally, pride and adrenaline talking. Involvement in, we did not see concerned, we have seen incredible techniques to make mistakes as a back pass from 30 yards! It's so big ... "(10 Sport, 29/11/2011)
Catastrophic against Marseille on Sunday (3-0), the PSG playmaker Javier Pastore has disappointed. The former goalkeeper Gregory Coupet Paris casts a very dark on the Argentine.
4. D. Deschamps - "I've seen players (Juve) which, at the slightest indiscretion, took half of their salary on the head and had to apologize to the group. In France, it is more complicated for coaches. We can not do what you want. We see what happens with the PSG Luyindula. The charter of professional football is very well done for the players and gives them a power that is very important. "(RTL, 29.11.2011)
After his quarrel with Andre-Pierre Gignac, coach Didier Deschamps OM regretted that the players playing in France are too protected. Compared to what he has seen abroad, the coach of OM says it is less easy to lead a team of Ligue 1.
5. G. Jourdren - "Marseille impressed me. If they had produced the quality of play against us, it would not at all been the same game. In contrast, Paris, as usual, began to fall by up without known reason. They tell it a little. "(Reuters, 28/11/2011)
Montpellier goalkeeper Geoffrey Jourdren attended with pleasure at the defeat of the Paris Saint-Germain on the lawn of the Olympique de Marseille (3-0) on Sunday, allowing the club Hérault to be alone at the top of the Ligue 1 . The Montpellier is not kind to the Parisians.
6 R. Courbis - "The Marseille team is not progressing, it regresses. We are at the end of November and OM declines. Since the beginning of the season, the results of the PSG on the outside is itself quite exceptional. "(RMC, 11/27/2011)
The truth of one day is not always the next day. Rolland Courbis has learned the hard way.A few hours of the shock win (3-0) by OM against PSG last Sunday, the former Marseille coach was not very inspired ... Since then, Marseille Paris is a hit while drifting.
7. F. Antonetti - "I want to apologize. In a post-match interview some hot, my words have passed my mind. I did not hurt or offend people working in the club Evian-Thonon-Gaillard and his supporters. I have great respect for this club. "(Reuters, 28/11/2011)
A fault confessed is half forgiven. When he was clash Evian-Thonon-Gaillard on Saturday, saying he "did not understand this club," Frederic Antonetti changed his mind the next day.Rennes coach was particularly criticized the attitude too defensive to taste Savoyard Club had still managed to score two goals in the field of the Britons, before losing 3 goals to 2.
8. Mr. Gonalons - "We always talk about him, he was wounded on the ground or replacement. We wanted to make a star and it's unfortunate for him because I think he did not want that. He is reserved, shy but we try to put the most comfortable possible. For him now to do the job. "(France Football, 02/12/2011)
Criticized from all sides for two years for his disappointing performance, Yoann Gourcuff can still count on the support of his coach and teammates. But the former Bordeaux succeed he one day find its level in 2008-2009 and insight that made him a star?
9. P. Bruel - "We were first, we played great ... How can we make such a mistake to destabilize a team? This error has been to Bordeaux. When it was announced that a coach leaves the team down. (...) Is a guy Kombouaré great, great coach, I see no reason why he suffered all that today. "(RMC, 01/12/2011)
While her situation is more precarious, the PSG coach Antoine Kombouare has received support from Patrick Bruel denouncing the attitude of the leaders in Paris, he said officials of the club's dire straits. First supported by a majority of supporters, AK is now increasingly criticized and held responsible for the negative current series ...
10. D. Deschamps - "I have no relations with Anigo. I will not hide the truth, there was the episode that everyone knows, I was very strong and I will never forget. "(RTL, 29.11.2011)
If the incident which opposed last week in the Andre-Pierre Gignac scored, Didier Deschamps is not likely to forget either the clash with Jose Anigo occurred a few weeks ago. So much so that the coach and sporting director Om absolutely do not talk anymore. If the sporting situation recovers, the behind the scenes does not seem to work out almost ...
On this statement of Deschamps that ends on Top of the Week Returns. See you this Saturday for a new number!

Kinshasa is expecting a bloodbath

The tension is at its peak just before the announcement of the presidential election.
It is one of those boys whose arms, huge, speak for them. That her mother called Mushi Ndibi, but not everyone is called more than "Heat" is one of them. Around him are streaming eyes, fearful. "I earned this nickname in judo I was so hot," he said, declining with evident pleasure his titles: "10 times champion of the Congo, African champion ...."But today, at age 26, heat is best known for being the master of the "sport" of young men who sweat in Kinshasa the countless sports clubs fighting slums of the city. In the capital, the evocation of heat sufficient to bring forth a torrent of rumors different, but always violent.A black legend that sweeps out of hand: "These are stories. I'm nice. "
"The kings of the rogue"Heat gently denies having followed the voice of these classmates. Helping poverty, most of these kids have gradually muscled praised their expertise as a member of security service who wants to slip a few dollars: businessmen, singers and politicians. "They are the kings of thugs," says a police officer in Kinshasa. At a time when Kinshasa off pending the outcome of the presidential election Monday, which should separate the incumbent president, Joseph Kabila, his rival Etienne Tshisekedi, the "sports" appear in the city. The opposition accuses "relatives" of Kabila to have committed these "activists" to intimidate potential upset in the heart of the slums, where neither the riot police, nor the Republican Guard never make it. Without naming him, think of all Heat, respected teacher and more recently head of the youth league sports vigilant and unemployed, a group directly linked to the party of Joseph Kabila. "It's not about gangsters. We federate the young athletes but also "shégués" street children, to prevent them from doing stupid things and be helpful in securing the electoral process and avoid overflows. We do not make provocations, "he recites. He said 5000 would be young and at his command, "all unarmed." Adolescents spend three ragged trailing behind them machetes do not disconcerts. "They mow the lawns."
"It is clear that the ruling party in recent months many recruited from the ranks of the poor to overcome their lack of militants in Kinshasa. This is a dangerous policy, the "OTIE Tutie" in Lingala which means "if you put, I put", "a security expert analysis Congo. For the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), Etienne Tshisekedi of the movement can count, meanwhile, over thousands of fans, the "combatants" as the old leader likes to call them.
The rich goIn front of the dilapidated house that serves as a member of the party, they are always hundreds more excited every day to filter the entries, build dams, shouting in advance their refusal to any results that Tshisekedi would not lead to victory. Jaurès, a young psychologist at the physical model which is considered one of the youth leaders of the UDPS said he understood his troops. "They know we won and that the authority wants to cheat. They are determined to do everything to save democracy and to demonstrate if necessary and not the police, army or majority groups that stop us. "
This logic of escalation irritates even a city whose streets are empty at the approach of the results should be published officially tomorrow. At the Beach, the large pier from which the shuttle Brazzaville, the twin city of Kinsasha just on the other side of the river, the rich families crowd. "We do not know how it all will end then will put out a little better," said one businessman who prudently prefers to conceal his name.
Yesterday, the Catholic Church, one of the few respected institutions in the country has openly expressed its concern. "We are in a train coming down against a wall and nobody wants to slow down," insisted Djomo Bishop, the Bishop of Kinshasa. His message does not appear to have the desired effect. Yesterday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) has published a new set of interim results. These figures are unclear and incomplete, were immediately rejected by Etienne Tshisekedi. The denier had strongly warned the outgoing president and Daniel Ngoy Mulunda, the head of the Ceni."They respect the will of the people. Otherwise, they will commit suicidal acts. "

Inspection of "Minny," a gold mine

MONTREAL - Quebec may give a strong boost to the auto industry in the coming years: the government will force motorists to inspect their vehicles eight years and for compliance with environmental standards.
The environment minister, Pierre Arcand, filed his bill amending the Law on Environmental Quality on Wednesday in the National Assembly and it is expected that the measure be lucrative for garages and vendors of parts.
Is that the aging fleet of Quebec.
The Association of Automotive Industries estimated that 2.2 million vehicles over eight years in the province. This is 54% of cars on the road.
Data from the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) suggest rather than 1.7 million cars over eight years in Quebec. That is to say 37% of total vehicles in Quebec.
Minister Arcand wants to give the SAAQ the power to refuse to register a vehicle does not comply. Québec provides that 454,000 cars will be inspected annually in the first phase of the project. At the end of the initiative, a mechanical inspection will be added to the environmental assessment.
LKQ Pintendre Autos, a firm of the Quebec City area specializing in recycling cars, expects positive impact. "The owners of cars to be repaired will turn to us because we sell the parts cheaper, used or reconditioned," says Pierre Brouard, sales manager of the company.
Those who prefer not to invest money in upgrading their vehicle may decide to sell it to recyclers. These components will sell good.
The Association of automotive recyclers in Quebec has registered lobbyists to make representations to the Government to encourage the filing of the bill.
Bill the government aims to introduce a mandatory inspection program for vehicles in order to reduce emissions of greenhouse gas emissions.
An initiative criticized by the Association for Automobile Protection (APA). "It's smoke and mirrors! British Columbia and Ontario have adopted similar programs in the 1990s and have failed all along the line, "said George Iny, president of the organization.
Supporting figures, Mr. Iny said that only 5% of vehicles inspected failed in the evaluation on Ontario soil. This means that inspectors mandated by the State must charge $ 100 to 100 motorists for a total of $ 10 000, five to trap offenders.
"We could fund environmental projects more effectively with such sums," said George Iny.
The Quebec Association of the fight against air pollution (AQLPA) program supports the Minister Arcand who wants to reduce emissions of greenhouse gas emissions 20% below 1990 levels by 2020.
The organization said on the sidelines of the announcement of the Ministry of the Environment that 25% of it last 600 vehicles inspected last year did not meet the minimum standards of operation of the emission control system.
Mandatory inspection: nearly half a million vehicles will have to go to the garageGenevieve Lajoie
QUEBEC - Grand prize for the garage: nearly half a million vehicles will be inspected annually in Quebec, probably from the end of 2013.
The Charest government gives a great blow to succeed in achieving its target of reducing emissions of greenhouse gas emissions and reduce air pollution.
Minister Pierre Arcand Wednesday filed a bill to require the owners of light vehicles and more than eight years to inspect their emission control system on resale.
It is estimated that 450 000 the number of audits each year, and only for the first phase of the program. The minister believes that the inspection should cost around $ 60.
Second stage
Subsequently, all the people who own a car, van or motorcycle eight years and older must pass the emissions test once a year.
Those who violate the standards can no longer drive on the roads as the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) refuse to register the vehicle.
Accreditation and abuse
The Ministry of Environment estimates that about 59,000 the number of owners who will have to repair their emission control system each year. Costs that can be relatively high, acknowledged Mr. Arcand, who, however, ensures that motorists will be winners in the end they will save fuel.
"People who have a well-maintained vehicle will initially save gasoline, will ultimately do a lot more savings," he said at a news conference where he was flanked including the President of the Quebec Association of fight against air pollution (AQLPA), André Bélisle.
To prevent abuse, the government wants to have some "control" over the costs will be charged to vehicle owners too pollutants. Moreover, the Department will accredit garages that can offer such services.