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Companies Continue To Recruit Employees Despite High Turnover

Kansas City, Kan. – As unemployment rates begin to level off and the economy begins to show signs of improvement, companies across the country are hopeful 2010 will be a better year. The newly released BenchmarkPro survey results show 91.1 percent of organizations are actively recruiting personnel. Although the total turnover rate across all industries was 16.3 percent in 2009, companies are still on the lookout for new talent.

The newly released results found turnover rates were lowest in the Midwest at 15.7 percent, which was followed by organizations in the Northeast at 15.8 percent. The South Central region had the highest turnover rates at 17.6 percent.

Turnover also varied by industry with the lowest rates reported in utilities, 7.1 percent. Respondents in banking and finance reported turnover rates at 18.6 percent. The highest turnover rates were reported within the hospitality industry, 31.1 percent.

“Even though unemployment rates are high, companies still struggle to find candidates who are qualified to fill open positions,” said Amy Kaminski, manager of marketing programs for Compdata Surveys, the nation’s leading compensation and benefits survey data provider. “Hiring an employee with the right skills will be paramount to a company’s success in the coming months, particularly as the economy begins to rebound.”

To fill these gaps, companies used a variety of recruitment methods to attract new employees. The 2009 BenchmarkPro results report the most widely used recruitment method was advertising on the internet, 77.1 percent. Newspaper advertising and employee referral programs were prevalent at 65.1 and 53.6 percent, respectively. Trade and professional association advertising was used by 33.9 percent of organizations, compared to sign-on bonuses at 31.8 percent.

About the Survey
BenchmarkPro contains data on over 250 benchmark titles. Data is collected annually from employers across the country. The results provide a comprehensive summary of pay data and pay practices with an effective date of March 1, 2009.

Compdata Surveys is the nation’s leading compensation and benefits survey data provider. Thousands of U.S. organizations provide data each year ensuring the reliability of our results. Compdata Surveys has been providing comprehensive data at affordable prices to organizations from coast to coast since 1988. For further information about the compensation and benefits surveys, contact Amy Kaminski at (800) 300-9570.

Elanus cæruleus  Élanion blanc  /  Black-shouldered Kite  

Common in scrublands, in fields and along the edges of highways, the Black-shouldered Kite has its territorial range in the South and along the West Coast of the United States. It feeds essentially on insects and rodents that it hunts by hovering in place. The length of the Black-shouldered Kite is 41 cm and its wingspan is 107 cm.

Commun dans les prairies broussailleuses, les champs et le long des autoroutes, l’élanion blanc a pour territoire le sud et la côte ouest des États-Unis. Il se nourrit essentiellement d’insectes et de rongeurs qu’il chasse en volant en « sur place ». L’élanion blanc a une longueur de 41 cm et une envergure de 107 cm.

The Bushtit, the Black-caped Chickadee and the Chestnut-backed Chickadee feed on various insects, spiders, seeds and small fruits. Nesting birds, they are found in the leafy and conifer forests, clear wooded areas and clearings of the American and Canadian West. Only the Black-capped Chickadee can be found in southern Québec and in the Maritimes. This latter bird is the aviary emblem of New Brunswick. The length of the Bushtit is 11 cm, the Black-capped Chickadee’s is 12 to 15 cm, and the Chestnut-backed Chickadee’s length is 12 cm.

La mésange buissonnière, la mésange à tête noire et la mésange à dos marron se nourrissent d’insectes variés, d’araignées, de graines et de petits fruits. Oiseaux nicheurs, on les retrouve dans les forêts de feuillus et de conifères, dans les bois clairs et les clairières de l’Ouest américain et canadien. Seule la mésange à tête noire peut être croisée dans le Québec méridional et dans les Maritimes. D’ailleurs, cette dernière est l’oiseau emblématique du Nouveau-Brunswick. La mésange buissonnière a une longueur de 11 cm, la mésange à tête noire a une longueur variant de 12 à 15 cm et la mésange à dos marron a une longueur de 12 cm.

Though the first bird is timid and the second one discreet, the Scarlet Tanager and the Western Tanager share visibly similar diets. Indeed, both feed on the insects, fruits and buds they find in leafy forests and conifer forests. While the first is found in eastern Canada during the nesting period, and in the north-western part of South America during the winter season, the second bird is found more commonly in the western part of North America during the nesting period and along the American South Coast during the winter. The average length of both the Scarlet Tanager and the Western Tanager is 18 cm.

Que le premier soit timide et que le second soit discret, le tangara écarlate et le tangara à tête rouge ont un régime alimentaire visiblement similaire. En effet, tous deux se nourrissent d’insectes, de fruits et de bourgeons qu’ils trouvent en forêts de feuillus et en forêts de conifères. Alors que l’on observe le premier dans l’Est canadien en période de nidification et au nord-ouest de l’Amérique du Sud en saison hivernale, on croise davantage le second à l’ouest de l’Amérique du Nord en période de nidification et le long de la côte Sud américaine en hiver. Le tangara écarlate et le tangara à tête rouge ont une longueur moyenne de 18 cm.

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Full article and photos: http://www.mcq.org/audubon/catalogue/audubon_001.html

New Whitepaper on Not-For-Profit Industry

Kansas City, Kan. – Organizations across the country have been affected by the recession, and the not-for-profit industry is no exception. Pay increase budgets have fallen and healthcare costs are up placing mounting pressure on the industry. Organizations are looking for ways to enhance their compensation packages without affecting their bottom line. As national unemployment rates linger at over 9.5 percent, the not-for-profit industry is facing a slow recovery.

Access a new whitepaper, “The Real Effects of Today’s Economy on the Not-For-Profit Industry” and gain a clearer picture of what’s happening at not-for-profit organizations across the country.

Highlighting information from the newly-released, 2009 Compensation Data Not-For-Profit survey results, you’ll find data on pay increase budgets, healthcare premium increases, cost containment and reduction measures, trends in wellness programs, prescription costs and vacation packages.

As organizations across the country make changes to their pay and benefit plans for 2010, HR professionals should keep in mind the lasting impact these changes will have on their organizations. Communication and informed decision making will be the key to each organization’s success in the coming months.

About the Survey
Compensation Data Not-For-Profit 2009 contains data on over 100 industry-specific job titles and more than 250 benchmark titles ranging from entry-level to top executives. Data is collected annually from employers across the country. The results provide a comprehensive summary of pay data, benefit information and pay practices with an effective date of March 1, 2009.

“Compdata Surveys offers pay and benefits data in eight, industry-specific sets of results for organizations across the country,” said Kaminski. “The results allow users to compare data by company size, region, state and local geographic area allowing customers to find information best fitting their needs.”

Compdata Surveys is the nation’s leading compensation and benefits survey data provider. Thousands of U.S. organizations provide data each year ensuring the reliability of our results. Compdata Surveys has been providing comprehensive data at affordable prices to organizations from coast to coast since 1988. For further information about the compensation and benefits surveys, contact Amy Kaminski at (800) 300-9570.

Not-For-Profit Pay Increase Budgets Decrease in 2009

Kansas City, Kan./August 27, 2009 — The newly released Compensation Data Not-For-Profit survey results show pay increase budgets have fallen to 2.4 percent. With pay increase budgets down this year, survey respondents project a further decrease in 2010 to 1.9 percent.

“For many years, pay increase budgets were stagnate across all industries. The recent downturn is indicative of increased economic pressure,” said Amy Kaminski, manager of marketing programs for Compdata Surveys. “With layoffs commonplace, many companies are working to keep current employees on staff, while keeping the organization afloat.”

The Compensation Data Not-For-Profit results found pay increase budgets were highest in Illinois at 3.2 percent, which was followed by organizations in Pennsylvania at 3.1 percent. Michigan had the lowest pay increase budget at 1.7 percent.

Pay increase budgets also vary slightly within the not-for-profit industry. The 2009 Compensation Data Not-For-Profit results showed associations had the highest pay increase budget, 3.3 percent. Churches and religious organizations had the lowest with 1.7 percent, according to the newly released results.

About the Survey
Compensation Data Not-For-Profit 2009 contains data on over 100 industry-specific job titles and more than 250 benchmark titles ranging from entry-level to top executives. Data is collected annually from employers across the country. The results provide a comprehensive summary of pay data, benefit information and pay practices with an effective date of March 1, 2009

“Compdata Surveys offers pay and benefits data in eight, industry-specific sets of results for organizations across the country,” said Kaminski. “The results allow users to compare data by company size, region, state and local geographic area allowing customers to find information best fitting their needs.”

Compdata Surveys is the nation’s leading compensation and benefits survey data provider. Thousands of U.S. organizations provide data each year ensuring the reliability of our results. Compdata Surveys has been providing comprehensive data at affordable prices to organizations from coast to coast since 1988. For further information about the compensation and benefits surveys, contact Amy Kaminski at (800) 300-9570.

For more information, contact:
Amy Kaminski
Product Marketing Manager
(800) 300-9570
akaminski@compdatasurveys.com

Lean Manufacturing and Safety Remain Important to Manufacturers

Kansas City, Kan./August 26, 2009 – Whether adding safety incentives, gaining ISO 9000 certification or using lean practices, the manufacturing industry utilizes a number of unique methods to keep quality and efficiency high in their organizations. The 2009 Compensation Data Manufacturing survey collected data on each of these tactics to determine the degree to which they are used.

Lean manufacturing programs were designed to maximize value and minimize waste. When comparing the various components, a 5S program is the most commonly used at 67.6 percent. Six Sigma followed at 58.5 percent with Kaizen process improvement close behind. Value Stream Mapping and Kanban are employed by less than half of the companies surveyed.

Manufacturers and distributors promote safety through a variety of incentives. Gift certificates, rewards and merchandise are used by more than half of the organizations surveyed. Safety awards and certificates are utilized by 43.9 percent, while bonuses are used by nearly a quarter.

“Employing these techniques can be a cost-effective move. In particular, safety incentives can translate to huge savings for employers,” said Amy Kaminski, manager of marketing programs for Compdata Surveys. “Fewer workers’ compensation claims, lower insurance premiums and a happier workforce are often the result of a well-thought out safety incentive program.”

ISO 9000 standards are comprised of guidelines relating to quality management systems and supporting standards. The survey results found 56.8 percent of the companies surveyed had this certification. Durable goods had the largest percentage, 67, while distribution and warehouse had the smallest, 32.9 percent. At non-durable organizations, less than half had ISO 9000 certification.

About the Survey
Compensation Data Manufacturing 2009 contains data on over 200 industry-specific job titles and more than 250 benchmark titles ranging from entry-level to top executives. Data is collected annually from employers across the country. The results provide a comprehensive summary of pay data, benefit information and pay practices with an effective date of February 1, 2009.

Compdata Surveys is the nation’s leading compensation and benefits survey data provider. Thousands of U.S. organizations provide data each year ensuring the reliability of our results. Compdata Surveys has been providing comprehensive data at affordable prices to organizations from coast to coast since 1988. For further information about the compensation and benefits surveys, contact Amy Kaminski at (800) 300-9570.

For more information, contact:
Amy Kaminski
Manager of Marketing Programs
(800) 300-9570
akaminski@compdatasurveys.com

Healthcare Costs Increase in 2009 for Banking and Financial Organizations

Kansas City, Kan./August 17, 2009 – Compounding economic pressures, most U.S. banking and financial organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium. Although the average premium increase had been decreasing in previous years, the numbers are up again. The 2009 Compensation Data Banking & Finance results showed the average premium increase was 9.3 percent for all plan types this year.

Comparatively, the average premium increase was 5.8 percent in 2008 and then, 10.7 percent the previous year. When comparing plans in 2009, 73.1 percent of organizations offering PPO plans saw an average increase of 9 percent. Those offering HMO and POS plans had average premium increases of 8.7 and 11.1 percent, respectively. HDHP plans had increases of 10.4 percent.

“Medical plans continue to be a source of scrutiny, as high health insurance costs are cutting into organizations’ bottom lines,” said Amy Kaminski, manager of marketing programs for Compdata Surveys. “Organizations continue to search for ways to reduce healthcare costs, but often higher costs are passed on to employees.”

To contain rising costs, U.S. banking and financial institutions utilized a variety of methods. The most highly used was a network of healthcare professionals at 80.8 percent in 2009, while coordination of benefits was employed by 79.2 percent. Utilization reviews were prevalent, as 64.4 percent of organizations used them to contain costs.

The survey results showed 53.7 percent of companies increased the employee portion of the premium in their efforts to reduce costs. Also, 43.8 and 17.3 percent of organizations increased deductible levels and employee co-insurance levels, respectively. On average, banking and financial organizations contribute 7.5 percent of payroll toward the cost of health benefits compared to 10.7 percent to provide all of the following benefits: dental, life, retirement, disability and other non-mandated benefits.

About the Survey
Compensation Data Banking & Finance 2009 contains data on over 100 industry-specific job titles and more than 250 benchmark titles ranging from entry-level to top executives. Data is collected annually from employers across the country. The results provide a comprehensive summary of pay data, benefit information and pay practices with an effective date of February 1, 2009.

Compdata Surveys is the nation’s leading compensation and benefits survey data provider. Thousands of U.S. organizations provide data each year ensuring the reliability of our results. Compdata Surveys has been providing comprehensive data at affordable prices to organizations from coast to coast since 1988. For further information about the compensation and benefits surveys, contact Amy Kaminski at (800) 300-9570.

For more information, contact:
Amy Kaminski
Manager of Marketing Programs
(800) 300-9570
akaminski@compdatasurveys.com

Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Remains Stable for U.S. Utilities

Kansas City, Kan./August 18, 2009 – Americans are facing increasing economic pressure, and as a result, many have cut back or quit taking their prescriptions. Employed workers with access to health insurance can experience some economic relief through employer paid prescription coverage. In fact, the 2009 Compensation Data Utilities survey results found more than 82 percent of utilities offer prescription drug coverage as part of their PPO, Indemnity, HMO or HDHP medical plan offerings.

“When individuals are not adhering to their prescribed medications, they run the risk of incurring increased medical costs in the future. Large claims drive up the cost of health insurance impacting future costs for employers,” said Amy Kaminski, manager of marketing programs for Compdata Surveys, the nation’s leading compensation and benefits survey data provider. “For many, this practice can be cost-saving in the short term, but detrimental to their health and wallet in the future.”

When comparing prescription costs, non-formulary co-pays have seen little change since 2008. The survey found HDHP plans had the highest co-pay, $49.00, while non-formulary co-pays on PPO plans were $39.00.

While co-pays for non-formulary drugs have risen nationally, formulary drugs have remained stable across all plans in the last year. The average cost of formulary drugs on PPO plans was $25.00. HDHP plans had the highest formulary cost this year, $27.00, and HMO had the lowest, $21.00.

In comparison, co-pays for generic drugs have stayed under $15.00 on all plans in 2009. According to the newly released results, generic co-pays were $10.00 for PPO and HDHP plans. On average, an individual could save over $30.00 per prescription when choosing a generic over a non-formulary drug.

About the Survey
Compensation Data Utilities 2009 contains data on over 100 industry-specific job titles and more than 250 benchmark titles ranging from entry-level to top executives. Data is collected annually from employers across the country. The results provide a comprehensive summary of pay data, benefit information and pay practices with an effective date of February 1, 2009.

Compdata Surveys is the nation’s leading compensation and benefits survey data provider. Thousands of U.S. organizations provide data each year ensuring the reliability of our results. Compdata Surveys has been providing comprehensive data at affordable prices to organizations from coast to coast since 1988. For further information about the compensation and benefits surveys, contact Amy Kaminski at (800) 300-9570.

For more information, contact:
Amy Kaminski
Manager of Marketing Programs
(800) 300-9570
akaminski@compdatasurveys.com

Ready for a Vacation?  U.S. Utilities Offer Valuable Time Off

Kansas City, Kan. – As summer comes to a close, many employees have their eyes on a few days of relaxation. Whether spending time at home or taking a vacation abroad, time off packages continue to be a valuable asset to U.S. employees. The 2009 Compensation Data Utilities results found exempt employees in their first year are typically given 7.9 vacation days, while non-exempt have 7.1.

Utilities offer a variety of time off packages to employees. The 2009 Compensation Data Utilities results found exempt employees have 10.7 days on average after their first year. Those with five to nine years of service earn 13.5 days. In addition to vacation time, exempt and non-exempt employees have three personal days and ten holidays a year on average.

The survey also reported 81.1 percent of companies allow carryover of vacation days, and 97.3 percent place a limit on the number of days that can be carried over. The maximum number of days allowed for exempt employees is 26.7 days, compared to 26.2 for non-exempt.

“Many employees may not have the funds to take a long distance trip. However, companies are offering unpaid time off to alleviate growing costs. Consequently, the popularity of ’staycations,’ or vacations at home, is on the rise,” said Amy Kaminski, manager of marketing programs for Compdata Surveys. “Additionally, organizations are continuing to offer flexible schedules as a practical and inexpensive perk.”

Flexible schedules are one way organizations can add value to their benefit package. The 2009 survey found 76 percent of companies allow flexible schedules. When comparing prevalence among employee groups, they are most offered to hourly employees, 55.6 percent.

About the Survey
Compensation Data Utilities 2009 contains data on over 100 industry-specific job titles and more than 200 benchmark titles ranging from entry-level to top executives. Data is collected annually from employers across the country. The results provide a comprehensive summary of pay data, benefit information and pay practices with an effective date of February 1, 2009.

Compdata Surveys is the nation’s leading compensation and benefits survey data provider. Thousands of U.S. organizations provide data each year ensuring the reliability of our results. Compdata Surveys has been providing comprehensive data at affordable prices to organizations from coast to coast since 1988. For further information about the compensation and benefits surveys, contact Amy Kaminski at (800) 300-9570.

400 personas se vieron “implicadas” el pasado 4 de abril en la cuarta edición de la Marcha Senderista por Valdejalón. De los 365 inscritos, finalmente 353 participantes –55 para el recorrido corto y 295 para el largo– tomaron la salida desde el pabellón polideportivo de La Almunia para tomar parte en esta andada incluida en el calendario de la Federación Aragonesa de Montaña. Tres participantes se retiraron.

37 colaboradores se ocuparon de que la jornada deportiva discurriera con normalidad y se encargaron del reparto de avituallamientos y los controles de paso. “Un gran trabajo que hace posible la marcha”, asegura Juanjo Moreno, consejero de Turismo y Medio Ambiente.

NIÑOS Y MAYORES

Lucas Ferrando Plo, de 10 años, y Remedios Gómez Martín, de 3 años, ambos de Zaragoza, fueron los participantes, masculino y femenino, más jóvenes de la andada. En el polo opuesto, los caminantes más veteranos fueron el almuniense Vicente Quilis Francés, de 69 años, y la zaragozana Dolores Martínez Martínez, de 70 años.

Como en las ediciones anteriores, los andarines además de compartir una mañana de actividad física al aire libre y de contemplar parajes naturales de gran belleza paisajística, muy especialmente ahora en plena primavera, disfrutaron de unas horas de convivencia y compartieron su afición.

Tras una intensa mañana de esfuerzo físico, y del intenso madrugón –los dorsales se entregaban a partir de las 6.00 horas– los participantes tuvieron una grata recompensa, compartieron una comida en la que además de reponer las energías tuvieron ocasión de comentar y compartir las anécdotas y el desarrollo de esta jornada que se supera en cada edición.

Las entidades y asociaciones colaboradoras que hacen posible la Marcha Senderista por Valdejalón son Los Andarines, el Club de Montaña La Almunia, el Club Atletismo La Almunia, BTT Algairén, los ayuntamientos de La Almunia, Almonacid y Ricla, Guardia Civil, Cruz Roja, el centro médico La Almunia.

Fuente: Crónica de Valdejalón

Se me ocurrió dar un par de vueltas por la red, y que creen que encontré, miles de imagenes de Ichigo en su forma de hollow, y no me había dado cuenta de la cantidad de versiones Ichi Hollow que existen… uno de estos dias debo escribir una pagina de eso, no hay duda.

Por ahora, les dejo dos imágenes que me parecieron muy buenas de la ultima version de Ichi Hollow, aunque aun ando en busca de la imagen soñada, la del manga 353… y a que no adivinana… LA TENGO!!! se las pongo debajo de estas iamgenes muy creativas también…

Muy IchixRuki, ni vuelta que darle

Algo mas al estilo Espada, pero igual quedo muy bien…

Por cierto, estas imagenes no son mías, estan publicadas en la web… me gustaron por eso las subi aquí , ahora sí, las imagenes de Ichigo Hollow (Shirosaki???) del manga 353 en dos versiones:

Esta es la versión del manga que tanto me gusta

Cortesía Lord of Darkness… DOMO ARIGAOTU!!!

Cortesía de Stefne… THANS A LOT!!!

Bueno, hay muchas imágenes similares en Deviant art, asiq ue si desean dense una vuelta por ahí…

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Spoilers Ahead – Don’t Read If You Haven’t Seen The Chapter!

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Since my blog just opened up this week, I have not had a chance to review the whole battle between Ichigo and Ulquiorra; luckily for me, I get a chance to review the most important piece — the finale.

Now a lot of people seemed to be discontent about what transpired toward the end of the fight.  Leaving off from last week, we saw that Hollow Ichigo launched an enormous cero blast onto an attacking Ulquiorra.  Though a lot of people thought that that would have been the end of the quiet villain, it wouldn’t quite have been the right way to close the fight.  I mean, who likes it when a bad guy you’ve been following for a while is unexpectedly defeated?  The fight has gone back and forth over the last few weeks, with each combatant getting more powerful every time the other raised it up a notch.  This makes for a classic shounen showdown and I wouldn’t have it any other way.  If you can honestly say that you haven’t enjoyed the battle that has taken place here over the last two months, then I must question your anime fandom.  Dragonball Z left quite an impression on the world of anime fighting, and though it is at times cleverly covered by unexpected plots or character development, nothing will ever change the classic protagonist vs. antagonist climax.

Now what truly got a lot of fans frustrated was the fact that Ichigo was unaware what transpired after he came to.  A lot of people thought that he was “somewhat” in control of that bizarre transformation, which I think is kind of strange.  If he was in control, he wouldn’t of stabbed Ishida in the stomach and later said, “whoops did I do that?”  It seemed like Ichigo’s subconcious was truly the only thing active while his primitive form was rampaging across the top of Los Noches.  Ichigo will most likely retain some memory eventually, but for now the shock of it all has him a bit confused.  Also, he goes on to complain that he wasn’t the one who got to truly finish the fight between them.  Well Ichigo, I would sympathize with you if not for the fact that you lost when it was just “you” and Ulquiorra fighting it out.  Last time I checked, a hole in one’s chest usually signals the loss of a fight; that’s some endurance eh?

Nevertheless, we eventually come to the end where poor Ulq realizes that he can no longer hold back the after-effect of the blast and begins to fade away.  Though a lot of people were wondering why he faded away rather than just fall to the ground, it really doesn’t come as much of a surprise.  Both Kariya from the Bounto arc and Zomari both faded away after being given death blows.  Why do they disappear?  Who knows.  Maybe it was just a clever way to get rid of Ulquiorra so Orihime wouldn’t have any chance of bringing him back; you know how good guys are right?

Only complaint I had this chapter was the “forced” closure between Ulquiorra and Orihime.  I mean, the poor girl has just spent the last couple of weeks being terrified of the guy, only to reach out to him at the end.  I guess when there’s no longer a threat one can show some compassion.  Is it truly the end of Ulquiorra though?  We’ll have to see, but one quote really stands out to me:

“If you don’ t kill me now, it will never be over”  – Ulquiorra

Perhaps he was saying that to Ichigo to get him to get over his fear of killing or “playing fair.”  Or perhaps there is a hidden meaning to that phrase.  That’s the great thing about Bleach, you can never quite pinpoint what’s going on in the author’s head.  It is for that reason that his fans both love and hate him.  I personally just love seeing the quarrels that go on about this stuff.

So, all’s well that ends well I suppose.  It will be interesting to see what Ichigo does now that he has unlocked yet another form, but for now, he has done all that he needs to in Hueco Muendo.  I am looking forward to seeing how the Karakura Town fights are playing out, especially the battle between Captain Shunsui and Stark.  I want to see some Bankai’s and releases!

Chapter Rating – 8/10

Bueno, esta no es una página que habla de manga, en sí esta sería la primera vez, pero no pude evitarlo en vista que el manga de Bleach de esta semana me tenía con la vida en un hilo (hablando en sentido figurado, claro), por ello, ayer solo me pude dormir después de leer el manga 353, y ahora vuelvo a las especulaciones, pero bueno, hagamos un breve comentario delcapitulo del manga de ésta semana:

Inicia retomando la secuencia en que se quedó la semana pasada, vemos como Ulquiorra rompe una parte de la máscara del Ichigo Hollow, y luego el resto de la máscara se cae a pedazos (me recordó a la escena en que Shinji le rompe la máscara cuando Ichigo estaba a punto de matar a Hiyori) y como ocurrió en una situación similar en el pasado, Ichigo volvió a la normalidad, no sin antes, Kubo Tite, nos regaló esta bonita imagen…

“Oh Kami, que alguien se apiade de mi y coloree esta imagen, Ichigo semi Hollow con el cabello largo… se ve tan KAWAII!!!”

Bueno, volviendo al manga, como era de esperarse, Inoue se queda a un lado de Ichigo con expresión de pánico pero entonces noté algo, que yo considero una reacción atípica en Ulquiorra:

¿No les parece como que Ulqui está celoso?

Y bueno, luego el cabello de Ichigo se hace corto, regresa a su estado antes de convertirse en hollow y entonces, oh sopresa, el agujero de su pecho se cierra completametne sin la ayuda de Inoue, y de forma inesperada Ichigo se sienta y bueno, al parecer todos pensaban que estaba muerto porque al sentarse la reacción de Inoue fue bastante peculiar:

Inner Inoue: “Kurosaki-kun es un muerto viviente”

Me pareció una reacción exagerada, pero viniendo de Inoue, la persona uqe se aterrorizó de ver a Ichigo como Hollow (en comparación con Rukia, que vio a Ichi peleando con Grimjow y le dijo algo como: ¿Qué se supone que ha sido eso? y trató de ayudarlo, Inoue no quiso ni verlo y se asustó) Y luego lo primero que hace Ichigo es buscar el agujero en su pecho, curioso ¿No?, en fin, despues les pregunta a los demás si están bien y no se da cuenta que ha sido él quien ha herido a Ishida (yo me pregunto: ¿no era su zampaktou la que estaba clavada en medio del abdomen de Ishida? ¿eso no le dió indicios?) y luego Ulquiorra ofendido va hasta Ishida y de forma nada amable le “ayuda a” quitarse la zampaktou de Ichigo (en realidad se la arranca del abdomen) para lanzarsela a Ichigo…

Inner Ishida: “Que pocos modales… eso dolió”

Y solo entonces Ichiog cae en la cuenta (por fin) de que el hirió a Ishida y casi destruye a Ulquiorra, y no se le ocurre mejor idea que pedirle a Ulquiorra que le corta los brazos y piernas para volver a pelear, aduciendo que no era él quien peleó sino su hollow, (me pregunto porque no dijo eso cuando peleó con Byakuya y su hollow lo ayudó, voy a darle el beneficio de la duda y pensaré que es porque realmente quería rescatar a Rukia pero Ulquiorra descubre que está tan debil que ya no puede pelear más, y como buen guerrero, le pide a Ichigo que lo acabe, pero Ichigo se niega, Ulquiorra se molesta un poco: “Sigues sin hacer lo que te pido hsta el fin”, es lo que le dice, bueno, antes le había dicho a Ichigo que se rinda, pero Ichigo no lo hizo, a pesar de tener las de perder continuó… y sorprendentemente, las últimas palabras de Ulquiorra son para Inoue Orihime: “Aún me tienes miedo, mujer”, y le extiende la mano, acto que Inoue corresponde, pero ya es demasiado tarde y Ulquiorra se desvanece frente a Ichigo y Orihime…

Ulquiorra: “Sayonara, Inoue Orihime”

Y se acaba el capitulo del manga de la semana, aquí mis conclusiones:

1. ¡Faltó RUKIA!

2. Ichigo desarrolló la capacidad de regenerarse sin ayuda de Inoue ¡YUPI!

3. Ishida no es el único que siente algo por Inoue, también Ulqui, aunque ya se halla muerto el pobre

4. Ishida sigue a un lado, ignorado con uan herida en el abdomen mientras Inoue intenta inútilmente tocar a Ulquiorra, eso debió dolerle más que la herida que le hizo Ichigo con su zampaktou…

BIEN, AHORA SI, como se habrán dado cuenta, las letras azules son producto de mi retorcida imaginación, jojojo, el resto son imágenes del manga, y parte del relato del manga a lo Maryeli, obivamente buscandole el lado shojista a todo…

LO QUE SI ES PROBABLE, es que la próxima semana tengamos algo de Rukia y Chad contra Yami y los otros, la otra opción menos probable es retomar la pelea de Karakura (bueno, en la falsa Karakura) pero no creo que Kubo Tite-sama retome todavía la pelea de Karakura porque eso implicaría mostrar algo de los vaizards, anque si somos más condescendientes, podremos ver algo de los dos, no hya que perder la esperanza todavía.

UNA APRECIACIÓN FINAL: Bleach es un Shonen, por lo que intentar hacer parejas es algo alocado y sin mucho sustento, he visto varias series anime en las cuales se hacen triangulos y cuadrados amorosos, y generalmente el protagonista elige a la más “dotada” y de buenos sentimientos, dejando de lado a la fuerte con la que sus sueños se hacína realidad, así qeu si Kubo Tite Intenta seguir esa detestable rama, prefiero que Ichigo se quede solo…

Hasta la próxima…

Maryeli

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Wir treffen uns am 29. September 2008 um 13.00 Uhr am Gruppenraum. Dort werden wir das Material zusammenpacken und uns dann um 14.16 Uhr mit dem 353er in Richung Bochum Hbf aufmachen. Weiter geht es über Düsseldorf nach Weeze und von dort zum Flughafen.

Unser Fahrplan zum Flughafen

We’re now 35+3 and all is fine apart from the SPD. I’m now on crutches with that and having acupuncture, which to be honest, I don’t think will do much in the short space of time that I have left. I didn’t enjoy the session, it hurt. If anyone ever tells you that acupuncture is painless, they are lying! The needles going in were fine but then they twiddle them and OMG, ouch! I have another session next week and I won’t be looking forward to it at all!

Anyway, we had our 35 week midwife check up this morning. Everything was fine and dandy and she found no problems which is always good. We saw a different midwife, Sylvia, as our usual one, Jo, was off today.

I have to admit that at first, she looked a little scary but I have honestly never met a nicer woman! I loved her and I wish I could see her every single time!

She took time to actually explain which position Flump is laying in (bum to my right and legs to the left) and told us that she was listening to the heartbeat basically through the shoulder. We were amazed at how low down the shoulders actually are at this point.

She also made my day by telling us that Flump’s head is now 1/5 engaged which means that 4/5’s are free (that’s what they write on your notes – it can be quite confusing actually!). I was hoping she would say that he’s engaged as that is a good sign! Woohoo!

It has kind of made it feel like we are nearing the end now and it’s even better when everything else is as it should be.

Next big thing is the nursery furniture which is due to arrive on Monday evening. As soon as it is all together I will be posting pictures. I am so excited! We have waited months for this!

Se ha posibilitado en la oficina virtual de la Agencia Tributaria las presentaciones telemáticas de los siguientes modelos de declaraciones:

• Declaraciones complementarias de los modelos 320 (Declaración mensual. Grandes empresas), 330 (Declaración mensual) y 332 (Declaración mensual. Exportadores y otros operadores económicos) del Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido.
• Modelo 038 (Relación de operaciones realizadas por entidades inscritas en registros públicos) para el ejercicio 2008 de relación de operaciones realizadas por entidades inscritas en registros públicos.
• Modelos 322 (autoliquidación mensual individual) y 353 (autoliquidación mensual agregada) de los grupos de entidades de IVA.

The CLE seminar that NMC yesterday described as “might be, um, interesting” . . . might not be all that. folo has just received the following statement, direct from Merkel & Cocke:

“Out of respect for the sponsoring organization and the legal profession, Charlie Merkel has withdrawn from participation in the Masters In Trial seminar lest his appearance on the program with Judge DeLaughter be turned into an unseemly spectacle or the feigned deference he would be obliged to show the judge in even a mock trial might be misinterpreted as condonation of the judge’s purported conduct.” 

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