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T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 delta chain, also known as CD3D, is a single-pass type I membrane protein. CD3D, together with CD3-gamma, CD3-epsilon and CD3-zeta, and the T-cell receptor alpha/beta and gamma/delta heterodimers, forms the T cell receptor-CD3 complex. The majority of T cell receptor (TCR) complexes in mice and humans consist of a heterodimer of polymorphic TCRalpha and beta chains along with invariant CD3gamma, delta, epsilon, and zeta chains. CD3 chains are present as CD3gammaepsilon, deltaepsilon, and zetazeta dimers in the receptor complex and play critical roles in the antigen receptor assembly, transport to the cell surface, and the receptor-mediated signal transduction. T cell receptor-CD3 complex plays an important role in coupling antigen recognition to several intracellular signal-transduction pathways. This complex is critical for T-cell development and function, and represents one of the most complex transmembrane receptors. The T cell receptor-CD3 complex is unique in having ten cytoplasmic immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs (ITAMs). CD3D contains 1 ITAM domain and has been shown to interact with CD8A. In the mouse, knockout of CD3delta allows some degree of T lymphocyte differentiation since mature CD4 and CD8 as well as TCRgammadelta T lymphocytes are observed in the periphery. In contrast, deleterious mutation of the CD3delta encoding gene in the human leads to a severe combined immunodeficiency characterised by the complete absence of mature T cell subpopulations including TCRalpha/beta and TCRgamma/delta. Defects in CD3D cause severe combined immunodeficiency autosomal recessive T-cell-negative/B-cell-positive/NK-cell-positive (T-/B+/NK+ SCID) which is a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of rare congenital disorders characterized by impairment of both humoral and cell-mediated immunity, leukopenia, and low or absent antibody levels. In humans the absence of CD3 delta results in a complete arrest in thymocyte development at the stage of double negative to double positive transition and the development of gamma delta T-cell receptor-positive T cells is also impaired.
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PS4 Rumors: Analyst Says Sony Will Not Block Used Games
Sony's upcoming PlayStation 4 made headlines this week when it was announced that the company would be dropping its name and calling its new console "Orbis."
There was also news that Sony would be blocking used games on the new system by requiring users to link them up to a PSN account preventing others from replaying what was originally purchased by someone else.
However, according to well-known industry analyst Michael Pachter of Wedbush Securities, the possibility of the company doing away with used gaming is highly unlikely.
Pachter says this is "just a re-hash" of an old rumor that stated that PlayStation 3 would block sales of used games following a patent application. It is also loosely based on the rumor about the new Xbox eliminating used gaming.
He also stated that the "consumer backlash" from blocking secondhand games would be massive and would hurt the company as a whole.
However, he did admit that if used games were blocked, game developers such as EA and Activision would benefit the most since their titles are constantly being traded in and resold due to new a yearly renewal of titles such as Madden Football and NHL Hockey.
The backlash is something companies such as Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft would want to avoid since all three of them would have to simultaneously agree to go through with the process.
It would also cause GameStop, who is the largest video game retailer in the country to not carry the new console. This would hurt Sony's business considerably if Microsoft and Nintendo did not follow along with them.
However, the rumor of disks being eliminated completely and games being downloaded exclusively online would support this theory.
The new XBox console is rumored to be limiting the purchase of games to its online store. This would make sense for developers who could cut costs by eliminating the production costs of physical games.

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American actor Isaiah Mustafa is back on the local advertising circuit with an Old Spice commercial for the Israeli manly man.
Best known for his role in the award-winning 2010 Old Spice television commercial series, Mustafa was called upon to perform his Old Spice Guy routine for the Israeli audience. The ad is called "Israeli Men" and Mustafa's hilarious lines on what makes a stereotypical gever-gever (manly man) have locals chuckling on social media sites.
With a towel wrapped around his waist, Mustafa speaks in Hebrew slang and says to the camera in a pokerfaced manner: "Israeli men … eat manly foods like shwarma, matboucha and gefilte fish. They play manly games like sheshbesh [backgammon], matkot [paddleball] and Taki [a kids' card game]."
The commercial pokes fun throughout and is a great low-tech takeoff of its original American inspiration.
Of course, Mustafa is not new to Israeli ad campaigns. Earlier this year, he starred in a wacky online Maccabee beer ad that spoofed melodramatic Hollywood disaster movies.
Dressed as the president of the USA, Mustafa gives a serious-sounding talk about taste. The message, of course, is that Maccabee beer – not a highly regarded brand – is actually "tasty tasty."
The video launched in April 2013 and two months later already surpassed the one million views mark.


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text: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSION (As approved amended March 5, 2004) Minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 5, 2004 The San Francisco Public Library Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2004 in the Koret Auditorium, Main Library. Vice President Steiman called the meeting to order at 4:03pm. The following members were present: Commissioners Bautista, Coulter, Steiman, and Strobin. Commissioners Chin and Streets were excused attendance. President Higueras arrival was expected. President Higueras joined the meeting and assumed the Chair at 4:14pm. Agenda Items: 1) Public Comment 2) Approval of the Minutes of January 6, 2004 3) City Librarian's Report 4) Proposed 2004/05 Library Budget 5) Tool Lending Center Report 7) Friends of the Library Report 8) Labor Union Report 9) New Business Public comment on Agenda Item 12 New Business ADJOURNMENT APPENDIX A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #1 PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #1 PUBLIC COMMENT An anonymous member of the public noted that they had been unsuccessful in an appeal of their lawsuit against the Library concerning the manner in which public comment was provided. Mr. Peter Warfield submitted a handout to the Commissioners outlining what he found to be inadequacies with the Library's online system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 6, 2004 Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 6, 2003 An anonymous member of the public commented that this person would no longer submit citizen public comment summaries as the Secretary had not been attaching them to every copy of the Minutes as required. This person then cited examples in the Minutes of what they found to be misrepresentation of what was said in the way the report was edited. Mr. Peter Warfield commented that the Minutes blurred rather than obliterated important matters and left out details. COMMISSION discussion of AGENDA ITEM # 2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 6, 2003 Commissioner Coulter remarked that the wording of the motion approving the Library Wall of Heroes seemed more specific regarding the page 9 quotation than he recalled. Vice President Steiman suggested keeping the text as presented noting that while the motion had included a reference to the quote in question, the intent of the motion was to allow Commissioner Coulter latitude in the decision to retain or replace it. MOTION: by Commissioner Bautista, seconded by Commissioner Strobin for approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 2004. ACTION: 5-0 AYE (Bautista, Coulter, Higueras, Steiman, and Strobin) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #3 CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT City Librarian Susan Hildreth began with information not noted on the agenda, announcing that President Higueras had been successful in resolving the awkward situation regarding the Library's Chagoya Mural, where the artist had not been fully paid for his work. President Higueras announced that Enrique Chagoya, the famed Latino artist, had, despite being offered payment for the remaining $13,000 owed on the mural, decided to make a gift of it to the Library. The City Librarian then reported details regarding the topics and a brief schedule for the Library's Wednesday's at Noon Brown Bag Lecture series. Ms. Hildreth noted the series highlighted and provided training to members of the public on information available through the Library's website. The City Librarian then reported on the very successful opening of the "Reversing Vandalism" Exhibit, the 125 days of activities, including Phil Frank "Farley" cartoons" and an essay By State Librarian and former City Librarian Dr. Kevin Starr in observance of the San Francisco Public Library's 125th Anniversary on June 7th, and other current exhibits and programs. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #3 CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT An anonymous member of the public commented on the complexities and various meaning that could be gleaned from the "Reversing Vandalism" Exhibit noting that its focus through art on diversity of views concerning insides and images of books reflected our heritage and said much about what we were about. Mr. Peter Warfield found the Brown Bag lectures providing bibliographic resource training for members of the public good and the "Reversing Vandalism" Exhibit worthwhile. Commission discussion of AGENDA ITEM #3 CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT President Higueras provided some background on the difficulties that resulted when a change of Presidential administration in Mexico resulted in the new administration declining to honor its predecessor's commitment to pay $13,000 owed to the artist for a mural honoring Latino writers created by respected Hispanic artist Enrique Chagoya for the Library. This painting had been commissioned by and presented to the Library in 1998 as a gift honoring San Francisco's Mexican-American community from the Republic of Mexico. President Higueras reported, when it became clear that the Mexican Administration would not honor its predecessor's commitment, the Friends of the Library had offered to purchase the painting. Instead, Mr. Chagoya had chosen to present the mural to the Library as his gift. The City Librarian and Library Public Affairs Chief Marcia Schneider reported that an Art Commission resolution of thanks and a Board of Supervisors resolution in appreciation of Mr. Chagoya's generous gift were possible and that appropriate changes in signage would be made to acknowledge his gift of the mural to the Library. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #4 PROPOSED 2004/05 LIBRARY BUDGET Library Finance Director George Nichols presented a detailed background discussion of overall budget and revenue issues and then outlined details of the Library's proposed 2004/05 budget (copy attached). Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #4 PROPOSED 2004/05 LIBRARY BUDGET An anonymous member of the public commented that there was no mention of the Mayor's suggestion for a voluntary 15% pay reduction for City employees and discussed this person's thoughts concerning the expenditure of Prop E, (Library Preservation Fund) monies for non-library uses. Mr. Peter Warfield expressed puzzlement with the way RFID was being addressed in the proposed budget. Mr. Warfield commented that the proposed budget was problematic, and suggested it de-emphasized books. Commission discussion of AGENDA ITEM #4 PROPOSED 2004/05 LIBRARY BUDGET Vice President Steiman lauded the proposed increase in the book budget and noted that there could be ongoing cost savings benefits in addition to more efficient tracking of materials that could recommend using an RFID system. Ms. Hildreth proposed to provide information concerning all aspects of RFID at a Forum proposed for a time certain 6:00pm during the next Library Commission meeting of March 4th. The City Librarian noted that this was an important decision that the Commission should deliberate thoughtfully and be fully comfortable with before the Library went forward with a new system. In response to a question by Commissioner Bautista, Mr. Nichols proposed to inform her of the City's policies concerning investments. In response to a question by President Higueras, Mr. Nichols noted, that the proposed budget reflected an assumption that the employee 7% pick up of retirement costs would continue this year; and, if that should change it would mean an additional $2.5 million in costs to the Library. In response to President Higueras question regarding funding RFID, Ms. Hildreth noted that the timing was particularly opportune and most cost effective to integrate the new system when developing plans for the major POE related improvements underway at the Main Library. The City Librarian noted that the BLIP projects would also be a perfect opportunity to integrate it into the branches. Ms. Hildreth also pointed out that, following any Commission decision regarding RFID, there would certainly be additional discussion of it during the Board of Supervisors budget process. In response to President Higueras concerns regarding maintaining a prudent budget reserve, Mr. Nichols and Ms. Hildreth reiterated that a change regarding the retirement giveback issue would significantly impact what was an adequate if not optimal budget reserve. Responding to comments by Vice President Steiman and Commissioner Bautista, the City Librarian observed that a spectrum of views on RFID would be heard from at the March 4th Forum and noted that additionally both the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor would have a role in determining if the Library should go forward with the system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #5 TOOL LENDING CENTER REPORT Chief of Branches Donna Corbeil presented a detailed background slide presentation (copy attached) on the Library's Tool Lending Center and provided a summary of its history since 1999 and under the original contractor, the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners (SLUG). Ms. Corbeil noting that the original concept was proposed by former City Librarian Regina Minudri, modeled after an equally successful example Ms. Minudri had begun while City Librarian of Berkeley. Ms. Corbeil reported creation of the Tool Lending Center was approved by the Board of Supervisors after introduction by Supervisor Barbara Kaufman with the support of Mayor Brown. Ms. Corbeil reported that the new contractor, the SF Clean City Coalition, chosen through the City's Request for Proposals (RFP) process, had reopened the Tool Center at the original location after a six month hiatus. Ms. Corbeil then introduced Ms. Gia Grant, Executive Director of the SF Clean City Coalition. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #5 TOOL LENDING CENTER REPORT An anonymous member of the public offered an alternative view of the history of the Tool Lending Center. Mr. Peter Warfield agreed with the previous speaker's observation that the Tool Center was not a core function of the library. Commission discussion of AGENDA ITEM#5 TOOL LENDING CENTER REPORT Vice President Steiman pointed out that there had been discussion of the new arrangements at the Tool Lending Center by the Commission and noted that it had been clear from the beginning, given the popularity of the program, that, had the Commission not approved funding the Tool Lending Center, the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors would have. Ms. Hildreth noted that there were many supporters of the Tool Lending Center in the community that would certainly come to the Commission to speak in support of it being continued. The City Librarian noted that the cost was capped at $175,000 per year and noted that Mayor Brown had strongly supported the Tool Center since the program was proposed by former City Librarian Regina Minudri. President Higueras suggested that it would be up to future Library Commissioners to decide if the program could continue to be supported. Ms. Gia Grant, Executive Director of the SF Clean City Coalition, rose to respond to questions by Commissioner Coulter outlining the neighborhood beautification and improvement work that her organization performed for the City. Ms. Grant reported that hundreds of calls had been received when it was announced that the Tool Lending Center would reopen and noted that its programs complemented perfectly the effort to support direct neighborhood involvement in community beautification her organization existed to promote. In response to a question by Commissioner Bautista, it was reported that there were 3,000 cardholders with the Center, and that its tools were cataloged and tracked and any losses were the responsibility of the borrower. Additionally, Chief of Branches Donna Corbeil proposed to seek ways to include neighborhood youth and their families in the Tool Center activities. Vice President Steiman concluded the discussion by observing that this was a popular program that served a real need and that should sufficient funds be available in the future, she could support it as an enhancement to the Library's services. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #7 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT Martín Gómez, Executive Director of the Friends of the Library, reported to the Library Commission concerning a number of upcoming events including a "Cooks with Books" lecture and a City Arts and Lectures program by Katherine Harrison, rescheduled from last year, which marked the completion of the longstanding relationship between the Friends of the Library and City Arts & Lectures. Mr. Gómez announced the beginning of the Friends 2004/05 grant cycle, calling attention to $800,000 available for grants to support Library programs. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #7 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT (None offered) Commission discussion of AGENDA ITEM #7 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT In response to questions by President Higueras, Mr. Gómez reported the Friends were considering various options to produce their own literary series in the future. Additionally, Mr. Martín Gómez provided a brief update on the Friends 'Capital Campaign for the Branch Libraries activities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #8 LABOR UNION REPORT (None presented) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #9 NEW BUSINESS President Higueras, in response to Commissioner Bautista noting a recent experience where the Main Library's exterior lighting was not turned on a dark evening, requested a update report on general Main Library security issues by Facilities Director Rich Walsh and Security Chief Rachel MacLachlan. Commissioner Bautista also expressed interest in visiting the new Library Support Services facility at 190-9th Street. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #12 NEW BUSINESS An anonymous member of the public noted that issues of security around the Main Library and in the Civic Center were of concern. Mr. Peter Warfield suggested that Mr. Walsh's report also address increased elevator service costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADJOURNMENT President Higueras proposed that the Commission adjourn the meeting in honor of the late Anne Kincaid, a retired staff member and former Coordinator of Adult Services and Head of the Humanities Department, who worked at the San Francisco Public Library from 1962-1997. Anne's incredible knowledge of books and materials, love of reference work, and good cheer in approaching new assignments will be long remembered and respected. She will be deeply missed. Anne requested no flowers and no memorial service. Donations in her memory can be made to Kaiser Hospice, 4131 Geary Blvd., 3rd floor; SF 94118. Donations can also be made to a book fund in her memory. These donations should be sent to Marcia Schneider, made out to the San Francisco Public Library. Public comment on ADJOURNMENT An anonymous member of the public lauded the career with the Library and exemplary public service of the late Anne Kincaid. MOTION: by Commissioner Streets, seconded by Commissioner Steiman that the meeting be adjourned In memoriam of the late Anne Kincaid, a longtime and respected member of the library staff who passed away on January 28, 2004. ACTION: 5-0 AYE (Bautista, Coulter, Higueras, Steiman, and Strobin) The meeting was adjourned at 6:32pm. Michael Housh, Commission Secretary 2/12/04 Please note: Copies of Commission Minutes and handouts are available in the Office of the Commission Secretary, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minutes of the Library Commission Meeting of January 20, 2004 Appendix A The Public Comment Summary Statements included in these Minutes are authorized by San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.16. These summary statements are provided by the speaker. Their contents are neither generated by, nor subject to approval or verification of accuracy by, the San Francisco Public Library Commission. The number of members of the public who spoke anonymously at this meeting. 1 Public comment available for viewing in pdf format. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explanatory documents: Copies of listed explanatory documents are available as follows: (1) from the Commission Secretary/Custodian of Records, Main Library, 6th Floor, (2) in the rear of the Koret Auditorium immediately before and during the meeting, and (3)to the extent possible, on the Library's Web site. Additional materials not listed as explanatory documents, if any, that are distributed to the Library Commissioners prior to or during the meeting in connection with any agenda item will be available to the public for inspection and copying in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.1 and Sunshine Ordinance §§ 67.9, 67.28(b) & 67.28(d).


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Bahraini Royal Family History
In early 17th century, the plain of Al-Haddar, East of Al-Afflage Ridge and near Wadi Al-Dowaseer, was full of villages and gardens inhabited by the Jumailah-Wail branch of the Anaza tribe. In about the year 1670 A.D., differences took place among the members of the clans, which resulted in the separation and migration of a division thereof. In this division were the ancestors of the Al-Khalifa, Al-Sabah, Al-Fadhel and Al-Jalahma, and their other kinsmen and supporters who migrated with them.
Migration brought them to the East Coast and the Gulf Region. Various other tribesmen joined them and all formed a united confederacy and called themselves by the name of Al-Utub. Consequently they were known as Banu-Utuba. Unions of this kind were common among the different tribes in Arabia and when such greater confederacies were formed, all the tribes, clans or individuals felt as if they were members of one common ancestor. From Al Hasa province the Banu-Utub went to Qatar Peninsula and settled in Freha in the year 1672 and from there they made their first brief occupation of Bahrain in 1700.
Around the year 1708 they settled and founded the city of Kuwait. The founder of the present Al-Khalifa family was known as Shaikh Khalifa bin Mohammed, who left after his death a son, Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa.
In mid 18th century the Al-Khalifa, led by Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa, parted from their cousins the Al-Sabah, the present ruling family of Kuwait. Returning south, they established the fortified settlement of Zubara on the North West coast of Qatar. In 1768 Shaikh Mohammed completed the building of his fort in Zubara and called it Sabha, which means dawn. After his death, his eldest son Khalifa succeeded him as Shaikh of Zubara. In his time Zubara expanded and flourished, especially after the destruction of El-Basra in Southern Iraq, when numerous merchants emigrated from Basra and settled in Zubara. Al-Basra was sacked by Sadiq Khan El-Zandy, brother of Karim Khan, the ruler of Persia.
In 1783 Shaikh Nasser bin Mathcoor, the Governor of Bahrain and Abu-Shohar, attacked Zubara. It is said that most probably the fear of the new state's growth, and the competition in pearl fishing areas and in commercial activity led him to action. At that time Shaikh Khalifa was away in Mecca on pilgrimage and his brother Shaikh Ahmed was in charge of the cause of Zubara. Nasser bin Mathcoor lost the battle at Zubara and Shaikh Ahmed with his followers pursued the defeated army and seized Awal. Awal is the old name for the island of Bahrain. Shaikh Khalifa died in Mecca on his pilgrimage whereupon Shaikh Ahmed became the first Al-Khalifa ruler of the Bahrain Islands.
Modern history of Bahrain is very much alive today starting with Shaikh Ahmed the Conqueror. For the next half a century many battles were fought on land and sea between the Shaikhs of Bahrain and the Sultans of Muscat. They also fought with their Najdi brethren of the Wahabe sect, and their former ally Rahma Al-Jalahma who had become a notorious sea pirate in the Gulf. Shaikh Ahmed died around 1796 and was succeeded by his sons Sulman and Abdulla, who ruled jointly until 1825 when Sulman died. Abdulla later ruled jointly with his nephew Khalifa bin Sulman, until the latter's death in 1834. Khalifa's son Mohammed, born in 1813, was perhaps one of the most colourful personalities in his time. He was associated with his granduncle Shaikh Abdulla in the Shaikship, then made war on Abdulla and was expelled from Bahrain. Shaikh Abdulla established the Kuheila't Jellaby strain of horse in Bahrain and during his reign they multiplied. Mohammed bin Khalifa then invaded Bahrain 1843 and drove out his granduncle Abdulla who settled in Arabia proper and founded the Al-Abdulla branch of the family. Shaikh Mohammed was a contemporary of Abbas Pasha of Egypt and it was he who sent many mares of the Jellaby and Dahman strain to Abbas Pasha. Perhaps Shaikh Mohammed was not a popular ruler, because he had to flee from Bahrain and his brother Ali became the new Shaikh. Shaikh Ali reigned for only one year, as his brother Mohammed, with his followers, invaded Bahrain again to seize power. A battle on horseback was fought on Rufa hill where Ali was killed. Alas, Shaikh Mohammed was not accepted as the new Shaikh, was expelled again and died in the Hijaz in 1890. He left 26 sons.


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This blog is a chronicle of my quest to shrink my fibroids and enhance my fertility, and share what I have learned along the way. I wish I had known some of these things when I originally was diagnosed with fibroids 6 years ago, so I hope others can learn from my experience. My current focus is to use natural and mind-body techniques to both shrink my fibroids and improve my egg quality to achieve IVF success.


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Hearing Health Foundation, the leading non-profit funder of hearing research, remains committed to the Americans serving in the U.S. armed forces who return home suffering from tinnitus (ringing in the ear) and hearing loss. At least 60 percent of soldiers coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan report hearing problems due to noise exposure experienced during their time of service; surprisingly, hearing loss and tinnitus are more common than post-traumatic stress disorder.
Hearing loss and tinnitus aren't new to the military, found San Diego writer and editor Elizabeth Stump, whose research contributed to the content of this article. John Ayers, 79, of Texas was informed at the age of 25 that he had suffered from hearing loss due to his time in the U.S. Air Force preparing B-47 jet bombers to fly combat missions.
"Earplugs were required only for those who worked on the flight line and next to the aircraft," he says. "Flying at 10,000 feet, the engine roar permeated every part of my body. The droning of the engines made the entire airplane frame vibrate, making it difficult to sleep; hearing other people talk was impossible. It was several days before my hearing returned to normal."
"Hearing loss is truly a hidden disability, and our aim is to address significant gaps in the military's ability to prevent or mitigate, and then treat this type of injury," says Col. Mark Packer, the interim acting executive director of the Department of Defense's Hearing Center of Excellence and an Air Force neurotologist.
For a variety of reasons, hearing protection for the military remains limited. Hearing Health Foundation strongly advocates using hearing protection in all situations with high noise levels, but while earplugs can protect against noises that reach 80 to 85 decibels, they can't protect fully against explosions and firefights that reach intensely dangerous levels of up to 180 decibels. Some active duty servicemen and women also worry that using earplugs will prevent them from hearing important tactical instructions.
Nathan Beltzee, 35, of New Jersey, served for 11 years in the Army and Air Force. He suffered hearing loss as a direct result of gunfire and loud jet engines.
"I have 40 percent hearing loss in my left ear and 30 percent in my right ear," Beltzee says. "I left the service because of my hearing problems. I was afraid to ever fire a gun again or to be in a situation where I would be exposed to small arms fire or explosions that would make the ringing worse."
There is currently no cure for the noise-induced hearing loss experienced by armed forces, but through the Hearing Restoration Project, Hearing Health Foundation has a goal of a real, biological cure for hearing loss within the next decade. The cure for hearing loss would help people like Ayers and Beltzee regain hearing lost as a result of their military service.


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It's time for the annual "This is so easy that I shouldn't get paid for doing it" column.
That's right; it's my "Most Annoying Celebrities of the Year" list.
Who doesn't love a good annoying celebrities list? Some publications have turned the practice of selecting annoying celebrities into a full-time business. For instance, People magazine puts annoying celebrities on almost all of its covers. Without annoying celebrities, there would be no People magazine.
Last year, my list consisted of: Kim Kardashian, Charlie Sheen, Ashton Kutcher, Lindsay Lohan, Piers Morgan, Kris Jenner, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Donald Trump and movie director Brett Ratner.
A couple of the 2011 honorees made it on to my 2012 list, of course. Annoying celebrities don't get less annoying as they age; they merely step out of the spotlight for a while. That is why you won't find Snooki and The Situation on the 2012 list. They are still annoying, but their TV show "Jersey Shore" is no longer hot, so who cares about these shameless self-promoters?
If you're a regular reader of this column, you'll know that I discussed Lohan last week, so I hesitated to include her on this list. I made a plea for the media to ignore her, and several readers pointed out that I was still part of the problem by writing about her again. So, with that in mind, I have decided to exclude her from the list, but she remains among the most annoying celebrities anywhere.
I do want to give a tip of the hat to the lovely Kim K., last year's top vote-getter. In 2012, she found romance with one of the most annoying celebrities in the world (Kanye West), but pretty much stayed out of sight. She devoted most of her time to her burgeoning business empire, and showed up in public for occasional photo ops. Good for you, Kim. Now get rid of that annoying boyfriend.
Without further annoyance, here are the 10 most annoying celebrities of 2012:
1. Kristen Stewart – This is not a column that passes moral judgment, so we don't care that she apparently cheated on her lovable "Twilight" co-star Robert Pattinson with the director of her "Snow White" movie. This moody actress was annoying long before she strayed. She has been performing on the big screen since she was a kid, so you'd think she would understand how Hollywood works by now. But she has had a sour look on her face since the day the "Twilight" movies launched her career into the stratosphere. Oh, what a burden it must be to be adored by millions of fans, and to make enough money in one year to run a small country.
2. Chris Brown – I'd really like to put the singer's 11 million Twitter followers on this list but I don't have the space. Why would anyone follow this thuggish guy?
3. Rihanna – And I might ask the same question of this woman. Her career continues to soar, but her taste in men continues to sink to unspeakable lows.
4. Donald Trump – He deserves to be at the top of this list, but he'd probably like that, so I don't want to give him the satisfaction.
5. Taylor Swift – Success breeds annoyance, and this sugary sweet singer is as successful as ever. This young woman doesn't date; she trolls for potential lyrics to future songs.
6. Russell Brand – Wasn't this guy really funny a couple of years ago?
7. Ashton Kutcher – The show business career that continues to boggle the mind. After he replaced Charlie Sheen on "Two and a Half Men," he became the beneficiary on a show that benefits from a favorable time slot. The guy can't act, but his use of social media somehow keeps him relevant to a certain group of people.
8. Christina Aguilera – She wasn't a sweetheart before she became a coach on NBC's hit show "The Voice," but she showed her true colors week after week. Fashioning herself a pint-size Simon Cowell, she ripped into contestants like a serious critic, but her criticism was transparent. She lashed out at singers attached to other coaches in an obvious attempt to boost her own people (the plot didn't work), and I also think she targeted female singers she saw as future competitors.
9. Jessica Simpson – Anyone who uses pregnancy and weight loss as the basis of a show business career begs to be on this list.
10. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez – We have nothing against either individual, but as a couple, they were annoying right up to and including their well-publicized breakup. Although the end of their relationship was cause for celebration for those of us who were really annoyed, it did not occur until late in the year, so there was plenty of annoyance happening in 2012.
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Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat. Add the broccoli, red pepper, 3 tablespoons of water, and salt to taste; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are almost tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Return tofu to the skillet and stir in the sauce. Cook to heat and blend flavors, about 1 minute. Serve immediately, garnishing each portion with basil, cilantro, mint, and peanuts.


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Seventeenth-century French philosopher Rene Descartes spent most of his time searching for a single, certain truth. At the very least, Descartes wanted to prove for certain that nothing was certain - but he couldn't even prove that. In the 18 superscript th century Ben Franklin put the notion to rest for a while, asserting that nothing in the world was certain, except death and taxes.
Then, in the early 20 superscript th century, Albert Einstein theorized that the speed of light was the only certainty in the universe. But even Einsteins can be wrong sometimes. Subsequent scientists, including Hubble, of telescope fame, disputed Einstein, postulating that the universe's continual expanding and contracting prevented a constant speed of light.
At the cusp of the 21 superscript st century, we've come to depend on high-speed, electronic-driven machines. We'd like our appliances to run all the time without fail, but we know they won't. For one thing, computers need a constant supply of clean power that never deviates or diminishes. For another thing, uninterrupted power or not, machines break and computers crash.
Nothing's 100% fail-safe in this world. So long as human touch is a factor, mistakes will be made and machines will malfunction - eventually. So why do Internet providers, facility managers and power-protection equipment manufacturers insist upon using buzzwords like 24/7 and even 24/365? Sure, power-all-the-time is an admirable goal. And, sure, things keep getting better all the time, but technology always stops short of perfection. AT&T, IBM, Hewlett Packard and others, claim Five Nines - or 99.999% reliability - for their newest computer networks. But that near-perfect rate of success hasn't been proven over time.
Engineers know that machines fail less frequently if they're backed with standards of operations, maintenance and redundancy. In some businesses a single second of computer downtime adds up to big money - even millions - so owners heap backup-power redundancy upon redundancy to safeguard their systems, hoping their computers never blink.
Manufacturers of fuel-cells, said to be the most promising technology for uninterrupted-power, also claim Five Nines of power reliability - or 3.4 defects per million. But even if certain high-priced facilities ultimately achieve a 99.999% power supply, the rest of us will have to settle for less for our homes and businesses. Utility power, particularly in an era of deregulation, will never be perfectly clean and constant.
Outside the realm of electrical power delivery, most machines don't even aspire to deliver perfection. The most dependable mass-market car, the Toyota Camry, doesn't come close to approaching 99.999%. Television sets cost less now than they did 10 years ago, but manufacturers don't build them to last like they did 10 years ago. Now they count on consumers to discard the big old sets - when a loose weld or solder blows the picture tube - and buy up to better technology every four years or so.
Computer hardware works reliably, like solid-state TVs used to. But how about computer software? Microsoft Windows, the Gremlin of reliability, pokes along, stalls, backfires, circles and crashes without warning. (Apologies to the now-defunct AMC Corp. - but why name a car "Gremlin?" You may as well have called it "Lemon.") Windows is a great technology that's forever changed our lives, but it always seems to let us down in the crunch. Working with Windows is sort of like watching old-time TV sets. If fiddling with knobs and adjusting the antenna didn't produce a picture, you'd call a TV repairman. If fiddling around with Windows gets you nowhere, you end up calling your company's computer-help line or toll-free number for help.
Maybe it was the telephone that spoiled us into thinking we could hope for near perfection. Phones have long worked dependably - instantly, efficiently, almost magically. Even during power outages phones will work for hours because they need such a low amount of voltage to transmit and receive.
But I've strayed from the primary topic. Should we believe in the fail-safe 7/24, all-the-power-all-the-time dream? Nah, even God once took a full day off to rest. Total reliability is an impossible dream - but a good goal to strive for. How about a slightly less than immortal 99.999%? You can talk about your five nines - but I'll sooner believe a cat really has nine lives.


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(RNN) - On a day when families gathered around the Christmas table, residents of Alabama found themselves huddled together in storm shelters as a line of powerful storms blew through the state.
A dangerous tornado hit parts of Mobile, AL the second to touch down in the Port City in a week.
A towercam from Mobile TV affiliate WALA caught the tornado moving through downtown.
Steve Huffman, the public information officer for Mobile Fire-Rescue, said that the tornado was not very wide and was on the ground for a mile or two.
"Trinity Episcopal Church had the roof blown off and a hole in the wall but the church is still standing," Huffman said.
Mobile Fire and Rescue crews went door-to-door to check for injuries, and so far none have been reported.
Murphy High School sustained damage, and windows were blown out and ceiling tiles fell at the Mobile Infirmary where patients were moved to interior hallways during the tornado. The hospital is currently operating on generator power.
Crystal Rivers Curry was at the Battlehouse Hotel when she captured the twister on video. Transformers blew, momentarily lighting up the sky, as the tornado twisted through downtown Mobile.
Throughout the day, sirens blared as multiple tornado warnings were issued across the state. So far, the storms have left 27,600 Alabama Power customers in the dark. More than 23,000 of those were in the Mobile area.
"We will work on the state level to do everything we can to help communities across the state. The people of Alabama are strong. We will recover together," said Gov. Robert Bentley in a statement.
The storm was part of a dangerous line sweeping across the southeast on Christmas Day.
Snowy and blizzard conditions are following up severe weather that continues to move east across the Southern states.
Tornadoes touched down near Houston, TX, Pearl River County Mississippi, near Ledoux, LA, and Mobile, AL, according to the National Weather Service and EMA officials.
Severe weather has already claimed the lives of two people.
A 25-year-old Texas man was killed after a tree fell on his pickup truck as he was driving on the northwest side of Houston, Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Thomas Gilliland said. Officials suspected high winds knocked the tree down, according to CNN.
On Christmas Eve, an accident in Smyrna, GA claimed the life of 46-year-old Luca Kosic, of Marietta. Investigators believe weather conditions including extreme dense fog were a contributing factor in this collision, according to the Associated Press.
According to WLOX, about a dozen homes in Pearl River County, MS, have been damaged by the line of severe weather that is racing across the coast. There are injuries reported. But, according to the county's emergency management director, none of those injuries are life-threatening.
A blizzard warning has been issued for northeast Arkansas from 3 p.m. Christmas Day through 9 a.m. Dec. 26, as well as winter weather warnings for north and central parts of the state.
KAIT in Jonesboro, AR, warns that blizzard conditions with snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible, strong winds, and visibility at times down to less than a quarter of a mile as the storm system moves in.
In Missouri, liquid salt trucks are already preparing roads for the approaching storm.
"Those roads are slick and, if you don't have to get out, please don't get out," Mark Shelton with the Missouri Department of Transportation told KCTV.
Art Faulkner, director of the Emergency Management Agency in Alabama, said Christmas adds extra challenges for severe weather because people are visiting unfamiliar areas, and are more tuned in to holiday festivities than their weather radio.
Faulkner briefed both local officials and Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on plans for dealing with a possible outbreak, according to WSFA.
"Conditions change one way or the other and when you do have severe weather that could impact the state that it could be worse or it may not be as bad," Faulkner said. "So what we're urging people to do it have a plan."
Faulkner said many state agencies have additional personnel on stand-by, and the Red Cross is also available to open shelters if needed.
The storm will move eastward, putting northern Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas in its sights on Wednesday.
The same storm set to trigger the impending severe weather outbreak will also spread a swath of significant snow from the southern plains to the eastern Great Lakes and northeast from Christmas Day to Thursday.
The Ohio River Valley, from Paducah, KY up through the Evansville, IN are could see blizzard conditions and 8 to 11 inches of snow.
Wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph.
The storm system caused damage early. Freezing rain caused an early morning pile-up of more than 20 cars near Oklahoma City, OK. Ten people were taken to area hospitals, but the injuries were non-life-threatening.
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) Secretary Kimberly Belshé and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today premiered a series of new anti-tobacco television advertisements. The ads include a bold new approach in the fight against tobacco – focusing attention on its impact on the environment. In addition, the two health leaders shared the latest statewide trends surrounding tobacco.
"I am proud of the tremendous progress that California has made during the past 20 years," said Belshé, "but our job is not yet complete because nearly four million Californians still smoke, and tobacco remains the No. 1 cause of preventable death and disease."
As California enters its third decade of combating tobacco use, CDPH has created a series of new anti-tobacco television ads. The theme of the new ads include educating Californians about the progress the state has made, the challenges and importance of quitting smoking, the deceptive marketing practices of the tobacco industry, and the impact toxic tobacco waste has on the environment.
"California is proud, once again, to be a national leader in the fight against tobacco use and addiction, and is launching a new strategy – focusing attention on the degradation of the environment caused by discarded cigarette butts," said Horton.
Each year, more than 100 million pounds of cigarette butts are discarded in the United States. They are, by far, the most-common trash item found on beaches and roadways. The many toxic chemicals found in cigarettes are released into the environment when butts are discarded. Cigarette butts are made of cellulose acetate, a plastic that does not biodegrade and can remain in the environment for years.
The new focus of ads drives home the message that cigarettes are not just toxic to people, they are toxic to the environment as well.
The campaign also includes television ads featuring Debi Austin. Austin first appeared in an iconic CDPH anti-tobacco ad in 1997 in which she smoked through her tracheotomy shortly after cancer surgery.
The health leaders also shared the latest statewide trends surrounding tobacco. These trends highlight the successes of California's Tobacco Control Program and highlight areas where there are still challenges.
Some of the program's accomplishments include:
- A 42 percent decline in adult smoking prevalence from 22.7 percent in 1988 to 13.1 percent in 2009;
- A 42 percent decline among Asian/Pacific Islanders, and a 41 percent decline in smoking for both African American and Latino adults;
- More than 1 million lives saved both of smokers who quit and of young people who chose not to start smoking;
- $86 billion in health care costs saved; and
- Lung cancer declining more than three-times faster in California than in the rest of the nation.
When it comes to challenges, the health leaders said more work must be done to protect Californians from secondhand smoke and to reduce the overall rate of smoking. For instance, the research shows smoking rates are higher in less densely populated areas of the state. On average, people who live in rural California counties smoke at a higher rate (15.9 percent) than those who live in urban areas (10.9 percent).
The California Tobacco Control Program was established by the Tobacco Tax and Health Promotion Act of 1988. The act, which was approved by California voters, instituted a 25-cent tax on each pack of cigarettes and earmarked 5 cents of that tax to fund California's tobacco control efforts. To learn more about California's tobacco control program visit www.TobaccoFreeCA.com.
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Don't become the Mayor of Loserville. Keep your tummy tucks, your adult reading materials, and your time in the slammer to yourself.
Checking in on Foursquare or Facebook isn't quite the rage it once was, but is still somewhat popular.
I still advise my clients to make sure they have their check-in accounts set up properly, and I encourage some to be more active in encouraging people to check in by offering various types of rewards. According to Pew, more than 18 percent of all smartphone users used check-in apps in 2012, up from 12 percent the previous year. That really is quite a lot; this year there are about 33 million people using Foursquare alone.
In the end, it's up to the users to determine whether they see any value—either in rewards or just the gaming aspect of it—in checking in to various places of business. For some, it's just a matter of keeping a record of what they are doing and where they have been.
Check-ins aren't confined to physical places. With GetGlue you can check in to television shows, movies, and sporting events. With Untapped you can "check in" to whatever beer you are drinking at the time. But clearly, there might be times you might not want to check in to certain things on those apps. For instance, you might not want to admit to the Untapped crowd that you are hoisting an Old Milwaukee, and it might be embarrassing to admit you're watching certain TV shows or movies.
For actual locations, some are best left unidentified. Here are five places where you might want to pocket your smartphone and avoid the embarrassment of telling the world where you are:
1. Funeral homes
It's a bit tacky if you're checking in at Uncle Andy's wake—even more so if you've checked in enough to be Mayor of the place. Of course, if you've checked in that frequently, it probably means you're at the age where more of your friends are dead than alive. There's also that final check-in, the one where you don't check out.
2. Adult book store
We have two adult book stores a few blocks from each other in downtown Lancaster. I rarely see anyone going in or out of either of them, but when I do, they're always looking around and lowering their heads for the purpose of not being seen. They don't want friends, co-workers, or family members knowing where they are going. If that's the case, you probably don't want to check in online and tell the world.
3. Prison
If people see you checking in at the local prison, there's a good chance they won't expect to see you checking in anywhere else anytime soon—at least for another five to 10. Just let them think that you've "gone on an extended vacation" somewhere. You know, rafting on the river rather than up the river.
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This actually goes for any sort of place where you're getting any sort of "work" done, from body enhancements and tummy tucks to a new head of hair. Better to let them be surprised when they see you, rather than giving them a heads-up beforehand. Subtlety is probably your best bet in these cases. If they're gonna snicker and whisper, let them do it when you're around, rather than before they see the finished "product."
5. Unemployment office
It's one thing for people to know you're out of work; it's a whole other thing to keep reminding them online. Again, becoming Mayor of the unemployment office as a result of being there too often might send the wrong message. Your goal is to get a job, not look as though you are completely unemployable.
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It's with great pleasure that I'm proud to announce that I'm officially graduated (*yeahhh, throws parade*)!
No. But seriously. This has been nothing but an incessant roller-coaster of an emotionally revealing life lesson full of doubts and insecurities that now only seem pile up instead of relieving all of this pressure with answers.
We spend our three years from high school constantly getting the "you're gonna have to know what do you want to do for the rest of your life, and be the best at it" kind of speech, go through all of those nerve-wracking finals, and then when it's all over, you're still just a clumsy kid tumbling into and adult's world!
When we finally get into the so-expected-university – and now speaking for myself – I had the constant feeling that I was still an insecure youngster who was not ready to face all of that alone. I was not ready to socialize in a group of strangers (as I'm tremendously shy), nor was I ready to sit and learn how to act like a professional.
Well, overall I have to say that nothing ended up to be what I expected!
Turns out all of those strangers are now great friends of mine, and I don't know what it would've been like without them! I didn't just met people who I consider great co-workers, I've met people with amazing and influential personalities who are probably some of the most important people that I've had the pleasure to walk along side with in my entire life. I've learnt from them, I laughed (so f*cking much) with them, I cried with them, and most importantly, I've grown with them!
Also, turns out that my high school has prepared me too goddamn well for everything that I faced during these past three years!
You know all of that bullcrap you used to say a few years back, like, "why do I need this? Why the f*ck do we have to learn this? This is useless, I'll never need this in rest of my life" hm, well (*high pitched voice*)....! Turns out that, you kinda do! Believe me, all of that "bullshit" you so used call is kinda important for you. And I realized that when, in certain classes in uni, I had to apply those things high school teachers implied to us so much, and my only thought was "phew, glad I've heard/done this before"! So, to all the youngsters out there reading this: when a teacher insists in teaching you something (and I'm not even talking about material from you class module), believe us graduation students when we tell you that, you WILL need it!
Well now, by the end of my graduation, I can say... I am far from done! I've enjoyed so much learning all that I've learnt of what I like doing the most that I can't stop now!
BUT, there's a huge question mark in the freaking way...!
You know when you're in your, I don't know, 15/16 years of age, and you kinda say to yourself "yeah when I turn 20 I'll be having my driver's license already, I'll be graduated and have a job, and have my life settled and soon after that I'll be moving out and be a grown-up"?
Err... Here's the thing 15 year old me:
I am FAR from having my goddamn life settled! And, moving out...? If I could, I'd stay in my mummy's place until I'm old (you do realize she cooks the greatest meals right? She even puts up with your vegetarian diet! You wanna give up on that?)!
So, again, dear 15 year old me, I did get my driver's license... I am 20 years old now... and I am graduated... Now what?
Rock on,


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Something I saw when I visited Salzburg last year.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Umbrella on Balcony
48 comments:
I really like this one!!!! This basic level of detail is great!
- January 20, 2008 at 6:36 AM
- Jackson said...
Your lighting on this one is lovely! I really like what you're doing with simple graphic shape.
- January 20, 2008 at 10:52 AM
- Rok Andic said...
Simply put, beautiful work!
I really like the lighting and the shapes are amazing!
- January 20, 2008 at 12:57 PM
- Germán said...
WOW. gorgeous
- January 21, 2008 at 2:05 PM
- Kinman said...
that is an awesome piece right there Erwin.. I love the pushed bloom glows..
- January 21, 2008 at 2:13 PM
- C.B. Canga said...
you were stalking this woman i think:)
- January 21, 2008 at 2:23 PM
- Barbara Canepa said...
Beautiful image! ^___^
Magnificent colors and composition.
Many compliments!
I love yours style....BRAVO !
- January 21, 2008 at 2:45 PM
- RoB said...
WOW! Great job! Amazing amount of depth with simple graphic shapes! Well done!
- January 21, 2008 at 2:46 PM
- Joe Karg said...
Wow Erwin, this image is just super. It gives a feeling of confident solitude. At leaste for me it does.
- January 21, 2008 at 3:23 PM
- JeremySaliba said...
gorgeous work. happened upon your blog, i'll be back for more.
- January 21, 2008 at 6:29 PM
- TJ Phan said...
Like everyone's saying--WOW indeed!! Love the shapes, colors, and lighting! Keep them coming, Erwin!
- January 21, 2008 at 7:57 PM
I forget my google password, so I'm leaving an anonymous comment saying: damn, your work is looking great. What everyone else said about the simple shapes and colors.
-Jason Courtney
- January 21, 2008 at 8:53 PM
- Armand Serrano said...
I browsed your blog and found your atworks really appealing - great job, Erwin. Thanks for the comment on my blog and I'm linking you up.
- January 22, 2008 at 7:33 PM
- Goro said...
Hey Ervin how are you doing?
...I just love this! I can smell the air. Makes me want to go there, really awesome mood!
- January 22, 2008 at 9:09 PM
- georges blog said...
your work is beautiful thanks for sharing
- January 23, 2008 at 10:47 AM
- Erwin Madrid said...
Thanks a lot you guys for taking the time to leave a comment!
Thanks skiatch, for stopping by!!
Hey Jackson, Thanks! Your latest piece is awesome!
Thank you rok andic!
Hey german, I'm glad you like it!
Kinman, Yes blooms are great when placed correctly.
Hey Chris, Yes I was. You know me to well:)
Thanks barbara canepa, Your blog is awesome!
Thanks a bunch rob!
Hi joe karg, I'm glad you get that feeling.
Thanks JeremySaliba for visting.
Whats up TJ, Hopefully I'll post at least once a week.
Thanks Jason, I hope you remember your password.
Thanks Armand for the comment and for linking me. Its an honor:)
Hey goro, Nice to see you here too.
Thank you George!
- January 23, 2008 at 1:58 PM
- Lena said...
O...!Erwin!A beautiful composition!Color very much is pleasant to me1
Thanks for your comment.!What weather aut you? At us in Moscow very warmly!
Good bye!!Elena.
- January 24, 2008 at 1:27 AM
- Pandagun said...
Wonderful Erwin, you're one of the more inspiring artists I personally know right now!
- January 24, 2008 at 10:51 AM
- Gia said...
That's awesome, Erwin
- January 24, 2008 at 8:02 PM
- Tobias Schwarz said...
looks nothing like the salzburg i know, but very stunning artwork!
- January 24, 2008 at 9:27 PM
- dicet said...
nice composition too!
- January 24, 2008 at 9:52 PM
- Joey Chou said...
really beautiful piece, your works are amazing. I will come visit your blog often for sure.
- January 24, 2008 at 10:00 PM
- Aurora said...
Really great
You have a great talent for lighting and composition!!!
The sunshine in this one warm me up
(sorry for my english)
- January 26, 2008 at 12:45 AM
- seamas without pants said...
really nice stuff--thanks for sharing--
- January 26, 2008 at 1:50 PM
- vincentbd/Renton said...
Le jeu de lumière, l'ambiance, la composition... Superbe !!! je reviendrai souvent ! I'll be back ! ;)
- January 27, 2008 at 11:22 AM
- marcobucci said...
very nice, clean composition. Great values too.
- January 27, 2008 at 9:23 PM
- rafi adrian z said...
i recently saw this image on cgtalk.com.
cool it simply awesome!
really like your works very much
- January 30, 2008 at 5:51 PM
- Wayne Lo said...
Great stuff Erwin! ... all the pieces!
- February 2, 2008 at 11:16 AM
- kaiserbreath said...
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- February 2, 2008 at 10:15 PM
- kaiserbreath said...
Hello !
I just love this style of painting !
It feels so much more animated and vibrant.
Would it be fair to ask you for a tutorial for such a style of painting ?
- February 2, 2008 at 10:17 PM
- Francho said...
I´ve just visit your blog for the first time, and I´m sure will be not the last.
Your stuff is really good.
- February 5, 2008 at 6:08 AM
- Erwin Madrid said...
Hi kaiserbreath,
Thanks for the compliments.
Sure I'll be happy to do a quick tutorial. I don't know when though...maybe in a month or two after I post more stuff up. Thanks for the interest!
- February 8, 2008 at 2:30 PM
- kaiserbreath said...
*Jumps with joy*
Thanks so much :)
Keep up the GREAT work !
- February 9, 2008 at 12:47 AM
I love this piece a lot! I love the shine on that umbrella. Pinoy ka pala! I hope you can understand Tagalog. :) Sobrang galing mo!
- March 13, 2008 at 3:16 AM
- Paolo Maddaleni said...
this is my Favorite!!
- March 17, 2008 at 10:49 AM
- Alex Ekimenko said...
Hi Erwin, I am interested in this artwork as a main visual for a website design. If we agree on the price, of course. And, if you are interested in licensing it anyway. Excuse me if it is not for sale. Thanks! Alex.
- March 28, 2008 at 12:25 PM
- Christian Alzmann said...
Wow, stunning piece!! Such great story in it.
- April 4, 2008 at 8:11 AM
- Thomas Perkins said...
Gorgeous work, man.
- April 14, 2008 at 3:39 PM
- hyde&seek said...
There is something about laundry drying in wind that is soothing...like slow drifting clouds in the sky. Your work is so inspiring. Thank you
- May 2, 2008 at 11:05 AM
- karim Qabrawi said...
Hi this is Karim
I Work with Animations & Comics
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keep going with your Fine Art!
- June 1, 2008 at 11:50 AM
- Carlo said...
good Job! :)
- July 6, 2008 at 4:35 AM
- Bonnie said...
Oh WOW! Beautiful light!
- July 9, 2008 at 5:09 AM
- Thierry Doizon said...
Really outstanding work Erwin!
- August 16, 2008 at 7:56 PM
- jason hazelroth said...
all your work is crazy awesome. and this one is the crazy awesomest ;)
- October 8, 2008 at 8:37 AM
- Arman Sernaz said...
You are the best! Really :) Keep up good work. I am a big fan of your paintings!
- November 25, 2009 at 6:05 AM
- January 2, 2010 at 8:46 PM
- Genevieve Tsai said...
I love this piece! Awesome lighting and color!! I feel all your paintings have the ability to evoke strong mood and emotion!
- January 23, 2010 at 11:33 AM
- Central London Storage Lady said...
It's wonderful how you have managed to capture that sunlight.
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