A “nonsense mutation” in our junk DNA that is. A group of scientists led by Nitya Venkataraman and Alexander Colewhether wanted to try a new approach to fighting HIV – one that worked with the body’s own immune system. They knew Old World monkeys had a built-in immunity to HIV: a protein called retrocyclin, which [...]
See her work here. I love her intimate size, and soft coloring, capturing quiet moments in an urban setting. They kinda make you look at things you don’t ordinarily pay attention to. She’s from Texas, and these seem to be paintings of the Houston area. I’ve never been there so I may be wrong. Thanks [...]
The author of such books as Crash, High Rise, and Empire of the Sun JG Ballard died today at 78 Despite being referred to as a science fiction writer, Jim Ballard said his books were instead “picturing the psychology of the future”. His most acclaimed novel was Empire of the Sun, based on his childhood [...]
Yep Friday night at the Perkins/Bamford household. That can mean only one thing. Can you guess? (the picture’s a clue.) That’s right–it’s pizza night. I thought my sauce on the pizza looked kinda artistic, so I took a picture. Here’s some more: I forgot to take a picture when it came out of the oven, [...]
think Art is the answer? Well, you’re wrong. Art isn’t the answer, it’s the question.
ever think that you have lots to say, then think about it, and decide you’re better off not saying it?
One and a half days later we have a new front door(s). As expected there were complications (there’s always complications with this house), but I persevered, and the new entry doors look real good. Only things left to do are redo interior trim, exterior trim, and siding around the door (the rough frame was smaller, [...]
Been busy, cutting down trees, planting a tree, working on the yard, started some new paintings. Blah, blah, blah. Hoping the paintings will come together soon, so I can post them. Soon, new front doors. There in at Home Depot, and I need to borrow a truck to pick them up. Should be installed by [...]
