I've done some reading on flow cytometry lately. I'd love to learn more about this technique. I've been thinking about some potential applications for this technique, apart from its usual usages. Ideas are stirring and baking right now. I'd love to spend about two weeks with one of these devices and an armload of schematics.

I got to feed a Goliath birdeater today. Fed it a fully grown mouse, I did.

This can be quite unnerving, if you're not used to it. I know that a lot of people would feel very squeamish about such things.

This link is good for a laugh.

Earlier, I mentioned Lynda Carter. Well, this article talks about Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman. It says that it would be extremely difficult to find someone who can fill Lynda's high-heeled shoes.

I think that's absolutely true. I find it difficult to think of anyone else in that role.

The gal who played Nova on the old Star Blazers cartoon seems like she has an awful lot of pent-up hostility. I came across her guestbook, and I was shocked at what I read. Sounds like a classic case of overreacting.

Apparently, she tore into someone because he posted something about how hazardous it was for Nova to be the only female on the Argo. Maybe I'm being dense, but... What's so inappropriate about pointing that out? It sure didn't sound like a lewd comment to me; more like an observation.

An acquaintance of mine theorized that maybe she was victimized by some nasty fan fiction. Could be; after all, a lot of that stuff transcends the boundaries of good taste. Ultimately though, who knows?

Incidentally, if you meander over to her "rants" page, you'll see a lot more hostility and anger over there. I don't know what to make of it, frankly. I happen to agree with her on a lot of what she said, but she clearly expresses her viewpoint with undue sharpness and hostility. Criminy. Calm down, lady!

I recently read about how many people think it would be impossible to create a new live-action Wonder Woman movie or TV show. The problem is that Lynda Carter filled the role so darned well that it would be extremely difficult to fill her high-heeled shoes.

I think that Stacey Williams had just the right look, and the height to boot. She doesn't seem to be much of an actress though, and she has pretty much dropped out of the public eye.

I like rose hairs.

Do you know what's better than Courteney Cox in Blue Desert? Courteney Cox in Cocoon: The Return. Darn, but she looks painfully good.

Oh, my. Oh, my. Oh, my.

Courteney Cox in Blue Desert. What an incredible face.

I've been following the DC Comics mystery mini-series, Identity Crisis, and discussing its with some guys on the DC message boards. I tell you, it's become clear that very few of them truly understand the basics of logic. It's positively mind-boggling.

Thankfully, there are a few that do, and they are like a breath of fresh air.

There's some pretty cool animation at this Elispot site. Okay, so it's not really gripping, but from a scientific point of view, it's pretty darned nice.

There's some pretty cool animation at this Elispot site. Okay, so it's not really gripping, but from a scientific point of view, it's pretty darned nice.

Some buddies of mine are doing some work on bacterial colony counting. The concept is explained here. It's been around for a long time now, and it's commonly used due to its ease and flexibility. Automating the counting process though... that's another matter.

Another friend of mine is doing some biochemistry work at a university back home. I almost wish I could join her, but for a variety of reasons, I'd rather not go back there.

I've got a long and tiring week ahead of me. This stinks. This stinks big-time.

Let's see.  What have I been doing?

Well, I did some reading about the Immune Tolerance Network today, as part of my readings on immunology.  Also read about the Science Board, which I encountered a few months ago.

I've also been reading some of the documents from BD BioSciences.

Earlier, I mentioned the A-Team's Amy Allen. Well, these shots are from the first A-Team episode I ever saw. It's what got me hooked on the show, during its prime.

I have fond memories of that show. Up until then, I had no idea why there was such a buzz about Hannibal and his crew.

The A-Team's Amy Allen is a darned fine-looking woman. She had a willowy figure and nice legs. And she was mighty pretty as well.

She was a fairly strong feminine character, at least for her time. Granted, she was no Emma Peel; however, she showed great potential. If only the writers of "The A-Team" hadn't botched things so royally with her character.

There's a listing of immunology terms and definitions here. It's in a hypertext format, which is kinda nice. It certainly makes for a helpful pedagogical tool.

I mentioned that a friend of mine has expertise in colony counting. She has also done work with viral plaque assays and transwells (whatever the latter may be).

This isn't an earth-shaking thing to comment on, but I thought I'd mention it anyway. I've been learning a lot from her, hence my interest.

I'm lonely.