Ralph M Larmann

Artist, author, professor, pictorial activist

[Artnet @artnet]

#ArtnetNews: David Hockney, whose vivid paintings and warm irreverence made him one of the most celebrated artists of his era, died on Thursday in London. He was 88.

His publicist, Erica Bolton, confirmed the news. Indefatigable throughout his life, he worked until the end.

Tap here to read more: https://t.co/4UnynfVSPg

Article by Jo Lawson-Tancred

[Magnus @odin866]

Mornin☕️

[•R•S• @Ay_Blinkin]

The Origin of the Harp (1842) by Daniel Maclise (Irish, 1806-1870)

[Art Encyclopedia @artenpedia]

Cesare Saccaggi (Italian, 1868-1934): Ave Natura, Detail, 1910

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@IUHoosiers #iufb

[Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9]

Chicago will be lit this weekend. Saturday is the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Michigan Avenue. #chicago

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A single dose of a new cancer drug made a brain tumor almost disappear – in just five days.

Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital reported “dramatic and rapid” tumor regression in the first patients treated with a next-generation form of CAR T-cell therapy for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive brain cancers known.

The therapy, called CARv3-TEAM-E, was developed to overcome a major hurdle in treating solid tumors: their ability to hide from the immune system.

The personalized treatment reprograms a patient’s immune cells to attack the tumor, and in one extraordinary case, nearly eliminated the cancer within just five days. This novel therapy is designed to target multiple features of the tumor at once, a strategy that may help overcome the common challenge of treatment resistance in solid tumors like glioblastoma.

Although the tumors eventually returned, the early outcomes were described as unprecedented. One patient saw a 60% reduction in tumor size that lasted for half a year—an impressive result in a cancer known for its aggressiveness.

The trial’s success marks a major step forward for immunotherapy in brain cancer and raises new hopes for long-term control or even a cure. Researchers are now working to refine the treatment and extend its effects, with the ultimate goal of turning a once-terminal diagnosis into a survivable condition.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Cognitive neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge, Ph.D, says these memories from the future could mean the notion of time might not be as linear as we imagine.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Cartoons that aged well.

[hiddenliburua @hiddenliburua]

Comme la servante que Michel-Ange (1475-1564) envoyait au marché pour faire ses achats ne savait pas lire il illustrait la liste des courses avec des petits dessins (1518).
À découvrir à la Casa Buonarroti (Florence).

[ArchaeoHistories @histories_arch]

A one-pound banknote issued by the Palestine Currency Board, dated April 20, 1939. This currency was in use during the British Mandate for Palestine. 

The Palestine pound was introduced in 1927 to replace the Egyptian pound and British sterling as the official currency. It was equivalent in value to the British pound sterling. 

The currency was also used in Transjordan until 1949 and in the West Bank until 1950. The banknote features text in English, Arabic, and Hebrew. 

© Numismatica

#archaeohistories

[UNFPA South Sudan @UNFPASouthSudan]

Girls Take-over!

Anjoa Winnie acted as @UNFPA #SouthSudan Rep for the day - an initiative to empower girls with leadership skills and to advocate for their needs and rights.

With greater investment, they can build a brighter future and their communities.

#DayOfTheGirl

[Sarahh @Sarahhuniverse]

Qvevri - traditional winemaking technique in Georgia 🇬🇪 🍇🍷

© visitbatumi (IG)

[Ralph M Larmann @ralphmlarmann]

Lecture at University of Evansville on Thursday, October 16 at 4 pm

[Bloomberg @business]

Tuna stocks have rebounded over the past decade, says @davidfickling, showing capitalist self-interest and regulation can work together (via @opinion) https://t.co/475xPVv3wO

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

In Australia, after his team won the championship, the football captain went into the stands to bring Sammy, their waterboy who has Down's Syndrome, to celebrate with them.

[Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9]

You spin me right round, baby, right roundLike a record, baby, right round, round, round. Navy Pier Ferris Wheel at night in Chicago

[UNFPA @UNFPA]

“Sometimes I give my share of food to my children.”

Inas, a mother of three, is among more than 500,000 people in #Gaza facing starvation.

See why @UNFPA—the @UN sexual and reproductive health agency—is calling for aid to be let in NOW: https://t.co/zS4FuDk4Cu

#CeasefireNow

[Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9]

Finally Friday. This morning in Chicago's Lincoln Park. #weather #news #ilwx #chicago

[Justin Wolfers @JustinWolfers]

You'll never guess who is *actually* paying for the tariffs.