*is excited*

Off to see U2 tonight in Glasgow with Julie.

Looking forward to it a lot!

Delicious LiveJournal Links for 8-18-2009

• The Whore of Mensa
  A short story by Woody Allen that amused me quite a lot.
  (tags: woodyallen story fiction sex writing philosophy)
• Monkeys booze because of genes
  A study has shown that having a particular gene variant causes some macaque monkeys to drink more alcohol in experiments. The gene, known as the corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) gene, is an important part of how we respond to everyday stress.
  (tags: genetics monkey behaviour alcohol)
• Mysteries of Doctor Who #19: How does the Brigadier manage to retire from UNIT before he joins it?
  (tags: DrWho continuity)
• New Jersey Homeowner Calls Cops on Bob Dylan
  For looking like a hobo. Hah!
  (tags: police usa bobdylan funny)
• Federated ID, OpenID, and OAuth: A Web Authentication Primer
  (tags: geek programming security OpenID OAuth)
• Glasgow/Edinburgh line to be electrified
  Also includes the line to Stirling/Alloa/Dunblane.
  (tags: trains scotland transport)
• Inside the Taliban
  Interviews from a reported embedded with the Taliban.
  (tags: afghanistan war taliban)

Poll stealing

If you could be granted one assured good sequel to any movie, what movie/franchise would it be and why?

(stolen from kobold)