Even though I know he probably won't see this in time...

Happy birthday, zenrabbit!

Oblige me?

Thank you for those who've responded to my address poll. If you haven't yet and would like to, please do.

In other news, it's Tuesday.

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I blow.

as seen in neuroscience

Romantic love 'lasts just a year'

The University of Pavia found a brain chemical was likely to be responsible for the first flush of love.

Researchers said raised levels of a protein was linked to feelings of euphoria and dependence experienced at the start of a relationship.

But after studying people in long and short relationships and single people, they found the levels receded in time.

The team analysed alterations in proteins known as neurotrophins in the bloodstreams of men and women aged 18 to 31, the Psychoneuroendocrinology journal reported.

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As far as news is concerned, I've been remiss.

Cheney accused on prisoner abuse (The diary at DailyKos calls this "huge")

Canadian Premier Loses Confidence Vote

Congressman Admits Taking Bribes, Resigns: GOP's Cunningham Faces Jail Term