This and That

Some interesting things I found, with no particular theme: String Theory Illustrated [found at Not Even Wrong] Andrew Gelman comments on Climate change as a religion, and the more general use of "religion" as a term of insult. Can US Skiing be saved?  As an avid skier, even tough transplanted to the lowlands, it would be fair to say I don't give a damn if the ice caps melt and cities are