A little too old-timey for my tastes, but I prefer it to CC.

A lot of people out here in the future Central CA don't bother to vote presently because we're swamped by what the coastal blue communities want. And the name Central CA sucks. I propose Sierra since we'll be straddling both sides of the mountains.

Teschmacher Peaks

California's got some huge problems, but dividing the state on the wishes of a venture capitalist sounds like a terrible idea. This is indeed class warfare on the poor if this plan goes through.

It'll never happen - water management alone would be a nightmare.

It's not the size of the star, it's how you use it?

And the Alien of Paisley Abbey, Scotland:

Nice comp,Vincze. But nun of those churches has Darth Vader grotesques like the Washington National Cathedral...

Since we're simply compiling a list of things that are bad in warm weather climates, let's not forget about brown recluses, scorpions, fire ants, desert mutants, and sand.

Actually, WE changed. We started using screen doors and air conditioning (both in houses and in our cars). This disrupted the life cycle of the parasite (not of the mosquito, they are still all over the place) which now can't spend time inside a human.

This is either epic snark, or extreme stupidity.

Bullsh!t.

Oh, no. That's what I meant. I could see that happening, though I obviously hope that it doesn't. And if it did it would be a mistake.

Kerry obviously doesn't live in the real world where other Nations don't necessarily do what's in the best interest of the good old U.S.A., and when faced with unpalatable options, will use whatever tools they have available for self preservation (or national/political interest).

Market won't let it happen? sure it will.

Well I like Tyson, so one out of three ain't bad.

The issue isn't about people you don't like, as that is your personal issue. The issue is that modern science really is quite flawed in how the whole journal system works. Therefore, one should not be dismissive of those who criticize current science as it has some very fundamental problems. Ironically, you have FAITH…

Well, personally, I think this is about all our fearless leader is worth. Selfies.

Because scientific institutions have gotten so bloated and are so focused on metrics rather than the core reason for their existence that they're becoming little more than bureaucratic behemoths which promote superficial numbers over profound understanding and insight.