Short and sweet:

• Poll by “Gehirn & Geist” about astrology (German), the results of which will be published in the March issue.
• Die terminologische Trickkiste von Bertelsmann (yeah, German) about alledgedly 70% of Germans being religious or deeply religious, as reported e.g. here.
• Die (Wasch)lappen der Welt – oder: Was ist echte Kälte?
• Alt.Santas Put the X Back in Xmas – yes, this one’s English… new kinds of santa clauses: Objectivist Santa, Atheist Santa, Pagan Santa and Parent Appreciation Santa.
• Skeptics’ Circle 76, bi-weekly portal to the best skeptical blog writing.
• Altschlaues zum Thema “Stau” …