Thanks And Giving
I think the “thanks” part of Thanksgiving is the easy part. It’s the “giving” part that is often a little more difficult.
Read moreAuthor: B. John
A Mission From God
I think the picture of the church sign says all that needs to be said.
Read moreJewish Leader Says "Bigoted" Religious Right Promotes Policies Akin to Hitler's
Get ready for the war of words – this Jewish leader is going to need our support, because he’s right, Hitler DID start with the gays, and the religious right and conservatives in America seem to have taken a page out of the playbook of every effective dictator in the past – slowly use the law to legislate your political opponents, especially minorities, out of existence. You start with their basic human rights, then end up getting rid of them.
Read moreUpdate on TD Gamma
Some researchers and other weather authorities believe this increased activity and severity is the result of global warming. Others say its just part of a normal cycle. To introduce a new feature on Deep Sand, I’ve got an informal poll running in the right hand sidebar to see what you think might be the cause of this record breaking year.
Read moreCan One Literally Die From Laughter?
It’s certainly possible to die while laughing — probably by choking on something. But I was unable to find any documented evidence of someone literally “laughing to death.”
Read moreWhat Does The “Rx” Sign Mean?
Once again, we can blame Latin for a curious term. In English, “Rx” doesn’t seem to have any connection to “pharmacy.” However it does in Latin, albeit in a roundabout way.
Read moreWhat Does The "Rx" Sign Mean?
Once again, we can blame Latin for a curious term. In English, “Rx” doesn’t seem to have any connection to “pharmacy.” However it does in Latin, albeit in a roundabout way.
Read moreU.S. Admits Using Chemical Weapons
Reversing numerous prior denials, Pentagon officials said yesterday that white phosphorous was in fact “used as a weapon against insurgent strongholds during the battle of Fallujah last November.”
Read moreCDC Issues Bird Flu Memo
The Center for Disease Control has released a list of symptoms of bird flu. If you experience any of the following, please seek medical treatment immediately:
Read moreTarget Target
Today, I used the Target, “Contact us” link to send the following message: I am very sorry to learn that Target is electing to allow radical and extreme religious wingnuts ruin your reputation. I am, of course, referring to your recent decision to allow Pharmacists to refuse to dispense legally prescribed medications.
Read moreRight Wingnuts On Another Witch (Uh Lesbian) Hunt
It turns out that when suburban mothers buy American Girl dolls that look and dress exactly like their own little girls, they may unwittingly be purchasing tiny, lesbian partners for their children.
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