John Masters, Author at Deep Something

Seek help first for a friend.

June 16, 2006April 29, 2018 B. John 556 Views compassion, generosity, helping, selflessness, Talumd, God, Christianity

This entry is in the series Deep Thoughts

A person who seeks help for a friend, while needy himself, will be answered first. –The Talmud

2,500 Killed in Iraq…It's just a number at 1600

June 15, 2006 B. John 336 Views Iraq, military, Death Toll

In today’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Tony Snow got asked about the 2,500 mark for American’s KIA in Irag. Maybe his response will surprise you…sadly, it does not surprise me.

Politics Congress Constitution

First Amendment Poised for Repeal

June 15, 2006 B. John 423 Views Constitutional Amendments, First Amendment, Flag Burning

In even numbered years, Republicans attack the Constitution. Having failed to write homophobia into the Bill of Rights, Republicans are reduced to making their biennial appeal for a partial repeal of the First Amendment. When Democrats are dared to support the rights of (relatively rare) flag burners, they need to make clear that it is the Constitution they support.

Politics Congress Science

FDA Coverup or Workload?

June 15, 2006 B. John 457 Views FDA, Charles Grassley, Coverup Ketek

Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) has been investigating “why FDA officials approved the sale of the antibiotic Ketek even after the government learned safety tests on the drug had been forged.” Yesterday federal health officials refused to give the senator information on the drug. “I smell a cover-up,” said Grassley.

Deep Thoughts

Use it or lose it.

June 15, 2006April 29, 2018 B. John 1364 Views common good, community, Contributing, Contribution, Eleanor Roosevelt

This entry is in the series Deep Thoughts

When you cease to make a contribution you begin to die. –Eleanor Roosevelt

General

Whose the majority, males or females?

June 15, 2006April 29, 2018 B. John 1259 Views female, GeoHive, male, Population, Population Growth

This entry is in the series Deep Questions

According to GeoHive.com, a site specializing in population statistics, there are around 3,248,080,000 males on the planet and around 3,214,983,000 females. That translates to men accounting for 50.25% of the population.

Places Politics War

What We Have Wrought

June 14, 2006 B. John 406 Views Peace Takes Courage, Violence, Iraq

It ain’t pretty, but you need to watch this. We need to know what we’ve created.

Congress Science Technology

Move To The Planets

June 13, 2006 B. John 8547 Views Congress, Pork, mars, NASA, Congressional earmarks, Moon, Stephen Hawking

In an article at MSNBC renowned Physicist Stephen Hawking says humans must learn to inhabit other planets in order for the species to survive. He believes the earth, through some catastrophe, will become uninhabitable at some point in the future.

General Environment Weather Places Tampa Science

Tuesday Morning With Alberto

June 13, 2006September 29, 2018 B. John 464 Views hurricane, Tropical Storm, Alberto, Big Bend, Savannah

This may most likely be the last update about Alberto. It rained some during the night, but not enough to even have to pump water from the pool. I did hear some gusty wind, but nothing major. The sun was out this morning when I got up.

General Environment Weather Places Tampa Science

Alberto Monday Night

June 12, 2006September 29, 2018 B. John 457 Views hurricane, NOAA, Alberto, National Weather Services

I thought I’d provide an update before going to bed tonight.

General Environment Weather Places Tampa Science

Tropical Storm Alberto

June 12, 2006September 29, 2018 B. John 529 Views hurricane, Tropical Storm, Alberto, National Hurricane Center

Hurricane season is off to a roaring start down here. Yesterday, Alberto became the first named storm of the season, and we’re already experiencing the effects.