John Masters, Author at Deep Something

Sunday Afternoon Update — Wilma

October 23, 2005September 29, 2018 B. John 385 Views fl, rain, storm, sunday, tropical, update, hurricane, wind, florida, winds, Tampa, wilma, afternoon

It is amazingly quiet here today. As of 4pm there is no wind, and while it has been overcast all day, we have yet to have even a drop of rain.

Environment Weather Tampa Science General

Wilma Update — Saturday

October 22, 2005September 29, 2018 B. John 440 Views wilma, hurricane, florida, NOAA, Tampa, Weather

I thought I would provide an update on Hurricane Wilma based on the most recent NOAA information. How much impact there is on Tampa remains a bit uncertain. Not unusually, with about two days to go before landfall, the “cone of uncertainty” is still a bit large.

Politics Corruption

Interesting Tidbit on Washington Scandals

October 21, 2005 B. John 217 Views

I think that perhaps the White House is finally starting to realize that ship is about to hit the span. The Providence Journal is reporting that White House Chief of Staff, Andy Card, has cancelled his planned attendance at a political fund raiser this weekend.

Politics Courts Society

Supreme Court Litmus Test and Hipocracy

October 17, 2005September 29, 2018 B. John 281 Views

President Bush called attention to Harriet Miers’s religion in order to “patch a growing fissure” amongst conservatives over his Supreme Court nominee. “People are interested to know why I picked Harriet Miers,” he said. “Part of Harriet Miers’s life is her religion.” President Bush shouldn’t exploit Harriet Miers’s faith to rally support for her nomination.

Politics Corruption

Cheney Gets Richer Thanks to Haliburton

October 17, 2005 B. John 292 Views

In 2003, Vice President Cheney asserted, “Since I left Halliburton to become George Bush’s vice president, I’ve severed all my ties with the company, gotten rid of all my financial interest. I have no financial interest in Halliburton of any kind and haven’t had, now, for over three years.” That wasn’t true in 2003, and it’s not true now.

Culture Movies Movies I Own

Constantine

October 13, 2005 B. John 1135 Views Drama, Fantasy, Constantine, Francis Lawrence, Horror, Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Action, Thriller

Based on the DC/Vertigo comic book Hellblazer and written by Kevin Brodbin, Mark Bomback and Frank Capello, Constantine tells the story of irreverent supernatural detective John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), who has literally been to hell and back.

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You Had To See This One Coming (Pun Intended)

October 10, 2005September 29, 2018 B. John 409 Views pat roberston, right wing, second coming, Religion, stupid, death, destruction

Well, this should come as no surprise to anyone. Pat Robertson is now suggesting that the recent rash of natural disasters could be a signal of end times. Its always amazed me that the return of Christ to begin his thousand year reign of love and heavan on earth would be heralded by the death and destruction of millions of innocent individuals.

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Fond Memories Of My Favorite Season

October 9, 2005September 29, 2018 B. John 1038 Views college, school, fall, season, farm, seasons, farming, football, mother, granddaddy, high school, grandfather, a.s.u., grandmother, appalachian state university, memories, band, mom, canning, nostalgia

Autumn has officially arrived. As usual it’s a little hard to tell here in Tampa. However, we got a couple of overcast rainy days this past week. That made it a little cooler, and made me think of Fall.

Culture Movies Society Crime

Crash

October 7, 2005 B. John 413 Views Film, Best Movie, Oscar, Prejudice

Several characters of different racial backgrounds collide in one incident, The different stereotypes society has created for those backgrounds affect their judgment, beliefs and actions, This in turn causes problems for each of them.

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Alabama Senator Hank Erwin: Katrina was God's wrath

October 3, 2005September 29, 2018 B. John 255 Views

This idiot was on Scarborough Country making his point that Katrina was “the wrath of God.” I expect this sort of stupid crap from the Falwells, Dobson’s and Robertson’s…but this guy is an elected official, and more of his kind seem to get elected each cycle. That’s what is scary.

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ABC Becomes Pawn of Religious Right

October 2, 2005September 29, 2018 B. John 427 Views sears, Ty Pennington, wingnuts, tv, abc, extreme makover, focus on the family, home edition, illegal campaign contributions, james dobson, religious right

I have learned from an article on Daily Kos that on tonight’s episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, will be an extended advertisement for James Dobson’s group, Focus On The Family.