Routine HIV Screenings Now Recommended For All Adolescents And Adults: pThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued new recommendations on who should be routinely screened for HIV infection. Previously, USPSTF released recommendations that only high-risk individuals should be screened for HIV. Specifically, it concluded that “the benefit of screening adolescents and adults without risk factors for HIV is too small relative to potential [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Paul Ryan Regrets Voting Against Same-Sex Adoption
Paul Ryan Regrets Voting Against Same-Sex Adoption: pWISCONSIN — Former GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan told a Wisconsin town hall audience on Monday that he now supports the right of same-sex couples to adopt children, even though he still opposes marriage equality. Confronted by an audience member about his anti-LGBT voting record — Ryan earned a “zero percent” score on gay [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Witness listed as dead arrested - Local News - Chattanooga, TN | NBC News
Witness listed as dead arrested - Local News - Chattanooga, TN | NBC News
From NBCNews.com/ Chattanooga Times Free Press
From NBCNews.com/ Chattanooga Times Free Press
Monday, April 29, 2013
Fifi the Chihuahua and Bashar the python are BFFs
Fifi the Chihuahua and Bashar the python are BFFs
Toney Atkins comments: I really hope we don't have to follow up on this one with a tragic ending to the story.
Toney Atkins comments: I really hope we don't have to follow up on this one with a tragic ending to the story.
FUNNY TEST ANSWERS BRING BACK GOOD MEMORIES
Funny test answer fails
Toney Atkins comments: This post from MSNNow.com brings back wonderful memories of my days as a fifth-through-seventh grade teaching days, and I wish I could have saved some of the great moments from those years. I think back on those five years as being among the best of my life. I had some terrific students, and I really had no pets. There was great value in all of the kids, whether they were A or F in grade performance. If I could go back, I do not believe I would have given an F to any of them, because not one was a failure as a person. If any of my former students read this, I apologize for not being a better teacher. During that time, I practiced what I taught, and I pray that some of the most important and good parts stuck with you
Toney Atkins comments: This post from MSNNow.com brings back wonderful memories of my days as a fifth-through-seventh grade teaching days, and I wish I could have saved some of the great moments from those years. I think back on those five years as being among the best of my life. I had some terrific students, and I really had no pets. There was great value in all of the kids, whether they were A or F in grade performance. If I could go back, I do not believe I would have given an F to any of them, because not one was a failure as a person. If any of my former students read this, I apologize for not being a better teacher. During that time, I practiced what I taught, and I pray that some of the most important and good parts stuck with you
Lack of sleep may harm sperm - Health - Men's health | NBC News
Lack of sleep may harm sperm - Health - Men's health | NBC News
The link posted from NBCNEWS.COM/MEN'S HEALTH
Toney Atkins comments: My sperm keep waking me up, singing, "Our lights are on but nobody's home." "Use 'em or lose 'em," I heard one screech the other night. I try to convince them that lack of sleep may hurt the little buggers. Then I hear, from the innermost reaches of my scrotum, "Do it, do it, do it till you're satsified." I appreciate my sperms' efforts to tune up my beats underneath the sheets, to cajole my ego into going "Down to Love Town" for some "Action" and to not stop until I get enough. But, with my age entering the bracket of "golden years" and my mind still somewhere between 18 and 60, the fire is going out in the furnace. My sperm buddies keep multiplying and are always enthusiastic to get out into the world, even when I'm sleeping. I have been asexual (look it up) for years, and they get very unhappy with me. But I need the sleep that I didn't get in my younger party days, and I'm determined to get it as many good sleeps as I can, because the sperm can excercise more, swim around, eat the right foods (whatever they eat). Because when I wake up, all rested and raring to go, those suckers will be jazzed up because they're finally getting out of the house. I've promised a volcanic explosion to send them out of the house as expert swimmers,ready to party and do their thing. And do that thing well, I believe with all my heart that my deep sleeps have given them the energy to do what they do best when they leave training camp. Make a mark, they will, and there will be satisaction, I guarantee it. Lack of sleep may harm sperm? You shouldn't do that, fellows. Read the story at the link to find out how to get the best from your guys when party time rolls around again. Rest easy, and sleep.
Postscript, written the day after: Please forgive me for this juvenile entry. I wrote better stuff when I was in high school. I keep it on the blog to remind me to always try harder. -- Toney Atkins
The link posted from NBCNEWS.COM/MEN'S HEALTH
Toney Atkins comments: My sperm keep waking me up, singing, "Our lights are on but nobody's home." "Use 'em or lose 'em," I heard one screech the other night. I try to convince them that lack of sleep may hurt the little buggers. Then I hear, from the innermost reaches of my scrotum, "Do it, do it, do it till you're satsified." I appreciate my sperms' efforts to tune up my beats underneath the sheets, to cajole my ego into going "Down to Love Town" for some "Action" and to not stop until I get enough. But, with my age entering the bracket of "golden years" and my mind still somewhere between 18 and 60, the fire is going out in the furnace. My sperm buddies keep multiplying and are always enthusiastic to get out into the world, even when I'm sleeping. I have been asexual (look it up) for years, and they get very unhappy with me. But I need the sleep that I didn't get in my younger party days, and I'm determined to get it as many good sleeps as I can, because the sperm can excercise more, swim around, eat the right foods (whatever they eat). Because when I wake up, all rested and raring to go, those suckers will be jazzed up because they're finally getting out of the house. I've promised a volcanic explosion to send them out of the house as expert swimmers,ready to party and do their thing. And do that thing well, I believe with all my heart that my deep sleeps have given them the energy to do what they do best when they leave training camp. Make a mark, they will, and there will be satisaction, I guarantee it. Lack of sleep may harm sperm? You shouldn't do that, fellows. Read the story at the link to find out how to get the best from your guys when party time rolls around again. Rest easy, and sleep.
Postscript, written the day after: Please forgive me for this juvenile entry. I wrote better stuff when I was in high school. I keep it on the blog to remind me to always try harder. -- Toney Atkins
6 months after Sandy, thousands homeless in NY, NJ - Yahoo! News
6 months after Sandy, thousands homeless in NY, NJ - Yahoo! News
Posted from Yahoo News by the Associated Press
Posted from Yahoo News by the Associated Press
How Even A Terrorist Can Buy Explosive Powders Without A Background Check
How Even A Terrorist Can Buy Explosive Powders Without A Background Check: pThe bombs used in the Boston Marathon explosion were “rudimentary” but powerful, according to experts, made using instructions available on the Internet, and readily available items such as pressure cookers, nails, and BBs. But the bombs also contained a blasting agent, likely black powder. And thanks to major gaps in federal legislation, this powder was [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
People On FBI’s Terrorism Watch List Legally Bought Guns And Explosives 1,300 Times
People On FBI’s Terrorism Watch List Legally Bought Guns And Explosives 1,300 Times: pA suspect on the FBI’s Terrorist Watch List may be considered too dangerous to fly on an airplane, but he or she can buy guns freely. There are only 11 times when the federal government can prevent a sale, and a suspicion of terrorism is not one of them. Meanwhile, laws governing many explosives are [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Gun Group Holds Rally With AR-15s To Congratulate Congress For Blocking Background Checks
Gun Group Holds Rally With AR-15s To Congratulate Congress For Blocking Background Checks: pA group of gun activists armed with AR-15s and handguns held a rally at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in Indiana on Saturday to thank Congress for voting down gun safety measures, including a proposal to expand background checks for guns sales. Indiana Moms Against Gun Control organized the event as a counter protest to Moms [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Schoolchildren May Soon Wear Bulletproof Military-Style Vests
Schoolchildren May Soon Wear Bulletproof Military-Style Vests: pPost-Newtown, sales for bulletproof backpacks and whiteboards have soared as parents and school districts seek to take children’s safety into their own hands. The reaction is along the lines of what the National Rifle Association has promoted for months: that armed guards, and not gun regulation, is the answer to school shootings. Congress responded to [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
In 2012 Election, African American Voters Surpassed White Turnout For The First Time Ever
In 2012 Election, African American Voters Surpassed White Turnout For The First Time Ever: pThough Republican election officials in battleground states sought to dampen voter turn out of traditionally Democratic voters through by instituting identification requirements and limiting early voting hours, a new analysis of census data by the Associated Press shows that African Americans “voted at a higher rate than other minority groups in 2012 and by most [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Chickamauga Down Home Days
Chickamauga Down Home Days
Toney Atkins: This is a new posting to remind folks that small town residents, food, entertainment and socializing will be in evidence the first weekend in May (this weekend) in Chickamauga, GA, where I was born, grew up and taught for four years. The event is Down Home Days, and the public is invited. More details at the link.
Toney Atkins: This is a new posting to remind folks that small town residents, food, entertainment and socializing will be in evidence the first weekend in May (this weekend) in Chickamauga, GA, where I was born, grew up and taught for four years. The event is Down Home Days, and the public is invited. More details at the link.
Gun Group Raffles Off Assault Rifle Model Used In Newtown Shooting To ‘Resist Barack Obama’
Gun Group Raffles Off Assault Rifle Model Used In Newtown Shooting To ‘Resist Barack Obama’: pThe Tennessee Firearms Association is raffling off one AR-15 semiautomatic rifle, the same weapon used by Adam Lanza to kill 20 children and six adults in Newtown. According to the promotion, “TFA is giving away a BUSHMASTER AR15 to advance the effort to resist Barack Obama, the federal government and even a few in Tennessee [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Opinion: How sexually active young people can stay safe - CNN.com
Opinion: How sexually active young people can stay safe - CNN.com
Toney Atkins says: This link to CNN.com is valuable information for teens and older folks as well.
Toney Atkins says: This link to CNN.com is valuable information for teens and older folks as well.
Members Of Congress Introduce Legislation Based On Fringe Conspiracy Theory
Members Of Congress Introduce Legislation Based On Fringe Conspiracy Theory: pTwo Republican members of Congress introduced legislation on Friday that would limit the amount of ammunition the government is able to purchase at a given time. The bill is a response to far-right conspiracy theories that the government is “stockpiling” ammunition, either to wage a war against the American people or to dry up the [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Friday, April 26, 2013
My Way News - 5 things to know about country legend George Jones
My Way News - 5 things to know about country legend George Jones
By the Associated Press from MyWay.com
By the Associated Press from MyWay.com
Storm Alert iRadar - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports
Storm Alert iRadar - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports
Southeast radar as weekend rains, possible storms are forecast for areas that were struck with a day or tornado devastation two years ago on April 27, 2011.
Southeast radar as weekend rains, possible storms are forecast for areas that were struck with a day or tornado devastation two years ago on April 27, 2011.
CHICKAMAUGA, GA, PLANS ANNUEL DOWN HOME DAYS May 2-4, 2013
CatWalkChatt - Chickamauga s Down Home Days is back Fest set for May 2 4
The above link takes you to a story from the Walker County Messenger/CatWalkChatt
Toney Atkins says: Chickamauga, GA-- my home town -- stages the Down Home Days festival every year on the first weekend in May. If you want to enjoy the flavor of a small town, where residents come together for socializing, food and live entertainment, Down Home Days is the place for you to kick off the month of May. The event is sponsored by the local Lion's Club. Chickamauga is south of Chattanooga, TN, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, and the Chickamauga-Chattanooga Battlefield National Park, which Civil War historians will recognize as the site of a major battle 150 years ago during the War Between the States.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
iTunes Celebrates a Decade, Faces New Challenges » The Epoch Times
iTunes Celebrates a Decade, Faces New Challenges » The Epoch Times
From the Epoch Times by the Associated Press
From the Epoch Times by the Associated Press
Empire State Building Fall: Man Survives Plunge on 86th Floor
Empire State Building Fall: Man Survives Plunge on 86th Floor
From the Epoch Times and the Associated Press
From the Epoch Times and the Associated Press
Omar Borkan Al Gala identified as one of the men deported for being too handsome
Omar Borkan Al Gala identified as one of the men deported for being too handsome
For the ladies, or for anyone who stares an extra few moments at handsomeness or beauty with appreciation mixed with envy, MSN Now presents the photogenic reasons that a man has been deported from his country. I would never have to worry about physical appearance getting me being asked to leave the U.S. I only hope that the man who is the subject of the story at the above link has a spirit inside that matches what we see outside. Unfortunately, the two do not always go together. In the meantime, however, ladies visiting this link can not be concerned about Omar's spiritual attractiveness. Feel free to drool over the outer appearance. -- Toney Atkins
For the ladies, or for anyone who stares an extra few moments at handsomeness or beauty with appreciation mixed with envy, MSN Now presents the photogenic reasons that a man has been deported from his country. I would never have to worry about physical appearance getting me being asked to leave the U.S. I only hope that the man who is the subject of the story at the above link has a spirit inside that matches what we see outside. Unfortunately, the two do not always go together. In the meantime, however, ladies visiting this link can not be concerned about Omar's spiritual attractiveness. Feel free to drool over the outer appearance. -- Toney Atkins
Obama threatens family tattoo if daughters get their own | Reuters
Obama threatens family tattoo if daughters get their own | Reuters
From Reuters News Service at Reuters.com
From Reuters News Service at Reuters.com
CHICKAMAUGA, GA, SETS DOWN HOME DAYS
CatWalkChatt - Chickamauga s Down Home Days is back Fest set for May 2 4
The above link takes you to a story from the Walker County Messenger/CatWalkChatt
Toney Atkins says: Chickamauga, GA-- my home town -- stages the Down Home Days festival every year on the first weekend in May. If you want to enjoy the flavor of a small town, where residents come together for food and entertainment, Down Home Days may be the place for you to kick off the month of May. The event is sponsored by the local Lion's Club. Chickamauga is south of Chattanooga, TN, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, and the Chickamauga-Chattanooga Battlefield, which Civil War historians will recognize as the site of a major battle 150 years ago during the War Between the States.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Conservative Group Photoshops Out Minorities In Mailer Opposing Pro-Voting Legislation
Conservative Group Photoshops Out Minorities In Mailer Opposing Pro-Voting Legislation: pA conservative group connected to Colorado’s Secretary of State has been sending political mailers — including a picture of a darker-skinned woman whose face was digitally removed and replaced with a white woman’s face — in an attempt to oppose a landmark voting bill that may soon become law. Colorado is currently considering a major [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
After Demanding Senate Pass A Budget, GOP Refuses To Enter Budget Negotiations
After Demanding Senate Pass A Budget, GOP Refuses To Enter Budget Negotiations: pHouse Republicans spent most of their time over the last three years reminding Americans that Senate Democrats hadn’t passed a budget in two, then three, then four years. It was a regular Republican talking point, a particular favorite of House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s. But now that the Senate has returned to regular order [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Senator comes out during emotional marriage debate - CSMonitor.com
Senator comes out during emotional marriage debate - CSMonitor.com
From the Christian Science Monitor
From the Christian Science Monitor
Monday, April 22, 2013
Lawyers flocking to sign up potential litigants - WacoTrib.com: Courts And Trials
Lawyers flocking to sign up potential litigants - WacoTrib.com: Courts And Trials
Case involves the devastating blast in West, TX, last week.
From the Waco Tribune
Case involves the devastating blast in West, TX, last week.
From the Waco Tribune
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Tea Party Congressman Exploits Manhunt For Suspected Boston Bomber To Advance Weaker Gun Laws
Tea Party Congressman Exploits Manhunt For Suspected Boston Bomber To Advance Weaker Gun Laws: pA Tea Party Congressman has joined a growing list of conservatives are seizing on the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect to argue for looser gun laws. Appearing on The Blaze Thursday afternoon, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) suggested that the Bostonians on lock down need high capacity magazines to protect themselves from violence. Via [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Avalanche kills five snowboarders in Colorado, sheriff says - U.S. News
Avalanche kills five snowboarders in Colorado, sheriff says - U.S. News
From NBC News and The Associated Press
From NBC News and The Associated Press
Red Sox come home to big love - CNN.com
Red Sox come home to big love - CNN.com
Neil Diamond, crowd of red-eyed fans sing rousing "Sweet Caroline."
Neil Diamond, crowd of red-eyed fans sing rousing "Sweet Caroline."
Friday, April 19, 2013
SHOTS HEARD.CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
Shots heard in area where suspect is believed to be hiding. From CNN.com
Shots heard in area where suspect is believed to be hiding. From CNN.com
TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT: The Boston Globe... Latest news about tragedy
TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT: The Boston Globe... Latest news about tragedy, search for suspect after chaotic night. Boston, surrounding cities put on lockdown.
Everything You Need To Know About The Cybersecurity Bill Privacy Advocates Are Warning You About
Everything You Need To Know About The Cybersecurity Bill Privacy Advocates Are Warning You About: pThe House started considering the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2013 (CISPA) on Wednesday and is expected to vote today — just two days since the White House threatened to veto the bill after it passed out of the House Intelligence Committee by an 18-2 vote in a closed session last week. [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
As Senate Filibustered Federal Gun Legislation, Louisiana Advanced Bills To Criminalize Federal Enforcement
As Senate Filibustered Federal Gun Legislation, Louisiana Advanced Bills To Criminalize Federal Enforcement: pOn Wednesday, as gun violence victims’ families were up in arms over the Senate filibuster of key gun legislation, a Louisiana House committee approved eight bills that would relax the state’s already-permissive gun violence prevention laws, including one that would criminalize enforcement of federal law. One bill that cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee would [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Boston Bombing Survivors Likely To Incur Millions In Medical Costs, But Here’s How Insurers Can Help
Boston Bombing Survivors Likely To Incur Millions In Medical Costs, But Here’s How Insurers Can Help: pThanks to the tireless work of Boston’s medical professionals, the nearly 200 people who were injured in this week’s bombings have all survived. But the health services that saved those lives don’t come without a cost. The medical costs resulting from the Boston Marathon bombings are projected to potentially exceed $9 million. Prosthetics can cost [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Florida Republicans Push Legislation Targeting Non-English Speaking Voters
Florida Republicans Push Legislation Targeting Non-English Speaking Voters: pNon-English speakers could soon find it more difficult to cast a ballot in Florida, despite federal protections for those citizens who speak another language. Federal law requires voting officials to permit voters who are unable to read the ballot to be assisted by a person of their choice. In Florida, which has large swaths of [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Gun Violence Victim Confronts Senator For Voting Down Background Checks
Gun Violence Victim Confronts Senator For Voting Down Background Checks: pSen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) joined 45 other senators in voting down a compromise amendment that would have required gun sellers at gun shows or online to conduct background checks with federally licensed gun dealers. The measure, supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans, has been touted by law enforcement officials and victims of gun violence, [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Brittney Griner, An Openly Gay Basketball Player In Baylor’s Sea Of Homophobia
Brittney Griner, An Openly Gay Basketball Player In Baylor’s Sea Of Homophobia: pBrittney Griner, the former Baylor University basketball star who this week became the top overall pick in the WNBA Draft, came out in a recent interview as already openly gay. Griner hadn’t been asked publicly about her sexuality before, but she told both USA Today and ESPN that she had been openly gay during her [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Boston bombing suspect on the loose, police say - CNN.com
Boston bombing suspect on the loose, police say - CNN.com
TERROR CHAOS IN WATERTOWN OVERNIGHT, BELIEVED RELATED TO BOSTON MARATON BOMBING. Posted from CNN.com
TERROR CHAOS IN WATERTOWN OVERNIGHT, BELIEVED RELATED TO BOSTON MARATON BOMBING. Posted from CNN.com
One Boston Marathon suspect dead, another still on run, officials say - U.S. News
One Boston Marathon suspect dead, another still on run, officials say - U.S. News
BREAKING NEWS FROM NBC NEWS. TERRORIST ON THE LOOSE AT 4:30 AM, POLICE SAY.
BREAKING NEWS FROM NBC NEWS. TERRORIST ON THE LOOSE AT 4:30 AM, POLICE SAY.
Officer killed on MIT campus near Boston - CNN.com
Officer killed on MIT campus near Boston - CNN.com
Another fearful night in Massachusetts. From CNN.com
Another fearful night in Massachusetts. From CNN.com
Thursday, April 18, 2013
TEXAS BLAST TRAGEDY, Other CNN.com Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
Texas tragedy kills, maims; Boston Marathon blasts follow-up; other news happening now from CNN. Return to this link for updates. == Toney Atkins
ALSO SEE http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ and www.toneyatkins.com/
DEFEAT HATE. SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE!
Texas tragedy kills, maims; Boston Marathon blasts follow-up; other news happening now from CNN. Return to this link for updates. == Toney Atkins
ALSO SEE http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ and www.toneyatkins.com/
DEFEAT HATE. SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE!
GOP State Senator: Homosexual Relationships Pose ‘Health Risks’ To My Family
GOP State Senator: Homosexual Relationships Pose ‘Health Risks’ To My Family: pDuring a floor speech on Wednesday, Iowa state Sen. Dennis Guth (R) made a wide range of inflammatory and offensive remarks about LGBT Americans. Among other things, Guth claimed that homosexuality breeds mental health problems like depression, shortens people’s life spans, presents public health risks to straight Americans — including Guth’s family — and even [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
After Company Executives Get Massive Bonuses, Regal Theater Chain Cuts Employees’ Hours To Avoid Obamacare
After Company Executives Get Massive Bonuses, Regal Theater Chain Cuts Employees’ Hours To Avoid Obamacare: pSeveral major companies in the fast food and service industries have dug in their heels against Obamacare, deciding that they would rather protect their bottom lines than provide their employees basic health benefits. On Monday, Regal Entertainment Group — which operates Regal Cinemas, Edwards Theaters, and United Artists screens in 38 states — joined the [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
How The Media Keeps Screwing Up Coverage Of The Boston Marathon Bombing
How The Media Keeps Screwing Up Coverage Of The Boston Marathon Bombing: pOn Wednesday afternoon, CNN and several other news outlets incorrectly reported that officials had arrested a suspect in connection with the Boston Marathon bombings. CNN described the alleged perpetrator only as a “dark skinned individual,” and host Wolf Blitzer also pushed reporter John King to say whether the suspect had an accent. Less than an [...]/p
Above From ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins: SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE. DENOUNCE HATE.
Above From ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins: SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE. DENOUNCE HATE.
Obama’s Fury Over The Failure Of The Background Check Bill, In 7 Lines
Obama’s Fury Over The Failure Of The Background Check Bill, In 7 Lines: pPresident Obama tore into Congress for voting down a background check amendment that the overwhelming majority of Americans support. Speaking at the White House Rose Garden as the Newtown families and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords looked on, Obama stressed that he would continue to advocate for the measure, which fell four votes short of the [...]/p
FROM THINKPROGRESS.ORG
President Obama's speech reacting to the vote is at http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ and www.toneyatkins.com/ .
SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE
FROM THINKPROGRESS.ORG
President Obama's speech reacting to the vote is at http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ and www.toneyatkins.com/ .
SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE
Gun Violence Victims Detained, Put Through Background Check For Yelling ‘Shame On You’ At Senators
Gun Violence Victims Detained, Put Through Background Check For Yelling ‘Shame On You’ At Senators: p“Shame on you!” Patricia Maisch and Lori Haas yelled in rapid succession at the 46 senators who had just voted to kill a compromise amendment to expand background checks for gun purchases at gun shows or online. The women were sitting in the gallery with a large group of gun violence victims as the Senate [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
ALSO SEE http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/
and www.toneyatkins.com/
SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE
’We need your prayers’: Hundreds injured in explosion at Texas fertilizer plant
’We need your prayers’: Hundreds injured in explosion at Texas fertilizer plant
MASSIVE DAMAGE AFTER TEXAS BLAST ... Posted from NBCNews.com
MASSIVE DAMAGE AFTER TEXAS BLAST ... Posted from NBCNews.com
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT: REMEMBERING MOTHER TODAY by TONEY ATKINS
TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT: REMEMBERING MOTHER TODAY by TONEY ATKINS
This is a personal remembrance column that some readers of the Daytona Times in Daytona Beach, FL, actually requested annually to be reprinted around Mother's Day. I was then and I remain humbled and heart-warmed by their responses, and I hope that it helped everyone who read it in some form or fashion.
This is a personal remembrance column that some readers of the Daytona Times in Daytona Beach, FL, actually requested annually to be reprinted around Mother's Day. I was then and I remain humbled and heart-warmed by their responses, and I hope that it helped everyone who read it in some form or fashion.
Buchanan Calls For ‘Civil Disobedience’ Against LGBT Equality
Pat Buchanan Calls For ‘A New Era Of Civil Disobedience’ Against LGBT Equality: pAs the LGBT community continues to challenge discrimination and win their cases — be it discrimination by florists, bed & breakfasts, or T-shirt printers — conservatives have portrayed themselves as victims, claiming that recognizing LGBT people equally violates their religious beliefs. Their rhetoric has increasingly suggested the need for a backlash, which is exemplified in a [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Ohio Republicans Want To Ban Sex Ed Classes From Talking About ‘Gateway Sexual Activity’
Ohio Republicans Want To Ban Sex Ed Classes From Talking About ‘Gateway Sexual Activity’: pDuring a debate over Ohio’s budget on Tuesday afternoon, Republicans in the House tacked on an amendment that would prohibit health classes in public schools from including any instruction on “gateway sexual activity,” which encompasses all sexual contact. The budget bill relies on the same definition of “sexual contact” that also appears in the state’s [...]/p
FROM THINKPROGRESS.ORG
FROM THINKPROGRESS.ORG
BBs, nails embedded in kids treated at Boston Children’s Hospital - Health & wellness - The Boston Globe
BBs, nails embedded in kids treated at Boston Children’s Hospital - Health & wellness - The Boston Globe
Just one piece of the horror at the Boston Marathon terror attack. From The Boston Globe, constantly updating.
TERRORISM UPDATE...Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
Bombs in pressure cookers in backpacks? Link from NBCNEWS.com
Bombs in pressure cookers in backpacks? Link from NBCNEWS.com
How The Bush-Era Torture Memos Are Destroying America’s Moral High Ground Against Russia
How The Bush-Era Torture Memos Are Destroying America’s Moral High Ground Against Russia: pJohn Yoo, the author of the infamous Bush Administration memos providing a bogus legal justification for torture, left the Department of Justice nearly ten years ago. Since then, he’s retained his prestigious position on Berkeley’s law school faculty. He has not been disbarred for providing some of the most incompetent legal advice in the Justice [...]/p
FROM THINKPROGRESS.ORG
FROM THINKPROGRESS.ORG
Monday, April 15, 2013
Explosions At The Boston Marathon
Explosions At The Boston Marathon: pTwo bombs — in two different locations — detonated next to the Boston Marathon finish line this afternoon, about three hours after the winners crossed the line. Google has established a person finder for the incident here. The Boston Police Department estimates that two explosions, possibly detonated by a remote device, occurred at around 2:50 [...]/p
FROM THINKPROGRESS.ORG
FROM THINKPROGRESS.ORG
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
BREAKING NEWS: EXPLOSIONS ROCK BOSTON MARATHON
BREAKING NEWS: EXPLOSIONS ROCK BOSTON MARATHON
Sunday, April 14, 2013
'42' hits a home run at the box office - MSN Movies News
'42' hits a home run at the box office - MSN Movies News
Toney Atkins' trivia: Parts of "42" were filmed at Chattanooga, TN's Engel Stadium, where Jackie Robinson once played during the days of segregation. Robinson also played in Daytona Beach, FL.
Toney Atkins' trivia: Parts of "42" were filmed at Chattanooga, TN's Engel Stadium, where Jackie Robinson once played during the days of segregation. Robinson also played in Daytona Beach, FL.
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Daytona Beach, FL Satellite Radar - WeatherBug.com
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What Happens When You Take a Testosterone Supplement? | How Life Works
What Happens When You Take a Testosterone Supplement? | How Life Works
Toney Atkins comments: These days, many men, including myself, have seen a lot of advertising testosterone supplements and wondered if and what kind of benefit might be expected from such supplements and if they are safe. The above article, although it leads into an advertisement for testosterone, gives some important information about the product's potential. Men might want to Bing or Google 'testosterone" to get more information, and your doctor may give you the real nitty-gritty and determine if your current health makes it safe in conjunction with other medications and such. My doctor, who unfortunately doesn't have time to discuss even some of the major problems bothering me, essentially declined a test for Low-T for me. Perhaps my advancing age had something to do with it, but I am still curious. It's not just a sex thing. It has something to do with reviving some masculine confidence, increasing energy and fighting fatigue. Read all the information you can and make your decision. Life is too short not to get all the wonderful health benefits that adds to quality of life.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Photos: People we lost in 2013 - CNN.com
Photos: People we lost in 2013 - CNN.com
Toney Atkins writes: Personalities who had an impact on our lives in one way are another are no longer with us, but those who have passed so far in 2013 are remembered in this CNN gallery posted from CNN.com.
Column In Top Conservative Publication Says U.S. Should Help Assad Fight Syrian Rebels
Column In Top Conservative Publication Says U.S. Should Help Assad Fight Syrian Rebels: pMore than 70,000 Syrians have been killed in the country’s brutal and protracted civil war. But one leading conservative voice on the Middle East, writing in National Review on Friday, has a novel view of America’s role in stopping the conflict: we should prolong it. Specifically, we should prolong it by providing support to the [...]/p
Poll: Veterans Support Gun Background Checks & Ban On High-Capacity Clips
Poll: Veterans Support Gun Background Checks & Ban On High-Capacity Clips: pWith accounts of accidental shooting deaths and injuries appearing almost daily, the question of irresponsible gun ownership is moving to the forefront of public discussion as the U.S. Congress continues to debate steps to reduce gun violence. A fascinating new poll by the Global Strategy Group for Vote Vets and the Center for American Progress Action Fund [...]/p
In Just Three Months, States Proposed An Astonishing 694 Provisions About Reproduction
In Just Three Months, States Proposed An Astonishing 694 Provisions About Reproduction: pIn the first quarter of 2013, states have proposed 694 provisions related to a woman’s body, how she gets pregnant, or how she chooses to end that pregnancy. A new report released on Thursday by the Guttmacher Institute takes a comprehensive look at how the War on Women has continued past the election cycle and [...]/p
Senator Blasts Fox News For Using ‘Scare Tactics’, ‘Lying’ About Background Checks
Senator Blasts Fox News For Using ‘Scare Tactics’, ‘Lying’ About Background Checks: pSen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) battled Fox News host Rick Folbaum over the bipartisan Senate proposal to expand background checks to firearms purchased at gun shows and online on Friday, feverishly debunking the network’s claims that the measure will lead to a national gun registry or infringe on the constitutional rights of gun owners. Asking questions [...]/p
What Actually Happened To That Same-Sex Couple In The Missouri Hospital
What Actually Happened To That Same-Sex Couple In The Missouri Hospital: pThere has been a lot of speculation as to what actually transpired when Roger Gorley was arrested away from his husband Allen’s bedside in a Missouri hospital earlier this week. Despite the fact Roger and Allen have granted each other power of attorney for medical decisions, the Research Medical Center claimed that Roger was “disruptive [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Missouri Man Arrested For Refusing To Leave His Husband’s Hospital Bedside [UPDATED]
Missouri Man Arrested For Refusing To Leave His Husband’s Hospital Bedside [UPDATED]: pIf ever there were a perfect example of how basic legal contracts are an inferior alternative to the benefits of marriage for same-sex couples, this heartbreaking story is it. Missouri resident Roger Gorley was staying by the hospital bedside of his partner Allen, with whom he’s been in a civil union for nearly five years [...]/p
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Friday, April 12, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Tennessee Lawmaker Drops Bill To Cut Welfare For Kids With Poor Grades After Calling Child A ‘Prop’
Tennessee Lawmaker Drops Bill To Cut Welfare For Kids With Poor Grades After Calling Child A ‘Prop’: pOn Thursday, State Rep. Stacey Campfield (R-TN) withdrew his widely criticized bill to reduce welfare assistance for needy families if their children did not perform well in school. The state Senate would have voted on the measure this afternoon, but Campfield pulled the bill after his Republican colleagues refused to support it. Many children’s advocacy [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Sequestration Nation | Center for American Progress
Sequestration Nation | Center for American Progress
The link above is from the Center for American Progress.
Toney Atkins comments: You've heard the word "sequestration" many times recently, but do you really know how it affects you personally as well as the entire U.S.? The above article may give you some insight.
Why Even ‘Reputable’ Porn Sites May Put You At Risk For Malware
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Senator Defends Assault Weapons, Claims Criminals Don’t Use Them To Kill People
Senator Defends Assault Weapons, Claims Criminals Don’t Use Them To Kill People: pA day before the senate begins debate on a comprehensive package of gun safety measures, Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) told a local radio station on Wednesday that the provisions being proposed would have done nothing to prevent the tragedy at Newtown, Connecticut since criminals don’t use assault-style weapons “to commit crimes.” Appearing on “The Alice [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
BREAKING NEWS ABOUT PRESIDENT OBAMA'S BUDGET; THE CRISIS IN NORTH KOREA; THE STATUS OF GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION; KIDNAPED KIDS FOUND IN CUBA, RETURNED TO U.S. ... and more from CNN.
MORE NEWS AND VIEWS YOU MAY NOT WANT TO MISS
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Toney Atkins writes: New posts as of early April 10, 2013, include a story from NASCAR for racing fans; President Obama's new budget which potentially impacts Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid; North Korea's conflict and threats of war with the U.S.; the gun safety hoopla in Congress; flea circus' "stars" all drown; returning to a serious note, the passing of my first love, Annette Funicello of "Mickey Mouse Club" and "Beach Party" fame (plus a separate post with a personal remembrance); and other items (some with comments by Blogger Toney Atkins which recently have sparked some heated controversy and the cold shoulder from "friends" and even relatives) -- links to stories to keep you informed, amused, shocked and entertained. Thanks for visiting. What will you learn today?
Annette Funicello, Beloved Mouseketeer, Dies at 70 - NYTimes.com
Annette Funicello, Beloved Mouseketeer, Dies at 70 - NYTimes.com
Good New York Times obit, as would be expected. Toney Atkins
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
North Korea warns foreigners to leave South
North Korea warns foreigners to leave South
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Legal pot sales will quadruple by 2018, experts say
Legal pot sales will quadruple by 2018, experts say (Posted from MSN Now)
Toney Atkins comments: Legalization of pot cannot happen soon enough for me. Of course, I'll probably be dead by then. To borrow from an old Larry Gatlin song, "Will There Be (Marijuana) in Heaven?"
Monday, April 8, 2013
ANNETTE, MY FIRST LOVE, PASSES AWAY...Toney Atkins remembrance
Disney child star Annette Funicello dies at age 70
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Toney Atkins writes: I am in shock and mourning with the news of Annette Funicello's passing. Annette was my first dream girl, my first fantasy girlfriend, the girl who made me realize in my early adolescence that I was becoming a man. She changed the whole meaning of the "Mickey Mouse Club" for me, and my eyes were to become glued whenever she graced the television screen. That time of day was ours, and I loved it. Annette was the perfect representative of peaches and cream innocence accompanying an unmatched physical beauty. When her name was on the marquee for a Walt Disney movie, I would scramble to be first in line to buy a ticket, and the dates who accompanied me had no knowledge that my heart belonged not to them, but to Annette. Later, I would follow her into those ridiculously silly "Beach Party" movies, in which the idiotic plots didn't matter. Annette was there. She might not have had the greatest singing voice, but could have been the star of my karaoke shows in later years, with no doubt in my mind. Annette Funicello, you made my young life richer and bring warm, beautiful memories as I go into my golden years. M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E, I sing, dedicating it with love to you, Annette.
From NBCNews.com
Toney Atkins writes: I am in shock and mourning with the news of Annette Funicello's passing. Annette was my first dream girl, my first fantasy girlfriend, the girl who made me realize in my early adolescence that I was becoming a man. She changed the whole meaning of the "Mickey Mouse Club" for me, and my eyes were to become glued whenever she graced the television screen. That time of day was ours, and I loved it. Annette was the perfect representative of peaches and cream innocence accompanying an unmatched physical beauty. When her name was on the marquee for a Walt Disney movie, I would scramble to be first in line to buy a ticket, and the dates who accompanied me had no knowledge that my heart belonged not to them, but to Annette. Later, I would follow her into those ridiculously silly "Beach Party" movies, in which the idiotic plots didn't matter. Annette was there. She might not have had the greatest singing voice, but could have been the star of my karaoke shows in later years, with no doubt in my mind. Annette Funicello, you made my young life richer and bring warm, beautiful memories as I go into my golden years. M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E, I sing, dedicating it with love to you, Annette.
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