These selected commentaries and news stories from various reliable sources will reflect my world as I observe it. Subjects cover a wide range, from natural and human-created disasters, war, crime, politics, murder and religion to love-hate relationships; from the wonderful to the horrendous to the somewhat silly; and often my personal thoughts. Links to real news and information. -- Toney Atkins
Thursday, October 31, 2013
My Way News - Court reinstates most of Texas' new abortion rules
By The Associated Press
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
3.1 Million Jobs
From ThinkProgress.org
Dell computer company agreed to issue replacement vouchers to thousands of customers who complained about a powerful smell of cat urine emanating from new Latitude E6430u laptops. According to the Guardian, customers in multiple countries complained…
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
United States Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
From AccuWeather.com ... Click play if animation has stopped
Monday, October 28, 2013
Police: Crash at Beijing's Forbidden City kills 5 - Yahoo News
By The Associated Press from Yahoo News
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
A man surfing at Pilaa near the Kilauea Lighthouse was attacked by a shark on Sunday. “I thought it was do or die, I thought I was going to die,” Jeff Horton told KHON2 in Hawaii. “I had my feet dangling, hanging below my surfboard, and I saw…
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
AFL founder, Titans owners "Bud" Adams dies - UPI.com
From United Press International
This weekend, R. Tod Kelly wrote a damning profile of the new online leader of the Men’s Rights Movement (MRM), John Hembling, currently the editor in chief of A Voice for Men (AV4M). Hembling is a combative, controversial figure, who frequently makes…
My Heart Keeps Beating Faster by Rocq-E-Harrell from The Best of Nightmare Records
Grooves for dancing or working out, from your blog host and former DJ/karaoke host Toney Atkins (Toney A, Mr. Toney) from his personal playlist on Slacker Radio.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
NFL Network Crew To Wear Purple Honoring LGBT Spirit Day During Thursday Night Football
From ThinkProgress.com
Friday, October 18, 2013
A woman who was studying to be a Catholic nun in Washington, D.C. was arrested on Wednesday after police said that she smothered her own newborn baby so that others would not hear the crying and know that she had been sexually active. Washington D.C…
The Ugly Stereotyping Of Adrian Peterson
From ThinkProgress.org
Thursday, October 17, 2013
My Way - My Way Today - Daily Motivator
From MyWay.com and Daily Motivator
TONEY ATKINS: STORIES YOU SHOULDN'T MISS
Killer wasps, possibly addictive Oreos, the temporary end of a political crisis, the success of "The Walking Dead" and much more on Toney Atkins' latest blog.
A 36-year-old drag performer died in police custody in El Paso, TX in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to the El Paso Times, Fernando Gomez — who performed under the name Mercedes Demarco — was acting irrationally when police arrested…
For nearly six minutes on Wednesday morning, Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) angrily berated the head of the National Park Service for closing down parks and memorials in Washington, D.C. During a joint committee hearing, the Republican congressman asked NPS…
Conservative media behemoth Rush Limbaugh lashed out at the Republican Party on Wednesday, roundly castigating the GOP for failing to up-end the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare. According to Talking Points Memo, the talk radio titan…
A Florida man is recovering from burns on up to 50 percent of his body after he reportedly set himself on fire while trying light a cross-burning decoration for Halloween. According to Florida Today, Palm Bay police identified 50-year-old Ron Nielson…
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Wednesday blasted members of his own party after he said that they wasted a “remarkable victory” by making a deal with Democrats to re-open the government and avert a default on U.S. debt by raising the nation’s credit…
Apple's plan to build a verdant new campus crowned with a shimmering flying-saucer shaped headquarters was cleared for launch late Tuesday. Officials in the Silicon Valley city of Cupertino, which has long been home to the culture-changing technology…
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Associated Press | Online Athens
News from and by the Associated Press
Pitt says he plans to share '12 Years a Slave' with his six children - UPI.com
From United Press International, UPI.com
A Massachusetts high school is accused of lying in court to defend its’ sanctions against a senior for helping a drunk friend get away from a party for her own safety. WBZ-TV reported on Sunday that Erin Cox’s family has hired its own attorney after…
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) on Tuesday attempted to explain to CNN host Ashley Banfield that it was impossible to work with House Republicans in good faith as long as they wanted to “bring down our government” the “same way they fought as Confederates…
US consumers, the engine of the world's biggest economy, are holding back spending as the Washington budget dispute keeps the federal government shut down, according to a survey released Tuesday. Two out of five consumers said they were limiting their…
HOLLAND TWP. — Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford is less than four months away. In this day and age, one of the many preparations underway is training the people who would spring into action in the event of a mass casualty. The…
A Las Vegas man now living in San Francisco may have given California officials a breakthrough in their lawsuit against Nevada mental health officials for allegedly shipping hundreds of patients to other states as a cost-cutting measure. “They shipped…
Anonymous targets Missouri town for refusing to prosecute man who confessed to having sex with 14-year-old and leaving her to die | The Raw Story
Monday, October 14, 2013
Paul Ryan Wants To Use Debt Ceiling To Deny Women Access To Birth Control
From ThinkProgress.org
Obama, Biden to meet with Boehner, Pelosi, Reid, McConnell [UPDATE2] - UPI.com
From United Press International, UPI.com
Sunday, October 13, 2013
My Way - News - Government CONGRESS
By The Associated Press
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Directory of Representatives · House.gov MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Do you want the troops who are in battle to be paid? Do you get or know someone who gets Social Security, disability benefits, veterans' benefits, Medicare or Medicaid? These payments face an uncertain future if the debt ceiling is not raised by Congress. Tell your congressman or congresswoman to end the needless battle in Washington, DC, and fund the government, ending the shutdown, and raising the debt ceiling. Other controversial issues should be separate and can be fought over later. == Toney Atkins
South Carolina Man Gets Off Thanks To ‘Stand Your Ground’ After Shooting And Killing Innocent Bystander
From ThinkProgress.org
NFL Will Fine Brandon Marshall For Wearing Green Shoes For Mental Health Awareness Week
From ThinkProgress.org
Friday, October 11, 2013
Revolutionary Guard makes arrests at birthday party - UPI.com
From United Press International, UPI.com
Thursday, October 10, 2013
My Way News - Feds will let states pay to reopen national parks
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News
Obama calls Yellen 'one of the nation's foremost economists' [UPDATE] - UPI.com
From United Press International, UPI.com
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Tea Party Shuts Down National Parks, Then Points Finger At Obama For Actually Closing Them
From ThinkProgress.org
Five Ways The Government Shutdown Is Threatening Our Health And Safety
From ThinkProgress.org
Pittsburgh Steelers Owner, Former Players To Help Promote Obamacare
From ThinkProgress.org
Chicken linked to Salmonella outbreak that sickened 278 - UPI.com
From United Press International, UPI.com
Human rights group: Syrian death toll in September was 2,811 - UPI.com
From United Press International, UPI.com
Government's Affordable Care Act website getting five times more users - UPI.com
From United Press International, UPI.com
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Saturday, October 5, 2013
My Way - News - Government UPDATES FROM CONGRESS
Updates from Congress during the government shutdown, approach of the debt level ceiling, which is more controversial and would change our situations from the worst if not changed. Details in updated reports from the Associated Press.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
ACCUWEATHER from AccuWeather.com
NATIONAL WEATHER RADAR (interactive, animated) from AccuWeather.com
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
My Way News - Quack! Wisconsin bill would legalize duck races
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News
My Way News - Stop being so stupid, voters tweet to Congress
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
My Way News - Chemical weapons experts in Syria to start mission
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News
Health Insurance Marketplace, Affordable Care Act | HealthCare.gov
From Healthcare.gov
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