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, November 14, 2013
Today’s Republicans Really Are More Radical Than Ever
From ThinkProgress.org
Massive Natural Gas Pipeline Explodes In Texas Town, Causing Evacuation Of 800 Residents
From ThinkProgress.org
In what may have begun as an attempt to stem the tide of bad news out of the Toronto mayor’s office, embattled conservative Mayor Rob Ford gave a press conference on Thursday that stirred up even more controversy. Ford was answering accusations about…
A New Hampshire man who had been accused of scrawling racist graffiti on the homes of African immigrants was hospitalized recently after shooting himself in the head. According to court records obtained by the Concord Monitor, 43-year-old tattoo artist…
Walmart Is The Latest Company To Ruin Workers’ Thanksgivings
From ThinkProgress.org
Previewing The Champions Classic — And The 2013-2014 College Basketball Season
From ThinkProgress.org