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
Monday, July 22, 2013
Syrian opposition forces fighting each other - World News
From NBCNews.com
Sunday, July 21, 2013
GORDON LEE MANSION Home Page
Toney Atkins comments: The link takes you to the home page for the Gordon Lee Mansion, an historic landmark in Chickamauga, GA, because of its role in the Civil War, especially during the Battle of Chickamauga 150 years ago.
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park - Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
From the National Park Service, nps.gov
Toney Atkins comments: Special commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga during the War Between the States is scheduled in September 2013. A must for Civil War buffs! The park is a few miles southeast of Chattanooga, TN, between Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, and Chickamauga, GA.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Elton, the ‘Gay’ Shelter Dog, Is Adopted, and the Internet Breathes a Sigh of Relief | TIME.com
From TIME.com via CNN.com
Toney Atkins comments: I'm not sure I ever found or posted a follow-up to this animal abuse story that I posted last year. Here is the happy ending.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Cops say sorry after they overlooked trunk where body of missing toddler, Isaiah Theis, 2, was found during desperate search | Mail Online
Wave at Saturn (and Mercury): Space probes are taking snapshots of Earth - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com
Toney Atkins comments: Smile, and keep smiling. Spread love and peace, and you could be responsible for making this a better world.
Jury: Wis. man sane when he killed teen neighbor - U.S. News
By The Associated Press via NBCNews.com
My Way - News - Sports News
Frequently updated by The Associated Press via MyWay.com Sports News
Thursday, July 18, 2013
My Way News - Where's that royal baby? Is Kate overdue?
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News
My Way News - ACLU: Police record license plates by the millions
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
STORIES TONEY ATKINS WANTS TO SHARE
By TONEY ATKINS
Some have wondered why I changed the title of my newest blog, formerly named "Dysfunctional World." Believing that many visitors might believe the blog to be full of perverse material, I decided it would be best to re-title the collection of news and views which could provide reading material that often goes beyond the items that I would post on this or my other blog, "Toney Atkins: What I Think About That."
Below are some of the latest posts on the new blog in the event that you might want to check it out.
Thank you for visiting my non-profit blogs and web site, www.toneyatkins.com/ .
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
How marijuana could find its way into farmers markets - The Week
How marijuana could find its way into farmers markets - The Week
From TheWeek.com
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