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
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Ohio bill would compensate women held captive by Ariel Castro | Reuters
From Reuters News Service
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