My Way News - Democratic leader heads to Senate rule showdown

My Way News - Democratic leader heads to Senate rule showdown
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Italian lawmaker compares black politician to orangutan, causes uproar - CNN.com

Italian lawmaker compares black politician to orangutan, causes uproar - CNN.com
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UPDATE: South Pitt flood victims still in need of supplies - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports

UPDATE: South Pitt flood victims still in need of supplies - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports
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Prince William's wife Kate leaves London to beat the heat - UPI.com

Prince William's wife Kate leaves London to beat the heat - UPI.com
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U.N. human rights chief says privacy safeguards needed - UPI.com

U.N. human rights chief says privacy safeguards needed - UPI.com
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Worst heat wave of season bakes Northeast and Great Lakes - U.S. News

Worst heat wave of season bakes Northeast and Great Lakes - U.S. News
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Sunspot facing Earth, AR1785, shown in Slooh space camera video

Sunspot facing Earth, AR1785, shown in Slooh space camera video
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My Way News - 'Glee' convention becomes memorial for Monteith

My Way News - 'Glee' convention becomes memorial for Monteith
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Washington D.C. to consider legalizing marijuana

Washington D.C. to consider legalizing marijuana
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Wedding reception brawl follows buffet spat

Wedding reception brawl follows buffet spat
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Russia holds biggest war games since Soviet days

Russia holds biggest war games since Soviet days
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Apple iPhone electrocution claimed by family of Ma Ailun

Apple iPhone electrocution claimed by family of Ma Ailun
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Syrian opposition: Assad's forces advance into rebel-held district of Damascus - World News

Syrian opposition: Assad's forces advance into rebel-held district of Damascus - World News
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Motorcycle racer dies in crash after hitting 285 mph on Maine runway - U.S. News

Motorcycle racer dies in crash after hitting 285 mph on Maine runway - U.S. News
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Marches, rallies follow Zimmerman acquittal - U.S. News

Marches, rallies follow Zimmerman acquittal - U.S. News
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TONEY ATKINS: STUFF I LIKED, WANTED TO SHARE

TONEY ATKINS: STUFF I LIKED, WANTED TO SHARE
Revamped new blog with a variety of reading material and links to all kinds of interesting stuff you won't want to miss. -- Toney Atkins

NASCAR news, opinion, photos, and more | Bleacher Report

NASCAR news, opinion, photos, and more | Bleacher Report
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The not guilty verdict in the Trayvon Martin case sparked instant reaction from athletes on Twitter - NBA News | FOX Sports on MSN

The not guilty verdict in the Trayvon Martin case sparked instant reaction from athletes on Twitter - NBA News | FOX Sports on MSN
From FOX Sports on MSN

Mysterious 2,000-year-old graves, pyramid ruins found in Mexico - NBC News.com

Mysterious 2,000-year-old graves, pyramid ruins found in Mexico - NBC News.com
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George Zimmerman verdict social media - OrlandoSentinel.com

George Zimmerman verdict social media - OrlandoSentinel.com
From the OrlandoSentinel.com

George Zimmerman trial: Outside courthouse, chants of 'No justice, no peace' - OrlandoSentinel.com

George Zimmerman trial: Outside courthouse, chants of 'No justice, no peace' - OrlandoSentinel.com
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Snowden meets with rights groups, seeks temporary asylum in Russia - CNN.com

Snowden meets with rights groups, seeks temporary asylum in Russia - CNN.com
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Loss, now anger, fuel a town forever changed - CNN.com

Loss, now anger, fuel a town forever changed - CNN.com
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George Zimmerman found not guilty of murder in Trayvon Martin's death - CNN.com

George Zimmerman found not guilty of murder in Trayvon Martin's death - CNN.com

Zimmerman jury reaches a verdict - CNN.com

Zimmerman jury reaches a verdict - CNN.com

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Breaking national, world, political, weather, entertainment and other news from the Associated Press via MyWay.com News.

Jury weighing Zimmerman's fate asks question about manslaughter option - CNN.com

Jury weighing Zimmerman's fate asks question about manslaughter option - CNN.com
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Why the U.S. still hasn't sent arms to Syrian rebels - The Week

Why the U.S. still hasn't sent arms to Syrian rebels - The Week
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Walmart Threatens To Shut Down Stores If DC Passes Living Wage Bill

Walmart Threatens To Shut Down Stores If DC Passes Living Wage Bill
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If you want your Twinkies rush earlier, head to Wal-Mart - NBC News.com

If you want your Twinkies rush earlier, head to Wal-Mart - NBC News.com
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Napolitano to head University of California system - First Read

Napolitano to head University of California system - First Read
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FLOOD BURIES SOUTH PITTSBURG - Local News - Chattanooga, TN | NBC News

FLOOD BURIES SOUTH PITTSBURG - Local News - Chattanooga, TN | NBC News
By the Chattanooga Times Free Press via NBCNews.com

Chicago 'mayhem' prompts politician to call for National Guard - U.S. News

Chicago 'mayhem' prompts politician to call for National Guard - U.S. News
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Texas Bill Threatens To Increase Flea Market Abortions

Texas Bill Threatens To Increase Flea Market Abortions
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Democrats Can Thank Five Republican Judges For Making Filibuster Reform Possible | ThinkProgress

Democrats Can Thank Five Republican Judges For Making Filibuster Reform Possible | ThinkProgress
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GOP Rams Through Farm Bill Without Food Stamps

GOP Rams Through Farm Bill Without Food Stamps
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Sequestration Slashes Programs That Help The Unemployed Find Jobs

Sequestration Slashes Programs That Help The Unemployed Find Jobs
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Atlantic Basin Hurricane & Tropical Storm Center - Hurricane 2013 - AccuWeather.com

Atlantic Basin Hurricane & Tropical Storm Center - Hurricane 2013 - AccuWeather.com
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My Way - News
National, world, entertainment, politics, other, updated frequently from the Associated Press via My Way.com News

Report: MLB to suspend Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun, others - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN

Report: MLB to suspend Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun, others - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN
From FOX Sports on MSN

San Francisco Giants pitcher Chad Gaudin faces lewdness charge in Las Vegas - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN

San Francisco Giants pitcher Chad Gaudin faces lewdness charge in Las Vegas - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN
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Chantal's Rain Takes Aim at Southeast US - Weather, forecasts, news, blogs and maps - MSN Weather

Chantal's Rain Takes Aim at Southeast US - Weather, forecasts, news, blogs and maps - MSN Weather
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A SHORT, UNWANTED BREAK?

By Toney Atkins
     Due to several issues, I may not be able to keep my blogs as up to date as I would like, at least for what I hope will be a short time.
     The Wi-Fi at my apartment complex is experiencing serious problems, and I have no idea as to when it might be repaired.
     On a more personal level, my doctor has discovered through some tests that my kidneys are suffering some disconcerting problems. I have another test on Monday, an MRI, I think it is (I haven't watched "House" lately, so I am not up to date on medical machines). I then have an appointment with a kidney specialist. It is obviously more than an infection, but I'm praying it can be fixed. Your prayers would be appreciated, too.
      Meanwhile, I will update my blogs and web site (www.toneyatkins.com) whenever possible, and I hope you will continue to visit. (I'm delighted to report that two of my blogs, What I Think About That and The World Around Me, have both passed the 20,000 page view mark, and most of those have been in the past three months. Thank you!) 

P.S. I can be contacted at toneyatkins@gmail.com . Please type BLOG as the first word of the subject line so that I will make it a priority read.

HAVE A SAFE, HEALTHY AnD HAPPY SUMMER!

Chantal Threatens Floods, Rough Seas in Caribbean

Chantal Threatens Floods, Rough Seas in Caribbean
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Chattanooga, TN Interactive Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Chattanooga, TN Interactive Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Is Snowden ready to take flight? WikiLeaks hints at next move - CNN.com

Is Snowden ready to take flight? WikiLeaks hints at next move - CNN.com
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Expletives fly between James "Whitey" Bulger, ex-partner during trial - CNN.com

Expletives fly between James "Whitey" Bulger, ex-partner during trial - CNN.com
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Railroad CEO heckled in ravaged Quebec town - CNN.com

Railroad CEO heckled in ravaged Quebec town - CNN.com
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Ex-Sanford police chief: Zimmerman probe 'taken away from us' - CNN.com

Ex-Sanford police chief: Zimmerman probe 'taken away from us' - CNN.com
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Florida authorities prepare for Zimmerman verdict - U.S. News

Florida authorities prepare for Zimmerman verdict - U.S. News
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Injured flight attendants could help explain why crashed Asiana airliner wasn't evacuated immediately - U.S. News

Injured flight attendants could help explain why crashed Asiana airliner wasn't evacuated immediately - U.S. News
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Railway worker suspended in Quebec train crash: chief - World News

Railway worker suspended in Quebec train crash: chief - World News
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US military probed over $34 million building in Afghanistan that was never used - U.S. News

US military probed over $34 million building in Afghanistan that was never used - U.S. News
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Court docs: Hernandez slammed door on cops, confessed to friend - U.S. News

Court docs: Hernandez slammed door on cops, confessed to friend - U.S. News
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Obama also considering leaving no troops in Afghanistan - UPI.com

Obama also considering leaving no troops in Afghanistan - UPI.com
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My Way News - Studies: Cyberspying targeted SKorea, US military

My Way News - Studies: Cyberspying targeted SKorea, US military
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My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Wednesday

My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Wednesday
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Prayer Service For 19 Fire Fighters In Arizona Includes 'The Hot Shot's Prayer', Vice President Joe Biden In Attendance (PHOTOS)

Prayer Service For 19 Fire Fighters In Arizona Includes 'The Hot Shot's Prayer', Vice President Joe Biden In Attendance (PHOTOS)
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My Way News - Bentley holding benefit for Ariz. firefighters

My Way News - Bentley holding benefit for Ariz. firefighters
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Chantal to Impact Hispaniola, Puerto Rico Hardest

Chantal to Impact Hispaniola, Puerto Rico Hardest
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Chantal to Reach Bahamas, Florida Waters by This Weekend

Chantal to Reach Bahamas, Florida Waters by This Weekend
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WATCH: The 3 Cleveland kidnapping victims touchingly thank America - The Week

WATCH: The 3 Cleveland kidnapping victims touchingly thank America - The Week
From TheWeek.com 

10 things you need to know today: July 9, 2013 - The Week

10 things you need to know today: July 9, 2013 - The Week
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Brakes key in investigation of train explosion in Lac-Megantic - CNN.com

Brakes key in investigation of train explosion in Lac-Megantic - CNN.com
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Randy Travis undergoes heart surgery

Randy Travis undergoes heart surgery
From USA Today

Dispatch from Cairo: Egypt is on the brink of civil war - The Week

Dispatch from Cairo: Egypt is on the brink of civil war - The Week
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My Way News - Britain waives fitness test for cybersoldiers

My Way News - Britain waives fitness test for cybersoldiers
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Pakistani report rips military, political officials over bin Laden - UPI.com

Pakistani report rips military, political officials over bin Laden - UPI.com
From United Press International

Mob decapitates referee after player stabbed - UPI.com

Mob decapitates referee after player stabbed - UPI.com
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Quebec Train Crash Toll: 13 Dead and 50 Missing - ABC News

Quebec Train Crash Toll: 13 Dead and 50 Missing - ABC News
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The Koch brothers' $1 million campaign to kill ObamaCare - The Week

The Koch brothers' $1 million campaign to kill ObamaCare - The Week
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Missouri Attorney General Calls For Revival Of Gas Chambers | ThinkProgress

Missouri Attorney General Calls For Revival Of Gas Chambers | ThinkProgress
From ThinkProgress.org

Bush-Appointed Judge Slams Decision Striking Voting Rights Act -- Court's Reasoning Was 'Made Up' | ThinkProgress

Bush-Appointed Judge Slams Decision Striking Voting Rights Act -- Court's Reasoning Was 'Made Up' | ThinkProgress
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My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Tuesday

My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Tuesday
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Snowden weighs asylum offers - CNN.com

Snowden weighs asylum offers - CNN.com
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George Zimmerman trial - Video on NBCNews.com

George Zimmerman trial - Video on NBCNews.com
Live coverage
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Zimmerman defense focuses on 911 recording - U.S. News

Zimmerman defense focuses on 911 recording - U.S. News
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While Protesting Prism, Europe Faces Its Own Snooping Accusations - Businessweek

While Protesting Prism, Europe Faces Its Own Snooping Accusations - BusinessWeek
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My Way News - Friends testify voice is Zimmerman's

My Way News - Friends testify voice is Zimmerman's
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My Way News - Clashes by Egypt army, protesters kill at least 54

My Way News - Clashes by Egypt army, protesters kill at least 54
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